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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 2, 1998
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to order
2. Presentation Parktacular Task Force and Board Member Recognition
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council meeting of Minutes of October 19, 1998
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
b. Study Session Meeting of September 28, 1998
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
c. Study Session Meeting of October 26, 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
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Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
6. Public Hearing
6a. Case No. 98-36-CP Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan
Amendments Modifying Chapter 16.
Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood
to incorporate changes to land use designations and text according to the Highway 7
and Louisiana Avenue Study.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve a resolution
adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward
amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review, and to
approve summary publication.
6b. Case No. 98-21-CP
Case No. 98-22-CP
Public Hearing - Continued
Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 13, Renewal to adopt the
Park Commons Concept Plan, to modify and rename Chapter 15 Livable
Communities, and to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood to add the land use
designation Commercial-Mix, and to reclassify lands within Park Commons.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve a resolution
adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward
amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review, and to
approve summary publication.
6c. Official Map Amendment - Trail Designation
Portion of Hutchinson Spur Property near 31st St.
Case No. 98-03-OM
Public hearing and First Reading of an ordinance amendment to move a trail
designation from the centerline of the old Hutchinson Spur railroad corridor to
adjacent Aquila Park property, Aquila School property, and the eastern three feet of
the future Aquila Place lots north of 31st Street
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance that amends the Official Map trail
designation and to set Second Reading for November 16, 1998.
6d. Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-32-SO/ZA
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Proposed changes to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances to ensure consistency
between the two documents.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to continue the public hearing until November 16, 1998
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Compensation - 1999
A Compensation Plan document was approved by the City Council in November
of 1997. In accordance with such document, the City Manager requests
confirmation of a 3% standard adjustment to the plan effective January 1, 1999.
Also included are updates to the compensation.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution and approve the City Manager’s
Compensation Plan for 1999.
8b. Establishing employer contributions for employer-provider cafeteria style
benefit programs for 1999 covering non-union positions.
Each year, during open enrollment, the City Council is asked to approve an amount
for Employer contribution to the Employee Cafeteria Plan for non-union
employees. The amount is based, in part, on the increased cost in health insurance
premiums.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt resolution establishing employer contribution to
the cafeteria style benefits program for 1999 covering non-union
supervisory and non-supervisory employees.
8c. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - “R-3” Two Family District
Case No. 98-29-ZA
Second Reading of a Zoning Ordinance amendment to prevent existing multiple
family dwellings and their associated accessory structures from being considered
non-conforming in the “R-3” District.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve Second Reading of the proposed ordinance
amendment to permit multiple family dwellings and associated
accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in
the “R-3” Two-Family District, approve the ordinance summary,
and authorize publication.
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8d. Resolution Providing For The Sale Of Up To $4,305,000 In General Obligation
Tax Increment Refunding Bonds.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution.
8e. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of the Issuer’s
Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Ridge Apartments);
Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the
Bonds and All Related Documents
The resolution would give final approval to the sale of the refunding revenue bonds
for the Park Ridge Apartments Project.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution.
*8f. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between The City And HLB Tautges
Redpath, Ltd. For Audit Services For The Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
1998.
The resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement for
the annual financial and compliance audit for 1998.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution.
*8g. Traffic Study No. 534 Stop sign installation north service drive I-394 and
Shelard Parkway
This report considers stop sign installation on Shelard Parkway at the northbound
and southbound approaches to the intersection with the north service drive of I-394.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached
resolution authorizing the stop sign installation described above.
*8h Traffic Study No. 536: Basketweave stop signs on W. 35th Street between
Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue and a four-way stop at Quebec
Avenue.
This reports considers the installation of a basketweave stop sign pattern on W.
35th Street between Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue and a four-way stop
at Quebec Avenue.
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Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
installation of stop signs in a basketweave pattern on W. 35th
Street between Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue, and a
four-way stop at Quebec Avenue.
*8i. France Avenue County State Aid Highway (CSAH) Revocation
This report considers approving Hennepin County’s request to revoke their CSAH
designation on the non-existent segments of France Avenue.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution concurring with
Hennepin County’s request to revoke portions of France Avenue.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Police Civil Service Commission minutes of October 20, 1998
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*b. 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 - None
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract payments
Partials
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. $3,448.50
Concrete Sidewalk & Street Lighting
Contract No. 47-98; Project No. 98-06
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc $22,830.40
Alley Paving
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Contract No. 58-98; Project No. 94-23
Hardrives, Inc. $246,530.84
Const. of Excelsior Boulevard, Phase II - Monterey to France Avenue
Contract No. 14-98
Final
Grazzini Brothers - Rec Center Renaissance $1,555.00
Contract No. 4122
Anchor Fence of MN, Inc - Rec Center Renaissance $9,414.70
Contract No. 4105
Action: By consent adopt resolutions.
Partial
Action: By consent approve and authorize payments
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
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ITEM # 4a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 19, 1998
1. Call to Order
Mayor Gail Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. Presentations - None
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, 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 Associate (Ms. Peterson) and Economic
Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson).
4. Approval of Minutes
4a. City Council meeting of October 6, 1998
With a minor correction, the minutes were approved as presented.
4b. City Council Study Session of September 14, 1998
With the following corrections, the minutes were approved as presented.
Councilmember Nelson requested that on page 11 his comments be changed to make the point
that Council could approach the questions based on what the people want or need in the future or
what the Council feels the public should want or need. He was against a “social engineering”
approach.
He also asked that on page 12 a change be made to reflect the fact that a comment saying St.
Louis Park does not need more low income multi-family housing should be attributed to Housing
Authority staff rather than Councilmember Nelson.
4b. City Council Study Session of October 12, 1998
With the following corrections, the minutes were approved as presented.
Councilmember Nelson also suggested that on page 17, Mayor Dorfman’s comments about
Friends of the Arts should state that the Friends of the Arts agreed that more information was
needed to determine how the amphitheater could best meet the needs of the public.
Councilmember Sanger pointed out an incomplete sentence on page 14 and also asked that her
comments regarding the need for multi-family low income housing in other “cities” be changed
to other “outer ring suburbs”.
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She also asked that on page 18 the work phosphates be changed to phosphorous.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the
agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - R-3” Two Family District
Case No. 98-29-ZA
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development, presented a staff report and indicated that
staff and the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the ordinance amendment.
Conrad Miller, owner of property on 7342 West 14th Street asked that his property be considered
under this amendment to the ordinance.
Mr. Harmening clarified that Mr. Miller’s property was in a R-2 District which was a Single
Family Zoning District and did not allow a density above single family as a permitted use. He
believed that an action similar to that which was being taken in the R-3 District might be a way
to address Mr. Miller’s situation, but this would affect all multi-family properties in the R-2
zoning district.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager, asked if there was a property that was in a R-3 District that did not at
present have a garage structure, would this ordinance allow them to add a garage structure that
didn’t exist already, or did it just allow them to replace a garage that burned down.
Mr. Harmening clarified that if there was a multi-family building in existence prior to December,
1992 and it did not have an accessory structure, you could not rebuild it. He outlined the steps
how a zoning ordinance amendment could be initiated, but staff was not planning on suggesting a
zoning ordinance amendment for the R-2 District unless directed by Council.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
Mr. Nelson stated he was concerned about expanding this amendment to any other zoning district
because there had been some neighborhood concerns that single family homes would be
converted to multi-family homes.
Mayor Dorfman stated that in the future as the City moved forward with the Livable Community
Principals, there may some discussion about mixing different housing uses, but we were not
prepared to do that at this time.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve First
Reading of an ordinance amendment to permit multiple family dwellings and associated
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accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in the “R-3” Two-Family District
and set Second Reading for November 2, 1998. The motion passed 6-0.
6b. Major Amendment to Continued Special Permit for Somerset Oaks
Apartments
Case No. 98-33-CUP
Resolution # 98-139
Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report and indicated that the Planning
Commission considered this request on September 16, 1998 and recommended approval, subject
to the conditions recommended by staff and one additional condition. The added condition was
that the pedestrian/bike trail connection be maintained throughout construction.
Kenneth Talle of Theis and Talle Management Company was present to answer questions.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
Mr. Nelson asked staff to clarify the specific location of the club house on the site plan.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt a
resolution approving major amendment to special permit subject to conditions included in the
resolution. The motion passed 6-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Livable Communities Resolution to participate in the Metropolitan Council
Local Housing Incentives Account Program in 1999
Resolution # 98-140
By consent, Council adopted a Resolution electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives
Program during 1999.
8b. Corrected Resolution - Reconveyance of a portion of tax-forfeit property
located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota for public
auction
Case No. 96-20-RE
Resolution # 98-141
By consent, Council adopted corrected Resolution reconvening the tax deed for property located
at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Planning Commission Minutes of September 16, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
b. Housing Authority Minutes of September 9, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
c. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of September 9, 1998
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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
Mayor Dorfman indicated that there were several vacancies that needed to be filled and
recommended that Council meet prior to an upcoming study session meeting to review Board
and Commission appointment status and applications pending.
11. New Business
11a. Registered Land Survey (RLS) Approval at 3993-3997 Dakota Avenue
Resolution # 98-142
By consent, Council approved the RLS.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments - None
14. Communications
Mayor Dorfman gave a brief Met Council report and indicated that the Livable Communities
grant application had been considered by the Committee and a decision would be made later this
fall.
Mayor Dorfman noted that the location of the S.T.E.P Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Thursday,
October 22nd from 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. was changed to Westwood Lutheran Church.
Mayor Dorfman commented on the success of the KIDS Cafe at Perspective, Inc. and stated that
volunteers were still needed.
15. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 p.m. The motion passed 6-0.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 4b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
September 28, 1998
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Susan Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert
Young, Jim Brimeyer and Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Director of Community Development (Mr.
Harmening); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr.
Anderson); Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin); EDA Counsel (Mr. Bubul); Supt. Of
Engineering (Mr. Moore); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen)
1. Park Commons
Community Development Department staff met with Council to receive feedback regarding
items related to the Park Commons development.
Preliminary Development Agreement - On September 14th, staff had advised the Council/EDA
of its recommendation to retain Avalon Bay Communities as the developer for the first phase of
development in Park Commons. Staff informed Council that negotiations were continuing to
move forward and that Avalon Bay Communities were engaged in discussions with the Beard
Group to determine whether collaboration on the development project was feasible.
Streetscape Between Quentin and Monterey - Ms. Jeremiah said that staff had been in discussion
with Barry Warner of SRF and was recommending SRF to complete the streetscape project.
Staff felt that due to SRF’s experience and the comfort level staff and Council felt with the firm,
that no RFQ process was needed. Mr. Harmening said that staff and SRF were currently
designing a scope of work and would bring back that information plus a fee schedule to a later
council meeting.
Councilmember Nelson asked why the developer that had worked on the project earlier was not
being retained. Mr. Harmening said that work done in the past had been acceptable, but the loss
of the Lead Engineer for the project plus other factors led staff to feel much more comfortable
with SRF.
Councilmember Sanger asked if no bidding process was to be undertaken, could a “discount” be
negotiated. Ms. Jeremiah said that staff could investigate the possibility of consolidating
projects such as the Hwy 100 bridge or Park Commons parking ramp design to lower costs.
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Park Commons West - Staff recommended to Council that SRF serve as the new consultant for
continuation of the Park Commons West Study. They indicated that the Task Force would be
resuming their meetings in late October.
Councilmember Nelson asked why we were changing consultants at this time. Ms. Jeremiah
said that staff time was not as available now as it had been in the past and the consultant would
be taking a larger role in working with the Task Force. Mr. Harmening added that the technical
expertise the consultant could offer would be valuable to the Task Force.
Ms. Jeremiah also spoke to problems with the past consultant related to conflict of interest and
timely submission of materials.
Councilmember Nelson also questioned the amount of money that had been expended on the last
consultant and asked how much more we would be spending on the new consultant.
Ms. Jeremiah indicated that some groundwork had been done by the first consultant and said that
SRF would be able to use much of that information. Mr. Harmening said that there would be
some costs associated with continuing the project that had already been paid to the first
consultant.
Mixed Use - In order to accommodate the type of development which the community supports
for the Town Center area, modifications are needed to the Comprehensive Plan map and text and
the Zoning Ordinance. Before applying the MX designation, staff asked Council to consider
several issues.
Councilmember Sanger asked what possible civic uses might be proposed for the area. Ms.
Jeremiah said a number of uses were possible, such as Post Office, Library Arts Center, but not
decisions had been made as to what kind of civic use would eventually be placed there. She also
said that the civic designation could help to maintain a west connection to Wolfe Park.
Councilmember Sanger asked if a change in the ordinance would set the City up for problems in
the future. Ms. Erickson did not feel that changing the ordinance would cause undue hardship
for developers in the future. She also said that it was staff’s intent to keep the planning process
easy and they did not wish to cause undue hardship to developers.
Transit - Council received an update on the St. Louis Park Hopkins Minnetonka Transit Study,
reviewed target dates and the Phase II work Program.
Councilmember Sanger asked why the emphasis in the first phase of the study concentrated so
heavily on “downtown”. Mr. Harmening responded that the first phase concentrated primarily
on data collection of what has been happening. Subsequent phases of the study will concentrate
more heavily on transit needs and alternatives. He also said that open houses to be held in the
near future will get more information from residents.
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Mr. Meyer said that the proposal before Council was agreed on by all three cities involved, and
also pointed out that the MCT has dedicated a large amount of funding which demonstrates their
commitment to the study.
2. Non-Conforming Accessory Structures
In response to a variance appeal considered by Council, Council had directed staff to prepare an
ordinance amendment permitting the reconstruction of damaged or destroyed non-conforming
accessory structures. After discussing various options staff proposed that the ordinance
amendment should remove the non-conforming status from the apartment building and four
smaller apartments in the R-3 district. Due to the proposed change, staff met to discuss the
proposal further before holding a public hearing.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that changing the status of these structures to conforming was more in line
with livable communities principles.
After brief discussion, Council directed staff to proceed with the ordinance amendment and
public hearing.
3. NSP Electric Service
Jim Rhodes and Michael Lamb of NSP met with Council to discuss general reliability of electric
service in St. Louis Park. They gave a brief outline of problems experienced due to the four
severe storms of summer.
Councilmember Nelson asked if undergrounding of electric lines could be required. Mr. Rhodes
responded that undergrounding is very costly to install and extremely costly to repair.
Mayor Pro-Tem Jacobs asked if substations serving St. Louis Park were passing enough power
through. Mr. Rhodes said that the Hwy 7 substation was being approved which will help to
provide power to the western suburbs.
Councilmember Sanger asked shy some lines keep getting damaged in storms. Mr. Lamb replied
that in most cases, large, mature trees caused recurring problems, especially in older
neighborhoods.
Mr. Lamb had met with residents in the Westwood Hills area where they had experienced
significant problems. There had been repairs made to the underground systems serving the
neighborhood just in time for 3 major storms - all of which resulted in power loss to residents.
He assured Council that the original problem had been addressed, but also indicated that when
storms occur, there will always be the possibility of power outages due to the forested nature of
the neighborhood.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Jacobs asked what priority NSP followed in determining when repairs were
made. Mr. Rhodes responded that NSP began repairs closest to the source of the power.
Councilmember Nelson asked Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Lamb if they could determine why
brownouts had occurred in the Browndale and Brookside neighborhoods and get that information
to him.
Councilmember Nelson also asked the status of NSP’s Y2K preparations. Mr. Rhodes said that
their internal mechanisms were under study and that there were 200 staff members working on
preventing problems.
4. Introduction of Martha McDonnell, Community Outreach Coordinator
Mr. Meyer introduced Martha McDonnell, Community Outreach Coordinator to the Council.
Martha gave a brief account of her past work history and mission. Councilmember Nelson asked
if she would be working more closely with Community Education. Martha identified that as a
priority and stated that she was already working closely with the Volunteer Office.
Discussion took place regarding options for new resident outreach. Ms. McDonnell indicated
that she would be making future reports to the Council as her work progressed.
5. Towing Contract
Chief Luse met with Council to discuss a situation related to the City’s Towing contract, where
due to confusion about storage fees for vehicles held for forfeiture significant cost to the city has
been incurred. He indicated that consideration of the seizure and forfeiture issue has resulted in
evaluation of the towing contract from a broader perspective.
Council discussed the contract itself, forfeiture procedures, prosecution time, negotiation of a
new contract and competition between towing companies.
Councilmember Nelson asked if staying with vehicles until a tow truck arrived was the best use
of officer time. Chief Luse reported that due to chain of possession, it was important for the
Police to stay with the vehicle. In most cases CSO’s are assigned to that duty.
A re-negotiated contract will be coming back to Council in the near future.
6. Suburban Plumbing/Apex Realty; 1993 Redevelopment Contract; section relating to
billboards
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harmening and Steve Bubul, EDA Attorney, met to advise the City Council/
EDA on matters concerning the 1993 redevelopment contract with Suburban Plumbing (SPS)
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that dealt with the issue of two existing billboards on the subject property and to seek the
Council’s desired direction on this issue.
Mr. Anderson indicated that there was confusion on the part of the City and SPS regarding a
clause in the lease for removal of billboards on the property.
Councilmember Sanger asked if due to the potential for litigation, an executive session was
needed. Mr. Bubul encouraged Council to go to executive session.
Motion to move to executive session was made by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by
Councilmember Sanger. Motion passed 5-1 with Councilmember Brimeyer opposed.
Mayor Pro-Tem Jacobs agreed to allow representative of SPS to express their concerns prior to
moving to the executive session.
Eric Galatz of SPS stated that the problem was caused by a misstatement in the lease and was not
intended to be a misrepresentation on the part of SPS. He also stated the terms of the
redevelopment contract had been fully met. He also discussed SPS’s relationship with the
company leasing the billboard space and indicated that it would be a hardship for SPS to dissolve
the agreement with that company.
Council moved to executive session at 8:40 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Jacobs,
Nelson, Latz, Sanger and Young. Also in attendance were Tom Harmening, EDA Attorney
Steve Bubul, Dave Anderson, Charlie Meyer and Cindy Larsen. Motion to close the executive
session made at 9:10 by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Young.
Upon returning to the Council Chambers Mayor Pro-Tem Jacobs told those in attendance that no
decisions had been made and directed staff to continue working with SPS toward resolution of
the issue.
7. Flooding Problem Study
Public Works staff along with Pete Willenbring of WSB & Associates presented to Council the
final results of a study conducted to identify areas most affected by storm water flooding. Mr.
Willenbring went over a spreadsheet outlining problem areas, ranking options and identifying
scenarios for revenue generation to cover the cost of implementation.
Councilmember Latz asked if some of the items on the list should be the responsibility of the
homeowner and not the City. Mr. Rardin responded that where the City is clearly responsible is
when public infrastructure caused the problem.
Mr. Willenbring suggested that Council may wish to adopt a grant program similar to that used
to clean up lead contamination in the Elmwood neighborhood. Residents could take advantage
of cost savings by using City contracted supplies and services.
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Councilmember Nelson said that he felt a stormwater utility was need in any case. Council
discussed options for funding the utility including sale of bonds, potential impact of levy limits
and the City’s ability to fund the utility through fees or taxes. Councilmember Sanger suggested
that staff do a financial analysis to present to Council at a later study session.
Mr. Rardin emphasized that the suggestions presented deal with damage to structures only.
Landscaping was not being addressed at this time.
Several Councilmembers expressed their appreciation and commented on the useful format in
which the material was presented.
8. Department Project List (CIP)
Mr. Rardin presented a brief overview of Public Works Capital Improvement Projects. He said
that an inventory was currently being conducted and that staff would be back later in the fall to
report on the condition of streets.
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 4c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
October 26, 1998
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Susan Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert
Young, Jeff Jacobs and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Staff present: Deputy City Manager (Mr. Pires); Director of Community Development (Mr.
Harmening); Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson); Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin); Director
of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh); Community Outreach Coordinator (Ms. McDonell); and
City Clerk (Ms. Larsen)
1. Sidewalk and Trail Study Update
Community Development Staff arranged for updates to Council regarding the Sidewalk and Trail
Study Update.
Phone Survey - Bill Morris and Diane Traxler of Decision Resources, Inc. presented the results
of a telephone survey conducted to determine residents’ views on trails and sidewalks in the
community. Council asked questions of clarification throughout the presentation.
Mayor Dorfman asked what was given as the primary reason why people might not want
sidewalks. Mr. Morris stated that of those who expressed opposition to sidewalks, the primary
reason was that a sidewalk would change the “look” of the neighborhood. Landscaping is a
problem and many felt a sidewalk would be an intrusion on their property.
Mayor Dorfman also asked how the results of this survey compared to similar surveys conducted
in other cities. Mr. Morris responded that St. Louis Park is in line with other cities. One
difference was that residents of other cities expressed that financial reasons would be their main
reason for opposition. St. Louis Park was unusual in that our residents were more interested in
preserving a “rural look” than saving tax dollars.
Task Force Activities - Bob Close presented materials to Council that were to be used at the open
house which was being held the day following the study session. He reported that the Task
Force was very active and shared picture boards created by the Task Force members. Each Task
Force member had been given a camera and asked to identify different aspects of trails and
sidewalks that could be focused on during the study.
Task Force members had also created maps indicating where they saw barriers or a need for
improved conditions. Staff was working to create a composite map derived from all the
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individual Task Force maps to display at the open house. He also presented a list of
“implementation issues” such as budget, maintenance, technical construction, phasing priorities
and public notification.
Mr. Close indicated that they were still very much in the phase where they were receiving input
and said that he would report back to the Council after the open house.
Council also requested that staff provide to them a list of the Task Force members. Ms. Erickson
stated that it would be provided to Council along with their packets the following Thursday.
2. Vision St. Louis Park Presentation
Larry Karkela, Barb Person, Mark Schwartz and Roger Israel of the Vision St. Louis Park
Outcomes Committee presented to Council the proposed outcomes and indicators for measuring
progress and performance. Mr. Israel stated that the purpose of the outcomes and indicators was
to provide a tool which could be used to “take the temperature” of the community now and into
the future. The document will be used over time to determine whether changes completed as a
result of Vision St. Louis Park are making a positive impact on quality of life in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Israel stated that he was continually impressed by the quality of the vision materials they
were working with. He also said that the project had been a learning opportunity and that he
really felt as if their efforts were “pioneering” in nature.
Mr. Schwartz said that the next phase was to gather data from various sources to be used in
creating benchmarks. The data exists in many forms and he did not envision gathering large
amounts of new data.
Councilmember Nelson expressed a concern that this data gathering may be a burden on staff.
The Outcomes Committee members expressed that they were very sensitive to this issue and
would make every effort to minimize staff impact.
Mayor Dorfman stated that the perception on part of staff and the community is that Vision St.
Louis Park is good for our community. She felt there would be great support during the process.
She also cautioned all to keep the goals realistic so as to not discourage support for continued
efforts.
Councilmember Nelson said that he supports the process but had questions about specific
indicators.
Mayor Dorfman said that Council should have a chance to digest the materials presented to them
and that it would be a good idea to engage in further conversation at a future study session.
Councilmember Sanger said that she wanted more specifics laid out in some of the indicators.
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Discussion ensued about whether indicators should be specific or general in nature.
Mr. Israel said that measurable goals need to be set eventually, but first a baseline should be
established. Then policy decisions could be made about where we should go as a community.
Councilmember Jacobs stated that the indicators should be general enough to apply throughout
the life of the document which could be many years. What may be an excellent strategy for
achieving a goal may not be applicable 10 or twenty years from now. He felt that we should set
our goals so that specific strategies to achieve the goals can be changed as the needs of the
community change.
Mr. Pires said that more specificity can be added to the document as it evolves.
Mr. Schwartz expressed his goal of creating a living document. Many of the strategies from
Vision St. Louis Park were important at that point in time. This document needs to take a
perspective which will continue to call for basic principles which are related but that can be
meaningful in a long range vision.
3. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan/Hwy 7 and Louisiana Ave S
Mr. Harmening explained to Council that the purpose of the discussion was to prepare Council
for a hearing to be held next Monday. Ms. Erickson reviewed the recent history of the
comprehensive plan designations.
Councilmember Young asked how many acres were in included in that portion of the area being
designated as park. Ms. Erickson replied that she believed approximately 40 acres. Mr. Young
went on to say that he believed the Council had made a poor decision to designate the entire area
as park with no thought as to where badly needed move up housing could be placed. He felt that
if Council truly believed in the need for move up housing, they should work harder toward
finding locations and not be as easily swayed by the opinions of adjacent neighbors.
Councilmember Sanger asked if condos could be placed where the multifamily housing was
planned. Councilmember Nelson said that he felt Council needed to have a discussion to define
what exactly was meant by the term “move-up housing”.
Councilmember Latz asked about notification. Ms. Erickson replied that notice had been sent to
persons within 500 feet of the area to be redesignated. Councilmember Latz asked that
neighborhood leaders from those neighborhoods adjacent to the area be notified as well.
4. Minnesota State Aid Revisions
Mike Rardin asked Council to consider revisions to the City’s Municipal State Aid (MSA) street
system and asked for Council’s comments.
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Councilmember Sanger asked that certain streets be removed from MSA designation saying she
believed there could be possible increases in traffic and also more restrictions for the City should
design changes be desired in the future.
Councilmember Jacobs stated that applying the MSA designation would not change traffic
patterns but would allow the City to utilize MSA funding for routine maintenance such as
plowing and repairs.
Councilmember Sanger was concerned that MSA designation would dictate future expansion of
the roads.
Mr. Rardin reiterated that the City could use the funding for maintenance and the designation did
not change how the street is to be used. If the city did plan changes for the roads in the future,
they would not need to use MSA funding for those changes and could therefore circumvent
possible state design restrictions.
Mr. Pires recalled the Louisiana Ave project between Cedar Lake Road and I-394, where the city
chose to use it’s own funding sources and therefore was able to avoid using the state mandated
design specifications.
Mr. Rardin said that there is definitely a financial benefit to the City if we can certify that the
MSA route designations are complete and in place.
Mayor Dorfman asked if the City could receive funding for trails adjacent to MSA streets, or for
that matter, within a certain distance of the MSA streets. Mr. Rardin agreed to investigate the
options.
Mr. Rardin said that this issue would come back to Council prior to final approval on March 1st.
Councilmember Nelson asked that staff look into possibilities for completing the section which
would connect Dakota and Edgewood across the railroad tracks.
5. Communications
Mr. Harmening informed Council that staff was very close to a purchase agreement with the
Classic. He also said that proceedings to begin condemnation on the homes in the Park
Commons area were imminent.
Mayor Dorfman asked if there was any further action we could take to negotiate purchases for
these homes. Mr. Harmening replied that nearly all avenues to negotiating a friendly transaction
had been tried and expressed regret at needing to take this next step. He said that staff was
dealing with a very emotionally charged situation and that it certainly would be more desirable to
finalize negotiations prior to initiating the process of condemnation.
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Councilmember Sanger asked if any of the homes could be removed. Mr. Harmening stated that
in order to control costs, the City had entered into an agreement where all the homes would be
removed at once following acquisition.
Mayor Dorfman gave an update on the progress of the City’s Livable Communities grant
application.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of November 2, 1998
6a. Case No. 98-36-CP Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan
Amendments Modifying Chapter 16.
Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood
to incorporate changes to land use designations and text according to the Highway 7
and Louisiana Avenue Study.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve a resolution
adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward
amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review, and to
approve summary publication.
BACKGROUND:
In 1997, the City received a request for City participation to build a medical office building and
supporting commercial uses on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue South.
When reviewing the request, the City Council was interested in knowing how this new
development would fit into other probable new development in the area. The Council was
concerned that the existing plan for the area, established in the 1970s, may be outdated.
Subsequently, in the fall of 1997, a task force was appointed by the City Council to look at the
overall land use in the area, including the vacant land in Oak Park Village and property to the
south and east of Oak Park Village. The task force completed work several months ago. A task
force plan concerning future land uses was brought before the City Council at a study session on
May 11, 1998. This plan was substantially different from the 1970s plan in several ways:
• It showed office and park use rather than housing northwest of Louisiana Avenue and Walker
Street
• It showed residential rather than commercial use on the south side of Walker west of
Louisiana.
Generally, the Council agreed with the recommendations of the Task Force with the exception of
the Oak Park Village properties located west of Louisiana Avenue. In this case, the Council
indicated that consideration should be given to reguiding this property as park and open space.
The City Council then directed staff to incorporate the changes to land use designations in the
upcoming overall Comprehensive Plan revision.
There has currently been development pressure for several parcels included in the study area.
Staff is concerned that development applications for land uses which are currently permitted but
which are inconsistent with the study findings may be forthcoming prior to adoption of the new
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Comprehensive Plan. For this reason, the Planning Commission initiated changes to the current
Comprehensive Plan consistent with some of the Highway 7 and Louisiana Task Force
recommendations. Those changes include:
• Changing land use on Oak Park Village Block 2, Block 5, and Block 8 from R30 to Park
(property north of Walker and west of Louisiana Avenue).
• Changing land use on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Louisiana from Commercial to
R50 (Multi-family residential).
• Changing text in Chapter 16, Plan By Neighborhood to reflect some of the goals
recommended by the Task Force.
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments on October 7, 1998, and
recommended approval as presented by staff.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached resolution adopting changes to the
Comprehensive Plan, forward amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review, and approve
summary publication.
Text changes are on pages 6 and 7 of the attached chapter 16.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Proposed Summary Resolution
(Attachments listed below are available in the Clerk’s office)
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 16
Current Comprehensive Plan designations
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land use Changes
Original Oak Park Village Plan
Plat for Oak Park Village
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN 1990 TO THE YEAR 2010 FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364
MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTER 16, PLAN BY NEIGHBORHOOD (OAK HILL)
AND
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
TO
RECLASSIFY LANDS WITHIN OAK PARK VILLAGE
AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 7 AND LOUISIANA AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 1980-2000 was adopted by the City Council on March
5, 1984 and amended on April 1, 1991 as Comprehensive Plan 1990-2010, and provides the
following:
1. An official statement serving as the basic guide in making land use, transportation and
community facilities and service decisions affecting the City.
2. A framework for policies and actions leading to the improvement of the physical,
financial, and social environment of the City, thereby providing a good place to live and
work and a setting conducive for new development.
3. A promotion of the public interest in establishing a more functional, healthful, interesting,
and efficient community by serving the interests of the community at large rather than the
interests of individual or special groups within the community if their interests are at
variance with the public interest.
4. An effective framework for direction and coordination of activities affecting the
development and preservation of the community.
5. Treatment of the entire community as one ecosystem and to inject long range
considerations into determinations affecting short-range action, and
WHEREAS, the use of such Comprehensive Plan will insure a safer, more pleasant, and
more economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial, and public activities and
will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and
WHEREAS, said Plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable change, thereby
bringing about significant savings in both private and public expenditures, and
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WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan has taken due cognizance of the planning activities of
adjacent units of government, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is to be periodically reviewed by the Planning
Commission of the City of St. Louis Park and amendments made, if justified according to
procedures, rules, and laws, and provided such amendments would provide a positive result and
are consistent with other provisions in the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, in 1997 the City Council appointed a citizen task force to study land use in the
Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue area in response to development interest for uses inconsistent with
the Redevelopment Plan for Oak Park Village and the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, interim land use for two vacant parcels in Oak Park Village guided for
residential densities of 30 units per acre has been for recreational purposes, and
WHEREAS, citizen input of St. Louis Park participating in the study including those from
surrounding neighborhoods indicated a strong need to continue the recreational uses at Oak Park
Village, and
WHEREAS, the task force concluded that some lands within Oak Park Village should be
reguided for park purposes, but that there remained a need for additional housing, and
WHEREAS, the task force concluded that some of the area south and east of the park land
should be guided for residential purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of St. Louis Park recommended adoption
of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 1980-2000 on October 7, 1998, based on statutes,
the Metropolitan Regional Blueprint, extensive research and analyses involving the interests of
citizens and public agencies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that Chapter
16 - “Plan By Neighborhood” of the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan map, as
previously adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council, is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Changing the land use in Oak Park Village Block 2, Block 5, and Block 8 from “R30” to
“Park” (property northwest of Walker Street and Louisiana Avenue).
2. Changing land use on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Louisiana from “COM -
Commercial” to “R50 - Residential up to 50 units per acre”.
3. Changing text for the Oak Hill neighborhood in Chapter 16 - “Plan By Neighborhood” to
reflect goals recommended by the task force.
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Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
Contingent upon approval of the Metropolitan Council
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
98-36/n/res/ord
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SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN 1990 TO THE YEAR 2010 FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364
MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTER 16, PLAN BY NEIGHBORHOOD (OAK HILL)
AND
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
TO
RECLASSIFY LANDS WITHIN OAK PARK VILLAGE
AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 7 AND LOUISIANA AVENUE
This resolution states that Chapter 16 - “Plan By Neighborhood” shall be modified to reflect
goals established in the Highway 7/Louisiana Study
and the Comprehensive Plan Map shall be amended to reclassify the lands within Oak Park
Village (Blocks 2, 5, and 8) as “Park” and reclassify the northwest quadrant of Highway 7 and
Louisiana Avenue as R50 - Residential 50 units per acre.
This resolution shall take effect upon approval of the Metropolitan Council.
Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
Gail Dorfman /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this resolution is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: November 11, 1998
98-36sum/n/res/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #6b
Meeting of November 2, 1998
6b. Case No. 98-21-CP
Case No. 98-22-CP
Public Hearing - Continued
Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 13, Renewal to adopt the
Park Commons Concept Plan, to modify and rename Chapter 15 Livable
Communities, and to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood to add the land use
designation Commercial-Mix, and to reclassify lands within Park Commons.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve a resolution
adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward
amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review, and to
approve summary publication.
Background:
On September 22, 1998, the City Council tabled this item subject to review and recommendation
by the Park Commons West Task Force. The Park Commons West Task Force reviewed the
proposed amendments on October 20, 1998. They recommended:
• clarifications and another goal be added to the proposed Chapter 13 amendments, and
• several changes to the proposed Comprehensive Plan land use designations.
The proposed changes are attached as “Alternative Proposed Land Use Designation” map and
“Alternative Chapter 13”. The Task Force recommended changes are summarized below.
The City Council may adopt either the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments
recommended by the Planning Commission, or alternatively, the amendments with those
changes recommended by the Park Commons West Task Force.
Park Commons West Task Force Recommendations:
Civic Land Use:
The City Council reviewed proposed changes to land uses in Park Commons which included
reguiding some areas as “Civic” uses. It was anticipated that on some parcels where the “Civic”
designation was applied, other non-civic uses would be permitted on upper stories, in accordance
with the “mixed use” concepts for Park Commons. Although the City Council has not formally
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considered zoning changes for the area, it is anticipated that a property with a “Civic” land use
designation which was zoned “mixed-use” would allow for this “mixed-use” concept to occur.
The Task Force was not comfortable with the “Civic” designation for parcels located west of
Wolfe Park, and proposed that a new Comprehensive Plan designation be established and applied
to that area called “Civic-Mixed Use (CIV-MX)”.
The Task Force also recommended that the parcel immediately west of the Town Green north of
West 39th Street be designated as Civic-Mixed Use. This would reflect the “arts building”
originally shown being located on the Town Green, but later moved off the Town Green by the
Park Commons East Task Force.
East/West Road
The original concept plan for Park Commons contained several new roads: a road along the
south side of Wolfe Park, a north/south road, and an east/west road connecting West 39th Street
with Park Center Boulevard. The last new road (east/west) was not included in the land use map
which was approved by the Planning Commission.
The Park Commons West Task Force recommended that this road be included in the
Comprehensive Plan changes for the area.
Changes to Chapter 13, Renewal
The Task Force recommended several clarifications to goals approved by the Planning
Commission. These clarifications are included in the attached “Alternative Chapter 13”. One
new goal was added by the Task Force which would encourage public art to be located
throughout Park Commons. The Task Force recommended changes are italicized.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Council approve the attached resolution adopting changes to the
Comprehensive Plan, forward amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review, and approve
summary publication.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Proposed Summary Resolution
(Attachments listed below are available in the Clerk’s office)
September 22, 1998, Staff Report
Comprehensive Plan Chapters 13, 15, and 16
Alternative Chapter 13 (Task Force Recommendations)
Current Chapter 15 (Urban Design)
Alternative Land Use Designations - Map (Task Force Recommendations)
Park Commons Proposed Zoning - Map
Current Comprehensive Plan Designations - Map
Park Commons Phase 1 Plan
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN 1990 TO THE YEAR 2010 FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364
MODIFY AND RENAME CHAPTER 15 - LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
MODIFY CHAPTER 16 PLAN BY NEIGHBORHOOD
TO ADD THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS COMMERCIAL-MIXED USE
AND CIVIC-MIXED USE
AND RENAME COMMUNITY FACILITIES DESIGNATION TO CIVIC
MODIFY CHAPTER 13 - RENEWAL
TO ADD THE PARK COMMONS CONCEPT PLAN
AND
TO RECLASSIFY LANDS WITHIN PARK COMMONS
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 1980-2000 was adopted by the City Council on March
5, 1984 and amended on April 1, 1991 as Comprehensive Plan 1990-2010, and provides the
following:
1. An official statement serving as the basic guide in making land use, transportation and
community facilities and service decisions affecting the City.
2. A framework for policies and actions leading to the improvement of the physical,
financial, and social environment of the City, thereby providing a good place to live and work
and a setting conducive for new development.
3. A promotion of the public interest in establishing a more functional, healthful, interesting,
and efficient community by serving the interests of the community at large rather than the
interests of individual or special groups within the community if their interests are at variance
with the public interest.
4. An effective framework for direction and coordination of activities affecting the
development and preservation of the community.
5. Treatment of the entire community as one ecosystem and to inject long range
considerations into determinations affecting short-range action, and
WHEREAS, the use of such Comprehensive Plan will insure a safer, more pleasant, and
more economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial, and public activities and
will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and
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WHEREAS, said Plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable change, thereby
bringing about significant savings in both private and public expenditures, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan has taken due cognizance of the planning activities of
adjacent units of government, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is a living document intended to reflect social and
environmental changes, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is to be periodically reviewed by the Planning
Commission of the City of St. Louis Park and amendments made, if justified according to
procedures, rules, and laws, and provided such amendments would provide a positive result and
are consistent with other provisions in the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, in 1994, citizens of St. Louis Park participated in a visioning process named
Vision St. Louis Park, to identify and make recommendations about strategic issues facing St.
Louis Park, and
WHEREAS, establishing a town center in the northeast quadrant of Highway 100 and
Excelsior Boulevard was a recommendation of Vision St. Louis Park, and
WHEREAS, the City received a “Livable Communities Demonstration Account” grant to
incorporate a public process into planning the recommended town center, and
WHEREAS, in 1996 the City held a community workshop called a design charrette to
establish a concept plan for the Park Commons area, and
WHEREAS, refinements have been made to the plan as a result of subsequent task force
work and consultant studies, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission initiated amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to
incorporate the concept plan for the Park Commons area, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission also initiated amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan which would promote “livable communities” principles within the Park Commons area and
in other areas of the City, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of St. Louis Park recommended adoption
of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 1980-2000 on August 5,1998, based on statutes, the
Metropolitan Regional Blueprint, extensive research and analyses involving the interests of
citizens and public agencies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that the
Comprehensive Plan, as previously adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council, is
hereby amended as follows:
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1. Chapter 13 - “Renewal” replaces the 1984 plan for the Excelsior Boulevard Redevelopment
District with the 1995 Park Commons concept plan and subsequent modifications and goals.
2. Chapter 15 - “Urban Design” is replaced by a new Chapter 15 - “Livable Communities”
which incorporates concepts from Vision St. Louis Park, Park Commons Concept Plan, and other
“livable communities” principles in order to promote higher density design which is pedestrian
and transit oriented.
3. Chapter 16 - “Plan By Neighborhood” is amended by adding a commercial-mixed use land
use designation and renaming the community facilities land use designation to civic. Lands
within the Park Commons area are also reclassified to reflect the Park Commons Concept Plan.
Minor text amendments to the Wolfe Park and Minikahda Vista neighborhoods include language
referencing the Park Commons Concept Plan.
Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
Contingent upon approval of the Metropolitan Council
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
98-21-2/N/res/ord
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SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO._____________
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN 1990 TO THE YEAR 2010 FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364
MODIFY CHAPTER 13 - RENEWAL
MODIFY AND RENAME CHAPTER 15 - LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
MODIFY CHAPTER 16 - PLAN BY NEIGHBORHOOD
TO ADD THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
COMMERCIAL-MIX AND CIVIC-MIXED USE
AND
TO RECLASSIFY LANDS WITHIN PARK COMMONS
This resolution states that Chapter 13 - Renewal shall be amended to adopt the Park Commons
concept plan; Chapter 15 - Livable Communities shall be renamed and modified; and Chapter 16
- Plan By Neighborhood shall be modified to add the land use designation Commercial-Mix, and
Civic-Mixed Use and to reclassify lands within Park Commons.
Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
Contingent upon approval of the Metropolitan Council
Gail Dorfman /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this resolution is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: November 11, 1998
98-21-2S/N/res/ord
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STAFF REPORT FROM SEPT 22
Public Hearing for Amendments to Comprehensive Plan
Case No. 98-21-CP
Case No. 98-22-CP
Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 13, Renewal to adopt the
Park Commons Concept Plan, to modify and rename Chapter 15 Livable
Communities, and to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood to add the land use
designation Commercial-Mix, and to reclassify lands within Park Commons.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion approve a resolution
adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward
amendments to the Metropolitan Coucnil for review, and to
approve summary publication.
Background:
In 1996, the City held a community workshop called a design charrette to establish a concept
plan for Park Commons. In February of 1997, the City Council adopted the concept plan subject
to a number of conditions and understandings. Since that time, refinements have been made to
the plan as a result of subsequent task force work and consultant studies. Most background work
for the portion of Park Commons including Wolfe Park and south of Wolfe Park has now been
completed. The City has solicited developers to design and construct the first phase of the
project.
In order to accommodate the type of development which the community supports for the area,
modifications are needed to the Comprehensive Plan (both map and text) and Zoning Ordinance.
This report addresses changes to the text and map of the Comprehensive Plan. Changes to the
Zoning Ordinance will be forthcoming.
The Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendments at a public hearing on
August 5. 1998. Several persons spoke at the public hearing, one requested minor language
changes to Chapter 15. The Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to
Chapters 13, 15, and 16 of the Comprehensive Plan, but requested the change to Chapter 15
requested during the public hearing. That change is reflected on page 12 of the attached Chapter
15 under the heading “Usable Open Space”.
The City Council reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan changes on Sep6ember 7, 1998.
This review related primarily to the land use changes proposed in Chapter 16 of the attached
amendments.
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Analysis:
Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 13.
The Renewal chapter of the Comprehensive Plan addresses the City’s redevelopment districts
and redevelopment goals for each district. Currently, the concept plan for the Excelsior
Boulevard Redevelopment District (Park Commons) which is currently included in this chapter
represents a plan which was adopted in 1984. Many changes have occurred since the 1984 plan,
including a community involved process to develop a new concept plan for a “town center”, and
subsequent refinements. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment would replace the
existing concept plan and development objectives with the new Park Commons concept plan and
accompanying goals.
The proposed changes to Chapter 13 are shown in the following manner. Deletions are shown as
strikethroughs and new language is shown as underlined. (The new Comprehensive Plan which
the Council will review early next year will show changes to other redevelopment areas as
appropriate and are not shown here.)
Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 15.
Chapter 15 of the Comprehensive Plan is currently named “Urban Design”. The chapter makes
goals and statements about design preferences for both public and private development. This
chapter provides the policy background for many design and architectural codes incorporated into
the Zoning Ordinance.
There has been a shift in thinking about urban design, initiated originally in Vision St. Louis Park
and subsequently incorporated into the concept plan for Park Commons. The primary changes
are in how we think about the pedestrian, transit, and community.
The City Council has also stated that they would favor incorporating “Livable Communities”
principles to new developments in other areas of the City. The principles discussed in the
proposed chapter revisions incorporate those principles.
Chapter 15 has been totally rewritten. It is anticipated that the revised Chapter 15 will in
incorporated as approved into the new Comprehensive Plan. Attached to this report for
comparison are both the current Comprehensive Plan chapter and the proposed revised chapter
which is intended to replace it.
Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 16
Chapter 16 of the Comprehensive Plan is the Plan By Neighborhood section. This section also
shows current land use for each neighborhood. Proposed changes to this section occur on pages
10 through 12. Those changes include text changes to the Wolfe Park and Minikahda Vista
neighborhoods to include references to Park Commons. Deletions are shown as strikethroughs
and the new language is underlined.
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The other proposed changes to this chapter are the addition of a “Commercial Mix” land use
designation and changing the name of the “Community Facilities” land use designation to
“Civic”. Currently all Comprehensive Plan land use designations refer to a single use.
Although the Zoning Ordinance may permit more diverse uses within a district, (commercial
districts also permit residential uses), it does not mandate a mix of uses. The new “Commercial-
Mix” designation would describe more precisely the intent of requiring a mix of uses within
various parcels within Park Commons.
Changing the name of community facilities to civic is simply to restore the idea that the public
not only “owns” the facilities, but also is responsible for them.
Page 12 this chapter shows changes in land use designations in the Wolfe Park Neighborhood
consistent with the Park Commons concept plan. Subsequent changes to the Zoning Ordinance
will also be proposed at a later date. It is intended that areas identified as “Phase 1” (see
attached) will be zoned as “MX”-Mixed-Use or “RMX”-Residential Mixed-Use. These changes
will guide private development within Phase 1 to comply with the goals of the concept plan. The
current Comprehensive Plan designations are also attached for comparison.
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6c
Meeting of November 2, 1998
6c. Official Map Amendment - Trail Designation
Portion of Hutchinson Spur Property near 31st St.
Case No. 98-03-OM
Public hearing and First Reading of an ordinance amendment to move a trail
designation from the centerline of the old Hutchinson Spur railroad corridor to
adjacent Aquila Park property, Aquila School property, and the eastern three feet of
the future Aquila Place lots north of 31st Street
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance that amends the Official Map trail
designation and to set Second Reading for November 16, 1998.
Background:
In 1984, the City passed an ordinance placing the center 35 feet of the Hutchinson Spur railroad
corridor on the official map for future public use. The City’s Comprehensive Plan designated the
property as a proposed major pedestrian/bicycle route. The Hutchinson Spur property was
subsequently purchased by McCullough Companies for potential development.
In January, 1998, the City authorized a Master Plan Study of the Hutchinson Spur Regional Trail
by Close Landscape Architecture in conjunction with SRF. A neighborhood meeting was held
on April 28, 1998 to receive public input regarding use and alignment of the trail. The
neighborhood meeting included discussion of McCullough Companies’ interest in developing
part of the old railroad corridor. The remaining portions were being purchased by the City for
the trail. It was noted that the developable areas were adjacent to public land that could
accommodate most of the trail alignment.
A preliminary plat (called Aquila Place) for development of eleven single-family homes on the
Hutchinson Spur property near 31st Street was approved on August 3, 1998 subject to certain
conditions. One condition addressed amending the Comprehensive Plan to move the trail
designation from most of the Hutchinson Spur property to adjacent public property prior to Final
Plat. The City purchased a trail easement over the eastern three feet of the proposed lots north of
31st Street to accommodate a portion of the trail. The City Council approved the Comprehensive
Plan amendment on July 20, 1998 contingent upon Metropolitan Council approval. The
Metropolitan Council has not yet approved the amendment but is expected to, since a reasonable
alternative is being provided. The Aquila Place preliminary plat approval also required
amendment of the Official Map to move the trail designation prior to issuance of building
permits. The Planning Commission considered the Official Map amendment on October 7, 1998
and recommended approval on a vote of 6-0.
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Issues:
• Is the proposed amendment consistent with the trail study recommendations?
• What is the current status of the development proposal?
Analysis of Issues:
• Is the proposed amendment consistent with the trail study recommendations?
The proposed Official Map amendment to move the trail designation from most of the
Hutchinson Spur property near 31st Street is consistent with the trail study recommendations. As
noted, the trail in that area would be moved to adjacent Aquila Park property and Aquila School
property. Due to the proximity of the school improvements in that area, a 3 feet wide trail
easement has been maintained on the east side of the Hutchinson Spur property north of 31st
Street to accommodate part of the trail.
• What is the current status of the development proposal?
As noted, the Aquila Place proposal for development of eleven single-family homes on the
Hutchinson Spur property near 31st Street has received preliminary plat approval. The
application for final plat approval was brought before the Planning Commission on October 21,
1998. However, the Planning Commission did not have a quorum on October 21st, so the final
plat will be brought back before the Planning Commission on November 2, 1998. It will likely
be considered by the Council on November 16, 1998. A public hearing is not required for final
plat consideration.
Recommendation:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Official Map amendment. Since
it is an ordinance, it requires two readings. Staff recommends having the Second Reading on
November 16, 1998, which is the same date that the final plat will likely be considered by the
Council.
Attachments:
• Proposed Official Map Amendment Ordinance
Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.___________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OFFICIAL MAP
MOVING A TRAIL DESIGNATION
ON A PORTION OF FORMER HUTCHINSON SPUR PROPERTY NEAR 31ST STREET
THE CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The City of St. Louis Park hereby amends the Official Map by Ordinance (Case
No. 98-30-OM) by deleting the trail designation on a portion of the centerline of the old
Hutchinson Spur railroad corridor near 31st street within the property legally described in the
attached Exhibit A; and
by adding the Official Map designation as described on attached Exhibit B which is hereby
incorporated by reference to move the trail designation to the adjacent Aquila Park property,
Aquila School property, and the eastern three feet of the future Aquila Place lots north of 31st
Street within the City of St. Louis Park.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 18, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Manager City Attorney
98-30/n/res/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6d
Meeting of November 2, 1998
6d. Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-32-SO/ZA
Proposed changes to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances to ensure consistency
between the two documents.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to continue the public hearing until November 16, 1998
Background:
On September 16 the Planning Commission initiated changes to the Subdivision Ordinance, and
on October 7 initiated changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the proposed changes is
to address some minor inconsistencies and other issues, which have become apparent as the
relatively new Subdivision Ordinance has been applied to several new plats. The Zoning
Ordinance is proposed to be changed to make street width requirements consistent with those of
the Subdivision Ordinance.
In discussing a related issue, it has come to staff’s attention that there is a further need to clarify
and possibly alter the section of the Subdivision Ordinance which deals with Development
Agreements and financial securities. The language in this section should be clarified to specify
what types of improvements must be covered under a developer’s financial security to the City,
including when there are no public improvements. Planning staff is still working with the City
attorney and other departments to craft the necessary changes to this section. Therefore, staff
believes that it is appropriate to continue the public hearing until the proposed changes can be
refined by staff.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends continuing the public hearing until November 16, 1998 to enable staff to
further refine the proposed changes to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance.
Attachments:
None.
Prepared by: Sacha Z. Peterson, Planning Associate
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8a
Meeting of November 2, 1998
8a. Compensation - 1999
A Compensation Plan document was approved by the City Council in November
of 1997. In accordance with such document, the City Manager requests
confirmation of a 3% standard adjustment to the plan effective January 1, 1999.
Also included are updates to the compensation.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution and approve the City Manager’s
Compensation Plan for 1999.
Background: In November 1997, the City Council, by Resolution, adopted a Classification and
Compensation Plan for non-union employees.
The plan allows for the City Manager to approve the standard adjustment by considering updated
market value data from the Stanton Survey, changes in job values and also such information as
the CPI and general financial conditions of the City.
Two union groups have contracts settled for 1999, Police Officers and Firefighters. Both
contracts have a 3% wage increase effective January 1, 1999.
1) Compensation
Upon review of market data, general increase levels approved by other Stanton V cities, and
a recommendation from our compensation consultant, Rod Kelsey, the City Manager has
approved a standard adjustment of 3% for 1999. The City Manager is asking Council to
confirm this general increase.
2) Compensation Plan - Pay Line
The Compensation Plan also addresses a formula to be calculated for the pay line. The
formula in the current plan reflects the regression of the pay line as it relates to the 1998 pay.
Each year, when compensation is reviewed and market data is used within the plan, the pay
line must be redrawn for accuracy. In order for the pay line to be correct and current, the pay
line regression formula changes annually.
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In order for the City Manager to have the flexibility to run the accurate pay line, consistent
with the compensation plan, the language in the compensation plan section (V, D,1) must be
replaced to read:
“pay line - the pay line represents the City’s desired salary for each position. The pay line is
determined by a regression formula which compares the job value on current data and
reflects an appropriate level to ensure it does not fall behind the market.”
3) Compensation Plan - Appendix
The appendix to the Compensation Plan is a process by which the City determines point
values for all City positions.
The evaluation process is in place at the present time. In order for the City Manager to
modify the process as best fits the situations encountered, it is recommended that the
Appendix be removed from the compensation plan and, rather, be set as a policy document
by the City Manager. In place of the Appendix, it is recommended that Section X be added
to the Compensation Plan to read:
Section X: Point Values and Job Analysis Maintenance - The City Manager should
establish a policy and procedure to ensure each position is assigned a point value
representing its relative value to the organization. This policy should also outline the
process for regular analysis of City positions.”
4) Leave Accrual
When negotiating compensation while hiring a prospective candidate, it is common that an
employer will consider previous years of service as it relates to overall compensation. In St.
Louis Park, the City Manager has the authority to approve the salary of an employee at any
point within the salary range commensurate with experience. The other component of
compensation is benefit accruals.
Our current policy documents are silent in the area of advanced accrual rates for new hires.
In order to remain in line with other cities in the area of benefit accruals, the following
language is proposed to be added to our City policy:
“In the best interest of the City, leave in excess of the established amount specified in the
Leave Plan, may be granted by the City Manager.”
With the addition of the above language, it is clear that the City Manager may offer an
advanced rate of leave accrual consistent with previous years of service if it is in the best
interest of the City when negotiating salary and benefits with a new employee.
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5) City Manager’s Salary
The City Manager’s contract is separate from that of the Compensation Plan. It is also
recommended that the City Manager receive a salary and benefit level increase consistent
with non-union supervisory staff.
Financial Considerations: The standard adjustment of 3% for non-union employees is included
in the 1999 budget.
Recommendation: Although the Compensation Plan allows for the City Manager to implement
a standard increase, we ask the Council to confirm this action as #1 above. Items 2 - 4 are
general maintenance items. Item #6 would allow for the City Manager’s compensation and
benefits to be adjusted consistent with other employee groups. All items fall within the 1999
budget constraints and approval is recommended.
Attachments: Appendix, Resolution
Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Human Resources Manager
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING A GENERAL INCREASE FOR NON-
UNION EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999 AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION 97-160 - COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, as authorized by Section 3-301 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, the City
Council established and approved by Resolution the Position Classification and Compensation
Plan for the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, Section VIII-C of such Plan directs the City Manager to approve the standard
adjustment to the Plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that:
1) The Council confirms the City Manager’s decision to implement a standard adjustment of
3% for non-union employees effective January 1, 1999 in accordance with the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan.
2) The Council replaces the following language regarding Section (V, D, 1) pay line to read:
“pay line - the pay line represents the City’s desired salary for each position. The pay line is
determined by a regression formula which compares the job value and market value for each
position. A pay line should be calculated each year based on current data and reflects an
appropriate level to ensure it does not fall behind the market.”
3) The Council removes the Appendix to the Compensation Plan and inserts: Section X: Point
Values and Job Analysis Maintenance - The City Manager shall establish and maintain a
policy and procedure for assigning point values representing its relative value to the
organization. This policy should also outline the process for regular analysis/review of
positions.
4) The City Council agrees to the following practice: In the best interest of the City, leave in
excess of the established amount specified in the Flexible Leave Plan may be granted by the
City Manager.
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5) The City Council approves an increase in wage and benefits for the City Manager to be
consistent with increases granted to non-union supervisory staff for 1999.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8b
Meeting of November 2, 1998
8b. Establishing employer contributions for employer-provider cafeteria style
benefit programs for 1999 covering non-union positions.
Each year, during open enrollment, the City Council is asked to approve an amount
for Employer contribution to the Employee Cafeteria Plan for non-union
employees. The amount is based, in part, on the increased cost in health insurance
premiums.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt resolution establishing employer contribution to
the cafeteria style benefits program for 1999 covering non-union
supervisory and non-supervisory employees.
Background: The City provides all benefit-eligible employees the opportunity to select from a
menu of benefits such as health, life, long-term disability, and dental insurance. Also included
are programs for salary reduction (IRS Code Section 125) to pay for dependent day care and/or
medical expenses, and a program for deferred compensation (IRS Code 457). The city
contributes a set amount of money - called benefit dollars - to each employee who is then free to
make choices which best meet her or his individual needs through our cafeteria plan. The City is
part of a health insurance consortium organized through LOGIS. Unrelated to health insurance
programs, LOGIS also provides mission-critical information systems to the City. The LOGIS
Health Insurance Group is a consortium of over 40 cities who join together to obtain attractive
and affordable health insurance rates. In 1998, the City, through our Insurance Consortium, was
able to offer our employees a choice between 3 health insurance providers: Medica, Health
Partners Health Plan, and Health Partners Classic.
Recently, the Cities in the LOGIS Health Group were informed that Medica determined that it
was better off financially to have all of the cities in the consortium or none. (Medica believed,
and there was some evidence to support this, that employees who use more medical services are
choosing Medica over Health Partners. Medica’s costs, therefore, were rising faster.) Given the
fact that Medica would only bid on the entire consortium, the consortium requested that both
Health Partners and Medica submit bids to be the sole health insurance provider for consortium.
Upon receiving bids from both Medica and Health Partners, the LOGIS Board chose Medica.
The Health Partners costs per month were higher than Medica’s. In addition, Medica offers a
greater selection of providers. Prior to selection, the following criteria were used as
considerations for renewal:
• Avoid, to the extent possible, any reduction in aggregate benefits.
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• Maintain a high level of coverage offered through an HMO System.
• Minimize hardships to plan participants due to any loss of providers.
• Maintain lower premium costs.
• Allow for out-of-network coverage.
For 1999, this is a major change in choice of providers for health insurance. In the past, the City
was able to offer a choice between 3 health insurance plans: Medica, Health Partners Health
Plan (Med Centers), and Health Partners Classic (Group Health). For 1999, the City will only be
able to offer Medica through 2 options, either a High or Low Option.
While more St. Louis Park employees currently use Health Partners, the number of employees
who must change doctors is probably less than if Medica employees had to switch to Health
Partners. This is due to the fact that many Health Partners providers are also Medica providers,
including Park Nicollet clinics as of January 1, 1999. At this time, we know that the Health
Partners Classic clinics (Group Health Clinics) will not be part of the new Medica providers.
The second major change 1999 brings to our group benefits for St. Louis Park is that preventive
dental care (for dependents under the age of 18) is not provided under our Medica Health
Insurance Plan. This preventive dental care was previously included in both Health Partners
Insurance Plans. This change alone may increase insurance costs $55 per month for family
coverage over 1998 costs. The costs for medical insurance in 1998 as compared to 1999 is
shown below.
1999 Health Insurance Renewal Costs
1999 1998 cost
Medica Medica difference %
High Option
single $195.16 $202.25 ($7.09)-3.51%
family $524.92 $544.00 ($19.08)-3.51%
1999 1998
Medica HP Health Increase %
High Option
single $195.16 $170.06 $25.10 14.76%
family $524.92 $484.67 $40.25 8.30%
1999 1998
Medica HP Classic Increase %
High Option
single $195.16 $163.77 $31.39 19.17%
family $524.92 $466.74 $58.18 12.47%
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1999 1998 cost
Medica Medica difference %
Low Option
single $178.56 $202.25 ($23.69)-11.71%
family $480.31 $544.00 ($63.69)-11.71%
1999 1998 cost
Medica HP Health difference %
Low Option
single $178.56 $170.06 $8.50 5.00%
family $480.31 $484.67 ($4.36)-0.90%
1999 1998 cost
Medica HP Classic difference %
Low Option
single $178.56 $163.77 $14.79 9.03%
family $480.31 $466.74 $13.57 2.91%
( ) indicates a negative number
all figures shown are for full monthly premiums
BENEFITS CONTRIBUTION: The amount of City contribution is gauged by several factors
including the premium rates established by the benefit providers, existing labor agreements, and
the City’s budget. Based on the major changes in health insurance for 1999, there is a wide
variation on how an employee may be affected by this health insurance change. For example:
Employee A: who is on the Health Partners Classic Family plan, using the dependent
dental, would experience a health insurance premium increase of $58.18 per month, if she
or he chose the Medica High option, plus the cost required to add family dental (which
was previously part of their Health Partners Plan) of $55/month (1998 dental rate) which
would equal a $113.80 (increase to the employee) per month.
Employee B: who is on Medica Family , which does not provide dental, will see a
reduction in her or his contribution for health insurance of $63.69 (decrease to the
employee) per month, by choosing the Medica Low Option.
COST ASSUMPTIONS: Seventy percent of City staff participate in Health Partners/Health
Partners Classic medical plan. This means that a majority of our staff will experience a major
cost increase to health insurance premiums by having to select Medica as a health provider.
(Since employees have experienced high levels of benefits, we use the assumption that will
continue and will encourage our staff to select the Medica High Option in 1999 with this
assumption used in cost calculations).
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An average increase from 1998 health plans to 1999 is $16.47 per month for single health
insurance contribution and $26.45 per month for dependent health insurance contribution. If the
City were to share the health insurance increase using a 75/25 approach, based on the average
dependent health insurance increase, the City would pick up 75% of the average cost of the
premium = $19.84 per month and the employee would be responsible for 25% of the increase,
$6.61 per month. (Remember, this figure does not include the cost increase to add dental to
those employees who experience this insurance need).
CURRENT BENEFIT LEVELS: Two union groups have their insurance contributions settled
for 1999 due to past negotiations. Those groups are Police Officers and Firefighters. The
remaining 3 unions, Local 49, Police Dispatchers, and Police Supervisors have open contracts as
of January 1, 1999, and have not made proposals to the City as of the date of this report. As can
be seen from the chart listed below, the City has agreed to a variety of benefit contribution levels.
There is no clear pattern to the settlements for the employer. Although, in the future, one goal of
Management is to move towards a consistent benefit contribution level.
Health Insurance employer Contribution - Monthly
Employee Group
1999
Single
1999
Family
1998
Single
1998
Family
Firefighters $ 315 $ 400 315$ 375$
Police Officers $ 320 $ 385 315$ 375$
Police Sgts. open open 385$ 450$
Local 49 open open 320$ 370$
Dispatch open open 310$ 375$
Non-Union FT Non-Supv $ 335 $ 395 315$ 375$
Non-Union PT Non-Supv $ 180 $ 310 170$ 300$
Non-Union Supv $ 430 $ 495 410$ 475$
Figures shown for non-union are proposed rate contributions
RECOMMENDATION: Based on review of the market, benefit increase levels, and internal
comparisons, it is recommended that the City increase its contribution by $20 per month for non-
union employees and non-union supervisors for both single and dependent insurance levels for
employees working over 30 hours per week, and $10 per month for non-union part-time
employees. An equal dollar contribution increase is recommended for both single and dependent
benefits levels to ensure the benefit difference does not widen between the two groups.
Further, based on major changes to our health insurance plan for 1999, the City Manager plans to
hire a consultant to investigate acquiring health insurance coverage from other companies, as
well as a review of all of our benefits offered through our cafeteria plan. An employee
committee, with representatives from all employee groups and the Human Resources Manager,
will be appointed by the City Manager to work on this 1999 benefit review process. Results of
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the benefits review will be delivered to the City Manager for recommendations to the year 2000
benefit plans, options, contribution levels, etc. The committee will also address the issues
regarding equalization of benefit levels for single and dependent coverage.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Human Resources Manager
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD
EMPLOYEES’ CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR
NON-UNION, SUPERVISORY, AND NON-SUPERVISORY
EMPLOYEES FOR 1999
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a cafeteria-style employee group benefit plan that
provides the most effective means for providing employee group benefits, and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes an increase in benefit premiums for 1999 and desires to
adjust the contribution levels to share increased costs for 1999,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
1) The City Manager shall continue to administer a cafeteria-styled employee group benefits
program in accordance with benefit plan documents.
2) Effective January 1, 1999, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars for non-union/non-
supervisory employees, working at least 30 hours per week, be increased $20.00 per month
from $315 per month in 1998 to $335 per month for single benefit contribution, and from
$375 per month in 1998 to $395 per month for dependent benefit contribution.
3) Effective January 1, 1999, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars for non-union/non-
supervisory employees working between 20 and 29 hours per week shall be increased $10.00
per month from $170 per month in 1998 to $180 per month for single benefit contribution,
and from $300 per month in 1998 to $310 per month for dependent benefit contribution.
4) The monthly City contribution of benefit dollars for supervisory/administrative employees
shall also be increased $20 per month from $410 per month in 1998 to $430 per month for
single benefit contribution, and from $475 per month in 1998 to $495 per month for
dependent benefit contribution. Additionally, the City shall provide, at no cost to such
employees, term-life insurance at one and one-half times the annual salary and a long-term
disability plan or cost equivalent.
5) The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to deduct the balance of
any sum premium from the compensation of an employee or officer and remit the insurer
under an approved contract the employee or officer and share of any such premium.
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Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8c
Meeting of November 2, 1998
8c. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - “R-3” Two Family District
Case No. 98-29-ZA
Second Reading of a Zoning Ordinance amendment to prevent existing multiple
family dwellings and their associated accessory structures from being considered
non-conforming in the “R-3” District.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve Second Reading of the proposed ordinance
amendment to permit multiple family dwellings and associated
accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in
the “R-3” Two-Family District, approve the ordinance summary,
and authorize publication.
Background:
James and Audry Burt own a 12 unit apartment building at 5911 Oxford Street, which is in a
“R-3” Two-Family Residential District. Multiple-Family dwellings, such as this apartment
building, are currently non-conforming uses in the “R-3” District. Over a year ago, one of two
four-stall garages on the property burned down. The garages exceed current size restrictions for
accessory structures in the “R-3” District. Therefore, the garage could not be rebuilt, unless a
variance was issued or the ordinance was amended somehow to change the non-conforming
status.
On August 17, 1998, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment which
would permit the rebuilding of the garage. Planning and Inspections staff discussed various
options and concurred on a direction that would both allow the Burt’s to rebuild their garage and
not apply to all non-conforming accessory structures. The proposed ordinance amendment would
remove the non-conforming status from the Burt’s apartment building and four smaller
apartments in the “R-3” Two-Family District.
The Planning Commission considered the ordinance amendment on September 16, 1998 and
unanimously recommended approval. The City Council held a public hearing and approved First
Reading of the proposed ordinance amendment on October 19, 1998. During the public hearing,
a question was raised regarding the potential construction of new accessory structures in the R-3
District. The proposed ordinance amendment does not change the requirements and restrictions
relating to construction of new accessory structures in the “R-3” District. This issue is further
addressed in the Analysis section of this report.
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Issues:
• How many properties would be affected by the proposed ordinance amendment?
• How does the proposed ordinance amendment relate to other City policies and initiatives?
• Would the ordinance amendment allow additional apartments to be constructed in “R-3”
Districts?
• Would the proposed ordinance amendment affect the construction of new accessory
structures in the “R-3” District?
Analysis of Issues:
• How many properties would be affected by the proposed ordinance amendment?
There are currently five multiple-family buildings in the “R-3” District, including the Burt’s
property. The Burt’s apartment building is the largest. The locations and number of units are as
follows:
Address Number of Units
5911 Oxford St. (Burt’s) 12
5100 Minnetonka Blvd. 5
5112 Minnetonka Blvd. 5
3047 Toledo Ave. S. 4
4102 36th St. W. 4
Staff does not anticipate any problems with permitting these small apartments to remain and
potentially be rebuilt in their current locations.
• How does the proposed ordinance amendment relate to other City policies and
initiatives?
Staff believes the proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with City housing goals,
including “Vision St. Louis Park” housing recommendations. Staff also believes the ordinance
amendment is more consistent with “Livable Communities” principles.
Housing Policies: City housing policies include goals of maintaining existing housing stock,
including multiple-family, and substantially increasing the number of housing opportunities in
the future (about 2,500 new units). If the ordinance is amended as proposed, staff believes there
would be greater incentive to invest in the long-term maintenance of the properties, since they
would no longer be subject to a non-conforming status. If damaged or destroyed, they would also
be allowed to rebuild at the same density which is currently an accepted part of existing
neighborhoods. They would also be allowed to rebuild accessory structures, such as garages,
which provide a substantial amenity to the residents and help keep the apartments viable in
today’s market. On the other hand, if the ordinance is not amended and the apartments are
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damaged or destroyed, they could not rebuild at the same density. The City would displace
residents and lose housing, which is contrary to current policies.
Livable Communities: The concept of maintaining a diversity of housing types within
neighborhoods is an integral part of the overall “Livable Communities” principles. The City has
endorsed these principles through its “Strategic Plan for Housing and Business” and by adopting
other Zoning Ordinance amendments. The existing small apartments in the Two-Family District
are consistent with these policies.
• Would the ordinance amendment allow additional apartments to be constructed in
“R-3” Districts?
The proposed ordinance amendment would not allow additional apartment buildings to be
constructed in “R-3” Districts. It would only allow apartment buildings and their associated
accessory structures in existence at the time the City’s current Zoning Ordinance was adopted
(December 31, 1992) to be rebuilt. If the existing apartments or accessory structures were
substantially damaged or destroyed, the new construction would have to meet all current
Building Code requirements.
• Would the proposed ordinance amendment affect the construction of new accessory
structures in the “R-3” District?
The proposed ordinance amendment would not change the current requirements and restrictions
relating to construction of new accessory structures in the “R-3” District. Private garages are
currently permitted accessory uses provided they do not exceed 25% of the area between the
principal building and the rear lot line. For single-family homes, the total garage area cannot
exceed 800 square feet. Two-family homes and existing multi-family homes are allowed up to
1200 square feet of garage space. However, in no case can a single accessory structure exceed
800 square feet. Certain setback requirements also apply. These requirements would continue to
be in effect for proposed accessory structures that were not in existence on December 31, 1992.
Recommendation:
Approve Second Reading of the ordinance amendment, approve the ordinance summary, and
authorize publication.
Attachment:
• Proposed Ordinance
• Proposed Summary Ordinance
Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:5-4.4.B.
(PERMITTED USES IN “R-3” TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 98-29-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:5-4.4.B. (“R-3” Permitted Uses) is
hereby amended to add the following:
5. MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN EXISTENCE ON DECEMBER 31,
1992.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 98-29-ZA are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Manager City Attorney
98-29-ZA/N/res/ord
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:5-4.4.B.
(PERMITTED USES IN “R-3” TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)
This ordinance states that Section 14:5-4.4.B. (“R-3” Permitted Uses) of the St. Louis Park
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add the following:
5. MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN EXISTENCE ON DECEMBER 31,
1992.
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
Gail Dorfman /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: November 11, 1998
98-29sum/n/res/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8d
Meeting of November 2, 1998
8d. Resolution Providing For The Sale Of Up To $4,305,000 In General Obligation
Tax Increment Refunding Bonds.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution.
Background:
In a report to the City Council for the study session of September 28th, staff outlined the issues
surrounding the refunding of the City’s variable rate bond issues. The attached resolution
provides authorization to proceed with the refunding of a portion of the outstanding bonds. The
resolution also authorizes Ehlers & Associates, as the City’s independent fiscal consultant, to
solicit bids for the refunding. It also authorizes Briggs and Morgan, the City’s bond counsel, to
prepare the legal documents. Finally, it authorizes City staff to work with the consultants in the
preparation of the various documents.
Analysis:
Why Consider A Refunding at this Time?
Bob Ehlers with Ehlers & Associates, Inc., the City’s fiscal consultant, has prepared a Bond Sale
Report which provides a detailed analysis of the proposed refundings. The entire report is
included as an attachment. While the City’s variable rate bonds have saved interest costs over
fixed rates for the majority of time they have been outstanding, recent economic and market
events have changed the situation and, in fact, the variable rate structure is now costing the City
more.
Summarizing Mr. Ehlers’ analysis, there are two primary reasons for refunding at this time:
• The “cost” to the City for the liquidity facility has increased. The Japanese banks have been
negatively impacted by the Asian recession. The “value” of the Sumitomo Bank Letter of
Credit has decreased because of the recession and results in the City receiving higher interest
rates on the outstanding bonds.
• Interest rates for bonds have hit a twenty year low. While the City could consider replacing
Sumitomo Bank with another provider, there would still be the additional fees for the
liquidity facility and the remarketing agent(s). These two services are not a part of fixed rate
bond issues. By refunding to a fixed rate, the City would not only eliminate the additional
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services associated with a variable rate issue, but would also end up with a very low fixed
interest rate - for the duration of the bonds. By staying with a variable interest rate structure,
the City would be subject to the potential of far higher interest rates depending upon general
economic conditions.
What Variable Rate Bond Issues Can be Refinanced?
Authorized
Amount
Outstanding
Principal
Payment
Remaining
Principal
& Issued 12/31/98 in early '99 Balance
1985 Tax Increment Bonds 6,500,000 3,870,000 (385,000)3,485,000
1987 Series:
A - G.O. and Special Assessment 2,300,000 500,000 (150,000)350,000
B - G.O. Tax Increment 2,100,000 975,000 (225,000)750,000
C - G. O. Building Bonds 600,000 150,000 (50,000)100,000
Description
The City has two tax-exempt variable rate issues which were sold in 1985 and 1987. The 1985
bond issue can be refinanced and the old bonds retired on any payment date.
The 1987 Bond Issue is made up of three different series: A) G.O. and Special Assessment
Bonds; B) G.O. Tax Increment; and C) G.O. Building Bonds.
Of the three, only the B series makes economic sense to refinance - there will be $750,000 in
principal remaining after the scheduled principal payment in early 1999. It is anticipated at this
time that one tax increment bond issue could be sold to refinance both the 1985 series and the
1987B series.
The A series will have just $500,000 outstanding on December 31st of this year. The C series
balance on December 31st is $150,000. Once the scheduled principal payments are made in early
1999, there will be a combined outstanding principal balance of $450,000. For the A and C
series, there is a provision to convert to a fixed rate through the remarketing agent. As an
alternative to this approach there is also potential to retire the balance from cash on hand.
An analysis will be made to compare the cost of converting the bonds to a fixed rate to the
amount of lost investment earnings if existing cash balances were use to retire the debt early.
Mr. Ehlers estimates that an investment rate of 1% higher than a fixed rate will result in a
positive cash flow of $15,000. Staff will continue to work with Elhers & Associates on
developing the best alternative for the A and C series bonds and report back to Council at a later
date. No Council action is required at this time to complete this analysis.
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What is the Schedule for the Sale of the Refunding Bonds and What is Required of Council?
The anticipated sale date for the new bonds is scheduled for the second meeting in November on
the 16th. Bids will be opened on the 16th and Council will be asked to award the sale that
evening. The resolution attached to this report authorizes the sale and authorizes the necessary
work in preparation for the sale.
Other Information
Mr. Ehlers’ report covers additional areas and in greater detail. Exhibit 1 in the Bond Sale
Report estimates the sources and uses of funds. This exhibit provides the “numbers” on the
application of the bond proceeds, estimated discount allowance and issuance costs. The same
exhibit provides a preliminary projection of the coupon rates of the new issue and the net interest
cost.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Council approve the resolution authorizing the sale of the G.O. tax
increment refunding bonds.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Bond Sale Report from Ehlers & Associates
Prepared by: Kathleen McBride
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF AN ESTIMATED $4,305,000 IN
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS OF ONE OR MORE
SERIES AND REFUNDING, CONVERSION OR PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING BONDS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the "City") has heretofore issued its
$6,500,000 Variable Rate Demand General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1985 (the
"Series 1985 Bonds") and its $2,100,000 Variable Rate Demand General Obligation
Redevelopment Bonds, Series 1987B (the "Series 1987 Bonds") (collectively referred to as the
"Prior Bonds");
WHEREAS, the Series 1985 Bonds are subject to optional redemption or conversion to a
fixed rate and the Series 1987 Bonds are subject to conversion; and
WHEREAS, Council of the City hereby determines that it may be in the best interest of the
City to issue its general obligation tax increment bonds in an aggregate principal amount
estimated at $4,305,000 to refund all or a portion of the Prior Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained Ehlers & Associates, Inc. ("Ehlers") as its independent
financial advisor and Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association ("Briggs") as bond counsel
for the proposed transactions and is therefore authorized to solicit proposals for the sale of the
Bonds in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60 Subd. 2(9);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization; Findings. The City hereby authorizes Ehlers to solicit proposals for the
sale of the Bonds as noted above and the refunding of all or a portion of the Prior Bonds. The
City hereby authorizes Briggs to prepare all legal documentation.
2. Meetings; Proposal Opening. The City Council shall meet on a date to be determined for
the purpose of considering proposals for, and awarding the sale of the Bonds.
3. Official Statement. In connection with said sale of the Bonds or the remarketing of the
Prior Bonds, the officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with Ehlers
and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds and to execute and
deliver said official statements on behalf of the City upon completion.
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4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2,1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8e
Meeting of November 2. 1998
8e. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of the Issuer’s
Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Ridge Apartments);
Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the
Bonds and All Related Documents
The resolution would give final approval to the sale of the refunding revenue bonds
for the Park Ridge Apartments Project.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution.
Background:
The City Council approved a resolution on September 8th which gave preliminary approval to
the project and its financing. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used to refinance the
existing mortgage and provide funds for the rehabilitation of the apartment building and pay
issuance costs on the new bonds.
The City first authorized the issuance of $2,455,000 in mortgage revenue bonds for this project in
1985. The refunding bonds will become subject to the City’s administrative fee for private
activity bonds of 1/8 of 1% of the outstanding balance.
Paul Tietz, the City’s Bond Counsel, and representatives from Park Ridge Associates will attend
the Council meeting and be available to answer any questions.
Attachments:
• Resolution
Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Director of Finance
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK,
MINNESOTA (THE "ISSUER") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND
DELIVERY OF THE ISSUER'S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE LOAN - PARK
RIDGE APARTMENTS) SERIES 1998A AND SERIES 1998B (TAXABLE) (THE
"BONDS"), WHICH BONDS AND THE INTEREST AND ANY PREMIUM
THEREON SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES AND OTHER
FUNDS PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE INDENTURE OF TRUST; APPROVING
THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN
INDENTURE OF TRUST, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A FINANCING
AGREEMENT AND A REGULATORY AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE FORMS
OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE
HOLDER OF SAID BONDS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the "Issuer") is a home-rule charter
city duly organized and existing under its home rule charter (its "Charter") and the Constitution
and laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, particularly
Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462A and 462C, as amended (the "Acts"), the Issuer is authorized
to carry out the public purposes described therein and contemplated thereby by issuing its
revenue bonds to defray, in whole or in part, the development costs of a multifamily rental
housing development, and by entering into any agreements made in connection therewith and
pledging them as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on any such revenue
bonds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Acts, the Issuer is authorized to issue bonds to refund bonds
previously issued to defray in whole or in part the development costs of a multifamily housing
rental development; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its Charter, the Issuer is authorized to issue bonds to provide
funds for any public purpose not prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has developed a Housing Plan by Resolution No. 6386 dated
October 2, 1979, pursuant to and in conformity with the Acts (the "Housing Plan"), after public
hearing thereon and after one publication of notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the
City at least thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing, as required by the Acts; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer, by the passage of Resolution No. 7086 dated March 15, 1982,
amended its Housing Plan to include a multifamily rental housing bond program; and
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WHEREAS, the Housing Plan, as amended, was submitted on April 8, 1982 to the
Metropolitan Council, which reviewed the Housing Plan and forwarded its comments to the
Issuer on April 13, 1982, which comments were reviewed and discussed by the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer, by passage of Resolution No. 84-210 on December 17, 1984,
adopted a program amendment to the Housing Plan (the "Program") for the Project described
below pursuant to and in conformity with the Acts after public hearing thereon and after one
publication of notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the City at least fifteen (15) days
before the date of the hearing, as required by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Program was subsequently submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency which then reviewed the Program and application and determined it to be complete as of
January 30, 1985. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency did not reject the Program within the
30-day period provided by the Act; and
WHEREAS, to provide a means of financing the cost of a multifamily rental housing
development to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and moderate income residents
of the Issuer at rents they can afford, and further (1) to provide for and promote the public health,
safety, morals and welfare; (2) to provide for the efficient and well-planned urban growth and
development, including the elimination and prevention of potential urban blight, and the proper
coordination of industrial facilities with the public services, mass transportation and multifamily
housing developments; and (3) to assist persons of low and moderate income in obtaining safe
and sanitary housing at rents which they can afford, which constitute valid public purposes for
the issuance of revenue bonds under the Acts, the Issuer developed a program with respect to (i)
the issuance by the Issuer of its Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Park Ridge Apartments Project),
Series 1985 (the "1985 Bonds") in the aggregate principal amount of $2,455,000; and (ii) the use
of the 1985 Bond proceeds by the Issuer to provide for funding of a loan to Park Ridge
Associates Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership (the "Borrower"), to
permanently finance construction of a multifamily rental housing development located in the City
(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has proposed to refinance the Project under its Charter and the Act
by the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (GNMA Collateralized
Mortgage Loan - Park Ridge Apartments) Series 1998A and Series 1998B (Taxable) (the
"Bonds") under this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under an Indenture of Trust, as hereinafter defined,
and will be secured by a GNMA Mortgage-Backed Security (the “GNMA Security”) issued by
Greystone Servicing Corporation, Inc. (the “Lender”) and guaranteed as to timely payment of
principal and interest by the Government National Mortgage Association; and the GNMA
Security will be backed by a mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (the
“Mortgage Loan”) made by the Lender to the Borrower; and said Bonds and the interest on said
Bonds shall be payable solely from the revenue as provided by the GNMA Security and other
funds pledged pursuant to such Indenture of Trust; and the Bonds shall not constitute a debt of
the Issuer within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation, nor shall the Bonds
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constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the Issuer or a charge against its general credit
or taxing powers and shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon
any property of the Issuer other than the Issuer's interest in said Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the City Council has previously held a public hearing, after
publication of notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the Issuer at least fourteen
(14) days before the hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Issuer acknowledges, finds, determines and declares that the preservation of the
quality of life in the Issuer is dependent upon the maintenance, provision and preservation of an
adequate housing stock which is affordable to persons and families of low or moderate income,
that accomplishing this is a public purpose, and that many would-be providers of housing units in
the Issuer are either unable to afford mortgage credit at present market rates of interest or are
unable to obtain mortgage credit because the mortgage credit market is severely restricted.
2. For the purpose of refinancing the acquisition, construction and installation of the
Project, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $2,600,000, the proceeds of which, together with other funds of
the Borrower, shall be applied to redemption of the 1985 Bonds and the payment of costs related
thereto. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series, including series bearing interest exempt
from federal income taxation and series bearing interest subject to federal income taxation. It is
reasonably expected that the tax-exempt Series 1998A Bonds will be in a principal amount of
approximately $2,455,000 and the taxable Series 1998B Bonds will be in a principal amount of
approximately $145,000. The Bonds shall bear interest at the rates, shall be numbered, shall be
dated, shall mature, and be in such principal amount, shall be subject to redemption prior to
maturity, and be in such form, and shall have such other details and provisions as are prescribed
in the Indenture of Trust relating to the Bonds (the "Indenture"), between the City and Norwest
Bank Minnesota, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), in the form now on file with
the City; provided, however, the interest rate or rates per annum on the Bonds shall not exceed an
aggregate average coupon rate of 7.0% per annum with original issue discount not to exceed 3%
of the principal amount of the Bonds and with the underwriter’s discount not to exceed 2% of the
principal amount of the Bonds.
3. The Bonds shall be special obligations of the Issuer payable solely from revenues
provided by the GNMA Security and from other revenues and funds pledged pursuant to the
Indenture. The City Council of the Issuer hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor, the City
Manager and the City Clerk of the Issuer (the "Mayor," the "Manager" and the "Clerk,"
respectively) to execute and deliver the Indenture, by and between the Issuer and the Trustee, and
to deliver to said Trustee the Indenture and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the
Bonds in accordance with the Indenture, and hereby provides that the Indenture shall provide the
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forms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties and agreements of the bondholders,
the Issuer and the Trustee as set forth therein.
All of the provisions of the Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be
deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim
herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The
Indenture shall be substantially in the form on file with the Issuer, which is hereby approved,
with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and insertions as do not materially
change the substance thereof (including provisions to provide for two or more series of Bonds) or
as the Mayor, in his discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor shall be
conclusive evidence of such determination.
4. The Mayor, Manager and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver (a) the Financing Agreement (the "Financing Agreement") by and among the Issuer, the
Lender and the Borrower and (b) the Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement (the
“Regulatory Agreement”) by and among the Issuer, the Trustee and the Borrower. All of the
provisions of the Financing Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement, when executed and
delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the
same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date
of execution and delivery thereof. The Financing Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement
shall be substantially in the forms on file with the Issuer which is hereby approved, with such
variations, omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof, or as the
Mayor shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor shall be conclusive evidence of
such determination.
5. The Mayor, Manager and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute one
or more bond purchase agreements relating to the Bonds (the "Bond Purchase Agreement"). All
of the provisions of the Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized
herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if
incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and
delivery thereof. The Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the form on file with
the Issuer, which is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions
and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with the form on file with the Issuer or as the
Mayor, in her discretion, shall determine and execution thereof by the Mayor shall be conclusive
evidence of such determination.
6. The Trustee is hereby appointed as Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the Bonds.
7. The Mayor, Manager, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver,
on behalf of the Issuer, such other documents as are necessary or appropriate in connection with
the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, including, without limitation, a tax compliance
agreement and non-arbitrage certificate, and an escrow agreement with respect to the proceeds of
the Bonds, and all other documents and certificates as shall be necessary and appropriate in
connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds.
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8. All covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer contained in
this resolution and the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be the covenants,
stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer to the full extent authorized or permitted by
law, and all such covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements shall be binding upon the
Issuer. Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers and privileges
conferred and duties and liabilities imposed upon the Issuer or the City Council, or such officers,
board, body or agency thereof as may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers
and to perform such duties.
No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the
aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or
agreement of any member of the City Council of the Issuer, or any officer, agent or employee of
the Issuer in that person's individual capacity, and neither the City Council of the Issuer nor any
officer or employee executing the Bonds shall be liable personally on the Bonds or be subject to
any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.
No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned documents, the
Bonds or in any other document related to the Bonds, and no obligation therein or herein
imposed upon the Issuer or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give rise to any pecuniary
liability of the Issuer or any charge upon its general credit or taxing powers. In making the
agreements, provisions, covenants and representations set forth in such documents, the Issuer has
not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds and revenues derived
from the GNMA Security and the Financing Agreement which are to be applied to the payment
of the Bonds, as provided therein and in the Indenture.
9. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the
aforementioned documents expressed or implied, is intended or shall be construed to confer upon
any person or firm or corporation, other than the Issuer or any holder of the Bonds issued under
the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy or claim, legal or equitable, under and by
reason of this resolution or any provision hereof, this resolution, the aforementioned documents
and all of their provisions being intended to be and being for the sole and exclusive benefit of the
Issuer and any holder from time to time of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this
resolution.
10. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, or of the
aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason be held to be
illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this
resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds, but this resolution, the
aforementioned documents, and the Bonds shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or
invalid provision had not been contained therein.
11. The Bonds, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that they are issued
pursuant to the Acts, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity of the Bonds
and the regularity of the issuance thereof, and that all acts, conditions and things required by the
laws of the State of Minnesota relating to the adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the
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Bonds and to the execution of the aforementioned documents to happen, exist and be performed
precedent to and in the enactment of this resolution, and precedent to issuance of the Bonds and
precedent to the execution of the aforementioned documents have happened, exist and have been
performed as so required by law.
12. The officers of the Issuer, attorneys and other agents or employees of the Issuer are
hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them by or in connection with this
resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Bonds for the full, punctual and complete
performance of all the terms, covenants and agreements contained in the Bonds, the
aforementioned documents and this resolution. In the event that for any reason the Mayor is
unable to carry out the execution of any of the documents or other acts provided herein, any other
member of the City Council of the Issuer shall be authorized to act in his capacity and undertake
such execution or acts on behalf of the Issuer with full force and effect, which executions or acts
shall be valid and binding on the Issuer. If for any reason the Mayor or Clerk is unable to
execute and deliver the documents referred to in this Resolution, such documents may be
executed by any Acting or Assistant Manager or Clerk, respectively, with the same force and
effect as if such documents were executed and delivered by the Manager or Clerk.
13. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
without prior publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8f*
Meeting of November 2, 1998
*8f. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between The City And HLB Tautges
Redpath, Ltd. For Audit Services For The Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
1998.
The resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement for
the annual financial and compliance audit for 1998.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution.
Background:
The City’s charter requires the Council appoint the City’s independent auditors. HLB Tautges
Redpath, Ltd. were appointed to a maximum five-year term by the Council in 1994. The 1998
audit represents the fifth year, the firm has provided audit and related consulting services to the
City. A fee of $19,850, representing a 3% increase over the 1997 amount, is proposed.
Analysis:
The history of fees paid for the core audit services is shown below. At times, the City has
Year Amount
1994 $17,501
1995 18,170
1996 18,715
1997 19,275
1998 19,850
contracted for additional services - specific consulting services or assistance with the annual
report preparation. At this time, no additional services are contemplated and it is expected that
City staff will prepare the annual report in its entirety.
At the time of Tautges original appointment, Council concurred with the staff recommendation
to solicit proposals for services at least every five years. In mid-1999, staff will initiate an RFQ
process.
Attachment: Proposed Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between The City Of St.
Louis Park And HLB Tautges, Redpath & Co, Ltd. For Audit Services For
The Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1998
Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Director of Finance
Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 98 - _________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND HLB TAUTGES, REDPATH & CO, LTD
FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter Section 6.14 provides that the City
Council may provide for an audit of the City finances by a certified public accountant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council solicited qualifications from certified public accountant firms in
1994 for such audit services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the evaluations for the qualifications, supplemental
materials, reference and interviews; and
WHEREAS, based upon the review of those evaluations, the City Council appointed HLB
Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd., their independent auditor for a (not to exceed) period of five years:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized on behalf of the City Council to execute
an agreement for audit services for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 with HLB Tautges,
Redpath & Co. Ltd. in conformance with the general terms and conditions considered by Council
for professional services contracts.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8g*
Meeting of November 2, 1998
*8g. Traffic Study No. 534 Stop sign installation north service drive I-394 and
Shelard Parkway
This report considers stop sign installation on Shelard Parkway at the northbound
and southbound approaches to the intersection with the north service drive of I-394.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached
resolution authorizing the stop sign installation described above.
BACKGROUND: The Traffic Division requests that stop signs be installed on Shelard Parkway
at the north and south approaches to the intersection with the north service drive of
I-394. This installation will make this intersection a four-way stop.
DISCUSSION: The Traffic Division has observed and has by traffic count been made aware of
the need for the installation of four-way stop signs at Shelard Parkway and the north service drive
of I-394. The north service drive has stop signs at both the west and east intersection approaches
with Shelard Parkway and is currently a two-way stop. The addition of the requested signs will
make this intersection a four-way stop. Police reports indicate ten property damage accidents and
three (3) personal injury accidents at this location in the three year period of 1995 through 1997.
Five (5) of these accidents, all of which are correctable by placement of stop signs, occurred
within a 12 month period. This meets the criteria in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MMUTCD) warranting the installation of a four-way stop.
This recommendation is based upon the following:
• It has been observed that, due to the large size of the intersection, traffic crossing Shelard
Parkway from the east and west has experienced difficulty with visibility during peak
periods. This is due in part to the geometrics of the intersection.
• Traffic counts indicate that the a.m. and p.m. peak periods have significant traffic volumes in
this intersection.
• It has been observed that, due to sight lines created by intersection geometrics, it is not
always possible to see approaching traffic in a manner consistent with safety .
• It has been determined that a significant number of accidents have occurred at this
intersection, and that the MMUTCD warrants for a four-way stop have been met.
Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council:
* 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution authorizing the installation of
the parking regulations may be utilized.
2. Deny the request.
*Staff recommendation
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING CONTROLS
NORTH SERVICE DRIVE I-394 AND SHELARD PARKWAY
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 534
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has studied and has determined that
traffic controls are necessary at this location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following
controls:
1. Provide for stop sign installation on Shelard Parkway at the north service drive of I-394 at
both the north and south approaches.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8h*
Meeting of November 2, 1998
*8h Traffic Study No. 536: Basketweave stop signs on W. 35th Street between
Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue and a four-way stop at Quebec
Avenue.
This reports considers the installation of a basketweave stop sign pattern on W.
35th Street between Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue and a four-way stop
at Quebec Avenue.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
installation of stop signs in a basketweave pattern on W. 35th
Street between Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue, and a
four-way stop at Quebec Avenue.
Background: Residents in the area of W. 35th Street in the Oak Hill Neighborhood submitted
a petition requesting the installation of the basketweave stop sign pattern on W. 35th Street
between Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue and a four-way stop at Quebec Avenue. The
petition was submitted in accordance with the City’s Policy for traffic control requests (70% of
residents within 600 feet of the affected intersections). The proposed basketweave and four-way
stop were also supported by the Oak Hill Neighborhood Association. On September 24, 1998
staff sponsored a neighborhood meeting for area residents. A total of nine (9) residents attended
the meeting. Based upon the comments of area residents, the proposed location of the
basketweave stop signs was changed to more effectively address their concerns. Subsequently,
another informational letter was mailed notifying residents of the proposed change. Staff
received no comments from residents regarding the proposed change in stop sign locations.
Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council at this time:
* 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution authorizing the installation of
the parking regulations may be utilized.
2. Deny the request.
3. Defer the request pending additional study.
*Staff recommendation
Attachments: Map
Resolution
Prepared By: Carlton Moore, Public Works
Approved By: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION
OF BASKETWEAVE STOP SIGN PATTERN
IN THE OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 536
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and
has determined that traffic controls are necessary at this location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following
controls:
1. Provide for installation of a basketweave stop sign pattern on W. 35th Street between
Rhode Island Avenue and Texas Avenue and a four-way st op at Quebec Avenue.
2. Rescind Resolution No. 6191 for the existing yield signs at W. 35th Street and Rhode
Island Avenue.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8i*
Meeting of November 2, 1998
*8i. France Avenue County State Aid Highway (CSAH) Revocation
This report considers approving Hennepin County’s request to revoke their CSAH
designation on the non-existent segments of France Avenue.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution concurring with
Hennepin County’s request to revoke portions of France Avenue.
BACKGROUND: In early September, the City received a request from Hennepin County to
approve revoking the CSAH designation over the non-existent segments (2) of France Avenue
(see the attached map).
The County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan and identified these two
segments for possible revocation. In so doing, the County would be able to utilize that CSAH
mileage (0.54 miles) elsewhere in the County. When Hennepin County originally designated
their CSAH system, France Avenue was planned to connect to Minnesota Highway 12 (now I-
394). Over the years, area traffic patterns and needs have changed and the County’s need for a
through route on France Avenue has diminished. At this point, Hennepin County has informed
us they no longer have a need to construct France Avenue as a through route or to construct these
two non-existent segments.
DISCUSSION: This request was reviewed by staff in late September. It was generally felt there
is a need for better north - south street connections in the southeast area of the City, but from a
practical point of view, France Avenue will not work well for this. Staff concluded these two
segments could be revoked as CSAH’s.
Finally, along with St. Louis Park, the City of Minneapolis also has to approve the revocation of
the south segment for it to be approved by the Mn/DOT. This was done by Minneapolis several
years ago. For the north segment, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, and Minneapolis all have to
approve the revocation. Minneapolis did so several years ago and Golden Valley is currently
considering the County’s request.
OPTIONS: Staff has identified the following options for Council consideration.
1 - Approve the request. The mileage change associated with this will allow the City to
increase the size of its MSA System by about 0.05 miles which could be beneficial to
the City. Further, with the CSAH designation removed, the City would have total
control of the public right of way in these areas.
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2 - Deny the request. No change in the status quo. Hennepin County has control over
use of the public right of way in these areas.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City approve Hennepin County’s request to
revoke the CSAH designation over the two non-existent segments of France Avenue. The
attached resolution can be used to concur in and approve of this request.
Attachment: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE REPORT,
CONCURRING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY’S REQUEST
TO REVOKE PORTIONS OF FRANCE AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report considering
Hennepin County’s request to revoke portions of France Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council concurs with Hennepin County’s request to revoke County State Aid
Highway 17 (France Avenue) designation, from the intersection with County State Aid
Highway 3 (Excelsior Boulevard) northerly to CSAH 25 (Lake Street) and from
approximately 22nd Street northerly to the north St. Louis Park municipal boundary with
the City of Golden Valley and there terminate.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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Item 9a*
MINUTES
POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
OCTOBER 20, 1998 - 4:00 PM
THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL
1) The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
2) The following were present: Chair Darcel Lewis and Commissioner Jim Lanenberg.
Staff
Present: Nancy Gohman, Manager of Human Resources, Rod Walker, Police Captain.
Members absent and excused: Bryan Leary.
.
3) A motion was made by Commissioner Lanenberg and seconded by Chair Lewis to
approve the minutes of September 1, 1998, with corrections to the spelling of Lanenberg.
Motion carried.
4) The Commission discussed information regarding Police candidate Jason Meron. A
motion was made by Commissioner Lanenberg and seconded by Chair Lewis to remove
Police candidate Jason Meron from the Eligibility List. Motion carried.
5) A motion was made by Commissioner Lanenberg and seconded by Chair Lewis to certify
one additional Police candidate to the Eligibility Register for consideration. Motion
carried.
6) The Commission discussed classification of positions. Staff Liaison Gohman stated that
currently the job descriptions are attached to the Civil Service Rules as Section 27. Based
on the need for regular review and update of the descriptions and to allow the Police
Chief to have the flexibility to update positions on a regular basis, staff recommends
deletion of Section 27 from the Police Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The
Commission discussed the memo dated October 19, 1998 from Nancy Gohman, Human
Resources Manager, regarding position classification.
• a motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to
remove and delete Section 27 from the Police Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Motion carried.
• a motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to
delete the existing language and add the following to Section 5/b to read: Fulfill the
requirements of the position. Motion carried.
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• a motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to
delete the existing language and add the following to Section 8/a to read: Failure to
meet the minimum requirements of the position. Motion carried.
• a motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to
delete the existing language and add the following to Section 13/l to read:
Probationary period for positions covered by the Police Civil Service Rules. Motion
carried.
6) The Commission reviewed and discussed the promotional process for Police Lieutenant.
7) A motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to agree
with staff to remove the 2 year degree from the minimum requirements of the Lieutenant
position for this recruiting process. Motion carried.
8) A motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to allow
community members to participate in interviews by the Commission for this process.
Motion carried.
9) A motion was made by Chair Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Lanenberg to approve
the process for Police Lieutenant promotion as outlined in the memo dated October 14,
1998. Motion carried.
10) The Police Civil Service Commission adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Gohman
City Staff Liaison to the Police Civil Service Commission
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Item 9b*
October 23, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 130.59
ACT ELECTRONICS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 21.80
ADVANTA FINANCIAL CORPORATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 194.90
AHLGREN CONSTRUCTION CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 189.09
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 18.63
ALBINSONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 178.92
ALTEPETER, JOHN GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 152.80
ANSEL, RICHARD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,567.04
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 196.59
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 845.80
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 25.00
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS NETWORK SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 130.00
BATTERIES PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 186.33
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 450.39
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 477.95
BOCHE, BRIDGETT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 236.84
BOHN WELDING COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 333.55
BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY EQUIPMENT PARTS 31.88
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 90.59
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROCK WHITE CO LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 620.26
BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES GENERAL SUPPLIES 177.00
BYERLYS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 153.37
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 482.01
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 843.90
CHEYENNE LAND CO INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY MEETING EXPENSE 10.00
COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 430.00
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 151.02
COUNTRY VILLAGE MN FABRICS #60 GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.62
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER GENERAL SUPPLIES 64.30
DAKOTA CO TECH COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,140.00
DALCO CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 1,579.22
DCA INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303.97
DE BAUT, ELIZABETH INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 510.00
DIVERSIFIED CRYOGENICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 214.00
DOUBLETREE PARK PLACE HOTEL MEETING EXPENSE 105.22
DURAND, KATHLEEN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
EGAN-MCKAY ELECTRICAL CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00
EPA AUDIO VISUAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 188.40
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FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,960.89
FIRST SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 580.35
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 342.11
G & K SERVICES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 37.12
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (20.03)
GEORGETOWN PUBLISHING HOUSE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 97.00
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 343.00
GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 59.88
GRAINGER INC, W W BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 579.52
H & L MESABI EQUIPMENT PARTS 2,117.13
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 2,806.80
HEDBERG AGGREGATES OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 113.97
HENN CO INFORMATION SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES 127.66
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 420.79
HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,062.50
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,101.56
HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,713.48
HOME DEPOT/GECF EQUIPMENT PARTS 52.68
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,274.11
HOWARD, GEORGE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
HUIRAS, SHIRLEY OFFICE SUPPLIES 270.33
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,931.83
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 965.74
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 2,232.58
INDELCO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 127.90
INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 385.90
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
JAVNER, JOHN B MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 208.65
JONES, TIM GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
JOVANOVICH, MARNE J INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
KENNEDY & GRAVEN LEGAL SERVICES 1,178.05
KONICA BUSINESS MACHINES RENTAL EQUIPMENT 39.41
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 84.99
LOFTUS, JANICE MEETING EXPENSE 35.49
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 23,548.46
MANAGED SERVICES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 223.63
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 630.00
MENARDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,033.79
METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 288,543.16
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 2,970.00
MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,497.76
MINNESOTA DEPT OF COMMERCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 15,984.63
MINNESOTA GIS/LIS CONFERENCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 200.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00
MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 9.95
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY LICENSES/TAXES 25.00
MN DEPT OF REVENUE LICENSES/TAXES 25.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 67.71
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MULARZ, MARK INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MUNDAHL, SUSAN ROBBINS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
N E H A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 85.00
NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.27
NRG DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.97
OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 632.73
OFFICE MAX OFFICE SUPPLIES 226.00
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 9.10
PALMS BAKERY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9.90
PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 590.63
PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS (12.00)
PERFORMANCE COMPUTER FORMS OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.82
PHYSIO-CONTROL CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 243.67
PLATZER, DWAYNE GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 250.00
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 129.10
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 144.00
QEC-MN POSTAGE 786.99
R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,419.67
RAGAN COMMUNICATIONS INC. SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 119.00
RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 67.86
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 92.34
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 57.72
SAVIN CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,847.32
SEDGWICK JAMES OF MINN INC PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 1,485.00
SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 50.00
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,221.07
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,062.37
SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 3.45
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32,925.79
ST LOUIS PARK SWIMMING PROGRAM GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 3,000.00
ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE EQUIPMENT PARTS 6.49
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 61.18
SUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 102.37
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 53.04
SUCCESSORIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 81.49
SWANSON & YOUNGDALE INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,240.80
THOMAS & ASSOCIATES GENERAL SUPPLIES 174.03
THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 134.19
TREE TRUST OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,989.34
TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.30
TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN LANDSCAPING SERVICE 2,094.22
TWIN CITY CATERING INC MEETING EXPENSE 77.43
TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.64
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 295.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 422.22
UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 562.21
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 328.94
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 240.00
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USI INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 478.77
VAC SERVICE CORP EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 39.00
VAUGHN COMMUNICATIONS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.67
VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 20,285.00
WEST SUB. MEDIATION CENTER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,950.00
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 38.77
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 595.00
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 82.79
474,400.28
October 30, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1ST LINE BEVERAGE INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 546.75
A T S S A INC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 150.00
AUNE, KIM MEETING EXPENSE 93.75
BACKLUND, ELLWOOD GENERAL SUPPLIES 206.36
BATTERIES PLUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 22.56
BCA/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 550.00
BECKER, CAROLE MEETING EXPENSE 93.44
BENTZ-THOMPSON-RIETOW INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,762.26
BIFFS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,106.58
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 5,590.48
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE CONCESSION SUPPLIES 249.90
BRAD'S LANDSCAPING MEETING EXPENSE 1,850.30
BRAMBILLA LEASE SYSTEMS INC ADULT ATHLETICS 80.00
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION SOIL TESTING SERVICES 2,660.33
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BYERLYS GENERAL SUPPLIES 51.12
BYRD, WALSTEIN TREE MAINTENANCE 148.25
CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS SUPPLIE SMALL TOOLS 239.76
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 436.28
CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.30
CHUN, TRACY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
COLEMAN, THOMAS E TREE MAINTENANCE 167.94
CONSTRUCTION MARKET DATA LEGAL NOTICES 205.90
CROWN FENCE & WIRE CO OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 725.00
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 207.77
DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DELI DOUBLE GENERAL SUPPLIES 253.83
DEVOE & RAYNOLDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 163.90
DIAMOND, PATTY BUILDING RENTAL 200.00
DITZLER PROPERTIES INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 50.00
DNR WATERS LICENSES/TAXES 9.31
ECHOWAN OTHER ADVERTISING 70.00
ENERGY MASTERS INTERNATIONAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 26,252.00
ENGELMAN, CHERYL L MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 18.85
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ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.49
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 156.74
FALL MAINTENANCE EXPO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 60.00
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 493.75
FLANNIGAN, JANE MEETING EXPENSE 103.01
G & K SERVICES EQUIPMENT PARTS 44.92
GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 105.00
GEIER, NANCY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 46.23
GRAND VIEW LODGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 428.16
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 3,777.28
HENNEPIN CO DEPT OF COMM CORRE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 6,400.00
HOME HARDWARE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 31.33
HONEYWELL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 134.00
HUDSON MAP COMPANY OFFICE SUPPLIES 35.25
HUGHES, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 144.10
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 41.40
INDELCO EQUIPMENT PARTS 57.46
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 389.50
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 516.53
JAMES BROS GENERAL SUPPLIES 398.00
JOHNSON, DICK GENERAL SUPPLIES 28.06
JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 126.85
KRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 16,381.00
LANG, BETTY TREE MAINTENANCE 86.48
LARSON, DON R TREE MAINTENANCE 89.57
LEES SHOE REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.00
M R P A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 2,235.00
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 630.00
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 71.89
MID-AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 116.07
MILLER, PAULETTE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 344.28
MINN UC FUND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 327.61
MINNESOTA N A H R O TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 95.00
MINNETONKA ORCHARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 36.00
MN ASSN ASPHALT PVG TECH SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 135.00
MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 324.14
MONTE, JOHN GENERAL SUPPLIES 130.05
MURPHY, KATHY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 117.65
NATL RECREATION & PARKS ASSOC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 215.00
NATL REGISTRY EMERGENCY MEDICA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 45.00
NELSON, CURT ADULT ATHLETICS 40.00
NORCOSTCO RENTAL EQUIPMENT 331.20
NORTH METRO LANDSCAPING INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,330.00
NORWEST BANK MN-NATIONAL ASSOC INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 1,300.00
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 641.50
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P & H WAREHOUSE SALES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 30.66
PAPER WAREHOUSE-GENERAL OFFICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.21
PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 24.00
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (12.00)
PETERSON, SACHA MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 68.17
POMMER MFG CO INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.98
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURC UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00
QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,650.00
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 49.67
RADTKE, RANDY ADULT ATHLETICS 80.00
RAINBOW COMPUTER FORMS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 513.26
RAINBOW FOODS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 151.69
RANDY'S SANITATION INC GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 2,865.96
REID & ASSOCIATES, JOHN E TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 350.00
ROSE, CHRIS ADULT ATHLETICS 60.00
SAFETY VISION INC NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 472.46
SAMPSON MILLER ADVERTISING GENERAL SUPPLIES 10.71
SAMS CLUB #6318 GENERAL SUPPLIES 62.46
SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 200.00
SERCO LABORATORIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 302.00
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 234.33
SEWERMAN INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 920.00
SHAPIRO, BEVERLY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,078.06
SKYLINE PUBLISHING COMPANY SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 195.00
SLP BASEBALL ASSN UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 1,000.00
SMITH MICRO TECHNOLOGIES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 964.09
SNAP PRINT INC PRINTING & PUBLISHING 394.05
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,615.23
STEMMER, LUKE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 330.45
SUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 75.17
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 53.04
SUMITOMO BANK LTD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,899.57
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 202.35
TAKUMI, VERNICE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 15.93
TEKLOGIX EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 825.00
TERRELL, ELIZABETH M INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
THE CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 125.00
THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 64.64
TIERNEY BROTHERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 139.75
TIERNEY, MICHAEL E INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 487.31
U S BANK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,065.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 650.42
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 927.54
UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 163.23
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 262.27
VALLEY-RICH COMPANY INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 5,760.56
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 102.15
88
WELTER & BLAYLOCK INC PLUMBING 46.20
WHEELER LUMBER OPERATIONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 746.41
WOLFE, TERESA W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 189.00
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9,480.25
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 42.44
141,153.25
October 28, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 371.08
FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CT WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 233.83
METHODIST HOSPITAL WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 436.22
MINN MEDICAL RECORD SERV WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 7.77
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 22.15
PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1,811.98
ROSS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 64.48
SEDGEWICK MANAGED CARE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 85.50
SIMTEK CORPORATION WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1.92
THOMPSON, JIM INJURY PAY 858.98
TWO RIVERS CENTER INC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 456.98
4,350.89
October 28, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 4,977.91
4,977.91
October 28, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,433.38
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00
GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,221.00
HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT & COLL DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,288.32
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 9,785.31
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 867.47
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,914.00
MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 301.00
MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 605.00
PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 91,978.35
PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 44,392.44
89
PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,273.74
PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,353.32
SLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS-LOCA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 861.00
SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 31,265.93
USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,646.22
209,187.57