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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
December 7,1998
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to order
2. Presentation - Human Rights Award
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council meeting of November 16, 1998
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
b. Study session meeting of November 9, 1998
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
c. Study session meeting of November 23, 1998
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
5. Approval of agenda
a. Consent agenda
Note: All matters on consent (starred items) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion approving all. There is no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is
desired, the starred item will be moved to the regular agenda.
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to delete item(s)
b. Agenda
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to add item(s)
*c. Resolutions and Ordinances
Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
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6. Public Hearing
6a. Public Hearing on the 1999 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy
The City is required to hold a public hearing each year on the proposed budget and
tax levy.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing.
6b. Conditional Use Permit and Utility Easement Vacation
5101 Minnetonka Boulevard
Case Nos. 98-37-CUP and 98-38-VAC
Conditional Use Permit and utility easement vacation to permit development of a
four story, mixed-use commercial and residential building
Recommended
Action:
1) Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a
resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, subject to
conditions included in the resolution.
2) Mayo r to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance vacating a utility easement and to set
second reading for December 21, 1998.
6c. Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-32-SO/ZA
Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance to correct inconsistencies, clarify and
modify submittal requirements, allow permits for site work prior to final plat
recording, and modify bonding and Development Agreement requirements; and to
amend Zoning Ordinance to enable Subdivision Ordinance to determine street
widths
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance
and Zoning Ordinance and to set Second Reading for December
21, 1998
6d. Public Hearing for Transfer of Liquor Licenses and Resolution of approval
for Liquor license renewals for 1999
Request of Council to approve liquor license transfer from Bunny’s Bar & Grill at
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4730 Excelsior Blvd. to Duggan’s Bar & Grill at 5916 Excelsior Blvd. and to
approve 1999 liquor license renewals for on-sale, off-sale, Sunday-sale, club and
wine intoxicating liquor and off-sale and on-sale 3.2% malt liquor.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing.
1) Motion to approve the liquor license transfer.
2) Motion to approve renewal of licenses on the attached list of
extablishments.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Second Reading
Case No. 98-31-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance text amendment which clarifies the
definitions of “parking lot” and “parking business” as permitted in Commercial
districts; changes the definition of “shopping center” to include shopping centers
less than 50,000 square feet; and adopts a new parking standard for shopping
centers.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to waive second reading, adopt ordinance, approve
summary ordinance and authorize publication.
8b. Second Reading of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-9-ZA
Amendments to permit medical, optical and dental laboratories in industrial zoning
districts with conditions
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve Second Reading of the proposed ordinance
and authorize publication.
*8c 1999 Major Equipment Purchases
This report considers authorizing the replacement of major equipment scheduled
and budgeted for replacement during 1999. The City Charter and Statute requires
all purchases and contracts in excess of $25,000 be approved by the City Council.
Recommended Motion to adopt the attached resolution which accepts this report
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Action: and authorizes staff to acquire equipment scheduled for
replacement in 1999 as allowed by Statute, Charter, or
Ordinance.
8d. First Reading of the Ordinance Amending Water & Sewer Utility Rates for 1999
This action would increase the water and sewer utility rates by 2% rates
effective January 1, 1999.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to waive first reading and set second reading for
December 21, 1998.
8e. Request for a 90-day extension to record final plat for Excelsior Townhomes
7100-7102 Excelsior Boulevard
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 98-130,
granting 90 day extension for filing of final plat
*8f. Bias/Hate Crime Plan
Adoption of the Bias/Hate Crime Plan created by the St. Louis Park Human
Rights Commission.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution
*8g. Extension for submitting Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council.
Request for a 5-month time extension for completion and submission of the
Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for their review.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution
*8h.
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Traffic Study No. 537: Request to change existing yield signs to stop signs on
Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street.
This reports considers a Neighborhood request to change the existing yield signs to
stop signs on Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution rescinding resolution No.
5073 and authorizing the installation of stop signs on Flag
Avenue at W. 34th Street.
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*8i Resolution Revoking Municipal State Aid (MSA) Route No. 289
This report considers the revocation of MSA 289 - Wayzata Boulevard from
Colorado Avenue to Turner’s Cross Road
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution revoking Wayzata
Boulevard - MSA Route No. 289
*8j Consultant Services - Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Related Activities
This report considers consultant services required to implement the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) in 1999 and
recommends the City Council authorize execution of a contract with ENSR
Consulting and Engineering (ENSR) to provide the required services.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of
a contract with ENSR Consulting and Engineering for consultant
activities related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation Remedial Action Plan in 1999.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Human Rights Minutes of September 16, 1998
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*b. Housing Authority minutes of October 14, 1998
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*c. Planning Commission Minutes of November 4, 1998
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*d. Vendor Claim Report
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
10. Unfinished Business
a. Board and Commission Appointment(s)
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Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s)
11. New Business
*11a. Bid Tabulation: One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Cab Chassis Truck
This report considers the purchase of One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Cab Chassis Truck
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate North Star International Trucks the lowest
responsible bidder for one (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Cab Chassis
Truck and authorize execution of a purchase agreement with
North Star International Trucks in the amount of $ 38,219.24.
*11b. Contract Extension for Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Laboratory
Services - Contract No. 1893.
This report considers extending the Contract with Quantera Environmental Services
for laboratory services for the analysis of groundwater related to the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation groundwater sampling program for 1999.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to authorize execution of a contract extension to Contract
No. 1893 with Quantera Environmental Services for laboratory
services related to the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation
groundwater sampling program through 1999.
*11c. Amendment to Contract for City Attorney Services
Amendment to the contract adjusting the hourly rate.
Recommended
Action:
It is recommended that the Council amend the City Attorney’s
contract to increase the hourly rate from $100 to $110 per hour
for attorney services and from $60 to $65 per hour for law clerks
and paralegals effective January 1, 1999.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract payments
FINALS
Midwest Asphalt Corporation $ 42,792.91
Shelard Parkway/Ford Road/Ford Lane
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Contract No. 17-98
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. $ 10,885.93
Alley Paving
Contract No. 58-98
Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. $ 68,600.00
30” Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - JCC
Contract No. 62-98
Action: By consent, adopt resolution
PARTIALS
Hardrives, Inc. $ 128,537.86
Const. of Excelsior Blvd, Phase II - Monterey Ave.
to France Ave.
Contract No. 14-98
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. $ 73,566.24
Random Concrete Repair
Contract No. 61-98
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. $ 20,116.25
Concrete sidewalk and street lighting
Contract No. 47-98
LeadCon, Inc. $ 57,000.00
W. 42nd St./Zarthan Ave. Reservoir Repairs
Contract No. 51-98
Action: By consent approve and authorize payments
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
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Item #2
December 7, 1998
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Human Rights Commission
Through: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Subject: 1998 St. Louis Park Human Rights Award
In honor of the 50th anniversary of National Human Rights Day, which will be December 10,
1998, the Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce our city’s 1998 Human Rights
Award winner, Eileen Soderberg.
The Human Rights Award recognizes the volunteer activity of a St. Louis Park individual, group
or business that has made an outstanding contribution toward increasing understanding and
cooperation between people of different backgrounds. Here are the criteria:
1. Individual nominees must live or have lived in St. Louis Park during 1997/98. Businesses or
organizations must conduct business or provide service in St. Louis Park during 1997/98.
2. The nominee’s activities should have improved understanding and cooperation in the areas of
race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or
family status.
3. The nominee’s services must either be voluntary or above-and-beyond a paid employee’s
usual job responsibilities.
Eileen Soderberg’s name will be added to the Human Rights Award plaque which is displayed
outside the City Council chambers.
Attachments: Press release announcing the award
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Eileen Soderberg To Receive Human Rights Award
Eileen Soderberg has been named the recipient of the 1998 St. Louis Park Human Rights Award.
Soderberg, the secretary to the Assistant Principal at St. Louis Park High School, was selected
because of her devotion to students, five year involvement with the Human Mosaic project, and
volunteer work with the Meadowbrook neighborhood.
Human Rights Commission Chair Laurel Higgins noted that everyone who nominated Soderberg
commented on her acceptance of people of all backgrounds and her ability to create a welcoming
atmosphere for others. “In living the principles she advocates, Eileen Soderberg has made St.
Louis Park a better place,” Higgins added.
Mayor Gail Dorfman will present the award to Soderberg at 7:30 p.m. on December 7 at the City
Council meeting.
The award program is coordinated by the St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission and honors
volunteer efforts that have contributed toward increasing understanding and cooperation between
people of different backgrounds.
If you’d like information about joining the Human Rights Commission, call 924-2613.
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Item # 4a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 16, 1998
1. Call to Order
Mayor Gail Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
2. Presentations
2a. National Night Out
Richard Tostenson, Liaison Officer for Senator Rod Grams, was present and commended St.
Louis Park for their community night out program during National Night Out. Mr. Tostenson
read a letter from Senator Rod Gram and presented a Certificate from the United States Senate in
recognition of the City’s outstanding community achievement. He also stated that it could not
have been done without neighborhood watch groups. Captain Rod Walker and Sergeant Ward
Doeman of the St. Louis Park Police Department were present to represent the Police Dept.
Mayor Dorfman commended the dedicated service of the City’s Block Captains and recognized
those Block Captains present.
2b. Recognition of Board and Commission Resignees
Mayor Dorfman presented Certificates of Appreciation to Sharon Hansen, Barry Dunayer, Tom
Powers, Michael Brandt, Ruth Erickson, Linda Hammersten, Teri Reitan, Julie Hart, Belinda
Pinney, and Darcel Lewis in honor of their dedicated service as board and commission members.
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz,
Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer, and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of
Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson); Planning
Coordinator (Ms. Erickson); and Financial Director (Ms. McBride).
4. Approval of Minutes
4a. City Council Meeting of November 2, 1998
With the following minor corrections, the minutes were approved as presented.
Page 1, under Presentations, 3rd paragraph should state that David Payne commended the City
and City Staff instead of Jim Rhodes.
Page 3, 3rd paragraph from the bottom should be changed to read “Councilmember Latz clarified
that any taxes received from development of the area would have to pay for soil remediation, but
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indicated that this would come no where near covering the soil remediation costs whether it was
developed or not developed on the Oak Park Village Park site”.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the
consent agenda with the removal of Item 9b. The motion passed 7-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the
agenda. The motion passed 7-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
6a. 1999 Budget Proposal for Special Service District #1
Resolution # 98-154
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development presented a staff report.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
Mayor Dorfman asked what the procedure was in regards to informing a new potential owner
when a business sells within a Special Service District.
Mr. Harmening indicated that staff would contact the new property owner and inform them of the
Special Service District and the fees that would be expected to pay by that property owner.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager stated that when a Special Service District was created, it was
established that all properties within the district would be obligated to pay the district taxes just
like any other city tax.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the
resolution setting the Special Service District #1 1999 operating budget and service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. The motion passed 7-0.
6b. 1999 Budget Proposal for Special Service District #2
Resolution # 98-155
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development presented a staff report.
David Payne was present and indicated that he had received no complaints and commended the
City staff for their work.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
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It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the
resolution setting the Special Service District #2 1999 operating budget and service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Public hearing and First Reading of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-9-ZA
Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a staff report and indicated that staff and the
Planning Commission recommended adoption of the amendment to the zoning ordinance as
outlined in the staff report.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
Councilmember Nelson was in favor of the amendments because it didn’t bring patients or other
types of customers into the industrial general district and it wouldn’t serve to dilute the industrial
district.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve First
Reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance relative to medical, optical, and dental
laboratories and to set Second Reading for December 7, 1998. The motion passed 7-0.
6d. Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-32-SO/ZA
Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate recommended to continue the public hearing until December 7,
1998 in order to consult the City Attorney on certain aspects of the subdivision ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to continue the
public hearing until December 7, 1998. The motion passed 7-0.
6e. Case No. 98-31-ZA Zoning Code Text Amendment
Ms. Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a staff report and indicated that staff and the
Planning Commission recommended approval.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
Councilmember Sanger stated that this was an excellent idea and it goes a long way to helping
prevent the over construction of parking spaces which are not needed and allows the City to
develop more green space or something that might be more aesthetic. She had a concern that this
proposed ordinance does not go far enough, and in addition to what has been proposed, she
would like to see additional language that sets a maximum on the number of parking spaces as
well as minimums. She stated the reason for doing this was that even with reduced parking
requirements from a new ordinance, there would be nothing to stop a developer from coming in
and demanding an enormous amount of parking spaces. She referred to the enormous parking
area that was demanded and constructed at the Honeywell site.
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She moved to defer any formal action on this and direct staff to develop additional language in
the proposed ordinance to put in some caps on the maximum amount of parking for shopping
centers and bring the ordinance back for Council action later.
Mayor Dorfman indicated that the Council could pass first reading and direct staff to incorporate
this language into second reading.
Councilmember Nelson believed that the City was too burdensome on the parking requirement
and was concerned that this went through the Planning Commission without a quorum.
Ms. Erickson, Planning Coordinator indicated that the zoning ordinance stated that if the
Planning Commission initiated an amendment, it did not have to go back to them. The Planning
Commission did initiate this amendment, therefore legally it could have been acted upon without
the Planning Commission having a quorum.
Councilmember Latz asked how this proposed ordinance would take peak shopping months into
account.
Ms. Erickson, Planning Coordinate indicated that the peak shopping months were examined
when the City established parking requirements. At those times, even though a lot of the
shopping centers in St. Louis Park did not meet the parking requirements that the zoning
ordinance required, those parking lots were not full. Staff does not feel that a burden would be
created for retailers during the peak months.
Mayor Dorfman stated that City was trying to strike the balance that essentially met some of the
livable community criteria that was set, but didn’t want to discourage new businesses as a result
of it.
Mr. Harmening described the ordinance and indicated that there was nothing preventing a
developer or land owner from providing parking at a different ratio. He believed that the City
would not receive concern from a development community on this standard, but on a cap,
because in some cases where there are larger projects, they exceed City requirements. He
believed a cap had some merit in terms of investigation, but didn’t have a lot of analysis to give
on how it could be done.
Mayor Dorfman stated that without a formal cap a developer could say “I have to have spaces or
I’ll walk”. A cap would give clout to the City’s request.
Councilmember Sanger believed a cap would give the City leverage if a developer requested
more parking places.The City could then ask that other options for types of parking be examined
to prevent excess paving of green space.
Councilmember Jacobs was concerned that it not be too difficult for smaller developers to meet
parking requirements and believed it would be good to give more thought to maximum required
parking because it would send a message to businesses that would want to develop in St. Louis
Park. He suggested looking at the possibility of developing a sliding scale for required parking.
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Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development indicated that establishing some type of
cap would require some additional time and effort in order to think though all associated
variables and develop language with the City Attorney.
Mr. Scott, City Attorney stated that setting a cap was a separate issue than reducing the minimum
standard which the Planning Commission initiated and believed it would be appropriate to
initiate another amendment and have it go back through the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Young asked if a cap was placed on the maximum amount of parking would
there be an opportunity for any variance mechanism.
Ms. Erickson, Planning Coordinator stated that there would be a mechanism for variances.
Councilmember Young was not comfortable with the possibility of government dictating what
the maximum should be and was concerned that a cap may prevent potential new businesses
from developing in St. Louis Park.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve first
reading and set second reading for December 7, 1998. The motion passed 7-0.
6f. Public Hearing on the Levying of Assessments for Delinquent Fees and
Charges
Resolution # 98-156
Ms. McBride, Finance Director presented a staff report and gave update on the established
payment program to collect delinquent fees and charges.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date.
Councilmember Sanger recommended increasing the penalty for delinquent accounts to cover
staff cost of administering the delinquent accounts and to discourage people from relying on this
process of letting their accounts go bad. She asked staff for information about why a utility was
not cut off when an account was seriously delinquent.
Ms. McBride stated that the certification process was the easiest to administer and indicated that
even more staff involvement would be required if the City moved to a shut off process.
Councilmember Nelson was also in favor of increasing surcharge to cover cost of collection, but
would not favor the utility shut off approach.
Councilmember Jacobs was also in favor of increasing surcharge, but at this point wasn’t
interested in looking seriously at utility shut off.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adopt
resolution to assess delinquent water, sewer, refuse and other fees and charges. The motion
passed 7-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
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8a. Resolution for Gambling Premises Permit for Texa-Tonka Lanes at 8200
Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Resolution # 98-157
Councilmember Latz indicated that he had received a letter from a constituent indicating that a
permit would provide resources and scholarships to benefit students.
Councilmember Young asked staff what the status was in regard to Council directing staff to
researching City’s options to mandate proceeds.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager indicated that staff has been pulling together ordinances from other
cities with fee requirements and would be discussed at Study Session in December or January.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve
gambling premises permit. The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Resolution for Gambling Premises Permit for Bunny’s Bar & Grill at new
location at 5916 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Resolution # 98-158
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve
gambling premises permit. The motion passed 7-0.
8c. Official Map Amendment - Trail Designation Portion of Hutchinson Spur
Property near 31st St.
Case No. 98-30-OM
Ordinance # 2129-98
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve second
reading of an ordinance that amends the Official Map trail designation and authorize publication.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Aquila Place Final Plat
Case No. 98-18-S
Resolution # 98-159
Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report and indicated that staff and the
Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in the staff
report.
Mayor Dorfman asked if the reference to lack of street lights in neighborhood was part of
resolution being approved.
Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate indicated that this was not part of the resolution being
approved.
Councilmember Sanger asked if Met Council approval had been received.
Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate indicated that the application had been submitted, but no
response had been received.
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Councilmember Sanger was concerned about approving the resolution without having a
contingency that the project was subject to the Met Council approval of the Comp Plan
designation.
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development stated that the possibility of not receiving
Met Council approval was remote, but recommended placing a condition in the Final Plat
approval resolution that a verbal or preliminary confirmation that it was going to be approved
was received from Met Council
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a
resolution approving the Final Plat subject to the conditions included in the resolution and with
adding in language of additional contingency of Met Council approval. The motion passed 7-0.
8e. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $4,305,000 in General Obligation Tax
Increment Refunding Bonds
Resolution #98-160
Ms. McBride, Finance Director indicated that an updated copy of the bond resolution and
pertinent documents had been distributed.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt the
resolution. The motion passed 7-0.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Minutes of September 9, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
b. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Leader’s Forum of October 28,
1998
Mayor Dorfman indicated that her opening comments at the forum where she gave an update on
the rail situation were in error in a number of places and did not reflect what she said about the
description of where things were at the current time.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to accept report for
filing.
c. Planning Commission Minutes of October 7, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
d. Planning Commission Minutes of October 21, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
e. Vendor Claim Report
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
10. Unfinished Business
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10a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) - None
11. New Business
11a. Addendum to Vehicle Towing and Impounding Agreement
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve
Addendum to Vehicle Towing and Impounding Agreement and authorize Mayor and City
Manager to execute. The motion passed 7-0.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract Payments
Partial
M.C. Magney Construction, Inc. Contract # 33-98 $134,725.20
Wolfe Park Reconstruction
By consent, Council approved and authorized payments.
14. Communications
Councilmember Nelson stated that he attended the one year anniversary for the Hopkins Center
for the Arts with the City Manager and believed the project was exciting and gave the City of St.
Louis Park some ideas for the Park Commons area. He also stated The Depot a new coffeehouse
in Hopkins was open and encouraged citizens to visit.
15. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion passed 7-0.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 4b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
November 9, 1998
The meeting convened at 7:07 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Ron Latz, Jeff Jacobs, Jim Brimeyer
and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Director of Community Development (Mr.
Harmening); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson); Director of Public Works
(Mr. Rardin); Public Works Administrative Assistant (Mr. Roth); Finance Director (Ms.
McBride); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen)
1. Frauenshuh Redevelopment Proposal - SW Corner of Highway 7 and Louisiana Ave
South
Staff met with Council to provide an update on the agreement that had been reached between
Fauenshuh and Fairway Outdoor Advertising regarding relocation of existing billboard on the
proposed redevelopment site. Staff had attempted to negotiate a sunset on the billboard with no
success.
Mr. Harmening indicated that the City’s policy on billboards is not clear. He believed that if the
billboard on this site is allowed to be moved rather than dismantled there may be a problems
with other billboards in the future. He asked Council to clarify their position regarding billboard
removal and amortization.
Mayor Dorfman felt there was a split on opinion regarding billboards in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Nelson stated that he preferred “Option 1” as stated in the Council report, which
allowed for the move of the billboard to a location west of the current site, but he also wanted a
clear policy established for elimination of billboards in the future.
Councilmember Brimeyer said that he would like to see billboards removed, but wants this
particular project to develop. He felt moving the billboard was justified in this case to allow the
project to move forward.
Councilmember Latz did not want to put St. Louis Park tax dollars into removal of billboards.
He also felt there were several conflicting ideas in the comprehensive plan regarding billboard
removal.
Mayor Dorfman indicated a reluctance to condemn the billboard because of potential cost of
litigation.
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Councilmember Brimeyer asked what a reasonable time period to allow for amortization would
be.
Mr. Harmening said they had offered a 30 year amortization on this particular billboard and that
the owner was not interested.
Councilmember Jacobs said that he wanted an ordinance change to allow for amortization.
Mr. Meyer said that amortization could be written into City policy, but we needed to keep in
mind responsible use of City tax dollars. Condemnation proceedings can be very costly. He felt
we could put together wording in the Comprehensive plan which would allow for amortization
and which also would allow flexibility in light of development concerns.
Mr. Harmening stated that the School District and Hennepin County would be meeting very soon
to consider the abatement.
2. Planning for the Hearing on the 1999 Budget and Tax Levy
Staff met with Council to advise them of the upcoming budget hearing and to solicit input on the
content of the staff presentation. The city’s hearing date has been set for Monday, December
7th.
Mayor Dorfman asked that the presentation be targeted to the public rather than to Council.
Ms. McBride said that the presentation will be less technical than what has been presented in the
past and will focus on the “typical” home and business owner. The presentation will also
include specific program highlights which may be of interest to the public.
Mayor Dorfman also asked that it be explained how redevelopment does not affect taxes.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked that capital projects for 1999 and 200 be highlighted including
how they are financed. He asked that the principals of Tax Increment Financing be included as
an illustration of how the City is using foresight in planning capital projects.
3. Biodegradable Yardwaste Bag pilot Program
Mike Rardin and Mike Roth presented a summary of the results of this summer’s biodegradable
yardwaste bag pilot program, described the current state of the program and asked for direction
regarding the next steps in the process.
Discussion took place regarding the cost of the bags and whether the City wanted to place the
cost of the bags on the public at this time.
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Councilmember Nelson stated that he believed this was not about saving money, but rather it
was about being environmentally responsible. He had discovered that the bags are being
manufactured from new paper and he felt it would only be environmentally responsible to use
recycled paper for the bags.
Mayor Dorfman raised questions about other potential methods for picking up leaves.
Mr. Rardin said that it would be very ineffective for the city to do leaf pick up in terms of staff
and equipment costs and variables in weather patterns.
Councilmember Jacobs stated that he had problems with mandating the use of recyclable bags.
Mayor Dorfman and Councilmember Brimeyer agreed. Councilmember Brimeyer went on to
say that if we were going to modify behavior of the public we needed to find a way to provide
incentives.
Councilmember Nelson asked Council to consider using the city’s own mixed office paper and
non-corrugated paper from the Recycle America plant to manufacture the bags.
Mr. Rardin stated that there are many options for dealing with yard waste and offered to do
further research on methods used in other municipalities. He felt that a large component of any
effort to change people’s habits about dealing with yard waste should be a public education
campaign.
Mayor Dorfman stated that she wanted St. Louis Park to be a leader of environmentally
conscious communities, but was not in favor of mandating the use of the biodegradable bags.
Councilmember Jacobs said that he would be in favor only if it was a gradual transition and
significant costs were not passed on to the public.
Councilmember Latz was not in favor of mandating use of the bags.
Councilmember Brimeyer did not want to mandate use right away and was in favor of phasing in
their use slowly while providing incentives to users.
Councilmember Nelson was not in favor of mandating any program that uses more paper.
4. 1999 Equipment Replacement
Mike Rardin and Mike Roth presented a summary of the 1999 Equipment Replacement plan.
After a brief review, Councilmembers present endorsed the program and directed staff to
continue moving forward with the plan.
5. Communications
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Councilmember Brimeyer urged Councilmembers to remain educated about activities and
membership of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board.
Mayor Dorfman said that there may be a special election for a County Commissioner seat in
spring of 1999.
Mr. Meyer showed council pictures of a development in Celebration, Florida and also shared the
status of remodeling of the City Council Chambers.
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 4c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
November 23, 1998
The meeting convened at 7:02 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Ron Latz, Jeff Jacobs, Jim Brimeyer,
Sue Sanger, Robert Young and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Director of Community Development (Mr.
Harmening); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson); Director of Parks and
Recreation (Ms. Walsh); Recreation Coordinator (Ms. Buskey); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen)
1. Aquatic Park Season Report
Ms. Walsh and Ms. Buskey presented a summary of the 1998 pool season and a list of
recommendations for 1999 to council for their review and comment. Councilmembers reviewed
the income/expense report and asked that staff create a more detailed budget reflecting a
breakout of costs between the pool and other Rec Center operations. Ms. Walsh indicated that a
more comprehensive budget would indeed be prepared, but that in order to prepare such a
budget, a full year of operations would need to be completed.
Councilmember Brimeyer felt the pool should pay its own way much like the water and sewer
fund.
Councilmember Sanger asked if broken tiles would be repaired prior to opening of the 1999
season. Ms. Walsh said that all work was expected to be completed by May 15th.
Mayor Dorfman suggested that staff continue to monitor the nature of citizen comments and
complaints and tailor programs and services to give the public what they want. She was pleased
with efforts to include citizen groups to participate in activities and asked that staff do even more
to include various groups in programs and activities.
2. Wolfe Park Amphitheater
Council viewed a sketch of the proposed layout of the amphitheater. Various aspects of the plan
were discussed such as canopy, options for cabling, storage space, acoustics and programming
ideas.
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Councilmember Sanger stated that she was disappointed in the programming ideas which had
been presented in the report and hoped that more thought would go into programming prior to
finalizing a design plan.
Ms. Walsh told council that the Friends of the Arts was currently working on their list of
programming ideas and that list would also be presented to Council.
Mayor Dorfman said that when first presented to Council the budget and scale of the
amphitheater were both very out of proportion. This plan looked much better in terms of both
scale and budget.
Councilmember Nelson suggested that an acoustics expert be consulted before final design was
settled.
Ms. Walsh stated that the design would be reviewed by experts and that even if features were not
added during initial construction, necessary infrastructure would be incorporated to allow for
amenities to be added in future phases. She also indicated that staff would be bringing back
programming options and design and bid specs to a future Council meeting.
Councilmember Nelson felt the Showmobile should still be utilized for events at other locations.
Ms. Walsh pointed out that the Showmobile is aging and restoration would be very costly.
Councilmember Nelson suggested approaching Rotary to see if they would be interested in
upgrading the unit.
Mr. Meyer noted that Hennepin Parks is supporting paving the Hutchinson Spur trail. Hennepin
Parks had also expressed interest in doing more projects in inner ring cities.
3. Home Renewal Program Purchases
Joanna Brownstein and Tom Harmening informed Council about options being considered for
dealing with properties at 3401 and 3405 Rhode Island Ave South. The City is considering
purchasing both lots, cooperating in a Habitat for Humanity project on the existing home and
using the other lot as a Home Renewal project.
Councilmember Sanger questioned why we are stepping in to help this family.
Ms. Brownstein and Mr. Harmening stated the reason for stepping in was that it appeared the
properties could be sold without the City’s assesstance. They both viewed the deal presented as
an opportunity to deal with a property which had long been a source of consternation for the
neighborhood.
Councilmember Brimeyer said that development of homes on this property would be an increase
in the tax base and could provide an available lot for one of the homes currently located in the
Park Commons redevelopment area.
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Mr. Meyer said that though this seemed slightly messy, all deals in the home renewal program
could potentially be just as messy. Prior to this program being in place, staff did not have the
tools necessary to deal with these kinds of properties.
Mr. Harmening requested Council’s authorization to use proceeds from the Housing
Rehabilitation Fund for the acquisition of the property. This money would then be returned to
the Housing Rehab fund when the deal was complete.
Mr. Harmening also informed council that a home renewal was being considered at 2808
Georgia Ave S.
4. Residential Yardwaste Disposal
Mike Rardin and Mike Roth asked Council to evaluate a set of goals they had created for the
City’s residential yardwaste collection program and to consider different options to fulfill these
goals.
Councilmember Jacobs asked if the public should be surveyed about yardwaste. Discussion
ensued as to the effectiveness of a survey at this time. Councilmember Nelson suggested that
Councilmembers continue to solicit feedback at neighborhood meetings and other public
gatherings.
Councilmember Sanger was disappointed that the mandated biobag program would not go into
effect as planned. She felt that when decisions were made the City had bargained on the premise
that Waste Management would try to affect a change in public behavior. She also indicated that
garbage costs were premised on the use of the biobags.
Councilmember Nelson pointed out various environmental aspects associated with the program
and stated that he felt the program as designed actually contributed to those environmental
problems.
Mr. Meyer said that an article will be appearing in the Park Perspective informing the public that
the program would not be mandated in the spring of 1999 as previously stated.
Mayor Dorfman suggested that no changes be made at this time and that staff conduct research
on available options for dealing with yard waste.
Councilmember Brimeyer suggested that a Task Force be established or focus groups be
questioned to get more information about public opinion. He also felt that shared goals should
be developed with the community before new programs to deal with yard waste are put into
effect.
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5. Preliminary Tax Increment Financing Request for Redevelopment of Property at
3565 Wooddale Avenue
Dave Anderson presented an overview of a proposal by Marcus Corporation for the
redevelopment of the former DA Lubricant site. The project would involve the DA Lubricant
site as well as adjacent city land as a corporate headquarters facility for SELA services.
Tom Harmening informed Council that the site had been considered by Metro Transit as a prime
location for a high speed bus line transit stop. It is also being viewed as an LRT stop.
Councilmember Latz asked why the current owner was not dealing with environmental
remediation of the site. He also questioned why the price of the property was so high.
Mark Senn, representing SELA, said that the current owner already has an offer to buy the
building in its current condition at the asking price.
Councilmember Nelson said he felt the percentage of public dollars was too high on this package
and the recapture period too long. He also felt financing without undergoing remediation of the
site would be too difficult for any buyer. He suggested the MPCA be called out to investigate.
He wanted to be sure the responsible parties pay for any remediation that must occur. He also
opposed the use of the property for a high speed bus line.
Councilmember Sanger said that though she wanted local companies to stay in St. Louis Park,
she was not comfortable with the environmental issues or the financial package presented.
Councilmember Brimeyer questioned the size of the TIF district and wondered if there was
potential for other redevelopment in the area.
Mr. Harmening said that he did not feel there were enough staff resources in Community
Development to undertake a major study similar to that done in Park Commons or the Highway
7 and Louisiana Ave district. Mr. Anderson said there was a lot of interest in the area from local
developers.
Councilmember Latz asked if the numbers could be adjusted to be more favorable to the City.
Mr. Anderson said that one option would be for the city to donate the adjacent land to the
project.
Mr. Meyer asked about the nature of the jobs to be performed at the proposed SELA
headquarters. Mr. Anderson said that about a quarter was sales and support with the largest
employee groups being dispatched out to the job sites.
Mayor Dorfman said that though she would like to keep jobs in St. Louis Park, she was not ready
to move forward.
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Councilmember Brimeyer was opposed to a “piecemeal” approach. Councilmember Latz
agreed.
Gail Dorfman informed the developer that it was clear council was not interested in supporting
this project.
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of December 7, 1998
6a. Public Hearing on the 1999 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy
The City is required to hold a public hearing each year on the proposed budget and
tax levy.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing.
Background:
State statutes require local governments to hold public hearings on their proposed budget and tax
levy for the new year. Legislation approved this year allows the City to hold its public hearing
during a regular Council meeting.
Formal adoption of the 1999 budget and tax levy must occur at a meeting subsequent to the
public hearing date. Adoption is scheduled for the meeting on December 21st.
The public hearing will start with a presenation and will follow the format similar to previous
years:
• Introductory Comments - Mayor and City Manager
• Overview of the City’s Budget - Finance Director
• Property Values and Trends - City Assessor
Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Director of Finance
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6b
Meeting of December 7, 1998
6b. Conditional Use Permit and Utility Easement Vacation
5101 Minnetonka Boulevard
Case Nos. 98-37-CUP and 98-38-VAC
Conditional Use Permit and utility easement vacation to permit development of a
four story, mixed-use commercial and residential building
Recommended
Action:
1) Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a
resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, subject to
conditions included in the resolution.
2) Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance vacating a utility easement and to set
second reading for December 21, 1998.
Zoning: C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial
Background:
Park Land Company is proposing a mixed use residential and commercial development on the
southwest corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Raleigh Avenue, which would redevelop the
former Nevens Cleaners site. The proposal is for a four-story building, with 11,212 square feet
of retail and a small amount of office space on the first floor, and three floors of market-rate
apartments above. The commercial entrance and most of the commercial parking would face
Minnetonka Boulevard, and the residential entrance and underground residential parking would
be accessed on the south side of the building, via a driveway from Raleigh Avenue. Thirty-two
residential units are proposed on the 1.08 acre site, for a density of just under 30 units per acre.
“Livable Communities” design principles, as outlined in a new chapter of the Comprehensive
Plan, are employed in several aspects of the proposed development, which is discussed later in
the report.
The project requires a Conditional Use Permit for multifamily housing in the C-1, Neighborhood
Commercial District. In addition, the developer is requesting vacation of a utility easement along
the east side of the property.
On October 22, the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) approved variances for building height
and a reduced number of commercial parking stalls. The proposed building height was approved
for 55’8” and four stories, rather than the C-1 maximum of 35 feet and three stories. BOZA
approved overall parking on the site for 121 stalls rather than the required 137 stalls.
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On November 4, 1998 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit and vacation subject to conditions as recommended by staff, on a vote of 6-0.
Issues:
• What is the effect of the proposed vacation on existing utilities and is the vacation
appropriate?
• Have all the required conditions for City Council consideration been met?
• Does the proposal meet the Conditional Use Permit requirements for multifamily
housing in the C-1 District?
• Are other Zoning Ordinance standards being met including C-1 standards,
landscaping, and parking?
• Is the proposal consistent with the City’s long range development goals and policies?
• Are there any other issues?
Issues Analysis:
What is the effect of the proposed vacation on existing utilities and is the vacation
appropriate?
There is a utility easement across the east 30 feet of the subject property which contains public
sanitary lines, storm sewers and other utilities. The west 20 feet of the easement is proposed to
be vacated in order to place the proposed building within ten feet of the east lot line. The
existing utilities are proposed to be relocated under Raleigh Avenue.
The Public Works Department has reviewed the vacation request and the proposed relocation of
existing utilities and has approved the vacation. Public Works is requiring as-built drawings of
the relocated utilities from the developer. This requirement has been included as a recommended
condition of CUP approval. In addition, vacation of the existing utility easement would not take
effect until the new utilities are accepted by the Public Works Department.
Have all the required conditions for City Council consideration been met?
The following conditions were required to be met by the developer prior to City Council
consideration of the CUP and vacation:
a. Landscape plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
The developer is still having difficulty meeting the bufferyard requirements along the south
property line due to limited space in that area. The developer has submitted a revised landscape
plan which is about 10% short of the requirement on the south side. He has also submitted an
alternative landscape plan which includes plantings on the adjacent property to the south, directly
south of the retaining wall. If permission is obtained from the south property owner, this plan
would be followed, which would exceed bufferyard requirements. Staff is recommending as a
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condition of approval that the developer continue to work with staff to ensure that the bufferyard
requirements are met along the south property line.
b. Lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
Revised lighting plans have been submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
Therefore, this condition is met.
c. Utility plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Works and Fire Departments.
Revised utility plans have been submitted to and approved by the Public Works and Fire
Departments. Therefore, this condition is met.
d. A copy of the access easement to the private alley on the west side of the property shall be
provided to City staff.
This condition has been met.
Does the proposal meet the Conditional Use Permit requirements for multifamily housing
in the C-1 District?
About one year ago, the City adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance which seek to
encourage development that is consistent with “Livable Communities” urban design principles.
These principles are outlined in a new chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, and include mixed use
development, higher densities where appropriate, enhanced streetscapes and other public spaces,
“human scale” development, and pedestrian- and transit-friendly development.
As part of these amendments, the C-1 Zoning District was amended to allow residential
multifamily and cluster housing to be considered by Conditional Use Permit. Below is an outline
of the conditions which must be met as part of the CUP and how the proposed development
complies with each condition:
a. It is part of a larger commercial development permitted within the district.
This condition is met. The development includes approximately 7,600 square feet of retail
development and approximately 400 square feet of office space on the first floor.
b. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment.
This condition is met. The proposed building is an upscale classical design with several
desirable features including terraces on each floor, balconies, French doors, and windows on all
sides. The fourth floor is set back from other floors which reduces the scale of the building and
provides for large terraces around the entire perimeter of that floor. A community room is
proposed to be part of the fourth floor layout. The general size of the building is compatible with
surrounding development. Regarding building placement, the entrance design separates
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residential and commercial traffic. The site is surrounded by residential, commercial and civic
uses which are compatible with the proposed use.
c. Access to open space, plazas, and pedestrian ways is provided.
This condition is met. Carpenter Park is located about 1/4 mile south of the property which
fulfills the need for open space and contains passive and active recreation opportunities. Internal
pedestrian walkways are provided throughout the site and link the site with adjacent sidewalks
along Minnetonka Boulevard. The sidewalk along the east side of the site on Raleigh Avenue is
proposed to be reconstructed.
d. The housing is located above the ground floor.
This condition is met. Only commercial uses are proposed for the first floor.
e. The minimum spacing between buildings is at least equal to the average heights of the
buildings except where dwellings share common walls.
This condition is not applicable, as there is only one building proposed for the site.
f. The total number of units provided on an individual parcel does not exceed a density of
thirty (30) units per acre.
This condition is met. The proposed density is 29.6 units per acre.
Therefore, the conditions for the CUP are met for this development.
Are other Zoning Ordinance standards being met including C-1 standards, landscaping,
and parking?
C-1 District General Standards: Dimensional standards and density requirements for the C-1
District must be met, including Floor Area Ratio (FAR), setbacks, and height. All these
standards are being met except for building height. As mentioned, BOZA approved a variance for
a 55 foot high building rather than the maximum 35 feet. The impact of the greater height is
proposed to be softened by setting back the fourth story, and through the use of parapet walls on
the third and fourth floors which shorten the appearance of the building. Regarding building
setbacks, the proposed front yard setback (along Raleigh Avenue) is ten feet. This setback is
consistent with a new provision in the Zoning Code for reduced front yard setbacks provided that
certain Livable Communities conditions are met, which they are in this instance.
Landscaping: As discussed above, staff is recommending as a condition of approval that the
developer continue to work with staff to ensure that bufferyard requirements are met along the
south property line. Otherwise, all other landscape and bufferyard requirements are met.
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Lighting: As discussed above, revised lighting plans have been approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
Parking: The developer is proposing a total of 52 commercial parking stalls and 69 residential
stalls. The required number of parking stalls were reduced by the development meeting certain
Livable Communities criteria, including access to a major transit route and provision of on-site
bicycle racks. Seven parallel parking stalls are proposed on-street along Raleigh Avenue, which
may be counted towards required commercial parking, since there is no on-site parking in front
of the building on that side.
In addition, BOZA approved a parking variance to reduce the number of commercial stalls
required. The applicant was able to demonstrate through relevant examples and parking studies
that the proposed number of spaces would be sufficient, because the retail uses would share
parking.
The full residential parking requirement of two stalls per dwelling unit is being met, with this
parking proposed to be provided primarily in the underground garage.
Architectural Standards: The building is proposed to have a stucco exterior, which complies
with the City’s exterior materials ordinance. As discussed above, the proposed building design
incorporates several desirable amenities and appears to be a high quality classical design.
Is the proposal consistent with the City’s long range development goals and policies?
As discussed, the project incorporates many elements of the Livable Communities principles,
which also means that the development furthers the goals in Vision St. Louis Park of creating a
greater sense of community and more pedestrian-friendly environment. The City’s
redevelopment goals are being met through redevelopment of a blighted property with a
development that significantly enhances the property and complements the surrounding uses.
Finally, the City’s housing goals are fulfilled through creation of 32 additional market-rate or
even upscale housing units.
Are there any other issues?
Watershed District permit: Staff is recommending that prior to any building permits being
obtained, the developer submit evidence of Watershed District approval, as well as any necessary
permits from any other agencies.
Environmental Cleanup: There is significant soil and groundwater contamination on the site
from the former dry cleaner business. The owner and developer are working with the MPCA to
develop a remediation plan. The owner may apply to the City for funding to assist in
environmental cleanup costs.
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Recommendation:
Staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit and vacation of utility easement
subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through L,
Exhibit A to be revised as required by the Zoning Administrator, such documents incorporated
by reference herein.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements, the
applicant shall:
a. Work with staff to ensure that bufferyard requirements are met along the south property line,
and revise Exhibit A, Landscape Plan as required by the Zoning Administrator;
b. Submit evidence of Watershed District approval and any other necessary permits from other
agencies;
c. Submit financial surety to cover at a minimum erosion control, tree replacement, utility/street
repair and cleaning, work remaining on public utilities, and any new public sidewalks;
d. Sign assent form and official exhibits (owner to sign documents as well).
3. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, as-built drawings of the relocated public
utilities under Raleigh Avenue shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Works
Department.
The utility easement vacation would not become effective until the new utilities are accepted by
the Public Works Department.
Attachments:
• Resolution for Conditional Use Permit
• Ordinance for Utility Vacation
• Developer’s Project Description
• Exhibits A through L, development plans
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 14:5-5.2D OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE
(COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL) DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY ZONED
C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 5101
MINNETONKA BOULEVARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Helen Brooks (Park Land Company) has made application to the City Council for a
Conditional Use Permit under Section 14:5-5.2D of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the
purpose of constructing a mixed-use (commercial/residential) development consisting of a four
story building with the ground floor containing retail/service, residential above and an
underground garage within a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District located at 5101
Minnetonka Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
The East 235 feet of the North 233 feet of the West 250 feet of the following described
premises, namely: the West 5/8 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and
the East 1/8 of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township
28, Range 24, excepting that portion taken for road or highway purposes. (Torrens)
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 98-37-CUP) and the effect of the proposed mixed-use development on
the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and
anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the
effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the mixed-use development will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion
nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the proposed
mixed-use development is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 98-37-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
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Conclusion
The Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a mixed-uses
(commercial/residential) development consisting of a four story building with the ground floor
containing retail/service, residential above and an underground garage at the location described
is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A
through L, Exhibit A to be revised as required by the Zoning Administrator, such documents
incorporated by reference herein.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements,
the applicant shall:
a. Work with staff to ensure that bufferyard requirements are met along the south
property line, and submit any revisions to Exhibit A, Landscape Plan, as required by the Zoning
Administrator;
b. Submit evidence of Watershed District approval and any other necessary permits from
other agencies;
c. Submit financial surety to cover at a minimum erosion control, tree replacement,
utility/street repair and cleaning, work remaining on public utilities, and any new public
sidewalks;
d. Sign assent form and official exhibits (to be signed by owner as well).
3. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall submit as-built
drawings of the relocated public utilities under Raleigh Avenue, which shall be approved by the
Public Works Department. Vacation of utility easement shall not take effect until new utilities
are accepted by the Public Works Director.
Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1998
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.___________
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A WATER & SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT
5101 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all
property abutting upon both sides of the water and sewer utility easement proposed to be vacated
has been duly filed with the City Clerk, requesting vacation of the water and sewer utility
easement, and the City Clerk has furnished a copy of said petition to the City Manager who has
required filing of same to the newspaper, the St. Louis Park Sailor, on November 25, 1998 as
directed by the said notice and has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has
determined that the water and sewer utility easement is not needed for public purposes, and that it
is for the best interest of the public that said water and sewer utility easement be vacated.
Section 2. The following described water and sewer utility easement, as now
dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated:
The East 235 feet of the North 233 feet of the West 250 feet of the following described
premises, namely: the West 5/8 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and
the East 1/8 of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township
28, Range 24, excepting that portion taken for road or highway purposes.
Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in
the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon acceptance of the new utilities in the
Raleigh Avenue right of way by the Public Works Director.
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Adopted by the City Council December 21, 1998
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6c
Meeting of December 7, 1998
6c. Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-32-SO/ZA
Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance to correct inconsistencies, clarify and
modify submittal requirements, allow permits for site work prior to final plat
recording, and modify bonding and Development Agreement requirements; and to
amend Zoning Ordinance to enable Subdivision Ordinance to determine street
widths
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance
and Zoning Ordinance and to set Second Reading for December
21, 1998
Background:
A new Subdivision Ordinance was adopted in March, 1997. Since that time, staff has put the
Ordinance into practice in reviewing several plats including Aquila Place, Inglewood Trails, and
Excelsior Townhomes. As is the case with most new ordinances, at this point staff and some
Planning Commissioners have noted areas which could use some refining. There is also an issue
regarding consistency with certain Zoning Ordinance standards. In addition, two developers have
recently requested to begin grading prior to recording the final plat, which would require a
variance under the current Subdivision Ordinance. Therefore, the Planning Commission initiated
changes to the Subdivision Ordinance on September 16, 1998 which would address these issues.
The proposed changes are briefly as follows:
• Grading permits: Permit issuance of grading/erosion control permits to allow grading and tree
removal only on a site, prior to recording of the final plat, provided certain conditions are met
by the developer;
• Development Agreement: Grant the City Council discretion to waive the requirement for a
Development Agreement when no public improvements are involved in a development;
• Modify bonding requirements for new plats to change the items to be covered for public
improvements and require bonding for certain items for private improvements;
• Correct inconsistencies in the Ordinance (examples include whether metric plans are always
required or may be required by staff; and making plat submittal requirements consistent with
County recording requirements);
• Clarify the plat and data requirements section to distinguish between requirements for the plat
drawing versus other requirements of the plat application, and to clarify the timing of
requirements;
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• Modify some plat data requirements for consistency and reasonableness;
• Correct minor typos;
• Clarify street design requirements and modify Zoning Ordinance for consistency.
The Planning Commission met on October 5, 1998 and recommended approval of the proposed
Subdivision Ordinance amendments on a vote of 6-0. In addition, the Commission
simultaneously initiated and approved the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
City Council consideration of the proposed amendments was continued on November 2 and
November 16 to enable staff to meet with the City attorney to clarify the bonding requirements
for new plats. These proposed changes are discussed below.
Issues:
• Is it appropriate to issue grading permits prior to recording of the final plat under
certain conditions?
• Is it appropriate to grant more flexibility in requiring Development Agreements where
no public improvements are involved in a development?
• What changes are proposed to financial security requirements for new plats and are the
changes appropriate?
• What are the proposed changes to the plat and data requirements section of the
Subdivision Ordinance and what are the effects of these changes?
• How is the Zoning Ordinance proposed to be modified and what is the effect of the
change?
• What additional changes are proposed and what are the effects of those changes?
Issues Analysis:
Is it appropriate to issue grading permits prior to recording of the final plat under certain
conditions?
The current Subdivision Ordinance requires the City to receive evidence of recording of the final
plat prior to issuance of a grading/erosion control and utility permit or initiation of public
improvements. Therefore, any grading permits issued before this time would require a variance
to the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff is recommending that this provision be changed to allow
permits to be issued once the final plat has been approved and all necessary agreements executed,
but before the final plat is recorded. Certain conditions would need to be met by the developer to
obtain permits early. The proposed change and conditions are as follows (Regular text is
existing; underlined text is proposed to be added):
“[Sect. 14-912 Final Plat:]
F. ....No building permits shall be let for construction of any structure on any lot in the plat until
the City has received evidence of the plat being recorded by the County. In addition, no erosion
control permits shall be issued and no utility work or public improvements shall begin until the
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City has received evidence of the filing of such final plat, or all of the following conditions have
been met:
1. The final plat is approved by the City Council.
2. A Developer’s Agreement is executed and financial security is in place as required.
3. A final grading plan is approved by the Public Works Department.
4. An erosion and sediment control plan is approved by the Public Works
Department.
5. A final tree preservation plan is approved by staff as required.
6. If utility work is requested, final utility plans are approved by the Inspections
and Public Works Department.
7. If construction of public improvements is requested, final construction documents are
approved by the Public Works Department.
8. The City receives a copy of the Watershed District permit approving the project.
Furthermore, that the developer shall accept all risk associated with site work undertaken prior to
recording of the final plat, and that any trees removed shall be replaced in accordance with the
City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance regardless of whether the site is developed.”
The main benefit of this proposed change is to expedite the development process for the
developer. Recording of plats apparently take as long as 30 days, so the change could save up to
30 days in a builder’s schedule. With the proposed change, there is very little risk that the
development will not proceed, because the plat would have received all necessary approvals from
the City. Furthermore, if site work or public improvements were to occur and then the
development was halted, securities would be in place to require the developer to restore the site,
just as in any other development project.
The potential downside to the proposed change is that there could often be pressure on staff to
negotiate Development Agreements quickly and between preliminary and final plat approval.
Normally there should be enough time to prepare and execute a Development Agreement
between preliminary and final plat, but if other issues arise which must be dealt with, or if the
Development Agreement is particularly complicated, execution of the Development Agreement
might not occur until after the final plat is approved. Staff would need to make the developer
aware from the start that there is no guarantee of receiving permits immediately after final plat
approval. Another aspect of the proposed change is that it may not save the developer a lot of
time overall. However, if there is an unusual circumstance, a developer could still request a
variance to obtain a permit to begin site work even earlier.
The City attorney has reviewed the proposed change and recommends that projects be required to
receive final approval from the City Council and to have the Development Agreement and
financial security executed before any permits are issued. His opinion is that because it is a
contract document, a Development Agreement provides more legal protection to the City than an
approved resolution if something were to go wrong on a project.
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Overall, staff believes the change is appropriate and would help expedite the development
process, without unduly burdening staff with extra deadlines or tracking responsibilities.
Is it appropriate to grant more flexibility in requiring Development Agreements where no
public improvements are involved in a development?
The current Subdivision Ordinance requires Development Agreements for all plats. Staff is
proposing that the City Council be granted discretion in whether to require Development
Agreements in developments where no public improvements are involved. The proposed
language change is as follows:
[Sect. 14-490 A.:] “Before a final plat is signed by the City, the subdivider shall pay all
applicable fees and enter into a development contract setting forth the conditions under which the
plat is approved, unless the City Council deems a development contract to be unnecessary.”
The effect of the proposed change is to account for developments for which there are no public
improvements, and to save both the City and the developer time and expense where a
Development Agreement is not needed. The decision is at the discretion of the City Council,
which would review a request to waive the Development Agreement along with consideration of
a preliminary or final plat. The City Council would always have the ability to deny this request
and require a Development Agreement. Staff believes that under the parameters stated above,
that this change is appropriate.
What changes are proposed to financial security requirements for new plats and are the
changes appropriate?
Currently, the Subdivision Ordinance requires a developer to obtain a financial security to
guarantee proper installation of certain improvements in cases where there are public
improvements. The financial security is required to be the sum of 125% of the cost to complete
certain items, depending upon whether the public improvements are to be installed by the City or
the developer. In reviewing this requirement, staff’s assessment, in conjunction with the City
attorney, is that the items to be covered should be modified to be better reflect the City’s needs.
The proposal is to delete certain items, such as sewer access charges, and to add others, such as
placement of iron monuments and tree replacement.
The Subdivision Ordinance does not currently require any financial security for new plats where
all improvements are private. (However, erosion control and tree replacement are required to be
bonded for all development.) Staff is proposing to amend this section to require a financial
security to cover certain items in cases where some or all improvements are private. A required
security is proposed to cover public items impacted or built by the developer, such as street
cleaning, public portion of utilities (portion to connect private utilities to public line), and public
sidewalks; and to cover private items in which the City has determined there is a public interest,
including erosion control, tree replacement, and private sidewalks.
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In discussing the proposed changes with the City attorney, staff clarified the purpose of the
financial security. Many cities require bonding to cover installation of private improvements, i.e.
private streets, private utilities, and landscaping. The amount of the security is often several
hundred thousand dollars. The City attorney advised staff that ensuring proper completion of
private improvements is more effectively done through the Certificate of Occupancy permitting
process. In this, legal permission to occupy new buildings is granted by the Inspections
Department only when they have determined that exterior improvements have been completed as
required and the building itself meets Code. The Inspections Department staff agreed that the
Certificate of Occupancy was an effective leveraging tool and strongly preferred this method to
administering large development bonds.
Staff believes that the changes will enable greater consistency in new plat requirements, will
keep development costs down for developers, and will effectively safeguard the City’s interests
in developments with new plats.
What are the proposed changes to the plat and data requirements section of the
Subdivision Ordinance and what are the effects of these changes?
The following changes are being proposed to Sections 14-920 through 14-923, Plat and Data
Requirements Section. The purpose of the changes is to correct inconsistencies, clarify
requirements, and make minor modifications to some submittal requirements. (Please see
attached Subdivision Ordinance for full outline of proposed changes):
Metric Scale: One part of the Ordinance requires preliminary plat plans to be submitted in both
English and metric measurements, whereas another part states that metric may be required by the
City. Staff is proposing that the language be made consistent to read that the City may require
metric scale plans. This is consistent with the Public Works Department’s recommendation.
Public Works staff would like the option to require metric plans (e.g., if the project is adjacent to
a Federal highway), but does not need metric plans in most cases. (See Section 14-921 for
proposed change.)
Modify submittal requirements: Section 14-921 outlines the preliminary plat submittal
requirements including features to be shown on the plat drawing. The drawing is required to
show certain features beyond the tract boundary to a distance of 350 feet, such as rights of way,
easements, building structures, and plat names; whereas topography and other natural features are
only to be shown within the tract. Staff is proposing that all the man-made and natural features
that are required to be shown around a plat be required to a distance of 150 feet from the tract
boundary. Under the supplementary information section, an item would be added which would
allow staff to require that a particular plat show such information up to 500 feet from the tract, if
the information was deemed necessary in that case. The effect of the change would be to ensure
that plat drawings are at a legible scale, and to make the informational requirements
commensurate with the City’s informational needs in typical plat situations.
It is also proposed to require only the name of the plat, rather than the plat name and ownership,
of adjacent property within 150 feet. And, where the submittals require the “layout, numbers, lot
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areas and preliminary dimensions of lots and blocks,” staff is proposing to add at the end the
phrase “to a degree of accuracy necessary to determine Zoning Code compliance.”
Clarify submittal requirements: Staff is proposing to reorganize and make some word changes to
the submittal requirements section, in order to clarify what submittal requirements are part of the
plat drawing, which are separate from the drawing but part of the plat application, and which are
required at a time different from the plat application. (Please see attached Subdivision Ordinance
sections 14-921 and 14-922 for complete changes.)
In addition, staff is proposing to eliminate the requirement that the surveyor’s address be shown
on final plats, because the County does not accept this information on a final plat for recording.
Finally, Section 14-923, Address Map, should be modified to clarify that the applicant must
receive the addresses from the Zoning Administrator prior to preparing the address map for
distribution.
The effect of these proposed changes would be to enable staff and the public to better understand
and apply the plat requirements, without substantially changing the actual content or
requirements.
What change is proposed to the Zoning Ordinance and is the change appropriate?
The Subdivision Ordinance requires private residential streets to be a minimum of 24 feet wide,
whereas the multi-family/cluster housing CUP provision in the Zoning Ordinance permits private
streets of only 20 feet wide. Staff is proposing to eliminate the street width requirement
altogether in the Zoning Ordinance and allow the Subdivision Ordinance to determine street
width. In the case where a subdivision is not required for the development, the Subdivision
Ordinance could still be used as a policy guide in reviewing the Conditional Use Permit for the
development. The Police, Fire and Public Works Departments are more comfortable with a 24
foot minimum width requirement. Because variances to the Subdivision Ordinance are
considered by the Planning Commission and City Council, whereas variances to the Zoning
Ordinance are considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals, if situations arise in private
developments where a narrower street is warranted, a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance
could be considered as part of the platting process, or the street width could be determined as part
of the CUP review. Staff believes the change is warranted to clarify and simplify the street width
requirements.
What additional changes are proposed to the Subdivision Ordinance and what are the
effects of those changes?
Street Design Requirements: The allowable street types for private residential streets are
mislabeled in two cases in the Subdivision Ordinance and should be corrected. The intent is to
permit 24 foot wide private residential streets, with or without alleys, in addition to allowing 50
and 60 foot wide right of ways for (private or public) residential streets. Notation for other street
types also require minor corrections. The effect of the proposed change will be to clarify the
requirements.
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Typos: The only other changes proposed are to correct minor typos and add missing words
throughout the text, which will have the effect of increasing the readability of the Ordinance
without changing the content.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending that amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance be
approved, in the manner described in this report.
Attachments:
• Ordinance amending Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
SECTIONS 14-908, 14-912, 14-921, 14-922, 14-923, 14-940A AND 14-940B.1 & 2
AND
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING
SECTION 14:5-4.5D1f and 14:5-4.6D1f
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. 98-32-SO/ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Subdivision Ordinance, Sections 14-908, 14-912, 14-921, 14-
922, 14-923, 14-940A AND 14-940B.1 & 2 are hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 14-908 EXCEPTIONS:...
B. PROCEDURE FOR EXEMPTED SUBDIVISIONS....
If proposed subdivision complies with all of the requirements of this section, the it will be
approved by the Director of Inspections, the Planning Manager, and the City Assessor and
forwarded to Hennepin County for filing.
SECTION 14-912: FINAL PLAT:
F. Recording Final Plat: If the final plat is approved by the City Council, ...
No building permits shall be let for construction of any structure on any lot in the plat until the
City has received evidence of the plat being recorded by the County. In addition, no erosion
control permits shall be issued and no utility work or public improvements shall begin until the
City has received evidence of the filing of such final plat, or all of the following conditions have
been met:
1. The final plat is approved by the City Council.
2. A Developer’s Agreement is executed and financial security is in place as required.
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3. A final grading plan is approved by the Public Works Department.
4. An erosion and sediment control plan is approved by the Public Works
Department.
5. A final tree preservation plan is approved by staff as required.
6. If utility work is requested, final utility plans are approved by the Inspections and
Public Works Department.
7. If construction of public utilities is requested, final construction documents are
approved by the Public Works Department.
8. The City receives a copy of the Watershed District permit approving the project.
Furthermore, that the developer shall accept all risk associated with site work undertaken
prior to recording of the final plat, and that any trees removed shall be replaced in
accordance with the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance regardless of whether the site is
developed.”
SECTION 14-921: PRELIMINARY PLAT: The subdivider shall prepare and submit an
application, preliminary plat drawing, preliminary utility plan, and preliminary grading plan,
preliminary tree preservation plan, together with any necessary supplementary information,
mailing labels, and required fees. The plans shall display dimensions in both English and, if
required, metric, and shall contain the information set forth in the subsections which follow:
A. General Requirements for Preliminary Plat Drawing:
1. Preliminary Plat Drawing:
1.a. Legal description of lands to be subdivided.
2.b. Proposed name of subdivision; names shall not duplicate or too closely
resemble names of existing subdivisions within Hennepin County.
3.c. Location of boundary lines in relation to a known section, quarter section
or quarter-quarter section lines comprising a legal description of the property.
4.d. Graphic scale of plat, not less than one inch to one hundred feet (1" =
100'), or in metric, 1:1200.
5.e. Date and north arrow.
(move to application section:) f. Identification of portions of property that are
registered (torrens). A copy of the certificate of title shall accompany the
preliminary plat application.
6. g. Existing Conditions:
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a i. Boundary lines, boundary line dimensions,. and total acreage of
proposed plat, clearly indicated.
b ii. Existing zoning classifications for land within and abutting the
subdivision, including shoreland zoning boundaries or overlay zoning
districts if applicable.
c iii. The boundaries of any wetlands or floodplains within the proposed
plat, clearly indicated.
d iv. Location, widths and names of all existing or previously platted
streets or other public ways, showing type, width and condition of
improvements, if any, railroad and utility rights of way, parks and other
public open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, easements and
section and corporate lines within the tract and to a distance of three one
hundred fifty feet (350 150') beyond the tract.
e v. Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land,
within three one hundred fifty feet (350 150'), identified by plat name and
or ownership, including all contiguous land owned or controlled by the
subdivider.
h 7. Proposed Design Features:
I a. Layout of proposed streets showing the right-of-way widths, center
line gradients, typical street sections, and proposed names of streets. The
name of any street heretofore used in the City or its environs shall not be
used unless the proposed street is a logical extension of an already named
street, in which event the same name shall be used. The proposed street
name shall not include the word “Park”. The City Council may reject any
proposed street name it deems inappropriate.
ii b. Locations and widths of proposed alleys and pedestrianways.
iii c. Location, dimension and purpose of all existing and proposed
easements both public and private.
iv d. Layout, numbers, lot areas and preliminary lineal dimensions of
lots and blocks, to a degree of accuracy necessary to determine Zoning
Code compliance.
v e. Minimum front, side street, interior side, and rear building setback
lines.
vi f. The lot width at the building setback line.
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vii g. Areas, including streets, alleys, pedestrianways, parks, and utility
easements intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use, including
the size of such area or areas in acres.
B. Preliminary Plat Application.
The following must accompany the preliminary plat drawing at the time of application:
1. (Moved from A.f:) Identification of portions of property that are registered
(torrens). A copy of the certificate of title shall accompany the preliminary plat
application.
2. Names and addresses of all persons having property interest plus and names,
addresses, and registration numbers of:
a. the developer;
b. architect
c. landscape architect
d. engineer; and
e. surveyor
3 C. Preliminary Grading Plan: The developer shall submit a preliminary grading and
drainage plan which must include the following information:
(Renumber a-l as 1 through 12:)
a. North arrow, scale (not less than l' = 100', or if in metric, 1:1200), and
legend.
b. Lot and block numbers, house pad location, home style and
proposed building pad elevations at garage slab and lowest floor for each lot.
c. Topography in two foot (2') contour intervals with existing contours
shown as dashed lines and proposed contours as solid lines. Existing
topography shall extend one hundred fifty feet (150') outside of the tract.
d. Location of all natural features on the tract and to a distance 150’ from the
tract. Natural features are considered to include, but are not limited to the
following: tree lines, wetlands, ponds, lakes, streams, drainage channels, bluffs,
steep slopes, etc.
e. Location of all existing storm sewer facilities, including pipes, manholes,
catch basins, ponds, swales, and drainage channels within one hundred fifty feet
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(150') of the tract. Existing pipe grades, rim and invert elevations, and normal
and high water elevations must be included.
f. If the plat is located within or adjacent to a 100-year flood plain, flood
elevations and locations must be clearly shown on the plan.
g. Spot elevations at drainage break points and directional arrows indicating
site, swale and lot drainage.
h. Locations, grades, rim and invert elevations of all storm sewer facilities,
including ponds, proposed to serve the tract.
i. Locations and elevations of all street high and low points.
j. Street grades shown, with a maximum permissible grade of ten percent
(10%) and a minimum of five-tenths percent (0.5%).
k. Phasing of grading.
l. The location of all oversize nontypical easements.
4.D. Erosion Control Plan: This plan shall incorporate the elements as required by
the Zoning Ordinance.
5. E. Tree preservation plan: This plan shall incorporate the elements as required by
the Zoning Ordinance.
6. F. Preliminary Utility Plan:
(Renumber as 1-4:)
a. Easements: Location, dimension and purpose of all proposed easements.
b. Underground Facilities: Location and size of existing sewers, water mains,
culverts, or other underground facilities within the tract and to a distance of one
hundred fifty feet (150') beyond the tract. Such data as grades, invert elevations,
and location of catch basins, manholes and hydrants shall also be shown.
c. Sanitary Sewer Facilities: Locations, grades, rim and invert elevations, and
sizes of all proposed sanitary sewer facilities to serve the tract.
d. Hydrants And Valves: Location, type, and style of all proposed hydrants
and valves for the proposed water mains.
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7.G. Preliminary Landscape plan: This plan shall show the proposed tree
replacement and bufferyard requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
8.H. Statement of Proposed Use: A statement of the proposed use of the land
including the type of residential buildings, proposed number of dwelling units, type of
business or industry. This shall be used to determine whether existing roadways and
utilities have the capacity to accommodate the development.
9.I. Supplementary Information: Any or all of the supplementary information
requirements set forth in this subsection shall be submitted when deemed necessary
by the City staff, consultants, advisory bodies and/or City Council.
1. Existing conditions to a distance of up to 500’ from the proposed
subdivision tract, include such features as structures, street right of ways, natural features,
topographical contours, etc.
(Renumber a through l as 2 through 13:)
a. Proposed protective covenants, deed restrictions, commons areas.
b. Soil borings for locations within the proposed subdivision prepared by a
qualified person.
c. A survey prepared by a qualified person identifying tree coverage in the
proposed subdivision in terms of type, weakness, maturity, potential hazard,
infestation, vigor, density and spacing.
d. Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of buildings with
number of proposed dwelling units or type of business or industry, so as to
reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards and congestion of
population.
e. If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning plan for the
areas, including dimensions, shall be shown. Such proposed zoning plan shall
be for information only and shall not vest any right in the applicant. If
appropriate zoning is not in place, the preliminary plat is deemed to be
immature and shall be denied by the City Council.
f. The subdivider shall be required to submit a sketch plan of adjacent
properties so as to show the possible relationships between the proposed
subdivision and future subdivisions. All subdivisions shall be required to relate
well with existing or potential adjacent subdivisions.
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g. Where structures are to be placed on large or excessively deep lots which
are subject to potential replat, the preliminary plat shall indicate a logical way in
which the lots could possibly be resubdivided in the future.
h. When the City has agreed to install improvements in a development, the
developer will be required to furnish a financial security satisfactory to the City.
i. House plans which demonstrate lots to be buildable and the resulting
structures compatible in size and character to the surrounding area.
j. A comprehensive screening plan which identifies all proposed buffering
and screening in both plan and sectional view.
k. Preliminary Traffic Analysis: Analysis shall cover all roadways which
will be affected by the proposed plat, including traffic capacities at intersections,
current traffic counts, traffic projections from the proposed development,
necessary roadway improvements to accommodate the proposed development.
l. Other information as deemed appropriate.
SECTION 14-912922: FINAL PLAT: The owner or subdivider shall submit a final plat,
final grading, development, and erosion control plan, final utility plan, and final tree preservation
plan, final landscape plan, and other documents as described below, together with any necessary
supplementary information. [Move to Subsection A:] The final plat, prepared for recording
purposes, shall be prepared in accordance with provisions of State statutes and County
regulations, and such final plat shall contain the following information:
A. Final Plat Drawing. The final plat, prepared for recording purposes, shall be
prepared in accordance with provisions of State statutes and County regulations, and shall
contain the following information:
(Renumber A through K as 1 through 10:)
A. Name of the subdivision, which shall not duplicate or too closely approximate the
name of any existing subdivision.
B. Location by section, township, range, County and State, including descriptive
boundaries of the subdivision, based on an accurate traverse, giving angular and linear
dimensions which must mathematically close. The allowable closure error of any portion
of a final plat shall be one foot (1') in seven thousand five hundred feet (7,500').
C. The location and description of all monuments. Locations of such monuments
shall be shown in reference to existing official monuments on the nearest established street
lines, including true angles and distances to such reference points or monuments.
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D. Location of lots, streets, public highways, alleys, parks and other features, with
accurate dimensions in feet and decimals of feet, with the length of radii and/or arcs of all
curves, and with all other information necessary to reproduce the plat on the ground.
Dimensions shall be shown from all angle points of curve to lot lines.
E. Lots and outlots shall be numbered clearly. Blocks are to be numbered, with
numbers shown clearly in the center of the block.
F. The exact locations, widths and names of all streets to be dedicated.
G. Location, width, and type of all easements to be dedicated.
H. Name, address, and registration number of land surveyor making the plat.
I. Scale of the plat shall be 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 or 100 scale, if in English, with the scale
written and shown graphically on a bar scale along with the date and north arrow. If the
City requires the plat in a metric, acceptable scales shall be provided by the City.
10. Title Information Required on Final Plat:
a. J.Statement dedicating all easements as follows: “Easements for installation and
maintenance of utilities and drainage facilities are reserved over, under and along the areas
marked "drainage and utility easements".
b.K. Statement dedicating all streets, alleys and other public areas not previously
dedicated as follows: “Streets, alleys, and other public areas shown on this plat and not
heretofore dedicated to public use are hereby so dedicated.”
c. Space for Certification by the following parties (to be certified by appropriate parties
prior to the City signing the final plat): CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
1). Certification by Registered surveyor, in the form required by Minnesota Statutes,
section 505.03, as amended.
2) Execution of all owners of any interest in the land, any holders of a mortgage
thereon, of the certificates required by Minnesota Statutes, section 505.03, as
amended, and which certificate shall include a dedication of the utility easements and
other public areas in such form as approved by the City Council.
3). Certificates of approval and review to be filled in by the signatures of the Mayor
and City Clerk.
The form of approval of the City Council is as follows:
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Approved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
This ___ day of______________________, 19(20)____
Signed._________________________________
Mayor
Attest,_______________________________
City Clerk
Dated this ______day of _________________________, 19(20)_____
B. L. Final Plat Application. The following information shall be submitted as part of the
final plat application. All plans shall be prepared in accordance with current City
specifications:
1. Final grading plan.
2. Site development plan.
2. Erosion control plan.
3. Final utility plan.
4. Final landscape plan.
5. Final tree preservation plan.
6. A title report prepared by a title company indicating owners and encumbrances
on the property and a statement as to which parts of the property are registered (torrens).
7. Address map.
8. Any supplementary information which may be required.
The final grading, development and erosion control plan must be prepared in accordance
with the current City specifications.
M. C. A title report prepared by a title company indicating owners and encumbrances on
the property and a statement as to which parts of the property are registered (torrens).
N. D. Prior to the City signing the final plat, the developer shall submit An owner’s policy
of title insurance which insures the City’s interests in the plat, i.e. publicly dedicated
streets, sidewalks, easements and the like. in an amount to be determined by the City,
covering the property described in the plat.
SECTION 14-923. ADDRESS MAP: With submission of the final plat, the applicant shall
submit to the Community Development Director ten (10) copies of the plat map showing all
addresses on the plat correctly labeled in conformance with all applicable County and City
ordinances and policies, which shall subsequently be distributed which shall be supplied to the
Community Development Director for subsequent distribution to the utility companies and local
school districts. The Zoning Administrator shall supply the applicant with addresses for the new
plat.
SECTION 14-931: BLOCKS AND LOTS:
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A. BLOCKS:
1. Block Length: In general, intersecting streets, determining block lengths, shall be
provided at such intervals so as to serve cross-traffic adequately and to meet existing
streets. Where no existing plats control, blocks should not exceed six hundred feet
(660’ 600’) nor be less than three hundred feet (300’) in length,...
SECTION 14-932: STREETS AND ALLEYS: There shall be a continuous network of
streets and alleys within the subdivision which connect with existing streets and alleys.
Q. Street Right-of-Way Widths: Street right-of-way widths shall conform with those
requirements indicated in SECTION 14-932 (R) Street Sections for each of the following
designated streets:
Street Classification Street Section
High-Density, Minor Arterial
Low Density, Minor Arterial C-70, C-110
Major Collector C-70, C-110
Minor Collector R-60, R-75, C-70
Local Streets R-50, R-60, R-75, C-70
Private Streets R-22, R-22A,R-24-P, R-24-AP, R-50, R-60
Alleys A-22-R, A-26-R, A-30-C
R. Street Sections:...
Land Use Allowable Street Type
Single Family Attached A-22-R, A-26-R, R-24-P, R-24A-P, R-24-AP,
R-50, R-60, R-75
Single Family Detached R-50, R-60, R-75
Multi-Family Residential A26-R, A30-C, R-60, R-75
Commercial A30-C, C-70, C-110
Industrial A30-C, C-70, C-110
SECTION 14-940: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. Before a final plat is signed by the City, the subdivider shall pay all applicable
fees and enter into a development contract setting forth the conditions under which the plat
is approved, unless the City Council deems a development contract unnecessary.
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B. Before a final plat is signed by the City the subdivider shall also furnish the City
financial security in the form of a cash escrow, bond, or letter of credit. If the subdivider
fails to perform any obligations under the development contract, the City may apply the
security to cure the default. Terms for return of the financial security shall be those set
forth in the Zoning Ordinance or shall be set forth in the development contract.
1. If the developer is going to install the public improvements, the required security
shall be the sum of the following fixed or estimated costs:
a. Utilities.
b. Streets.
c. Street lights and, if the City Council deems appropriate, operating cost for
two (2) years.
d. Erosion control.
e. Engineering, to include developer's design, surveying and
inspection.
f. Landscaping.
g. Principal amount of special assessments previously levied
against the property together with one year of interest.
h. Real estate tax for one year, if there are special assessments.
i. Director of Public Works’ fees.
j. SAC charges.Placement of iron monuments.
k. Sidewalks.
l. Utility/street repair and street cleaning.
m. Public and private tree replacement.
n. Other items as deemed appropriate.
2. If the City is going to install the public improvements, the required security shall
be the sum of the following fixed or estimated costs:
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a. Principal amount of special assessments for public improvements to be
installed together with one year of interest.
b. Street lights.
c. Erosion control.
d. Deferred park dedication charges on commercial and
industrial property.
e. Landscaping.
f. Storm sewer connection charges.
f. Real estate tax for one year.
g. Principal amount of special assessments previously levied
against the property together with one year of interest.
h. Placement of iron monuments.
i. Utility/street repair and street cleaning.
j. Public and private tree replacement.
k. Other items as deemed appropriate.
3. For private improvements, the required security shall be the sum of the following
fixed or estimated costs:
a. Erosion control, unless bonded separately.
b. Private utility services in public right of way.
c. Tree replacement.
d. Utility/street repair and street cleaning.
e. Sidewalks.
f. Placment of iron monuments.
g. Other items as deemed appropriate.
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Sec. 3. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 14:5-4.5 and 14:5-4.6 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
D. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1. MULTIPLE FAMILY/CLUSTER HOUSING
Conditions:
f. No portion of the required 20 foot road system may be used to satisfy the off-
street parking requirements.
Sec. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 98-32-SO/ZA are hereby entered into
and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.5. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council December 21, 1998
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #6d
Meeting of December 7, 1998
6d. Public Hearing for Transfer of Liquor Licenses and Resolution of approval
for Liquor license renewals for 1999
Request of Council to approve liquor license transfer from Bunny’s Bar & Grill at
4730 Excelsior Blvd. to Duggan’s Bar & Grill at 5916 Excelsior Blvd. and to
approve 1999 liquor license renewals for on-sale, off-sale, Sunday-sale, club and
wine intoxicating liquor and off-sale and on-sale 3.2% malt liquor.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing.
1) Motion to approve the liquor license transfer.
2) Motion to approve renewal of licenses on the attached list of
extablishments.
Background:
Renewal applications, dramshop insurance certificates and license fees have been received from
all applicants for 1999 liquor licenses.
Verification via Hennepin County indicates that the most recent property tax payments have not
been received from Classic Cafe. City Ordinance Section No. 13-326 (7) requires property tax
payments to be current prior to issuance of a liquor license. Therefore, this establishment will be
given an opportunity to make payment to the City prior to the next City Council meeting of
December 21, 1998
Police calls for service
The police calls for service from November 1, 1997 through November 30, 1998 are attached. A
full documentation of each call is available in the Clerk’s office for review.
Attachments: 1999 Applicant List
Memo re: Police Calls for service
Prepared by: Cindy Kaiser, Licensing/Customer Service Representative
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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1998 St. Louis Park Liquor Licenses
Printed 12/03/98 3.2 Intoxicating
Name Off On On Enter
tainment
Off Sunday Club Wine Total
Al's Bar 5,400 5,400
Applebee's 6,000 200 6,200
Bennigans Steak & Ale 7,200 200 7,400
Bunnys 5,400 200 5,600
Byerlys 750 200 2,000 2,950
Chilis 6,000 200 6,200
Classic Cafe 6,000 1,200 200 7,400
Double Tree Hotel 7,800 200 8,000
Duggans 6,000 200 6,200
Fuddruckers 6,000 200 6,200
Holiday Inn 6,600 1,200 200 8,000
Jennings 6,600 1,200 200 200 8,200
Knights of Columbus 200 400 600
Knollwood Liquor 200 200
Mpls. Golf Club 200 400 600
Olive Garden 6,600 200 6,800
Park Tavern 6,000 1,200 200 7,400
Peking Duck 750 750
Rainbow Foods 50 50
Sams Club 200 200
Santorini 6,000 200 6,200
Summit Liquors (Tonka)200 200
Taste of India 750 2,000 2,750
TexaTonka Lanes 750 750
TGI Fridays 6,000 200 6,200
Timberlodge Steakhouse 5,400 200 5,600
Tom Thumb 50 50
Vescio's 750 2,000 2,750
VFW 200 700 900
Vic's Liquor 200 200
Westwood Liquors 200 200
Yangtze River 5,400 200 5,600
Yvette's 6,000 200 6,200
Total License Fees 100 3,750 110,400 4,800 1,400 4,000 1,500 6,000 131,950
Number 2 5 18 4 7 20 3 3 33
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December 7, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
FROM: John D. Luse, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Liquor License Renewals - Calls for Service
Listed below are the current intoxicating and non-intoxicating liquor license holders in the City
and the number of police calls for service to those establishments from November 1, 1997,
through October 31, 1998. Computer printouts with more detailed information are available in
the City Clerk’s office. Because calls for service are recorded by address, and some addresses
contain more than one business or type of business, it is not possible to separate calls occurring at
liquor establishments from other businesses located at the same address. The numbers listed
below for Byerly’s, Sam’s Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, and the Holiday Inn include calls to
the entire business, not only the liquor portion of the business. This is also the case with Yvette’s
located in the Interchange Office Tower, Applebee’s Restaurant located in Knollwood Mall and
Knollwood Liquor which shares an address with Little Caesars.
Name Address Calls for
Service
Al’s Bar/Liquor 3912-3916 Excelsior Blvd 23
Applebee’s Restaurant 8332 Highway 7 (Knollwood Mall) Unknown
Bennigan’s 6475 Wayzata Blvd 41
Bunny’s 4730 Excelsior Blvd 13
Byerly’s 3777 Park Center Blvd 148
Chili’s 6245 Wayzata Blvd 18
Classic Cafe 4700 Excelsior Blvd 48
DoubleTree Hotel 1500 Park Place Blvd. 73
Duggan’s Bar and Grill 5916 Excelsior Blvd 21
Fuddrucker’s 6445 Wayzata Blvd 19
Holiday Inn 9970 Wayzata Blvd 63
Jennings/Gippers/O’Toole’s 4600-4630 Excelsior Blvd 49
Knights of Columbus 6900 Oxford 15
Knollwood Liquor/Little Caesars 7924 Highway 7 16
Minneapolis Golf Club 2001 Flag Ave S 12
Olive Garden 5235 Wayzata Blvd 21
Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave S 51
Peking Duck 8140 Highway 7 0
Rainbow Foods 8950 Highway 7 71
Sam’s Club 3745 Louisiana Ave S 68
Santorini 9920 Wayzata Blvd 23
Summit Liquor 8242 Minnetonka Blvd 6
Taste of India 5617 Wayzata Blvd 6
Texatonka Lanes 8200 Minnetonka Blvd 13
TGI Fridays 5875 Wayzata Blvd 45
Timberlodge Steakhouse 5500 Excelsior Blvd 15
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Tom Thumb 8140 Minnetonka Blvd 32
Vescio’s 4001 Highway 7 6
VFW 5605 36th St W 13
Vic’s Liquor 6316 Minnetonka Blvd 11
Westwood Liquor 2304 Louisiana Ave 3
Yangtze 5625 Wayzata Blvd 10
Yvette’s Restaurant 600 S. Highway 160 (Interchange Tower) Unknown
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8a
Meeting of December 7, 1998
8a. Second Reading
Case No. 98-31-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance text amendment which clarifies the
definitions of “parking lot” and “parking business” as permitted in Commercial
districts; changes the definition of “shopping center” to include shopping centers
less than 50,000 square feet; and adopts a new parking standard for shopping
centers.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to waive second reading, adopt ordinance, approve
summary ordinance and authorize publication.
Background:
On November 16, 1998, the City Council approved first reading of this Ordinance amendment.
The Zoning Ordinance establishes minimum parking requirements for each land use. There are
alternatives provided in the Ordinance for reducing the parking requirement (shared parking
reductions, proof of parking, reductions for being on a frequently served bus line, etc) There was
some concern by the Council that in addition to minimum parking requirements for various land
uses, maximum parking requirements should also be implemented.
Staff is exploring options for establishing maximum parking requirements and will bring these
back to the City Council at an upcoming study session.
No changes have been made to this amendment since first reading.
Attachments: Ordinance
Summary Ordinance
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS
14:5-3.D.29, 14:5-5.2.B.6, 14:5-5.3.B.14 AND 14:6-1.3.A.42
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. 98-31-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 14:5-3.D.29, 14:5-5.2.B.6,
14:55.3.B.14 AND 14:6-1.3.A.42 are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 14:5-3.D.29 (Definitions)
SHOPPING CENTER - A group of commercial uses planned, developed and/or managed
as a unit which has common parking facilities Shopping centers may include more than
one building and more than one contiguous property. Theaters and full service
restaurants which locate within shopping centers will be considered separate principal
uses for establishing parking requirements.
Section 14:5-5.2 “C-1”, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
B PERMITTED USES
6. Parking Lot
Section 14:5-5.3 “C-2”, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
B, PERMITTED USES
14. Parking Lot
Section 14:6-1.3 NUMBER OF REQUIRED OFF STREET PARKING SPACES
A. REQUIRED PARKING
42. Shopping Centers.
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one (1) space for each 220 gross square feet
Grocery stores within shopping centers shall provide one (1) space for each one hundred
eighty (180) gross square feet of floor area.
Parking requirements for full service restaurants and theaters shall be figured separately.
Restaurants which provide less than full service and food service including designated
seating areas located within shopping centers shall require one space per 220 square feet
of gross floor area when restaurants constitute less than 50% of the gross floor area of the
shopping center. If restaurants and food service constitute 50% or more of the gross floor
area of the shopping center, the area exceeding 50% shall require one space for each 25
square feet of customer service area.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 98-31-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.
Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1998
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS
14:5-3.D.29, 14:5-5.2.B.6, 14:5-5.3.B.14 AND 14:6-1.3.A.42
This ordinance clarifies the definitions of “parking lot” and “parking business” as permitted in
Commercial districts; changes the definition of “shopping center” to include shopping centers
less than 50,000 square feet; and adopts a new parking standard for shopping centers.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council December 7, 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: December 16, 1998
98-31sum/N/res/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8b
Meeting of December 7, 1998
8b. Second Reading of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Case No. 98-9-ZA
Amendments to permit medical, optical and dental laboratories in industrial zoning
districts with conditions
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve Second Reading of the proposed ordinance
and authorize publication.
Background:
Health Systems Minnesota (HSM, which includes Park Nicollet and Methodist Hospital), has
expressed an interest in having the opportunity to locate a medical and optical laboratory in an
Industrial Zoning District. This request, which is not site specific, has prompted staff to consider
whether medical, optical and dental laboratories should be allowed generally in industrial
districts. Medical and dental laboratories which craft prosthetics are currently permitted with
conditions in the C-2 General Commercial District.
On April 15, 1998 the Planning Commission initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to
permit medical laboratories in industrial zones. In addition, the Planning Commission discussed
the need to clarify and possibly expand the description of medical and dental laboratories.
Staff is therefore proposing changes to the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Under Sect. 14:5-3 Land Use Descriptions and Characteristics, D. Commercial Uses:
“16. MEDICAL, OPTICAL AND DENTAL LABORATORIES - Facilities in which medical
specimens are analyzed and individually produced and made to order medical, optical, and dental
prosthetics products are crafted for the specific needs of specific individuals. Characteristics may
include hours of operation of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; daily deliveries to and from the facilities by
car, van or light truck; minimal heavy truck traffic; no use of outdoor storage; and occasional
visitation by customers needing specialized attention as to the make-up and fit of their specific
prosthetic product, except within the industrial districts.”
In the I-P and I-G Industrial Districts:
PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS:
Medical, Optical and Dental Laboratories:
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1. No direct delivery of health related examination, services or treatment to customers on an
appointment or walk-in basis.
In addition, the “Land Use by Zoning District” chart would be updated to reflect the proposed
changes, and Optical Laboratories would be added as a use permitted with conditions in the C-2
Zoning District.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed changes on October 21, 1998.
One Commissioner suggested a minor change to the proposed new language, which is reflected
in the above underlined text.
Issues:
• Are the proposed changes to the description of medical laboratories appropriate?
• Are medical, optical and dental laboratories an appropriate use in industrial districts
and under what conditions?
Issues Analysis:
Are the proposed changes to the description of medical laboratories appropriate?
The definition in the Zoning Ordinance of medical and dental laboratories currently includes only
the production and crafting of individual medical and dental prosthetics. The proposal is to add
optical laboratories as a permitted type of laboratory, and to expand the permitted activities to
include the production of other types of medical, optical and dental products and the analysis of
medical specimens.
The proposed changes have resulted from discussions with health professionals, the Planning
Commission, and other City departments. Staff believes the changed description will more
accurately reflect the nature and activities of medical-type laboratories, without intensifying the
use or expanding the definition beyond what is appropriate.
Are medical, optical and dental laboratories an appropriate use in industrial districts and
under what conditions?
Medical and dental laboratories are currently permitted in the C-2, Commercial district only, with
the condition that the use shall not generate any fumes or odors which are detectable at the
property lines of the parcel on which the use is located. Medical, optical and dental laboratories
are proposed to become uses that are permitted with conditions in the I-P and I-G Industrial
districts. The condition would be to prohibit any direct customer service, which would continue
to be permitted for labs in the C-2 district.
Staff believes these laboratories are an appropriate use in industrial districts, as they are similar
to other uses which are currently permitted or permitted with conditions. Medical, optical and
dental laboratories, like other high technology processing facilities, involve frequent transport of
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materials, skilled workers, and no direct customer service. These uses can also require some
warehousing space.
Direct customer service is proposed to be prohibited to minimize conflicts with other types of
industrial traffic. With this condition, staff believes the use to be appropriate for industrial
districts.
Recommendation:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance as described on the attached proposed Ordinance.
Attachments:
• Proposed Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance regarding medical, optical and dental
laboratories
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS
14:5-2, 14:5-3, 14:5-7.2 & 3, AND 14:5-5.3
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. 98-9-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 14:5-2, 14:5-3, 14:5-7.2 & 3, and
14:5-5.3 are hereby amended to read as follows:
14:5-2 LAND USE BY ZONING DISTRICT
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-C C-1 C-2 0 IP IG
COMMERCIAL USES
Medical, Optical and
Dental Laboratories N N N N N N PC N PC PC
(N=Not Permitted; PC=Permitted with Conditions)
14:5-3 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
D. COMMERCIAL USES
16. MEDICAL, OPTICAL AND DENTAL LABORATORIES - Facilities in which medical specimens
are analyzed and individually produced and made to order medical, optical and dental products are
crafted for the specific needs of specific individuals. Characteristics may include hours of operation
of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; daily deliveries to and from the facilities by car, van or light truck; minimal
heavy truck traffic; no use of outdoor storage and occasional visitation by customers needing
specialized attention as to the make-up and fit of their specific product except in industrial districts.
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14:5-7.2 and -7.3 “I-P” and “I-G” INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
C. USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS:
Medical, Optical and Dental Laboratories:
1. No direct delivery of health related examination, services or treatment to customers on an
appointment or walk-in basis.
14:5-5.3 “C-2” COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C. USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS:
14. Medical, Optical and Dental Laboratories
Conditions:
a. The use shall not generate any fumes or odors which are detectable at the property
lines of the parcel on which the use is located.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 98-9-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.
Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1998
____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and execution:
___________________________ ____________________________
City Manager City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8c*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
*8c 1999 Major Equipment Purchases
This report considers authorizing the replacement of major equipment scheduled
and budgeted for replacement during 1999. The City Charter and Statute requires
all purchases and contracts in excess of $25,000 be approved by the City Council.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution which accepts this report
and authorizes staff to acquire equipment scheduled for
replacement in 1999 as allowed by Statute, Charter, or
Ordinance.
Background: Procurement of vehicles is accomplished in a variety of ways. By Statute,
Charter, and Ordinance, all purchases over $25,000 have to be authorized by the Council and bid
in accordance with public contracting laws. This means that once equipment purchases are
authorized by Council, bids can be called for by the City or equipment can be purchased through
other agencies that have already legally bid for this equipment (i.e. State of Minnesota contracts,
Hennepin County contracts, etc.). Replacement of equipment costing less than $25,000 does not
require Council authorization. Staff replaces this type of equipment by purchasing it through
State or County contracts or by obtaining competitive quotes.
This year staff worked with consulting firm David M Griffith (DMG) to determine appropriate
service lives for equipment, develop a methodology to recover the capital cost of equipment
(surcharge system), and set up a long term replacement model. The study has produced a set of
replacement parameters that make sense for our fleet and has projected a ten year replacement
plan. Each piece of equipment is scheduled for replacement based upon its projected life and
use, but will not be replaced until its age, mechanical condition, and need warrant it. The fleet
management group examines the replacement plan yearly, evaluating each vehicle due for
replacement that cycle, as well as examining the next few years of the model. The entire model
and surcharge plan should be re-evaluated every five to ten years. In the past, the replacement
model was based upon replacement parameters borrowed from another jurisdiction. The
parameters used in the DMG study and the new replacement plan are modeled after our own
vehicle use data, and more closely represent our actual replacement needs. In some cases,
vehicle replacement cycles have been extended. We will continue to use vehicle data tracked in
EMS, our computer equipment management system, to monitor the replacement parameters and
make adjustments as needed.
Final List For Replacement: The final list for 1999 contains 20 units estimated to cost (gross)
$587,497. This listing is attached for your information. A change has been made since the
November 9, 1998, Study Session. Vehicle 9225, an Explorer from the police department, will
not be replaced with another four wheel drive vehicle, but rather a less expensive mid-sized
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sedan, which is expected to cost $10,000 less than a four wheel drive vehicle. This means there
are only five vehicles which will cost more than $25,000 and will require Council authorization.
The 1999 budget contains $664,695 (gross) for equipment purchases. At this point, we expect all
planned 1999 replacements to cost approximately $587,497.
Resolution: The attached resolution accepts this report and authorizes all activities that require
City Council approval for the purchase of equipment. It specifically identifies each piece of
equipment expected to cost more than the $25,000 threshold. By grouping all of the requires
approvals together in the beginning, staff is free to choose the proper timing for replacements
without having to schedule additional Council time. The only involvement Council will have
after this resolution is to consider accepting the bid tabulations, if any, that are tabulated and
reported by the Director of Public Works.
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Attachments: Resolution
1999 Equipment Purchase Spreadsheet
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REPORT, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS,
AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR
1999 MAJOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a
report from the Director of Public Works related to major equipment scheduled for replacement
during 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Director of Public Works Report regarding 1999 equipment replacement is hereby
accepted.
2. The following five (5) pieces of equipment costing $25,000 or more are authorized for
replacement during 1999:
Old Vehicle Unit No. New Vehicle Description
8713 Truck, 1 Ton Crew Cab
216 Mid-Sized Pumper, Fire
8678 Gang Reel Mower
8435
8028
Mower, Tractor/Flail
Flusher Truck
3. The Director of Public Works is further authorized to acquire all 1999 equipment purchases
as allowed by Statute, Charter, or Ordinance through the following methods: by bid, by
purchase from State of Minnesota Contract, Hennepin County Contract, or by quotations.
4. The necessary Specifications for 1999 equipment purchases as prepared under the direction
of the Director of Public Works are Approved.
5. When necessary, the City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in
the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin advertisements for bids for said
equipment under said specifications. Advertisements shall appear not less than twenty-one
(21) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids
will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a cashier’s
check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of
the bid.
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6. Bids received for equipment shall be tabulated by the Director of Public Works who shall
report his tabulation and recommendation to the City Council.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council December 7,
1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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OLD OLD REPLACEMENT MILES/METER PRIMARY NEW NEW VEHICLE 1999
UNIT #CLASS DESCRIPTION CYCLE AGE HOURS Mi/Hr DEPT.CLASS DESCRIPTION APPRO.
1 8954 153 Van, Cargo/Club 10 or 60,000 10 151 200 Truck, 1/4T Compact 14,385
2 8713 182 Truck, 1/2T 4x4 10 or 90,000 12 142 253 Truck, 1T Crew Cab 35,317
3 0216 2400 Full Sized Pumper 20 18 142 2402 Mid-Sized Pumper, Fire 165,000
6 7719T 1530 Trailer 15 22 226 1530 Trailer 5,974
7 7920T 1530 Trailer 15 19 226 1530 Trailer 5,974
8 7733A 1157 Log Grabber 10 22 226 1157 Log Grabber 15,290
9 8525L 1157 Log Grabber 10 14 226 1157 Log Grabber 15,290
10 8678 1136 Gang Reel Mower 10 13 226 1136 Gang Reel Mower 38,000
11 8435 1130 Mower, Tractor/Flail 10 15 226 1130 Mower, Tractor/Flail 50,000
12 8903 153 Van, Cargo/Club 10 or 60,000 10 141 153 Van, Cargo/Club 19,157
13 9413 91 Sedan, Police Squad 4 5 141 91 Police Squads 21,500
14 9502 91 Sedan, Police Squad 4 4 141 91 Police Squads 21,501
15 9503 91 Sedan, Police Squad 4 4 141 91 Police Squads 21,502
16 9504 91 Sedan, Police Squad 4 4 141 91 Police Squads 21,503
17 9505 91 Sedan, Police Squad 4 4 141 91 Police Squads 21,504
18 9225 201 Truck, 1/4T Sport Util 8 or 70,000 7 64,984 M 141 81 Mid-Sized Sedan 18,100
19 7512 765 Trackless 15 24 153 2303 Snowmobile 7,500
20 8028 1480 Truck, Flusher 10 or 60,000 19 152 8028 Truck, Flusher 90,000
BUDGET TOTAL 587,497
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8d
Meeting of December 7, 1998
8d. First Reading of the Ordinance Amending Water & Sewer Utility Rates for
1999
This action would increase the water and sewer utility rates by 2% rates effective
January 1, 1999.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to waive first reading and set second reading for
December 21, 1998.
Background:
This action provides for a two percent (2%) rate increase for both water and sewer charges. The
2% increase applies for both the flat service charges as well as the volume charges. The increase
proposed is considered an inflationary increase. No increase in refuse rates is proposed at this
time.
The City has provided for very moderate annual increases in the water and sewer rates. It is the
City’s intent to increase rates at modest levels each year and at the same time provide for
adequate levels of capital reserves. By maintaining adequate levels of capital reserves the need
for extraordinary rate increases is avoided. Maintaining adequate levels of capital reserves also
avoids the need to issue debt or otherwise borrow for necessary improvements to the utilities’
infrastructure systems.
Analysis:
The “impact” of the rate is different for each customer. This is because a portion of the rate is
volume-based. The more water consumed, the higher the impact of the rate increase. Specific
examples for three different types of residential customers are shown on the following page.
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Impact of utility rate increases on a "typical" utility customer's quarterly bill:
Customer #1:Small family - will typically use 23 units of water per quarter.
Proposed Change 99
At 1/1/98 1999 over 98
Refuse (a)40.50$ 40.50$ -$ 0.00%
Water - svc. chg. (flat)6.41 6.54 0.13 2.03%
- volume charge 15.09 15.39 0.30 1.99%
Subtotal - water 21.50 21.93 0.43 2.00%
Sewer - svc. chg. (flat)10.23 10.44 0.21 2.05%
- volume charge 31.28 31.97 0.69 2.21%
Subtotal - sewer 41.51 42.41 0.90 2.17%
Total quarterly bill 103.51$ 104.84$ 1.33$ 1.28%
Customer #2:Single household - fixed income - 10 units per cycle; one-can rate.
Proposed Change 99
At 1/1/98 1999 over 98
Refuse (a)30.50$ 30.50$ -$ 0.00%
Water - svc. chg. (flat)6.41 6.54 0.13 2.03%
- volume charge 6.56 6.69 0.13 1.98%
Subtotal - water 12.97 13.23 0.26 2.00%
Sewer - svc. chg. (flat)10.23 10.44 0.21 2.05%
- volume charge 13.60 13.90 0.30 2.21%
Subtotal - sewer 23.83 24.34 0.51 2.14%
Total quarterly bill 67.30$ 68.07$ 0.77$ 1.14%
Customer #3:Larger family - using 40 units of water per cycle
Proposed Change 99
At 1/1/98 1999 over 98
Refuse (a)40.50$ 40.50$ -$ 0.00%
Water - svc. chg. (flat)6.41 6.54 0.13 2.03%
- volume charge 26.24 26.76 0.52 1.98%
Subtotal - water 32.65 33.30 0.65 1.99%
Sewer - svc. chg. (flat)10.23 10.44 0.21 2.05%
- volume charge 54.40 55.60 1.20 2.21%
Subtotal - sewer 64.63 66.04 1.41 2.18%
Total quarterly bill 137.78$ 139.84$ 2.06$ 1.50%
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The Utility Budgets and Capital Improvements for 1999
Significant to the operating budget of the Water utility is the ongoing cost for the Reilly “RAP”
activities. For 1999, a separate division was established to isolate these costs. The proposed
total budget for operation and maintenance of the three GAC treatment plants is $648,000.
Water utility revenues have been and are expected to continue to fund these activities.
The majority of the sanitary sewer budget operating expense (73%) is for wastewater treatment
by the Metropolitan Council - Environmental Services (MCES). Sewer charges also support the
operation, maintenance and improvement to the storm sewer system. Staff is in the process of
evaluating a separate utility and fee structure to support the storm sewer system.
The various divisions of the Public Works Department are in the process of implementing the
computerized infrastructure management systems. These systems will provide a means for the
inventory, evaluation and management of the water, sewer and storm sewer infrastructure
systems.
The inventorying and assessment of the infrastructure systems will help focus where and when
capital improvements dollars are needed.
Improvements planned for the Water utility in 1999 include $400,000 for a reservoir recoating
and $190,000 for the watermain replacement project at Shelard. Sanitary sewer improvements
include $250,000 for the rehabilitation of a lift station.
Summary
The recommended increase in water and sewer rates will provide a moderate increase in revenues
to help support operations and maintain capital reserve levels without adversely affecting the
typical residential customer.
Attachments:
• Proposed Ordinance
Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Director of Finance
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. _____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO THE 1999 WATER RATES, SECTION 9-101, AND
THE 1999 SEWER RATES, SECTION 9-231
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Sec. 1. Section 9-101 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Rates. The rate due and payable to the City by each water user with the City for
billings on or after January 1, 1998 1999 for water taken from the City water
supply system shall be $.656 $.669 per 100 cubic feet.
All charges for single and multiple-family dwelling users shall be determined and
payable on a quarterly basis, and all charges for commercial, industrial and
institutional users shall be determined and payable on a monthly or quarterly basis
provided, however, that there shall be a service charge to each water user for each
quarter year period during which water service is furnished as follows:
Service Charges - January 1, 1998 1999
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly
5/8 inch 3.42$ 3.49$ 5.27$ 5.38$
3/4 inch 3.84 3.92 6.41 6.54
1 inch 4.97 5.07 9.38 9.57
1 and 1/2 inch 7.32 7.47 15.85 16.17
2 inch 10.62 10.83 24.54 25.03
3 inch 18.68 19.05 46.21 47.13
4 inch 31.49 32.12 74.79 76.29
6 inch 60.85 62.07 146.59 149.52
8 inch 93.85 95.73 231.66 236.29
10 inch 128.86 131.44 312.26 318.51
12 inch 153.93 157.01 366.54 373.87
In case the meter is found to have stopped or to be operating in a faulty manner,
the amount of water used will be estimated in accordance with the amount
previously used for the comparable period of the last previous year.
Where service is for less than the billing period, the service charge will be
prorated accordingly.”
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Sec. 2. Section 9-231 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sewer Rental Rates. Charges for sewer service to residential and non-residential
users within the City provided in Section 9-230 hereof for billings on or after
January 1, 1998 1999 shall be: $1.36 $1.39 per 100 cubic feet of water
consumption as measured during the winter quarter (or otherwise determined in
Section 9-231 (1)), and a service charge of $3.41 $3.48 monthly, or $10.23 $10.44
quarterly per dwelling or account.”
Sec. 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective 15 days after its
publication.
Adopted by the City Council December 21, 1998
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8e*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
8e*. Request for a 90-day extension to record final plat for Excelsior Townhomes
7100-7102 Excelsior Boulevard
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 98-130,
granting 90 day extension for filing of final plat
Background:
On October 6, 1998 the City Council approved the Excelsior Townhomes final plat with
conditions. One condition of approval is that the final plat must be filed with the county for
recording within 60 days of the approval date. The developer, Edina Development Corporation,
is requesting a 90 day extension. The time extension would enable the developer to wait to close
on the property until they are ready to begin site work in the Spring, which would save in project
costs.
The Subdivision Ordinance specifies that extensions for filing a final plat may be granted by the
City Council, provided that a written request has been received prior to the expiration of the
original 60-day deadline. The developer’s letter of request was received within the proper
timeframe.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending approval with the following amendment to the original resolution:
1F. Within 90 150 days of final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall record
the
final plat with the County Recorder. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording,
furnish the City Clerk with a print and reproducible tracing of the final plat showing
evidence of the recording. The subdivider shall also provide a copy of the final plat on
disc in an electronic data format.
Attachments: Amended resolution
Developer’s letter of request
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
Amends Resolution No. 98-130
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO 98-130 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 6, 1998 AND
APPROVING FINAL PLAT
WITH CERTAIN VARIANCES TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
OF
EXCELSIOR TOWNHOMES
(Amends Condition F to extend the filing date with Hennepin County to
150 days within final plat approval by the City Council)
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Nader Nooryshokry and Edina Development Corporation, owners and subdividers
of the land proposed to be platted as Excelsior Townhomes have submitted an application for
approval of final plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under the St.
Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed final plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the
City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the
ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
Together with that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 20, TWP 117, R21 Hennepin County described as beginning at the
Northeast corner of Tract A RLS 1674; thence North 25.00 feet along said East
Line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence north 89 degrees
29 minutes 50 seconds west 32.00 feet; thence south 00 degrees 30 minutes 10
seconds west parallel with said East line, a distance of 5.00 feet; thence south
54.00 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds west 34.00 feet to said Line A; thence south
89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds east 59.50 feet along said Line A to the point of
beginning. Tract A of Registered Land Survey 1674, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
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Conclusion
1. The proposed final plat of Excelsior Townhomes is hereby approved and
accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans
and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota,
subject to the following conditions:
A. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through
D, such documents incorporated by reference herein.
B. Approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations to allow 20 foot wide streets on
all but the main access street; allowing dead end streets with no cul de sacs; to permit
easements across the entire Outlots A and B rather than easements around the perimeter
of private internal lots; and to permit grading and tree removal on the site prior to final
plat approval under certain conditions in accordance with the following findings:
a) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the
strict applicant of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance would deprive the
applicant/owner of the reasonable use of the land.
b) That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which property is
situated.
c) That the variances are in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
C. Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following conditions:
a) Erosion and sediment control plans are to be approved by the City.
b) A letter of credit shall be provided for 125% of the cost of tree replacement.
c) A copy of a permit from the Watershed District approving this project must be
provided to the City.
d) Any site work undertaken prior to recording of the final plat is at the developer’s own
risk. Issuance of a grading permit in no way indicates approval of the final plat, and any
costs incurred, regardless of whether the final plat is approved, are the developer’s. Any
trees removed on the site would be required to be replaced in accordance with the Tree
Preservation Ordinance, regardless of whether the final plat is approved or the project is
built.
D. Prior to any site work other than grading or tree removal, the developer shall meet the
following conditions:
a) The developer shall furnish the City financial security in the form of a cash escrow or
letter of credit. The financial security shall cover at a minimum installation of utilities,
private Roads and sidewalks, landscaping, and repair/cleaning of public streets associated
with construction. If the subdivider fails to perform any obligations under the
development contract, the City may apply the security to cure the default.
b) A development agreement, homeowner’s association agreement and declaration of
covenants shall be executed between the developer and the City to ensure that park
dedication and trail fees are paid and all improvements are installed in a timely manner
including utilities, private streets and sidewalks, and landscaping, that public streets are
repaired and cleaned after construction as necessary, parking is prohibited on the private
street system except where designated, and common areas (including wetlands, open
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space, landscaping, ponds and private streets/sidewalks) are adequately maintained in
perpetuity. Approval of the final plat is contingent upon review and approval of said
documents by the City Attorney.
c) The developer shall reimburse the City for the City attorney’s costs in reviewing
development agreements, declaration of covenants, and Homeowner’s Association
agreement.
E. Before a final plat is signed by the City, the developer shall comply with the following
requirements:
a) Submit to the City a copy of the owner’s policy of title insurance which insures the
City’s interest in the plat, in an amount to be determined by the City, covering the
property described in the plat.
b) Submit financial security and execute agreements as stated in 4 above.
F. Within 150 days of final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall record the
final plat with the County Recorder. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording,
furnish the City Clerk with a print and reproducible tracing of the final plat showing
evidence of the recording. The subdivider shall also provide a copy of the final plat on
disc in an electronic data format.
G. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following:
a) Provide to the City evidence of recording of the final plat;
b) Provide to the City evidence that easements or other documents as approved by the
City attorney have been recorded against the property which establish the right to
common
use and ownership of all sidewalks, including those portions which encroach on
individually owned lots within the subdivision.
c) A minimum 20 feet wide, all-weather Class V road surface shall be installed; said road
shall be maintained for emergency access throughout construction on the building lots
included in the final plat; said road shall provide access to all of the building lots from
Excelsior Boulevard.
H. Prior to receiving the first Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall donate 98
diameter inches of overstory and/or evergreen trees to the City for installation on a public
boulevard, park or other public land. The tree species shall be approved by the City
Forester.
I. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building, park dedication and
trail fees shall collected in the amount of $1,125 per each residential unit.
J. Approval of a building permit is required, including the requirement that fire sprinklers
are
to be included in all townhome units per Fire Department specifications, and any
additional requirements which may be imposed by the building permit.
K. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional
Use
Permit for the property including required revisions to the plan exhibits (see attached
CUP
resolution).
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provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney
and Certification by the City Clerk as provided for in Sections 14-303(3)(d) and (e) of the
St. Louis Park Ordinance Code.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this
Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all
contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set
forth in Paragraph No. 1 above and Section 14-303(3)(e) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code have been fulfilled.
4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as
required under Section 14-303(3)(e), shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance
therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and
shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality.
Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1998
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8f*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
*8f. Bias/Hate Crime Plan
Adoption of the Bias/Hate Crime Plan created by the St. Louis Park Human
Rights Commission.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution
Background:
When the Human Rights Commission last met with the Council about the plan, suggestions were
made to clarify the different strategies involved for responding to a crime with a known victim
versus an unknown victim and for responding to an event which had received media publicity.
The clarifications regarding these issues have been made in the last two paragraphs of the plan
under the last section, “Additional Follow-Up”. The Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan is ready for
Council approval.
The Human Rights Commissioners would like to express their thanks to the members of the City
Council and the Police Department for supporting the process of creating this plan.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Bias/Hate Crime
Response Plan.
Attachments: Resolution
Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan
Prepared by: Martha McDonell, Community Outreach Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. ___________
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BIAS/HATE CRIME RESPONSE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park supports a community that embraces principles of
equality, mutual respect, fair treatment, and social equity for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan directly supports the City’s vision
statement “Diversity is a natural part of everyday life that enriches the entire community.”
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the Bias/Hate
Crime Response Plan as recommended by the City of St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission
and supported by the City of St. Louis Park Police Department.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council
December 7, 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 December 7, 1998
*8g. Extension for submitting Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council.
Request for a 5-month time extension for completion and submission of the
Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for their review.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution
Background:
In 1996, the State of Minnesota adopted statutes which would require all municipalities within
the 7-county Metropolitan Region to update their Comprehensive Plans and submit them to the
Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998.
A decision was made to complete the Comprehensive Plan primarily using staff aided by
consultants where necessary. The process of updating the St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan
began in September 1997 with a public process which included a telephone survey, mail survey,
citizen photographs, public meetings for each Ward, and a meeting with businesses. This was
followed by a text writing of individual chapters, internal interdepartmental staff review,
submission of draft to the Planning Commission and the City Council for review and comment.
As the deadline for completing the Comprehensive Plan is approaching, the Comprehensive Plan
is about 70% complete. Two major chapters still need to be written and the public review
process also needs to occur. The public review process must also include a 60-day review by
adjacent municipalities and the school district.
The attached resolution requests a 5-month extension for submitting the Comprehensive Plan to
the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council will authorize extensions for up to 6
months, or until June 30, 1999.
Attachments: Resolution
Revised Schedule
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A 5-MONTH EXTENSION OF
THE DECEMBER 31,1998, DUE DATE FOR
REVIEW OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR CONSISTENCY WITH
AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS
WHEREAS, state statutes (Minn. Stat. 473.175-473.871 (1996) requires that cities review
and revise their comprehensive plans for consistency with Metropolitan Council policy plans;
and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has amended its policy plans; and has provided
system statements outlining Council policy relative to the city; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is required to review its comprehensive Plan for
consistency with the amended policy plans and to prepare a revised comprehensive plan for
submission to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has scheduled and budgeted to complete a major
review and update of its comprehensive plan by June 1, 1999
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park adopt this resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Council grant the City of St. Louis
Park a 5-month extension to the deadline to complete its comprehensive plan; circulate the
revised document to the adjacent governmental units and affected school districts for review and
comment; and, following approval by the planning commission and after consideration by the
city council, submit the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review.
Adopted by the City Council on December 7, 1998
Attest:
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
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City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8h*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
*8h.
*
Traffic Study No. 537: Request to change existing yield signs to stop signs on
Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street.
This reports considers a Neighborhood request to change the existing yield signs to
stop signs on Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution rescinding resolution No.
5073 and authorizing the installation of stop signs on Flag
Avenue at W. 34th Street.
Background: Residents in the area of Flag Avenue and W. 34th Street submitted a petition
requesting the existing yield signs on Flag Avenue be made stop signs. The petition was
submitted in accordance with the City’s policy for traffic control requests (70% of residents
within 600 feet of the affected intersection). This would create a stop condition for northbound
and southbound Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street. On November 17, 1998 staff sponsored a
neighborhood meeting for area residents. A total of four residents representing two properties
attended the meeting. All of those in attendance supported the installation of stop signs. Staff
also received several phone calls regarding this issue, all were in favor of the stop signs.
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 stop signs 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: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON
FLAG AVENUE AT W. 34TH STREET
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 537
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 stop signs on Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street.
2. Rescind Resolution No. 5073 for the existing yield signs on Flag Avenue at W. 34th Street.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council December 7, 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 December 7, 1998
*8i Resolution Revoking Municipal State Aid (MSA) Route No. 289
This report considers the revocation of MSA 289 - Wayzata Boulevard from
Colorado Avenue to Turner’s Cross Road
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution revoking Wayzata
Boulevard - MSA Route No. 289
Background: The City has received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT) requesting us to revoke Wayzata Boulevard from Colorado Avenue to Turner’s Cross
Road (MSA Route 289) as an MSA route.
In 1959 and 1960 this street was jointly designated an MSA route by St. Louis Park and Golden
Valley. Needs and mileage have been split by both cities on that route since then. Recently, I-
394 construction was completed and municipal boundary changes with Golden Valley have been
made. As a result, the original St. Louis Park MSA Route 289 is no longer within our City. This
is one (1) of the MSA routes that staff recommended for revocation at the Study Session of
October 26, 1998.
It is now appropriate to revoke this route designation to correct this situation. The MSA mileage
(0.38 miles) associated with this revocation may be utilized elsewhere within St. Louis Park so is
not lost to us. In effect, this revocation does not negatively impact the City, but simply corrects
an inappropriate MSA designation caused by the recent changes.
Attachments: Resolution
Map
Mn/DOT Letter
Prepared by: Mike Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
N:/Group/PW/Agenda/Res_Wayz.doc
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the road
hereinafter described as a Municipal State Aid Street under the provisions of Minnesota Laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the road described as follows, to-wit:
MSA 289 - Wayzata Boulevard from Colorado Avenue to Turner’s Cross Road
be, and hereby is, revoked as a Municipal State Aid Street of said City subject to the approval of
the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
forward two (2) certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his
consideration.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8j*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
*8j Consultant Services - Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Related Activities
This report considers consultant services required to implement the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) in 1999 and
recommends the City Council authorize execution of a contract with ENSR
Consulting and Engineering (ENSR) to provide the required services.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of
a contract with ENSR Consulting and Engineering for consultant
activities related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation Remedial Action Plan in 1999.
Background: In September, 1986, the Reilly Consent Decree became effective and the City
accepted responsibility for a number of environmental remediation tasks contained in the Reilly
RAP. Over the last 12 years the City has retained the services of nine consulting engineers or
firms to provide for the design and/or implementation of the RAP activities. One firm, ENSR,
has served as the cornerstone of the professional “consortium” because of its extensive historical
relationship with the Reilly project. To date, the City has authorized contract expenditures to
ENSR totaling $1,278,246 ($354,600 under Contract No. 1890; $296,900 under Contract No.
1947.90; $300,000 under Contract No. 3006; and, $326,746 under Contract No. 3006-96) for
such activities as:
Groundwater sampling and analysis
Drafting annual reports for agency review
Aquifer studies
Investigation of leaking wells
Soil investigations
Historical file searches
General project administration
Discussion: While many of the studies required by the Reilly RAP have been completed by
ENSR and others, certain tasks such as groundwater sample retrieval and annual reporting
represent ongoing activities which will require consultant assistance in 1999 and in the future.
ENSR has provided consultant services for the ongoing tasks in the past, and as such, has been
recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (Agencies) as an approved consultant for such activities. Staff supports the
continued use of ENSR for such services.
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In addition to the ongoing tasks identified above, three (3) other significant tasks are scheduled
for 1999:
Task 500 - Prairie du Chien Aquifer Remedy Implementation. This task includes meetings with
MPCA to discuss ground water modeling results, and the need for an additional pumping well in
the Prairie du Chien-Jordan Aquifer (e.g., well SLP 6, which could be treated and used for
drinking water, or well W48, which could be treated and wasted to surface water). The $5,000
task budget shown in Table 1 covers meetings and negotiations with MPCA on this topic in
1999.
Task 600 - Laboratory Coordination This task includes working with Quanterra on the new solid
phase extraction analytical method, coordinating sampling events, updating and maintaining the
water quality database, and providing data review and data validation at the same levels provided
in 1998. No laboratory audits are proposed in 1999.
Task 700 - RAP Renegotiation/Site Activities This task includes continued negotiations with
MPCA to ease water quality criteria (and address any other CD-RAP changes) and thereby afford
cost-savings opportunities for the City. These negotiations will impact the manner in which the
following two (2) outstanding issues are resolved:
• The Prairie du Chien-Jordan Aquifer Gradient Control Modification (as discussed in
Task 500)
• The treatment of discharge water from pumping wells W422, W434, W439, and
W410
As shown in Table 1, a budget of $12,000 is estimated for this task.
As noted above ENSR has been deeply involved in previous related activities and has
collaborated with the City in the development of proposals submitted to the Agencies for the
work tasks listed. Staff supports the continued use of ENSR for the work tasks.
ENSR/City Relationship: Staff is aware of the City Council’s desire to solicit competitive
quotations for consultant services whenever possible. In this instance ENSR’s historical data
base and experience in developing the basic technical foundation upon which the 1999 tasks are
identified cause the Agencies and City staff to strongly support a continued contractual
relationship with ENSR. As in the past, all activities are assigned through, and closely monitored
by staff. Wherever possible, staff drafts reports for submittals, makes contacts with the
Agencies, and coordinates the consultant activities, thereby reducing out of pocket expenditures.
Financial Considerations: The proposal received from ENSR estimates the cost for 1999 work
tasks at $119,000. Following is a summary of the 1999 tasks and estimated costs:
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Table 1
Task 100 1998 Annual Monitoring Report (due March 15, 1999) 21,000
Task 150 1998 Progress Report and GAC Plant Report 10,000
Task 200 Drift Aquifer Remedy Implementation 0
Task 300 Platteville Aquifer Feasibility Study/ 0
Remedy Implementation
Task 400 Groundwater Monitoring in 1999 36,000
Task 500 Prairie du Chien Aquifer Remedy Implementation 5,000
Task 600 Laboratory Coordination 10,000
Task 700 Site Closure 12,000
Task 800 Redevelopment 0
Task 810 Project Management/Miscellaneous 25,000
Total Estimated Project Cost for 1999 $119,000
The 1999 Water Utility and EDA Budgets contain funding for these Reilly related consultant
activities.
Contract Terms: The following significant terms have been in the past contracts and will also
be incorporated into this contract:
1. Contract terminates annually on December 31, (1999) with City rights to extend for up to
two (2) additional one (1) year periods.
2. Compensation to be based on actual work performed with a maximum contract amount of
$119,000 for 1999.
3. ENSR will defend and indemnify the City for ENSR’s actions related to this contract.
4. ENSR has independent contractor status.
5. City may terminate this contract at any time for any reason with a 30 day written notice.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Mike Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
N:\GROUP\PW\AGENDA\Reilly99.DOC
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH ENSR CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE REILLY TAR & CHEMICAL CORPORATION REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, pursuant to the execution of a Consent Decree in the case of the United
States of America, et al versus Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation, et al, the City of St. Louis
Park has assumed certain responsibilities in the implementation of a Remedial Action Plan
related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it will be necessary to retain the services of a
professional consultant to implement various activities for which it is responsible under the terms
of the Consent Decree and Remedial Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with ENSR
Consulting and Engineering in the amount of $119,000 for consultant activities related to
the implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Remedial Action Plan
during 1999.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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Item 9a*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - September 16, 1998
First Floor Community Room - City Hall
______________________________________________________________________________
Present:
Commission members: John Archbold, Marc Berg, Michael Brandt, Barry Dunayer, Laurel
Higgins, Herbert Isbin, and Judith Moore
Staff: Martha McDonell, staff liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, recording secretary
Vice-chair Laurel Higgins called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Moved by Herbert Isbin and seconded by Barry Dunayer to approve the August minutes. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. Old Business
Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan: Laurel Higgins reported on the Commission’s discussion
with the City Council at its September 14 study session. The City Council requested that the
Commission expand its plan to include a response in the event of an act against a group, as
opposed to an individual. Mayor Gail Dorfman also asked that the Commission modify its plan
so it’s clear that, in the event of a hate crime which becomes public, that the Mayor and City
Council be the City’s spokespersons. In the discussion among City Council members, Higgins
noted that some Council members felt there needed to be some caution or situational analysis
exercised so that the City does not inadvertently “re-victimize” a victim who does not want
publicity or encourage another crime because of the attention that publicity brings.
Human Rights Commission members agreed there has to be some situational analysis. Members
also felt they needed to make it clearer to the City Council that the plan is written under the
assumption that the bias/hate crime has not become public. In the event of a very public crime or
a media event, the response would be different. The Commission will revise its plan to clarify
these two scenarios.
Commission members generally agreed with the Mayor’s desire that elected officials be the
primary media contacts; however, they also felt that the Human Rights Commission should have
a role. Commission members said that the Human Rights Commission should join the Mayor
and City Council members in taking a public platform against hate crimes. Commission
members said the Human Rights Commission needs more than a token role if it is to be
meaningful.
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Herb Isbin then shared a draft of possible revisions. After discussing Isbins’s draft, Barry
Dunayer suggested that the plan be modified to include the following statement: “In the event of
a media response to a hate crime, the Mayor and/or City Council will make the primary
statement. The St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission will also prepare a statement decrying
the crime and outlining any steps the Commission will take to redress the crime.” Dunayer’s
statement was moved by Judith Moore and seconded by Marc Berg. Motion passed
unanimously.
Judith Moore mentioned that the City Council also asked whether the Police Department should
begin handing out the Commission’s detailed list of resources. Since this would in addition to
the materials the Commission and Police Department have already agreed upon, it was felt that
the existing materials already address the needs mentioned by the Council.
Herb Isbin asked about adding “familial status” to the Bias/Hate Crimes Response Plan. He also
suggested adding a sentence to note that the plan was written with input from the City Council.
Moved by Laurel Higgins and seconded by Herb Isbin to make these additions. Motion passed
unanimously.
Phone Line: Laurel Higgins reported on her conversation with a phone line caller. Although the
issue was not a hate crime, she did refer the caller to an agency that provides support to parents
of teenagers.
Martha McDonell reported that no calls were made to the phone line. Barry Dunayer will handle
phone line follow-up for the next three months.
Human Rights Award: Michael Brandt reported on the work that he, Martha McDonell and
Herb Isbin did to finalize the mailing for the Human Rights Award. Responses are due by
October 14. Members asked that McDonell mail copies of the nominations on October 15 so that
everyone can read the materials prior to the October 21 meeting. Barry Dunayer requested that
members come prepared with their top three selections. Should the Commission receive more
than 12 nominations, McDonell will contact Laurel Higgins to determine how to divide up the
nominations for review.
Michael Brandt reported that he is revising a copy of a news release about the award. Brandt will
forward the draft to Lynn Schwartz who will then send out the release. A copy of the release will
be included with the October Commission agenda packet. Martha McDonell added that the same
material can be used to advertise the program on cable television. McDonell will follow up with
the Cable television staff.
Isbin and Brandt suggested that anyone who is nominated for the award or who nominates
someone should be given a Human Rights Commission application form in case they would like
to join the commission.
School Support: Judith Moore reported that she was unable to reach Dr. Barbara Pulliam.
Moore reported that she spoke with Judi Mollerus, School District Communications Coordinator,
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to indicate that she would like to be considered for inclusion on the strategic planning process.
Moore also reported that the timeline has been moved back: the process won’t begin until
December and won’t be completed until April. Commission members continue to express
concern that the process appears to be limited to a very small group; therefore, they feel it’s
important that someone from the Human Rights Commission be involved to ensure there is a
commitment to diversity within the strategic plan. Moore said she will continue to follow-up on
this issue.
3. New Business
Orientation: Michael Brandt conducted an orientation outlining the community’s demographics
and the Human Rights Commission’s structure and work plan. In the discussion that followed,
Martha McDonell offered to provide the commission with additional demographic information if
desired. Lynn Schwartz offered to provide information on Vision St. Louis Park.
McDonell also urged Commission members to think broadly about training opportunities. She
noted that other commissions can be asked to join our meeting to describe their successful
programs. Judith Moore suggested that the new member orientation disk be provided to City
staff so orientations can be handled on a timely basis. Brandt provided a copy of the disk to
Martha.
Resignations: Teri Reitan has submitted a letter of resignation due to schedule conflicts. Martha
McDonell also reported that Linda Hammersten has indicated she will be submitting a letter of
resignation. Martha also passed along some of Hammersten’s suggestions for future projects
including handing out a set of crayons with 8 different flesh tones at the Children First Ice
Cream Social or Parktacular. McDonell added that she will work to include the Human Rights
Commission in community events planned by the Parks and Recreation Department.
McDonell also suggested that Reitan and Hammersten should be given some kind of recognition
for their efforts. After a discussion, it was agreed that Certificates of Appreciation would be
created and two personal cards would be signed by all members at the next meeting.
Election: Because of the resignation of Teri Reitan, the commission lacks a chairperson. Moved
by Barry Dunayer and seconded by Judith Moore to have Laurel Higgins serve as chairperson.
Motion passed unanimously. Marc Berg volunteered to serve as vice-chair; moved by John
Archbold and seconded by Michael Brandt. Motion passed unanimously.
Future Agendas: Future agenda packets will ask that Commission members call either Martha
McDonell or Laurel Higgins if they are unable to attend meeting. Commission members also
agreed to set aside the last portion of each meeting to determine what should be on the next
agenda. Barry Dunayer suggested that a winter celebration be incorporated into the December
meeting
Scrapbook: McDonell showed the commission a notebook complied by Friends of the Arts and
noted that the Human Rights Commission might benefit from creating a similar scrapbook.
Barry Dunayer offered to work on the scrapbook.
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Strategic Plan: McDonell then asked for volunteers for a subcommittee to help summarize what
strategic plan elements have been completed and what’s left to be done. Laurel Higgins and John
Archbold volunteered to begin this assessment.
4. Adjournment
With no further business, the commission adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz
Recording Secretary
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Item 9b*
MINUTES
HOUSING AUTHORITY
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
October 14, 1998 - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Catherine Courtney, William Gavzy, Bridget Gothberg,
Shone Row
MEMBERS ABSENT: Walter Hartman
STAFF PRESENT: Sharon Anderson, Joanna Brownstein, Tom Harmening,
Nancy Sells
OTHERS PRESENT: Marilyn Hoeft, League of Women Voters
1. Call to Order
Commissioner Gavzy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of September 9, 1998 and September 28, 1998
Commissioner Gothberg moved approval of the minutes of September 9, 1998.
Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0
with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
Commissioner Gothberg moved approval of the minutes of September 28, 1998.
Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0
with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
3. Hearings: None
4. Reports and Committees: None
5. Unfinished Business: None
6. New Business
a. Amendments to Section 8 Administrative Plan - Resolution No. 448
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Mr. Harmening noted that the Authority approved a new Administrative Plan in
July, 1998. Shortly after that time HUD issued several new rules which are
required to be incorporated into the Administrative Plan.
Commissioner Courtney moved that the Authority approve Resolution No. 448
amending the Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Certificate and Voucher
Program to meet the requirements of the Section 8 Conforming Rule Part III.
Commissioner Row seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0
with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
b. Hamilton House Snow Plowing Contract
Commissioner Courtney moved that the Authority authorize execution of a
contract with Pro-Lawn Services for snowplowing services at Hamilton House at
a fee of $75 for snowfalls of 1 1/2" up to 8", $110 for snowfalls in excess of 8",
and $75 per month for snowless months from November through March to be
effective March 14, 1998 through May 31, 1999, and from October 1, 1999
through May 31, 2000. Commissioner Gothberg seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg
and Row voting in favor.
c. Execution of Sub-Grant Agreement - Resolution No. 449
Ms. Anderson explained that the agreement needs to be executed between the
Dept. of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management and the Housing
Authority before funds can be released to the Authority for its claim for disaster
assistance which occurred as a result of storms during May, 1998.
Commissioner Courtney reviewed the agreement.
Commissioner Gothberg moved that the Authority adopt Resolution 449,
authorizing the Chairman and Executive Director to execute the Sub-Grant
Agreement with the Division of Public Safety for the program entitled
Infrastructure Program for FEMA 1225 DR-Minnesota. Commissioner Row
seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners
Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
d. Home Renewal Development Agreement with Al Stobbe
2916 Maryland Ave. S.
Ms. Brownstein reported that the potential owner withdrew from their contract
with Sussel due to unresolved difficulties between the two parties. Sussel then
notified staff that they no longer wished to purchase the lot. Ms. Brownstein said
that Al Stobbe, the builder of the 2814 Blackstone Ave. house, had been the
second bidder for the Maryland lot and is very interested in purchasing the
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Maryland property. Ms. Brownstein said staff is requesting that the Authority
authorize execution of a development agreement with Al Stobbe Homes for the
development of the 2916 Maryland Ave. S. property. She said that Mr. Stobbe
would like to get the foundation in the ground before winter so he can get the
house ready for a spring or early summer sale.
Commissioner Gavzy asked if the Authority is subject to greater risk if Mr.
Stobbe constructs two homes. Ms. Brownstein responded that the financials he
submitted show a line of credit more than sufficient to build both houses. She
added that Mr. Stobbe is performing exactly as agreed upon in the construction of
the Blackstone house.
Commissioner Courtney asked if the Authority requires Mr. Stobbe to have a
buyer. Ms. Brownstein answered that providing a buyer is not a requirement.
There was a discussion about the bidding process.
Commissioner Gothberg moved that the Housing Authority authorize execution
of a development agreement with Al Stobbe Homes, Inc. for the development of
the property at 2916 Maryland Avenue South, in accordance with the guidelines
of the Home Renewal Program. Commissioner Row seconded the motion, and
the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy,
Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
e. Contract for Caretaking Services
Mr. Harmening and Ms. Anderson updated commissioners on the status of the on-
call caretaker/maintenance position. They reported that HUD, the City's Human
Resources Manager, the Authority's attorney, and staff have determined that these
services can justifiably be provided on a contractual basis rather than on an
employee basis. Ms. Anderson said that an advertisement will be placed in late
October for this contract. The contract will include residency in Hamilton House.
Mr. Harmening reported that there will be an internal posting for the Maintenance
Technician position which will be left vacant by Darrell Jespersen's retirement
effective November 13.
f. Organizational Study and Rescheduling November meeting
Mr. Harmening suggested that the Authority may want to hold a special meeting
to discuss the study.
There was a discussion about the need to reschedule the regular November
meeting due to Veteran's Day.
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Commissioner Gothberg moved that the November 11 meeting be rescheduled to
November 18, 5:00 p.m., and that the special meeting to discuss the
organizational study be held on November 10, 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Row
seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners
Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
g. Architectural Contract - CIAP
Commissioner Gavzy asked if the maximum amounts to exceed are fixed fee
amounts. Ms. Anderson responded that $27,696 is a fixed amount. She said that
the only item which would be flexible would be reimbursables such as copy costs
for plan sets.
Commissioner Gavzy asked if the total architectural fee will exceed the budget
allowed by HUD. Ms. Anderson responded that the budget has been provided to
the HUD engineer who recognizes that there is more administrative work
involved with CIAP for scattered site units compared to project-based units. She
said the architectural contract may be exceeded by approximately $1,000 which
can be adjusted later in an amendment to the budget.
Commissioner Gavzy asked how architectural contracts had been handled in the
past and asked if it is possible to use an hourly amount which includes a ceiling so
if the specified number of hours is less than the ceiling amount, the Authority
would realize the savings.
Mr. Harmening stated that he had been accustomed to using a standard
percentage, e.g., 8%. In this case 8% of the total project would be slightly less
than the $27,696.
Ms. Anderson stated that several years ago a percentage was used for CIAP
projects but that in recent years HUD has discouraged the use of a percentage and
emphasized that cost alone should not be the determining factor in selection of an
architect. The selection should be based on performance and reasonable fees,
after which the contract should be negotiated. The final contract requires HUD's
approval.
Mr. Harmening and Ms. Anderson said they would get HUD's feedback on the
hourly rate approach but thought that the standard contract has to be used and may
not allow for that. Ms. Anderson stated that the charge could not exceed the
$27,696 specified in the contract except for reimbursables for copy costs such as
plan sets which are charged out on an actual cost basis. The amount specified for
a ceiling on reimbursables is $3,000, but this amount is being negotiated.
Commissioner Gavzy moved that the Authority authorize the Chairman and
Executive Director to execute a contract with Studio Five architects in the amount
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of $27,696 or, as a preferred alternative, be written with an hourly rate with a
maximum not to exceed $27,696 if allowed by HUD, for architectural services for
the upcoming CIAP work contingent on approval by HUD. Commissioner
Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with
Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
h. Community Set Aside (CASA) First Time Homebuyer Program
Ms. Brownstein said that staff has been notified that the Authority's application
for first time homebuyer funds under the Community Activity Set Aside (CASA)
submitted last August has been denied because the geographic targeting proposed
was too broad to meet the CASA's criteria. The Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency has suggested that the Authority reapply with a more narrowly targeted
geographic area. Ms. Brownstein explained that she did an analysis and identified
eight neighborhoods which represent the highest percentage and actual numbers of
single family homes, townhomes and condominiums with values under $100,000
and the highest percentage and number of homes smaller than 1,000 square feet.
She said that staff is requesting approval of the resubmission of the application
with the more targeted geographic area.
Commissioner Gothberg moved that the Authority approve resubmission of an
application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for first time homebuyer
funds under the Community Activity Set Aside (CASA). Commissioner Courtney
seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners
Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
i. CIAP Amendment to Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract
Commissioner Courtney moved that the Authority authorize execution of the
CIAP Amendment to Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract.
Commissioner Gothberg seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of
4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
7. Communications from Executive Director
a. Claims List No. 98-10
Commissioner Courtney moved approval of Claims List No. 98-10 in the amount
of $172,219.93. Commissioner Row seconded the motion, and the motion passed
on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting
in favor.
b. Communications
(1) Monthly Report for October, 1998
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The report was accepted and filed.
(2) Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House Update
Mr. Harmening reported on an on-going Hamilton House eviction
proceeding.
Ms. Anderson reported on a lease termination at a scattered site.
(3) Home Renewal Program and Habitat Program Update
Ms. Brownstein said that staff is looking for a third property for the Home
Renewal Program. She explained that the Rhode Island house with the
adjoining vacant lot which was mentioned at a previous meeting is still on
hold as the family is very hesitant to sell the house for demolition. Ms.
Brownstein said that one possibility might be to help facilitate a rehab with
a private developer, leaving the vacant lot available for the Home Renewal
program.
Ms. Brownstein reported that a Jersey Ave. property which was mentioned
as a possibility in May has resurfaced because the owner has been unable
to sell the house on the market.
Commissioner Gothberg discussed a property on the 1600 block of
Louisiana Ave. which might be a possibility for the program. Ms.
Brownstein said that she would follow-up on this.
Ms. Brownstein said that the closing for the sale of 2937 Maryland to
Habitat is scheduled for the week of October 19. She said that staff is
looking for a second rehab project for the Habitat program.
Ms. Brownstein said that she mentioned to Habitat's Executive Director
that staff and, perhaps commissioners, may be interested in a Habitat
volunteer work day.
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8. Adjournment
Commissioner Courtney moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 p.m. Commissioner
Gothberg seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with
Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Row voting in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________
Walter Hartman
Secretary
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Item 9c*
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 4, 1998 --7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Dennis Morris,
Michael Garelick (arrived at 7:05 p.m.),
Ken Gothberg, Dennis Morris, Jerry Timian, Sally Velick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Carver
STAFF PRESENT: Judie Erickson, Janice Loftus, Sacha Peterson
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of October 7, 1998
Mr. Gothberg moved approval of the minutes of October 7, 1998 and the motion passed
on a vote of 4-0-1 with Bissonnette, Gothberg, Morris, and Velick voting in favor and
Timian abstaining.
Approval of Minutes of October 21, 1998
Mr. Timian moved approval of the minutes of October 21, 1998 and the motion passed on
a vote of 3-0-2 with Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor and Gothberg and
Bissonnette abstaining.
3. Public Hearings - None
4. Old Business
A. Case No. 98-18-S -- Request for Final Plat approval for Aquila Place
Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate stated that the City Attorney advised staff to bring the
Aquila Place Final Plat back to the Commission for recommendation since there was not
a quorum present at the October 21st meeting.
Mr. Gothberg asked what the status of the easement issues were with some of the other
properties in the area.
Ms. Peterson indicated that the easements apparently exist and there was a minor glitch in
terms of recording those easements with the County related to the legal description, so
the easements need to be recorded again.
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Chair Morris stated that the West 31st easement was also included in that category.
Mr. Gothberg moved to recommend that the City Council approve the Final Plat for
Aquila Place and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick,
Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor.
5. New Business
A. Consent Agenda - None
B. Other New Business
i. Case No. 98-37-CUP -- Request by Park Land Company (Helen Brooks)
for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a mixed use
(commercial/residential) development consisting of a four story building
with the ground floor containing retail/service, residential above and an
underground garage, for property zoned C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
located at 5101 Minnetonka Boulevard.
ii. Case No. 98-38-VAC -- Request of Park Land Company to vacate a water
and sewer utility easement for property located at 5101 Minnetonka
Boulevard.
Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a staff report and indicated
that a four story building with approximately 11,000 square feet of retail
and a small amount of office space on the first floor and residential on the
upper three floors is being proposed. The 11,000 square foot figure is a
correction from the staff report. Ms. Peterson recommended approval of
the conditional use permit and vacation of utility easements subject to the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Mr. Garelick asked what color the exterior is going to be and said he
desires to see it blend in with neighborhood from an aesthetic point of
view. Ms. Peterson stated that the color is going to be light beige, but the
developer would address the question.
Chair Morris stated he is concerned about traffic circulation and asked if
the private alley is going to be a delivery point or merely for parking and
the trash receptacle.
Ms. Erickson stated that this is actually a piece of property that is owned
by the apartment building to the south and the alley provides access into
that apartment complex and garages. She indicated that it is a private alley
and the subject property has an access easement over it.
Chair Morris asked if the bus stop that is inside the property line is going
to be a bus shelter provided by the developer or a standard MTCO shelter
with an agreement with the bus company as to the placement
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Ms. Erickson said she believes that it is an existing MTCO bus shelter that
is shown on the site plan.
Chair Morris indicated that the courtyard in the rear of the building is
private.
Ms. Bissonnette asked if the existing dry cleaning business completed the
dry-cleaning on site or off site and asked if there are any environmental
issues.
Ms. Erickson indicated that the existing dry cleaning establishment which
is closed did the dry cleaning on site. There are some hazardous waste
issues being addressed separately by the current owner and the Pollution
Control Agency (PCA) has been contacted.
Ms. Velick asked how the private drive on the south side of the building
was accessible and why the number of stalls was reduced.
Ms. Peterson indicated that the private drive is accessed by Raleigh
Avenue and the parking variance was granted because the developer was
able to show, through parking studies, an acceptable number of parking
stalls for certain types of retail uses and gave a local example of a strip
mall that was granted a variance for reduced parking stalls.
Ms. Peterson indicated that this proposed development has prompted staff
to create a separate category for required parking stalls for retail strip malls
as opposed to shopping malls that are generally over 50,000 square feet.
Chair Morris indicated that the variance was granted for the commercial
aspect rather than the residential aspect.
Ms. Velick asked where the guest parking is located. Ms. Peterson
indicated that there are six parking stalls on the south side of the building
designated for guest parking and some parking along Raleigh Avenue
could be used for guest parking.
Joshua Aaron, President of Park Land Development Company, and Steve
Young, Architect, were present.
Mr. Young described the project proposed and indicated that the exterior
of the building would be “classical” in design. The exterior material
proposed is stucco made to look like limestone and the entire project will
be built to commercial standards.
Mr. Timian asked what factor would determine if the property would be
owner occupied verses rental units. Mr. Young indicated that cost would
determine options available and that Mr. Aaron will be making the
decision.
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Mr. Garelick asked if this project would be aesthetically comparable to the
project on Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Young indicated that this project
would have more of a lighter stone look.
Mr. Gothberg asked how orientation changes of stairwell B were done
with exit requirements. Mr. Young stated that it was a continuous
qualified exit stairway and would exit directly to the exterior.
Mr. Gothberg asked how water and snow drainage would be handled.
Mr. Young stated that all terrace areas on the roof would have internal roof
drains taken directly to the storm sewer system. The terraces on the
corners which are open units would drain off the terrace on to grade or
adjacent terrace areas and all parking areas would have storm sewer
systems.
Mr. Gothberg asked if the units would be handicapped accessible. Mr.
Young indicated that all state requirements would be met.
Chair Morris asked if the parking lot would be used if the private alley or
Raleigh Avenue could not be used.
Mr. Young indicated that this would be the case, but believed that the
prospective tenants would be using van delivery and be low in volume.
He indicated that the alley was a through alley and is open down to the
south of the apartments. He said he does not anticipate a lot of traffic
through there, except six stalls which would be utilized by the managers of
the retail spaces and garbage pick-up. He indicated that, if necessary, the
garbage pick-up could continue straight south or north so no turn around
would be required.
Mr. Aaron indicated that recommended hours of delivery would be
incorporated into tenant leases.
Chair Morris asked how residential tenants would access units with
moving trucks. Mr. Young indicated that tenants would have access
through the garage or drop off area.
Mr. Garelick expressed the need for rental move-up housing for St. Louis
Park residents, however he feels the project will be successful whether it is
rental or owner occupied.
Mr. Aaron stated that he had completed some market research and there is
a question if the market could support the rents required for this building.
He said he believes if there is support for rentals, he would love to do it.
Mr. Garelick indicated that residents who are moving out of houses are
looking to pay $1200 - $1500 a month for a two bedroom rental unit.
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Ms. Velick commented that this is an exciting project and will add a lot of
vitality to the area.
Chair Morris stated that the project was a well thought out and useful
development for the site.
Ms. Velick moved to recommend that the City Council approve the
conditional use permit and vacation subject to the conditions as
recommended by staff.. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with
Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in
favor.
iii. Comprehensive Plan Chapters -- Discussion Only - No Action
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a brief overview of
chapters and explained the reasons why they are a part of Comprehensive
Plan.
Public Use Comments
• Lack of public garbage cans
• Need for consistent reference to Vision St. Louis Park and Livable
Community throughout chapters
• Emphasis on technology is important to help image of St. Louis Park
• Re-examine concept of using public space from commercial venture
(limit private business of vending machines, ATM, etc. in
public right of way)
Commercial/Industrial Comments
• No comments
Chair Morris asked Ms. Erickson to comment on evaluation process.
Ms. Erickson stated that each chapter would be presented to the Planning
Commission individually. She indicated that an internal staff task force
reviews and makes recommendations, the corrections are made and
chapters are returned to the task force for a 2nd review for comments
before coming to the Planning Commission. After the Planning
Commission reviews and makes recommendations, the corrections are
incorporated and chapters then go to City Council at a study session. The
next step would be to hold some public and neighborhood meetings prior
to coming back to Planning Commission for a public hearing and
recommendations. Finally, the City Council would hold a public hearing
and approve the whole document.
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Ms. Bissonnette asked Ms. Erickson if there would be a mechanism that
would indicate changes made to chapters throughout process.
Ms. Erickson recommended that after City Council reviews and makes
recommendations at their study sessions, the Planning Commission would
receive a new draft.
The Planning Commission briefly discussed process of chapter review and
update of changes.
Ms. Erickson recommended that Commissioners make notes on issues of
concern and keep in notebook that will be provided.
6. Communications
A. Recent City Council Action - November 2, 1998
B. City Council Study Session Reports of October 26th - FYI
(Park Commons Update, Highway 7/Louisiana Comp Plan, Trail/Sidewalk Study)
C. Memo on Neighborhood Identification Signs
D. December 2nd - Joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission - 5:30 p.m.
E. Other
7. Miscellaneous - None
8. Adjournment
Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Loftus
Administrative Secretary
Prepared by:
Shirley Olson
Recording Secretary
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Item 9d*
November 20, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 239.63
AHLGREN CONSTRUCTION CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 103.05
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 121.46
ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES 730.00
ALBINSONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 68.25
ALTERNATIVES COMMUNICATIONS GR EQUIPMENT PARTS 106.72
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 382.00
ANDERSON, ALBERT SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 123.25
ANDERSON, BERNIECE F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00
ANDERSON, DELORES A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.50
ANDERSON, MARY M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 94.50
ANDREASEN, RUBY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,267.51
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 111.97
BACHMEYER, TIM GENERAL SUPPLIES 80.00
BACKLUND, ELLWOOD GENERAL SUPPLIES 19.28
BAHE, RICK GENERAL SUPPLIES 136.50
BAKER, RUTH S SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 193.13
BARBO, BARBARA R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
BCL APPRAISALS INC. BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 250.00
BEARCOM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 815.40
BEEKS PIZZA MEETING EXPENSE 75.00
BENSON, MAXENE L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
BENTZ-THOMPSON-RIETOW INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 863.79
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 115.79
BERTHENE, SANDRA MAY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.50
BIERMA, SHIRLEY P SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 93.00
BIFFS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 90.26
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 225.42
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 15.38
BRAD'S LANDSCAPING MEETING EXPENSE 14.00
BRATLAND, ROSEMOND L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
BRATTEN, MAXINE J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 129.75
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROWN, JOSEPH P SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 595.09
BYLUND, RICHARD SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 90.00
BYRD, KATHLEEN M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,628.50
CARIBINER INTERNATIONAL OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 1,315.95
CARLSON, DONALD SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
CATO, KAREN J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 136.25
CHARNEY, MERIAM M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
CHELEEN, PAULINE H SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
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CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 17.79
CHEYENNE LAND CO INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
CHRISTENSEN, MARY LOU SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 106.50
COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14,976.37
CONDON, DORA E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 100.50
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 160.00
CORCORAN, MARGARET A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 196.38
CORNELIUS, JANE M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
CSC CREDIT SERVICES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15.00
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.15
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7.33
DEANE, BETTY ZIMMERMAN SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50
DEGIDIO, LOUIS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 190.50
DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DELI DOUBLE GENERAL SUPPLIES 246.64
DELMAR FURNACE EXCHANGE HEATING 75.00
DILORENZO, KIRK TELEPHONE 110.41
DISRUD, EMMA B SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 94.50
DRENNEN, DONALD GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
DUNCAN, JACQUELINE G SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
EIDSON, JANE W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 109.50
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN GENERAL SUPPLIES 75.51
ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY SMALL TOOLS 93.62
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWSLETTERS INC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 57.00
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 486.60
EVERS, VIRGINIA A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP POSTAGE 8.00
FIX, GARY GENERAL SUPPLIES 129.97
FLIKEID, TERRY GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.99
FLUGAUR, FLORENCE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 179.00
FRANKLIN COVEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 195.00
G & K SERVICES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 37.12
GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 126.90
GALBRAITH, ARDIS V SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
GARDEN & ASSOCIATES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 90.00
GASSEN, REGINALD A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 526.95
GAUSMAN, JOHN W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 97.50
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GRAINGER INC, W W BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 301.91
GROSMANN, FERNE E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 93.00
GROVE, HENRY R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 164.75
GULLICKSON, HARLEY W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 94.50
GULLIFER, DOUG N SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 66.63
GUSEK, MARY V SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
HAMILTON, MAXINE D SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 193.13
HASKVITZ, DOROTHY C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 93.00
HEESE, DELORES M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00
HELD, OREL D SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
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HENKEL, DOROTHY M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
HENN CO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SERVICES 146.48
HENNEPIN CO-OPERATIVE SEED EXC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 99.84
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS D CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 7,391.04
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 62.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 616.30
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.36
HPI INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 179.90
IMC SALT INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 7,714.65
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE SUPPLIES 359.41
INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO INC LANDSCAPING SERVICE 2,701.30
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
JAMES, VIOLET MARIE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00
JOHANSEN, RICHARD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 267.83
JOHNSON, CAROL J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
JOHNSON, MILDRED F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
JOHNSON, NONA A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 90.00
JOHNSON, SHIRLEY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00
JONES, JEANNE M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
JUSTUS LUMBER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 112.80
KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.43
KARL, BETTY MEETING EXPENSE 36.00
KARNITZ, ESTHER L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.50
KARNITZ, MARVIN E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 123.25
KARVONEN, LOIS H SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 100.50
KELLER, CATHARINE I SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 90.00
KNOX LUMBER BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 221.57
KNOX, BETSY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 32.50
KOHAN, GEORGE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
KOLBERG, EDMERE G SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
KRAMER, MAVIS R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
KURTZ, KIRSTEN M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 124.50
LAIDERMAN, NESSA L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 189.88
LAIRD, MARILYN W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 163.77
LAPRAY, JAMI A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
LARSON'S SALES, BUD GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.93
LARSON, HARRIET E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
LAWLESS, AGNES F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 612.05
LIBBY, DIANE G SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
LIGHT CYCLE INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,424.58
LINDBERG, EDNA S SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 94.50
LINDER, JUANITA M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.98
LITSEY, DAVID M. SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
LITSEY, MEREDITH G SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
LITTLE, LUELLA M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50
LUNDEEN, MARIAN E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
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LUSE, JOHN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 161.00
LYKKEN, LAURIE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
LYNDALE GARDEN CENTER MEETING EXPENSE 250.00
MAIER, JOHN A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.50
MAIL BOXES ETC # 1236 GENERAL SUPPLIES 551.14
MARTENS, BRENDA R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00
MATTHEWS LAWN SERVICE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 469.67
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 120.40
METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2,957.24
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 415,263.16
MEYER, CHARLES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 237.53
MIK-LYN ELECTRIC CO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,090.00
MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 112.24
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 26,463.00
MISCO INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 49.60
MN SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 105.00
MN STATE TREASURERS OFFICE BUILDING 3,523.03
MODEL LANDSCAPING INC LANDSCAPING SERVICE 998.50
MORRIS, GLORIA M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00
MOXHAM, FLORENCE F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 76.39
MUSZYNSKI, MARY ANN SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 163.88
N E H A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 85.00
NALEZNY, LOIS C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
NEAL, JACQUE S SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
NELSON, CHARLIE C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 129.75
NELSON, DOROTHY C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 128.13
NELSON, MABEL E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
NERHEIM, CONSTANCE J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 100.50
NEUMANN, NEAL SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 40.00
NORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.73
NOYES, PATSY R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 16,190.43
NUTTING, AVONNE B SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 117.00
OBINGER, DOLORES A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 106.50
OESTREICH, MARK TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 485.00
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 57.75
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC SMALL TOOLS 175.87
OLSON, FERDA C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00
OTTERBLAD, PATRICIA D SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 31.18
PATTON INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 100.15
PEITSO, MAXINE C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 97.50
PETERS, DIANE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 110.70
PHYSICIANS DESK REFERENCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 239.85
PHYSIO-CONTROL CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 137.26
POOLE, NILA F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 124.50
POSZ, ALBERT C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 143.07
PRAIRIE MOON NURSERY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 432.76
120
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 128.00
QUANTERRA INCORPORATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 26,223.00
QUICKSILVER OFFICE SUPPLIES 12.70
QUILLING, SHIRLEY R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
QUIST ART & DESIGN, GLENN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 432.00
RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 91.66
RECYCLING ASSOCIATION OF MINNE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 55.00
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.86
RHEINHART, ETHEL M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
RITTER, SCOTT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 231.25
ROBINS, SARI E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
ROGALLA, ANGELA SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
ROLAND, DOLORES A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.50
RONGLIEN, LARRY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 231.25
ROSENGREN, CHARLES INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
ROSS, LOUISE W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.50
ROTHER, THOMAS K SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
RUFFCORN, FRANCES M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
RUHL, PEARL A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00
RYKS, MARGERY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 131.38
SADILEK, LENORE F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
SANTEE, HARRIET E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00
SCHLAIFER, DOLORES SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 100.50
SCHOEN, LOUIS S SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 124.50
SCHROEDER, VERNETTE H B SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
SCHWARTZ, LYNN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 846.55
SEDGWICK JAMES OF MINN INC PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 135.00
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,843.13
SHEA, HELEN A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
SKELTON, BONNIE L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 93.00
SMITH MICRO TECHNOLOGIES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,068.04
SMITH PARKER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,187.92
SORENSEN, BEVERLY J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 238.20
ST JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT INC LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 106.50
ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2.93
STALLING, GERALDINE H SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 120.00
STAPLETON, KRISTIN K SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
STATE OF MINNESOTA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 31.70
STEFONOWICZ, JODY SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 296.00
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,705.10
STROHL, ERICA SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 123.00
STROMSETH, KATHERINE A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 120.00
STULBERG, JEAN M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 163.95
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 53.04
SWIERCZEK, DOROTHY SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 93.00
TANICK, PAUL R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 100.50
TAPE, WILLIAM H SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 83.41
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TEKLOGIX EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 495.00
THEISEN, RONALD J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 109.50
THOMPSON, JIM GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
THURNBLOM, JANET P SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00
THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 134.19
TKDA ENGINEERING SERVICES 1,367.18
TORETSKY, CORRINE A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 183.38
TORETSKY, MARK R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00
TREBESCH, CLARICE E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00
TURKINGTON, DONALD SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 123.25
TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.96
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING EXPENSE 19.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 3,810.98
UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 133.06
VALENTINE, SUSAN K SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 123.00
VANBERGEN, BRAD SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 166.50
VAUGHAN, JIM MEETING EXPENSE 16.05
VAUGHAN, JOAN I SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
VELICK, SALLY SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 105.00
VOET, RAYMOND A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50
WAGNER, CATHERINE L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00
WARDELL, GARY R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
WELCH, RITA M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00
WELTER, DOROTHY M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
WESTERDAHL, WILLIAM A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
WHEELER, MARY L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 100.50
WHITE, PERRY GENERAL SUPPLIES 105.52
WOLFE, STEPHEN D MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 211.26
WOLFF, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 49.67
WOOLSEY, JOYCE E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 99.00
WYSS, DONNA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
YOUNG, MAUREEN J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
ZIMMERMAN, PETER D SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 96.00
583,457.97
November 25, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A W W A OFFICE SUPPLIES 600.95
ABRAHAM, DUANE MEETING EXPENSE 14.47
AID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 212.62
AIIM SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 250.00
AIRLIFT DOORS INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 425.66
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 40.41
ALBINSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.47
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIAT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 85.00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 146.74
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ANDERSON, SCOTT MEETING EXPENSE 98.00
ANN'S TOOL SUPPLY EQUIPMENT PARTS 112.19
AQUILA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIO MEETING EXPENSE 45.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 871.54
ASPEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 267.63
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 5,142.00
BARETTE, TIMM INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
BATTERIES PLUS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 55.37
BCR SUPPLIES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.53
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,849.66
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 470.12
BERNE SCALE EQUIPMENT PARTS 3,347.37
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 349.88
BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 385.90
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (120.46)
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BUNKER PARK STABLE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 450.00
CALDER, JEFF YOUTH ATHLETICS 11.00
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,001.26
CAREER TRACK MS2 TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 79.00
CHRISTENSEN, ARLAIN MEETING EXPENSE 40.00
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 614.81
COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L OFFICE SUPPLIES 269.92
COPYMED INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1.12
CRILEY, KATHI L OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.78
CROWN FENCE & WIRE CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 590.00
CUMMINS NORTH CENTRAL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,243.95
CURRAN-BAKKEN, E T TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 70.00
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING SERVICE 708.00
DAKOTA CO TECH COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,045.00
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 386.90
DAYTON'S/TARGET COMPUTER SUPPLIES 298.16
DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DELI DOUBLE GENERAL SUPPLIES 109.80
DOYLE, PAMELA K INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
DUNDEE NURSERY GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.25
DYNAMIC FASTENER GENERAL SUPPLIES 31.13
E-Z SHARP INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 299.39
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,885.85
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,236.65
FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES PA, GARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 65.00
FOWLER ELECTRIC COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 5.50
FRANKLIN COVEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,137.08
FRED PRYOR SEMINARS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 59.00
GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 105.00
GARELICK STEEL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.75
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GLOCK INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.46
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GOLDEN VALLEY SUPPLY COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 837.92
HARMON AUTOGLASS GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.34
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 375.89
HENN CO PUBLIC RECORDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 29.50
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 994.97
HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 262.50
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.74
HOME HARDWARE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 75.93
HUGHES, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.39
HUIRAS, SHIRLEY OFFICE SUPPLIES 130.17
ICMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 593.04
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 50.00
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 75.00
INDELCO EQUIPMENT PARTS 55.21
INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 192.95
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 362.00
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
INTL ASSO FINANCIAL CRIMES INV SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 50.00
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 516.53
IRRIGATION RESOURCES CORP OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,179.25
J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 153.20
JESSEN PRESS INC POSTAGE 1,262.03
JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 268.08
KATH FUEL OIL SERVICE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES 959.48
KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 746.70
KNOX LUMBER OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 318.29
KNOX LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 244.57
KONICA BUSINESS MACHINES RENTAL EQUIPMENT 39.41
KRAEMER & SONS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 2,032.92
L M C INSURANCE TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 450.75
LADENS BUSINESS MACHINES EQUIPMENT PARTS 113.48
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 86.45
LATHROP PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 330.03
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 27,313.05
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 255.23
MARKING, KIM MEETING EXPENSE 2.59
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 219.38
MAUMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 30.00
MC HUGH, JOHN T MEETING EXPENSE 122.07
MENARDS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 66.46
MERTES, DAN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
METRO CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS ASSO SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 60.00
METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 511.77
METRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 315.26
MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 117.15
MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 9.40
MINN DEPT OF HEALTH & FAMILY S OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 110.80
MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 489.76
MINUTEMAN PRESS GENERAL SUPPLIES 727.58
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MOORE MEDICAL CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.50
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 943.29
NAPA AUTO PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 903.01
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 357.50
NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER
ASSO
MEETING EXPENSE 68.75
NATL ASSOC FOR INTERPRETATION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 135.00
NELSON, RICK GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
NORTHERN DEWATERING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 8,120.67
NORTHERN HYDRAULICS EQUIPMENT PARTS 44.71
NORTHLAND ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 984.53
NORTHWEST GRAPHIC SUPPLY CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 29.95
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 395.36
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 55.32
PARK BLVD HOUSING LTD PARTNERS CONTRIBUTIONS/DONATIONS 30.00
PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,803.38
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 66.53
PATHWAY SERVICES INC ENGINEERING SERVICES 5,329.50
PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 195.02
POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORU TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 395.00
POLK & CO, R L OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 129.00
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 342.26
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 809.84
PROMEDIX GENERAL SUPPLIES 77.39
PRZYBILLA, CYNTHIA S INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
QEC-MN POSTAGE 786.99
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 246.12
RAINBOW FOODS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 2.99
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 113.74
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 276.84
RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 207.42
ROBINOW, NANCY MEETING EXPENSE 14.00
ROGERS ENTERPRISES INC MOTOR FUELS 24.00
ROTO-ROOTER OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,000.00
ROWLEY, JANET MEETING EXPENSE 42.60
SAFETY-KLEEN CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 215.93
SAM'S CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES 586.16
SCAN AIR FILTER INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 191.65
SCHOELL & MADSON INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 590.24
SEARS & ROEBUCK CO SMALL TOOLS 234.14
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 644.33
SKILLPATH INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 149.00
SPS COMPANIES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 145.54
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,593.85
STANDARD PLUMBING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 305.62
STEVENS, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.93
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 70.36
SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 513.76
SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS 702.91
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TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 6,219.77
TRI STATE BOBCAT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 112.44
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MGMT COUN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 150.00
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 19.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 598.70
UHL CO INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 7,380.00
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 6,425.79
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 289.72
VAN WATERS & ROGERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 206.05
VANN, DAVE GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
VAUGHAN, JIM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 19.50
VESSCO INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 265.30
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 600.14
VITOFF, JEROME INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
WATERPRO SUPPLIES CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 548.41
WEST WELD EQUIPMENT PARTS 218.63
WINTHER, DOUGLAS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,218.50
ZEMBRYKI, MARK MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 11.70
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 549.99
ZIP PRINTING GENERAL SUPPLIES 29.82
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 60.58
ZIPSORT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 85.32
153,326.18
December 7, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AILES, KEN MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 63.70
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 618.18
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 788.66
ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 2,747.71
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 140.52
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 614.97
BAHE, DALLAS GENERAL SUPPLIES 247.98
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 29.54
BIFFS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 33.50
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.68
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (120.46)
BRAEMAR MAILING SERVICES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 57.02
BRAUN PUMP & CONTROLS EQUIPMENT PARTS 30.49
BRIEFINGS PUBLISHING GROUP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 99.00
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 120.75
CATAPULT INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 129.00
CLIMATIC CONTROL COMPANY INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 96.15
COMPUSA INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 51.12
CUMMINS NORTH CENTRAL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 530.92
DECISION RESOURCES LTD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,250.00
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DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DELI DOUBLE MEETING EXPENSE 233.06
ENGLEBRETSON, JARROD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,453.63
FASTENAL COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 128.64
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP POSTAGE 23.20
G & K SERVICES EQUIPMENT PARTS 22.46
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 74.00
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 409.50
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 3,129.95
HEADWATERS OUTDOORS MARKETING GENERAL SUPPLIES 126.59
HOME DEPOT/GECF EQUIPMENT PARTS 28.46
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.43
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 421.00
ICI DELUX PAINT CENTERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 918.24
ICMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 126.00
INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 192.95
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 193.83
J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,059.18
JAVNER, JOHN B MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 184.60
KAPLAN BROTHERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 92.83
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 49.30
L M C INSURANCE TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 39,806.74
LEPISTO, J THOMAS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
LUBETECH LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES 7,572.20
MARELL, ELLYN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MARSHALL, HEIDI INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,389.12
MAUMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 30.00
MID AMERICA METER INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 48.00
MILLERBERND, DENNIS GENERAL SUPPLIES 332.23
MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 3,010.09
MINNEGASCO HEATING GAS 11,695.31
MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 35.32
MN DEPT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 190.00
MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 803.12
MOE, PATRICIA A INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MORGAN, DANIEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 168.91
MORGAN, PAM GENERAL SUPPLIES 44.09
MYERS, JERRY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
NSP CO NOTES PAYABLE 37,257.48
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 725.41
PAGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING IN EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 592.47
POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORU TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,185.00
PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,995.00
RADECKI, DAN GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.00
RADIO SHACK GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.89
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RAGAN COMMUNICATIONS INC. SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 99.00
RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 73.88
RAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 435.54
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 52.13
ROZNOVSKY, JANE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SANFORD, WALLACE GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.02
SLP SCHOOL DISTRICT 283 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 573.93
SOLTVEDT, PHILLIP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 152.27
ST CROIX RECREATION COMPANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,725.00
ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3.67
STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.22
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC COMPUTER SUPPLIES 319.44
TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 146.20
TWIN CITY SAW & SERVICE CO SMALL TOOLS 356.76
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32.40
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 131.48
UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.24
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 910.00
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 164.75
VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 4,301.25
WALSH, CINDY S MEETING EXPENSE 37.18
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 1,277.08
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 117.30
WOLFF, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 58.37
147,900.93
December 2, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 7,049.62
7,049.62
December 2,1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
BRENNAN JR, SIDNEY L WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 742.40
COPYMED INC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 28.26
HEACOX-HARTMAN-MATTAINI WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 130.35
MARR, ALLISON WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 40.00
MEDICAL ANESTHESIA LTD WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 230.92
METHODIST HOSPITAL WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 2,327.75
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1,465.09
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 151.05
PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1,239.82
SEDGEWICK MANAGED CARE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 152.00
SUHL, JOEL INJURY PAY 792.03
THOMPSON, JIM INJURY PAY 1,717.96
WHITE DDS, GREGORY R WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 70.04
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9,087.67
December 2, 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,433.38
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00
FRANKLIN COVEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 233.07
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 903.01
GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,221.00
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 9,527.61
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 645.00
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,914.00
M C MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134,725.20
MINN COMM OF REVENUE SEASON TICKETS 16,076.00
MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 301.00
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,288.32
MN DEPT OF REVENUE MOTOR FUELS 120.62
MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 605.00
PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 89,153.84
PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 43,928.57
PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,202.43
PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,175.72
QUANTERRA INCORPORATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,850.00
SLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS-LOCA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 918.40
SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 31,282.35
U S BANK BOND INTEREST 13,175.69
USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,545.92
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 54.64
373,281.86
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #11a*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
*11a. Bid Tabulation: One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Cab Chassis Truck
This report considers the purchase of One (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Cab Chassis Truck
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate North Star International Trucks the lowest
responsible bidder for one (1) 1999 Heavy Duty Cab Chassis
Truck and authorize execution of a purchase agreement with
North Star International Trucks in the amount of $ 38,219.24.
Background: Proposals were received on November 19, 1998 for the purchase of One (1) 1999
Heavy Duty Cab Chassis Truck as provided in the 1998 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.
An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on November 11,
1998. Three (3) bid packets were issued to vendors throughout the metropolitan area. A
summary of the bid results are as follows:
Vendor Net Purchase Price
Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc. $ 37,100.00
North Star Intl Trucks $ 38,219.24
Lakeland Ford Trucks $ 44,410.00
All bids are acceptable and meet the specifications as set forth by the City except Boyer Ford
Trucks, Inc. which has withdrawn their proposal. See attached letter dated November 23, 1998.
Financial Considerations: At the February 9, 1998 Study Session, the 1998 equipment
replacement process and proposed replacements were presented to the City Council. The 1998
replacement program provided for the replacement of unit number 7640 with the purchase of one
(1) heavy duty cab chassis truck for the Parks Department. In the near future the truck bed and
bucket mechanism needed to complete this replacement vehicle will be ordered.
Staff recommends the City Council designate North Star International Trucks the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize purchase of the 1999 heavy duty cab chassis truck.
Prepared By: Harlan Backlund/Mike Rardin, Public Works
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #11b*
Meeting of December 7, 1998
*11b. Contract Extension for Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation Laboratory
Services - Contract No. 1893.
This report considers extending the Contract with Quantera Environmental Services
for laboratory services for the analysis of groundwater related to the Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corporation groundwater sampling program for 1999.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to authorize execution of a contract extension to Contract
No. 1893 with Quantera Environmental Services for laboratory
services related to the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation
groundwater sampling program through 1999.
Background: The City has maintained a contractual relationship with Quantera Corporation
(formerly Rocky Mountain Analytical Laboratory) for the analysis of groundwater in accordance
with the provisions of the consent decree with Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation (Reilly) since
1988. Staff has identified only two firms capable of providing necessary laboratory services,
Quantera and CH2M Hill, the laboratory used by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA). Insofar as the USEPA remains opposed to the use of its laboratory consultant
by either the City or Reilly, Quantera remains the only available consultant for laboratory
services.
The contract with Quantera has been amended each year since its award in 1988. A summary of
the contract amount is as follows:
Revised
Contract Year Action Increase Contract Amount
1988 Original Contract $ 195,655
1989 Amendment No. 1 $ 269,771 $ 465,426
1990 Amendment No. 2 $ 84,574 $ 550,000
1991, 1992, 1993 Amendment No. 3 $ 394,350 $ 944,350
1994 Amendment No. 4 $ 136,000 $ 1,080,350
1995 Amendment No. 5 $ 130,000 $ 1,210,350
1996 Amendment No. 6 $ 170,000 $ 1,380,350
1997 Amendment No. 7 $ 170,000 $ 1,550,350
1998 Amendment No. 8 $ 115,000 $ 1,665,350
1999 Amendment No. 9 $ 136,650 $ 1,802,000(Proposed)
The City Council has previously authorized staff to negotiate contract amendments with
Quantera. The staff has completed negotiations with a freeze in costs (unit prices) for the
laboratory analysis to be performed in 1999.
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Financial Considerations: The present laboratory services contract with Quantera has a value
of $1,665,350. Based on the water sampling activity and revised reporting requirements
contained in the proposed 1999 plan, staff requested that Quantera provide a proposal for further
amendment to the contract. In response, Quantera indicated they could freeze their unit prices at
the 1998 contract levels. It should be noted that the average annual cost for groundwater analysis
had been generally increasing over time until 1998. This has been due to slight increases in
testing costs (about 10% since 1991) but mostly because of additional testing due to more wells
being added to satisfy groundwater containment and monitoring requirements. During 1998,
staff negotiated a reduction in the unit prices.
Contract authorizations from 1988 through 1998 provide for a cummulative contract amount of
$1,665,350 with total estimated expenses of $1,667,000 thereby creating a contract overrun of
$1,650 (estimated) at the end of 1998. In addition, based on Quantera’s proposal to freeze unit
prices, staff anticipates that approximately $135,000 will be expended for water sampling and
analysis during 1999. Therefore, staff is seeking an additional authorization of $136,650 (1,650
+ 135,000) to the contract amount to cover the extra 1998 and expected 1999 costs.
Recommendation: Staff recommends Contract No. 1893 be amended to increase the contract
amount by $136,650 to provide for groundwater sampling and testing during 1999.
Attachments: Amendment No. 9 to Contract No. 1893
Prepared By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 1893
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 9 to Contract No. 1893 is made on December 7, 1998, by
and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter
referred to as “CITY”), and QUANTERA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (formally ROCKY
MOUNTAIN ANALYTICAL LABORATORY/ENSCO (hereinafter referred to as
“QUANTERA”).
BACKGROUND
On December 12, 1988, the CITY and QUANTERA entered into Contract No. 1893 for
consultant services related to certain rights and responsibilities the CITY accepted under an
agreement with Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation (Reilly) which is attached as Exhibit B to a
Consent Decree in United States of America, et al. vs. Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation,
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Louis Park, Oak Park Village Associates, Rustic
Oaks Condominium, Inc. and Philips’s Investment Company, United States District Court,
District of Minnesota, Civil File No. 4-80-469.
Pursuant to communication between the CITY and QUANTERA, it has been determined that it
is in the best interests of the CITY and QUANTERA to extend the term of Contract No. 1893 to
December 31, 1999, and amend the provisions of Contract No. 1893 and amendments issued
thereto dated June 29, 1989, March, 1990, November 18, 1991, February 22, 1994, January 11,
1995, February 20, 1996, December 2, 1996, and March 2, 1998, incorporating responsibilities
each party will assume through 1999 to discharge those responsibilities the CITY has accepted
under Exhibit B to the Consent Decree.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above facts and mutual covenants herein
contained, it is hereby agreed that Contract No. 1893 and all previous Amendments are amended
as follows:
I. Contract Period
1. The length of Contract No. 1893 shall be extended to December 31, 1999.
2. Total compensation to QUANTERA for all services rendered pursuant to Contract
No. 1893, as amended, shall not exceed $1,802,000.
IT IS FURTHER AGREED that all other provisions of Contract No. 1893 and all
previous Amendments shall remain unchanged and fully effective, and this Amendment shall
become an integral part thereof.
EXECUTED as to the day and the year first above written.
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK,
MINNESOTA
QUANTERA ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
By:
Mayor
City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 11c*
Meeting of November 16, 1998
*11c. Amendment to Contract for City Attorney Services
Amendment to the contract adjusting the hourly rate.
Recommended
Action:
It is recommended that the Council amend the City Attorney’s
contract to increase the hourly rate from $100 to $110 per hour
for attorney services and from $60 to $65 per hour for law clerks
and paralegals effective January 1, 1999.
Background: The current contract for legal services with Campbell Knutson has been in effect
since July 1996. The original rates negotiated for that contract were $100/hr for Attorney
services and $60/hr for law clerks and paralegals. Campbell Knutson has proposed moving those
rates to $110/hr (4%) and $65/hr (3.7%) respectively, effective January 1, 1999.
At the time that we were considering the various proposals for legal services I had suggested to
Council that our legal expenses would be determined not by the hourly rate but by the number of
hours for which we were charged. The costs for legal services since we have been with
Campbell Knutson have borne this out. The annualized cost of legal services over the last 2 1/2
years were approximately $88,000 vs $221,000 annualized in the 2 1/2 years preceeding.
We seem to have experienced less litigation in recent years which would account for some of the
reduction in cost but I think that the City Attorney is entitled to some of the credit for keeping us
out of litigation. Since Campbell, Knutson has been City Attorney we have successfully
resolved the Hutchinson Spur issues, taken the Apple Valley Redi-Mix case through the Court of
Appeals (presumably successfully) and dealt with innumerable other cases. I believe we are
getting excellent legal representation and no more than we need. We have also had an excellent
working relationship between staff and City Attorney.
Analysis: Based on the substantial savings we have been realizing under this contract I would
anticipate that we will continue to operate well within budgeted allocations for 1999 with a net
impact of probably less than $10,000.
Attachments: 1996 City Attorney Contract
Prepared and approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager