HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/09/04 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
5:45 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Community Room
Discussion items
1. 5:45 p.m. 2019 municipal elections: ranked-choice voting planning and implementation
2. 6:45 p.m. 2019 budget
Written reports
3. Dark fiber / conduit agreement with US Internet
7:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – Council chambers
1.Call to order
2.Roll call
3.Approval of minutes
3a. EDA meeting minutes of August 6, 2018
4.Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
EDA consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of July 30, through August 24,
2018.
5.Reports -- None
7.New business -- None
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council chambers
1.Call to order
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations
2a. Best Friends Animal Society Day / Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt Proclamation
2b. Recognition of donations
3.Approval of minutes
3a. Study session minutes of July 9, 2018
3b. Special city council minutes of July 9, 2018
3c. City council meeting minutes of July 16, 2018
3d. Study session minutes of July 23, 2018
Meeting of September 4, 2018
City Council Agenda
4.Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no
discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a
member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. The
items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of
all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, or move items
from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.)
5.Boards and commissions
5a. Appointment of youth representative to boards and commissions
Recommended action: Motion to appoint Alanna Franklin to the Planning Commission as
youth member for a one year term ending on August 31, 2019.
6.Public hearings -- None
7.Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
8.Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. Traffic Study No. 696: Authorize installation of parking restrictions on Gorham Avenue at
Library Lane
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution to install parking restrictions on Gorham
Avenue at Library Lane.
8b. Body-worn cameras
Recommended action: Motion to affirm the body-worn camera policy and direct staff to
continue to move forward with implementation of the body-worn camera initiative.
Furthermore, staff is directed to provide a full report to the police advisory commission, the
human rights commission, the multi-cultural advisory committee and the city council on the
police department’s use of body-worn cameras by the end of 2019.
9. Communications – None
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Meeting of September 4, 2018
City Council Agenda
Consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of July 30, through August 24,
2018.
4b. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a donation from GARE for all travel expenses
related to Mayor Jake Spano’s attendance at the GARE Advancing Racial Equity Speaker
Series.
4c. Adopt Resolution approving deferral of special assessment – 7318 22nd St. W. #314, St. Louis
Park, MN 55426.
4d. Adopt Resolution authorizing a 20 mph school zone speed limit on Lake Street from
Alabama Avenue to Zarthan Avenue.
4e. Adopt Resolution authorizing a 20 mph school zone speed limit on Joppa Avenue from W.
28th Street to Sunset Boulevard.
4f. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation from the International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA) in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for all related expenses
for Jim Vaughan, Natural Resources Coordinator, to attend the 2018 International Society
of Arboriculture Leadership workshop in Champaign, Illinois.
4g. Adopt Resolution authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the ramp signals at Wooddale Avenue and
Highway 7 (MnDOT Agreement No. 1028711).
4h. Authorize the mayor and city manager to execute the assignment and assumption of the
shared parking agreement for a city parking lot located at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
4i. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of July 18, 2018.
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular city council meetings are carried live on civic TV cable
channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live
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the official city bulletin board in the lobby of city hall and on the text display on civic TV cable channel 17. The
agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: 2019 municipal elections: ranked-choice voting planning and implementation
Recommended action: None at this time. This is the fourth in a series of discussions regarding
the development of the rules of conduct for municipal elections.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support staff’s recommendations related to
reporting of results, conducting recounts, testing of voting equipment, and procedures for post-
election review?
Summary: The rules for conduct of municipal elections must address the topics of reporting of
results, recounts, testing of voting equipment, and post-election review. Although many of
these items are addressed in state election laws and occur under our current system, it is
important to include these topics to ensure the public understands we have a continued
obligation to perform these functions under a ranked-choice system. Additionally, it is
important that all interested parties - voters, candidates, media, county auditor, etc. - have a
clear understanding of what to expect before, during, and after Election Day.
Under current election practices, precinct-level summary statements and results are prepared
by election judges on election night. The precinct-level results are then combined to produce
city-wide results. These practices will continue under a ranked-choice system. The canvassing
board will be provided with an election abstract that details both the precinct-level and city-
wide results, similar to what occurs now. However, under a ranked-choice system the abstract
will also detail the round-by-round results that were calculated.
State law does not provide for automatic recounts for municipal offices. Instead, a losing
candidate can request a recount within the timeframe prescribed by state law. The recount is
done at the city’s expense if the difference in the vote total between the losing candidate and the
winning candidate is less than one-quarter of one percent of the total votes counted for that
office. If the difference between the candidate vote totals exceeds that threshold, the candidate
can still request a recount at their own expense. It is recommended that the city continue to
follow this practice. However, because multiple rounds of tabulation can occur in a ranked-
choice election, a candidate who is eliminated prior to the final round of tabulation is eligible to
request a discretionary recount at their own expense.
Post-election review currently occurs at the direction of the county auditor. Because we want to
ensure the public trusts the accuracy of our voting system, we have recommended conducting a
post-election review for all municipal elections. A sampling of precincts will be counted by hand
to verify that the voting equipment accurately recorded the votes that were cast. Because a
council member race appears on every municipal election ballot, that is the office that will be
counted by hand during the post-election review.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Maria Carrillo Perez, Management Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: 2019 municipal elections: ranked-choice voting planning and implementation
Discussion
Reporting results.
(a)Precinct summary statement. Each precinct must print a precinct summary statement, which
must minimally include the number of votes in the first ranking for each candidate.
(b)Ranked-choice voting tabulation center summary statement. The ranked-choice voting
tabulation center must print a summary statement, which must include the following
information: total votes cast, number of undervotes, number of totally defective and spoiled
ballots, threshold calculation, total first choice rankings for all candidates, round-by-round
tabulation results, including simultaneous batch eliminations and defeated candidate transfers,
and exhausted ballots at each round.
(c)Election abstract. The election abstract must include the information required in the ranked-
choice voting tabulation center summary statement, with the addition of the number of
registered voters by precinct, the number of Election Day voter registrations, the number of
absentee voters, and all other information required by the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter.
Recounts.
(a)Required recounts. A candidate defeated in the final round of tabulation may request a
recount of the votes cast for the nomination or election to that office if the difference between
the final round vote total for that candidate and for a winning candidate is less than the
percentage threshold as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204C.36.
(1)Candidates shall file a written request for the recount with the city clerk. All
requests shall be filed during the time for notice of contest of election for which
a recount is sought.
(2)Upon receipt of a request made pursuant to this section, the city shall recount
the votes for a municipal office at the expense of the city.
(b)Discretionary candidate recounts. Candidates defeated in the final round of tabulation when
the vote difference is greater than the difference required by clause (a) above, and candidates
defeated in an earlier round of counting, may request a recount in the manner provided in this
section at the candidate’s own expense.
(1)The votes shall be recounted as provided in this section if the requesting
candidate files with the city clerk a bond, cash, or surety in an amount set by the
city for payment of the recount expenses.
(c)Notice of contest. Time for notice of contest of election to a municipal office which is
recounted pursuant to this section shall begin to run upon certification of the results by the
governing body of the municipality.
(d)Scope of recount. A recount conducted as provided in this section is limited in scope to the
determination of the number of votes validly cast for the office to be recounted. Only the
ballots cast in the election and summary statements certified by the election judges may be
considered in the recount process.
Special study session meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 1) Page 3
Title: 2019 municipal elections: ranked-choice voting planning and implementation
Count procedures.
The chief election official shall establish administrative procedures for the tabulation of votes in
accordance with rules for counting the votes contained in section XXX of this chapter.
Electronic voting systems.
All provisions of Minnesota Statutes pertaining to electronic voting equipment systems apply,
to the extent they are not inconsistent with this chapter. Any voting equipment system used to
conduct an election under this section must be authorized by the county auditor pursuant to
Minnesota Statute Section 206.58.
Testing of voting systems.
The chief election official shall have the voting system tested to verify that the system will
correctly mark ballots using all methods supported by the system, and count the votes cast for
all candidates and on all questions per Minnesota Statute Section 206.83. In addition to all
requirements of Minnesota Statute Section 206.83, the equipment must be tested to ensure
that each ranking for each candidate is recorded properly, and must be tested to ensure the
accuracy of software used to perform vote transfers and produce results.
Post-election review of voting system and tabulation of results.
(a) Selection of test date; notice. At canvass, the chief election official must select by lot the
offices and precincts to be reviewed and set the date, time and place for the post-election
review. Post-election review is not required for a hand count election.
(b) Scope and conduct of test. The post-election review must be conducted, in public, of a
sample of ballots cast for at least one (1) single-seat ranked-choice voting election for city
council.
(c) Single seat test. At canvass, the chief election official shall select, by lot, a total of two (2)
precincts. Using the actual ballots cast in the two (2) precincts selected, the judges of the
election shall conduct a hand count of ballots cast for the one (1) or two (2) offices of council
member. Using procedures called for in section XXX of this chapter and accompanying rules, the
judges shall count and record the ballots cast.
(d) Standard of acceptable performance by voting system. A comparison of the results compiled
by the voting system with the results compiled by the judges of election performing the hand
count must show that the results of the electronic voting system differed by no more than the
applicable percentage threshold, as provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 204C.36, from the
hand count of the sample tested. Valid votes that have been marked by the voter outside the
vote targets or using a manual marking device that cannot be read by the voting system must
not be included in making the determination whether the voting system has met the standard
of acceptable performance.
(e) Additional review if needed. Additional review(s) may be required as follows:
(1) Additional precinct review. If a test under clause (c) reveals a difference greater than
the applicable percentage threshold, as provide by Minnesota Statutes, Section
204C.36, in at least one (1) precinct of an office, the chief election official must
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Title: 2019 municipal elections: ranked-choice voting planning and implementation
immediately publicly select by lot two (2) additional precincts of the same office for
review. The additional precinct review must be completed within two (2) days after
the precincts are selected and the results immediately reported to the county
auditor.
(2) Additional office review. If the additional precinct review also indicates a difference
in the vote totals that is greater than the applicable percentage threshold, as
provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 204C.36, in at least one (1) precinct of an
office, the chief election official must conduct a review of the ballots from all the
remaining precincts in the office being reviewed. This review must be completed no
later than two (2) weeks after the canvass.
(f) Report of results. Upon completion of the post-election review, the chief election official
must immediately report the results to the county auditor and make those results public.
(g) Update of vote totals. If the post-election review under this section results in a change in the
number of votes counted for any candidate, the revised vote totals must be incorporated in the
official result from those precincts.
(h) Effect on voting systems. If a voting system is found to have failed to record votes accurately
and in the manner provided by this chapter, the voting system may not be used at another
election until it has been approved for use by the county auditor, pursuant to Minnesota
Statute Section 206.58. In addition, the county auditor may order the city to conduct a hand
recount of all ballots cast in the election.
Equity and inclusion considerations: Building trust in our voting system and the procedures we
have put in place will be a very important part of our effort to create a system that is both
equitable and inclusive. Voters and candidates from traditionally underrepresented populations
will be more likely to participate in our municipal elections if they trust that the systems used
will produce accurate results and if we are transparent about what will happen before, during,
and after Election Day.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: 2019 budget
Recommended action: No formal action required. This report is to assist with preparation for
setting the 2019 preliminary property tax levy on September 17, 2018.
Policy consideration:
•Is the council in support of setting the 2019 preliminary tax levy at 5.18%?
•Is the council in support of setting the 2019 preliminary HRA levy at the 0.0185%?
Summary: At the study session on August 13, council discussed a preliminary levy range of 5.00%-
5.25% over last year. The 2019 preliminary property tax levy adopted by the council on
September 17, 2018, can be decreased but cannot be increased after that date. This special
study session is to provide time for discussion and a check in prior to setting the preliminary levy.
Financial or budget considerations: Details regarding budget considerations are provided in
this report.
Strategic priority consideration: All areas of the adopted strategic priorities are impacted by
the city’s budget.
•St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to
create a more just and inclusive community for all.
•St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
•St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-
oriented development.
•St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their
way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
•St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through
community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
August 13th study session report (page 5)
Estimated tax impacts
Prepared by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Reviewed by: Maria Carrillo Perez, Management Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Special study session meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 2) Page 2
Title: 2019 budget
Discussion
Background: On August 13, 2018, council considered preliminary tax levy range of 5.0%-5.25%,
with a goal of 4.42% for the final property tax levy to be approved in December.
Staff continues to review revenue and expenditure forecasts and will make the necessary
adjustments to achieve the levy goals.
2018 City Final Levy and 2019 City Preliminary Levy
A synopsis of prior year levy information and the 2019 Proposed Preliminary Levy Range is shown
below:
1.The 2018 Preliminary levy was $31,884,792, which was 5.35% more than 2017.
2.The 2018 Final levy was $31,748,368 which was 4.90% more than 2017.
3.At this point in time, based on the budgets which have been submitted and debt service
needs the preliminary levy is proposed at 5.18%.
2018 2019 $ Change % Change
Final Levy Proposed 2018 to 2019 2018 to 2019
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund 25,705,886$ 27,094,004$ 1,388,118$ 5.40%
Park Improvement Fund 810,000 810,000 - 0.00%
Capital Replacement Fund 1,767,700 1,767,700 - 0.00%
Debt Service 3,164,782 3,420,557 255,775 8.08%
Employee Benefit Fund 200,000 200,000 - 0.00%
Housing Rehabilitation Fund 100,000 100,000 - 0.00%
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY 31,748,368$ 33,392,261$ 1,643,893$ 5.18%
The median value residential homestead property increased in value from $254,200 to
$275,100. This represents an increase of $20,900 in value. The property tax change would be
estimated to increase $66.38 in 2019 or $5.53 per month under the preliminary levy. See
attachment for various price points and impacts.
Below is a breakout of the debt service levy for 2019.
Debt Service Levy Requirements 2018 2019
2010D GO Bonds (Fire Stations)925,211$ 926,735$
2014A GO Bonds (Connect the Park)590,730$ 591,150$
2016A GO Bonds (Recreation Center Improvements 1,232,319$ 1,234,255$
2017A GO Bonds (Connect the Park)416,522$ 417,572$
2018A GO Bonds (Connect the Park/Aquila/Fiber)-$ 250,845$
Total 3,164,782$ 3,420,557$
Special study session meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 2) Page 3
Title: 2019 budget
Budget webpage and e-mail: As council is aware, to continue providing a more transparent
budget process, staff has created a webpage on the city’s website and an e-mail address for any
questions that arise. The link is: https://www.stlouispark.org/government/departments-
divisions/finance/city-budget and the e-mail address is: budget@stlouispark.org. We are also
planning to do a Facebook live budget presentation in the fall for the second year.
Fiscal Disparities: The city’s proposed 2019 fiscal disparities contribution of tax capacity to the
pool will be $10,192,562, a 2.66% increase from 2018. The proposed 2019 fiscal disparities
distribution to the city of tax capacity will be $5,451,218, a 6.03% increase from 2018. The city
is a net contributor of tax capacity to the pool, contributing $4,741,344. This is a slight decrease
from $4,787,086 in 2018.
HRA property tax levy: Based on current and future infrastructure needs, the HRA levy is
recommended to be set at the maximum allowed of 0.0185% of estimated market value, which
is consistent with previous years. The amount for 2019 is estimated at $1,234,601. The HRA
levy is committed to pay back a loan from the Development Fund that helped cash flow the
city’s obligation for the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue project. The loan is expected to be
paid off in 2019 and available for other HRA related purposes in 2020. Again, this depends on
market value changes. The remaining balance on the interfund loan as of 12/31/2017 is
$2,162,113.34.
CIP (capital improvement plan): Staff is currently reviewing/analyzing the ten year CIP (2019-
2028). This information has been programmed into the LRFMP and finance is analyzing the
results in an effort to create long-term sustainability in funds and also looking at where changes
in funding or expenditures/expenses need to occur for the city council and city manager to
consider. The council will see a draft of the plan on September 24th and again in the fall.
Next steps: The following preliminary timeline has been developed for council:
September 17 Council establishes 2019 preliminary property tax levy and HRA levy.
(Levies can be reduced, but not increased for final property tax levies.)
September 24 Review of Utility funds and draft CIP.
October 8 Review and discussion of 2019 budget, CIP, utility rates and LRFMP.
Directors or their designees in attendance as needed.
October 15 Public Hearing - first reading of fees and adoption of 2019 utility rates
November 5 Budget and CIP discussion prior to truth in taxation public hearing and
budget presentation. Second reading of fees on consent.
November Live Facebook chat on 2019 budget and CIP.
December 3 Truth in taxation public hearing and budget presentation
December 10 (If necessary) Continuation of public hearing and any budget discussion.
December 17 Council adopts 2018 revised budget, 2019 budgets, final tax levies (City
and HRA), and 2019 - 2028 CIP.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARKRESIDENTIAL ESTIMATED CITY SHARE OF PROPERTY TAXES2019 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY5.18% INCREASE* These are estimated figures at particular price points.Homes at the price points will not experience these exact changes.Val. Taxable Taxable Estimated City Tax Dollar Dollar Percent2017 For 2018 For % Market Market 2018 2019 Change Change ChangePay 2018 Pay 2019 Change Value 2018 Value 2019 Annual Per Month200,000 217,800 8.9%180,760 200,162 838.42 898.4760.05 5.00 7.2%225,000 244,100 8.5%208,010 228,829 964.81 1,027.1462.33 5.19 6.5%254,200 275,100 8.2%239,838 262,619 1,112.44 1,178.8266.38 5.53 6.0%300,000 322,100 7.4%289,760 313,849 1,343.99 1,408.7764.78 5.40 4.8%400,000 425,800 6.5%398,760 425,800 1,849.57 1,911.2961.72 5.14 3.3%500,000 527,800 5.6%500,000 527,800 2,319.15 2,400.3381.18 6.77 3.5%Median value home if no change in value.275,100 275,100 0.0%262,619 262,619 1,218.11 1,178.82-39.29 -3.27 -3.2%Class C Apartment72,971 76,693 5.1%72,971 76,693 423.08 430.317.24 0.60 1.7%Assumptions:2018 and 2019 tax capacity rate based on Hennepin County information. Tax capacity rates increase from 1% to 1.25% for values over $500,000.= Median Value Home in St. Louis ParkAssessed Market Val.Special study session meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 2) Title: 2019 budgetPage 4
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Written report: 3
Executive summary
Title: Dark fiber / conduit agreement with US Internet
Recommended action: No action required. This report is provided for information purposes.
Please inform staff of any questions you might have.
Policy consideration: Continuation of entering into dark fiber agreements to support
broadband deployment is consistent with city council authorization to do so on Dec. 21, 2015.
Summary: At its Dec. 21, 2015 regular meeting, the city council authorized the city manager to
enter into dark (unused) fiber strand and / or conduit agreements with other organizations.
This council action was supported in part by a 2012 fiber optic study and council’s October 2015
adopted goal of “Making St. Louis Park a Technology Connected Community.” Staff worked with
the city attorney to craft sample template agreements. An important component of the
authorization is that the City of St. Louis Park be open to entering into dark fiber / conduit
agreements with any organization interested in partnering in fiber supported broadband
deployment. That has been and remains the case. While major local internet providers have
been made aware of dark fiber / conduit agreement opportunities, thus far, two companies
have approached the city with serious interest in such agreements.
The city entered into its first dark fiber agreement with Arvig Enterprises, Inc. in May 2016,
which was then amended in August 2017. Now, the city has entered into its second agreement,
this time with US Internet Corp (USI). All agreements have been reviewed by the city attorney.
Financial or budget considerations: This is a non-cash agreement in which the parties see
mutual value to their networks. Value additions for the city come in the form of fiber
infrastructure installed by USI to support city network connections to additional sites, fiber
route redundancy for resiliency, network connections for the upcoming SCADA project to
manage utilities and the St. Louis Park school district during facilities remodeling, and high-
speed internet service. Further, USI is building community fiber-to-the-home service including
some NOAH-designated properties. USI is also planning to provide its first single-family fiber-to-
the-home service to the Sorensen neighborhood south of Lake Street and one other single-
family home area by September 2019. These city gains are realized in exchange for USI use of
city-owned dark fiber (beyond what is needed by the city) that would otherwise go unused, and
installation of network equipment in three city facilities.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Page 2 Special study session meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 3)
Title: Dark fiber / conduit agreement with US Internet
Discussion
Background: For the last several years, council has been encouraging the idea of additional
competition and consumer choice in broadband service for residents and businesses in St. Louis
Park. It is true that the incumbent cable TV, telephone and satellite TV companies were the only
choices over 20 years ago, and no significant competitors have joined to offer broadband on a
citywide basis since. In that sense, like the rest of the nation, we have not seen flourishing
market competition with lots of internet service providers since the consumer popularization of
the World Wide Web in the 1990’s. And over time, even with these limited “broadband”
offerings, council was hearing about less than ideal speeds, prices and customer service from
resident and business feedback. In 2007 the city attempted a citywide Wi-Fi project, much like
Chaska and Minneapolis had done, to add choice. Unfortunately, the vendor failed to build it
and defaulted on its contract. Since then, council has requested that staff continue to research
alternative ways to stimulate the entry of more competitors and consumer choice for
broadband services.
Staff then worked with council on a 2012 fiber optic study, and council adopted 10-year goals
and priorities in 2015 that included St. Louis Park becoming a technology connected
community. One of the focus areas that emerged from these efforts was to leverage city dark
fiber to help accelerate deployment of high-speed broadband service and choice in the city.
Over time, consumer expectations for what “high-speed” means have also increased, despite
more modest definitions provided by the Federal Communications Commission. In December
2015, council authorized the city manager to enter into agreements to enable use of city-
owned dark fiber and conduit by other entities as another tool to spur competition and choice,
and high-speed broadband in general.
Present considerations: Arvig entered the St. Louis Park market in 2016, offering high-speed
connections primarily to commercial customers. USI entered the St. Louis Park market in 2017.
They have since installed fiber-to-the-premise service at several multiple dwelling unit (MDU)
and commercial locations. USI went live by first serving Era on Excelsior (formerly
Meadowbrook Manor) in June 2017. Since then, USI has expanded service to approximately 35
locations and offering service to over 1,000 businesses and MDU residents. At least another
four commercial locations and over 400 MDU residents are targeted to go live in the remainder
of 2018. This includes at least part of a second NOAH property, Louisiana Court, where
management has an agreement with USI.
Next steps: USI reports that it plans to continue building its footprint in St. Louis Park in 2018,
2019 and beyond. Much of this has to do with agreements USI needs to make with commercial
and MDU owners to allow USI to provide service. This is true for any such provider. Further,
central to the pace of USI’s future expansion in the single-family home market will be its
experience in the first two single-family home areas in 2019 – the southern section of the
Sorensen neighborhood and one other area to be determined. In 2019, these will be the major
focus of USI investment in St. Louis Park, and should result in the opportunity to offer service to
well over 1,000 single family homes.
Page 3 Special study session meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 3)
Title: Dark fiber / conduit agreement with US Internet
Meantime, the city will continue to work with USI, amending this 20-year agreement as needed
for expansion plans. This longer term agreement is very similar to those made with wireless
companies (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile) leasing space on city water towers with deep
capital investments. In 20 years, the city will own (for a $1 buyout) the infrastructure USI built
for the city’s exclusive use in the next 20 years. On the other hand, nothing in this agreement
ever relinquishes city ownership of its fiber infrastructure.
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
Economic development authority
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
August 6, 2018
1. Call to order
President Hallfin called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Steve Hallfin, Tim Brausen, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity,
Thom Miller, Margaret Rog, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr.
Hunt), Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Planner (Ms. Monson), Engineering Director
(Ms. Heiser), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), Sr. Engineering Project Manager (Mr.
Sullivan), Transportation Engineer (Mr. Manibog), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes - none
4. Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of June 30
through July 27, 2018.
4b. Adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-06 approving the assignment and
subordination of redevelopment contract between the EDA, Union Land
II, LLC and Dougherty Mortgage LLC relative to the Hoigaard Village
redevelopment project.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to approve
the EDA agenda as presented and the items on the consent calendar.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Reports - none
6. Old Business - none
7. New business
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7a. Purchase and redevelopment contract with SLP Park Ventures, LLC. Resolution
No. 18-07.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
Commissioner Brausen stated this represents year’s worth of work on the part of the
council, searching for the right development on this site. He noted this TIF will be a loan
that will provide investment of a $30 million tax base property.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-07, approving the purchase and
redevelopment contract between the EDA and SLP Park Ventures, LLC.
The motion passed 7-0.
7b. Establishment of the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment Financing District.
Resolution No. 18-08, Resolution No. 18-09, and Resolution No. 18-10.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
Commissioner Mavity recused herself from all Bridgewater discussion and votes.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-08, approving the elimination of a parcel from
the Park Commons tax increment financing district, Resolution No. 18-09, approving the
establishment of the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment Financing District, and Resolution
No. 18-10, authorizing an interfund loan for advance of certain costs in connection with
the administration of the Bridgewater Bank TIF district.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Mavity abstained).
7c. Purchase and redevelopment contract with Bridgewater Bank and Bridgewater
Bancshares. Resolution No. 18-11.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Spano, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-11, approving the Purchase and
Redevelopment Contract between the EDA and Bridgewater Bank and Bridgewater
Bancshares.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Mavity abstained).
7d. Metropolitan Council livable communities demonstration account grant
application- Bridgewater Bank. Resolution No. 18-12.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
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It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-12, authorizing the submission of a livable
communities demonstration account grant application to the Metropolitan Council for
the Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center project.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Mavity abstained).
8. Communications - none
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, Secretary President
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
July 30, through August 24, 2018.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in accordance with
Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA bylaws?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the EDA’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, Accounting Clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
100.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC HOIGAARD 2010A DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES
711.004900 EXC BLVD TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00ELIOT PARK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,407.00WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
60.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
711.00PARK CENTER HOUSING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
917.00PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
711.00SHOREHAM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
907.00HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12,780.00
24.07FEDEXDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A DELIVERY
24.07
558.00GREEN HORIZONS 7015 WALKER-REYNOLDS WELD PROP LAND MAINTENANCE
210.004601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION LAND MAINTENANCE
130.50MCGARVEY COFFEE SITE LAND MAINTENANCE
316.005639 MINNETONKA BLVD LAND MAINTENANCE
342.00HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LAND MAINTENANCE
1,556.50
10,914.50KENNEDY & GRAVEN BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
1,818.00WEST END TIF DIST G&A LEGAL SERVICES
12,732.50
2,658.35LHB INC BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,147.50DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,805.85
3,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,000.00
100,615.42ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
100,615.42
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ObjectVendorBU Description
225.00ST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
225.00
600.00UNIVERSAL CLEANING SERVICES INC 5639 MINNETONKA BLVD LAND MAINTENANCE
600.00
Report Totals 135,339.34
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Presentation: 2a
Executive summary
Title: Best Friends Animal Society Day / Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt Proclamation
Recommended action: The mayor is asked to read the attached proclamation recognizing
Animal Society’s Best Friends Day and the Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt Event being held at Wolfe
Park on September 29, 2018. Meg McCormick (St. Louis Park Resident) and additional members
of the Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt Volunteer Event Committee will be in attendance to accept
the proclamation.
Policy consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: The City of St. Louis Park appreciates the efforts of Best Friends Animal Society and
its commitment to Save Them All. St. Louis Park is a dog-friendly community that is happy to
welcome the Best Friends’ Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt event to Wolfe Park on September 29,
2018.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Administrative Services Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: Best Friends Animal Society Day / Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt Proclamation
Proclamation
Best Friends Animal Society Day
Whereas, millions of pets end up in shelters each year due to divorce, breakup,
foreclosure, death in the family, economic problems, lack of proper ID, minor behavioral
problems; and
Whereas, every day, more than 4,100 healthy and adoptable dogs and cats are killed
in America's shelters, and an estimated 90 percent of the animals that enter shelters are
adoptable, or could be with care and treatment; and
Whereas, fostering adds to rescue efforts and socializes pets, making them more
adoptable, with adoption getting animals out of shelters and into homes; and
Whereas, Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization
focused on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters; and
Whereas, Best Friends Animal Society created Strut Your Mutt to bring together
rescue groups, shelters and individuals across the country to raise funds for their lifesaving
work and to celebrate the collective effort of saving the lives of shelter pets; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is a dog-friendly community that is happy to welcome the
Best Friends’ Twin Cities Strut Your Mutt event to Wolfe Park and recognizes the efforts of
Best Friends Animal Society and its commitment to Save Them All; and
Therefore, be it resolved that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota do hereby proclaim September 29, 2018 as Best Friends Animal Society
Day and call upon citizens in our community to participate in the Twin Cities Strut Your
Mutt event.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to
be affixed this 4th Day of September, 2018.
__________________________________
Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Presentation: 2b
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of donations
Recommended action: Mayor to announce and express thanks and appreciation for the
following donations being accepted at the meeting and listed on the consent agenda:
From Donation For
Government Alliance
on Race & Equity
(GARE)
Amount
TBD
Travel expenses for Mayor Jake Spano to attend
the GARE Advancing Racial Equity Speaker series in
Oakland, CA on September 13, 2018
International Society
of Arboriculture (ISA)
Up to
$2,000
Travel expenses for Natural Resources Coordinator
Jim Vaughan to attend the 2018 ISA leadership
workshop, October 21-25, 2018, in Champaign, IL
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Administrative Services Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 9, 2018
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Staff present: City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
(Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Ms. Barton), City Clerk (Ms. Kennedy),
Elections Specialist (Mr. Stokka), Elections Intern (Mr. Sund), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther),
Planner (Ms. Monson), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Pappas).
Guest: None
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – July 16 & 23, 2018
Ms. Deno presented the proposed study session agenda for July 16 and 23, 2018.
It was discussed and noted that Mayor Spano and several councilmembers will be out on July
16th and 23rd. Ms. Deno stated items that require 5 votes will be moved to the August 6 city
council meeting, or a later agenda.
Ms. Deno also noted there is no meeting on July 30th, the fifth Monday in July.
2. 2019 municipal elections: ranked-choice voting planning and implementation
Ms. Kennedy, Mr. Stokka, and Mr. Sund presented. They reviewed key definitions and stated
the main policy question was whether or not the council supports allowing voters in St. Louis
Park to rank at least three (3), but not more than six (6), candidates for each office in order of
preference.
Ms. Kennedy discussed the main considerations, such as ballot design and format,
understandability of ballots, and keeping ballots in a substantially similar format to what voters
have seen and used in past elections. She also noted that the ballot style and number of
rankings allowed need to be compatible with the existing, certified equipment currently used
for tabulations. She explained the current equipment used in Hennepin County cannot tabulate
beyond three rankings. If the council was interested in allowing more than three rankings at
this time, a hand count procedure would need to be implemented for tabulation. Ms. Kennedy
also noted the proposal to provide for at least three rankings, but not more than six allows for
continuous process improvement and flexibility for staff to evaluate future opportunities to
increase the number of rankings voters are allowed for a single office as new voting equipment
and software become available that can support tabulation beyond three rankings.
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Mr. Stokka presented several ballot design styles for council review. He noted 3-column design,
which is used in Minneapolis elections, was the recommended ballot design. Ms. Kennedy
stated it was important, from a continuity perspective, to use a similar ballot design to what is
currently used in Minneapolis because the ballot design has been tested and supported by
Hennepin County. She noted it would be extremely beneficial to the city to preserve the
administrative support currently provided by Hennepin County, in order to be successful with
ranked-choice voting in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Mavity questioned who would be responsible for any future change to allow
more than three rankings. She asked if the number of rankings allowed would be different from
office to office based on the number of candidates who filed.
Ms. Kennedy stated it would be recommended to keep the number of rankings consistent for
each city office on the ballot, noting there will need to be discussions with council in advance of
increasing the number of rankings beyond three. She added that policy decision will not be
reactive and will need to be made prior to candidate filing.
Councilmember Harris stated the collaboration with Hennepin County, along with following the
Minneapolis model, will be beneficial to St. Louis Park.
Mayor Spano stated it would be very important to make sure the first time St. Louis Park uses
RCV that things run smoothly. He added choosing a ballot design that is supported by Hennepin
County and compatible with our current voting equipment makes sense. He supported the
recommendation on the number of rankings and the three column ballot design.
It was the consensus of the city council to use the three-column ballot design and to write the
ordinance with language that would allow voters to rank at least 3, but not more than 6
candidates, for each office on the ballot in order of preference.
3. Zoning guidelines for transparency requirements
Ms. Monson and Mr. Walther presented. They asked council to discuss their goals in relation to
the transparency standards and specific types of developments that are of higher priority for
implementing transparency standards.
Councilmember Mavity pointed out that Fresh Thyme grocery on Excelsior has windows on
Quentin Avenue that are completely opaque, and not able to be seen through. She stated her
goal would be to have businesses that look and feel active and basically have “eyes both ways”.
She continued, with people walking by, there needs to be engagement inside and out in order
to keep the community vibrant.
Councilmember Mavity added in order to improve public safety and vibrancy, our goals need to
require buildings to have first floor glass, adding she is not sure the city has this requirement
now.
Ms. Monson stated commercial buildings require glass, brick and stone, but there is no
minimum amount for transparency.
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Councilmember Mavity added the city should not allow buildings to paper over their windows
either.
Mr. Walther stated staff has worked on this; however, the builder does not always
communicate this information to the retailer, related to transparency.
Councilmember Mavity stated if the city communicates its expectations at the beginning of the
process, there will be more success. She added if the city can have basic expectations and
clarity up front, it would be more helpful all around. She asked them how the city defines at
what locations this is important, is it all C2 or C1, or first floor retail.
Councilmember Rog added, if the council is going to start talking about certain areas, she would
like to think about the Walker Lake area, and asked if the transparency issue would apply to
existing buildings or only to new developments.
Mr. Walther noted if the council preferred transparency be applied to existing buildings, then
that would be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and discussion.
Councilmember Rog added she would have strong concerns for small existing businesses,
particularly if costs were incurred, in order to have transparency.
Councilmember Miller stated he is in favor of creating some kind of C1 transparency regulation
specifically for mercantile.
Councilmember Brausen also agreed with the staff report, and with consideration to looking at
the back of house areas in prime retail space, pointing out the breakroom at Fresh Thyme,
which is in the front of the building, and with windows all around.
Councilmember Hallfin stated he does not have any strong feeling on this, and sees no issues,
stating he would prefer to let the market handle this. He added if businesses want to cover
their windows that’s fine, noting he is fine with the issue, either way.
Councilmember Harris stated with the city’s goals on walkability and encouraging people to get
out of their cars, along with the goals of the climate action plan just adopted, it would be
beneficial to have transparency, as the city is building community. She added she is in favor of
transparency for new buildings that are retail in focus. She also stated in Ward 3, there are
many small shops, some of which are service-oriented, and she asked how an ordinance might
affect them.
Ms. Monson stated that staff can study existing buildings to review how they would fit into a
possible ordinance. She noted that she believes many existing buildings would meet the
requirements for 60% transparency.
Councilmember Harris asked if the council did adopt this ordinance for existing buildings, would
they be grandfathered in for non-conformities. Mr. Walther stated yes.
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It was the consensus of the council to look at this issue more broadly and have staff and the
planning commission look at other cities practices on transparency, and interactive walking
environments, and bring back recommendations to council for existing buildings as well.
4. Design guidelines for new home construction
Ms. Monson and Mr. Walther asked the council what questions, concerns and issues they have
regarding design of single family residential houses.
Councilmember Rog stated she received 18 emails, which is atypical, adding this issue warrants
consideration based on input from the community. She stated the email feedback focused on
residents’ loss of privacy, loss of sunlight and drainage issues, related to remodels or tear
downs with reconstruction, in their neighborhoods. She asked if this code is actually meeting
the city’s goals for single-family homes, and if it encourages growing families to stay, or not. She
further asked if there are other ways to encourage folks to expand the size of their homes and
support them in making their homes bigger without creating negative impacts on existing
properties.
Councilmember Rog stated there will be a need to gather more community input and get a real
feel of the pulse of residents on this issue.
Councilmember Brausen added he appreciated that scale is something people worry about, and
he would like to study this further, adding he would like more information from staff including
the impact of the pre-1998 code. He added he worries about the city council imposing its taste
on residents, but is willing to study the scale issues, adding there are provisions in the code that
protect sunlight.
Mr. Walther concurred that the city does have height limitations.
Councilmember Miller added he is also interested in discussing this further, stating the city is
losing its affordability in terms of single family housing, especially in Browndale and
Minnekahda Vista, and now Fern Hill and other areas as well. He noted his own home, which
was built in 1888, and redone in 1990, was creatively remodeled into the same foot print, and
kept at the same height. He stated he is confident this can be done with other single-family
homes in the city, and this needs to come back for discussion quickly, as there is a lot at stake.
Councilmember Harris stated she hears that folks want a wider variety of homes to move into,
and she is wondering if accessory dwelling units would fit here, and if this changes the
conversation about lot size and coverage. She added she is also wondering about the climate
action plan and city goals related to energy efficiency; however, she is open to discussing this
further. She added she wants to also further discuss helping working class folks, especially in
Ward 3, and to be conscious of a city policy that would be inclusive of their needs.
Councilmember Mavity stated with Linden Hills and Edina bordering St. Louis Park in Ward 2,
this has been an issue they have dealt with. She stated it is frustrating and each time the devil is
in the details and projects are never straightforward, while every block is different. She added
this proves to be challenging, adding this is why St. Louis Park has lost many families who move
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into bigger houses in Minnetonka and Wayzata. She also noted the city’s “Move Up” housing
policy and asked if the council is willing to dispense with that, in order to create more
affordability. She also asked how this might impact space requirements if the goal is to create
more densities.
Councilmember Hallfin added he is happy to discuss this, as it has been an issue for a long time.
He stated he knows of a handful of families that wanted to stay in St. Louis Park, but did not
because of house size. He also noted, however, he would not yet be interested in overhauling
this policy.
Mayor Spano stated he is not opposed to having this conversation, but would also like to take a
lighter touch on this, and definitely does not want to abandon the “Move Up” program. He
stated he has seen homes that don’t necessarily fit into the neighborhood, but that has not
bothered him. He added there have been three teardowns in his neighborhood as well, and he
has not found them completely out of place. Mayor Spano added the city will need to be
careful how this is communicated to residents, and context will be important.
Councilmember Miller added he does not want to regulate aesthetics, but this is about massing
and proximity to neighbors, and setbacks. He agreed about keeping the “Move Up” program
but added he does not approve of big box housing either and would rather see folks apply for
variances.
Councilmember Rog concurred, adding that other communities have implemented
moratoriums while they discuss this issue further. She stated she is not in favor of eliminating
the “Move Up” program and thinks this should be grown further to allow residents to
reconfigure their homes without making them bigger. She stated she would like more input
from neighborhood leaders and residents on this issue.
Councilmember Mavity added another key consideration is reconfiguring homes on smaller
lots, noting we will not want too many variances requested because the ordinance is not clear.
Mayor Spano stated there are also places where cluster housing is appropriate, and the council
needs to be mindful of this as well and be more creative in what is done here.
Mr. Walther stated the next steps will be to take these discussion points to the Planning
Commission for further discussion and work on some amendments, and then make
recommendations back to the council.
Councilmember Mavity added, however, feedback from neighbors is requested, it will need to
be thoughtful, and conducted through the racial equity lens.
Ms. Deno stated staff will look at doing outreach in the community on this issue, and the
impacts on residents, and bring that information back to the council.
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Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
5. Business terms for purchase and redevelopment contract with Bridgewater Bank
6. Special permit minor amendment – Lenox Community Center
7. Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) reallocation for fiscal year 2018
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Minutes: 3b
Unofficial minutes
Special city council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 9, 2018
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Planner (Ms.
Monson), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: None
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations – none.
3. Approval of minutes – none.
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Adopt Resolution 18-094 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the
amount of $135,426.79 for Project 2012-0100 Highway 7 and Louisiana Ave.
Interchange with C.S. McCrossan, Inc., contract no 65-13.
4b. Authorize execution of a contract for construction administration and
observation services with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc (SHE) in the amount of
$379,512 for the Wooddale Bridge Modifications at Highway 7 – Project no.
4019-9007.
4c. Approve amendment no.1, between the city and T-Mobile Central LLC, for a
temporary communication antenna on the water tower at 5100 Park Glen Road.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to
approve the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
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5. Boards and commissions – none.
6. Public hearings
6a. Approve first reading of an ordinance vacating portions of drainage and utility
easements and set the second reading of ordinance for July 16, 2018.
Ms. Monson presented the staff report. She noted a public hearing is required for the
vacation request, and the second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for July 16,
2018, on the consent agenda..
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mavity stated she will abstain from the discussion and vote.
Councilmember Brausen stated this ordinance has been discussed for months, and there
is nothing new or unexpected here, nor is there anything controversial.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to
approve the first reading of an ordinance vacating portion of drainage and utility
easements and set the second reading of ordinance for July 16, 2018.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Councilmember Mavity abstained).
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none.
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion Items – none.
9. Communications – none.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Minutes: 3c
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 16, 2018
1. Call to order
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, and Thom
Miller.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Spano and Margaret Rog.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Senior Planner (Mr.
Walther), Assistant Planner (Ms. Kramer), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt),
Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), Fire Chief Koering, Communications Manager
(Ms. Larson), CIO Information Resources (Mr. Pires), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr.
Morrison), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: St. Louis Park Firefighters; Mr. Dunlap
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations
2a. Retirement recognition for Fire Lieutenant Eva Hansen and Civic TV
Coordinator Reg Dunlap
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin read the resolutions to honor both Lt. Eva Hansen and Civic TV
Coordinator Reg Dunlap. Ms. Hansen was the first woman hired by the city to serve on
the fire investigation team and provided 22 years of dedicated service to the city.
Fire Chief Koering noted Lt. Hansen’s amazing accomplishments over the years, stating
she has made a difference in the City of St. Louis Park. He stated she has forged many
paths and gone before other women in dedicating her life and passion to the city,
adding St. Louis Park is a better place to live because of her efforts, which will have a
lasting impact for years to come.
Councilmember Mavity expressed her personal thanks and gratitude for all the work Lt.
Hansen has done for the city over the years, and while she is sad to see her leave, she is
happy for her to enjoy retirement. She added while being first is never easy, she is sure
Lt. Hansen has guided the process of building the city’s new fire stations, and she
appreciates all she has given to the city.
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Councilmember Brausen added his thanks as well.
Mr. Harmening stated he has learned a lot about fire service from Lt. Hansen, adding
she is always very professional, courteous, civil, and also did a great job representing the
union. He stated she is a pleasure to work with and he wishes her the best in her
retirement.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin noted that Reg Dunlap has served the city more than 30 years,
recording hundreds of public forums and ParkTV programming for the city. He thanked
Mr. Dunlap for his great contributions and 30 years of service to St. Louis Park.
Mr. Dunlap stated this has been his dream job and he feels lucky to have worked for
such a great city and employer. He thanked his staff and leadership, adding St. Louis
Park has always had a reputation for innovation.
Mr. Harmening stated Mr. Dunlap has been an incredible asset for the city and
community, while being a diplomat as well. He congratulated Mr. Dunlap on his
retirement, adding he is happy for him and his family.
Councilmember Brausen thanked Mr. Dunlap for making the council look good on TV
over the years, stating Mr. Dunlap is very competent both behind and in front of the
camera, and the council will miss him.
2b. Proclamation honoring Tim Titus and declaring “Tim Titus Day”
Councilmember Mavity read the proclamation and stated she met Mr. Titus many years
ago working on the Children First program in St. Louis Park. She noted his retirement
party is on Sunday, August 5, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Councilmember Mavity added Mr. Titus has worked at Starbucks for 15 years at
Excelsior and Grand, provided great customer service, and is an amazing Children First
champion in St. Louis Park. She thanked him for his outstanding contributions over the
years.
2c. Recognition of donations
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin noted a donation from Benilde-St Margaret’s High School of
$380,000 for cost and in-kind labor to remodel the BSM boys’ hockey team locker rooms
located at the Rec Center.
3. Approval of minutes – none
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for period of May 26, through June 29,
2018.
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4b. Adopt Resolution 18-095, Resolution 18-096, and Resolution 18-097 to recognize Eva
Hansen, Reg Dunlap, and Joan Reamer for their years of service.
4c. Adopt Resolution 18-098 for concurrent detachment from St. Louis Park and
annexation to Hopkins of certain lands pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section
414.061
Adopt Resolution 18-099 for concurrent detachment from Hopkins and
annexation to St. Louis Park of certain lands pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Section 414.061
4d. Adopt Resolution 18-100 approving the preliminary plat of Louisiana Alignment
Second Addition.
4e. Designate Palmer West Construction Company the lowest responsible bidder
and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of
$486,800.00 for the partial roof and exterior rehabilitation of The Rec Center.
4f. Adopt Resolution 18-101 authorizing the installation of a loading zone on the
west side of Meadowbrook Road north of Excelsior Boulevard.
4g. Approve updated financial management policies effective August 1, 2018.
4h. Adopt Resolution 18-102 approving a minor amendment to the approved special
permit.
4i. Adopt Resolution 18-103 appointing election judges for the August 14, 2018
State Primary Election.
4j. Adopt Resolution 18-104 amending Resolution No. 17-050 adopted March 6,
2017 to change the name of the plat referenced in the resolution from
Elmwood Addition to Elmwood 2nd Addition.
4k Adopt Resolution 18-105 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the
water service line at 2902 Texas Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 07-117-
21-44-0011.
4l. Adopt Resolution 18-106 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the
sewer service line at 3749 Glenhurst Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 06-
028-24-44-0149.
4m. Adopt Resolution 18-107 authorizing the execution of a limited use permit with
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for constructing a trail
within the Trunk Highway 100 (TH100) right-of-way.
4n. Approve a temporary extension of the licensed premises for a one-day event at
Copperwing Distillery, located at 6409 Cambridge Street.
4o. Adopt Resolution 18-108 approving acceptance of a monetary and in-kind labor
donation from Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in the amount of $380,000
for remodeling of the BSM boys’ hockey locker room.
4p. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of May 16, 2018.
4q. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of May 30, 2018.
4r. Approve for filing planning commission meeting minutes of June 6, 2018.
4s. Approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Secondhand
Hounds, contingent on the successful completion of a background
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investigation. Event to take place on August 5, 2018 at the West End Festival
site on Gamble Drive.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 5-0.
5. Boards and commissions
5a. Appointment of representatives to the Environment and Sustainability
Commission
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Harris to appoint
Larry Kraft and Shaina Ashare to the Environmental and Sustainability Commission for
the term ending May 31, 2021.
The motion passed 5-0.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Establishment of the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment Financing District
Councilmember Mavity recused herself from the Bridgewater discussions and vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro
Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to continue
the public hearing and table consideration of the Bridgewater Bank Tax Increment
Financing District to August 6, 2018.
The motion passed 4-0-1 (Councilmember Mavity abstained.)
6b. First reading of ordinance vacating right-of-way adjacent to 3410 Dakota
Avenue South
Ms. Kramer presented the staff report. She noted the city proposes to vacate the right-
of-way that is located adjacent to 3410 Dakota Ave So. The council approved vacating
this right-of-way in 1960; however, it was never recorded. The owner of the adjacent
property notified the city of the situation and asked that it be resolved. The city
attempted to record the previous documents, but they were rejected by the county due
to technical issues. Therefore, the city is repeating the process now in order to honor
and properly implement the decision by the former city council.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin opened the public hearing.
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Dr. Steve Posnick stated he owns the property at 3400 and 3410 Dakota Avenue and is
in agreement with this action, adding this is the proper way to do this.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Brausen noted that Dr. Posnick’s family has owned this property since
the 1960’s and stated this process will finally provide them with title for the property at
this location.
It was moved by Councilmember Miller, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to table
action on vacating the right-of-way adjacent to 3410 Dakota Ave. S. and setting the first
reading of the ordinance for August 6, 2018.
The motion passed 5-0.
6c. REM5, LLC dba REM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory – on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2
malt liquor license
Ms. Perez presented the staff report. She noted the applicant meets all the
requirements for issuance of a liquor license and nothing was discovered.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Pro
Tem Hallfin closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mavity noted this is an interesting and unique business that she has not
seen before. She asked the applicant to come forward and speak about it, adding once
again St. Louis Park will be home to a new signature experience.
Amir Berenjian and Travis Hoium described the educational, training and entertainment
opportunities that virtual reality can provide, stating they want to offer a social
experience to patrons, create a space for training and education for school students,
while also providing entertainment on the weekends. They hope to fit into the brewery
scene that is in the area as well.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve application from REM5, LLC dba REM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory for an on-sale
wine and on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license for the premises located at 4950 35th Street W.
The motion passed 5-0.
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. First reading of ordinance regarding uses in industrial district
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Ms. Kramer presented the staff report. She noted staff proposes a zoning ordinance
amendment to apply to the I-P Industrial Park and I-G General Industrial zoning districts.
The amended text of Sections 36-243 and Section 36-244 would allow a greater amount
of gross floor area in breweries to be used for any combination of retail and taproom;
and, outdoor seating and service of food and beverage as an accessory use.
Councilmember Brausen asked if food and beverage is allowed as an accessory use, and
if food preparation would be onsite, or with the use of food trucks. Ms. Kramer stated
there is no food preparation onsite, adding food trucks can already serve food outside in
this district, and that this amendment would allow outside break areas to be provided
for employees.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve first reading of ordinance modifying conditions applied to breweries and
allowing outdoor seating with food and beverage service in industrial zoning districts as
an accessory use, and set the second reading for August 6, 2018.
The motion passed 5-0.
8b. Conditional use permit – French American School of Minneapolis. Resolution
No. 18-109
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He noted the French American School of
Minneapolis requested a conditional use permit (CUP) to relocate their daycare to 2220,
2211, and 2221 Florida Ave. S. The planning commission conducted a public hearing on
June 6, 2018 and recommended approval of the CUP.
Councilmember Mavity asked if this was the same industrial park where a daycare
location was approved a few years back. Mr. Morrison stated there was a daycare
approved in this industrial park on Edgewood Ave S, however, it never opened.
Councilmember Brausen stated the school has been in St. Louis Park for many years and
he is glad to provide them this opportunity.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Harris, to adopt
Resolution No. 18-109, approving a conditional use permit to operate a group
daycare/nursery school at 2220, 2211, and 2221 Florida Avenue S.
The motion passed 5-0.
8c. Conditional use permit with variances – Light of the World Church. Resolution
No. 18-110
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He noted the conditional use permit (CUP) with
variances is in an effort to provide adequate parking for the church by expanding the
current parking lot. The proposed parking lot will replace a grassy area that has
historically been used for overflow parking. The expanded lot also triggers a
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requirement for an eight-foot tall screening fence; however, the planning commission
and staff find that a six-foot fence provides sufficient screening for the small parking lot
and better fits the character of the single-family neighborhood.
Councilmember Brausen stated he supports the expansion of the parking lot, but noted
the occasional parking on grass does minimize impervious surface. He added when grass
is paved over, it seems the council should then address storm water concerns and the
inclusion of raingardens for water run-off. Mr. Morrison noted that stormwater is being
addressed for the entire property by using underground storage treatment located
under the proposed parking lot.
Councilmember Brausen added some of the neighbors were surprised a fence was
required, and several noted they like to access the play area. He asked if the fence can
be constructed with a gate, and if the church can work with neighbors on this.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to adopt
Resolution No. 18-110, approving a conditional use permit with variances at 6713 and
6719 Cedar Lake Road, subject to conditions.
The motion passed 5-0.
9. Communications
Mr. Harmening noted that August 7 is National Night Out, adding it is not unusual for
the city to have over 130 parties registered that evening. He said if anyone is interested
in having a gathering, to please contact city hall or the police department and register
for the event, so blocks can be closed off with cones.
Mayor Pro Tem Hallfin noted Tuesday, July 24, from 5-7 p.m. is a STEP fundraiser at
Steel Toe Brewery and all are invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased online for $20
or $30 at the door.
Councilmember Mavity noted the upcoming primary is on Tuesday, August 14. Mr.
Harmening stated residents can go to their precinct and vote on that day, and can also
vote early at city hall until August 13.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Steve Hallfin, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Minutes: 3d
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 23, 2018
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and
Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: Tim Brausen and Steve Hallfin.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Human
Resources Director/Deputy City Manager (Ms. Deno), Senior Project Manager (Mr. Walther),
Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Management
Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), Deputy Police Chief Kraayenbrink, Racial Equity Manager (Ms.
Sojourner), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guest: None.
1. Future study session agenda Planning – August, 2018
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed study session agenda.
Councilmember Brausen sent a note asking for the council to discuss changing parking
requirements and making the minimum lower for impervious surface.
2. Firearm sales
Ms. Carrillo Perez stated the policy considerations for council to address this evening are as
follows:
• Changing how firearms are disposed of by the police department
• Further restrict zoning regulations for firearm sales
• Addressing gun shows at city owned facilities
Deputy Chief Kraayenbrink discussed the ways firearms are brought into the police department
noting they are either:
1. Evidence – through search or incident
2. Public has asked police to keep firearm for safekeeping
3. With the death of a loved one, a firearm has become an estate item and is brought to
police and ownership released,
4. It is an officer’s handgun, and is police property
Deputy Chief Kraayenbrink added with firearms disposal, guns can be given to the BCA or the
Sheriff for the gun library or can be destroyed by the city police department. He added when an
officer retires, their handgun can be purchased by the officer, after it first goes to the licensed
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dealer. After that time, the officer is able to purchase the gun from the dealer and proceeds go
back to the city.
Mayor Spano stated that he and Cory Krause, owner of Frontiersman Sport, along with Gabe
Kaplan and Maddie Lind, students at St. Louis Park High School, recently met to discuss gun
sales and ideas around this topic, and he thanked them for doing so.
Mayor Spano also noted that Mr. Krause committed to not buying or selling automatic rifles in
his store any longer, and Mayor Spano thanked him for that. Mayor Spano stated that the
process laid out for firearms in the city, involves practices which are prescribed by statute,
adding he sees no reason to make adjustments. He added he has no problem with the officers
purchasing their firearm after retiring from the force but is more inclined to have firearms
transferred to the Sheriff’s firearms library vs. being sold and possibly put back out on the
street.
Councilmember Harris asked if the practices with firearms were changed, would there be any
revenue loss to the police department. Deputy Chief Kraayenbrink stated there is no revenue
loss to the police department.
Councilmember Miller asked what happens to firearms that are sent to the BCA and if they are
returned to the market. Deputy Chief Kraayenbrink stated he was not certain, but if they did
not go to the BCA or Sheriff, the police department could destroy them also.
Councilmember Miller stated he would advocate that the city police department destroy them
at the end of life.
Councilmember Rog stated in looking over the meeting minutes from May 21, the students
came to the study session asking the council for several items related to protection of students
in schools. She stated this is an opportunity for the council to respond to what the students are
asking for, and the council needs to partner with the schools in providing a resource officer,
more protection, and more counseling in order to help them feel safer.
Councilmember Mavity stated that all firearms that go through the city are destroyed so they
don’t get to the BCA or Sheriff’s office. She added that she does not want to see city weapons
associated with things that do not align with city values.
Councilmember Mavity asked if retiring city police officers are required to go to Frontiersman
to purchase their same gun for personal use. City Attorney Mattick stated the general rules of
selling city-owned property to city employees is that it must go through a dealer.
Councilmember Mavity commented that while she understands this process, she is not sure it
outweighs the broader policy, and has concerns that if the officer says they will purchase the
firearm, and then does not, it may end up going back out into the public.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the council that the policy be written stating if the
officer does not purchase his own firearm through Frontiersman, the firearm will go back to the
city for destruction.
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Mr. Walther showed the council areas of C2 where buffers exist as it related to firearm sales.
Councilmember Miller stated he advocates for further discussion making it difficult for
additional gun shops to open.
Mayor Spano stated he would be in favor of restricting gun shops into only one area of the city,
as small as possible in scope, and grandfathering in Frontiersman to leave it at its current
location.
Mr. Mattick noted gun sales are allowed as home occupations, through the internet, adding this
could be banned by the city.
Councilmember Rog asked for data on how frequently guns are purchased immediately prior to
a mass shooting. Deputy Chief Kraayenbrink stated he did not know, but felt many of these
mass shootings are planned out well in advance.
Councilmember Rog stated she would like more information on this, adding she is still
frustrated the council is not discussing how they can protect students more. She also asked
how closely the city monitors illegal sales of firearms.
Councilmember Harris noted in San Antonio in June 2018, they discussed policies which are
virtually the same as what St. Louis Park is looking at. She stated she is appreciative of what
staff has presented, it makes sense for zoning, and she will support it.
Councilmember Mavity asked about zoning and if sporting goods stores would have the ability
to sell firearms in the city, should they choose to.
Mr. Harmening stated the city fire arms sales ordinance would apply to anyone looking at
selling firearms in the city.
Councilmember Mavity also noted congress does not allow the study of gun violence and has
banned the CDC to study and understand those questions, adding there may be no data
available to review. Mayor Spano, however, noted others have done studies on this, and asked
staff to look into this.
In light of zoning questions, Mayor Spano added he would prefer not to allow gun shows on city
property.
Mr. Harmening added the city has not hosted a gun show, and thought a policy should be
adopted now, prior to the city receiving a request.
Councilmember Mavity asked if the city must provide a permit for a gun show, perhaps if a
hotel wanted to host the event, can the city not allow it. Mr. Mattick stated an outright ban by
the city on gun shows might be protected. He stated he will check further into this and how it
aligns with the zoning.
Councilmember Miller stated he would like to protect the 1000-foot space around schools
perhaps with signage, which might help students feel safer.
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Councilmember Mavity stated she appreciates this; however, would like to look deeper into this
and if it’s appropriate to work with Children First and community policing on this as well, to
build trust and confidence within the schools and with students. She added she wants to be
cautious about more law enforcement mentality, which might make students feel safe, when
they are really not safe – then creating more fear.
Councilmember Rog added she would want to work with students on this and with the school
district and do what students are asking for.
Councilmember Harris stated this should be a broader conversation with the school district and
the council on a joint partnership related to gun safety. She added it might be worth a
conversation with Discover St. Louis Park about how they book hotel conventions, and creating
a resolution that states they would not promote or accept a gun in a city hotel.
Mr. Harmening added, however, the city would need to discuss this with the hotels as well.
Mayor Spano stated this will be an ongoing conversation with students, police, the school
district, residents, Mr. Kramer, and others to talk about gun safety in our community. He added
the city might also have discussions on the ways guns are locked in homes, and gun storage
guidelines.
It was the consensus of the council to change how firearms are disposed of, to restrict zoning
regulations for firearm sales, particularly with home businesses, and also to address gun shows
at city owned facilities – noting that the council does not want gun shows within the city as a
matter of policy. Staff will contact city hotels for more discussion on this and bring information
back to the council at a future study session.
3. Multi-family housing sidewalk connections
Ms. Heiser presented the report and asked the council if they wish staff to pursue the
installation of additional sidewalk segments connecting low amenity multi-family housing units
to community sidewalk corridors in the interest of providing better pedestrian connections
throughout the city.
Ms. Heiser noted the city is halfway through the 10-year Connect the Park project, and pointed
out that many areas such as Elmwood, still have gaps in the sidewalk system. She laid out a 10
year plan that would incorporate the installation of these sidewalk gaps into existing
transportation projects already included in the CIP.
Councilmember Miller noted it would be more equitable for multi-cultural families that live in
these areas, if they had more comparable sidewalk segments and experiences, as other areas
do, with more trees and landscaping.
Ms. Heiser stated the community walks connect destinations, such as schools, parks and transit,
adding the new sidewalk segments will have street trees that will be maintained by the city. She
indicated that additional landscaping will require more commitment, but could be pursued with
a partnership with the adjoining property owners.
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Mr. Harmening added the concern with streetscape is that it involves the creation of a special
service district that owners pay for to maintain. He pointed out in the area near Aquila, along
Minnetonka Boulevard, there is only one property owner, so it would be different than having
multiple businesses helping to pay for this.
Councilmember Mavity stated also with costs involved, owners may need to push rents up,
which would not be beneficial for those residents, nor does it fit into the idea of affordable
housing.
Mr. Harmening stated staff would first need to discuss this option with the property owner.
Councilmember Miller asked if the schedule for installation can be moved up, adding this is
about priority, and needs to be discussed.
Mr. Harmening stated it would be difficult to accelerate the sidewalk installation very much.
Councilmember Harris stated she is thrilled about adding sidewalk connections, and focusing on
these areas, to bring them in line with single-family residential. She asked about adding curb
cuts to provide better, more consistent connections.
Councilmember Rog stated she likes the Texas Avenue upgrades and the bridge to Target and
says ‘yes’ to the policy question. She added the assumption here is that the NOAH properties
will remain so, but that may not be the case, and there is no way to know what will happen
there. She added the council will need to think about this, and while she supports this concept
generally, she wonders about stormwater run-off and if there is any way to mitigate it.
Ms. Heiser stated this is the reason behind the city’s 5-foot boulevards, so that sidewalks can
drain to the grass, providing a space disconnected from the street where water can infiltrate,
instead of draining directly into the storm sewer.
Mayor Spano stated he is fine with the plan and emphasized not limiting the criteria for
sidewalks to transit only, but to connecting commercial, parks, and schools as well.
It was the consensus of the council to direct staff to pursue the installation of gap sidewalk
segments connecting low amenity multi-family housing units to transit corridors, schools, and
commercial areas as a part of transportation projects.
4. Boards and commissions discussion
Ms. Carrillo Perez and Ms. Sojourner presented. They asked the council if they wish to make
changes or adjustments to the current boards and commissions and if they would like staff to
provide recommendations on guidelines for scope of work, communication, and expectations
with the city’s boards and commissions.
Ms. Carrillo Perez reviewed all ten boards and commissions with council and provided history,
background information, and context around each one.
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Councilmember Mavity stated there are currently 85 residents involved on boards and
commissions, and that is a good number involved in city business. She described it as positive
and has found boards and commissions to be helpful in city processes. She added the
challenges are in the style and quality and approach which varies so dramatically, depending on
who is appointed each time, and that variability is one of the challenges.
Councilmember Mavity stated there needs to be more clarity on the roles of staff, council, and
commission/board, and that is lacking here.
Councilmember Harris stated from a high-level perspective, having commissions align with the
Comprehensive Plan is a good place to start, as it shows the city is in line with what the
community is asking to work on. She noted she has the most experience on the Environment
and Sustainability Commission (ESC), and pointed out within the first three years, there were
three different staff liaisons, followed by miscommunication on what to work on. She added
the council had said the ESC did not bring forward what the council had asked for, but she has a
different perspective on that, stating it took a while for the council to create a clear focus for
the ESC.
Councilmember Rog stated from her perspective the commissions and boards are not working
that well, and she sees typical membership on commissions as being white, older, middle class
residents. She added the city is not taking advantage of insights and wisdom of folks in the
community and she does not agree with unlimited terms. She stated there were many folks
with great ideas that were passed over for positions on commissions, and the council missed an
opportunity to stay fresh and distribute power more widely.
Councilmember Rog added there is still confusion about the Human Rights Commission (HRC)
and its role, if it is advisory to the council or not, and she is not confident this is working the
best it can currently. She suggested it would be useful to poll current members of our boards
and commissions and see the opportunities and challenges they face and how many should be
on their commission.
Councilmember Miller added there is a lot of room for improvement in the structure and
direction the council gives the boards and commissions, adding the council could leverage this
in a bigger way. He stated he would support having more commissions on specific topics the
council wants to study, while also noting the council must really understand what they want
from these commissions and create guidelines.
Mayor Spano asked if boards and commissions members go through race equity training. Ms.
Carrillo Perez stated not at this time. Mayor Spano stated this is something that should be part
of their work, similarly as it is part of staff’s and council’s work. He also asked if race equity is
part of the boards and commissions work plans.
Ms. Deno stated this work is in progress and more leadership and direction will be needed to
complete it. Ms. Carrillo Perez added each board and commission has race equity statements;
however, they need to go deeper.
Mayor Spano added each commission needs a work plan that council approves.
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Councilmember Rog noted the expertise that members provide is appreciated.
Councilmember Mavity agreed the expertise is needed; however, the council relies on staff to
provide clear information, adding she would be cautious about having commissions doing
research, and who is evaluating it. She stated she relies on staff experts to do this, adding it is a
quality control issue.
Ms. Sojourner stated the council needs to look at the commissions and their historical
backgrounds. She pointed out it is important to review, and over time, the commissions
become normalized and part of the structure of city government and can stagnate. The boards
and commissions may need to be updated, and the council must think about checks and
balances often, and not rely on status quo thinking. The council must review if the structure is
still right, how meetings are run, bylaws, whether evenings are always the best time for
meetings, noting that many folks work 2nd and 3rd shift and may want to serve, but cannot
because of this.
Ms. Carrillo Perez added groups may be excluded, and the council must be aware of this. Ms.
Sojourner asked the council to keep in mind, it is about quality vs. quantity.
Councilmember Mavity stated she likes the recommendations and is open to being more
creative on how work is done.
Councilmember Harris asked if the names of the commissions and boards can all be made
uniform and the same.
Ms. Deno stated staff can look at that and provide recommendations. Ms. Carrillo Perez added
that commissions and boards do not have a universal structure, so they are not all heard in the
same way and by the same channels, and staff will bring back recommendations to the council
on this.
Councilmember Rog added she supports overhauling the whole process. She also encourages
the public to present their ideas to commissions as a way to get them to the council.
Councilmember Harris added neighborhood associations can also serve as an avenue for folks
to be engaged on topics and help connect and engage residents more.
Councilmember Mavity disagreed, adding the council must be cautious though about how
much of a layer is being created between the council and the public, and also be careful on how
much scope is given to commissions.
Mayor Spano noted in a letter from Councilmember Brausen, he stated folks who want to
address the council on race equity issues should speak to the race equity commission. He added
he would like the parks and recreation commission to look more deeply into natural
environment and expanding park spaces. He further noted he is not in favor of putting BOZA on
the planning commission and is neutral on having a youth or senior advisory commission.
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Mayor Spano noted the council hears from commissions that they don’t know what the council
wants from them, adding that a fully developed work plan that is approved by council would
help provide clarity. He stated he has no problem with term limits, these limits should apply to
the council as well, and must be consistent. Mayor Spano added he is open to eliminating some
of the commissions; however, is not certain which ones, and he is also interested in adding a
race equity commission, youth advisory and innovation commission.
Ms. Carrillo Perez asked the council about youth and seniors as it relates to boards and
commissions. She asked what the council’s end goal is and noted that adding more
commissions will increase the council’s work load as well. She stated youth and senior
commissions are demographic-based and could cause a feeling of tokenization. She cautioned
the council to also ask them what they want and make sure they are engaging in that way, and
also noted they may not want to be part of government structure and this could limit what they
can do.
Ms. Carrillo Perez stated the council will need to make sure everyone is represented, and there
is a clear goal for each commission.
Ms. Sojourner added the way the commissions are run, is an older “boomer” style. Council will
need to realize many youth engage in different ways, including protest, and not sitting in board
meetings, and the council will need to think outside of the box.
Mayor Spano pointed out he wants to help the youth have some knowledge of government
structure, so they can figure their way through the system, help correct things that are wrong in
our community, and then change the structure at some point as well.
Councilmember Harris thanked staff for their insights, adding she learned about tokenization,
and is reflecting on that. She thanked them for challenging her thinking.
Mr. Harmening asked if instead of adding formal commissions, would ad hoc conversations or
gathering work instead, as it relates to youth and seniors.
Councilmember Mavity noted this will be a great discussion for the joint council/school board
meeting this fall.
Councilmember Rog stated seniors make up a large percentage of the community and are
interested in housing, transportation, healthcare, and special initiatives, pointing out she has
had many talks with Bob Ramsey, who is a spokesperson for St. Louis Park seniors.
Mr. Harmening noted staff will bring back more information and recommendations to council in
the near future.
Communications/Meeting Check-In (Verbal)
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Title: Study session minutes of July 23, 2018
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
5. June 2018 monthly financial report
6. Second quarter investment report (April – June 2018)
7. Cedar Lake Road improvement project scope update – project no. 4019-1100
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of
July 30, through August 24, 2018.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance
with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
Summary: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the city council to
review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical
check and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, Accounting Clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ObjectVendorBU Description
2,500.00 EARL ANDERSEN INC INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,500.00
200.00 ROBERT BEALKE INDUSTRIES PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
170.003RD LAIR SKATEPARK SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
170.00
179.95A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
179.95
175.00AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
175.00
2,633.40AAA STRIPING SERVICE CO PAINTING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,633.40
450.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
545.11ACCOUNTEMPSWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
545.10SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
545.09SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
545.09STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,180.39
8,100.00ACTIVE NETWORK LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
8,100.00
625.72ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,034.00WATER UTILITY G&A ENGINEERING SERVICES
625.71SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
625.71STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,911.14
1,995.00ADVANTAGE SIGNS & GRAPHICS INC REC CENTER BUILDING ADVERTISING
1,995.00
34,985.37AECOM INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
34,985.37
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ObjectVendorBU Description
15.00AIRTECH INC INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
585.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
600.00
6,420.00ALDEN POOL AND MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CO. WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,420.00
30.26ALL AMERICAN TITLE CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
30.26
638.80ALL ELEMENTS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
638.80
4,135.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,135.00
8,225.75-ALLIED BLACKTOP STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
164,515.08CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
156,289.33
2,692.47ALLSTREAMIT G & A TELEPHONE
2,692.47
5,828.45AMERICAN FLAGPOLE & FLAG CO PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
5,828.45
137.30AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
137.30
1,000.00AMHED ALI ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
995.38ANCHOR SCIENTIFIC INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
995.38
226.00ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS ERU OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
396.00E-911 PROGRAM OFFICE EQUIPMENT
622.00
19.90ANDERSEN ANTHONY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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ObjectVendorBU Description
19.90
11.00ANDERSEN, JENS OPERATIONS TRAINING
11.00
380.96APACHE GROUP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
380.96
174.00APADANAFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
174.00
575.00ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
575.00
224.00ARROWWOOD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTERFINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
224.00
5,500.00ASAP UNDERGROUND WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
5,500.00
19.32ASKARINAM REYHAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
19.32
1,500.00ASPEN LAWN SERVICE/SIPE'S ENTERPRISES IN ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,500.00
2,103.87ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
262.35OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING
2,366.22
1,731.35ATC GROUP SERVICES LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,731.35
53.75ATOMIC RECYCLING FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
53.75PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
53.75WATER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
53.75VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
215.00
622.25AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
622.25
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ObjectVendorBU Description
5,642.38AVI SYSTEMS CABLE TV G & A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
5,642.38
100.00BABULA DONNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
100.00
8,000.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
8,000.00
196.40BARKER EMILY SOLID WASTE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
196.40
1,500.00BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MGMT COMMISSIONORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,500.00
25.25BATTERIES + BULBS POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
37.68REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
62.93
94.00BAXTER JEANNE ART PROGRAM REVENUE
94.00
408.99BERSCHEID, GARY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
408.99
975.00BIRNO BLAKE R.PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
975.00
39.96BLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
39.96
64,682.00BOLTON & MENK INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
64,682.00
150.00BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 2010D FIRE STAT DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
1,693.80BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,693.80
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ObjectVendorBU Description
555.00BRAD'S LANDSCAPING LLC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
594.00BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,149.00
9,830.75BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9,830.75
500.00BREAM BRAD GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
2,540.00BREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,540.00
224.40BRO TEX INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
224.40WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
224.40SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
673.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,346.40
224.12BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
224.12
1,990.00BROWN BEV EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,990.00
32.50BUDGET SIGN & GRAPHICS POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.50
34.82BURNET TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.82
867.46BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
5,702.32MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,569.78
11,902.72CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
346.50ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES
297.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
561.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
99.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
13,206.22
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ObjectVendorBU Description
61.25CANTU TIFFANI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
61.25
1,844.64CASTANEDA, DAN IT G & A TRAINING
1,844.64
7,169.10CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
7,169.10
525.98CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
125.51SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
651.49
10,624.19CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENT
10,624.19
658.60CERTIFIED PLUMBING INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
658.60
700.00CFS INSPECTIONS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
700.00
102.05CHRISTENSEN WANDA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
102.05
113.52CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
254.03FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
349.65WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
327.68AQUATIC PARK BUDGET CONCESSION SUPPLIES
280.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,325.78
154.37CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
43.00ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
321.72ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
200.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
950.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
440.45ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
15.68HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
94.42HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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ObjectVendorBU Description
200.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
16.81HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
158.78HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
324.27COMM & MARKETING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
625.00COMM & MARKETING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
718.80COMM & MARKETING G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
27.13COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A MEETING EXPENSE
119.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
15.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
47.15FINANCE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
675.41FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
741.90POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
300.90POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
41.97POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
362.33POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
184.48POLICE G & A LICENSES
341.92NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
550.00ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
25.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TRAINING
2,000.00E-911 PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
113.92OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
1,015.97OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
32.49OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
181.07OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
41.85OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
732.84OPERATIONSTRAINING
1,326.02OPERATIONSSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
80.00OPERATIONSHEALTH & WELLNESS
321.48INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
904.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
245.00ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,055.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
52.99ENGINEERING G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
39.75CABLE TV G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
998.85CABLE TV G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
107.51CABLE TV G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
45.00CABLE TV G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
89.97WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
844.98WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
75.50WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
277.75SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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ObjectVendorBU Description
438.89SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
400.00SOLID WASTE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
590.40ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
640.47TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
39.99CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
12.81ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
493.60ORGANIZED REC G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
565.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
39.00ORGANIZED REC G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
532.47PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
462.84PLAYGROUNDSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
183.84PLAYGROUNDSTRAINING
777.03FABULOUS FRIDAYS GENERAL SUPPLIES
143.83PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,950.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
414.00REFORESTATIONLANDSCAPING MATERIALS
155.54TREE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
196.09BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS SMALL TOOLS
279.83WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.97WESTWOOD G & A OTHER
168.58SUMMER CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIES
840.77REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
52.45REC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
885.34AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
52.31AQUATIC PARK BUDGET CONCESSION SUPPLIES
600.00RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER ADVERTISING
29,241.47
84.50CITY VIEW ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
84.50
2,500.00CITYLINE HOMES INC.ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
2,500.00
165.14CLARKE LISA ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
165.14
500.00CLEMENS DANIEL ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
16,083.93COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
16,083.93
79.88COMCASTOPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
29.53OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
314.55WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
33.67REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
457.63
5,574.34COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
5,574.34
55.25COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
55.25
619.00COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
619.00
863.92CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
863.92
45.50COOL AIR MECHANICAL INC INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
7,450.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,495.50
6,173.36CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,173.36
8,750.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,750.00
99,220.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,928.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
101,148.00
1,049.60COUGHLIN, JUDY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,049.60
134.00COURTNEY INDUSTRIAL BATTERY REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
134.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
15,018.00COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
15,018.00
1.00CRAFTSMAN'S CHOICE INC.INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
140.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
141.00
15.20CROWN MARKING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
15.20
149.05CUB FOODS POLICE G & A JAIL SUPPLIES
149.05
14.47CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
14.47
5,195.86CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
6,104.00SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
28.49SSD 2 G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
2,399.13SSD 2 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
7,377.25SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,174.32SSD 3 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
3,626.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,200.74SSD #4 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
3,674.50SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,319.51SSD #5 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
3,173.00SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,538.56SSD #6 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
2,908.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
41,719.36
334.08D&T APPLIANCE SERVICE CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
334.08
4,408.32DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
261.79REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
4,670.11
99.03DEAN SHAWN & ANNE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
99.03
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ObjectVendorBU Description
300.00DEITTE JOHN S.PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
7,184.77DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
7,184.77
247.50DISCOVER ST. LOUIS PARK RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER ADVERTISING
247.50
54,982.00DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,500.23REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
300.50REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
408.00AQUATIC PARK BUDGET BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
57,190.73
4,647.68DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
3,274.90COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
7,922.58
480.00DURAND CARLA GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
480.00
2,534.70ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
2,534.70
350.79EDEN PRAIRIE POLICE DEPT.ERU OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
350.79
7,500.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS BRIDGEWATER BNK / EXC MONTEREY
475.00HIA ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.002010D FIRE STAT DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.002014A GO DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.002016A GO DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00LA CRT 2010C DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
11,300.00
2,345.66ELECTRIC PUMP INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,345.66
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150.54ELIOT VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.54
9,487.72EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
9,487.72
26.00ERICKSON TERRI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
26.00
1,954.00ESP INC PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
226.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,180.00
9,650.00ESRITECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
9,650.00
562.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,043.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,605.00
1,666.22FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,666.22
612.00FADDEN DEREK SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.00
94.00FAIRMONT FIRE SYSTEMS INC REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
94.00
15,393.00FARBER SOUND LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
845.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
16,238.00
7.78FASTENAL COMPANY WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
7.78
1,500.00FASTSIGNSOPERATIONSTRAINING
1,500.00
16.77FEBEL JOSEPH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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16.77
38.30FEDEXPOLICE G & A POSTAGE
38.30
7.71FEFFERMAN ADAM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
7.71
38.16FELDMAN ALFRED WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
38.16
2,402.07FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,402.07
310.37FERRELLGASREC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
310.37
1,935.00FIRE SAFETY USA INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
405.00OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING
2,340.00
948.30FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
948.30
1,015.50FISCHER BROS LLC AQUATIC PARK BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,015.50
2,039.00FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,039.00
689.65FLEX COMPENSATION INC EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
689.65
37.16FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
37.16
497.70FORKLIFTS OF MN INC.GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
497.70
1,975.26FORTERRA PIPE & PRECAST WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,975.26
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60.96FOSTER, ALISON ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
60.96
28.00FRANCIS, ERICK STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MEETING EXPENSE
38.15STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
66.15
5.36FRATTALONE'S/ST. LOUIS PARK VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.42VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
15.78
201.17FRONTIER PRECISION INC ENGINEERING G & A OTHER
201.17
1,048.00FUN2RAISE MARKETING AND EVENTS AQUATIC PARK G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,048.00
2,326.09GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,326.09
275.80GAME TIME PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN GENERAL SUPPLIES
275.80
1,875.00GARY L FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES PA POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,875.00
465.00GAS TANK RENU/RADIATOR WEST VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
465.00
4,678.89GEAR WASH LLC OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,678.89
5,050.00GELLERMAN CONSTRUCTION INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
5,050.00
292.31GENERAL PARTS LLC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
292.31
240.00GERMAN WENDY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
240.00
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35.66GERVAIS, JACOB WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
35.66
55.84GILBERTSON, SEAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
55.84
18,984.92GL CONTRACTING INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
56.54CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
19,041.46
324.77GLOBAL CLOSING & TITLE SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
324.77
112.00GO PERMITS LLC INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
112.00
42.76GODISHALA LAXMANA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
42.76
365.15GOLDBERG MICHAEL COMM & MARKETING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
365.15
1,116.45GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,116.45
99.13GR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
99.13
117.45GRAFIX SHOPPE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
117.45
31.95GRAINGER INC, WW GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
113.57WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
156.87PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
105.58PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
60.89VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
236.98GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
179.58GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
885.42
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270.00GREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRIBUTION CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
270.00
579.54GREEN HORIZONS WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
579.54
504.00GROUP HEALTH INC - WORKSITE EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
504.00
41.53HALLOCK COMPANY INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
41.53
21.90HAMILTON MARK & ALICIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
21.90
612.00HAMILTON, MIKE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.00
1,475.00HAMLINE UNIVERSITY PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
1,475.00
177,968.66HAMMEL GREEN & ABRAHAMSON INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
177,968.66
10,931.31HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8,245.31AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
19,176.62
380.00HEDBERG AGGREGATES INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
380.00
280.00HEILIGENTHAL HARRY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
280.00
9.36HEITNER EMILY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
9.36
500.00HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER OPERATIONS TRAINING
500.00
51.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
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61.50ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,836.40POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,928.00POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
2,208.34OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
970.50HIA ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
62.50SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
52.50SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
105.00SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30.00SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
27.50SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
338.10SPEC ASSMT CONSTRUCTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,833.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
123.50SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
780.25PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
11,458.09
250.00HERRON DAVID GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
1,637.50HIRSHFIELD"S PAINT MFG INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,637.50
38.39HOEBELHEINRICH, ROBERT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
38.39
26.11HOGENSON PETER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
26.11
16.97HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
304.68FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
24.97PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
31.04ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
35.88ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
189.54WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER
902.08WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
137.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.09PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.90REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,748.35
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73.94HOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
73.94
200.56HOPPE, MARK ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
200.56
357.00HORDYK, EVAN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
357.00
111.31HOUSE IT LCC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
111.31
450.00HOWES, JENNIFER VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
350.00HOWES, KRISTINE VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
102.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
677.00
1,680.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,680.00
600.00IAAOASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
600.00
395.00ICE SPORTS INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
395.00
1,434.51IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,434.51SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,434.50SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
1,434.51STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
5,738.03
1,492.39INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
112.51PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,604.90
640.00INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
640.00
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1,491.00INFINITY WIRELESS OPERATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
1,491.00
990.00INGINA LLC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
990.00
662.48INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
704.77CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
20.05GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
405.36GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
1,792.66
397.00IPMA-HR HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
397.00
500.00IVERSON BRUCE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
88.29J. H. LARSON CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
88.29
4,750.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
51,588.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,550.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
62,888.00
54.84JERRY'S HARDWARE PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.13PARK MAINTENANCE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
3.13PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
146.06VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
209.16
275.00JOHNSON III JAMES KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
275.00
264.17JONES MARK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
264.17
1,400.00JUST-RITE FENCE MOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,400.00
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235.00KAMENICKY GARY INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
38.48KATS AMIR & ALLYSON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
38.48
593.25KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS ENCORE (BADER DEV/ASAP)
513.47ESCROWS5605 W 36TH (AMER LEGION SITE)
217.00ESCROWSPLATIA PLACE
1,017.00ESCROWSBRIDGEWATER BNK / EXC MONTEREY
2,340.72
250.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
250.00
950.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
950.00
331.50KIELTY MIKE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
331.50
120,631.00KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
120,631.00
1,662.50KINDEM DESIGN COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,662.50
115.00KING COLIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
115.00
450.00KLAUSTERMEIER MORGAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
11,720.25KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
724.50SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,459.90STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
14,904.65
200.00KLOOS ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
200.00
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417.29KOSALKO, JONNA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
417.29
3,783.79KREMER SERVICES LLC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,783.79
646.00KRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
646.00
22.50KRUEGER JEN PICNIC SHELTERS RENT REVENUE
22.50
91.17KRUEGER, JULIANA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
91.17
306.00KUBES, JON SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
306.00
365.00LADEN'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC COMM & MARKETING G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
365.00
53.52LAND TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
53.52
32.94LANDS END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,113.51CLERICALOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,146.45
6.03LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6.03
146.28LARSON JACQUELINE COMM & MARKETING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
146.28
10.67LARSON MICHAEL & CASSONDRA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
10.67
2,842.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
2,842.00
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45.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES POLICE G & A TRAINING
45.00
4,974.73LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
4,974.73
675.00LEGACY CREATIVE IMAGES SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
350.00FABULOUS FRIDAYS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,025.00
1,252.00LHB INC ESCROWS BRIDGEWATER BNK / EXC MONTEREY
1,252.00
66.73LIBERTY TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
66.73
137.09LINAADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE
98.67ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
119.70HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE
85.88HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
84.36COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
57.59COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
19.80COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A LIFE INSURANCE
13.51COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
146.89IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE
102.84IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
125.25ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
85.43ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
167.06FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
382.39FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
399.79COMM DEV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
89.91FACILITIES MCTE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
61.23FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,391.94POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
954.61POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
126.36COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LIFE INSURANCE
85.77COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LONG TERM DISABILITY
667.11OPERATIONSLIFE INSURANCE
457.89OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
406.45INSPECTIONS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
294.50INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
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135.61PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
96.36PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
323.75ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
228.20ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
293.78PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
200.12PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
81.22CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
58.94CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
28.68HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE
19.53HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
153.55WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
104.55WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
91.76SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
74.12SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
35.52SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
24.15SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
23.31ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LIFE INSURANCE
15.85ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LONG TERM DISABILITY
51.28STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8,338.28EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LIFE INSURANCE
269.92ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE
125.47ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
189.44PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
129.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
28.68NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE
19.53NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
90.65WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE
54.75WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
158.36REC CTR DIV NON DPT BUDGET LIFE INSURANCE
107.89REC CENTER SALARIES LONG TERM DISABILITY
114.52VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
78.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
18,306.97
20.00LINDBLOM, MIKE OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.00
200.00LISEC, TOM POLICE G & A TRAINING
200.00
72.82LOCKGUARD INC REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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113.50REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
186.32
7,973.14LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
7,973.14
1,513.46LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,513.46
11,227.32LOGISPARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,973.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,973.98SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,973.97STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
17,149.25
2,429.32LUBE-TECH & PARTNERS LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,429.32
15.60M & E PROPERTIES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.60
253.43MACKENZIE KELSON PLAYGROUNDS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
253.43
729.38MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
308.73SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,038.11
1,125.00MACTACABLE TV G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,125.00
32,043.18MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
32,043.18
328.77MARKET MATTHEW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
328.77
23.99MCCONNELL, BECKY WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.15SUMMER CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.14
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275.00MEATH JOAN LIFEGUARDING TRAINING
275.00
27.67MENARDSROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
21.05GRAFFITI CONTROL GENERAL SUPPLIES
59.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
36.98PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
41.59PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
79.11WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
292.55WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
59.85REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
618.79
57.22MENDOZA ERIC & JENNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
57.22
7,907.51METRO BLOOMS STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,907.51
19,681.20METROPOLITAN COUNCIL INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
341,727.67OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
361,408.87
1,560.00MHSRC/RANGE POLICE G & A TRAINING
1,560.00
84.94MICRO CENTER IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
84.94
74.00MID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
74.00
1,035.07MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
114.03POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
393.25SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,542.35
250.00MIKULAY JORDAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
403.20MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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403.20
1,059.85MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
1,059.85
240.00MINNESOTA CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
240.00
2,128.49MINNESOTA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
2,128.49
3,206.50MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
560.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,766.50
56.62MINNESOTA WATER INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
56.62
350.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
350.00
189.26MINVALCO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
37.17WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
226.43
120.00MITY LITE ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
120.00
700.00MN CIT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION POLICE G & A TRAINING
700.00
675.00MN DARE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION POLICE G & A TRAINING
675.00
340.60MOBILE DEMAND TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
340.60
205.17MONCHAMP, MAUREEN & TIMOTHY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
205.17
37.97MORGER LAURA LIVINGOOD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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37.97
346.50MOSS & BARNETT CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
346.50
3,623.69MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,130.21UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
4,753.90
20.33MULLER MELISSA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
20.33
16,463.59-MUNICIPAL BUILDERS INC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
329,271.89WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
312,808.30
900.64NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
9.98FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
46.54WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
11.40CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
42.78VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
116.40GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,127.74
379.40ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
379.40
15.00NEMITZ JOSH OPERATIONS TRAINING
15.00
30.54NEP CORP VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
30.54
9.90NESBITT TERRENCE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
9.90
1,428.00NEUMANN, NEAL SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,428.00
23.00NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
216.00ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
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158.32PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
397.32
50,332.78-NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION CO INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
1,006,655.77CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
956,322.99
243.60NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
243.60
470.00NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES LLC WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
470.00
6,803.03NORTHLAND EXCAVATING LLC ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,803.03
651.13NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
60.13INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
711.26
25.00NORTHSTAR CHAPTER - APA HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
25.00
85.19NOSOW, EDITA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
85.19
40.54NOVAK JORDAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
40.54
19,710.36NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
19,710.36
1,037.74OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,037.74
6,000.00OAKWOODS PARTNERS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
24.44WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
6,024.44
147.15OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
106.45HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
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167.70HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
43.02COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
219.76FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
184.87GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
166.88POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
9.59POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,209.39INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
279.84PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
235.52ORGANIZED REC G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES
2,770.17
162.50OFFICE TEAM COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
162.50
79.68OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
79.68
6,957.57OMNIPUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
6,957.57
212.00ON SITE SANITATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,520.82FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
80.00RENTALOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
53.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
103.50ICE RENTAL NON-TAXABLE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,969.32
64.00ONDIEKA CHRISTOPHER PICNIC SHELTERS RENT REVENUE
64.00
348.32ONEIL STEVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
348.32
50.01OPFERKEW RODNEY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
50.01
186.44OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
186.44
350.00PACA EMILY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
350.00
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1,098.75PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,098.75
350.31PARK TAVERN PLAYGROUNDS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
350.31
267.51PAULIS KENNETH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
267.51
33.25PENFIELD JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
33.25
21,886.72-PETERSON COMPANIES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
437,733.53PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
415,846.81
39.49PETERSON- ETEM CHASE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
39.49
30.00PETTY CASH GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
12.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
10.19ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
30.91HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
24.31IT G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
32.00FINANCE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
48.34INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
49.81INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
25.22HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSE
161.00YOUTH PROGRAMS MISC EXPENSE
423.78
6,415.04PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT CITY POOLED INVESTMENTS BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
6,415.04
500.00PHILBROOK MAXWELL & JESSICA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
750.00PIONEER SECURESHRED SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
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200.00PIVEC MISHA PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
299.80POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
299.80
6,103.75PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,103.75
155.80PRECISE MRM LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
155.81WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
155.81SEWER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
155.81STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
623.23
82.19PREMIUM WATERS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
82.19
1.00PRIMO RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION INC INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
140.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
141.00
24.58PRINCE AUSTIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
24.58
250.00PROS OF THE ROPE LLC SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
385.00PLAYGROUNDSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
635.00
436.72PUMP & METER SERVICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
436.72
43.90QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
43.90
100.00RADEMACHER, RON WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
100.00
235.00RAEY JACK INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
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26.56RAHR WILLIAM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
26.56
694.45RAINBOW TREECARE TREE MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
694.45
4,907.54RANDY'S ENVIORMENTAL SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,863.58PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
502.82GRANTSOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,001.74REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
9,275.68
111.18RANNOW BRETT ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
111.18
192.30REALTY PROS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
192.30
3,357.50RECYCLING ASSOC OF MN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,357.50
57.61REGENCY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
57.61
65.00RENTER'S WAREHOUSE INSPECTIONS G & A RENTAL HOUSING
65.00
174.55RFC FIELDS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
174.55
4,162.75RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,162.75
38.00RIEGERT JON GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
38.00
321.33ROBERT B HILL CO REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
321.33
87.50ROBLES MICHAEL GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
87.50
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306.00ROGERS, KYLE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
306.00
239.00ROTARY CLUB OF SLP ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
239.00
104.12SCHAEFER, HAROLD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
104.12
117.48SCHEIN JEFFREY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
117.48
60.19SCHMITT, STEVE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
60.19
41.25SCHOTZKO ADAM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
41.25
1,386.00SEHSTREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,386.00
3,134.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
3,134.00
90.00SHOWALTER DREW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
90.00
8.45SHREWSBURY PAUL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
8.45
1,760.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
862.50REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
2,622.50
54.00SILBERT JOSEPH & TOMOKO TREE REMOVAL TREE MAINTENANCE
54.00
5,092.32-SIR LINES-A-LOT STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
101,846.35CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
96,754.03
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555.18SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
555.18
1,946.20SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,946.20
65.14SMITH JERRY & CYNTHIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
65.14
100.00SMITH TODD ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100.00
9,000.00SPACK CONSULTING STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9,000.00
70,658.56SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
70,658.56
46.88SPJ PROPERTIES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
46.88
2,173.30SPRINTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
2,173.30
140.00SQUARERIGGER SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
140.00
120.24ST CROIX RECREATION FUN PLAYGROUNDS INC PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN GENERAL SUPPLIES
120.24
56.00STANDARD HEATING & A/C INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
56.00
471.76STANDARD SPRING GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
471.76
229.06STAR TRIBUNE ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
229.06
357.00STEARNS, DAVID SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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357.00
65.36STEPP MANUFACTURING CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
65.36
1,068.15STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,777.91POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
2,400.95ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
129.99PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
124.98VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,501.98
33.39STURM NATE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
33.39
738.33SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
738.33SEWER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
738.34STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,215.00
856.00SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
856.00
92.00SUMMIT COMPANIES OPERATIONS REPAIRS
92.00
2,463.00SUNBELT RENTALS INC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,463.00
10,781.57SYSCO-MINNESOTA INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
10,781.57
781.25TAHO SPORTSWEAR PLAYGROUNDS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
781.25
500.00TD & I CABLE MAINTENANCE INC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
83.50TERMINIX INT BRICK HOUSE (1324)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
83.50WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
167.00
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1,026.00THE JOHN ROBERTS COMPANY COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,026.00
400.00THE PARK THEATER COMPANY PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.00
33.84THE REALTY HOUSE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
33.84
263.54THE SHERWINN WILLIAMS CO REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
263.54
254.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
254.00
267.10THE UPS STORE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
267.10
62.37THOMAS ALICE & GORDON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
62.37
102.42THOMAS DUSTIN & CHRISTINA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
102.42
100.00THOMPSON ROBERT ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100.00
276.41THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
276.41
1,051.50TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,051.50
117.72TIMPONE FRANK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
117.72
133.25TITAN MACHINERY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
133.25
7,687.40-TI-ZACK CONCRETE INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
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ObjectVendorBU Description
153,747.90CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
146,060.50
66.57TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
66.57
181.32TRACK INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
181.32
1,069.50TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP RELAMPING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
441.00SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,510.50
3,213.48TRANSPORT GRAPHICS CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
3,213.48
408.00TRAUTMANN, JOHN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
408.00
32,711.70TREE TRUST REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,730.00BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35,441.70
346.69TRI STATE BOBCAT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
346.69
401.50TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
401.50
60.99TWIN CITY SAW CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
60.99
1,103.50UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
14,470.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
15,573.50
200.00ULI MINNESOTA COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
200.00
400.84ULINEREC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
400.84
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2,000.00UNDER THE LIGHTS MEDIA REC CENTER BUILDING ADVERTISING
2,000.00
106.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAY
106.00
107.10UNZE, EILEEN REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
107.10
220.00URBAN LAND INSTITUTE COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
220.00
729.46VAN PAPER COMPANY CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
729.46
63.22VAUGHAN, JIM NATURAL RESOURCES G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
63.22
1,927.77-VEIT & CO STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
38,555.42CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
36,627.65
129.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
129.00
19,874.40VERIZON WIRELESS CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
70.18CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
19,944.58
1,064.09VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,064.09
6.53VINITSKY HELEN LOIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
6.53
2,897.73-VISU-SEWER INC SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
57,954.75CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
55,057.02
331.00VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT ASSN MN OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
331.00
444.20WARNING LITES OF MN INC ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
444.20
511.06WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
511.06
726.18WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
726.18
4,546.14WATSON CO INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
4,546.14
107.31WAYTEKVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
107.31
120.93WEINMANN ROBERT & HEATHER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
120.93
209.28WEST, JASON ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
209.28
108.09WINDHORST DAVID WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
108.09
250.29WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
250.29
761.38WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
761.38
130.00WOESTEHOFF KAREN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
130.00
75.23WOLFE, GLORIA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.23
122.35WOOD, ANDREA COMM & MARKETING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
122.35
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
637.50WRAP CITY GRAPHICS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
637.50
11,338.25WSB ASSOC INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,708.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
19,046.25
3,100.49XCEL ENERGY PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
331.33WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
65.77SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
532.92STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
881.61WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
23,039.08REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
27,951.20
2,564.00YTS COMPANIES LLC TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
2,564.00
4,744.00ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC SWEEPING EQUIPMENT PARTS
4,744.00
10.30ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
173.95PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
197.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
181.60PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
184.65VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
747.50
Report Totals 4,129,785.57
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approval of city disbursements Page 41
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Accept donation from Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) for travel expenses
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a donation from
GARE for all travel expenses related to Mayor Jake Spano’s attendance at the GARE Advancing
Racial Equity Speaker Series.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to accept the donation for travel-related expenses?
Summary: Mayor Jake Spano has been invited to participate as a speaker at the GARE
Advancing Racial Equity Speaker Series on September 13, 2018 in Oakland, CA. GARE will cover
all travel expenses related to the event.
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is a national network of government working to
achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. GARE is a joint project of the new Race
Forward and the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society.
The Advancing Racial Equity Speaker Series sessions involve national leaders sharing their
perspectives on how government can implement the critical changes needed to improve
outcomes for populations that have faced historic and current barriers limiting their access to
opportunity. The September 13 session will focus on cultivating elected leadership.
State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. Donations are treated as a gift to
the city and need to be a resolution adopted by the city council acknowledging that attendance
at this event serves a public purpose and that the gift is accepted.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Administrative Services Office Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Accept donation from Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) for travel expenses
Resolution No. 18-___
Resolution approving acceptance of a donation
to cover travel-related expenses
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance of
donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, the funds are for employee travel expenses related to participation in the 2018
Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) Advancing Racial Equity Speaker Series on
September 13 in Oakland, CA;
Now therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with thanks to GARE for inviting Mayor Jake Spano to participate in this
conference.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Deferral of special assessment – 7318 22nd St. W. #314, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving deferral of special assessment –
7318 22nd St. W. #314, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Policy consideration: Minnesota Statutes 435.193 through 435.195 provide for deferment of
special assessments and specify the conditions under which municipalities are authorized, on a
voluntary basis, to defer such assessments. The city council adopted Resolution Number 09-
134 on October 19, 2009, establishing the eligibility requirements for a deferral. The
recommended action is consistent with policy previously established by the city council.
Summary: The property owner of the condominium at 7318 22nd St. W. #314, St. Louis Park,
MN 55426, has requested that the remaining balance of his existing special assessment be
deferred. This special assessment relates to a Housing Improvement Area (HIA) assessment
assessed against all property owners in the Greensboro Condominium. The St. Louis Park City
Council established this HIA to facilitate certain improvements to the property.
Property owners who did not initially qualify or elect to defer their assessment may at some
point face financial hardship and become eligible. Homesteaded property owned by persons
meeting specified age or disability and income guidelines are eligible. An application was
submitted by the property owner and reviewed by city staff. All eligibility requirements were
determined to be met.
Financial or budget considerations: The city has adequate funds to finance the cost of deferring
this special assessment.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Beth Simonsen, Accountant/Finance Analyst II
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Marney Olson, Assistant Housing Supervisor
Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Deferral of special assessment – 7318 22nd St. W. #314, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Resolution No. 18-____
Approving deferral of special assessment 7318 22nd St. W. #314
Whereas, certain application and authorization for deferral of a special assessment has
been received by the City of St. Louis Park from a property owner seeking to have the special
assessment for their property deferred, as allowed by provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section
435.193 to 435.195
Now therefore be it resolved the following application satisfies the criteria for deferral of
a special assessment and is hereby granted:
Deferred
Principal
PID Address Levy No. Amount___
08-117-21-21-0116 7318 22nd St. W. #314 99999 $9,156.84
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4d
Executive summary
Title: Traffic Study No. 700: Authorize school zone speed limit on Lake St from Alabama Ave to
Zarthan Ave
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing a 20 mph school zone speed
limit on Lake Street from Alabama Avenue to Zarthan Avenue.
Policy consideration: Does a traffic investigation show that a lower speed limit adjacent to the
school is warranted?
Summary: In January 2017, a request was received to evaluate vehicle speeds travelling on Lake
Street adjacent to Holy Family Academy (HFA). Specifically, the requestor wanted a school zone
speed limit installed. In April 2017, a school zone speed limit study was conducted by Spack
Consulting. The study found that a significant number of drivers were travelling over the speed
limit adjacent to the school and recommends that a school zone speed limit be installed.
Per MnDOT guidance, an effective school zone speed limit should be between 10 to 15 mph
below the normal value. The speed limit at this location is currently 30 mph. The study
recommends that a school zone speed limit of 20 mph should be installed.
Staff contacted and met with staff from HFA to discuss the proposed change. Staff and HFA
staff agreed on the sign language to read, “SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH WHEN CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT”. Installed signage will also include a preemptive warning sign upstream and
downstream of the segment alerting drivers of the upcoming speed limit change.
Financial or budget considerations: The funds needed to install these traffic controls are
minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Location Map
Prepared by: Ben Manibog, Transportation Engineer
Reviewed by: Debra M. Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 700: Authorize school zone speed limit on Lake St from Alabama Ave to Zarthan Ave
Discussion
Background: In January 2017, a request was received to evaluate vehicle speeds travelling on
Lake Street adjacent to Holy Family Academy (HFA). Specifically, the requestor wanted the city
to explore a school zone speed limit adjacent to HFA to increase the safety for school children.
Each road authority may establish school zone speed limits on roads under their jurisdiction. In
order to provide an objective uniform and safe environment for walking and biking students,
Minnesota law requires a traffic investigation as prescribed by the Commissioner of
Transportation that supports the establishment of a school zone speed limit.
The school zone is legally defined as that section of road which abuts the school grounds, or
where there is an established school crossing with advance school signs that define the area. If
a reduced school speed limit is warranted:
• They shall be in effect when children are present, going to or leaving school during
opening or closing hours or during school recess periods
• It shall not be more than 30 MPH below the established speed limit
• The School speed limit shall not be lower than 15 MPH
• All signs erected must be in conformance to the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
• Any speeding violations of a school zone speed limit are subject to a double fine.
In April 2017, a school zone speed limit study was conducted by Spack Consulting. Spack
Consulting collected historical crash data as well as vehicle speed and volume data on Lake
Street adjacent to HFA, including average and 85th percentile speeds. The 85th percentile
speed is the speed at which no more than 15% of traffic is exceeding the limit.
The section of West Lake Street west of Zarthan Avenue adjacent to the school has an 85th
percentile speed of 34 mph. For this section of West Lake Street, over 30% of vehicles were
travelling over the speed limit of 30 mph; this is a significant number of vehicles travelling over
the posted speed limit.
Reduced speed limits are placed within school zones for one or more of the following reasons:
• Mitigate poor sight lines
• Curb an existing speeding problem
• Mitigate an existing crash problem
• Mitigate walking routes without sidewalks
• Placed in lieu of increased traffic control, such as all way stop signs, traffic signals, or
roundabouts
There is a high amount of pedestrian activity travelling between HFA and Holy Family Catholic
Church. Due to the significant number of vehicles travelling over the posted speed limit the
study recommends that a school zone speed limit be implemented adjacent to the HFA school
grounds.
Per MnDOT’s Guide to Establishing Speed Limits in School Zones, effective school zone speed
limits should be approximately 10 mph below the normal value. A school zone speed limit that
is only five miles per hour lower than the normal value is likely not to have an impact. Because
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Title: Traffic Study No. 700: Authorize school zone speed limit on Lake St from Alabama Ave to Zarthan Ave
of that, it is recommended by Spack Consulting and the traffic committee that a school zone
speed limit of 20 mph be implemented.
Staff contacted and met with staff from HFA to share with them the study and
recommendations and gain feedback regarding the proposed changes. Staff and HFA staff
agreed on the sign language to read, “SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH WHEN CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT”. Installed signage will also include a preemptive warning sign upstream and
downstream of the segment alerting drivers of the upcoming school zone speed limit.
Present considerations: According to State Statute 169.14 Subd. 5a, “Local authorities may
establish a school speed limit within a school zone…upon the basis of an engineering and traffic
investigation…”. A study has been completed in accordance with the requirements of state law
and the recommendation from that study is that a school speed zone limit be implemented to
curb an existing speeding problem.
To implement the school zone speed limit, the council needs to approve a resolution with the
new limit. This resolution will then be shared with the Commissioner of Transportation along
with the supporting study.
Next steps: When city staff receives the signed resolution, operations staff will install the
required signage for the school zone speed limit area.
In addition to the speed limit change, there were two other recommendations from the study:
• To limit parking within 100 feet of the crosswalk at Zarthan and Lake Street
• To decrease lane widths on Lake Street to assist in reducing vehicle speeds
There is a bikeway proposed on Lake Street in 2020, these additional recommendations will be
proposed for implementation as a part of that public process.
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4d) Page 4
Title: Traffic Study No. 700: Authorize school zone speed limit on Lake St from Alabama Ave to Zarthan Ave
Resolution No. 18-____
Authorize school zone speed limit on
Lake Street from Alabama Avenue to Zarthan Avenue
Traffic Study No. 700
Whereas, pursuant to state statute, local authorities may establish a school zone speed
limit upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation; and
Whereas, such school zone speed limits shall be in effect when children are present; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota received a request for a school zone speed
limit on Lake Street adjacent to Holy Family Academy; and
Whereas, a school zone speed limit study was conducted and a school zone speed limit
was recommended for Lake Street adjacent to Holy Family Academy; and
Whereas, city staff met with Holy Family Academy staff to understand their concerns and
impacts; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely, and reliably.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the Engineering Director is hereby authorized to do the following:
1.Install a 20 mile per hour (mph) school zone speed limit on Lake Street from Alabama
Avenue to Zarthan Avenue.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Title: Traffic Study No. 700: Authorize school zone speed limit on Lake St from Alabama Ave to Zarthan Ave
Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4e
Executive summary
Title: Traffic Study No. 701: Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Ave from W. 28th St to
Sunset Blvd
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing a 20 mph school zone speed
limit on Joppa Avenue from W. 28th Street to Sunset Boulevard.
Policy consideration: Does the council wish to lower the speed limit adjacent to schools when a
traffic investigation shows it is warranted?
Summary: In June 2017, a request was received to evaluate vehicle speeds travelling on Joppa
Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy. Specifically, the requestor wanted a school zone speed
limit installed. In July 2017, a school zone speed limit study was conducted by Spack Consulting.
The study found that a significant number of drivers were travelling over the speed limit
adjacent to the school and recommends that a school zone speed limit be installed.
Per MnDOT guidance, an effective school zone speed limit should be between 10 to 15 mph
below the normal value. The speed limit at this location is currently 30 mph. The study
concluded that a school zone speed limit of 20 mph should be installed.
Staff contacted and met with staff from Torah Academy to discuss the proposed change. Staff
and Torah Academy staff agreed on the sign language to read, “SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH
WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT”. Installed signage will also include a preemptive warning sign
upstream and downstream of the segment alerting drivers of the upcoming speed limit change.
Financial or budget considerations: The funds needed to install these traffic controls are
minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Location Map
Prepared by: Ben Manibog, Transportation Engineer
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 701: Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Ave from W. 28th St to Sunset Blvd
Discussion
Background: In June 2017, a request was received to evaluate vehicle speeds travelling on
Joppa Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy. Specifically, the requestor wanted the city to
explore a school zone speed limit adjacent to the school to increase the safety of the school
children.
Each road authority may establish school zone speed limits on roads under their jurisdiction. In
order to provide an objective uniform and safe environment for walking and biking students,
Minnesota law requires a traffic investigation as prescribed by the Commissioner of
Transportation that supports the establishment of a school zone speed limit.
The school zone is legally defined as that section of road which abuts the school grounds, or
where there is an established school crossing with advance school signs that define the area. If
a reduced school speed limit is warranted:
• They shall be in effect when children are present, going to or leaving school during
opening or closing hours or during school recess periods
• It shall not be more than 30 MPH below the established speed limit
• The School speed limit shall not be lower than 15 MPH
• All signs erected must be in conformance to the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
• Any speeding violations of a school zone speed limit are subject to a double fine.
In July 2017, a school zone speed limit study was conducted by Spack Consulting. Spack
Consulting collected historical crash data as well as vehicle speed and volume data on Joppa
Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy. Including average and 85th percentile speeds. The 85th
percentile speed is the speed at which 15% of traffic is exceeding.
Joppa Avenue between 28th Street and Sunset Boulevard has an 85th percentile speed of 35
MPH. The speed limit on this road is a 30 MPH. This is 5 miles an hour over the speed limit, and
is considered a speeding problem.
Reduced speed limits are placed within school zones for one or more of the following reasons:
• Mitigate poor sight lines
• Curb an existing speeding problem
• Mitigate an existing crash problem
• Mitigate walking routes without sidewalks
• Placed in lieu of increased traffic control, such as all way stop signs, traffic signals, or
roundabouts
There is a high amount of pedestrian activity travelling along Joppa Avenue. Due to the
significant number of vehicles travelling over the posted speed limit the study recommends
that a school zone speed limit be implemented adjacent to the Torah Academy school grounds.
Per MnDOT’s Guide to Establishing Speed Limits in School Zones, effective school zone speed
limits should be approximately 10 mph below the normal value. A school zone speed limit that
is only five miles per hour lower than the normal value is likely not to have an impact. Because
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Traffic Study No. 701: Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Ave from W. 28th St to Sunset Blvd
of that, it is recommended by Spack Consulting and the traffic committee that a school zone
speed limit of 20 mph be implemented.
Staff contacted and met with staff from Torah Academy to share with them the study and
recommendations and gain feedback regarding the proposed changes. City staff and school
staff agreed on the sign language to read, “SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH WHEN CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT”. Installed signage will also include a preemptive sign alerting drivers of the upcoming
school zone speed limit.
Present considerations: According to State Statute 169.14 Subd. 5a, “Local authorities may
establish a school speed limit within a school zone…upon the basis of an engineering and traffic
investigation…”. A study has been completed in accordance with the requirements of state law
and the recommendation from that study is that a school speed zone limit be implemented to
curb an existing speeding problem.
To implement the school zone speed limit, the council needs to approve a resolution with the
new limit. This resolution will then be shared with the Commissioner of Transportation along
with the supporting study.
Next steps: When city staff receives the signed resolution, operations staff will install the
required signage for the school zone speed limit area.
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4e) Page 4
Title: Traffic Study No. 701: Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Ave from W. 28th St to Sunset Blvd
Resolution No. 18-____
Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Avenue
from W. 28th Street to Sunset Boulevard
Traffic Study No. 701
Whereas, pursuant to state statute, local authorities may establish a school zone speed
limit upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation; and
Whereas, such school zone speed limits shall be in effect when children are present; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota received a request for a school zone speed
limit on Joppa Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy; and
Whereas, a school zone speed limit study was conducted and a school zone speed limit
was recommended for Joppa Avenue adjacent to Torah Academy; and
Whereas, city staff met with Torah Academy staff to understand their concerns and
impacts; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely, and reliably.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the Engineering Director is hereby authorized to do the following:
1. Install a 20 mile per hour (mph) school zone speed limit on Joppa Avenue from W.
28th Street to Sunset Boulevard.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Title: Traffic Study No. 701: Authorize school zone speed limit on Joppa Ave from W. 28th St to Sunset Blvd Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4f
Executive summary
Title: Accept donation for Jim Vaughan to attend the ISA Leadership workshop
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a monetary
donation from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) in an amount not to exceed
$2,000 for all related expenses for Jim Vaughan, Natural Resources Coordinator, to attend the
2018 International Society of Arboriculture Leadership workshop in Champaign, Illinois.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the gift with restrictions on its use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Jim Vaughan, will represent the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) as their International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA) council representative executive committee member at the 2018
leadership workshop, October 21 - 25, 2018. This workshop is an annual event covering
leadership aspects in the areas of problem solving, project management, team building and
trends. The International Society of Arboriculture recently re-elected Mr. Vaughan to their
Council Representative Executive Committee for another two-year term. The ISA requires
council executive committee members to attend this annual ISA Leadership workshop. The
International Society of Arboriculture has offered to pay all related conference expenses in an
amount not to exceed $2,000.
The city attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment of
such expenses by this organization, regardless of whether the funds come from primary or
secondary sources. It is treated as a gift to the city and needs to be a resolution adopted by the
city council determining that attendance at this event serves a public purpose and accepting
the gift. The resolution needs to be adopted before attendance at the conference. The City of
St. Louis Park will pay for travel, the conference and hotel accommodations up front and submit
receipts to MSA for reimbursement.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the expenses incurred by
Jim Vaughan’s attendance to the International Society of Arboriculture leadership workshop in
Campaign, Illinois.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Jim Vaughan, Natural Resources Coordinator
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Accept donation for Jim Vaughan to attend the ISA Leadership workshop
Resolution No. 18-____
Resolution accepting donation from
International Society of Arboriculture for expenses
for Jim Vaughan to attend the
2018 International Society of Arboriculture leadership workshop
Whereas, The City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, the International Society of Arboriculture will compensate all related costs, in
an amount not to exceed $2,000, for the city’s Natural Resources Coordinator, Jim Vaughan, to
attend the International Society of Arboriculture leadership workshop conference, October
21 - 25, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with thanks to the International Society of Arboriculture with the
understanding that it must be used for expenses incurred by Jim Vaughan to attend the 2018
International Society of Arboriculture leadership workshop held in Champaign, Illinois.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4g
Executive summary
Title: Approve signal agreement with MnDOT for Wooddale Avenue and Highway 7
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing the city to enter into an
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the ramp signals at
Wooddale Avenue and Highway 7 (MnDOT Agreement No. 1028711).
Policy consideration: Does the City Council support the installation of these signals and agree
to take on maintenance responsibilities?
Summary: Sometime between 2019 and 2022, signals are anticipated to be installed at the top
of both ramps on the Wooddale Avenue bridge over Highway 7. More information on timing
for this work will be available after the award of the SWLRT project in late 2018. The new
signals will include audible pedestrian signals (APS), emergency vehicle pre-emption system
(EVP) and countdown timers.
The city and state will share responsibilities for the maintenance and operation of the new
signals planned for installation at the top of the ramps. Specifically, the city will be responsible
for power and for minor signal maintenance. The state will be responsible for interconnect,
signage, and all other maintenance on the signals. They will also be responsible for timing and
EVP operations.
The agreement is consistent with other agreements currently in place for signals in St. Louis
Park.
Financial or budget considerations: The installation of the various underground components
necessary to build the traffic signals are being installed as a part of the Wooddale bridge project
currently under construction. The installation of the signals will be paid for as a part of the
SWLRT project.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Debra M. Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Approve signal agreement with MnDOT for Wooddale Avenue and Highway 7
Resolution No. 18-____
Resolution authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation for
traffic signal control on Highway 7 at Wooddale Avenue
(MnDOT Agreement No. 1028711)
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be installing signals at the top
of both ramps on the Wooddale Avenue bridge over Highway 7 as a part of the Southwest Light
Rail Transit project; and
Whereas, MnDOT has requested that the city enter into an agreement for the operation
and maintenance of the new signal systems (MnDOT Agreement No. 1028711); and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that:
The city enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1028711 with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for the power, operation and maintenance of the new Traffic Control
Signal with Signing including an Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System on Trunk
Highway No. 7 at Wooddale Avenue South, and the existing Interconnect on Trunk
Highway No. 7 from Trunk Highway No. 100 to Texas Avenue South in the City of
St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
It is further resolved that the mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the
Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4h
Executive summary
Title: Assignment of shared parking agreement for city parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
Recommended action: Motion to authorize the mayor and city manager to execute the
assignment and assumption of the shared parking agreement for a city parking lot located at
2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to continue to allow shared use of the city
parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave S with the owners of 4200 Minnetonka Blvd?
Summary: The city entered into a shared parking agreement in 2006 with the owner of 4200
Minnetonka Blvd. for the city-owned parking lot located at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S. Since then,
the building has been subdivided into condominiums. The original owner has continued to
maintain responsibility for the city-owned parking lot and has upheld the conditions of the
shared parking agreement. The owner is in the process of selling the condominiums and would
like to transfer the shared parking agreement to the buyer.
The community development department staff and the city attorney reviewed the original
shared parking agreement and the proposed assignment of shared parking agreement that
transfers all responsibilities of the original agreement to the buyer. Staff and the city attorney
are comfortable with the language in both documents.
The city council originally authorized the mayor and city manager to sign the shared parking
agreement. Therefore, the city attorney has determined that city council should similarly
authorize the mayor and city manager to execute the assignment of shared parking agreement.
Financial or budget considerations: None; the owner assumes all responsibility for
maintenance and use of the lot.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Assignment of shared parking agreement
Prepared by: Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Karen Barton, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Assignment of shared parking agreement for city parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SHARED PARKING AGREEMENT
This Assignment and Assumption of Shared Parking Agreement (this “Assignment”) is
made as of August _____, 2018 (the “Effective Date”) by and between 4200 MINNETONKA,
LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Assignor”), and PERGOLA, L.L.C., a Minnesota
limited liability company (“Assignee”).
RECITALS
Assignee and Assignor have entered into that certain Purchase Agreement dated July 11,
2018 (“Purchase Agreement”), in which Assignor has agreed to sell and Assignee has agreed to
purchase the real property described on Exhibit A attached thereto and the improvements located
thereon (collectively, the “Property”).
Assignor and City of St. Louis Park entered into that certain Shared Parking Agreement
dated June 9, 2006, filed March 30, 2007, as Document No. 4371867 (“Shared Parking
Agreement”).
The Purchase Agreement requires Assignor and Assignee to execute this Assignment to
evidence the assignment and assumption of the Shared Parking Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, Assignor and Assignee hereby agree as follows:
1.Assignment and Assumption. As of the Effective Date, pursuant to Section 9 of
the Shared Parking Agreement, Assignor hereby irrevocably assigns, sets over, transfers and
conveys to Assignee all of Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to the Shared Parking
Agreement. Assignee hereby accepts this Assignment and the rights granted herein, and Assignee
hereby expressly assumes, for itself and its successors, assigns and legal representatives, the
Shared Parking Agreement and all of the obligations and liabilities, fixed and contingent, of
Assignor thereunder first arising from and after the Effective Date with respect to the Shared
Parking Agreement and agrees to: (i) be fully bound by all of the terms, covenants, agreements,
provisions, conditions, obligations and liability of Assignor thereunder, which accrue from and
after the Effective Date related to the Shared Parking Agreement, and (ii) keep, perform and
observe all of the covenants and conditions contained therein on the part of Assignor to be kept,
performed and observed, from and after the Effective Date.
2.Indemnification. Assignee agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold Assignor
harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, suits, proceedings, costs and
expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of, in
connection with or accruing under the Shared Parking Agreement in connection with the
performance or non-performance of Assignee’s obligations under the Shared Parking Agreement
to be performed and observed by Assignee thereunder from and after the Effective Date. Assignor
agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold Assignee harmless from and against any and all
claims, damages, losses, suits, proceedings, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of, in connection with or accruing under the
Shared Parking Agreement in connection with the performance or non-performance of the
Assignor’s obligations under the Shared Parking Agreement that were to be performed and
observed by Assignor thereunder prior to the Effective Date.
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4h) Page 3
Title: Assignment of shared parking agreement for city parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
3. General Provisions.
a. Successors. This Assignment shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding
upon, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
b. Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in as many counterparts
as may be deemed necessary and convenient, and by the different parties hereto on separate
counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such
counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
c. Governing Law. This Assignment and the legal relations between the
parties hereto shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the
state of Minnesota.
d. Attorney’s Fees. If any action or proceeding is commenced by either party
to enforce its rights under this Assignment, the substantially prevailing party in such action or
proceeding shall be awarded all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in such action or
proceeding, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (including the cost of in-house counsel
and appeals), in addition to any other relief awarded by the court.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4h) Page 4
Title: Assignment of shared parking agreement for city parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Assignment and Assumption of Shared Parking
Agreement was made and executed as of the date first above written.
ASSIGNOR:
4200 MINNETONKA, LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company
By:_______________________________
Its: Chief Manager
ASSIGNEE:
PERGOLA, L.L.C., a Minnesota limited liability
company
By:_______________________________
Its: President
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4h) Page 5
Title: Assignment of shared parking agreement for city parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
CONSENT BY CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
In accordance with Section 9 of the Shared Parking Agreement, the undersigned, City of St.
Louis Park, hereby consents to the execution and delivery of the foregoing Assignment and
Assumption of Shared Parking Agreement by and between Minnetonka, LLC, as Assignor, and
Pergola, L.L.C, as Assignee.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By:________________________________
Its: Mayor
By:________________________________
Its: City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 4h) Page 6
Title: Assignment of shared parking agreement for city parking lot at 2914 Inglewood Ave. S.
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel 1:
Unit Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 101, 102, 103 and 104, CIC No. 1934, 4200 Minnetonka Commercial
Condominium, a condominium located in the County of Hennepin.
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Torrens Property
Parcel 2:
Easements contained in Declaration for Common Interest Community Number 1934, a
Condominium, 4200 Minnetonka Commercial Condominium, dated December 29, 2010, filed
December 29, 2010, as Document No.4819094.
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Minutes: 4i
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 18, 2018 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Matt Eckholm, Jessica Kraft,
Claudia Johnston-Madison, Lisa Peilen, Carl Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joe Tatalovich, Alanna Franklin (unexcused)
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Meg McMonigal, Joe Ayers-Johnson, Gary Morrison
STUDY SESSION
1.St. Louis Park 2040 Preliminary Survey Results
Commissioner Carper had a number of questions about the statistics reported and asked if the
responses could be reported by neighborhood, as the opinions on accessory housing units,
duplexes, and other questions might vary by neighborhood. Staff responded they could inquire
if the consultant could provide this information.
Commissioner Eckholm said the cross section of neighborhoods that responded shows a lot
more areas that are predominantly single family responded positively to the survey; whereas in
an area like Blackstone, which is very high density, only 15 responded. He said this shows there
should not be a concern about apartment dwellers taking over the survey.
Meg McMonigal, Principal Planner, stated the survey questions are presented broadly. The city
policy would be applied based upon land use category and by zoning districts, not individual
neighborhoods, and our zoning districts apply to multiple neighborhoods and are mixed
throughout the community.
Chair Robertson commented that some neighborhoods have fewer zoning districts than others,
so there is a difference.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about lot size, lot coverage, access, separate buildings, owner occupied,
and non-owner occupied as regulations that will also have to be considered.
Chair Robertson said we need to be able to present how accessory dwellings impact property
values as this is the primary question of property owners.
Regarding the survey question about the right amount of affordable housing, Commissioner
Eckholm said it would have been good to see a breakdown of where survey participants are
living.
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Ms. McMonigal stated participants responded that the city needs more mid-size single family
homes.
Ms. McMonigal noted that there was pretty strong support for the transportation statement
and mobility options.
There was a discussion about mobility options.
Ms. McMonigal noted there were strong responses to the climate action questions.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about the interactive map and how it worked in the survey. She said the
consultant will consolidate all comments and commissioners will be able to look at all the land
use changes questions. She said review of the second part of survey will be held at the August 1
Planning Commission study session.
2.Retail and Service Size Requirements
Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Administrator, introduced the topic. He said staff has
explored and narrowed down options to address city council direction for planning commission
discussion which include: 1) looking at the zoning of a lot of the C2 General Commercial areas
to determine if it is the appropriate zoning; and 2) limiting the size of businesses within the C1
Neighborhood Commercial district. He said he hopes discussion will consider the context of the
broader goals in the Comprehensive Plan that tie into this conversation. He gave a
presentation.
Chair Robertson spoke about PUD developments. He asked which C2 districts exist that don’t
already have big box. He asked what we are trying to prevent if big box is already in those
areas.
Mr. Walther reviewed sizes of existing stores in the city. He spoke of city council’s stated
concerns regarding larger stores.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison spoke about smaller businesses in neighborhoods which have
to be C1 and the need to maintain those businesses. These are being lost over time, perhaps
because big box is so successful. She said if the city is promoting biking and walking it has to
have businesses that people can reach in their neighborhoods.
Commissioner Peilen spoke about her appreciation for small stores. She said, however, she has
some issues when the city starts micro-managing size. She said sometimes a one-size solution
isn’t always warranted. She said she has an issue with prohibiting expansion of a successful
business. She spoke about the need to listen to the marketplace. Commissioner Peilen stated
the issue regards a balance between good, sound planning and zoning and micro-managing.
Commissioner Carper said he doesn’t understand hostility towards large retail, in particular
liquor stores. He said he doesn’t think there have been problems with liquor stores.
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Commissioner Eckholm spoke about the desire to make things more human scale and the
concern that there exists the ability to drop in a huge building which is allowed by code.
Chair Robertson stated he doesn’t like picking on particular types of businesses. He said
denying citizens access to potential economic savings isn’t good.
Mr. Walther discussed the C2 areas map provided in the staff report. He reported staff’s
findings regarding the current size distribution of retail, service and liquor businesses in the C1
and C2 districts. He shared images illustrating the relative sizes of existing businesses in St.
Louis Park. He discussed some potential unintended consequences of rezoning properties that
are currently C2.
Commissioners discussed scale.
Commissioner Eckholm said he is concerned about the size of any kind of store in an area
where we want people as well. He said he also wants to see housing above commercial uses.
He doesn’t want to see a large store being the only use taking up the space.
Mr. Walther said one criticism he’s heard of Fresh Thyme is that it has fewer entrances and
fewer businesses than hoped for a more walkable environment.
Chair Robertson said for a mixed use development to have a single ground floor tenant does
take away from vibrancy. He added, however, that if you have five blocks of mixed-use with
local shops, then an anchor tenant works and a district is created. He said that is tough to
define but sometimes it works.
Commissioner Carper said sometimes an anchor store has the ability to develop the area
around it.
Commissioner Kraft said she agrees that every building can’t provide mixed-use. The whole
area has to be considered.
The Chair and Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, discussed PUDs.
Mr. Walther asked if commissioners wanted to look geographically at the zoning map at areas
to be reviewed. He asked how the commission wanted to explore size limitations.
The Chair said he was interested in looking at the areas individually and the likelihood that the
site will redevelop in the next ten years.
Mr. Walther suggested prioritizing and first discussing locations where change may be eminent
and locations that do not require a Comprehensive Plan amendment and may be less
complicated.
There was a discussion about the Sam’s Club site, Miracle Mile and the Hoigaard Village areas.
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Commissioner Eckholm spoke about considering mixed use rather than solely retail shopping
center use allowed in the C2 district, and the desire that if uses change it becomes a little bit
better oriented towards our goals, even if it stays commercial.
Mr. Walther asked if focusing on maps and aerials for the next conversation would be useful.
Commissioner Peilen asked if it should be a more general zoning discussion, separate from
liquor stores.
Mr. Walther mentioned areas which appear to be closer to C1 purpose and character such as
Historic Walker Lake, the north side of Excelsior Blvd. east of Hwy. 100, parts of the south side
of Excelsior Blvd. west of Hwy. 100, Cedar Lake Rd./Louisiana, and Texa-Tonka.
Commissioner Carper recommended working on the small areas first.
Chair Robertson said liquor stores shouldn’t be removed from neighborhood nodes and should
be allowed in mixed use and C1.
Mr. Morrison spoke about timing and rezoning.
Commissioner Kraft said she is interested in looking at specific sites in more detail but she
doesn’t want to lose the bigger picture. She said she doesn’t want to lose too much C2. She said
by following some goals we don’t want to lose a good mix in the community.
Mr. Walther said staff could provide a list of those areas from the map that we might look at
first.
Regarding limitations on size, the Chair said he has a hard time limiting size for the sake of
limiting.
Mr. Walther explained how the city already does that with service uses being limited to 2,500
square feet in the C1 district. He mentioned a proposal in the draft form-based code which
would limit size of businesses to 8,000 square feet.
Commissioner Peilen said a blanket size limitation is a concern.
Mr. Walther said to make a more pedestrian, bicycle and transit oriented environment is going
to take a lot of effort and certain controls.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Action agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Appointment of youth representative to boards and commissions
Recommended action: Motion to appoint Alanna Franklin to the Planning Commission as youth
member for a one year term ending on August 31, 2019.
Policy consideration: Having youth serving on boards and commissions is consistent with
council policy.
Summary: The city received an application for reappointment from Alanna Franklin to serve as
youth member on the Planning Commission. The applicant is an impressive student who is
interested in continuing to dedicate time to service in the community.
Youth members are appointed to one-year terms, beginning on August 31 of each year.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Maria Carrillo Perez, Management Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Action agenda item: 8a
Executive summary
Title: Traffic Study No. 696: Authorize installation of parking restrictions on Gorham Avenue at
Library Lane
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution to install parking restrictions on Gorham
Avenue at Library Lane.
Policy consideration: Does the council support restricting parking to facilitate safe travel of
vehicles along Gorham Avenue at Library Lane?
Summary: Staff received a request in March 2018 to evaluate the parking restrictions on
Gorham Avenue at Library Lane. The requestor cited concerns regarding vehicle safety and
emergency vehicle response near the intersection due to parked cars and narrowing of the
street as a result of plowed snow. The traffic committee discussed the request in April 2018 and
recommended additional parking restrictions to ensure safe vehicle passage.
A letter was sent to the surrounding property owners soliciting feedback on the traffic
committee recommendation. In addition to the support from the initial requestor, staff have
received two responses in favor and three responses opposed to the proposal.
The property owner at 3230 Gorham does not support this recommendation. We have
informed them that this item will be discussed at the meeting tonight.
Financial or budget considerations: The cost to install these traffic controls is minimal and will
come out of the general operating budget.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Location Map
Prepared by: Ben Manibog, Transportation Engineer
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study No. 696: Authorize installation of parking restrictions on Gorham Avenue at Library Lane
Discussion
Background: Staff received a request in March 2018 to evaluate the parking restrictions on
Gorham Avenue at Library Lane. The requestor cited concerns regarding vehicle safety and
emergency vehicle response near the intersection due to parked cars and narrowing of the
street as a result of plowed snow.
The intersection is a T-intersection (approaches to the north, east, and south). The north
approach is open to northbound traffic only.
Parking is allowed on both sides of the street at this location. The users of parking spaces on
Gorham Avenue would most likely be those working for or visiting the business at 3230 Gorham
and the St. Louis Park Library to the south.
In 2014, minimum standards for on street parking was developed. Since that time the traffic
committee has used this metric to determine when on-street parking may interfere with
vehicular traffic. The staff recommendations are based on the following:
• Two side parking: on streets that are 28 feet or wider.
• One side parking: on streets less than 28 feet.
• No Parking: on streets less than 24 feet wide
At the intersection, the south approach of Gorham Avenue is 22 feet wide. The street does not
widen to 24 feet for about another 40 feet. A vehicle parked on each side of the intersection
would not allow the safe passage of two opposite traveling vehicles. The south approach
widens to 28 feet about 85 feet south of the intersection. Similar vehicle safety concerns would
apply to this stretch of Gorham Avenue as well.
Comments against this proposal centered around residents’ perception of this as a punishment
to the local businesses that are on Gorham Avenue. In addition a concern was raised that the
restrictions would move the problem to another place in the area.
The comments in support of the proposal cite safety and the ability for emergency vehicles to
move through the narrow portion of the street. Installing on-street parking restrictions in the
narrow areas will allow sufficient room for vehicles.
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Title: Traffic Study No. 696: Authorize installation of parking restrictions on Gorham Avenue at Library Lane
Resolution No. 18-____
Authorize installation of parking restrictions
on Gorham Avenue at Library Lane
Traffic Study No. 696
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota received a request to evaluate the parking
on Gorham Avenue at Library Lane; and
Whereas, the Traffic Committee has reviewed the request and recommends installation
of parking restrictions on Gorham Avenue at Library Lane; and
Whereas, on narrow streets, on-street parking may prevent the safe passage of
emergency vehicles; and
Whereas, city staff informed surrounding residents and property owners to engage in a
comment process.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the Engineering Director is hereby authorized to do the following:
1.Install “NO PARKING” restrictions on the west side of Gorham Avenue from 80 feet
north to 115 north of the north St. Louis Park Public Library access road on Gorham
Avenue.
2.Install “NO PARKING” restrictions on the east side of Gorham Avenue from the north
St. Louis Park Public Library access road to Library Lane.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 4, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Action agenda item: 8b
Executive summary
Title: Body-worn cameras
Recommended action: Motion to affirm the body-worn camera policy and direct staff to
continue to move forward with implementation of the body-worn camera initiative.
Furthermore, staff is directed to provide a full report to the police advisory commission, the
human rights commission, the multi-cultural advisory committee and the city council on the
police department’s use of body-worn cameras by the end of 2019.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to move forward with the body-worn camera
initiative using the policy as recommended by staff?
Summary: An updated draft policy is attached which reflects changes made since the August
27, 2018 study session. The changes are in the purpose, objective and compliance section of
the policy and are noted via a strikethrough/underline of the language omitted or added.
To develop the draft policy staff has been committed to providing a voice in the process to the
community and our officers in order to develop a policy that best serves our community. Staff
carefully evaluated all of the input received and included a number of the recommendations
into the draft policy presented to city council. We believe that this policy balances the need for
body-worn cameras to assist with gathering evidence, provide for accurate report writing, while
at the same time provide for transparency, accountability and protecting the civil rights and
privacy of the community we serve.
Financial or budget considerations: Startup cost of the body-worn camera program is
estimated to be $200,000 in 2018-2019 with an additional $100,000 per year in software and
maintenance fees. These costs are based on the use of body-worn cameras as provided for in
the recommended policy. These funds have already been accounted for in the city’s budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Body-worn camera draft policy dated 08-29-18
Prepared by: Mike Harcey, Police Chief
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of September 4, 2018 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Title: Body-worn cameras
Discussion
Background: In February 2015 city council requested the police department to explore a body-
worn camera program. Since that time the police department has examined law enforcement
best practices, model policies, state statutes, the technology advancements of the hardware
and software systems, and received community input. In November 2017, staff recommended
to council that our police department implement a body-worn camera program. At the
council’s direction, policy development, evaluation and testing of body-worn camera hardware
and software equipment began in January 2018.
To develop a comprehensive policy on the appropriate use of body cameras that would meet
the community’s expectations, an internal work group was formed to evaluate best practices,
model policies and state statutes regarding use of body-worn cameras. The resulting draft
policy was shared with the city’s police advisory and human rights commissions and multi-
cultural advisory committee; with the St. Louis Park School District; and with Benilde St.
Margaret’s School and other local private schools. Feedback from each of the groups was
evaluated carefully, with a number of recommendations incorporated into the body-worn
camera draft policy dated 07-17-18.
On July 30, the draft policy was made available on the city’s website, and the community was
invited to review the draft and provide comments online. Additionally, the community was
invited to attend a public hearing as part of the city council meeting on Monday, August 20. At
this public hearing four community members provided comments to the city council regarding
the body-worn camera draft policy. Additionally, all the comments received online have been
provided to the city council and entered into the public record. All comments have been
carefully reviewed and evaluated to ensure the body-worn camera policy meets the needs of
our community. Since the completion of the August 13, 2018 study session, August 20, 2018
public hearing and the August 27th study session, updates have been made to the original draft
policy presented to council. Attached is an updated draft to reflect changes made to the
purpose, objective and compliance section of the policy and are noted via a strikethrough/
underline of the language omitted or added.
Next steps: Assuming approval of the policy, staff will begin testing of two vendors’ hardware
and software systems starting in September with the goal of having the body-worn camera
initiative fully implemented by April 1.
DRAFT
08-29-18
8/29/2018
Body-Worn Cameras Draft Page 1
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Use of Body-Worn Camera’s Policy
Purpose
The primary purpose of using body-worn-cameras (BWCs) is to:
A.Capture evidence arising from a police-citizen contact.
B.Assist with accurate report writing.
C.Allow for transparency and accountability in policing and protect the civil rights and
privacy of the community.
This policy sets forth guidelines governing the use of BWCs and administering the data that
results. Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory, but it is recognized that officers must
also attend to other primary duties and the safety of all concerned, sometimes in circumstances
that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving.
Objectives
The St. Louis Park Police Department has adopted the use of portable audio/video recorders to
accomplish the following objectives:
A.To enhance officer safety.
B.To document statements and events during the course of an incident.
C.To enhance the officers ability to document and review statements and actions for
both internal reporting requirements and for courtroom preparation/presentation.
D.To preserve audio and visual information for use in current and future investigations.
E.To enhance the public trust by preserving factual representations of officer-citizen
interactions in the form of audio-video recording.
E.F. To promote the civility of police-civilian encounters
G.To provide objective evidence to help resolve civilian complaints assist with the
defense of civil actions against police officers and the City of St. Louis Park.
F.H. To protect the civil rights and privacy of the community.
G.I. To assist with training and evaluation of officers.
Policy
It is the policy of this department to authorize and require the use of department-issued BWCs as
set forth below, and to administer BWC data as provided by law.
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Scope
This policy governs the use of BWCs in the course of official duties. It does not apply to the use
of squad-based (dash-cam) recording systems. The Chief of Police or the chief’s designee may
supersede this policy by providing specific instructions for BWC use to individual officers, or
providing specific instructions pertaining to particular events or classes of events, including but
not limited to political rallies and demonstrations where their use might be perceived as a form of
political or viewpoint-based surveillance. The chief or designee may also provide specific
instructions or standard operating procedures for BWC use to officers assigned to specialized
details, such as carrying out duties in courts or guarding prisoners or patients in hospitals and
mental health facilities. In the event the chief does supersede policy by providing specific
instructions for use, a written report will be submitted to the City Manager.
Definitions
The following phrases have special meanings as used in this policy:
A.MGDPA or Data Practices Act refers to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minn. Stat. § 13.01, et seq.
B.Records Retention Schedule refers to the General Records Retention Schedule for
Minnesota Cities.
C.Law enforcement-related information means information captured or available for
capture by use of a BWC that has evidentiary value because it documents events with
respect to a stop, arrest, search, citation, or charging decision.
D.Evidentiary Value means that the information may be useful as proof in a prosecution or
defense of a criminal action, related civil or administrative proceeding, further
investigation of an actual or suspected criminal act, or in considering an allegation
against a law enforcement agency or officer.
E.General Citizen Contact means an informal encounter with a citizen that is not and does
not become law enforcement-related or adversarial, and a recording of the event would
not yield information relevant to an ongoing investigation. Examples include, but are not
limited to, assisting a motorist with directions, summoning a wrecker, or receiving
generalized concerns from a citizen about crime trends in his or her neighborhood.
F.Adversarial means a law enforcement encounter with a person that becomes
confrontational, during which at least one person expresses anger, resentment, or hostility
toward the other, or at least one person directs toward the other verbal conduct consisting
of arguing, threatening, challenging, swearing, yelling, or shouting. Encounters in which
a citizen demands to be recorded or initiates recording on his or her own are deemed
adversarial.
G.Unintentionally recorded footage is a video recording that results from an officer’s
inadvertence or neglect in operating the officer’s BWC, provided that no portion of the
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resulting recording has evidentiary value. Examples of unintentionally recorded footage
include, but are not limited to, recordings made in station house locker rooms, restrooms,
and recordings made while officers were engaged in conversations of a non-business,
personal nature with the expectation that the conversation was not being recorded.
H.Official duties, for purposes of this policy, means that the officer is on duty and
performing authorized law enforcement services on behalf of this agency.
Training
All users of a BWC will be trained on the cameras operation and this policy prior to deploying
one.
Use and Documentation
A.Officers may use only department-issued BWCs in the performance of official duties for
this agency or when otherwise performing authorized law enforcement services as an
employee of this department.
B.All officers working uniform patrol, uniform special details, traffic duties, and uniform
school resource officer duties shall use a BWC unless permission has been granted by a
supervisor to deviate from this clause. Plain clothes investigators/officers and
administrators are allowed to use BWC when interacting with citizens, when appropriate.
C.Officers who have deployed a BWC shall operate and use them consistent with this
policy. Officers shall conduct a function test of their issued BWCs at the beginning of
each shift to make sure the devices are operating properly. Officers noting a malfunction
during testing or at any other time shall promptly report the malfunction to the officer’s
supervisor and shall document the report in writing. As soon as is practical, the
malfunctioning BWC shall be put down for service and the officer should deploy a
working BWC. If a BWC malfunctions while recording, is lost, or damaged the
circumstances shall be documented in a police report and a supervisor shall be notified.
Supervisors shall take prompt action to address malfunctions and document the steps
taken in writing.
D.Officers should wear their BWC in a conspicuous manner at the location on their body
and manner specified in training.
E.Officers must document BWC use and non-use as follows:
1.Whenever an officer makes a recording, the existence of the recording shall be
documented in the records management system, an incident report, or a citation if
completed.
2. Whenever an officer fails to record an activity that is required to be recorded under
this policy or captures only a part of the activity, the officer must document the
circumstances and reasons for not recording in the records management system or
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incident report. Supervisors shall review these reports and initiate any corrective
action deemed necessary.
F.The department will maintain the following records and documents relating to BWC use,
which are classified as public data:
1.The total number of BWCs owned or maintained by the agency;
2. A daily record of the total number of BWCs actually deployed and used by officers
and, if applicable, the precincts in which they were used;
3. The total amount of recorded BWC data collected and maintained; and
4. This policy, together with the Records Retention Schedule.
General Guidelines for Recording
A.This policy is not intended to describe every possible situation in which the BWC should
be activated, although there are many situations where use of the BWC is appropriate.
Officers should activate the BWC any time the user believes it would be appropriate or
valuable to record an incident.
B.Officers shall activate their BWCs when anticipating that they will be involved in,
become involved in, or witness other officers of this agency involved in a pursuit, Terry
frisks, a traffic stop of a motorist, an investigative stop of a pedestrian, searches, seizures,
arrests, response to resistance incidents, any encounter that becomes in any way hostile or
confrontational (also known as) adversarial contact, and during other activities likely to
yield information having evidentiary value. However, officers need not activate their
cameras when it would be unsafe, impossible, or impractical to do so, but such instances
of not recording when otherwise required must be documented as specified in the Use
and Documentation guidelines, part (E)(2) (above).
C.Officers have discretion to record or not record general citizen contacts.
D.Officers will wear their camera in a conspicuous manner as specified in training. Officers
have no affirmative duty to inform people that a BWC is being operated or that the
individuals are being recorded. Officers may make an announcement that BWCs are
being used.
E.Once activated, the BWC should continue recording until the conclusion of the incident
or encounter, or until it becomes apparent that additional recording is unlikely to capture
information having evidentiary value. The supervisor having charge of a scene shall
likewise direct the discontinuance of recording when further recording is unlikely to
capture additional information having evidentiary value. If the recording is discontinued
while an investigation, response, or incident is ongoing, officers shall state the reasons for
ceasing the recording on camera before deactivating their BWC. If circumstances change,
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officers shall reactivate their cameras as required by this policy to capture information
having evidentiary value. Any decision to discontinue recording shall be made with
respect to the seven policy objectives.
F.Officers shall not intentionally block the BWC’s audio or visual recording functionality
to defeat the purposes of this policy. This does not prevent an officer from temporarily
blocking the visual recording while ensuring audio data is collected during an encounter
with persons who are nude or when sensitive human areas are exposed.
G.Notwithstanding any other provision in this policy, officers shall not use their BWCs or
any other device to record other agency personnel during non-enforcement related
activities, such as during pre- and post-shift time in locker rooms, during meal breaks, or
during other private conversations, unless recording is authorized as part of a criminal
investigation.
Special Guidelines for Recording
Officers may, in the exercise of sound discretion, determine:
A.To use their BWCs to record any police-citizen encounter if there is reason to believe the
recording would potentially yield information having evidentiary value, unless such
recording is otherwise expressly prohibited.
B.To use their BWCs to take recorded statements from persons believed to be victims of
and witnesses to crimes, and persons suspected of committing crimes, considering the
needs of the investigation and the circumstances pertaining to the victim, witness, or
suspect. The preferred method of recording a formal statement from a victim, witness or
suspect is using currently approved audio recording devices/software compatible with
records management dictation software.
In addition,
C.Officers need not record persons being provided medical care unless there is reason to
believe the recording would document information having evidentiary value. When
responding to an apparent mental health crisis or event, BWCs shall be activated as
necessary to document any response to resistance and the basis for it, and any other
information having evidentiary value, but need not be activated when doing so would
serve only to record symptoms or behaviors believed to be attributable to the mental
health issue.
D.Officers should use their BWC and/or squad-based audio/video systems to record their
transportation and the physical transfer of persons in their custody to hospitals, detox and
mental health care facilities, juvenile detention centers, and jails, but otherwise should
not record in these facilities unless the officer anticipates witnessing a criminal event or
being involved in or witnessing an adversarial encounter or response to resistance
incident.
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School Resource Officers
The St. Louis Park Police Department recognizes that the duties and working environment for
School Resource Officers (SRO) are unique within policing. It recognizes the SROs are required
to maintain school safety while keeping the sanctity of the learning environment that the school
provides. SROs are expected to continuously build trusting relationships with students and staff.
SROs often have impromptu interventions with students to deescalate arguments and/or
conflicts. It is with this understanding that the St. Louis Park Police Department provide special
guidelines for SROs and their BWC.
The BWC should be activated in any of the following situations:
(a)When summoned by any individual to respond to an incident where it is likely that law
enforcement action will occur when you arrive.
(b)Any self-initiated activity where it is previously known that you will make a custodial
arrest.
(c)Any self-initiated activity where it is previously known that you’re questioning /
investigation will be used later in a criminal charge.
(d)When feasible an SRO shall activate the BWC when the contact becomes adversarial or
the subject exhibits unusual behaviors.
Nothing in the policy undermines the fact that in many instances SROs are suddenly forced to
take law enforcement action and have no opportunity to activate the BWC. It is also recognized
that SROs have private (confidential) conversations with juveniles. It is not always appropriate to
record these conversations as it diminishes the trust between the individual and the SRO.
Downloading and Labeling Data
A.Each officer using a BWC is responsible for transferring or assuring the proper transfer of
the data from their camera to the BWC server by the end of that officer’s shift. However,
if the officer is involved in a shooting, in-custody death, or other law enforcement
activity resulting in death or great bodily harm, a supervisor or investigator shall take
custody of the officer’s BWC and consult with their supervisor.
B.Officers shall label the BWC data files at the conclusion of each video capture and should
consult with a supervisor if in doubt as to the appropriate labeling.
1.Evidence—criminal: The information has evidentiary value with respect to an actual
or suspected criminal incident or charging decision.
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2.Evidence—response to resistance: Whether or not enforcement action was taken or
an arrest resulted, the event involved the application of force by a law enforcement
officer of this or another agency.
3.Evidence—property: Whether or not enforcement action was taken or an arrest
resulted, an officer seized property from an individual or directed an individual to
dispossess property.
4.Evidence—administrative: The incident involved an adversarial encounter or
resulted in a complaint against the officer.
5.Evidence—other: The recording has potential evidentiary value for reasons
identified by the officer at the time of labeling.
6.Training: The event was such that it may have value for training.
7.Not evidence: The recording does not contain any of the foregoing categories of
information and has no apparent evidentiary value. Recordings of general citizen
contacts and unintentionally recorded footage are not evidence.
C.In addition, officers shall label each file appropriately, in the manner specified in training,
with the appropriate label to indicate the information it contains. Some data subjects may
have rights under the MGDPA limiting disclosure of information about them. These
individuals include:
1.Victims and alleged victims of criminal sexual conduct and sex trafficking.
2.Victims of child abuse or neglect.
3.Vulnerable adults who are victims of maltreatment.
4.Undercover officers.
5.Informants.
6. When the video is clearly offensive to common sensitivities.
7.Victims of and witnesses to crimes, if the victim or witness has requested not to be
identified publicly.
8. Individuals who called 911, and services subscribers whose lines were used to place a
call to the 911 system.
9.Mandated reporters.
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10. Juvenile witnesses, if the nature of the event or activity justifies protecting the
identity of the witness.
11. Juveniles who are or may be delinquent or engaged in criminal acts.
12. Individuals who make complaints about violations with respect to the use of real
property.
13.Officers and employees who are the subject of a complaint related to the events
captured on video.
14.Other individuals whose identities the officer believes may be legally protected from
public disclosure.
D.Labeling and flagging designations may be corrected or amended based on additional
information.
Administering Access to BWC Data
A.Data subjects. Under Minnesota law, the following are considered data subjects for
purposes of administering access to BWC data:
1. Any person or entity whose image or voice is documented in the data.
2. The officer who collected the data.
3. Any other officer whose voice or image is documented in the data, regardless of
whether that officer is or can be identified by the recording.
B.BWC data is presumptively private. BWC recordings are classified as private data
about the data subjects unless there is a specific law that provides differently. As a result:
1. BWC data pertaining to people is presumed private, as is BWC data pertaining to
businesses or other entities.
2.Some BWC data is classified as confidential (see C. below).
3.Some BWC data is classified as public (see D. below).
C.Confidential data. BWC data that is collected or created as part of an active criminal
investigation is confidential. This classification takes precedence over the “private”
classification listed above and the “public” classifications listed below.
D.Public data. The following BWC data is public:
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1.Data documenting the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer in the course of duty,
other than for training or the killing of an animal that is sick, injured, or dangerous.
2.Data that documents the use of force by a peace officer that results in substantial
bodily harm.
3.Data that a data subject requests to be made accessible to the public, subject to
redaction. Data on any data subject (other than a peace officer) who has not consented
to the public release must be redacted [if practicable]. In addition, any data on
undercover officers must be redacted.
4. Data that documents the final disposition of a disciplinary action against a public
employee.
However, if another provision of the Data Practices Act classifies data as private or
otherwise not public, the data retains that other classification. For instance, data that
reveals protected identities under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, subd. 17 (e.g., certain victims,
witnesses, and others) should not be released even if it would otherwise fit into one of the
public categories listed above.
E.Access to BWC data by non-employees. Officers shall refer members of the media or
public seeking access to BWC data to the lieutenant in charge of investigations, who shall
process the request in accordance with the St. Louis Park Police Department’s applicable
processes and policies and other governing laws. In particular:
1. An individual shall be allowed to review recorded BWC data about themself and
other data subjects in the recording, but access shall not be granted:
a. If the data was collected or created as part of an active investigation.
b. To portions of the data that the agency would otherwise be prohibited by law
from disclosing to the person seeking access, such as portions that would
reveal identities protected by Minn. Stat. § 13.82, subd. 17.
2. Unless the data is part of an active investigation, an individual data subject shall be
provided with a copy of the recording upon request, but subject to the following
guidelines on redaction:
a.Data on other individuals in the recording who do not consent to the release
must be redacted.
b. Data that would identify undercover officers must be redacted.
c.Data on other officers who are not undercover, and who are on duty and
engaged in the performance of official duties, may not be redacted.
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F.Access by peace officers and law enforcement employees. No employee may have
access to the department’s BWC data except for legitimate law enforcement or data
administration purposes:
1.Officers may access and view stored BWC video only when there is a business need
for doing so, including the need to defend against an allegation of misconduct or
substandard performance. Officers may review video footage of an incident in which
they were involved prior to preparing a report, giving a statement, or providing
testimony about the incident. Officers shall not use the fact that a recording was made
as a reason to write a less detailed report.
2. Supervisors may view recordings at any time they are making inquiry into an alleged
complaint, performance issue, or policy violation.
3. Agency personnel are prohibited from accessing BWC data for non-business reasons
and from sharing the data for non-law enforcement related purposes, including but
not limited to uploading BWC data recorded or maintained by this agency to public
and social media websites. All incidents of access to BWC data are digitally logged.
Allegations of inappropriate access to BWC data will be investigated and based on
the finding, discipline may result.
4.Employees seeking access to BWC data for non-business reasons may make a request
for it in the same manner as any member of the public.
G.Other authorized disclosures of data. Officers may display portions of BWC footage to
witnesses as necessary for purposes of investigation as allowed by Minn. Stat. § 13.82,
subd. 15, as may be amended from time to time. These displays will generally be limited
in order to protect against the incidental disclosure of individuals whose identities are not
public. Any displays will take place at the St. Louis Park Police Department with the
approval of a supervisor. Protecting against incidental disclosure could involve, for
instance, showing only a portion of the video, showing only screen shots, muting the
audio, or playing the audio but not displaying video. In addition,
1. An officer may request a supervisor respond to the scene and request approval for a
display to take place outside the St. Louis Park Police Department.
2.BWC data may be shared with other law enforcement agencies only for legitimate
law enforcement purposes that are documented in writing at the time of the
disclosure.
3. BWC data shall be made available to prosecutors, courts, and other criminal justice
entities as provided by law.
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Data Security Safeguards
A.Personally owned devices, including but not limited to computers and mobile devices,
shall not be programmed or used to access or view agency BWC data.
B.Officers shall not intentionally edit, alter, or erase any BWC recording unless otherwise
expressly authorized by the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee.
C.As required by Minn. Stat. § 13.825, subd. 9, as may be amended from time to time, this
agency shall obtain an independent biennial audit of its BWC program.
Agency Use of Data
A.To ensure compliance with this policy and to identify any performance areas in which
additional training or guidance is required supervisors will review each officer’s BWC
recordings during each officer’s trimester evaluation or more frequently if there is
reason to do so.
B.In addition, supervisors and other assigned personnel may access BWC data for the
purposes of reviewing or investigating a specific incident that has given rise to a
complaint or concern about officer misconduct or performance.
C.Nothing in this policy limits or prohibits the use of BWC data as evidence of
misconduct or as a basis for discipline.
D.Officers should contact their supervisors to discuss retaining and using BWC footage
for training purposes. Officer objections to preserving or using certain footage for
training will be considered by the chief of Police on a case-by-case basis. Field training
officers may utilize BWC data with trainees for the purpose of providing coaching and
feedback on the trainees’ performance.
Data Retention
A.All BWC data shall be retained for a minimum period of 90 days. There are no
exceptions for erroneously recorded or non-evidentiary data.
B.Data documenting the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer in the course of duty,
other than for training or the killing of an animal that is sick, injured, or dangerous, must
be maintained for a minimum period of one year.
C.Certain kinds of BWC data must be retained for six years:
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1.Data that documents the use of deadly force by a peace officer, or force of a sufficient
type or degree to require a response to resistance report or supervisory review.
2.Data documenting circumstances that have given rise to a formal complaint against an
officer.
D.Other data having evidentiary value shall be retained for the period specified in the
Records Retention Schedule. When a particular recording is subject to multiple retention
periods, it shall be maintained for the longest applicable period.
E.Subject to Part F (below), all other BWC footage that is classified as non-evidentiary,
becomes classified as non-evidentiary, or is not maintained for training shall be destroyed
after 90 days.
F.Upon written request by a BWC data subject, the agency shall retain a recording
pertaining to that subject for an additional time period requested by the subject of up to 1
year. The agency will notify the requestor at the time of the request that the data will then
be destroyed unless a new written request is received.
G.The department shall maintain an inventory of BWC recordings having evidentiary value.
H.The department will post this policy, together with a link to its Records Retention
Schedule, on its website.
I. In the event that a BWC data file is mislabeled by an officer, or additional information is
gained that suggests a data file label should be changed, a request to change a label and
reasoning for said change shall be forwarded to the lieutenant in charge of investigations
or their designee.
Compliance
Supervisors shall monitor for compliance with this policy. Depending on the circumstances,
violations of the policy may result in coaching and counseling, oral reprimand, written
reprimand, suspension or termination. The unauthorized access to or disclosure of BWC data
may constitute misconduct and subject individuals to disciplinary action and criminal penalties
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13.09.
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