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AGENDA
JANUARY 2, 2024
6:30 p.m. City council meeting
1. Call to order
a. Roll call.
b. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Presentations
a. Oath of office for newly elected officials (council member at large A, council member
at large B, mayor)
b. Proclamation for National Day of Racial Healing
4. Minutes – none.
5. Consent items
a. Resolution declaring city council meeting dates for 2024
b. Resolution appointing council members to serve as mayor pro tem
c. Resolution designating official city newspaper
d. Resolution authorizing bank signatories
e. Resolution designating official depositories
f. Approve city disbursements
6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements
a. 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
b. Cultural observances proclamations
9. Adjournment.
(Immediately following city council meeting)
Economic Development Authority meeting
1. Call to order
a. Roll call.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Minutes – none.
4. Consent items
a. Approve EDA disbursements
Agenda city council meeting and EDA meeting of January 2, 2024
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business
a. Elect EDA officers (president, vice president, treasurer)
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
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meetings and study sessions in person or watch live by webstream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil or at
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usually within 24 hours of the end of the council meeting or study session.
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title:Oath of office for newly elected officials
Recommended action: Administer oath of office to newly elected officials of the City of St.
Louis Park for four-year terms commencing Jan. 2, 2024. After the oaths are administered, each
official shall sign a copy of the oath which is kept on file in the city clerk’s office.
Policy consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: The municipal general election was held on November 7, 2023, for the offices of
mayor, council member at large A, and council member at large B. Election results were
canvassed and certified by the city council on Nov. 13, 2023.
The following individuals were elected and will be sworn into office for four-year terms
commencing on January 2, 2024:
Mayor - Nadia Mohamed
Council member at large A - Yolanda Farris
Councilmember at large B - Paul Baudhuin
The city charter states that the term of each council member shall begin on the first regularly
scheduled meeting of the new year following a regularly scheduled municipal election and
requires that every officer of the city take and subscribe to an oath before entering upon the
duties of the office.
The oath of office that will be administered states the following: “I [insert name of official] do
solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of
Minnesota and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of [mayor or councilmember] for the
City of St. Louis Park, in the county of Hennepin, and the State of Minnesota to the best of my
judgment and ability.”
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None
After the oaths are administered, each official shall sign a copy of the oath which is kept on file
in the city clerk’s office.
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation for National Day of Racial Healing
Recommended action: City council will read proclamation declaring Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
“National Day of Racial Healing”.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and
create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. The national annual
observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and was created with and builds on the
work and learnings of the Truth Racial Healing & Transformation community partners.
Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial
equity. The City of St. Louis Park is hosting its own event on Jan. 15, 2024, which is Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Racial healing is the experience shared by people when they speak openly and hear the truth
about past wrongs and the negative impacts created by individual and systemic racism. Racial
healing helps to build trust among people and restores communities to wholeness, so they can
work together on changing the systems and structures that affirm the inherent value of ALL
people.
To honor the National Day of Racial Healing, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
• Register for the St. Louis Park National Day of Racial Healing event on Jan. 15, 2024
o bit.ly/SLPDRH2024
• Explore more ways to take action for racial healing
o https://dayofracialhealing.org/about-ndorh/
o https://healourcommunities.org/day-of-racial-healing/#action-kits
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: Proclamation
Prepared by: Jocelyn Hernandez, race equity and inclusion specialist
Reviewed by: Radious Guess, race equity and inclusion director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 3b) Page 2
Title: Proclamation for National Day of Racial Healing
Proclamation
“National Day of Racial Healing”
Whereas, we must all work earnestly to create courageous and supportive
environments that acknowledge the traumatic past; promote the healing of wounds created by
racial, ethnic and religious bias; and build an equitable and just society so that all City of St.
Louis Park residents can thrive; and
Whereas, residents have the right to be provided every opportunity to learn, grow, and
thrive in nurturing environments that do not violate their safety, dignity, and humanity ; and
Whereas, every single person can exhibit an act of kindness to make a simple change
within themselves that can have a profound effect on an entire society ; and
Whereas, the city of St. Louis Park is honoring the National Day of Racial Healing with a
community event that provides an opportunity for community members to come together and
take action towards racial healing through powerful dialogue; and
Whereas, this event is an opportunity for children, teens, neighbors, and community
members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and lived
experiences; and
Whereas, racial healing is a vital and crucial part of our commitment to create a more
just and inclusive community for all; and
Whereas, if we all dedicate ourselves to the principles of truth, racial healing, and
transformation, we can all bring about the necessary changes in thinking and behavior that will
propel this great City of St. Louis Park forward as a unified force where racial biases will become
a thing of the past; and;
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby proclaim January 16 as National Day of Racial Healing in St. Louis Park,
and encourage all people to promote truth, racial healing and transformation.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 2nd day of January 2024.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Resolution declaring city council meeting dates for 2024
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution declaring 2024 city council meeting dates.
Policy consideration: The St. Louis Park City Council Rules and Procedures require city council
to set and approve meeting dates each year.
Summary: The city council's policy is to not meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day,
President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day,
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Juneteenth. For New Year's
Day, Christmas Day and Yom Kippur, this includes the evening before the observance. For Rosh
Hashanah and Passover, this includes the evening before the observance and the first and
second evenings of the observance. For Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the date varies annually and
includes the evening before.
Regular meetings are generally held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Study sessions are generally held on the second and/or fourth Monday of each month at 6:30
p.m., unless otherwise noted on Exhibit A. A schedule of all meetings and recognized holidays is
on display at city hall on the 1st floor bulletin board, on the city website, or upon request to the
city clerk’s office. Meetings can be canceled or rescheduled at any time, provided council meets
at least once per month.
Current policy states that when the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be
scheduled on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been
designated in advance. If the Tuesday is also a holiday, the meeting is moved to the same hour
on the next succeeding Monday that is not a holiday. The council also has the discretion to
move the meeting to the Wednesday following the first two evenings of each holiday
observance if deemed necessary.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Exhibit A – 2024 city council meeting dates
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Page 2
Title: Resolution declaring city council meeting dates for 2024
Resolution No. 24-____
Declaring city council meeting dates
Whereas the St. Louis Park City Council Rules and Procedures require council to annually
declare its public meetings for the year; and
Whereas the city council takes holidays into consideration when declaring public
meetings and has chosen to not meet on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Christmas Day, Rosh
Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha of each year. For New Year’s Day,
Christmas Day, Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, this includes the evening before the
holiday. For Rosh Hashanah and Passover, this includes the evening before the holiday and the
first and second evenings of the holiday; and
Whereas regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at
6:30 p.m. and study sessions will be held on the second and/or fourth Mondays of each month
at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted on Exhibit A. If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the
meeting will be scheduled on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day
has been designated in advance. Regular meetings can be canceled or rescheduled at any time,
provided council meets at least once per month; and
Whereas the city council recognizes that not all religious holidays are included in this
resolution and the council makes it known that reasonable accommodation will be made for
religious reasons when notified by an applicant or a member of the public.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the city council of St. Louis Park has reviewed Exhibit
A and declares those dates to be the public meeting dates of the city council.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council January 2, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Page 3
Title: Resolution declaring city council meeting dates for 2024
Exhibit A St. Louis Park City Council meeting dates
January 2024
Jan. 2, 2024* Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall New Year’s Day
Jan. 8, 2024 No meeting N/A
Jan. 16, 2024* Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 22, 2024 Study Session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
February 2024
Feb. 5, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Feb. 12, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Feb. 20, 2024* Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall President’s Day
March 2024
March 4, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
March 18, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
March 25, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
April 2024
April 1, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
April 8, 2024 No meeting N/A No meeting – Eid al-Fitr
April 15, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
April 24, 2024* Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall Passover
May 2024
May 6, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
May 13, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
May 20, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
May 28, 2024* Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall Memorial Day
June 2024
June 3, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
June 10, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
June 17, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Page 4
Title: Resolution declaring city council meeting dates for 2024
September 2024
July 2024
July 1, 2024 No meeting N/A No meeting – Independence Day
July 8, 2024 Regular &
Study session
6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
July 15, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
July 22, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
August 2024
August 5, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
August 12, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
August 19, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
September 2024
Sept. 2, 2024 No meeting N/A No meeting – Labor Day
Sept. 9, 2024 Regular &
Study session
6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Sept. 16, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Sept. 23, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
October 2024
Oct. 7, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Oct. 14, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Oct. 21, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Oct. 28, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
November 2024
Nov. 4, 2024 Regular &
Study session
6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Nov. 11, 2024 No meeting N/A No meeting – Veterans Day
Nov. 18, 2024 Regular &
Study session
6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Nov. 25, 2024 No meeting N/A No meeting - Thanksgiving
December 2024
Dec. 2, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Dec. 9, 2024 Study session 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Dec. 16, 2024 Regular 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park City Hall
Dec. 23, 2024 No meeting N/A No meeting - Christmas
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution appointing council members to serve as mayor pro tem
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution appointing council members to serve as
mayor pro tem for the 2024 calendar year.
Policy consideration: Is this action consistent with city council practices and procedures?
Summary: Minnesota Statute section 412.121 states that at the first meeting held each year
the council shall appoint the council members who will serve as mayor pro tem to perform the
duties of the mayor during disability, absence, or in the case of vacancy in the office of mayor,
until a successor has been appointed or elected.
In 2014 the council approved amendments to “Council Rules and Procedures” relating to the
appointment of the mayor pro tem. Resolution No. 14-034 states, “council members appointed
as mayor pro tem will serve a four-month term beginning in January of each year, with the
appointments made on a rotating basis based upon seniority. For council members elected at
the same time, seniority is based on alphabetical order of last name. All council members
willing to serve as mayor pro tem shall be appointed to a term before the rotation starts again
with the most senior member. In the absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem, the most senior
available council member will serve as “acting mayor pro tem”.
Proposed mayor pro tem rotation for 2024
Council member Office Date of office Term of appointment
1 Lynette Dumalag Ward Two 11-2-2020 Jan. - Apr. 2024
2 Sue Budd Ward Three 1-3-2022 May - Aug. 2024
3 Yolanda Farris At Large A 2-21-2023 Sept. - Dec. 2024
Projected mayor pro tem rotation for 2025
Council member Office Date of office Term of appointment
1 Tim Brausen Ward Four 1-6-2014 Jan. - April 2025
2 Margaret Rog Ward One 1-2-2018 May - Aug. 2025
3 Paul Baudhuin At Large B 1-2-2024 Sept. - Dec. 2025
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5b) Page 2
Title: Resolution appointing council members to serve as mayor pro tem
Resolution No. 24 -_____
Appointing council members to serve as mayor pro tem
Whereas Minnesota Statute section 412.121 requires cities to annually choose an acting
mayor from the council members; and
Whereas St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter Section 2.06 states the acting mayor (mayor
pro tem) shall perform the duties of mayor in case of the mayor’s disability, absence, or in case
of vacancy in the office of mayor, until a successor is appointed or elected; and
Whereas council members appointed as mayor pro tem serve a four-month term
beginning in January of each year, with the appointments made on a rotating basis based upon
seniority, or for council members elected at the same time, seniority is based on alphabetical
order of last name; and
Whereas, in the absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem, the most senior available
council member will serve as acting mayor pro tem, and if a council member is unable to or
chooses not to complete their term as mayor pro tem, the next council member in the rotation
will complete the term and continue to serve their term as scheduled; and
Whereas, the council has carefully reviewed the qualifications of all members and has
considered the desires of the residents and the welfare of the city as a whole,
Now therefore be it resolved by the St. Louis Park City Council that the following council
members are hereby appointed to serve as mayor pro tem for the City of St. Louis Park in 2024
and shall serve in that capacity until successors are appointed by the city council:
Council member Term of Appointment
Lynette Dumalag January – April 2024
Sue Budd May – August 2024
Yolanda Farris September – December 2024
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council January 2, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Designating 2024 official newspaper
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as
the city’s official newspaper for 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor meet the requirements to be
designated as the city’s official newspaper for calendar year 2024?
Summary: MS 331A.02 and charter section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of general
circulation be designated for publication of the city’s official proceedings and notices and such
other matters and measures as are required by law and city charter.
Sun-Sailor has become the primary source of community news in the suburbs. Copies of the
newspaper can be picked up free of charge at city hall, the Rec Center, the library, and various
other locations throughout the city. Content can also be accessed via their website and
residents have the option to subscribe for home delivery.
Basis of recommendation:
1. The paper is easily accessible via the internet, thereby providing citywide coverage of
legal notices and other city government issues to residents.
2. The paper has served well as the official newspaper for many years.
3. The paper has expressed a desire to continue to provide this service.
4. All legal notices are posted on Sun-Sailor’s website at no additional charge.
5. Notarized affidavits of each publication are provided at no additional charge.
Rate changes for 2024:
2023 2024
$12.20 per column inch $12.25 per column inch
Financial or budget considerations: Funds for the publication of all required legal notices are
included in the 2024 budget. The city spends approximately $15,200 annually on publications .
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Letter from Adams Publishing Group
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5c) Page 2
Title: Designating 2024 official newspaper
Resolution No. 24-____
Designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor
as the official newspaper for calendar year 2024
Whereas, MS 331A.02 and charter section 3.07 require that a legal newspaper of general
circulation be designated for publication of the city’s official proceedings and notices and such
other matters and measures as are required by law and city charter; and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor is a duly qualified medium of legal publication;
Now therefore be it resolved that the St. Louis Park city council hereby designates the St.
Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the city’s official newspaper for calendar year 2024.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council January 2, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
November 9,2023
City of St. Louis Park
City Council
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St.Louis Park,MN 55416
Dear City Council Members:
Please accept the following bid from the St.Louis Park Sun Sailor for legal newspaper designation for
the City of St. Louis Park.This newspaper is qualified by the State of Minnesota as a legal newspaper
under Minnesota Statutes Section 331A.02,Subd.1.
The following rate structure for legals is effective January 1,2024:
First insertion:$12.25 per column inch
Characters per inch:320
Lines per inch:9
A notarized affidavit will be provided for each notice published.A $20 charge will be assessed on legal
notices that require typing.All published legal notices are posted on the Sun Sailor website at no
additional charge.
The Sun Sailor is published weekly on Thursdays.The deadline is 2:00 p.m.on Thursday for publication
the following Thursday.Early deadlines apply the week of a holiday.Please email legal notices to
publicnotice@apgecm.com.
Thank you for considering the Sun Sailor as the official newspaper for the City of St.Louis Park for the
upcoming year.We appreciate the opportunity to serve the needs of your community.
Sincerely,
-.CO
Tonya Orbeck
Adams Publishing Group
Legal Notice Department Manager
763-691-6001
10917 VALLEY VIEW ROAD,EDEN PRAIRIE,MN 55344 •952-392-6844 •SAILOR.MNSUN.COM
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution designating official city newspaper Page 3
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing bank signatories
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing bank signatories.
Policy consideration: Does the council wish to approve the bank signatories for each bank
account?
Summary: The city has three checking accounts and a money market account at Citizens
Independent Bank. The vendor checking account has the largest number of transactions and is
used for all city vendor payments. The payroll checking account is used solely for payroll
purposes with few checks written, as all regular and seasonal city employees are paid via direct
deposit. The EDA checking account is used for EDA vendor payments and will be updated when
the new president and vice president are appointed in January. Since all of the checking
accounts are non-interest-bearing, the city also has a money market account that has been
used in the past for short term interest earning potential. There is no check writing associated
with the money market account, and all transactions are transfers between accounts or wires
to and from other city investment accounts.
Banking procedures require Council approval by resolution when adding or removing signers
from a bank account. The following signatories are recommended for each bank account:
City vendor and payroll checking accounts
Kimberly Keller, city manager Check signer
Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director Check signer
Amelia Cruver, finance director Primary authority
Joe Olson, deputy finance director Secondary authority
Premier money market account
Amelia Cruver, finance director Primary authority
Joe Olson, deputy finance director Secondary authority
Financial or budget considerations: The actions recommended will ensure that the city is
compliant with banking and audit requirements.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing bank signatories
Resolution No. 24-____
Authorizing bank signatories
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has multiple accounts at Citizens Independent Bank for
business needs; and
Whereas, it is necessary to update the current bank signatories; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the St. Louis Park City Council that approval is hereby
given to authorize the following bank signatories on the Citizens Independent Bank accounts.
City vendor and payroll checking accounts
Kimberly Keller, city manager Check signer
Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director Check signer
Amelia Cruver, finance director Primary authority
Joe Olson, deputy finance director Secondary authority
Premier money market account
Amelia Cruver, finance director Primary authority
Joe Olson, deputy finance director Secondary authority
Reviewed for administration:
Adopted by the city council January 2, 2024
Kimberly Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5e
Executive summary
Title: Resolution designating official depositories
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution designating Citizens Independent Bank and
the 4M fund as official depositories for city funds in 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to designate Citizens Independent bank and the
4M fund as the official depositories for city funds in 2024?
Summary: Each year the city council is asked to designate an official depository for the coming
year. The attached resolution designates Citizens Independent Bank and the 4M fund as official
depositories for the coming year. The city has used Citizens Independent Bank and the 4M fund
for a number of years.
Citizens Independent bank houses several checking accounts for the city, and issues credit cards
used by city staff. Staff works with Citizens Independent Bank when additional collateralization
is needed.
The League of Minnesota Cities has a money market fund (the 4M Fund) that has been in
existence since 1987. The 4M fund is used extensively by Minnesota Cities for cash
management. The city is using the 4M fund when receiving large deposits, as amounts are fully
collateralized by pledged securities or letter of credit provided by Federal Home Loan Bank for
amounts in excess of FDIC insurance.
Staff recommendation is to designate Citizens Independent Bank and the 4M fund as official
depositories for city funds in 2024.
Financial or budget considerations: Banking fees are included in the 2024 budget .
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 2
Title: Resolution designating official depositories
Resolution No. 24-____
Designating Citizens Independent Bank and the
4M fund as official depositories for city funds in 2024
Whereas, Citizens Independent Bank and the 4M fund have been selected to be the City
of St Louis Park’s official depositories; and
Whereas, State of Minnesota Statutes 118A sets forth the requirements for the
Designation of Depositories, and the insuring and/or securing of deposits; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that:
1. That Citizens Independent Bank and the 4M Fund be designated as the city’s official
depository for 2024 for the depository and controlled disbursement accounts, with
balances not to exceed the limits of FDIC coverage or pledged collateral for those
amounts requiring collateral;
Be it further resolved that the Finance Director or the Finance Director’s designee of the
City of St Louis Park is hereby designated as the approval authority for the acceptance and
release of all collateral to be held in conjunction with city funds on deposit.
Reviewed for administration:
Adopted by the city council January 2, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5f
Executive summary
Title: Approve city disbursements
Recommended action: Approve city disbursement claims for the period of November 25-
Decmber 22, 2023.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending
December 22, 2023?
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: Disbursement summary
Prepared by: Estela Mulugeta, accounting specialist
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
5.30 JOHNSON MARGARET WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
5.30
683.25A.M. LEONARD INC NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
683.25
103.42A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
103.42
56.92ABERNATHY, LISA ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
56.92
98.66ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
98.67SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
98.67STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
296.00
120.00ALICIA KRAMER ICE INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
120.00
1,640.00ALL AMERICAN ARENA PRODUCTS ARENA MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,640.00
612.00ALLEGION ACCESS TECH LLC REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.00
979.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
979.00
2,810.00ALLIANT INC.ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,810.00
4,404.02ALLSTREAMIT G & A TELEPHONE
4,404.02
130,873.98ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO INC EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT REPLACEMENTS
130,873.98
31.10AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,700.07FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
40.97POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f)
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
416.96POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
395.74FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
97.40FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
89.93FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
68.40BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
80.28PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
479.46WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
52.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
750.90SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
129.11ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
51.77SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
125.52PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS
359.82PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
48.82REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
86.34INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,004.59
121.59AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
121.59
248.26AMMENTORP EMILY COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH TRAVEL/MEETINGS
248.26
968.12ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS E-911 PROGRAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
968.12
237.50ANCOM TECHNICAL CENTER FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
43.94COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH COMPUTER SUPPLIES
281.44
171.88ANDERSON ANDREW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
171.88
1,998.73ANDERSON RACE MANAGEMENT SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,998.73
5,226.00ANGELA RIVERA BASKETBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,226.00
627.90ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
627.90
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
519.36ASET SUPPLY AND PAPER INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
519.36
3,033.88ASPEN MILLS FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
3,033.88
1,080.00AVIDXCHANGE LANE FINANCE G & A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
1,080.00
2,205.33BALANCING ACT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
594.67FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,800.00
391.00BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
391.00
272.74BARNUM COMPANIES, INC.FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,929.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
6,201.74
17.80BATTERIES PLUS BULBS PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
173.10WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.25WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
223.15
56.77BECKER AARON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
56.77
200.00BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
200.00
1,100.00BENJAMIN A WILLIAMS AND KATELYN WILLIAMS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,100.00
138.27BENSON NICOLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
138.27
32.75BEUCH MIKAYLA ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
32.75
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
6,000.00BIGOS-LOU PARK LLC 4D INCENTIVE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,000.00
68.13BINDER CORY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
68.13
62,805.35BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
205,892.87PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE
419,914.29PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
105,300.46WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,405.00SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
20,820.42STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
819,138.39
952.50BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
952.50
70.50BLAYLOCK PLUMBING CO. INC.BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
70.50
97.38BLOMSNESS MATT POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
97.38
450.00BLUE NET, INC.TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
450.00
750.00BMZ HOLDINGS LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
750.00
260.76BOLTON & MENK INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
325.95STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
808.50WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,672.79PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,412.03WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
260.76SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
586.71STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,327.50
1.00BONFES PLUMBING & HEATING BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
110.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
111.00
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Title: Approve city disbursements Page 5
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,628.52BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
559.12FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,187.64
1,000.00BOURGET DOMINIC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
2.12BRAGER REMODELING BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
150.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
152.12
233.46BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION COVID-19 FUNDING G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
336.76PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
156.40SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
413.74STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,005.94PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,569.01WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,188.07SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,190.12STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9,093.50
750.00BRICK JANICE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
1,000.00BRIDGIT A COLLERAN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
160.00BRSFIELD OPS LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
250.44BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
410.44
4,226.60-BUCKINGHAM TRUCKING LLC SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
358,624.86SOLID WASTE G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
212,832.63SOLID WASTE G&A RECYCLING SERVICE
567,230.89
110.15BUDISH JOSHUA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
110.15
56.33BURCH MARY FAMILY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
56.33
1,083.17BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,083.17
8,875.27CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
68.00WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST LEGAL SERVICES
355.25WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
34.00WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
272.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
9,604.52
1,970.76CANON FINANCIAL IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
104.70TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,075.46
94.26CAPITAL CITY CONSTRUCTION WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
94.26
5,000.00CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,000.00
4,495.00CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,495.00
996.94CDW GOVERNMENT INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
279.53TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,276.47
211.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT HOUSING REHAB G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,000.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
33,122.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
55,450.00DOWN PYMT ASSISTANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
76,050.00FIRST GENERATION HOMEOWNERSHIP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
165,833.00
2,425.18CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A HEATING GAS
509.09FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
482.50BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL
75.724300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)HEATING GAS
1,395.18WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
130.45REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
263.26SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
342.71PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
3,911.08REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS
9,535.17
18.00CENTRAL MCGOWAN CONCESSIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
18.00
11,073.54CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT OTHER RETIREMENT
11,073.54
432.00CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
432.00
600.00CHIEF'S TOWING INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
600.00
1,500.00CHRISTIAN, KEVIN STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
600.00CHUXVOLLEYBALLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
600.00
1,185.20CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
296.80FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
26.44PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
28.37PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
18.90WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
18.90PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
59.69PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
342.73REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9.45VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
422.80VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,409.28
3,910.00CITY OF MINNETONKA LIFEGUARDING REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
3,910.00
4,098.92CITY OF NEW HOPE LIFEGUARDING REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
4,098.92
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,500.00CKJ PROPERTIES LLC CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,500.00
53.52CLAIRMONT STEPHANIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
53.52
34.15COCHRANE MARGARET WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.15
405.25COLE PAPERS FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
405.25
17,329.12COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
17,329.12
1,834.78COLLINS ELECTRICAL FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,834.78
270.00COLONIAL TERRACE APT.BLDG & ENERGY G & A VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES
270.00
134.64COMCASTFIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
136.27CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
59.92REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
330.83
884.00CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
884.00
1,162.99CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
82.57SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,404.32STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,649.88
60.00COREMARKGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
60.00
20,000.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
20,000.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
4,777.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,663.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
3,255.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
10,695.00
1,412.00COUGHLIN, JUDY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,412.00
1.00COUNTRYSIDE HEATING AND COOLING BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
85.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL
86.00
600.00COURAGEOUS LEADERS ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
600.00
20.15COVERT ALEX WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
20.15
3,000.00CRAIG RAPP LLC ADMINISTRATION G & A PREPAID EXPENSES
3,000.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
375.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
6,375.00
1,088.10CREATIVE RESOURCES YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,088.10
82.40CREW2 INC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
82.40
178.60CROCKER SAMMI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
178.60
23.21CROWN MARKING INC.ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
97.61COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
120.82
919.98CROWN RENTAL - BURNSVILLE PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS
2,759.94NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,679.92
4,180.65CRYSTAL CITY OF BASKETBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
9,712.06LIFEGUARDINGREFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
13,892.71
172.27CUB KNOLLWOOD POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
172.27
1,503.07CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,503.07
63.92CUSTOM HOSE TECH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
61.76SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
125.68
17.47D2 PROPERTIES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
17.47
5,852.80DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,852.80
68.20DEALER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
68.20
19,905.00DECORATIVE & STRUCTURAL CONCRETE PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
19,905.00
27.28DEHN VERNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
27.28
.73DEMARAIS CAROL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
.73
4,913.33DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
10.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,923.33
8,189.01DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
1,716.11COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,041.59SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
50.61STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,002.232023 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
414.97PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
503.66WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
72.77SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
288.10SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
243.60SOLID WASTE G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
155.68STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,678.33
518.00DTN, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
518.00
5,500.00ECHO DATA ANALYTICS FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,500.00
1,267.20ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
1,267.20
825.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS UNION PARK APTS
375.00ESCROWSMSP REAL ESTATE - EDA
4,310.00FINANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,500.002021A GO DEBT SERV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18TEXA TONKA TIF DIST REV/EXPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.07WAYZATA BLVD TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18PARKWAY RESID TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18BRIDGEWATER BK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18ELMWOOD APTS TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.184900 EXC BLVD TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18ELIOT PARK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18ELLIPSE II G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18VICTORIA PONDS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18PARK CENTER HOUSING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18SHOREHAM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.18RISE ON 7 TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
422.18HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.15HARD COAT G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
19,720.00
309.16ELGAARD MARK ENGINEERING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
309.16
1,105.00ELITE PROTECTIVE SERVICES INC.ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,105.00
30.00ELKIN, PHILLIP ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
17.00ENGINEERING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
47.00
1,798.92EMBEDDED SYSTEMS INC FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1,798.92
644.43EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
644.43
2,769.55ENTERPRISE FM TRUST VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
2,769.55
2,034.00ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,034.00
400.00ESP INC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
400.00
7,046.25EVERLAST REHAB SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,046.25
54.25EVERS, ROBERT FACILITY ROOM RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES
54.25
880.88FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
880.88
1,300.00FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
1,300.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
121.60FD COMPANY IDENTIFIERS LLC FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
121.60
425.90FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
203.85WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
629.75
1,736.94FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,736.94
393.30FERRELLGASREC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
44.45VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELS
437.75
1,050.00FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1,050.00
329.00FINANCE & COMMERCE COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
329.00
1,414.75FINEPOINT TECHNOLOGY LLC CABLE TV G & A OTHER
1,414.75
447.00FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES INC FIRE OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
447.00
2,271.90FIRE SAFETY USA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,271.90
276.70FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
276.70
7.50FISHER, KALA SOLID WASTE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
71.81SOLID WASTE G&A MEETING EXPENSE
79.31
103.91FLACK EMILY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
103.91
2,625.00FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,625.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
335.85FLYNN TIMOTHY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
335.85
515.56FOLKMANIS INC WESTWOOD G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES
515.56
856.40FORCE AMERICA, INC.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
856.40
261.43FORKLIFTS OF MN INC.FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
261.43
23.48FRATTALLONESGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
34.94FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
370.46-PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
613.16REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
445.07REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3.49GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
749.68
28.17FRIEDERICH NIKKI ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
28.17
389.53FRY TOM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
389.53
12,796.42GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
12,796.42
4,702.39GAME TIME PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,702.39
750.00GEHAD RABI MAHMOUD RIGHT-OF-WAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
204.29GLEASON PRINTING PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
204.29
1,623.05GOERS LAND SURVEYING LLC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
8,410.35PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,623.05WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,032.85SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,065.70STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,755.00
3,898.56GOLDEN VALLEY CITY OF VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
3,898.56
150.00GOLDER STEPHANIE IT G & A TRAINING
150.00
134.54GOLDSTIEN HAYDEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
134.54
6,575.00GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,575.00
670.95GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
670.95
10,365.40GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
10,365.40
53.47GRAINGER INC.FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
55.31-FABRICATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
553.60WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
6,260.67VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
6,812.43
36.46GREMILLION KATHY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
36.46
144.11GRIMCO INC FABRICATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
144.11
12,318.38GUARANTY COMMERCIAL TITLE INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA BALANCE SHEE LOANS RECEIVABLE - CURRENT
637,681.62DEVELOPMENT - EDA BALANCE SHEE LOAN RECEIVABLE - LONG TERM
650,000.00
63.38GUNNAR ELECTRIC BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
63.38
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
163.73GURKANLAR KORKUT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
163.73
24,907.40HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
24,907.40
14,028.27HDR ENGINEERING INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,028.27
550.00HEALTHPARTNERSHUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,300.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,674.00FIRE OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
60.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
700.00ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,050.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
900.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
375.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
60.00ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
731.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
60.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A TRAINING
410.00REC CENTER SALARIES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
175.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,045.00
3,850.00HECKMANN JACOB ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,850.00
519.20HEDBERG HOME STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
519.20
175.00HEDGES MICHELLE INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
175.00
6.00HENNEPIN COUNTY WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.58PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
618.58
3,616.66HENNEPIN COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPOLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,429.10FIRE OPERATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
202.43PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
202.43WATER UTILITY G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
202.43SEWER UTILITY G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
202.41STORM WATER UTILITY G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
6,855.46
267.50HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
24.00HIA ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
291.50
808.69HENRICKSEN PSG FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
808.69
800.00HENSCHEL KATHERINE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
800.00
13,603.14HESS ROISE & COMPANY LTD SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
13,277.632023 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12,906.282024 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,305.92WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
342.01SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,396.08STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
42,831.06
26,815.00HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
26,815.00
25,141.82HOFFMAN AND MCNAMARA NURSERY & LANDSCAPESTREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
108.44PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
932.58WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
927.16STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
27,110.00
30.14HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
705.97PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
161.19PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS
44.90ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
33.74LOCATES/GOPHER ONE GENERAL SUPPLIES
96.88WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
425.26WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
244.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
181.48WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
91.90SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
525.76PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
258.50PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
367.63PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
39.46PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
319.36PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
25.94PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN GENERAL SUPPLIES
122.50SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
924.83SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
308.70NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
83.72REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.28VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
5,012.14
173.27HONG VAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
173.27
396.54HOTSY MINNESOTA VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
396.54
1,680.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
1,680.00
1,225.00IACPPOLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,225.00
751.00IDENTISYSTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
751.00
967.38IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
967.37SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
967.38SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
967.37STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
3,869.50
123.24INDELCOSANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
11.59WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
134.83
390.00INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
780.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,170.00
108.00INNOVATIVE BASEMENT AUTHORITY BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
108.00
975.42INTERSTATE BEARING SYSTEMS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
975.42
55,010.00INVER GROVE FORD VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
327.49VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
55,337.49
230.00IRONMARK PKWY COMMONS FINANCE G & A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
230.00
198.00ISI SPORTS INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
198.00
341.55I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
341.55
139,830.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
12,875.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
152,705.00
3,245.00JACKIE ADELMANN PHOTOGRAPHY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
3,245.00
3,956.45JAYTECH, INC.REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
662.30REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,618.75
2,256.90JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,045.44FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
4,558.07FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
1,348.75FIRE OPERATIONS REPAIRS
10,209.16
1.00JENNEY CONSTRUCTION LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
85.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
86.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
88.78JERRY'S HARDWARE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
60.68FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
21.30POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
27.40POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
87.07WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.38WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
99.38PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
44.96REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
450.71
1,640.00JOHNSON AVERY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION
1,640.00
2,789.95JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,789.95
106.04JPS HOMES, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
106.04
88.50JURHS TAYLORGRACE INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
88.50
56.61JUSTIN JOSH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
56.61
1,000.00KALIEV ALEXANDR ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
71.60KAUFMAN JANINE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
71.60
4,092.18KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS UNION PARK APTS
614.20ESCROWSMSP REAL ESTATE - EDA
1,158.00ESCROWSCSM TRAFFIC STUDY/PLANNING
8,434.17ESCROWSSEMBLE EXCAVATING
92.30ESCROWSBigos Management-1351-1361 Ham
1,479.20ESCROWSPARKWAY RESIDENCES
115.00HIA ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
15,985.05
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
114.56KENT BENJAMIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
114.56
7,775.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,775.00
764.42KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
8.22PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
24.66WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
24.66STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
821.96
4,636.00KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.ESCROWS GENERAL
98,863.92SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
197,727.842023 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12,756.63WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,189.16SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,378.32STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
323,551.87
3,678.50KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,026.25WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
4,704.75
105.18KLINKHAMMER DALE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
105.18
735.94KRAEMER LEE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
735.94
4,923.82KRAEMER MINING & MATERIALS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
4,923.82
2,000.00KUEBKER JANEL ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,000.00
750.00LAMAR A SHINGLES ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
750.00
759.67LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
759.67
4,050.78LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
4,050.78
188.49LAWSON PRODUCTS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
463.44GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
651.93
6,704.00LEADS ONLINE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,704.00
37,943.46LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp
37,943.46
342,008.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp
311,127.00INSURANCE FUND BAL SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
38,691.47INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
691,826.47
143.03LEE MARINA STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
143.03
795.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
795.00
661.58LEWIS, DON POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
661.58
19,599.73LEXIPOL, LLC.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
19,599.73
152.50LIBERTY TIRE GENERAL REPAIR CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
152.50
152.50LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES LLC GENERAL REPAIR CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
152.50
892.10LIFE SUPPORT INNOVATIONS FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
892.10
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
375.50LOCKGUARD LOCKSMITHS RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
375.50
258.24LOFFLERIT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
258.24
1,472.72LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,472.72
183.65LOGISIT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
18,999.97IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
81,680.10TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
23,522.68TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
13,810.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT COMPUTER SERVICES
138,196.40
178.16LOMBARDI, JIM ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
178.16
3,473.47LUBE-TECH & PARTNERS LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
3,473.47
199.80LYNDZI DURKIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
199.80
413.68M G INCENTIVES HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
413.68
556.90MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
565.70WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
4,114.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,237.55
68.78MANDLER, CARRIE WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
68.78
32,475.22MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
32,475.22
5,580.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
5,580.00
225.00MARK GUNSTAD ARCHITECTURE LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
6,486.50MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
4,970.10WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
360.00SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
11,816.60
2,950.00MATEFFY & COMPANY HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2,950.00
73.15MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
73.15
260.96MAUL COREY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
260.96
290.84MCARTHUR JOSEPH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
290.84
23.00MCDONNELL MOLLY BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
528.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
551.00
571.47MCNEELY MATTHEW POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
571.47
6,000.00MEADOWBROOK MANOR APARTMENTS, LLC 4D INCENTIVE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,000.00
311.04MED ALLIANCE FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
311.04
29.99MENARDSPUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
87.85ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.98ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
89.96WIRING REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
10.76SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
6.99WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
50.75WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
661.51PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
137.61PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
15.58PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
566.55PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
162.66WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
31.25FAMILY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,886.44
414.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOC. VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
414.00
22,066.80METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
435,440.05SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
457,506.85
5,200.00MICHAEL BASICH INC AQUATIC PARK G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,200.00
170.96MICHAEL SHOOP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
170.96
16,880.00MID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
16,880.00
1,175.00MIDAMERICA INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,175.00
2,544.00MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,544.00
424.00MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
424.00
409.78MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
409.78
33,035.00MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
33,035.00
40.00MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
40.00
339.00MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY COVID-19 FUNDING G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
489.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,317.00SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
855.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,000.00
1,080.00MINNESOTA SEARCHLIGHT & BALLOONS ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
1,080.00
3,500.00MISSAGHI AMIR ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,500.00
10.00MN DEPT LABOR AND INDUSTRY WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10.00
415.37MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
415.37
305.82MN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
607.20WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
913.02
606.00MOBILE PRO SYSTEMS POLICE G & A REPAIRS
1,919.40POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,525.40
413.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
413.00
50.00MRPAHUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
50.00
40.20-MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
41.98VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1.78
11,590.00MUNICIPAL BUILDERS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
11,590.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
58.06MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
58.06
238.70MVTL LABORATORIES REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
238.70
1,791.46MXP GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,791.46
4,571.12NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
59.99PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
207.47WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
41.56PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
42.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
3.14GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,925.28
574.16ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
574.16
51,877.05NEW LOOK CONTRACTING INC COVID-19 FUNDING G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
21,563.04-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
101,957.82PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
259,697.68SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17,728.21STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
409,697.72
3,397.50NICHOLAS JOSEF SEEBA SEWER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
1,132.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
4,530.00
81.72NICHOLLS MEGAN INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
81.72
469.85NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
469.85
175.00NORDSTROM JANELLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
175.00
672.38NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
672.38
968.58NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
968.58
27.63NORTHLAND MECHANICAL BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
27.63
180.23NORTHSTAR MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT INC SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
180.23
19,915.85NYSTROM PUBLISHING GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
19,915.85
76.29ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
131.29HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
177.03COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
232.87ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
134.57FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
30.28POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
66.00POLICE G & A POSTAGE
285.43BLDG & ENERGY G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
111.15PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
63.69ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
13.58PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
89.98SOLID WASTE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
85.50ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
84.02WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,581.68
169.69OELKE ERIC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
169.69
500.00O'KEEFE BRIDGET CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
36.32OMAN JEFFRY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
36.32
1,292.00ON SITE SANITATION COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
67.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
67.00FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
134.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,560.00
308.10ONOFRYTON DANIEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
308.10
11,066.18OPENGOV INC WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
11,066.20SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
11,066.20SOLID WASTE G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
11,066.20STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
11,066.20TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
55,330.98
306.90OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
306.90
1,006.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,006.00
140.00PANERA BREAD POLICE G & A FALSE ALARM
140.00
240.00PARK ADAM TRANSPORTATION COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
240.00
4,000.00PARK STREET PUBLIC LLC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
4,000.00
400.00PARKTACULARHOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.00
50.00PATRICE DEISING BLDG & ENERGY G & A DOGS
50.00
655.00PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
655.00
1,000.00PETER HOBART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,000.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
28,500.00PICAWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
28,500.00
107.00PILGRIM DRY CLEANERS FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
107.00
.25PIPER JEFF BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
83.75BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
84.00
1,422.00PLANTRA INC TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
1,422.00
15,000.00POSTMASTERCOMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
15,000.00
78.66PRECISE MRM, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS
339.25PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.25WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.25SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,435.66
247.40PREMIUM WATERS FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
247.40
5,000.00PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP LLC.ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
5,000.00
2,233.50PROMWACHIRAYAN WAT CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,233.50
36,633.30PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
36,633.30
7,969.11QED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,969.11
43.02QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER ESCROWS UNION PARK APTS
43.02
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
85.00RANKIN DAVID BLDG & ENERGY G & A LICENSES
85.00
300.00REACH MEDIA NETWORK POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
300.00WESTWOOD G & A ADVERTISING
600.00
250.00RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
250.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
500.00
36,233.48REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION, LLC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS BAL SHT RETAINAGE PAYABLE
13,772.49SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
50,005.97
11,345.63REFERRAL COLLISION INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
11,345.63
6,616.11REPUBLIC SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
149,705.50SOLID WASTE G&A ORGANICS
5,772.25REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
162,093.86
1,500.00REVOLUTION DESIGN AND BUILD STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
71.72RIGID HITCH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
71.72
66.52RILEY BENJAMIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
66.52
81.00RIVERSIDE MECHANICAL BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
81.00
1,400.00RIX JESSE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION
1,400.00
1,177.47ROBERT B HILL CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
410.49REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,587.96
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
450.00ROBERT BEALKE INDUSTRIES SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
450.00
3,921.60ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,921.60
1,075.81ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,075.81
85.00SAFELITE AUTOGLASS GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
85.00
85.00SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
85.00
36.30SALVADOR ROB WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
36.30
98.28SAM'S CLUB CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
98.28
2,052.92SAM'S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
2,052.92
95.00SARAH MARIE GREEN INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
95.00
145.38SCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
145.38
300.00SCHOENECKER JEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
300.00
139.97SCHULTZ JEFFREY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
139.97
500.00SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER POLICE G & A TRAINING
500.00
12,000.00SELA GROUP LLC 4D INCENTIVE PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
12,000.00
250.00SEMILLA CENTER FOR HEALING AND THE ARTS FAMILY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
39.21SEWARD DARRELL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
39.21
19,275.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
19,275.00
325.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC ADMINISTRATION G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
650.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
650.00EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
295.00ORGANIZED REC G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,920.00
4,178.40SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
4,178.40
58.24SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
58.24
1,423.10SHRED-IT ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
22.89HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
689.08POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
312.57FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
679.48PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
22.89REC CENTER GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,150.01
2,643.98SIGN SOLUTIONS USA INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,643.98
2,797.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,077.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,874.00
27,029.00SIR LINES-A-LOT PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
4,020.00PERMANENT MARKINGS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
31,049.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,288.68SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
2,288.68
141.98SMITH MAURICE JR POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
141.98
7,560.00SOCCER SHOTS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,568.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
16,128.00
124.00SOLARIS ROOFING BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
124.00
40,920.91SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
40,920.91
2,215.00SPLIT ROCK STUDIOS INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
2,215.00
150.42SPS COMPANIES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.77WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
409.13WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
706.32REILLY G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
21.51PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,357.15
102.01SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC COVID-19 FUNDING G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
147.14PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
396.29SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
257.27STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
902.71
19,546.00ST. LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY KIDS IN THE PARK RENT ASSIST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
19,546.00
2,533.00STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,533.00
5,450.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,925.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
550.00RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,925.00
22,927.99STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
340.00FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
23,267.99
401.20SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
401.20
425.00SULLIVAN JACK ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
425.00
29,741.53SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29,741.53
5,750.00SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES CENTER EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,750.00
5,730.00SWAN COMPANIES STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
5,730.00
123.42SWANSON MITCHELL POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
123.42
236.91SWANSON PETER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
236.91
23.00TALEEN GAVIN WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
23.00
257.10TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,249.30FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,506.40
1,134.85TEREX SERVICES INC.PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,134.85
39.47TERMINAL SUPPLY CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
206.36GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
245.83
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
493.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
131.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
624.00
259.35THE FIRE GROUP INC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
259.35
260.00THE MPX GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
260.00
23.68THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
23.68PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
211.44PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
258.80
267.85THE STANDARD ADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE
291.89ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
60.20RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A LIFE INSURANCE
78.44RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
183.38HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE
184.86HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
188.22COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
195.02COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
213.36IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE
209.36IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
238.00ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
238.00ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
235.84FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
241.32FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
593.34COMM DEV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
597.12COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,569.21POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
2,550.64POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
293.62COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH LIFE INSURANCE
287.84COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,217.42FIRE OPERATIONS LIFE INSURANCE
1,208.37FIRE OPERATIONS LONG TERM DISABILITY
711.70BLDG & ENERGY G & A LIFE INSURANCE
733.42BLDG & ENERGY G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
102.36SUSTAINABILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
100.24SUSTAINABILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
141.22PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
138.48PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
472.41ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
524.34ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
492.76PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
493.37PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
83.32CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
81.71CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
47.76HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE
46.90HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
285.00WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
263.80WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
79.76SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
78.08SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
107.06SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
105.63SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
203.46STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
199.54STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
15,349.33EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A LIFE INSURANCE
494.28ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE
494.91ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
353.95PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
349.23PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
42.42NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE
41.58NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
165.60WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE
162.26WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
178.30REC CENTER SALARIES LIFE INSURANCE
174.86REC CENTER SALARIES LONG TERM DISABILITY
198.88VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
194.92VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
35,836.14
95.00THOMPSON HOLLY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
95.00
366.89THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
366.89
482.00THRIVEPASSEMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
482.00
1,373.25TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,373.25
81.91TITAN INVESTMENTS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
81.91
228.00TNC INDUSTRIES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
228.00
12.30TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.30
360.00TOTAL MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,422.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,782.00
319.39TRACK INC. EAST GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
319.39
32,725.00TREE TRUST REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
32,725.00
90.00TRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOC. POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
90.00
71.00TULL BEARINGS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
71.00
300.00TYSLEY TAYLOR ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
300.00
480.00UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,238.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
7,635.00MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,232.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
10,585.00
163.50ULINEREC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
163.50
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
7,965.00UNIVERSAL PAINTING & DRYWALL, INC. PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,965.00
524.72US AUTOFORCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
524.72
4,015.37VADA CONTRACTING LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,015.37
9,323.99VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
47,123.83SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
56,447.82
571.00VERDE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
571.00
21,708.44VERIZONIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
72.40-CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
21,636.04
125.00VESSCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
636.30WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
761.30
320.00VETERAN ELECTRIC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,500.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,823.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,643.00
750.00VINSON KATHY CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
385.75VRAA ZACH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
385.75
790.00WACONIA ROLL-OFF SERVICE REILLY G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
275.00GRANTSGARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,065.00
315.60WALLER BRUCE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
315.60
312.52WARDELL AMANDA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
312.52
171,341.66WASTE CONTAINER SYST SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
171,341.66
9,095.00WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
9,095.00
2,857.62WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,857.62
36.81WEIGEL, GREG POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
36.81
467.02WEST, JASON ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
467.02
750.00WESTLUND LAURA RIGHT-OF-WAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
81.34WHITESEL ANNIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
81.34
241.33WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
241.33
91.14WM MUELLER & SONS INC PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
91.14
463.60WORLD FUEL SERVICES, INC.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
463.60
4.37WS & D PERMIT SERVICE BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
210.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
214.37
9,301.50WSB ASSOC INC IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,871.50ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
165.55STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,064.25PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
851.40WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
94.60SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,677.95STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
21,026.75
1,360.00WW GOETSCH ASSOCIATES INC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,360.00
69,342.00XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
20,988.41PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
48,493.22WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,487.89REILLY G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
9,786.28SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,768.97STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
12,464.36PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
78.71BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
188.15WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
25,344.48REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
192,942.47
1,650.00XCHANGE MOB PARTNERS LLC CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,650.00
73.13YALE MECHANICAL BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
73.13
750.00YARDLEY DEBRA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
750.00
219.87YARDLEY LEIB REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
219.87
1,500.00YELLOW UMBRELLA COACHING & CONSULTIN ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,500.00
3,979.04YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,979.04
1,620.38ZIEGLER INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 42
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
12/22/202311/25/2023 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,620.38
40.04ZIRING EMILY SUSTAINABILITY G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
40.04
Report Totals 6,702,832.60
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 43
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Communications and Announcements: 8a
Executive summary
Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project update (4024-1000)
Recommended action: None at this time. This report is intended to provide an overview of the
proposed 2024 Pavement Management project (Area 2). This project will have a public hearing at
the Jan. 16 city council meeting. The council will be asked to take action on this project at the
Feb. 5 city council meeting.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to pursue the pavement rehabilitation, utility
improvements, sidewalk installation and impervious reductions recommended as a part of this
project?
Summary: The annual Pavement Management project rehabilitates several miles of local
residential streets. In 2024, the streets to be rehabilitated are in Pavement Management Area 2
(Minikahda Vista and Browndale neighborhoods). Street rehabilitation work consists of
replacing the existing bituminous pavement and concrete curb and gutter as needed. Other
work includes sidewalk repairs, sewer repairs and watermain replacement.
In addition to reconstructing existing infrastructure, new sidewalk segments and traffic
management elements are being recommended as part of this project.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city’s 2024 capital
improvement plan (CIP) and will be paid for using franchise fees, utility funds and general
obligation bonds (sidewalks). A construction cost estimate is being finalized and will be
provided as a part of the Jan. 16 public hearing report.
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
Attachment #1: Staff recommendation map
Attachment #2: Sidewalk recommendations map
Attachment #3: Sidewalk segment matrix
Attachment #4: Sidewalk network: destinations connected
Attachment #5: Resident feedback – Sidewalk segments
Attachment #6: Resident feedback – Street width changes
Attachment #7: Resident feedback – Curb extensions and modifications
Prepared by: Aaron Wiesen, project engineer
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
Discussion
Background: The city’s pavement management program (PMP) proactively addresses the
condition of the residential streets within the city. Many of these streets are now 50 years or
older; streets usually require reconstruction every 30 to 50 years. The city’s residential streets
have lasted this long since the streets were built well, are generally situated on good soils,
utilize curb and gutter for drainage, and have been well maintained. City maintenance crews
have continually worked to keep residential streets in good condition using maintenan ce
strategies such as patching and mill and overlay. However, as pavements age, more aggressive
maintenance strategies are needed.
The PMP was developed in 2003 to extend pavement life and enhance system-wide
performance in a cost-effective and efficient way by providing the right pavement strategy at
the right time. Using pavement management software, staff documents street condition rating s
and monitor their performance. Staff then evaluate the condition of streets and select cost-
effective treatments to extend pavement life.
In addition to the needed street and utility work, the council has provided staff direction to look
at the Living Streets policy considerations and propose new sidewalks in accordance with the
new sidewalk planning framework as a part of our transportation projects. Consistent with this
policy, staff has reviewed the sidewalk network, stormwater runoff, traffic management and
street trees adjacent to street segments in the project.
Project description: This year’s project will be performed in Area 2 of the city’s eight pavement
management areas. It includes work in the Minikahda Vista and Browndale neighborhoods. The
attached map identifies the street segments that have been selected for rehabilitation and
outlines the various work to be performed on each street. The selection was based on street
condition, field evaluations to determine the condition of the curb and gutter, and the city’s
underground utilities. A team of staff members from streets, utilities and engineering worked
together to select streets and to recommend them for inclusion in this year’s project.
Many of the street segments are proposed to include additional infrastructure upgrades such as
watermain replacement, sanitary sewer repairs, storm sewer construction, sidewalk installation
and traffic management elements.
Watermain and water service replacement: The watermain on these streets is approximately
60-75 years old and has a history of failures. The work will consist of replacing the watermain
and the water services to the curb stop. The watermain is approximately 7.5 feet deep and
located under or near one of the curb lines, running parallel to the street. The watermain will
be replaced by using a “trenchless” method. This method pulls an expansion head attached to a
new pipe through the old pipe; the head expands and pushes away the existing cast iron pipe
while simultaneously replacing it with a new HDPE plastic pipe. The street remains passable
during installation, resulting in less impact than open trench watermain replacement,
minimizing disruption to the neighborhood.
The water services connect to the watermain, run to the curb stop and then to the house. The
curb stop is located between the curb and gutter and the property line. The city owns the water
service between the watermain and the curb stop, while the property owner owns the water
service between the curb stop and the house.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
As a part of this project, the water service will be replaced between the watermain and the city-
owned curb stop. The water service is also approximately 7.5 feet deep and must be open cut
to replace. Replacing water services will impact existing trees, landscaping, sidewalks,
driveways and retaining walls in the right of way.
Street widths: This is the seventh year that the city has taken the opportunity to right-size our
streets as a part of the Pavement Management Project. Doing so is consistent with council
direction and the Living Streets Policy.
Most of the roads in our residential neighborhoods are 28 feet wide or less. When we are
removing the curb along the entire length of the road as a part of the project, staff will
recommend reducing the width of the street if it is greater than 28 feet wide and has low
parking demand.
As noted previously, we are replacing the watermain on several streets in the neighborhood.
This will require the removal of the curb on both sides of these streets. Staff recommends
reducing street widths for the following reasons:
1. Enhance pedestrian connections – by reducing the street width, pedestrians have a
shorter crossing distance at intersections, creating safer connections.
2. Traffic management – narrower streets can reduce vehicle speeds.
3. Stormwater management – a reduction in pavement area means less runoff going into
our lakes, wetlands, and Minnehaha Creek.
4. Support the urban forest – a wider grass boulevard provides more space for existing
street trees to thrive and for planting new trees.
5. Cost – narrower streets reduce the cost of initial construction and future maintenance
(i.e., pavement overlays, sweeping, salt application, snow plowing, etc.).
6. Less pavement reduces the potential for solar-generated heat, contributing to a
reduction in the urban heat island effect.
7. Reduction in construction-related greenhouse gas and vehicle miles traveled – reducing
the width of the streets will reduce the number of trucks hauling bituminous and
aggregate to the site during construction.
A graphic representing staff’s street width recommendations is attached, as are comments
from the public regarding the changes. The following are the recommended street width
changes:
Street segment Existing
(ft)
Proposed
(ft)
Natchez Avenue (40th Street to 39th Street) 30 28
39th Street (Natchez Avenue to Lynn Avenue) 30 28
Lynn Avenue (40th Street to 39th Street) 30 28
Inglewood Avenue (City Limits to Excelsior Boulevard) 30 28
39th Street (Glenhurst Avenue to France Avenue) 30 28
Huntington Avenue (37th Street to Excelsior Boulevard) 30 28
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
There is no recommended change to the width of the following streets:
Street segment Existing
(ft)
Proposed
(ft)
Vernon Avenue (Dead end to Utica Avenue) 18.5 to 28 18.5 to 28
41st Street (Toledo Avenue to Salem Avenue 24 24
41st Street (Salem Avenue to Wooddale Avenue) 28 to 30 28 to 30
Salem Avenue (Morningside Road to 41st Street) 30 30
Browndale Avenue (Morningside Road to Wooddale Avenue) 30 30
Ottawa Avenue (Morningside Road to 42 ½ Street) 26 26
Salem Avenue (41st Street to dead end) 27 27
Raleigh Avenue (41st Street to dead end) 27 27
41st Street (Quentin Avenue to Natchez Avenue) 28, 36 28, 36
Princeton Avenue (40th Street to Excelsior Boulevard) 30 30
Vallacher Avenue (Quentin Avenue to Lynn Avenue) 30 30
Natchez Avenue (39th Street to Vallacher Avenue) 28 28
Natchez Avenue (Vallacher Avenue to Excelsior Boulevard) 30 30
Lynn Avenue (39th Street to Vallacher Avenue) 30 30
Lynn Avenue (Vallacher Avenue to dead end) 28.5 28.5
39th Street (Lynn Avenue to Inglewood Avenue) 26 26
39th Street (Inglewood Avenue to Glenhurst Avenue) 30 30
Kipling Avenue (Excelsior Boulevard to 36 ½ Street) 35.5 35.5
Kipling Avenue (36 ½ Street to 36th Street) 36 36
Lynn Avenue (36 ½ Street to 36th Street) 35.5 35.5
Huntington Avenue (Excelsior Boulevard to 36th Street) 30 30
36th Street (dead end to Huntington Avenue) 36 36
Parking restrictions: The following are the on-street parking standards that the city has
established using feedback from public works, police, and fire. The minimum street width
required for two-way traffic is 24 feet.
• Parking is allowed on both sides of streets that are 28 feet wide or more.
• For streets that are less than 28 feet wide but more than 24 feet wide, parking
would be restricted to one side.
• For streets that are 24 feet wide or less, parking is prohibited on both sides.
In single-family residential areas not directly adjacent to a commercial node or high-density
housing, most of the available on-street parking is not used daily. The police and fire
departments have reviewed our street width standards, and they do not have a concern about
a 28-foot-wide road with parking on both sides where there is a low parking demand.
A parking inventory was conducted on all street segments being reconstructed. On most streets,
less than 20% of the available on-street parking is used, including weekends. The segment of
Natchez Avenue and Lynn Avenue have higher parking utilization , ranging from 30 to 37.5%.
Since most of the on-street parking is not used daily, there are no proposed parking restrictions
due to the street width changes or sidewalk installation included in this project.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a) Page 5
Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
There are several streets in the project that are less than 28 ft wide, not all of them have
parking restrictions. For the street segments without parking restrictions, there were no
requests from property owners to restrict parking, so staff is not recommending implementing
parking restrictions to those streets.
In addition, there are intersection curb modifications recommended for traffic management
purposes. Staff are evaluating the parking around these intersections to determine if spot
parking restrictions should be installed.
Traffic management modifications: The city sought to leverage an opportunity to pilot traffic
management elements as a part of this project. The locations of these elements were identified
from resident feedback heard over the past several years and during the initial project survey.
Community members expressed that at certain locations, the traffic made for an unsafe and
unpleasant environment for those walking, rolling, or biking in the neighborhood .
City staff intentionally utilizes the pilot project method for testing traffic management
techniques. Pilot projects install temporary, low-cost materials to test potential solutions
before committing significant resources to permanent infrastructure changes. Among the key
benefits of this approach is the ability to quickly install something, test against real-world
conditions, adapt the design in real-time, and remove it at the end of a test period.
The pilot project tested and monitored several traffic management solutions to mitigate safety and
operations concerns related to vehicles and pedestrians moving through the neighborhood.
The temporary measures were installed in August 2023 and removed in October 2023. During the
test, traffic volumes and pedestrian counts were collected. In addition, the community was invited
to provide feedback through signs at each location and via email. The following is a summary of
techniques and locations tested:
1. Curb extensions
o Curb extensions increase safety and comfort for pedestrians. Moving the curb at the
intersection to align with the parking lane makes pedestrians more visible and
reduces the crossing distance.
o Can slow turning vehicles.
o Locations
▪ Wooddale Avenue and 41st Street
▪ Wooddale Avenue and Browndale Avenue
2. Intersection redesign
o Natchez Avenue and 39th Street
▪ Minimize curb radius and reduce pedestrian crossing distance.
▪ Can slow turning vehicles.
o Natchez Avenue and 40th Street/ 40th Lane
▪ The west leg of this intersection consists of 40th Street and 40th Lane merging
together, creating challenges for establishing who has the right of way and
sight lines.
▪ To address this, the pilot realigned the curb on 40th Lane to direct traffic to
intersect 40th Street west of Natchez Avenue. This created a T-intersection for
40th Lane and 40th Street and a standard 4-way intersection for Natchez
Avenue and 40th Street.
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Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
During the time the pilot project was in place, the city received valuable feedback from the
community and collected data to help inform recommendations for the overall project.
Attached to this report is the feedback received. A summary of the resident feedback:
• The city received mixed feedback on the curb extensions at Wooddale Avenue and 4 1st
Street, and Wooddale Avenue and Browndale Avenue. Pedestrian users stated an
increased feeling of safety while crossing Wooddale Avenue. The feedback from vehicle
users was mostly negative, as people stated their concerns about how tight Wooddale
Avenue felt and the difficulty of making turns in the intersection. City staff evaluated the
feedback and modified the design to address these concerns (see recommendations
below).
• The city received feedback for the Natchez Avenue and 39th Street intersection that
stated that the design change helped to slow down vehicles turning at the intersection.
Decreasing traffic turning speeds and reducing pedestrian crossing will have a positive
benefit on the pedestrian experience at the intersection. There was concern, due to the
angle that 39th Street intersects with Natchez Avenue, that the turning movement can
be challenging. Staff modified the design to address this concern (see recommendations
below).
• The city received positive feedback on the curb modifications at Natchez Avenue and
40th Street/ 40th Lane. Residents stated that the design change increased the visibility
of the stop sign, decreased the number of vehicles running the stop sign, and increased
pedestrian safety at the intersection.
Traffic management changes recommended to be implemented as a part of this project:
1. Curb extensions
o Wooddale Avenue and 41st Street
▪ Recommendation: Approve with the following design modification
The design was modified from the pilot project to decrease the width of the
curb extension from 6 feet to 4 feet, which allows for additional room for
turning vehicles while still reducing pedestrian crossing distance. The curb
extension is recommended at the pedestrian crossing only.
o Wooddale Avenue and Browndale Avenue
▪ Recommendation: Approve with the following design modification
The design was modified from the pilot project to decrease the width of the
curb extension from 6 feet to 4 feet, which allows for additional room for
turning vehicles while still reducing pedestrian crossing distance. The curb
extension is recommended at the pedestrian crossing only.
2. Intersection redesign
o Natchez Avenue and 39th Street
▪ Recommendation: Approve with design modification listed below
The design was modified from the pilot project to form a T-intersection of
Natchez Avenue and 39th Street. This reduces the amount of bituminous
pavement and reduces pedestrian crossing distance.
o Natchez Avenue and 40th Street/40th Lane
▪ Recommendation: Approve
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Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
Permit parking: Currently, there is permit parking located along the following streets within the
project area:
• Natchez Avenue – one lot north and one lot south of Vallacher Avenue
• Princeton Avenue – one lot north of Vallacher Avenue to 40th Street
• Vallacher Avenue – from Quentin Avenue to three lots east of Natchez Avenue
During project development, staff received questions about the purpose and need for this
permit parking. To respond to these questions, staff reviewed the history, as well as parking
availability and utilization in the area. Based on this review, staff is recommending the removal
of the permit parking at the above locations for the following reasons:
• The permit parking was initially established in the late 1980s to prevent parking from
various restaurants/ commercial uses along Excelsior Boulevard, with a few extensions
of the area in subsequent years. There have been significant changes in land use and
parking availability since that time, rendering these restrictions obsolete.
• Over one-third of the residents on these street segments do not utilize the permit
parking program for their parking needs.
• Parking data was collected multiple times a day on weekdays and weekends in
preparation for the project. The data shows that the nu mber of cars utilizing the on-
street parking is significantly less than the available parking. These findings reinforce the
fact that permit parking is not needed in these areas.
• On-street parking is a shared community resource and works best when it can be more
dynamic to meet the ebb and flow of area parking demands.
• To allow for more available on-street parking for all users.
Staff shared the recommendation with the 47 properties that abut the permit parking streets
via letter and during the two open house meetings. Two properties were in favor of removing
the parking restrictions and one property desired keeping the restrictions.
Stormwater: Staff has identified stormwater best management practices (BMPs) opportunities
to reduce runoff volume, reduce pollutants and improve stormwater quality as a part of the
project. More information on the recommended stormwater best management practices will
be provided as a part of the Jan. 16 public hearing report.
Street trees: A tree inventory has been completed on street segments with watermain and
sidewalk construction. This inventory reviewed the size, species, health, and condition of all the
trees. As a part of the design, staff will work to preserve existing boulevard trees to the
maximum extent possible. There are 37 trees (459 caliper inches) removed for sidewalk
construction. Tree replacement will be completed based on the city’s tree ordinance.
Replacement street trees will be planted in the neighborhood in the year following
construction.
New sidewalk construction: As a part of the project development, staff reviewed the existing
sidewalk system and new sidewalks were evaluated for potential construction to close gaps and
create a well-connected and equitably distributed sidewalk network. The guidance used to
identify the locations for new sidewalks to be evaluated for potential construction is consistent
with the New Sidewalk Planning Framework shared with council on May 8, 2023.
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Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
All the streets in the project are low volume (less than 2,000 vehicles per day), so the goal is to
fill in sidewalk gaps on single city blocks and to have continuous sidewalks on at least one side
of the street segments included in the project. Sidewalks were not evaluated on dead-end
streets where the sidewalk would not provide a direct public connection to an activity node.
In all, 1.26 miles of sidewalk were evaluated, and staff are recommending that 1.07 miles of
sidewalk be approved for construction as a part of the project.
To make this recommendation, the proposed sidewalk segments were broken down block by
block and evaluated individually for impacts, costs and continuity. There are 16 different
segments that were evaluated. Attached are the following:
• Sidewalk recommendation map
• The individual evaluation sheets for each of the sidewalk segments
• Recommended sidewalk network: Destinations connected
• Comments received from the community regarding the sidewalk segments.
These segments, if approved, would be constructed at no cost to the property owners, and the
city would be responsible for future repairs to defective sidewalk panels. Consistent with city
policy, sidewalk segments are designated as either neighborhood or community sidewalk.
Neighborhood sidewalks are the property owner’s responsibility for snow removal; community
sidewalks are the city’s responsibility. This designation is based on the following definitions:
Community sidewalks are located on a street that is directly adjacent to an activity
node. They make major connections within the city and to neighboring cities’ systems.
These pedestrian facilities (sidewalks and/or trails) are spaced roughly at ¼-mile
intervals across the city. Most of these sidewalks are located along collector and arterial
roadways that have high traffic volumes. In general, activity nodes are community or
area destinations such as; the library, schools, retail areas, parks, regional trails, transit
nodes and places of worship.
Snow removal on community sidewalks is the city’s responsibility.
Neighborhood sidewalks are all other sidewalks in the city. They provide accessibility
for pedestrians within the immediate area and feed into the community sidewalk
system. These sidewalks are generally located on lower-volume roads.
Snow removal on neighborhood sidewalk is the property owner’s responsibility.
Sidewalk recommendations: The staff is recommending that 14 segments or 1.07 miles of
sidewalk be built as a part of this project.
The table below is a summary of all the sidewalk segments evaluated, along with staff
recommendations for construction in 2024. The bolded segments are sidewalks that staff
recommend for construction.
The council has shared the importance of understanding the cost-effectiveness and return on
investment (ROI) that the recommended sidewalk network provides. Consistent with past
council direction, special attention was given to preserving street trees and continuity on one
side of the street when all other impacts were similar.
The impacts of building these sidewalks are typical and the costs are within the CIP budget. The
installation is consistent with the city’s updated Connect the Park goal of more livable
neighborhoods that provide convenient and safe ways to use low -carbon and no-carbon travel
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methods. The expanded network of sidewalks removes barriers by filling in sidewalk gaps and
creates connections to the destinations in the Minikahda Vista and Browndale neighborhoods
and beyond. Furthermore, the recommended sidewalks respond to requests from the
neighborhood during the public process to expand neighborhood sidewalk connections.
The resulting network removes barriers to walking, creates a connected sidewalk network and
is consistent with the vision for the community. For these reasons, the recommended sidewalks
create a positive return on investment for the Minikahda Vista and Browndale neighborhood s
and the community.
Segment
number Description
Maintenance responsibility
Build in
2024?
1
Vernon Avenue – east side
(Dead end to 72 feet north of dead end)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
2
Vernon Avenue – east side
(176 south of Utica Ave to Wooddale Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
3
Salem Avenue – west side
(Morningside Rd to 253 feet north of
Morningside Rd)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident)
Yes
4
Salem Avenue – west side
(134 feet south of 42nd St to 42nd St)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
5
Browndale Avenue – west side
(Morningside Rd to 42nd St)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
6
Browndale Avenue – west side
(42nd St to Wooddale Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
7
Princeton Avenue – west side
(40th St to Vallacher Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
8
Natchez Avenue – east side
(40th St to 115 feet north of 40th St
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
9
Vallacher Avenue – north side
(Princeton Ave to Natchez Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) No
10
Vallacher Avenue – south side
(Princeton Ave to Natchez Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
11
Vallacher Avenue – north side
(Natchez Ave to Lynn Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
12
Vallacher Avenue – south side
(Natchez Ave to Lynn Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
13
Inglewood Avenue – east side
(city limits to 39th St)
Community sidewalk
(City) Yes
14
Kipling Avenue – west side
(Excelsior Blvd to 36 ½ St)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
15
Lynn Avenue – east side
(36 ½ St to 36th St)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) No
16
36th Street – north side
(dead end to Huntington Ave)
Neighborhood sidewalk
(Resident) Yes
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Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update
Public engagement: There have been several opportunities for community members to learn
more about this project and to provide feedback. Notifications were done through letters,
postcards, NextDoor, GovDelivery and the city website. What follows is a summary:
1. Letter – preliminary survey (June 2022)
o Staff sent a letter to the neighborhood notifying them that the data collection/
preliminary survey was to begin in preparation for the Pavement Management
project. This was the first letter to the neighborhood on this project.
2. Kickoff postcard – interactive map (April 2023)
o A postcard was sent out to invite the neighborhood to provide feedback using an
interactive GIS map, contacting city staff, or visiting the project website.
o The interactive map had 67 comments that included safety concerns, traffic
concerns, drainage issues, sidewalk issues and others.
3. Feedback summary letter (July 2023)
o A letter was sent to the neighborhood with a summary of the feedback received
from the kickoff postcard and the interactive map.
4. Pilot project (August 2023)
o This postcard was sent out to the neighborhood to inform them of the pilot project
that will be installed in August-October 2023 and that the city is looking for
feedback.
o Signs with QR codes were installed at each pilot location.
o There was a survey on the city website to provide feedback.
o The city received 90 comments on the pilot project.
5. Proposed sidewalk signs (September 2023)
o Signs were installed in the right of way where the new sidewalk was proposed. The
signs stated “proposed sidewalk” along with a QR code and the general engineering
phone number.
6. Open house #1 (November 2023)
o The open house invitation included a project map, project scope summary and
street width overview.
o The purpose of the open house was to provide attendees with an opportunity to
review the preliminary design for streets and sidewalks. Layouts were prepared that
showed impacts to trees, landscaping, retaining walls, etc. Residents were able to
look at the design, ask questions, write notes on the plans, and provide feedback.
Feedback from this meeting ultimately helps guide recommendations. Where
possible, staff incorporated these comments into the final design.
o There were approximately 45 residents at this open house out of 1,793 properties
mailed.
7. Open house #2 (December 2023)
o The open house letter sent to the neighborhood includes a project map.
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o The purpose of the open house was to provide attendees with an opportunity to
review the final design and staff recommendation for streets and sidewalks. Layouts
were prepared that showed impacts to trees, landscaping, retaining walls, etc.
Residents were able to look at layouts, ask questions, write notes on the plans and
provide feedback on this final design. Where possible, staff incorporated these
comments into the design. Feedback from this meeting will be shared with the city
council.
o There were approximately 10 residents at this open house out of 1,714 properties
mailed.
8. City council communication report (Jan. 2, 2024)
o This report provides an overview of the project and staff recommendations.
9. Public hearing city council meeting (Jan. 16, 2024)
o The public hearing will provide an opportunity for residents to speak to the council
regarding the project.
10. Project approval city council meeting (Feb. 5, 2024)
o The council will be asked to approve the project as recommended or approve a
modified project based on resident feedback.
11. In-person interactions (ongoing)
o If residents were unable to attend the meetings or if they had specific concerns to
discuss, staff met with them on-site. In all, there were 13 individual meetings.
o Staff also responded to numerous phone calls and emails from over 77 individuals.
Staff made modifications to the design using the information gathered during the public
engagement. Where impacts could not be avoided, staff incorporated mitigation to address the
concerns.
Engineering staff worked closely with parks and recreation staff to ensure the network of
sidewalks being built would meet the objectives for tree preservation/ replanting. The public
works staff also weighed in on the new sidewalk segments to ensure that there were
acceptable widths and design features for snow removal.
Next steps: The proposed schedule for the project to facilitate construction in 2024 is as
follows:
Council communication report Jan. 2, 2024
Council public hearing Jan. 16, 2024
Council project approval Feb. 5, 2024
Council awards construction bids Early April 2024
Construction May to November 2024
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Staff Recommendations
Legend
Street rehabilitation
Street rehabilitation and water replacement
Sidewalk- Staff recommended
Sidewalk- Not recommended
Existing sidewalk
Existing trail
Updated 12/18/2023
Street width changes- Staff recommendedXX' to XX'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'30' to 28'
Curb Extensions-
Staff recommended
Curb Modifications-
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Project Sidewalk Recommendations
Legend
Sidewalk- Staff recommended
Sidewalk- Not recommended
Existing sidewalk
Existing trail
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Attachment #3: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #1
Vernon Avenue - east side
(Dead end to alley)
Data:
Traffic volumes No data
85th percentile speed No data
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 38
Distance from back of curb to ROW 11 feet
Proposed boulevard width 0 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 329 feet (32%) (*combined with sidewalk #2)
Existing sidewalk length 690 feet (68%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 2 trees
Trees removed None
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 2 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $10,968
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $152.33 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would complete a gap
in the existing sidewalk network.
Creates a continuous sidewalk connection
from Wooddale Avenue into the Browndale
neighborhood and to the pedestrian bridge
crossing TH100 to the Brookside
neighborhood.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
Title: 2024 Pavement Management Project (4024-1000) update Page 14
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #2
Vernon Avenue – east/south side
(5001 Excelsior Blvd to Wooddale Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes No data
85th percentile speed No data
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 42 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 8.5 feet
Proposed boulevard width 0 to 5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 329 feet (32%) (*combined with sidewalk #1)
Existing sidewalk length 690 feet (68%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 6 trees
Trees removed 5 trees (48 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 2 business properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $33,605
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $130.76 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would complete a gap
in the existing sidewalk network.
Creates a continuous sidewalk connection
from Wooddale Avenue into the Browndale
neighborhood and to the pedestrian bridge
crossing TH100 to the Brookside
neighborhood.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #3
Salem Avenue - west side
(Morningside Road to 253 feet north)
Data:
Traffic volumes 268
85th percentile speed 20 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 14 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5 to 7 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 387 feet (58%) (*combined with sidewalk #4)
Existing sidewalk length 277 feet (42%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 1 tree
Trees removed 1 tree (16 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 3 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) 1 steep driveway
Landscaping 1 property with landscape impacts, 1 paver
driveway
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $36,410
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $143.91 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would complete a gap
in the existing sidewalk network.
Creates a continuous sidewalk connection
from Morningside Road to 41st Street.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #4
Salem Avenue - west side
(42nd Street to 134 feet south)
Data:
Traffic volumes 268
85th percentile speed 20 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 13.5 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5 to 7 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 387 feet (58%) (*combined with sidewalk #3)
Existing sidewalk length 277 feet (42%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 3 trees
Trees removed 1 tree (22 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 2 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $14,644
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $109.29 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would complete a gap
in the existing sidewalk network.
Creates a continuous sidewalk connection
from Morningside Road to 41st Street.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #5
Browndale Avenue - west side
(Morningside Road to 42nd Street)
Data:
Traffic volumes 153
85th percentile speed 16 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 12.5 to 14 feet
Proposed boulevard width 4 to 7.5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 665 feet (100%)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 5 trees
Trees removed 2 trees (12 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 12 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping 3 properties with landscaping impacts, 1
property with paver driveway
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations 1 private utility handhole needs relocating
Financial:
Construction cost $100,653
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $151.36 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would create a
continuous sidewalk connection from
Morningside Road to Wooddale Avenue.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #6
Browndale Avenue - west side
(42nd Street to Wooddale Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 575
85th percentile speed 24 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 11.5 to 12 feet
Proposed boulevard width 2 to 6 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 422 feet (100%)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 5 trees
Trees removed None
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 9 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping Paver outwalks
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations 1 private utility handhole needs relocating
Financial:
Construction cost $53,573
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $126.95 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would create a
continuous sidewalk connection from
Morningside Road to Wooddale Avenue.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #7
Princeton Avenue - west side
(40th Street to Vallacher Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 52
85th percentile speed 21 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 16.75 to 18 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 319 feet (93%)
Existing sidewalk length 25 feet (7%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 3 trees
Trees removed 3 trees (20 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 4 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $35,845
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $112.37 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would create a
continuous sidewalk connection from 40th
Street to Excelsior Blvd.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #8
Natchez Avenue - east side
(40th Street to 115 feet north of 40th Street)
Data:
Traffic volumes 278
85th percentile speed 21 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 11 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 115 feet (32%)
Existing sidewalk length 248 feet (68%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 4 trees
Trees removed 3 trees (41 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 2 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping 1 property with landscaping impacts, paver
outwalk
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $13,567
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $117.98 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would close a gap in
the existing sidewalk network.
Creates a continuous sidewalk connection
from 40th Street to 39th Street.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #9
Vallacher Avenue – north side
(Princeton Avenue to Natchez Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 196
85th percentile speed 21 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 14 feet
Proposed boulevard width 8.5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 717 feet (100 %)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 13 trees
Trees removed 6 trees (79 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 13 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping 3 properties with landscaping impacts, 1 paver
driveway, 1 paver outwalk
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $98,414
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $137.26 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? No
Recommendation based on Staff evaluated sidewalks on both sides of
Vallacher Avenue. For continuity, staff
recommends the sidewalk be installed on the
south side of Vallacher Avenue as there is an
existing sidewalk on the south side of
Vallacher Avenue on the blocks to the east
and west of this block.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #10
Vallacher Avenue – south side
(Princeton Avenue to Natchez Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 196
85th percentile speed 21 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 14.5 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5 to 10 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 633 feet (100 %)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 10 trees
Trees removed 1 tree (6 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 13 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping 1 property with landscaping impacts
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations 1 private handhole
Financial:
Construction cost $98,343
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $155.36 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on Staff evaluated sidewalks on both sides of
Vallacher Avenue. For continuity, staff
recommends the sidewalk be installed on the
south side of Vallacher Avenue as there is an
existing sidewalk on the south side of
Vallacher Avenue on the blocks to the east
and west of this block.
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #11
Vallacher Avenue – north side
(Natchez Avenue to Lynn Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 98
85th percentile speed 19 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 12 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 90 feet (12%)
Existing sidewalk length 642 feet (88%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 6 trees
Trees removed 6 trees (22 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 2 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $12,332
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $137.03 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would close a gap in
the existing sidewalk network.
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8a)
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #12
Vallacher Avenue – south side
(Natchez Avenue to Lynn Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 98
85th percentile speed 19 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 15 feet
Proposed boulevard width 5.5 to 8.5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 312 feet (45%)
Existing sidewalk length 389 feet (55%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 4 trees
Trees removed None
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 5 residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping 1 property with landscape impacts
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $44,287
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $141.95 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would close a gap in
the existing sidewalk network.
Creates a continuous sidewalk on the south
side of Vallacher Avenue from Quentin Avenue
to Lynn Avenue.
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #13
Inglewood Avenue – east side
(city limits to 39th Street)
Data:
Traffic volumes 251
85th percentile speed 26 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 12.5 to 14.5 feet
Proposed boulevard width 4 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 6 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 633 feet (100%)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Community sidewalk (city)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 13 trees
Trees removed 3 trees (22 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 1 city park
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $59,149
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $93.44 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk will create a
connection to the city park, existing St. Louis
Park sidewalks, and to the sidewalk in the City
of Edina.
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #14
Kipling Avenue – west side
(Excelsior Boulevard to 36 ½ Street)
Data:
Traffic volumes 364
85th percentile speed 21 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 10 to 12 feet
Proposed boulevard width 2.5 to 4 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 490 feet (100%)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 3 trees
Trees removed 2 trees (30 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 7 medium density residential properties,
2 commercial properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping None
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $65,610
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $133.90 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would provide a
sidewalk connection from sidewalks on 36 ½
Street to Excelsior Boulevard.
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #15
Lynn Avenue – east side
(36 ½ Street to 36th Street)
Data:
Traffic volumes 76
85th percentile speed 14 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 50 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 12 feet
Proposed boulevard width 4 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 298 feet (100%)
Existing sidewalk length 0 feet (0%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 3 trees
Trees removed 2 trees (18 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 5 medium density residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) 1 driveway is steep and would become un-
useable if sidewalk installed
Landscaping None
Retaining walls 1 existing retaining wall would need to be
removed and replaced
Private utility relocations None
Financial:
Construction cost $36,273
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $121.72 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? No
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would impact existing
driveway grade and make driveways un-
useable.
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Exhibit B: Sidewalk segment matrix
Segment #16
36th Street – north side
(Dead end to Huntington Avenue)
Data:
Traffic volumes 228
85th percentile speed 26 mph
Design:
Right of way (ROW) width 60 feet
Distance from back of curb to ROW 9 to 30 feet
Proposed boulevard width 2 to 3.5 feet
Proposed concrete sidewalk width 5 feet
Proposed sidewalk length 1272 feet (83%)
Existing sidewalk length 257 feet (17%)
Snow removal responsibility Neighborhood sidewalk (Property owner)
Impacts:
Trees in boulevard 12 trees
Trees removed 10 trees (220 total caliper inches)
Properties adjacent to proposed sidewalk 21 medium density residential properties
Driveway impacts (slope, length, etc.) None
Landscaping 3 properties with landscape impacts
Retaining walls None
Private utility relocations Power pole relocation
Financial:
Construction cost $138,185
Cost per liner foot of new sidewalk $108.64 / LF
Staff recommendations:
Build in 2024? Yes
Recommendation based on The proposed sidewalk would provide a
sidewalk connection to the trails of Bass Lake
Preserve and to Excelsior Boulevard.
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Recommended sidewalk
Existing sidewalk
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Metro transit stops
Metro transit routes
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Attachment #5
Resident feedback - sidewalk segments
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General sidewalk comments
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Sidewalk #5 and #6
Browndale Avenue
(Morningside Rd to Wooddale Avenue)
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Vallacher Avenue
(Princeton Ave to Natchez Ave)
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Aaron Wiesen
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Hi Lynette –
Thanks for your time last night at the open house. As mentioned, I’m on the southeast corner of Vallacher and Princeton
(4825 Vallacher). Based on our conversation, it sounds like you are in support of the addition of sidewalks in general.
Here’s why I believe they don’t make sense on either side of Vallacher.
1.There is no data (at least that I have seen) to suggest that adding sidewalks will improve walking safety. This is
already a safe street to walk on with the reduced 20 mph speed limit and addition of Yield and Stop signs.
2.There will be significant loss of green space in front yards as a result of the addition of sidewalks
3.While it does not affect my property, many trees will need to be removed as part of the project, which offer
shade to yards and homes
4.In my particular case, we have an in‐ground sprinkler system that will need to be relocated to prevent damage if
sidewalks were installed. This will result in a significant expense.
5.This is taxpayer money being used to fund this project, and I believe it’s more of a nice to have than need to
have. We need to be responsible with how taxpayer money is being spent given the huge price increases in all
parts of our lives.
In summary, I do not support the expense required to add sidewalks on either side of Vallacher, and believe the
negatives outweigh any positives.
Thank you.
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: Vallacher Ave 2024 Sidewalk Project Feedback
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Hi Lynette.
It was nice to meet you at the SLP Open House regarding the roads and sidewalk construction to take place in 2024. My
husband and I appreciated you taking the time to talk with us and answer our questions.
You had asked us to email our comments so that you can forward them to the others on the committee.
Here are the reasons we would not like sidewalks on our street ‐ we are on the North side of Vallacher Ave ‐ our home is
at 4814 Vallacher Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55416
1.Tree Removal: Our neighbor's tree will be removed and it is the only tree that provides shade to our house. We face
South, and so in the Summer the sun beats down on our home. Already our water and electrical bill are significant and
they will go up even more. I anticipate difficulty keeping plants in my window boxes, as they wilt, and most of our
landscaping/bushes just fry in the sun as well. In addition, our Ginko tree that the City planted is to be cut down. It
would cost us over $1,000 to purchase a tree that's at least 15+ feet tall.
2.Snow Removal: I lived for 15 years with sidewalks on Colorado Ave in St. Louis Park and clearing them is sooo
difficult. We specifically bought our Vallacher Ave home because it did not have sidewalks. My husband travels 50% of
the time and the snow is very heavy to remove. I can not hire it out because we have a paver driveway, and no snow
removal vendor is willing to take the risk of harming our paver driveway. As the snow gets higher and higher, it is very
very difficult to remove the snow from the sidewalk as you have to hoist it up over the large snow accumulated sides. I
have a hard time with snow removal anyways ‐ sidewalks will just add another burden.The snow plows put a lot of very
heavy snow to move. It is not feasible to wait until my husband gets home to clear it as I've tried that, and it freezes
overnight into very large immovable chunks and is worse than after freshly plowed.
3.Winter Walking: We walk a lot in Winter for exercise and we can not walk on the sidewalks in the winter in
SLP. Despite most people doing a good job removing sidewalk snow, the nature of the sidewalk is that they are always
icy since they have snow along both sides of them that melts, re‐freezes etc. When we walk in the Winter, we always
walk in the street where there is less ice, even if a sidewalk exists on a street.
4.Liability: There is a liability to homeowners when having a sidewalk. If someone would slip and fall, they would sue us
as the homeowner. In addition, there are fines from the City if I can't clear the snow from the sidewalk. Also, Aaron
Weisen said that the City would have to remove some of the pavers in my driveway when making the sidewalk and
they'd have to put them back together. As you know, nothing ever goes back together as well as when it was first
constructed. And, they are special pavers that were cut a certain way and I don't think I could find replacement pavers
anymore as these were from 2013 from the original owner who put them in (he personally hand cut and laid each
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one). If some get damaged in the sidewalk project, I don't know what we would do to have the City put it back together
as we do not have any extra's.
Walkability and Practical Considerations:
I do understand the desire for sidewalks because of walkability. Please note that our section of Vallacher Ave. has both
a Yield sign on the West end and a Stop sign on the East end. Cars do not go very fast through our section of the street
because of this and, also because of the 20 mph speed limit. Our house was built in 1946 and I assume there are not
many (if any) pedestrian accidents in all these years?
I was told the City will most likely only create a sidewalk on one side of the street ‐ and everyone who is against the
sidewalk will want it on the "other side" of the street and not on their side. :o) I know that it is difficult for the City to
decide, as there are neighbors on the South side of my street that also do not want sidewalks.
There are some practical considerations, however, that should be taken into account. I assume the committee is also
taking into account the sidewalks that already exist on Vallacher when looking to connect new walkways?
Important Considerations: To please place the NEW sidewalk on the South Side of Vallacher ‐
A sidewalk already exists on the South side of Vallacher from Quentin to Princeton. If the City creates a new sidewalk on
our side of the street (North side), you will have to cross at a Yield sign to get to the new sidewalk on Vallacher, at the
intersection of Vallacher and Princeton*. However, if the City puts the new sidewalk on the South side of Vallacher, you
can continue walking all the way down Vallacher from Quentin to Natchez on the same side of the street. Then, at
Natchez you can safely cross at a 4‐way stop/crosswalk on Vallacher to continue on the existing sidewalk that runs down
the North Vallacher from Natchez to Lynn Ave. This seems to be the safer option for walkers.
[*Note: in addition, there is a blind spot on Princeton by the German Autoworks and the North side of Vallacher.... if
you put a sidewalk on the North side, many larger vehicles and cars park on both sides of that section of Princeton by
German Autoworks and, it makes it harder to see when crossing the street at that intersection of Vallacher &
Princeton. Therefore a new sidewalk on the South side of Vallacher, that connects with the existing sidewalk
there, makes that intersection easier to cross as well.]
Thank you so much for taking these points into consideration and for passing our comments along to the other St. Louis
Park Committee Members.
We can be reached at ) if there is anything further you'd like to
discuss with us or need clarification on, as we know there are a lot of details to the project. We really do appreciate the
City taking into account the residents' feedback.
Best regards,
4814 Vallacher Ave
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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Aaron Wiesen
From:Lynette Dumalag
Sent:Monday, December 18, 2023 3:55 PM
To:Kim Keller; Cindy Walsh; Debra Heiser; Jack Sullivan; Aaron Wiesen
Subject:Re: Vallacher Ave Side Walk
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Hi
Thanks for reaching out. I'm copying staff so your concerns are documented/filed and questions
addressed. I'll have staff respond directly to your question about your tree and irrigation system and
payment.
To be clear, I do support the policy of having neighborhood sidewalks. This falls in line with our strategic
priorities that were set by our community during our public engagement process that informed our
comprehensive plan. "Providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city
comfortably, safely and reliably." This does include sidewalks, which is an infrastructure project.
Thanks,
Lynette
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Hi Lynette -
I live at 4810 Vallacher Ave. I am writing to express concerns about the sidewalk being proposed for our street. On top of
extreme desire to NOT have a sidewalk on my side of the street for a number of reasons, my major concern is my
irrigation system. Understanding that my large tree will be safe if the sidewalk goes through, that means it will cut pretty
far into my yard which will affect the system. I have a lot of pride in my yard and ensuring that my house & yard are
maintained and would be extremely disappointed with having to redo this entire system. I would also imagine this cost
would fall to the city? If so, that would be quite a bill for the number of systems, if not I would be very frustrated to have to
repay for something already in place because of a sidewalk I did not want to begin with.
I do not see a need for this sidewalk. As a current resident who walks in this neighborhood quite a bit, you will notice a
large number of folks do not even walk on the sidewalks (even when available likely due to the lack of maintenance and
large bumps and tripping hazards), especially in the winter. From my understanding in the winter, residents are in charge
of maintaining the sidewalks which leave a large portion to be half maintained and quite icy - more people just walk in the
street. As a younger, single female in my home, I REALLY do NOT want to have to maintain this in the winter on top of
my driveway.
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Talking with my neighbors, a majority of us feel our street is fine without the sidewalk and really would prefer to not have
it. Over time, the sidewalks look awful as the tree roots begin to push the cement up, causing tripping hazards that clearly
do not get fixed, it will cut into our yards affecting irrigation systems and if the residents are not for it, why do it?
I hope this email does not come across as aggressive towards you, I just want to ensure my thoughts on the overall
project are shared. I have attended the first open house and plan to attend the council meeting in January to reshare.
Thank you,
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Sidewalk #12
Vallacher Avenue
(Natchez Ave to Lynn Ave)
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: Removal of permit parking signs in Minikahda Vista
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Hi Jack,
Thanks for your letter concerning the permit signs, which have been in this neighborhood longer than I have (1998).
They have been
unnecessary ever since Excelsior at Grand was developed and have been confusing for visiting friends.
I would be thrilled to have all of them removed on Natchez, Princeton, and Vallacher.
I will be unable to attend your meeting on November 9th but would also like to comment on the expansion of sidewalks
on Vallacher.
On the north side of Vallacher, there are continuous sidewalks. I live on the southeast corner of Vallacher and Natchez
and have been
happy with the status quo for 25 years. Jim, your retired forestry manager, gave me two beautiful ginkgo trees that have
flourished
in that boulevard area for many years. Also, I have a sprinkler system that encompasses my entire double lot, including
that same area.
I vote against extending the sidewalks on the south side of Vallacher.
Thanking you in advance,
3901 Natchez Ave S.
St Louis Park, MN 55416
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Resident feedback - street width
changes
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Aaron Wiesen
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Aaron,
My name is I live at 3671 HunƟngton Ave S. The pavement project slated for next summer on my street
is welcomed as needed infrastructure improvements. I have one reservaƟon with the plan, and that is the narrowing of
the street by 2 feet. I have lived here for almost 30 years. This is a neighborhood developed in the 1930’s with mostly
single car garages and many properƟes have no opƟon for building a two car garage. The street is lined with cars year
round. As winter progresses and mulƟple plowings have occurred, the street narrows considerably. This almost always
ends up with a street that cannot accommodate two‐way traffic, and at Ɵmes is too narrow for emergency vehicles.
Narrowing the street by 2 feet will make it impassable by emergency vehicles in the winter. I understand the desire to
reduce the width of the street, but doing so will not only endanger bicyclists, it will cause irreparable harm if an
emergency vehicle cannot respond to a crisis on our street. I implore you to reconsider the narrowing of the street as
part of the pavement plan. I cannot be present at the public hearing on 1‐16‐24 so am voicing my concern in this email.
3671 HunƟngton Ave S
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Resident feedback - curb extensions
and modifications
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Q5 Curb extensions at Wooddale Avenue and 41st Street (please provide
your feedback)
Answered: 56 Skipped: 25
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1 The curb extensions along with a highly marked crosswalk would make crossing the
intersection much safer for kids.
10/12/2023 12:20 PM
2 NA 10/6/2023 2:09 PM
3 I walk occasionally through this intersection. I felt that the curb extension made this
intersection safer for pedestrians.
10/5/2023 9:22 AM
4 No input 10/4/2023 10:14 AM
5 Southbound Stop sign needs to be moved out as people don’t see it in original location.
Another extension should be placed near Wooddale and 40th so people going northbound don’t
speed to get the light on excelsior. Turns from larger trucks and buses more difficult from 41st
to Wooddale north
10/4/2023 9:02 AM
6 These did not seem to do much other than create problems for oversized vehicles, including
the school busses from turning on to Wooddale ave northbound from 41st just because drivers
coming down Wooddale refuse to identify the upcoming situation.
10/4/2023 8:45 AM
7 I do not support the narrowing of this intersection for vehicle traffic. This is a busy intersection
for cars, school buses, delivery trucks and people. Not to mention fire trucks, garbage trucks
and ambulances that also need to access the neighborhood. Please stop making streets
smaller for vehicle use. Add signage, solar lights and/or painted crosswalks to increase
awareness and safety for pedestrians and bikers.
9/28/2023 8:27 PM
8 Helpful, but not totally necessary. The turning radius is already tight so I would just say I
support curb extensions as long as drivers can still make right turns easily. I make the WB to
NB right turn daily and if there is a car in the SB lane on wooddale, it can be tight to make the
turn. I hit the curb a lot!
9/17/2023 2:21 PM
9 I see no point in taking away from the roadway.9/17/2023 9:53 AM
10 These seem to be pretty pointless. This is at a four way stop where the crosswalk is easily
identifiable. Overall provides no change to the flow of traffic, with no additional benefit to
pedestrians. The only helpful modification to Wooddale Ave would be adding a 4 way stop sign
at the increasing busy/dangerous intersection of Wooddale Ave and Morningside Ave. Cars
drive way too fast and do not stop at the legal crosswalk at this intersection. A 4 way stop sign
would slow traffic and make pedestrian crossing much safer. This is needed as traffic
increases along Wooddale Ave.
9/15/2023 10:58 PM
11 Not a fan. I go for regular walks and the shorter crossing distance does not outweigh the
hazardous conditions presented when making a turn in my truck. Anytime I need to turn at the
intersection I go into the other lane, or hit the temporary poles. If there is someone at the
street I am turning into, I need to go around the block before making my turn or let them go
first to get out of the way. Please don't make this permanent.
9/13/2023 6:46 PM
12 Feels safer to cross on a bike 9/13/2023 11:43 AM
13 Causes major backup on Wooddale. Right hand turns must wait causing additional backups.
Remove the white posts. Hard to make left hand turns without hitting post.
9/12/2023 1:01 PM
14 Looks stupid. Serves no purpose. It’s like you keep looking for ways to solve problems that
don’t exist. Creating more of an issue with drivers because it is distracting. Lived here for over
a dozen years. There’s no issue. Stop.
9/7/2023 7:29 PM
15 Silly trash. Definitely not an “improvement” in any cognizable sense.9/6/2023 11:24 AM
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16 Very nice as a pedestrian. Seems to have a traffic calming effect and I feel a bit safer crossing
Wooddale street now.
9/4/2023 7:30 PM
17 4800 W 41st St 9/4/2023 12:25 PM
18 I like it, while might be a little hard for a bigger vehicle to make the corner 9/2/2023 5:34 AM
19 My question is about what prompted these changes in the first place? Have there been
accidents at these locations? Is it to slow traffic down? Have there been complaints from
drivers about pedestrians stepping into crosswalks, or about pedestrian visibility? This project
sort of popped up in our neighborhood, and nobody knows exactly why; not saying these
bollards aren't a good idea, but what prompted the whole project?
9/1/2023 2:50 PM
20 Top connect to the same world of convergence critical care 9/1/2023 2:28 PM
21 This entire project is dangerous.9/1/2023 8:34 AM
22 I like these. I’d love to see them made out of concrete. I like how they reduce the crossing
distance for pedestrians. I’d like to see them at every intersection!
8/30/2023 3:49 PM
23 It feels like they jut too far out into the road and make it difficult to safely turn onto or off of
Wooddale. Also narrows Wooddale too much for cars to both fit on Wooddale driving in
opposite directions.
8/30/2023 1:50 PM
24 The extensions will make it impossible for school buses to make right hand turns without
entering oncoming traffic.
8/30/2023 10:20 AM
25 I am a school bus driver. I will be turning at that corner ever single school day. I have already
practiced my route with a school bus and had to turn into oncoming traffic to complete my turn.
That is a busy road in the morning and those curb extensions will make my job EXTREMELY
difficult. This road is already narrow and difficult to turn on. Please don’t make it more difficult.
8/30/2023 10:07 AM
26 These are a hazard and will cause accidents. I’m a new driver and almost hit the posts or other
cars every time. Please remove.
8/29/2023 1:56 PM
27 Thank you for acknowledging the traffic and crosswalk issues at 41st and Wooddale Ave.
However, the solution you came up with to prevent a safer intersection is way off target and, in
my mind, can actually make the corner even more dangerous. The issue is and always has
been cars not obeying / noticing the stop sign while going either north or south on Wooddale.
What needs to be installed is either a STOP AHEAD sign going both directions, STOP AHEAD
painted on the street, orange flags which were previously installed to create awareness of the
current stop sign and a yellow crosswalk sign. The white poles installed do absolutely nothing
to make cars aware of the stop sign at the corner or reduce their speeding. In fact, it probably
makes it more dangerous for two reason. One: You have installed these same white poles at
Browndale Ave and Wooddale Ave which does not have a stop sign making intersections with
white poles very inconsistent with regards to stop signs. If I were a driver and I saw those
poles and no stop sign I would then think the next intersection of 41st and Wooddale Ave
would be the same. Not so. Cars continue to blow through this intersection even after the white
poles were installed. Two: Having these white poles gives pedestrians a false sense of
security. They will think cars will obviously notice the white poles and stop sign and they are
safe to cross but obviously this is not the case. The idea that the intersection is safer simply
because there is less distance to cross the street is ludicrous. Wooddale Ave from Excelsior
Ave to 44th St. Is treated as a speedway in both directions and needs to be addressed. A
slower speed limit, more stop signs and more awareness given to drivers is paramount.
8/29/2023 12:52 PM
28 Not necessary. Makes it tough for bikers.8/29/2023 10:13 AM
29 Classic government “solution in search of a problem”. Don’t give in to this waste of taxpayers
money. We’ve been saddled with these nuisances in Edina for some time. They are driven
over countless times by sanitation trucks and snowplows….Don’t waste your taxpayers money
on something this wasteful and unnecessary. A better place to invest in safety would be to put
lane dividers on Northbound Park Center drive to keep drivers from cutting across the lanes to
get on the turn lane for northbound Hwy 100. THIS is an ACTUAL SAFETY HAZARD!
8/28/2023 1:33 PM
30 In the way, not helpful. I see the point, but they don’t look good and are quite the eye sore.8/27/2023 10:39 PM
31 I don’t think these are necessary. Biggest issue here is ice in winter time. Consistently the
slipperiest spot in the area.
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32 I love it. My son walks to school and the curb extensions make me feel more comfortable.8/27/2023 10:17 AM
33 Dislike and would like removed. Not enough room for 2 cars. What happens when buses and
snow plows come.
8/27/2023 9:05 AM
34 I think they are great. Drivers often try to pass the line of cars taking turns at the stop sign to
turn west on 41st and this forces them into a single lane of traffic which is much safer to
navigate as a pedestrian. Only improvement I would suggest is more substantial bollards
because the plastic ones consistently get broken and bent by inattentive drivers. Steel and
concrete seem to be the materials that focus driver attention better.
8/27/2023 8:44 AM
35 Absolutely not. These are so distracting to drivers and create more confusion and safety
concerns thank they prevent.
8/26/2023 3:13 PM
36 4240 Quentin Ave So 8/25/2023 1:21 PM
37 I find these to ADD to the problem for both pedestrians and drivers, causing drives to have to
swing wide to make the right turn. 41st street is not wide enough to accommodate the larger
curb radius.
8/25/2023 9:50 AM
38 Streets are streets. There is no point in cutting into the street. Stop wasting money on this. I
do not believe this will enhance safety.
8/24/2023 7:51 PM
39 Will make turns challenging as that intersection ices over in the winter.8/24/2023 3:18 PM
40 Makes the road only allow one lane at the stop sign so people turning right are backed up with
everyone else. Slows traffic for everyone.
8/22/2023 6:03 PM
41 I guess it works. I cross over wooddale daily at 41st but don’t notice a difference.8/22/2023 3:47 PM
42 4966 Devaney St.8/22/2023 12:56 PM
43 Not a good idea! I understand the desire to enhance pedestrian safety but this makes it super
difficult for cars to turn at the 4 way stop. There is almost no room for cars to turn right off is
Wooddale If someone is at the stop sign on 41st. It will be impossible for trucks and/busses to
turn. This actually makes it less safe for pedestrians because of traffic backups at that
intersection!
8/22/2023 11:37 AM
44 It feels too congested for cars turning onto 41st … they extend too far into wooddale 8/22/2023 9:31 AM
45 Seems ok, going south on wooddale I normally turn right on 41st towards Toledo and no longer
does traffic seem to divide into two southbound lanes on wooddale (a straight and a right turn
lane) which I think is safer for four way stop and go traffic and walkers.
8/22/2023 9:07 AM
46 Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars and I always see cars
take these turns wide which may result in more accidents. I can’t imagine our school bus
drivers navigating in these. Also, once the snow comes there will be less room. These create
more problems than they help. Would like them removed promptly. Thank you.
8/22/2023 8:00 AM
47 4161 Salem Ave Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars (or
smaller). I can’t imagine our school bus drivers navigating in these. Also- once the snow
comes there will be less room. These create a problem and more traffic. Would like them
removed promptly. Thank you.
8/22/2023 7:39 AM
48 These curb extensions congest the intersection backing up traffic to the condo buildings
towards excelsior.
8/21/2023 9:13 PM
49 4832 West 40th Lane 8/21/2023 8:30 PM
50 Very much in favor of proposed changes 8/21/2023 7:31 PM
51 Great for pedestrians. Please make this a permanent fix.8/21/2023 7:01 PM
52 Assuming this is actually for 41st / Wooddale, the posts that are currently placed make it more
difficult and awkward for drivers turning onto or off of west 41st street, and do nothing to
address the issue at this corner, which is high speed and disregard for stop signs by drivers
going north and south on Wooddale. (It's currently 10am Aug 21, and I literally just watched a
car go through at full speed. This is the second car I've seen do so this morning.) Since cars
turning onto Wooddale Ave are not an issue, this is like putting a bandaid on a different limb
than the injury. As a resident on that corner, it’s frustrating to see this as a proposed solution
for an issue the city seems so reluctant to resolve adequately, by bringing more attention to
8/21/2023 10:00 AM
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the stop signs. Slow rolls and micro-stops through the stop signs are also not this
neighborhood's primary concern, but rather cars not familiar with the intersection completely
missing the signs. The orange banners that were attached to the signs a few months ago were
a good start. Stop ahead and/or pedestrian crossing signs could also be of value as a heads
up to drivers.
53 This is a small step in the right direction in protecting pedestrians at this crosswalk. We have
contacted the city more times than I can count on the safety concerns of this intersections
and others in the area. This test should have been performed at all four corners of the
intersection instead of the two western corners. Stop sign obstruction is a problem coming
northbound on wooddale with tree branches obscuring the sign until it is too late for the
motorist to stop in time. The amount of traffic coupled with inattentive driving is a recipe for
disaster.
8/20/2023 12:43 PM
54 I love this. This will slow down traffic. This is a very active interaction for people crossing
Wooddale.
8/19/2023 6:26 PM
55 This is good, make it permanent with physical separate between pedestrians and cars.8/18/2023 7:03 PM
56 These are great and anything that promotes non-car travel should be aggressively pursued.
Making it safer to walk is important!
8/18/2023 9:53 AM
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Q6 Curb extensions at Wooddale Avenue and Browndale Avenue (please
provide your feedback)
Answered: 50 Skipped: 31
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1 The curb extension has not made a noticeable difference to the speed of which people drive.
Just the other day a car had stopped for a resident pulling out of their driveway on Wooddale
and that car which was waiting almost was rear ended by another car driving too fast around
the bend. I think it would be valuable for the project manager to try and cross the street at this
intersection at 5PM on a weekday.
10/12/2023 12:20 PM
2 NA 10/6/2023 2:09 PM
3 No input 10/4/2023 10:14 AM
4 These are nice for us pedestrians since the seem to slow down the overly aggressive
Wooddale traffic coming around that bend
10/4/2023 8:45 AM
5 I do not support the narrowing of this intersection for vehicle traffic. School buses, delivery
trucks, fire trucks, garbage trucks and ambulances need to access the neighborhood. I'd
advocate for better signage, solar lights and painted crosswalks to increase pedestrian safety
rather than making our streets and intersections smaller for vehicle movement.
9/28/2023 8:27 PM
6 Yes please! This intersection is so hard to cross! Sight lines are poor and cars are driving fast.
A lot of families cross here to get to browndale park.
9/17/2023 2:21 PM
7 Same as above 9/17/2023 9:53 AM
8 This in particular is a hazard. This intersection is already a tight turn for cars on a hill. By
adding this obstruction it makes safe turns nearly impossible. The intersection doesn’t even
have a sidewalk. So the supposed benefits outlined are non-existent.
9/15/2023 10:58 PM
9 This is a wider street, so less hazardous to turn compared yo 41st and Wooddale. Not sure the
benefit of shorter pedestrian crossing is worth the additional cost to extend curbs.
9/13/2023 6:46 PM
10 Same as above.9/7/2023 7:29 PM
11 Unnecessary.9/6/2023 11:24 AM
12 Similar to 41st and Wooddale, nice as a pedestrian. Seems to have a traffic calming effect and
I feel a bit safer crossing Wooddale now.
9/4/2023 7:30 PM
13 Good 9/2/2023 5:34 AM
14 These are great but it is still very difficult and dangerous to make a left turn onto Wooddale
Avenue from Browndale avenue due to parking on the street (can’t see the cars driving North
because complete block of viewing ability when looking for cars). Thanks!
9/1/2023 2:58 PM
15 Travelling north on Browndale, I like how it turns a person due east, easier to see south. No
parking signs for the first 50 feet after the intersection on the southwest side would improve
visibility. I have a serious concern about all of these changes and how it will affect the ability
of plow drivers to clear snow at the intersections. Perhaps you should leave the bollards up for
winter and see what happens?
9/1/2023 2:36 PM
16 Top contributors and service international 9/1/2023 2:28 PM
17 Dangerous! Please provide data on the number of pedestrian accidents at this location. This
ridiculous idea will not prevent accidents, it will increase them. Can a fire truck make that turn?
Can any large vehicle make that turn if there is an oncoming car entering onto Wooddale? Not
safely! Garbage trucks, emergency vehicles, construction trucks will all be major hazards if
you do this.
9/1/2023 8:34 AM
18 I like these. I’d love to see them made out of concrete. I like how they reduce the crossing 8/30/2023 3:49 PM
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distance for pedestrians. I’d like to see them at every intersection!
19 Causes annoyance on all of the turns. Does not leave room for multiple cars to enter the road.
Very useless and ridiculous.
8/30/2023 2:53 PM
20 Same feedback as above. Makes Wooddale too narrow and makes turning difficult and unsafe.8/30/2023 1:50 PM
21 Same as above. The extensions will make it impossible for school buses to make right hand
turns without entering oncoming traffic.
8/30/2023 10:20 AM
22 This makes my turn more difficult also. Please don’t implement curbs here.8/30/2023 10:07 AM
23 Terrible idea - already a tough intersection too with the hill especially in the winter. Limits turn
radius - creates hazard when waiting to turn and a truck turns onto Browndale.
8/29/2023 8:07 PM
24 These are a hazard and will cause accidents. I’m a new driver and almost hit the posts or other
cars Every time. Please remove right away.
8/29/2023 1:56 PM
25 Same as above 8/29/2023 10:13 AM
26 Classic government “solution in search of a problem”. Don’t give in to this waste of taxpayers
money. We’ve been saddled with these nuisances in Edina for some time. They are driven
over countless times by sanitation trucks and snowplows….Don’t waste your taxpayers money
on something this wasteful and unnecessary. A better place to invest in safety would be to put
lane dividers on Northbound Park Center drive to keep drivers from cutting across the lanes to
get on the turn lane for northbound Hwy 100. THIS is an ACTUAL SAFETY HAZARD!
8/28/2023 1:33 PM
27 These are dangerous. Turning from southbound Wooddale onto Browndale when there is a car
parked in the west side of Browndale leaves very little clearance. This will be massively
amplified in winter. This one is very bad in my opinion.
8/27/2023 6:51 PM
28 Same as above. I love it.8/27/2023 10:17 AM
29 Dislike and want removed. Not enough space for larger cars. Creates more problems.8/27/2023 9:05 AM
30 Absolutely not. These are so distracting to drivers and create more confusion and safety
concerns thank they prevent.
8/26/2023 3:13 PM
31 Really bad idea… when cars park on either side of Browndale at the intersection with
Wooddale your vision of traffic is blocked by the part cars. It also narrows the entrance onto
Browndalevwhich is too narrow to begin with.. bad idea
8/25/2023 5:41 PM
32 Bad idea ! It may cut a few steps for crossing but by extending the curb you put pedestrians
closer to the car lane consquently endangering them!!! The street isn’t very wide to begin with !
8/25/2023 1:21 PM
33 This makes it more dangerous. There is not enough room for cars to make a decent turn if
there is another vehicle. This is a waste of money and serves no purpose.
8/24/2023 7:51 PM
34 Terrible idea. It is so challenging seeing cars coming from the south then approaching
wooddale from Browndale. This will be even more challenging with snow and more curb length.
There will not be enough room for cars to turn, especially in the winter.
8/24/2023 3:18 PM
35 This is already a hard place to pull in and out of. The curb extensions make it even worse! I
hate them!!!
8/22/2023 6:03 PM
36 This is a disaster and baffles me. You have taken an already cramped intersection and made it
smaller. I can not even imagine the mess it will create in the winter. Visibility when turning will
be worse than it already is and more cars will get stuck trying to turn onto Wooddale.
8/22/2023 12:56 PM
37 Not a good idea! I understand the desire to enhance pedestrian safety but this makes it super
difficult for cars to turn at the 4 way stop. There is almost no room for cars to turn right off is
Wooddale
8/22/2023 11:37 AM
38 These are terrible. They make an already cramped and awkward turn much worse.8/22/2023 9:51 AM
39 We turn right onto Browndale all the time to get home - that hill is already congested when
there are two cars coming at one another when turning into Browndale and the other is heading
toward wooddale … it feels very dangerous putting this wide of an extension here
8/22/2023 9:31 AM
40 Have not experienced 8/22/2023 9:07 AM
41 Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars and I always see cars 8/22/2023 8:00 AM
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take these turns wide which may result in more accidents. I can’t imagine our school bus
drivers navigating in these. Also, once the snow comes there will be less room. These create
more problems than they help. Would like them removed promptly. Thank you.
42 Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars. I can’t imagine our
school bus drivers navigating in these. Also- once the snow comes there will be less room.
These create a problem and more traffic. Would like them removed promptly. Thank you.
8/22/2023 7:39 AM
43 While I am all for creating more visibility by this corner, this solution is far more dangerous.
There is not enough room with the street parking to have cars be coming in and out of this
intersection. In the winter, numerous cars get stuck going up that hill and in the intersection.
Having this extension would become a huge hazard. I think creating a no parking space around
the intersection would be more helpful.
8/21/2023 9:13 PM
44 These curb extensions are highly dangerous. It is near impossible to have someone turning
onto Browndale from woodale while someone is trying to leave Browndale onto woodale. You
have to stop on woodale to let the person from Browndale turn and make room in the street,
causing the person turning to have to pull into the on coming traffic lane. This was a very
narrow intersection to begin with. The main problem lies with the cars that are parked on the
street, blocking any visibility, pulling out from Browndale onto Woodale. I don’t know what the
solution is to make this safer, but the curve extensions definitely make it more dangerous.
This is coming from someone who drives it multiple times a day.
8/21/2023 9:13 PM
45 Helpful for pedestrians heading to the park 8/21/2023 8:30 PM
46 Very much in favor of proposed changes 8/21/2023 7:31 PM
47 Great for pedestrians. Please make this a permanent fix.8/21/2023 7:01 PM
48 It appears extending the corner may help slow drivers turning right onto Browndale, but there
isn't any impact to pedestrians crossing there.
8/21/2023 10:00 AM
49 This will be good to slow down traffic. People dove too fast on this section of Wooddale. It’ll be
safer for cars trying to pull onto Wooddale from browndale
8/19/2023 6:26 PM
50 This is good, make it permanent with physical separate between pedestrians and cars.8/18/2023 7:03 PM
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Dear Mr. Wiesen,
Although this communication comes rather late, I would like to give you my observations on some of the proposed
construction. I live on the 4000 block of Wooddale Avenue, in the neighborhood where a pilot project was implemented
on curb extensions and modifications. Because I walk daily along the streets involved, some questions and concerns
come to mind.
In considering pedestrian safety in standing on a curb extension, I recognize that I would not feel comfortable entering
into a space beyond the boulevard that normally would be available for bike and car traffic. It seems like a more
vulnerable location than the present corners, especially when streets might be icy, or drivers may be distracted or
lacking judgement due to DUI. Will there be posts to mark off the extension for clear visibility to drivers and protection
for pedestrians?
I also noticed that the extension will require bikers to vary their path at the side of the road to enter the driving lane at
that spot. This strikes me as inconvenient for both biker and driver, and potentially dangerous.
Since parking bays have been put in further north on Wooddale, I have noticed that plowing hasn't always been the
greatest. The curves must make it difficult to plow, and the sharp curves of an extension will be particularly difficult to
plow. While the streets always narrow in the winter due to snow at the side, the extensions will make the roads
considerably more narrow, which will make stopping at a slippery controlled intersection more dangerous since cars will
be closer to each other at these locations. Swerving because of road conditions will be more likely to involve contact
with other vehicles.
I see that a curb extension is being proposed at the intersection of Wooddale and Browndale Ave. Since I frequently
walk in this area, I am aware of the restricted visibility at this corner. To the south there is a curve, which makes it
difficult for pedestrians and oncoming cars to see each other. To the north, there is a hill that also limits visibility for any
great distance. This corner should not be used as a pedestrian crosswalk for these reasons, and putting a curb extension
in will encourage pedestrians (including children whose judgement is not always the best in crossing streets) to use this
intersection for crossing. It would be much better for them to go one block north and cross where there is a stop sign to
control traffic.
An additional concern is the question of who will shovel this added sidewalk area. As a daily walker in all seasons, I have
noticed that homeowners frequently don't clear their walks and this creates hazardous walking conditions. I find the
streets are oftentimes much safer for walking in winter. Curb extensions will most likely create a greater challenge in
upkeep for homeowners with corner lots, as well as for those of us who try to nimbly navigate the build up of plowed
snow that frequently accumulates at crossings.
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The curb modification at Natchez Ave. and 40th Street/40th Lane was puzzling to me. I'm not sure what difficulties
people have been encountering at this location. In the proposed change, the entry onto 40th Street from 40th Lane is
perhaps a couple of car lengths from Natchez. If traffic extends any distance, it will be very difficult for cars to enter, as
the 40th Street traffic will have the continuous rite of way while 40th Lane waits for traffic to end before they can
enter. The merging that has been occurring onto a wide street seems better for traffic flow than the proposed entering
onto a narrower street with the above mentioned drawbacks. However, I have never encountered traffic heavy enough
at this location to warrant any concern at all, though it could be a problem when Susan Lindgren dismisses students for
the day.
I'm sure a great deal of our tax money is going toward these projects, and I anticipate that they will not improve
pedestrian safety or convenience. I have rarely encountered problems with traffic as a pedestrian in my neighborhood,
so it seems like an answer to a problem that may not actually exist. If the project moves forward, I hope the problems
and questions mentioned above will be addressed.
Sincerely,
4017 Wooddale Ave. So.
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I will fill out the survey with pedestrian feedback!
Wooddale/Browndale‐ As a pedestrian that is used to playing frogger (80s reference!) to cross here (I go that way on my
regular walks and have taken my kids that way to the park for years), its always a “run for your life” experience trying to
cross there safely. I think the curb extensions will help. I will get out and walk it a few more times and fill out the
survey. My kids like the Wooddale crossings from a ped perspective.
Wooddale/41st – I think these are helpful for pedestrians, but are a little tricky to turn as a drive since most of the time
there is another car at the intersection at the same time and the turning radius’s are tight. I always felt safe here prior
to the demonstration projects so I could go either way!
Aaron – I live on Raleigh at 42nd, at the bend of the “L” shaped road of Raleigh/42nd
Thanks for being proactive with pedestrian safety in SLP!
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Aaron,
, resident of 4136 Toledo Avenue, called to give us the feedback that she finds the curb extensions
at 41st and Wooddale annoying. She believes that there is no issue with pedestrian visibility or safety at that
intersection, as she walks everywhere and never had an issue.
Her number
Thank you.
Best,
Marina Lee (she/her)
Engineering office assistant | City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Office: 952.924.2686
mlee@stlouisparkmn.gov
www.stlouisparkmn.gov
Experience LIFE in the Park
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Hello Arron,
I have a comment on the white post that are currently up on the corner of Wooddale and Browndale Ave. Also on
Morningside.
This really narrows the street when needing to make a right turn on both Browndale and Morningside. I can see there
will be many accidents happening in this area if is kept this narrow. When I make my right turn onto Browndale there is
not enough room for a car to be stopped at the stop sign. I have tried to get close to the white poles but sƟll not enough
room. Which will cause me to stop and wait for the person at the stop sign to pull out.
If you look at the current temporary set up. These polls have already been geƫng hit by cars.
I have seen the suggesƟons for a stop sign at this intersecƟon, I too think that would be a great soluƟon. Cars drive way
too fast coming north on Wooddale and it is difficult to see them past the parked cars.
Thank you for your Ɵme.
Sincerely,
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Not sure if you have had any feedback yet, but this project seems ridiculous and don’t see how it is going to solve the
stated problem. I see new issues in that these pavement changes on already narrow streets are creating a one way
street. Especially turning into one of the lanes where the pavement is extended is creating backups because the bulk of
the lane is already filled.
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Hello Aaron,
Please reconsider adding a curb extension at wooddale and 41st. This intersection is already a tight turn for us and we
make it several times a day pleas see picture below. The picture shows how torn up that corner was after test bump out
this fall. I think all that needs to be done here is adding a pedestrian warning light.
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Natchez Avenue and 39th Street
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Q7 Curb modifications at Natchez Avenue and 39th Street (please provide
your feedback)
Answered: 58 Skipped: 23
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1 NA 10/12/2023 12:20 PM
2 As a regular walker on this section, I appreciate the experiment, but I don't feel this is the
answer. Maybe if the curve extension wasn't quite so large, it could work better. While the size
of the curb extension did create a pause for traffic, it also made it more difficult/awkward to
turn North on Natchez into traffic as it created a more narrow feeling road to turn into. And
because of the height difference between 39th and Vallacher (road sloping down to Vallacher a
bit), if there are cars parked on the East side of Natchez, sight lines are more difficult as well
for turning onto Natchez. So - it may have helped the pedestrian challenge a bit, but I think it
created a vehicle challenge and there is a lot of traffic at that intersection.
10/9/2023 7:25 AM
3 This made the intersection feel much safer for walking and crossing the street—we pass by
twice daily. Drivers approaching on 39th seemed to slow more which helped.
10/6/2023 2:09 PM
4 I noticed that this extension slowed the traffic on 39th and kept cars from going fast around the
corner when turning right.
10/5/2023 9:22 AM
5 Very helpful, slows traffic going right from 39th to Natchez. Support this change.10/4/2023 10:14 AM
6 Again, the does help slow down traffic and acknowledge pedestrians and bicyclists in the area.10/4/2023 8:45 AM
7 I do not understand the point of this change. There is no sidewalk on the east side of Natchez
to support narrowing the street to benefit pedestrians. Make an obvious crosswalk from the
existing sidewalk on the north side of 39th Street across Natchez to the existing sidewalk
there. Why spend city time and taxpayer money to do this.
9/28/2023 8:27 PM
8 Yes! Slows down traffic. However there is still no stop at the intersection.9/19/2023 1:00 PM
9 Yes please! This intersection is unnecessarily wide.9/17/2023 2:21 PM
10 Same as above 9/17/2023 9:53 AM
11 N/A 9/15/2023 10:58 PM
12 No comment 9/13/2023 6:46 PM
13 Feels safer to cross walking 9/13/2023 11:43 AM
14 “Safer to school”! These intersections need cross walks! Budget cuts are forcing more families
and students to rely on walking/biking to school - we need the support of the city to help
ensure proper safety measures are established so all students within the no-bus zone can get
to school in the safest manner. Anything less than would be negligent. EVERY uncontrolled
intersection within the no-bus zone of a school should have a proper crosswalk.
9/13/2023 8:40 AM
15 Big change.9/12/2023 1:01 PM
16 Same as above.9/7/2023 7:29 PM
17 Like this one 9/6/2023 8:58 PM
18 Wholly unnecessary 9/6/2023 11:24 AM
19 Something like this was needed. These super large intersections allow for higher-than-
necessary and unsafe speeds by drivers as they corner onto/from 39th street. As a pedestrian
who frequently walks in this area, I approve.
9/4/2023 7:30 PM
20 Excellent modification, it increases the safety of this intersection greatly.9/4/2023 12:25 PM
21 I live one block away on Lynn Av. Multiple times I have been turning right on Natchez toward 9/2/2023 8:28 AM
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Excelsior and a car or delivery truck has been attempting to turn onto 39th. There is not
enough room to both turn at same time!! It’s a game of who gets to go first. I’m scratching my
head trying to figure out the purpose of this modification. NOT in favor !!!!
22 The improvements are helpful. I use 39th frequently. A suggestion would be to have a stop
sign for drivers making a right or left onto Natchez from 39th because they cannot readily see
oncoming Natchez traffic from either the north or south without creeping forward somewhat.
9/2/2023 7:40 AM
23 I like it 9/2/2023 5:34 AM
24 The extension is nice when crossing from 39th street onto Natchez. However it still is difficult
for drivers to see pedestrians wanting to cross from Natchez to 39th street. A crosswalk sign
would be very helpful to alert drivers that there may be pedestrians wanting to cross. There are
usually many parked cars in the area making it difficult for drivers to spot children wanting to
cross.
9/1/2023 3:50 PM
25 4041 Raleigh Ave 9/1/2023 2:50 PM
26 Business services and products in the future 9/1/2023 2:28 PM
27 Narrowing streets does not make things safer. Roads are for vehicles and sidewalks are for
pedestrians. Both need to be aware of eachother. This ridiculous idea is not a safety solution.
9/1/2023 8:34 AM
28 I haven’t actually seen this yet, the plans look like it will be a much safer design. Can the
radius be made even tighter to further reduce vehicle turning speeds? Can the reclaimed
portion of the street be turned into green space?
8/30/2023 3:49 PM
29 I don’t really understand what this is helping. Is there going to be a stop sign added at this
intersection? That I could see as being helpful. I live on this block and I’ve noticed cars
swinging way out into Natchez as they’re turning right off of 39th and it seems to make this
intersection less safe. Doesn’t feel necessary.
8/30/2023 1:50 PM
30 No opinion 8/30/2023 10:07 AM
31 4374 Browndale 8/29/2023 8:07 PM
32 Something does need to be done here- cars blow through this intersection all the time.8/29/2023 1:56 PM
33 4100 Wooddale Ave S 8/29/2023 12:52 PM
34 Same as above 8/29/2023 10:13 AM
35 Classic government “solution in search of a problem”. Don’t give in to this waste of taxpayers
money. We’ve been saddled with these nuisances in Edina for some time. They are driven
over countless times by sanitation trucks and snowplows….Don’t waste your taxpayers money
on something this wasteful and unnecessary. A better place to invest in safety would be to put
lane dividers on Northbound Park Center drive to keep drivers from cutting across the lanes to
get on the turn lane for northbound Hwy 100. THIS is an ACTUAL SAFETY HAZARD!
8/28/2023 1:33 PM
36 Excessive in this area, a stop sign would do just as good.8/27/2023 10:39 PM
37 No feedback 8/27/2023 6:51 PM
38 NA 8/27/2023 10:17 AM
39 Something needs to be done here- people blow past the stop sign all the time.8/27/2023 9:05 AM
40 Don’t understand how ballards add additional safety for pedestrians just more distractions for
drivers.
8/26/2023 5:13 PM
41 Absolutely not. These are so distracting to drivers and create more confusion and safety
concerns thank they prevent.
8/26/2023 3:13 PM
42 Like it. It makes for a safer intersection.8/25/2023 2:18 PM
43 4240 Quentin Ave So 8/25/2023 1:21 PM
44 Ridiculous 8/24/2023 7:51 PM
45 Amazing! I can’t believe how it has improved the safety of the street for walking and driving.
Cars can not longer barrel through like they have the right away.
8/22/2023 3:47 PM
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46 4966 Devaney St.8/22/2023 12:56 PM
47 Needed for safety- what will be tween the new curb and old curb - grass or concrete?8/22/2023 12:00 PM
48 Have not experienced 8/22/2023 9:07 AM
49 Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars and I always see cars
take these turns wide which may result in more accidents. I can’t imagine our school bus
drivers navigating in these. Also, once the snow comes there will be less room. These create
more problems than they help. Would like them removed promptly. Thank you.
8/22/2023 8:00 AM
50 4161 Salem Ave Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars. I can’t
imagine our school bus drivers navigating in these. Also- once the snow comes there will be
less room. These create a problem and more traffic. Would like them removed promptly. Thank
you.
8/22/2023 7:39 AM
51 Helpful to the neighborhood—helps with sight lines and traffic flow. Makes it pedestrian
friendly!
8/21/2023 8:30 PM
52 Helpful to narrow this. A stop sign on 39th would also be beneficial 8/21/2023 7:58 PM
53 Very much in favor of proposed changes 8/21/2023 7:31 PM
54 Great for pedestrians. Please make this a permanent fix.8/21/2023 7:01 PM
55 This will help stop people from just driving around current curve/corner. The fact that parking is
allowed on both sides for street between 39th and Vallacher controlling cars coming off 39th to
Natchez will be helpful.
8/20/2023 1:42 PM
56 Terrible 8/20/2023 11:23 AM
57 Making the turning radius smaller will slow down drivers. This will make street crossings safer
for walkers with less distance to travel. Nice improvement.
8/19/2023 6:26 PM
58 This is good, forces cars to slow down and allows a shorter road crossing for pedestrians
(keeping pedestrians on sidewalk for a longer distance). Make it permanent with physical
barriers for increased safety.
8/18/2023 7:03 PM
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Q8 Curb modifications at Natchez Avenue and 40th Street/40th Lane
(please provide feedback)
Answered: 60 Skipped: 21
#RESPONSES DATE
1 NA 10/12/2023 12:20 PM
2 I thought this was a helpful modification. Not sure how the home owner on the corner feels
about this new look, however. But in driving this, it felt like a much safer intersection to
navigate.
10/9/2023 7:25 AM
3 Walk by twice a day and did not see anyone run the stopsigns (use to see it at least every two
weeks). The cars heading east were much more obedient to the stopsign. All the construction
ahead may have been a contributing factor
10/6/2023 2:09 PM
4 This was a huge improvement for both pedestrian safety and traffic speeds on 40th Lane. For
years I have almost weekly seen someone run the stop sign when heading east on 40th Street
— probably because the stop sign is so far off to the right that it just isn’t seen. This change
made that stop clearly evident. As someone who drives through this intersection multiple times
per day, I feel that the modifications made it safer and more clear on how to handle situations
where drivers approach on both 40th Lane and Street at the same time. The curb extensions
also make this much safer for pedestrians as the distance across the street is shorter and the
stop sign for eastbound is harder to miss. There are so many schoolchildren who use this
intersection that this change should absolutely be made permanent.
10/5/2023 9:22 AM
5 100% needed. The stop sign is now visible, people are now stopping at the stop sign. This has
to be done!
10/4/2023 10:14 AM
6 Love this one! Works great.10/4/2023 9:02 AM
7 Easily the best, most effective adjustment of the 4 since the stop sign seems to be more
visible to Eastbound 41st street traffic - we'd see cars blow through that daily before and did
not see any since the stop sign moved into the intersection - that one is huge and we hope it
becomes permanent.
10/4/2023 8:45 AM
8 I understand the desire to make this intersection safer. Yet the pilot layout seems larger than
necessary. Again, I have concern for school buses, delivery trucks, fire trucks, garbage trucks
and ambulances that need to access the neighborhood. My only suggestion is to decrease the
size of the proposed curb while creating a 4 way stop at Natchez and 40th Street
9/28/2023 8:27 PM
9 Confusing. Make one a yield and one a right of way. Thanks!9/19/2023 1:00 PM
10 Yes please! From a pedestrian, I walk this intersection almost every day and it can be tricky to
cross 40th st/ln, not knowing if the cars are going to stop. I would be curious to know what
residents near the intersection think of the proposed design!
9/17/2023 2:21 PM
11 Same as above 9/17/2023 9:53 AM
12 N/A 9/15/2023 10:58 PM
13 No comment 9/13/2023 6:46 PM
14 This is much needed improvement. Cars traveling east on 40th often don’t see the stop sign
and don’t stop. Also challenging to navigate this intersection on a bike going west on 40th
street and turning onto 40th lane.
9/13/2023 11:43 AM
15 Ugly. Waste of money. Try spending the money on the dead trees, shabby plantings and
burned out lights around Wolfe Park.
9/7/2023 7:29 PM
16 Like this one too 9/6/2023 8:58 PM
17 Please be sure to add in storm drains on the south side of the lane, or water and ice will pool.
Also be sure that plows, garbage trucks, fire trucks, service vehicles with trailers, etc., can
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navigate that corner, especially in winter with snow build up on the curbs.
18 Really bad. Creates unnecessary problems. Funny how these intersections can exist for
dozens of years without incident, but some idiot on city council gets a big up their ass to bring
some nebulous brass ring to their constituents. Red herring.
9/6/2023 11:24 AM
19 This was is a bit messy with the very close intersections between Natchez/40th Street and
40th Street/40th lane but I respect the intention. Moving the new intersection (40th street/40th
lane) further west by cutting into the peninsula curb would make this a bit friendlier for car
traffic but overall, I like it as a pedestrian walker AND biker in the area.
9/4/2023 7:30 PM
20 Excellent modification, it increase the safety of this intersection greatly.9/4/2023 12:25 PM
21 Great but also need a stop sign. Too many people still roll through the intersection 9/3/2023 12:33 PM
22 I think this is a difficult corner. If I am going west on 40th and want to make a left onto 40th
lane, there is not enough room if there is already a car stopped on 40th Lane waiting to get
through. I don’t have a good suggestion for this - maybe 40th Ln is a one way only east from
Quentin? Sigh - probably would make a number of people very unhappy.
9/2/2023 7:40 AM
23 Great, definitely needed, well done!!!9/2/2023 5:34 AM
24 It seems a lot safer at the 40th st/40th lane intersection with the added stop sign.9/1/2023 3:50 PM
25 4041 Raleigh Ave 9/1/2023 2:50 PM
26 I am a big fan of these changes, they make perfect sense and will save crashes and
potentially pedestrian lives. Nicely done.
9/1/2023 2:36 PM
27 My work and service international 9/1/2023 2:28 PM
28 This is a perfect example of someone trying to be creative to solve a nonissue. Please do not
waste my money on this project. This is not a solution, it will end up being a problem.
9/1/2023 8:34 AM
29 I haven’t been past this project yet, but I like the design. 90 degree intersections seem much
safer than what this intersection has been in the past. Can the reclaimed space be turned into
green space?
8/30/2023 3:49 PM
30 This intersection definitely needs a change. We are people running the stop sign every single
day because it’s hard to see if you aren’t familiar with the intersection. This is a great and
much needed change given that we’re one block from Susan Lindgren and there are lots of
pedestrians and bikes on this street.
8/30/2023 1:50 PM
31 This makes my bus turn’s slightly more difficult. I would prefer it reduced slightly. I am able to
make the turn since there isn’t much traffic on this road.
8/30/2023 10:07 AM
32 4374 Browndale 8/29/2023 8:07 PM
33 Need to be removed- hazard.8/29/2023 1:56 PM
34 4100 Wooddale Ave S 8/29/2023 12:52 PM
35 Same as Above.8/29/2023 10:13 AM
36 Classic government “solution in search of a problem”. Don’t give in to this waste of taxpayers
money. We’ve been saddled with these nuisances in Edina for some time. They are driven
over countless times by sanitation trucks and snowplows….Don’t waste your taxpayers money
on something this wasteful and unnecessary. A better place to invest in safety would be to put
lane dividers on Northbound Park Center drive to keep drivers from cutting across the lanes to
get on the turn lane for northbound Hwy 100. THIS is an ACTUAL SAFETY HAZARD!
8/28/2023 1:33 PM
37 We’ve been watching near accidents for years so the modification of 40th lane/40th st. is
great. However, since people will still use 40th street to bypass Excelsior Blvd, the problem
isn’t solved completely. How about rumble strips or a light above the stop sign on 40th that
blinks faster as cars approach?
8/28/2023 8:41 AM
38 No feedback 8/27/2023 6:51 PM
39 na 8/27/2023 10:17 AM
40 Curb extension is big and unnecessary. Not practical for winter with large snowfalls.8/26/2023 5:13 PM
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41 Absolutely not. These are so distracting to drivers and create more confusion and safety
concerns thank they prevent.
8/26/2023 3:13 PM
42 LOVE IT! Makes for a much safer intersection! Although it adds another stop sign for me, it
makes the right-of-way at this odd intersection much clearer. I'm hoping that this will become
permanent.
8/25/2023 2:18 PM
43 4240 Quentin Ave So 8/25/2023 1:21 PM
44 No benefit to anyone.8/24/2023 7:51 PM
45 This too is outstanding. That was always an area that I told my children to avoid. And with the
school near by it’s a no brainer to make it safer.
8/22/2023 3:47 PM
46 4966 Devaney St.8/22/2023 12:56 PM
47 Needed for safety- what will be tween the new curb and old curb - grass or concrete?8/22/2023 12:00 PM
48 Have not experienced 8/22/2023 9:07 AM
49 Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars and I always see cars
take these turns wide which may result in more accidents. I can’t imagine our school bus
drivers navigating in these. Also, once the snow comes there will be less room. These create
more problems than they help. Would like them removed promptly. Thank you.
8/22/2023 8:00 AM
50 4161 Salem Ave Strongly dislike the new extensions. Not enough room for 2 large cars. I can’t
imagine our school bus drivers navigating in these. Also- once the snow comes there will be
less room. These create a problem and more traffic. Would like them removed promptly. Thank
you.
8/22/2023 7:39 AM
51 Great improvement—slows traffic around Susan Lindgren elementary and makes the traffic
expectations and stops signs more clear. Please make this permanent!
8/21/2023 8:30 PM
52 As resident of 40th lane it’s fine. Concern with water drainage and emergency vehicle
maneuvering at pinch point. Could stop sign from 40th lane be a yield sign?
8/21/2023 7:58 PM
53 Very much in favor of proposed changes 8/21/2023 7:31 PM
54 This is perfect! It accomplishes/fixes 2 things: 1) makes a stop sign prominent for eastbound
40th street 2) it makes 40th lane eastbound traffic stop and merge appropriately vs the current
situation. Note I live on 40th lane
8/21/2023 7:24 PM
55 This intersection is dangerous as is. Cars frequently run the stop signs and don’t know who
has right of way. The proposed solution has already provided increased safety on our street
and should be made permanent.
8/21/2023 7:01 PM
56 This modification will reduce the number of cars not stopping at stop sign. Very dangerous
area especially with all the traffic from people avoiding Excelsior Blvd stop lights.
8/20/2023 1:42 PM
57 Terrible 8/20/2023 11:23 AM
58 This feels safer to bike through. Just way too much asphalt at this intersection. Not sure where
to look for oncoming traffic. The update takes away that confusion when on a bike. Nice
improvement
8/19/2023 6:26 PM
59 This is good, forces cars to slow down and allows a shorter road crossing for pedestrians
(keeping pedestrians on sidewalk for a longer distance). Make it permanent with physical
barriers for increased safety.
8/18/2023 7:03 PM
60 I like this curb extension. I think it would make the intersection safer and easier for drivers and
pedestrians.
8/17/2023 5:52 PM
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Aaron Wiesen
Subject:RE: Feedback from website
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Subject: Feedback from website
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The pilot project at Natchez and 40th is absolutely the right soluƟon to drive safety at an intersecƟon in which cars
speed and do not stop for the stop sign. Please implement this in 2024!!!!
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Communications and Announcements: 8b
Executive summary
Title: Cultural observances proclamations
Recommended action: Staff is recommending that council honor the practice of recognizing
culturally significant days by issuing proclamations.
Policy consideration: Does the council want to recognize the cultural observances listed within
this report with proclamations?
Summary: The City of St. Louis Park encourages staff and community members to be aware and
respectful of diverse religious and cultural observances. Beginning in 2023, council was asked to
consider adopting proclamations in recognition of these observances.
The calendar of proclamations is not intended to be a comprehensive list of religious and
cultural observances but includes dates of particular significance to traditions represented in
our community. It serves as a reminder to consider religious and cultural observances when
selecting dates for meetings and events. Additionally, the calendar helps raise awareness and
provides opportunities for cross-cultural learning and connection in the City of St. Louis Park.
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: None.
Prepared by: Radious Guess, race, equity and inclusion director
Reviewed by: Jocelyn Hernandez, race, equity and inclusion specialist
Jacque Smith, communications and technology director
Women’s employee resource group
LGBTQ+ employee resource group
BIPOC employee resource group
Racial equity employee leaders’ team
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Title: Cultural observances proclamations
Discussion
Background: The increasingly pluralistic population of the City of St. Louis Park is made up of
diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, faith and religious communities. To be a leader in racial equity
and inclusion the city must enhance mutual understanding among groups. A calendar of
cultural observances enables the City of St. Louis Park to increase awareness of and respect for
religious obligations and ethnic and cultural festivities that may affect students, colleagues and
neighbors in our community. A cultural observances calendar is an essential tool to aid in
knowing the historical, cultural, and religious events of diverse groups, and their impact on our
community.
Present considerations: St. Louis Park is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, with a diverse public
school system, a private Catholic school for grades 7-12 that draws students from across the
Twin Cities metropolitan area, a vibrant and thriving Jewish population supporting multiple
synagogues; a Buddhist Thai Temple (Wat Promwachirayan) and Christian churches of various
denominations. We seek to become a community that embraces principles of equity and
respect for all its community members. By creating special observances, the City of St. Louis
Park promotes cultural and religious awareness and action on these issues.
St. Louis Park currently recognizes several cultural observances through the adopted council
meeting calendar. This calendar formally recognizes the importance of the events and increases
our understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among, and
between groups. Practically speaking, it also guides scheduling of official city business and is
used for internal and external educational communications.
The St. Louis Park City Council recognizes the following holidays when establishing meeting
schedules each year.
• New Year’s Day
• Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Rosh Hashanah
• Yom Kippur
• Passover
• Eid al-Fitr
• Eid al-Adha
Proclamations: While not a comprehensive list of religious and cultural observances, staff
recommend council issue proclamations to educate the broader community about specific
cultural communities in St. Louis Park and honor those communities. Additional benefits to
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Title: Cultural observances proclamations
issuing proclamations include greater opportunities for cross cultural learning and connection
in the City of St. Louis Park. Current practice is to share proclamations by the council to the
news media, as well as through city communications channels, to provide opportunities for
awareness and learning with the community.
The following proclamations are recommended for public recognition:
January
• National Day of Racial Healing
• International Holocaust Remembrance Day
March
• National Women’s History Month
• Ramadan
May
• Jewish Heritage Month
• American Indian Heritage Month
• AAPINH (Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian) Heritage Month
June
• PRIDE Month
• Juneteenth
July
• National Disability Independence Day
September
• Latine Heritage Month
October
• Indigenous Peoples Day
November
• Veterans Day
• Transgender Day of Remembrance
December
• International Migrants Day
Next steps: Staff will implement the council approved calendar of cultural observances and
forthcoming proclamations for 2024.
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approve EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve EDA disbursement claims for the period of
November 25 - December 22,2023.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the disbursements listed for the period ending
December 22, 2023?
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 disbursement summary
Prepared by: Estela Mulugeta, accounting specialist
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
12/22/202311/25/2023 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
196.66CENTERPOINT ENERGY 4300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)HEATING GAS
196.66
350.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
350.00
2,547.50DREAMERS VAULT GAMES, INC.DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,547.50
1,525.00ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. OF MN DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,525.00
1,401.25EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,548.75WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,950.00
956.47FINANCE & COMMERCE, INC.BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
956.47
5,587.50HKGIDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
5,587.50
1,424.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
1,886.00WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST LEGAL SERVICES
23.004300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)LEGAL SERVICES
108.00WEST END TIF DIST G&A LEGAL SERVICES
817.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
4,258.00
325.00MNCARDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
325.00
22,256.57SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
22,256.57
36,050.00ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
36,050.00
194.11XCEL ENERGY 4300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)ELECTRIC SERVICE
194.11
Economic Development Authority meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approve EDA disbursements Page 2
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
12/22/202311/25/2023 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
Report Totals 77,196.81
Economic Development Authority meeting of January 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approve EDA disbursements Page 3
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: January 2, 2024
Action agenda item: 6a
Executive summary
Title: Election of 2024 Economic Development Authority officers
Recommended action: Motion to elect _________________________ as President,
_________________________ as Vice-President, and _________________________ as
Treasurer to the Economic Development Authority for the 2024 term.
Policy consideration: Not applicable
Summary: EDA bylaws state that the President, Vice President, and Treasurer are to be elect ed
annually. These officers hold their offices until the next election or until successors are elected.
The bylaws also state that the City Manager or a person designated by the City Manager shall
serve as the Executive Director and that the City Clerk will serve as the Secretary. The Executive
Director also serves as the Assistant Treasurer to the EDA.
Officers were elected January 3 to fill terms for 2023. Below is the current officer structure:
President Nadia Mohamed
Vice President Lynette Dumalag
Treasurer Sue Budd
Executive Director/Assistant Treasurer Karen Barton
Secretary Melissa Kennedy
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Karen Barton, EDA executive director
Approved by: Insert text