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JULY 8, 2024
6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting– Council Chambers
1. Call to order
a.Roll call.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Minutes
a.Minutes of June 3, 2024 EDA meeting
4. Consent items
a.Approve EDA disbursements
b.Resolution in support of LCA pre-development grant application for Loffler Crossing
–Ward 2
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
6:15 p.m. City council meeting– Council Chambers
1.Call to order
a.Roll call.
b.Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approve agenda.
3.Presentation
a.Retirement Recognition for Fire Chief Steve Koering
4.Minutes
a.Minutes of June 10, 2024 study session
b.Minutes of June 17, 2024 city council meeting
5.Consent items
a.Approve city disbursements
b.Resolution accepting tree donations
c.Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to
participate in the Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
d.Resolution approving grant funding assistance for Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana
Avenue improvements project – Ward 4
e.Approve temporary extension of licensed premises – Ullsperger Brewing
– Ward 4
Agenda EDA, city council and study session meetings of July 8, 2024
f.Approve temporary on-sale liquor license – Church of the Holy Family
g.Resolution authorizing special assessment for installation of high efficiency windows
at 6211 Hamilton Street – Ward 1
h.Resolution authorizing a funding award of the non-profit capacity building program
6.Public hearing
a.Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for Wells Roadside LLC
– Ward 2
7.Regular business – none.
8.Communications and announcements – none.
9.Adjournment.
Following city council meeting - study session– Council Chambers
Discussion items
1. 2024 state legislative recap
2. Base budget and fee update
Written reports
3. Volunteer involvement in environmental stewardship programs
4. Environmental Stewardship system wrap-up
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 3, 2024
1. Call to order.
President Dumalag called the meeting to order at 6:22 p.m.
a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Dumalag, Paul Baudhuin, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris,
Margaret Rog
Commissioners absent: Nadia Mohamed and Tim Brausen
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Ms. Schmidt), engineering director (Ms.
Heiser), engineering project manager (Mr. Sullivan), public works director (Mr. Hall), park
superintendent (Mr. Umphrey), police chief Kruelle, deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott -Lerdal)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Budd, seconded by Commissioner Baudhuin, to approve the EDA
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Mohamed and Brausen absent).
3. Minutes.
a. EDA meeting minutes of May 20, 2024
It was moved by Co mmissioner Rog, seconded by Commissioner Farris, to approve the EDA
meeting minutes of May 20, 2024, as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Mohamed and Brausen absent).
4. Consent items.
a. Approve EDA disbursements
b. EDA Resolution No. 24-10 approving amended and restated contract with Metropolitan
Consortium of Community Developers
It was moved by Commissioner Baudhuin, seconded by Commissioner Budd, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioners Mohamed and Brausen absent).
Economic development authority meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 3, 2024
Commissioner Rog asked whether the new fund to help businesses reconfigure space in the city
included the proposed Wells Roadside location. Ms. Keller stated she would verify the specifics
of the recipients and report back to the Economic Development Authority. Commissioner Rog
stated she assumes this is the case and is pleased to see the funding applied to businesses.
5. Public hearings - none.
6. Regular business - none.
7. Communications and announcements - none.
8. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, EDA secretary Lynette Dumalag, EDA president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approve EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve EDA disbursement claims for the period May 29‐
June 26, 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the disbursements listed for the period ending
June 26, 2024?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report monthly for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached report shows 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 disbursements by the EDA is
required 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: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
6/26/20245/29/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
338.91CENTERPOINT ENERGY EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A HEATING GAS
338.91
416,250.00GUARANTY COMMERCIAL TITLE INC ESCROWS GENERAL
416,250.00
5,747.50HKGIDevelopment - EDA G&A PLANNING
5,747.50
980.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN EDA - Beltline SWLRT G&A LEGAL SERVICES
1,274.00EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A LEGAL SERVICES
75.00Wooddale Station TIF G&A LEGAL SERVICES
988.00Development - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,317.00
259.80WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE EDA - Wooddale G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
259.80EDA - Mtka Blvd Prop G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
259.80Hwy 7 & Louisiana G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
779.40
135.16XCEL ENERGY EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
135.16
Report Totals 426,567.97
Economic development authority meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approve EDA disbursements Page 2
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution in support of a LCA pre-development grant application for Loffler Crossing -
Ward 2
Recommended action: Motion to adopt EDA resolution authorizing the submission of a grant
application to the Metropolitan Council pre-development grant program on behalf of Loffler
Companies related to proposed pre-development work at 3745 Louisiana Avenue.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA support submitting a grant application on behalf of Loffler
Companies to assist with proposed pre-development site activities at 3745 Louisiana Avenue?
Summary: In January 2021, Loffler Companies purchased the former Sam’s Club property
located at 3745 Louisiana. From 2021 through 2023, Loffler Companies completed a major
renovation of the building, which serves as its corporate headquarters and consolidated
warehouse. The award-winning facility is now home to more than 500 employees.
Prior to Loffler Companies’ purchase of the property, the city completed a planning study for
the 13 acre site, which envisioned portions of the large, southern parking lot be used for multi -
family residential and ground floor commercial spaces. Loffler Companies is interested in
pursuing additional development on its property potentially along the lines of the city’s vision.
The property has a history of contamination due to its proximity to the former Reily Tar
facilities (a State Superfund Site), and the former National Lead facility, as well as other adverse
impacts left behind from former users of the site. Loffler Companies intends to complete an
environmental investigation study of the site, which will be used to inform where future
development should best occur. Following the site investigation, Loffler Companies would like
to pursue pre-development work such as developing concept site plans, concept renderings,
project pro-forma, and conducting additional community engagement to refine a development
proposal for the site.
Financial or budget considerations: The EDA is the designated applicant for the grant but has
no financial obligations other than to serve as the conduit for any grant funds awarded.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Map of property; resolution
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, redevelopment administrator
Reviewed by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager
Karen Barton, community development director, EDA executive director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Economic development authority meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Resolution in support of a LCA pre -development grant application for Loffler Crossing - Ward 2
Economic development authority meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Title: Resolution in support of a LCA pre -development grant application for Loffler Crossing - Ward 2
EDA Resolution No. 24 - ___
Authorizing application for the Metropolitan Council tax base revitalization
account on behalf of Loffler Companies
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's
Housing Incentives Program for 2024 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is
therefore eligible to make application for funds under the LCA Livable Communities Act
Programs; and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (authority) has identified
a TOD project site within the city that meets the pre-development grant’s purposes and criteria
and is consistent with and promotes the purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
and the policies of the Metropolitan Council’s adopted metropolitan development guide; and
Whereas, the authority has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to
ensure adequate project administration; and
Whereas, the authority certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the contract agreements; and
Whereas, the authority acknowledges LCA grants are intended to fund programs that
share the goals of creating more housing choice, supporting living wage jobs, and achieving
more equitable development outcomes; and
Whereas, the authority agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the
pre-development grant application submitted on July 22, 2024;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the president and executive director are hereby
authorized to apply to the Metropolitan Council for a pre-development grant on behalf of the
authority and to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf
of the applicant.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority July 8, 2024
Karen Barton, executive director Lynette Dumalag, president
Attest
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Retirement Recognition for Fire Chief Steve Koering
Recommended action: Present certificate to Chief Koering in honor of his years of service to
the City of St. Louis Park’s Fire Department.
Policy consideration: None at this time.
Summary: Fire Chief Steve Koering’s legacy is one of service. He is known as an advocate, not
only for the City of St. Louis Park and its residents, but for the fire service as a whole. His
numerous accomplishments encompass a career dedicated to the improvement of emergency
services, streamlining processes and uplifting his fellow firefighters and staff.
Throughout his career, Chief Koering has received many awards, including the 2023 Minnesota
Fire Officer of the Year Award, which recognized his leadership and innumerable contributions
to the fire service.
The St. Louis Park mayor, city council, city staff, residents and fire department express their
sincerest gratitude and honor Chief Koering’s lasting legacy of service to the fire service. Upon
his retirement, we wish him congratulations.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Sue Rasmussen, fire administration
Barb Lamfers, HR technician
Reviewed by: Rita Vorpahl, HR director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Recognition of Fire Chief Steve Koering on his retirement
Discussion
Chief Steve Koering’s career in the fire service spans 35 years. He served the City of Eden Prairie
from 1989 to 2013 as an Assistant Chief, Lieutenant and Firefighter. On Nov . 18, 2013, he began
his employment with the City of St. Louis Park. During his time with the St. Louis Park Fire
Department, his numerous achievements illustrate his passion for helping his department grow
though dedication to public service and safety.
He developed two five-year strategic plans with priorities on firefighter safety, public safety,
community health, race equity and community risk reductions and many other areas.
Among his accomplishments are the following:
•Successful application and receipt of two federally funded SAFER Grants for the fire
department, resulting in hiring of five new firefighters
•Increased daily staffing levels to improve reliability and response to the residents of St.
Louis Park
•Established a Leadership Academy to prepare future leaders in the fire department,
with graduates filling over 75% of the line officer positions
•Orchestrated the improved fire department’s ISO rating (a nationally recognized
standard for fire department capabilities) translating to lower property and casualty
insurance premiums
•As Emergency Manager, he led the St. Louis Park’s response to the COVID -19 pandemic
for nearly 30 months, providing guidance and direction to city leaders
•He made Community Health a priority
The Chief has served on numerous committees:
•He is on the Career and College Readiness Executive Board with the St. Louis Park High
School, supporting pathways for underserved students into health care and public safety
careers
•He is an active member of Women in Fire International, supporting career path and
promotional opportunities specifically for women
•He is a member of the Hennepin County Fire Chiefs, Metro Fire Chiefs and Minnesota
State Fire Chiefs Association since 2003, serving as a past Board Member and President
•He is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs since 2001, as part of the
EMS Committee, Volunteer Combination Officers Section, Great Lakes and Affordable
Care Act Taskforce
•He served the Minnesota Ambulance Association board as the MSFCA representative
•Since 2013, he has served on the logistics team for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial
•Co-founded and serves as the current Board President of the Southwest Joint Powers
Association to standardize the purchasing and quality of equipment, growing the
organization from two to 42 fire departments
•He has served on the Minnesota Type III Incident Management Team since 2006,
providing operational, tactical and advisory support following tornados, floods and
other natural disasters and additionally planning, logistics, finance and command
assistance to local agencies
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 10, 2024
The meeting convened at 6:04 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor pro tem Sue Budd, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Yolanda
Farris, Lynette Dumalag, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), planning manager (Mr. Walther), natural
resources manager (Mr. Bahe), associate planner (Ms. Champoux), community development
director (Ms. Barton), building and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), sustainability manager (Ms.
Ziring), sustainability specialist (Ms. Rabine), sustainability specialist (Ms. Pottorff), park
superintendent (Mr. Umphrey)
Guests: none
Discussion items
1.Tree preservations policy changes
Mr. Walther introduced the item and Ms. Champoux presented the staff report. The policy
question was whether the council supports the proposed amendments to the tree protection
policy in city code.
Council Member Dumalag stated that she supports the proposed amendments.
Council Member Baudhuin also stated his support. He asked what the trunk diameter used for
new-planted trees is; whether the 30-inch diameter requirement applies to commercial
properties only. Mr. Walther indicated the minimum size of new tree plantings is 2.5-caliper-
inches. The tree preservation code applies to commercial properties of all kinds (e.g.
multifamily, retail, office, industrial, etc.) and residential subdivisions. Mr. Walther confirmed
that the 30-inch diameter heritage tree definition would apply to all these types of properties.
Council Member Baudhuin asked how the cities’ tree preservation incentive programs, such as
injections to protect Ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer, are being communicated to the public.
Mr. Bahe stated that the information is widely distributed.
Council Member Baudhuin expressed his desire for the city to provide greater technical
support, such as greater protections for significant trees that have not yet met the heritage tree
preservation size. Mr. Walther noted that significant trees are protected and the replacement
requirements increase based on the size of the trees removed, even before they reach the
heritage tree designation.
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Study session meeting minutes of June 10, 2024
Council Member Brausen stated his support for the proposed amendments. He asked city staff
to continue to explore ways to evaluate the components of the tree canopy that is privately
owned. He asked staff to confirm that variances would be approved in order to preserve trees.
Mr. Walther described how preserving trees alone may not satisfy the state-mandated findings
required for granting variances, but it can be one of the considerations when evaluating
variances, and staff does seek and suggest ways to preserve trees, meet city code requirements
and achieve the applicant’s goals.
Council Member Brausen asked staff to consider a heritage tree policy for exempt properties
(such as single-family and two-family residential properties), including methods to discourage
heritage tree removal.
Council Member Rog asked if city staff would also consider applying the tree preservation codes
to one and two-unit residential building projects that currently require a construction
management plan, such as when houses are demolished and rebuilt, and when there are
significant house additions. She stated her support for a tree protection permit, though she
added her concerns regarding potential loopholes in the permit process, such as allowing up to
20% of the total significant tree inches on a lot to be removed without replacement.
Council Member Rog asked if city code has been effective for stopping tree removal. Mr.
Walther stated that it is difficult to evaluate efficacy. He recalled situations where trees were
protected and preserved, but staff has not aggregated that data for reporting. Mr. Walther
shared anecdotal observations from other cities with heritage tree preservation ordinances.
These cities are observing that increased fees for tree removal have saved trees and impacted
decisions made by residents and commercial developers.
Council Member Rog stated that she is very passionate about this policy and pointed out that
the permit process is a very good starting place.
Council Member Brausen asked if other cities have applied heritage tree preservation
ordinances to all properties. Ms. Champoux explained that the City of Wayzata applies their
code to all properties. Mr. Walther clarified that their rules apply to properties that are issued
building permits or erosion control permits; not all properties at all times.
Council Member Farris stated that she is in support of the proposed amendments. She asked if
city assistance was possible for necessary tree removals and injections to prevent the
destruction of the emerald ash borer. Mr. Bahe shared some of the programs the city currently
offers.
Mayor pro tem Budd agreed with the proposed amendments as well. She asked about a
possible incentive for heritage tree preservation on private property, and what landscaping
requirements entail. She asked staff to monitor the results of the proposed amendments –
particularly, the potential extension to construction management plan projects – of the tree
preservation policy, should they be adopted formally.
The next steps include a public hearing at the planning commission and council formal
consideration of an ordinance in the third quarter of 2024.
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 3
Title: Study session meeting minutes of June 10, 2024
2. Environmental Stewardship dashboard presentation
Ms. Rabine presented the report and demonstrated the Environmental Stewardship dashboard
on the city website by navigating the dashboard’s features.
Council Member Brausen asked if staff could add goal lines to the Energy tab of the dashboard.
Ms. Rabine clarified that staff’s original intent was to add goal lines to the data, but due to how
the data is collected and combined, were unable to do so.
Ms. Rabine pointed out how the Waste Reduction & Reuse tab on the dashboard includes
residential data only, as the city does not have the ability to track waste tonnage generated by
private commercial haulers. She indicated the Regional Indicator Initiatives, a separate website
page linked on the Environmental Stewardship landing page, is the best location to look up
current estimates on total residential and commercial waste.
Council members discussed potential future improvements to the Transportation tab, including
showing electric vehicle registration numbers and overall greenhouse gas emissions associated
with transportation, in order to more closely align with the Climate Action Plan goal.
Council Member Rog indicated she would like to see data on overall water consumption over
time on the dashboard’s Water tab. She also asked whether staff could add the city’s overall
tree canopy percentage to the Tree tab. Staff confirmed that the city has this data available and
will add it to the dashboard.
Written reports
3. Revised Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (EP3)
4. Connected infrastructure system wrap-up
5. Preliminary site plan concept for Economic Development Authority’s Minnetonka
Boulevard properties – Ward 1
Council Member Dumalag noted her appreciation that unfunded projects were specified in the
Connected infrastructure system wrap-up report.
Regarding the report for the preliminary site plan concept for Economic Development
Authority’s Minnetonka Boulevard properties, Council Member Brausen asked staff to closely
review design features. He would like to see energy savings utilized in the materials used, and
though it may lead to higher costs initially, the savings would be realized over time. He asked
staff to seek subsidies where possible.
Council Member Rog added that she likes how this project prioritizes residents’ ability to both
live and work in St. Louis Park.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Minutes: 4b
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 17, 2024
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Yolanda Farris, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh)
Guests: Minnesota VITFriends representative Alicia Roufs
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Baudhuin, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
3. Presentations.
a. Proclamation observing “World Vitiligo Day” on June 25, 2024
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation into the record.
Alicia Roufs spoke about Vitiligo awareness in the state. She noted an upcoming film premiere
on Vitiligo in St. Louis Park on June 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Showcase Theatre and information on
support groups in Minnesota.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is proud to make this proclamation today and noted it will
help break down stigmas.
4. Minutes.
a. Minutes of May 28, 2024 city council study session
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 1, paragraph 2, to state: “Council Member
Rog asked what the process is for residents to get discounts on flood insurance.”
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: City council meeting minutes of June 17, 2024
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 2, paragraph 2, to state: “Council Member
Rog asked about the Lake Forest area and noted she heard it was filled in to build homes.”
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
May 28, 2024 city council study session minutes as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
b. Minutes of June 3, 2024 city council meeting
Council Member Bauduin requested a revision to page 7, paragraph 4, to state: “27th Street and
Minnetonka Boulevard.”
Council Member Rog requested a revision to page 5, paragraph 2, to state: “she asked Three
Rivers to address the plan for snow removal in winter as well as the plan for stormwater
storage” and on page 7, paragraph 5, to state: “rather this route recommendation is driven by
regional needs.”
It was moved by Council Member Baudhuin, seconded by Council Member Rog, to approve the
June 3, 2024 city council meeting minutes as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
5. Consent items.
a. Approve appointment to Planning Commission
b. Resolution No. 24-074 approving 2023 calendar year financial transfers
c. Resolution No. 24-075 confirming to not waive statutory tort limits in insurance
coverage
d. Approve licensed premises amendment for Ullsperger Brewing LLC – Ward 4
e. Reject bids for the Wolfe Park streetlight replacement project (5024-4101) – Ward 2
f. Resolution No. 24-076 appointing election workers for the August 13, 2024 state
primary election
g. Resolution No. 24-077 authorizing special assessment for sewer service line repair at
6919 Eliot View Road – Ward 4
Council Member Brausen asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5a to appoint
Sylvie Hyman to the planning commission. He thanked the new commissioner for being willing
to serve.
Mayor Mohamed thanked all those who applied and interviewed for the vacant position on the
Planning Commission.
Council Member Rog asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5d. She noted that the
premises amendment would allow a maximum of six outdoor seats to open at Ullsperger
Brewing.
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Title: City council meeting minutes of June 17, 2024
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements.
Council Member Brausen commented on the past weekend’s activities at Parktacular and
thanked residents for coming out to participate. He also remarked on the celebration for
Juneteeth, stating while he was not able to attend, he was happy to know that many did attend
and that it was a successful celebration.
Mayor Mohamed noted she was unable to attend the Juneteenth celebration as well, as she
was attending Eid celebrations, and that it was a beautiful and amazing day.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Approve city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve city disbursement claims for the period of May 29-
June 26, 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending
June 26, 2024?
Summary: The finance department prepares this report monthly for the city council to review
and approve. The attached report shows 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 by council is
required by the city 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: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
6/26/20245/29/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
6,953.15ALDEN POOL AND MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CO Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,953.15
3,000.00ALEX & JOY SCHMIDT Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,000.00
612.00ALLEGION ACCESS TECH LLC REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.00
1,624.02ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,624.02
228.94-AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Public Saftey Aid G&A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
429.07Public Saftey Aid G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
78.32IT G&A OTHER
608.35Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
995.00Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
47.04Building and Energy G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
39.98PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
1,968.82
3,157.63AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
16,362.24Pavement Management G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,157.63Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,009.40Sewer Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,018.80Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
28,705.70
63.11AMERICAN PRESSURE, INC.PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
63.11
407.65ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC IT G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
407.65
606.00ASPEN MILLS Fire Department G&A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
606.00
43,455.20AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.Technology G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
43,455.20
536.00AYERS-JOHNSON JOSEPH Employee Benefits G&A TUITION
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
536.00
295.00BARNUM COMPANIES, INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
295.00
408.02BEAUVAIS BEAUX Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
408.02
39.67BENNY RENAT Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
39.67
422.23BOLTON & MENK INC Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,949.16Pavement Management G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
665.11Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
117.60Sewer Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
322.40Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,476.50
222.78BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
222.78
1,546.80BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,655.20Pavement Management G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,930.40Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
123.60Sewer Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
744.00Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12,000.00
121.88BUDGET PLUMBING CORP Building and Energy G&A PLUMBING
121.88
733.96BUSINESS ESSENTIALS Comm & Marketing G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
733.96
3,410.95CANON FINANCIAL IT G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,410.95
3,425.54CENTERPOINT ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A HEATING GAS
2,222.16Water G&A HEATING GAS
293.62Sewer G&A HEATING GAS
453.71Park Maintenance G&A HEATING GAS
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
4,541.23REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS
10,936.26
1,733.00CENTRAL SQUARE Police E-911 Restriction G&A COMPUTER SERVICES
1,733.00
327.77CENTURY LINK Technology G&A TELEPHONE
327.77
3,767.00CHUXINSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,767.00
38.62CINTAS CORPORATION Facilties Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
332.42Westwood G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
150.72REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
230.74Aquatic Division G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
174.18Vehicle Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
926.68
229.14CLARKE LISA Assessing G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
229.14
421.02COLE PAPERS Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
421.02
53.24COMCASTTechnology G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
53.24
37,701.10CORPORATE MECHANICAL Park Improve Capital G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
37,701.10
395.00CREATIVE RESOURCES YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
395.00
1,783.08CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC General Fund BS INVENTORY
1,783.08
1,710.16CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,710.16
236.62DELEGARD TOOL CO Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
236.62Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
473.24
1,460.00DO-GOOD.BIZ INC Comm & Marketing G&A POSTAGE
304.40Comm & Marketing G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
89.08Sidewalks & Trails G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
16.11Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
178.152023 MSA Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
69.32Pavement Management G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
42.02Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4.16Sewer Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
13.50Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,176.74
612.48ECM PUBLISHERS INC Adminstrative Operations G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.48
2,766.76ENTERPRISE FM TRUST Vehicles & Equipment G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
2,766.76
977.00ESP INC PICNIC SHELTERS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
977.00
28,333.00ESRIGeneral Fund BS PREPAID EXPENSES
14,167.00Technology G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
42,500.00
10,172.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
10,172.00
214.81FASTENAL COMPANY Fire Department G&A PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
214.81
982.16FERGUSON WATERWORKS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
982.16
12.00FERRELLGASREC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
71.83Vehicle Maintenance G&A MOTOR FUELS
83.83
6,635.00FINEPOINT TECHNOLOGY LLC Cable TV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
6,635.00
66,300.00FISCHER BROS LLC Park Improve Capital G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
66,300.00
63.65FRIEDERICH NIKKI Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
63.65
476.22FRIEND KENNETH Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
476.22
222.45GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
222.45
6,074.34GERBER COLLISION- MIDWEST INC Insurance G&A UNINSURED LOSS
6,074.34
575.00GLEASON PRINTING Solid Waste G&A ADVERTISING
575.00
282.76GOLDEN ROFFING & REMODELING Building and Energy G&A BUILDING
282.76
2,090.00GRAPHIC SOURCE INC Organized Rec G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,090.00
3,000.00GREENER JACOB Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,000.00
54,418.92GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
54,418.92
350.00HARRIS MARI SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
350.00
2,336.59HAWKINS INC AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,336.59
539.20HEDBERG HOME Storm Water Utility G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
539.20
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,722.52HENNEPIN COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPolice G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,722.52
6,124.25HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Police G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,124.25
1,975.68HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MFG INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,975.68
5,747.50HKGIDevelopment - EDA G&A PLANNING
5,747.50
20,000.00HOLLYWOOD PYROTECHNICS INC SPECIAL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
20,000.00
278.46HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
188.08Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
466.54
507.90IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT Water G&A POSTAGE
507.89Sewer G&A POSTAGE
507.89Solid Waste G&A POSTAGE
2,494.70Solid Waste G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
507.89Storm Water Utility G&A POSTAGE
4,526.27
74.88INDELCOWater G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
74.88
3,317.93INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,317.93
22.29I-STATE TRUCK CENTER General Fund BS INVENTORY
22.29
185.00J & F REDDY RENTS Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
185.00
210.00JACKSON ANGELIA PARK BUILDINGS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
210.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
6.04JERRY'S HARDWARE General Fund BS INVENTORY
6.04
900.81JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,851.26REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,752.07
5,000.00JOPPA LANE COMPANY LLP Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,000.00
46.23JUREK JESSIE Assessing G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
46.23
661.22KLAUSTERMEIER MORGAN Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
661.22
1,247.25KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,247.25
16.55KROOK ALEX Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
16.55
2,580.00KRUELLE, BRYAN Employee Benefits G&A TUITION
2,580.00
4,687.50LAPCINSKI NATASHA Adminstrative Operations G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
4,687.50
204.50LAWSON PRODUCTS INC General Fund BS INVENTORY
204.50
510.10LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC Engineering G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
510.10
344.31LEIFELD DREANNA Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
344.31
199.95LEONHARDT TOM Engineering G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
199.95
136.60LIBERTY TIRE GENERAL REPAIR CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
136.60
157.28LITTLE TARA Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
157.28
668.00LOCKGUARD LOCKSMITHS REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
668.00
283.20LOFFLERIT G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
283.20
711.58LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
711.58
3,079.86LOGISGeneral Fund BS PREPAID EXPENSES
1,520.14IT G&A COMPUTER SERVICES
157.50Technology G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
27,723.75Technology G&A COMPUTER SERVICES
32,481.25
214.26MANTEY KALI Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
214.26
1,573.65MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,573.65
24.15MENARDSSewer G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
18.97Westwood G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
43.12
397.50MID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS General Fund BS PREPAID EXPENSES
397.50Technology G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
795.00
372.00MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
372.00
588.00MN FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION BOARD Fire Department G&A TRAINING
588.00
28.40MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.General Fund BS INVENTORY
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
27.52GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
55.92
743.67MTI DISTRIBUTING CO General Fund BS INVENTORY
626.73PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,370.40
1,900.00MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,900.00
.60NAC MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
96.00Building and Energy G&A PLUMBING
96.60
334.79NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)General Fund BS INVENTORY
29.70Vehicle Maintenance G&A SMALL TOOLS
364.49
32.16NATHANSON, BRIDGET Assessing G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
32.16
192.91NEALE MATT Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
192.91
4,687.50NICHOLS ALICIA Adminstrative Operations G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
4,687.50
1,393.16NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC General Fund BS INVENTORY
1,393.16
79.99-ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC Adminstrative Operations G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
322.05Adminstrative Operations G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
96.86Assessing G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
103.62Finance G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
140.36Finance G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
582.90
126.63OELRICH JETHRO Assessing G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
126.63
100.00O'HARA EOIN Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
100.00
160.00ON SITE SANITATION PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
160.00
447.65OUT BACK NURSERY, INC.Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
447.65
571.45OVERHEAD DOOR CO Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
571.45
1,708.06PHILIP'S TREE CARE LLC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,836.78PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,544.84
306.72PLAYPOWER LT FARMINGTON INC Park Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
306.72
401.20POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC General Fund BS INVENTORY
401.20
82.88PREMIUM WATERS Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
82.88
5,000.00PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP LLC.Adminstrative Operations G&A LEGAL SERVICES
5,000.00
41,837.00QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
120.00Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
41,957.00
215.98RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT Facilties Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
250.00Building and Energy G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
465.98
247.48RED WING STORE Public Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
247.48
23,122.00REDPATH & COMPANY LLC Finance G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
23,122.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
420.57ROBERT B HILL CO REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
420.57
750.39ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
750.39
56.56ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD General Fund BS INVENTORY
56.56
261.33S & S WORLDWIDE INC PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES
261.33
71.89SCHWEGMAN RACHEL Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
71.89
3,250.00SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER Police G&A TRAINING
3,250.00
300.00SETS DESIGN INC.Dispatch Division G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
300.00
24.83SHRED-IT Finance G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
674.10Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
22.23REC CENTER GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
721.16
1,500.00SICORA DESIGN BUILD INC.Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
1,500.00
68.30SPS COMPANIES INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
68.30
600.00STEVE LUCAS PHOTOGRAPHY Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
600.00
1,400.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,190.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,590.00
12,310.91STREICHER'S Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
57.98Police G&A POLICE EQUIPMENT
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
12,368.89
355.32SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE General Fund BS INVENTORY
355.32
1,993.84SYSCO-MINNESOTA INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
1,993.84
210.00TALKPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC Dispatch Division G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
210.00
131.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
131.00
48.00THE MPX GROUP Comm & Marketing G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
48.00
161.90THE STANDARD Adminstrative Operations G&A LIFE INSURANCE
139.02Adminstrative Operations G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
13.45REI G&A LIFE INSURANCE
10.61REI G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
90.39Human Resources G&A LIFE INSURANCE
74.46Human Resources G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
98.88Comm & Marketing G&A LIFE INSURANCE
81.71Comm & Marketing G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
105.02IT G&A LIFE INSURANCE
82.83IT G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
115.40Assessing G&A LIFE INSURANCE
93.51Assessing G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
121.42Finance G&A LIFE INSURANCE
100.77Finance G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
270.93Community Development G&A LIFE INSURANCE
219.83Community Development G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,223.42Police G&A LIFE INSURANCE
981.23Police G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
140.89Dispatch Division G&A LIFE INSURANCE
111.21Dispatch Division G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
630.24Fire Department G&A LIFE INSURANCE
509.76Fire Department G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
357.66Building and Energy G&A LIFE INSURANCE
298.75Building and Energy G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
50.74Sustainability G&A LIFE INSURANCE
40.04Sustainability G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
53.22PUBLIC WORKS G & A DEACTIVIATE LIFE INSURANCE
41.85PUBLIC WORKS G & A DEACTIVIATE LONG TERM DISABILITY
218.42Engineering G&A LIFE INSURANCE
183.90Engineering G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
242.73Public Works G&A LIFE INSURANCE
195.02Public Works G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
41.65Cable TV G&A LIFE INSURANCE
32.75Cable TV G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
23.48Housing Rehab G&A LIFE INSURANCE
18.49Housing Rehab G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
113.99Water G&A LIFE INSURANCE
89.72Water G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
39.18Sewer G&A LIFE INSURANCE
30.97Sewer G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
53.45Solid Waste G&A LIFE INSURANCE
41.40Solid Waste G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
98.65Storm Water Utility G&A LIFE INSURANCE
77.65Storm Water Utility G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
7,556.95Employee Benefits G&A LIFE INSURANCE
241.43Organized Rec G&A LIFE INSURANCE
194.89Organized Rec G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
161.54Park Maintenance G&A LIFE INSURANCE
127.53Park Maintenance G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
21.00Natural Resources G&A LIFE INSURANCE
16.61Natural Resources G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
92.87Westwood G&A LIFE INSURANCE
73.18Westwood G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
98.18Rec Center Gen Division G&A LIFE INSURANCE
77.37Rec Center Gen Division G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
96.64Vehicle Maintenance G&A LIFE INSURANCE
76.29Vehicle Maintenance G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
16,555.07
471.50TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL Adminstrative Operations G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
471.50
653.00TNC INDUSTRIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,257.00Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,910.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
800.00TRAVIS & LILI LENNOX ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
800.00
289.08TRI-STATE BOBCAT General Fund BS INVENTORY
289.08
3,000.00TWIN CITY EPOXY COATINGS LTD Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,000.00
145.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.Human Resources G&A RECRUITMENT
145.00
8,891.73VERIZONIT G&A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
8,891.73
2,929.86VESSCO INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,929.86
4,100.00VETERAN ELECTRIC Public Saftey Aid G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,548.00Park Improve Capital G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,700.00Park Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
11,348.00
1,879.24VINCENT PROMOTIONS LLC Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,879.24
85,584.08WASTE CONTAINER SYST Solid Waste G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
85,584.08
338.86WATSON CO INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
338.86
149.92WELLS JULIE Neighborhood G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
149.92
351.50WEST, JASON Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
351.50
41,550.00WHITEWATER CDJR OF ST CHARLES INC Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
41,550.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
999.00WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
999.00
654.72WM MUELLER & SONS INC Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
654.72
67.73WSB ASSOC INC Sidewalks & Trails G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
158.03Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
925.57Pavement Management G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
835.27Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
90.30Sewer Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
180.60Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,257.50
2,970.00WW GOETSCH ASSOCIATES INC Park Maintenance G&A MAINTENANCE
2,536.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,506.00
12,709.81XCEL ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
224.01Facilties Maintenance G&A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
29,317.58Water G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,260.54Water Reilly G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,712.80Sewer G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,313.20Park Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
53,537.94
2,425.11YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,425.11
506.51ZIP PRINTING Assessing G&A POSTAGE
506.51
Report Totals 830,587.27
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting tree donations
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting donations for shade trees.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept these gifts with restrictions on their
use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
•Donations for memorial shade trees to be planted:
o Elizabeth Langhans, $300 honoring Kathleen Sands, to be placed in Ainsworth Park
o Mark, Holly, Alison and Jack Johnson, $300 honoring Stuart Miklas Remick, to be
placed in Edgebrook Park
Financial or budget considerations: These donations will be used for the purchase and planting
of trees in Ainsworth and Edgebrook Parks.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, administrative coordinator
Reviewed by: Mike Bahe, natural resources manager
Jason T. West, director of parks and recreation
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5b)
Title: Resolution accepting tree donations
Resolution No. 24 - ___
Accepting donations totaling $600
for memorial trees to be planted in various parks
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance of
any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, Elizabeth Langhans donated $300 to purchase a red oak to be placed in
Ainsworth Park honoring Kathleen Sands, and Mark, Holly, Alison and Jack Johnson donated
$300 to purchase a river birch to be placed in Edgebrook Park honoring Stuart Miklas Remick.
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that these
gifts are hereby accepted with thanks to Elizabeth Langhans and Mark, Holly, Alison and Jack
Johnson with the understanding that the gifts must be used for trees at Ainsworth and
Edgebrook Parks.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 8, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to
participate in the Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a
memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency
Collaboration.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to enter into a memorandum of agreement to
participate in the Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration?
Summary: The City of Minneapolis (as lead applicant for a coalition of cities, including St. Louis
Park) submitted a grant application to the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to propose
the Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration.
Under the Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration, the City of Minneapolis will
lead a coalition of local governments from the Twin Cities metro area to provide cost sharing
funds to eligible businesses, property owners, nonprofits and government organizations
through the use of municipal cost share programs (in St. Louis Park, this is the Climate
Champions program). This grant will provide program dollars to those cities that have started a
cost share program (including St. Louis Park), help establish a cost share program in St. Paul and
provide a turnkey program to other cities who would like to participate but are but are not
interested in starting their own cost share program.
A response from EPA on the status of the funding award is expected in July 2024. The
cities and organizations in the coalition must sign and submit a Memorandum of
Agreement to the EPA by August 1, 2024. The city attorney reviewed the
Memorandum of Agreement and had no changes.
Financial or budget considerations: If awarded, $2 million will be available each year from 2025
through 2028 for all cities in the coalition to share. St. Louis Park would be reimbursed on a
first-come, first-served basis for cost sharing expenses under Climate Champions for Business,
Multifamily or Organizations. The fund will set aside 50% of the funding for federally-defined
environmental justice communities to ensure the collaboration meets and surpasses the
federal Justice 40 requirements.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Memorandum of Agreement
Prepared by: Emily Ziring, sustainability manager
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, building and energy director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5c) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
Resolution No. 24 -__
Approving a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
Be it resolved by the city council (the “city council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota as follows:
Whereas, the City of Minneapolis has recently proposed that the City of St. Louis Park
enter into a memorandum of agreement in order to participate in the United States Environmental
Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant-funded Twin Cities Commercial Energy
Efficiency Collaboration (the “Agreement”); and
Whereas, other prospective parties to the Agreement include the Cities of
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins,
Inver Grove Heights, Richfield, and Roseville, as well as the Midway Chamber of Commerce, the
African Economic Development Solutions, the Lake Street Council, and Energy Smart (the
“Prospective Parties”); and
Whereas, under the Agreement, the Prospective Parties would form a coalition of
local governments and nonprofits from the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to distribute
the grant funding to eligible businesses, property owners, nonprofits and government
organizations for commercial energy efficiency improvements and projects (the
“Project”); and
Whereas, the Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney; and
Whereas, Minneapolis has provided a deadline for the execution of the Agreement of
August 1, 2024; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the city council of the City of St. Louis Park
hereby approves the Agreement subject to the following conditions:
1. That the above recitals are incorporated into this Resolution as findings as if fully
set forth herein.
2. City staff are hereby authorized and directed to take any other actions deemed reasonable
and necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5c) Page 3
Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 8, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5c) Page 4
Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA,
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
REGARDING THE
CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT
TWIN CITIES COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY COLLABORATION
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Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Burnsville, Egan, Eden
Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Inver Grove Heights, Richfield, Roseville and St. Louis Park seek to lead a
coalition of local governments from the Twin Cities Metropolitan area to provide grant funding
to eligible businesses, property owners, nonprofits and government organizations through a
program built on the foundation of success Minneapolis has had with the Minneapolis Green
Cost Share program. With the funding made available through the Climate Pollution Reduction
Grant recently awarded to several Minnesota units of government the participating Minnesota
cities that are parties to this agreement will expand the Green Cost Share program to those
parties by providing program dollars to support Green Cost Share programs in those cities; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Burnsville, Egan, Eden
Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Inver Grove Heights, Richfield, Roseville and St. Louis Park are
authorized to work cooperatively pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statutes §
471.59, commonly known as the Joint Powers Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Minnesota Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Burnsville, Egan,
Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Inver Grove Heights, Richfield, Roseville and St. Louis Park enter
into this Memorandum of Agreement and agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
The parties to this Memorandum of Agreement agree that the Project Narrative of the CPRG
Twin Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration, attached as Exhibit A, will describe the
manner in which this collaboration will bind the parties and be carried out including the:
a. The description of the project partners;
b. The description of how the program will work by ensuring benefits to designated
communities;
c. The description of how the program will seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
from commercial and public buildings by promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy,
electrification, and lower-carbon design, materials, and fuels;
d. The description of how the program will seek to support Climate Pollution Reduction
Grant program goals;
e. The description of how the parties will demonstrate funding need;
f. The performance measures to be administered by Energy Smart and the City of
Minneapolis;
g. The timelines for this program;
h. The program focus on low income and disadvantages communities; and
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Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
i. The other relevant portions of Exhibit A.
II. PARTICIPATING PARTIES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The Minnesota cities that are parties to this Memorandum of Understanding agree that they
are accountable to the City of Minneapolis and accept full responsibility for effectively carrying
out the full scope of work and the proper financial management of the program.
III. GOVERNMENT DATA
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement, as well as any data created, collected, stored, or
maintained under the terms of this Agreement, are “Government Data” within the meaning of
the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) (Minnesota Statutes chapter 13). The
civil remedies of Minn. Stat. §13.08 apply to the release of the data governed by the MGDPA.
IV. CONTACTS
The primary contacts of each party to this Agreement are:
(name, title, email, phone)
City of Minneapolis:
City of Saint Paul:
City of Bloomington:
City of Burnsville:
City of Eagan:
City of Eden Prairie:
City of Edina:
City of Hopkins:
City of Inver Grove Heights:
City of Richfield:
City of Roseville:
City of St. Louis Park:
The parties agree that if there is a change regarding the information in this section, the party
making the change will notify the other party in writing of such change.
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Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
V. RESOLUTION OF DISAGREEMENTS
Should disagreement arise on the interpretation of the provisions of this MOA, or amendments
and/or revisions thereto, that cannot be resolved at the operating level, the area(s) of
disagreement shall be stated in writing by each party and presented to the other parties for
consideration. If agreement on interpretation is not reached within thirty (30) days, the parties
shall forward the written presentation of the disagreement to their respective higher officials
for appropriate resolution.
VI. LIABILITY
Each party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the
extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the
results thereof.
Subject to the limitations of Minnesota Statutes sections 466.01 to 466.15 and other applicable
law, every municipality is subject to liability for its torts and those of its officers, employees and
agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties whether arising out of a
governmental or proprietary function, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §466.02.
VII. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
This Agreement will become effective when signed by all parties. This Agreement may be
amended only by written agreement of the parties.
VIII. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This agreement will terminate upon written notice of the final close out report that the City of
Minneapolis will submit to the parties or seven (7) years from the effective date of this
Memorandum of Agreement.
BY THEIR SIGNATURES, THE UNDERSIGNED REPRESENT THAT THEY HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO
BIND THE PARTIES THEY REPRESENT.
(Official Signature Blocks of Each City Pursuant to their Contracting and Procurement Policies)
THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
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Title: Resolution authorizing St. Louis Park to enter into a memorandum of agreement to participate in the Twin
Cities Commercial Energy Efficiency Collaboration
THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving grant funding assistance for Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue
Improvements project
Recommended action: Motion to approve resolution for Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana
Avenue Improvements project grant funding assistance (4023-1100 and 4024-1100)
Policy consideration: None
Summary: As a part of the 2023 state legislative session, the State of Minnesota appropriated
$5,000,000 to the City of St. Louis Park for a grant to complete the Cedar Lake Road and
Louisiana Avenue Improvements projects. To enter into the grant agreement with the state, the
city is required to demonstrate that we have budgeted for and obligated the funds needed to
complete the project. To do this, the state has requested that the city provide them with a
resolution committing $11,222,039.32 in city financing to complete the project. This funding
was a part of the 2024 CIP adopted by council in December 2023 , but this resolution provides
the clarity and simplicity needed from the state to demonstrate full funding of the project.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city's capital improvement
plan (CIP). The total project cost for the 2024-2026 construction of Cedar Lake Road and
Louisiana Avenue is estimated at $28,252,970. What follows is a summary of the funding
sources for this project:
Funding source
Municipal state aid $3,030,930.68
City general funds $6,635,864.32
City stormwater funds $1,141,470.00
City sanitary sewer funds $84,800.00
City water funds $3,359,905.00
State appropriation $5,000,000.00
Congressionally directed spending
(federal)
$2,000,000.00
Federal aid $7,000,000.00
Total $28,252,970.00
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving grant funding assistance for Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements
project
Resolution No. 24 -__
Approving grant funding assistance for Cedar Lake Road and
Louisiana Avenue Improvements project
City project nos. 4023-1100 and 4024-1100
SAPs 163-296-006 and 163-296-007
Whereas, under the provisions contained in Minnesota Laws of 2023, regular session,
Chapter 71, Article 1, section 10, Subdivision 20, the State of Minnesota has appropriated
$5,000,000 to the City of St. Louis Park (the “city”) for a grant to complete the proposed project
described as “acquire property or interests in property for and predesign, design, and construct
improvements to Cedar Lake Road from Jordan Avenue to Kentucky Avenue and Louisiana
Avenue from Wayzata Boulevard to the railroad bridge sout h of Cedar Lake Road.”; and
Whereas, the city has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the
institutional, administrative, and managerial capability to ensure adequate acquisition,
construction, maintenance and protection of the proposed project; and
Whereas, the city hereby pledges to complete the project or phase if it exceeds the
total funding provided by the proposed $5,000,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation; and
Whereas, the city has the financial capability to provide any required matching funds
and that the source of city’s matching funds shall be: Municipal state aid- $3,030,930.68, City
general funds- $6,635,864.32, City stormwater funds- $1,141,470.00, City sanitary sewer funds-
$84,800.00, City water funds- $3,359,905.00 and will not include other State funding sources;
and
Whereas, the city has not incurred any reimbursable expenses prior to the effective
date of the session law providing the state appropriation; and
Whereas, the city has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws pertaining to fraud,
bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice ; and
Whereas, upon approval of its application by the state, the city may enter into an
agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above -referenced project, and the city certifies
that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreement
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the mayor and the city manager are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are
necessary to implement the project on behalf of the city.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 8, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5e
Executive summary
Title: Approve temporary extension of licensed premises - Ullsperger Brewing - Ward 4
Recommended action: Motion to approve temporary extension of the licensed premises for
one-day events at Ullsperger Brewing, located at 2314 Louisiana Avenue South.
Policy consideration: Does the applicant meet the requirements for temporary extension of
their licensed premises for three special one-day events?
Summary: Ullsperger Brewing, located at 2314 Louisiana Avenue South, has requested a
temporary extension of their licensed premises for three, one-day events. The events are
planned to celebrate the brewery’s one-year anniversary. These events are proposed between
6 p.m. and 11 p.m. for 8/10/24, 9/21/24 and 10/26/24 – all dates are Saturdays. The applicant
has proposed expanding the licensed premises temporarily to the area immediately adjacent to
the licensed premises for the events. The two neighboring businesses adjacent to the event will
be closed during the proposed times. Ullsperger Brewing has also obtained permission from the
landlord and the other businesses open at the Westwood Shopping Center.
Approximately 25-50 guests are expected to attend each event and any amplified music will
conclude by 11 p.m. Fence barriers around the event space will control entry and exit from the
proposed area. Parking spaces will be available throughout the Westwood Shopping Center
parking lot. The event area will consume about three of the approximately 85 available parking
spaces.
Staff reviewed the request and found no concerns with the proposed plans, including the police
and fire departments, who will ensure precautions for safety. This application is the first by
Ullsperger Brewing for a temporary extension of licensed premises. Similar license holders have
successfully held events of this type in the past with no major issues reported.
St. Louis Park City Code Section 3-106 states that “proposed enlargement or substantial
alteration which changes the character of the licensed establishment or extension of a premise
previously licensed shall not be allowed unless the city council approves an amendment to the
liquor license”. If approved, the temporary extension of the licensed premises will be valid only
for the dates and times outlined in the request.
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: Exhibit A - Letter of request
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Amanda,
Please see attached Request for temporary extension of our licensed premise. This will be for 3
upcoming one time events.
Letter of Request
Ullsperger Brewing, located at 2314 Louisiana S. is requesting a temporary extension of our licensed
premise for several one-day events.
Sat Aug 10 2024
Sat Sept 21 2024
Sat Oct 26 2024
Hours
6 pm - 11 pm
Event Boundaries
The Event Boundaries will be the 3 parking spaces in front of Ullsperger Brewing, Occupying 18ft x 18ft
How Consumption will be regulated and secured
Consumption will be regulated by trained Ullsperger Brewing Employees. Owner Dan Ullsperger has
completed Minnesota Responsible Alcohol Manager Course through servingalcohol.com, and has
created policy, procedure and training to all employees.
Customers will be served at the taproom Point of Sale terminal like any other taproom sale.
Customers will be allowed to carry alcohol out to a fenced event area in front of the store, which is in the
eyesight of servers behind the bar of the taproom.
Impact to business neighbors and reporting their consent
The landlord has approved the request. (attached)
Jerry’s Hardware and Tax Shop both close at 6 pm on Saturdays.
Sound Volume Level
Sound will not exceed 100 db and is expected to be about 70 db. (Normal music listening volume)
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5e)
Title: Approve temporary extension of licensed premises Page 2
Parking Plan
Customers may still use all available parking spaces at Westwood Shopping Center. The three occupied
by this event will not impact availability and does not extend into normal parking lot traffic.
Event Area - Highlighted
(See Attachments)
Fence Barriers - Green Border
(See Attachments)
Dan Ullsperger
Owner
Ullsperger Brewing
2314 Louisiana Ave S
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
952-378-0857
ullspergerbrewing.com
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5f
Executive summary
Title: Approve temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license – Church of the Holy Family
Recommended action: Motion to approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for
the Church of the Holy Family at 5925 West Lake Street on September 7, 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the applicant meet the requirements for issuance of a temporary
on-sale intoxicating liquor license?
Summary: The Church of the Holy Family applied for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor
license for a fundraising event taking place on Sept. 7, 2024. The fundraiser will be held at
Crusader Hall, 5925 West Lake Street and liquor will be served between the hours of noon –
11:00 p.m.
The police department completed a background investigation on the principals and found no
reason to deny the temporary license. The applicant meets all requirements for the issuance of
the license, and staff recommends approval.
Financial or budget considerations: The fee for a temporary liquor license is $100 per day of
the event.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5g
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing special assessment for installation of high efficiency windows at
6211 Hamilton Street - Ward 1
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the special assessment for the
installation of 55 new high efficiency windows, as well as spray foam insulation surrounding the
windows, at the 6211 Hamilton Street multifamily property located at 6211 Hamilton Street, St.
Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 16-117-21-32-0090.
Policy consideration: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by
the city council.
Summary: Geoff Markham, registered agent/owner of Nina Flats, LLC, has recently acquired the
6211 Hamilton Street property, an eight-unit multifamily property, known as Nina Flats.
Markham has requested the city authorize the installation of 55 high efficiency windows, as
well as spray foam insulation surrounding the windows, and assess the cost against the
property in accordance with the city’s special assessment policy.
This is the second project to be proposed through the special assessment for energy
improvement program since it was adopted by the city council in 2022. Proposals for this
window project were collected, submitted and approved by city staff for feasibility. The
property owner has petitioned the city to authorize the installation and specially assess the
cost. The total eligible cost has been determined to be $32,825.19.
Financial or budget considerations: The city has funds in place to finance the cost of this special
assessment.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Petition
Prepared by: Ellie Rabine, sustainability specialist
Reviewed by: Emily Ziring, sustainability manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 5g) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing special assessment for installation of high efficiency windows at 6211 Hamilton Street
- Ward 1
Resolution No. 24-___
Authorizing the special assessment for the installation of high efficiency
windows at 6211 Hamilton Street, St. Louis Park, MN
P.I.D. 16-117-21-32-0090
Whereas, the property owners at 6211 Hamilton Street have petitioned the City of St.
Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the installation of high efficiency windows at
6211 Hamilton Street; and
Whereas, the property owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right
of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that:
1. The petition from the property owners requesting the approval and special assessment for
the high efficiency windows is hereby accepted.
2. The high efficiency window installation, if done in conformance with the proposal approved
for feasibility by the Department of Building and Energy, is hereby accepted.
3. The total cost for the high efficiency window installation is accepted at $32,825.19.
4. The property owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal
from the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by
other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
5. The property owners have agreed to pay the city for the total cost of the above
improvements through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate
of 5.5%.
6. The property owners have executed an agreement with the city and all other documents
necessary to implement the special assessment and all costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 8, 2024.
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
PETITION FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
ENERGY IMPROVEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6211 HAMILTON STREET,ST.LOUIS
PARK,MN 55416
AGREEMENT m ade as of Ju ly 1,2024,betw een the City of St.Louis Park, a M innesota
co rpo ratio n ("City") and,N ina Flats LLC of 6211 Ham ilton Street pro perty ("Pro perty Ow ner(s))",
con cern ing special assessm e nt on energy impro vem ent on pro perty located at 6211 Ham ilton
Street,St.Louis Park,M N,554 16, Hennepin County P.I.D .num ber 16-117-21-32-0090,
The City and the Pro pert y Ow ner agree as fo llow s:
1)Property Owner(s).The Pro pert y Ow ner's authorized representative is Geoff
M arkh am .
2)Subject Property.The Pro pert y Ow ner is the fee ow ner of the pro perty legally
described in Attached "Exhib it A "inco rporated by reference herein.
3)Purpose of Agreement.Pursuant to M innesota Statutes,Chapter 429.031 subd.3
and up o n co nd itio n of ap proval,St.Louis Park Resolutio n 24-081,the Pro perty Ow ner petitioned
th e City on July 1,20 24,to fa cilitate the installatio n of 55 high effi ci ency w indow s,as w ell as spray
fo am insulatio n surround ing the w indow s,on the building at the Benefited Pro pert y and then to'specially assess the cost ofthe installation against the Benefitt ed Pro pert y.The Pro perty Ow ner's
cho sen pro posal att ached as "Exhibit B"is incorpo rated into this agreement by reference.
A dd itio nal details on w indow specificatio ns, incl uding effi ciency ratings as pro vided by the
vend o r,are attached as "Exhib it C."The City Council has determ ined that it is in the best interest
of the pub lic fo r the City to fa cilitate the installatio n of high effici ency w indow s in the Benefited
Pro pe rty to pro mote pub lic health,safety,and w elfa re.The am ended resolution is St.Louis Park
Reso lutio n 24-081,upo n co nd itio n of approval.
4)Administrative Fee.An adm inistrative fee of $750.00 fo r the pro cessing of the
spe cial assessm ent shall be received by the city prior to the release of special assessment funds.
5)The Improvement Project.The Pro ject shall consist of the installation of 55 high
effi ciency w indo w s on the com m ercial/multifam ily building,as w ell as spray fo am insulation
surro und ing the w ind ow s, at the Benefited Pro perty in confo rm ance w ith pro posals fo r feasibility
as described in Exhib it B and as appro ved by the St.Louis Park Building and Energy Departm ent.
6)Responsibility.The Propert y Ow ner shall assum e all responsibility fo r the
in stallatio n,operatio n, and maintenance of the high eff ici ency w indow s, incl uding all
co nstructio n co ntracts.
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Title: Resolution authorizing special assessment for installation of
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7)Amount to be assessed.The total estimated cost of the project,based on the
lowest responsible bid,is $32,825.19,all of which is proposed to be assessed against the
Benefited Property as described in Paragraph 2 above.It is hereby agreed that the full cost of
the project and minus the administrative fee of $750.00 will be assessed against the property.
The total Special Assessment against the property will be $32,825.19.
To the extent that the project is not completed according to this agreement,the City may still
record this agreement and assess the costs incurred against the Benefited Property.
Waiver of Notice and Hearing.In connection with this improvement,the Property Owner agrees
to waive and does waive any and all rights to public hearing and right to any notice,whether
provided by Minnesota Statutes,Chapter 429,or any other statute or by ordinance,City Charter,
constitution,or common law.
8)Waiver of Right of Appeal.In connection with this improvement,the Property
Owner agrees to waive and does waive any and all rights to appeal from the special assessment
set forth above,whether provided by Minnesota Statutes,Chapter 429,or any other statute or
by ordinance,City Charter,constitution,or common law.
9)Implementation.Each party to this agreement agrees to execute any other
documents upon request ofthe City,necessary to implement the waivers of notice,hearing and
right of appeal for the special assessment for the improvement project.
10)Payment.The Property Owner agrees to pay the City for the cost of the above
improvements through a special assessment in accordance with the following terms:
a)The assessment shall be paid in equal installments over ten (10)years at five point
five percent (5.5%)interest on the unpaid balance and in accordance with all
provisions ofthe City policy for special assessments for energy improvements.
b)Interest shall begin to accrue on any portion ofthe special assessment funds from the
time that portion is released by the City.
11)Release of Funds.The City shall release the special assessment funds directly to
the contractor for the total amount of $32,825.19,after receiving the administrative fee of $750
and the following steps have been completed:
a)After the City has completed the final inspection and determined that the installation
of the high efficiency windows and spray foam insulation is in conformance with the
applicable City ordinances and State laws,the Property Owner will provide the
following documents to the City to allow the City to release the Project Completion
Balance to the contractor:
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1.A sworn construction statement stipulating the contractors and suppliers involved
in the high efficiency window and spray foam installation on the Benefited
Property,and
2.A written notice from the Property Owner that they have determined the
installation of the high efficiency windows and spray foam insulation has been
substantially completed as stipulated in their contract with their contractor,and
3.Evidence of receipt of a lien waiver from the contractors and suppliers for the
improvement project on the Benefited Property.
13)Indemnification.The Property Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the City
and its officers,agents,and employees from and against all claims,damages,losses,or expenses,
including attorneys'fees,which may be suffered or from which they may be held liable, arising
out of or resulting from the assertion against them of any claims,debts or obligations in
consequence of the performance of this agreement by the City,its employees,agents or
subcontractors.
14)Certification of Encumbrances or Contract for Deed.Each party to this
agreement certifies that the property described in Paragraph 1 above,is owned by that party in
fee simple and is free and clear of all encumbrances or Contracts for Deed except as follows:
None.
15)Right to Record.It is agreed that the City may record this document in the chain
oftitle ofthe Benefited Property legally described above.
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This agreement has been entered into as of the 1 day of July 2024.
FOR THE CITY OF ST.LOUIS PARK:
Attest:
City Clerk
(seal)
Mayor
City Manager
Accounting Records Posted:
Finance Manager
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*FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER:
ADDITIONAL ENCUMBRANCE($)
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*All signatures of owners or encumbrances must be acknowledged by a Notary Public.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
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Katrina J Staver
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THIS AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:St.Louis Park Building &Energy Department
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard,St.Louis Park,MN 55416
952.924.2588
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Property ID number:
EXHIBIT A
16-117-21-32-0090
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EXHIBIT B
JB Construction Company proposal dated 1/22/2024 (attached)
EXHIBIT C
Hayfield Window &Door Co.Customer Quote dated 1/22/2024 (attached)
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Brady Duesterhoeft
Cell: 651-428-7789
BRADY@JBCONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY.COM
John Hanson
Cell: 612-221-1721
JOHN@JBCONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY.COM
DATE:1/22/2024
JB Construction Company
5255 East River Road #205
Fridley, MN 55421
Minnesota Weatherization Specialists
5255 East River Road #205
Fridley, MN 55421
QTY PRICE PER GRAND TOTAL
55 $ 50.00 $2,750.00
55 $ 140.00 $7,700.00
55 $ 25.00 $1,375.00
8 $ 110.00 $880.00
BASE BID WINDOWS & TYVEK INSTALL - INCLUDES Wrap
exterior windows in alum coil + kitchen window Install
Hayfield Windows to Dupont/Tyvek Spec Remove storms
and blinds
Coil Stock Material
Trash removal $850.00
$13,555.00
GRAND TOTALWINDOW/DOOR SUPPLY ITEMS
Hayfield single hung windows including sales tax.$19,270.19
$19,270.19
Total for labor and Windows:$32,825.19
TO USE VECTOR ADVANTAGE WINDOWS IN LIEU OF HAYFIELD DEDUCT $2,795.60 Remove the
laundry room & boiler room windows (4) deduct $1,401.36
VECTOR ENVISION DOUBLE HUNG & FIXED
55
NA
WINDOW/DOOR PKG NOTES:
total quantity windows:
total quantity doors:
exterior / interior color :
performance grade :
WHITE / WHITE
PG 40
see quote report for exact unit specs, sizes, etc
LABOR NOTES:
NO jobsite mulls included in labor pricing, assumed all factory mulls.
No building permits figured.
Spray foam entire interior perimeter of windows and 3 sides of doors. Silicone on sill and up 6" each jamb. NO
metal flashings included.
NO bucked windows figured, additional costs and warranty concerns if bucked openings exist.
Standard equipment figured, no special measured equipment such as swing stage, scaffolding, etc. Extra
mobilizations will require additional charges.
Thank you
Proposal for:
6211 HAMELTON - ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
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P.O. Box 25
Hayfield, MN 55940-0025
Phn: 507-477-3224
Fax: 507-477-3605
Quote # 96495
PO #
Order Date: Quote Not Ordered
Est. Ship Date: Quote Not Ordered
Customer Quote
Quote Name: 6211 HAMILTON ST. LOUIS
PARK
Project Name: Unassigned Project
Client ID: 2922
Customer:Ship To:Job Information:
*** ALL UNITS VIEWED FROM OUTSIDE LOOKING IN ***
Owner: John Hanson
Room:BEDROOMS 201 Series, Single Hung
Sash Split = Even , 22.75"
E.S. 32" x 45.5"
RO 32.75" x 46.25"
Interior Color White
Exterior Color White
BetterVue Fiberglass Half Screen, Screen Color White
Hardware Color White
LowE
Double Glazed
Not Tempered
No Tint
Obscure Pattern
Argon Filled
1/8" (3.1 mm)
No Nailing Fins
Sill Adapter White
Does Not Meet Egress
Clear Opening = 3.225803 sq. ft., must be (greater than or equal to) 5.7 sq. ft. to meet egress
Clear Opening Width = 27.125 inches, must be (greater than or equal to) 20 inches to meet egress
Clear Opening Height = 17.125 inches, must be (greater than or equal to) 24 inches to meet egress
CPD (Certified Products Directory) = HWD-A-3-00119-00001 U-Factor = 0.28 SHGC (Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient) = 0.37 CR (Condensation Resistance) = 61 VT (Visible Transmittance) = 0.56
19
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Description:
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Customer Quote
*** ALL UNITS VIEWED FROM OUTSIDE LOOKING IN ***Quote #96495
Minnesota Weatherization Spec
Room:LIVING ROOM 201 Series, Single Hung
Sash Split = Even , 22.75"
E.S. 43.5" x 45.5"
RO 44.25" x 46.25"
Interior Color White
Exterior Color White
BetterVue Fiberglass Half Screen, Screen Color White
Hardware Color White
LowE
Double Glazed
Not Tempered
No Tint
Obscure Pattern
Argon Filled
1/8" (3.1 mm)
No Nailing Fins
Sill Adapter White
Does Not Meet Egress
Clear Opening = 4.593424 sq. ft., must be (greater than or equal to) 5.7 sq. ft. to meet egress
Clear Opening Width = 38.625 inches, must be (greater than or equal to) 20 inches to meet egress
Clear Opening Height = 17.125 inches, must be (greater than or equal to) 24 inches to meet egress
CPD (Certified Products Directory) = HWD-A-3-00119-00001 U-Factor = 0.28 SHGC (Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient) = 0.37 CR (Condensation Resistance) = 61 VT (Visible Transmittance) = 0.56
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Description:
Room:BATHROOM OPT 201 Series, Single Slider
Sash Split = Even , 15.75"
E.S. 31.5" x 21.5"
RO 32.25" x 22.25"
Interior Color White
Exterior Color White
BetterVue Fiberglass Half Screen, Screen Color White
Hardware Color White
LowE
Double Glazed
Tempered
No Tint
Obscure Pattern
Argon Filled
1/8" (3.1 mm)
No Nailing Fins
Sill Adapter White
Does Not Meet Egress
Clear Opening = 1.399848 sq. ft., must be (greater than or equal to) 5.7 sq. ft. to meet egress
Clear Opening Width = 12.125 inches, must be (greater than or equal to) 20 inches to meet egress
Clear Opening Height = 16.625 inches, must be (greater than or equal to) 24 inches to meet egress
CPD (Certified Products Directory) = HWD-A-4-00120-00001 U-Factor = 0.28 SHGC (Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient) = 0.37 CR (Condensation Resistance) = 62 VT (Visible Transmittance) = 0.56
6
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Customer Quote
*** ALL UNITS VIEWED FROM OUTSIDE LOOKING IN ***Quote #96495
Minnesota Weatherization Spec
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5h
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing a funding award of the non-profit capacity building program
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the non-profit capacity building
program award in the amount of $68,792 to St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP).
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve the recommended award?
Summary: Through the 2024 budget process, the council authorized the use of $250,000 in
one-time funds to create a program for capital projects that align with the city’s strategic
priorities for non-profits that serve St. Louis Park residents.
Staff developed program guidelines and opened a public request for proposals. Two proposals
were received. Staff reviewed the proposals to ensure alignment with the program guidelines
and through that process is recommending that council approve a funding award to St. Louis
Park Emergency Program (STEP) in the amount of $68,792.
Financial or budget considerations: The funds for this one-time program were authorized by
council and budget for in the 2024 budget.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Resolution authorizing a funding award of the non-profit capacity building program
Resolution No. 24-____
Authorizing a funding award of the non-profit capacity building program to St.
Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP)
Whereas, the city council authorized a one-time funding allocation in the amount of
$250,000 for a program that supports local non-profits in St. Louis Park for capital projects that
align with the city’s strategic priorities; and
Whereas, two applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a
committee city staff; and
Whereas, the committee recommends the city council fund St. Louis Park Emergency
Program (STEP) proposal for a total of $68,792;
Now therefore be it resolved that the city council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, authorizes execution of a funding agreement with the following organization based
on the review committee’s recommendation and the applicants’ proposal:
1.St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) is awarded a maximum of $68,792.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 8, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for Wells Roadside LLC –
Ward 2
Recommended action:
• Mayor to open public hearing, take public testimony and close public hearing.
• Motion to approve application from Wells Roadside LLC dba Wells Roadside for an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for the premises at 3712 Quebec Avenue South.
Policy consideration: Does the applicant meet the requirements for issuance of an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license?
Summary: The city received an application from Wells Roadside LLC dba Wells Roadside for an
on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for the premises located at 3712 Quebec
Avenue South. The premises will consist of approximately 726 square feet with an outdoor-only
seating capacity of 125. The restaurant is described on the application as a “quick service
restaurant with drive-in and patio seating”. The co-owners of Wells Roadside are Lucas Derheim
and David Benowitz; Benowitz will also serve as on-site manager. The application meets the
requirements of the zoning and building divisions.
The police department has run a full background investigation, and nothing was discovered that
would warrant denial of the license. The application and police report are on file in the city
clerks’ office. The required notice of the public hearing was published June 20, 2024. If
approved, the license will not be issued until all requirements have been met with the city,
Hennepin County, and the State Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.
Financial or budget considerations: Fees for this applicant include $500 for the police
background investigation and $2,470.84 for the prorated on-sale liquor license and Sunday
sales license fees.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: 2024 state legislative recap
Recommended action: None at this time. The purpose of this report is to inform council of the
results of the 2024 legislative session and the impacts to St. Louis Park.
Policy considerations: None.
Summary: After a momentous 2023 legislative session, the 2024 Legislature ultimately ended
on a more chaotic note. In the final days of the session, Governor Walz and the DFL legislative
majority negotiated a bonding bill in the amount of $1.3 billion, which included $2.766 million
for the city’s priority bonding project for Oxford & Louisiana area infrastructure improvements.
In the end, the bill did not secure necessary Republican votes to reach the 2/3rd majority vote
required for passage.
However, there were still several laws that passed that will impact the City of St. Louis Park and
that were identified as city legislative priorities. These include changes to the residential energy
code, cannabis regulation, comprehensive plan environmental review clarification and a new
EMS state agency. These updates are highlighted in the table below, using the 2024 Law
Summaries recently published by the League of Minnesota Cities. Note that this table is not
meant to provide a full view of all the laws passed this year, but rather, feature those that have
been recognized as a high priority for council and staff.
During the 2024 session the city worked with Park Street Public, a government relations firm, to
represent city interests at the State Capitol. Park Street Public staff are here this evening to
speak about the general impacts on the city resulting from new legislation. An overview of 2025
policy priority recommendations will be provided later in the year.
Financial or budget considerations: N/A
Strategic priority consideration: The legislative positions directly align with all five of the
strategic priorities by design.
Supporting documents: Discussion
2024 Legislative Priorities
Prepared by: Annie Pottorff, sustainability specialist
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
2024 City Legislative Priority 2024 Passed Legislation
Advanced state energy code – Legislation
for an advanced commercial state energy
code was passed in 2023. Support
continued adoption of improved residential
energy codes for efficient building
standards, which will reduce household
energy use and decrease carbon emissions.
Residential energy code adoption requirement – MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) are
now required to act on a new model residential energy code beginning in 2026 by adopting each
new published edition of the International Energy Conservation Code or a more efficient standard.
The residential energy code in effect in 2038 and thereafter must achieve a 70% reduction in annual
net energy consumption or greater and residential energy codes adopted between 2026 and 2038
must incrementally move toward achieving the 70% reduction in net energy consumption. The
provision also includes annual reporting requirements from DLI by Jan. 15 following each new code
adoption. Effective for codes adopted after Jan. 1, 2026.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) –
Support adoption of extended producer
responsibility (EPR) legislation for
packaging in order to reduce
environmental and financial impacts of
disposal of non-recyclable or non-reusable
packaging products.
EPR – The new EPR system requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to complete a
needs assessment by December 31, 2025, and businesses must submit a stewardship plan to the
MPCA by October 1, 2028 in an effort to reduce non-recyclable waste. This act aims to hold
manufacturers of packaging waste accountable by collecting fees based on the type and total weight
of waste produced. The fees will then be used to pay for recycling efforts statewide. It also requires
all packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2032.
Urban forests are facing numerous threats
from Dutch elm disease, oak wilt, drought,
storms and emerald ash borer. Related
costs put pressure on city budgets. The
state currently has no program to assist
cities in recovering expenses due to
damage from Emerald Ash Borer. Support
establishing an ongoing state grant
program with at least $15 million per year
that is usable for urban forest
management.
Community tree planting – $5 million in funds for grants to local and tribal governments for planting
community shade trees, primarily to replace those lost to emerald ash borer. Another $3.188 million
was established through the Metropolitan Council for a similar program available to local
governments in the seven-county metropolitan area.
Adult use cannabis – Support a regulatory
framework that maintains or expands local
Adult-use cannabis – Significant changes include the following:
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control and removing the fee-cap for local
service. Future state regulations should
allow cities to manage related registration
fees so they may recoup the necessary
compliance costs.
• A “vetted” lottery to distribute cultivation and retail licenses rather than a strictly points-
based system.
• Caps on the numbers of licenses that will be granted in the first rollout of the industry next
spring.
• The transfer of the decade-old Office of Medical Cannabis to the new Office of Cannabis
Management in July rather than next March. That provides OCM already adopted cultivation
rules and brings in inspection and enforcement personnel already in the field.
• The elimination of current law prohibiting bars and restaurants from serving a THC beverage
and an alcoholic beverage to the same person within five hours.
Comprehensive planning – Support
exempting comprehensive plans from the
Minnesota Environmental Rights Act
(MERA), just as they are similarly exempted
from the Minnesota Environmental Policy
Act. Comprehensive plans are legislative
policy documents separate from executive
and judicial powers.
Metro area comprehensive plans not subject to environmental review –
Minn. Stat. § 473.145 is amended to make it so that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, no
decision adopting or authorizing a comprehensive plan that is reviewed and found adequate by the
Metropolitan Council shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 116D, which encompasses a
variety of forms of environmental review. An additional rider is provided in article 1, section 51 that
specifies that comprehensive plans for cities of the first class in the metropolitan area are deemed to
not cause or be likely to cause pollution, impairment, or destruction mandating further
environmental review.
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) – The
2023 legislature enacted a statewide law
requiring all employers to provide
employees one hour of sick and safe time
for every 30 hours worked. The city
supports legislative clarification on the
application of these rules for unique and
limited city positions including seasonal
employees.
Earned sick and safe time (ESST) modifications include:
• Employers must permit employees to use all paid leave provided to them in accordance with
the ESST law when the paid leave may otherwise be used for personal injury or illness.
• Clarifies which employees are covered under the ESST law, including that an employee is
eligible for ESST immediately upon employment, provided the employee is anticipated to
work at least 80 hours in one year for the employer in Minnesota.
• Clarifies ESST must be paid at an employee’s “base rate,” which is now specifically defined.
• Employers can only require employees to provide reasonable documentation establishing
their leave is covered by the ESST statute when the absence lasts for more than three
consecutive scheduled workdays.
• Employees can use ESST leave for funeral-related reasons.
• Paid on-call firefighters and volunteer ambulance attendants will be exempt from ESST, and
use of ESST will be limited for certain employees responding to weather events.
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Emergency medical services (EMS) –
Support a solution for EMS services that
balances the needs of residents and
providers statewide. Current regulations do
not require ambulance services to disclose
important data points that would ensure a
community is receiving quality services.
Support allowing local units of government
to designate which licensed provider may
serve their communities and to determine
the appropriate level of service.
Office of Emergency Medical Services is established and funding – $24 million is available in
emergency aid to Minnesota’s Emergency Medical Services in greater Minnesota and $6 million for a
pilot program aimed at improving EMS delivery in Northeastern parts of the state. This bill also
created a new Office of Emergency Medical Services to oversee Minnesota’s EMS network effective
January 1, 2025.
Railway safety – Railways connect local and
regional economies to the global
marketplace and generate billions of
dollars in economic activity. Recent high-
profile freight train derailments, however,
have highlighted safety concerns in an
industry that travels through thousands of
communities, including St. Louis Park.
Support accountability, safety and funding
of accident prevention, as well as new rules
around railway safety.
Railroad accident report contact modified – Within 15 minutes of a rail incident involving a
confirmed discharge or release of oil or other hazardous substances, a railroad must contact the
applicable
emergency manager and applicable fire department through the local public safety answering point.
This modifies the current law that requires the railroad
to contact the fire chief.
Wayside detectors study required – Commissioner of MnDOT to conduct a comprehensive study on
wayside detector systems and other rail inspection technologies.
N/A Minnesota Voting Rights Act (MNVRA) – Establishes the right for voters to sue against racially
discriminatory voting policies, makes it easier for voters experiencing discrimination to seek justice
through the court system and through non-court processes, and requires courts interpret election-
related laws in favor of voters.
N/A School resource officer (SRO) authority clarified and training required – Key changes pertaining to
school resources officers (SROs) included removal of clause stating that an employee or agent of a
district includes an SRO. This removes SROs from the list of employees who are not authorized to use
prone restraints and certain physical holds.
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N/A Small electric outdoor equipment grant program established – This program was appropriated
$1,000,000 to help Minnesotans switch to electric outdoor equipment, such as lawnmowers and
string trimmers. The program will be developed with the input of environmental justice communities
and will prioritize residents that experience the worst impacts of air pollution.
N/A Geothermal planning grants – This new grant program appropriated $1.2 million to support local
governments in the “pre-design” phase of geothermal projects.
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Select bills that did not become law in 2024:
•Bonding bill
•Local government replacement account mandate
•Local sales tax general law changes (local sales tax moratorium remains in place through
the 2025 legislative session)
•Unlimited remote participation in public meetings
•Ranked choice voting
•“Missing Middle Housing” zoning and land use preemption bill
•Multifamily residential developments allowed by right in commercial area
•Prohibition of corporate purchase of single-family homes
•Discrimination based on source of income prohibited
•Local sales tax general law changes
•Prevailing wage for certain tax increment financing projects
•Broadband franchise authorization
While the two city bonding requests were not successful, next steps have been identified:
1.Oxford & Louisiana Area infrastructure investment – planned improvements include
repairs to sidewalks, water and sewer facilities, and upgrades related to traffic and
pedestrian safety.
a.This project was the city’s primary focus for bonding support. Staff recommends
that it be brought forward for bonding support as a part of the 2025 session.
2.TH100 Service Road Loop Investments – project will feature a new trail for bicycles and
pedestrians with safety and accessibility improvements.
a.This project has been pushed out in the 10-year CIP in order to accommodate
the addition of Hennepin County’s Minnetonka Boulevard Phase 2 & 3
reconstruction. Staff does not recommend it be reintroduced in 2025.
Staff continue to research additional positions and priorities as they emerge throughout the
year. Priorities that were identified last year will be analyzed and considered for inclusion in the
city’s 2025 legislative priorities.
Staff also continue to align priorities with the League of Minnesota Cities.
Additional Resources
League of Minnesota Cities: 2024 Law Summaries
City of St. Louis Park
2024 Legislative Priorities
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Strategic Priorities
The St. Louis Park City Council adopted the following strategic priorities in 2018. These priorities
guide long-range planning as well as daily decisions and activities.
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.
Continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
Providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-
oriented development.
Providing a variety of options for people to make their way
around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Creating opportunities to build social capital through
community engagement.
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Capital investment priorities
1.TH100 Service Road Loop Investments
Replace outdated infrastructure, increase community connectivity and improve safety for all.
This project will feature new LED streetlighting, enhanced pedestrian crossings,
replacement of aging pavement and modifications to existing intersections. To create a new
bicycle and pedestrian facility, this project also includes the construction of the West End
trail connection along the East TH100 service drive, which will make it easier and safer for
people to move through the area to access destinations and transit.
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2.Oxford / Louisiana Area infrastructure investment
Increase access to businesses and healthcare, promote climate preparedness and enhance
pedestrian connectivity.
The planned public improvements for the Oxford/Louisiana area include construction and
repair of aging sidewalks; critical repairs to water, sewer, and storm sewer facilities; general
improvements or upgrades related to traffic and pedestrian safety, including replacement
of streetlights, striping, and signs; replacement or repair of pavement, curb, and gutter;
roundabout construction; stormwater quality improvements and flood storage.
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Climate, Energy, and Buildings
The City of St. Louis Park supports innovative strategies in the pursuit of
a more sustainable climate worldwide, including the adoption of near-
term emission reduction targets as described in the city’s Climate
Action Plan.
Advanced state energy c ode
Legislation for an advanced commercial state
energy code was passed in 2023. Support
continued adoption of improved residential
energy codes for efficient building standards,
which will reduce household energy use and
decrease carbon emissions.
Amend state health code
Reduce barriers for businesses to use refillable
containers for food and beverages to reduce
single-use packaging waste.
Construction codes
Oppose legislation that would reduce the
current minimum building and energy code
standards or limit future adoptions of
improved energy conservation standards and
support improved access to recycling.
Compost use
Adopt a food waste compost requirement in
MNDOT specs to support markets for compost
use by providing a uniform standard to be used
in city, county and state projects and close the
circle between food waste collection,
composting and compost use.
Environment and sustainability
Support the adoption of ambitious policies and
the creation of innovative programs to reach
the goals of the state’s Climate Action
Framework and the St. Louis Park Climate
Action Plan.
Extended producer responsibility
Support adoption of extended producer
responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging in
order to reduce environmental and financial
impacts of disposal of non-recyclable or non-
reusable packaging products.
Fee-for-service programs
Support maintaining minimum standards for
building safety, longevity, and energy
conservation, and allow local governments to
continue with fee-for-service permitting and
inspection to help fund quality city programs.
Agreement with the League of Minnesota
Cities position which seeks authority for cities
to charge fees that are reasonably related to
the cost of providing the service, permit or
license.
Building and Energy Director Brian Hoffman
Email: bhoffman@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2584
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Solid waste managemen t tax
Eliminate the diversion of solid waste
management tax revenue to the general fund
for other purposes and provide to local
government for recycling programs as
originally intended, through increasing SCORE
recycling grants. Increase fees on construction
and demolition waste disposal to fund reuse
and recycling of building materials. Direct
funding for zero waste programs to areas of
environmental justice concern.
Residential fire sprinklers
Oppose efforts that prohibit future adoption of
residential fire sprinkler codes. Previous
unsuccessful legislative efforts have attempted
to prevent the state building code from
requiring residential fire sprinkler systems,
which poses safety risk.
Smart salting
Support the creation of incentives for private
salt applicators to reduce the volume of salt
they apply to improve the effectives of salt
application while reducing chloride pollution in
waterways.
Urban forest management
Urban forests are facing numerous threats
from Dutch elm disease, oak wilt, drought,
storms and emerald ash borer. Related costs
put pressure on city budgets. The state
currently has no program to assist cities in
recovering expenses due to damage from
Emerald Ash Borer. Support establishing an
ongoing state grant program with at least $15
million per year that is usable for urban forest
management.
Building and Energy Director Brian Hoffman
Email: bhoffman@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2584
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Economic Development
The City of St. Louis Park supports a thriving local economy of small and
large businesses and strives to create a place where people can live,
work, and play.
Affordable Commercial Center
Small businesses are struggling to find
affordable commercial space, which is vital to
their long-term success. Affordable ownership
opportunities are also key to the ability of
small businesses to build assets and
generational wealth. One way to effectively
address these needs is to provide
opportunities through a commercial land trust
model. St. Louis Park has acquired a
commercial building and is currently working
with a commercial land trust to rehab and
subdivide the building into multiple spaces
that will be sold to small businesses enabling
them to secure affordable space and build
wealth. Taking the land costs out of the
equation allows for the creation of affordable
commercial space that remains affordable in
perpetuity.
Cable and telecommunications
Oppose the preemption of local authority to
manage public rights-of-way and land use for
cable and telecommunications infrastructure,
and the preemption of local franchise
authority. This infrastructure is essential for
the efficient, equitable and affordable delivery
of local government services and policies
should strengthen local authority to manage
telecommunication networks.
DEED program funding
Support the continued annual funding of DEED
programs at stable, sustainable or increased
levels, as well as tools to invest in underserved
areas of the state that would allow all regions
to better prosper.
Property tax reduction for commercial
properties purchased under
community/commercial land trust
arrangements
Support a property tax classification rate
reduction for commercial properties purchased
under community/commercial land trust
arrangements (similar to the 4d(2)
classification rate established for homesteads
purchased through community land trusts) to
stimulate the creation and purchase of
affordable commercial properties for limited
income entrepreneurs throughout the state.
Community Development Director Karen Barton
Email: kbarton@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2684
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General Government continued
The City of St. Louis Park supports good governance in the form of legal
authority to help residents to thrive.
Adult use cannabis
Support a regulatory framework that
maintains or expands local control and
removing the fee-cap for local service.
Future state regulations should allow cities
to manage related registration fees so they
may recoup the necessary compliance costs.
Aircraft noise
Support evaluating the effects of
consolidated flight tracks because of RNAV
on departures.
Cable franchising authority
Support congress to recognize, support and
maintain the exercise of local franchising
authority. Municipal cable franchising is key
to providing uniform quality, access and
pricing to city residents.
Comprehensive planning
Support exempting comprehensive plans
from the Minnesota Environmental Rights
Act (MERA), just as they are similarly
exempted from the Minnesota
Environmental Policy Act. Comprehensive
plans are legislative policy documents
separate from executive and judicial powers.
Earned Sick and Safe Time
The 2023 legislature enacted a law requiring
all employers to provide employees one
hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours
worked. Support legislative clarification on
the application of these rules for unique and
limited city positions including seasonal
employees.
Employer Mandates
Oppose any employer mandates that
diminish the inherent managerial rights as
they pertain to collective bargaining. Limiting
public employers from determining the
number of personnel hired could hinder the
city’s crisis response and subjects cities to
risk if they are unable to meet bargained
terms due to external challenges such as a
competitive labor market.
Levy limits
Oppose levy limits or other proposed
restrictions for local government budgets.
Many local factors impact the annual
decision-making around the property tax
levy, including other non-tax revenue
forecasts, infrastructure needs and changes
to the local tax base and tax increment
financing districts. Local control over the tax
levy is a key tool in the city's toolbox for
achieving long-term financial stability.
City Manager Kim Keller
Email: kkeller@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2526
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General Government
Local Control
Support local control as a principle that
applies to many issues. Local governments
must have sufficient authority and flexibility
to meet the challenges of governing and
providing residents with public services.
Open Meeting Law
Support including virtual options for open
meetings. City responses to COVID-19
illustrated that remote participation can
allow for meaningful public interaction. Cities
are in need of continued flexibility to utilize
technology for meetings to protect the
health of elected officials, city staff and the
public and to keep pace with changes to
remote technology in the future.
Public health insurance
The 2023 legislative session expanded
Minnesota’s state-funded health insurance
program to let residents with incomes above
200% of the federal poverty level enroll as
well as undocumented Minnesotans. Support
the continued expansion of the state’s public
health insurance program MinnesotaCare,
allowing all Minnesotans to buy in to the
program.
City Manager Kim Keller
Email: kkeller@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2526
Safeguard public code employees
Support League of Minnesota Cities’ policy
related to assaults on code compliance
officials and inspectors. Because of the
nature of their job, code enforcement
officials can be subjected to verbal assaults,
threats and physical violence. Under current
law, an assault on a code enforcement
official not enumerated in Minn. Stat. §
609.2231, subd. 6, while performing official
business can only be charged as fifth degree
assault, a misdemeanor, unless it results in
substantial bodily harm. All code
enforcement officials should be afforded the
same protections under Minnesota Statutes,
and the legislature should amend the statute
to expand the employees covered by the
statute.
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Housing
The City of St. Louis Park supports housing for all residents in the city
including policies that build and maintain housing and aid in associated
costs.
Housing TIF District Modifications
Support
•Modifications to the existing Housing
TIF District requirements to allow for
greater flexibility for the creation of
more deeply affordable housing for
households at or below 30% area
median income.
•Creation of transit-oriented TIF Districts.
•Expand authority for all cities to transfer
unobligated pooled increment from a
housing or redevelopment TIF District to
support a local housing trust fund for
any eligible expenditure under Minn.
Stat. 462C.16
Prohibition on discrimination
Support a statewide prohibition on
discrimination against source of income
for renters receiving rental assistance.
Support Voucher Acceptance
Support additional funding for the housing
choice voucher programs and other rental
assistance programs and financial, tax and/or
other incentives for rental property owners to
participate in these programs.
Corporate ownership of single-family
homes
Support additional research on the impacts of
home ownership by corporate entities and
encourage increased access to housing
through homeownership to Minnesota families
to build equity and wealth.
Rental rehab loan program
Support the establishment of a statewide
housing rehab loan program to facilitate the
preservation of NOAH multi-family residential
rental properties and encourage owners to
retain the affordability of their developments.
TOD Housing Fund
Support the statewide creation of a transit-
oriented development affordable housing
fund and the creation of a transit-oriented TIF
District.
Community Development Director Karen Barton
Email: kbarton@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2684
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Public Safety
The City of St. Louis Park supports public safety policies and rules that
help our front-line workers and ensure equitable and safe outcomes for
residents.
Criminal background che cks
Support preventing individuals who are not
legally able to purchase a gun from doing so
without background checks at gun shows,
online, or in private transactions.
Emergency medical services
Support a solution for EMS services that
balances the needs of residents and providers
statewide. Current regulations do not require
ambulance services to disclose important data
points that would ensure a community is
receiving quality services. Support allowing
local units of government to designate which
licensed provider may serve their communities
and to determine the appropriate level of
service.
Expansion of legal fireworks
Oppose legislation that expands fireworks in
Minnesota. Fireworks can cause serious
injuries and fires. The legal sale of consumer
fireworks undermines fire prevention efforts,
and their sale and use increase local public
safety enforcement, emergency response and
fire-suppression costs.
Gun violence protective orders
Support allowing law enforcement in certain
cases to temporarily remove any guns in an
individual's possession and to prohibit new gun
purchases for the duration of the order.
Health insurance coverage for disabled
public safety officers
Support this mandate being fully funded by
the state in perpetuity. In 2023, a bill passed
reinstating full funding to reimburse
employers for the cost of continued health
insurance for duty disabled peace officers and
firefighters, but this is one-time funding that is
expected to run out in approximately three
years.
Mandated law enforcement training
Support continuing the Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) Board training
reimbursement allocation to local agencies.
Current funding is not permanent and sunsets
in 2024.
Race Data Collected on Minnesota
Driver's License and State Identification
Support the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety to require individuals self-identify their
race when applying for a driver's license or
state identification. This anonymized,
aggregated data would be shared with the
Office of Traffic Safety for research, analysis
and reporting to monitor traffic stop
disparities.
Police Chief Bryan Kruelle
Email: bkruelle@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2128
Fire Chief Steve Koering
Email: skoering@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 292-0281
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Transportation and Infrastructure
The City of St. Louis Park supports providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely, and
reliably.
TH100 service road loop investment
Seeking funding
The service roads and new trail connection in
this project will provide regional as well as
local connections to homes, schools, places of
worship and parks. This project is needed to
reconstruct roads at the end of their useful life,
remove barriers to active transportation and
transit and improve safety for all modes.
Support bonding for this regional project.
Oxford and Louisiana Area investment
Seeking funding
This project is needed to repair existing
infrastructure, create active transportation
connections to transit and promote
environmental sustainability and climate
preparedness. Support bonding for this
regional project.
Transportation funding
A comprehensive transportation system is a
vital component for meeting the physical,
social and economic needs of our state and
metropolitan region. Support sufficient and
stable statewide transportation funding, for all
modes of travel and local control to serve long-
term needs.
Metro Green Line Extension
Support the continued work and completion of
the Metro Green Line Extension Project to
provide businesses, residents and visitors with
multiple transportation options.
Texas Ave. and Minnetonka Blvd.
Texas Avenue between Lake Street and
Wayzata Boulevard is one of the few
continuous north-to-south roadway
connections in St. Louis Park. To finish the
upgrade of the Texas Ave. corridor, the new
intersection would include separated bicycle
facilities, sidewalk, improved driver sightlines,
signal replacement and ADA upgrades.
Support Hennepin County partnering in Texas
Avenue/ Minnetonka Blvd intersection
reconstruction.
Redesign CSAH 25
The city and county have developed a long-
term vision to transform the CSAH 25 Corridor
into a multimodal urban boulevard. Support
Hennepin County’s funding of rehabilitation/
reconstruction of CSAH 25.
Transit financing
Support stable and growing revenue sources
to fund the operating budget for all regional
transit providers now and into the future.
Railway safety
Railways connect local and regional economies
to the global marketplace and generate billions
of dollars in economic activity. Recent high-
profile freight train derailments, however,
have highlighted safety concerns in an industry
that travels through thousands of
communities, including St. Louis Park.
Support accountability, safety and funding of
accident prevention, as well as new rules
around railway safety.
Engineering Director Deb Heiser
Email: dheiser@stlouisparkmn.gov
Phone: (952) 924-2551
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Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: Base budget and fee update
Recommended action: For discussion purposes only.
Policy consideration:
1. Does the council support the proposed fee increases for 2025?
2. Does the council support budgeting community development staff time out of the
general fund and re-aligning the associated levies?
Summary: The first step in the budget process is to project the base budget – how much does it
cost in 2025 to support the approved people and programs included in the current year and
how much non-property tax revenue do we expect to bring in? This report lays out the base
budget and assumptions driving cost and revenue projections as a primer for the budget
deliberations for 2025.
Staff is also recommending two changes as a part of the base budget, which are laid out in the
report.
1. The rate the city charges for fees impacts 2025 revenue projections and the
recommended fee increases are included in this report. Staff is recommending
inflationary or no changes to most fees, and a meaningful increase in license fees so that
the city may fully recover costs for that work.
2. Staff is recommending restructuring our levies and personnel spending to make our
budget more transparent and save staff time on internal transfers and invoicing.
Financial or budget considerations: This report lays out the starting point for 2025 budget
decision-making. Council will receive a report and presentation on July 15, 2024 with
recommendations on new operating budget items and on Aug. 12, 2024 with new capital
budget items.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Appendix A – 2025 Fees
Appendix B – License Fee comparison to neighboring cities
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Background
This is the first official step in the 2025 budget process. The report and subsequent discussion
will lay out our budget development process, key context for next year’s revenues and
expenditures and known information about the 2025 base budget. Staff and council will also
discuss next steps and the timeline for adopting the annual budget.
In preparation for the 2025 budget process, all city departments reviewed their budget to
actual performance for 2023 (the most recently closed fiscal year). High-level takeaways show
that many departments were underspent overall, with a few exceptions for unforeseen, one-
time events. This shows that inflationary pressures are not as large a factor in ongoing non-
personnel spending as they were during the past few years. Revenues were eight (8) percent
over budget, driven by charges for services and intergovernmental revenues which reflects the
one-time Public Safety Aid received from the state. Public Safety Aid dollars were allocated as a
part of the 2024 budget process and are now classified as restricted fund balance for these
uses. This increase in revenue was slightly offset by less than budgeted license and permit
revenue, which was anticipated in the 2024 budget.
St. Louis Park will be producing a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) to accompany our
annual audit for 2023 for the first time. This document will translate the city’s Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report into plain language and tell an accessible story about the city’s
finances. The PAFR will be published when our audit is presented to council in August and will
be available on the city website. At the presentation in August to review the full audit, we will
also discuss in depth the fund balances for major city funds.
In August, the council will receive a report on the results of the 2023 audit as well as a
presentation from finance staff on key measures of financial strength. That presentation will
contain a deeper dive into fund balances and recent changes in major funds.
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City Council Budget Calendar
Date Agenda Item Topics
July 8 Council report and discussion: Base
budget and fee update
• Learnings from 2023
• Base Budget spending and
revenues and levy impact
• 2025 economic conditions
July 15 Council report and discussion:
Operating budget
Public Hearing: Fee update
• Proposed new operating budget
spending items in the 2025 budget
and levy impact
Aug. 12 Council report and discussion:
Capital budget and levy
recommendation
• Proposed capital projects for 2025
and levy impact
• Proposed five-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Preliminary 2025 levy
Sept. 16 Council report, discussion and
vote: Approve maximum levy
• Revisions, if any, to the proposed
capital and operating budgets and
associated levies
• Adoption of maximum 2025 levy
October
TBD
Council report and discussion: TIF
Management Report and
discussion
• TIF district performance
• TIF district recommended transfers
and decertification, if any
Mid
November
Truth in taxation property tax
notices sent out by the county
Residents receive an estimate of
their 2025 tax bill and information
on the public hearing in December
Nov. 18 Council report and discussion:
Revised budget
• Revisions to the budget and
adjustments to the levy, as
needed. In November the levy can
only go down from the maximum
set in September
Dec. 2 Council report and public hearing:
Truth in Taxation
• Residents share feedback on the
proposed 2025 budget
Dec. 16 Council report, discussion and
vote: Budget adoption
• Council adopts the 2025 budget
and CIP
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2024 Budget and levy impact
In the 2024 budget process, the city added several new full time employees (FTEs) to respond
to increased demand for services and move the city closer to its goals. New FTEs included
positions in police, parks and recreation, administrative services and building and energy. The
spending required for many of these positions was offset by other cost savings.
As discussed through the 2024 budget process, there were two provisions adopted in 2024 that
have a larger impact in 2025. These “tails” were included in the long-range financial projections
from last year’s budget discussions (graph below) and will increase spending in 2025 by
$370,000 for two additional police sergeants and one new public service worker. In addition to
the three new positions, the 2025 levy estimate includes a $200,000 increase in the general
fund levy to step down from one-time pandemic aid. This increase in the levy is needed to avoid
a steep increase in the levy when one-time resources are no longer available.
2025 projections from the 2024 budget process
The 5.86% increase projected in last year’s budget discussions is for the base budget only and
does not take into account any new spending in 2025. It does, however, include the tails cost
of new 2024 budget items as well as a 4.5% increase in spending on personnel and other costs,
which is a historical average for base budget growth. The factors driving that growth in base
personnel and other costs will be discussed later in this report.
Present considerations: 2025 Base Budget
Revenue
By far, the largest source of revenue for the city is property taxes. The amount the city collects
is set each year by council and does not change unless increased or decreased by resolution.
The council will set the maximum preliminary property tax levy before the end of September.
After that, the council may lower the property tax as adjustments to the budget are made but
cannot increase it. Changes to non-property tax revenues that are driven by economic or other
factors will increase or decrease the need for additional property tax levy.
Fund 2024 Adopted 2025 Projected
General Fund 34,147,654$ 36,264,298$
Capital Replacement Fund 2,177,793$ 2,420,496$
Park Improvement Fund 860,000$ 860,000$
Employee Benefits Fund 200,000$ 150,000$
Subtotal General Levies 37,385,447$ 39,694,795$
Debt Service Levy 6,362,813$ 6,681,785$
General and Debt Service Levies 43,748,260$ 46,376,580$
Housing Redevelopment Authority Levy 1,858,489$ 1,914,244$
Economic Development Authority Levy 877,000$ 916,465$
Total Property Tax Levy 46,483,749$ 49,207,288$
Levy Growth 7.74%5.86%
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2024 General Fund Budget, Revenues
General Fund fees
Looking forward to 2025, staff is projecting a decrease in building permit revenue, continuing a
multi-year step down after historic highs in 2019-2023. Permit revenue is one of the largest
sources of revenue for the general fund outside of property taxes; it is also one of the most
volatile revenue sources. Because permit fees are based on the value of the associated building,
one or two large development projects can dramatically increase these revenues, as the city
experienced in 2019-2022. Conversely, 2025 economic conditions have changed and staff is
projecting a year with no large development projects.
The number of construction permits issued annually has remained steady between 9,000-
10,000 and is expected to continue at this level during this year and into 2025. This means that
city staff stay busy with household and smaller commercial permitting work, but the total
amount of permit revenue will decline.
In 2025, staff is projecting permit revenue to drop by about $360,000. While this decline will
put pressure on the property tax levy in 2025, it is expected that the fees charged for permit
work will still cover the cost of staff and administration performing the work. Staff proactively
adjusted its service delivery in 2024 by replacing a construction code inspector vacancy with a
property maintenance inspector. This resource shift accommodates the licensing inspection
Property taxes
72%
License and
permits
10%
Intergovernmental
5%
Charges for
services
9%
Fines and
forfeitures
1%
Interest income
(loss)
1%
Miscellaneous
revenue
2%
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service needs due to the significant increase of apartment units constructed over the past few
years.
Property maintenance and licensing programs, on the other hand, do not fully cover costs
through the current fees being charged. In 2020, city staff commissioned an analysis of the
actual costs compared to revenues for construction code permitting and inspection. This
information is used for completing an annual activity submittal to the Department of Labor and
Industry.
The property maintenance and licensing division within building and energy administers
numerous business license types and the regular inspection of properties to verify compliance.
Staff recently utilized the findings and overhead formula from the construction code study and
analyzed all the fee-for-service property maintenance and licensing programs. This review
found current fee levels only covered 69% of the cost to administer the programs for:
• Business license for non-owner occupied dwelling units (i.e. rental housing)
• Point-of-sale permit for all properties
• Business license for massage, mechanical contractors, environmental emissions, vehicle
parking garages, tobacco, trash haulers, billboards and a small number of other
miscellaneous licenses
• Dog license
In preparation for a policy discussion on cost recovery, staff has evaluated time spent for each
program and is proposing meaningful increases in these fees to fully cover the cost of
administration. Licensing revenue is relatively easy to project in developing future budget and
very stable, as the number of licenses is known.
Staff’s research of FTE hours utilized for various license and permit types, including the
issuance/review/inspection/overhead shows the following service costs:
Service costs
Fee revenue from licensing only brought in $1.036M in revenue in 2024, meaning the general
levy subsidized around $400,000 of licensing work. Staff is recommending an increase to each
licensing area that aligns with the staff time required to implement the licenses. Below is a
table that shows the revenue by area in 2024 and the projected 2025 revenue that includes the
proposed fee changes:
Salaries (Supervisor, 2-Permit techs, 5-PMI’s, 1-Admin)
32% Benefits
Subtotal
30% Indirect costs (computers, phones, cars, etc…)
Total Cost of Services
$862,226
$275,912
$1,138,138
$341,441
$1,479,579
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License & permit revenue:
This increase in fees will move the licensing work at the city to a full cost recovery model. The
proposed dollar changes to each license as well as comparisons to neighboring cities are listed
in appendix B.
Other fees on the proposed 2025 fee schedule are either flat or modestly increasing to keep up
with inflationary increases in the cost of providing the service.
Each year, our fees are reviewed by departments as part of the budget process. Fees are
reviewed based on comparison to other cities in the metro area, changes in regulations and to
make sure our business costs are covered for corresponding services. When possible, staff tries
to stay in line with inflation which for 2024 is currently around 3.4%. Most of our fee increases
are at or below inflation. All the fees in the attached Appendix A are assumed in the 2025 base
budget revenues.
Utility rates
Utility funds are also sometimes referred to as an enterprise fund, or a government fund that
conducts business type activities. The water, sewer, storm water and solid waste funds are
designed to be self-sustaining, meaning fees paid by users of each service cover the costs of
providing those services, including infrastructure maintenance, staff and contract costs.
Aside from contractual services, expenses in utility funds are driven by inflation in the cost of
goods and materials and salary increases. Sewer rates cover the cost of the Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services (MCES) fee which is determined each year by the Metropolitan
Council. Each city’s wastewater charge is based on three factors: the city’s flow volume, the
regional flow volume and the municipal wastewater charge budget which is set by the
Metropolitan Council. In 2025, the MCES fee will be virtually flat. Historically, this fee has been
volatile, with double digit increases and decreases occurring within the last five years.
The water and sewer funds also support large capital projects to ensure the city’s below-ground
infrastructure is in good condition and can meet the city’s service needs. The projects planned
for 2024 in the Capital Improvement Plan funded out of the utility funds include:
• Cedar Lake Road Trunk Highway to Nevada
• Minnetonka Blvd
• Local street rehab Area 2
2024 revenue
Non Owner-Occupied
Other Licensing/permitting
Point of Sale
Total Revenue
$559,905
$276,953
$200,000
$1,036,858
2025 revenue w/ fee increase
Non Owner-Occupied
Other Licensing/permitting
Point of Sale
Total Revenue
$829,605
$310,390
$280,000
$1,419,995
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In 2023 the city engaged Ehlers to analyze and propose new rates for each utility fund that
would:
1. Cover the cost of budgeted expenses over the next five years
2. Ensure all funds met target fund balances at the end of the five-year period
3. Minimize costs to rate payers without preferencing one group of fee payers over
another
In October 2023, council deliberated two different multiyear scenarios for rate increases and
decided on a scenario that kept rate increases steady, at a rate of increase between 4-6 percent
each year with the exception of one catch-up increase in the solid waste fund in 2024. In 2025,
proposed utility fees align with the year two rate increases from the adopted utility rate
scenario for water, sewer, stormwater and solid waste.
During the 2026 budget process, the city will be incorporating new recommendations on water
main and other underground infrastructure maintenance and replacement as a result of the
underground infrastructure risk assessment. These recommendations will likely lead to
increased pressure on utility rates, and finance plans on re-doing a rate analysis as a part of the
2026 budget process. Even without adjustments to the CIP, we are already to bond for water
main replacement projects in the 2025 CIP.
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Title: Base budget and fee update
Spending
The largest expense at the city is salaries and benefits for city staff. Expenses in this category
will increase into 2025 because of general salary adjustments as well as anticipated increases in
the costs of insurance.
The 2025 budget will include general salary adjustments for all employees; some will be known
because they are included in signed contracts, and some will be estimated using historical
trends. In 2025, these increases are expected to be in line with historical trends. The city will be
in the second year of its contracts for providers of medical, dental, long-term disability and life
insurance. Staff will know more about the new rates in September 2024 but we already know
that a larger than average increase in 2025 will be needed for employee benefits. The
maximum increase for these benefits is set by our contract at 11%. Due to some larger claims in
2023 and other inflationary pressures we are budgeting for an 11% increase.
Non-personnel expenses are largely held flat in the 2025 base budget. This spring, department
heads worked to shift line item budgets to address needs, rather than budgeting for inflationary
increases across the board.
General Fund debt service will be increasing in 2025 to cover GO Bonding for road construction
projects in the 2024 capital program. The Debt service levy is expected to increase by $160,000
in 2025, and $400,000 in 2026 as a result of this financing. No existing debt will be fully paid off
in 2025 that would offset this increase in the debt levy in 2025. The next instances of our debt
levy lowering will be in 2026 ($550,000) and 2027 ($1.14 M).
Proposed levy structure change
The current levy structure includes several line items including the general fund, affordable
housing trust fund (AHTF), housing rehab fund and development fund. Staff from the
community development department are currently paid out of a mix of these funds, using
journal entries and invoicing to ensure their salaries are covered appropriately. This is a legacy
structure that creates extra busy work for staff and is not transparent to the public. Staff is
recommending that all staff salaries for community development staff be moved to the General
Fund in 2025. This would align with the vast majority of other staff in the city.
When staff is paid out of the general fund, the levies supporting that work would be adjusted
accordingly. The Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) levy would be reduced by the
amount currently funding staffing costs, approximately $550,000 in 2025, and the general fund
levy would be increased by the same amount. The remaining approximately $1M of HRA levy
would continue to be deposited in the AHTF and would support programs and land acquisitions.
Similarly, all staff that are currently paid out of the development fund would be moved to the
general fund, and the levy would follow. Because the Economic Development Authority (EDA)
levy is currently set at the cost of personnel, this would reduce the EDA levy to zero, but it
would also ensure the fund balance is not spent down by moving ongoing costs for personnel
out of the fund. A policy decision can be made to levy a modest amount to build up the fund
balance in the EDA or not.
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Title: Base budget and fee update
Change in Market Value for properties in St. Louis Park
The city’s portion of property tax paid by individual property owners is determined by the levy
as approved by council and the market value relative to the classification rate of all properties
within the city. Looking ahead to taxes payable in 2025, the market values of industrial and
commercial properties are growing faster than residential. This will result in an increase in
property tax bills for residential properties that is less than the overall property tax increase.
Because the amount of the levy stays the same while individual properties change in value and
tax rate when policies are changed, the total increase in the levy is not necessarily the same as
the property tax bill increase that residents experience. If a resident’s property increased in
value more than other properties in the same class, they would see a larger increase in their tax
bill. In that same vein, if other properties in the class pay less in taxes, either because of a
decrease in value or because of a change in state law that taxes the property type less, that
same house will also see a larger increase in its property tax bill.
Over the past year there has been very little change in the single-family residential market, and
slightly larger increases to industrial and commercial. This slow and steady growth means that
the property tax levy is likely to be spread similarly to the distribution of the 2024 levy, with
one caveat. Policy changes around 4d affordable housing will shift some of the tax burden onto
other property types; this will have a nominal increase to taxes paid by all other properties.
Single family homes are likely to see an increase in taxes that is similar if not slightly less than
the overall levy increase.
Assessed Market Value Change for Dominant Sectors (Comparing 2024 to 2023 Assessment)
Single-Family Residential + 1.0% Market Basis versus + 1.5% with Improvements
Condominium - 1.8% Market Basis versus - 1.8% with Improvements
Townhomes - 0.8% Market Basis versus - 0.7% with Improvements
Apartments - 0.7% Market Basis versus + 7.5% with Improvements
Commercial + 1.2% Market Basis versus + 1.8% with Improvements
Industrial + 5.2% Market Basis versus + 5.4% with Improvements
St. Louis Park Total + 0.7% Market Basis versus + 2.5% Gross Change
Source: St. Louis Park Assessing Office. The “total” line is subject to slight refinement (0.3% to 0.5% generally)
as the state assessed rail and utility values are assumed and not available at report writing.
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Title: Base budget and fee update
Next steps: Staff will take council feedback and make any needed adjustments to the
recommended budget and levy before Sept. 18, when council is planned to vote on the
preliminary maximum levy. In October the council will review the TIF management report which
will present options for district decertification over the next few years. Work can be done to
plan levy increases over the long term with decertification years to minimize property tax bill
increases to property owners.
Date Agenda Item Topics
July 8 Council report and discussion: Base
budget and fee update
• Learnings from 2023
• Base Budget spending and
revenues and levy impact
• 2025 economic conditions
July 15 Council report and discussion:
Operating budget
Public Hearing: Fee update
• Proposed new operating budget
spending items in the 2025 budget
and levy impact
Aug. 12 Council report and discussion:
Capital budget and levy
recommendation
• Proposed capital projects for 2025
and levy impact
• Proposed 5-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Preliminary 2025 levy
Sept. 16 Council report, discussion and
vote: Approve maximum levy
• Revisions, if any, to the proposed
capital and operating budgets and
associated levies
• Adoption of maximum 2025 levy
October
TBD
Council report and discussion: TIF
Management Report and
discussion
• TIF district performance
• TIF district recommended transfers
and decertification, if any.
Mid
November
Truth in taxation property tax
notices sent out by the county
Residents receive an estimate of
their 2025 tax bill and information
on the public hearing in December
Nov. 18 Council report and discussion:
Revised budget
• Revisions to the budget and
adjustments to the levy, as
needed. In November the levy can
only go down from the maximum
set in September
Dec. 2 Council report and public hearing:
Truth in Taxation
• Residents share feedback on the
proposed 2025 budget
Dec. 16 Council report, discussion and
vote: Budget adoption
• Council adopts the 2025 budget
and CIP
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
ACCOUNTING
Bassett Creek Watershed Management District
(property pass-through charge)
Residential monthly $0.82 per residential equivalent unit $0.82 per residential equivalent unit
0.00%
Residential quarterly $2.46 per residential equivalent unit $2.46 per residential equivalent unit
0.00%
Land uses other than residential (Acreage * REF * 2.46 * 5) = quarterly
rate
(Acreage * REF * 2.46 * 5) = quarterly
rate 0.00%
MN Dept of Health state testing fee
Quarterly (Residential and multi-family)$2.43 per quarter $2.43 per quarter 0.00%
Monthly (Commercial)$0.81 per month $0.81 per month 0.00%
Returned Check Fee $31 $31 0.00%
Sanitary Sewer Base Charge
Quarterly Rate (Residential and multi-family)22.93 24.19 5.50%
Monthly Rate (Commercial)7.65 8.07 5.50%
Sewer and Service Charges
Sanitary Sewer Usage Rate - per unit 4.47 4.72 5.50%
Solid Waste Service - Collection Cost per Quarter
30 gallon EOW service (Every Other Week)$67.95 $71.85 5.75%
30 gallon service $96.95 $102.52 5.75%
60 gallon service $138.01 $145.95 5.75%
90 gallon service $211.53 $223.69 5.75%
120 gallon service $336.04 $355.36 5.75%
150 gallon service $420.02 $444.17 5.75%
180 gallon service $504.02 $533.00 5.75%
270 gallon service $756.03 $799.50 5.75%
360 gallon service $1,008.08 $1,066.05 5.75%
Solid Waste Service (Residential)
Additional 30 gallon cart $91.35 $70.00 -23.37%
Additional 60 gallon cart $91.35 $70.00 -23.37%
Additional 90 gallon cart $91.35 $70.00 -23.37%
Cart Changes - over 1 per cart type per 12 month period $29.00 $30.00 3.45%
Solid Waste Service (Commercial) - Collection Cost
30 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$25.30 $26.76 5.75%
Garbage (quarterly)$75.89 $80.26 5.75%
60 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$43.54 $46.05 5.75%
Garbage (quarterly)$130.63 $138.14 5.75%
Organics (monthly)$19.59 $20.72 5.75%
Organics (quarterly)$58.78 $62.16 5.75%
90 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$65.32 $69.08 5.75%
Garbage (quarterly)$195.97 $207.24 5.75%
Recycling (monthly)$22.81 $24.12 5.75%
Recycling (quarterly)$68.43 $72.36 5.75%
120 gallon service
Organics (monthly)$37.61 $39.78 5.75%
Organics (quarterly)$112.85 $119.34 5.75%
180 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$134.86 $142.62 5.75%
Garbage (quarterly)$404.58 $427.84 5.75%
Recycling (monthly)$40.86 $43.21 5.75%
Recycling (quarterly)$122.58 $129.63 5.75%
Organics (monthly)$56.43 $59.68 5.75%
Organics (quarterly)$169.29 $179.02 5.75%
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 12
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
270 gallon service
Recycling (monthly)$56.43 $59.68 5.75%
Recycling (quarterly)$169.29 $179.02 5.75%
Storm Water Rate
Single family quarterly 30.6 31.93 4.50%
Basic system rate monthly 50.9 53.24 4.50%
Basic system rate quarterly 152.8 159.66 4.50%
Land uses other than residential (Acreage * REF * 30.56 * 5) = quarterly rate(Acreage * REF * 30.56 * 5) = quarterly rate
Water Meter Charges
Commercial Monthly Fee
5/8" meter $14.275 $14.917 4.50%
3/4"$14.275 $14.917 4.50%
1"$19.970 $20.869 4.50%
1.5"$25.665 $26.820 4.50%
2"$41.351 $43.211 4.50%
3"$156.875 $163.935 4.50%
4"$199.658 $208.642 4.50%
6"$299.476 $312.953 4.50%
Residential/Multi-family Quarterly Fee
5/8" meter $42.824 $44.751 4.50%
3/4"$42.824 $44.751 4.50%
1"$59.910 $62.606 4.50%
1.5"$76.996 $80.460 4.50%
2"$124.052 $129.634 4.50%
3"$470.626 $491.804 4.50%
4"$598.973 $625.927 4.50%
6"$898.428 $938.858 4.50%
2" compound $124.031 $129.612 4.50%
3" compound $470.637 $491.815 4.50%
Water Rates per unit (1 unit = 100 cu ft or 750 gallons)
Residential
Tier 1 0 - 13.333 units (0 - 10,000 gallons)$2.33 $2.44 4.50%
Tier 2 13.333 - 20 units (10,000 - 15,000 gallons)$2.82 $2.95 4.50%
Tier 3 > 20 units (>15,000 gallons)$3.39 $3.54 4.50%
Multi Family All units $2.82 $2.95 4.50%
Commercial
Tier 1 0 - 100 units (0 - 75,000 galllons)$2.57 $2.69 4.50%
Tier 2 100 - 300 units (75,000 - 225,000 galllons)$2.83 $2.96 4.50%
Tier 3 > 300 units (>225,000 galllons)$3.14 $3.28 4.50%
Industrial
Tier 1 0 - 1,000 units (0 - 750,000 galllons)$2.57 $2.69 4.50%
Tier 2 1,000 - 3,000 units (750,000 - 2,225,000 galllons)$2.83 $2.96 4.50%
Tier 3 > 3,000 units (>2,225,000 galllons)$3.14 $3.28 4.50%
Irrigation All units $4.62 $4.83 4.50%
Water Shut Off/Turn On
Normal business hours (7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)$60.00 $62.70 4.50%
After hours (After 3:00 p.m., Weekends)$180.00 $188.10 4.50%
Broken Water Meter Fee n/a $100 per month
Certification Admin Fees
Accounts with minimum unpaid balance $15.00 $15.00 0.00%
Accounts certified with Hennepin County $50.00 $50.00
0.00%
Chapter 22, Section 21 - Extra Garbage Stickers $3/sticker $3/sticker
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 13
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
Chapter 4 – Animal Regulations $50 $50
Chapter 6 – Buildings & Building Regulations $100 $100
Chapter 6, Section 5 – Energy Benchmarking $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 6, Article V – Property Maintenance Code $100 $150 0.00%
Chapter 6, Section X – Backflow Prevention $100 service fee added monthly to utility bill$100 service fee added monthly to utility bill
Chapter 8 – Business and Business Licenses $150 $150
Chapter 8, Subdivision IV – Grease Producer License $200 Sewer Cleaning Fee added monthly to utility bill$200 Sewer Cleaning Fee added monthly to utility bill
Chapter 12 – Environment $100 $100
Chapter 12, Section 2 – Environment & Public Health Regulations
Adopted by Reference
$100 $100
0.00%
Chapter 12, Section 157 – Illicit Discharge and Connection $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 12, Section 159 – Wetland Protection $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 12, Article VI. Zero Waste Packaging $100 $100
Chapter 14 – Fire and Fire Prevention $100 $100
Chapter 14, Section 75 – Open burning without permit $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 20 – Parks and Recreation
Chapter 22 – Solid Waste Management - Residential $50 $50
Chapter 22 - Solid Waste Management - Multifamily & Commercial $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 22, Section 22-5b Hazardous and Infectious materials $200 $200 0.00%
Chapter 24 – Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places $50 $50
Chapter 24, Section 24-43 – Household Trash & Recycling Containers
blocking public way
$50 $50
0.00%
Chapter 24, Section 47 – Visual obstructions at intersections $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 24, Section 50 – Public Property: Defacing or injuring $150 $150 0.00%
Chapter 24, Section 51 – Sweeping/blowing leaves/grass clippings or
pushing snow into/across any street or alley is prohibited $100 $100 0.00%
Chapter 24, Section 274 – Work done without a permit $130 $130 0.00%
Chapter 24, Section 24-342 - Snow, ice and rubbish a public nuisance on
sidewalks; removal by owner.$25 first time. Fee shall double for
each subsequent violation, with a
maximum fee of $200 for SFR and
$400 for all others. Does not reset
annually. Does reset for new owners.
$25 first time. Fee shall double for each
subsequent violation, with a maximum
fee of $200 for SFR and $400 for all
others. Does not reset annually. Does
reset for new owners.
Chapter 26 – Subdivision
Violation of a condition associated with a Subdivision approval.$750 $750 0.00%
Chapter 32 – Utilities $50 $50
Violation of sprinkling ban $50 first time. Fee shall double for
each subsequent violation, with a
maximum fee of $200 for SFR and
$400 for all others. Doesn't reset
annually. Does reset for new owners.
$50 first time. Fee shall double for each
subsequent violation, with a maximum
fee of $200 for SFR and $400 for all
others. Doesn't reset annually. Does
reset for new owners.
0.00%
Chapter 32, Section 37 Access to buildings.$100 per month.$100 per month.0.00%
Chapter 36 – Zoning
Chapter 36, Section 37 – Conducting a Land Use not permitted in the
zoning district
$100 $100
0.00%
Violation of a condition associated with a Conditional Use Permit,
Planned Unit Development, or Special Permit approval
$750 $750
0.00%
Public tree removal per diameter inch $225 per inch $235 2.00%
Repeat Violations within 24 Months Previous fine doubled up to a
maximum of $2,001
Previous fine doubled up to a
maximum of $2,000
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 14
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Fines imposed are double the amount from the previous fine assessed, up to a
maximum of $2,000. The escalated fine amount is based on the number of
identical violations within the previous 24 months from the date of the current
violation. For example, if there were four occurrences of an identical violation
within the previous 24 months of the current violation date that carried a $50
fine, the fine for the fourth violation would be $400. (First violation: $50;
second; $100; third:$200; fourth: $400). Fines reset to the minimum amount if
there are no identical violations within the previous 24 months of the current
violation.
*Fines in addition to abatement and licensing inspections
Fines listed above may be in addition to fees associated with
abatement and licensing inspections.
BUILDING AND ENERGY
Building Demolition Deposit
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
All Other Buildings $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
Building Demolition Permit
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $200 $205 2.50%
All Other Buildings $340 $350 2.94%
Building Moving Permit $500 $500 0.00%
Business Licenses
Billboards $180 per billboard $200 per billboard
Commercial Entertainment $310 $325 4.84%
Courtesy Bench $80 $85 per bench
Designated Outdoor Dog Area $55 $75 36.36%
Dog Kennel $180 $200 11.11%
Environmental Emissions $360 $375 4.17%
Fats, Oils & Grease Producer License $400 $400 0.00%
Fats, Oils & Grease Producer Provisional License $1,100 $1,100 0.00%
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Establishment $410 $450 9.76%
Massage Therapy License $135 $145 7.41%
Therapists holding a Massage Therapy Establishment License $45 $55 22.22%
Pawnbroker
License Fee $2,100 $2,100 0.00%
Per Transaction Fee $3 $3 0.00%
Investigation Fee $1,050 $1,050 0.00%
Penalty 50 per day $50 per day 0.00%
Sexually Oriented Business
Investigation Fee (High Impact)$525 $525 0.00%
High Impact $4,700 $4,700 0.00%
Limited Impact $135 $135 0.00%
THC edible license $855 $0 -100.00%
THC retest fee $105 $0 -100.00%
Tobacco Products & Related Device Sales $660 $750 13.64%
Vehicle Parking Facilities
Enclosed Parking $270 $400 48.15%
Parking Ramp $215 $315 46.51%
Tanning Bed Facility $320 $325 1.56%
Certificate of Occupancy
For each condominium unit completed after building occupancy $100 $100 0.00%
Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings)
Up to 5,000 sq ft $500 $600 20.00%
5,001 to 25,000 sq ft $800 $950 18.75%
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $1,200 $1,450 20.83%
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $1,600 $1,900 18.75%
100,000 to 200,000 sq ft $2,000 $2,350 17.50%
above 200,000 sq ft $2,500 $2,950 18.00%
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Single Family $180 $250 38.89%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 15
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - All other occupancies $420 $475 13.10%
Certificate of Property Maintenance
Change in Ownership
Condominium Unit $170 $245 44.12%
Duplex (2 Family dwellings)$360 $450 25.00%
Multi-Family (apartment) Buildings 350 per building + 20 per unit $400 per building + 30 per unit
Single Family Dwellings $260 $350 34.62%
All Other Buildings:
Up to 5,000 sq ft $555 $575 3.60%
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $875 $910 4.00%
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $1,320 $1,375 4.17%
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $1,750 $1,825 4.29%
100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft $2,165 $2,275 5.08%
above 200,000 sq. ft $2,730 $2,850 4.40%
Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance - SF Residential $130 $150 15.38%
Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance - All others $320 $340 6.25%
Certificate of Property Maintenance Extension $80 $100 25.00%
Construction Permits (building, electrical, fire protection, mechanical,
plumbing, pools, utilities)
Building and Fire Protection Permits Valuation
Up to $500 Base Fee $75 plus $2 for each
additional (or fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01
Base Fee $75 plus $2 for each
additional (or fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01 0.00%
$500.01 to $2,000.00 $75 base fee plus $2 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof
above $500
Base Fee $75 plus $100 for each
additional (or fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01 0.00%
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $105 base fee plus $15 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $2,000
$105 base fee plus $15 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $2,000 0.00%
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $450 base fee plus $10 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $25,000
$450 base fee plus $10 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $25,000 0.00%
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $700 base fee plus $7 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $50,000
$700 base fee plus $7 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $50,000 0.00%
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $1,050 base fee plus $6.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $100,000
$1,050 base fee plus $6.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $100,000 0.00%
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,450 base fee plus $5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $500,000
$3,450 base fee plus $5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $500,000 0.00%
$1,000,000.01 and up $6,200 base fee plus $5.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $1,000,000
$6,200 base fee plus $5.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $1,000,000 0.00%
Single Family Building Permit Exceptions:
Reroofing – asphalt shingled, sloped roofs only
House or House and Garage $155 $165 6.45%
Garage Only $85 $90 5.88%
Residing
House or House and Garage $155 $165 6.45%
Garage Only $85 $90 5.88%
Solar
Building Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $200 $200 0.00%
Commercial Building Permit Exceptions:
Solar
Building Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $400 $400 0.00%
Electrical Permit
Installation, Replacement, Repair $75 $80 6.67%
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SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Installation of traffic signals per location $160 $165 3.13%
Installation, Single Family Photovoltaic Panels $150 $160 6.67%
Single family, one appliance 75 + 1.75% of Valuation $80 + 1.75% of valuation
ISTS Permit
Sewage treatment system install or repair $130 $135 3.85%
Mechanical Permit
Installation, Replacement, Repair $75 + 1.75% of job valuation $80 + 1.75% of job valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Replace furnance, boiler or furnance/AC $85 $90 5.88%
Install single fuel burning appliance with piping $85 $90 5.88%
Install, replace or repair single mechanical appliance $75 $90 20.00%
Plumbing Permit
Backflow Prevention Assembly Registration $40 $40 0.00%
Monthly non-compliance registration service fee $100 $100 0.00%
Installation, Replacement, Repair $75 + 1.75% of job valuation $80 +1.75 of job valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Repair/replace single plumbing fixture $75 $80 6.67%
Private Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees apply Building permit fees apply
Public Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees apply Building permit fees apply
Sewer and Water Permit (all underground private utilities)
Installation, Replacement, Repair $75 + 1.75% of job valuation $80 +1.75% of valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Replace/repair sewer or water service $115 $120 4.35%
Water Access Charge - per SAC unit charged on new or enlarged water
services.
800 per SAC unit charged on new or
enlarged water services
$800 per SAC unit Charged on new or
enlarged water services.
SAC/WAC Assessment Fee
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of
$750
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of $750 0.00%
Energy Improvement Assessment Fee
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of
$750
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of $750 0.00%
Certificate of Competency
Mechanical /Gas Piping $35 $35 0.00%
Annual Renewal $15 $20 33.33%
Contractor Licenses
Mechanical $125 $135 8.00%
Solid Waste $230 $250 8.70%
Tree Maintenance $120 $135 12.50%
Dog Licenses
1 year $25 $25 0.00%
2 year $40 $40 0.00%
3 year $50 $50 0.00%
Potentially Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $100 $100 0.00%
Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $250 $250 0.00%
Interim License $15 $15 0.00%
Off-Leash Dog Area Permit (non-resident)$55 $55 0.00%
Penalty for no license $40 $40 0.00%
Inspections
After Hours Inspections $250 plus $90 per hour after the first
hour
$250 plus $100 per hour after the first
hour
Installation of permenant sign w/footing inspection Based on valuation using building
permit fee tableBased on valuation using building permit fee table 0.00%
Re-Inspection Fee (after correction notice issued has not been
corrected within 2 subsequent inspections)
$130 $130
0.00%
Insurance Requirements
Circus $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 17
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Commercial Entertainment $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability 0.00%
Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability 0.00%
Solid Waste $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability 0.00%
Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability 0.00%
Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability 0.00%
License Fees - Other
Investigation Fee 330 $330 0.00%
Late Fee 25% of license fee (minimum $50)25% of license fee (minimum $50)
License Reinstatement Fee $260 $260 0.00%
Transfer of License (new ownership)$85 $90 5.88%
Plan Review - 50% of amount due at time of application. Exception:
Single Family Residential additions, accessory structures and remodels.
Building Permits 65% of Permit Fee 65% of Permit Fee
0.00%
Repetitive Building 25% of Permit Fee for Duplicate
Structure
25% of Permit Fee for Duplicate
Structure 0.00%
Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee 0.00%
Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee 0.00%
Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee 0.00%
Sewer & Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee 0.00%
Single Family Interior Remodel Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee 0.00%
Non-owner Occupied License (Rental)
Condominium/Townhouse/ Cooperative per unit $115 $175 52.17%
Duplex both sides non-owner occupied $210 $305 45.24%
Housing Authority owned single family dwelling units $15 per unit $15 0.00%
Multiple Family
Per Building $270 $400 48.15%
Per Unit $20 $30 50.00%
Single Family Unit/Duplex one-side only $155 $275 77.42%
Temporary Noise Permit $85 $95 11.76%
Temporary Use Permits
Amusement Rides, Carnivals & Circuses $280 $290 3.57%
Commercial Film Production Application $115 $135 17.39%
Petting Zoos $65 $75 15.38%
Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales $125 $135 8.00%
Vehicle Decals
Solid Waste $32 $35 9.38%
Tree Maintenance & Removal $16 $20 25.00%
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Copies
No Charge 0-9 pages; 10 pages $2.50;
$0.25/page thereafter up to 100
pages
No Charge 0-9 pages; 10 pages $2.50;
$0.25/page thereafter up to 100 pages
0.00%
Domestic Partnership
Registration Application Fee $50 $50 0.00%
Amendment to Application Fee $25 $25 0.00%
Termination of Registration Fee $25 $25 0.00%
Liquor Licenses
Brewpub Off-sale Malt Liquor $200 $200 0.00%
Brewer's Off-sale Malt Liquor $200 $200 0.00%
Microdistillery Cocktail Room $600 $600 0.00%
Microdistillery Off-Sale $200 $200 0.00%
Brewer's On-sale Taproom $600 $600 0.00%
Club (per # members)
1 - 200 $300 $300 0.00%
201 - 500 $500 $500 0.00%
501 - 1000 $650 $650 0.00%
1001 - 2000 $800 $800 0.00%
2001 - 4000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 18
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
4001 - 6000 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
6000+$3,000 $3,000 0.00%
Off-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $200 $200 0.00%
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor $380 $380 0.00%
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor fee, per M.S. 340A.480-3(c )$280 $280 0.00%
On-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $750 $750 0.00%
On-sale Culinary Class Limited $100 $100 0.00%
On-sale Intoxicating Liquor $8,750 $8,750 0.00%
On-sale Sunday Liquor $200 $200 0.00%
On-sale Wine $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
New License Background Investigation (non-refundable)
$500 in-state applicant; actual costs
for out-of-state applicant may be
billed up to a maximum of $10,000
$500 in-state applicant; actual costs for
out-of-state applicant may be billed up
to a maximum of $10,000 0.00%
New Store Manager Background Investigation $500 $500 0.00%
On-sale license renewal per 340A.412, Subd. 2 $500 $500 0.00%
Temporary On-sale License Fee $100/day $100/day 0.00%
Proclamations
Framed Proclamation $15 $15 0.00%
Communications & Technology
Cable TV
Duplicate DVD, 1 to 4 copies $20/each $20/each 0.00%
Duplicate DVD, 5+ copies $15/each $15/each 0.00%
Duplicate Video USB (16GB)$20/each $20/each 0.00%
GIS Services
Custom Mapping Fee - per hour minimum $50 $50 0.00%
Custom GIS Analysis Fee - per hour minimum $50 $50 0.00%
Printing
8.5 x 11 (per copy)$0.25 black and white/$0.75 color $0.25 black and white/$0.75 color 0.00%
17 x 22 $5 $5 0.00%
24 x 36 $10 $10 0.00%
36 x 36 $15 $15 0.00%
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Comprehensive Plan Amendments $2,300 $2,300 0.00%
Conditional Use Permit $2,300 $2,300 0.00%
Administrative $500
Major Amendment $2,300 $2,300 0.00%
Minor Amendment $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
Fill or excavation only $750 $1,200 60.00%
Fence Permit
Installation $30 $50 66.67%
Grant Technical Assistance (DEED, Met Council, Hennepin County, etc.) $3,000 ($2,000 non-refundable)$3,000 ($2,000 non-refundable)
Numbering of Buildings (New Addresses)$50 $50 0.00%
Official Map Amendment
$2,250 $2,250
0.00%
Parking Lot Permit
Installation/Reconstruction
$200 $200
0.00%
Driveway Permit $30 $30 0.00%
Planned Unit Development
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 19
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Preliminary PUD
$4,000 $4,000
0.00%
Final PUD $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
Prelim/Final PUD Combined
$6,000 $6,000
0.00%
PUD - Administrative amendment $500
PUD - Major Amendment $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
PUD - Minor Amendment $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
Recording Filing Fee
Single Family $75 $75 0.00%
Other Uses $150 $150 0.00%
Registration of Land Use
$100 $100
0.00%
Sign Permit
Erection of Temporary Sign $40 $40 0.00%
Erection of Real Estate, Construction Sign 40+ ft $100 $100 0.00%
Installation of Permanent Sign without footings $110 $110 0.00%
Installation of Permanent Sign with footings $165 $165 0.00%
Super graphic (mural)$40 $40 0.00%
Special Permits
Administrative amendment $500
Major Amendment
$3,000 $3,000
0.00%
Minor Amendment $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
Subdivision Dedication Fee
Park Dedication Fee (in lieu of land)
Commercial/Industrial Properties 5% of current market value of
unimproved land as determined by
City Assessor
5% of current market value of
unimproved land as determined by City
Assessor
Multi-family Dwelling Units (per dwelling unit)$1,500 per dwelling unit $1,500 0.00%
Single-family Dwelling Units (per dwelling unit)$1,500 per dwelling unit $1,500 0.00%
Trails (per dwelling unit)$225 per residential dwelling unit $225 0.00%
Subdivisions/Replats
Preliminary Plat
$2,000 plus 150 per lot $2,000 plus 150 per lot
0.00%
Final Plat $750 $750 0.00%
Combined Process and Replats
$2,500 plus $150 per lot $2,500 plus $150 per lot
0.00%
Exempt & Administrative Subdivisions
$500 $500
0.00%
Registered Land Survey $2,500 plus $150 per parcel $2,500 plus $150 per parcel 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 20
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Subdivision sidewalk cash-in-lieu fee (per square foot)
$13 per square foot $13 per square foot
0.00%
Tax Increment Financing Application Fee $3,100 $5,000 61.29%
Temporary Use
Carnival & Festival over 14 days
$2,300 $2,300
0.00%
Mobile Use Vehicle Zoning Permit (Food or Medical)$50 $50 0.00%
Time Extension $250 $250 0.00%
Traffic Management Plan
Administrative Fee (per square foot gross floor area exclusing parking
garages)$0.10 per sq ft gross floor 0.10 0.00%
Tree Replacement
Cash in lieu of replacement trees (per inch at diameter standard height)
$225 $235
4.44%
Variances
Commercial
$1,000 $1,000
0.00%
Residential $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
Zoning Appeal $325 $325 0.00%
Zoning Letter
$100 $100
0.00%
Zoning Map Amendments (except PUDs)$2,250 $2,250 0.00%
Zoning Permit
Accessory Structures, 200 square feet or less $30 $30 0.00%
Zoning Text Amendments $3,200 $3,200 0.00%
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Permit Parking- High School & Medical need No Charge No Charge 0.00%
Mobility Sharing
Device Impoundment
Impoundment fee $60 per mobility sharing device $60 per mobility sharing device 0.00%
Storage fee $20 per day if not retrieved on the
same day of impoundment.
$20 per day if not retrieved on the
same day of impoundment.0.00%
License fee $100 per mobility sharing device $100 per mobility sharing device 0.00%
Right-of-Way Permits
Base Fee $75.00 $75.00 0.00%
Installation/repair of Sidewalk, Curb Cut or Curb and Gutter Permit $135.00 $135.00 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 21
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Excavation
Hole in Boulevard (larger than 10" diameter)$75.00 $75.00 0.00%
Hole in Road (larger than 10" diameter)$135.00 $135.00 0.00%
Trenching in Boulevard
0-100 ft = $200
Over 100 ft = $200 + $1 per ft over
100 ft
0-100 ft = $200
Over 100 ft = $200 + $1 per ft over 100
ft 0.00%
Trenching in Roadway 0-100 ft = $400
Over 100 ft = $400 + $1 per ft over
100 ft
0-100 ft = $400
Over 100 ft = $400 + $1 per ft over 100
ft 0.00%
Delay penalty 2 times total permit fee 3 times total permit fee
Trenchless installation
Underground placement (boring) (0-100 ft)$1.50/ LF $1.50/ LF 0.00%
Underground placement (boring) (over 100 ft)$1.00/ LF $1.00/ LF 0.00%
Obstruction (road, lane, sidewalk, or bikeway closure)$100 per week $100 per week 0.00%
Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit
Permit fee $1,500 per antenna $1,500 per antenna 0.00%
Rent to occupy space on a city-owned wireless support structure $150 per year per antenna $150 per year per antenna 0.00%
Maintenance associated with space on a city-owned wireless support
structure
$25 per year per antenna $25 per year per antenna
0.00%
Electricity to operate small wireless facility, if not purchased directly
from utility
(i) $73 per radio node less than or
equal to 100 max watts; (ii) $182 per
radio node over 100 max watts;
actual costs of electricity, if the actual
costs exceed the amount in item (i) or
(ii).
(i) $73 per radio node less than or
equal to 100 max watts; (ii) $182 per
radio node over 100 max watts; actual
costs of electricity, if the actual costs
exceed the amount in item (i) or (ii).
0.00%
Delay penalty 2 times total permit fee 3 times total permit fee 0.00%
Temporary No Parking signs (for right-of-way permit work)Deposit of $25/ sign ($100 minimum
per permit)
Deposit of $25/ sign ($100 minimum
per permit)0.00%
Temporary Private Use of Public Property $800 $800 0.00%
Dewatering Permit
Administrative Fee (all permits)$375.00 $375.00 0.00%
Discharge to Sanitary Sewer Charge based on duration/volume of
discharge
Charge based on duration/volume of
discharge 0.00%
Erosion Control Permit
Application and Review - single family $375.00 $375.00 0.00%
Application and Review - other applicants $800.00 $800.00 0.00%
Deposit - single family $1,500.00 $1,500.00 0.00%
Deposit - other applicants $3,000 per acre (min. $1,500)$3,000 per acre (min. $1,500)0.00%
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Car Seat Inspections
Resident $0 $0
Non-Resident $40 for the first car seat or base
inspection and a $20 fee for each
additional car seat or base inspection
$0
0.00%
Knox Box Key Vault Intallation Fee (one-time)$50 $50 0.00%
Fire Alarms (False) $325 is the current standby rate for a
staffed engine
1st offense w/in year $0/$0 $0 0.00%
2nd offense w/in year $100/$100 $325 225.00%
3rd offense w/in year $150/$200 $325 62.50%
4th offense w/in year $200/$300 $325 8.33%
5th offense w/in year $200/$400 $325
Each subsequent in same year $200/$100 increase $325 225.00%
Fire Protection Permits (sprinkler systems, etc.)See Inspections Dept - Construction
Permits
Operational permits - including commercial kitchen hoods $75 per hour (minimum 1 hour)$75 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
Fireworks Display Permit Actual costs incurred $75 - display set up only
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 22
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Fire works standby See service fees-fully equipped/staffed
vehicle
Recreational Fire Lifetime Permit $25 -100.00%
Service Fees Hourly rate with 2 hours minimum
Service Fee for fully-equipped and staffed vehicles $500 per hour for a ladder truck
$325 per hour for a full-size fire truck
$255 per hour for a rescue unit
Service Fee of a Chief Officer $100 per hour Hourly rate with 2 hours minimum
Inspections After Hours $250 plus $90 per hour after the first
hour
$90 per hour (2 hour minimum)
Tents and Membrane Permit
Tents/Membrane Structures over 400 sq. ft.$100 $100 0.00%
Tent over 200 sq. ft.N/A
Canopy over 400 sq. ft.N/A
Fire Sprinkler System Assessment Application fee one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of
$750
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of $751 0.00%
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION
Amphitheater, Wolfe Park Rental (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
Resident $80/hour $80/hour 0.00%
Non-Resident $90/hour $90/hour 0.00%
Amphitheater & Park Building, Wolfe Park Rental (per hour, 2 hour
minimum)
Resident $110/hr $110/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $130/hr $130/hr 0.00%
Court Rental (Tennis, Basketball, Sand Volleyball & Pickle Ball)
Resident $30/hr $30/hr 0.00%
Non-resident $35/hr $35/hr 0.00%
Field Maintenance (OT rate)
Resident $95/hr, two PSW workers $100/hr, two PSW workers 5.26%
Non-resident $115/hr, two PSW workers $120/hr, two PSW workers 4.35%
Field Rental (Baseball & Softball)
Resident $90/hr $90/hr 0.00%
Non-resident $100/hr $100/hr 0.00%
Field Rental (Soccer)
Resident $90/hr $90/hr 0.00%
Non-resident $100/hr $100/hr 0.00%
Mobile Stage Rental (per hour)
Oak Hill Park Splash Pad Entrance Fee, 3201 Rhode Island Ave
Resident Free Free
Non-Resident $1 per person $1 per person 0.00%
Groups of 10-30 must pre-register $2 per person $2 per person 0.00%
Park Building Rental (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
Damage Deposit $300 $100 -66.67%
Birchwood
Resident $70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $80/hr $80/hr 0.00%
Browndale
Resident $70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $80/hr $80/hr 0.00%
Louisiana Oaks
Resident $70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $80/hr $80/hr 0.00%
Nelson Park
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 23
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Resident $70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $80/hr $80/hr 0.00%
Oak Hill Park
Resident $70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $80/hr $80/hr 0.00%
Wolfe Park
Resident $70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident $80/hr $80/hr 0.00%
Park Rental - Large Event
Half Day fee $950 $950 0.00%
Full Day fee $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
Picnic Shelter Rental (per time block: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 4 - 8 p.m.)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Additional Hours (before 11 a.m.)
Resident $20/hr $20/hr 0.00%
Non-resident $25/hr $25/hr 0.00%
Fern Hill Park
Resident $90/time block $90/time block 0.00%
Non-resident $110/time block $110/time block 0.00%
Oak Hill Park
Central (resident)$95/time block $95/time block 0.00%
Central (non-resident)$115/time block $115/time block 0.00%
Main (resident)$120/time block $120/time block 0.00%
Main (non-resident)$150/time block $150/time block 0.00%
Wolfe Park
East (resident)$95/time block $95/time block 0.00%
East (non-resident)$115/time block $115/time block 0.00%
West (resident)$95/time block $95/time block 0.00%
West (non-resident $115/time block $115/time block 0.00%
Rec Center
Banquet Room Rental (per hour; 2 hour minimum)
Damage Deposit $700 $700
Maintenance Fee $75/time $75/time 0.00%
Resident Sunday - Friday $70/hr $75/hr 7.14%
Resident Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight)$700/Saturday $750/Saturday 7.14%
Non-resident Sunday - Friday $80/hr $85/hr 6.25%
Non-resident Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight)$800/Saturday $850/Saturday 6.25%
Police Officer (after 9 p.m. events where alcohol is served)$300/event $310/event 3.33%
Gallery Room Rental (per hour; 2 hour minimum)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Maintenance Fee $30/time $30/time 0.00%
Residents & Non Profit Groups $55/hr $55/hr 0.00%
Non-resident $65/hr $65/hr 0.00%
Ice Rink Rental $235/hr plus tax $240/hr plus tax 4.35%
Ice Skating Party (2 hr use of Gallery, 15 pp adm open skate)
Resident $115 $115 0.00%
Non-resident $140 $140 0.00%
Ice Skating Party (2 hr use of Banquet Room, 15 pp adm open skate)
Resident $130 $130 0.00%
Non-resident $165 $165 0.00%
Skate rental $3 $3 0.00%
Skate sharpening $5 $5 0.00%
Skating Admission - adult $5 $5 0.00%
Skating Admission - youth & senior $4 $4 0.00%
Ten Punch Pass - adult $40 $40 0.00%
Ten Punch Pass - youth & senior $35 $35 0.00%
Open Hockey Admission $5 $5 0.00%
Open Hockey Ten Punch Pass $45 $45 0.00%
Aquatic Park
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 24
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Daily Entrance Rates (resident):
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $10 $10 0.00%
55+ years old $6 $6 0.00%
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$6 $6 0.00%
Daily Entrance Rates (non-resident):
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $15 $15 0.00%
55+ years old $9 $9 0.00%
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$9 $9 0.00%
Season Pass (Resident* & purchased on or before May 31)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $60 $60 0.00%
Caretaker/Nanny $65 $65 0.00%
55+ years old $50 $50 0.00%
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$45 $45 0.00%
Season Pass (Resident* & purchased on or after June 1)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $70 $70 0.00%
Caretaker/Nanny $75 $75 0.00%
55+ years old $60 $60 0.00%
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$55 $55 0.00%
Season Pass (Non-Resident & purchased on or before first day of
Aquatic Park)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $70 $70 0.00%
Caretaker/Nanny $75 $75 0.00%
55+ years old $60 $60 0.00%
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$55 $55 0.00%
Season Pass (Non-Resident & purchased after first day of Aquatic Park)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $80 $80 0.00%
Caretaker/Nanny $85 $85 0.00%
55+ years old $70 $70 0.00%
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$65 $65 0.00%
Gazebo Rental (Daily admission/season pass required)
Resident $55 per use $55 per use 0.00%
Non-resident $65 per use $65 per use 0.00%
Private Aquatic Park Rental $500/hour $500/hour 0.00%
Lap Lane Rental $75/hr $75/hr 0.00%
August Season Pass $30 $30 0.00%
Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
Dry Floor Rental
Damage Deposit $300 $300
Food and Beverage Fee $75 $75 0.00%
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space only Resident, space only $50/hr $55/hr 10.00%
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space plus additional services
Resident, space plus services
$75/hr $100/hr
33.33%
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space only Non-resident, space only $65/hr $70/hr 7.69%
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space plus additional services Non-
resident, space plus services
$75/hr $115/hr
53.33%
Ice Rink Rental * (residents)$170/hr plus tax $175/hr plus tax 2.94%
Ice Rink Rental * (non-residents)$175/hr plus tax $180/hr plus tax 2.86%
Skate Rental $3 $3 0.00%
Skate Sharpening $5 $5 0.00%
Skating Admission - adult $5 $5 0.00%
Skating Admission - youth & senior $4 $4 0.00%
Ten Punch Pass - adult $40 $40 0.00%
Ten Punch Pass - youth & senior $35 $35 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 25
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Open Hockey Admission $5 $5
Open Hockey Ten Punch Pass $45 $45 0.00%
Turf Field Rental (full field - 200' x 85')
Resident $55/hr $60/hr 9.09%
Non-resident $70/hr $75/hr 7.14%
Skate Park Rental (outdoor)Free admission Free admission
Resident (private rental)$200/hr $200/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident (private rental)$400/hr $400/hr 0.00%
Westwood Hills Nature Center (indoor)
Conference Room
Damage Deposit $500 $100
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$55/hr $55/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$65/hr $65/hr 0.00%
Multi-Purpose Rooms (A, B or C)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$60/hr $60/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$70/hr $70/hr 0.00%
Entire Facility Rental
Damage Deposit $700 $800
Resident (12 hour rental)$1,600 $1,600 0.00%
Non-Resident (12 hour rental)$1,900 $1,900 0.00%
Westwood Hills Nature Center (outdoor)
Park Building (lower) Rental
Damage Deposit $300 $300
Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$75/hr $75/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$85/hr $85/hr 0.00%
Picnic Shelter (upper) Rental
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$135/time block $135/time block 0.00%
Non-Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$165/time block $165/time block 0.00%
Oak Patio Rental
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$37/hr $37/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$47/hr $47/hr 0.00%
Observation Deck Rental
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$40/hr $40/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$50/hr $50/hr 0.00%
Winter Outdoor Hockey Rink Rental
Resident (during warming house hours)$30/hr $30/hr 0.00%
Non-Resident (during warming house hours)$40/hr $40/hr 0.00%
Warming House Rental
Resident (after hours)$50/hr $50/hr 0.00%
Non-resident (after hours)$60/hr $60/hr 0.00%
Non-resident & Resident (during hours)$20/hr $20/hr 0.00%
Mobile Food Truck Vendor Permit $50/day per truck $50/day per truck 0.00%
Professional Photo & Park Video Shoot (does not include facility rental)
Resident Individual $125/hr $25/hr -80.00%
Non-resident Commercial $175/hr $125/hr -29.41%
Special Equipment Rental (delivery within City limits only)
Damage Deposit $100 Rent to Neighborhood Org. Only
16 Folding Tables and 40 Chairs (resident)$170 $110 -35.29%
16 Folding Tables and 40 Chairs (St. Louis Park Organization)$120 -
8 Folding Tables and 20 Chairs (resident)$100 -
8 Folding Tables and 20 Chairs (St. Louis Park Organization)$65 -
Natural Resources & Park Maintenance
Community Garden Plot $40/yr $45/yr 12.50%
Trees - nuisance abatement Fees
Private 10% with maximum of $500 10% with maximum of $500 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 26
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Weed Elimination
Non-compliance of Weed Nuisance Notice $200 $200 0.00%
Wood Chip Delivery (within City limits only)
3 cubic yards $80 $80 0.00%
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animals
Animal Impound
Initial impoundment $40 $40 0.00%
2nd offense w/in year $60 $60 0.00%
3rd offense w/in year $85 $85 0.00%
4th offense w/in year $110 $110 0.00%
Boarding Per Day $30 $30 0.00%
Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $250 $250 0.00%
Potentially Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $250 $250 0.00%
Copies & Reports
Clearance Letters $5 $5 0.00%
Accident Photo $10/disk $10/disk 0.00%
Audio Recording $10 $10 0.00%
Police Report Certification $1 $1 0.00%
Body Camera Video Requests $30 $30 0.00%
Defense Attorney Case Requests $20 $20 0.00%
Case file request for matters transferred to outside agencies $50 $50 0.00%
911 Audio Transcription $10 $10 0.00%
Obtaining audio (if not part of case file) and transcribing $20 $20 0.00%
Crime Free Multi-Housing Training $40/class $40/class 0.00%
Criminal Background Investigation
Volunteers & Employees $5 $5 0.00%
False Alarm (Police)Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial
1st offense w/in year $0/$0 $0/$0 0.00%
2nd offense w/in year $100/$100 $100/$100 0.00%
3rd offense w/in year $100/$125 $100/$125 0.00%
4th offense w/in year $100/$150 $100/$150 0.00%
5th offense w/in year $100/$175 $100/$175 0.00%
Each subsequent in same year $100/$25 increase $100/$25 increase 0.00%
Late Payment Fee 10%10%0.00%
Fingerprinting
St. Louis Park residents & business needs $25 per card $25 per card 0.00%
Solicitor/Peddler Registration $150 Peddlers only $150 Peddlers only 0.00%
Vehicle Forfeiture
Administrative fee in certain cases $250 $250 0.00%
Public Works
Block Party Application (MSC at 7305 Oxford St)No Charge No Charge 0.00%
Cone Deposit $10/cone $10/cone 0.00%
Event Recycling Bin Deposit $100/bin $100/bin 0.00%
Bulk Water Filling Station ( Pre-purchase at MSC)$7/1,000 gallons $7/1,000 gallons 0.00%
Fire Hydrant Use Permit (MSC - approval only by PW/Utilities)$200 connection fee per hydrant
$1,500 deposit, $7/1,000 gallons
$200 connection fee per hydrant
$1,500 deposit, $7/1,000 gallons
0.00%
Permit to Exceed Vehicle Weight Limitations (MSC)$50 each $50 each 0.00%
Service Fees (Stop Box Repairs) - MSC Shop
Public Service Worker
Regular Business Hours $60 $60 0.00%
After Hours $180 $180 0.00%
Non-Accessible Meter Charge $100 per month $100 per month 0.00%
Winter Parking Permit
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 27
SERVICE 2024 ADOPTED FEE 2025 PROPOSED FEE % CHANGE
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Caregiver parking $25 $25 0.00%
No off-street parking available No Charge No Charge 0.00%
Off-street parking available $125 $125 0.00%
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 28
2025 Proposed Business Licensing & Certificate of Property Maintenance Fee Increase
Comparison to other communities:
Nonowner-occupied (Rental) license fees by City
Single Family Duplex Multifamily
Per building
Multifamily
Per unit
St. Louis Park
(current fee)
$275
($155)
$305
($205)
$400
($270)
$30
($20)
Edina $200 $400 $200 $17
Bloomington $130 $185 $160 $11
Hopkins $100 $120 $100 $10
Richfield $150 $235 $150 $15
Minneapolis
Note: $1000
conversion fee for
new rentals
Tier1 $85
Tier2 $90
Tier3 $105
Tier1 $85+$35
Tier2 $90+$65
Tier3 $105+$165
Tier1 $145
Tier2 $170
Tier3 $200
Tier1 $10
Tier2 $25
Tier3 $85
Point of Sale by City
Single Family Duplex Condo
St. Louis Park
(current fee)
$350
($250)
$450
($350)
$245
($165)
Columbia
Heights $160 $160 $160
Bloomington $250 $250 $250
New Hope $160 $320 n/a
Richfield $150 $230 $100
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 2)
Title: Base budget and fee update Page 29
Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Written report: 3
Executive summary
Title: Volunteer involvement in environmental stewardship programs
Recommended action: No action is required.
Policy consideration: None. This report is provided for council information.
Summary: This report is submitted in response to council member interest in learning more
about the various ways volunteers in St. Louis Park engage in environmental stewardship
activities. Volunteer efforts are critical to the city’s sustainability and natural resources
initiatives and contribute significantly to the preservation and enhancement of our community.
Key activities include park and garden maintenance, litter pick-up, invasive species
management and participation in environmental events.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community
engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Laura Smith, organizational development coordinator
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 3) Page 2
Title: Volunteer involvement in environmental stewardship programs
Discussion
Background:
City departments utilize volunteers to extend city services and to improve engagement with
community members. Staff across city departments identify the area in need of volunteers,
develop volunteer roles and responsibilities and notify the organizational development
coordinator of volunteer needs. The organizational development coordinator manages
volunteer requests from departments and assists in screening and placing volunteers. Each city
department manages their own volunteer communications and activiti es as an extension of
their department responsibilities. City departments that leverage volunteers to impact
environmental stewardship include Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Building and Energy
and Engineering.
The city also partners with external nonprofit organizations and government agencies to
operate programs involving volunteers working on city property. Those partners include
Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council, Great River Greening, Tree Trust and Friends of Bass
Lake.
Volunteer roles
• Park and street clean up:
o Adopt-a-Park: Volunteers adopt a specific park and commit to monthly clean-
ups. Volunteers also check the park for damage and report maintenance needs
to the city. Currently, 20 parks are adopted.
o Adopt-a-Street: Volunteers commit to two clean-up events a year on their
adopted street in the spring and fall. The streets available are city side streets
and non-major thoroughfares. Currently, seven streets are adopted.
o One-time cleanup events: Local organizations and community groups self-
organize in for a one-time clean up event. City staff help groups identify parks or
streets in need of clean up and provide gloves and bags if needed. This year, 320
people across 10 different organizations volunteered their time to clean up St.
Louis Park in honor of Earth Day.
o Adopt-a-Storm Drain: Administered by Hennepin County, this program consists
of volunteers adopting a storm drain and committing to keeping it clean from
debris. Volunteer records are kept by Hennepin County.
• Gardening:
o Adopt-a-Garden: Volunteers adopt a specific garden to plant and care for
throughout the growing season. Currently, 15 gardens are adopted.
o Habitat Restoration: Volunteers adopt a specific space of city owned land to
remove invasive species and plant native plants. Currently, 15 public city plots of
land are cared for by volunteers.
• Participation in environmental events:
o Earth Day clean-up: This year, the city held its first Earth Day Cleanup Event.
Four parks were staffed and volunteers helped to pick up litter. In total, 25
volunteers participated in this event.
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 3) Page 3
Title: Volunteer involvement in environmental stewardship programs
o Arbor Day Celebration: Volunteers, led by city staff and Tree Trust, participate in
tree planting in a city park to celebrate Arbor Day, contributing to the city’s tree
canopy and enhancing urban green spaces. This year’s event had 50 volunteers.
o Ecotacular: This annual event within Parktacular is supported by volunteers and
showcases sustainable products, services, and practices. It provides a platform
for environmental organizations to engage with the community and promote
eco-friendly initiatives.
o Minnehaha Creek clean-up: Each year, volunteers gather to pick up litter along
the Minnehaha Creek. A different area of the creek is selected each year. This
event is hosted by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and was
moved from spring to fall in 2023. Last year, eight volunteers assisted with the
clean-up.
o Solid waste “swaps”: Staff partner with volunteers to run the annual clothing
swap, media swap, and gardening swap.
• Westwood Hills Nature Center:
o Trail and park maintenance: Volunteers support the Westwood Hills Nature
Center by assisting with park and trail maintenance projects throughout the
year.
o One-time events: Organizations partner with the Westwood Hills Nature Center
staff to volunteer on special projects such as tree planting or trail enhancement.
Each year about 100 volunteers contribute to the nature center on these one -
time events.
o Junior Naturalists: Youth from grade seven and above engage in environmental
stewardship activities at the nature center during the summer months. Each
year, approximately 40 volunteers are hosted.
Other
• CAMP water monitoring: The City of St. Louis Park participates in a Metropolitan
Council-sponsored lake monitoring program called the Citizen Assisted Monitoring
Program (CAMP). Each volunteer regularly monitors a specific site on a lake from mid -
April through mid-October. Volunteers collect a surface water sample, measure water
temperature and clarity, observe weather and provide their perception about the lake’s
physical and recreational conditions. With help from the city, volunteers provide the
data samples to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). MCES analyzes
the samples, reviews and analyzes data, assesses and reports on current lake conditions,
and manages the CAMP program.
• Recycling Champions: Volunteers partner with the solid waste division to educate the
public on recycling at city events.
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 3) Page 4
Title: Volunteer involvement in environmental stewardship programs
Modes of communication
The city utilizes various methods of communication to promote awareness of environmental
stewardship volunteer activities and recruit volunteers, including:
• Parks and Recreation brochure: reaches 26,000 households via mail.
• Park Perspective: reaches 26,000 households via mail.
• Social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Gov Delivery: the city communications team sends communications about volunteer
activities and events to 3,974 individuals who have opted to receive emails about
volunteer opportunities via our city email communications .
• Volunteer distribution list: the city has over 400 volunteers on a volunteer distribution
list in Volgistics that receive notifications when volunteer opportunities are available .
Who volunteers: Individual community members, non-profit organizations, school groups and
local businesses make up the majority of the city’s volunteer base. Per city code, members of
most advisory commissions are expected to serve as ambassadors to the community and
therefore frequently volunteer to table at events. The city engages with approximately 650
volunteers each year on opportunities related to environmental stewardship.
City staff from departments who utilize volunteers keep a record of volunteers each year via
documents and spreadsheets, as well as volunteer software (Volgistics). Volunteers are tracked
by the staff who manage each volunteer program. Volunteers who access city buildings, such as
those at the nature center, utilize Volgistics to sign in and sign out which allows hours to be
tracked. In 2023, volunteers contributed more than 5,000 hours at the nature center.
Next steps: The programs described will continue to evolve in response to community
engagement and staff recommendations.
Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: July 8, 2024
Written report: 4
Executive summary
Title: Environmental Stewardship system wrap-up
Recommended action: None. The purpose of this report is to summarize the outcomes of the
recent discussions within the Environmental Stewardship system study sessions.
Policy consideration: N/A
Summary: On May 28 and June 10, 2024, the council held a series of discussions focused on
advancing the city’s strategic priority related to environmental stewardship. The council’s
discussions focused on public policy topics ranging from energy benchmarking to energy
recovery to tree preservation. Staff also provided the council with written reports to provide
information on the numerous activities, programs, and policies underway across departments
to further climate goals and support environmental stewardship. This report serves as a
summary of all the discussions and reports and includes the council direction provided.
Financial or budget considerations: Funds are budgeted in the 2024 budgets for a variety of
programs related to environmental stewardship. Should the council desire a change in work,
additional resources may be required.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Emily Ziring, sustainability manager
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, building and energy director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4) Page 2
Title: Environmental Stewardship system wrap-up
Discussion
Background:
This system included study sessions covering a range of topics from energy to trees to recycling .
Reports on these topics were considered and discussed by the city council, and where
appropriate, direction on future expectations and outcomes was provided to staff for
implementation. A summary of the topics covered in this system includes:
Meeting subject: Environmental stewardship system kick-off
Date: 5/28/2024
Overview: Council was provided with a written report and presentation about environmental
stewardship in St. Louis Park, including an overview of the staff whose work focuses on
environmental issues, the Climate Action Plan, and the Climate Investment Fund . The topics
proposed for study throughout the system included current programs and offered
opportunities, identified by both council and staff, for expansion or adjustment where
applicable.
Outcomes: Council indicated support for sustainability division programs. There were several
specific questions on tracking Climate Action Plan participation and progress. Many of those
questions will be answered when the Environmental Stewardship dashboard is presented.
Meeting subject: Efficient Building Benchmarking program administration
Date: 5/28/2024
Overview: Sustainability staff presented background information on the Efficient Building
Benchmarking ordinance, including the purpose of the ordinance, compliance history, and
results to date. Given the inconclusive effects of the ordinance so far as well as concerns about
ordinance administration, staff and the environment and sustainability commission
recommended rescinding the ordinance at the end of calendar year 2024 and turning over
administration of benchmarking to the Minnesota Department of Commerce under the
program that was created by the state legislature in 2023.
Outcomes: Staff answered a number of council questions about the purpose of benchmarking
and what types of buildings are exempt. Council indicated support for rescinding the ordinance ;
a majority of council members indicated support for rescinding it in at the end of 2025 after
one more year of data is collected. Staff plans to return to council in a few months with an
amendment to remove the ordinance from the city code effective January 1, 2026.
Meeting subject: Tree canopy percentage goal
Date: 5/28/2024
Overview: Council was provided with a written report on the city’s long-term tree canopy goals
to ground future tree preservation discussions and decisions. Staff used multiple indicators to
develop goals appropriate for St. Louis Park including the current tree canopy percentage, the
maximum potential canopy percentage, and findings from research of similar goals in adjacent
communities, among others. Through this research and analysis, staff determined the goals
should be as follows: 30% tree canopy cover age in the city by the end of 2035 and 35% tree
canopy coverage by the end of 2045.
Outcomes: No questions or comments were received.
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4) Page 3
Title: Environmental Stewardship system wrap-up
Meeting subject: HERC closure plan update
Date: 5/28/2024
Overview: Council was provided with a written report outlining the 12 highest priority zero-
waste actions identified by the county to allow for closure of the Hennepin Energy Recovery
Center, and how they may affect city programs and next steps for planning .
Outcomes: No questions or comments were received.
Meeting subject: Heritage tree preservation
Date: 6/10/2024
Overview: Staff presented proposed improvements to the existing tree preservation policy to
support the city’s efforts to address tree canopy loss. This proposal responds to previous
direction from city council to continue exploring tree preservation strategies with a focus on
mature, heritage trees. The proposed amendments include adding a heritage tree definition,
implementing heritage tree replacement requirements, and offering heritage tree preservation
credits. The intent of these changes is to demonstrate the value of heritage trees to the city
through a balance of penalties for removing and incentives for preserving trees.
Outcomes: Staff answered a number of council questions about the existing tree replacement
policy, replacement of public trees during road construction projects, defining significant trees
v. heritage trees, and how heritage tree preservation policies have been received in other cities
in the metropolitan area. Council indicated support for the zoning amendments proposed. Staff
plan to bring proposed ordinances amending the zoning and vegetation codes to the planning
commission for review. The planning commission will hold a public hearing on the ordinance
and make a formal recommendation to the city cou ncil. Any related changes to the vegetation
chapter of city code would be brought to city council directly. Staff anticipate council action on
the proposed ordinances in the third quarter of 2024.
Meeting subject: Revised Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (EP3)
Date: 6/10/2024
Overview: Council was provided with a written report explaining the rationale behind revising
the existing Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (EP3) to ensure that it reflects current
city policies and to simplify many of the original provisions that were deemed too complex or
infeasible for staff to comply with. The revised internal policy was adopted administratively.
Outcomes: One council member submitted a question in writing asking why staff noted
hesitancy in purchasing carbon offsets using public funds. No other questions or comments
were received.
Meeting subject: Environmental Stewardship dashboard presentation
Date: 6/10/2024
Overview: Staff presented an overview of the new public Environmental Stewardship
dashboard and answered council questions. The Environmental Stewardship dashboard was
created through collaboration across multiple divisions including sustainability, solid waste,
natural resources and engineering. Its primary purpose is to demonstrate progress towards the
city’s Climate Action Plan goals and broad environmental stewardship goals. The dashboard
serves to track and publicly monitor data in line with the city’s strategic priorities, as well as
foster transparency between the city and the community.
Outcomes: At the conclusion of the presentation, staff answered a number of council questions
about how the selected data was chosen, data sources, and drivers of change.
Study session meeting of July 8, 2024 (Item No. 4) Page 4
Title: Environmental Stewardship system wrap-up
Meeting subject: Volunteer involvement in environmental stewardship programs
Date: 7/8/2024
Overview: This report summarized the various ways volunteers (including partner
organizations) in St. Louis Park engage in environmental stewardship activities. Volunteer
efforts are critical to the city’s sustainability and natural resources initiatives and contribute
significantly to the preservation and enhancement of our community. Key activities include
park and garden maintenance, litter pick-up, invasive species management and participation in
environmental events.
Outcomes: Council questions and comments will not be known until after this wrap-up report is
published. Any questions or comments received will be responded to via staff on or after
7/8/2024.
Next steps:
• Sustainability staff will:
o Return to council in a few months with an amendment to remove the efficient
building benchmarking ordinance from the city code effective January 1, 2026.
• Planning and zoning staff will:
o Bring proposed ordinances amending the zoning and vegetation codes to the
planning commission for review. The planning commission will hold a public
hearing on the ordinance and make a formal recommendation to the city
council. Any related changes to the vegetation chapter of city code would be
brought to city council directly. Staff anticipate council action on the proposed
ordinances in the third quarter of 2024.