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AGENDA
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting – Community Room
1. Call to order
a. Roll call.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Minutes
a. Minutes of October 7, 2024 EDA meeting
4. Consent items
a. Approve EDA disbursements
b. Approve 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial update
c. Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff
Neighborhood Housing Services - Ward 1
d. Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation - 5950 36th Street West -
Ward 2
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8. Adjournment.
6:15 p.m. City council meeting – Community Room
1. Call to order
a. Roll call.
b. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Presentations
a. Observance of Veterans' Day
b. Recognition of donations
4. Minutes
a. Minutes of October 7, 2024 city council meeting
b. Minutes of October 7, 2024 city council retreat planning meeting
c. Minutes of October 14, 2024 city council study session meeting
5. Consent items
a. Approve city disbursements
b. Approve 3rd quarter 2024 city financial update
c. Resolution approving donation to police department
Agenda EDA, city council and study session meetings of November 4, 2024
d. Resolution to approve joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension
e. Approve 2025 social services request for proposal
f. Resolution approving dissolution of Home Remodeling Fair joint powers agreement
g. Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation - 5950 36th Street West -
Ward 2
h. Approve easement purchase - Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue project - Phase 2 –
Ward 4
i. Resolution authorizing the special assessment for sewer service line repair at 8200 Westwood
Hills Curve - Ward 4
6. Public hearing
a. Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Gameshow Battle Rooms, LLC - Ward 4
7. Regular business
a. First reading of various amendments to Chapters 6 and 8 of the city code
8. Communications and announcements – none.
9. Adjournment.
Following city council meeting – Study Session – Community Room
Discussion items
1. Community Health update - Vision 2025
2. Racial equity and inclusion training for St. Louis Park city council members
Written report
3. Housing + neighborhood-oriented development system wrap-up
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 7, 2024
1. Call to order.
President Dumalag called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
a. Roll call
Commissioners present: Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Nadia
Mohamed, President Dumalag
Commissioners absent: Margaret Rog
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), deputy city manager (Ms.
Walsh), natural resources manager (Mr. Bahe), community development director (Ms. Barton),
public services superintendent (Mr. Fisher), public works director (Mr. Hall), engineering
director (Ms. Heiser), building and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), economic development
manager (Mr. Hunt), redevelopment administrator (Ms. Monson), property maintenance and
licensing manager (Mr. Pivec), interim fire chief (Mr. Scott), deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal),
park superintendent (Mr. Umphrey), planning manager (Mr. Walther)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Farris, to approve the EDA
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Rog absent).
3. Minutes.
a. EDA meeting minutes of Sept. 9, 2024
b. EDA meeting minutes of Sept. 16, 2024
It was moved by Commissioner Budd, seconded by Commissioner Baudhuin, to approve the EDA
meeting minutes of Sept. 9 and Sept. 16, 2024, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Rog absent).
4. Consent items.
a. Approve EDA disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to approve the
consent items as presented.
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: EDA meeting minutes of October 7, 2004
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Rog absent).
5. Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements - none.
8. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, EDA secretary Lynette Dumalag, EDA president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approve EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve EDA disbursement claims for the period of Oct. 1 –
Oct. 28, 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the disbursements listed for the period ending Oct.
28, 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 good 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
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
129.67CENTERPOINT ENERGY Development - EDA G&A HEATING GAS
129.67
3,992.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A LEGAL SERVICES
763.00Wooddale Station TIF G&A LEGAL SERVICES
399.00Development - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
5,154.00
925.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING Development - EDA G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
925.00
170.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY Development - EDA G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
170.00
779.40WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE Development - EDA G&A LAND MAINTENANCE
779.40
Report Totals 7,158.07
Economic Development Authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approve EDA disbursements Page 2
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial update
Recommended action: Motion to approve 3rd quarter 2024 city financial report for the quarter
ended Sept. 30, 2024.
Policy consideration: Reporting on the City of St. Louis Park’s investment quarterly adheres to
our financial management policy.
Summary: The finance division prepares a quarterly report that summarizes the city’s
investment portfolio and performance. This report also updates council on spending and
revenue data for the current year.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial
report provides another layer of oversight to further ensure good fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Financial Report
Prepared by: Gavin Shubert, senior accountant
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Quarterly Financial
Report (Unaudited)
for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024
Prepared by: Finance Division
Member of the Government Finance Officers’
Association of the United States and Canada
Page 2
Economic Development Authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4b)
Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial update
Investment allocationPMA ($)UBS ($)% of portfolioAsset Backed Securities- 12,931,545 33%Certificates of Deposit998,378 8,920,658 26%Federal Home Loan Bank Notes-9,152,986 24%Federal National Mortgage Association-4,050,455 10%Money Market Funds-1,386,450 4%Municipal Bonds-894,880 2%US Treasuries-415,915 1%Total998,378 37,752,888100%Liquidity of cash and investmentsPMA ($)UBS ($)CIB ($)Unrestricted42,393,228 415,915 2,310,753 Maturity998,378 37,336,974 - Spending type9,393,230 - - Total52,784,836 37,752,888 2,310,753 HoldingValue on 9/30/2024 ($)Estimated annual income ($)Cash264,067 - Cash Alternatives- 7,607 Fixed Income4,050,455 108,051 Fixed Income9,152,986 427,284 Fixed Income12,931,545 290,710 Fixed Income11,201,988 86,685 Fixed Income153,312 - Total37,754,353 920,337 AccountTypeMarket value ($)35175-1014M27,094,322 35175-1014MP15,298,907 35175-101SEC998,378 35175-1054M90,336 35175-1064M75,123 35175-2084M3,197,692 35175-2094M6,030,079 Total52,784,836"St. Louis Park embodies many of the typical characteristics of a 'AAA' rated issuer, including its growing, very strong economy that is also part of a broad and diverse metropolitan statistical area; very strong reserves; minimal budgetary pressure; and sophisticated and knowledgeable management. In addition, the city has a stronger debt profile compared with that of its peers and many Minnesota communities." The city issued AAA-rated 2024B General Obligation bonds in September to finance utility system projects.Summary of UBS account Summary of PMA liquid asset holdingsInvestment updatesS&P Global Ratings profile of the cityThe city maintains all of its investments in Aa3/AA-/AA- rated investments or above by the three major credit rating agenies Moody's, S&P, and Fitch.Policy consideration: Reporting on the City of St. Louis Park's investments quarterly adheres to our financial management policy.Summary: The quarterly investment report provides an overview of the city's investment portfolio.Capital preservationInvested asset policyThe city’s investment portfolio focuses on cash flow needs and investment in longer term securities in accordance with Minnesota Statute 118A and the city’s investment policy objectives of: 1) Preservation of capital2) Liquidity3) Return on investmentPage 3Economic Development Authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial update
2024 Approved
Budget
2024 Actual
through 9/30
% Actual to
Budget
General Fund Revenues
General Property Taxes 34,147,654 17,260,996 51%
Licenses and Permits 4,796,322 3,529,600 74%
Fines & Forfeits 190,000 614,813 324%
Intergovernmental 2,443,282 2,096,603 86%
Charges for Services 2,602,153 1,347,227 52%
Miscellaneous Revenue 2,114,980 1,653,554 78%
Investments Earnings 470,000 798,134 170%
Other Income 467,950 - 0%
Use of Fund Balance - - 100%
Total General Fund Revenues 47,232,341 27,300,927 58%
See chart 1 for a visual summary
General Fund Expenditures
General Government 1 14,505,291 10,634,173 73%
Public Safety 2 23,236,356 17,484,317 75%
Operations & Recreation 3 15,211,133 11,759,279 77%
Total General Fund Expenditures 52,952,780 39,877,768 75%
See chart 2 for a visual summary
Other Financing Sources (uses)
Transfers In 5,720,439 2,481,139 43%
Transfers Out (3,353,455) (2,671,384) 80%
Total Other Financing Sources (uses)2,366,984 (190,245)
1 Admin, REI, Finance/Assessing, HR, Comm Dev, Facilities, Sustainability, IT, Communications
2 Police, Fire, Building & Energy
3 Engineering, Public Works, Parks & Recreation
City Accounts Reconciling
Items
Deposit In
Transit
Statement
Amount
Outstanding
Checks Total
Citizen Independent Bank (Vendor Account) 11,121 162,218 2,913,306 (775,893) 2,310,753
Citizen Independent Bank (EDA Account)(13,514) - 184,096 (57,544) 113,038
Citizen Independent Bank (Payroll Account)- - - (491) (491)
PMA 4M (Investment Account)- - 52,784,836 - 52,784,836
UBS (Investment Account)- - 37,752,888 - 37,752,888
Cash on Hand - - - - 2,220
Totaled Cash & Investments (2,392) 162,218 93,635,126 (833,928) 92,963,244
See charts 3 & 4 for a visual summary
Accrued Interest 22,775
Total with Accrued Interest 92,986,020
City of St. Louis Park
For the Period of 1/1/24 - 9/30/24
Summary of Budgeted Revenues Comparison to Actual
Summary of Cash & Investments
The city will receive property taxes in mid-to-late November
Economic Development Authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4b)
Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial update Page 4
63%13%
2%
8%
5%6%3%
General Fund Revenue Breakdown
General Property Taxes Licenses and Permits Fines & Forfeits
Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenue
Other Income
Chart 1
27%
44%
29%
General Fund Expenditure Breakdown
General Government Public Safety Operations & Recreation
Chart 2
$43,391,606
$6,030,079
$3,197,692
$2,310,753 4M and CIB cash on deposit
4M Liquid Asset
Fund
4M 2024B Bonds
4M 2024A Bonds
CIB Vendor
Account
Chart 3
$66,034,818
$23,002,514
$3,961,613
Liquidity of Cash and Investments
Less Then 1 1-5 6-10Maturity by Year
Chart 4
Economic Development Authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4b)
Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 EDA financial update Page 5
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff
Neighborhood Housing Services – Ward 1
Recommended action: Motion to adopt EDA resolution approving consent of the merger of
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) and Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing
Services (DBNHS).
Policy consideration: Does the EDA consent to the merger of Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation (GMHC) and Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services (DBNHS)?
Summary: On July 6, 2021, the EDA entered into a preliminary development agreement (PDA)
with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) to pursue development of owner -
occupied affordable housing on four single -family properties owned by the EDA located at
5639, 5643, 5647 and 5707 Minnetonka Boulevard. The EDA approved an amendment to the
PDA in May 2024 to extend the deadlines for commencement of the redevelopment.
GMHC has determined that it is in the best interest of its business to merge with a similarly
missioned non-profit housing organization to better serve and address affordable housing in
the Twin Cities. GMHC has positively collaborated with the Daytons Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Services (DBNHS) on previous joint affordable housing ventures, and the two entities
have entered into a merger agreement.
Given the PDA between GHMC and the EDA, GMHC requests the EDA consider adopting a
resolution consenting to the merger of GMHC and DBNHS. The merger would not alter the
development team or partners working on the Minnetonka Boulevard affordable owner-
occupied project nor terms of the PDA.
The EDA’s attorney has reviewed the consent and has drafted the resolution of approval. Staff
recommend the EDA adopt the resolution consenting to the merger of GMHC and DBNHS.
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time. The precise purchase price of the EDA
parcels and the amount of financial assistance necessary to move the proposed Minnetonka
Boulevard redevelopment forward has not been determined at this time. Federal congressional
discretionary funding has been awarded to the city and has been earmarked for this project.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion; map of property; EDA Resolution; consent to merger
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 November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Services – Ward 1
Discussion
Background: GMHC has determined that it is the best interest of its business to merge with a
similarly missioned non-profit housing organization, to cost effectively serve and address
affordable housing needs in twin cities communities.
GMHC intends to merge with Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services (DBNHS). GMHC
has extensive experience working with DBNHS in developing a wide range of affordable housing
projects. By combining efforts, GMHC and DBNHS can continue to serve the twin cities
community and make a greater contribution to persistent affordable housing needs.
The merger would be mutually beneficial. It would optimize costs and allow both entities to
efficiently support affordable housing production with integrated financial and staff support.
Merging with DBNHS offers GMHC access to more liquidity to manage cash flow swings as
longer production cycles delay receipt of closing proceeds. A merger is attractive to DBNHS as
they have lacked the project pipeline experience and capabilities that GMHC offers . In addition,
DBNHS brings expanded and diverse affordable housing programs to the merged organization.
Most of GMHC’s sales are to households of color, and GMHC believes that offering broadened
program activity is a key element in addressing racial disparities in our communities. Home
ownership is considered a key difference in wealth-building between white households and
households of color.
Considering these synergies and benefits, GMHC has entered into a definitive merger
agreement with DBNHS and intends to complete the merger by the end of 2024.
Present considerations: On July 6, 2021, the EDA entered into a preliminary development
agreement (PDA) with Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to pursue development of
owner-occupied affordable housing on four single -family properties owned by the EDA located
at 5639, 5643, 5647 and 5707 Minnetonka Boulevard. The EDA approved amendments in May
2024 to extend the deadlines for commencement of the redevelopment.
Given the PDA between GHMC and the EDA, GMHC requests the EDA consider adopting a
resolution consenting to the merger of GMHC and DBNHS. The merger would not alter the
development team or partners working on the Minnetonka Boulevard affordable ownership
project nor the terms of the PDA. The EDA’s attorney has reviewed the consent and has drafted
the resolution of approval.
Next steps: GMHC will submit planning entitlement applications to the city for planning
commission and city council consideration.
The proposed purchase price of the EDA parcels and the amount of financial assistance
necessary to move the proposed Minnetonka Boulevard redevelopment forward will be
determined once the project components are finalized. Federal congressional discretionary
funding has been awarded to the city and has been earmarked for this project.
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Services – Ward 1
Location map of Minnetonka Boulevard redevelopment site
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
Title: Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Services – Ward 1
EDA Resolution No. 24-_________
Approving assignment of preliminary development agreement
Be it resolved by the board of commissioners (the “board”) of the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Recitals; authorization.
(a) The authority and Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, a Minnesota
nonprofit corporation (the “GMHC”), entered into a preliminary development agreement dated
July 6, 2021, as amended by the first amendment to preliminary development and the second
amendment to preliminary development agreement (together, the “agreement”), pursuant to
which the developer proposed to acquire the property and to develop approximately eight twin
home units for low to moderate income individuals thereon (the “development”).
(b) GMHC and Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation (the “developer”) have reached an agreement whereby GMHC shall be merged with
and into the developer.
(c) GMHC has requested that the authority execute and deliver a consent to merger
(the “consent”) consenting to its merger with the developer and the assignment of the
agreement to the developer.
(d) The board has reviewed the consent and finds that the execution thereof and
performance of the authority’s obligations thereunder are in the best interest of the city and its
residents.
Section 2. Approval of documents.
(a) The board approves the consent in substantially the form
presented to the board, together with any related documents necessary in connection
therewith, including without limitation all documents, exhibits, certifications, or consents,
referenced in or attached to the first amendment (the “documents”).
(b) The board hereby authorizes the president and executive director, in their
discretion and at such time, if any, as they may deem appropriate, to execute the documents
on behalf of the authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the authority, the authority’s
obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied. The
documents shall be in substantially the form on file with the authority and the approval hereby
given to the documents includes approval of such additional details therein as may be
necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions
thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved by legal counsel to the authority
and by the officers authorized herein to execute said documents prior to their execution; and
said officers are hereby authorized to approve said changes on behalf of the authority. The
execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of the authority herein authorized shall
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4c) Page 5
Title: Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Services – Ward 1
be conclusive evidence of the approval of such document in accordance with the terms hereof.
This resolution shall not constitute an offer and the documents shall not be effective until the
date of execution thereof as provided herein.
(c) In the event of absence or disability of the officers, any of the documents
authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed without further act or
authorization of the board by any duly designated acting official, or by such other officer or
officers of the board as, in the opinion of the city attorney, may act in their behalf. Upon
execution and delivery of the documents, the officers and employees of the board are hereby
authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such actions as may be necessary on
behalf of the board to implement the documents.
Section 3. Effective date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority November 4, 2024:
Karen Barton, executive director Lynette Dumalag, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4c) Page 6
Title: Resolution approving Greater Minnesota Housing Corporation merger with Daytons Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Services – Ward 1
CONSENT TO MERGER
WHEREAS:
A. Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation
(“GMHC”) and St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority, a political subdivision of the
State of Minnesota (the “authority”) are parties to that certain Preliminary Development
Agreement, designated as “EDA Contract No. 05-21,” and dated July, 6, 2021, as amended
February 21, 2023 and May 6, 2024 (the “PDA”), which relates to the development of certain
property located in the City of St. Louis Park.
B. GMHC and Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services, a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation (“DBNHS”) have reached an agreement whereby GMHC shall be merged with and
into DBNHS, and DBNHS shall succeed, insofar as permitted by law, to all of the rights, assets,
liabilities and obligations of GMHC. DBNHS shall be the surviving corporation after the merger.
The effective date of the merger is anticipated to occur on or about December 31, 2024.
C. GMHC desires to request the Authority’s consent to its merger with DBNHS.
CONSENT:
1. The authority’s consent. The Authority hereby consents to the merger of GMHC
with and into DBNHS, and to the extent such merger is considered an assignment or transfer of
the PDA, the Authority hereby consents to such assignment or transfer.
2. Continuing Effect. All amounts, terms, provisions, conditions and covenants of the
PDA shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect, and the PDA is in all respect confirmed,
ratified, and approved on the date hereof, and is acknowledged to be in fu ll force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Consent to Merger as of the
date written below.
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority
By
Its Executive Director
Date
By
Its President
Date
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 4d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street
West – Ward 2
Recommended action: Motion to adopt EDA Resolution finding the building at 5950 36th Street
West is structurally substandard to a degree requiring removal.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA find that the vacant commercial building located at 5950
36th Street West (former Nash Frame building) is structurally substandard to a degree requiring
removal and does it authorize demolition of the building, if necessary, to protect the public’s
health and safety?
Summary: The EDA acquired the property and former Nash Frame commercial building at 5950
36th Street West from the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority in 2017. The building was
vacant prior to the EDA’s acquisition and has remained vacant. LHB completed an inspection of
the building in 2016 and verified its findings again in 2021. LHB concluded in its letter of finding
that according to statutory criteria for establishment of a redevelopment TIF district under the
MN TIF Act, the subject building “qualifies as structurally substandard”.
It was anticipated that the building would be sold and redeveloped in 2023, however the
former redeveloper was unable to move forward due to adverse economic conditions. In the
meantime, the interior of the building was demolished and the building’s doors and windows
were secured. The EDA is now in discussions with Roers Companies to redevelop the site.
There are no immediate plans for the EDA to demolish the building. It is anticipated the building
will be removed after the property is sold to Roers Companies for redevelopment purposes.
However, staff and EDA legal counsel recommend proactively adopting the attached resolution
in case the property becomes a nuisance to the public’s health and safety and needs to be
demolished in the interim.
The proposed resolution establishes that the subject property is occupied by a structurally
substandard building prior to the building’s removal and states that the EDA may create a future
TIF district encompassing the property. This action does not obligate the EDA to establish a TIF
district; it merely preserves the EDA’s ability to create a future TIF district at this location to
facilitate the new Wooddale Station redevelopment for up to three years following demolition
of the building should the EDA choose to do so.
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Site map; EDA Resolution; LHB TIF analysis letter of finding is available
for viewing in the community development department.
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 November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
Site map:
Subject property: 5950 36th St. W.
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
EDA Resolution No. 24-___
Designating building as structurally substandard
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “authority”) was
created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469.1082 and 469.001
through 469.047, as amended, and was authorized to transact business and exercise its powers
by a resolution of the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “city”); and
Whereas, the authority is considering creating a tax increment financing district on
property within the city including the property described in Exhibit A attached hereto
(collectively, the “property”) to be designated a redevelopment district (the “proposed TIF
district”) as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subd. 10 (the “redevelopment
district act”); and
Whereas, in order to designate the property as part of a redevelopment tax increment
financing district pursuant to the redevelopment district act, the authority must find that (1)
70% of the property within the proposed TIF district are occupied by buildings, streets, utilities,
paved or gravel parking lots, or other similar structures, and (2) more than 50% of the buildings,
not including outbuildings, are structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial
renovation or clearance (“substandard building condition”); and
Whereas, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 10(d), the authority is
authorized to deem parcels as occupied by structurally substandard buildings before the
demolition or removal of buildings if it finds by resolution that the parcel is occupied, for
purposes of the redevelopment district act, by a structurally substandard building or that a
parcel meets the requirements of paragraph (e) of the redevelopment district act and that
following demolition or removal, the authority intends to include the parcel within a
redevelopment district; and
Whereas, the authority obtained a blight study for the property and determined that
the building located thereon meets the substandard building conditions; and
Whereas, under the redevelopment district act, a parcel is deemed to be occupied by a
structurally substandard building if substandard building conditions exists within the period up
to 3 years prior to the filing of the request for certification of the parcel as part of the tax
increment financing district with the county auditor; and if certain other conditions are met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the board of commissioners of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. The authority finds that the building on the property is structurally substandard
to a degree requiring substantial renovation or clearance, based upon the analysis of such
buildings by LHB, Inc. in a report dated February 28, 2022 and on file in city hall (the “inspection
report”).
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4d) Page 4
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
2. Based on the inspection report and other information available to the board, the
board finds that: (a) the substandard building is structurally substandard within the meaning of
the redevelopment district act, paragraph (b), because it contains defects in structural elements
or a combination of deficiencies in essential utilities and facilities, including plumbing and
electrical, light and ventilation, fire protection including adequate egress, or similar factors
which defects or deficiencies are of sufficient total significance to justify substantial renovation
or clearance; and (b) that the substandard building is not in compliance with the building code
applicable to new buildings and could not be modified to satisfy the building code at a cost of
less than 15% of the cost of constructing a new structure of the same square footage and type
on the property. The reasons and supporting facts for this determination are included in, and
the board has relied on the finding set forth in, the inspection report. The board has further
determined that there have been no improvements to the substandard building since the date
of the inspection report
3. The building on the property may be demolished or removed by the authority, or
such demolition or removal may be financed by the authority or may be undertaken by a
developer under a development agreement with the authority.
4. The authority intends to include the property in a redevelopment tax increment
financing district, and to file the request for certification of such district with the
Auditor/Treasurer of Hennepin County, Minnesota, as the county auditor (the “county
auditor/treasurer”), within three (3) years after the date of demolition of the buildings on the
property.
5. Upon filing the request for certification of the new tax increment financing
district, the authority will notify the county auditor/treasurer that the original tax capacity of
the property must be adjusted to reflect the greater of (a) the current net tax capacity of the
parcel, or (b) the estimated market value of the parcel for the year in which the buildings were
demolished or removed, but applying class rates for the current year, all in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 10(d).
6. Authority staff and consultants are authorized to take any actions necessary to
carry out the intent of this resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority November 4, 2024:
Karen Barton, executive director Lynette Dumalag, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 4d) Page 5
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
Exhibit A
Potential Property to be included in redevelopment TIF district
5950 36th Street W
Parcel ID 16-117-21-34-0610
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Observance of Veterans Day
Recommended action: The mayor is asked to read and present the proclamation.
Policy consideration: None
Summary: Initially celebrated as Armistice Day, the commemoration of the service of American
Veterans has been observed since 1938. The date of November 11 holds significance as the
date of a pause during World War I and later evolved to honor veterans of all wars. St. Louis
Park proudly employs many veterans and strives to make our city a welcoming place for all.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Resource page
Proclamation
Prepared by: Jocelyn Hernandez Guitron, racial equity and inclusion specialist
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Observance of Veterans Day
Resource page
In observance of Veterans Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
• Learn about the history of Veterans day
o Veterans Day 2024: Founding, Fact & Meaning | HISTORY
o History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
• Consider some of the challenges that veterans face
o Veterans Come Home To Civilian Life (youtube.com)
o The GI Bill of Rights (youtube.com)
o About this Collection | Veterans History Project Collection | Digital Collections |
Library of Congress (loc.gov)
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
Title: Observance of Veterans Day
Proclamation Observing
Veterans Day
Whereas, Minnesota is home to over 294,000 veterans with 49,974 living in Hennepin
county; and
Whereas, Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize the hardships and sacrifices of
veterans, including those who have served even while their citizenship was in question like
immigrants and those from U.S. territories; and
Whereas, the history of military service is one of patriotism and complexity as soldiers
from Indigenous, Black, Asian and immigrant backgrounds have served through moments in
time where discrimination, segregation and racism have made their veteran experience that
much more challenging; and
Whereas, Veterans continue to face difficulties as they transition into civilian life, in the
areas of employment, mental health and healthcare; and
Whereas, it is common to find memorials honoring veterans across the state, including
our own Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe Park; and
Whereas, the community of St. Louis Park is called to learn more about the experiences
of veterans and commit to building communities and workplaces where veterans and military
families are supported; and
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby observe November 11, 2024 as Veterans Day in our community.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the
City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 4th day of November,
2024.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of donations
Recommended action: Mayor to announce and express appreciation for the following donation
and grant being accepted at the meeting and listed on the consent agenda.
From Donation For
Sandy M. Younger Up to $500 General police operations
J C Younger Company Inc. Up to $1500 Police community outreach
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: November 4, 2024
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 7, 2024
1.Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
a.Pledge of allegiance
b.Roll call
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Margaret Rog (arrived at 6:35 p.m.)
Council members absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), deputy city manager (Ms.
Walsh), natural resources manager (Mr. Bahe), community development director (Ms. Barton),
public services superintendent (Mr. Fisher), public works director (Mr. Hall), senior planner (Ms.
Chamberlain), associate planner (Ms. Champoux), engineering director (Ms. Heiser), building
and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), economic development manager (Mr. Hunt),
redevelopment administrator (Ms. Monson), property maintenance and licensing manager (Mr.
Pivec), interim fire chief (Mr. Scott), deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal), park superintendent
(Mr. Umphrey), planning manager (Mr. Walther)
2.Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Rog absent).
3. Presentations.
a.Recognition of 2024 Evergreen Award recipients
Mr. Bahe presented the awards to the following city residents:
o Francie Streich, 4810 West 42nd St., Minikahda Vista in the Traditional Garden Category.
o Brooks Whitton, 7423 North St., South Oak Hill in the Alternative Garden category.
The mayor and council members congratulated the winners for their innovative achievements.
b.Proclamation observing “Indigenous People’s Day”
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation into the record and noted it is a special honor to read
it. She added there are also many resources linked in the staff report related to this day.
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Council Member Baudhuin stated the second Monday in October has traditionally been
celebrated as Columbus Day celebration. He stated Columbus Day’s influence was a driving
force behind what was done to indigenous peoples and as a member of the clergy, he is noting
this for the record. He shared doctrineofdiscovery.org, a resource that explains this history in
detail. He added the State of Minnesota conducted the largest execution of Indigenous People
in Mankato where 38 Dakota people were hanged. He stated Indigenous Peoples’ Day is very
important to recognize and there is much more work to do, and he is proud of St. Louis Park for
claiming this.
c.Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed read the donations into the record, which are included in the attached staff
report.
4. Minutes.
a.Minutes of Sept. 9, 2024 city council meeting
b.Minutes of Sept. 9, 2024 city council study session
c.Minutes of Sept. 16, 2024 city council meeting
d.Minutes of Sept. 16, 2024 city council special study session
It was moved by Council Member Baudhuin, seconded by Council Member Dumalag, to approve
the Sept. 9, 2024 city council meeting and city council study session, and the Sept. 16, 2024 city
council meeting and city council special study session minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Rog absent).
5.Consent items.
a.Approve city disbursements
b.Resolution No. 24-112 approving donations to Parks and Recreation Department
c.Resolution No. 24-113 approving donations to Fire Department Open House
d.Approval to purchase replacement fire department emergency radios
e.Declare fire apparatus surplus, authorize their sale and purchase of an electric Chevrolet
Blazer
f.Resolution No. 24-114 accepting funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
and entering into a grant agreement for installation of an electric vehicle charging
station
g.Resolution No. 24-115, 24-116, 24-117 authorizing intent to reimburse with bond
proceeds for major 2025 road construction projects
h.Second reading and adoption of zoning ordinance text amendment – breweries with
taprooms in IG – general industrial district
i.Resolution No. 24-118 approving minor conditional use permit amendment for high
school stadium – 6525 Lake Street – Ward 3
j.Resolution No. 24-119 rescinding permit parking at 3308 Texas Avenue – Ward 3
k.Resolution No. 24-120 authorizing Environmental Response Fund grant application for
Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue project – Phase 2 (4024-1100) – Ward 4
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l.Approve parcel purchase – Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue project – Phase 2
(4024-1100) – Ward 4
m.Resolution No. 24-121 authorizing special assessment for the sewer service line repair
at 3945 Xenwood Avenue South – Ward 2
n.Resolution No. 24-122 authorizing special assessment for the sewer service line repair
at 3909 Xenwood Avenue South – Ward 2
o.Resolution No. 24-123 and 24-124 imposing civil penalties for violations of St. Louis
Park City Code Chapter 3
Council Member Budd asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5f. She noted this
funding from the MPCA was exciting and will put an EV station in Aquila Park in her ward, which
was a charging desert and has 25 NOAH properties. This is a way to make electric vehicle use
more accessible and factors into the city’s climate action plan to reduce vehicle emissions.
Mayor Mohamed added she attended the Fire Station open house, noting there was
information on fire prevention which was very educational.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
6.Public hearings.
a.2025 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service Districts No. 1-6
Ms. Fisher presented the staff report.
Council Member Brausen asked how notices were sent to residents and businesses. Ms. Fisher
stated the city mailed out notices related to 2025 service charges to each property owner in
each district. She added she has not heard any feedback related to the special district service
charges at this point.
Council Member Rog referenced Districts 5 and 6 where there are no increases, and asked if
increases could be made every 10 years or longer, with increases as needed. Ms. Fisher stated
the city does have the opportunity to set these rates each year, and then make increases or
adjustments in the special service districts where there was not an increase the year prior. She
noted council has the authority to recertify the districts every 10 years, and then adjustments
are made annually to the budget and service fees based on business needs.
Mayor Mohamed opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Mohamed
closed the public hearing. She stated this item will return to the council for a vote on Oct. 21,
2024, at the regular scheduled meeting.
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7.Regular business.
a.Resolution approving municipal consent in MnDOT and Louisiana Avenue project (4025-
8000) - Ward 4
Ms. Heiser introduced MnDOT representatives Ryan Wilson and Nicole Stromgren, who
presented the report.
Council Member Baudhuin noted the current traffic backup problem. He added this project
feels futile without any updates further east on I-394 and asked if MnDOT has any plans to
address this issue.
Mr. Wilson stated there are no plans right now for that area and noted the tunnel is the “pinch
point”. He added MnDOT has considered restriping, but this might create other problems. He
added it is not an ideal situation, but there are no current plans in that area.
Ms. Stromgren stated that with this project, there will be a continuous lane from Highway 494
to Highway 100, so that will alleviate some of the traffic congestion.
Council Member Rog asked about the sidewalk replacement in 2027 and asked staff to speak to
that. Ms. Heiser shared that Wayzata Boulevard is in the CIP for reconstruction in 2027. Since
the Connect the Park plan identifies the installation of a bikeway, and the Three Rivers Long
Range plan identified a trail in the area, the 2027 project will include the removal of the
sidewalk and installation of a trail. Because the water main is located against the highway and is
within MnDOT’s construction limits, it will need to be relocated under the curb line. This will
require the removal of the sidewalk and half the road. She stated that due to these
considerations, the city is asking MnDOT to put a trail there, so the bottom line is the
restoration work there will install a 28-foot-wide road, an eight-foot trail and a five-foot
boulevard, with no parking on either side. Ms. Heiser stated the city will be working with
MnDOT on enhancing communication for this project.
Council Member Brausen stated he also goes through this area daily and while the construction
will be disruptive, it will help with the flow of Highway 394 once complete. He added this does
make sense and will cut down on some auto emissions, as cars will no longer be backed up. He
observed the construction will be disruptive to businesses and he apologized for this, especially
in Ward 4. He stated this is a necessary part of improving the infrastructure there.
Council Member Budd added she was glad that MnDOT held an open house, which she
attended, noting she was happy to see good attendance. Council Member Rog agreed and was
happy residents’ concerns were heard.
Council Member Brausen also agreed and stated he appreciated staff’s time and how MnDOT
responded to the questions residents had on the project.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Farris, to adopt
Resolution No. 24- 125 approving municipal consent in MNDOT and Louisiana Avenue project
(4025-8000) - Ward 4.
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The motion passed 7-0.
b.Resolution approving conditional use permit amendment for Aquila Elementary School
expansion – 8500 W. 31st Street – Ward 3
Mr. Walther and Ms. Chamberlain presented the staff report.
Council Member Farris noted she and Council Member Budd went to the neighborhood
meeting where good information was given and it seems this is conditional use permit
amendment is much needed.
Council Member Budd noted it is exciting that the families at Aquila want to stay there, the
extra need can be accommodated, and that these plans are in place.
Council Member Brausen asked if there is a reason the city does not have a zoning district for
schools, being that this is part of a neighborhood and then a CUP needs to be done. Ms.
Chamberlain stated there are civic land use designations within the comprehensive plan.
However, there are no zoning districts but this could be considered. She stated education
facilities with more than 20 students do require a CUP across all allowed districts, including
commercial.
Council Member Rog asked if storm shelters are a new requirement for schools. Ms.
Chamberlain introduced Mr. Lovagnini, an architect representing Cuningham Group. He stated
that in new or remodeled school buildings, a space created for students and staff to go to in an
emergency is required. He stated it is a bunker that can withstand a storm and remain safe with
emergency power, bathrooms included. He stated the code requires the shelter to include
enough space for the addition of the school, but not the entire building.
Council Member Rog asked about the construction hours and noted they are slightly off at 7
p.m. versus. 8 p.m.
Council Member Brausen stated he is excited and happy to see this improvement.
Mayor Mohamed added she attended Aquila Elementary in her younger years, the expansion
needed to happen, and she is also happy to see this along with renovations at the high school.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to adopt
Resolution No. 24-126 approving conditional use permit amendment for Aquila Elementary
School expansion – 8500 W. 31st Street - Ward 3.
The motion passed 7-0.
8.Communications and announcements.
Ms. Keller stated construction on Minnetonka Boulevard is on track and thanked everyone for
their patience. She noted the next phase will begin on Oct. 12 through mid-November and
France Avenue through Inglewood Avenue will be closed. She stated there is still full access to
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city hall for early voting and noted there is more information on the Hennepin County website,
where residents can sign up for alerts.
Mayor Mohamed noted it is the Jewish high holidays with Rosh Hoshana this past weekend and
Yom Kippur next weekend.
Council Member Baudhuin noted the greeting is “Blessed Fast.” He also pointed out
Minnesota’s success in the 2024 WNBA finals with “Go Lynx!”
Council Member Budd stated she went to the last movies in the park, hosted by the parks and
recreation department, and reported that the event was well-attended. She had also attended
a vehicle fair where children could climb on trucks and plows, which was also very well
attended. She thanked the city staff for their work.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Minutes: 4b
Unofficial minutes
City council retreat planning meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 7, 2024
The meeting convened at 5:31 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Yolanda Farris, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen,
Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag
Council members absent: Margaret Rog
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller)
The purpose of this meeting was for council to discuss and plan a future city council retreat for
professional development. There was no agenda for the meeting.
Through discussion, council members determined that at a future retreat, they will have
additional conversations on how to continue their work on city council norms. Council members
discussed their work with consulting groups at past retreats. To continue planning for the next
city council retreat, council members will communicate with city staff.
The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Minutes: 4c
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 14, 2024
The meeting convened at 6:05 p.m.
Council members present: Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Margaret Rog, Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda
Farris
Council members absent: Lynette Dumalag, Sue Budd, Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), community development director (Ms. Barton),
economic development manager (Mr. Hunt), finance director (Ms. Cruver)
Guests: Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers
Discussion items
1. Tax increment financing 101 and other forms of financial assistance for proposed
redevelopment projects
2. Annual TIF District status update
Mr. Hunt introduced Ms. Kvilvang from Ehlers, who provided the presentations on an overview
of TIF and other financial tools and the annual tax increment financing (TIF) district status
update.
Council Member Baudhuin asked if the “but for” test needs to meet all three elements listed in
the presentation. Ms. Kvilvang stated it only needs to meet the top two elements, adding that
those are statutory requirements. Councilmember Baudhuin asked for confirmation that the
city requires the third element. Ms. Kvilvang stated yes.
Council Member Baudhuin asked if the city could say no to TIF for any reason. Ms. Kvilvang
stated yes and added it is not an entitlement. She added the EDA/city council makes the
decision if and when to provide TIF.
Council Member Baudhuin asked if it is correct to say that TIF reduces property values and
asked for clarification. Ms. Kvilvang stated this is the “but for” and all taxing jurisdictions
continue to receive taxes on the base value but not on the increased valuation. She stated
with TIF, the city gives up tax on new value for a period of time to gain taxes on higher value
later.
Council Member Baudhuin asked how the developers benefit from TIF. Ms. Kvilvang stated
every development that comes before council has information on how they may benefit
included in the staff report. When the project is completed, the developer must provide
detailed information as to eligible expenditures to evidence how TIF benefitted them so the city
can ensure they did not receive more TIF than was necessary for the project.
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Council Member Baudhuin stated he would like to compare the numerical data on how the city
and the developer each benefit from TIF. Ms. Kvilvang stated the rate of return is provided in
the staff report, and clarified that the city also receives other benefits outside of financial
return for things such as affordable housing, sustainability improvements, and DEI goals.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he wants to know how much developers profit on TIF. Council
Member Brausen stated developers make about 10-20% on the overall development.
Mayor Pro Tem Farris summarized that the city sees the benefit from TIF when the
development is completed. Ms. Kvilvang stated yes, that is correct.
Council Member Brausen pointed out that the city also continues to receive baseline property
taxes during the TIF district period.
Council Member Rog stated she is not opposed to TIF, but stated she would like to be more
discerning about its use. She noted the comparison between two properties, Corsa and Risor,
which are located next to each other. Corsa utilized TIF while Risor did not, and they were both
required to adhere to the city’s inclusionary affordable housing policy. She stated it is more
transparent to note that the city does not only obtain affordable housing through TIF, and there
are developers who do not request TIF. Ms. Kvilvang stated that is correct and noted that Risor
is an age-restricted development which has different financial assistance available to it.
Council Member Rog asked for examples of tax abatement and where it is used in the city. Ms.
Kvilvang stated it has never been used in St. Louis Park, and it was only presented as a tool. Mr.
Hunt added it typically does not generate enough assistance to fill project gaps and therefore
hasn’t been used previously. Ms. Kvilvang clarified that tax abatement is a tool that may be
used when TIF is not allowed to do certain things with a development site.
Council Member Rog stated for transparency, there is general agreement that the benefit of tax
abatement to counties and school districts is that they can say no to tax abatement. That
suggests there is an impact on counties and school districts.
Ms. Kvilvang agreed that counties and school districts would not receive the benefit as would
cities, but the amount of tax captured in TIF districts is so insignificant to the overall budget for
Hennepin County that it is not as concerning to them. She added there is no impact to school
districts either because the taxes are based on the prior years' valuation and tax levy. She
added there are also no impacts from TIF because funds are based on the number of students a
school district has.
Council Member Rog observed that there is, however, an impact on residents. Ms. Kvilvang
disagreed and stated the school districts will say there is no impact as well. Council Member
Rog asked where the 30% of taxes go. Council Member Brausen stated that tax revenue goes to
the affordable housing trust fund and other areas.
Ms. Cruver added what Ms. Kvilvang is focusing on is the tax rate, not the levy increase. She
stated we will always get the same amount of revenue because the levy is set and collected.
With TIF, once it is decertified, the levy is spread out among a lot more tax capacity, but the
amount the city collects is set by the levy adoption process and is unaffected by TIF
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decertification alone. The school district tax is set by state statutes and the only difference for
school districts and possibly missing tax monies is because the city has more interest in
economic development of the city, but that concern is not in the schools’ purview or interest.
She stated there is a chance there was a small increase in the property values for the TIF district
which is what the city would forgo if there was no TIF district.
Council Member Rog noted the special legislation on affordable housing and asked if there is a
plan to ask for an extension. Ms. Barton stated that it is part of the city’s legislative priorities for
2025 and it was in 2024 also.
Council Member Rog noted she has concerns about seeing three-bedroom units as some of
these are market rate, and she wants to be discerning about what we are subsidizing. Ms.
Barton stated the TIF received is facilitating the creation of the affordable units, even though
there are market-rate units in the development also. Ms. Kvilvang added there also needs to be
proportional distribution between the type of units in the development, as well as a certain
number of three-bedroom units in the development as required by the city’s inclusionary
housing policy.
Ms. Barton stated the council can make a change in the inclusionary housing policy to a
different number also, but added this will then change the TIF needed to subsidize a greater
number of affordable three-bedroom units.
Council Member Rog asked how Aquila Commons is funded, as an owner-occupied project. Ms.
Kvilvang stated that is by a “pay-as-you-go” note. She noted there are residents who would like
more of this kind of affordable owner-occupied housing.
Council Member Rog pointed out market-rate housing versus affordable housing. She stated
that market-rate rental housing is something the city has a lot of now, and has been supported
by TIF. People are more interested in affordable rental housing and ownership opportunities
versus market-rate rental housing. She stated she would like to have more affordable housing
within the city, adding this is what the community wants and what the studies are saying is
needed, which is 30%.
Council Member Brausen stated the city has used TIF judiciously over the years and noted the
example of the former Santorini site which sat vacant for over 15 years. Now, with the
inclusionary housing policy, the city was able to get 233 units of housing of which 20% of the
units are affordable. He added there are also a couple of affordable three-bedroom units that
would not have existed except for these policies. With the vacant property, there had been no
tax benefit for 15 years. Using TIF, the city was able to get something that has a substantial
value for the community.
Council Member Brausen stated the market-rate units all seem to fill up and developers would
not build them if they were not making a profit on them. He pointed out there are not high
vacancy rates in St. Louis Park, and shared he also hears the city has too much rental housing.
He stated there is an issue with affordable home ownership within the city as well. The city
must also deal with the realities of the existing market and where people want to spend their
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money. TIF subsidizes affordable housing in this community and increased tax revenues would
not exist without these developments.
Council Member Rog stated she is not opposed to TIF in general and added she is not
demonizing renters. She did not suggest there are too many market-rate apartments for people
to rent. She stated she is most concerned about having discernment as it relates to TIF.
Ms. Kvilvang indicated that the last four developments noted in the staff report are all
affordable rental housing. The council will need to look at the tax implications of developments
going forward, even with the city’s very well-developed tax base. She stated that all-affordable
developments pay one-fourth of the taxes the market-rate developments pay, and these are
factors to consider when looking at goals.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he appreciates this conversation and the tension around it.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Council Member Rog stated there is a community event on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Westwood Hills
about the community safety plan from 4-7 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Approve city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve city disbursement claims for the period of Oct. 1 –
Oct. 28, 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending
Oct. 28, 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
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
81.00 KRICK DAVID Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
81.00
430.76 LINDBERG THOMAS Water G&A
430.76
1,096.503M COMPANY Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,096.50
360.003SI SECURITY SYSTEMS INC Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
360.00
60.004 FRONT ENERGY SOLUTIONS Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
60.00
303.75A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC General Fund BS Inventory
303.75
216.54AAG INVESTEMENT GROUP Water G&A
216.54
397.70ABERNATHY, LISA Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
128.31Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
526.01
225.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC Move-Up Program OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
485.33ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
485.33Sewer G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
11,285.00Sewer G&A ENGINEERING SERVICES
485.34Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12,741.00
672.67ALL CITY ELEVATOR INC Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
672.67
531.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
17,590.00Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
18,121.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
242.40ALLIED ELECTRIC COMPANY OF MN Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
242.40
8,347.33ALLSTREAMIT G&A Telephone Communications
8,347.33
2,800.00ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO INC Cable TV G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,800.00
284.39AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Adminstrative Operations G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
54.38REI G&A ERG Groups
721.32Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.43Police G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
55.48Police G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
255.10Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
264.67Police G&A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
236.47Fire Department G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
43.88Fire Department G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
271.99Fire Department G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
199.04Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
16.99Fire Department G&A SMALL TOOLS
103.99Fire Department G&A UNIFORMS
47.20Building and Energy G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
95.52Public Works G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
89.95Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
45.89Cable TV G&A OTHER
57.00Solid Waste G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16.94Organized Rec G&A Other Supplies & Materials
34.98SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
24.50YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
50.67Natural Resources G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
56.90Rec Center Gen Division G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.90-REC CENTER BUILDING Refunds/Reimbursements
50.94REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
121.70INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,205.42
648.00AQUA LOGIC INC Aquatic Division G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
648.00
595.00ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC IT G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
316.16Technology G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
911.16
5,401.29ASPEN MILLS Fire Department G&A UNIFORMS
1,042.75Fire Department G&A PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
6,444.04
485.00BACHMANSNatural Resources G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
110.20BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
595.20
3,115.89BARKER NICHOLAS Street Capital G&A
3,115.89
184.07BATISTICH HEIDI Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
184.07
28,994.08BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE General Fund BS Inventory
28,994.08
750.82BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
750.82
203.82BEUCH MIKAYLA Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
203.82
50.00BIEL FRANCES Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
63.38BISCHEL BUILDING INC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
63.38
14,008.02BKV GROUP Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
14,008.02
1,768.77BOLTON & MENK INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,610.22Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,350.91Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
141.34Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
850.76Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
13,722.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
393.95BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
836.25Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,230.20
55,268.86BOYER TRUCKS Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
55,268.86
261.63BOYUM TOBY Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
261.63
71.39BRAND DAVID Water G&A
71.39
71,690.00BREMER BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ESCROWS GENERAL
71,690.00
22,615.00BRIDGEWALK CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
22,615.00
1,400.00BROOKSIDE MINNOCO Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,400.00
3,603.82BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
3,603.82
5,621.33-BUCKINGHAM TRUCKING LLC Solid Waste G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
178,669.51Solid Waste G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
105,834.30Solid Waste G&A RECYCLING SERVICE
278,882.48
180.10BUILDING CONTROLS & SOLUTIONS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
180.10
2,040.00BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Dispatch Division G&A TELEPHONE
2,040.00
329.80BURNS JOE Water G&A
329.80
625.40BUSINESS ESSENTIALS Comm & Marketing G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
625.40
129.05BYERS SAVANNAH Comm & Marketing G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
129.05
162.67CAG MINNESOTA FUND 1 LLC Water G&A
162.67
3,410.95CANON FINANCIAL IT G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
3,410.95
3,600.00CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,600.00
15.00CARTER RACHEL Police G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
15.00
21,147.00CD LLC Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
21,147.00
63.69CDW GOVERNMENT INC IT G&A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
14,700.00Cable TV G&A OTHER
323.42Technology G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
15,087.11
1,520.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Sustainability G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,690.00Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
108,567.74Affordable H Trust G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00Move-Up Program OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
113,277.74
19.80CENTRAL MCGOWAN CONCESSIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
19.80
11,241.13CENTRAL PENSION FUND Employee Benefits BS OTHER RETIREMENT
11,241.13
161.00CENTURY LINK Technology G&A TELEPHONE
161.00
19.03CHAMBERLAIN LAURA Community Development G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
21.31Community Development G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
40.34
20.03CHAMPOUX KATELYN Community Development G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
20.03
6,240.00CHARGEPOINT, INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,240.00
57.93CINTAS CORPORATION Facilties Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
391.94Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
19.31Park Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
60.75Park Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
79.65REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
148.26REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
52.77Aquatic Division G&A Misc Expenditures
115.37Aquatic Division G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
348.36Vehicle Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,274.34
6,200.00CIRCUITWORKS POWER PROTECTION LLC Police E-911 Restriction G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
6,200.00
1,303.33CITIES DIGITAL Technology G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
1,303.33
689.36CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK General Fund BS Inventory
800.00Adminstrative Operations G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
596.31Adminstrative Operations G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,600.00Adminstrative Operations G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
478.95Adminstrative Operations G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
350.00Human Resources G&A RECRUITMENT
779.56Human Resources G&A RECOGNITION
1,140.00Human Resources G&A TRAINING
50.00Comm & Marketing G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10.27Comm & Marketing G&A ADVERTISING
96.00Comm & Marketing G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
630.00Comm & Marketing G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
433.02Assessing G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
69.12Finance G&A Misc Expenditures
373.74Community Development G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
9.68Community Development G&A POSTAGE
25.00Community Development G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,023.33Community Development G&A TRAINING
21.85Community Development G&A MEETING EXPENSE
92.39Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
808.45Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
960.00Facilties Maintenance G&A TRAINING
576.94Facilties Maintenance G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
691.39Police G&A Misc Rev from Local Sources
112.50Police G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
347.21Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
46.65Police G&A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
31.46Police G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,948.47Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
36.17Police G&A POSTAGE
604.15Police G&A TRAINING
134.67-Police G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
313.63Police G&A MEETING EXPENSE
254.15Dispatch Division G&A TRAINING
98.00Fire Department G&A FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
1,099.34Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
49.99Fire Department G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
3,259.06Fire Department G&A TRAINING
575.00Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
200.00Building and Energy G&A TRAINING
85.00Building and Energy G&A LICENSES
75.00Sustainability G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
282.25PUBLIC WORKS G & A DEACTIVIATE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
184.90Public Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,661.46Public Works G&A TRAINING
282.25Public Works G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
4,347.97Cable TV G&A OTHER
150.00Cable TV G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
558.00Park Improvement G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,930.64Water G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
750.00Sewer G&A TRAINING
15.00Solid Waste G&A TRAINING
3,286.79Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
1,486.78Technology G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5.00-Organized Rec G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
150.00Organized Rec G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
427.50Organized Rec G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,000.00Organized Rec G&A ADVERTISING
700.00Organized Rec G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
400.77Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
23.98TENNISGENERAL SUPPLIES
124.18SPECIAL EVENTS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
402.51SPECIAL EVENTS ADVERTISING
1,100.00PERFORMING ARTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
138.78YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
421.20PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
39.98LITTLE TOT PLAYTIME GENERAL SUPPLIES
191.43Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
247.44Park Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
948.00Park Maintenance G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
136.80Natural Resources G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
123.45Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
837.62Westwood G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
504.33Westwood G&A OTHER
17.51REC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
898.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
49.88Aquatic Division G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
91.03Aquatic Division G&A TRAINING
99.17Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
13.73Vehicle Maintenance G&A POSTAGE
46,324.80
138.00CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LO Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
138.00
270.00CITY OF NEW HOPE LIFEGUARDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
270.00
23.68CLARIN BRIANNA Water G&A
23.68
55.61CLARKE LISA Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
55.61
421.02COLE PAPERS Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
421.02
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
18,394.49COLICH & ASSOCIATES Adminstrative Operations G&A LEGAL SERVICES
18,394.49
86.29COMCASTFire Department G&A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
53.24Water G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
29.74REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
169.27
28.70CONNELLY PATRICK Water G&A
28.70
62.50CONWAY SHIELD Fire Department G&A PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
62.50
6,735.41CORE & MAIN LP Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,735.41
1,688.60COUGHLIN, JUDY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,688.60
198.32CROOKS, DEAN Water G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
198.32
31.81CROWN MARKING INC.Comm & Marketing G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
31.81
467.34CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
467.34
119.00CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
119.00
2,382.17CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,094.25Water G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,017.20Sewer G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,493.62
11,600.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES Park Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00MOWINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
11,750.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
9,997.00CUSTOM TRUCK ONE SOURCE LP Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
9,997.00
3,287.10DALCO ENTERPRISES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,287.10
9.62DALLMAN DARRELL Water G&A
9.62
69.80DAMYAN'S ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
69.80
141.00DEM-CON DUMPSTERS LLC Vehicle Maintenance G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
141.00
3,478.05DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
3,478.05
34.26DEREK LUTZ & KRISTINE SHIELDS Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
34.26
50.00DEREK LUTZ AND KRISTINE SHIELDS Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
3,600.00DERHEIM LUKE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,600.00
225.45DETECTACHEM, INC.Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
225.45
1,191.00DO-GOOD.BIZ INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
400.95Comm & Marketing G&A Postage & Delivery
3,218.95Comm & Marketing G&A POSTAGE
29.05 2024A GO Street G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
119.12Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
107.50Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
11.62Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
23.24Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,749.00Technology G&A TELEPHONE
6,850.43
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ObjectVendorBU Description
2,750.00DUNBAR REED ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,750.00
8.29EAMES CAITLIN Water G&A
8.29
500.00ECHO DATA ANALYTICS Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
500.00
612.48ECM PUBLISHERS INC Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,543.44Adminstrative Operations G&A LEGAL NOTICES
2,155.92
14.10EDERER TODD Water G&A
14.10
1,098.00EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES Public Works G&A TRAINING
1,098.00
42.37EHLEY BLAKE Water G&A
42.37
101.17EISOLD, JASON Facilties Maintenance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
193.92Facilties Maintenance G&A Out-of-State Travel
295.09
127.25EKLUND ROY Water G&A
127.25
56.10ELECTRIC PUMP INC Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
478.56Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
534.66
1,199.67EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE General Fund BS Inventory
1,060.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,259.67
3,180.56ENTERPRISE FM TRUST Vehicles & Equipment G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
3,180.56
58.50ENVIROMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
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ObjectVendorBU Description
58.50
5,000.00ESI ENGINEERING INC Park Improvement G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
5,000.00
450.00FACE PAINTING BY TRACIE Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
450.00
234.96FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO General Fund BS Inventory
561.32Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
796.28
685.00FARBER SOUND LLC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
685.00
1,330.00FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC Human Resources G&A RECRUITMENT
1,330.00
1,328.44FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,328.44
23,332.26FERGUSON WATERWORKS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
23,332.26
44.45FERRELLGASVehicle Maintenance G&A MOTOR FUELS
44.45
750.00FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS Fire Department G&A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
750.00
235.71FINKEL KAITLYN Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
235.71
203.58FIRST ADVANTAGE Human Resources G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
203.58
2,625.00FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC Park Maintenance G&A Other Supplies & Materials
2,640.00Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,265.00
9.97FRATTALLONESREC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
148.05REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
16.84Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
174.86
522.02FRIEDERICH NIKKI Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
181.57Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
703.59
330.00FRIEDRICH TANNER Water G&A
330.00
48.39GAGE AARON Water G&A
48.39
350.00GAGE HOWELL Water G&A
350.00
204.94GARBERS SARA WILHELM Water G&A
204.94
2,867.89GARLAND/DBS, INC.Water G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,867.89
369.60GLACIAL RIDGE, INC.Park Improvement G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
369.60
1,597.57GOERS LAND SURVEYING LLC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
181.26Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
70.13Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
276.04Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,125.00
3,507.40GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY INC Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,507.40
1,154.25GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,154.25
409.26GRAINGER INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
122.88Sewer G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,955.18REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT PARTS
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,487.32
150.00GRAPHIC SOURCE INC Fire Department G&A FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
150.00
6,000.00GROSS ALEXANDRA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
6,000.00
854.71GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY General Fund BS Inventory
28,124.53Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
28,979.24
1,350.00GUSTILO CHRISTOPHER Street Capital G&A
1,350.00
550.00GUTIERREZ ALEJANDRO Water G&A
550.00
480.80HACH CO Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
480.80
3,000.00HAIGHT DAVID Street Capital G&A
3,000.00
20.59HALVERSON ERIK Water G&A
20.59
259.52HAMPTON ROBERT Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
259.52
4.91HARRIE NICK Water G&A
4.91
30,946.84HAWKINS INC Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
30,946.84
492.57HEAD JUSTIN Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
492.57
2,138.00HEALTHPARTNERSHuman Resources G&A RECRUITMENT
2,138.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
6.00HENNEPIN COUNTY Sunset Ridge HIA G&A SA City Collections
6.00
84.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Police G&A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
2,500.02Fire Department G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
208.39Public Works G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
208.39Water G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
208.40Sewer G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
208.40Storm Water Utility G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
893.72Park Maintenance G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
4,311.32
2,568.00HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,568.00
21,640.00HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
21,640.00
16.78HOLAHAN RENATA Water G&A
16.78
1,418.83HOLIDAY OUTDOOR DECOR Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,005.54Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,424.37
68.42-HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
329.87Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
578.00Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
79.00Public Works G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.35Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
57.94Water G&A SMALL TOOLS
170.87Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
756.87Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
22.97Park Maintenance G&A SMALL TOOLS
76.37Natural Resources G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.11-REC CENTER BUILDING Refunds/Reimbursements
386.35REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,431.06
22.10HUBBARD ELECTRIC INC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
22.10
3,000.00HULSTEIN MATTHEW Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,000.00
51.92HUSELID MARY Water G&A
51.92
8,000.00HYLDEN ADVOCACY AND LAW Adminstrative Operations G&A LEGAL SERVICES
8,000.00
3,087.50I & S GROUP INC Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,087.50
1,470.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
1,470.00
2,565.00ICE SPORTS INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,565.00
3,013.59IDEAL COMMERCIAL INTERIORS LLC Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,013.59
1,080.00IDEAL SERVICE INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,080.00
1,562.66IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT Finance G&A Postage & Delivery
910.52Water G&A POSTAGE
910.51Sewer G&A POSTAGE
910.51Solid Waste G&A POSTAGE
910.51Storm Water Utility G&A POSTAGE
5,204.71
107.35INDELCOWater G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
73.05Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
180.40
128.77INVER GROVE FORD General Fund BS Inventory
3,710.85Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
270.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A TRAINING
4,109.62
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,049.91I-STATE TRUCK CENTER General Fund BS Inventory
1,049.91
37.51J & F REDDY RENTS Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
37.51
88.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
132,174.00Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
132,262.00
2,180.00JACOBSON CORRINE Street Capital G&A
2,180.00
1,300.33JAYTECH, INC.REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,300.33
649.07JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
649.07
46.00JERRY'S ENTERPRISES
46.00
64.78JERRY'S HARDWARE
52.25
8.09
30.57
10.79
145.11
311.59
115.00JIMMY JOHN'S
115.00
88.44JOHNSON CHRISTINE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Inventory
GENERAL SUPPLIES
GENERAL SUPPLIES
OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
GENERAL SUPPLIES
SMALL TOOLS
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Accounts Receivable - Billed
TRAVEL/MEETINGS
88.44
329.71JOHNSON DANIEL
Fire Department G&A
General Fund BS
Facilties Maintenance G&A
Water G&A
Water G&A
Park Maintenance G&A
Natural Resources G&A
Westwood G&A
General Fund BS
Police G&A
Water G&A
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
329.71
2,180.96JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,180.96
117.94JP COOKE CO Building and Energy G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
117.94
25.46JUREK JESSIE Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
25.46
2,390.00JUST-RITE FENCE Insurance G&A Property Insurance
2,390.00
73.63JUVE PAM Water G&A
73.63
1,465.00KANTAR ANDREW Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,465.00
5.79KAPCZYNSKI PEDRO Water G&A
5.79
68.00KAUFMAN SHEET METAL & ROOFING INC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
68.00
2,500.00KENDALL AETREUS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
5,882.50KENNEDY & GRAVEN Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,882.50
400.00KIEFEL CHRISTOPHER Water G&A
400.00
166,728.37KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,164.33Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,359.56MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
11,215.16Pavement Management G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
26,166.00Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,164.33Water G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,860.992024B GO Bonds Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
635.84Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,377.30Sewer Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12,825.95Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,754.60Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,950.00Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
249,202.43
117.51KINGS III OF AMERICA LLC Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
117.51
2,539.25KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,539.25
.07KLINE LARRY Water G&A
.07
1,200.00KLMD PROPERTIES Park Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,200.00
76.92KOEHLER REBECCA Water G&A
76.92
793.00KONA ICE TWIN CITIES Human Resources G&A RECOGNITION
793.00
5,100.52KRIHA ELECTRIC LLC Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
5,100.52
284.95KUENDIG PATRICIA Water G&A
284.95
124.00LAFRANCE EXTERIORS INC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
124.00
3,900.00LANGHANS ELIZABETH Street Capital G&A
3,900.00
2,657.10LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,657.10
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
300.00LAPLANT KRISTA Westwood G&A
300.00
302.79LARSON KARLA Water G&A
302.79
4,030.62LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
4,030.62
26.01LAWSON PRODUCTS INC GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.01
186,331.40LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST Insurance G&A Property Insurance
186,331.40
162.78LEDBETTER MATT Water G&A
162.78
6,250.00LEOTEK ELECTRONICS USA LLC Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
31,250.00Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
37,500.00
9.38LEVY ANITA Water G&A
9.38
1,137.98LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,137.98
660.00LIFESAVER FIRE PROTECTION Park Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
660.00
114.77LIND THOMAS R Water G&A
114.77
18.75LINDGREN DEAN Water G&A
18.75
85.00LINDSAY SARA Organized Rec G&A
85.00
147.50LOCKGUARD LOCKSMITHS REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
147.50
313.02LOFFLERIT G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech
313.02
1,969.23LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,969.23
203.82LOMBARDI, JIM Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
131.99Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
335.81
101.67LVC COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,815.00Technology G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,305.00Park Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
304.99Park Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
521.82PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
536.68REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
101.66ROC Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
7,686.82
198.32MACPHAIL KRIS Water G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
198.32
2,704.80MACQUEEN EQUIP CO General Fund BS Inventory
2,704.80
240.00MAGADAN MARILYN Water G&A
240.00
32.16MALIK PRAKSHI Cable TV G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
32.16
10.46MARGARET ROCK Water G&A
10.46
1,160.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC Police G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,160.00
1,485.43MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
60.00Public Works G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,164.05Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,709.48
30.43MARTIN RYAN Water G&A
30.43
2,091.00MASIMO AMERICAS INC Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,091.00
72.64MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
72.64
47.04MATUSKO SANDRA Water G&A
47.04
45.00MCCONNELL BYRON Water G&A
45.00
127.86MCDONALD KATRINA Water G&A
127.86
35.45MCGUIRE DYLAN Water G&A
35.45
113.79MCNEELY MATTHEW Police G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
113.79
251.24MENARDSPark Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
341.25Park Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
127.76Natural Resources G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
288.58Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
26.24Westwood G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,035.07
135.00MERCEDES FORSEMANT /LUND INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
135.00
868.00MESSERLI & KRAMER Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
868.00
612.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOC. VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
612.00
9,840.60METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
435,440.05Sewer G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
445,280.65
15.08MEYER JENNIFER Water G&A
15.08
3.53MILLER ALLYSON Water G&A
3.53
47.50MILLER KURT R Water G&A
47.50
27.61MILLER SCOTT Water G&A
27.61
1,200.00MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,200.00
2,128.52MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
2,128.52
174.40MINNESOTA CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Human Resources G&A TRAINING
174.40
23.00MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Water G&A LICENSES
23.00
1,534.25MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES Park Improvement G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
875.00Municipal Buildings G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,409.25
175.00MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK ASSOC Human Resources G&A RECRUITMENT
175.00
350.00MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC. Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
350.00
9.00MINNESOTA UI Employee Benefits G&A UNEMPLOYMENT
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
9.00
130.00MKC INC Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
130.00
200.00MN DEPT LABOR AND INDUSTRY Facilties Maintenance G&A LICENSES
200.00
369.42MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
738.84MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
47.67Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
11.92Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
23.83Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,191.68
41.00MN DVS Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
41.00
.98MN HOME GUYS LLC Water G&A
.98
59.08MONTE JOHN Water G&A
59.08
95.99MOOSMANN NANCY Water G&A
95.99
6,000.00MORENO LUIS Human Resources G&A ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
6,000.00
2,096.82MPX GROUP Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
144.00Comm & Marketing G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
2,240.82
309.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
309.00
40.35MULTIQUIP INC General Fund BS Inventory
40.35
182.24MULUGETA ESTELA Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
182.24
1,465.00MURRAY TERESA Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,465.00
951.97NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)General Fund BS Inventory
555.20Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
36.99Vehicle Maintenance G&A SMALL TOOLS
10.17GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,554.33
574.16ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
574.16
74.07NEAL JOHN Water G&A
74.07
108.70NEALE MATT Water G&A
108.70
550.67NELSON ALICIA Water G&A
550.67
87.59NELSON KURK Water G&A
87.59
60.00NEXT GEAR LLC DBA SIXSPEED Finance G&A Other Fees
60.00
884.11NICHOLAS BARKER AND WELLS FARGO HOME MTGStreet Capital G&A
884.11
167.03NJE HOLDINGS LLC Water G&A
167.03
239.24NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP Public Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
194.95Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
189.95REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
624.14
1,552.88NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC Park Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,552.88
413.13NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC General Fund BS Inventory
702.03Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
1,115.16
5,236.24NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS Police E-911 Restriction G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,236.24
2,621.50NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,621.50
434.95NYBERG ROBERT Water G&A
434.95
5,077.05NYSTROM PUBLISHING Comm & Marketing G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
5,077.05
443.42ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC Adminstrative Operations G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
107.89Finance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
175.56Building and Energy G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
46.09Public Works G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
198.95Solid Waste G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
125.92Organized Rec G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
239.81Westwood G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
19.95Vehicle Maintenance G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,357.59
12.06OELRICH JETHRO Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
12.06
310.00OHD LLLP Police G&A POLICE EQUIPMENT
310.00
42.88OKEY MIKE Public Works G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
564.50Public Works G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
607.38
119.67OLSON MICHAEL P Water G&A
119.67
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
26.01O'MEARA MARY ANN Water G&A
26.01
312.00ON SITE SANITATION Neighborhood G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,212.86PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
134.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,658.86
500.00OSMUNDSON ERIC J ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
6,105.35OVERHEAD DOOR CO Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
6,105.35
353.23OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
353.23
570.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC Water Reilly G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
570.00
43.74PARITTI FOREST Water G&A
43.74
16,336.00PARSONS ELECTRIC Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
288.24REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
16,624.24
675.00PASTER PROPERTIES Police G&A
675.00
208.00PETERSON MIKE Building and Energy G&A Permits
208.00
200.00PIERATOS NIKKI TENNIS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
208.00PLACE REAL ESTATE Building and Energy G&A Permits
208.00
4,809.94POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC General Fund BS Inventory
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,046.14Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
6,856.08
2,618.00PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,618.00
655.50PRECISE MRM, LLC.Public Works G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
655.50Water G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
655.50Sewer G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
655.50Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,622.00
1,150.00PRECISION LANDSCAPE AND TREE, INC. TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
1,150.00
150.89PREMIUM WATERS Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
150.89
218.75PROFESSIONAL BEVERAGE SYSTEMS Aquatic Division G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
218.75
3,815.00PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
14,614.10TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
18,429.10
1,519.56PUMP & METER SERVICE Vehicle Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,519.56
3,919.30R & R SPECIALTIES OF WISCONSIN, INC. REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,919.30
50.12RABINE ELLIE Sustainability G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
50.12
73,783.61RAINBOW TREECARE Natural Resources G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
73,783.61
1,243.62REACH FOR RESOURCES INC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,243.62
3,260.00REACH MEDIA NETWORK Technology G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,260.00
67.64REAL TIME LEASING Water G&A
67.64
6,500.00REDPATH & COMPANY LLC Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,500.00
71.88REINHART NATHAN Water G&A
71.88
7,285.46REPUBLIC SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
75,827.62Solid Waste G&A ORGANICS
6,494.19REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
89,607.27
1,748.70REVOLUTIONARY SPORTS LLC T-BALL/BASEBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,748.70
1.00RH RESIDENTIAL RENEWAL Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
155.00Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
156.00
2.84RHODES JOHN Water G&A
2.84
10,524.80ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,838.57Community Development G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,017.25Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
472.50Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
472.50Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
472.50Solid Waste G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
472.50Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
21,270.62
292.73ROERING MARK Water G&A
292.73
71.65ROOFING KATO Water G&A
71.65
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
570.12ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD General Fund BS Inventory
255.97Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
826.09
88.00ROTO-ROOTER Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
88.00
750.00RUSH JOSHUA D Street Capital G&A
750.00
28.92RYAN COURTLAND Water G&A
28.92
640.83SAFE-FAST INC Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
640.83
184.90SAM'S CLUB Public Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
184.90
1,390.17SAND CREEK EAP LLC Employee Benefits G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
1,390.17
201.00SAWYER JEFF Park Maintenance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
201.00
750.00SCHRAM JOHN Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
16,920.00SCOTT MICHAEL Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
16,920.00
1,375.96SCOTT MIKE Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,375.96
2,700.00SCOTT NELSON COACHING INC Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,700.00
259.82SEEGERS KATE Water G&A
259.82
207.35SELA ROOFING & REMODELING Water G&A
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Council Check Summary
10/28/202410/1/2024 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
207.35
3.65SELECT ESTATES INC Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
432.75Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
436.40
85.37SENDER SCOTT Water G&A
85.37
120.00SETS DESIGN INC.Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
60.00Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
100.00Dispatch Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
280.00
500.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING Natural Resources G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,040.00TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
10,540.00
572.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,739.32Comm & Marketing G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
362.75Public Art G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,674.07
11.86SHEEHAN SAMUEL Water G&A
11.86
2,670.15SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP Technology G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
2,670.15
14,030.94SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
40,168.91Street Capital G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
54,199.85
196.29SHRED-IT Community Development G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
196.29
2,500.00SICORA DESIGN BUILD INC.ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
2,500.00
115.48SIEBOLD KIRBY Water G&A
115.48
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
8.53SIETSTRA CHRIS Water G&A
8.53
1,725.00SIG SAUER, INC.Police G&A TRAINING
1,725.00
464.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
464.00
508.97SILVESTRI ZACHARY Water G&A
508.97
379.35SIMPSON MARK Water G&A
379.35
865.49SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
865.49
165.00SIX SPEED LLC Police G&A
165.00
1,000.00SLAVA AND LESLIE GOLDSTEIN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,000.00
2,368.72SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
2,368.72
124.00SOLARIS ROOFING Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
124.00
337.56SOWLES GRETA Water G&A
337.56
100.00SPEETZEN LARISA Westwood G&A
100.00
385.31SPS COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,895.99Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,397.26Water Reilly G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,678.56
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
140.48SR WELSH GRANT Water G&A
140.48
1,395.00ST CROIX RECREATION FUN PLAYGROUNDS INC Public Saftey Aid G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
47,500.00Park Improvement G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
48,895.00
35,798.00ST. LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY Affordable H Trust G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35,798.00
110.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY Adminstrative Operations G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
110.00Police G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
220.00
630.71STERICYCLE, INC.Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
71.21Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
713.29Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
302.22Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
354.76Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,072.19
1,000.00STEUSSY SHELDON Street Capital G&A
1,000.00
75.01STEVENS TERRY Water G&A
75.01
8.94STRACHOTA MADELINE Water G&A
8.94
5,450.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,850.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,300.00
6,555.00STREETLIGHT DATA INC Engineering G&A COMPUTER SERVICES
6,555.00
211.99STREICHER'S Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
23,454.50Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
23,666.49
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,702.96SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE General Fund BS Inventory
1,702.96
86.79SULLIVAN STEPHEN Water G&A
86.79
9,986.69SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC Water Reilly G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9,986.69
694.00SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
694.00
19.89SUNDBERG AMERICA Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.89
6,922.17SURFACE PRO LLC Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,922.17
8,243.28SURVEYMONKEY INC Comm & Marketing G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
8,243.28
150.00SUSA TREASURER Water G&A TRAINING
150.00
3,358.37SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES CENTER Affordable H Trust G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,358.37
256.30SYSKO KENNETH Police G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
256.30
182.24SZE LINDA Finance G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
182.24
195.20TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.General Fund BS Inventory
450.29REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
166.89Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
812.38
88.64TERMINAL SUPPLY CO General Fund BS Inventory
88.64
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
324.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
131.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
455.00
9,000.00TEZA LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
9,000.00
630.00TGA OF CENTRAL HENNEPIN COUNTY TENNIS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
630.00
46.93THE ESTATE OF LESTER GOLDBLAT Water G&A
46.93
375.00THE MCNANEY GROUP, INC.Comm & Marketing G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
375.00
382.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
382.00
147.62THE STANDARD Adminstrative Operations G&A LIFE INSURANCE
127.81Adminstrative 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
100.42Finance G&A LIFE INSURANCE
84.15Finance G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
270.93Community Development G&A LIFE INSURANCE
219.83Community Development G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,202.89Police G&A LIFE INSURANCE
964.92Police G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
140.89Dispatch Division G&A LIFE INSURANCE
111.21Dispatch Division G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
571.12Fire Department G&A LIFE INSURANCE
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
459.95Fire Department G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
370.05Building and Energy G&A LIFE INSURANCE
308.61Building and Energy G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
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
219.36Engineering G&A LIFE INSURANCE
184.68Engineering G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
235.76Public Works G&A LIFE INSURANCE
189.43Public 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
125.91Water G&A LIFE INSURANCE
99.14Water G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
50.62Sewer G&A LIFE INSURANCE
39.98Sewer G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
38.11Solid Waste G&A LIFE INSURANCE
30.07Solid Waste G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
99.12Storm Water Utility G&A LIFE INSURANCE
78.03Storm Water Utility G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
7,722.72Employee Benefits G&A LIFE INSURANCE
242.02Organized Rec G&A LIFE INSURANCE
195.39Organized Rec G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
174.76Park Maintenance G&A LIFE INSURANCE
137.89Park 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
110.57Rec Center Gen Division G&A LIFE INSURANCE
87.12Rec Center Gen Division G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
96.64Vehicle Maintenance G&A LIFE INSURANCE
76.29Vehicle Maintenance G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
16,586.15
385.23THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
385.23
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
43.79THREINEN BENJAMIN Water G&A
43.79
340.85THRIVEPASSEmployee Benefits G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
340.85
650.00TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
919.75Adminstrative Operations G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,569.75
1,228.11TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,228.11
495.00T-MOBILE USA INC Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
495.00
228.00TNC INDUSTRIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
228.00
12.75TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.75
3,200.00TOTAL MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,200.00
836.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
7,414.50Insurance G&A Property Insurance
8,250.50
3,175.00TREE TRUST Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,175.00
4,500.00TRI-STATE BOBCAT Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
4,500.00
144.72TSACHUK VICTORIA Police G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
144.72
73.99TWIN CITY SAW CO General Fund BS Inventory
73.99
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
125.00TWIN CITY SEED CO Natural Resources G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
125.00
8,000.00TWO SOLID LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
8,000.00
123.34UHDE JANICE Water G&A
123.34
238.00UHL CO INC Facilties Maintenance G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
641.00Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
879.00
189.51ULINEFacilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,431.28PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
411.27REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,032.06
500.00ULRICH BEN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
414.26ULTIMATE SAFETY CONCEPTS INC Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
414.26
118.50UMPHREY LARRY Park Maintenance G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
118.50
350.00UNITED STATES ICE RINK ASSOCIATION REC CENTER BUILDING SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
350.00
54,400.00UNIVERSAL PAINTING & DRYWALL, INC. Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,050.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
900.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
59,350.00
337.15USA BLUE BOOK Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
337.15
25,900.00VALLEY-RICH CO INC Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
25,900.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
29.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.Human Resources G&A RECRUITMENT
29.00
1,480.00VETERAN ELECTRIC Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,480.00
123.23VOGEL JESSICA Water G&A
123.23
3,900.00VREEMAN CONSULTING LLC Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,900.00
86.82VU HUONG MAI Water G&A
86.82
536.14WALSER NISSAN WAYZATA Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
536.14
85,604.90WASTE CONTAINER SYST Solid Waste G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
85,604.90
10,200.00WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
10,200.00
2,500.00WELD KRAFT INC Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,500.00
83.03WERGIN ERIC Water G&A
83.03
223.57WEST, JASON Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
223.57
85.00WESTPHAL NOEL Building and Energy G&A LICENSES
85.00
105.00WHEELER LUMBER LLC Public Works G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
105.00
100.00WHITE BEVERLY PICNIC SHELTERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
199.55WIDMER CHRISTINE Water G&A
199.55
394.16WILIAMS KYLE Water G&A
394.16
439.19WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC Fire Department G&A PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
439.19
18,037.42WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC Sewer G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
18,037.42
1,116.21WM MUELLER & SONS INC Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,116.21
940.50WSB ASSOC INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,856.05Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,479.85Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
376.20Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
752.40Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
9,426.73Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,831.73
60.00WYERS PATRICK INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
60.00
23,341.06XCEL ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
24,243.51Public Works G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
39,072.17Water G&A Electric Utility
1,263.87Water Reilly G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,858.50Sewer G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,166.40Storm Water Utility G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
8,206.30Park Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
116.83BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
107.85WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
68,500.09REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
174,876.58
31.20XTREME ELECTRICAL SERVICES Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
31.20
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
209.92YOMTOUBIAN RUBEN Water G&A
209.92
2,450.75YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,450.75
600.00YULIYA NAVASIALETSKAYA Street Capital G&A
600.00
4,868.00ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC Public Works G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
4,868.00
313.98ZIEGLER INC General Fund BS Inventory
313.98
130.38ZILKA EDWARD Water G&A
130.38
20.77ZIRING EMILY Sustainability G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
20.77
Report Totals 3,247,603.94
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 city financial update
Recommended action: Motion to approve 3rd quarter 2024 city financial report for the quarter
ended Sept. 30, 2024.
Policy consideration: Reporting on the City of St. Louis Park’s investment quarterly adheres to
our financial management policy.
Summary: The finance division prepares a quarterly report that summarizes the city’s
investment portfolio and performance. The report also updates council on spending and
revenue data for the current year.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of 3rd quarter 2024 city financial
report provides another layer of oversight to further ensure good fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Financial Report
Prepared by: Gavin Shubert, senior accountant
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Quarterly Financial
Report (Unaudited)
for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024
Prepared by: Finance Division
Member of the Government Finance Officers’
Association of the United States and Canada
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5b)
Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 city financial update Page 2
Investment allocationPMA ($)UBS ($)% of portfolioAsset Backed Securities- 12,931,545 33%Certificates of Deposit998,378 8,920,658 26%Federal Home Loan Bank Notes-9,152,986 24%Federal National Mortgage Association-4,050,455 10%Money Market Funds-1,386,450 4%Municipal Bonds-894,880 2%US Treasuries-415,915 1%Total998,378 37,752,888100%Liquidity of cash and investmentsPMA ($)UBS ($)CIB ($)Unrestricted42,393,228 415,915 2,310,753 Maturity998,378 37,336,974 - Spending type9,393,230 - - Total52,784,836 37,752,888 2,310,753 HoldingValue on 9/30/2024 ($)Estimated annual income ($)Cash264,067 - Cash Alternatives- 7,607 Fixed Income4,050,455 108,051 Fixed Income9,152,986 427,284 Fixed Income12,931,545 290,710 Fixed Income11,201,988 86,685 Fixed Income153,312 - Total37,754,353 920,337 AccountTypeMarket value ($)35175-1014M27,094,322 35175-1014MP15,298,907 35175-101SEC998,378 35175-1054M90,336 35175-1064M75,123 35175-2084M3,197,692 35175-2094M6,030,079 Total52,784,836"St. Louis Park embodies many of the typical characteristics of a 'AAA' rated issuer, including its growing, very strong economy that is also part of a broad and diverse metropolitan statistical area; very strong reserves; minimal budgetary pressure; and sophisticated and knowledgeable management. In addition, the city has a stronger debt profile compared with that of its peers and many Minnesota communities." The city issued AAA-rated 2024B General Obligation bonds in September to finance utility system projects.Summary of UBS account Summary of PMA liquid asset holdingsInvestment updatesS&P Global Ratings profile of the cityThe city maintains all of its investments in Aa3/AA-/AA- rated investments or above by the three major credit rating agenies Moody's, S&P, and Fitch.Policy consideration: Reporting on the City of St. Louis Park's investments quarterly adheres to our financial management policy.Summary: The quarterly investment report provides an overview of the city's investment portfolio.Capital preservationInvested asset policyThe city’s investment portfolio focuses on cash flow needs and investment in longer term securities in accordance with Minnesota Statute 118A and the city’s investment policy objectives of: 1) Preservation of capital2) Liquidity3) Return on investmentCity council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5b) Title: Approve 3rd quarter 2024 city financial updatePage 3
2024 Approved
Budget
2024 Actual
through 9/30
% Actual to
Budget
General Fund Revenues
General Property Taxes 34,147,654 17,260,996 51%
Licenses and Permits 4,796,322 3,529,600 74%
Fines & Forfeits 190,000 614,813 324%
Intergovernmental 2,443,282 2,096,603 86%
Charges for Services 2,602,153 1,347,227 52%
Miscellaneous Revenue 2,114,980 1,653,554 78%
Investments Earnings 470,000 798,134 170%
Other Income 467,950 - 0%
Use of Fund Balance - - 100%
Total General Fund Revenues 47,232,341 27,300,927 58%
See chart 1 for a visual summary
General Fund Expenditures
General Government 1 14,505,291 10,634,173 73%
Public Safety 2 23,236,356 17,484,317 75%
Operations & Recreation 3 15,211,133 11,759,279 77%
Total General Fund Expenditures 52,952,780 39,877,768 75%
See chart 2 for a visual summary
Other Financing Sources (uses)
Transfers In 5,720,439 2,481,139 43%
Transfers Out (3,353,455) (2,671,384) 80%
Total Other Financing Sources (uses)2,366,984 (190,245)
1 Admin, REI, Finance/Assessing, HR, Comm Dev, Facilities, Sustainability, IT, Communications
2 Police, Fire, Building & Energy
3 Engineering, Public Works, Parks & Recreation
City Accounts Reconciling
Items
Deposit In
Transit
Statement
Amount
Outstanding
Checks Total
Citizen Independent Bank (Vendor Account) 11,121 162,218 2,913,306 (775,893) 2,310,753
Citizen Independent Bank (EDA Account)(13,514) - 184,096 (57,544) 113,038
Citizen Independent Bank (Payroll Account)- - - (491) (491)
PMA 4M (Investment Account)- - 52,784,836 - 52,784,836
UBS (Investment Account)- - 37,752,888 - 37,752,888
Cash on Hand - - - - 2,220
Totaled Cash & Investments (2,392) 162,218 93,635,126 (833,928) 92,963,244
See charts 3 & 4 for a visual summary
Accrued Interest 22,775
Total with Accrued Interest 92,986,020
City of St. Louis Park
For the Period of 1/1/24 - 9/30/24
Summary of Budgeted Revenues Comparison to Actual
Summary of Cash & Investments
The city will receive property taxes in mid-to-late November
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63%13%
2%
8%
5%
General Fund Revenue Breakdown
General Property Taxes Licenses and Permits Fines & Forfeits
Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous Revenue
Other Income
Chart 1
27%
44%
29%
General Fund Expenditure Breakdown
General Government Public Safety Operations & Recreation
Chart 2
$43,391,606
$6,030,079
$3,197,692
$2,310,753 4M and CIB cash on deposit
4M Liquid Asset
Fund
4M 2024B Bonds
4M 2024A Bonds
CIB Vendor
Account
Chart 3
$66,034,818
$23,002,514
$3,961,613
Liquidity of Cash and Investments
Less Then 1 1-5 6-10Maturity by Year
Chart 4
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City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5b)
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving donation to police department
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving acceptance of a monetary
donation from Sandy M. Younger and J C Younger Company Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$2,000 for community outreach and general police operational needs .
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the gift with restrictions on its use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
J C Younger Company Inc. is graciously donating up to $500 for general police operations.
Sandy M. Younger of J C Younger Company Inc. is graciously donating up to $1500 for police
community outreach. The donated money is intended to be used for community outreach
endeavors to include events like Shop with a Cop, Fishing with a Cop and Skate -a-palooza.
The city attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment
of such expenses by this organization, regardless of whether the funds come from primary or
secondary sources. It is treated as a gift to the city and needs to be a resolut ion adopted by
the city council determining that the donation serves a public purpose and accepting the gift.
The resolution needs to be adopted before accepting the donation.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the police community
outreach expenses throughout the year.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Mikael Garland, lieutenant
Reviewed by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution approving donation to police department
Resolution No. 24 - ____
Accepting donation from Sandy M. Younger and J C Younger Company Inc. for
expenses related to police community outreach activities and general police
expenses
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, Sandy M. Younger and J C Younger Company Inc. compensate up to $2,000
in costs for the police departments expenses related to police community outreach and
general police operational needs,
Now therefore be it resolved, by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with thanks to Sandy M. Younger and J C Younger Company Inc. with the
understanding that it will be used for expenses related to police community outreach and
general police operational needs.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 4, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution to approve joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension
Recommended action: Staff recommends that council authorize the Mayor and city clerk to
sign the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force joint powers agreement
Policy consideration: Does council wish to authorize the police department to participate in the
Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force as outlined in the joint powers
agreement?
Summary: The police department has a strong working relationship with the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension (BCA) and wishes to participate in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against
Children task force as an affiliate member. The agreement would allow the police department
to participate in task force operations in order to combat the production and distribution of
child sexual abuse images. The Minnesota ICAC task force works with a national network of 61
coordinated task forces. These agencies are engaged in both proactive and reactive
investigations, forensic examinations and criminal prosecutions. By helping state and local
agencies develop effective, sustainable responses to online child victimization – including
responses to child sexual abuse images (Contraband Images), the ICAC Program has increased
law enforcement’s capacity to combat technology-facilitated crimes against children at every
level. As members of the task force, St. Louis Park investigators would receive technical and
investigative support along with access to specialized training to support this work. All
members of the task force are required to enter into the joint powers agreement to formalize
the agreed upon standards and responsibilities outlined in the attached agreement. Staff has
reviewed the agreement and requests council’s approval of the attached resolution and joint
powers agreement.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Joint Powers Agreement
Prepared by: Paul Barnes, police lieutenant
Reviewed by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Resolution to approve joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Resolution No. 24-
Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of St.
Louis Park on behalf of its Police Department regarding the Minnesota Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its Police Department desires to enter into Joint
Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension to utilize applicable state and federal laws to investigate and prosecute
crimes committed against children and the criminal exploitation on children that is committed
and/or facilitated by or through the use of computers.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the city council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of
Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
and the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its Police Department, are hereby approved. A copy of
the Joint Powers Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part of it.
2. That the police chief, Bryan Kruelle, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized
Representative for the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to
sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota
to maintain the city’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the state.
3. That Nadia Mohamed, the Mayor for the city of St. Louis Park, and Melissa Kennedy, the City
Clerk, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 4, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
SWIFT Contract Number: 257500
ORI: MN0272100
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
MINNESOTA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE
This Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its
Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (“BCA”), and the “City of St
Louis Park on behalf of its Police Department at 3015 Raleigh Ave S. St. Louis Park, MN 55416”
(“Governmental Unit”). The BCA and Governmental Unit may be referred to jointly as “Parties”.
Recitals
Under Minnesota Statutes, § 471.59, the BCA and the Governmental Unit are empowered to engage in
agreements that are necessary to exercise their powers. The parties wish to work together to investigate and
prosecute crimes committed against children and the criminal exploitation of children that is committed
and/or facilitated by or through the use of computers, and to disrupt and dismantle organizations engaging in
these activities. The Governmental Unit wants to participate in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against
Children (ICAC) Task Force and be provided reimbursement of the following: equipment, training, and
expenses (including travel and overtime) as are incurred by law enforcement as a result of ongoing
investigations.
Agreement
1.Term of Agreement
1.1 Effective Date. This Agreement is effective on the date BCA obtains all required signatures pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, § 16C.05, subdivision 2.
1.2 Expiration Date. This Agreement expires five years from the date it is effective unless terminated
earlier pursuant to clause 12.
2.Purpose
The Governmental Unit and BCA enter into this Agreement to implement a three-pronged approach of
prevention, education and enforcement to combat internet crimes against children. This Agreement
provides the mechanism to reimburse the Governmental Unit for equipment, training and expenses
(including travel and overtime), which are incurred by law enforcement as a result of these investigations.
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3. Standards
The Governmental Unit will adhere to the ICAC Program standards identified below.
3.1 Investigate activities related to internet crimes and the exploitation of children through the use of
computers.
3.2 Investigate organizations to disrupt and dismantle crimes committed against children.
3.3 Investigators will follow appropriate state and/or federal laws in obtaining arrest warrants, search
warrants and civil and criminal forfeitures. Investigators will follow proper legal procedures in
securing evidence, including electronic devices.
3.4 Investigators will understand and use appropriate legal procedures in the use of informants including
documentation of identity, monitoring of activities, and use and recordation of payments.
3.5 Investigators will use, as appropriate, the most current investigative technologies and techniques.
3.6 Investigators must be licensed Minnesota peace officers.
3.7 Investigators will comply with the guidelines of the Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against
Children Program Operational and Investigative Standards.
4. Responsibilities of the Governmental Unit and the BCA
4.1 The Governmental Unit will:
4.1.1 Government Unit must submit Performance Measure data to the ICAC DataSystem (IDS) by
the end of each month for the duration of this Agreement. The BCA must fulfil as a recipient
of the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) grant award for MN ICAC Task
Force in partnering with law enforcement agencies. Failure to timely provide the OJJDP with
Performance Measure data may jeopardize the BCA’s future grant qualifications as well as
result in the delinquent law enforcement agency’s denial to participate in MN ICAC Task
Force.
4.1.2 Assign a Governmental Unit point of contact to act as the liaison between it and the BCA ICAC
Project Commander to assist in reimbursement deadlines.
4.1.3 Submit an ICAC reimbursement request for pre-approval of funds. This request shall include a
description of the item requested for reimbursement and an explanation of how it qualifies
under the required criteria in Clauses 3.1 and 3.2 and an operational plan.
4.1.4 Conduct investigations in accordance with provisions of the ICAC Operational and
Investigative Standards, identified in Clause 3.7 above, and conclude the investigations in a
timely manner.
4.1.5 Allow BCA to inform participating agencies of potential case connections based on data
submitted to BCA through the ICAC Program.
4.1.6 Not comingle ICAC funds with any other existing federal or state grant funded overtime or
additional local Governmental Unit funding.
4.2 The BCA will:
4.2.1 Provide a Special Agent In Charge who will serve as the Commander of the Task Force.
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4.2.2 Review and approve or decline reimbursement requests under clause 4.1.2 within seven (7)
business days of the reimbursement request.
4.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall otherwise limit the jurisdiction, powers, and responsibilities normally
possessed by a Governmental Unit acting through its employees.
5. Payment
5.1 To receive reimbursement for an expense, Governmental Unit must make a request for
reimbursement to the BCA Authorized Representative under the required criteria for operational and
investigative standards.
5.2 To receive approved reimbursement, Governmental Unit must submit an expense form no later than
15 business days after the end of the month during which the expense is incurred.
5.3 The BCA will pay the Governmental Unit within thirty (30) calendar days of the submission of the
expense form.
5.4 In the event Governmental Unit breaches this Agreement, it will not be eligible to receive
reimbursement for any expenses.
6. Authorized Representatives
The BCA’s Authorized Representative is the following person or her successor:
Name: Bobbi Jo Pazdernik, Commander of MN ICAC
Address: Department of Public Safety; Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
1430 Maryland Street East Saint Paul, MN 55106
Telephone: 651-793-7000
E-mail Address: bobbijo.pazdernik@state.mn.us
The Governmental Unit’s Authorized Representative is the following person or his/her successor:
Name Bryan Kruelle, Police Chief
Address: 3015 Raleigh Ave S. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952-924-2610
E-mail Address: bkruelle@stlouisparkmn.gov
If the Governmental Unit’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Agreement, the
Governmental Unit must immediately notify the BCA’s Authorized Representative above.
7. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Agreement Complete
7.1 Assignment. The Governmental Unit may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under
this Agreement.
7.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it
has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original
Agreement, or their successors in office.
7.3 Waiver. If the BCA fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does not waive the
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provision or its right to enforce it.
7.4 Agreement Complete. This Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the BCA
and the Governmental Unit. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or
oral, may be used to bind either party.
8. Liability
The BCA and the Governmental Unit agree each party 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 any others and the
results thereof. The BCA’s liability shall be governed by provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act,
Minnesota Statutes, § 3.736, and other applicable law. The Governmental Unit’s liability shall be governed
by provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes, §§ 466.01-466.15, and other applicable
law.
9. Audits
Under Minnesota Statutes, § 16C.05, subdivision 5, the Governmental Unit’s books, records, documents,
and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the
BCA and/or the State Auditor and/or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six (6) years
from the end of this Agreement.
10. Government Data Practices
The Governmental Unit and the BCA must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and other applicable law, as it applies to all data provided by the BCA
under this Agreement and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or
disseminated by the Governmental Unit under this Agreement. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes §
13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Governmental Unit or the
BCA.
If the Governmental Unit receives a request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the
Governmental Unit must immediately notify the BCA. The BCA will give the Governmental Unit instructions
concerning the release of the data to the requesting party before the data is released.
11. Venue
The venue for all legal proceedings out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state
or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
12. Expiration and Termination
12.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days written
notice to the other party. To the extent funds are available, the Governmental Unit shall receive
reimbursement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through the date of termination.
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12.2 In the event that federal funding is no longer available, the BCA will email the Governmental Unit’s
Authorized Representative and terminate the Agreement. The termination will be effective two (2)
business days after email notification to the Governmental Unit; and the Governmental Unit shall
receive reimbursement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through the date of
termination.
13. Continuing Obligations
The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement: 8, Liability; 9, Audits; 10,
Government Data Practices; and 11, Venue.
The parties indicate their agreement and authority to execute this Agreement by signing below.
1. STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION
Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as
required by Minnesota Statutes §§ 16A.15 and 16C.05.
Signed: ______________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
2. GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
Governmental Unit certifies that the appropriate person(s) has(have)
executed this Agreement on behalf of the Governmental Unit and its
jurisdictional government entity as required by applicable articles,
laws, by-laws, resolutions or ordinances.
By: _________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
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By: _________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
By: _________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
3. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; BUREAU OF CRIMINAL
APPREHENSION
By: _______________________________________________
(with delegated authority)
Title: Deputy Superintendent, Investigations_____________
Date: ______________________________________________
4. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
As delegated to the Office of State Procurement
By: ________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5e
Executive summary
Title: Approve 2025 social services request for proposal
Recommended action: Approval of the 2025 social services request for proposal guidelines as
presented.
Policy consideration: Does council support the 2025 social services request for proposal priority
goals and guidelines?
Summary: The city has previously funded social service agencies through a direct allocation to
specific non-profit entities that provide services to St. Louis Park residents. Beginning in 2025,
the process will be conducted through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process. The
city has budgeted $250,000 in 2025 for contractual services with non-profit agencies serving
residents in St. Louis Park that offer basic needs services that the city could provide and that
address at least one of the following program goals:
• Emergency housing assistance for low-income persons/households at or below 60% AMI for
renters and 115% for homeowners
• Services to support senior independence to allow low-income adults 60 and older to remain
in their home
• Services for individuals and households experiencing food insecurity to improve access to
healthy food
• Support programs that assist landlords providing affordable rental housing* to offset rent
losses due to evictions for non-payment of financial obligations by tenants at or below 60%
AMI. (*rent must be affordable to households at or below 60% AMI and must be verified)
• Other basic needs services, subject to conformance with city policies
Staff anticipates the RFP will be shared broadly beginning the week of Nov. 4, 2024, after
approval of the guidelines by council. Proposals will be due Dec. 2, 2024. The city will
tentatively notify applicants of recommended awards by Dec. 31, 2024. Formal award of the
contracts for services will occur in early 2025. In subsequent years, we anticipate the RFP
process starting earlier in the year.
Financial or budget considerations: $250,000 has been budgeted for the 2025 social services
request for proposal: $200,000 from the affordable housing trust fund and $50,000 from the
general fund.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: 2025 social services RFP draft guidelines
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City of St. Louis Park
2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
The City of St. Louis Park is seeking proposals for social services from non-profit agencies
serving residents in St. Louis Park. The city has budgeted $250,000 for this RFP. Funding
parameters and priority goals for the purpose of advancing the city’s strategic priorities are as
follows:
Funding Parameters
•Any State recognized non-profit organization is eligible to apply
•Projects must serve St. Louis Park residents
•Services must be compatible with city goals and strategic priorities
•Total funding for this RFP is $250,000. Minimum request is $10,000.
Program Goals
Funding through this program is intended for non-profit agencies serving residents in St. Louis
Park that offer basic needs services that the city could provide and that address at least one of
the following program goals:
•Emergency housing assistance for low-income persons at or below 60% AMI for renters
and 115% for homeowners.
•Services to support senior independence to allow low-income adults 60 and older to
remain in their home
•Services for individuals and households experiencing food insecurity to improve access
to healthy food
•Support programs that assist landlords providing affordable rental housing* to offset
rent losses due to evictions for non-payment of financial obligations by tenants at or
below 60% AMI (*rent must be affordable to households at or below 60% AMI and must
be verified)
•Other basic needs services, subject to conformance with city policies.
Eligible expenses
•Direct services to St. Louis Park residents that meet one or more of the above priority goals
•A maximum of 15% of the funding request can be for staffing costs directly for the
administration of the proposed program. No other administrative expenses are eligible.
Award Criteria
Proposals must meet one or more of the following criteria:
•Demonstrated need of the proposed service for the targeted population
•Compatibility with the RFP priority goals
•Provide direct service to St. Louis Park residents
•Demonstrated efforts to serve low-income persons of all races/cultures/ethnicities
•Demonstrated value to the community
•Certified Non-Profit agency
Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. December 2, 2024
Late proposals will not be accepted
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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The information requested in the attached Request for Proposals must be addressed in your
proposal.
Submit 1 electronic copy (word or pdf) of your proposal by 4:30 p.m. December 2, 2024 (LATE
PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) to:
Marney Olson
Housing Supervisor
molson@stlouisparkmn.gov
Applicants may be asked to respond in writing to additional questions. The City of St. Louis Park
will tentatively notify applicants of recommended award by December 31, 2024. Formal award
of contracts for services will occur in early 2025.
Agencies awarded contracts will be required to sign a service agreement for calendar year 2025
and submit semi-annual reports on service outcomes.
Contact Marney Olson at 952.924.2196 or molson@stlouisparkmn.gov with any questions.
Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. December 2, 2024
Late proposals will not be accepted
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City of St. Louis Park
2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Proposals for social services must include the following:
PROPOSAL HEADING
1.Agency name, address, contact person, phone and email
2.Amount of request
3.Brief description of service(s) to be provided
4.Identify priority area(s) the proposed services are addressing:
a)Emergency housing assistance for low-income renter households below 60% AMI
and/or 115% AMI for homeowners.
b)Services to support senior independence to allow low-income adults 60 and older to
remain in their home
c)Services for individuals and households experiencing food insecurity to improve access
to healthy food
d)Support programs that assist landlords providing affordable housing to offset rent
losses due to evictions for non-payment of financial obligations by tenants at or below
60% AMI.
5.Explain how the services you are proposing to provide will benefit St. Louis Park residents
6.Indicate any additional funding from other sources for the proposed program.
7.Explain any formal or informal partnership you have with the City of St. Louis Park
ADMINISTRATION
1.Provide a mission statement for your agency.
2.Provide verification of your organization’s non-profit legal status.
3.Indicate your total agency budget for 2025.
4.Indicate your proposed project budget for 2025. Itemize proposed expenses and describe
as applicable. Indicate both proposed city funds and other funds to support the project.
City funds are for direct service costs with a 15% cap for staffing costs directly for the
administration of the proposed program.
PROGRAM
1.Describe service to be funded, including:
a)Brief statement detailing the service, the need for the service, and how it will be
provided
b)Target population(s); estimated number of unduplicated individuals you plan to serve
residing in St. Louis Park
c)Eligibility criteria and process
d)How clients are involved in the planning process for service
e)Desired client outcomes and methods of evaluating and measuring client progress and
outcomes (use attached “Proposed Outcome/Evaluation Methods” form)
3.Describe outreach efforts to target populations, including immigrant and low-income
individuals.
Please contact Marney Olson at molson@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2196 with questions.
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City of St. Louis Park Social Service Programs - 2025
Proposed Outcomes/Evaluation Methods
Name of Applicant Organization:
Address:
Contact Person:
Phone: Email:
Brief description of service(s):
Outcomes: State 3 to 5 measurable outcomes of proposed service(s) –
relate outcomes to client progress
Outcomes indicate what result, benefit, or change would come from the service
provided. Outcomes can be: 1) initial, such as increased knowledge, understanding, or
skills; 2) intermediate, such as change in a specific behavior or attitude; or 3) long term,
such as a change in the condition or status of people.
Indicators: Describe methods of evaluating proposed outcomes
–how you will measure client progress
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5f
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving dissolution of Home Remodeling Fair joint powers agreement
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving the dissolution of the Home
Remodeling Fair joint powers agreement.
Policy consideration: Does the council support the dissolution of the Home Remodeling Fair
joint powers agreement?
Summary: For the past 31 years, the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair has been hosted by a
partnership between cities and community education departments in the west metro. The fair
was initially hosted by seven participating cities and community education departments. A joint
powers agreement (JPA) was signed Dec. 7, 2021 to formalize the partnership between the
remaining partners which included the cities of Golden, Valley, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and
the St. Louis Park and Hopkins community education departments . Over the years some of the
partners have stopped participating with only the cities of Golden Valley, Minnetonka and St.
Louis Park remaining.
Due to staffing limitations and the reduction in partner cities/community ed ucation
departments from seven to three partners, the JPA will be dissolved by the remaining city
partners in November 2024. Although the JPA is being dissolved, in 2025, Susan Diamond,
owner of Jigsaw Unlimited, who has produced the fair since 2016, will continue the tradition of
putting on the fair with the goals of improving existing homes and fostering economic
development in our communities.
The 2025 Fair will take place on Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Eisenhower Community Center in
Hopkins. For more information about the fair, vendors and attendees can visit the home
remodeling fair website at homeremodelingfair.com.
Financial or budget considerations: Home remodeling fair assets will be liquidated and
distributed between the cities and community education departments that signed the JPA.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Resolution approving dissolution of Home Remodeling Fair joint powers agreement
Resolution No. 24 -__
Dissolving the joint powers agreement between the City of Golden
Valley, the City of Minnetonka, the City of St. Louis Park, Hopkins
Community Education and St. Louis Park Community Education for
the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair
Whereas, on December 7, 2021 a joint powers agreement was signed by the City of
Golden Valley, the City of Minnetonka, the City of Saint Louis Park, Hopkins Community
Education, and Saint Louis Park Community Education (“participants”) to establish the West
Metro Home Remodeling Fair (“JPA”); and
Whereas, the participants entered into the JPA pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat.
§ 471.59; and
Whereas, the participants established the JPA with the goal to host an annual home
remodeling fair to promote improvements to housing and provide community education
opportunities in the participating communities; and
Whereas, the participants agree to dissolve the JPA; and
Whereas, the JPA provides that upon termination, the participants shall provide for the
distribution of all fair funds and assets in the following manner: “The parties may determine to
sell and liquidate non-monetary assets prior to distribution, and assets and funds shall be
distributed to the participants in proportion to their contributions”; and
Whereas, the JPA provides that the JPA may terminate when a majority of participants
agree to terminate this agreement upon a certain date,
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
that this resolution provides notice of the City of St. Louis Park and participants intent to
dissolve the JPA effective upon receipt of a majority of the participants notification of intent to
dissolve.
Be it further resolved that the city manager is directed to transmit this resolution
dissolving the JPA to the other participants and is further directed to ensure that the City of St.
Louis Park has met its full financial obligation to the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair by the
effective date of dissolution.
Passed by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota this 4th day of November, 2024.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 4, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5g
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street
West – Ward 2
Recommended action: Motion to adopt the resolution finding the building at 5950 36th Street
West is structurally substandard to a degree requiring removal.
Policy consideration: Does the city council find that the vacant commercial building located at
5950 36th Street West (former Nash Frame building) is structurally substandard to a degree
requiring removal and does it authorize demolition of the building , if necessary, to protect the
public’s health and safety?
Summary: The EDA acquired the property and former Nash Frame commercial building at 5950
36th Street West from the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority in 2017. The building was
vacant prior to the EDA’s acquisition and has remained vacant. LHB completed an inspection of
the building in 2016 and verified its findings again in 2021. LHB concluded in its letter of finding
that according to statutory criteria for establishment of a redevelopment TIF district under the
MN TIF Act, the subject building “qualifies as structurally substandard”.
It was anticipated that the building would be sold and redeveloped in 2023, however the
former redeveloper was unable to move forward due to adverse economic conditions. In the
meantime, the interior of the building was demolished and the building’s doors and windows
were secured. The EDA is now in discussions with Roers Companies to redevelop the site.
There are no immediate plans for the EDA to demolish the building. It is anticipated the building
will be removed after the property is sold to Roers Companies for redevelopment purposes.
However, staff and EDA legal counsel recommend proactively adopting the attached resolution
in case the property becomes a nuisance to the public’s health and safety in the interim.
The proposed resolution establishes that the subject property is occupied by a structurally
substandard building prior to the building’s removal and states that the EDA may create a future
TIF district encompassing the property. This action preserves the EDA’s ability to create a future
TIF district at this location to facilitate the new Wooddale Station redevelopment for up to
three years following demolition of the building.
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Site map; Resolution; LHB TIF analysis letter of finding is available for
viewing in the community development department.
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
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5g) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
Site map:
Subject property: 5950 36th St. W.
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5g) Page 3
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
Resolution No. 24-____
Designating building as structurally substandard
Whereas, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 10(d), the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota or the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “authority”)
is authorized to deem parcels as occupied by structurally substandard buildings before the
demolition or removal of the buildings, subject to certain terms and conditions as described in
this resolution; and
Whereas, the authority is considering creating a tax increment financing district on
property within the city including the property described in Exhibit A attached hereto
(collectively, the “property”) to be designated a redevelopment district (the “proposed TIF
district”) as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subd. 10 (the “redevelopment
district act”); and
Whereas, in order to designate the property as part of a redevelopment tax increment
financing district pursuant to the redevelopment district act, the authority must find that (1)
70% of the property within the proposed TIF district are occupied by buildings, streets, utilities,
paved or gravel parking lots, or other similar structures, and (2) more than 50% of the buildings,
not including outbuildings, are structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial
renovation or clearance (“substandard building condition”); and
Whereas, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 10(d), the authority is
authorized to deem parcels as occupied by structurally substandard buildings before the
demolition or removal of buildings if it finds by resolution that the parcel is occupied, for
purposes of the redevelopment district act, by a structurally substandard building or that a
parcel meets the requirements of paragraph (e) of the redevelopment district act and that
following demolition or removal, the authority intends to include the parcel within a
redevelopment district; and
Whereas, the authority obtained a blight study for the property and determined that
the building located thereon meets the substandard building conditions; and
Whereas, under the redevelopment district act, a parcel is deemed to be occupied by a
structurally substandard building if substandard building conditions exists within the period up
to 3 years prior to the filing of the request for certification of the parcel as part of the tax
increment financing district with the county auditor; and if certain other conditions are met ,
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
as follows:
1. The city finds that the building is structurally substandard to a degree requiring
substantial renovation or clearance, based upon the analysis of such buildings by LHB, Inc. in a
report dated February 28, 2022 and on file in city hall.
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5g) Page 4
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
2. Based on the inspection report and other information available to the city
council, the city finds that: (a) the substandard building is structurally substandard within the
meaning of the redevelopment district act, paragraph (b), because it contains defects in
structural elements or a combination of deficiencies in essential utilities and facilities, including
plumbing and electrical, light and ventilation, fire protection including adequate egress, or
similar factors which defects or deficiencies are of sufficient total significance to justify
substantial renovation or clearance; and (b) that the substandard building is not in compliance
with the building code applicable to new buildings and could not be modified to satisfy the
building code at a cost of less than 15% of the cost of constructing a new structure of the same
square footage and type on the property. The reasons and supporting facts for this
determination are included in, and the city has relied on the finding set forth in, the inspection
report. The city has further determined that there have been no improvements to the
substandard building since the date of the inspection report.
3. After the date of approval of this resolution, the building on the property may be
demolished or removed by the authority, or such demolition or removal may be financed by the
authority or may be undertaken by a developer under a development agreement with the
authority.
4. The authority intends to include the property in a redevelopment tax increment
financing district, and to file the request for certification of such district with the
Auditor/Treasurer of Hennepin County, Minnesota, as the county auditor (the “county
auditor/treasurer”), within three (3) years after the date of demolition of the buildings on the
property.
5. Upon filing the request for certification of the new tax increment financing
district, the authority will notify the county auditor/treasurer that the original tax capacity of
the property must be adjusted to reflect the greater of (a) the current net tax capacity of the
parcel, or (b) the estimated market value of the parcel for the year in which the buildings were
demolished or removed, but applying class rates for the current year, all in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subdivision 10(d).
6. City staff and consultants are authorized to take any actions necessary to carry
out the intent of this resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 4, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5g) Page 5
Title: Resolution approving a structurally substandard building designation – 5950 36th Street West – Ward 2
EXHIBIT A
Potential property to be included in redevelopment TIF district
5950 36th Street W
Parcel ID 16-117-21-34-0610
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5h
Executive summary
Title: Approve easement purchase - Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue project - Phase 2 -
Ward 4
Recommended action: Motion to approve easement purchase at 7101 Cedar Lake Road (Parcel
52) for the Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvement project – Phase 2 (4024-1100).
Policy consideration: Does the council approve the easement purchase at 7101 Cedar Lake
Road (Parcel 52) for this project?
Summary: On Feb. 6, 2023, the city council approved the preliminary layout for the Cedar Lake
Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvement project. To construct this project as shown on the
approved layout, the city needs to purchase easements at 7101 Cedar Lake Road (Parcel 52).
On Sept. 16, 2024, the city council approved a resolution to commence eminent domain for the
easements needed for this project. Overall, there are 46 parcels from which the city needs to
acquire easements. Including this parcel, the city has come to a negotiated settlement on 33
parcels. Staff continues to negotiate with the remaining parcels to come to a settlement before
commencing eminent domain. Acquiring easements through negotiated settlement means it
will not be necessary to commence eminent domain.
SRF Consulting Group, the city's right of way consultant, has recently come to a conditional
settlement agreement on two parcels. Since the offer for Parcel 52 is over $175,000, council
approval is required. The owner of this parcel also owns Parcel 48 (7239 Cedar Lake Road).
Since the negotiated settlement with Parcel 48 is within administrative approval limits, it is
described in this report but not included in the council action.
Financial or budget considerations: The cost for the easement acquisition for Parcel 52 is
$296,100. The Feb. 20, 2024 city council report contains an estimate of $1,928,473 for property
acquisition for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this project. The recommended settlement amount
is within the estimated budget for this property acquisition. The project will be paid for using
municipal state aid (MSA), utility funds, federal aid, congressionally directed spending and state
appropriation.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Feb. 6, 2023 council report
Sept. 16, 2024 council report
Feb. 20, 2024 council report
Easement exhibits
Prepared by: Aaron Weisen, engineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5h) Page 2
Title: Approve easement purchase - Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue project - Phase 2 - Ward 4
Discussion
Background: On Feb. 6, 2023, the city council approved the preliminary layout for the Cedar
Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue improvement project. To construct Phase 2 of this project as
shown on the approved layout, the city needs to purchase easements from 46 parcels.
Easement acquisition: Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Cedar Lake Road
and Louisiana Avenue will require the purchase of temporary and permanent easements at
7239 Cedar Lake Road (Parcel 48) and 7101 Cedar Lake Road (Parcel 52). These parcels are the
Westwood west and east shopping centers, located in the southwest and southeast corner of
the of Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue. Both Parcels are owned by the same owner.
SRF Consulting Group, the city's right of way consultant, has recently come to a conditional
settlement agreement. Since the offer for Parcel 52 is over $175,000, it requires council
approval. The owner of this parcel also owns Parcel 48 (7239 Cedar Lake Road). We have also
come to an agreement on the easements for that parcel however the settlement amount is
under $175,000. Since it is within administrative approval limits, that parcel is not included in
this action.
Below is a summary of the easements being acquired. Please see the attached exhibits for more
detail.
Parcel
number
Address Permanent easement area
(sq. ft.)
Temporary
easement area
(sq. ft.)
Settlement
amount
48 7239 Cedar
Lake Road
755 sf – sidewalk, trail,
drainage and utility
358 sf- retaining wall
7,850 sf $83,600 (to be
approved
administratively)
52 7101 Cedar
Lake Road
2,874 sf – sidewalk,
drainage and utility
2,133 sf -right of way
12,892 sf $296,100
Financial or budget considerations: The cost for the property acquisition for Parcel 52 is
$296,100. On Feb. 20, 2024, the city council report contained an estimate of $1,928,473 for
property acquisition for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue
project.
The recommended settlement amount is within the estimated budget for this property
acquisition. The actual cost to obtain all the easements necessary for this project will not be
known until all property owners have finalized negotiations.
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5h) Page 3
Title: Approve easement purchase - Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue project - Phase 2 - Ward 4
Next steps: The schedule for this project is below:
Phase 2 – Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue improvement project
2025 and 2026 construction
Description Date
90 percent plans complete October 2024
Open House December2024
Right of way acquisition complete February 2025
City council approve plans and specs order ad for bid February 2025
Tree removal March 2025
Private utility relocations Spring 2025
Reconstruct Louisiana Avenue May - November 2025
Reconstruct Cedar Lake Road and the intersection of Cedar Lake Road
and Louisiana Avenue May - November 2026
D
D
CEDAR LAKE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PHASE 2
PARCEL 48 - PID 0811721240008
C.P. 4024-1100
S.P.163-296-007
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Page 4
DDDDCEDAR LAKE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PHASE 2
PARCEL 52 - PID 0811721130041
C.P. 4024-1100
S.P.163-296-007
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5i
Executive summary
Title: Resolution special assessment sewer service line 8200 Westwood Hills Curve - Ward 4
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the special assessment for the
repair of the sewer service line at 8200 Westwood Hills Curve, St. Louis Park, MN.
P.I.D. 07-117-21-11-0089
Policy consideration: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by
the city council.
Summary: Juan and Marisa Rangel, owners of the single-family residence at 8200 Westwood
Hills Curve, have requested the city authorize the repair of the sewer service line for their home
and assess the cost against the property in accordance with the city’s special assessment policy.
The city requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare
within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water and/or
sewer service lines for existing homes was adopted by the city council in 1996. This program was put
into place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like
this is unexpectedly required. Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed,
submitted, and approved by city staff. The property owners hired a contractor and repaired the
sewer service line in compliance with current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work,
this repair qualifies for the city’s special assessment program. The property owners have petitioned
the city to authorize the sewer service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total
eligible cost of the repair has been determined to be $9,960.00.
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
Prepared by: Beth Holida, office assistant
Reviewed by: Stacy Voelker, administrative coordinator
Emily Carr, assessing technician
Austin Holm, utilities superintendent
Jay Hall, public works director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 5i) Page 2
Title: Resolution special assessment sewer service line 8200 Westwood Hills Curve - Ward 4
Resolution No. 24-____
Authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the
sewer service line at 8200 Westwood Hills Curve, St. Louis Park, MN
P.I.D. 07-117-21-11-0089
Whereas, the property owners at 8200 Westwood Hills Curve, have petitioned the City
of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line for the
single-family residence located at 8200 Westwood Hills Curve; 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
Whereas, the city council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the sewer service line,
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 sewer service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The sewer service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is
hereby accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the sewer service line is accepted at $9,960.00.
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 repair of the sewer service line and the special assessment of
all costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 4, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Gameshow Battle Rooms, LLC – Ward 4
Recommended action:
• Mayor to open public hearing, take public testimony, and close public hearing.
• Motion to approve application from Gameshow Battle Rooms, LLC dba Game Show Battle
Rooms for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the premises at 1661 West End
Boulevard.
Policy consideration: Does the applicant meet the requirements for issuance of an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license?
Summary: The city received an application from Gameshow Battle Rooms, LLC dba Game Show
Battle Rooms for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for the premises
located at 1661 West End Boulevard. The premises will consist of approximately 3,850 square
feet with an indoor-only seating capacity of 54. The business is described on the application as
providing guest experiences similar to participating in a “gameshow”. The co-owners of Game
Show Battle Rooms are David Sauer and Kevin Letnes. Ethan Karschnik will serve as on-site
manager. The application also 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 Oct. 17, 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 $2,983.34 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: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Action agenda item: 7a
Executive summary
Title: First reading of various amendments to Chapters 6 and 8 of the city code
Recommended action: Motion to approve the first reading amending various sections of
Chapters 6 and 8 of the city code to be consistent with changes in state statute.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to proceed with the ordinance amendments proposed
for property maintenance regulations and business licensing?
Summary: Recent Legislative changes have resulted in select sections of Chapters 6 and 8 of the
city code to be inconsistent with Minnesota state statutes. Proposed ordinance amendments
include 1) exemptions to licensing of non-owner-occupied dwelling units when they are state
licensed, and 2) increasing the allowable height limit for all noxious weeds or turf grass.
• State statute now specifically exempts state licensed group/assisted living homes from
municipal rental (nonowner-occupied) licensure. The city attorney recommends
amending the code for licensing requirements to include state licensed group homes as
exception (4) in Sec. 8-326(c) to be compliant with state statute. Other non-licensed
supportive housing situations will still be required to have a license when the owner
does not reside in the home. In all cases city property maintenance codes will still apply.
• Current city ordinance limits all noxious weeds or turf grass to no greater than six
inches. Although city ordinance can be more restrictive in this instance according to the
city attorney, staff is recommending raising the height to no greater than eight inches in
Sec. 6-143 for alignment with state regulations and avoiding confusion. The city’s
Natural Resources Manager foresees this will simplify for residents who have already
quoted the new state maximum during regulatory action.
If the first reading of the ordinance is approved, a second reading will be scheduled for Nov. 18,
2024. Effective date proposed for both proposed changes is 15 days following publication.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Draft ordinance amending rental housing code
Draft ordinance amending property maintenance code
Prepared by: Michael Pivec, property maintenance & licensing manager
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, building and energy director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Title: First reading of various amendments to Chapters 6 and 8 of the city code
Ordinance No.____-24
Amending St. Louis Park City Code Section 8-326(c) relating to
rental housing
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Sec. 8-326. License required.
(a) The owner of a residen�al building or por�on thereof operated as rental housing with
one or more dwelling units must obtain a rental housing license. The license shall contain a
statement that the tenant or tenants may contact the at orney general for informa�on
regarding the rights and obliga�ons of owners and tenants under state law. The statement shall
include the telephone number and address of the at orney general.
(b) The term “rental housing” means any dwelling unit that is not owner occupied. The
term includes any dwelling unit which is either unoccupied or occupied by a rela�ve of the
owner.
(c) Excep�ons. No license shall be required under the following circumstances:
(1) A dwelling unit occupied by the owner for a minimum of six months per calendar
year.
(2) Rented rooms within an owner-occupied dwelling unit.
(3) Unoccupied dwelling units being offered for sale which have been issued a
Cer�ficate of Property Maintenance that remains in effect.
(4) certain group homes which are exempt by state statute from municipal rental
licensing schemes.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 18, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
First Reading Nov. 4, 2024
Second Reading Nov. 18, 2024
Date of Publication Nov. 28, 2024
Date Ordinance takes effect Dec. 13, 2024
City council meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 7a) Page 3
Title: First reading of various amendments to Chapters 6 and 8 of the city code
Ordinance No.____-24
Amending St. Louis Park City Code Section 6-143 and 34-116(c)
relating to property maintenance code
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Sec. 6-143. Revisions.
Sec�on 302.4. Weeds. Amended to read: All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from all noxious weeds or turf grass growth in excess of six eight inches.
Sec. 34-116. Lawn Maintenance Requirements.
(a) All lot areas not covered by buildings, designated parking areas, paths, driveways
and impervious surface shall have planted Turf Grass, Native Vegetation, or
combined ground cover of cultivated vegetation, garden, hedges, trees and
shrubbery.
(b) No owner or occupant of any lot shall allow any noxious weeds to grow on any
part or portion of said lot.
(c) No owner or occupant shall allow any Turf Grass, Weeds, or Rank Vegetation to
grow to a height greater than six (6) 8 inches on any lot or parcel of land.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council November 18, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
First Reading Nov. 4, 2024
Second Reading Nov. 18, 2024
Date of Publication Nov. 28, 2024
Date Ordinance takes effect Dec. 13, 2024
Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: Community Health update - Vision 2025
Recommended action: No action required.
Policy consideration: Does council support continuation of the city’s community health
program? If yes, staff will take the following steps in the 2025 budget to support the pilot:
•Redirect $115,000 of the fire department’s existing 2025 budget to hire a temporary
alternative response medic.
•Dedicate $50,000 of public safety dollars on a one-time basis for necessary equipment
purchase.
Summary: Interim Fire Chief Mike Scott will provide an update on the planned direction of the
city’s community health program.
During the summer of 2024, a consultant performed an assessment of the city’s community
health program and a number of suggestions for improvement were made. Staff has utilized
these recommendations, along with interviews of other jurisdictions, to assess a number of
options for the future. This report and discussion on Nov. 4, 2024 will briefly outline the options
reviewed, recommended direction for a two-year pilot and needed resources.
Financial or budget considerations: This pilot program will redirect a portion of Fires proposed
2025 budget and utilize $50,000 of our remaining $150,000 in unobligated Public Safety Aid
dollars. This proposal will have no impact on the property tax levy.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Mike Scott, interim fire chief
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 Study session meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 1)
Title: Community Health update - Vision 2025
Discussion
Background:
St. Louis Park started its Community Health program in 2014 with a part-time firefighter serving
as a Community EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). In 2017, the fire department began
using an outside contractor to provide community health programs.
Present considerations:
For the past several months, fire department staff have been working with internal and
external partners and stakeholders to explore the next iteration of the city’s community health
model. This included an assessment of current service delivery.
Some Twin Cities metro fire departments are successfully integrating medics into their fire
department staff to address a wider range of needs and provide a higher level of EMS response
to their 911 medical calls. It is recommended that St. Louis Park transitions to this model, with a
twist. The pilot being proposed embeds an “alternative response medic” into the police
department’s behavioral health unit. The paramedic then will work in conjunction with
behavioral health officers and an embedded social worker.
This is being proposed as a two-year pilot program to allow for the incoming fire chief to
become acclimated and be able to direct future iterations of the pilot. This timeline also
ensures that enough data can be collected before making decisions about a long-term future
direction.
Anticipated benefits of the pilot include:
•Strong partnership between community health and the police department’s behavioral
health unit (BHU): Embedding the alternative response medic with the BHU will allow
for police, fire/EMS and social workers to work as a team to better serve the
community.
•Enhanced medical response capabilities: Currently, St. Louis Park firefighters are
authorized to operate at an EMT response level. A paramedic (medic) requires a higher
level of training and education and thus can provide a much higher level of emergency
care in the field, including advanced patient care. For alternative response EMS calls,
this includes the ability to help patients with medication administration, on site vitals,
direct access to physicians, ability to do on site lab work and blood draws. For critical
care EMS calls, a paramedic can start IVs and perform advanced cardiac monitoring
which provides critical care before the arrival of an advanced life support ambulance on-
scene.
As the pilot continues, there are additional possibilities to expand services. Already being
discussed are potential enhanced EMS capabilities for EMS call response with Hennepin Health
and/or community medic services with health care providers.
Success metrics will be refined once the medic is brought on board but are anticipated to
include both quantitative workload/911 call volume data along with qualitative feedback from
partners, participants and staff. Data will also allow staff to assess the success of a broader
alternative response team which includes fire and police personnel and social work services.
Page 3 Study session meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 1)
Title: Community Health update - Vision 2025
The cost of the pilot as described is largely cost-neutral and relies on transitioning dollars
previously allocated to contractors over to a temporary staff member (the medic). The general
contracting line item in the fire department’s 2025 budget will be reduced by $115,000 and the
temporary personnel budget will increase by $115,000 to accommodate the alternative
response medic for both years. Staff proposes using $50,000 public safety dollars for one-time
equipment cost associated with the medic.
Next steps: If council supports continuing community health work, staff will include the budget
adjustments in the updated budget presentation on Nov. 18, 2024.
Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: Racial equity and inclusion training for St. Louis Park city council members
Recommended action: There is no action being requested. This item is for discussion purposes.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: Staff will lead council members through a racial equity and inclusion (REI) training.
Council chose a session titled “Let’s Talk About Race” from a list of trainings that were
previously offered to staff. This session explores the dynamics of race talk and offers ways to
mitigate barriers to honest conversations involving race.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all .
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Jocelyn I Hernandez Guitron, racial equity and inclusion specialist
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Study session meeting of November 4, 2024 (Item No. 2) Page 2
Title: Racial equity and inclusion training for St. Louis Park city council members
Discussion
Background: The strategic priority of racial equity and inclusion includes an aspect of building
understanding of the city’s commitment to REI and how it applies to all city business . As part of
this, St. Louis Park is working to:
• Expand racial equity as an ongoing discussion within all areas of city business.
• Build awareness and a learning environment where consequences and unintentional
impact of our work and decisions are addressed.
REI staff has provided staff training sessions on the following topics:
• Racial equity grounding: why REI?
• Cultural agility: how to lead in multicultural settings
• Social systems: how our city work impacts those we serve
• Race and racial identity
• Whiteness: exploring Minnesota culture
• Exploring the relationship between nature and race
• Challenging isms and phobias: how to be a bystander
• Let’s talk about race
These REI trainings range from building a beginner understanding of diversity, to deeper dive
sessions that guide the application of REI topics to city work across departments.
Present considerations: Council has expressed interest in participating in more training by REI
staff. Council members will go through the training, “Let’s Talk About Race”. This session will
explore the dynamics that get in the way of having honest conversations around race and how
to disrupt them in order to increase trust and accountability. Council members can expect to
grow their understanding and readiness to discuss racial equity and inclusion as it applies to city
work.
Meeting: Study session
Meeting date: November 4, 2024
Written report: 3
Executive summary
Title: Housing + neighborhood-oriented development system wrap-up
Recommended action: None
Policy consideration: The purpose of this report is to summarize the outcomes of the recent
discussions within the housing and neighborhood-oriented development system study sessions.
Summary: From Sept. 9 to Oct. 28, 2024, the council had a series of discussions focused on
advancing the city's strategic priority related to housing and neighborhood-oriented
development. The council’s discussions focused on public policy on several topics relating to
providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-oriented development. Staff also
provided the council with written reports to provide information on current activities , program
and policy updates. This report serves as a summary of the discussions, any council direction
provided and next steps.
Financial or budget considerations: Funds are budgeted in the 2025 community development,
housing, and economic development budgets for a variety of programs related to supporting
housing and neighborhood-oriented development. Should the council desire a change in work
surrounding housing and neighborhood-oriented development, additional resources may be
required.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Background: This system included study sessions covering a range of topics related to housing
and neighborhood-oriented development. Topics were grouped and had self-contained
outcomes based on various policy and practice questions. 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 is as follows:
Meeting subject: Housing and neighborhood-oriented development system introduction
Date: 9/9/2024
Overview: Staff introduced the system, which included discussions and information relating to
housing and neighborhood-oriented development policy, planning, construction and
preservation. Staff also presented council with a community development year in review to
provide background, overview, and outcomes relating to current programs, development
projects and policies.
Outcomes: The council approved of the proposed system topics and had a variety of questions
related to the information provided in the year in review presentation. Staff were requested to
share the pre-eviction notice template with the human rights commission and to provide
outcomes of the Kids in the Park program from previous years .
Next steps:
Staff has shared the pre-eviction notice template with the human rights commission and will be
providing council with Kids in the Park outcomes in an upcoming council update.
Meeting subject: Zoning code updates discussion
Date: 9/9/2024
Overview: Staff presented proposed amendments to the residential sections of the zoning
ordinance to replace the existing five residential zoning districts with four new neighborhood
districts to add more housing style options and to revise performance standards such as lot size,
yards, height and impervious surface limits. The proposed amendments would allow more
housing types in more locations and generally increase the housing supply to meet more of the
housing demand in the city as demonstrated in the Maxfield Housing Market Study. The
proposed amendments also better reflect the city’s strategic priorities in low density residential
areas of the city.
Council was asked to provide staff direction on the following policy considerations:
• Do the proposed changes to the zoning code align with the city’s strategic priorities and
the 2040 comprehensive plan goals and strategies?
• Does the city council support the housing types identified in each of the proposed
neighborhood zoning districts?
• Does the city council support initiating an amendment to the 2040 comprehensive plan
to increase the density allowed in the low-density residential land use category to be
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consistent with the density needed for the housing types and lot sizes proposed in the
Neighborhood-1 (N-1) zoning district?
Outcomes: Comments received from council members included concerns with (commercial)
group daycares in the N-1 district, corporate ownership of single-unit houses and if the changes
might in some way encourage that, the prevalence of group homes, what impact state
legislation relating to missing -middle housing might have on the city’s zoning ordinance,
increasing ownership opportunities, a request for additional visuals of what the housing types
might look like for each proposed district, and providing research regarding property value
impacts on surrounding properties or neighborhoods where missing -middle housing types are
present.
A majority of the council (all five members who were present) were in favor of all three policy
questions.
Next steps: Staff discussed the city council’s comments and concerns with the planning
commission on Oct. 16, 2024. Staff will have another article in the December Park Perspective
and host another open house on Dec. 19, 2024 for additional public outreach prior to
conducting a formal public hearing with the Planning Commission on Jan. 8, 2025. A first
reading of the amended ordinance is scheduled to be held Feb. 3, 2025 and a second reading
on Feb. 18, 2025.
Meeting subject: Development review process
Date: 10/7/2024
Overview: Staff presented an overview of the city’s development process relating to multi-
family rental housing utilizing a housing development and financing infographic developed by
the Twin Cities Housing Alliance. Council provided positive feedback regarding the presentation,
process and information provided.
Outcomes: Council was engaged and had a number of questions relating to the process and
specific projects in the community. A request was made to have a similar presentation for
council providing an overview of the city’s development process relating to multi -family
ownership housing and to link steps in the process to development project staff reports in the
future. Council also indicated an interest in a future discussion regarding public art and
development.
Next Steps: Staff will look to incorporate the feedback and requests in the 2025 housing +
neighborhood-oriented development systems discussion.
Meeting subject: Cannabis zoning ordinance discussion
Date: 10/7/2024
Overview: Staff provided proposed zoning regulations for cannabis operations and
recommendations to limit the number of retailer registrations in St. Louis Park.
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Staff grouped the 13 types of cannabis operations licenses into two categories based on similar
functions to allow for more effective use of the zoning code. Staff provided a map of the where
retailers would be permitted to locate in St. Louis Park under the proposed zoning regulations .
Staff recommended taking a conservative approach and limiting the number of retailers
allowed within the city at this time to allow flexibility in the future and better tracking and
monitoring of businesses. Staff recommended limiting the number of retail businesses to a ratio
of one business per 12,500 residents at this time.
Council discussed locations for operations, setbacks, hours of operation, number of licenses ,
race equity and licensing process.
Outcomes: A majority of the council (five members) were in support of the zoning regulations
as proposed with a 1000-foot buffer. A majority of the council (five members) were in support
of limiting the number of cannabis retail licenses to four at this time. Council indicated interest
in staff suggesting limits on hours of operation similar to liquor stores to the degree allowed by
State law for council consideration.
Next Steps: Following this discussion and council direction, the planning commission will hold a
public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance Nov. 6, 2024 and make formal
recommendations to city council. Council will hold a first reading of the cannabis zoning
ordinance on Nov. 18, 2024 and a second reading of the ordinance on Dec. 2, 2024. The council
will also need to repeal related licensing regulations and adopt registration requirements , and
the registration requirements will include both limitations on the number of registrations and
any limits on the hours of operation
Meeting subject: TIF 101 & TIF Management Report
Date: 10/14/2024
Overview: As part of this year’s annual tax increment financing (TIF) district management
discussion, Stacie Kvilvang, senior financial advisor with Ehlers, provided an overview of TIF and
other forms of financial assistance and their uses. The presentation included a discussion of
return on investments over time, why the city invests in economic development, and how those
investments benefit the city in terms of affordable housing, tax capacity and economic vitality.
Stacie also presented the annual TIF district status update. Key takeaways from the update
included:
1. Overall, the city’s TIF districts are meeting their intended purpose, performing well, and
furthering city strategic priorities and TIF Policy objectives.
2. The city’s TIF districts are self -supporting, and most districts are anticipated to fully pay
off their obligations to developers ahead of their term.
3. The overall market value of districts where development is complete has increased
approximately 1,129% since their establishment.
4. Approximately 11.3% of the city’s tax capacity is captured in TIF districts. This is less
than the prior three (3) years due to a combination of four districts decertifying and a
higher increase in overall market value.
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5. Development projects assisted with TIF are making a substantive contribution to the
city’s economy, taxable market value, affordable housing goals, city’s strategic priorities,
and are assisting the city maintain its AAA bond rating.
Ehlers had no specific recommendations or suggestions for further actions for the city or
Economic Development Authority to consider in the management of TIF districts this year.
Outcomes: Council discussed and asked in-depth questions relating to public financing tools, as
well as developer and community benefits. A request was made to have a future discussion
about potential changes to the city’s inclusionary housing policy to facilitate the production of
more deeply affordable housing and additional three+ bedroom units.
Next Steps: Staff will schedule a future meeting to discuss the inclusionary housing policy with
council and how the city can further increase the number of 30% AMI housing and larger units
in developments receiving assistance.
Meeting subject: Arrive + Thrive gateway plans discussion
Date: 10/21/2024
Overview: Staff provided an overview of the complete draft of the gateway plans for the Arrive
+ Thrive project. The city council was asked to review the draft document and consider the
following discussion questions during their review:
1. How does this outcome relate to the strategic priorities of the city?
2. Are there any unintended impacts resulting from this outcome that should be addressed
within the gateway plan?
3. Are there any missing actions, from the city, other agencies, developers or community
members, that would be needed to achieve this outcome?
4. Does the timeline of implementation make sense for the priority and feasibility of the
outcome?
Staff presented the draft plans and lead the council through an exercise to identify one or two
outcomes for each gateway plan to discuss during the study session.
Outcomes: Council participated in the exercise and identified the following outcomes to discuss
for each of the four gateway plans:
Beltline Gateway:
• Reinvestment and adaptive reuse opportunities
• New open space, stormwater + Bass Lake connection
Wooddale Station:
• Redevelopment of the site
• Mixed-use development
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Louisiana Gateway:
• Cambridge Street extension & pedestrian connection
• South railroad spur bikeway
West Excelsior Gateway:
• Party City property redevelopment opportunities
• West Excelsior Blvd roadway design
Due to time limitations, the Mayor requested council provide any additional feedback to staff
via email.
Next Steps: Staff will utilize the city council discussion and feedback to inform any fine-tuning
or changes needed to the plan. Staff will then bring a final draft to the planning commission and
city council for final consideration and acceptance.
Once the gateway plans have been accepted, planning staff will work with other departments,
planning commission, and city council on various implementation actions moving forward.
Meeting subject: Cashless Businesses discussion
Date: 10/21/2024
Overview: Staff presented an overview of unbanked and underbanked individuals, as well as
the concerns and issues related to businesses that do not accept cash. Staff discussed ways in
which to address and mitigate these impacts, ways to empower affected individuals, and
methods to inform and educate the business community.
Staff recommended the following approach:
• Direct staff to monitor the number of local cashless businesses to see if it becomes
more pervasive.
• Adopt a resolution encouraging local retail establishments to accept both cash and
digital payments. Doing so could bring attention to the issue and serve as a springboard
for an education effort as to the unintended consequences of not accepting cash as well
as the benefits of accepting cash.
• Consider advocating for and exploring how to clear barriers to banking access for those
interested in being banked. Many banks offer programs and outreach to those that are
looking for banking services but have not been able to access them yet .
Outcomes: Council engaged in a robust conversation on the topic with the majority in support
of the staff recommended actions. Council also requested this issue be added to the city’s
legislative priorities agenda for 2025.
Next Steps: Staff included this issue in the city’s legislative priorities agenda for 2025. Staff will
work with the city attorney to draft a resolution encouraging local businesses to accept cash as
a payment method to bring to council for formal adoption. Staff will also work with
communications staff on any educational materials needed for retailers and develop a plan to
disseminate those materials to the business community.
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Meeting subject: Disposition of public land discussion
Date: 10/28/2024
Overview: The city owns an array of parcels of land. All these parcels fall under an adopted city
policy that established criteria and procedures around disposition. Four of these parcels have
specific issues or interests that staff requested additional council direction on.
Staff presented information on these four city-owned parcels, 9258 Club Road, 3940 France
Ave. S., 2800 Toledo Ave. S., and 16XX Quentin Ave. S. and requested council to consider the
following questions for each parcel:
1. Are there specific uses and priorities that council expects we consider when developing
the process?
2. Does council want staff to develop a process to explore selling any of these parcels?
3. Does council want to take no action?
4. What other information would council need to provide staff direction?
Staff then asked the council to provide staff direction as to council members’ openness to
exploring development, designating them as parks/open space, or a combination of both.
Outcomes:
• 9258 Club Road: Council unanimously supported initiating a change from R-1 single
family residence district to park and open space on the zoning map;
• 3940 France Ave S: Four council members indicated they would consider future
development of a portion of the property along France Avenue for development for
affordable ownership housing and maintaining the rest as park/open space ; three
members said they prefer to maintain the entire parcel for public open space and park
use.
• 2800 Toledo Ave S: Four council members indicated they would consider future
development of the parcel with affordable ownership housing or other types of housing
fitting unique needs in the neighborhood; three members said they prefer to maintain
the entire parcel for public open space and park use.
• 16XX Quentin Ave S: Four council members supported preserving the northern portion
of the parcel as natural area and considering future development in the southern
portion for ownership housing; three members said they prefer to maintain it as public
open space.
Council asked staff to seek input and feedback from the city’s environment and sustainability
commission, parks and recreation commission, and planning commission.
Next Steps: Staff will prepare next steps for each of the parcels including additional research,
zoning changes, comprehensive plan amendments, seek feedback from the three commissions,
design outreach and public engagement and schedule additional council discussion.
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Written Reports
As part of the system, staff provided council with several written reports covering various
topics. The reports are listed below and note any follow-up action:
• Wooddale station project update. Council requested a study session to discuss the
current development proposal which is scheduled to occur on Nov. 18, 2024.
• Single-family rentals update. Staff will continue to monitor the number of single-family
rental licenses over the next year and staff have included language to address this issue
in the city’s 2025 legislative priorities.
• 4d program proposed changes. Recommended changes to the program will be
implemented for 2025.
• Inclusionary housing policy updates. Recommended changes to the policy will be
brought forward to the city council for formal approval and a future study session will
be scheduled with council to discuss more deeply affordable units and affordable larger
units.
• 2025 social services request for proposals (RFP). Staff will bring the social services RFP
guidelines to the city council for formal approval on Nov. 4, 2024. Proposals will be due
Dec. 2, 2024. Staff anticipates notifying applicants of recommended awards by Dec. 31,
2024. Formal award of the contracts for services will occur in early 2025.