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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/12/02 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular AGENDA DECEMBER 2, 2024 Cancelled - 6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting – Council Chambers 6:15 p.m. City council meeting – Council Chambers 1. Call to order a. Roll call. b. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Approve agenda. 3. Presentations a. Recognition of donations 4. Minutes a. Minutes of October 21, 2024 special study session meeting b. Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session meeting 5. Consent items a. Approve city disbursements b. Resolution accepting anonymous donation c. Resolution accepting donation from the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation d. Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants e. Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance f. Approval of inclusionary housing policy as amended 6. Public hearing a. 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing 7. Regular business – none. 8. Communications and announcements – none. 9. Adjournment. Following city council meeting – Special Study Session – Community Room Discussion item 1. Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Written report 2. Disposition of public land updates Members of the public can attend St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and city council meetings in person. At regular city council meetings, members of the public may comment on any item on the agenda by attending the meeting in-person or by submitting written comments to info@stlouisparkmn.gov by noon the day of the meeting. Official minutes of meetings are available on the city website once approved. Watch St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority or regular city council meetings live at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil or at www.parktv.org, or on local cable (Comcast SD channel 14/HD channel 798). Recordings of the meetings are available to watch on the city's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@slpcable, usually within 24 hours of the meeting’s end. City council study sessions are not broadcast. Generally, it is not council practice to receive public comment during study sessions. The council chambers are equipped with Hearing Loop equipment and headsets are available to borrow. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call 952.924.2505. Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Presentation: 3a 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 Anonymous $3,800 One-year subscription for a license plate reader near Knollwood Mall St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation $250 Cops n’ Kids holiday shopping annual event Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: None. Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Minutes: 4a Unofficial minutes City council special study session St. Louis Park, Minnesota Oct. 21, 2024 The meeting convened at 6:35 p.m. Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Lynette Dumalag, Margaret Rog Council members absent: none Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), community development director (Ms. Barton), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), senior planner (Ms. Chamberlain), racial equity and inclusion specialist (Ms. Hernandez Guitron), economic development manager (Mr. Hunt), planning manager (Mr. Walther) 1. Arrive + Thrive draft gateway plans and discussion – Wards 1, 2 and 3 Ms. Chamberlain presented the staff report. Ms. Chamberlain led the council in discussion on creating a consistent framework for each area surrounding the light rail stations and how the project meets the goals of the comprehensive plan. Council Member Rog asked if there were target community engagement numbers prior to launching the project, and if so, whether those numbers were met. Ms. Chamberlain stated there was no specific target set, but staff wanted to be cognizant of focusing on connection with those who were traditionally left out of engagement processes. She stated their first round of engagement showed diversity goals were not being met, so staff did pivot to try to have better-targeted engagement. Ms. Chamberlain shared that the second phase of engagement was better and more diverse input was obtained. Council Member Budd asked if the Louisiana Avenue gateway extends to the north of Highway 7. Ms. Chamberlain stated that it does and added a portion of the gateway includes the southern part of Walker Lake. Through this process, Louisiana Avenue was identified as a corridor for pedestrian and bicycle connections to Highway 7. The council ranked outcomes within each gateway area and decided what they would discuss tonight and provide feedback on. Council Member Rog asked how to encourage investment and what actions the council could take if a property in question is privately owned. Mr. Walthers stated that zoning guides the new use of a building. More flexibility around uses and design guidelines for reusing buildings will also be helpful. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 2 Title: Special study session meeting minutes of October 21, 2024 Council Member Dumalag stated she liked the idea of active and passive areas and would like to see more opportunities for walkable and bikeable areas that connect. Council Member Rog asked if there is currently inadequate stormwater management in buildings built on the flood plain. Ms. Chamberlain stated she is not an engineer, but having a dedicated area that holds the stormwater can be on a district approach versus on individual properties. Staff wanted to promote more innovative thinking on stormwater management. Council Member Rog agreed and stated the city will need to be resilient with change. Council Member Budd stated the input on the project came from white homeowners, and not much feedback came from renters. She stated the city’s population is nearly 50% renters and many are cost-burdened right now. She asked for a way to hear from renters as well as making transit areas attractive to commuters. It is nice to have park amenities but we need to highlight on the maps where renters are living. She stated the developments must be transit- and commuter-friendly. Ms. Chamberlain stated demographic information was pulled for their first round of engagement and found them to be overwhelmingly white, older and homeowners. On subsequent rounds, staff did not collect demographic information, so that is why there are no similar statistics on later engagement reports evaluating in-person events and walking tours on Excelsior Boulevard. In the third phase of engagement, staff used the city’s social media to reach residents online as well. The council completed a ranking exercise and added comments to the topics selected. Council Member Brausen and Council Member Baudhuin both stated they appreciate discussion on the Micro Center property, but added it could be redeveloped or updated, especially since it is such a successful business in the city. Mr. Walther stated the Micro Center property is up for sale and it is anticipated that there will be new ownership soon. Mayor Mohamed reminded the council they can send an email with feedback on their rankings to staff as well. Council Member Brausen noted Methodist Hospital and development at Cambridge Avenue and Louisiana Avenue. He noted that Methodist should be brought into the conversation to discuss options and get them involved to help enhance the light rail connection for the benefit of their own employees. Council Member Baudhuin added this area is changing and it would be good for the city to get involved with more pedestrian and bike enhancements. Mayor Mohamed stated she would like to see more development near the Party City property. Council Member Dumalag shared that transit on Excelsior and crossing the street can be difficult. She appreciated the walking tour to actually see how pedestrians and bicyclists have difficulty maneuvering on and around Excelsior Avenue. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 3 Title: Special study session meeting minutes of October 21, 2024 Council Member Dumalag referenced the data gathered from ERA and Susan Lindgren School and stated the description of the data is not accurate. Mr. Walther agreed and stated this will be important for staff to address. Council Member Rog added going forward there are a number of very active neighborhood associations that could be a conduit for online survey links, as well as boards and commissions, which are ready to provide feedback. She asked to what lengths the city would go to help businesses like Micro Center and Burlington Coat Factory relocate within St. Louis Park. Mr. Walther stated the city does participate and offers services to help with relocation. He reminded the council that the city has programs and opportunities aside from funding. Upon new property ownership, the city would approach the new owners. Mr. Walther stated staff will take these comments from council, prepare and bring further information back to council for review. 2. Cashless business discussion Ms. Hernandez Guitron and Mr. Hunt presented the staff report. Council Member Farris shared that she knew people whose bank accounts were closed by their banks with no explanation provided, this being one reason to allow cash. She added people want to bank so as not to have cash in their home, but stated people are struggling. She stated many people are more comfortable using cash. Council Member Baudhuin asked how staff determined that there are very few businesses in St. Louis Park that accept cash. Mr. Hunt stated that city staff connected with businesses several ways and also took note as they made purchases within the city. At this time, only two businesses were found that do not accept cash, though Mr. Hunt noted there could be more. Council Member Dumalag stated council needs to remember there are many who spend money within St. Louis Park - it is not only residents who do so. There are many people who work and spend money in the community as well. Mayor Mohamed asked about the legislation related to cashless business that was introduced last year. Mr. Hunt stated there was cashless business legislation introduced into committee, but it did not pass. Council Member Budd posited that if there are cashless businesses in St. Louis Park and the council passed a requirement for businesses to accept cash, that would apply to the city as well. If a cash requirement were approved through state legislation, then any business in the State of Minnesota would be required to accept cash. Mr. Hunt affirmed that businesses do not appreciate it when municipalities adopt unique requirements on their operations that are not widely adopted by other cities. To create an even playing field for businesses, it is preferable to implement requirements like this on a statewide basis. Council Member Rog thanked staff for the well written report and felt both sides were equally explored. She stated that sometimes the city needs to be a leader in situations like this and City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 4 Title: Special study session meeting minutes of October 21, 2024 pointed to the 30-day eviction notice that Minneapolis adopted after St. Louis Park’s adoption. The city has been a leader in many areas that have later helped to make changes at the state level as well. Council Member Rog asked if the city surveys businesses. Mr. Hunt stated yes, from time to time. He indicated this particular topic was not consistent with the most recent survey which dealt with business conditions. He stated further surveys will be conducted when there is a need. Mayor Mohamed stated the unintended consequences of a potential requirement like this can be significant, but added she likes the idea of educating businesses in this area. The city values the businesses that are here and liked the idea of further checking in with businesses on the issue. She can see this working in large cities across the country and added she can only recall one business within the city that does not accept cash. She stated she would not want a city policy to keep businesses from coming to St. Louis Park or causing them to leave the city. Council Member Brausen stated his concern was for equity and the unbanked community. He stated he appreciated all the data in the report and stated the issue appears not to affect a large number of people. However, even if it is only a few dozen people, it is difficult for those affected. He supported the staff recommendation of monitoring the situation. Council Member Baudhuin stated he was in favor of an ordinance to ban cashless businesses, but after reading the staff report, he totally agreed with Council Member Brausen and is in favor of monitoring the situation. This is not only about the underbanked, but also about people having the freedom to use cash or not. He stated he is all for providing tools and resources for people who are underbanked. If there is a problem, he would not want to imply that underbanked people are the problem as that is not the case. He clarified that cashless businesses are the issue at hand. He stated his intention to side with the people over the businesses. He thanked staff for the well written report, which he found very helpful and had great recommendations. Council Member Rog asked how educating people about the advantages of using cash relates to public purpose. She stated staff is not advocating for funding a new program on the topic. If council is considering a resolution to identify how people can be discriminated against through cashless businesses, they might consider a resolution drawing attention to the benefits of being banked. She reminded council that passing a resolution would make a statement to help and uplift efforts, and she wanted to include these points in the report. Council Member Rog stated she is frustrated that all purchases made with credit or debit cards are subject to transaction fees from credit card companies. She would like people to have the choice to pay cash. She also noted that 16 states have adopted legislation eliminating cashless businesses, so there is supporting evidence of this practice. Council Member Rog added when looking at the small number of people impacted, she thinks about the number of resources the city provides to support housing for a small number of impacted people. She believes the city needs to take care of everyone regardless of the number City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 5 Title: Special study session meeting minutes of October 21, 2024 affected. She shared that it seems odd to implement a new rule without baseline data in terms of the return on investment. She would like to know how many businesses the cashless business policy is referring to. In general, she is not worried about the impact on businesses. The council should look out for all residents that do not want to fund credit card companies on demand. For these reasons, she supports an ordinance but understands it would be a lot of effort for only two businesses. Mayor Mohamed stated, for the clarity of the record, that no one said that the small number of affected people are not important. Council Member Budd stated she supports the staff recommendations in the report and would also like to see regulatory legislation approved at the state level, noting banks are not always friendly to deal with. Council Member Dumalag added it is important to think about everyone who makes purchases in the city. She noted people who work in the city and do not live here, as well as population demographics that are unknown. She shared knowledge of friends and family who use cash only. She is concerned there may be other businesses that do not accept cash and agreed the council needs to monitor the issue. She would prefer state legislation to a city ordinance. Council Member Rog asked if another survey can be conducted. Ms. Barton stated that an additional survey could be done at an estimated cost of $25,000. There are less formal ways to gather feedback, but agreed the data may not be as reliable. Ms. Hernandez Guitron noted that a postcard could be sent to businesses informing them that accepting cash is an equity and inclusion issue, noting there are different ways of interacting with businesses. Mayor Mohamed stated that certain businesses that provide necessities, such as grocery stores and clothing stores, would be her highest priority to ensure that cash is accepted. For the two businesses in St. Louis Park that do not accept cash, she is less inclined to enact an ordinance versus offering education. Council Member Baudhuin added when looking at a potential ordinance, the council would also need to consider food trucks, most of which do not accept cash. Council Member Rog stated her support for the proposed actions and that they can be powerful, adding she appreciates staff recommendations. Council Member Farris stated she is also supportive of staff recommendations. Mr. Hunt stated staff understands that there is consensus support for the staff recommendations in the report and that council would also be in favor of adding the issue to its state legislative policy agenda. Ms. Barton added staff will continue to monitor the issue as they interact within the business community. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 6 Title: Special study session meeting minutes of October 21, 2024 3. Proposed agenda topic - dog parks Council Member Rog asked if the council would want to discuss this topic. She shared she has heard from residents who would like more dog parks and she has location recommendations. She stated it does not seem like a large-cost item, but would need more information on this. Council Member Dumalag shared that she has received emails about dog parks as well as concerns about maintenance. Some residents noted they did not want increased traffic and noise related to dog parks. Council Member Brausen shared that he has received one request for a dog park in Lamplighter Park and he would be interested in discussing that request at a study session. Council Member Budd stated she has also heard similar requests and would like to explore the topic. Mayor Mohamed stated she would like the topic to begin with the parks and recreation commission for discussion on the relevance of requirements and criteria, and then bring the topic back to the council for discussion. Many in the community fear dogs and do not want dogs nearby, so that is an issue that needs to be discussed. It was the consensus of the council to have the parks and recreation commission review the proposed agenda topic first and return to city council for future discussion. Written Reports Ms. Walsh stated the 2025 social services request for proposal will be coming to council for approval on the consent agenda soon. Council Member Budd stated it would be a good opportunity for the human rights commission to review the racial equity and inclusion system kick-off. Staff has related timing issues that will prevent this; Ms. Walsh stated it will be reviewed in early 2025. 4. Authority to change and scope/purpose of the statutory bodies 5. REI system kick-off 6. 2025 Social Services Request for Proposal Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Minutes: 4b Unofficial minutes City council study session St. Louis Park, Minnesota Oct. 28, 2024 The meeting convened at 6:01 p.m. Council members present: Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Lynette Dumalag, Margaret Rog, Mayor Nadia Mohamed Council members absent: none Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), community engagement coordinator, (Mr. Coleman), planning manager (Mr. Walther), housing supervisor (Ms. Olson), community development director (Ms. Barton) Guests: Mia Divecha, chair of the planning commission and board of zoning appeals (BOZA); Thom Miller, chair of the housing authority commission; Kyle Wermerskirchen, member of the fire civil service, Stuart Williams, president of the fire civil service Discussion items. 1. Statutory boards annual meeting preparation discussion. Mr. Coleman presented the staff report. The statutory boards and council members introduced themselves. Mia Divecha, Thom Miller and Kyle Wermerskirchen presented on behalf of their respective boards. Council Member Dumalag asked Ms. Divecha about the workplan and support of commissioners on the planning commission. Ms. Divecha stated commissioners support a stipend for themselves and commissioners hope to encourage engagement from residents by allowing not only in-person comments, but comments by voicemail and email as well. Commissioner Brausen asked if temporary use regulations relate to Airbnb and VRBO properties. Ms. Divecha stated those temporary use regulations were in part carried over from COVID-19 regulations. Mr. Walther stated the temporary use regulations were related to how long tents could be used at sites. Council Member Brausen asked whether the planning commission conducts meetings off-site from city hall. Ms. Divecha stated no, they did not, but would still like to at some point. Ms. Divecha added that usually, meeting attendance is quite low unless an item has received multiple comments. Though she is unsure how well-attended an offsite meeting would be, the commission would enjoy the opportunity to meet offsite from city hall. Council Member Rog asked for further information on three parking lot items. Mr. Walther stated those were not a priority and there has also been no specific council direction on those City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session items. He added there was some overlap with other commissions as well, and staff keeps the planning commission up to date on related work. Council Member Budd noted the parking lot items had overlapped with the environmental and sustainability commission as well as the housing authority commission. She asked if the planning commission had worked with any of the other commissions. Ms. Divecha stated that had not occurred in her time on the planning commission. The planning commission and BOZA had worked with a consultant, but interfacing with other commissions was not normal procedure. Council Member Budd asked if there is opportunity for working with other commissions. Ms. Divecha stated the planning commission would like to explore that. Mayor Mohamed asked if the planning commissioners were able to attend any of the training sessions related to racial equity. Ms. Divecha stated they had not done any formal training at this point. Mr. Walther stated the last time training in racial equity occurred was in 2021. Ms. Divecha shared her observation that generally, the demographic of planning commission meeting attendees are generally older, retired and have more availability. She stated the commissioners are quite diligent about reading all of their meeting materials. When an attendee speaks in front of the commission, it is a rare occurrence. Mayor Mohamed asked if the planning commission has worked on strategies to bring more people of diverse backgrounds to their meetings or public hearings. Ms. Divecha stated no, and that meetings are posted online. She stated the upcoming work on the city’s zoning ordinance should have more participation. More communications are going out to draw more people to meetings as well. Commissioner Rog asked that the planning commission make council aware in advance of the public hearings on zoning as she would like to also share it with constituents. Ms. Divecha stated yes, the planning commission would make council aware. Commissioner Rog asked if the work of the planning commission is leveraging their skill sets and utilizing the planning commission and BOZA members’ talents. Ms. Divecha stated yes. She added the planning commission is very engaged, everyone is present and prepared, and commissioners enjoy their work. For her personally, serving as chair has been a highlight of this past year in terms of running meetings and making sure there is participation from constituents. She added study sessions are extremely informative and engaging. Ms. Divecha stated commissioners are cognizant of the balance they are limited to and their work on the zoning code versus design of developments. Council Member Dumalag asked Mr. Miller whether their agency plan, public hearings and tenant advisory minutes are available to the council for review. Mr. Miller stated he is not sure if that information is part of city council agenda packets. Ms. Olson clarified that housing authority meeting minutes are included in the housing authority packets. The public hearing information is included, with comments, when the housing authority board is approving the City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session plans. Mr. Coleman added all documented information is available for the council to review as needed. Mr. Miller added one of the members of the commission is a resident of Hamilton House and has been a great addition to the board, providing much-needed information. Council Member Budd stated she is interested in the housing authority tenant advisory report but had not seen that information anywhere. She asked if this committee’s work is ongoing. Ms. Olson stated yes, adding the resident advisory committee meets annually and gathers input from residents on housing programs. Council Member Budd asked if the housing commission has a delegated seat for public housing residents, as with the resident currently serving. Ms. Olson stated the seat member does not have to live in public housing, but has to be a program participant of the housing authority, such as a voucher holder. Mr. Miller added one of the items the housing authority commission would like from the council is to act on commission appointments faster, noting this position was open from May through November. Council Member Brausen stated this time frame was when the council was studying boards and commissions, resulting in delayed appointments. He asked if the resident boards could review items before they come to the housing authority. Mr. Miller stated this issue has not been pushed forward by any other commissioner except himself. Council Member Rog asked about the mission of the workplan and stated she could not find a description of the purpose of the housing commission in the documents provided to the council. She stated she would like to see the most current housing commission mandate before moving forward on discussions about what the council would want from this body. Mr. Coleman stated that is a different conversation, but noted the most recent version is in the report that was given out last week. Council Member Rog asked if the workplan leverages the skills and talents of the those on the housing authority commission and maximizes their time and energy. Mr. Miller stated partially, and added there is a diverse group on the commission, including realtors, an attorney and a resident. He stated there is much interest in learning about public housing and everyone is engaged, but he noted there could be more engagement as well. Ms. Olson stated the HA Board would be working on the state Bring it Home rental assistance program which will be forthcoming. Council Member Dumalag asked about the fire civil service commission’s involvement in the hiring process for the position of fire chief. Mr. Wermerskirchen stated they reviewed the statute about the fire chief’s appointment and noted they also have input in the hiring process, but he is not sure how that looks yet. The city manager hires the fire chief with input from the fire civil service commission. Council Member Rog asked about the statute and Mr. Williams stated the three commissioners have duties prescribed by the statute and they adhere to those rules on their duties. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 4 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session Council Member Rog stated it sounds like it is working for all three commissions. She stated there is potentially more capacity with housing and the council is on track to discuss that more in early 2025. She stated there is an opportunity for those who want to be on the housing authority to learn exactly what the role is and to close the gaps. Ms. Divecha added staff does a great job, but noted there is not a lot of direct communication with council. She stated while planning commission is a highly engaged board, they do not set their own agendas, and they do not have much influence on agenda items, and she would prefer to have more interaction and feedback with the council. Council Member Brausen stated the council has heard loud and clear that boards and commissions do not have enough interaction with the council, and the new plan is to get each board and commission before the council once a year. Future plans also include periodic council member attendance at commissions and boards meetings. Annually, council members also plan to meet with all of the boards and commissions members so they can share information and work together. He stated it is a work in progress and council will continue the work. He thanked the commission chairs for their hard work and engagement as members of their boards and commissions. Mr. Coleman stated staff will now assess the information provided during tonight’s discussion as it will be utilized in addition to information collected from the advisory boards/commission check in meeting on9/16. All information will be utilized as council members set priorities for boards and commissions in early 2025. 2. Disposition of public land. Mr. Walther presented the staff report on four sites within the city. Cedar Manor Park Council Member Brausen agreed with staff’s recommendations. Council Member Rog also agreed with the recommendations of staff. Council Member Dumalag agreed and noted the tree preservation is a nice buffer, and it all connects on Highway 169. Council Member Baudhuin stated it seems the land should be kept as it is. 40th Street and France Avenue Council Member Dumalag stated when Weber Park was being worked on, she received a great deal of feedback from residents about the loss of trees. She was sorry to see the tree loss taking place on land owned by Edina, which St. Louis Park could not address. This parcel was also identified as a potential dog park. She asked how much land could be developed there, adding there are many grade changes which might make development challenging. Ms. Barton agreed that it is a small piece of land. Mr. Walther stated he is not sure about the suitability of the site for a dog park and would defer to parks and recreation; a conversation to continue at a later time. Council Member Rog stated the city’s open spaces are beloved parts of the community. She stated the work on Weber Park was difficult even though it was not part of St. Louis Park. She stated 12% of the city is park and open space and 15-20% is the Urban Land Institute’s City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 5 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session recommendation for healthy urban places and that feels right to her. She stated there has a been a loss of open space in St. Louis Park over the last 30 years and the land at 40th and France has a high concentration of dwellings. She stated she would like to preserve this open space or discuss it for dog park development in the future. Council Member Brausen stated the city paid $600,000 to purchase the land from Minneapolis and stated he is open to development for affordable housing there. He agrees with the staff recommendations. Council Member Budd added she also supports the recommendations of staff and potentially splitting the land. Council Member Baudhuin stated he is for keeping the land as it is. He stated we could explore other where that amount of trees would not be taken down. He stated his preference is for protecting it as natural area and left as is. Mayor Mohamed stated the city is facing pressure for more housing, particularly the types of housing we are missing. She stated the city is looking for opportunities to develop areas like this for affordable housing such as single-family homes or duplexes. This area, while it is a nice open space, should be developed. She stated her agreement with staff recommendations. Council Member Rog stated the public should have an opportunity to give feedback on this topic. Ms. Barton reminded council that they are making no formal or binding decisions at tonight’s study session meeting; staff is asking the council for preliminary review of the area. Ms. Keller added the council direction will inform staff workload planning to determine whether and how to design an engagement process. Mr. Walther stated staff is seeking early council members’ insights because past council discussions when they acquired the site gave mixed messages to staff and there are changing circumstances. He added this discussion helps staff understand council members’ positions, interests and concerns and it influences how staff will approach the issue. Council Member Farris stated people might be upset if housing is further developed in this area, but added this conversation is about affordability of housing in the city. Council Member Rog stated this conversation is also about preserving wildlife habitat. Mayor Mohamed stated this can be discussed further by the council at another time. Council Member Dumalag stated there were six (6) acres taken over by Edina in this area. This was due to flooding issues in 100 homes in the Morningside neighborhood and it will take time for this area to grow back. It was hard to communicate to her neighbors about this, and there is some affordable housing in the area as well as some naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) across the street in Minneapolis. She stated the Minnekahda Vista neighborhood is higher income. Her question is what the city is getting in return for the rezoning, as she had heard from many constituents upset about losing so many trees there. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 6 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session Mayor Mohamed stated this is only a discussion with no formal decisions to be made at this meeting. Council Member Rog stated staff is asking for the council’s direction in this meeting, and the council is looking to either preserve this land or not. She stated if things get in motion, they can be difficult to stop. She added she would like the council give some deference to the ward representative. Mr. Walther stated there have been clear but mixed opinions expressed and there is not a vote taking place this evening. He added staff will take the majority of council’s direction, but noted that council decisions for any future formal requests for developing any portion of the property would require a two-thirds majority of five affirmative votes because a comprehensive plan amendment would be needed. 28th Street and Toledo Avenue Council Member Rog stated as a representative of Ward 1, she does not believe the city should build on every inch of grass in this area. She noted this as a natural prairie grass area located right up against a freeway wall and it is a small parcel. She knows residents do not want to develop this area with so little open space left in the community. Council Member Brausen asked if the park and open space assessment includes schools as well. Mr. Walther stated that is under civic land use category in the comprehensive plan and was not included in the 12% figure. Council Member Brausen asked if the figure includes the Hennepin County Three Rivers Park district. Mr. Walther stated Three Rivers does not own property in the city and they lease the land for the regional trails from the railroad, so it is under the railroad authority's control. He stated the parks and open space land includes many wetlands, small lakes and Minnehaha Creek. Council Member Farris stated she is interested in hearing from the Jewish community about this area. Mayor Mohamed stated the Jewish community leaders did ask for more housing in this area as their community is growing but this parcel was not discussed. Council Member Baudhuin stated this area should remain a park of some kind, where people could actually gather, and he would not want any development here. He added this is an issue with the Jewish community and the city should address it and explore ways to meet their housing needs better. Council Member Brausen stated he is in favor of staff recommendations. Council Member Dumalag added she is also in favor of staff recommendations and the difference here is there is an opportunity to have housing within the neighborhood. She stated we have preserved Rock Island as park and she agrees it is a nice continuation for a park, but noted this is more developable than the area at 40th and France because the grade is different. Council Member Budd stated she would also like to preserve this parcel as open space as it is small and too close to the highway. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 7 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session Council Member Farris stated she agrees with staff recommendations. Council Member Baudhuin asked for confirmation that there are few parks in the Fern Hill neighborhood. Council Member Rog stated yes, the two parks in the area are Fern Hill and Rock Island Park. Council Member Rog added that of any city residents, the residents of Fern Hill also have the greatest distance to travel to get to a park area. Quentin Avenue & Old Cedar Lake Road Council Member Brausen stated he is not interested in developing the northern triangle with the many trees and Highway 394 and 100 in this location. The area needs a buffer but he is open to the idea of developing the southern half and fulfill the desire to have more affordable housing. Council Member Rog stated she visited the site and noted a family was having a picnic there. She stated again there are so few precious open spaces in the city and she is not interested in developing every inch of green space within the community. She added her adamant support of affordable housing and creative housing. She stands with affordable housing and also stands with open space. Council Member Rog encouraged her fellow council members to think contextually about each open space and what those who live near these areas might want. She is supportive of preserving this entire parcel. Council Member Brausen added we are a built-up suburb, if the city were to redevelop existing development parcels, then they would actually have some control and leverage. Council Member Baudhuin added he does not want to develop this area, and added it is a very nice little spot. He stated however the council needs to revisit the goals and strategy on affordable housing. Council Member Dumalag stated she is in favor of the southern half being rezoned as Council Member Brausen mentioned. She stated there is a regional trail there and preserving the northern part of the triangle and getting some affordable townhomes there would be the best option. Mayor Mohamed stated she is hearing from the council there is concern about the open spaces and nature in the community. She noted the city is very concerned about climate action goals and works hard to preserve trees and also develop affordable housing. Mr. Walther stated there can be tension between city priorities and policy interests at times and city council must weigh and make those policy decisions. Staff is listening to the council as well as the boards and commissions and are trying to find the best path to move forward for these four parcels. Mayor Mohamed stated the city owns additional properties around the community that could be suitable for housing opportunities. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 8 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session Council Member Budd asked if there has been any inquiry in this area. Mr. Walther stated there has not, but it is included in the proposed zoning code update and zoning map change. A past planning commission had expressed interest in changing the zoning of this right-of-way land. Council Member Budd asked for more information and more research about the percentage of park and open space in the city. She added that the Environmental Sustainability Commission (ESC) may be involved and the council could provide more guidance on that when they discuss the work plan. She stated she would like to preserve this area, and not develop it, while looking more broadly at the percentages of open spaces within the city and how we might impact that through these decisions. She added the council will need to think outside the box to get to the goals of affordable housing within the city. Council Member Brausen added he would also like feedback from the environment and sustainability commission (ESC), planning commission and parks and recreation advisory commission (PRAC) on this. Council Member Baudhuin added he would like this feedback also and it is a good way to utilize the boards and commissions on this. Ms. Barton reiterated this is just to get high-level feedback from council about whether to look into this or not, and input from boards and commissions can be rolled into later parts of the process. Council Member Rog agreed with thinking outside the box to expand housing options, but also to preserve precious open spaces in the community. She stated she is worried to hear there is not much land left and she would like to continue to study this, including splitting parcels. She added it would be good to have ESC and PRAC look into this. Mr. Walther stated staff’s recommendations were informed by past processes that have influenced the sites and by making a recommendation it would help focus the conversation, and this is an opportunity to have this council provide feedback and direction at these sites because these are policy level decisions. Ms. Barton added there have been questions about these properties and also about development. Council Member Farris stated there are a lot of people that are homeless and live in St. Louis Park and many do not want to live in apartments, stacked upon each other. She stated the city needs to think outside of the box. Written Reports 3. Add single-family and owner-occupied duplexes as eligible properties for 4d 4. Inclusionary housing policy updates 5. Single-family rentals update 6. Quarterly development update – 4th quarter 2024 7. 2025 Social Services request for proposal update City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 4b) Page 9 Title: Minutes of October 28, 2024 study session Council Members Dumalag and Brausen stated they agree with the third written report. Council Member Farris agreed about the report as well. Council Member Rog stated she is not in support of the third written report and noted it could be a barrier to getting back into ownership. Ms. Keller stated the report stated this is a benefit and program for all other rental and NOAH housing should be opened in these rental properties also. Council Member Rog asked whether the fourth written report will be on a future agenda for discussion. Ms. Keller stated the policy is written in a way that staff can move forward on it without additional conversation. Council Member Rog said she is supportive. Mayor Mohamed stated there are different needs being met here with the inclusionary housing policies. Council Member Rog asked if the social services request for proposal, as noted in the seventh written report, will go out this week. Ms. Keller confirmed that it would, and will be contingent on final budget approval in December 2024. Council Member Budd asked if the charts in the development report could be clarified to help with understanding the numbers and status of projects better. Ms. Keller stated she will pass this information on to staff. Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Consent agenda item: 5a Executive summary Title: Approve city disbursements Recommended action: Motion to approve city disbursement claims for the period of Oct. 29 – Nov. 21, 2024. Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending Nov. 21, 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: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 596.002520 LYNN LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 596.00 547.503M COMPANY Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 547.50 84.003RD LAIR Organized Rec G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 84.00 1,200.00ABBLY GREIN & LEVI MOREL ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 1,200.00 221.20ABERNATHY, LISA Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 22.98Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 244.18 1,366.28ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 143.95Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,510.23 1,230.00ABRITER PLLC Building and Energy G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,230.00 1,800.00ADS ON BOARDS REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,800.00 68.00AIR COMFORT HEATING & AC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 68.00 8,526.00ALADTEC LLC Police G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT 8,526.00 379.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 379.00 15.27AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Adminstrative Operations G&A Postage & Delivery 139.18Adminstrative Operations G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 410.28Facilties Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 1,761.64Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 470.91Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf 86.97Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 2 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 879.62Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 39.97Police G&A COMPUTER SUPPLIES 46.00Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 154.92Fire Department G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 205.81Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 47.53Fire Department G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 139.00Building and Energy G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 33.64Public Works G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 69.93Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.77Technology G&A Technology Supplies 69.96Organized Rec G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 37.25Organized Rec G&A Other Supplies & Materials 130.99PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES 298.34INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 5,063.98 1,019.78ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS Dispatch Division G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 1,019.78 330.56ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware 330.56 1,400.00ARTISAN MANAGEMENT LLC Street Capital G&A 1,400.00 520.01ASPEN MILLS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 735.98Fire Department G&A UNIFORMS 399.95Fire Department G&A PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 1,655.94 47,605.00ATOMIC ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL INC Municipal Buildings G&A Building Aquisition/Const 47,605.00 87.90AUTOWASH SYSTEMS INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 87.90 500.00BADHWA TYRON Street Capital G&A 500.00 262.50BARNUM COMPANIES, INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 262.50 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 3 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 318.20BATISTICH HEIDI Organized Rec G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 318.20 215.16BATTERIES PLUS BULBS Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 215.16 80.00BAXTER MECHANICAL Building and Energy G&A Permits 80.00 5,064.28BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE General Fund BS Inventory 5,064.28 3,687.50BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 3,687.50 1,300.00BEHNKE JEANA Street Capital G&A 1,300.00 2,875.69BOLTON & MENK INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 12,372.85Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 5,447.98Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 229.79Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,383.19Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,000.00Storm Water Utility G&A TRAINING 24,309.50 818.04BORDER STATES ELECTRIC- MPL Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 818.04 1,096.78BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 1,096.78 776.07BUCKEL, KARI Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 776.07 699.96BUILDING CONTROLS & SOLUTIONS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 699.96 891.49BUSINESS ESSENTIALS Comm & Marketing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 891.49 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 4 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 23,349.34CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 90.00IT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 252.00Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,545.50MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 13,031.402024 MSA Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 846.00Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 40,114.24 78.37CANON FINANCIAL IT G&A Technology Devices 312.60Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware 390.97 2,800.00CAUFIELD JAKE Street Capital G&A 2,800.00 405.00CD LLC Municipal Buildings G&A Postage & Delivery 7,074.00Municipal Buildings G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 5,929.00Municipal Buildings G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo 13,408.00 55.94CDW GOVERNMENT INC Technology G&A Technology Supplies 1,166.49Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware 1,222.43 406.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 406.00 810.94CENTERPOINT ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Heating Gas Utility 137.75EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A HEATING GAS 828.11Water G&A Heating Gas Utility 77.62Water Reilly G&A Heating Gas Utility 818.61Sewer G&A Heating Gas Utility 5,765.37Park Maintenance G&A Heating Gas Utility 8,438.40 19.80CENTRAL MCGOWAN CONCESSIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 19.80 11,094.63CENTRAL PENSION FUND Employee Benefits BS OTHER RETIREMENT 11,094.63 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 5 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 147.14CENTURY LINK Technology G&A Other Communications 147.14 1,400.00CERTIFIED LEISURE PROPERTIES INC Street Capital G&A 1,400.00 5,760.00CHARGEPOINT, INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 5,760.00 1,031.25CHUXPublic Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,468.75Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,790.00REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 4,290.00 19.31CINTAS CORPORATION Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 19.31Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 19.31Facilties Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 22.95PUBLIC WORKS G & A DEACTIVIATE GENERAL SUPPLIES 101.67Public Works G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.77Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 129.44Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 79.65REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.84REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 176.48Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 90.56Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.09Vehicle Maintenance G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 895.38 703.20CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY YOUTH PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 703.20 9,709.21CITY OF MINNETONKA LIFEGUARDING Refunds/Reimbursements 9,709.21 1,713.75CITY OF NEW HOPE LIFEGUARDING Refunds/Reimbursements 1,713.75 27.47CLARKE LISA Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement 27.47 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 6 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 17,923.59COLICH & ASSOCIATES Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 17,923.59 101.82COMCASTFire Department G&A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 149.18Cable TV G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 29.74REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 280.74 85.24CORE & MAIN LP Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 654.94Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 740.18 961.87COREMARKGeneral Fund BS Inventory 961.87 12,500.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 12,500.00 1,483.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,483.00 2,500.00COX JEFF Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,500.00 3,285.71CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch 3,285.71 119.00CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 119.00 1,687.14CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE Facilties Maintenance G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,687.14 821.01CUSTOM REFRIGERATION INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs, Maint, Serv on Tech 821.01 237.39DELANEY MATTHEW Climate Investment G&A 101.74Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 339.13 120.09DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 7 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 120.09 85.00DEMING DENNIS Building and Energy G&A LICENSES 85.00 4,925.11DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 4,925.11 5,913.64DEPT EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEmployee Benefits G&A UNEMPLOYMENT 5,913.64 97.51DO-GOOD.BIZ INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 419.53Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 184.73Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 7.79Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 46.90Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 756.46 4,260.48DOUG DAHLKE Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,260.48 1,093.82DUKATZ DEBBIE Neighborhood G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,093.82 265.00EAST METRO TRAINING FACILITY- HERO CENTE Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 265.00 500.00ECHO DATA ANALYTICS Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 500.00 220.49ECM PUBLISHERS INC Adminstrative Operations G&A Postage & Delivery 220.49 200.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC General Fund BS GENERAL 2,700.00ESCROWSGENERAL 2,900.00 30.00ELKIN, PHILLIP Engineering G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 20.10Engineering G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 50.10 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 8 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 496.48EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 496.48 977.00ESP INC Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 977.00 11,470.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 11,470.00 299.42EVANS MATT Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 299.42 3,480.00EVERLAST REHAB Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,480.00 93.15EVIDENT INC Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 93.15 586.28FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO General Fund BS Inventory 586.28 1,000.00FARZANEGAN JESSIE Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 263.92FASTENAL COMPANY Fire Department G&A PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 263.92 9,930.20FERGUSON WATERWORKS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 9,930.20 195.04FERRELLGASREC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS 44.16Vehicle Maintenance G&A MOTOR FUELS 239.20 562.50FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS Fire Department G&A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 562.50 146.84FIRST ADVANTAGE Human Resources G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 146.84 30.00FRANCIS, ERICK Storm Water Utility G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 9 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 20.10Storm Water Utility G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 50.10 35.78FRATTALLONESREC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.78 52.93FRIEDERICH NIKKI Organized Rec G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 52.93 1,800.00FRONTIER ENERGY INC Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,800.00 800.00GAMBUCCI MIA Street Capital G&A 800.00 513.13GARLAND, MIKAEL Police G&A Out-of-State Travel 513.13 2,658.60GERTEN GREENHOUSES Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 2,658.60 450.00GONZEE DESIGNS Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 450.00 1,594.35GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,594.35 109.39GRAINGER INC.Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 177.84Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 5,258.72Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 5,545.95 2,125.00GREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO Park Improvement G&A Other Capital Expenditures 2,125.00 523.07GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY Insurance G&A Property Insurance 629.98Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch 1,153.05 525.00GYM WORKS INC Fire Department G&A REPAIRS 525.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 10 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,000.00HAAR MEGAN Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 30,350.20HAWKINS INC Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 30,350.20 6.00HENNEPIN COUNTY Greensboro HIA G&A SA City Collections 6.00Bridgewalk HIA G&A SA City Collections 615.97Park Maintenance G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 627.97 18,956.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Police G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 18,956.00 30,000.00HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE Police G&A TRAINING 30,000.00 929.52HENRICKSEN PSG Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 929.52 23.87HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 30.82Facilties Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 238.22Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,448.11Park Improvement OLD USE 4066 Other Capital Expenditures 16.43 2024A GO Street G&A 67.36Pavement Management G&A 60.78Water G&A 13.94Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 91.92Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 70.09Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 6.58Sewer G&A 62.70Sewer G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 13.14Storm Water Utility G&A 817.53Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 104.86Natural Resources G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 41.95Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 3,108.30 24.53HUBERG JOHN Water G&A 24.53 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 11 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 300.00HUFF JOSEPH Water G&A 300.00 98.58HURD RICHARD Water G&A 98.58 218.98HUZEL CANDACE Climate Investment G&A 93.84Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 312.82 8,000.00HYLDEN ADVOCACY AND LAW Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 8,000.00 1,575.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES 1,575.00 1,200.00ICMAAdminstrative Operations G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 1,200.00 132.60IMPRESSIVE HOMES LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 132.60 16.16INDELCOPublic Works G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS 16.16 115.50INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS General Fund BS Inventory 115.50 26.55INVER GROVE FORD General Fund BS Inventory 1,526.35Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 300.98Vehicle Maintenance G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,853.88 258.00ISI SPORTS INDUSTRY - USE 141107 INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 258.00 306.43J & F REDDY RENTS Park Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 306.43 31,967.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 12 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 31,967.00 2.00JAFFA MIRELL Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 150.00Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 152.00 1,300.33JAYTECH, INC.REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,300.33 32,825.19JB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC 32,825.19 32.00J-BERD MECHANICAL 32.00 17.36JERRY'S HARDWARE 9.99 10.61 37.96 2,250.00JLG ARCHITECTS 2,250.00 57.82JOHNSON CHRISTINE 57.82 557.94JORGENSON AMY 557.94 1,920.00JUNEBUG CAROLINA FLARE 1,920.00 110.55JUREK JESSIE 110.55 225.00KAUTZ LIESL 56.25 Per Impr Rev G&A Building and Energy G&A Public Works G&A Park Maintenance G&A Natural Resources G&A Park Improvement G&A Police G&A Neighborhood G&A Adminstrative Operations G&A Assessing G&A Climate Investment G&A Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv Permits GENERAL SUPPLIES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES GENERAL SUPPLIES Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv In-State Travel OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Employee Mileage Reimbursement Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 281.25 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 13 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 150.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS SEMBLE EXCAVATING 2,697.50Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,116.00EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 250.00Wooddale Station TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,354.50Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 6,568.00 120.60KENNEY KEVIN Park Maintenance G&A TRAINING 120.60 11,920.00KEY FUNDING ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 11,920.00 475.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC Human Resources G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 475.00 432.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 432.00 200,947.60KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 17,740.45MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 28,998.00Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,149.462024B GO Bonds Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 706.43Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 14,219.94Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 264,761.88 117.51KINGS III OF AMERICA LLC Facilties Maintenance G&A Telephone Communications 117.51 2,515.00KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC Storm Water Utility G&A MAINTENANCE 1,162.75Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,677.75 362.50KOLATKAR NEIL Climate Investment G&A 362.50 472.80KRUELLE, BRYAN Police G&A Out-of-State Travel 472.80 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 14 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 2,500.00L & R SUBURBAN LANDSCAPING INC ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC 2,500.00 878.01LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 878.01 4,030.62LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES 4,030.62 182.24LAWRENCE JOE Fire Department G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 182.24 108.40LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 108.40 6,972.00LEADS ONLINE Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,972.00 109,165.33LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST General Fund BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses 42,171.28Finance G&A Property Insurance 88.81Cable TV G&A Property Insurance 161.74Housing Rehab G&A Property Insurance 11.89SSD 1 G&A Property Insurance 5.15SSD 2 G&A Property Insurance 5.95SSD 3 G&A Property Insurance 2.93SSD 4 G&A Property Insurance 2.93SSD 5 G&A Property Insurance 2.93SSD 6 G&A Property Insurance 2,662.40Development - EDA G&A Property Insurance 2,488.59Water G&A Property Insurance 5,823.15Sewer G&A Property Insurance 599.86Solid Waste G&A Property Insurance 555.06Storm Water Utility G&A Property Insurance 2,000.00Insurance G&A Property Insurance 165,748.00 1,083.61LEGAL FOR GOOD PLLC Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,083.61 2,300.00LEIBOLD MATTHEW Street Capital G&A 2,300.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 15 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 569.00LOCKGUARD LOCKSMITHS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 569.00 2,789.77LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G&A Computers/Tech Services 2,789.77 2,275.30LUBE-TECH RELIABLE PLUS General Fund BS Inventory 378.93Water G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 2,654.23 430.00LVC COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 430.00 206.84M G INCENTIVES Human Resources G&A RECOGNITION 206.84 704.24MACQUEEN EQUIP CO General Fund BS Inventory 416.17Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 282.21Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,402.62 5,291.00MADISON AND JOHN HANTEN Street Capital G&A 5,291.00 151.40MALIK PRAKSHI Cable TV G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement 151.40 604.13MANAGED SERVICES INC Water G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 604.13 49.58MANDLER, CARRIE Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement 49.58 68.00MARCUS VANDERBRUG Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 68.00 1,870.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,870.00 3,412.57MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 16 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 3,412.57 308.25MCCLELLAN SALES INC Public Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 308.25 500.00MCDONALD KRISTIE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 500.00 43.66MCMASTER-CARR Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 43.66 14.94MENARDSPublic Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 29.47Park Improvement OLD USE 4066 Other Capital Expenditures 69.99Sewer G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 121.41Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 235.81 868.00MESSERLI & KRAMER Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS 868.00 612.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOC. Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 612.00 435,440.05METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Sewer G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 435,440.05 10,911.00MGX EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 10,911.00 14,500.00MICHAEL BASICH INC Park Improvement G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 14,500.00 1,000.00MICKLEY ROBIN D Street Capital G&A 1,000.00 822.48MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO Solid Waste G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 822.48 15,050.00MIDWEST GROUNDCOVER Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 15,050.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 17 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 504.08MIDWEST OVERHEAD CRANE, CORP.Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 504.08 169,589.00MILLERBERND MFG CO Public Works G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 169,589.00 1,578.25MILO RANGE Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 1,578.25 134.97MINNEAPOLIS SAW COMPANY INC Park Maintenance G&A SMALL TOOLS 163.53Natural Resources G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 298.50 2,128.52MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS 2,128.52 60.64MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 9.52Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv .22Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 4.62Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 75.00 1,080.00MINNESOTA SEARCHLIGHT & BALLOONS Adminstrative Operations G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay 1,080.00 300.00MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE Cable TV G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses 300.00 130.00MKC INC Municipal Buildings G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 130.00 50.00MN DEPT LABOR AND INDUSTRY Facilties Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses 200.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses 250.00 1,017.98MPX GROUP Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 48.00Comm & Marketing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 1,065.98 268.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 268.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 18 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 570.50MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 404.00GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 974.50 538.75NADEM, SIAR Police G&A Out-of-State Travel 538.75 869.51NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)General Fund BS Inventory 46.62Public Works G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 173.72Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.38Vehicle Maintenance G&A SMALL TOOLS 1,107.23 34.17NATHANSON, BRIDGET Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement 34.17 574.16ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS 574.16 199.95NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP Building and Energy G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 199.95 200.60NORDRUM ERIN Police G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 200.60 117,483.94NORTH COUNTRY CHEVROLET GMC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch 117,483.94 368.85NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC Vehicles & Equipment G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 381.25Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch 750.10 1,194.37ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC Adminstrative Operations G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 222.22Human Resources G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 118.98Comm & Marketing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 84.58Finance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 145.03Community Development G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 356.08Police G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 53.46Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 64.89Public Works G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 19 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 28.67Cable TV G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 90.48Organized Rec G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,358.76 4,439.51OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE INC Storm Water Utility G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 4,439.51 292.00ON SITE SANITATION Neighborhood G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 750.00Organized Rec G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,545.14PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,721.14 7.59O'REILLY FIRST CALL General Fund BS Inventory 7.59 487.39OVERHEAD DOOR CO Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 487.39 350.00OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF THE NORTHLANDFacilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 350.00 364.48OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 175.23Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 539.71 2,096.90PARK ADAM TRANSPORTATION Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,096.90 61.33PARTSTREE.COM General Fund BS Inventory 61.33 1,000.00PETERSON EMMA Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 618.56PETERSON ERIC Neighborhood G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 618.56 825.00PHOMPHAKDY ALAN Employee Benefits G&A TUITION 825.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 20 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 51.90PICKATIME, INC.Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 51.90 2,000.00PIONEER SECURESHRED Solid Waste G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00 26.24PORTER LEAH Natural Resources G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 26.24 2.00POSTHUMUS MIRANDA Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 145.00Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 147.00 250.00PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC Natural Resources G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 250.00 107.79PREMIUM WATERS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 63.72Fire Department G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 171.51 2,903.00PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP LLC.Adminstrative Operations G&A LEGAL SERVICES 2,903.00 141.70PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 29,626.40TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 29,768.10 72.25R & R SPECIALTIES OF WISCONSIN, INC. Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 72.25 5.23RABINE ELLIE Sustainability G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 5.23 732.50RAMBERG CAITLYN Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 732.50 250.00REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS GROUP LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 250.00 375.00REGION 6AA-MSHSL Cable TV G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses 375.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 21 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 76,099.20REPUBLIC SERVICES Solid Waste G&A ORGANICS 76,099.20 420.57ROBERT B HILL CO REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 420.57 9,981.46ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 4,282.47Community Development G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,497.78Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 747.40Fire Department G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,417.50Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,417.50Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,417.50Solid Waste G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,417.50Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 22,179.11 447.00RON THE SEWER RAT Building and Energy G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 447.00 406.31ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD General Fund BS Inventory 406.31 27.63ROSS STAN Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 27.63 740.00SAFE-FAST INC Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 740.00 2,090.35SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,090.35 500.00SAMPSON AMY Street Capital G&A 500.00 1,477.15SCAN AIR FILTER INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 1,477.15 125.00SCHRICK BRADLEY Water G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 125.00 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 22 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 500.00SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER Police G&A TRAINING 500.00 17,370.00SCOTT MICHAEL Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 17,370.00 694.99SEACHANGE PRINTING & MARKETING SERVICESAdminstrative Operations G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 694.99 58.00SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION Building and Energy G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf 58.00 375.00SETS DESIGN INC.Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 375.00 2,375.00SEXTON HAILEY Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,375.00 52,745.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 52,745.00 462.75SHAPCO PRINTING INC Cable TV G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 462.75 23.39SHRED-IT Human Resources G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 81.99Community Development G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 105.38 145.42SIGN SOLUTIONS USA Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 145.42 88.00SIGNARTCommunity Development G&A Permits 88.00 5,414.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance 5,414.00 2,532.08SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES 2,532.08 3,400.00SMERTENKO PROPERTIES LLC Street Capital G&A City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 23 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 3,400.00 5,922.00SOCCER SHOTS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,922.00 1,000.00SPLETT KELTON Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 96.66SPS COMPANIES INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 96.66 200.00ST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY Adminstrative Operations G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses 200.00 883.00ST. LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY General Fund BS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 21,496.00Affordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 22,379.00 1,000.00STEENLAGE BARAK Climate Investment G&A 1,000.00 349.18STERICYCLE, INC.Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 630.94Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 23.19Building and Energy G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 1,003.31 8,578.26STONE & STEEL DESIGN, LLC.Public Art G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 8,578.26 5,450.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,850.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 8,300.00 11,262.40STREICHER'S Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat 2,387.85Police G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 13,650.25 39,494.04SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC Water Reilly G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 39,494.04 100.85TALKPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC Police E-911 Restriction G&A Technology Supplies City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 24 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 218.90Police E-911 Restriction G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 319.75 276,425.64TENVOORDE FORD, INC.Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch 276,425.64 104.64TEREX SERVICES INC.General Fund BS Inventory 104.64 56.70TERMINAL SUPPLY CO General Fund BS Inventory 542.95GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 599.65 62.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 62.00 2,700.00THE DASCHER COMPANY INC Wooddale Station TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,700.00 24.98THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Facilties Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 18.06Water G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 164.44Water Reilly G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 207.48 720.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance 68.00Facilties Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 800.00Park Improvement G&A Other Capital Expenditures 1,588.00 163.43THE STANDARD Adminstrative Operations G&A LIFE INSURANCE 140.27Adminstrative 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 116.35Assessing G&A LIFE INSURANCE 93.51Assessing G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 25 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 100.42Finance G&A LIFE INSURANCE 84.15Finance G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 271.64Community Development G&A LIFE INSURANCE 219.83Community Development G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 1,233.93Police G&A LIFE INSURANCE 989.25Police G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 140.89Dispatch Division G&A LIFE INSURANCE 111.21Dispatch Division G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 559.91Fire Department G&A LIFE INSURANCE 438.90Fire Department G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 370.05Building and Energy G&A LIFE INSURANCE 308.61Building and Energy G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 50.03Sustainability 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 226.80Public Works G&A LIFE INSURANCE 179.93Public 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 5,880.29Employee 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 93.46Westwood G&A LIFE INSURANCE 73.18Westwood G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 26 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 111.16Rec 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 14,778.77 10.62THOMA KATIE Water G&A 10.62 5,000.00THOMAS M NELSON ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC 5,000.00 385.23THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER Police G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 385.23 2,000.00THORNE RICHARD Climate Investment G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00 698.50TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 698.50 13.18TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY Water G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 13.18 9,550.00TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC Insurance G&A Property Insurance 9,550.00 400.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP Public Works G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,671.00Insurance G&A Property Insurance 2,071.00 211.60TULL BEARINGS INC General Fund BS Inventory 211.60 600.00TWIN CITIES SKATERS Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 600.00 38.99TWIN CITY SAW CO General Fund BS Inventory 38.99 17.25TWIN CITY SEED CO Park Maintenance G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 27 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 17.25 900.00TYSLEY TAYLOR Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 900.00 480.00UHL CO INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Other Communications 7,450.00Municipal Buildings G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 7,930.00 73.04ULINEVehicle Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat 73.04 54.94UMPHREY LARRY Park Maintenance G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 54.94 830.00UNITED RENTALS-NORTH AMERICA INC Municipal Buildings G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 830.00 88.00UNITED WATER AND SEWER Building and Energy G&A PLUMBING 88.00 145.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.Human Resources G&A RECRUITMENT 145.00 22,510.37VERIZONIT G&A Telephone Communications 22,510.37 60.00VESI WORKS LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits 60.00 980.00VETERAN ELECTRIC Park Improvement G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 600.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,580.00 765.00WACONIA ROLL-OFF SERVICE Park Maintenance G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 765.00 105.86WARD ANDRA Park Maintenance G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 105.86 1,340.28WARNING LITES OF MN INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Postage & Delivery City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 28 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 10,316.40Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch 11,656.68 85,674.30WASTE CONTAINER SYST Solid Waste G&A Yard Waste Utility 85,674.30 352.93WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC Water G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 352.93 779.40WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE Development - EDA G&A LAND MAINTENANCE 90.00Natural Resources G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 869.40 37,750.00WILSONS NURSERY INC Park Improvement OLD USE 4066 Other Supplies & Materials 37,750.00 4,797.25WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC Sewer G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,797.25 250.00WRAP CITY GRAPHICS Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 250.00 4,074.00WSB ASSOC INC IT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 644.20 2024A GO Street G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,641.22Pavement Management G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 2,383.54Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 257.68Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 633.86Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv 6,967.25Storm Water Utility G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,601.75 12,720.81XCEL ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Electric Utility 20.03Facilties Maintenance G&A Misc Expenditures 46.00Facilties Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 3,810.39Public Works G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 66.96EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Electric Utility 29,653.61Water G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,259.57Water Reilly G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 4,271.84Sewer G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,911.84Storm Water Utility G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 160.18Park Maintenance G&A Electric Utility City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 29 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 11/21/202410/29/2024 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 81.32Park Maintenance G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 54,002.55 500.00YOUNG DARRELL REI G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 500.00 446.55ZIEGLER INC General Fund BS Inventory 1,253.25Vehicle Maintenance G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,699.80 Report Totals 2,685,017.43 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5a) Title: Approve city disbursements Page 30 Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Consent agenda item: 5b Executive summary Title: Resolution authorizing acceptance of an anonymous donation Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation of $3,800.00 from a donor who has requested to remain anonymous to be used towards license plate reader (LPR) subscription. 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. The donor, who has requested to remain anonymous, is partnering with the St. Louis Park Police Department to disrupt retail theft at Knollwood Mall. The donor has access to a grant program that issues funds to law enforcement organizations for the purchase of equipment that may aid in the disruption of retail theft. Officers applied for this grant for the purpose of adding an additional LPR camera in the vicinity of Knollwood Mall. These license plate readers have proven to be very helpful in both proactively stopping thefts by identifying stolen vehicles as they enter the property and by aiding in the investigation of thefts that occur on the property by helping officers identify the license plate numbers of suspect vehicles. The donated funds would pay for the LPR subscription for one year. Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the subscription of one additional LPR camera for one year around Knollwood Mall. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Paul Barnes, lieutenant Reviewed by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5b) Page 2 Title: Resolution authorizing acceptance of an anonymous donation Resolution No. 24 - ____ Accepting donation from anonymous donor to be used to purchase additional license plate reader annual subscription to assist in decreasing crime Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance of any donations; and Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the donor; and Whereas, the anonymous donor will compensate up to $3,800 in costs for the police department’s expenses related to the subscription of a license plate reader (LPR) camera; Now therefore be it resolved, by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to the anonymous donor with the understanding that it will be used for expenses related to an annual subscription for an additional LPR camera. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 2, 2024: Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Consent agenda item: 5c Executive summary Title: Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation from the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation of $250 from St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation to be used towards the annual Cops n’ Kids holiday shopping event. 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. St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation has historically supported the Cops Connecting with Kids program through the holiday shopping event. St. Louis Park Schools selected youth to participate in a shopping event where the kids are given donated money to purchase gifts for their families at a designated amount based on donations received. The youth are paired with officers from the police department to select gifts. The kids and their officer partners then wrap the gifts together after shopping is complete. By building relations within the community, this event is a benefit to police community outreach and police activities. These donated funds would pay for holiday gifts for youth and their families. Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward holiday gifts for youth and their families. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Christine Johnson, records supervisor Reviewed by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5c) Page 2 Title: Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation from the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation Resolution No. 24 - ____ Accepting a donation from St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation to be used to towards the annual Cops n’ Kids holiday shopping event Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance of any donations; and Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the donor; and Whereas, the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation will compensate up to $250 in costs for the police department’s expenses related to the annual Cops n’ Kids holiday shopping event; Now therefore be it resolved, by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to the St. Louis Park Rotary Foundation with the understanding that it will be used for expenses related to an annual Cops n’ Kids holiday shopping event. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 2, 2024: Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Consent agenda item: 5d Executive summary Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the award of the 2025 arts and culture grants. Policy consideration: Does the city council approve the recommended 2025 arts and culture grant awards? Summary: The council has supported the annual arts and culture grant program since its inception in 2006. The grant program is intended to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and communities, engage people in creative learning, promotes health and well-being and provide cultural experiences in St. Louis Park. Art projects must also advance the core themes of the Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Arts and Culture. The program is funded through the city’s Development Fund. St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts provides technical assistance to the program. The grant committee comprises the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation, Friends of the Arts, city and community members. The committee recently reviewed the applications for 2025 and identified projects that most closely met the program’s objectives and are compatible with the council’s strategic direction for arts and culture. Seventeen applications were received for the 2025 grant process. The review committee determined that the following projects met the program’s selection criteria and are recommended for approval: • Rock 'n' Read Project: Music-making sessions for young children ($10,000) • Canvas Convergence: Chalk art festival in the West End ($5,000) • Freeze Pop Records: Quarterly pop music festival in St. Louis Park ($1,000) • The Park Theater Company: St. Louis Park Monterey Drive concert ($2,000) • Maggie’s Farm Theater: Story telling performance series ($1,000) • Caron Learned: To create permanent interior mosaic mural at Sabes JCC ($1,000) Financial or budget considerations: The total recommended amount in art and culture grant awards in 2025 is $20,000 which matches the amount budgeted in the 2025 development fund. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Resolution Applications of six recommended proposals Prepared by: Pat Coleman, community engagement coordinator Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Page 2 Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Resolution No. 24-______   Authorizing award of St. Louis Park arts and culture grants to Rock ‘n’ Read Project, Canvas Convergence, Freeze Pop Records, The Park Theater Company, Maggie’s Farm Theater and Caron Learned   Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park created this program in 2006 with the assistance of  Friends of the Arts and the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation to create and support a grant program to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote ar tistic production and cultural experiences in St. Louis Park; and    Whereas, seventeen applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a  committee comprised of representatives of the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation, Friends of the Arts, city staff, and community members; and    Whereas, the committee recommends the city council fund six (6) 2025 grant proposals for a total of $20,000,   Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, authorizes execution of grant agreements with the following organizations based on the review committee’s recommendation and the applicants’ proposals:  1. Rock 'n' Read Project is awarded a maximum of $10,000. 2. Canvas Convergence is awarded a maximum of $5,000. 3. Freeze Pop Records is awarded a maximum of $1,000. 4. The Park Theater Company is awarded a maximum of $2,000. 5. Maggie’s Farm Theater is awarded a maximum of $1,000. 6. Caron Learned is awarded a maximum of $1,000.   Reviewed for administration:    Adopted by the city council December 2, 2024:                    Kim Keller, city manager    Nadia Mohamed, mayor         Attest:                         Melissa Kennedy, city clerk      Submitter DB ID IP Address Submission Recorded On Time to Take the Survey Pace 1 Applicant information 26941 65.128.50.167 September 28, 2024 2:31 p.m. 51 minutes, 25 secs. Organization/artist/applicant name Rock 'n' Read Project Main contact First name Ann Email Phone number -- Address Street address - State Minnesota Have you received a St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grant before? No If yes, which year(s)? Not answered Project information Project name Zap the Gap! Music Unlocks Young Brains for Reading Provide a one sentence description of your project. Last name Kay City Minnetonka ZIP code 55345 Zap the Gap! will partner with the Summer Reading Festival to present music-making sessions by musicians of diverse cultures for young children and their families, provide a Music Skills Kit for every family, and Children First/Way to Grow will deliver Music Skills Kits to homes and assess the effectiveness of the project on children's musical skill development. Do you identify as a new or emerging artist? No In one paragraph, describe how your project aligns with one or more of the three core themes identified in the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture (1: Connect people, ideas, communities; 2: Enliven public spaces; 3: Promote health and well-being), https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=987S6&id=26941 1/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 3 This project aligns with all three core themes of the Roadmap. Humans make music for a multitude of reasons: music motivates, brings people together aids health and well-being, and moves us emotionally-and now we know that music training is also correlated with better brain development and reading achievement! The project will bring people together to make music during the community Summer Reading Festival and help families continue making music with their children at home. Dollar amount requested ($15,000 maximum) 10000 Total project budget 10,000 Artistic discipline Music Demographics The information submitted here is used for internal data and evaluation purposes and will not be provided to panelists for review of your submission. What is your race/ethnicity? References Please provide two to three references. Reference 1 Name -­ Phone -­ Reference 2 Name Phone -­ Reference3 Name Phone -- Disclosure Organization -mail Organization - Email Organization Email Please disclose if there are any individuals involved in this project who are members of the Arts & Culture Grant committee, staff of the City of St. Louis Park, or board members of St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts or the St. Louis Park Community Foundation. None Upload documents Proposal narrative RnR-SLP Arts & Culture Grant Sept 2024.docx File upload https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1teml0=987S6&id=26941 2/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 4 Proposal budget Photo samples of similar projects RnR Arts and Culture Grant Budget Sept 24.xlsx Applicant signature Ann C. Kay File upload Date September 28, 2024 https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26941 3/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 5 Submitter DB ID IP Address Submission Recorded On Time to Take the Survey Pace 1 Applicant information 26952 2601:444:700:fle9:5448:d3d4:beaa:a0ae September 29, 2024 10:38 p.m. 14 minutes, 30 secs. Organization/artist/applicant name Canvas Convergence/Shawn McCann Main contact First name Shawn Email Phone number -- Address Street address State Minnesota Have you received a St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grant before? No If yes, which year(s)? Not answered Project information Project name We Chalk Festival Provide a one sentence description of your project. Last name Mccann City St. Louis Park ZIP code 55416 We Chalk Festival is a chalk art festival in the West End on Gamble Drive that brings chalk artists from all over the country to celebrate street art and community. Do you identify as a new or emerging artist? no In one paragraph, describe how your project aligns with one or more of the three core themes identified in the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture (1: Connect people, ideas, communities; 2: Enliven public spaces; 3: Promote health and well-being), https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=987S6&id=269S2 1/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 6 The WE Chalk festival is an arts festival that brings art and community together to create ephemeral beauty. With professional chalk artists from around the country that create 20 and 30 masterpieces, along with a community mandala that the public can join in and chalk. With our second year, we would like to bring in more amateurs and students from the area and allow the chalk art festival to be a showcase of the community itself. Along with the chalk art, we will have Food Trucks, Art Vendors, activities and more. I have included images and the poster from our first year. The main elements that this chalk festival focuses on is community, promoting mental health with art and beauty and bringing art to the masses with creating in the streets that all can come and see for free. Dollar amount requested ($15,000 maximum) 6500 Total project budget 31600 Artistic discipline Other public art Demographics The information submitted here is used for internal data and evaluation purposes and will not be provided to panelists for review of your submission. What is your race/ethnicity? References Please provide two to three references. Reference 1 Name -­ Phone -­ Reference 2 Name -­ Phone -­ Reference3 Name .... Phone .... Disclosure Organization Organization --Email Organization .... Email .... Email Please disclose if there are any individuals involved in this project who are members of the Arts & Culture Grant committee, staff of the City of St. Louis Park, or board members of St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts or the St. Louis Park Community Foundation. Not answered Upload documents https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetai l/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26952 2/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 7 Proposal narrative Proposal budget Photo samples of similar projects WeChalkOvervie w.pdf WeChalkBudget202S.pdf WeChalklmages.pdf Applicant signature Shawn McCann File upload Date September 29, 2024 https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26952 3/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 8 Submitter DB ID IP Address Submission Recorded On Time to Take the Survey Pace 1 Applicant information 26950 131.212.251.6 September 29, 2024 4:50 p.m. 47 minutes, 49 secs. Organization/artist/applicant name Freeze Pop Records Main contact First name Symone Email Phone number -- Address Street address State Minnesota Have you received a St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grant before? Yes If yes, which year(s)? 2021 Project information Project name Music and Community Provide a one sentence description of your project. Last name Wilson City St. Louis Park ZIP code 55426 Freeze Pop Records will host a quarterly pop music listening party to help build and connect pop music lovers and community at Solsta Records in St. Louis Park. Do you identify as a new or emerging artist? Yes In one paragraph, describe how your project aligns with one or more of the three core themes identified in the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture (1: Connect people, ideas, communities; 2: Enliven public spaces; 3: Promote health and well-being), https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=987S6&id=269SO 1/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 9 Our project of hosting quarterly pop music listening parties directly aligns with two of the three core themes of the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture: "Connect people, ideas, communities" and "Enliven public spaces." First, by bringing together local artists, music lovers, and industry professionals, our events foster a vibrant networking environment that connects people across different facets of the pop music community. These gatherings not only encourage the sharing of ideas and experiences but also help in building sustainable relationships among attendees, which strengthens our local music ecosystem. Secondly, these listening parties enliven public spaces by transforming them into dynamic venues that celebrate creativity and culture. Utilizing local spaces for our events adds a layer of community involvement and engagement, making arts and culture a palpable part of everyday public life. This approach not only enhances the visibility of pop music within our community but also supports the broader mission of making arts integral to public spaces. Dollar amount requested ($15,000 maximum) 10000 Total project budget 10000 Artistic discipline Music Demographics The information submitted here is used for internal data and evaluation purposes and will not be provided to panelists for review of your submission. What is your race/ethnicity? References Please provide two to three references. Reference 1 Name-­ Phone -­ Reference 2 Name ..... Phone -­ Reference3 Name-­ Phone -- Disclosure Organization Organization Organization Email Please disclose if there are any individuals involved in this project who are members of the Arts & Culture Grant committee, staff of the City of St. Louis Park, or board members of St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts or the St. Louis Park Community Foundation. https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatistics0etai l/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=269SO 2/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 10 N/a. Upload documents Proposal narrative Proposal budget Photo samples of similar projects SLP Arts and Culture Narrative.pdf FPR arts -and-culture-grant-budget.xlsx -Sheetl.pdf FPR Past Engagement References.pdf Applicant signature Symone Wilson File upload Date September 29, 2024 https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=269SO 3/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 11 Submitter DB ID IP Address Submission Recorded On Time to Take the Survey Pace 1 Applicant information 26780 75.168.159.77 September 14, 2024 2:13 p.m. 27 minutes, 33 secs. Organization/artist/applicant name The Park Theater Company Main contact First name JAMES Email Phone number -- Address Street address - State Minnesota Have you received a St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grant before? Yes If yes, which year(s)? 2008;2010;2011;2012;2015;2017;2018;2023 Project information Project name St. Louis Park Monterey Drive Concert Provide a one sentence description of your project. last name MCDONOUGH City ST. LOUIS PARK ZIP code 55426 The St. Louis Park Monterey Drive Concert in August 2025 at Wolfe Park Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater will feature Stan ley Kipper (musician, composer playwright, and St. Louis Park resident) and the New Primitives providing a "delectable mix of rock, jazz, Latin, reggae and hippie grooves." Do you identify as a new or emerging artist? No In one paragraph, describe how your project aligns with one or more of the three core themes identified in the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture (1: Connect people, ideas, communities; 2: Enliven public spaces; 3: Promote health and well-being), https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=987S6&id=26780 1/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 12 Connect people, ideas, community: The SLP Monterey Drive Concert will provide a multicultural amalgam of musical genres sure to entertain music fans in our community. The originality and community attraction of TPTC's production of St. Louis Park Monterey Drive Concert will be encourage attendance. Most importantly the community of St. Louis Park will benefit from this production by having another opportunity to be entertained by a quality TPTC production with a socially relevant message of diversity and inclusion. Local businesses in St. Louis Park will be able to increase their visibility in the community through event sponsorship and promotion. The featuring of St. Louis Park talent and artistry will increase the community's appreciation of our shared arts and culture as exemplified by The Park Theater Company's production of the St. Louis Park Monterey Drive Concert. Dollar amount requested ($15,000 maximum) 3955 Total project budget 4715 Artistic discipline Music Demographics The information submitted here is used for internal data and evaluation purposes and will not be provided to panelists for review of your submission. What is your race/ethnicity? References Please provide two to three references. Reference 1 Name Organization �mail Phone - Reference 2 Name Phone - Reference3 Name Phone - Disclosure Organization Organization Email mail Please disclose if there are any individuals involved in this project who are members of the Arts & Culture Grant committee, staff of the City of St. Louis Park, or board members of St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts or the St. Louis Park Community Foundation. James McDonough is a board member of the SLP Friends of the Arts. Upload documents https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26780 2/3 Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 13 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Proposal narrative Proposal budget Photo samples of similar projects 2025 Arts & Culture Grant Narrative 09-14-2024.docx 2025 Arts & Culture Grant Budget 09-14-2024.docx Stan & New Primitives 001.jpg 09-14-2024.jpg Applicant signature James J. McDonough Jr., Ph.D. File upload Date September 14, 2024 https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26780 3/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 14 Submitter DB ID IP Address Submission Recorded On Time to Take the Survey Pace 1 Applicant information 26945 2601:441:487f:3d00:2568:9aeb:b29a:17f9 September 29, 2024 9:53 a.m. 25 minutes, 21 secs. Organization/artist/applicant name Maggie's Farm Theater 501c3 Main contact First name RACHEL Email Phone number -- Address Street addres­ State Minnesota Have you received a St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grant before? Yes If yes, which year(s)? 2010 Intergenerational program launch AND 2013 Books Alive Readers Theater Program Project information Project name Storytelling Performance Series Launch 2024-2025 Season Provide a one sentence description of your project. Last name VILLA City ST LOUIS PARK ZIP code 55426 Through the captivating magic of storytelling, Maggie's Farm Theater prepares to launch a community-centered performance series featuring a curation of true stories that reveal our shared connection. Do you identify as a new or emerging arti.st? NO In one paragraph, describe how your project aligns with one or more of the three core themes identified in the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture (1: Connect people, ideas, communities; 2: Enliven public spaces; 3: Promote health and well-being), https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=987S6&id=2694S 1/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 15 This showcase offers audiences connection to each other through the art of storytelling engaging empathy and a sense of identity from a wide range of communities. The model is intentionally designed to select storytellers based on diversity across all sections of demographics. Maggie's Farm 48-seat jewel-box theater, located in the historic Lenox Community Center in St. Louis Park, guarantees performers and audiences an opportunity hold space and listen to one another in an intimate, creative setting. The Lenox Community Center includes several of the city's flagship offerings including the very active Adult Senior Program with expansive activities and classes; Rise, which offering life enrichment services for 18 and older people with developmental/intellectual disabilities; Friends of the Arts, the city's expanding artis and culture organization providing enrichment through the arts and access through scholarships; and the Woodshop where community members can use power and hand tools to create any variety of functional and art pieces. Including Maggie's Farm Theater and this storytelling program series among this array of groups serves as a welcoming unifier, supports awareness to the building and its offerings, and helps to brings recognition to the facility as a destination and a city gem. Dollar amount requested ($15,000 maximum) 8000 Total project budget 12760 Artistic discipline Theatre Demographics The information submitted here is used for internal data and evaluation purposes and will not be provided to panelists for review of your submission. What is your race/ethnicity? References Please provide two to three references. Reference 1 Name Organization Phone -­ Reference 2 Name Phone -­ Reference 3 Name-­ Phone -­ Disclosure Organization Organization Email Please disclose if there are any individuals involved in this project who are members of the Arts & Culture Grant committee, staff of the City of St. Louis Park, or board members of St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts or the St. Louis Park Community Foundation. N/A https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatistics0etail/?formld=1262&1temlD=987S6&id=26945 2/3 Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 16 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Upload documents Proposal narrative Proposal budget Photo samples of similar projects sip arts and culture grant 2024 MF T STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE SERIES LAUNCH NARRATIVE.pdf MFT STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE SERIES LAUNCH 2024.xlsx Applicant signature RACHEL VILLA File upload Date September 29, 2024 https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Compone nts/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26945 3/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 17 Submitter DB ID IP Address Submission Recorded On Time to Take the Survey Pace 1 Applicant information 26953 69.250.242.228 September 29, 2024 10:57 p.m. 21 minutes, 45 secs. Organization/artist/applicant name Caron learned Main contact First name Caron Email Phone number -- Address Street address State Minnesota Have you received a St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grant before? Yes If yes, which year(s)? 2018 Project information Project name Sabes Jewish Community Center Mural Provide a one sentence description of your project. Last name Learned City Crystal ZIP code 55429 To create a Permanent Interior Mosaic Mural that celebrates the power of connection, and Legacy at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. Do you identify as a new or emerging artist? Emerging Artist In one paragraph, describe how your project aligns with one or more of the three core themes identified in the strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture (1: Connect people, ideas, communities; 2: Enliven public spaces; 3: Promote health and well-being). What I love about art is that it's about connection, and the telling of a story of how people see the world. Public art is very restorative, its inclusive, and i is a way for us to discover, explore, and learn, so that we can create better lives, and better communities. Through my public art experience I have had several opportunities to work in collaboration with other Artists, Designers, Architects, Contractors, and Communities. These collaborations have allowed me to have a thoughtful, heartfelt connection in my work, to brighten people's lives, and have a direct impact in these communities. The has also led to the successful completion of many projects that focus on the vision, stay on time, and within budget. https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262 &1temlD=987S6&id=269S3 1/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 18 Dollar amount requested ($15,000 maximum) 11050 Total project budget 11050 Artistic discipline Visual arts Demographics The information submitted here is used for internal data and evaluation purposes and will not be provided to panelists for review of your submission. What is your race/ethnicity? References Please provide two to three references. Reference 1 Name Phone - Reference 2 Name Phone - Reference3 Name Phone - Disclosure Organization Organization Organization Email Email Email Please disclose if there are any individuals involved in this project who are members of the Arts & Culture Grant committee, staff of the City of St. Louis Park, or board members of St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts or the St. Louis Park Community Foundation. N/A Upload documents Proposal narrative Proposal budget Photo samples of Caron Learned Arts and Culture Proposal Narrative.docx Caron Learned Arts and Culture Project Budget.docx Caron Learned Arts and Culture Photo Samples.docx File upload https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatistics0etail/?formld=1262&1teml0=98756&id=269S3 2/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 19 similar projects Applicant signature Caron R. Learned File upload Date September 29, 2024 https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/Admin/Components/Form/Statistics/TextStatisticsDetail/?formld=1262&1temlD=98756&id=26953 3/3 City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5d) Title: Resolution awarding 2025 arts and culture grants Page 20 Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Consent agenda item: 5e Executive summary Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance Recommended action: Motion to approve second reading and adopt ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances relating to cannabis and approve the ordinance summary publication. Summary: St. Louis Park City Council supported legalizing medical and recreational marijuana at the state-level. The city’s regulatory approach to this industry seeks to provide safe, convenient and equitable access for adult use. The regulations intend to protect children and youth and mitigate potential negative impacts for neighbors of these businesses. Council indicated that regulatory approaches to retail sales similar to current on - and off-sale liquor and lower- potency hemp products are appropriate models with additional controls given this is a new industry for the city. In 2023, the State of Minnesota passed legislation to legalize the possession, use, manufacturing and sale of certain cannabis products. The law establishes the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to oversee the regulation of commercial production and sale of cannabis and related products. Municipalities have the authority to enact regulations related to zoning, local registration, and enforcement of state regulations regarding cannabis sales. OCM will not finalize some regulations until 2025. The cannabis zoning ordinance will permit cannabis retailers, with conditions, in the C-2, MX-1 and MX-2 zoning districts, and existing planned unit developments that allow liquor stores. The ordinance requires cannabis retailers to locate at least 1,000 feet from a school, another cannabis retailer and other specified commercial uses. The cannabis zoning ordinance will also permit cannabis operations, with conditions, in the I -G zoning district provided they are at least 1,000 feet from a school and other cannabis operations. The cannabis zoning ordinance permits on-site consumption of cannabis edibles at food and beverage establishments that are more than 300 feet from a school , which aligns with existing on-sale regulations for lower-potency hemp edibles. On Nov. 6, 2024, the planning commission held a public hearing and recommended approval. On Nov. 18, 2024, city council unanimously approved the first reading of the cannabis zoning ordinance. If adopted, the ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Financial or budget considerations: None related to adopting zoning regulations. 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: Draft cannabis zoning ordinance, summary ordinance for publication Prepared by: Katelyn Champoux, associate planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director Karen Barton, community development director Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 2 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance Ordinance No. ____-24 Amending Chapter 36 of the St. Louis Park City Code related to cannabis legalization The city council of the City of St. Louis Park does ordain: Whereas, the State of Minnesota passed legislation to legalize the possession, use, manufacturing and sale of certain cannabis products, and Whereas, municipalities have the ability to enact regulations related to zoning, local registration and enforcement of state regulations regarding cannabis sales, and Whereas, municipalities may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner of land use activities, and Whereas, the planning commission conducted a public hearing on November 6, 2024 on the ordinance, and Whereas, the city council has considered the advice and recommendation of the planning commission (case no. 24-21-ZA), Now, therefore be it resolved that the following amendments shall be made to Chapter 36 of the city code pertaining to zoning: Section 1. Definitions. Section 36-4 of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. Cannabis edible means any product that is intended to be eaten or consumed as a beverage by humans; contains a cannabinoid in combination with food ingredients; is not a drug; and is a type of product approved for sale by the state of Minnesota, or is substantially similar to a product approved by the state of Minnesota including but not limited to products that resemble nonalcoholic beverages, candy, and baked goods. This does not include lower-potency hemp edibles. Cannabis product means cannabis concentrate, a product infused with cannabinoids including but not limited to tetrahydrocannabinol extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower, or any other product that contains cannabis concentrate. It includes all adult-use cannabis products, including but not limited to cannabis edibles and medical cannabinoid products. It does not include cannabis flower, artificially derived cannabinoid, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or hemp-derived topical products. Hemp-derived consumer product means a product intended for human or animal consumption, does not contain cannabis flower or cannabis concentrate, and either contains or consists of hemp plant parts, or contains hemp concentrate or artificially derived cannabinoids in combination with other ingredients. It does not include artificially derived cannabinoids, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived topical products, hemp fiber products, or hemp grain. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 3 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance Lower-potency hemp edible means any product that is intended to be eaten or consumed as a beverage by humans; contains hemp concentrate or an artificially derived cannabinoid, in combination with food ingredients; is not a drug; is a type of product approved for sale by the office or is substantially similar to a product approved by the office, including but not limited to products that resemble nonalcoholic beverages, candy, and baked goods; and meets other criteria outlined in Minnesota Statute. Section 2. Authorized home occupations. Section 36-83(b) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (12) The home occupation does not include any of the following uses: auto body/painting, motor vehicle sales, motor vehicle service and repair, small engine repair, massage, medical/dental office, animal handling, restaurant, firearm sales, currency exchange, payday loan agency, sexually oriented business, or high-impact sexually oriented business, cannabis retailers, lower-potency hemp edible retailers, or cannabis operations. Section 3. Residential uses. Section 36-142(a) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (7) Live-work unit means a dwelling unit that includes space for the gainful employment of a resident of the dwelling unit and up to two workers who may not be residents of the dwelling unit. The floor area devoted to the business use may not exceed the floor area devoted to the residential use within the unit. Any space that will be used by walk-in customers of the business must be accessible from an exterior entrance that is not used to access other residential units. With the exception of the exterior entrance, the business cannot substantially alter the exterior of the property or substantially affect the character of the neighborhood or the health, safety and welfare of the residents. The business space must be designed to permit conversion to residential space with minimum work and no structural changes. Uses which are not allowed include but are not limited to the following: uses classified as industrial; appliance, small engine and bicycle repair; motor vehicle sales; motor vehicle service and repair; pawnshops; animal handling; bars; food service; restaurants; private entertainment; and sexually oriented businesses; and cannabis businesses. Section 4. Commercial uses. Section 36-142(d) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (10) Cannabis operation means a facility where cannabis is grown, processed or manufactured into various products such as edibles, concentrates, wax, oils, and tinctures. This land use description would apply to cannabis businesses with the following licenses: cannabis microbusiness, cannabis mezzobusiness, cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler, cannabis transporter, cannabis testing facility, cannabis event organizer, and cannabis delivery service. This term excludes cannabis retailer. (21) (11) Marijuana dispensary Cannabis retailer means a dispensary location where patients or consumers can access cannabis in a legal and safe manner. Users get City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 4 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance assistance from experts (bud tenders) who find an optimal dosage and recommend the delivery method to achieve optimal results when using medical cannabis retailer that can purchase immature cannabis plants and seedlings, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products and other products allowed by the state of Minnesota from other cannabis businesses and sell o r otherwise convey them to customers. This land use description would apply to cannabis businesses with the following licenses: cannabis retailer, cannabis microbusiness with a retail endorsement, cannabis mezzobusiness with a retail endorsement and medical cannabis combination business. This term excludes cannabis operation. (22) Lower-potency hemp edible retailer means a retailer that sells lower-potency hemp edibles to consumers. This land use description would apply to cannabis businesses with a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license. (36) (39) Restaurant means an establishment whose principal business is the sale of food and beverages which are prepared and served in individual portions in a ready-to- consume state for consumption on site. This use is often found in conjunction with bars, hotels, and food service. It is preferably located on major thoroughfares with no access to residential streets. Characteristics include late hours of operation, refuse, high car and truck traffic generation, and cooking odors. Outdoor seating for restaurants is considered part of the principal use and does not require additional parking. A food service or deli is not considered to be a restaurant if seating is provided for ten or fewer persons. Restaurant uses are divided into the following subcategories: a. Restaurant, sit-down: Sit-down eating establishments that may allow or require reservations. Patrons commonly wait to be seated, are served by wait staff, order from a menu, and pay after the meal. Lounge or bar facilities may be accessory uses. Sale of lower potency hemp edibles and cannabis edibles for consumption on-site, with the appropriate licenses or registrations, may be an accessory use. b. Restaurant, fast-food with or without drive-through window: This restaurant type features large carry-out clientele, long hours of service, and high turnover rate for eat-in dine-in customers (around 30 minutes). There is no or limited table service, and customers typically order from a menu board and pay before receiving the meal. Sale of lower potency hemp edibles and cannabis edibles for consumption on-site, with the appropriate licenses or registrations, may be an accessory use. (37) (40) Retail means a facility where merchandise or equipment is displayed and rented or sold and where delivery of merchandise or equipment to the ultimate consumer is made. This use includes limited production, repair or processing as an accessory use. Hours of operation generally begin after the a.m. peak traffic period and extend to time ranges from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; although some convenience stores and grocery stores are open 24 hours per day. Characteristics generally include high parking demand and high off-peak traffic generation; generally prefers high visibility and access to major thoroughfares. This use includes but is not limited to camera shops, City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 5 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance clothing stores, department stores, grocery stores, discount stores, jewelry stores, delicatessens, retail bakeries, toy stores; but excludes restaurants, bars, pawn shops, motor vehicle sales, motor fuel stations, and large item retail, cannabis retailers and lower-potency hemp edible retailers. Section 5. Industrial uses. Section 36-142(e) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (6) Hemp processor means a facility that converts raw hemp into a product for commercial purposes. Hemp plants or hemp plant parts are refined from their natural or original state after harvest by refinement such as, but not limited to, decortication, devitalization, extraction, crushing, or packaging. (7) (8) Low impact manufacturing and processing means a facility that engages in the production of a physical commodity or changing the form of a raw ingredient within a fully enclosed structure. Such uses do not result in noxious or offensive odors, sounds, vibrations, emissions, smoke or external nuisances upon adjacent properties. It may include administrative offices, warehousing and distribution. This use does not include outdoor storage or overnight outdoor storage of commercial vehicles. This use includes lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers. (Ord. No. 2414-12) Section 6. Uses permitted with conditions. Section 36-193(c) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (28) Lower-potency hemp edible retailers. The conditions for lower-potency hemp edible retailers are that the use shall be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 7. Uses permitted with conditions. Section 36-194(c) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (22) High impact sexually-oriented business. The conditions are as follows: b. No person shall operate a high impact sexually-oriented business on property, any part of which is within the area circumscribed by a circle which has a radius of 1,000 feet from of another high impact sexually-oriented business, pawnshop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales, or liquor store, or cannabis retailer. (25) Cannabis retailer. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 6 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance b. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually- oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. c. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. d. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. e. The use shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. f. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. (26) Lower-potency hemp edible retailers. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 8. Uses permitted by conditional use permit. Section 36-194(d) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (16) Pawnshops. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing another pawnshop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales, liquor store, or sexually-oriented business, or cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the pawnshop. (17) Payday loan agency and currency exchange: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawnshop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales, liquor store , or sexually-oriented business, or cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the payday loan agency or currency exchange. (18) Firearm sales: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawnshop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, liquor store , or sexually- oriented business, or cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi- City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 7 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the payday loan agency or currency exchange firearm sales. Section 9. Uses permitted with conditions. Section 36-223(c) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (23) Lower-potency hemp edible retailers. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 10. Uses permitted with conditions. Section 36-233(c) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (14) Lower-potency hemp edible retailers. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be located a minimum of 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 11. Uses permitted with conditions. Section 36-244(c) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (18) Cannabis operation / hemp processor. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis producer. b. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis operation. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis producer. c. The use shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. Section 12. Accessory uses. Section 36-244(e) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (13) Cannabis retailer. The conditions are as follows : a. The use shall locate within a cannabis operation. b. The use shall occupy a maximum of 25% of the gross floor area of a cannabis operation. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 8 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance c. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. d. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually- oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. e. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. f. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. g. The use shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. h. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. Section 13. Mixed use district uses. Table 36-263(b) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. Primary Street Frontage Secondary Street Frontage COMMERCIAL USES … … … Business/trade school/college PL P Cannabis retailer PC PC Dental office, Medical office P P … … … Liquor store CUP CUP Lower potency hemp edible retailer PC PC Offices P P … … … Section 14. Uses permitted with conditions (PC). Section 36-264(d) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 9 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance (14) Cannabis retailer. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. b. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually- oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. c. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. d. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. e. The use shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. f. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. (15) Lower-potency hemp edible retailers. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 15. Neighborhood mixed use district uses. Table 36-264(b) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. Principal Use Primary and Secondary Street Frontage COMMERCIAL USES … … Brewery PC Cannabis retailer PC Food service PC … … Liquor store PC City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 10 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance Lower potency hemp edible retailer PC Medical/dental office P … … Section 16. Uses permitted with conditions (PC). Section 36-265(d) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (25) Cannabis retailer. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. b. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually- oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. c. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. d. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. e. The use shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. f. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. (26) Lower-potency hemp edible retailers. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be located more than300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 17. Section 36-268-PUD 2(c) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (1) Commercial uses. Commercial uses limited to the following: bank, food service, grocery store, large item retail, liquor store, medical or dental office, office, private entertainment (indoor), retail, service, showroom, limited animal handling, and studio, cannabis retailer and lower potency hemp edible retailer. The commercial uses shall meet the following conditions: City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 11 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance a. Commercial uses are limited to the first floor. b. Hours of operation, including loading/unloading of deliveries, for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. c. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. d. Restaurants are prohibited. e. Outdoor storage is prohibited. f. A lot with a cannabis retailer must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. g. A lot with a cannabis retailer must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually-oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. h. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. i. Cannabis retailers shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. j. On-site consumption of lower potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. k. A lot with a lower potency hemp edible retailer must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi-use building occupied by the lower- potency hemp edible retailer. Section 18. Section 36-268-PUD 10 of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (c) Uses permitted with conditions. (1) Cannabis retailer. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 12 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance b. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually-oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. c. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi - use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi-use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. d. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. e. The use shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. f. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. (2) Lower-potency hemp edible retailer. The conditions are as follows: a. The lot must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi-use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 19. Section 36-268-PUD 22(b)(2) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text. (a) Commercial uses. Commercial uses limited to the following: bank, coffee shop, food service, grocery store, large item retail, liquor store, medical or dental office, office, private entertainment (indoor), restaurants, service, showroom, and studio, cannabis retailer and lower potency hemp edible retailer. These commercial uses shall meet the following conditions. i. Commercial uses are limited to the first floor. ii. Hours of operation, including loading/unloading of deliveries, for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. iii. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. iv. Outdoor storage is prohibited. v. A lot with a cannabis retailer must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 13 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance vi. A lot with a cannabis dispensary must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually-oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. vii. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. viii. Cannabis retailers shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. ix. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. x. A lot with a lower potency hemp edible retailer must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi-use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 20. Section 36-268-PUD 24(b)(2) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. (a) Commercial uses. Commercial uses limited to the following: bank, coffee shop, food service, grocery store, large item retail, liquor store, medical or dental office, office, private entertainment (indoor), restaurants, retail, service, showroom, and studio, cannabis retailer and lower potency hemp edible retailer. These commercial uses shall meet the following conditions. i. Commercial uses are limited to the first floor. ii. Hours of operation, including loading/unloading of deliveries, for commercial uses shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. iii. In vehicle sales or service is prohibited. iv. Outdoor storage is prohibited. v. A lot with a cannabis retailer must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the center or building occupied by the cannabis retailer. vi. A lot with a cannabis retailer must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a pawn shop, currency exchange, payday loan agency, firearms sales or sexually-oriented business. In the case of a shopping center or City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 14 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi-use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. vii. The lot must be at least 1,000 feet from the property line of a site containing a cannabis retailer. In the case of a shopping center or multi -use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi -use building occupied by the cannabis retailer. viii. Cannabis retailers shall be contained within a completely enclosed building, and no outside storage, display, or sale of merchandise is permitted. ix. On-site consumption of lower-potency hemp or cannabis edibles and beverages is prohibited. x. A lot with a lower potency hemp edible retailer must be located more than 300 feet from the property line of a site containing a school. In the case of a shopping center or multi-use building, the distance shall be measured from the portion of the shopping center or multi-use building occupied by the lower-potency hemp edible retailer. Section 21. Required quantity. Table 36-361(a) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. Use Number of Parking Spaces Commercial Uses … … Bed and breakfast Two spaces, plus one space per each room for rent. Cannabis retailer/ lower potency hemp edible retailer Minimum: One space per each 250 square feet floor area. Maximum: One space per each 150 square feet floor area. Catering One space per each 500 square feet floor area … … Industrial Uses Cannabis operation / hemp processor Five spaces plus one per each 500 square feet of floor area. Manufacturing, fabrication, or processing Five spaces plus one per each 500 square feet of floor area. … … City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 15 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance Section 22. Off-street parking areas, paved areas, and loading spaces. Required quantity. Table 36-361(b) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text. Current Land Use Category Require Off-Street Minimum Required Off-Street Maximum Commercial Uses Bank 1 space/250 square feet floor area 1 space/200 square feet floor area Cannabis retailer/ lower potency hemp edible retailer 1 space/400 square feet floor area 1 space/400 square feet floor area Catering 1 space/500 square feet floor area 1 space/500 square feet floor area … … Section 23. This ordinance shall take effect no sooner than fifteen days after its passage and publication. First Reading November 18, 2024 Second Reading December 2, 2024 Publication date December 12, 2024 Effective date January 1, 2025 Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 2, 2024 By: __________________________________ By: __________________________________ Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: ____________________________________ _____________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren M. Mattick, city attorney City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5e) Page 16 Title: Second reading and adoption of cannabis zoning ordinance SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION Ordinance No. ___-24 Ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the St. Louis Park City Code related to cannabis legalization The ordinance amends the zoning code to include land use descriptions and regulations for businesses that engage in the cultivation, processing, manufacturing or retail sale of cannabis and lower potency hemp and related products. The ordinance permits cannabis retailers, with conditions, in the C-2 general commercial, MX-1 vertical mixed use and MX-2 neighborhood mixed use districts along with four existing planned unit developments that currently permit liquor stores. Cannabis retailers must locate a minimum of 1,000 feet from a school, 1,000 feet from another cannabis retailer and 1,000 feet from the commercial businesses from which the city already buffers liquor stores. The ordinance permits cannabis operations in the I-G general industrial district under the conditions that the property is a minimum of 1,000 feet from a school and 1,000 feet from another cannabis operation. On-site consumption of cannabis products may occur at food and beverage establishments located more than 300 feet from a school. The ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2025. Adopted by the city council December 2, 2024 Nadia Mohamed /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the city clerk. Published in the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor: December 12, 2024 Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Consent agenda item: 5f Executive summary Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as amended Recommended action: Approve the proposed amendments to the inclusionary housing policy which address challenge areas and provide clarity on the policy. Policy consideration: Does the council support the proposed amendments to the inclusionary housing policy? Summary: The inclusionary housing policy was first approved in June 2015 and has been amended several times to improve its efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the city’s goals. The inclusionary housing policy is directly responsible for the creation of nearly 700 affordable rental units in St. Louis Park and is achieving the goal of creating affordable housing opportunities in the community. Staff regularly monitor the implementation of the policy and make appropriate recommendations to amend the policy as needed. The current policy requires new market-rate multifamily residential rental properties with ten or more units that receive financial assistance from the city, seek PUD land use approvals, or request a comprehensive plan amendment to include units affordable to low-income households in the development. In the case of a for-sale property, developers are required to make a payment to the city in lieu of including affordable units in the project. As part of the housing and neighborhood oriented development system discussion staff presented the following proposed amendments to the inclusionary housing policy in the October 28, 2024 study session report: • eliminating the comprehensive plan amendment as a requirement for complying with the policy, • setting a per unit cap on the payment in lieu for affordable homeownership developments, and • additional updates that provide clarity to developers in complying with the policy. The above recommended changes address proven challenge areas and have been fully vetted for immediate implementation. Recently the council has provided additional feedback on the inclusionary housing policy. Staff will bring this feedback to council for further discussion and potential future modifications to the policy in the coming year. Financial or budget considerations: City staff time to implement, manage, and monitor compliance of the inclusionary housing policy as the number of developments subject to the policy continue to increase. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Inclusionary housing policy (draft amendments) Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director Approved by: Cindy Walsh Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 Inclusionary Housing Policy This policy promotes high quality housing for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes in order to meet the city's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in our community. The city recognizes the need to provide affordable housing to households of a broad range of income levels in order to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live or work in the city. Without intervention, the trend toward rising housing prices in new developments will continue to increase. As a result, this policy is being adopted to ensure that a reasonable proportion of each new development receiving city financial assistance, seeking PUD land use approvals or requesting a comprehensive plan amendment include units affordable to low-and-moderate income households and working families or in the case of for- sale units, make a payment in lieu of including affordable units. The requirements set forth in this policy further the city’s housing goals and the city’s comprehensive plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and private sectors in the production of affordable housing. I.Applicability and minimum project size This policy applies to market rate multi-unit residential developments that receive financial assistance from the city or, seek planned unit development (PUD) land use zoning approvals or request a comprehensive plan amendment, and includes: a.New development that create at least 10 multi-family dwelling units; or b.any mixed-use building that creates at least 10 multi-family dwelling units; or c.renovation or reconstruction of an existing building that contains multi-family dwelling units that includes at least 10 dwelling units; or d.any change in use of all or part of an existing building from a non- residential use to a residential use that includes at least 10 dwelling units. The development must comply with the Inclusionary Housing Policy as amended and approved by the city council as of the date the development enters into a development agreement with the city or submits a planned unit development application for the project, whichever action comes first. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 2 2 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 II. Affordable dwelling units General requirement Rental developments and for-sale developments subject to this policy shall provide a minimum number of affordable dwelling units or a payment in lieu subject to the requirements listed below. Calculation of units and payment in lieu required. For development of multi-family dwelling units: a. The required number of affordable dwelling units or corresponding payment in lieu is based on the total number of dwelling units that are approved by the city or the number of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) dwelling units that are being demolished or converted to a use other than low-income dwelling units in connection with construction of the development. b. To calculate the number of affordable dwelling units or payment in lieu required in a development the total number of approved dwelling units shall be multiplied by five percent (5%), ten percent (10%), fifteen percent (15%) or twenty (20%) depending on the affordability standard. If the final calculation includes a fraction, the fraction of a unit shall be rounded to the nearest whole number c. If an occupied rental property with existing dwelling units is remodeled and/or expanded, the number of affordable dwelling units shall be based on the total number of units following completion of renovation/expansion. At least five percent (5%), ten percent (10%) or twenty percent (20%) shall be affordable, depending on the affordability standard. d. NOAH dwelling units that are being demolished or converted to a use other than low-income dwelling units in connection with construction of the development must be replaced in the new development on a one-for-one basis. New developments must include a minimum number of affordable dwelling units equal to at least five percent (5%) to twenty percent (20%) of the total number of dwelling units in the development or the number of naturally occurring affordable housing dwelling units that are being demolished or converted, whichever is greater. Any deviation from replacing NOAH units on a one-for-one basis requires city approval. *A NOAH unit is defined as a unit in which the amount of rent charged is affordable to a household whose income is at or below 60% area median income based on bedroom size, or for a for-sale unit, affordable to a household whose income is at or below 80% AMI. e. For-sale home ownership developments will be required to pay a payment in lieu of including affordable units in the development. The payment in lieu will be an City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 3 3 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 amount equal to the difference between the average market rate sale price of the for-sale units in the development and the for-sale home purchase amount affordable to a household with an income at or below eighty percent (80%) AMI, not to exceed for-sale home purchase amount at the 80% AMI$100,000. The amount of the difference will be multiplied by a number equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the total number of for-sale units in the development. Home-ownership housing is defined as a form of housing tenure in which a person, called the owner-occupier, owner-occupant, or homeowner, owns the home in which they live. The home can be a house, such as a single-family house, an apartment, condominium, or a housing cooperative. III. Affordability level The required number of affordable dwelling units within a residential project subject to this policy shall meet an income eligibility and rent affordability standard for the term of the restriction as follows: a. Rental Projects, the city will direct the unit affordability level based on community need and the city’s identified goals and priorities: 1. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units shall be affordable for households at sixty percent (60%) Area Median Income (AMI), or 2. At least ten percent (10%) of the units shall be at affordable for households at fifty percent (50%) AMI, or 3. At least five percent (5%) of the units shall be affordable for households at thirty percent (30%) AMI. b. Demolished or converted NOAH units: NOAH units demolished or converted to a use other than affordable housing in connection with the construction of the new development must be replaced on a one-for-one basis or at rate and affordability level as noted in III. a, whichever is greater. The new units must be comparable in bedroom size to the units demolished or converted and be affordable to households at 60% AMI or below. *A NOAH unit is defined as a rental unit in which the amount of rent charged is affordable to a household whose income is at or below 60% area median income based on bedroom size or a for-sale unit affordable to a household whose income is at or below 80% AMI. NOAH status for rental units will be based on the rents charged on the date 6 months prior to the submitting of a development application. c. For-Sale projects: For-sale home ownership developments will pay a payment in lieu of including affordable units in the development. The payment in lieu will be an amount equal to the difference between the average market rate sale price of the for- sale units in the development and the current for-sale home purchase amount affordable to a household with an income at or below eighty percent (80%) AMI. The payment will be multiplied by a number equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the total number of for-sale units in the development. NOAH pricing for for-sale City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 4 4 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 dwelling units shall be determined at time of issuance of the occupancy permit. The master mortgage, in addition to the sale price, will be considered when determining the payment in lieu for housing cooperatives. d. Rent and sale price level Rental unit: The monthly rental cost for an affordable dwelling unit shall include rent, utility costs, and any other non-optional monthly occupancy charges. Surface parking for all inclusionary units, if available, or enclosed parking for inclusionary units at the 30% AMI affordability level shall also be included in the monthly rent for the unit. The maximum rent amount shall be based on the metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park adjusted for bedroom size and calculated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and posted by Minnesota Housing for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax Credit Program. For-sale projects: The qualifying affordable sale price for an owner-occupied affordable dwelling unit shall be based on a homeownership unit affordable to a household with income at or below eighty percent (80%) AMI for the metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park calculated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and posted by the Metropolitan Council. e. Period of affordability For rental developments subject to this policy, the period of affordability for the affordable dwelling units shall be at least twenty-six (26) years. IV. Family sized unit requirement Developments with 50 units or greater are required to include a minimum number of three bedroom or larger size units. The specific number of three bedroom or larger size units required per development is based on the total number of units in the development as noted in the table below. Development size – total residential units Required Minimum Number of three-bedroom or larger size units 50 - 74 2 75 – 99 3 100 - 124 4 125 - 149 5 150 – 174 6 175 + 7 Developments that are 100% age restricted serving households 55 years of age or older are exempt from this requirement. Any deviation from the family size unit policy requires city approval. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 5 5 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 V. Parking requirement The Inclusionary Policy requires that at least one on-site parking stall, as identified by Chapter 36 of the city code, (either surface or enclosed) be provided for each affordable unit. If adequate on-site surface parking exists as determined by the city based on the development’s parking plan, the requirement will be met by providing a surface parking space at no additional cost to the tenant. If underground or enclosed parking is the only on-site parking option available for residents, an enclosed parking stall must be offered to the tenant at a discounted rate. The market rate parking fee will be discounted based on the affordability level of the inclusionary units as follows: Inclusionary affordability level Parking fee cost to resident 30 % AMI Free – iIncluded in rent 50% AMI 50% of the market rate fee * 60% AMI 60% of the market rate fee *Example: if the market rate fee for parking is $100 per month, residents of inclusionary units at the 50% AMI affordability level will pay $50 per month. For developments utilizing a combination of surface parking and enclosed parking to meet the inclusionary parking requirements, a waiting list will be established, and parking options will be offered based on the resident’s placement on the list. Only inclusionary unit residents with a tenant owned vehicle are eligible for parking at no or a reduced charge. City approval must be obtained for any proposed alternative to the parking requirements noted in the policy. All developments must meet the zoning code parking requirements. If a reduction in parking is granted, that reduction must not disproportionately reduce parking for the affordable units. VI. Location of affordable rental dwelling units Except as otherwise specifically authorized by this policy, the affordable dwelling units shall be located within the development. VII. Standards for inclusionary rental units Size and design of affordable units The size and design of the affordable dwelling units should be consistent and comparable with the market rate units in the rest of the project and is subject to the approval of the city. The interior of affordable dwelling units is not required to be identical to the market rate units but if units are smaller than the other units with the same number of bedrooms in the development, city approval must be obtained. If naturally occurring affordable housing dwelling units are being demolished or converted to a use other than lower-income dwelling units in connection with construction of the development, an equal number of affordable units with a comparable number of bedrooms to the units demolished or converted must be included in the new development. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 6 6 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 Exterior/interior appearance. The exterior materials and design of the affordable dwelling units in any development subject to these regulations shall be indistinguishable in style and quality with the market rate units in the development. The interior finish and quality of construction of the affordable dwelling units shall at a minimum be comparable to entry level rental housing in the city. Construction of the affordable dwelling units shall be concurrent with construction of market rate dwelling units. VIII. Integration of affordable dwelling units Distribution of affordable rental housing units The affordable dwelling units shall be incorporated into the overall project unless expressly allowed to be located in a separate building or a different location approved by the city council. Affordable dwelling units shall be distributed throughout the building. Number of bedrooms in the affordable units. The affordable dwelling units shall have a number of bedrooms in the approximate proportion as the market rate units. The mix of unit types, both bedroom and accessible units, of the affordable dwelling units shall be approved by the city. Developments that are 100% age restricted serving households 55 years of age or older may propose an alternative unit mix for consideration. Any deviation from this policy requires city council approval and must be reflected in any request for city financial assistance. Tenants Rental affordable dwelling units shall be rented only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. A household that was income eligible at initial occupancy may remain in the affordable dwelling unit for additional rental periods as long as the income of the household does not exceed one-hundred forty percent (140%) of the applicable AMI. Affordable units must be administered in compliance with the rules and procedures stated in St. Louis Park’s Inclusionary Housing Program Guide. IX. Alternatives to on-site development of affordable dwelling units This section provides alternatives to the construction of affordable dwelling units onsite. The alternatives are listed in subsection (c), below. a. The alternatives must be: 1. Approved by city council and 2. Agreed to by the applicant in an Affordable Housing Performance Agreement with the city; and 3. Applicant must show evidence acceptable to the city that a formal commitment to the proposed alternative is in place. b. This section does not apply unless the applicant demonstrates: City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 7 7 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 1. The alternative provides an equivalent or greater amount of affordable dwelling units in a way that the city determines better achieves the goals, objectives and policies of the city’s housing goals and Comprehensive Plan than providing them onsite; and 2. Will not cause the city to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative compliance mechanism. c. If the conditions of (b) are met, the city may approve one or more of the following options to providing affordable dwelling units that are required by this policy. 1. Dedication of existing units: Restricting existing dwelling units which are approved by the city as suitable affordable housing dwelling units through covenants or contractual arrangements. The city shall determine whether the form and content of the restrictions comply with this policy. Off-site units shall be located within the City of St. Louis Park. The restriction of such existing units must result in the creation of units that are of equivalent quality and size of the affordable dwelling units which would have been constructed on-site if this alternative had not been utilized. 2. Off-site construction: Offsite construction of affordable units must be constructed within the city and should be located in proximity to public transit service at a site approved by the city. 3. Partnering with an affordable housing developer: Participation in the construction of affordable dwelling units by another developer on a different site within the city. 4. Proposed alternative: An alternative proposed by the applicant that directly provides or enables the provision of affordable housing units within the city. The alternative must be approved by the city and made a condition of approval of the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. X. Non-discrimination based on rent subsidies Developments covered by the policy must not discriminate against tenants who would pay their rent with federal, state or local public assistance, including tenant based federal, state or local subsidies, including, but not limited to rental assistance, rent supplements, and Housing Choice Vouchers. XI. Affordable housing plan a. Applicability Developments that are subject to this policy shall include an Affordable Housing Plan as described below. An Affordable Housing Plan describes how the developer complies with each of the applicable requirements of this policy. b. Approval 1. The Affordable Housing Plan shall be approved by the city. 2. Minor modifications to the plan are subject to approval by the city manager. Major modifications are subject to approval by the city council. Items that City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 8 8 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 are considered major and minor will be designated in the Affordable Housing Plan. c. Contents The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following: 1. General information about the nature and scope of the development subject to these regulations. 2. For requests of an alternative to on-site provision of affordable housing, evidence that the proposed alternative will further affordably housing opportunities in the city to an equivalent or greater extent than compliance with the otherwise applicable on-site requirements of this policy. 3. The total number of market rate units, and for rental developments, the number of affordable dwelling units in the rental development. 4. The floor plans for the affordable dwelling units showing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in each unit. 5. The approximate square footage of each affordable dwelling unit and average square foot of market rate unit by types. 6. Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each affordable dwelling unit. 7. The pricing of each ownership dwelling unit shall be determined at time of issuance of the occupancy permit. At time of sale this price may be adjusted if there has been a change in the median income or a change in the formulas used in this ordinance. 8. The order of completion of market rate and affordable dwelling units. 9. Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance, materials and finishes of the development for each of the affordable dwelling units illustrating that the appearance of affordable units are comparable to the appearance of the market-rate units. 10. An Affordable Dwelling Unit Management Plan documenting Documentation of policies and procedures for administering the affordable dwelling units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement any Restrictive Covenants and the Inclusionary Housing Program Guide. 11. Any and all other information that the city manager may require that is needed to achieve the council’s affordable housing goals. XII. Recorded agreements, conditions, and restrictions a. An Affordable Housing Performance Agreement Restrictive Covenant shall be executed between the city and a developer, in a form approved by the city attorney, based on the Affordable Housing Plan described in Section VII, which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve affordable housing in accordance with this policy and location criteria. The Agreement shall identify: City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 9 9 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 b. The applicant or owner shall execute any and all documents deemed necessary by the city manager, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants, and other related instruments, to ensure the affordability of the affordable housing units in accordance with this policy. c. The applicant or owner must prepare and record all documents, restrictions, easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the city as conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of a zoning compliance permit for any development subject to this policy. d. Documents described above shall be recorded in the Hennepin County Registry of Deeds as appropriate. e. Inclusionary Housing Program Guide: All affordable units in the affordable housing performance agreement restrictive covenant will be managed and operated in compliance with rules and regulations outlined in the Inclusionary Housing Program Guide. XIII. Definitions Affordable Dwelling Unit: The required affordable dwelling units within a residential project subject to this policy shall meet an income eligibility and rent affordability standard for the term of the restriction as follows: a. Rental Projects: 1. At least twenty percent (20%) of the units shall be affordable for households at sixty percent (60%) Area Median Income (AMI), or 2. At least ten percent (10%) of the units shall be at affordable for households at fifty percent (50%) Area Median Income. 3. At least five percent (5%) of the units shall be affordable for households at thirty percent (30%) Area Medium Income. b. For-Sale Projects: The qualifying affordable sale price for an owner-occupied affordable dwelling unit shall be based on a household income of eighty percent (80%) AMI for the metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park calculated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Home-ownership housing is defined as a form of housing tenure in which a person, called the owner-occupier, owner-occupant, or homeowner, owns the home in which they live. The home can be a house, such as a single-family house, an apartment, condominium, or a housing cooperative. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 10 10 Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 Dec. 2, 2024 Affordable Housing Plan: A plan that documents policies and procedures for administering the affordable dwelling units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement any Restrictive Covenants and the Inclusionary Housing Program Guide. Affordable Housing Performance Agreement: Agreement between the city and the developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this policy. Affordable Housing Performance Agreement: Agreement between the city and the developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this policy. Financial Assistance: The Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy applies to all new and renovated multifamily residential buildings receiving city financial assistance, seeking PUD land use approvals or request an amendment to the comprehensive plan. Financial Assistance is defined as funds derived from the city and includes but is not limited to the following: 1. City of St. Louis Park Funds 2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 3. City Housing Rehabilitation Funds 4. Revenue Bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable) 5. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Tax Abatement 6. Housing Authority (HA) Funds 7. Land Write-downs NOAH units: 1. Rental units: A rental unit is defined as a NOAH unit if the amount of rent charged is affordable to a household whose income is at or below 60% area median income based on bedroom size. 2. Ownership unit: A for-sale unit is defined as a NOAH unit if the price of the home is affordable to a household whose income is at or below 80% AMI. Restrictive Covenant: Agreement between the city and the developer recorded with the county which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve affordable housing in accordance with this policy. Tenant paid rent: The monthly rent for an affordable dwelling unit shall include rent, utility costs and any other non-optional monthly occupancy charges. Surface parking for all inclusionary units if available and enclosed parking for inclusionary units at the 30% AMI affordability level shall also be included in the monthly rent for the unit. The rent shall be based on the metropolitan area that includes St. Louis Park adjusted for bedroom size and calculated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and posted by Minnesota Housing for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax Credit Program. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 5f) Title: Approval of inclusionary housing policy as needed Page 11 Meeting: City council Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Public hearing: 6a Executive summary Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing Recommended action: There is no formal action required at this meeting. The mayor is asked to open the public hearing, take comments and close the public hearing. Policy consideration: Does council support the proposed 2025 budget as revised? The balanced budget consists of an "all-inclusive” preliminary levy increase of 7.52% and includes the following components: 1. $48,598,532 for core government services and debt payments (general and debt service levies) 2. $1,194,133 for housing projects and programs (HRA levy) 3. $187,000 for economic development projects and programs (EDA levy) In addition to the property tax levy, does council support the five-year Capital Improvement Plan as revised in this report? Summary: After several council study sessions focused on the budget in the summer of 2024, staff presented council a recommended budget and corresponding all-inclusive levy increase of 9%. Staff received feedback that was generally supportive of the new spending items, but uncomfortable with the all-inclusive levy increase of 9%. In September 2024, staff made adjustments to operating and capital fund spending and use of excess fund balance to bring forward a budget that includes a 7.52% levy increase based on the following principles: • Maintain existing programs and follow current city policies • Changes in funding should be made after understanding the impact to racial equity • Prioritize funds for new programs on items with a high impact on city priorities • All changes to the budget should consider not only the impact on the 2025 tax levy, but also the long term cost and risks associated with the change All property taxpayers in the city have received a Truth in Taxation hearing notice along with their anticipated 2025 property tax bill. The hearing will give residents and property owners a chance to provide feedback on the city’s 2025 proposed budget. Financial or budget considerations: 2025 Budget and five and ten year Capital Improvement Plan Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 2 Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing Discussion Background: 2025 Budget development timeline Date Agenda Item Topics July 8, 2024 Council report and discussion: Base budget and fee update • Learnings from 2023 • Base Budget spending and revenues and levy impact • 2025 economic conditions July 15, 2024 Council report and discussion: Operating budget Public Hearing: Fee update • Proposed new operating budget spending items in the 2025 budget and levy impact Aug. 12, 2024 Council report and discussion: Capital budget and levy recommendation • Proposed capital projects for 2025 and levy impact • Proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) • Preliminary 2025 levy Sept. 16, 2024 Council report, discussion and vote: Approve maximum levy • Revisions, if any, to the proposed capital and operating budgets and associated levies • Adoption of maximum 2025 levy October 2024 Council report and discussion: TIF Management Report and discussion • TIF district performance • TIF district recommended transfers and decertification, if any Mid- November 2024 Truth in taxation property tax notices sent out by the county Residents receive an estimate of their 2025 tax bill and information on the public hearing in December Nov. 18, 2024 Council report and discussion: Revised budget • Revisions to the budget and adjustments to the levy, as needed. In November, the levy can only decrease from the maximum set in September Dec. 2, 2024 Council report and public hearing: Truth in Taxation • Residents share feedback on the proposed 2025 budget Dec. 16, 2024 Council report, discussion and vote: Budget adoption • Council adoption of the 2025 budget and CIP This summer, staff presented the 2025 base budget and important context for the upcoming budget process. Staff also presented adjusted fees, projected revenues and firm personnel cost projections. We also discussed proposed operating budget increases to support proposals that would have an impact on city priorities. Key additions already presented to and supported by council are: • Boards and commissions program support. This year, council directed staff to provide stipends to board members. This request is directly related to that council direction. Staff is proposing a total of $35,000 to cover the costs of board member stipends and an additional $10,000 to cover the cost of boards and commission program coordination which could include expenses such as printing and creating of program materials for City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 3 Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing orientation as well as for outreach materials, potential room rentals and other related costs. • New forestry technician position. Council recently directed staff to implement a “Tree Preservation Permit” for commercial and new residential subdivisions. As a part of that presentation and report, staff shared with council the need to increase staff in order to implement the program. This position would assist the natural resources manager to increase management capacity to meet community-demanded service levels. Primary duties include facilitating grant programs, conducting commercial tree preservation inspections, conducting private property inspections and focusing on coordinating canopy enhancement programs in Environmental Justice areas. • Social Services Program. Staff is proposing increasing funding towards non-profit social service providers serving the St. Louis Park community and ensuring that awards are made through a competitive request for proposals process. The program will focus on agencies that deliver services and activities to help St. Louis Park’s most vulnerable residents, including low-income, seniors and children. Housing security and stability, economic stability, healthy food access and senior services are the primary program priorities. This program is recommended to be funded with up to $200,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund revenue for housing-focused services and $50,000 general fund revenue for economic stability, food access and senior services. • Community Development Specialist. This position will support the city’s small business community to help these businesses get started, grow, and remain economically viable. This function has existed in years past at the city but a full-time employee dedicated to this work has not been funded in the last two years as restructuring of the position was undertaken. • Website redesign. Staff recommend updating the current city website in 2025. This request includes funding for contractual services as well as additional temporary staffing support for interns to help launch the project. In August, staff presented the recommended capital improvement plan (CIP). Projects in the CIP are funded through the property tax levy, revenues from franchise fees and a few other miscellaneous revenue streams, federal and state taxes and bond proceeds. Highlights for the 2025 CIP are: • Playground and Park renovations in Ainsworth, Bronx and Webster Park • Streetlight repair and replacement • MCWD: Minnehaha Greenway – Cedar Lake regional trail connection • Pavement management projects in the Wolfe Park, Westwood Hill and Cedar Manor neighborhoods and the Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction project in the Fern Hill and Triangle neighborhoods • Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvement Project (2024-2026) • Utility system repair and replacement projects connected to Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana avenue, Minnetonka Blvd and Area 3 local street rehab work. Present considerations: Proposed 2025 Budget and Levy These discussions included some edits and adjustments to the CIP in order to lower the levy increase in 2025. After an additional study session to incorporate council feedback and staff City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 4 Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing recommendations in September 2024, the city certified a levy increase of 7.52% to the county comprising the following components: Recommended 2025 Levy Fund 2024 Adopted Change 2025 Proposed Percentage Change General Fund $34,147,654 $4,661,161 $38,808,815 14% Capital Replacement Fund $2,177,793 $45,703 $2,223,496 2% Park Improvement Fund $860,000 -$350,000 $510,000 -41% Employee Benefits Fund $200,000 $200,000 0% Subtotal General Levies $37,385,447 $4,356,865 $41,742,311 12% Debt Service Levy $6,362,813 $493,408 $6,856,221 8% General and Debt Service Levies $43,748,260 $4,850,273 $48,598,532 11% Housing Redevelopment Authority Levy $1,744,133 -$550,000 $1,194,133 -32% Economic Development Authority Levy $877,000 -$690,000 $187,000 -79% Total Property Tax Levy $46,483,749 $3,495,916 $49,979,665 7.52% Updated five-year financial direction In October 2024, council received the annual Tax Increment Finance management report that describes the status and health of our cities various TIF districts. In that report, council was informed of upcoming decertifications that will increase the tax base in the city. When a large increase to the tax base occurs, the tax levy can be increased without increasing the tax rate on property taxpayers. These years are advantageous for the city to fund large infrastructure projects that would otherwise create a large variance in resident tax bills. Council could also elect to not increase the levy and as a result lower the tax rate on residents. Either way, council will make an informed decision about how to best utilize the benefits of decertifying tax districts. In order to plan better for these decertifications, a line has been added to the five-year financial direction to show the opportunity to increase the levy and spending to address city priorities without impacting the tax rate paid by residents. Council may choose in future years to fund unfunded and emerging projects or reduce the tax rate buy holding the tax levy steady with the current projections. One note on the table below, the dollars are currently placeholders in the general levies section of the table, but they could very well be in the debt service levy if the city were to use this increase to finance additional bonding. Below is the five-year financial forecast including placeholders in the long-range plan to account for changes in the taxable market value as a result of TIF districts successfully completing and coming back online. The following assumptions are built into the forecast: • Steady inflationary growth in general fund to maintain current service levels. • Additional levy in 2027 to cover the cost of three new firefighters once the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant concludes. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 5 Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing • A levy increase of $200,000 in 2026 to “step down” after using one-time sources, rather than a one-year jump in levy revenue. • Capital replacement levy increasing each year, as use of fund balance decreases each year to meet currently identified CIP needs and reach a structurally balanced budget at the end of the five-year outlook. • Debt service to fund major street infrastructure projects currently laid out in the CIP. • Flat HRA Levy to fund housing programs and projects. This levy can be adjusted each year based on planned activities and the availability of external revenue sources. • EDA levy that increases to $375k in 2026 to cover ongoing costs attributed to that fund. Five-year financial direction (includes above assumptions) Five-year Financial Outlook Fund 2024 Adopted 2025 Proposed 2026 Forecast 2027 Forecast 2028 Forecast 2029 Forecast General Fund $34,147,654 $38,808,815 $40,749,256 $43,176,719 $45,335,555 $47,602,333 Capital Replacement Fund $2,177,793 $2,223,496 $2,557,020 $3,068,424 $3,835,531 $4,410,860 TIF district planning $868,600 $2,200,135 $2,200,135 Park Improvement Fund $860,000 $510,000 $700,000 $860,000 $860,000 $860,000 Employee Benefits Fund $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Subtotal General Levies $37,385,447 $41,742,311 $44,206,277 $48,173,743 $52,431,221 $55,273,328 Debt Service Levy $6,362,813 $6,856,221 $7,523,750 $7,566,453 $8,139,875 $8,690,269 General and Debt Service Levies $43,748,260 $48,598,532 $51,730,027 $55,740,196 $60,571,096 $63,963,597 HRA Levy $1,744,133 $1,194,133 $1,194,133 $1,194,133 $1,194,133 $1,194,133 EDA Levy $877,000 $187,000 $374,000 $374,000 $374,000 $374,000 Total Property Tax Levy $46,483,749 $49,979,665 $53,298,159 $57,308,329 $62,139,228 $65,531,730 Total Levy Growth 7.52% 6.64% 7.52% 8.43% 5.46% Property tax impact and context All cities within Hennepin County submit proposed property tax levies by Sept. 30 each year. At the end of October, cities receive updated data on the proposed property tax impact on property owners in 2025 across all taxing jurisdictions in Hennepin County. Below is a chart showing the distribution of property taxpayers according to their decrease or increase in property taxes from 2024 into 2025. The largest group of St. Louis Park residential property taxpayers (34%) will see an increase in their tax bill between 0 and 5%. Most St. Louis Park residential property taxpayers (56%) will see a property tax bill that is between a five percent (5%) decrease and a five percent (5%) increase. City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 6 Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing The countywide data shows the majority of households in the county (66%) will see an increase in property taxes between 0.1 and 9.9 %. County-wide, there are fewer households seeing a decrease in taxes compared to St. Louis Park. There are also more households at the county level seeing an increase in property taxes above 10% compared to St. Louis Park, 14% versus 7% respectively. The table below shows the estimated impact to the median property by type of a 7.52% levy increase in St. Louis Park. On top of the changes in value year to year, state policy changes reduced the tax rate for homestead properties and reduced the tax rate on Class C, 4D City council meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 7 Title: 2025 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing properties. This led to another shift, on top of the variable changes in value across the property types. Next steps: On Dec. 16, 2024, the city council will adopt the 2025 budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan. 7.52% Levy Impact 2024 2025 Percent Change 24 to 25 Annual Increase Monthly Increase Median Est. Market Value Property Tax Payable Median Est. Market Value Property Tax Payable Single-Family Homestead $373,300 $1,646 $377,200 $1,755 6.60% $108.71 $9.06 Non-Hmstd $373,300 $1,663 $377,200 $1,816 9.21% $153.15 $12.76 Condominium Homestead $208,800 $848 $203,900 $846 -0.24% -$2.00 -$0.17 Non-Hmstd $208,800 $930 $203,900 $981 5.55% $51.58 $4.30 Townhome Homestead $260,700 $1,100 $252,200 $1,099 -0.05% -$0.53 -$0.04 Non-Hmstd $260,700 $1,161 $252,200 $1,214 4.56% $52.93 $4.41 Apartments Class A $280,500 $1,562 $280,000 $1,685 7.89% $123.21 $10.27 Class B $192,200 $1,070 $185,000 $1,113 4.03% $43.16 $3.60 Class C $124,000 $690 $123,900 $745 8.00% $55.19 $4.60 Class A (4D-1) $280,500 $937 $280,000 $337 -64.0% -$599.97 -$50.00 Class C (4D-1) $124,000 $414 $123,900 $149 -64.00% -$265.08 -$22.09 Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 Recommended action: Discuss Roers Companies development proposal for the Wooddale Station redevelopment site. Policy consideration: Does the Economic Development Authority (EDA) wish to enter into a Preliminary Development Agreement with Roers Companies to redevelop the Wooddale Avenue Station site? Summary: In August 2020, the EDA distributed a request for proposals (RFP) for the METRO Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit (LRT) Wooddale Avenue Station site to the Twin Cities development community. The site is located on the northeast corner of 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue. The EDA selected Saturday Properties and Anderson Companies to redevelop the site. In September 2023, Saturday Properties informed the EDA that they were unable to proceed with their proposed “OlyHi” development due to insurmountable, adverse market conditions. In early 2024, staff sought a new, qualified developer to prepare an alternative development proposal for the site consistent with the city’s original vision as identified in the RFP, that includes an active, vibrant and connected development where people can affordably live, work and recreate with the opportunities and advantages of proximity to LRT, and that further facilitates the city’s five strategic priorities as outlined in the following discussion. After numerous conversations and meetings with various development companies, staff recommends the EDA enter into a preliminary development agreement with Roers Companies for the Wooddale Avenue Station site. Roers brings a depth of experience and history of successful projects. The Roers team has prepared a redevelopment proposal for the Wooddale Station site that furthers the city’s vision for the property and is similar to the previously approved OlyHi plan. A summary of the proposal follows in the discussion section of the report. Financial or budget considerations: The precise purchase price of the EDA’s property, as well as the amount of financial assistance necessary to bring this latest Wooddale Station redevelopment to fruition, have yet to be determined. It is anticipated the proposed redevelopment will require some combination of public financial assistance due to the cost of affordable housing with below market rents, building demolition, contamination remediation, shoring as well as underground and structured parking. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Discussion; Roers Companies overview Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, redevelopment administrator Reviewed by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director Karen Barton, community development director/EDA executive director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 2 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 Discussion Site information: The Economic Development Authority (EDA) owns the Wooddale Avenue Station site at 5950 36th St. W. that abuts the METRO Green Line Extension Wooddale Station platform to the north. The 1.68-acre site is currently occupied by a vacant 16,700 square foot commercial building and an excess municipal parking lot. Immediately to the east is 5802 36th St. W., a 1.4-acre property owned by Standal Properties. It is occupied by a one-story, multi-tenant commercial building and parking lot. Wooddale Avenue Station site and adjacent property Background: A summary of previous actions and milestones is provided below. The Wooddale Avenue Station site has been planned to be a transit-oriented development for more than 20 years. At the Feb. 10, 2020 study session, the EDA envisioned the site as an important community hub for mixed-income housing, neighborhood business and transit. Accordingly, the EDA issued a RFP in July 2020 for a qualified developer to construct a development that provides the following: Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 3 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 • An abundance of affordable multifamily housing that exceeds the city’s Inclusionary Housing Policy requirements and facilitates multicultural and intergenerational living (i.e. includes larger size units); • Smaller scale, affordable, ground floor commercial spaces conducive for neighborhood businesses; • Attractive, bold and creative architecture; • Building and site designs that incorporate numerous “green” elements including renewable energy sources and serve as a showcase for environmental sustainability; • Numerous accommodations for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and automobiles, including electric bikes, electric vehicles and possibly car sharing; • A public plaza or community space with unique community landmark or feature; • High quality site amenities and public art; • Connections to nature through green features such as enhanced landscaping, green roofs or living wall systems. The EDA also sought a development proposal that seamlessly integrated with the adjacent METRO Green Line Extension Wooddale Avenue Station and connected to the surrounding neighborhood. At the Dec. 14, 2020, study session, the EDA determined that Saturday Properties/Anderson Companies’ (“developers”) proposal most closely aligned with the city’s vision, development objectives and preferred programming for the site. Subsequently the EDA entered into a preliminary development agreement with the developers on Feb. 16, 2021. The developers received city approvals for a preliminary and final plat and a preliminary and final PUD for the proposed “OlyHi” development in August 2022. In 2023, the developers and staff negotiated a purchase and redevelopment contract for the EDA’s consideration. The EDA was also awarded more than $2.1 million in grant funds from Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council for the OlyHi development. On Sept. 29, 2023, Saturday Properties informed the EDA that due to insurmountable, adverse market conditions they were unable to proceed with the OlyHi development proposal and the preliminary development agreement was terminated. Present considerations: In early 2024, staff sought a new developer with the necessary financial capacity to prepare an alternative development proposal for the Wooddale Station site consistent with the city’s original vision as identified in the RFP. After numerous conversations and meetings with various development companies, staff determined that Roers Companies’ (“redeveloper”) presented the strongest capabilities along with a development concept that most closely aligned with the city’s priorities and vision for the Wooddale Avenue Station site. The development team: Plymouth-based Roers Companies was founded in 2012 by Brian and Kent Roers and is an emerging national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction and property management. Today it has over 13,000 multi-family units built or under construction, including the recently completed Risor development in St. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 4 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 Louis Park. In 2024, Roers Companies ranked first on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's 2024 list of fastest-growing private companies. Additionally, it was named one of the finalists for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Heartland Award, which celebrates entrepreneurs from the mid-west who have built thriving businesses while making a positive difference in their communities. Roers Companies constructs both market rate and all- affordable developments in 15 states. Roers Companies has an integrated real estate development model that includes private investor financing, which has allowed it to successfully complete complex developments during challenging economic times. Rather than relying solely on developer equity and bank financing for its projects, Roers Companies utilizes investments from qualified individual investors to provide additional sources of private equity to help finance projects. Additional information on Roers Companies is attached. Development proposal: Roers Companies plans to purchase and redevelop the EDA-owned lot located at 5950 36th St. W. as well as the Standal property to the east into a mixed-use, mixed- income transit-oriented development. Roers proposes a six-story building with approximately 263 residential units (of which 57 would be restricted to affordable rent levels), approximately 7,000 to 9,000 square feet of ground floor commercial, one or two public plazas, surface and structured parking, and several rooftop amenity spaces. Roers Companies’ redevelopment proposal is similar to the former OlyHi development, approved by city council in 2022. Proposed site plan concept 1 Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 5 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 In the proposed site plan concept 1, a public plaza would be oriented toward Wooddale Avenue and a second plaza would face the Wooddale Station LRT platform. Commercial uses are proposed on the western side of the site fronting 36th Street, Wooddale Avenue and the LRT Station. A residential lobby, fitness area, and ground floor residential units are proposed on the east side of the building. Ground floor residential units would have individual entrances. A pedestrian way through the building provides visual and physical connections from 36th St. to the plaza area and surface parking lot. A one-way driveway into the site from 36th Street is located between the two sections of the building, breaking the building in half both visually and functionally. This driveway provides commercial users access to a surface parking lot, and would be used for residential move-ins, commercial loading and package delivery services. Residential parking would be accessed via a driveway from Yosemite Avenue and structured parking would be provided both below and above grade. Concept 1 building massing Proposed site plan concept 2: Roers Companies is also exploring a second concept, that combines the two plazas into one. The plaza would be located near Wooddale Avenue and the LRT Station platform. This option would provide better site lines to both the station and plaza and creates an overall larger gathering area. This design would separate the plaza from the surface parking lot and shortens the overall building length along 36th Street. The remainder of the building’s attributes remain similar to concept one. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 6 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 Proposed site plan concept 2 Adjacent property: Roers Companies has a signed letter of intent to acquire the adjacent property at 5802 36th St. W. The parties are in the process of negotiating a purchase agreement. The agreement is contingent upon Roers Companies obtaining all necessary city approvals for its redevelopment proposal and acquiring the EDA property. The current property owner has been preparing its property for redevelopment in recent years and is working with existing tenants to relocate them, where possible, to other Standal-owned properties in St. Louis Park. The former cell tower, which held Verizon antennae, was completely removed in October 2024. Inclusionary housing policy: Nearly 22% of the housing units in the proposed development would be available at affordable rents which is more than double the minimum amount of affordable housing required by the city’s inclusionary housing policy. Roers Companies proposes 10% of the units be affordable to households earning up to 50% of area median income (AMI), another 10% of the units at 60% AMI, plus four units at 30% AMI. A total of 57 affordable units are proposed. This is similar to the affordability levels contemplated in the former OlyHi development, except Roers Companies is also proposing 30% AMI units be included. The city’s inclusionary housing policy requires at least seven three-bedroom units for a building of this size. The redeveloper preliminarily proposes the following unit mix, which includes 70% of the units sized as two and three bedrooms: Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 7 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 Unit type Unit count Percentage of total Alcove 18 7% 1 bedroom 59 23% 2 bedroom 126 49% 3 bedroom 54 21% Total* 259 100% *The preliminary unit mix does not add up to the full 263 units shown in the redevelopment proposal. The redevelopment team is still refining building plans. Strategic priorities: Below is a summary of how Roers Companies’ proposal for the Wooddale Avenue Station site would meet the city’s strategic priorities, including adherence to the city’s green building and diversity, equity and inclusion policies. • 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. The redevelopment will adhere to the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy for the goals and quarterly reports related to the hiring of women and Black, Indigenous, and people of color/Asian American and Pacific Islander (BIPOC/AAPI) owned business enterprises, peripheral businesses, and workforce employees. Roers Companies intends to utilize the Roers construction division to construct the building, and they, along with Roers Residential (Roers’ in-house management company) are committed to equitable hiring practices that produce diverse slates of qualified candidates. Roers intends to be the long-term owners and property managers for the redevelopment. Roers’ property management team has worked closely with the city’s housing staff to manage other inclusionary units in St. Louis Park, including Zelia on 7 and Risor. The company understands and has experience adhering to the city’s inclusionary housing rental and reporting requirements. The redeveloper is also committed to creating both resident and community events that are culturally inclusive once the building is operational. • St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship. The proposed redevelopment would meet the city’s revised Green Building Policy requirements and will include solar arrays on the building’s rooftop. The team will participate in Xcel Energy’s design assistance program and will use energy modeling to inform decisions for envelope, mechanical and electrical systems. Building electrification will be explored. Occupancy sensing light controls will be installed in common areas and parking garages. High efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), Energy Star windows, lighting and appliances will be used throughout the redevelopment in addition to low flow kitchen and bathroom fixtures. It will also incorporate an electric vehicle charging station and abundant bike parking. Additionally, the redevelopment provides open spaces, enhanced landscaping, and innovative stormwater systems. The redevelopment team also plans to explore reuse of gray water on-site. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 8 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 • St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood- oriented development. The proposal includes the redevelopment of two key properties along 36th Street and facing the Wooddale LRT Station. By combining these two properties, the redevelopment can take advantage of the entire block’s frontage and topography to create a more spacious site design that facilitates a truly mixed-use, mixed-income, transit-oriented development with comfortable and welcoming public spaces. By spreading the redevelopment across both properties, it reduces the density of the block and creates efficiencies than if both parcels were developed separately. The proposed redevelopment would include a total of 263 multifamily housing units of which 57 would be restricted to affordable rent levels. Specifically, 26 units (10 percent) will be available to households earning up to 50 percent area median income, another 27 units (10 percent) will be available to households earning up to 60 percent area median income, and four units will be available to households earning up to 30 percent of area median income. The building is logically sited to complement the existing development along 36th Street in scale and massing, with wide sidewalks, and active street frontages. By locating the buildings along the outer edge of 36th Street, it makes the public spaces feel protected and more comfortable for public and private gatherings. The proposal includes approximately 7,000 to 9,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space with frontage facing both the Wooddale Avenue LRT Station platform and 36th Street. The city has worked diligently in recent decades to create a commercial corridor along 36th Street, and this proposal is consistent with that vision. Staff are working with the developer to design a portion of the commercial spaces to be more affordable in nature. The commercial space fronting Wooddale Avenue also provides an opportunity for innovative placemaking, setting this station apart and making it attractive for visitors whether traveling by foot, bike, light rail or car. Depending on which concept is selected, the redevelopment would offer one or two public plaza spaces, and the potential for community members to utilize the residential amenity spaces for public meetings. The public plaza(s) provide opportunities for programed events and activities for residents and the community throughout the year. It is anticipated the commercial uses will activate the interior plaza space(s). • St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably. The redevelopment is designed to be welcoming so as to invite the neighborhood and trail users through the project to safely access the LRT. The site plan accommodates all modes of transportation and has been designed for people first with wide sidewalks and pedestrian connections around and through the site. The redevelopment team has set the buildings further north to accommodate these multi-modal facilities. The plan is fully integrated with the Wooddale LRT Station, bringing the building to the same grade as the platform crossings. This makes the transition from the plaza to the station platform seamless. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 9 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 The site has been designed to provide convenient commercial and residential parking. The commercial parking is provided in a surface lot that is accessed from 36th Street, and all residential parking is accessed from Yosemite Avenue. The vehicular circulation patterns follow the recommendations from the traffic studies that were completed for a previous development proposal for this site. Approximately 1.45 parking spaces per unit are proposed. • St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. The redevelopment planning of the EDA’s property has undergone robust public participation processes, including community outreach with the neighborhood, local businesses and various special interest groups. Roers Companies’ plan incorporates feedback provided to former development concepts into its proposed redevelopment. Roers would also work with the community to provide placemaking opportunities within the site area including public art. The redevelopment will include multiple public spaces and the redeveloper will work with staff to create programming that enables public use of these spaces, including use of the building’s community room. Request for financial assistance: As previously noted, the proposed development provides a sizable amount of affordable housing, exceeding the city’s inclusionary housing policy requirements. In addition to providing 57 units with below market rents for 26 years, and adherence to the city’s Green Building Policy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy, the property and redevelopment will need to address several extraordinary site development costs including building demolition and removal, significant contamination remediation, shoring as well as underground and structured parking. Given the added costs, Roers maintains the proposed redevelopment cannot achieve a market rate of return sufficient to attract financing. Roers redeveloped its St. Louis Park Risor project without requesting financial assistance from the city due to a number of factors including Roers unique financing mechanisms, the type of development (55+ age restricted), and few extraordinary development costs associated with the project. Roers intends to utilize similar financing sources in the Wooddale Station Redevelopment, however, there are significant extraordinary costs associated with a redevelopment at the Wooddale Station site, above and beyond what was experienced with Risor, that will likely necessitate public financial assistance. Roers has indicated that it intends to apply for tax increment financing assistance through the establishment of a redevelopment TIF district. Should the council/EDA wish to pursue the proposed redevelopment, staff will work with the EDA’s financial consultant, Ehlers, to verify the financial gap in the project’s financial proforma and determine the appropriate level of assistance, if any. Recommendations: Roers Companies’ proposal closely aligns with the city’s visions for the Wooddale Station site as identified in the original RFP, including an active, vibrant and connected development where people can affordably live, work and recreate with the opportunities and advantages of proximity to LRT, and one that further facilitates the city’s five strategic priorities. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Page 10 Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion – Wooddale Station – Ward 2 Roers Companies’ proposal is also very similar to the former OlyHi development, which would allow the EDA to utilize the previously awarded grant funds from Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council for this development. Additionally, Roers Companies has the proven track record and financial capacity to pursue a major mixed use, mixed income, transit-oriented development such as the one it proposes. Accordingly, staff recommends the EDA enter into a preliminary development agreement (PDA) with Roers Companies to redevelop the Wooddale Avenue Station site and adjacent property. Under a PDA, the EDA and Roers Companies would agree to work cooperatively together toward a mutually acceptable mixed-use development plan and a purchase and redevelopment contract for the EDA property. The purpose of the PDA is to formalize the parties’ respective responsibilities relative to further defining the Wooddale Station redevelopment project consistent with the parties’ mutual objectives. The PDA would also provide Roers Companies with formal permission to access the 5950 36th St. W. to conduct its due diligence. During the term of the PDA, Roers Companies would be provided with exclusive rights to negotiate acquisition of the EDA’s property. Next steps: Assuming general EDA support for the above redevelopment proposal, staff will work with EDA legal counsel to draft a PDA with Roers Companies for the EDA’s future consideration. Any suggestions or concerns should be shared with staff. Past actions Governing body Date Approved a substandard building resolution related to the former Nash Frame building located at 5950 36th St. W to allow for the future creation of a redevelopment TIF district. EDA/City Council Nov. 4, 2024 Future actions Governing body Date Consider entering into a preliminary development agreement with Roers Companies EDA TBD EDA receives report outlining the request for financial assistance EDA TBD Public hearing and recommendation on preliminary and final plat and planned unit development (PUD) amendment Planning Commission TBD EDA receives report summarizing business terms related to the purchase and redevelopment contract EDA TBD Consider preliminary and final plat and 1st reading of a PUD amendment City Council TBD Consider 2nd reading of PUD amendment City Council TBD Consider establishing redevelopment TIF District EDA/City Council TBD Consider purchase and redevelopment contract EDA TBD C O M P A N Y O V E R V I E W Rooted Values. Proven Results. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 11 14 States represented 12.6M+ Gross square feet developed 325+ Employees nationwide Roers Companies is a multifamily real estate investment firm powered by in-house development, construction, and property management. We partner with individual investors to build institutional-scale apartments in high-demand neighborhoods. We also bring quality affordable housing to under-supplied markets. Roers Companies has emerged as a national multifamily leader because of the efficiency of our fully integrated in- house expertise. A B O U T R O E R S C O M P A N I E S Our Story Roers Companies started small by developing and operating a handful of apartment buildings in rural North Dakota. Through hard work and tenacity, we helped those properties survive the boom-to-bust market. We rallied to add new product types in new locations to diversify and grow the business. Today, Roers Cos. is a nimble and dynamic commercial real estate investment, development, construction, and property management company with a nationwide multifamily portfolio that ranks amongst the largest developers and builders in the country. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 12 C A P A B I L I T I E S 85 Properties completed or underway $3B+ Construction completed 13,000 Units completed or under construction Our core services include: —Investment We offer wealth-enhancement opportunities to individuals looking to add institutional-level assets to their private investment portfolio. —Development We identify and analyze opportunities to create new properties that will elevate local markets, diversify our portfolio, and deliver value for all parties involved. —Construction Our construction management and general contracting teams work with trade partners to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion. —Property Management Our full-service property management group is a finely tuned leasing and operations engine that accelerates occupancy and meets the everyday needs of our residents. Roers Companies’ real estate team upholds a responsibility to facilitate sustainable development, designing each property to align with the community’s unique needs and values to generate the most widespread benefit with each project. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 13 A W A R D S & A C C O L A D E S Roers Companies is ranked among the most successful, high-growth private companies in the Twin Cities and even across the nation. Here’s a snapshot of some of our most recent company and individual accolades. 2024 —Ranked No. 12 in National Multifamily Housing Council’s NMHC 50 Top Developers —Joined National Multifamily Housing Council’s NMHC 50 list as a Top Builder —Ranked as second-largest developer in the Twin Cities by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal —Named a Top Workplace by USA Today —Selected as Property Management Company of the Year in the Minnesota Real Estate Awards 2023 —Ranked as second-largest developer in the Twin Cities by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal —Joined National Multifamily Housing Council’s NMHC 50 list as a Top Developer (#25) —Selected as Developer of the Year in the 2023 Minnesota Real Estate Awards —Named a Top 200 Workplace by Star Tribune 2022 —Ranked as fourth-largest developer in the Twin Cities by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 2021 —Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the U.S. (#2351) —Carlton Lofts named Finance & Commerce Top Projects of 2020 Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 14 Kent Roers Owner and Co-Founder Co-founder and owner of Roers Companies, Kent has over 20 years of experience in real estate and finance. In that time, he has been involved in almost every aspect of residential properties, from leasing single-family homes to developing luxury multifamily complexes. In building Roers Cos. into the company it is today, Kent led the equity practice making it one of the largest in the Midwest. E X E C U T I V E L E A D E R S H I P Shane LaFave Executive Vice President Shane has been in the real estate development field for 15 years. He has worked on everything from affordable housing renovations in suburban areas to high- end market-rate buildings in urban cores. As Executive Vice President, he oversees the development team as they drive new projects from initial conception through the end of construction. This includes finding sites, lining up financing, obtaining entitlement approvals, coordinating design, and collaborating with other departments to bring each new project online. Tom Cronin Executive Vice President Tom joined Roers Companies in 2021 as the CFO, bringing over 20 years of finance, accounting, and tax experience at financial institutions ranging from small community banks to large multinational financial institutions. He has since been promoted to Executive Vice President to reflect a broadened role overseeing multiple departments including accounting, asset management, property management, marketing, IT, and the legal team. Brian Roers Owner and Co-Founder Brian is a co-founder and owner of Roers Companies. He started his career in real estate purchasing single-family homes, duplexes, and student housing. After gaining his CPA license, Brian co-founded Anderson & Roers CPAs, in which he held 50% partnership until launching Roers Companies in 2012. In 2018, Brian was recognized as an honoree of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 15 G E O G R A P H I C A L F O O T P R I N T Roers Companies is active in 14 states. This includes all projects already completed, under construction, and sites in our future development pipeline. Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 16 MARKET RATE & MIXED USE Terra Residences Maple Grove, Minnesota Terra brings 250 serene luxury market-rate apartments to the growing northwest suburban city of Maple Grove. Terra infuses wellness into its natural interior design finishes and invigorating outdoor relaxation and recreation spaces. The building offers residents a mix of apartment sizes ranging from 515 sq. ft. studios through sprawling 1,526 sq. ft. two-bedroom floor plans. Completed Winter 2023 Square Feet: 346,000 Architect: Kaas Wilson Contractor: Bauer Cost: $51 million Roers Companies’ mixed-use and multifamily properties employ the full scope of the team’s resources, infrastructure, and experience to integrate the residential and commercial functions into cohesive developments that fulfill the company’s commitment to contribute value to the community with every project. M A R K E T R A T E & M I X E D U S E Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 17 Confluence on 3rd Apartments Des Moines, Iowa Confluence on 3rd is the first luxury living apartment complex in downtown Des Moines. We used virtual reality as an innovative strategy for marketing the property’s 211 units while the project was still under construction. This innovation paid off — Confluence reached 97% occupancy just eight months after opening. Savor Apartments West St. Paul, Minnesota Savor Apartments sits in a prime area of West St. Paul, replacing blighted commercial buildings near the intersection of Wentworth Avenue and Robert Street. Featuring 200 market-rate apartments that range from studios to 2-bedrooms, Savor offers a premier selection of finishes. Amenities include a club room, rooftop skylounge and skydeck, a game room, fitness center, and more. Lexi Apartments Blaine, Minnesota Lexi Apartments’ convenient Blaine location near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 109th Avenue delivers dozens of options for shopping, dining, and recreation. Featuring 182 market-rate apartments that range from studios to 2-bedrooms, Lexi offers a premier selection of finishes. Completed 2017 Square Feet: 280,000 Architect: Urbanworks Architecture, LLC Contractor: Frana Cost: $42 million Completed Spring 2020 Square Feet: 220,000 Architect: ESG Contractor: Anderson Cos. Cost: $44 million Completed Fall 2023 Square Feet: 218,038 Architect: Cole Group Contractor: CBS Cost: $39 million Northlake Lofts Lakeville, Minnesota Northlake Lofts is a 208-unit apartment community in the fast-growing Twin Cities’ southern suburb of Lakeville. This four-story project is located within a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood near grocery stores and retail venues. Northlake Lofts was 57% leased when the property welcomed its first residents in April and reached 96% leased by July. Completed Spring 2022 Square Feet: 281,000 Architect: Kaas Wilson Contractor: Bauer Design Build Cost: $41 million Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 18 MARKET RATE & MIXED USE Alo Apartments Buffalo, Minnesota Inspired by the beauty of Buffalo Lake, Alo Apartments brings a wave of luxury to affordable living in Buffalo, Minnesota. The 60-unit community offers a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes and abundant amenities. Alo opened its doors to the first residents in October 2020 and is now 100% leased. Completed Fall 2020 Square Feet: 97,000 Architect: Kaas Wilson Cost: $15 million Website: aloapts.com Roers Companies has a wide background of leveraging numerous financing sources including low- income-housing tax credits, historic tax credits, TIF, and utilizing the benefit of opportunity zones. With a commitment to providing a variety of housing types to all communities, Roers Companies utilizes innovative financing sources to develop affordable housing. A F F O R D A B L E & T A X - C R E D I T H O U S I N G Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 19 Cove Duluth Duluth, Minnesota Nestled near the shores of Lake Superior, Cove Apartments celebrates the harbor city with nautical-inspired interior spaces. Two 1910-era commercial buildings have been reinvented as a 48-unit apartment community. One of Cove’s unique features is a repurposed skyway lounge boasting lake and downtown views. A second phase of development was completed in 2022. The Narrows Apartments Hutto, Texas The Narrows, a 300-unit affordable housing community in a suburb just north of Austin, brings much-needed affordable housing to the growing Austin area. The property includes a pool, community lounge, fitness center, and more. . Completed September 2020 Square Feet: 55,000 Builder & Architect: Gardner Cost: $24 million Website: liveatcove.com Completed September 2023 Square Feet: 318,791 Builder & Architect: BKV Contractor: Rampart Website: thenarrowsapts.com The Wildwood at Main Sun Prairie, Wisconsin The Wildwood at Main brings the feeling of home to apartment living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The 172 apartments at The Wildwood at Main offers comfortable finishes and nature- inspired features. Amenities include a fitness center, community room, and yoga studio. Each apartment includes in-unit washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, and spacious closets. Completed September 2023 Square Feet: 300,430 Architect: Korb & Associates Contractor: McShane Website: wildwoodatmain.com Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 20 Projects Completed & Under Construction Multifamily The Hendrey Salt Lake City, UT; 348 units (2026) Marisol Port Charlotte, FL; 292 units (2025) Rowe Victoria, MN; 125 units (2025) Sierra on 66 Flagstaff, AZ; 221 units (2025) The Elara Farmers Branch, TX; 150 units (2025) Callisto Commons Fridley, MN; 169 units (2025) The Blakeley Shakopee, MN; 205 units (2024) Altō Maricopa, AZ; 200 units (2024) Ryder Ridge Austin, TX; 224 units (2024) Wicklowe Rosemount, MN; 214 units (2024) The Whitney Salt Lake City, UT; 264 units (2024) Mesa Vista Casa Grande, AZ; 200 units (2024) Solana Villas Buckeye, AZ; 200 units (2024) Meridian at Wylie Wylie, TX; 200 units (2024) The Espen Residences and Townhomes Oakdale, MN; 269 units (2024) Mural Aurora, CO; 216 units (2024) Revel Largo, FL; 184 units (2024) Bluff View at Frederick Creek Boerne, TX; 216 units (2024) Risor of Blaine Blaine, MN; 184 units (2024) The Narrows Apartments Hutto, TX; 300 units (2023) The Wildwood at Main Sun Prairie, WI; 172 units (2023) Lexi Apartments Blaine, MN; 182 units (2023) Solis at Jackson Station Salt Lake City, UT; 363 units (2023) Risor of St. Louis Park St. Louis Park, MN; 170 units (2023) Risor of Bloomington Bloomington, MN; 145 units (2023) Risor of Maple Grove Maple Grove, MN; 150 units (2023) Terra Residences Maple Grove, MN; 250 units (2023) Risor of Apple Valley Apple Valley, MN; 172 units (2022) Savor Apartments W St. Paul, MN; 200 units (2022) Axle Apartments Fridley, MN; 262 units (2022) Cove Apartments Duluth, MN; 86 units (2022) Northlake Lofts * Lakeville, MN; 208 units (2022) E X P E R I E N C E * Indicates sold properties Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 21 Community Within the Corridor Milwaukee, WI; 197 units (2022) Beyond Apartments* Woodbury, MN; 255 units (2021) Havenwood of Maple Grove* Maple Grove, MN; 150 units (2021) Alo Apartments Buffalo, MN; 60 units (2020) Carlton Lofts Cloquet, MN; 57 units (2020) Maven Apartments* Burnsville, MN; 137 units (2020) N&E* Minneapolis, MN; 93 units (2020) Havenwood of Buffalo* Buffalo, MN; 90 units (2020) Havenwood of Burnsville* Burnsville, MN; 134 units (2020) Maxwell Lofts Milwaukee, WI; 116 units (2019) Havenwood of Onalaska* Onalaska, WI; 128 units (2019) Venue Apartments Chanhassen, MN; 134 units (2019) Havenwood of Minnetonka* Minnetonka, MN; 100 units (2019) Mezzo Apartments* Minneapolis, MN; 110 units (2018) CORE Apartments* Ames, IA; 132 student beds (2018) Flux Apartments* Des Moines, IA; 90 units (2018) Soll Apartments* Des Moines, IA; 162 units (2018) Havenwood of Richfield* Richfield, MN; 88 units (2018) Hickman Flats* Des Moines, IA; 203 units (2018) Red44* Rochester, MN; 159 units (2017) Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes* Minneapolis, MN; 108 units (2017) Confluence on 3rd Apartments Des Moines, IA; 211 units (2017) The Pines at Rapid Rapid City, SD; 124 units (2016) The Bluffs of Williston Williston, ND; 148 units (2015) Tioga Square Tioga, ND; 25 units (2014) Sidney Apartments Sidney, MT; 66 units (2014) Stanley Square Stanley, ND; 25 units (2014) Hunters Run Apts I & II* Watford City, ND; 291 units (2014) T-Lofts* Fargo, ND; 362 units (2014) 28th Street Apartments* Williston, ND; 93 units (2014) Tioga Townhomes Tioga, ND; 30 units (2013) Tioga Apartments Tioga, ND; 33 units (2013) Stanley Apartments Stanley, ND; 40 units (2012) Commercial Risor of St. Louis Park Retail St. Louis Park, MN 4,000 sq. ft (2023) Savor Retail West St. Paul, MN 3,000 sq. ft (2022) Cove Retail 100 Duluth, MN 5,196 sq. ft (2020) Cove Retail 101 Duluth, MN 3,850 sq. ft (2020) Soll Retail* Des Moines, IA 13,000 sq. ft (2018) Onyx Workspace Retail* Des Moines, IA 2,500 sq. ft (2018) Harvest Hills I Williston, ND 40,000 sq. ft (2015) Watford Center Watford City, ND 16,000 sq. ft (2015) Graybar Electric Watford City, ND 20,388 sq. ft (2015) Tioga Square Tioga, ND 9,900 sq. ft (2014) Stanley Square Stanley, ND 9,000 sq. ft (2014) Maple Grove Office Maple Grove, MN 6,600 sq. ft (2012) * Indicates sold properties Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 22 Two Carlson Parkway | Suite 400 Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 285-8808 | roerscompanies.com Special study session meeting of December 2, 2024 (Item No. 1) Title: Roers preliminary development agreement discussion - Wooddale Station - Ward 2 Page 23 Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: December 2, 2024 Written report: 2 Executive summary Title: Disposition of public land update Recommended action: No action required. Policy consideration: Does council support the proposed next steps relating to four city-owned parcels? Summary: The city council discussed four parcels of land owned by the city at a study session on October 28, 2024. That discussion provided context and direction to staff for next steps. Staff is preparing to publish the proposed zoning map for the upcoming zoning code update. Staff used council feedback to inform the proposed zoning of the four sites. Areas of consensus regarding preservation will be zoned parks and open space. Areas of divergence will be converted from the existing residential district to a new neighborhood zoning district that is reflective of the council discussion. Staff will not propose changes to the comprehensive plan future land use designation of these four parcels. The conversion to neighborhood zoning district(s) are neutral regarding the public process required for any future formal action. It will be the same process as required today under the residential district, requiring five affirmative votes to amend the comprehensive plan future land use designation. Specifically, the latest draft zoning map proposes: •9258 Club Road – park and open space district zoning district •3940 France Ave S – west half park and open space district, east half N-1 district •2800 Toledo Ave S – N-1 district •16XX Quentin Ave S – north half park and open space, south half N-2 district Several council members expressed interest in getting input from commissions on a broader policy conversation. The topic was generally described as evaluating the appropriate percentage of land in the city used for parks and open space. Staff added a placeholder in the 2025 environmental system anticipating this broader policy topic. The scope of this topic could be further defined in council priority setting and/or council review of commissions’ work plans. Ahead of the zoning code update, staff is meeting separately with parks and recreation advisory commission, environment and sustainability commission, and planning commission in December to briefly recap the council discussion of the four parcels and the proposed zoning. 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: October 28, 2024 staff report Prepared by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager