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Home My WebLink About2023/08/07 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA AUGUST 7, 2023 The St. Louis Park City Council is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. in the council chambers located on 3rd floor. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person, watch by web stream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil, or watch on local cable (Comcast SD channel 17/HD channel 859). You can provide comments on agenda items for the regular EDA or city council meetings in person or by emailing your comments to info@stlouisparkmn.gov by noon the day of the meeting. Comments must be related to an item on the meeting agenda. Comments will be shared with the city council by providing copies for their review at the meeting. Public comments are generally not taken during study sessions. Recordings of city council meetings are available to watch on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/slpcable, usually within 24 hours of the end of the council meeting or study session. 6:00 p.m. EDA council meeting CANCELED (EDA session only) 6:30 p.m. City council meeting 1.Call to order a.Roll call. b.Pledge of Allegiance. 2.Approve agenda. 3. Presentations. a.Recognition of playground junior leaders b.Recognition of donations 4. Minutes. a.Minutes of June 12, 2023 study session b.Minutes of June 26, 2023 study session c.Minutes of July 17, 2023 city council meeting d.Minutes of July 24, 2023 special city council meeting 5.Consent items – business that generally does not require discussion or separate action. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If a separate vote is desired by either a council member or a member of the public, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the agenda under regular business. a.Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of July 1 through July 28, 2023 b.Approve second reading and adopt ordinance amending chapter 36 of the city code pertaining to floodplain regulations c.Resolution removing permit parking restrictions at 2708 Dakota Avenue – Ward 1 d.Resolution accepting donations for Westwood Hills Nature Center e.Resolution authorizing the special assessment for repair of the water service line at 2924 Dakota Avenue South f.Resolution authorizing the special assessment for repair of the water service line at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South Agenda city council/study session meeting of August 7, 2023 g.Resolution approving the deferral of special assessments at 450 Ford Road, Units 110 and 329 6.Public hearings – none. 7.Regular business – none. 8.Communications and announcements – none. 9. Adjournment. City council special study session – immediately following city council meeting Discussion items 1. 45 min. 2023 state legislative review: financial impact 2. 60 min. Preliminary general fund budget Written reports 3. Community and civic engagement system wrap up St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular city council meetings are carried live on civic TV cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for video on demand replays. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call 952.924.2505. Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Presentation: 3a Executive summary Title: Recognition of playground junior leaders Recommended action: The mayor is asked to recognize the junior leaders for their service this summer. Recreation Supervisor, Lisa Abernathy, will be in attendance to assist with the presentation. Policy consideration: Not applicable. Summary: There were 40 youth volunteers that served in the playground junior leader program this summer. Collectively they volunteered over 1,500 hours. Staff strive to include youth of all backgrounds and work to remove programmatic barriers to participation. The junior leader’s program has been part of the recreation division for close to 37 years. The goal of this program is to offer 7th – 9th grade youth an opportunity to maintain their relationship with the summer playground program, while gaining valuable on-the-job experience assisting full-time leaders with youth, ages four to twelve. This summer there were 12 playground sites with close to 1,000 kids registered. The junior leader program is one of two teen volunteer programs in the Parks and Recreation Department. The junior leaders volunteer during June and July in the summer playground program. Along with playground staff, junior leaders play a key role in providing a positive experience for each participant. Job responsibilities for junior leaders include assisting leaders with program activities, set-up and clean-up and initiating activities for playground participants. Junior leaders demonstrate responsibility, positive attitudes and a willingness to spend part of their summer volunteering their time at a neighborhood park. During their time in the parks, they become role models for the program participants they work with, as well as excellent helpers for the full-time leaders. The junior leaders are rewarded with this special recognition, a letter of recommendation and passes to The Rec Center’s ice arena and Aquatic Park. Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: None Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, senior office assistant Lisa Abernathy, recreation supervisor Reviewed by: Jason T. West, parks and recreation director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Presentation: 3b Executive summary Title: Recognition of donations Recommended action: Mayor to announce and express appreciation for the following donations being accepted at the meeting and approved on the consent agenda. From Donation For Bonnie and Rob Carlson $250 Donation for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Elizabeth Rounds. Michael and Jane Wipf $50 Donation for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Elizabeth Rounds. Emily Stern and Jami Stromberg $100 Donation for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Elizabeth Rounds. Sherryl Volkert $2,200 Donation for a memorial bench to be installed at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Kim Sherman. 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 Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager, Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Minutes: 4a Unofficial minutes City council study session St. Louis Park, Minnesota June 12, 2023 The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Nadia Mohamed, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Lynette Dumalag, and Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: Jake Spano Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), police chief Kruelle, Lt. Garland, city clerk (Ms. Kennedy), elections and civic engagement coordinator (Mr. Sund) Guests: Huda Ahmed and Anne Wiesner, Transformational Solutions 1. Advisory boards and commissions program analysis Ms. Ahmed and Ms. Wiesner presented their report outlining the findings and recommendations of the analysis. Councilmember Dumalag asked if all boards and commissions are subject to the open meeting law. Ms. Wiesner stated yes. Councilmember Dumalag asked if peer cities have commissions with youth voting members. Ms. Weiser stated yes, Ms. Kennedy added they are all voting members in St. Louis Park as well, except for the planning commission. Councilmember Budd asked if any of the peer communities have a special youth commission. Ms. Wiesner stated in the peer cities researched the youth members are integrated into the various bodies. Councilmember Brausen noted this was not necessarily new or surprising information, adding he has shared many of these frustrations. He stated the council needs to spend time as a group and with the commissions to define the mission of each group and provide clarity around roles. He continued that the findings and recommendations of the analysis all make sense, and the city wants to maximize the value of the program, especially for members. He explained the council has a limited amount of time and it would be helpful to find a way to outsource a lot of the work involved with the selection process, including scoring and interviewing candidates. Councilmember Rog appreciated the work done on the analysis, adding it has a lot of value. She asked if it would make sense to align our boards and commissions even more directly with the strategic priorities to get the work done more efficiently. She noted the strategic priories change every 10 years in conjunction with visioning processes and suggested that the purpose and scope of the various bodies could be reviewed on the same timeline. Ms. Kennedy stated that could be City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4a) Page 2 Title: Minutes of June 12, 2023 study session an option, noting it would be a good idea to make a plan that defines how frequently reviews will occur and then sticking to the plan. Councilmember Rog asked about term limits. Ms. Wiesner stated most people said board and commission members did not want term limits. Councilmember Rog noted that may be an equity issue. Councilmember Rog stated the systems approach might be helpful to better align the structure of the program with the strategic priorities. Ms. Brodeen agreed, noting staff also discussed a similar approach to make the work more engaging for members. Ms. Kennedy explained that ‘form follows function’ will be a recurring theme and this will not be the last conversation on this, noting this process will take time to ensure that different voices and perspectives are included and that any changes made to the program will be meaningful. Councilmember Rog stated the comment about boards and commission members serving as ambassadors made her pause because she does not want this to be redundant work that council or staff is already doing. She noted she tries hard to be a bridge to the community and wants to be sure all efforts are aligned with council, staff, boards and commissions so they are complementary to each other. Ms. Ahmed noted this was a comment that board and commissions members said, and many feel that is their role, so a conversation will need to happen between council and board and commission members to clarify roles and expectations. Councilmember Rog stated she is glad the city is looking at this program because staff and members are putting a lot of time into something that is not as effective as it could be and not getting the desired results. Councilmember Rog asked if the city has tried to address virtual meetings at the state level. Ms. Keller stated there were some minor changes made this year which might lead to more changes in the future. Ms. Kennedy noted the open meeting law is included in the city’s legislative priorities. She explained the rule that allowed commissions to meet virtually during the pandemic ended when the state of emergency expired. The recent amendments to the law were minor expansions that allow a member to appear at meetings virtually from a private location for medical reasons up to three (3) times a year. She added public bodies are subject to the open meeting law, so the council will need to decide what they want the role of boards and commissions to be going forward to explore if there are ways to provide more flexible options for participation. Councilmember Rog agreed with Councilmember Brausen on the appointment process, adding the criteria needs to be clearer if the council continues to be involved. She is glad for this work and supportive of the path we are on. Councilmember Budd stated she is one of the councilmembers who has not been on a board or commission, so this is a gap for her in understanding the roles. She stated there is a fair amount City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4a) Page 3 Title: Minutes of June 12, 2023 study session of structure on terms, size of commissions, and submission of workplans. She would benefit from what the structure is now and then review that information. Ms. Kennedy stated staff would be happy to meet to provide some background information on how the commissions were originally implemented and how their structures and functions have changed over time. She noted there are structural inconsistencies across commissions, likely because they were created at different times. She reiterated there is a disconnect between what the council, the members, and the city code say the role and purpose of the different bodies are, noting this is why the consultants are recommending that the city first define the purpose of the program. Councilmember Dumalag asked if peer cities have term limits for members. Ms. Wiesner stated a couple do have limits. She added the questions around term limits is really about strategy and how the city wants to think about recruitment and selection. Councilmember Dumalag noted losing a comment from someone being interviewed for a commission, saying when some members go off boards, then institutional knowledge is lost. So, there is deference to those who have been on for a long time. She appreciated the ideas around youth engagement and recruitment. She added the question of purpose and what do we want this to be, especially HRC’s comments as well. Councilmember Rog asked how the term limit question will get answered. Ms. Kennedy stated those questions relate to strategy and will be one piece of future conversations, however the recommendation is that the council first focus on defining purpose of the program overall. She noted this is as an opportunity for the council, as a group, to redefine the scope and purpose of the program to ensure it aligns with goals and can achieve desired outcomes. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed appreciated the conversation. She stated she agrees with closely aligning the program with the strategic priorities and would like to explore ways to compensate members. She noted in terms of increasing youth participation, connecting with the high school and networking is important. Ms. Keller noted staff will come back at the next study session to begin discussions around the purpose of the program and how to engage members and other community partners in this work going forward. She added how much everyone at the city values the contributions of board and commission members. 2. Body worn camera annual update Police Chief Kruelle and Lt. Garland presented the staff report. Councilmember Rog asked if the body worn camera report has the same content as it has had in the past. Chief Kruelle stated yes and noted the audit would be given to council every other year in the form of a written report, instead of a presentation. Councilmembers Rog and Brausen stated they are supportive of the recommendation from Chief Kruelle. Councilmember Brausen stated he was skeptical at the outset, but stated the program City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4a) Page 4 Title: Minutes of June 12, 2023 study session has been satisfying its services and asked about failure to activate instances. Lt. Garland stated the data shows this happens very infrequently and it’s handled with re-training for the officer. Councilmember Brausen asked if the annual report is shared with the Policy Advisory Commission and the HRC. Lt. Garland stated it is a regular topic of discussion with the Police Advisory Commission and this year it will go to the HRC as well. Councilmember Rog stated she was also skeptical at the beginning but understands this is the direction agencies have gone nationwide. She asked what value is being shown with this program, adding it feels like an insurance policy. She stated it feels like we have a solid approach to policing in this community and people are not viewing the footage often. She added the storage costs for videos are $200-$300,000 per year and asked if this is the best place to put our resources. Chief Kruelle agreed and stated he hopes the city will never have to use that insurance policy. He stated this has become the norm for policing and while the transparency and trust pieces can’t be measured in numbers, there is value in the police being able to demonstrate that transparency. He stated the videos do assist, but they can’t always be shared due to state laws. He noted officers do appreciate body cams as it helps to tell the story of what transpired. He added having the body cams allows leadership and council to have comfort in knowing that what we believe is taking place, is indeed taking place. He stated he does not think policing will go away from this practice and noted there is value in police being able to review videos for training purposes and continued learning. Councilmember Rog agreed the use of body cams is not going to go away, noting she appreciated Chief Kruelle’s perspective. She asked if there is a way to save on costs of storage. Lt. Garland stated the police departments budgets for all the costs associate ed with the system. He stated over the next five (5) years this cost should remain stable. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed stated she is happy to see how this program is working and is in support of receiving the reports every other year. Councilmember Farris stated this is a very important program especially in light of what happened with George Floyd. She added it is important to her community and it’s appreciated especially with mental health issues as well. She stated she supports the staff recommendations. Councilmember Dumalag stated she is also supportive of the staff recommendations related to reporting. She noted it is an expensive program, but it’s also important for the city to show support and commitment to the program and to public safety. Councilmember Budd stated she supports the recommendations as well and is in favor of the program. Written Reports 3. Annual stormwater pollution prevention program report 4. Connected infrastructure system wrap-up City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4a) Page 5 Title: Minutes of June 12, 2023 study session Councilmember Rog stated she wants to elevate having community members keeping drains clear and feels this is a great opportunity to do this. She encouraged staff to explore ways to communicate and engage on this topic. Councilmember Brausen stated putting together materials that can be distributed at national night out about this program would be helpful also. Councilmember Budd stated she did sign up for drain cleaning as well as other programs but was disappointed by the metrics. She stated seeing the metrics would incent folks to participate and keep up with this effort. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed stated her neighbor told her about adopt-a-drain and he asked how many others can be involved, noting sometimes word-of-mouth is the best way to gather support for neighborhood drain cleaning and storm water management. Councilmember Rog stated if people understood better about stormwater management programs, it may help to engage them more. She commented on the infrastructure written report, noting she is interested in discussing the $350,000 bike and ped counter during budget discussions. Ms. Keller stated there are things that will be recommended in the budget and then a short list of items the council can consider adding into the budget. She noted Ms. Heiser recognizes that the council does want this program, so more information will be provided to council during budget discussions. Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) Ms. Keller noted this Sunday, June 18th, will be the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration from 12 noon – 4 p.m. with events, music, vendors, and food. She encouraged everyone to attend. There is no meeting on Monday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth, and all city offices are closed. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Minutes: 4b Unofficial minutes City council study session St. Louis Park, Minnesota June 26, 2023 The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro-Tem Nadia Mohamed, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Lynette Dumalag and Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jake Spano Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), building and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), finance director (Ms. Cruver), community development director (Ms. Barton), race equity and inclusion director (Ms. Guess), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), city clerk (Ms. Kennedy), elections and civic engagement coordinator (Mr. Sund) 1. Boards and commissions program purpose and next steps Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Sund presented the report. Councilmember Rog noted some members of the Housing Authority may not understand their roles on boards and commissions and their role in advising the council on housing and legal requirements. Ms. Kennedy clarified that the intent of the themes included in the consultant analysis was to demonstrate that members of the bodies whose purpose and function are defined in statute seemed to better understand their work and role than members of the bodies who derive their authority from the city code. The intent was not to imply that they don’t have concerns related to feeling disconnected from the council, not understanding where their work shows up in decision-making processes or the appointment process. She stated the hope is that this process will result in the program having a more clearly defined purpose so that new processes can be implemented that will help remove barriers to participation, improve experiences for all stakeholders, and more closely align the program with the strategic priorities. Councilmember Rog asked about the phases and how staff envisions these phases working in next steps. Ms. Brodeen stated this is something staff is working on, especially on timing and engagement. Councilmember Rog asked how staff will deal with the excitement members have felt at being selected and then the group potentially sunsetting. Ms. Keller stated staff is very sensitive to this and will be very transparent about the process, why changes are being made, and what the program may look like going forward. Councilmember Brausen asked if there will be a pause on appointment of any new commission members, while going through this process. Ms. Keller stated all the details are not known yet but at this point, there is a pause in the recruitment and appointment process as staff and council work through this to redefine the purpose of the program. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 Title: Minutes of city council study session of June 26, 2023 Councilmember Budd asked if those whose terms are up this year have been asked to extend their terms. Ms. Kennedy stated yes, all members with terms expiring in 2023 were offered the opportunity to extend their terms. Some members have chosen to leave at the end of their term for various reasons, but most opted to extend their terms. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed asked about the timelines for this process. Ms. Kennedy stated for the time being the work of the boards and commissions will continue as usual until the engagement process is complete and council can provide direction on the program purpose. Councilmember Rog asked if the Housing Authority will continue in their statutory role and add to their vision and purpose. Ms. Kennedy stated the overall purpose and scope of the body is defined in statute; however, members will have the opportunity to provide more feedback during the engagement process and will be subject to other programmatic changes that may occur. She added the focus right now is on defining the purpose for the whole program, not necessarily each individual group. Councilmembers discussion: Councilmember Brausen thanked all board and commission members for their ongoing service, adding this is not stated enough, and he appreciates their work. Councilmember Brausen explained process is important for community engagement and he views boards and commissions as a resource and sounding board for staff more than council. He noted the council benefits from the input if it can be done in way that is efficient and doesn’t delay decision-making processes. He sees a need for boards and commissions to be nimble and responsive, especially as the council is discussing and making decisions on items. He stated the process of getting this feedback back to council quick enough is a major concern. He stated boards and commissions could review programs we have in place, or they could look at specific issues as they arise. He noted policy decisions are council’s responsibility and he would like to see more community input and utilize commissions to get feedback from the community. He continued that all the work of boards and commissions needs to include race equity considerations. Councilmember Dumalag stated this is a great opportunity to continue to gain the public’s trust. She suggested having commissions look at policies and discuss with council as a part of the systems approach also provides a way to engage community. She noted boards and commissions also provide a way for the public to engage outside of going directly to a councilmember, which would be valuable. Councilmember Rog stated she sees potential in having two sets of recommendations associated with items that come before council – one being a staff recommendation and another being from a board or commission. She explained this happened with the Dakota Park bridge project, noting the recommendations were not the same, and that was helpful in her decision-making. She added this shows value to boards and commissions in an advisory capacity and making recommendations. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 Title: Minutes of city council study session of June 26, 2023 Councilmember Rog stated she also sees boards and commissions as providing leadership experience and added smaller groups of residents can accomplish more meaningful work than larger groups. She added alignment with the council’s systems work lends itself to more timely decisions and provides a way to integrate more feedback from boards and commissions. Councilmember Rog stated boards and commissions needs to be brought along with council and feel they are part of the decision-making process. She noted she questions whether boards and commissions should plan events in the community, adding it’s fun, but noted it is a different purpose than advising council. She also asked if boards and commissions should have a budget to do what they want to do. Councilmember Rog stated boards and commissions validate what the council does, and it’s not just council making decisions, even on items such as the levy. She added she’d love to have feedback from a small group of engaged citizens on the levy. Councilmember Brausen stated he sees a role for boards and commissions to do public education around what the council is doing. He added the HRC and ESC have done this work and he’d like to see more. Councilmember Budd added both public education and visibility are also roles for boards and commissions. Councilmember Brausen noted he and the mayor have also been interested in exploring a transportation commission as that aligns with strategic priorities as well as a youth commission. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed raised the idea of exploring options to make sure service on a board or commission is worth members’ time, such as compensation. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed stated she wants a clear line between the role of councilmembers and the role of commission members. She noted there are certain conversations that council has because they are elected officials and that is the trust the community places in them as elected officials. She added it’s also then up to council to answer for the decisions that are made. She agreed engagement around purpose is needed. Councilmember Rog stated this is where recommendations from boards and commissions can come into play and be useful. She added they also need to have more real authority and see their role in decision-making otherwise they do work and are left to wonder if they have any influence at all. Councilmember Brausen added an important piece missing is board and commission members understanding their role and the influence they have. Councilmember Budd stated she likes the term feedback and added communication is so critical in this process. Ms. Kennedy stated the feedback from council is helpful and a good start. Mr. Sund reviewed the general ideas heard and recorded by staff. He stated the next step will be to begin engagement City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4b) Page 4 Title: Minutes of city council study session of June 26, 2023 and discuss this information with all stakeholder groups and then provide a recommendation on the purpose and structure of the program to the council for review. 2. Budget update Ms. Cruver presented the staff report. Councilmember Rog asked why the actual license and permit revenue was so much higher than the budgeted amount for 2022. Mr. Hoffman clarified the budgeted amount reflects the projection of what staff think will realistically occur in the next year in terms of development so the city is not in a situation of expecting revenue that may not materialize. In 2022 several financial packages came through that allowed certain developments to move forward that may not have otherwise happened and therefore were not included in the budgeted revenue. Councilmember Budd asked where the revenues for the light rail stations and surrounding developments are budgeted. Mr. Hoffman explained portions could happen in 2023 or 2024. Part of the budgeting process involves staff determining the likelihood and feasibility of when developments will occur. Councilmember Dumalag asked if the revenues outlined are for construction permits. Mr. Hoffman stated there are two types of revenues, licensing and building permits. Councilmember Rog asked how the budget might be impacted by the Beltline development. Mr. Hoffman stated there is a chance that could still occur in 2023 and staff is monitoring closely. Ms. Cruver noted this is why collaboration between departments is so important in the budget and forecasting process. Mr. Hoffman stated it is important to understand that project costs don’t necessarily equate to permit values and revenues. For 2023 it is projected that building permit values will be $180 million to $200 million, which is consistent for the city and is very good for a fully developed community. Ms. Cruver stated it is important in the budgeting process to look at past revenues to ensure that any peaks are treated as one-time revenues rather than an ongoing revenue source that can be counted on in future years. Councilmember Brausen asked if the local government aid is already offset by fiscal disparities or if there will be an impact. Ms. Cruver stated she does not anticipate an impact. She noted the local government aid is great to have, but it can be very hard to count on as an ongoing revenue source. Councilmember Budd questioned if municipal state aid is an ongoing revenue source. Ms. Cruver responded yes, noting she will check with the engineering director on the stability of the amount. Councilmember Mohamed asked for clarification around the additional $620,000 the city is projected to receive from the state for affordable housing. Ms. Cruver stated this was a direct result of the increase in the metro area sales tax and is an ongoing revenue resource. Councilmember Rog asked if the state was also making funds available to outfit city facilities with renewable energy sources. Mr. Hoffman stated there will be funds available, but the process for City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4b) Page 5 Title: Minutes of city council study session of June 26, 2023 obtaining the funds is still unknown. He stated staff is tracking the program and will seek funding when it is available. Councilmember Budd noted some of the revenue opportunities being offered through the state are competitive grants while some of the rebate programs for residents have no limits. Ms. Cruver outlined projected expenses for 2024, noting the preliminary budget will include known salary increases and estimates for bargaining units without settled contracts. She explained one of the expenses that is going to be a bit harder to estimate is for employee benefit costs because the city is in the processing of renewing its contracts for benefit providers. Staff will project a slightly larger than average increase for 2024 to accommodate the new contracts until actual numbers are received sometime in the fall. Ms. Cruver reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act appropriations. Ms. Brodeen clarified the one-time grant funds will be reviewed in the fall and staff will provide a recommendation on a process to potentially make some funds available to community partners. Ms. Keller explained the city has designated all its ARPA funds and staff are now looking at 2024 dollars the city no longer needs to expend in those ways and how they may be reallocated. Councilmember Budd asked about if the Hennepin County social worker program was funded through one-time dollars or if it would continue for 2024. Ms. Keller stated the costs could be absorbed internally for 2024 and could be a budget request. Ms. Cruver noted it is a contractual position through an agreement with the county which has different implications on the budget than a full-time city employee. Councilmember Dumalag asked if potential grants for public safety are included in the budget. Ms. Keller stated staff is awaiting a decision on the RAISE grant and other grant opportunities and then will factor that into the budget. Ms. Cruver explained staff would like direction from council related to planning for a Housing Rehabilitation Authority levy to dedicate funding to housing activities and an Economic Development Authority levy to support staff time and extend the lifetime of flexible development funds. Councilmember Budd asked for clarification on the EDA levy and whether a climate element was included. Ms. Cruver stated when the EDA levy was created the funding was used to support staff. In subsequent years council made the decision to move a portion of the funds previously allocated to support staff, $300,000, to the climate fund. She noted this is a year-to-year decision point for the council because the funds in the development account still do not have an ongoing revenue source. Ms. Keller added last year the council chose not to increase the EDA levy. Councilmember Brausen requested the current balance of the development fund. Ms. Barton stated the current balance in the development fund is just under $10 million, noting there are pending sales of EDA property for both the Beltline and Wooddale projects. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4b) Page 6 Title: Minutes of city council study session of June 26, 2023 Councilmember Rog asked if there are any major purchases anticipated in 2024 from the development fund. Ms. Barton stated staff does not anticipate any, however staff likes to budget funds to be able to pursue opportunities that may arise. Councilmember Rog asked how the unknowns around one-time funds might impact the city’s capital improvement plan. Ms. Cruver stated this will be a big part of the overall budget plan because there is a lot of variability that has driven some of the levy increases in recent years and many of the one-time revenues that are available can be used for capital improvements. She explained staff will be looking at this closely to determine if any of the public safety aid can be used for capital improvements that could then provide some levy relief. Councilmember Rog referenced the affordable housing trust fund match and asked if planning for an HRA levy or not impacts the capacity to provide the match or if there are other funding sources that the city can utilize to cover those costs. Ms. Barton stated the city would need $300,000 in funding to get the $150,000. She explained if the HRA levy was not utilized for 2024 the city’s pooled TIF dollars could likely be used to provide the match. Ms. Cruver stated the affordable housing trust fund is another account where the spending doesn’t necessarily follow the calendar year. She explained it will be important to have a conversation around fund balance policy to ensure staff is properly targeting the balance needed in that fund to accomplish the city’s goals and incorporate the changes at the state level. Councilmember Brausen asked what the affordable housing trust fund balance is currently. Ms. Barton stated the unobligated balance is approximately $1.7 million. She noted the city funds approximately $2 million in programs out of this fund, needs $3 million in matching funds for the multi-living land trust, and $1.3 million for the Minnetonka Boulevard affordable home ownership program. Councilmembers Budd, Dumalag, Farris, and Brausen supported both policy questions posed to council. Councilmember Rog supported the HRA levy, noting she has not been supportive of additional levies in the past. She stated this levy is clear and staff is being more strategic and intentional about how the funds are being used to achieve meaningful outcomes. She explained she does not support the EDA levy, noting in the beginning it was not intended to be an ongoing or permanent fund. She stated the city has adequate money in the development fund for 2024 and anticipates additional revenue from pending sales. She noted she may support an EDA levy in future years if there is a demonstrated need. She added she is not supportive of collecting the money for use “just in case” because there is enough money in the budget to accomplish their goals and feels it should be used with more discernment. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed supported both policy questions, adding it’s a great way to protect the city’s strategic priorities. She stated she looks forward to having this conversation more in- depth over the next few months. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4b) Page 7 Title: Minutes of city council study session of June 26, 2023 Communications/meeting check-in (verbal) Ms. Keller stated residents can call the city to report damaged or downed trees on streets or public property because of the storm on Saturday. Ms. Keller noted the Arrive and Thrive Gateway Project is scheduled on June 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center. Councilmember Brausen noted a few councilmembers attended the recent League of MN Cities conference and asked if there were any learnings. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed noted the tour of the seaport and gathering with the other cities to network on projects, like affordable housing and climate action, was informative and helpful. She added many attendees were very excited about our staff and their great reputation across the state. Ms. Keller noted the cannabis reform and regulation session she attended. Councilmember Budd added the climate coalition event was very well attended. She and Councilmember Farris also participated in an affordable housing tour and saw innovative projects, including converting an old county jail into 80% affordable housing. Councilmember Farris stated she enjoyed hearing nice things about St. Louis Park from other conference attendees. Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed noted Eid is coming up, which is a 3-day holiday that features sweets. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Written Reports 3. Elections cycle overview ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Minutes: 4c Unofficial minutes City council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota July 17, 2023 1. Call to order Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. a. Pledge of allegiance b. Roll call Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: Lynette Dumalag Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), finance director (Ms. Cruver), community development director (Ms. Barton), public services superintendent (Ms. Fisher) Guests: None. 2. Approve agenda. The agenda was approved, as presented, by general consensus. 3. Presentations. a. Recognition of donations. Mayor Spano accepted donations on behalf of the council, and parks and recreation, for memorial trees to be planted in Wolfe Park: Parker Trostel who donated $300 in memory of Lorraine Bloomquist and Linda Bell who donated $250. b. Proclamation celebrating Aug. 5-6, 2023, as Slavic Experience Weekend. Mayor Spano read the proclamation into the record recognizing August 5-6, 2023 as Slavic Experience Weekend in the city. 4. Minutes. a. City council meeting minutes of May 15, 2023 b. City council study session minutes of May 15, 2023 c. Special city council meeting minutes of May 26, 2023 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 Title: Minutes of July 17, 2023 city council meeting d. City council meeting minutes of June 5, 2023It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the city council and study session meeting minutes of May 15, 2023, the special city council meeting minutes of May 26, 2023, and the city council meeting minutes of June 5, 2023, as presented. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Dumalag absent). 5. Consent items. a. Approve city disbursements for period ending June 30, 2023. b. Resolution no. 23-083 to accept $89,000 in grant funding from the Hennepin County Municipal Broadband Expansion fund. c. Resolution no. 23-084 accepting donations to the parks and recreation department for memorial trees to be planted in Wolfe Park. d. Approve first reading of an ordinance approving amendments to chapter 36 of the city code pertaining to floodplain regulations and set second reading for August 7, 2023. e. Resolution no. 23-085 approving amendment to the redevelopment contract – Central Park West LLC (Ward 4). f. Approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Church of the Holy Family’s event on September 9, 2023. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Budd, to approve the consent items as listed and to waive reading of all resolutions. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Dumalag absent). 6. Public hearings - none. 7. Regular business. a. Resolution approving the sale of real property at 1639 Utah Drive. Mr. Walther presented the staff report. Councilmember Brausen asked if the well located on the property had any purpose for keeping the pond full. Mr. Walther stated yes, the well was used by residents in the area to pump water into the pond when the water levels dropped. He added it is expected that the water level of the pond will change and drop over time and return to more of a natural state. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to adopt Resolution no. 23-086, approving the sale of real property to the owner at 1639 Utah Drive. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Dumalag absent). b. Resolution designating Waste Container Systems (WCS), LLC as the contractor for residential yard waste collection and authorizing the execution of a contract. Ms. Fisher presented the staff report. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4c) Page 3 Title: Minutes of July 17, 2023 city council meeting Councilmember Budd asked if this process is consistent with how the city has been managing yard waste, and if the hauler drops it at the site. Ms. Fisher confirmed that has been the process since 2014 so the hauler does not have to haul the waste offsite. She noted the compost will continue to go to the same site. Councilmember Rog thanked staff for their work. She stated moving people to every other week collection was discussed, especially during low usage months. She noted this was considered as a possible strategy to lower the vehicle miles traveled within the city and better align this service with the city’s climate action goals. She stated staff will look into this option further for consideration when the next contract is negotiated. Councilmember Rog stated while she will approve this contract to move arrangements forward, she does feel strongly that climate goals should supersede concerns about resident confusion or disappointment. She noted the city invests large amounts of money in other areas to achieve climate goals and vehicle miles traveled is nearly 40% of emissions within the city. She stated if council is serious about these goals, looking at vehicle miles traveled is an important component of that. She expressed her disappointment that this was not able to be addressed with this contract Mayor Spano asked if this contract coincides with the trash and recycling contracts or if this will be on a different timeline. Ms. Fisher stated all contracts will be on the same schedule and all services will start on Oct. 1. Councilmember Brausen agreed with Councilmember Rog’s comments and stated he is not in favor of yard waste collection at all, adding it is an unnecessary expenditure by the city and citizens to collect something that can be composted in people’s yards. He stated this might not be what everyone prefers to do, but it does have a significant climate impact. He stated while he will support this contract, he would like to review again in a couple of years as it relates to carbon emissions. Mayor Spano stated if the city approves this contract now, a subsequent review would be dependent on the hauler agreeing to review the contract before the 5-year term has expired. Councilmember Brausen stated he is not suggesting the contract be changed before the 5 years is up, but that the contractor reduce the level of service and the city continue to pay the same amount. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to adopt Resolution no. 23-087 designating Waste Container Systems (WCS) LLC as the contractor for residential yard waste collection and authorizing the execution of a contract. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Dumalag absent). City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4c) Page 4 Title: Minutes of July 17, 2023 city council meeting 8. Communications and announcements. a. Minutes of April 12, 2023, Board of Zoning Appeals meeting b. Minutes of April 12, 2023, Planning Commission meeting c. Minutes of April 19, 2023, Planning Commission study session d. Minutes of May 3, 2023, Planning Commission meeting e. Minutes of May 17, 2023, Planning Commission study session f. Minutes of June 21, 2023, Planning Commission study session Ms. Walsh noted that watering restrictions are in place in the city due to drought conditions. No watering is allowed between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. and odd-even watering days are being observed. Mayor Spano complimented his colleagues and Mayor Pro Tem Mohamed on their work while he was out the last few weeks. Mayor Spano also thanked the St. Louis Park police department for their work on a recent case with the Hopkins police department to successfully and peacefully negotiate with a person to surrender a weapon. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Minutes: 4d Unofficial minutes Special city council meeting St. Louis Park, Minnesota July 24, 2023 1. Call to order. Mayor Spano called the special meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. a. Pledge of allegiance. b. Roll call. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog Councilmembers absent: none. Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), finance director (Ms. Cruver), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), community development director (Ms. Barton), communications and technology director (Ms. Smith) Guests: Will Anderson and Chris Sherman, Sherman Assoc.; Stacy Kvilvang, Ehlers 2. Approve agenda. Councilmember Rog requested that item 5a be removed from consent to regular business as item 7a. It was moved by Councilmember Brausen and seconded by Councilmember Mohamed to approve the agenda as revised. The motion passed 7-0. 3. Presentations – none. 4. Minutes. a. Special study session minutes of June 5, 2023 It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Budd, to approve the June 5, 2023, special study session minutes as presented. The motion passed 7-0. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 Title: Minutes of special city council meeting of July 24, 2023 5. Consent items. a. Resolution approving a business subsidy to Beltline Mixed-Use LLC and an amendment to the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant agreement This item was moved from consent to regular business as item 7a.) 6. Public hearings – none. 7. Regular business. a. Resolution approving a business subsidy to Beltline Mixed-Use LLC and an amendment to the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant agreement (Ward 1). Councilmember Rog noted she is opposed to a portion of the staff recommendations for additional direct financial assistance to the developer and will vote against the business subsidy. Councilmember Mohamed stated the council needs to have a conversation about how developers put apartment units together. She raised concerns because only one building has affordable income units and prefers mixed income. She noted data shows that when mixed incomes come together, there are opportunities for breaking the cycle of poverty and she would appreciate the council having a proactive stance or conversation around this. Mayor Spano stated that at one time mixed income was done, and he agrees with the comments made by Councilmember Mohamed. He has no current concerns about the fit and finish of the affordable units in the Sherman project. Ms. Keller added staff is working toward mixed income housing as well and added it to the legislative priorities list of the city. It was moved by Councilmember Dumalag, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No. 23- 088, approving a business subsidy to Beltline Mixed-Use LLC and amendment to the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant agreement. The motion passed 5-2 (Councilmembers Rog and Budd opposed). 8. Communications and announcements. • Citizens Police Academy will be offered this fall and is open to any interested adults who live or work in St. Louis Park; More information is on the city website. • Fall Tree sale starts on August 1, 2023 for St. Louis Park residents, up to 3 trees may be purchased at the price of$35 each. • Wednesday July 26, the city will host a candidate open house for anyone interested in running for the offices of council member At Large A, B or mayor. Staff will be present to meet with people and answer questions. • August 24 at 10 a.m. at the ROC, the city will host its second Naturalization Ceremony. Mayor Spano noted it is an impressive and moving event and a great opportunity for people to experience. Councilmember Brausen agreed, stating it provides an City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 4d) Page 3 Title: Minutes of special city council meeting of July 24, 2023 opportunity to see how appreciative and excited people are to become citizens of the United States. Councilmember Mohamed added it is the height of patriotism and she is very excited about the event. 9. Adjournment The special meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5a Executive summary Title: Approval of city disbursements Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of July 1st through July 28th, 2023. Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter? Summary: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the city council to review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical check and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable. Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: 5a-ATTACH #1 Prepared by: Huy Le, accounting specialist Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 101,003.3736TH STREET LLC ELMWOOD APTS TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT 101,003.37 1,173.003RD LAIR SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,173.00 399,848.724800 EXCELSIOR APARTMENTS LLC 4900 EXC BLVD TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT 399,848.72 1,088.565851 CEDAR LAKE ROAD NS LLC CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,088.56 2,500.00A HARD DAY'S NIGHT TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLE PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,500.00 63.98A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 63.98 148.00AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 148.00 90,801.25ABDO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC 90,801.25 300.00ADVANTAGE AUTO GLASS, INC.GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 300.00 116.99AHLMAN'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 116.99 406.50ALCO SERVICE & SUPPLY CO.PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 406.50 6,953.15ALDEN POOL AND MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CO WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 6,953.15 639.00ALL CITY ELEVATOR INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 639.00 348.00ALLIANT INC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 435.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 1 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary R55CKS2 LOGIS400V Note: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 3,567.00PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,219.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 348.00SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 783.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,700.00 47.97AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.67HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 47.98IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS 167.89POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 213.38FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 61.46FIRE OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 123.19FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS 244.05CABLE TV G & A OTHER 34.99TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1,073.58 480.00ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 480.00 264.96ANDERSON BRYAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 264.96 55.05ANDERSON SUSAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 55.05 280.16ANTELO KATHRYN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 280.16 2,195.00APPLIED CONCEPTS INC POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT 2,195.00 1,193.75APWAENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 1,432.50PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 238.75WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 238.75STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 3,103.75 910.00AQUA LOGIC INC AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 910.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 2 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 627.90ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 627.90 78.86ASPEN EQUIPMENT CO FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS 78.86 114.80ASPEN MILLS FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS 719.43FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS 834.23 2,136.00AT YOUTH PROGRAMS LLC.TENNIS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,136.00 2,703.36ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 763.34FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 3,466.70 238.00AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 238.00 1.00B&D PLUMBING, HEATING & AC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 75.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL 76.00 355.90BACHMANSNATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 355.90 118.08BACHMANS PLYMOUTH BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 118.08 107.68BAKER, BETSY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 107.68 554.00BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 554.00 32.25BATTERIES PLUS BULBS SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 32.25 143.70BEILIN ELIZABETH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 143.70 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 3 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 247.88BERGER SAMANTHA STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 247.88 375.25BERGERSON CASWELL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 375.25 1,250.00BERKLEY RISK ADMINISTRATORS COMPANY LLC INSURANCE FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,250.00 1,500.00BEST AND FAST INC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 1,500.00 310.00BETH EL SYNAGOGUE POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE 310.00 1,500.00BIRNO BLAKE R.PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,500.00 187.50BIRNO, GRANT PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 187.50 22,602.33BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 21,375.67STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 89,243.30PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE 881,705.61PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 787,745.67WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 170,394.00SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 269,878.40STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,242,944.98 414.00BJORKLUND MELAINA STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 414.00 294.13BJORLING CHRIS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 294.13 824.91BLACKBURN MFG. CO WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 824.91 4,839.59BLACKSTONE CONTRACTORS, LLC.STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 4 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 2,203.00-STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,636.59 1,276.36BOLTON & MENK INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 387.62STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,988.50WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,664.23PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,749.66WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 237.92SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 490.21STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,794.50 179,057.25BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP 2022B BRIDGWLK HIA DBT SER G&A BOND PRINCIPAL 109,333.752021A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 145,475.002020A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 950.002020A GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 313,940.632019A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 22,550.002018A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002018A GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 12,617.502019C TAX GO HIA REF DS G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002019C TAX GO HIA REF DS G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 12,663.752012A GO HIA DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002012A GO HIA DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 123,600.002019B GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002019B GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 24,493.752017A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002017A GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 16,300.002014A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002014A GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 38,637.502016A GO DEBT SERV G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002016A GO DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 25,070.63LA CRT 2010C DEBT SERV G&A BOND PRINCIPAL 475.00LA CRT 2010C DEBT SERV G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 13,181.262008B GO TAX INCREM BONDS G&A BOND INTEREST 475.002008B GO TAX INCREM BONDS G&A FISCAL AGENT FEES 236,550.00WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET BONDS PAYABLE-CURRENT PORTION 4,131.002010B/2017A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 2,247.222013A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 237.502013A UTIL REV BONDS FISCAL AGENT FEES 15,850.002014A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 39,184.382017A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 5 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 65,875.002018A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 101,450.002019B UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 69,275.002020A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 607.502010B/2017A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 9,453.132017A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 13,475.002018A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 48,450.00STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET BONDS PAYABLE-CURRENT PORTION 1,336.502010B/2017A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 460.282013A UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 23,650.002019B UTIL REV BONDS BOND INTEREST 1,674,378.53 1,092.60BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 373.51FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,466.11 188.80-BOYER TRUCKS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 91,971.53VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 6,617.24GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 98,399.97 1,255.37BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,726.68STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13,879.76PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,421.96WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,345.35SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,004.53STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 33,633.65 3.25BRAUSEN COLTON BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 263.75BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING 267.00 1,170.16BREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,170.16 157,727.92BRIDGEWATER BANK PARKWAY RESID TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT 157,727.92 306.03BRODSHO BRADY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 306.03 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 6 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 450.00BROWN PETER CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 450.00 67.01BROWN ZACH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 67.01 97.86BROWNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.86 144.11BRUNS JASON REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 144.11 774.19BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 774.19 80.00BUDGET SIGN POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 80.00 300.00BURNS JEAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 300.00 1,001.93BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,001.93 118.80BUTLER SCOTT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 118.80 343.20CAL-TEX BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING 343.20 792.12CAMFIL USA INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 143.88WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 936.00 187.04CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES 187.04 1,891.72CANON FINANCIAL IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,891.72 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 7 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 12,000.00CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,000.00 9,476.31CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 9,476.31 324.40CEDAR CREEK ENERGY CORP.BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING 324.40 16,796.66CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,835.00CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,844.14DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,500.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 33,609.25TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15,950.00DOWN PYMT ASSISTANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 75,535.05 1,216.28CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A HEATING GAS 189.50FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS 174.714300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)HEATING GAS 1,418.32WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS 87.59REILLY G & A HEATING GAS 249.67SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS 393.95PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS 9,029.10REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS 12,759.12 3,249.11CENTRAL HILLS CONSTRUCTION PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,249.11 18.00CENTRAL MCGOWAN CONCESSIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 18.00 10,820.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT OTHER RETIREMENT 10,820.00 331.85CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE 331.85 39.68CHRISTIANSEN JAMES W.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 39.68 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 8 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 225.00CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 1,170.00CHUX PRINT HUMAN RESOURCES CONNECTION CREW 1,331.25PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 2,501.25 121.84CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 117.83REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 114.94REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 428.84AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 253.68VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,037.13 125.76CLARKE LISA ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 125.76 1,000.00CLASSICAL ACTORS ENSEMBLE PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 337.61CLEANLITES RECYCLING, INC.RELAMPING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 337.61 20,434.53COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES 20,434.53 33,539.95COLLINS ELECTRICAL INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS 33,539.95 32.06COMCASTFIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 136.27CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 49.33OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 29.96REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 247.62 7,090.00COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM INC REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 7,090.00 1,383.00CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,383.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 9 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 151.50CONWAY SHIELD FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 151.50 1,109.00COOPER JOHN FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 947.80FINANCE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 2,056.80 123.84CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 6,721.22WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,028.56SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 7,873.62 7,157.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 7,157.00 600.00COURAGEOUS LEADERS ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING 600.00 320.06COWELL NATALIE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 320.06 26.03CRAWFORD KATHARINE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 26.03 39,572.83CREATE CONSTRUCTION LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,615.89-PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE 12,053.03PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20,691.92STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 68,701.89 1,149.20CREATIVE RESOURCES AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,149.20 287.78CROWLEY CATHERINE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 287.78 109.22CROWN MARKING INC.COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 109.22 54.18CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 10 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 54.18 806.73CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 806.73 14,529.68CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,363.71SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,398.08SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,636.45SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,425.53SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 905.00SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 16,795.00BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPING SERVICE 55,053.45 327.32-DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS 373.89FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.57 2,000.00DAYTON, JEFF PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00 237.34DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 237.34 7,752.89DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 7,752.89 62.02DIVECHA MIA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 62.02 1,905.23DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 1,039.22PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,944.45 450.00DNV GL USA INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 450.00 9,093.15DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE 241.70COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 9,334.85 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 11 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 326.00DTN, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 326.00 1,132.80ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES 1,132.80 117.44EDWARDS CHASE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 117.44 195.29EISENHART ANDREW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 195.29 200.40ELLANSON, LUKE POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE 200.40 206.50ENDURING CITIES LLC COMM DEV PLANNING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 855.50DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING 1,062.00 4,534.63ENTERPRISE FM TRUST VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENT 4,534.63 496.00ENVIRONMENTAL WOOD SUPPLY LLC BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 252.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 748.00 1,004.52ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,004.52 51.39EVANDER DIANE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 51.39 750.00EVIDENCE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 750.00 225.00FABER JENNIFER CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 1,612.74FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 34.68GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 12 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,647.42 34.98FALMESS KEVIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 34.98 228.00FARBER SOUND LLC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 228.00 1,950.00FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT 1,950.00 3,202.42FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,202.42 9,515.95FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 9,515.95 13.25FERRELLGASVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELS 13.25 2,700.00FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2,700.00 200.97FINANCE & COMMERCE, INC.PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 200.97STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 401.94 9,636.90FINEPOINT TECHNOLOGY LLC CABLE TV G & A OTHER 9,636.90 18.88FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 18.88 125.54FLANAGAN PETER REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 346.05STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 471.59 251.54FORCE AMERICA, INC.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 251.54 720.00FOREST LAKE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB POLICE G & A TRAINING City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 13 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 720.00 414.70FORKLIFTS OF MN INC.VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 258.39PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 673.09 33.96FRATTALLONESFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 12.49WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 69.98SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 358.77REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 475.20 313.78FRIEDERICH NIKKI ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 313.78 1,947.00FRIEDGES LANDSCAPING REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,947.00 1,000.00FROG TREE FARM RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 272.59FUN EXPRESS PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 272.59 95.15FUN JUMPS PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.15 914.59GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 914.59 143.75GERVAIS, JACOB CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 143.75 250.00GIBSON BECKY ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 250.00 438.90GOERS LAND SURVEYING LLC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,274.30PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 438.90WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 279.30SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 558.60STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 14 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 3,990.00 1,490.40GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,490.40 1,587,151.75GOTTMAR LLC PARK COMMONS G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT 1,587,151.75 675.00GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING 675.00 20.58GRAINGER INC.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 20.58 8,025.00GREAT RIVER GREENING PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 8,025.00 106.32GROSS HAL E REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 106.32 567.95HACH CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 567.95 444.49HANNON COLE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 444.49 55,196.97HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 4,549.89AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 59,746.86 1,500.00HAYO SHAI PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,500.00 10,193.50HDR ENGINEERING INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,193.50 519.20HEDBERG HOME STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS 519.20 212.50HELF RYAN CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 212.50 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 15 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 748.50HENNEPIN COUNTY HIA ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 220.00BRIDGWALK HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 50.00SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 62.50SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 52.50SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 105.00SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 35.00SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27.50SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 190.50PERMANENT IMPR REVOLVING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,207.50WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 165.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,864.00 3,616.66HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 980.00POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES 826.63PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 5,423.29 225.00HERRON DAVID CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 31.72HICKERSON, JANINE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 31.72 1,450.00HICKS SANDRA CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,450.00 77,241.88HIGHWAY 7 BUSINESS CENTER LLC HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT 77,241.88 1,874.97HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MFG INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,874.97 1,048.00HOLM AUSTIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION 1,048.00 75.63HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS 100.36WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.38WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 62.88WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 16 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 183.52PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 37.58PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.80PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A SMALL TOOLS 18.36NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 82.74REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 775.25 940.22HORIZON COMMERCIAL POOL SUPPLY AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 940.22 834.60HORWITZ LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL 532.35BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING 1,366.95 1,680.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES 1,680.00 262.27IDENTISYSIT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 262.27 678.67IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 678.68SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 678.68SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE 678.68STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 2,714.71 45.76INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,939.17WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,984.93 534.56INGCO INTERNATIONAL COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 534.56 988.46INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PRODUCTS PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 988.46 238.00INTOXIMETERS INC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 238.00 268.56INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 17 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 4,017.26GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 4,285.82 800.00ISRAEL, DANIEL SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 800.00 1,307.39I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 1,307.39 114.91J & F REDDY RENTS PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 47.88PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 162.79 29.66J. H. LARSON CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 29.66 21,657.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 21,657.00 1,385.00JACKIE ADELMANN PHOTOGRAPHY POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE 1,385.00 200.00JACOBSON DIANE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 200.00 502.18JARAMILLO BRITTANY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 502.18 16.88JERRY'S HARDWARE POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 3.86WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 49.92WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 154.32WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 117.88PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 3.03PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 605.83TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 49.49NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 41.73BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 24.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,066.94 64.16JOHNSON JACOB WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 18 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 64.16 1,618.01JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,618.01 65.00JOHNSON, SUSAN VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 65.00 125.00JORGENSON BRAD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 125.00 3,590.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,590.00 22,324.23KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 44,648.442023 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,880.55WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 720.14SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,440.27STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 72,013.63 16,944.25KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 6,115.75STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 23,060.00 7,200.00KLMD PROPERTIES PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,200.00 275.00KOBAYASHI TAYLOR CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 275.00 1,230.60KOERING, STEVE FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 1,230.60 683.33KRAUSE, MICHAEL CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 683.33 11,412.77KRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & ASSOCIATES INC MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 11,412.77 2,000.00KROOG, RACHAEL FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 19 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 650.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,650.00 365.00LADEN'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 365.00 65.00LADIN KAREN FITNESS PROGRAMS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS 65.00 413.92LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 413.92 282.94LAPP GENEVIEVE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 282.94 700.00LAROCQUE TIMOTHY & JAMIE ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 700.00 37.50LATTA ROBERT CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 37.50 3,915.78LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES 3,915.78 72.11LAWSON PRODUCTS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 72.11 225.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST FINANCE G & A MUNICIPAL LIABILITY INS 10,044.83INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS 10,269.83 127.03LEBO CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 127.03 795.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 795.00 238.15LEVITT MATT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 238.15 335.00LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 20 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 335.00 258.24LOFFLERIT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 258.24 2,007.07LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,007.07 316.35LOGAN SARA STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 316.35 8,264.00LUMIN ADVANTAGE CONSULTING COMPANY HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 8,264.00 401.69MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 401.69 2.70MANIION CONNOR BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 169.50BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING 172.20 26,400.86MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 26,400.86 419.59MARGO MICHELLE CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 419.59 1,670.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,670.00 180.64MARKS ANDREW STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 180.64 75.00MARTIN GERALD CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 75.00 1,288.90MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 7,305.66WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 8,594.56 83.57MARTIN PAUL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 21 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 83.57 29.16MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 29.16 246.90MAXIM'S LANDSCAPE & SNOW REMOVAL SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 216.04STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,419.67PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 833.29WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 123.45SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 246.90STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,086.25 500.00MAZZONE PAMELA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW 500.00 162.50MCCOSH DAVID CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 162.50 450.00MCMONIGAL ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 450.00 199.20MEGAN & AARON PATTERSON STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199.20 62.72MENARDSPUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 59.41ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.96WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 153.94PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.64WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 107.36WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 25.98WESTWOOD G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 57.75SUMMER CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIES 681.76 5,354.00MERKAI LLC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,354.00 13,875.00METRO BLOOMS DESIGN + BUILD LLC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13,875.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 22 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 12,300.75METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 368,440.71OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 380,741.46 900.00MHSRC/CVOT POLICE G & A TRAINING 900.00 397.50MID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES 397.50TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 795.00 343.99MIDWEST OVERHEAD CRANE, CORP.GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 343.99 500.00MILLER THOM CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00 76.72MILSTEN, MAURICE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 76.72 2,400.00MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,400.00 689.42MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS 689.42 508.00MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES NATURAL RESOURCES G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 508.00 360.00MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE- NOTARY BLDG & ENERGY G & A LICENSES 360.00 126.00MN FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATION BOARD FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING 126.00 216.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 216.00 42.66MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 42.66 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 23 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,383.02MUELLER DENISE INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS 1,383.02 .15MULLEN PATRICK BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 80.25BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL 80.40 960.00MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 52.49FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS 945.00FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 1,957.49 532.79MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 532.79 211.20MVTL LABORATORIES REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 211.20 162.35MYERS ROY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 162.35 219.76MYERS TIRE SUPPLY CO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 219.76 1,864.25NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 400.68PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS 197.71VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,462.64 4,229.00NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 4,229.00 574.16ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS 574.16 46.38NICHOLLS MEGAN INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.38 301.50NOBLE CARRIE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 301.50 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 24 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 1,814.58NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 160.53PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,975.11 67,160.00NORTH METRO COMPANIES TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT 67,160.00 105.38NORTHERN AIRE POOLS INC AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 105.38 506.67NORTHERN POWER PRODUCTS INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 506.67 307.40NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 307.40 840.04NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 589.60SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 884.38SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 294.80SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 589.60SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 589.60SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 294.80SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,082.82 117.86NORTHSTAR MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 117.86WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 894.52SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,130.24 111.27NOSOW, EDITA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 111.27 8,036.52NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 8,036.52 126.75ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 126.75 310.47OELRICH JETHRO ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 310.47 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 25 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 59.48OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.75COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 59.98POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 253.33FIRE OPERATIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES 48.68FIRE OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 245.71ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 734.93 231.00OLMSTEAD MEDICAL CENTER SPORTS MEDICINEFIRE OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS 231.00 27,818.19-OMG MIDWEST INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE 556,363.73PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 528,545.54 268.00ON SITE SANITATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 67.00SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 5,632.50FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 134.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,101.50 9.99O'REILLY FIRST CALL GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 9.99 7,563.50OSMEK DANIEL & VIVIAN INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS 7,563.50 281.80OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 281.80 175.00PAIDER PAUL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 175.00 4,000.00PARK STREET PUBLIC LLC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES 4,000.00 400.00PARTY UNIT PLAYGROUNDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 400.00 280.88PEROT EMILY STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 26 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 280.88 13.24PERRY KYLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 13.24 264.38PERRY LISA SEWARD STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 264.38 19.35PETTY CASH WESTWOOD G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 19.35 166,250.00PICAWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 166,250.00 110.37PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 110.37 1,289.18POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 1,289.18 5,500.00POVOLNY SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 5,500.00 1.00POWERS PREMIER CONTRACTING LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 155.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING 156.00 1,370.00PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,370.00 350.75PRECISE MRM, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.75WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.75SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.75STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,403.00 106.30PREMIUM WATERS FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 106.30 10,000.00PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP LLC.ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES 10,000.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 27 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 9,898.90PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 9,898.90 3,780.00QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,780.00 4.85QUARBERG ANDREW BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 162.25BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL 237.50BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING 404.60 5,445.00RAM/SWANA STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,445.00 3,270.00READY WATT ELECTRIC FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 3,270.00 140.00RECTENWAL HEATHER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 140.00 349.76REED JASON STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 349.76 19,759.15REFERRAL COLLISION INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS 19,759.15 1,691.80REISSMANN-DORING CASSI EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION 1,691.80 6,410.67REPUBLIC SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 5,463.15REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 11,873.82 450.00REYNOLDS MICHAEL & KAREN CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 450.00 300.00RICKHEIM DAVID CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 300.00 17,822.16RICOH USA INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 28 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 17,822.16 1.25RIEDEL AARON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 1.25 97.59RING MARTIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 97.59 355.73RIPA SARAH AND JONATHAN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 355.73 608.23ROBERT B HILL CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 608.23 2,290.78ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,290.78 977.50ROGERS LISA A HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 977.50 538.58RONLAD BURRIS & CATHY DOYLE BURRIS STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 538.58 60.00ROSE NANCY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 60.00 452.49ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 452.49 308.14S & S WORLDWIDE INC PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 308.14 261.40SAM'S CLUB SUPPORT CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 261.40 60.00SARMIENTO ORTEGA SERGIO BLDG & ENERGY G & A LICENSES 60.00 875.00SAWYER'S DREAM PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 875.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 29 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 2,330.62SCAN AIR FILTER INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,330.62 317.01SCHEIN DEB NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 317.01 258.60SCHREIBER STEPHEN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 258.60 147.88SEILER JAMES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 147.88 777.00SETS DESIGN INC.POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 777.00 291.31SEVERSON TRACY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 291.31 33,365.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 33,365.00 3,381.05SHAPCO PRINTING INC ADMINISTRATION G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 418.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 325.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,344.00FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING 1,425.08DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING 6,893.13 228.02SHUBEEBLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 228.02 4,380.88SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 326.00PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,378.00AQUATIC PARK G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS 6,084.88 259.55SILVERBERG BENJAMIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 259.55 2,834.40SIR LINES-A-LOT PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,834.40 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 30 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 2,942.65SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,942.65 2,130.84SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES 2,130.84 500.00SNELL SHEILA SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00 135.09SPS COMPANIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 43.47WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 178.56 5,244.72SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,980.52DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING 5,244.73STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,469.97 350.00ST PAUL CITY OF POLICE G & A TRAINING 350.00 300.00ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY BAND PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 300.00 6,980.00ST. LOUIS PARK CRIME PREVENTION FUND POLICE G & A TRAINING 6,980.00 21,108.00ST. LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY KIDS IN THE PARK RENT ASSIST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 21,108.00 110.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 110.00 151.04STANGL, MATT REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 151.04 15,587.72STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,587.72 225.00STETTNER ZACHARY & MARY CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 31 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 225.00 250.00STICKS AND TONES PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 250.00 5,700.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,850.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 797.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,347.00 3,213.60STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 3,213.60 78.44STUTZMAN KATHLEEN REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 78.44 17,558.80SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,558.80 66.00SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 213.00FIRE OPERATIONS REPAIRS 750.50WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 2,836.97REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,866.47 611.70SUNBELT RENTALS INC REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE 420.00PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,031.70 11,212.28SYSCO-MINNESOTA INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 11,212.28 200.00TARPS INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 200.00 407.20TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 365.46FACILITIES MCTE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 772.66 64.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 64.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 32 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 36.52TEXA TONKA SHOPPING CENTER LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 36.52 350.00THE BAZILLIONS PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00 700.00THE JOLLY POPS LLC.SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 700.00 452.00THE MPX GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 589.93COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 1,041.93 400.00THE PARK THEATER COMPANY PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 400.00 60.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.00 276.53THOMPSON QUINN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 276.53 349.42THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 349.42 231.15THRIVEPASSEMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 231.15 1,032.15THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,032.15 250.01TIESZEN JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 250.01 628.00TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 628.00 125.00T-MOBILE USA INC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 125.00 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 33 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 300.00TNC INDUSTRIES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 300.00 12.30TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 12.30 600.00TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 600.00 4,250.00TOUCHSTONE IQ LLC SUSTAINABILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,250.00 4,763.41TOWMASTERGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 4,763.41 21,500.00TRANSFORMATIONAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTING ADMINISTRATION G & A MISC EXPENSE 21,500.00 189.30TRI-STATE BOBCAT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 189.30 1,336.00TUBE PRO INC AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,336.00 360.00UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,138.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 18,498.00 176.47ULINEFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,306.25WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 404.45WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,864.15REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES 3,751.32 457.84US AUTOFORCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY 457.84 23,936.80VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 23,936.80 194.61VANDERHEYDEN DAVID WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 34 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 194.61 54.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT 54.00 34,325.91VERIZONIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS 34,325.91 905.01VESSCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 905.01 1,200.00VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR SEWER UTILITY G&A REPAIRS 1,200.00 323.78VOSSEN MARK STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 323.78 445.00WACONIA ROLL-OFF SERVICE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,375.00GRANTSGARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 1,820.00 220.00WALKER LASHUNDA PICNIC SHELTERS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS 220.00 349.76WANDZEL MATT STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 349.76 308.93WARHOL CONSTANCE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 308.93 274.80WARNING LITES OF MN INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,036.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,310.80 520.96WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 520.96 3,939.58WATSON CO INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 3,939.58 492.56WEST, JASON ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 35 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 492.56 13.86WESTLEY DONALD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 13.86 131.34WILLIAM HICKS & JEAN DONNELLY-HICKS REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 131.34 952.25WILLIAMS TIM PUBLIC WORKS G & A TRAINING 952.25 327.49WILLIAMSCHEN KAITLIN SMITH STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 327.49 28,587.85WILSONS NURSERY INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 28,412.89STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 122.55PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,053.92WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,047.79STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 59,225.00 4,992.50-WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 231,493.64SOLID WASTE G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 75,315.30SOLID WASTE G&A RECYCLING SERVICE 53,860.86SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE 82,816.47SOLID WASTE G&A ORGANICS 438,493.77 3,790.24WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,051.14-SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 220,518.81SOLID WASTE G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 76,905.24SOLID WASTE G&A RECYCLING SERVICE 53,753.55SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE 82,577.70SOLID WASTE G&A ORGANICS 433,494.40 2,670.96WM MUELLER & SONS INC PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,670.96 100.33WOODWARD JOHN REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100.33 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 36 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Council Check Summary 7/28/20237/1/2023 - Amount ObjectVendorBU Description 358.74WOOSLEY BRIAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS 358.74 3,820.00WSB ASSOC INC IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 267.47STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,719.45PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,375.56WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 152.84SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 305.68STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,641.00 13,802.46XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 39,371.62PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 83,859.77WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,241.64REILLY G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 4,307.15SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 3,213.98STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 8,755.78PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 35.94BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE 114.11WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE 154,702.45 3,187.76YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,187.76 Report Totals 10,005,590.14 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5a) Page 37 Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5b Executive summary Title: Second reading of ordinance relating to floodplain regulations Recommended action: Motion to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance amending chapter 36 of the city code pertaining to floodplain regulations and approve summary ordinance for publication. Policy consideration: Does the city council support the proposed ordinance amendments? Summary: The proposed ordinance amends existing regulations to clarify that all service utilities, including mechanical and heating equipment, must be elevated to the regulatory flood protection elevation, which is defined as two feet above the flood elevation. The proposed ordinance amends two sections to clarify that “utilities” means electrical and mechanical equipment. The amendment also removes the option to place the equipment below the regulatory flood protection elevation if it is floodproofed. Background: This clarification is requested by the agency reviewing the city’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) program. CRS is a voluntary program for cities. Successful participation results in lower flood insurance premiums for property owners in the city. The program reduces insurance premiums by 10% (approximately $450) annually. The deduction is automatically applied, but residents should contact their insurance agent to confirm. St. Louis Park was accepted into this program in May of 2019. Continued participation in the CRS program requires annual submittal of documentation and an audit every five years. The city completed its first audit in June 2023. They found the city complies and is in good standing. They requested the city update the floodplain ordinance to match newly established CRS model ordinance language requiring service utilities to be elevated to a minimum of two feet above the flood elevation. The proposed ordinance meets the CRS floodplain ordinance requirement. The language clarifies existing language and does not add regulations to property owners. Previous/future actions Governing body Date Public hearing conducted, and no comments were received. Recommended approval. Planning commission 7/5/2023 First reading of ordinance City council 7/17/2023 Financial or budget considerations: None. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Draft ordinance, summary ordinance. Prepared by: Gary Morrison, zoning administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director Karen Barton, community development director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5b) Page 2 Title: Second reading of ordinance relating to floodplain regulations Proposed ordinance Ordinance No. ___-23 Ordinance regarding amendment to the floodplain district The City of St. Louis Park does ordain: Whereas, the city, began participating in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) on May 1, 2019, and Whereas, the city desires to continue participating in the CRS program because it results in lower flood insurance premiums for St. Louis Park property owners, and Whereas, continued participation in the CRS program requires clarification to the city’s floodplain ordinance. Whereas, the planning commission conducted a public hearing on this ordinance on July 5, 2023 and recommended the city council adopt this ordinance, and Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the planning commission (case no. 23-07-ZA), and Now, therefore be it resolved that the following amendments shall be made to Chapter 36 of the City Code pertaining to zoning: Section 1. Floodway district – service utilities. Chapter 36-296(d)(4) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to add the following underlined text and delete the following struck-out text: d. Service utilities, such as electrical and mechanical heating equipment and ductwork, within these structures must be elevated to or above the regulatory flood protection elevation or properly floodproofed; Section 2. Flood fringe district. Chapter 36-297(b) of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended to delete the struck-out language and to add the following underlined text: (6) All service utilities, including electrical and mechanical equipment and ductwork, must be elevated to or above the regulatory flood protection elevationor water-tight to prevent infiltration of floodwaters. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5b) Page 3 Title: Second reading of ordinance relating to floodplain regulations Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council _________, 2023 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney First reading July 17, 2023 Second reading August 7, 2023 Date of publication August 17, 2023 Date ordinance takes effect September 1, 2023 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5b) Page 4 Title: Second reading of ordinance relating to floodplain regulations SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION Ordinance No. ____-23 An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park zoning ordinance This ordinance amends Chapter 36 of the City of St. Louis Park city code relating to the floodplain regulations. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2023 Jake Spano /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: August 17, 2023 Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5c Executive summary Title: Resolution removing permit parking restrictions at 2708 Dakota Avenue – Ward 1 Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution rescinding Resolution no. 23-029, removing permit parking restrictions at 2708 Dakota Avenue. Policy consideration: None. The installation and removal of parking restrictions are allowed per the city’s regulatory authority. Summary: In July 2023, staff received a request from the resident at 2708 Dakota Avenue to remove the permit parking adjacent to their property, stating that it is no longer needed at this address. The parking was installed in 2023 following the city’s permit parking for persons with medical needs practice through traffic study 773. Engineering staff reviewed this request and recommends the removal of the permit parking. This item is being brought to council since the permit parking was installed by resolution. Future medical needs parking permits will be approved and removed administratively and not brought to council for action. Financial or budget considerations: The cost to remove these controls is minimal and will come out of the general operating budget. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Resolution Location map Resolution 23-029 - to be rescinded Prepared by: Kerrwin Dempsey, engineering technician III Jack Sullivan, engineering project manager Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5c) Page 2 Title: Resolution removing permit parking restrictions at 2708 Dakota Avenue – Ward 1 Resolution No. 23-____ Removal of permit parking restrictions at 2708 Dakota Avenue Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park received confirmation that the permit parking at 2708 Dakota Avenue is no longer needed; and, Whereas, the permit parking was installed under the city’s permit parking for persons with disabilities or medical needs practice through traffic study 773; and, Whereas, engineering staff recommends the removal of said permit parking at 2708 Dakota Avenue; and, Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that Resolution no. 23-029 is rescinded. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 7, 2023. Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk DAKOTA AVE SDAKOTA AVE S27TH ST W27TH ST W 27212720 2717 2701 2712 2716 2704 2708 2713 2700 2709 2704 2705 0 50 10025 Feet TS 773 - 2708 Dakota Ave S Proposed permit parking City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5c) Page 3 City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5c) Resolution No. 23-029 Resolution authorizing installation of permit parking in front of 2708 Dakota Avenue Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park allows for parking permits for persons with disabilities or medical needs; and, Whereas, installation of parking restrictions is allowed per the city code; and, Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park received a valid and complete application for permit parking at 2708 Dakota Avenue; and, Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the engineering director is hereby authorized to: 1.Install permit parking at 2708 Dakota Avenue Reviewed for administration: �DocuSigned by: k� klLur C3PC83277EF04 OP Kim Keller, city manager Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Adopted by the City Council February 21, 2023 QDocuSigned by: g.a;v�5332FCZZZ049438 Jake Spano, mayor Page 4 Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5d Executive summary Title: Accept donations to parks and recreation department Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution accepting donations for Westwood Hills Nature Center. Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept these donations with restrictions on their use? Summary: State statute requires the city council to formally accept donations. This requirement is necessary to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use of each donation prior to it being expended. • Donations for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Elizabeth Rounds. o Bonnie and Rob Carlson, $250 o Michael and Jane Wipf, $50 o Emily Stern and Jami Stromberg, $100 • Donation for a memorial bench to be installed at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Kim Sherman. o Sherryl Volkert, $2,200 Financial or budget considerations: These donations will be used for a park bench and for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Carrie Mandler, secretary program aide Reviewed by: Mark Oestreich, westwood hills nature center manager Jason T. West, parks and recreation director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5d) Page 2 Title: Accept donations to parks and recreation department Resolution No. 23 - ___ Resolution accepting donations totaling $2,600 for Westwood Hills Nature Center 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 approve any restrictions placed on the donation by the donor; and Whereas, Bonnie and Rob Carlson donated $250, Michael and Jane Wipf donated $50, and Emily Stern and Jami Stromberg donated $100, all for park enhancements or program needs, and Sherryl Volkert donated $2,200 for the purchase of a memorial bench. Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that these donations are hereby accepted with thanks to Bonnie and Rob Carlson, Michael and Jane Wipf, and Emily Stern and Jami Stromberg, with the understanding that their gifts must be used for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center, and to Sherryl Volkert with the understanding that her gift must be used for a park bench at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 7, 2023 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5e Executive summary Title: Special assessment – water service line repair at 2924 Dakota Avenue South. Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2924 Dakota Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D. 08-117-21-44-0143 Policy consideration: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the city council. Summary: Robert Decker, owner of the single-family residence at 2924 Dakota Avenue South, has requested the city authorize the repair of the water service line for their home and assess the cost against the property in accordance with the city’s special assessment policy. The city requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water and/or sewer service lines for existing homes was adopted by the city council in 1996. This program was put into place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this is unexpectedly required. Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by city staff. The property owner hired a contractor and repaired the water service line in compliance with current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the city’s special assessment program. The property owner has petitioned the city to authorize the water service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has been determined to be $ 4,500.00. Financial or budget considerations: The city has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Beth Holida, office assistant Reviewed by: Emily Carr, assessing technician Austin Holm, utilities superintendent Jay Hall, public works director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5e) Page 2 Title: Special assessment – water service line repair at 2924 Dakota Avenue South. Resolution No. 23-____ Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2924 Dakota Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 08-117-21-44-0143 Whereas, the property owner at 2924 Dakota Avenue South, has petitioned the City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the water service line for the single family residence located at 2924 Dakota Avenue South; and Whereas, the property owner has agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the water service line. Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The petition from the property owner requesting the approval and special assessment for the water service line repair is hereby accepted. 2. The water service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby accepted. 3. The total cost for the repair of the water service line is accepted at $4,500.00. 4. The property owner has agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from the special assessment, whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law. 5. The property owner has agreed to pay the city for the total cost of the above improvements through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of 4.93%. 6. The property owner has executed an agreement with the city and all other documents necessary to implement the repair of the water service line and the special assessment of all costs associated therewith. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5f Executive summary Title: Special assessment – water service line repair at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South. Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D. 09-117-21-31-0025 Policy consideration: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the city council. Summary: Marcelo Calderon and Jennifer Eldridge Calderon, owners of the single-family residence at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South, have requested the city authorize the repair of the water service line for their home and assess the cost against the property in accordance with the city’s special assessment policy. The city requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water and/or sewer service lines for existing homes was adopted by the city council in 1996. This program was put into place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this is unexpectedly required. Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by city staff. The property owners hired a contractor and repaired the water service line in compliance with current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the city’s special assessment program. The property owners have petitioned the city to authorize the water service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has been determined to be $4,500.00. Financial or budget considerations: The city has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Beth Holida, office assistant Reviewed by: Emily Carr, assessing technician Austin Holm, utilities superintendent Jay Hall, public works director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5f) Page 2 Title: Special assessment – water service line repair at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South. Resolution No. 23-____ Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN P.I.D. 09-117-21-31-0025 Whereas, the property owners at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South, have petitioned the City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the water service line for the single family residence located at 2613 Xenwood Avenue South; and Whereas, the property owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the water service line. Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1.The petition from the property owners requesting the approval and special assessment for the water service line repair is hereby accepted. 2.The water service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby accepted. 3.The total cost for the repair of the water service line is accepted at $4,500.00. 4.The property owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from the special assessment, whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law. 5.The property owners have agreed to pay the city for the total cost of the above improvements through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of 4.93%. 6.The property owners have executed an agreement with the city and all other documents necessary to implement the repair of the water service line and the special assessment of all costs associated therewith. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2023 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Consent agenda item: 5g Executive summary Title: Deferral of special assessments – 450 Ford Rd, Units 110 & 329 Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving deferral of special assessments at 450 Ford Rd, Units 110 & 329, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Policy consideration: Minnesota Statutes 435.193 through 435.195 provide for deferment of special assessments and specify the conditions under which municipalities are authorized, on a voluntary basis, to defer such assessments. The city council adopted Resolution Number 09-134 on October 19, 2009, establishing the eligibility requirements for a deferral. The recommended action is consistent with policy previously established by the city council. Summary: The property owners of the condominiums at 450 Ford Rd, Units 110 & 329, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, have requested that the special assessment be deferred. This special assessment relates to a Housing Improvement Area (HIA) fee assessed against all property owners in the Bridgewalk Condominium. The St. Louis Park City Council established this HIA to facilitate improvements to the property. Homesteaded property owned by persons meeting specified age or disability and income guidelines are eligible. Applications were submitted by the property owners and reviewed by city staff. All eligibility requirements were determined to be met. Financial or budget considerations: The city has adequate funds to finance the cost of deferring this special assessment. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Emily Carr, assessment technician Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director Cory Bultema, city assessor Marney Olson, housing supervisor Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 5g) Page 2 Title: Deferral of special assessments – 450 Ford Rd, Units 110 & 329 Resolution No. 23-___ Approving deferral of special assessments - 450 Ford Rd, Units 110 & 329, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Whereas, certain application and authorization for deferral of a special assessment has been received by the City of St. Louis Park from a property owner seeking to have the special assessment for their property deferred, as allowed by provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 435.193 to 435.195. Now therefore be it resolved the following application satisfies the criteria for deferral of a special assessment and is hereby granted: Deferred Principal Interest PID Address Levy No. Amount Rate 01-117-22-12-0278 450 Ford Rd, #110 99999 $67,302.40 5.186% 01-117-22-12-0358 450 Ford Rd, #329 99999 $52,515.35 5.186% Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 7, 2023 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: 2023 state legislative review: financial impact Recommended action: None. Policy consideration: None. Summary: The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was comparatively more active than a typical session in terms of total laws adopted and funding that was approved. Two factors primarily contributed to this increased activity. First, the legislature and governor’s office were under the control of a single political party. Second, Minnesota Management and Budget projected a large budget surplus which primarily consisted of one-time money issued in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic by the federal government. These funds were allocated in ways that will directly impact residents of St. Louis Park. Major financial impacts include the adoption of changes to the local government aid formula and municipal state aid for transportation. These changes will make St. Louis Park eligible for additional funding. Additional funding sources will be provided in the form of public safety aid and money for affordable housing derived from a new sales tax. Funding was also opened to cities and counties from federal infrastructure and environmental legislation which allows cities to apply for grant funding for various projects. The city works with Park Street Public, a government relations firm, to represent them at the state capitol. They will present to council some of the financial impacts that resulted from new legislation and specify ways in which the changes affect various funds in the city budget projections for 2024 and beyond. An overview of policy updates that have fewer 2024 budget impacts will be provided later in the year in conjunction with updates to the council’s legislative priorities. Financial or budget considerations: N/a Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: N/a Prepared by: Michael Sund, civic engagement coordinator Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Amelia Cruver, finance director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Discussion item: 2 Executive summary Title: Preliminary general fund budget Recommended action: No action requested. This report is for discussion purposes only. Policy consideration: 1.Does council support the recommended general fund budget as presented, understanding that 1) it is a portion of the overall levy increases needed and 2) staff will continue to work toward lowering the levy increases? 2.Does council support creating a one-time grant for local non-profit entities? Summary: In June 2023, council received an update to forecasted non-property tax city revenues and expenses in 2024. This report includes recommended operating spending proposals in the general fund, the city's largest fund that supports core city services and is supported largely by the property tax levy. This report lays out the 2024 budget process, provides context and rationale behind the recommended general fund budget, and details recommendations for inclusion in the preliminary 2024 general fund budget. Staff is seeking specific feedback on whether council priorities have been accurately captured and reflected in the proposed budget, and whether the council is seeking additional investments in other city adopted priorities. On Aug. 28, 2023, council will receive a report on forecasted capital expenses and revenues as well as recommended new spending proposals for 2024. At that meeting staff will present a more complete proposed 2024 budget and a comprehensive recommended levy increase for 2024. Financial or budget considerations: Details regarding the budget and levy will be discussed in this report. Strategic priority consideration: All areas of the adopted strategic priorities are impacted by the city’s budget and financial health. Supporting documents: None. Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director Reviewed by: City administrative leadership team Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 2 Title: Preliminary general fund budget Discussion Background The purpose of this report is to share a 2024 budget update with council and ensure staff efforts are in line with council expectations. The order of budget presentations is slightly different this summer to allow for refinement of costs for large projects regarding capital and non-general funds and to build in as much time as possible for council to consider and provide feedback on new budget proposals in the general fund. As a result, the precise and comprehensive total levy estimate will not be available until Aug. 28, 2023. This report lays out general fund projections, the drivers of year-to-year change and recommended new programming. The full budget recommendation will be available on Aug. 28, 2023 and will include capital improvement spending, debt service, Economic Development Authority and Affordable Housing Trust Fund funds. At that time a proposed preliminary levy increase will be presented. Discussion timeline for 2024 budget components Fund 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed General Fund 32,041,296 Aug. 7 Park Improvement Fund 1,646,142 Aug. 28 Employee Benefits Fund 860,000 Aug. 28 Capital Replacement Fund (building and IT infrastructure) 150,000 Aug. 28 Subtotal General Levies 34,697,438 Debt Service Levy 6,362,813 Aug. 28 General and Debt Service Levies 41,060,251 Housing Rehabilitation Area (HRA) Levy 1,582,696 Aug. 28 Economic Development Authority (EDA) Levy 500,000 Aug. 28 Total Property Tax Levy 43,142,947 The final levy increase may be lower (but not higher) than the preliminary levy. Staff will recommend a higher preliminary levy which will accomplish two things: First, to provide the council and staff flexibility over the coming months as conditions continue to evolve, and second, to recognize that there are still several assumptions built into the budget. Staff will continue to work to make cuts to the budget as well as strategically spend fund balance and allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. Council will have continued opportunities to provide feedback so that staff can revise the 2024 budget before final adoption in December 2023. Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 3 Title: Preliminary general fund budget 2024 Budget development calendar August 7 General fund budget and ARPA: projections at current service level, staff priorities for general fund changes, update on potential one-time capital grant program August 28 Proposed 2024 budget: revised general fund, long range financial plan, capital improvement plan, EDA and HRA levies September 18 Maximum levy adoption October* Fee adoption and hearing October – November* Tax Increment Financing management report November 27 Review final budget and levies prior to Truth in Taxation hearing December 4 Truth in Taxation hearing December 18 2024 budget adoption *Specific dates are TBD 2023 budget lookback St. Louis Park has several property tax levies funding different needs in the city. The General Fund Levy supports the city’s basic government services and is the largest levy. Capital improvement levies support the Park Improvement and the Capital Replacement Funds which maintain city parks, buildings, fleet and IT infrastructure. The Debt Service Levy supports paying down bonds that were sold to finance large infrastructure projects so that their cost can be amortized or spread out over a longer period. The Housing Rehabilitation Area (HRA) Levy supports the work of the city to revitalize and diversify the housing stock in St Louis Park and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Levy supports the work of the EDA to spur economic growth and equitable development. The 2023 Budget required a 6.83% increase in property tax levies (from 2022 into 2023 and combining all levies.) 2024 Budget context Legislative changes: • No levy limits are in place for 2024. • Under the revised Local Government Aid (LGA) formula, St. Louis Park is newly eligible for LGA. While a small amount (estimated at $35,374), staff believes the city can consider this an ongoing revenue source. • Revised formulas and/or eligibility criteria for Municipal State Aid and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund have created new opportunities for the city to shift some expenses away from taxes or take on new work without impacting property taxes. • The state Environment and Energy Omnibus Bill contained a large number of appropriations and policies related to climate. Because the funding opportunities are competitive grants and not formula funds, any city budget impacts for future years are yet to be determined. Staff will apply for appropriate funding opportunities to assist the community in achieving its climate goals. Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 4 Title: Preliminary general fund budget • The Legislature made changes to how property taxes are calculated for 4d low-income rental units. These changes will not take effect for taxes paid in 2024. In 2025, this change will lower the property tax burden on 4d properties resulting in a shift in property tax burden onto non-4d homes and businesses. Trends in valuations and possible property tax implications: Property tax bills paid by St. Louis Park residents and businesses are based on the total levy, which is approved by City Council, and the total taxable market value, which is determined by Hennepin County. Changes in the taxable market value of each category of property will affect the actual percentage increase in individuals' property tax bills – making a levy increase “feel” different for different categories of property owners. In the most recent update to taxable market values commercial and industrial properties grew at a much faster rate than residential properties. This represents a return to “normal” after several years of declining taxable market value for commercial and industrial properties caused by the pandemic and its economic impact. Due to this value shift, single-family residential property tax changes will likely be slightly below the overall proposed preliminary levy change. Once Hennepin County provides the city with numbers on the total taxable market value, projected impact calculations at different levy increase levels can be determined. The city should have the information it needs to provide a reliable estimate to council by the end of August 2023. Anticipated changes to permit revenue: St. Louis Park permit and license revenue has experienced strong growth in recent years and is expected to return to average levels in 2024. License and permit revenues are expected to decline by $470,000 from 2023 to 2024 to reflect that return to average. Revenue projections provided are conservatively forecasting activity based on conversations with community development and building and energy. This decrease in revenue is partially offset by increases in revenue in two additional areas: charges for fees and services and LGA. Charges for fees and services are revenue the city collects at its recreation centers for programming and rentals. The rec center, ROC, Aquatic Center and Westwood Hills Nature Center all have increasing revenues looking into 2024. Some programs are oversubscribed throughout the year and experience high demand for rentals. Organizational considerations: With a newly structured and, in a number of cases newly-led, leadership team, direction was given to administrative leaders to think collaboratively, creatively and with an eye to the needs of the entire organization. Leaders also identified several areas where financial “right-sizing” is needed, either to maintain current service levels (given inflation) or to accurately reflect actual expenditures. The proposals in this report meet these criteria while advancing council-adopted priorities. In many cases, the city leadership team identified offsetting additional revenue or cuts to reduce the impact on property tax payers. In total, the requests received by the city manager were for nearly $1.4 million dollars of ongoing expenditures. This has been prioritized and $364,500 of additional ongoing spending is requested in the 2024 general fund budget. Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 5 Title: Preliminary general fund budget 2024 General Fund recommendations The recommended 2024 General Fund budget includes several changes from last year. Most changes fall into one of two buckets: 1) adjustments needed to maintain current service level and 2) adjustments to increase the level of service provided or invest in new programming. Staff has worked to offset expenses with new revenue or repurpose existing dollars whenever possible. The remainder of this report will lay out the recommended additions to the 2024 general fund and their financial impact. Guidance received on Aug. 7, 2023 will be incorporated into planning for the entire 2024 budget, with the full package presented on Aug. 28, 2023. Adjustments to maintain the current service level: The largest expense is salaries and benefits for city staff. Expenses in this category will increase in 2024 as a result of general salary adjustments as well as anticipated increases in the costs of insurance. Salary adjustments are expected to be in line with historical averages and will come to council at the end of the year for approval. As noted in the June 26, 2023 report, the city will renew its contracts for providers of medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance this year. Updated information for council includes an assumed increase of 12% for medical insurance based on current market information, with more modest inflationary increases assumed for other lines of insurance. Several changes to state policy may impact personnel expenditures over time but are unclear at the time of this report. For permanent employees, the state’s new earned sick and safe time legislation is not anticipated to have an impact as St Louis Park’s current policy meets or exceeds the new state statutes. Policies for temporary employees, however, may require policy changes and those may include costs. As more refined state regulations are rolled out, staff will update expenditure forecasts. Additionally, inflation will put pressure on other operating costs in the city budget. Department heads have worked to analyze spending data and adjust non-personnel budgets to meet needs in 2024; that work is included in this proposed budget. Given increasing costs for personnel expenses and internal services and mixed changes to general fund revenues, a general levy increase of approximately 4.5% will be needed solely to maintain the people and programs that were approved in the 2023 budget into 2024. For context, in last year’s preliminary budget, 4.5% was projected to be the General Fund portion (including new asks) of the overall 7% needed levy increase. Adjustments to increase the level of service provided or invest in new programming: The 4.5% increase cited above does not include adjustments to the city’s service levels or new programming. (It also does not include debt service, new capital expenditures, or personnel and programming traditionally funded via the HRA or EDA levies. These expenditures will be discussed on Aug. 28, 2023.) An additional 1.14% general levy increase is requested to fund city priorities that will increase the services provided to residents and businesses. Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 6 Title: Preliminary general fund budget 2024 General Fund recommendations: The table below summarizes the budget proposals by adopted priority area for funding consideration. Detailed plans, including offsets to the amount of money needed, are later in the report. Recommended additional General Fund expenses by Strategic Priority, Summary Aligned to Strategic Priority Summary of recommended proposals Summary of net expense Racial equity $30,000 $30,000 Environmental stewardship $125,000 $25,000 Housing and neighborhoods Connected infrastructure Social capital $65,500 $65,500 Meets many/all priorities $862,000 $244,000 Total $1,082,500 $364,500 Many investments in housing and infrastructure are most naturally made outside of the General Fund. The table below summarizes the recommended budget proposals for inclusion in the 2024 general fund budget. Proposals are listed by strategic priority and include information about any offsetting revenues or spending reductions staff is recommending in coordination with the proposal. Descriptive narrative on each item follows. Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Discussion item: 2 Recommended new programs and staff members Primary Strategic Priority Proposal 2024 New spending needs Offsetting reductions or revenue 2024 Final New Spending New FTEs Notes 1 Many/all Firefighter staffing 368,000 (368,000) - 3 Contingent on grant award. Requires multi- year plan to transition to general levy by 2027 2 Many/all Office assistant 90,000 (90,000) - 1 Replaces an eliminated FTE. Offset with reductions in non-personnel spending 3 Many/all Police sergeants 60,000 60,000 2 Full $360,000 expense to be realized in 2025 4 Social Capital Facilities public service worker 22,500 22,500 1 Full $100,000 expense to be realized in 2025 5 Environmental stewardship Permit technician 100,000 (100,000) - 1 Offset with permit fees from the Fats, Oils and Greases program 6 Many/all Community engagement coordinator 110,000 (60,000) 50,000 0 Utilizes a portion of an existing vacant FTE 7 Many/all Community identity and strategic planning 100,000 (100,000) - 0 Carried forward from April 10 council discussion. Onetime expense offset by ARPA 8 Many/all Educational and lobbying efforts current practice 85,000 85,000 0 Brings budget and expenses into alignment 9 Environmental stewardship Boulevard tree pruning 25,000 25,000 0 Needed to maintain current service level 10 Racial equity Recruitment and Jobs in the Park 30,000 30,000 0 11 Social capital Inflationary increases to Parks and Recreation 43,000 43,000 0 Brings budget and expenses into alignment 12 Many/all Unbudgeted adjustments 49,000 49,000 0 2024 Staff-related new spending 750,500 (618,000) 132,500 8 2024 Non-staff new spending 332,000 (100,000) 232,000 Total 2024 new General Fund spending 1,082,500 (718,000) 364,500 Highlight indicates funding that is required to maintain the current level of service Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Discussion item: 2 2024 Personnel proposals: Five new permanent staff members (FTEs) are proposed as a part of this recommendation, with four additional FTEs contingent upon grants from the state or federal government that would entirely or partially offset the cost. Department leaders worked hard to identify spending reductions in other areas, re-purposing existing FTEs, or associating revenues to reduce the levy impact. Collectively, city staff have identified $618,000 of increased revenue or spending cuts to offset the new staffing requests. The city manager recommends the following additions to staffing at the city: 1. Three new firefighters contingent on being awarded a federal SAFER grant that would cover salary and benefits for three years. At the end of three years, the cost would shift to the city so a multi-year plan to support these positions with the levy by 2027 will be put in place if the grant is awarded, which should be known by this coming September or October. Adding three FTEs to the Fire Department would make the city compliant with best practice standards in the field, support succession planning, and mitigate risks associated with staff fatigue and injuries, which impacts overtime costs and retention due to injuries on duty. If the grant is not received, staff would continue to look for ways to add firefighting resources while balancing the needs of the overall budget. 2. An office assistant to support the work of the city manager, deputy city manager, Race, Equity and Inclusion Division and the Administrative Services Department as well as the administrative needs of the city council. Currently there is not a dedicated administrative support position for the council, city manager’s office or Administrative Services department. This position would take on calendaring, scheduling, travel and special projects that are currently shared and divided amongst staff across the city, leading to results that are coordinated and consistent. 3. Two additional police sergeants to begin mid-year in 2024. St Louis Park has operated with six sergeants for the past 20 years, while the responsibilities of that role and the number of officers on staff have increased. Creating additional capacity at the leadership level in the Police Department supports effective training and accountability for all officers, particularly on topics such as duty-to-intervene, implicit bias, de- escalation and use of force, as well as, continuing to improve the city’s behavioral health response. The cost of these additional sergeants will be $60,000 in 2024 and $360,000 in 2025 and beyond. 4. One facilities public services worker to be hired in the third or fourth quarter of 2024. St. Louis Park facilities are heavily used and, in many cases, oversubscribed when compared to the level of facilities support available. The city has a vision for improved performance in its buildings and building maintenance. This position will greatly improve the daily efficiency and effectiveness of the existing facilities maintenance staff. 5. One permit technician to operate both the Fats, Oils, and Greases maintenance and potable water backflow protection assembly registration programs to reduce emergency cleaning of sewers and the total amount of annual sewage backups impacting homeowners and businesses. Annual license and registration fees will be set to cover the added staffing costs of this recommendation. 6. A community engagement coordinator to steward the strategic priority of effective community engagement work at the city. Currently there is not a consistent city-wide Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 9 Title: Preliminary general fund budget approach to supporting community engagement. This position would establish an engagement framework, provide consultation to city staff on engagement projects, provide internal and external training, build relationships with external community partners and coordinate engagement programming between departments. Outside of the General Fund and not counted in the table above, is one Housing Specialist. The position is recommended to administer the new State Rental Assistance Program and serve as the affordable housing liaison and navigator for the city. The salary for this position will be covered through affordable housing trust fund revenues and anticipated administrative revenue related to the new rental assistance program. More information on this position will be included in the Aug. 28 report. 2024 Non-personnel proposals: Many of the budget proposals that are not new FTEs are needed to maintain the current service level. Wages for temporary employees, contract costs and budgets for lobbying efforts and conferences all represent budget increases required to conform to current practice or avoid cuts in services. Collectively, city staff have identified $100,000 of one-time revenues to offset one-time costs. The city manager recommends the following non-personnel expenditures: 7. Funding to support strategic planning and the development of a St. Louis Park community identity which would serve as the initial stage of the city’s “Vision 4.0” process. The strategic planning would be led by the proposed community engagement coordinator with oversight from the administrative services director and the funds used to support engagement strategies and implementation, marketing and communication materials and the use of consultants for additional support where needed. 8. The addition of a budget line in the Administrative Services Department to dedicate funding for council conferences and training due to increased travel costs and interest post-COVID. Additional funding for lobbying expenses that were previously unbudgeted. The total amount of $85,000 reflects the current need, not an increase. 9. Increased funding for boulevard tree pruning to keep up with inflation without falling behind on work. A well-maintained tree canopy supports community safety and better emergency response during weather events. Pruning work also includes a general condition assessment of boulevard trees to ensure they are not diseased or infested. 10. Funding for enhanced recruitment and internship programs in Human Resources. These dollars would allow for all positions to reach a wider, more diverse field of candidates and build on existing internship opportunities. The addition of an HR professional dedicated to recruitment and hiring has led to great success; requested dollars are operational and provide a budget to maximize the efforts of staff. 11. Increased funding in Parks and Recreation to match increased costs of electricity and overtime. 12. A handful of small adjustments to meet shifting workload needs and maintain contracts that have been unbudgeted in previous years. Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 10 Title: Preliminary general fund budget Unfunded proposals: Not all proposals submitted by departments are funded in this recommended budget. Below is a list of proposals that are not included in the proposed budget: Unfunded proposals, council direction received Connect the Park bike and ped counts – Capital one-time investment $350,000 Connect the Park bike and ped counts – Annual consulting cost $55,000 Seasonal bollards for bike lanes $65,000 Unfunded proposals, more development needed Operating budget adjustment- facilities $30,000 Recreation center coordinator $35,000 Budget software TBD Preliminary General Fund Levy: Funding the recommended new programs and staff members with the identified revenue increases and spending reductions would result in a 1.14% increase in the levy above and beyond the 4.5% increase required to maintain current service levels. If the above recommendations are supported, the general fund increase in the levy would be an estimated 5.64%. Current indications are that this will translate to an all-inclusive preliminary levy increase of 7-9%. City property tax levies Fund 2023 Adopted 2024 Proposed General Fund 32,041,296 33,847,654 Capital Replacement Fund (building and IT infrastructure) 1,646,142 Aug. 28 Park Improvement Fund 860,000 Aug. 28 Employee Benefits Fund 150,000 Aug. 28 Subtotal General Levies 34,697,438 Debt Service Levy 6,362,813 Aug. 28 General and Debt Service Levies 41,060,251 HRA Levy 1,582,696 Aug. 28 EDA Levy 500,000 Aug. 28 Total Property Tax Levy 43,142,947 Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 11 Title: Preliminary general fund budget American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) St. Louis Park has communicated to the U.S. Treasury that it will utilize all the $5,317,881 ARPA funds to replace lost revenue. Staff and council have held a series of discussions around the allocation of ARPA funds the city received in 2022 and 2023. At a special city council meeting on May 26 the council voted to appropriate the city’s ARPA allocation in the following ways: ARPA Expenditures, by year Project 2022 2023 2024 Total Vaccine incentives 2,750 Watermain break recovery 1,500,000 Various capital project investments 1,000,000 Hennepin County social worker 65,000 Dakota Park Bridge 110,000 Internal services 517,000 Public employee salaries $700,000 1,423,131 $2,123,131 Total $1,502,750 $1,582,000 $2,233,131 $5,317,881 Using a portion of the city’s ARPA allocation on salaries will allow for general fund dollars, with fewer restrictions, to be available for some of the priorities council discussed previously. Decision point: One-time support for local non-profits At the April 10 council discussion there was interest in taking advantage of the situation created by the city’s ARPA allocation to award a one-time grant to a local non-profit(s). The policy question before council is: Does council support creating a one-time grant for local non-profit entities? If Council is interested in, on a one-time-basis, supporting needs for an external organization(s), staff strongly recommend a public application process is used to decide and appropriate any funds to entities outside the city. To ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines, the city would set up a public process to distribute resources among competing requests. If there is majority support for creating the one-time grant, the following additional staff direction is needed: 1. Determine if $250,000 is still the right allocation to the granting pool. 2. Determine the intended purpose of the grant – is it restricted to organizations serving a specific population or providing a specific type of service? 3. Staff recommend a criterion limiting the expense type to capital projects in order to a) match the one-time availability of funds and b) streamline the granting process and limit needed staff resources to administer. Staff can then create an application form, timeline and communications to support this process. Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 2) Page 12 Title: Preliminary general fund budget Next steps August 28 Proposed 2024 budget: revised general fund, long range financial plan, capital improvement plan, EDA and HRA levies September 18 Maximum Levy Adoption October* Fee Adoption and Hearing October – November* Tax Increment Financing Management report November 27 Review final budget and levies prior to Truth in Taxation hearing December 4 Truth in Taxation Hearing December 18 2024 Budget Adoption *Specific dates are TBD Meeting: Special study session Meeting date: August 7, 2023 Written report: 3 Executive summary Title: Community and civic engagement system wrap up Recommended action: None at this time. Policy consideration: The purpose of this report is to summarize the outcomes of the recent discussions within the community and civic engagement system. Summary: The council recently completed a series of discussions focused on advancing the city’s strategic priority related to community and civic engagement. These discussions primarily focused on a continuation and update to discussions which occurred in 2022 under the same system. Each discussion built on topics covered in those earlier sessions and presented progress reports related to each item. Topics for these discussions included: • Engagement strategies for council meetings such as public comment periods • The neighborhood revitalization grant program • A presentation and subsequent discussion resulting from a boards and commissions program analysis completed by a consultant • An overview of elections services and metrics In this report, an overview of each session is included along with identified outcomes and/or next steps. Financial or budget considerations: N/a Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: N/a Prepared by: Michael Sund, civic engagement coordinator Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 3) Page 2 Title: Community and civic engagement system wrap up Discussion Background: Study sessions covered a range of topics all relating to how the city council and staff use community engagement to work with residents to make decisions. Each meeting built on the previous discussion and had self-contained outcomes based on various policy and practice questions. Reports on these topics were considered and discussed by the city council and, where appropriate, direction on future expectations and outcomes was provided to staff for implementation. • May 15, 2023 - Engagement strategies for city council meetings Overview – The city provides opportunities for engagement at city council meetings. In response to council direction, staff reviewed current engagement strategies and tools they are developing and implementing to increase transparency and provide resources for people. The goal of these strategies is to help the public better understand the council’s work, how the city operates and opportunities for participation. The council participated in a facilitated exercise to identify their shared goals for engagement related to their meetings. Outcomes – The council participated in a facilitated exercise to identify their shared goals for engagement related to their meetings. Staff will use the feedback provided by council to evaluate existing strategies and consider future opportunities that will support desired outcomes. • May 15, 2023 - Neighborhood revitalization program Overview – At the direction of council, staff began a review of the program’s history and function to facilitate a broader alignment with citywide community and civic engagement efforts. Initial data gathered during that research was presented. Minor updates were made to the administration of the program based on this review to provide clear guidelines, streamlined processes, input opportunities for stakeholders and resources for neighborhood organizations to better understand and access the program. Outcomes – Council discussed the program and directed staff to seek a broader review through engagement with the Human Rights Commission. Council praised program participants and noted how the program contributed to a vibrant civic culture in the city. • June 12, 2023 - Advisory Boards and Commissions program analysis Overview – Following direction from the city council in 2022, the city hired a consultant (Transformational Solutions) to perform an analysis of the advisory boards and commissions program. This work was completed over the winter and early spring of 2023. During that time, the consultant engaged key stakeholders including board and commission members, city council members, city staff and community leaders to review the structure and purpose of the program and identify opportunities for improvement. The consultant presented the results of their analysis with council, outlining the key themes heard during stakeholder conversations. Corresponding recommendations on how to better align the program with the city’s goals, Special study session meeting of August 7, 2023 (Item No. 3) Page 3 Title: Community and civic engagement system wrap up remove barriers to participation and provide a more rewarding experience for members were also discussed. Outcomes – Council reviewed the analysis and briefly discussed the themes and ideas that stood out to them. They stated their intention to continue the process of review and further explore a process to redesign the program in alignment with community feedback. Council noted that boards and commissions could be more connected with city initiatives by corresponding to the city’s strategic priorities. • June 26, 2023 - Board and commission program purpose and next steps Overview – This discussion outlined the scope, considerations for existing boards and commissions, timeline and engagement plan for the redesign as well as an initial conversation to help guide the purpose and direction of what a vision for the program will become. It also reviewed an initial framework from staff on how any changes to the current board and commissions program could work. Outcomes – Council participated in a facilitated discussion to collect their feedback on a series of guiding questions intended to outline a defined purpose for the program. Staff will use the discussion to create a recommendation for an overall structure and purpose for the program. They will engage stakeholders and meet with current members to involve and collaborate with them on program details. Staff plans to complete a race equity impact analysis on proposed changes to the program before establishing a recommended structure which would then be brought to council for consideration. • June 26, 2023 - Elections cycle overview (written report) • July 24, 2023 - Elections and voter services overview Overview – Staff reviewed the four (4) upcoming regularly scheduled elections in 2023 and 2024, service plans, and the known impacts of recent changes in election law. Staff recommended that metrics to evaluate elections services gauge effectiveness based on voter experience and known voter data to identify gaps and trends that can be addressed through more direct strategies. An overview of the data collected and measured in St. Louis Park over the past two election cycles and a comparison of outcomes was provided during the discussion with council. Outcomes – Council asked questions and reviewed data related to elections services. They reviewed plans for upcoming elections, discussed the service levels required to hold those elections and explored the known and potential impact of new election laws on voter services. Council agreed with staff recommendations related to performance metrics. Next Steps: Staff plan to return to council this fall for further discussions regarding the boards and commissions program once engagement with key stakeholders is complete. This will culminate with a proposal regarding the overall purpose for the program and the recommendation of an initial program design. Staff will also return to present the results of a review of the Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program once consultation with the Human Rights Commission is complete.