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JUNE 2, 2025
6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting – Council Chambers
1. Call to order
2.Approve agenda.
3. Minutes
a.Minutes of May 19, 2025 EDA meeting
4. Consent item
a.Approve EDA disbursements
5.Public hearings – none.
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements – none.
8.Adjournment.
6:15 p.m. City council meeting – Council Chambers
1.Call to order
a.Roll call.
b.Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approve agenda.
3.Presentations
a.Oath of office ceremony for police officers
b.Oath of office ceremony for canine police officer
c.Proclamation observing Pride Month
4.Minutes
a.Minutes of April 28, 2025 study session
b.Minutes of May 5, 2025 special study session
c.Minutes of May 19, 2025 city council meeting
d.Minutes of May 19, 2025 special study session
5.Consent items
a.Approve city disbursements
b.Resolution recognizing retirement of Maintenance Technician Joseph Wellentin
Agenda EDA, city council and special study session meetings of June 2, 2025
c.Approve boards and commissions appointments
d.Approve temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license - The Slavic Experience
e.Approve bid for 2025 and 2026 Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Reconstruction Project
(4024-1100) - Ward 4
6.Public hearings – none.
7.Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements – none.
9.Adjournment.
Following city council meeting – Special study session – Community Room
Discussion item
1. Proposed study session topic – council salaries
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
May 19, 2025
1. Call to order.
President Budd called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen,
Nadia Mohamed, Margaret Rog
Commissioners absent: Yolanda Farris
Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), EDA counsel (Ms. Fiorini), community
development director (Ms. Barton), building and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), economic
development manager (Mr. Hunt), redevelopment administrator (Mr. Porter-Nelson), deputy
city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal), fire chief (Mr. Hanlin)
Guests: Chris Sherman, President, Sherman and Associates
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Farris absent).
3. Minutes
a. EDA meeting minutes of May 5, 2025
It was moved by Commissioner Dumalag, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to approve the
EDA meeting minutes of May 5, 2025, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Farris absent).
4. Consent items.
a. EDA Resolution No. 25-12 to approve amendment to cooperative construction
agreement for Beltline park & ride – Ward 1
b. EDA Resolution No. 25-13 approving amendment to sub-recipient agreement for
Beltline park & ride – Ward 1
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It was moved by Commissioner Mohamed, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to approve the
consent items as listed and to waive reading of all resolutions.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Farris absent).
5. Public hearings
a. Public hearing on proposed business subsidy for the Beltline Station redevelopment –
Ward 1
Mr. Porter-Nelson presented the staff report. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated that the financial
assistance provided to the Beltline Station development is near the state-defined threshold of
what is considered a business subsidy under Minnesota Statutes sections 116J.993 through
116J.995. The EDA’s legal counsel and the city’s financial consultant, Ehlers, recommend that
the city enter into a business subsidy agreement with Sherman Associates related to the
Beltline development. The total financial assistance proposed is $15.83 million, which is lower
than the $16.3 million figure that would have been available to the project in 2024. The project
is planned to begin in the first quarter of 2026, and all phases are anticipated to be completed
by the first quarter of 2027.
Commissioner Rog noted the business subsidy component, which is not something the EDA has
seen in the past. She asked for clarification on the public hearing. Ms. Fiorini stated that the
Business Subsidy Act requires a public hearing for certain types of business subsidies above
$150,000. She noted there are exceptions for housing and certain redevelopment projects, and
since this is a large project with commercial use, the best course of action is to hold a public
hearing.
Commissioner Rog asked if the EDA and city council may see more items of this nature in the
future. Ms. Fiorini stated that for large projects with a commercial component, the answer is
likely yes. She added that with the commercial portion, site improvements and mixed use, this
course of action is best practice.
Commissioner Rog stated the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement is the same as the
previous staff presentation in 2024, but the present values are lower, and asked for
clarification. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated that the district is anticipated to generate slightly less TIF
than what was projected previously. Ms. Fiorini added that this is a not-to-exceed amount, so
the TIF amount will not exceed what is shown in the contract.
Commissioner Brausen asked for confirmation that the TIF amount is $13.2 million. Mr. Porter-
Nelson confirmed the TIF amount as stated, adding that it covers financial assistance.
Commissioner Brausen asked if the term is 16 years. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated yes and added
that the affordable housing portion is a 26 year term.
Commissioner Brausen asked if there is any problem anticipated in obtaining bonds from the
state and asked about the likelihood of bonds being awarded. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated the
redeveloper has proposed more affordability and because of that, there is an increased
likelihood to obtain bonds, as well as providing more public value to St. Louis Park.
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Commissioner Brausen asked about the in-lieu fee and penalties per the contract if the
developer does not build the affordable units by a specific date. Mr. Porter-Nelson confirmed
this, and explained that the fee and penalties are a guardrail to ensure there is an affordable
component within the project.
Commissioner Brausen stated he appreciates this precaution, as it affords some protection for
the EDA and the city in the event that the affordable units are not commenced by the specified
date.
Commissioner Dumalag asked about the business subsidy resolution and if there is a similar
resolution going before the city council because the TIF is allocated to parking and commercial,
neither of which are housing. Ms. Fiorini stated that is correct and noted it is a portion of the
parking ramp and the commercial space that potentially triggers the business subsidy
resolution.
Commissioner Dumalag noted there is a matching grant from Congestion Mitigation Air Quality
(CMAQ), allowing for funds from another source other than TIF. Mr. Porter Nelson stated that is
correct.
Commissioner Dumalag stated that the decrease in TIF was offset by the $1.175 million from
the affordable housing trust fund. She asked if these affordable housing trust funds are a loan.
Ms. Fiorini stated the affordable housing trust is a loan payable within 25 years, or when the
developer sells the building. She added that the funds are not provided until the construction
project starts incurring costs and the project is moving forward and affordability requirements
will be met.
Commissioner Dumalag asked if the payment goes through when the project is complete or if
there is a pay application that occurs. Ms. Fiorini stated that there is a pay application that
occurs.
Commissioner Dumalag asked what the timeframe is if the developer does not start the project
when required. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated there is a $5.2 million fee that would be payable if the
affordable building project has not commenced within two years.
Commissioner Brausen asked about the parking lot construction grants from the Metropolitan
Council and if those grants have been received as yet. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated no.
Commissioner Brausen asked if the city must pay back any portion of the federal grant if the
city does a parking lot versus a parking ramp. Ms. Barton stated the city would not receive the
funds if the parking ramp was not built.
Commissioner Rog stated her understanding is that the primary changes for the EDA to approve
tonight include the following:
• Push out the date for the required completion of the parking ramp and first floor
commercial space to 2027
• Push out the date to construct the affordable building and modify the affordability
levels
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• Provide $1.175 million from the city’s affordable housing trust fund
• Reduce the TIF amount slightly due to the new 4D law lowering the tax burden on
affordable housing, as well as changes in the tax rate
• Modify the terms of the $3.39 million land sale to require the developer to pay the full
appraised value and allow the loan to be repaid over a longer period
• Approve a business subsidy
Commissioner Rog asked if there was anything she had missed. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated that
she is correct in her understanding.
President Budd asked about the early start agreement. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated this is an
agreement to allow for minimal site preparation and is limited to $100,000. He stated this is a
request from the developer to do a small amount of work before closing on the land, and staff
and the EDA attorney have reviewed and approved this.
President Budd asked if the proposed work for the early start is at the developer's expense. Mr.
Porter-Nelson stated yes.
President Budd asked about the in-lieu portion and if there has been a reverter clause in the
past. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated yes, that is correct. President Budd asked how this is different.
Ms. Barton stated the city did have a reverter clause in the past because the land was being
sold for $1, so the payment-in-lieu fee is an additional guardrail beyond the reverter clause,
specifically around the affordable housing portion of the project.
President Budd asked about the differences in investment costs related to affordable housing,
as $28 million for this project versus the in-lieu fee of $5 million. She asked for clarification on
this difference in amounts. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated that the amount of the in-lieu fee is tied to
the gap between what it would cost to have affordable units and the amount that it would cost
to build market-rate units. He stated this fee would cover this gap and be an appropriate
amount to compensate the city if there were no affordable units. He noted this is an additional
guardrail to make sure affordable housing is constructed within the project.
President Budd opened the public hearing.
Shelly Hanson, Raleigh Avenue, stated she thinks this project is going to go through no matter
what. She stated the EDA feels this project aligns with the goals and standards of St. Louis Park,
and she does agree that the parking ramp must be built. She stated the question is whether we
need more housing and more commercial space. Ms. Hanson added that when she sees many
apartment buildings with signs that say space available, including one on Cedar Lake Road, near
Highway 100, which she stated received TIF over the objections of residents, she has concerns.
Ms. Hanson stated that the building has had vacancy signs since the day it opened. She noted
she sees tons of commercial space and asks why the EDA and the city are considering this
project and not looking at the full costs for 300 more units. There will be greater overcrowding
in the city’s schools, adding that school financing is already a horrendous problem and another
cost. She stated the city constantly does this type of development at the cost of the individual
homeowner, with taxes going up at a much higher rate than in neighboring cities.
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Ms. Hanson stated this is a huge burden on taxpayers, and there is a limit to how much housing
a city of this size can support. There are many apartments in St. Louis Park, we need to help
those already living here. Of the $16 million in costs noted in the report, there is no mention of
the increase in assistance needed from the police and fire departments. She asked that there
be no more TIF and that there be some relief for the taxpayers of St. Louis Park.
Diana (gave her first name only), Ford Road, stated she has talked to many people at the city,
they do not like her, and she would prefer not to give her last name. She stated she has lived in
St. Louis Park and paid her taxes. She is not on the mailing list for the city publications; her
mailing address is Minnetonka. She is concerned she is not getting information from the city,
and noted she was gone for six weeks that her water bill was higher than usual.
President Budd noted that Diana’s questions were valid though not related to items on the
agenda, and asked her to speak with Ms. Scott-Lerdal and city staff this evening.
President Budd closed the public hearing.
b. Public hearing for purchase agreement amendments with Sherman Associates for
Beltline Station – Ward 1
Mr. Porter-Nelson presented the staff report. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated Sherman Associates has
a purchase agreement originally dated June 2022 to acquire EDA-owned property at the
southeast corner of County Road 25 (County State Aid Highway 25) and Beltline Boulevard to
construct a mixed-use, market rate and affordable multi-family residential and commercial
development and related parking, including a parking ramp serving in part as a park and ride
facility for Metro Transit’s proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) Beltline station on
certain property in the project. Amendments to the purchase agreement would extend the
date, increase the purchase price paid by the developer, and amend the timing of the
payments. The amendments are described in the discussion below and are included in identical
form within the May 19, 2025, EDA staff report titled “Approve resolutions related to Sherman
Associates’ Beltline Station redevelopment - Ward 1”. The staff report asks the EDA to consider
a motion to adopt a resolution that includes an amended purchase agreement and other
related documents. Because the resolution includes the terms of a property sale, state statute
requires a public hearing before this resolution can be considered by the EDA.
President Budd opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. President Budd closed
the public hearing.
Chris Sherman, President of Sherman and Associates, stated he is happy to answer questions
from the commissioners.
Commissioner Rog stated she appreciates that St. Louis Park is now a priority project for
Sherman and Associate, and she is happy this project will get started soon. She noted the
change in affordability and stated a deadline was missed for bonds, and there is now a need to
reapply for them, noting that this was a primary reason that affordability increased.
Mr. Sherman agreed and stated this was the leading factor in moving the affordability from 60%
Area Median Income (AMI) to 50% AMI. He added that when Sherman and Associates reapply
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for bonds, this will help to ensure they are in the top bucket for bonds, adding that they will
now move to a top tier on the list for allocations.
Commissioner Rog asked if those with financial struggles will be able to access services, given
the changes in affordability in this building. Mr. Sherman stated they were preliminarily
awarded 20 project-based vouchers, which will be used with this project, and they will now be
able to offer project-based or Section 8 vouchers to offer stable homes.
Commissioner Rog asked why Mr. Sherman is optimistic about getting this project fully leased.
Mr. Sherman stated that the adjacent communities to the Beltline Station are 80% occupied. He
added that when looking outward at population growth that is forecasted, there will be a need
for more housing in St. Louis Park, including affordable and market-rate housing. He added that
the housing production in the Twin Cities as a whole has dropped off 80% in the last two years
and will probably drop further. In light of these data, he believes they will see vacancy rates as
low as they have been in 20 years. He stated that Sherman and Associates are confident they
will see demand for housing, and will lease up within 12 months.
Commissioner Dumalag asked how many projects Sherman and Associates are working on, and
if St. Louis Park is their priority project. She added the question of whether their contractor is
giving Sherman Associates priority as well, so the city will not see any delays. Mr. Sherman
stated yes, adding Sherman and Associates has nothing under construction at this time, and
because of interest rates increasing, they have not closed on any construction projects in the
last three years. He added that their contractor also has this St. Louis Park project as their
number one priority.
Commissioner Dumalag asked if Sherman and Associates are confident they will not need to
come back to the city with more financial requests, especially now in light of the tariffs declared
by presidential executive order. Mr. Sherman stated they are confident there will not be any
risk, and noted tariffs have been offset by labor availability and steady material costs. He added
they have also taken every proactive step they can.
Commissioner Dumalag stated she wants to be assured this project does not disenfranchise
those who are building it, adding St. Louis Park is a good city to do business with, but it does not
want to do it on the backs of people being taken advantage of. Mr. Sherman stated that for 47
years, they have developed housing projects and noted they have absolute confidence in their
100% union contracts and the subs in place. He assured the EDA that everything will meet every
expectation of the labor on site.
Commissioner Baudhuin asked if staff agrees with Mr. Sherman’s analysis of vacancy rates
related to this project. Mr. Porter-Nelson stated he could look further into this but added St.
Louis Park continues to grow and there is an ongoing demand for housing, especially affordable
housing. He stated that in general it seems reasonable the units will be occupied.
Ms. Barton added in St. Louis Park, the vacancy rate is below 5%, which is very low. She noted
there is high demand in St. Louis Park for housing, especially with this project being on the light
rail. She stated she has no concerns about the future occupancy rate of this project.
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Commissioner Rog asked about the retail space, noting the city has other commercial spaces
that are currently vacant. She asked about Mr. Sherman’s plans to fill their retail spaces. Mr.
Sherman stated they have been talking to prospects for several years now. He stated they have
a vision of seven or eight commercial tenants coming in and bringing amenities to the residents.
He mentioned food and beverage establishments, a dentist, fitness, and creating a vibrant
multi-tenant setting with patios. He added that there is also a Starbucks in the mix as well,
which is a possibility. He noted that access to parking and the bike trail are also positives for the
project.
6. Regular business
a. Resolution approving amendment to cooperative amendments with Sherman
Associates for Beltline Station – Ward 1
Commissioner Rog acknowledged the comments made by Ms. Hanson. Commissioner Rog
stated that St. Louis Park city schools are actually under-enrolled with the exception of Aquila
Elementary. She noted there is per-pupil funding, so it is important that there are as many
students as possible attending city schools. She stated she does not share Ms. Hanson’s
concerns about schools.
Commissioner Rog added that along Ottawa Avenue, there are many apartment buildings, and
that is where the mass transit will be, and the hope and expectation is that those folks will
enjoy the benefits of mass transit through the light rail. She added it is important to keep asking
questions related to TIF, and noted it is a good tool to utilize at certain times and places. She
added that with this project, she does support the allocation of TIF.
Commissioner Rog explained that this is a good project for the community. She continues to
believe that Sherman and Associates will be successful despite the considerable obstacles that
have emerged, including major utility relocation and removal of contaminated soils. She stated
the developer has experience working with people with very low incomes, and there will be
retail space that the city hopes will be filled. She added that Sherman and Associates will also
utilize union labor and said that for these reasons, she will support the three actions proposed.
Commissioner Mohamed stated she also supports the Beltline Station project and noted this
land would be underutilized if not for this project. She stated this land has been long stagnant
and has had difficulty being developed due to contamination and the high water table.
Commissioner Mohamed added she strongly supports the redevelopment because it is a
transformational investment that addresses multiple community needs at once, including
affordable housing, sustainable growth, public transit access and economic revitalization. She
added that while she would have preferred more housing, the fact remains that the project
features 20 units at 30% AMI, which exceeds the city's inclusionary housing requirement. The
project ensures that working families, seniors and lower-income residents have access to
quality housing in a thriving area. She stated this is important to her because the area is a key
corner of the city, and she prefers mixed-use and mixed-income, and wants people to have
access to these opportunities.
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Commissioner Mohamed added that if not for this project, the area would be a park & ride
surface parking lot, and she thanked Sherman and Associates for investing in St. Louis Park.
With public and private partnership comes a lot of trust, and their union practices speak to the
values of the city. She hopes this relationship and collaboration will continue to thrive in order
to build this development. She thanked staff for all their work over the years as well.
Commissioner Baudhuin added that this is a tough plot of land and noted TIF exists for projects
such as this. He stated there were projects in the past that have fallen through and put the city
in a difficult position, so this is why the EDA is being so rigorous with this project tonight. He
stated we need to be careful and catch everything. This project hits all the marks, he is looking
forward to it, and Sherman and Associates have been great to work with. He noted they have a
positive track record and he will also support this project.
Commissioner Brausen added he supports this project and has from the beginning. He stated it
brought a grand vision forward, and this project does many good things. He stated these
buildings will be built to the current energy standards, which is important for the city’s climate
action plan goals. He stated this is a substantial public investment, and most of that investment
is future tax revenues to be generated by the site. He stated it is important to have a
development up and running when the light rail is completed, and he will also support this.
Commissioner Dumalag stated she will also support this project and is excited to see something
come to fruition, adding this is one of three stops in the city, and she is glad to have housing
here. She stated she is positive about this investment and is happy with the partnership with
Sherman and Associates. She reiterated that she is glad to hear the developer is keeping labor
and union practices in mind, and added we want people to live in our city, but not on the backs
of those being disenfranchised.
President Budd recognized that Sherman Associates expressed open arms for leasing to
residents using Section 8 vouchers, and added that she appreciates the industry knowledge Mr.
Sherman brought to the meeting. She stated she is reassured this project is a priority for them
and noted she will support this as well.
It was moved by Commissioner Mohamed, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt the
following EDA resolutions:
• EDA Resolution No. 25-14 approving an amended market rate housing and mixed-use
contract, the mixed-use contracts with Beltline Mixed-use LLC, an amended purchase
agreement, a business subsidy agreement, and other related documents
• EDA Resolution No. 25-15 approving an amended affordable housing contract with
Sherman Associates,
• EDA Resolution No. 25-16 approving an early start agreement for minimal site
preparation
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Farris absent).
7. Communications and announcements - none.
8. Adjournment.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, EDA secretary Sue Budd, EDA president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approve EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve EDA disbursement claims for the period of May 1
through May 27, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the disbursements for the period ending May 27,
2025?
Summary: The finance department prepares this report monthly for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached report shows both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of disbursements by the EDA is
required and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursement summary
Prepared by: Estela Mulugeta, accounting specialist
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
5/27/20255/1/2025 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
600.14CENTERPOINT ENERGY EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Heating Gas Utility
600.14
12,750.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC General Fund BS GENERAL
221.25Wooddale Station TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,512.50Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
14,483.75
5,058.75HKGIDevelopment - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,058.75
6,463.20KUTAK ROCK LLP General Fund BS GENERAL
390.00EDA - Beltline SWLRT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,883.00Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
9,736.20
55,000.00MCCDDevelopment - EDA BS Loans Receivable - Long Term
55,000.00
157.12XCEL ENERGY EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Electric Utility
157.12
Report Totals 85,035.96
Economic Development Authority meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 4a)
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Oath of office ceremony for police officers
Recommended action: City Clerk Melissa Kennedy will administer a ceremonial police officer
oath of office to Officers Maxwell Dehn, Corey Andress, Craig Wilking, Hailey Luhmann,
Cameron Barukzoy, Nicolas Monaghan and Aaron Gilley
Policy consideration: Not applicable
Summary: Officers Maxwell Dehn, Corey Andress and Craig Wilking were hired as police officers
in the second half of 2023, while Officers Hailey Luhmann, Cameron Barukzoy, Nicolas
Monaghan and Aaron Gilley were hired as police officers in January 2024.
The seven officers took their official oath of office on their start dates. The officers have since
completed all the requirements associated with their field training and have officially
transitioned into solo patrol assignments as they serve our communit y. The ceremonial oath of
office allows the police department to periodically introduce some of our newest officers to the
community, and for the officers to invite their family and friends to attend the oath of office
ceremony.
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: City of St. Louis Park police officer oath of office
Prepared by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Oath of office ceremony for police officers
State of Minnesota,
County of Hennepin ss.
City of St. Louis Park
I, ____________________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution
of the United States and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the
duties of police officer for the City of St. Louis Park, in the County of Hennepin and
the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Insert name
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of __________, 202 5.
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Oath of office ceremony for canine police officer
Recommended action: Mayor Nadia Mohamed will administer the police officer oath of office
to Canine Officer Rolo.
Policy consideration: Not applicable
Summary: Canine Officer Rolo is a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix. Born in
Slovakia, Rolo is partnered with Officer Joseph LeFevere. Canine Officer Rolo graduated from a
12-week training academy where he passed tests in obedience, tracking, explosive detection,
and apprehension. Canine Officer Rolo’s primary role with the department will be assisting with
searches, tracking and explosives detection, and being a very good boy. Rolo, along with Officer
Joseph LeFevere, will then train and recertify annually to ensure top performance and
accountability.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City of St. Louis Park police officer oath of office
Prepared by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 3b)
Title: Oath of office ceremony for canine police officer
State of Minnesota,
County of Hennepin ss.
City of St. Louis Park
I, ____________________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution
of the United States and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the
duties of police officer for the City of St. Louis Park, in the County of Hennepin and
the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Insert name
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of __________, 202 5.
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Presentation: 3c
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation observing Pride Month
Recommended action: Mayor to read proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month.
Policy consideration: None
Summary: Pride Month is observed annually in June to recognize the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+) community and their history, contributions and
achievements. Pride Month provides an opportunity to advance and deepen the St. Louis Park
community’s commitment to against discrimination and injustice everywhere.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Resource page
Proclamation
Prepared by: Jocelyn I Hernandez Guitron, racial equity and inclusion specialist
LGBTQ+ employee resource group
Reviewed by: Pa Dao Yang, racial equity and inclusion director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Proclamation observing Pride Month
Resource page
In Pride month, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
• Learn about the history of LGBTQ+ communities in our state
o LGBTQ History in Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis
o Over the Rainbow: Queer and Trans History in Minnesota | MNopedia
o Glossary of Terms - Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org)
• Consider supporting or attending an event or exhibit that highlights Pride and LGBTQ+
communities
o Golden Valley Pride Festival
o Upcoming Events – Twin Cities Pride
o Events — Queermunity MN
• Connect with LGBTQ+ organizations in Minnesota
o OutFront Minnesota
o Twin Cities Pride (tcpride.org)
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Title: Proclamation observing Pride Month
Proclamation
“Pride Month 2025”
Whereas, LGBTQ+ communities have always existed and will continue to exist as an
integral part of the diversity that makes St. Louis Park a great place to experience life ; and
Whereas, this month celebrates the diverse stories and resilience of Americans with
varying sexual orientations and gender identities such as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two Spirit, Pansexual and others; and
Whereas, discrimination has no home in St. Louis Park and our city proudly stands for
human rights regardless of gender identity or sexuality; and
Whereas, LGBTQ+ community members from all walks of life - small business owners,
community leaders, educators, medical professionals, first responders, political leaders and
advocates - have helped create a more just and inclusive community for all; and
Whereas, Pride Month is an opportunity to learn about how the LGBTQ+ community,
which comprises many intersecting identities, continues to experience higher rates of poverty,
violence, harassment and discrimination; and
Whereas, Pride is celebrated in many ways by those who are fully out as LGBTQ; those
who are still in the process of coming out due to fear, lack of support or other realities; by the
people who love and support them. Your pride belongs in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park reaffirms our commitment to challenge sexism,
homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and other negative prejudice even in the face of current
federal efforts to ban or erase the LGBTQ+ community; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park strives to be a community where our LGBTQ+ community
members have a place to be their authentic selves and receive respect, compassion and
equality,
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby honor June 2025 as Pride month in our community.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 2nd day of June 2025.
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
April 28, 2025
The meeting convened at 6:15 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Yolanda Farris, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller)
Discussion items – none.
Written Reports
1. Connected infrastructure system wrap-up
2. Development update 2nd quarter 2025
3. Annual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program report
Council Member Rog stated she appreciated this important report and the thought staff put
into it.
Council Member Budd agreed and added she was happy to see that over 30 people attended
the community meeting.
4. Council decisions for development projects
Council Member Baudhuin stated he appreciated the chart on the financial decisions portion of
this report. Council Member Brausen agreed.
Council Member Baudhuin added he still has questions on whether and when the city will be
compelled to create a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, stating he needs more
conversations around TIF and the potential contradictions when providing it. He would like to
take a closer look, noting the large dollar amounts involved. He also has concerns about the
legalities of TIF, but at the same time, appreciates the chart provided by staff.
Ms. Keller stated there are plans to discuss this further in the fall and if there are specific areas
of concern, it would be helpful to have those brought forward to staff from council. She
suggested staff can offer the TIF education series again for those council members who need or
request it.
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Council Member Rog noted that in the past, the training and education around TIF was
provided by Ms. Kvilvang of Ehlers, adding that council might benefit from hearing from an
alternative person.
Ms. Keller stated she will confer with Ms. Barton and Ehlers, noting that Ms. Kvilvang is an
expert on TIF and also knows St. Louis Park’s TIF districts better than anyone else. Ms. Keller
stated it will be helpful for staff to understand what specifically the council wants to learn more
about related to TIF. If the council’s questions are specifically about the city’s TIF districts, then
there is no better person than Ms. Kvilvang to address this.
Mayor Mohamed stated that TIF is a city council decision. She stated TIF has worked in the past
and there are times when it will continue to work for the city. If a future city council decides
they do not want to continue with TIF, then that is a decision requiring a majority vote of four
members. Currently, she feels that the council keeps returning to the topic of TIF, and every
project is now becoming questions about TIF versus about the project itself.
Council Member Brausen agreed with Mayor Mohamed and added that TIF has been a useful
tool for the city. He also agreed that the council could discuss TIF further, adding that staff has a
lot of data regarding TIF that could be used in the discussion.
Council Member Baudhuin stated his questions are about the legalities of TIF in general and not
about the city’s TIF policy. He asked if the city is legally required to give TIF if the developer
meets the requirements and noted this is apparent in the chart. He asked where the law falls
here, noting the legal language around “may and shall,” and stated he wants more clarity.
Council Member Brausen stated a conversation with Mr. Mattick is warranted.
Mayor Mohamed stated the city council needs to be upfront with developers, adding it is bad
practice to have city policies in place and then deny TIF for a particular project. She reiterated
that TIF requires a collective decision of four votes.
Ms. Keller stated she understands the council is interested in TIF education and wants to meet
with Mr. Mattick to learn about the legal analysis of TIF. She noted that the council is interested
in hearing what other incentives are available as an alternative to TIF, and also how TIF impacts
the tax base.
Council Member Rog stated the council has information on the financial benefits of TIF, but not
about the financial costs of TIF to residents, noting there is a cost to the community.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he appreciates TIF and noted it is an incredible tool that the
city has done a great deal of good with over the years. The council’s responsibility to the
residents is to continue to look at TIF, and he appreciates the opportunity to do so.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Minutes: 4b
Unofficial minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
May 5, 2025
The meeting convened at 6:40 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Yolanda Farris, Lynette Dumalag, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller)
Discussion item
1. Proposed study session topic – Dakota Bridge Art – Ward 1
Ms. Keller noted this discussion is to determine a path forward for the proposed study session
topic.
Council Member Rog stated Dakota Bridge Art was reviewed a few weeks ago in a study session
meeting, and it seemed that there was interest from council members in discussing the concept
as a study session topic. She noted there are four council members interested, including Council
Members Farris, Baudhuin, Brausen and herself.
Ms. Keller stated that the staff recommendation is for the council to consider setting aside
funds in the 2026 budget process for public art programming. Staff would also work to develop
a standardized public art program. Once these funds are adopted in 2026, the council can
decide to spend them on a specific project or through a process.
Council Member Rog stated her understanding is that the council had previously approved
these funds but that the funds were not allocated. She added she would like the council to
discuss looking at finishing what was started or moving these funds into future specific projects.
Council Member Brausen agreed with Council Member Rog.
Ms. Keller stated that the council has a couple of alternatives to the staff recommendation. The
council could have a stand-alone study session discussion on this project or, when staff propose
additions to the budget in August, the council could give staff direction to add it to the 2026
budget.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he would like to see the Dakota Bridge Art project prioritized
for 2026 and is also interested in ongoing study and discussion of funding for public art in the
city. Ms. Keller stated this could happen through the budget discussions, or staff could set up a
separate discussion dedicated only to public art.
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Council Member Rog stated that one conversation should not preclude the other and an
ongoing discussion of public art should continue. Council Member Dumalag agreed.
Ms. Keller stated staff will present budget recommendations based on their best analysis. The
council’s great interest in public art and this project can be included in the report. Staff would
work to highlight items that have had interest in being funded but were not included as part of
the staff recommendation.
Council Member Rog asked why there would be additional discussion items included when
public art is to be brought up for discussion. Ms. Keller noted that for the public art discussion,
staff will do callouts on both the larger public art program and for this specific public art project
in the budget discussion.
Mayor Mohamed stated it makes sense to incorporate the public art discussion into the budget
discussion. She added this direction makes the best use of the council’s time.
Council Member Dumalag asked if the dollar amount noted in the report for this project would
be the same as was established in 2020. Ms. Keller stated yes, since that was the last direction
provided.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Minutes: 4c
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
May 19, 2025
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Lynette Dumalag, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: Yolanda Farris
Staff present: Deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), city attorney (Ms. Asani), community
development director (Ms. Barton), building and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), economic
development manager (Mr. Hunt), redevelopment administrator (Mr. Porter -Nelson), deputy
city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal), fire chief (Mr. Hanlin)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
3. Presentations.
a. Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed thanked the following people for their donations:
• Carrie and Kevin Mendler for a donation of $2,800 for a memorial bench to be installed
at the Westwood Nature Center, honoring David French, and Don and Mary French.
• Maureen and John Dersewich for donating $1,000 to the Westwood Nature Center for
access to the scholarship fund.
• Matthew Hobbs and family for donating $10,000 for a memorial bench, trees, and park
enhancements for educational needs at the Westwood Nature Center, honoring
Maurice Hobbs.
4. Minutes.
a. Minutes of April 21, 2025, city council meeting
b. Minutes of April 21, 2025, special study session
c. Minutes of May 5, 2025, city council meeting
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It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
April 21, 2025, city council meeting minutes, the April 21, 2025, special study session minutes,
and the May 5, 2025, city council meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Farris absent).
5. Consent items.
a. Resolution 25-055 accepting donations to the Parks and Recreation Department
b. Resolution 25-056 approving Police and Fire Police and Fire Public Employees
Retirement Association member transfer
c. Resolutions 25-057, 25-058 approving amended affordable housing contract and
business subsidy for Beltline Station - Ward 1
d. Resolution 25-059 approving implementation of stipends and term limits for Housing
Authority Board
e. Resolution 25-060 approving updated West Metro Drug Task Force joint powers
agreement
Council Member Brausen asked to make a comment regarding consent item 5c. He stated there
was extensive discussion during this evening’s EDA meeting about this item and noted the
construction will begin within the next 30-60 days.
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Rog, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
6. Public hearings.
a. Public hearing for intoxicating liquor license for The Taco Shop LLC dba The Taco Shop
Ms. Scott-Lerdal presented the staff report.
Representing The Taco Shop, Mr. Inti Martínez-Alemán, attorney, and Mr. Angel Ruelas
Castellano, owner, were introduced to the council for questions.
Council Member Rog asked what motivated Mr. Ruelas Castellano to want to offer alcoholic
beverages at this location. Mr. Ruelas Castellano stated they expanded their establishment to
include more seating and a bar area. He stated they wanted to offer alcoholic beverages and
Mexican drinks to their patrons along with Mexican menu items.
Council Member Budd asked if the 38 seats are a new upgrade for the restaurant. Mr. Ruelas
Castellano stated yes, the restaurant only had five tables prior to the expansion. He stated they
are ready to open after the liquor license is approved and certified.
Mayor Mohamed opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Mohamed
closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Dumalag stated she is excited to hear this business is expanding and noted it
has been fun to see people enjoying this establishment.
Council Member Baudhuin thanked Mr. Ruelas Castellano for attending the meeting. He also
thanked them for opening their establishment in St. Louis Park and wished them great success
in their expansion.
It was moved by Council Member Dumalag, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve
the intoxicating liquor license for The Taco Shop LLC dba The Taco Shop as presented by staff.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Farris absent).
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements.
Ms. Walsh noted that city hall will be closed on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
Ms. Walsh stated that on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4-6 p.m., there is a paper shredding event
at the Municipal Service Center.
Mayor Mohamed stated that this weekend marks the five-year anniversary of the murder of
George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. She observed that Mr. Floyd’s murder had a ripple
effect that was felt across the world. Mayor Mohamed stated that many people were
awakened to the ugly reality and the deadly consequences of racism and acted to dismantle the
forces of racism. Though some may feel that the last five years of progress towards racial
justice awareness is now being threatened, St. Louis Park continues our commitment to the
city’s strategic priority of racial equity and inclusion.
Mayor Mohamed stated that regardless of any action that may be taken to attempt to rewrite
the record of that horrible day, we will remember George Floyd. She added that city staff
continue to be committed to the community and to serving everybody with res pect, integrity
and compassion, and so does this community. Mayor Mohamed also stated that regardless of
what else is going on, we will continue to mourn our neighbor, and we will continue to live the
values that have come out of this tragedy, and we will continue to show up for one another and
show up for the city.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Minutes: 4d
Unofficial minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
May 19, 2025
The meeting convened at 7:59 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag,
Margaret Rog
Council members absent: Tim Brausen, Yolanda Farris
Staff present: Building and energy director (Mr. Hoffman), sustainability manager and
Environment and Sustainability Commission liaison (Ms. Ziring), community engagement
coordinator (Mr. Coleman)
Guest: Eric Zweber, Chair, Environment and Sustainability Commission
Discussion items
1.Environmental Stewardship system kick-off
Ms. Ziring presented an overview of the city ’s Climate Action Plan and an update on
environmental programs. Ms. Ziring stated the federal government has abandoned its duty to
regulate greenhouse gas emissions, and the state is doing what it can but is limited by funding
and ideological differences among policymakers. What remains is a network of local
governments working together to address climate change; therefore, it is important that the
City of St. Louis Park continues to do this work.
As background, Ms. Ziring stated that in 2016, St. Louis Park High School students presented a
report card on climate action to the city council and gave the city a B minus on environmental
issues because there was no city Climate Action Plan. In May of 2016, the city council passed
the climate inheritance resolution to create a Climate Action Plan at the city level. In 2018, the
Climate Action Plan was adopted. Now, there are many cities across Minnesota that have also
adopted climate action plans and energy action plans and have sustainability staff in place to
implement them. St. Louis Park is now looked upon as a leader in climate action and takes
many calls from other cities around the state.
Ms. Ziring provided a brief overview of the Climate Action Plan to date. It began as a 22-year
plan and is currently in year seven. The city is heading in the right direction; greenhouse gases
have decreased by 20% since 2015. There is still a need to deal with emissions primarily from
transportation and heating fuels. She added that people will need to shift to electricity to
reduce burning fossil fuels in buildings and vehicles.
Ms. Ziring stated staff is now focused on incentive programs because regulation is difficult
without state statutes to enable it. All the environmental programs staff administer have some
type of environmental justice component. Ms. Ziring stated staff conducts a lot of engagement
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to boost participation in incentive programs. With the potential loss of Inflation Reduction Act
rebates at the state level, this may affect city program participation. Ms. Ziring noted they are
seeing great participation in the Climate Champions for Homes program because of the push
for Home Energy Squad visits. She also noted that participation in the city’s tree planting
program continues to grow.
Council Member Baudhuin asked what kind of fruit the city’s incentive programs bear, and what
would happen if the city did not provide them. Ms. Ziring stated they see great participation
from residents because of the incentive programs, which is shown in surveys and the data that
she will present to council in June 2025.
Council Member Baudhuin asked how the incentive programs are funded. Ms. Ziring stated
incentive programs are funded through the Climate Investment Fund, which was authorized by
the city council in 2021.
Council Member Baudhuin asked whether city levies might be lower if more people
participated in incentive programs. He also asked if there is anything being done to encourage
homeowners to replace turf grass with more sustainable alternatives . Ms. Ziring stated there is
a program administered by engineering called Rainwater Rewards that provides grant funding
for the creation of rain gardens.
Council Member Rog stated she appreciated the level of detail in the environmental report and
asked if incentives were to go away, would replacement programs be worked into the budget.
Mr. Hoffman stated that staff are working with finance on what can be done. He stated the
programs will continue to help residents and businesses make changes.
Ms. Ziring added that staff planned to promote the ability to stack rebates from Xcel Energy
with incentives from the city and from the state, as well as a large incentive from the federal
government if the Inflation Reduction Act continues , but that if the Inflation Reduction Act
funds are taken away it will be up to council whether they wish to make up that gap. She stated
that council will be asked whether they wish to replenish the Climate Investment Fund, and if
so, at what level and rate.
Council Member Rog asked where the Depave SLP projects have happened in the city. Ms.
Ziring stated there is one completed right next door to Wat Promwachirayan in Ward 1 and four
additional property owners have inquired.
Council Member Dumalag asked if staff sees any philanthropic organizations filling the gap in
funding for climate action. She also asked if there are any opportunities here. Ms. Ziring stated
that staff does look at this and noted they have had conversations with the McKnight
Foundation periodically, but it depends on the focus of the grant money the city is looking for.
So far, St. Louis Park has not been successful, noting that many foundations are not in a solid
financial position at this time either. Ms. Ziring pointed to the Minneapolis Foundation’s
$50,000 pass-through grant from the EPA and noted this may not materialize. However, staff
will continue to network with the city's philanthropic partners.
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Council Member Budd stated she liked the information on grants in the staff report. She noted
a grant awarded to the city for shade covers in a higher BIPOC area as very positive. Council
Member Budd pointed to this staff’s work on grants as a great example of walking the talk.
2. Boards and Commissions check-in with city council: Environment and Sustainability
Commission (ESC)
Mr. Coleman introduced ESC Chair Zweber, who presented the commission’s workplan.
Mr. Coleman explained that the environment and sustainability commission is one of the five
advisory boards and commissions whose purpose is to guide city initiatives by offering
recommendations, collaborating with staff and council, fostering community engagement and
facilitating partnerships. Additionally, the ESC acts as a bridge between residents and the public
for environmental and sustainability-related information.
Ms. Ziring noted the duties of the ESC are to advise the city council, to gather community
feedback and direction, to provide education to the full community, and to establish
workgroups related to special projects and interests.
Chair Zweber described the ESC workplan and praised the 13 different commissioners who
participate. The first item is to advise staff on the Climate Action Plan. He stated the ESC will
look at updating, evaluating and amending the Climate Action Plan but not rewriting it.
Council Member Budd asked if the Climate Action Plan work group has met yet. Chair Zweber
stated yes, and that they have had two meetings so far.
Council Member Budd asked if there is an opportunity to get an interim update. Ms. Ziring
stated she could submit a written report, but stated discussions on amending the Climate
Action Plan may go well into and beyond Q4.
Council Member Rog stated she appreciates the extra work going into the updates of the
Climate Action Plan as well as the communication and collaboration between staff, the ESC and
the city council.
Council Member Dumalag asked if the ESC and the planning commission have been working
together. Chair Zweber stated they have not worked on the Climate Action Plan with the
planning commission and stated this will come later when they work on integrating climate
action work into the comprehensive plan.
Chair Zweber stated the next item for discussion with council is the electrification event. He
noted two commissioners dedicated time to brainstorming this event, ideas for which
eventually were folded into the EV Petting Zoo that was held a few weeks ago.
Council Member Baudhuin noted there is some concern with e-bike safety, and asked if some of
the legalities around e-bikes could be incorporated into the electrification events. Chair Zweber
stated education is definitely part of this and very important, especially if folks are looking to
make a purchase.
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Council Member Budd asked if the “Pedal, Pints and Power” event will happen in July. Ms.
Ziring stated no, and added that given staff capacity, staff suggested that the events work group
scale back to a game card to promote green businesses in the fall.
Council Member Rog asked if staff work drives most events. Ms. Ziring stated that yes, while
commissioners brainstorm ideas, it is up to staff to handle interfacing with business owners and
managing all of the event logistics.
Council Member Rog asked if there would be a limit on number of events. Mr. Coleman stated
no, there was no limit.
Council Member Rog noted Ms. Ziring’s comment that this type of work is staff’s responsibility.
She stated her neighborhood group does a lot of logistics for events and requests of businesses,
and noted commissioners may be interested in doing this work.
Ms. Ziring noted that Council Member Rog’s comment brought up a larger question about what
is appropriate for representatives of the city, such as whether city staff or commissioners
should be soliciting city businesses for sponsorships. Mr. Coleman stated that neighborhood
group event planners are responsible for the execution of their events, but for official city
events it makes sense that staff is doing that work. Ms. Ziring agreed it is best for staff to
handle city events, especially as the city can be opened to liability. Mr. Hoffman added that
commissioners do help generate ideas, but in the end, it is staff that figure out how to make it
happen.
Chair Zweber added that commissioners are advisory to the council and should not be speaking
on behalf of council or the city, and this may be of concern when considering whether
commissioners talk to business owners.
Chair Zweber stated that the next item ESC will be working on will be with public works and
participation in the curbside organics recycling program, and how participation can be
increased and encouraged through social media and outreach programs.
Council Member Baudhuin asked if ESC is working with the city’s communications staff on this,
noting there are ways to do creative communication here. Chair Zweber stated he would look
to Ms. Ziring and public works to work with communications after asking commissioners for
their ideas, as commissioners work through their liaison and not directly with other staff.
Ms. Ziring stated that the 43% curbside organics recycling participation rate in St. Louis Park is
the highest in Hennepin County.
Council Member Rog suggested the ESC work through neighborhood organizations and have
the commissioners go to neighborhood events as a way to reach out on this.
Council Member Dumalag suggested that some residents might compost in their backyard and
noted this is what she does. She added because of this, some may not participate in the city’s
organics recycling program. Chair Zweber stated if people have the yard and the effort to do it
then they should continue, but added many are not participating in any way.
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Chair Zweber noted the ESC the next item is about tabling at elementary school open houses to
educate parents and students about sustainability. The two youth commissioners are leading
this workplan item.
Council Member Budd asked if there is a role for council members at an event like this. Mr.
Coleman stated he is not opposed to this, but it is all about the role of the council member in
that space. Ms. Ziring stated she does not see a problem with council members volunteering to
table if they wish and there is availability to do so.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is happy to see student ESC commissioners tabling and
would also like to see students interacting with adults on climate action issues. Ms. Ziring stated
that the student commissioners’ table at both kid and non-kid events and are very actively
involved.
Council Member Rog stated this is terrific and noted she was happy to interview both student
commissioners who were appointed last year.
Chair Zweber noted that one student commissioner has served as vice chair of the ESC this year
and will step down when she graduates from high school.
Chair Zweber stated the next item relates to promoting the value of trees and native
ecosystems. Ms. Ziring added this is also a cross -commission item with the parks and recreation
advisory commission (PRAC).
Chair Zweber stated having a joint meeting with the PRAC was helpful in showing both groups
where they align and also where they are not duplicating work. They met at the Westwood Hills
Nature Center in April and the two commissions also took a tour of the center.
Mayor Mohamed noted she attended the Arbor Day event and asked if the ESC partners with
Tree Trust. Ms. Ziring stated ESC does not work with natural resources programs, and the
relationship with Tree Trust is managed by natural resources manager Michael Bahe.
Council Member Dumalag noted that under the tree preservation ordinance, the city has a
replacement formula for when a tree is removed from commercial property. Ms. Ziring
explained this is the work of zoning and natural resources, and the ESC must be careful not to
monitor staff’s work here. She added, however, she has talked with staff about this and asked
how the ESC can be helpful.
Council Member Budd noted that trees are coming down near where she lives off Highway 169
and near the high school as well. She asked if there is anything that can be done to preserve the
tree canopy in these areas not owned by the city. Chair Zweber stated more has been
accomplished through the use of tree preservation ordinances and collaboration with the utility
companies, but it has been difficult to promote tree preservation with MnDOT in areas where
they have jurisdiction.
Council Member Rog stated she likes all the pieces of this workplan, but also noted this is more
work for staff than they are typically used to seeing with boards and commissions. She added,
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however, that it does represent community engagement, input and involvement at its most
robust. This spirit is something the city prides itself on. Hopefully, this staff work can become
fully integrated into the work of the ESC. She believe s this is what boards and commissions
were meant to be in St. Louis Park, and she commended everyone for their hard work.
Ms. Ziring stated trees are very important to her and to the ESC, but they do fall out side the
commission’s purview because trees are only indirectly mentioned in the Climate Action Plan.
There is a limit to what can be done, so the ESC needs to work collaboratively with staff, noting
it can be complicated at times.
Council Member Rog stated she does not understand the charter of the ESC to be specific to
laying out the Climate Action Plan. She added that the council has prioritized trees, tree
preservation, and funds for tree planting, so it totally aligns with the priorities of the council.
She understands this does not fall under the purview of the ESC and asked who decides this.
Ms. Ziring stated that public trees in parks and on boulevards are managed by natural
resources, which falls under the parks and recreation advisory commission in the city structure.
She stated the ESC has an interest in trees but given the PRAC’s duties, the ESC primarily
focuses on tree policy only related to private property.
Chair Zweber noted the last item ESC is working on. They are supporting the citywide Vision 4.0
process by participating directly and/or encouraging others to participate, as well as sharing
information with other community members about the process.
Council Member Baudhuin stated the ESC is doing great work and added he appreciates this
robust workplan and the fact that they may have to correct their course along the way.
Council Member Budd added she also likes the workplan and noted this is a great example of
how other commissions can do their work. Chair Zweber stated the ESC members are a diverse
group who do bring real value to all the work they do.
Council Member Rog added she also likes the ESC workplan, and noted there may be some
tension related to the tree item, but she trusts the ESC will keep council informed. Chair Zweber
stated that tree preservation could also become more important within the comprehensive
plan as managed by staff along with input from the public.
Council Member Rog stated she knows there is institutional knowledge within the ESC, and she
hopes there is a plan in place to pass that knowledge along to new ESC members.
Written Reports
3.Participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Approve city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve city disbursement claims for the period of May 1
through May 27, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending
May 27, 2025?
Summary: The finance department prepares this monthly report for the city council to review
and approve. The attached report shows all city disbursements made via physical check, wire
transfer, and Automated Clearing House (ACH) where applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information by the council is
required by the city charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal
stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Disbursement summary
Prepared by: Estela Mulugeta, accounting specialist
Reviewed by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,160.003CMAComm & Marketing G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
1,160.00
1,259.253M COMPANY Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,259.25
42.70ABERNATHY, LISA Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
42.70
225.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
7,966.57ACTION FLEET INC Vehicles & Equipment G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
7,966.57
557.90ADAMS RAND Water G&A
557.90
2,671.55ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,763.34Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
9,434.89
6.10AGEL ALEX Water G&A
6.10
32.00AHERN FIRE PROTECTION Building and Energy G&A Permits
32.00
7,954.54ALLSTREAMIT G&A Telephone Communications
7,954.54
76.36ALMLIE SONJA Water G&A
76.36
265.00ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO INC Cable TV G&A Repairs and Maintenance
265.00
58.91AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Public Saftey Aid G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
164.71City Clerk's Office G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
231.61Human Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
109.98Human Resources G&A Food
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
47.98IT G&A Technology Supplies
79.99IT G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
25.99Community Development G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
600.61Facilties Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,019.75Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
16.89Police G&A Postage & Delivery
19.99Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
379.41Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
321.35Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
104.09Police G&A Technology Supplies
2,217.17Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
61.24Public Works G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,861.05Technology G&A Technology Devices
62.80Organized Rec G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
129.09Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
149.90Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
124.87Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
638.23Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
93.49Westwood G&A Other Supplies & Materials
881.95Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
897.86Aquatic Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
10,298.91
176.68AMERICAN PRESSURE, INC.Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
55.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
231.68
162.94AMONSON JOHN Water G&A
162.94
125.22AMSLER PAYTON Water G&A
125.22
6,036.80ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS Fire Department G&A Technology Devices
6,036.80
465.59ANDERSON ANDREW Water G&A
465.59
13.41ANDERSON MICHAEL Water G&A
13.41
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ObjectVendorBU Description
425.00APADANAFacilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
425.00
80.00API HVAC SERVICES Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
80.00
6,115.43ASPEN MILLS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
6,115.43
689.99AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE General Fund BS Inventory
689.99
843.75AVOLVE SOFTWARE Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
843.75
164.65BACHMANS PLYMOUTH Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
164.65
3,850.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
34,250.00Water G&A
38,100.00
700.00BALLISTIC DEFENSE LLC Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
700.00
2,026.09BANG ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,026.09
57,850.00BARNUM COMPANIES, INC.Municipal Building & Infra G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
57,850.00
4,880.00BATISTICH HEIDI Employee Benefits G&A
4,880.00
32.70BAXTER VIRGINIA Water G&A
32.70
875.09BEAULIEU ASHLEY Water G&A
875.09
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
16.66BECKER LEE Water G&A
16.66
3,143.82BEL COMMUNITIES PROPERTY TRUST LLC Water G&A
3,143.82
278.60BEUCH MIKAYLA Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
278.60
1,160.00BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION Water G&A
1,160.00
455.19BLACKSTONE LLC Water G&A
455.19
86.31BLUE YETI SERVICES LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
86.31
198.98BODIN ROBERT Water G&A
198.98
73.77BOERNER MATTHEW Water G&A
73.77
31.90BOLTON & MENK INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
137.26Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
60.44Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2.55Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
15.35Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
247.50
3,021.14BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,003.39Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
4,024.53
1,157.76BOYER TRUCKS Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,157.76
65.27BRAKEL LENA Water G&A
65.27
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
17.36BREDESEN RILEY Water G&A
17.36
83.04BRENDA THE BUYER Water G&A
83.04
2,460.00BRIN GLASS COMPANY Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,460.00
244.71BRISTLIN PATRICIA Water G&A
244.71
2,980.16BROOKSIDE LOFTS ASSOC.Climate Investment G&A
2,980.16
476.26BROSAM AARON Water G&A
476.26
2,339.35-BUCKINGHAM TRUCKING LLC Solid Waste G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
187,242.09Solid Waste G&A Solid Waste Utility
110,750.92Solid Waste G&A Recycling Utility
295,653.66
50.48BUILDING CONTROLS & SOLUTIONS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
50.48
900.00BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
900.00
293.09BURESH JASON Water G&A
293.09
34.11BURGESON ELIZABETH Water G&A
34.11
66.58BURNETT MICHAEL Water G&A
66.58
50.00BUTLER KRISTEN Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
873.80C.M. HARRINGTON & ASSOCIATES Street Capital G&A
873.80
391.10CA PROPERTIES Water G&A
391.10
600.00CAMEO HANSELL Climate Investment G&A
600.00
60.00CAMPBELL SAMUEL Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
60.00
390.97CANON FINANCIAL IT G&A Computers/Tech Services
390.97
184.43CARDEN JIMMY MARC Water G&A
184.43
280.00CARLOCK LISA Building and Energy G&A Permits
280.00
89.50CARLSON JOSEPH Water G&A
89.50
45.00CASTRO MICK Natural Resources G&A Revenue from Leases or Rentals
45.00
1,134.00CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE SERVICES INC Employee Benefits G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,134.00
2,287.50CDW GOVERNMENT INC Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
2,287.50
223.60CECILE D. COLINET-ADLER Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
223.60
46,225.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Affordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,530.00Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
47,755.00
182.00CENTERPOINT ENERGY Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
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ObjectVendorBU Description
182.00
11,974.25CENTRAL PENSION FUND Employee Benefits BS OTHER RETIREMENT
11,974.25
74.69CENTURY LINK IT G&A Telephone Communications
229.40Technology G&A Other Communications
304.09
7,500.00CHAIM MENDEL SMITH & SHOSHANA BURSTYN General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
7,500.00
16.59CHAMPOUX KATELYN Community Development G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
16.59
57.87CHERUKURI VENKANNA Water G&A
57.87
2,750.00CHRISTENSON CHERYL Climate Investment G&A
2,750.00
544.00CHUXAdminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
938.25Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,482.25
607.45CINTAS CORPORATION Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
159.13Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
81.65Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
374.80Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,223.03
4,646.84CITY OF SAINT PAUL Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
4,646.84
1,200.00CMC NEPTUNE LLC Aquatic Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,200.00
421.04COLE PAPERS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
421.04
17,510.99COLICH & ASSOCIATES Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
17,510.99
298.00COLLINS ELECTRICAL Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,349.07Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
1,647.07
2,080.00COLOR KINETICS DISTRIBUTION INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,080.00
159.49COMCASTComm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
62.15Police G&A Electric Utility
102.56Fire Department G&A Electric Utility
29.95Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
354.15
1,383.02CORE & MAIN LP Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,383.02
143.65COREMARKGeneral Fund BS Inventory
376.74Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
520.39
12,500.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
12,500.00
6.45COTE KEVIN Water G&A
6.45
452.41CRONAN MICHAEL Water G&A
452.41
1,280.42CROWN MARKING INC.Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,280.42
384.53CTW GROUP, INC.Water G&A
384.53
119.00CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
119.00
114.70CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC General Fund BS Inventory
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
7,154.63Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
7,269.33
700.28DALCO ENTERPRISES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
700.28
255.40DECOTEAU WILL Fire Department G&A In-State Travel
255.40
2,410.00DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY LLC Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
2,410.00
312.00DELL EMILY Water G&A
312.00
75.30DEM-CON DUMPSTERS LLC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Recycling Utility
75.30
5,000.00DEMPSEY MICHAEL General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
5,000.00
6,848.97DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
6,848.97
48,862.38DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Street Capital G&A
48,862.38
139.58DICKMAN, JANICE Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
139.58
39.14DISANTO ANTHONY Water G&A
39.14
1,094.00DIWHY, LLC.Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,094.00
57.06DIXON STEPHEN Water G&A
57.06
2,806.92DO-GOOD.BIZ INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
197.40Comm & Marketing G&A Postage & Delivery
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
140.00Sustainability G&A Postage & Delivery
188.77Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,751.09Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
291.45Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
56.24Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,689.19Solid Waste G&A Postage & Delivery
149.36Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
9,270.42
175.25DONAHUE STEPHANIE Water G&A
175.25
14,196.00DONALD R FRANTZ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
14,196.00
121.80DOUGLAS MALCHOW ESTATE Water G&A
121.80
53.22DRUBACH DINA Water G&A
53.22
312.09DUNDEE FARMS Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
312.09
127.08EAST JORDAN Water G&A
127.08
500.00ECHO DATA ANALYTICS Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
500.00
2,419.34ECM PUBLISHERS INC City Clerk's Office G&A Postage & Delivery
2,419.34
87.93EDENS TAMMY Water G&A
87.93
2,500.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 2019B G&A Other Debt Serv Expend
1,000.002014A GO DEBT SERV G&A Other Debt Serv Expend
362.51Mera Wayzata Project TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51 Beltline Residences TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Wooddale Ave Ap TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
362.51Texa Tonka TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Parkway Residual TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Bridgewater Bank TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.47Wooddale Station TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Elmwood Apartments TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Duke West End TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Park Commons TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.51Rise on 7 TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
362.43Hwy 7 Business Center TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,850.00
853.25ELECTRIC PUMP INC Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
853.25
55.86ELIASON ERIK Water G&A
55.86
195.10EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE General Fund BS Inventory
195.10
94.93ENGSTROM JAMES Water G&A
94.93
2,766.76ENTERPRISE FM TRUST Vehicle Maintenance G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay
2,766.76
208.00ERIE CONSTRUCTION Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
208.00
119.19ESKRIDGE CONNOR Water G&A
119.19
1,410.00ESP INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,410.00
87.23ESTATE OF RACHEL SVEHLA Water G&A
87.23
8,500.00EVERLAST REHAB Sewer G&A
8,500.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
949.33FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO General Fund BS Inventory
12.04Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
961.37
1,875.00FARBER SOUND LLC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,875.00
1,404.32FASTENAL COMPANY Water G&A
1,404.32
665.00FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
665.00
172.79FECHO KEVIN Water G&A
172.79
136.74FERRELLGASRec Center Gen Division G&A Vehicle Fuels
70.07Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicle Fuels
206.81
372.36FERRIS CLANCY Adminstrative Operations G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
372.36
450.00FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
450.00
1,016.96FINANCE & COMMERCE, INC.Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
159.60Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3.65Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
77.47Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,257.68
587.36FIRST ADVANTAGE Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
587.36
50.00FISCHER BEN Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
100.00FISCHER HANA Westwood G&A
100.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
13.45FITTERER JOHN Water G&A
13.45
539.51FITZGERALD PETER Climate Investment G&A
231.22Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
770.73
384.69FITZWATER CHELSEA Water G&A
384.69
750.00FLANAGAN PETER Climate Investment G&A
750.00
93.38FLATTEN STEVEN Water G&A
93.38
73.50FLECK, JAMIE Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
73.50
2,108.55FLEMING LISA Climate Investment G&A
2,108.55
88.20FORCE AMERICA, INC.General Fund BS Inventory
88.20
13,400.00FORECAST PUBLIC ART Public Art G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
13,400.00
300.00FRANKLIN ENERGY SERVICES LLC Climate Investment G&A
300.00
43.24FRATTALLONESSewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
60.02Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
103.26
66.50FRIEDERICH NIKKI Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
66.50
69.98FRIEDMAN ERIN Water G&A
69.98
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ObjectVendorBU Description
885.08G & B ENVIRONMENTAL INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
885.08
115.58GANN JULIE Water G&A
115.58
241.21GARNETT RANDE Water G&A
241.21
136.08GAY HEATHER Water G&A
136.08
2,017.00GEARGRID CORPORATION Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,017.00
102.05GEIGER DANIEL Water G&A
102.05
2,802.01GERBER COLLISION- MIDWEST INC Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
4,998.44Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
7,800.45
1,500.00GESINGER BUILDING COMPANY LLC Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
1,500.00
3,675.00GETTY IMAGES Comm & Marketing G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
3,675.00
3,900.00GHARWAL MUSTAFA General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
3,900.00
683.28GIROUARD PERRI Water G&A
683.28
210.81GODFEREY JOSEPH Water G&A
210.81
150.00GOLDEN VALLEY PRIDE FESTIVAL REI G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
150.00
24.50GOMEZ GARY Water G&A
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ObjectVendorBU Description
24.50
74.65GONYEA SUSAN Water G&A
74.65
1,629.45GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC Water G&A
1,629.45
275.00GRAF MELVIN Building and Energy G&A Licenses
275.00
222.37GRAINGER INC.General Fund BS Inventory
68.24Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
290.61
445.00GRAPHIC SOURCE INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,835.00Fire Department G&A Other Supplies & Materials
2,280.00
400.00GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE Sustainability G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
400.00
305.50GREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
305.50
110.21GRIMES JO ANN Water G&A
110.21
19.00GUZZO CULLEN Public Works G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
19.00
23.33HAAR MEGAN Water G&A
23.33
368.18HACH CO Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
368.18
5,925.65HARTMANN QUINN Water G&A
5,925.65
44,816.75HAWKINS INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
410.66Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
45,227.41
586.92HEDBERG HOME Storm Water Utility G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
586.92
81.68HENDERSON STUART Water G&A
81.68
250.00HENDRICKSON FRAN Water G&A
250.00
18.00HENNEPIN COUNTY Sunset Ridge HIA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6.00Greensboro HIA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6.00Westwood HIA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
30.00
22,107.75HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,456.89Police G&A Radio Communications
11,652.00Fire Department G&A Radio Communications
786.51Public Works G&A Radio Communications
786.51Water G&A Radio Communications
786.51Sewer G&A Radio Communications
786.51Storm Water Utility G&A Radio Communications
41,362.68
670.00HENNEPIN COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOC. Police G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
670.00
1,339.00HENNEPIN COUNTY ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGYSolid Waste G&A Solid Waste Utility
1,339.00
7,866.55HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER General Fund G&A Postage & Delivery
105.00Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,915.00Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
10,886.55
91.24HENSCHEL ZAC Water G&A
91.24
62.80HENSEL CALEB Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
62.80
36.97HERD REID Water G&A
36.97
17.79HERGES MICHAEL Water G&A
17.79
30.45HERMANSON ANNIE Water G&A
30.45
88.00HERO HOME SERVICES LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
88.00
113.91HILK MILTON Water G&A
113.91
2,054.08HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MFG INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,054.08
19.00HOCKETT ANTHONY Park Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
19.00
10.86HOIGAARD VILLAGE MANAGEMENT Water G&A
10.86
11.81HOMAN SCOTT Water G&A
11.81
137.84HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
59.94Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,253.55Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
169.33Storm Water Utility G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,663.92Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
27.96Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
930.84Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
17.02Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
83.16Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
5,343.56
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 18
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
79.97HOMES FOR CASH LLC Water G&A
79.97
66.86HOOPER AMY Water G&A
66.86
518.13HOTSY MINNESOTA Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
518.13
303.27HSR MSP LLC Water G&A
303.27
117.59HUDALLA KEVIN Water G&A
117.59
1,680.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
1,680.00
352.75IBIZA, LLC.Water G&A
352.75
73.36IDEAL SERVICE INC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
73.36
909.45IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT Water G&A Postage & Delivery
909.44Sewer G&A Postage & Delivery
909.44Solid Waste G&A Postage & Delivery
909.44Storm Water Utility G&A Postage & Delivery
3,637.77
1,559.75INDELCOWater G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,559.75
187,400.00INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST # 283 Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
187,400.00
650.00INGCO INTERNATIONAL Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
650.00
92.00INTOXIMETERS INC Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
92.00
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,334.81INVER GROVE FORD Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,334.81
116.93IRELAND HOMES SF X LLC Water G&A
116.93
5,622.74I-STATE TRUCK CENTER General Fund BS Inventory
5,622.74
45.40J & D 14-93 LIMITED Water G&A
45.40
130.00J & F REDDY RENTS Park Maintenance G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay
130.00
52,611.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC Water G&A
52,611.00
1,300.33JAYTECH, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,300.33
225.00JDA DESIGN ARCHITECTS, INC.Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
271.50JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
271.50
81.49JEPPESEN JON Water G&A
81.49
20.97JERRY'S HARDWARE Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
14.39Park Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
23.28Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
50.37Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
9.37Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
161.93Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
280.31
19.45JOB TASK DONE INVESTMENT LLC Water G&A
19.45
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
134.77JOHN SHIRANI Water G&A
134.77
111.41JOHNSEN PARKER Water G&A
111.41
1,500.00JOHNSON DANIEL Climate Investment G&A
1,500.00
406.36JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,998.68Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,405.04
156.14JONGBLOEDT AARON Water G&A
156.14
87.56JULKOWSKI EMMA Water G&A
87.56
50.00KALLIO JULIE Organized Rec G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
50.00
400.00KENNEDY RUSSELL Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
400.00
56.78KEUNING HELEN Water G&A
56.78
900.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
900.00
316.88KILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
316.88
548.98KIMBREL CHRISTY Water G&A
548.98
5,556.11KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
18,055.48MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
23,611.59
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 21
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Council Check Summary
5/27/20255/1/2025 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
30.20KLAS RYAN Water G&A
30.20
.19KLEEN BATYA Water G&A
.19
28,590.50KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC Water G&A
28,590.50
21,450.00KLM ENGINEERING INC.Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
21,450.00
178.49KNOTT MARCY Water G&A
178.49
5.04KOCH JOHN C Water G&A
5.04
39.61KOPPY MARIE Water G&A
39.61
768.10KORTERRA, INC.Water G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
768.10Sewer G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
768.10Storm Water Utility G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
2,304.30
227.60KPCM PLUMBING LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
227.60
11,060.48KRAEMER MINING & MATERIALS INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,910.87Water G&A
12,971.35
302.28KREMER ANDREW Water G&A
302.28
3,290.78KREMER SERVICES LLC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
3,290.78
10.13KUMMER JOHN Water G&A
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
10.13
88.60LAMBERT HAROLD Water G&A
88.60
53.17LARA ERIK Water G&A
53.17
69.37LARSEN SCOTT Water G&A
69.37
50.00LARSON SETH Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
4,467.62LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
4,467.62
253.35LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
253.35
241,420.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
126,513.84Finance G&A Property Insurance
266.46Cable TV G&A Property Insurance
485.22Housing Rehab G&A Property Insurance
35.70SSD 1 G&A Property Insurance
15.42SSD 2 G&A Property Insurance
17.82SSD 3 G&A Property Insurance
8.76SSD 4 G&A Property Insurance
8.76SSD 5 G&A Property Insurance
8.76SSD 6 G&A Property Insurance
7,987.20Development - EDA G&A Property Insurance
7,465.80Water G&A Property Insurance
17,469.48Sewer G&A Property Insurance
1,799.58Solid Waste G&A Property Insurance
1,665.20Storm Water Utility G&A Property Insurance
405,168.00
22,500.00LEOTEK ELECTRONICS USA LLC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
22,500.00
22.00LESNE JILL Water G&A
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
22.00
19.20LESSMAN HERBERT Water G&A
19.20
35.80LEVY BEVERLY J Water G&A
35.80
3,669.38LHB PROPERTIES Water G&A
3,669.38
355.00LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
355.00
566.20LIFE SUPPORT INNOVATIONS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
566.20
49.81LIFSON MARJORIE Water G&A
49.81
600.00LILLIAN DOLAN ZIFF Climate Investment G&A
600.00
43.29LINDBORG KATHERINE Water G&A
43.29
264.38LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC General Fund BS Inventory
264.38
392.25LOCKGUARD LOCKSMITHS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
392.25
313.02LOFFLERIT G&A Computers/Tech Services
313.02
1,352.55LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G&A Computers/Tech Services
51.37IT G&A Technology Supplies
1,403.92
19,024.30LOGISIT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,316.28IT G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 24
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
20,340.58
25.20LOMBARDI, JIM Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
25.20
3,076.20LUBE-TECH RELIABLE PLUS General Fund BS Inventory
444.69Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,520.89
206.84M G INCENTIVES Human Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
206.84
9.20MACKEY MARY Water G&A
9.20
1,924.64MACQUEEN EQUIP CO General Fund BS Inventory
1,924.64
316.97MAHOLIAS DANIEL Water G&A
316.97
36.18MALIK PRAKSHI Cable TV G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
36.18
78.50MANLY DAVID Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
78.50
2,500.00MANNING STUART General Fund BS GENERAL
2,500.00
34,724.15MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC General Fund BS Inventory
34,724.15
2,290.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,290.00
3,421.05MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS Water G&A
3,421.05
30.62MASSOPUST DEVIN Water G&A
30.62
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
39.51MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
39.51
175.35MAUER IMPORT AUTO Water G&A
175.35
423.33MCCULLOUGH TURQOISHA Employee Benefits G&A
423.33
3,570.00MCGOWAN MEGHAN Employee Benefits G&A
3,570.00
115.00MCMAHON ELISE INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
115.00
225.00MCMONIGAL ARCHITECTS LLC Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
2,250.00MEOLA JERI Climate Investment G&A
2,250.00
868.00MESSERLI & KRAMER Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
868.00
7,830.00METRO BLOOMS Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,830.00
19,500.00METRO BLOOMS DESIGN + BUILD LLC Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
19,500.00
816.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOC. Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
816.00
340.45METRON FARNIER, LLC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
340.45
525.00METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Water G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
432,100.77Sewer G&A Water Utility
432,625.77
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 26
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
35.30MEYER LEAH Water G&A
35.30
62.65MEYER SCOTT Water G&A
62.65
19.10MGX EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC General Fund BS Inventory
11,978.00Vehicles & Equipment G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
11,181.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
11,181.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
34,359.10
270.04MICHEL BEN Water G&A
270.04
32.33MILES STEFANIE Water G&A
32.33
1,569.24MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
1,569.24
386.43MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
386.43
120.00MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE- NOTARY City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
240.00Building and Energy G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
360.00
500.00MINOKE HOMES LLC ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
2,227.50MISKOWIEC KIMBERLY AND MATTHEW Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,227.50
144.90MISSAGHI AMIR Water G&A
144.90
50.00MIYAGAWA YOJI Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
100.00MN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
100.00
1,281.00MOBOTREXPublic Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,281.00
8.90MODERN HOME CONSTRUCTION Water G&A
8.90
202.53MOEN ALEXANDRIA Water G&A
202.53
8,000.00MOMENTUM ADVOCACY LLP Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,000.00
29.49MOREN MARY ANN Water G&A
29.49
150.00MOZQUEDA EDUARDO Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
150.00
2,610.48MPX GROUP Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,610.48
321.00MR CUTTING EDGE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
321.00
65.85MRS.MARLISE EIDE Water G&A
65.85
18.92-MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.General Fund BS Inventory
37.84Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
18.92
10,000.00M-THEORY MARTIAL ARTS Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
10,000.00
20.48MURPHY SUE Water G&A
20.48
1,604.19NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)General Fund BS Inventory
83.88Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 28
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
207.38Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,895.45
750.00NEIMANN PAUL Water G&A
750.00
50.00NELSON COREY Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
285.62NICCOLAI DAVID Water G&A
285.62
391.37NKP LLC Water G&A
391.37
158.24NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
158.24
551.75NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC Vehicles & Equipment G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
162.71Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
714.46
73.00NORTON DEBRA Water G&A
73.00
85.76OAK KNOLL LAND ACQUISITION LLC Water G&A
85.76
181.51OAKLAND ABBY Water G&A
181.51
79.31O'DONNELL, TAMARA Water G&A
79.31
32.54ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC City Clerk's Office G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
56.63Assessing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
103.10Finance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
165.39Community Development G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
233.34Building and Energy G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
243.33Public Works G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
202.75Organized Rec G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 29
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
191.61Westwood G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,228.69
12.60OELRICH JETHRO Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
12.60
71.05OESTREICH, MARK Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
71.05
69.91OIE MACEY Water G&A
69.91
8,286.59ON SITE SANITATION Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
338.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
48.21Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,672.80
9.21OPPEGAARD CURTIS Water G&A
9.21
126.18ORKIN ETTA FAY Water G&A
126.18
8.94OROURKE MICHAEL Water G&A
8.94
19.00OSTENDORF ROSS Public Works G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
19.00
3,500.00OTO RYAN General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
3,500.00
461.45OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF THE NORTHLANDFacilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
461.45
637.53OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
637.53
1,040.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC Water Reilly G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,040.00
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
10.67PALBICKI PHYLLIS Water G&A
10.67
7.36PALMER PROPERTY GROUP LLC Water G&A
7.36
295.78PARSONS ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
295.78
170.00PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
170.00
95.60PERSPECTIVES INC.Water G&A
95.60
4.50PICKATIME, INC.Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4.50
2.83PICKERING RODRIGUEZ RACHEL Water G&A
2.83
53.25PIERSON BETTIE Water G&A
53.25
1,538.50PLAISTED COMPANIES INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,538.50
195.60PLUM CHRIS Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
195.60
974.44POLLARD WATER Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
974.44
666.96POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC General Fund BS Inventory
666.96
32.92POPEK SARAH Water G&A
32.92
2,500.00POTTER LAURA General Fund BS GENERAL
2,500.00
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
327.75PRECISE MRM, LLC.Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
327.75Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
327.75Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
327.75Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,311.00
34.13PREMIER ELECTRIC CORP Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
34.13
265.85PREMIUM WATERS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
265.85
5,024.80PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,024.80
800.00PRUETER JOHN General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
800.00
561.00PULSE ELECTRIC INC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
561.00
50.00QUOC DAN NGUYEN Community Development G&A Permits
50.00
416.42RABINE ABIGAIL Water G&A
416.42
36.54RAEKER ANTHONY Water G&A
36.54
1.90RAPPAPORT JESSE Water G&A
1.90
39.06RASMUSSEN, SUE Fire Department G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
39.06
320.63REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS GROUP LLC Water G&A
320.63
18.24REBER MATTHEW Water G&A
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
18.24
250.00RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
250.00
41.97REID IRENE Water G&A
41.97
108.27REM5 LLC Water G&A
108.27
344.21RENNER DONALD Water G&A
344.21
8,898.47REPUBLIC SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
78,328.18Solid Waste G&A Organics Utility Expense
7,748.76Rec Center Gen Division G&A Solid Waste Utility
94,975.41
110.44RH RESIDENTIAL RENEWAL Water G&A
110.44
3,921.12RIVER CITY SUPPLY LLC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,921.12
436.32ROBERT B HILL CO Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,254.96Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
436.32Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,127.60
1,463.31ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,463.31Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,463.31Solid Waste G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,463.31Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,853.24
150.00ROBERT NOBLE & ELAINE MORRISON Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
150.00
10.40ROSE VICTOR Water G&A
10.40
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Council Check Summary
5/27/20255/1/2025 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
819.53ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD General Fund BS Inventory
819.53
270.06RUHOFF CRAIG Water G&A
270.06
260.05RUSSEL RIVKA Water G&A
260.05
265.05RYAN LUCY Water G&A
265.05
18.74RYKKEN JILL Water G&A
18.74
1,062.00SAFEASSURE CONSULTANTS INC Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,062.00
734.40SAFE-FAST INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,579.74Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,314.14
992.83SAFELITE AUTOGLASS Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
992.83
1,090.82SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,090.82
74.96SAMARTUNGA PRIYANTHA Water G&A
74.96
89.57SAWATZKY EUGENE Water G&A
89.57
4,108.68SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
4,108.68
37.77SCHIRMERS DOUGLAS Water G&A
37.77
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3.61SCHMIDT CASEY Water G&A
3.61
286.91SCHREINER DANA Water G&A
286.91
199.55SCHUESTER JOSEPH Water G&A
199.55
67.53SCHULTE RYAN Water G&A
67.53
198.27SCHULTZ JOANN Water G&A
198.27
71.89SCHWEGMAN RACHEL Water G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
71.89
822.00SELTZ JOEL A.Street Capital G&A
822.00
340.00SETS DESIGN INC.Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
340.00
39,155.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
39,155.00
979.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
979.00
79.29SHELDON THOMAS Water G&A
79.29
4,500.00SHOLTZ LAURA General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
650.00Climate Investment G&A
5,150.00
1,687.28SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
12,520.44Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
14,207.72
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
340.32SHRED-IT Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
340.32
135.06SIBET RENOVATIONS LLC Water G&A
135.06
865.03SIEFF PHILLIP Water G&A
865.03
136.50SIG SAUER, INC.Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
136.50
2,830.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,830.00
26.45SILVERBERG MARK & BAILA Water G&A
26.45
1,572.10SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC Park Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,572.10
1,280.41SKB ENVIRONMENTAL INC Water G&A
1,280.41
2,532.08SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
2,532.08
60.56SMITH TEDDY Water G&A
60.56
1,000.00SORENSON GARY General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
1,000.00
2,550.00SOUTH METRO PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FAC Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
2,550.00
387.75SPANIER BRUCE Water G&A
387.75
2,500.00SPAR DAVID General Fund BS GENERAL
2,500.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,349.42SPS COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
81.79Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,431.21
552.22SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
645.17Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,197.39
24,874.00ST. LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY Affordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
24,874.00
102.64STAR TRIBUNE Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
102.64
26.40STEFFENHAGEN ZACH Water G&A
26.40
750.00STEIN DIANA Climate Investment G&A
750.00
23.19STERICYCLE, INC.Human Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
25.87Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
156.91Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
23.19Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
229.16
222.48STEVE LUCAS PHOTOGRAPHY Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
222.48
45.00STOCK EMILY Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
45.00
748.75STONEWOOD CORPORATION Street Capital G&A
748.75
638.00STOP STICK, LTD Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
638.00
5,450.00STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,850.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
8,300.00
244.36STREICHER'S Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
8,674.62Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
235.00Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
164.99Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
9,318.97
275.00STROMMEN ERIC Water G&A
275.00
4,385.00SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC Water Reilly G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,385.00
2,195.82SUNBELT RENTALS INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,195.82
20.12SUNDBERG AMERICA Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
20.12
21.06SWAHN SHANNON Water G&A
21.06
333.61SWANSON PEGGY Water G&A
333.61
382.78SYSCO-MINNESOTA INC Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
382.78
50.00TACOS LA MUNESCA MX Community Development G&A Permits
50.00
77.44TATE ANDREW Water G&A
77.44
325.00TEE JAY NORTH, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
325.00
126.20TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.General Fund BS Inventory
714.61Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
840.81
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
46,070.94TENVOORDE FORD, INC.Vehicles & Equipment G&A Vehicles/Machinery Purch
46,070.94
826.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
81.25Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
957.25
400.00TEXA-TONKA LANES Building and Energy G&A Licenses
400.00
2,503.13THE FISH GUYS Climate Investment G&A
2,503.13
102.38THE KINGDOM BUILDERS Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
102.38
88.90THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE LLC Water G&A
88.90
165.00THE RETROFIT COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
165.00
383.48THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
129.99-Park Maintenance G&A
6.10-Rec Center Gen Division G&A
77.66Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
325.05
8,689.51THE WEBSTAURANT STORE INC Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
8,689.51
110.89THELEN REBECCA Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
110.89
166.00THINK STUCCO Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
166.00
282.14THOMAS BOB Water G&A
282.14
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
385.23THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
385.23
315.10THRIVEPASSHuman Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
315.10
2,035.38TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,035.38
232.68TITUS PAMELA Water G&A
232.68
215.00T-MOBILE USA INC Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
215.00
337.10TOIVONEN DAN Water G&A
337.10
13.20TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
13.20
14,391.62TOTAL MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
14,391.62
3,158.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,158.00
8,900.00TREE TRUST Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,900.00
857.28TRI-STATE BOBCAT General Fund BS Inventory
857.28
82.51TSCHETTER PAUL Water G&A
82.51
341.71TUTTLE CHARLOTTE Water G&A
341.71
880.00TWIN CITY OUTDOOR SERVICES INC SSD 1 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
505.75SSD 3 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,385.75
216.98TWIN CITY SAW CO General Fund BS Inventory
216.98
600.00TYSLEY TAYLOR Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
600.00
40.71ULINEPolice G&A Postage & Delivery
202.00Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
266.90Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
509.61
7,500.00UNGS MARK General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
7,500.00
520.39USA BLUE BOOK Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
520.39
12,310.79VALLEY-RICH CO INC Water G&A
14,210.00Sewer G&A
26,520.79
1,515.88VALPAK OF MINNEAPOLIS / ST PAUL Aquatic Division G&A Postage & Delivery
1,515.88
188.08VANDERBURG MARCUS Water G&A
188.08
64.54VANLOON CALLA Water G&A
64.54
58.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
58.00
14,194.58VERIZONIT G&A Telephone Communications
14,194.58
52.17VESSCO INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
52.17
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
520.00VETERAN ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,560.00Municipal Building & Infra G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,210.00Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,900.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,190.00
2,066.33VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR Storm Water Utility G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,066.33
2,903.08VINCENT PROMOTIONS LLC Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,903.08
29.46VOSS MICAELA Water G&A
29.46
125.72WAGNER BRAIN Water G&A
125.72
43.05WAGNER VICTORIA Water G&A
43.05
4,426.48WASHINGTON COUNTY Police E-911 Restriction G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
4,426.48
43.55WASHINGTON TIRA Water G&A
43.55
81,987.64WASTE CONTAINER SYST Solid Waste G&A Yard Waste Utility
81,987.64
14.20WEIMAR STEPHANIE Water G&A
14.20
321.05WEISBERG PHYLLIS Water G&A
321.05
1,300.00WEISWERDA LINDEN Climate Investment G&A
1,300.00
184.88WELTZIEN CHRIS Water G&A
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
184.88
20,864.06WEST END TOBACCO AND CIGAR MARKET LLC Street Capital G&A
20,864.06
202.00WEST, JASON Organized Rec G&A Out-of-State Travel
202.00
2,012.90WHEN I WORK INC Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,012.90Aquatic Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,025.80
15.88WIER JACK Water G&A
15.88
.02WIKMAN PETER Water G&A
.02
173.87WILDEN MATTHEW Water G&A
173.87
500.00WILLIAM GLORIA Water G&A
500.00
245.00WILSON RHONDA Building and Energy G&A Permits
245.00
500.00WINEGARDEN GREG General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
500.00
71.04WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
71.04
4,403.39WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,403.39
357.63WM MUELLER & SONS INC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
357.63
121.22WOLF JOSEPH Water G&A
121.22
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1.00WOLFF KIMBERLEY Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
165.00Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
166.00
730.26WOODS CAMERON Water G&A
730.26
243.50WSB ASSOC INC IT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
660.00Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,774.00Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,677.50
2.12WU ZHUO Water G&A
2.12
17,871.38XCEL ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Electric Utility
3,621.54Public Works G&A Electric Utility
25,960.02Water G&A Electric Utility
1,562.56Water Reilly G&A Electric Utility
9,757.68Sewer G&A Electric Utility
2,205.75Storm Water Utility G&A Electric Utility
4,592.11Park Maintenance G&A Electric Utility
1,015.03-Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
64,556.01
2,063.30YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,063.30
43.46YOUNG RYAN Water G&A
43.46
128.11ZACHARIAS JENNIFER Water G&A
128.11
3,858.21ZEBEC OF NORTH AMERICA INC Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,858.21
50.00ZELLMER LUCAS Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
4,753.32ZIEGLER INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
4,753.32
145.90ZIRING EMILY Sustainability G&A Out-of-State Travel
145.90
Report Totals 2,939,076.50
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution recognizing retirement of Maintenance Technician Joseph Wellentin
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution honoring Joseph Wellentin for his years of
service to the City of St. Louis Park.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: City policy states that employees who retire or resign in good standing with over 20
years of service will receive a resolution from the mayor, city manager and city council.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Barb Lamfers, HR technician
Oi Mattison, public housing manager
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Choose an item. meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5b) Page 2
Title: Resolution recognizing retirement of Maintenance Technician Joseph Wellentin
Resolution No. 25 - ___
Recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Joseph Wellentin, Maintenance Technician
Whereas, Joseph Wellentin began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park on
December 14, 1998, and served over 26 years as maintenance technician for the Housing
Authority under the community development department; and
Whereas, Joseph performed all aspects of maintenance for the public housing
properties at Hamilton House and additional locations, responding quickly to work orders and
emergencies without complaining regardless of what the job entailed; and
Whereas, Joseph was instrumental in turning over units and took pride in the work that
he did to ensure public housing single family homes and apartment units were clean and
welcoming, thus providing a fresh start for hundreds of families who needed safe and
affordable housing; and
Whereas, Joseph was certified as an HCV inspector and diligently performed inspections
for the Housing Choice Voucher and Stable HOME programs all through St. Louis Park and the
greater metro area. Additionally, Joseph rose to the challenge of performing inspections
electronically and all his interactions were conducted with the utmost professionalism; and
Whereas, Joseph offered a friendly face, was approachable for residents and staff, and
always lent an ear to those who needed it. Joseph will be missed by all, as he takes with him
many years of institutional knowledge,
Now therefore be it resolved that the city council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank maintenance technician
Joseph Wellentin for over 26 years of dedicated service and his great contributions to the City
of St. Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council June 2, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Approve boards and commissions appointments
Recommended action: Motion to appoint representatives to the advisory and statutory boards
and commissions as listed in Exhibit A.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support the appointment of the representatives to
the city’s advisory and statutory boards and commissions as listed in Exhibit A?
Summary: The announcement of the appointment process was well received by community
members with 43 applications submitted for seats on various commissions and boards. These
applications were received for the technology advisory commission, environment and
sustainability commission, human rights commission, planning commission and board of zoning
appeals, police advisory commission, park and recreation advisory commission, and fire civil
service commission.
The council review committees have recommended 13 applicants be appointed to fill 13 regular
member seats on the above-mentioned boards and commissions.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Exhibit A: Appointment recommendations listed by name, board or
commission and term expiration
Prepared by: Pat Coleman, community engagement coordinator
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5c) Page 2
Title: Approve boards and commissions appointments
Discussion
Background:
Once the application timeframe was closed, a team of staff evaluated candidates based on
established criteria. These criteria included passion for the commission’s work, relevant
experience and thoroughness of the application. After this initial screening, recommendations
were submitted to city council members, who conducted further evaluations to determine
which applicants would move forward to the interview stage.
Interview panels consisting of city council members and boar d and commission representatives
were then assembled. Selected applicants were contacted to schedule interviews, which took
place on May 12 and May 15, 2025. Appointment recommendations from the interview panels
are outlined in Exhibit A.
Present considerations:
The interview panels have interviewed 28 applicants for 13 regular board and commission
seats. Following the interviews, the panels recommended appointing 13 applicants to fill these
seats on the designated boards and commissions.
New members appointed will serve three-year terms, except when filling the remainder of an
unexpired term. All appointments made during this process will be for full three -year term
seats.
Applications for candidates who were not appointed will be kept on file for one year. These
individuals are encouraged to stay engaged in the community by participating in city events,
volunteer opportunities, or initiatives hosted or sponsored by boards and commissions.
Next steps: New members will participate in an orientation with their staff liaison before
beginning their term on June 2, 2025.
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5c) Page 3
Title: Approve boards and commissions appointments
Exhibit A:
Appointment recommendations listed by name, board or commission
and term expiration
Name Board/Commission Term Limits
Stuart Williams Fire Civil Service 12/31/2028
Andrea Alvarez Human Rights Commission 5/31/2028
Sonya Rippe Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Mia Divecha Planning Commission/ Board of Zoning Appeals 5/31/2028
Sarah Strain Planning Commission/ Board of Zoning Appeals 5/31/2028
Saul Eugene Police Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Caroline Noble Police Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Kari Holmes Police Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Adam Oien Environment and Sustainability Commission 5/31/2028
Kati Helseth Environment and Sustainability Commission 5/31/2028
Konner Slatts Community Technology Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Rudyard Dyer Community Technology Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Kayla Stautz Community Technology Advisory Commission 5/31/2028
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5d
Executive summary
Title: Approve temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license – The Slavic Experience
Recommended action: Motion to approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for
The Slavic Experience at the ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive, on Aug. 2-3, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the applicant meet the requirements for issuance of a temporary
on-sale intoxicating liquor license?
Summary: The Slavic Experience applied for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for a
fundraising event taking place on Aug. 2-3, 2025, at the ROC. The purpose and mission of Slavic
Experience is to create a welcoming space for people of Slavic heritage to commemorate,
celebrate, and share the richness and diversity of Eastern European traditions and customs with
the greater Twin Cities community. Their goal is to accomplish this in an educationally and
culturally significant way while providing a fun and family-friendly experience. Food – including
a paczki-eating contest - music and a variety of activities will be offered. The Slavic Experience is
affiliated with Top Pierogi, and they will provide catering and service staff for the two-day
event. Additionally, clear boundaries will be designated for alcoholic beverage service areas
with controlled access points.
The police department completed a background investigation and found no reason to deny the
temporary license. The applicant meets all requirements for the issuance of the license, and
staff recommends approval.
Financial or budget considerations: The fee for a temporary liquor license is $100 per day of
the event.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5e
Executive summary
Title: Approve bid for Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project, Phase 2
(4024-1100) – Ward 4
Recommended action:
•Motion to designate Park Construction Company as the lowest responsible bidder and
to execute the contract with the firm in the amount of $12,693,922.85 for the Cedar
Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project – Phase 2 (4024-1100), upon
city manager and city engineer approval, and
•Motion to authorize the city to enter into a maintenance agreement between the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the City of St. Louis Park for the stormwater
facilities being constructed as part of the project.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to construct the pavement rehabilitation, utility
improvements, and bikeway and sidewalk improvements associated with this project?
Summary: A total of three (3) bids were received for this project, the bid results are as follows:
Contractor Bid amount
Park Construction Company $12,693,922.85
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc.$13,585,605,65
S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.$14,128,710.42
Engineer’s estimate (Feb. 3, 2025) $13,422,332.00
A review of the bids indicates Park Construction Company submitted the lowest bid. Park
Construction Company is a reputable contractor. Staff recommend that a contract be awarded
to the firm in the amount of $12,693,922.85.
As a condition of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed permit, the city is obligated to establish a
maintenance agreement for all stormwater facilities built with the project. More information on
this agreement is in the discussion section.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city’s Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) for 2025 and 2026. The total project cost for the construction of Cedar Lake Road and
Louisiana Avenue Phases 1 and 2 is estimated at $28,370.480.60. Additional details regarding
funding are available in the discussion section of this report.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion, Maintenance agreement
Prepared by: Aaron Wiesen, engineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director; Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of June 2, 2025 (Item No. 5e) Page 2
Title: Approve bid for Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project, Phase 2 (4024-1100) – Ward 4
Discussion
Background: On Feb. 6, 2023, the city council approved the preliminary layout for the Cedar
Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project.
This project includes the following phases:
Phase 1: Cedar Lake Road (TH169 to Rhode Island Avenue) – project no. 4023-1100
•Construction completed in 2024
Phase 2: Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue – project no. 4024-1100
•Construction in 2025
o Louisiana Avenue from Fire Station #2 to Wayzata Boulevard
•Construction in 2026
o Louisiana Avenue from BNSF railroad to Fire Station #2
o Cedar Lake Road from Rhode Island Avenue to Kentucky Avenue
On Feb. 3, 2025, the city council approved the final plans and specifications and authorized for
bid for Phase 2.
Bids were received on May 23, 2025, for the Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue
Improvements project, Phase 2. This project includes the reconstruction of Cedar Lake Road
(Rhode Island Avenue to Kentucky Avenue) and Louisiana Avenue (Wayzata Blvd to BNSF
railroad). Included in the scope of this project are the reconstruction and narrowing of the
roadway, roundabout at the intersection of Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue,
construction of new sidewalks, installation of a one-way cycle track on both sides of Cedar Lake
Road, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) and replacement of city utilities (water, storm
and sanitary).
An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor on May 1, 2025, and
May 8, 2025; in Finance and Commerce on May 1, 2025, through May 7, 2025; on the MnDOT
State Aid for Local Transportation eAdvert webpage from May 1, 2025, through May 23, 2025.
In addition, plans and specifications were available electronically on the city’s OneOffice
website. Information regarding this bidding opportunity was shared with three (3) minority
associations and 39 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) contractors.
Eighty (80) contractors/vendors downloaded plan set, of which 10 were DBE companies.
Funding details: During final plan development, the termini of work to be completed each year
was modified to fit the time and funding available in each construction season. Since the
construction limits of each phase of this three-year project have evolved, the costs and funding
sources do not match the CIP for the individual project numbers, 4023-1100 (Phase 1) and
4024-1100 (Phase 2). However, the costs and funding sources do match the budget when these
two projects are combined. As a result, the overall project budget is being presented as a
combined budget in the table below. The budget, as presented, maximizes the utilization of the
federal and state funding sources that are shared between the projects.
Staff has analyzed the bids and determined that Park Construction Company is a qualified
contractor that can complete this work during the 2025 and 2026 construction season. Based
on the low bid received, cost and funding details are as follows:
Cedar Lake Road/ Louisiana Ave Improvements project overall project cost (2024-2026)
Project Nos: 4023-1100 and 4024-1100
Description 4023-1100 and
4024-1100
Overall CIP
Budget
4023-1100
Phase 1
(Actual)
4024-1100
Phase 2
(Low bid)
Overall
Phase 1 & 2
(Actual + Low
bid)
Construction $19,998,470.00 $7,717,690.42 $12,741,022.85 $20,458,713.27
Engineering and
administration $5,734,500.00 $2,237,972.49 $3,470,537.59 $5,708,510.08
Land acquisition $2,520,000.00 $434,965.45 $1,768,291.80 $2,203,257.25
Total: $28,252,970.00 $10,390,628.36 $17,979,852.24 $28,370,480.60
Federal aid $7,000,000.00 $2,264,000.00 $4,736,000.00 $7,000,000.00
Congressionally
directed spending $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $0 $2,000,000.00
State
appropriation
$5,000,000.00 $1,687,361.95 $3,312,638.05 $5,000,000.00
Municipal state
aid
$6,537,823.00 $2,388,489.58 $4,149,333.42 $6,537,823.00
Municipal state
aid bonds $3,120,207.00 $0.00 $3,136,544 .31 $3,136,544.31
Local funds $0.00 $0.00 $84,742.20 $84,742.20
Sanitary sewer fee
revenue
$50,000.00 $21,441.60 $325,098.00 $346,539.60
Watermain
revenue bond
proceeds
$3,403,470.00 $1,223,857.79 $1,899,503.70 $3,123,361.49
Stormwater fee
revenue
$1,141,470.00 $805,477.44 $335,992.56 $1,141,470.00
Total: $28,252,970.00 $10,390,628.36 $17,979,852.24 $28,370,480.60
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Bid analysis: At the Feb. 3 meeting, staff provided the council with an updated engineer’s
estimate for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this project that was 2.67% ($752,971.45) higher than
the CIP budget for both phases of the project.
For the Phase 2 low bid, many of the individual item costs were lower than the Feb. 3
engineer’s estimate, resulting in an overall total cost for Phase 1 and Phase 2 that is now 0.4%
($117,510) higher than the total CIP budget for both phases of the project. Below is a summary
of the funding sources and uses for the items in the Phase 2 low bid:
•Federal/State Aid: The cost for Federal and State Aid eligible project items came in at
$16,337.31 over the CIP amount.
o The increase in cost to federal and state aid eligible items is due to contaminated
material and the requirement to install user-actuated rectangular flashing
beacons at the roundabout. The cost for these items came in less than
estimated.
▪The city was informed in April 2025 that we were not successful in being
awarded an Environmental Response Fund (ERF) grant from Hennepin
County to assist with paying for contaminated material removal. Staff
plans on applying for the ERF grant again this fall. If successful, these
funds will offset our need to issue municipal state aid bonds in 2026.
o The cost for the underground stormwater infiltration basin came in at around
$340,000 less than estimated.
•Local funds: The costs for tree plantings and the alternative bike facility on Hampshire
Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue were about $59,000 lower than estimated. These
items are not federal or state aid eligible and require local funding and staff recommend
using franchise fee revenue in 2025 to cover this additional cost. The work is necessary
to ensure the project meets the approved design and city code on tree plantings.
•Sanitary sewer: The cost for sanitary sewer work is $297,000 over the CIP amount.
Sanitary sewer items are not federal or state aid eligible.
o During the design phase, additional sanitary sewer main replacement was added
to the project. This was added at the request of utility staff after inspecting the
condition and determining additional pipe and manhole replacement needs. The
work is necessary to ensure the underground utility infrastructure will continue
to serve our customers now and in the future.
o To keep the 2025 sanitary sewer CIP within budget, engineering staff will work
with public works and finance staff on options for reducing the cost and scope of
the sanitary sewer lining project that will be bid later this summer.
•Watermain: The cost for watermain work came in $280,000 lower than the CIP budget.
•Stormwater: The cost for stormwater work matched the CIP budget.
Engineering staff has worked with finance staff on how these costs fit in with the overall 2025
CIP. Due to the nature of our construction projects, unexpected costs do come up. The capital
funds have unobligated balances that can be used to handle cost overruns above and beyond
the awarded bid and bond sales will be adjusted to meet contractual agreements.
Stormwater maintenance agreement: As a condition of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
permit, the city is obligated to execute a maintenance agreement to establish maintenance and
reporting responsibilities for all stormwater facilities built with the project.
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The agreement explains that the city will inspect and maintain the stormwater facilities as
shown in the site plan incorporated into the attached agreement as Exhibit A. These are:
•Underground storage facilities
•Grit chambers, sump catch basins and sump manholes
In addition, the agreement commits the city to submit annual reports to Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District that describe stormwater facility maintenance activities performed,
including dates, locations of inspections and the maintenance activities performed.
The city already routinely performs this maintenance work. The only added responsibility is the
reporting component of the agreement.
Next steps: Construction is expected to begin in mid-June 2025 and should be complete by
November 2026.
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Stormwater Management Rule
Between the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
and the City of St. Louis Park
This Maintenance Agreement (Agreement) is made by and between the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, a watershed district with purposes and powers set forth at Minnesota Statutes chapters
103B and 103D (MCWD), and the City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation and
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (CITY).
Recitals and Statement of Purpose
WHEREAS pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 103D.345, the MCWD has adopted and implements
the Stormwater Management Rule;
WHEREAS under the Stormwater Management Rule, certain land development activity triggers
the requirement that the landowner record a declaration establishing the landowner’s perpetual obligation
to inspect and maintain stormwater-management facilities;
WHEREAS in each case, a public landowner, as an alternative to a recorded instrument, may
meet the maintenance requirement by documenting its obligations in an unrecorded written agreement
with the MCWD;
WHEREAS in accordance with the MCWD rules and as a condition of Permit #24-582, the City’s
obligation to maintain stormwater facilities must be memorialized by a recorded maintenance declaration
or, alternatively, a maintenance agreement establishing the City’s perpetual maintenance obligation;
WHEREAS CITY and the MCWD execute this Agreement to fulfill the condition of Permit #24-
582, and concur that it is binding and rests on mutual valuable consideration;
THEREFORE CITY and MCWD agree as follows:
1.CITY, at its cost, will inspect and maintain the stormwater facilities as shown in the site plan
attached to and incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A in perpetuity as follows:
1.STORMWATER FACILITIES
i.Underground storage facilities. Underground storage facilities will be inspected at least
annually to ensure continuing performance per design. Capacity will be considered
inadequate if sediment has decreased the storage volume by 50 percent of the original
design volume. Accumulated debris and sediment will be removed, and inlet and outlet
structures will be kept clear of any flow impediments.
ii.Grit chambers, sump catch basins and sump manholes. Grit chambers, sump catch
basins and sump manholes will be at least inspected annually to ensure continuing
performance per design. All sediment and debris will be removed as needed such that the
stormwater facilities operate as designed and permitted.
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iii.Reporting. The Declarant will submit to the MCWD annually a brief written report that
describes stormwater facility maintenance activities performed under this declaration,
including dates, locations of inspections and the maintenance activities performed.
2.If CITY conveys into private ownership a fee interest in the property that is the subject of this
Agreement, it shall require as a condition of sale, and enforce: (a) that the purchaser record a declaration
on the property incorporating the maintenance requirements of this Agreement; and (b) that recordation
occur either before any other encumbrance is recorded on the property or, if after, only as accompanied
by a subordination and consent executed by the encumbrance holder ensuring that the declaration will run
with the land in perpetuity. If CITY conveys into public ownership a fee interest in any property that has
become subject to this Agreement, it shall require as a condition of the purchase and sale agreement that
the purchaser accept an assignment of all obligations vested under this Agreement.
3.This Agreement may be amended only in a writing signed by the parties.
4.The recitals are incorporated as a part of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
By ___________________________________ Date:
Administrator
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By: _______________________________ Date:
Its Mayor
By: _______________________________ Date:
Its Administrator
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: June 2, 2025
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: Proposed study session topic - council salaries
Recommended action: City council and city manager review the proposed agenda topic and
determine the next steps.
Policy consideration: Does the city council want to move forward with consideration of the
proposed topic at a future study session?
Summary: Mayor Mohamed and Council Member Rog submitted a proposed agenda topic
related to salaries for the mayor and council. City staff provided a high-level analysis of the
request, including a proposed process to consider salary adjustments in conjunction with the
2026 budget process. The next step is for the council to decide, as a group, if they want to move
forward with work outlined in the staff analysis.
Financial or budget considerations: If the council wants to consider an increase beyond the
scheduled adjustment, it should be handled as a 2026 budget request. The scheduled standard
increase for 2026 will be included in the base budget prepared by finance, as are all projected
personnel costs. Any increase to the base budget would be considered during budget
discussions, along with any other budget requests proposed.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Topic proposal and staff analysis
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Wash, deputy city manager
City Council
Study Session Topic Proposal
Date:
Prepared by:
Proposed agenda topic:
Brief Description of topic (no more than 200 words):
How does this topic align with the council strategic priorities? If not, why should the council
consider the topic:
** Please email completed forms to Kim Keller and Melissa Kennedy.
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City Council
Study Session Topic Proposal
Staff Analysis
Date: 3/31/25
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Proposed agenda topic: Mayor and councilmember salaries
Staff analysis of request: (Please provide a high-level review of the proposed topic.
Focus on key points, facts, impact, legal and/or future considerations .)
Minnesota Statute 415.11 states that council can set their own salaries in such amount
that they deem reasonable. Any increases in salaries must take effect after the next
municipal election. St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter Section 2.07 provides that the
council shall set and may increase or decrease the salaries of the mayor and
councilmembers by ordinance. A public hearing is required for the ordinance. If such an
ordinance is approved by the council, the charter also sets forth a petition process
whereby registered voters, equal in number to 15% of those who voted at the last
regular municipal election, can request a referendum on the ordinance at a regular or
special city election.
In October 2015 the city council adopted Ordinance No. 2480-15 and Resolution No. 15-
153 to automatically adjust mayor, council and EDA commissioner salaries after each
regular municipal election.
The current annual salary for a council member is $14,413, broken down as follows:
o Council member salary = $8,765
o EDA commissioner = $5,648
The current annual salary for the mayor is $20,842, broken down as follows:
o Mayor salary = $15,194
o EDA commissioner = $5,648
As per the processes set forth in Ordinance No. 2480-15 and Resolution No. 15-153, the
next automatic adjustment is scheduled to occur after the election this year to set
salaries for 2026-27. The adjustment is equivalent to the cumulative adjustments for
non-organized city employees since the last adjustment (3% for 2025 + 3% for 2026).
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This means if no further action was taken by the council the increase (assuming
approval of the 2026 budget) would be 6.0% for 2026-27.
The 2026-27 projected annual salary for a council member is $15,278, broken down as
follows:
o Council member salary = $9,291
o EDA Commissioner = $5,987
The 2026-27 projected annual salary for the mayor is $22,093, broken down as follows:
o Mayor salary = $16,106
o EDA Commissioner = $5,987
Staff collected data from 26 cities on the current annual salaries for their mayor and
councilmembers. The group of cities surveyed is the comparable used when evaluating
compensation for city employees. The survey results are outlined on p. 4, Exhibit A.
If the council wants to consider an increase beyond the scheduled adjustment, it should
be handled as a 2026 budget request. The scheduled standard increase for 2026 will be
included in the base budget prepared by finance, as are all projected personnel costs.
Any proposed increase to the base budget would then be considered by the council
during budget discussions, along with any other budget requests proposed, so the
council understands the scope and impact on the levy.
If the council opts to include an additional salary adjustment in the 2026 budget
(beyond the scheduled increase), staff recommend doing so via one-time amendments
to the existing ordinance and resolution setting salaries. This ensures future
adjustments will continue to occur after each regular municipal election and sets forth a
clear process and formula to calculate adjustments.
Resources required: (Include relevant information such as cost, staffing, capacity)
Any increase beyond the automatic salary adjustment projected for 2026-27 would
require additional funds to be allocated in the 2026 budget.
Other dependencies: (Include relevant information that could impact this proposal,
such as: other agencies/jurisdictions, a pending policy discussion or action by council on
related item, additional research that may be required to answer pending questions )
Candidate filing for the 2025 municipal election opens on July 29 and closes on August
12.Resources for candidates will reflect the current salaries for mayor and council,
along with the projected salary for 2026-27, based on the scheduled automatic
adjustment.
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Projected timeline: (Given current business levels and capacity, what is the projected
timeline for staff to be able to work on and implement? If this was to be done now,
what would the impact be on other projects and/or standard line of business?)
Staff recommend aligning this discussion with the 2026 budget process. If the council
wants to proceed with discussing a one-time salary adjustment beyond what is
scheduled, a study session discussion will be scheduled in July. At that time the council
will be asked to provide direction on the desired amount of any increase so a budget
request can be prepared and considered in budget discussions. If the council chooses to
move forward with amendments to the existing ordinance and resolution, formal
approval processes would occur before the end of the year, concurrent with adoption of
the 2026 budget and proposed levy.
Recommended disposition: (select one)
✓Study session discussion
Council action at regular meeting
Written report
Include with another item already planned/scheduled
Meeting with requesting councilmember(s)
Handle offline
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Exhibit A – Mayor and councilmember salaries of comparable cities
City Population* Current Annual Salary
Mayor Council member
Andover 32,601 $12,000 $10,000
Apple Valley 56,374 $15,840 $11,340
Blaine 70,222 $18,315 $13,462
Bloomington 89,987 $26,400 $12,396
Brooklyn Center 33,782 $14,857 $11,158
Brooklyn Park 86,478 $21,996 $12,578
Burnsville 64,317 $24,000 $18,000
Coon Rapids 63,599 $14,000 (Council
president gets additional
$12, 250)
$10,500
Cottage Grove 38,839 $13,351 $10,057
Eagan 68,855 $13,624 $10,005
Eden Prairie 64,198 $14,275 $11,054
Edina 53,494 $15,964 $12,701
Fridley 29,590 $10,689 $7,7612 (ward)
$8,779 (at large)
Inver Grove
Heights
35,801 $11,400 $8,200
Lakeville 69,490 $15,000 $10,000
Maple Grove 70,253 $17,400 $15,100
Maplewood 42,088 $17,430 $15,350
Minnetonka 53,781 $23,500 $18,000
Oakdale 28,303 $12,000 $9,600
Plymouth 81,026 $17,413 $12,615
Richfield 36,994 $13,519 $10,493
Roseville 36,254 $9,300 $7,020
Savage 32,465 $11,771 $8,958
Shakopee 43,698 $15,000 $7,500
Shoreview 26,921 $10,128 $7,524
St. Louis Park 50,010 $20,842 $14,413
Woodbury 75,102 $16,680 $12,006
•Top 3 (Mayor) = Bloomington, Burnsville, Minnetonka
•Top 3 (Council member) = Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maplewood
•*Population based on 2020 census
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