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AUGUST 4, 2025
6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority meeting – Council Chambers
1. Call to order
2. Approve agenda.
3. Minutes
a.Minutes of July 7, 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.Recognition of junior playground leaders
b.Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Award of Excellence for Share Your Story
presentation
c.Minnesota Association of Government Communicators Northern Lights Awards presentation
d.Proclamation observing National Purple Heart Day
e.Recognition of donations
4.Minutes
a.Special study session meeting minutes of June 16, 2025
b.City council meeting minutes of July 7, 2025
c.Special study session meeting minutes of July 7, 2025
d.City council meeting minutes of July 21, 2025
5.Consent items
a.Approve city disbursements
b.Resolution accepting donation to the parks and recreation department
Agenda EDA and city council meetings of August 4, 2025
c.Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series
2025A
d.Resolution accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association for
Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2025 conference
e.Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the League of Minnesota Cities grant
navigator program
f.Resolution authorizing grant application for DWI and Traffic Safety Police Officer Program
g.Approve Arrive + Thrive Gateway Plans - Wards 1, 2 and 3
h.Approve bid for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation project (4025-3000)
i.Resolution authorizing parking restrictions in Walker Lake public parking areas - Ward 1
6. Public hearing.
a.Public hearing for new liquor license - TMS Bravo, LLC dba Westside Wine Bar & Cheese Market
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements – none.
9. Adjournment.
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 7, 2025
1. Call to order.
President Budd called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
a. Roll call
Commissioners present: Paul Baudhuin, Yolanda Farris, Nadia Mohamed, Margaret Rog, Tim
Brausen (arrived 6:06 p.m.), President Sue Budd
Commissioners absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), administrative services
director (Ms. Brodeen), community engagement coordinator (Mr. Coleman), city clerk (Ms.
Kennedy), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Commissioner Baudhuin, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Dumalag absent).
3. Minutes
a. EDA meeting minutes of June 16, 2025
It was moved by Commissioner Rog, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to approve the EDA
meeting minutes of June 16, 2025, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Dumalag absent).
4. Consent item
a. Approve EDA disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Farris, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to approve the
consent items as listed and to waive reading of all resolutions.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Dumalag absent).
5. Public hearings – none.
Economic development authority meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: EDA meeting minutes of July 7, 2025
6. Regular business – none.
7. Communications and announcements - none.
8. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, EDA secretary Sue Budd, EDA president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approve EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve Economic Development Authority disbursement
claims for the period of June 24 through July 21, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA approve the disbursements for the period ending July 21,
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: Joe Olson, deputy finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
7/21/20256/24/2025 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
211.80CENTERPOINT ENERGY EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Heating Gas Utility
211.80
3,060.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
3,060.00
20,000.00HENNEPIN COUNTY Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20,000.00
239.40HUNT, GREG Development - EDA G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
120.40Development - EDA G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
359.80
2,150.00JOHN A. DALSIN & SONS INC Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,150.00
16,687.20KUTAK ROCK LLP General Fund BS GENERAL
16,687.20
6,798.75LHB INC Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,798.75
4,600.00MAXFIELD RESEARCH & CONSULTING EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,600.00
2,220.00REDICOMPSDevelopment - EDA G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
2,220.00
155.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY Development - EDA G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
155.00
839.40WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
839.40
Report Totals 57,081.95
Economic Development Authority meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approve EDA disbursements Page 2
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of junior playground leaders
Recommended action: Lisa Abernathy, recreation supervisor, will be in attendance to recognize
the junior leaders for their service this summer.
Summary: There were 46 youth volunteers that served in the playground junior leader program
this summer. Collectively, they volunteered over 1,900 hours. Staff strives to include youth of
all backgrounds and remove barriers to participation.
The junior leader program has been part of the recreation division for close to 38 years. The
goal of this program is to offer 7th – 9th grade youth an opportunity to maintain their
relationship with the summer playground program, while gaining valuable on -the-job
experience assisting full-time leaders with youth, ages four to twelve. This summer , there were
ten (10) playground sites with close to 1,000 registered participants.
The junior leader program is one of two teen volunteer programs in the Parks and Recreation
Department. The junior leaders volunteer during June and July in the summer playground
program. Along with playground staff, junior leaders play a key role in provi ding a positive
experience for each participant. Job responsibilities for junior leaders include assisting leaders
with program activities, set-up and clean-up, and initiating activities for playground
participants. Junior leaders demonstrate responsibility, positive attitudes and a willingness to
spend part of their summer volunteering their time at a neighborhood park. During their time
in the parks, they become role models for the program participants and are excellent helpers
for the full-time leaders.
The junior leaders are rewarded with this special recognition, a letter of recommendation and
passes to The Rec Center’s ice arena and Aquatic Park.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, administrative coordinator
Lisa Abernathy, recreation supervisor
Reviewed by: Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Award of Excellence for Share Your Story
presentation
Recommended action: The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association representative, Jamie
Neldner, is here to present the Parks and Recreation Department with an Award of Excellence
for the Share Your Story initiative.
Policy consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: Every year, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) recognizes
agencies or organizations in Minnesota that set a standard of excellence in the field of
recreation, parks and leisure services. This past year, there were 37 submissions for the award
of excellence. The City of St. Louis Park was selected to receive the Award of Excellence for the
Share Your Story initiative.
Award received: Award of Excellence: Share your Story
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, administrative coordinator
Reviewed by: Nikki Friederich, recreation superintendent
Jason T. West, director of parks and recreation
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Presentation: 3c
Executive summary
Title: Minnesota Association of Government Communicators Northern Lights Awards
presentation
Recommended action: Recognize City of St. Louis Park communications staff for receiving two
Minnesota Association of Government Communicators Northern Lights awards, presented by
John Lyksett, MAGC Northern Lights Awards committee member.
Policy consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: The City of St. Louis Park received two awards in this year’s Minnesota Association of
Government Communicators (MAGC) Northern Lights Awards contest, which recognizes
outstanding work in government, educational and nonprofit communications.
The city received bronze awards in the Best Use of Humor category for its On a Roll - Internship
Recruitment Campaign and in the Publications (Electronic or Print) category for the city’s Parks
and Recreation Activity Catalog.
The On a Roll – Internship Recruitment Campaign took a new approach to advertising internship
position openings at the city through social media by using humor and focusing on the playful
culture among city staff. Compared to previous recruitment efforts, this campaign resulted in
far more applicants learning about the internship position through social media, with 20% of
applicants reporting they heard about the internship opportunities on Instagram. The two-
video campaign was produced by Savannah Byers, social media specialist, with additional
contributions and participation from multiple city divisions and departments.
The Parks and Recreation Activity Catalog is published three times per year (fall,
spring/summer, winter) and mailed to all households in St. Louis Park. In a recent survey,
residents listed the publication as the main way they learn about the city’s recreation
programming. Parks and recreation and communications staff work as a team developing each
catalog over the course of about two months. All parks and recreation divisions contribute
content, which is compiled by Stacy Voelker, parks and recreation administrative coordinator;
designed by Michael Goldberg, graphic designer; and copyedited by communications staff.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: On a Roll Facebook Video 1, On a Roll Facebook Video 2
Summer 2025 Parks and Recreation Activity Catalog
Prepared by: Ben Sandell, communications manager
Reviewed by: Jacque Smith, communications and technology director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Presentation: 3d
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation observing National Purple Heart Day
Recommended action: Mayor to read proclamation observing National Purple Heart Day on
August 7, 2025.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: National Purple Heart Day is recognized annually on August 7 to honor members of
the United States military wounded or killed in the line of duty. There are 300,000 veterans in
Minnesota, making up five percent of the total population. The City of St. Louis Park honors the
service of veterans and active military in our community.
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
Reviewed by: Pa Dao Yang, racial equity and inclusion director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 3d) Page 2
Title: Proclamation observing National Purple Heart Day
Resource page
In recognition of National Purple Heart Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
•Learn about the history of the Purple Heart medal and the military:
•The Purple Heart Medal: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Valor - National Veterans
Memorial and Museumhttps://purpleheartfoundation.org/honoring-purple-
heart-month/
•National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
•Devoted and Diligent: Serving More Veterans Across Minnesota. FY 2024 Annual
Report
•Understand the challenges veterans face:
•5 reasons federal cuts are hitting veterans especially hard | PBS News
•Common Challenges During Re-adjustment to Civilian Life - Veterans
Employment Toolkit
•The views and experiences of U.S. veterans: 9 key findings | Pew Research
Center
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 3d) Page 3
Title: Proclamation observing National Purple Heart Day
Proclamation
“National Purple Heart Day 2025”
Whereas, National Purple Heart Day honors those who were wounded or killed in
combat as active members of the United States military; and
Whereas, The Purple Heart medal originates from the Badge of Military Merit given by
then General George Washington in 1782 and has evolved as symbol of merit and sacrifice; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is dedicated to ensuring veterans are included in the fabric of
our community and honored for their service; and
Whereas, Veterans face complex challenges after their courageous service, including
but by no means limited to: navigating access to veterans’ benefits, experiencing post-
traumatic stress, and adjusting to civilian life; and
Whereas, The City of St. Louis Park proudly employs military members and veterans and
makes concerted efforts to highlight the unique skills and experiences veterans bring to the
workplace, including supporting our Military Employee Resource Group; and
Whereas, It is important to recognize the sacrifice and courage of veterans and Purple
Heart recipients, and advocating for the support and inclusion of veterans is one way to
continuously honor their service,
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby observe National Purple Heart Day 2025 in our community.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal
of the City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 4th
day of August 2025.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Presentation: 3e
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of donations
Recommended action: Mayor announce and express appreciation for the following donation
being accepted at the meeting and approved on the consent agenda.
From Donation For
Donation from nVent; trees
to be provided, planted and
watered by Tree Trust
30 trees to be planted in
Wolfe Park
Honoring Melissa Hortman,
former Speaker of the
Minnesota House of
Representatives, and her
husband, Mark Hortman
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: August 4, 2025
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 16, 2025
The mayor called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Council members present: Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Lynette
Dumalag, Margaret Rog, Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Council members absent: none.
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), deputy city manager (Ms. Walsh), city clerk (Ms.
Kennedy), community development director (Ms. Barton), administrative services director (Ms.
Brodeen), finance director (Ms. Cruver), financial analyst (Ms. Stephens), public works director
(Mr. Hall), fire chief Hanlin, engineering director (Ms. Heiser), building and energy director (Mr.
Hoffman), police chief Kruelle, chief building official (Mr. Skallet), communications and
technology director (Ms. Smith), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl), parks and recreation director (Mr.
West), sustainability manager (Ms. Ziring)
Discussion items
1.Base budget and background
Ms. Cruver presented the staff report for the 2026 budget. She noted two policy
considerations:
•Does the city council support increasing the employee benefits fund levy from $200,000
to $400,000 to cover ongoing costs and reduce the need for ongoing fund balance
transfers?
•Does the city council support moving to an allocation model to fund internal services,
rather than transfers or direct levies?
Ms. Cruver stated that the results of the 2024 financial audit will be reviewed at the city council
meeting on July 14, 2025. At that time, the general fund will also be reviewed. In 2024,
expenses were over budget by 1.3% and revenue was over budget by 3.8%.
Ms. Cruver noted that credit card payment processing fees have increased as more people are
using credit cards to make payments to the city. A percentage of each transaction goes to third-
party credit card processing instead of toward the payment for a city service or utility, which
has a large cumulative effect on the cost of providing the service. Since 2018, the cost of these
fees has more than doubled for the city.
Council Member Rog asked whether the city could change the process at some point during
2026, hypothetically saving approximately $150,000. Ms. Cruver stated that this change would
need to be planned for and rolled out over time. Finance staff are researching software or
hardware changes that may be needed to implement this change and will bring a
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recommendation to the Aug. 11, 2025, city council meeting. After receiving direction from the
council, finance staff can begin work on an implementation plan.
In 2024, Ms. Cruver reported that the city received a few unexpected grants, including a grant
for tree canopy management. Another success in 2024 was that the finance department
submitted a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) to the Government Finance Officers
Association. Ms. Cruver stated the PAFR received an award level of Outstanding and finance
staff will continue to submit this report annually.
Ms. Cruver also noted that, over the past year, staff has made changes to spending and
revenues to slow down use of the development fund and preserve remaining funds. She noted
staff corrected some personnel budget items so the budget can be better understood and
reduce unneeded transfers. They have removed some variable costs to the capital fund to
address items such as replacing streetlights, heavy snow removal, or sidewalk work that may be
volatile from year to year. In this way, money can be saved for use when needed.
Council Member Rog asked if sidewalk expenditures are for repairing cracked and problematic
sidewalks in a discretionary way. Ms. Cruver stated that the funds are for non-capital sidewalk
and roadway maintenance as needed throughout the year. Funds were moved from the Public
Works general fund to a separate fund specific to this need, which reduces pressure on the
general fund levy.
Council Member Budd asked for clarification on the movement of funds from the general fund
to an internal service fund. Ms. Cruver stated yes, it is now in the Municipal Building and
Infrastructure Fund and noted this includes repairs that are variable; emerging infrastructure
needs such as electrical boxes and streetlights.
Ms. Keller reminded the group that these improvements have been positive for both the public
works department and for transparency of fund use. She also suggested the group consider
these funds as being used for repairs that emerge throughout the year when staff is out
surveying the area and cannot be planned for, such as additional sidewalk repairs.
Ms. Cruver reviewed the timeline for the 2026 budget process, including bringing the operating
budget change items and associated levy impacts to the city council on Aug.11, 2025. On Sept.
2, 2025, finance staff will bring the capital plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and final
maximum levy decision-making process to the council. In October 2025, staff and council will
discuss the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) management plan. In mid-November 2025, the Truth
in Taxation notices will be sent to all property owners in St. Louis Park. On Nov. 10, 2025,
finance staff will bring any emerging issues or changes that need to be made to the Fiscal Year
2026 budget to the council for final review, as well as the final five years of the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP). Ms. Cruver stated the budget will be finalized and adopted on Dec. 15,
2025.
Ms. Cruver then noted several items that may impact the 2026 budget, including an uncertain
economic forecast and particular uncertainty about tariffs and trade policy. Related to this,
interest rates are not coming down and are affected by slowed consumer spending and
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inflation. This has made it difficult to forecast financial policy for the future of the city. Ms.
Cruver noted the changing nature of trade policies and stated this may affect costs of projects
that were already planned as capital improvements projects.
Ms. Cruver discussed other items affecting the fiscal year 2026 budget. In 2024, the city
received a grant of a little over $100,000 from the Department of Energy and submitted it for
reimbursement. In recent communication, the Department of Energy has noted that it is in a
holding pattern and it is possible that the reimbursement may not be funded. The monies have
already been spent for park improvement and will need to be covered by the city’s funds if the
reimbursement is not approved.
Council Member Rog asked for clarification to whether the grant was $68,000 or $100,000. Ms.
Cruver explained that the grant was a little over $100,000 and that the $68,000 was actually for
tax credits. She clarified that the programs are similar in that they both have a climate focus,
but that the difference is that the city was counting on the reimbursement from the grant
whereas the tax credits would have been an added bonus. The city would not have expended
the $100,000 if the grant had not been approved.
Ms. Cruver also stated that federal funding for AmeriCorps programs was drastically reduced by
the federal government in the spring of 2025; the program is unlikely to continue. AmeriCorps
volunteers are paid a modest monthly stipend to offset the cost of living. Multiple departments
within the city will be affected, such as the volunteers who were doing the tree inventory.
Without AmeriCorps volunteers, staff will most likely have to continue with the tree inventory
project in addition to their current work at a slower pace, or the city will need to hire more staff
to continue the tree inventory.
Council Member Budd asked how many AmeriCorps volunteers the city has hosted in the past.
Ms. Cruver stated that this year, at the time that funding was cut, one volunteer was working
with the solid waste team and three volunteers were working with natural resources under
parks and recreation.
Ms. Cruver transitioned the discussion to the 2026 forecast.
The city’s revenue sources are numerous. At 70%, the largest revenue source is property taxes.
The second and third largest sources are licenses and permits, then charges for services. From
2025 to 2026, license and permit revenues are forecast to be virtually flat, increasing by only
3% from 2025. There is a natural increase in rental units, which leads to an increase in
revenues. That increase is offset by a policy decision to discontinue the relative homestead
rental license program, which decreases revenues by about $15,000. This revenue decrease is
part of the 2026 projection. Permits are calculated by the overall value of a project; permit
revenues are tied to the economic forecast as homeowners contemplate small home
improvement projects or developers plan large-scale projects. If interest rates were to drop, or
economic uncertainty were replaced with confidence, license and permit revenues would likely
increase. Finance staff are suggesting a flat budget for fiscal year 2026.
Council Member Rog asked if there is uncertainty regarding state revenues. Ms. Cruver stated
that some of the state revenues declined from 2025 levels; aid for public safety will be steady.
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St. Louis Park has never counted on Local Government Aid and the award for next year will be
$0 due to cuts from the state legislature. The city received about $32,000 last year and
approximately $72,000 this year, but the amount will be $0 in 2026.
Ms. Cruver noted an increase in charges for service in program revenue for leases and rentals.
They are expected to increase by about 2.5%, in line with inflation.
Ms. Cruver transitioned the conversation from revenues to expenditures. The largest
expenditure from the general fund is personnel salaries and benefits. She pointed out that
these grow each year. Rather than budget the same amount of money from year to year, staff
budgets for the same number of employees each year.
Council Member Brausen noted that several years ago, the council made a conscious decision
to raise the target range for staff salaries to 85% for comparable positions. He noted this had
been a stair-stepped process and asked if it is now complete. Ms. Cruver stated she can report
back to the council with information from the human resources department. Staff works with a
compensation consultant on salary benchmarking. While the city does account for salary
adjustments most years, they are usually not as large as is recommended to keep up with the
85% target or inflation.
Ms. Keller explained that this does not mean that all staff are paid at the 85% target because
not everyone is paid at the top of their range. It means the salary ranges for positions are
supposed to reflect the city’s target of offering competitive compensation in the 85th percentile
for comparable positions.
Council Member Rog asked what general increase in staff salaries is proposed for 2026. Ms.
Cruver stated 3% is proposed for 2026. Health insurance costs are projected at the maximum
increase of 11% and these costs are included in the 2026 budget.
Ms. Cruver discussed the new family medical leave program that was approved by the state in
2023, which will begin in January 2026 and is included in the 2026 budget as a placeholder. As
allowed in the state’s policy, the city will be splitting the cost of this program in the 2026
budget with employees; approximately $150,000 paid by the city and $150,000 paid by
employees through payroll deductions. Staff is also looking into private bids from benefits
vendors for the family medical leave program.
Council Member Budd asked if to-date, the city has been providing family medical leave to staff.
Ms. Cruver stated yes and noted that there would need to be some changes to current practice
to comply with the new law. Staff will continue to research options.
Ms. Vorpahl clarified that the city would need to supplement the family medical leave program
provided by the state. The state uses a sliding scale meant to reimburse the lowest-paid
workers. A big piece of the state legislation that the city is working on is once an employee
severs employment with the city, they are still eligible for this leave for 26 weeks. This is not
currently included in the city’s benefit plan, and staff is working closely with other cities and the
League of Minnesota Cities on adherence to these guidelines. Staff continues to look for a
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vendor that could provide that supplement at a lower cost than the state, and currently, there
are many competitive bids.
Council Member Budd asked if the city charges employees for unemployment insurance. Ms.
Vorpahl stated that the city does not. Council Member Budd clarified that the city covers the
entire cost of unemployment and Ms. Vorpahl confirmed this is correct. Ms. Vorpahl described
how Family Medical leave, short term disability, and other types of leave will need to expand
under future state legislation.
Council Member Rog asked if the topic of benefits and leave would be on a future legislative
session agenda. Ms. Keller confirmed that clarification was requested, and this is likely to be a
future topic of discussion.
Ms. Cruver stated the recommendation for today’s conversation with relation to the Employees
Benefit Fund is to right-size the levy to cover past expenses and be proactive about budgeting.
The fund currently pays for two categories of expenses. One is for current employees for cost of
insurance and pension. The other category is for other employee expenses or expenses related
to non-current employees, typically staff out on disability or on disability retirements. This
second category cannot be handled with one-to-one budgeting, as is used on current
employees, which is why approximately $200,000 in levy went into this fund.
Other costs covered by the levy include tuition reimbursement and consulting fees. In the past
two years, expenses have averaged around $400,000 but the city has only been levying
$200,000. Instead of budgeting correctly, the city has had to move large amounts of fund
balance into the Employee Benefit Fund and spend it down every two years. Finance staff
recommends these costs be right-sized.
Council Member Rog asked if the city budgets $400,000 per year for tuition reimbursements.
Ms. Cruver stated the amount is actually $40,000 per year.
Ms. Keller noted that tuition reimbursement is a tool for recruitment, retention and education
required as part of employees’ roles; the funds are available to city employees only.
Council Member Budd asked if the health and dental insurance for separated employees refers
to COBRA funds. Ms. Cruver stated there are some costs to the city for COBRA, but added that
the city is obligated to pay for city employees who are retired on disability.
Council Member Rog asked if these considerations require approval by the city council. Ms.
Cruver stated these considerations are all part of the overall levy, which does require the
council’s vote to approve, as does as the 2026 budget.
Ms. Cruver stated a 7% levy increase in the general fund for 2026 is projected at this time with
no new spending proposals. Expenses are growing as projected revenues are flat, putting
pressure on non-tax levies.
Council Member Budd asked for more detail on the non-tax levies. Ms. Cruver specified that
they include permits, licenses and charges for service.
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Council Member Baudhuin asked if the flat revenues could be attributed to economic chaos and
uncertainty at the federal level. Ms. Cruver stated that this could be a contributing factor,
adding that market uncertainty, flat revenues from permits, and no change in interest rates are
also factors.
Council Member Dumalag asked if the projected 7% levy increase takes valuation changes of
property into account, noting a residential gain of 2% and an office space decrease of 8%. Ms.
Cruver stated that it does not. The changes to the market values of different sectors of the
city’s properties would not impact the overall levy increase but would impact how the increase
is distributed among property taxpayers.
Council Member Dumalag pointed out that how residents experience levy increases can be very
different; some may see a higher percentage due to valuation.
Ms. Keller clarified that the 7% levy increase being discussed refers to operational funds and is
one part of the total levy.
Ms. Cruver added that given the property assessment of 2026, city staff has determined that
the residential impact will likely be very close to what the levy is. The city is seeing a decline in
industrial and commercial value, though by comparison, but not nearly as much as other cities.
As a result, the increased pressure on the residential levy is smaller. Ms. Cruver pointed out
that if a residential property has substantial updates or improvements, this can increase a
property’s valuation and taxes.
Council Member Rog asked if any TIF districts are decertifying this year. Ms. Cruver stated there
are several decertifying at the end of 2026, but noted this will not impact the 2026 assessment.
Ms. Cruver summarized her presentation by noting that the general fund is higher than
expected, capital replacement funds and park improvement funds will be discussed on Sept. 2,
2025, and that the city has already discussed the need and recommendation of increasing the
Employee Benefit Fund by $200,000. The debt service levy in December 2025 is projected to go
up by $600,000 based on 2025 projects; debt service lags a year. The city is finalizing bonding
numbers and staff are focused on efforts to lower costs. Ms. Cruver noted that with the 2024
Financial Audit completed, the city can look at actual balances and places where available
balances can be used instead of bonding, such as utility funds.
For the Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy, Ms. Cruver noted that no increase is
anticipated. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) levy is planned to increase by
$187,000, forecasted to cover maintenance of city properties owned by the EDA as well as
zoning consultation fees.
Council Member Brausen asked what is driving the park improvement fund to increase by
$200,000. Ms. Cruver clarified that because the levy was intentionally lowered in 2025 to use
fund balance, there is room to provide some levy relief.
Ms. Cruver stated the internal services expenses of each department related to vehicles,
equipment and Information Technology (T) items are also being reviewed and itemized, as they
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have been funded in different ways over the years. After consulting with the city’s auditors, the
best way to expense charges by departments is a chargeback structure. This spending will be
reflected in the general fund spending for each department and then moved to internal service
funds.
Council Member Rog asked if this limits staff’s flexibility. Ms. Cruver stated she did not think so,
and noted that staff’s expenditure policies will not change. Itemization will provide more clarity
on where expenditures can be lined up.
Council Member Budd asked if a department utilizes a great deal of technology, would their
budget be more likely to grow than a department that is more operational. Ms. Cruver stated
that is correct, and added that their general fund budget will grow, but the levy that was
previously going to the IT fund to support that will now go to the general fund levy. Aside from
new proposals, which will be discussed on Aug. 11, 2025, the new fund organization will be
levy-neutral.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he appreciated all the work done on the finance report
discussion by Ms. Cruver and city staff. Council Member Dumalag agreed that the decision-
making for the city council will be clearer because of staff’s work.
It was the consensus of the city council to approve both policy considerations.
2.Proposed study session topic – planning for a community center
Council Members Budd, Farris and Rog presented the proposed study session topic.
Council Member Rog stated that she and Council Members Budd and Farris have continued to
talk about their study session request form and their proposal is different than how staff
interpreted it. They believe that a standard community center may not be the solution for St.
Louis Park and proposed a needs analysis that would look at the following items: should a
community center be focused on youth or be multigenerational, how equity and access should
be included at the heart of a plan, should a community center serve western or high rental
populations of the city, what is currently offered, and where are the gaps. She noted St. Louis
Park has The Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC), and the Aquatic Center, but no community
gym. She asked if a community center could be a central gathering place for the community and
whether the city council should ask residents for their input.
Council Member Farris stated the council will need to think creatively and not think about new
construction. She stated this concept could be a replacement for the Roller Garden, a field
house reusing Kohl’s at Knollwood, or leasing gyms from schools for open basketball, sewing
clubs, classes, community kitchens, or partnering with the YMCA or other organizations. She
also asked if utilizing church spaces could be an option, and if outdoor or indoor space could
bring the community together. She added she would not want to focus only on youth, but
include everyone in the community.
Council Member Budd added that Bickham Court has a clubhouse that is in use and is a
miniature-sized idea. She noted the equity model is for those who need less structured
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opportunities for recreation. She also noted current and past programs such as Ainsworth
Basketball with Cops, The Nest, Hopkins and Minnetonka with The Depot coffee shop, and
parks and recreation outreach efforts.
The council members stated these ideas could be discussed at a future study session, and
instead of focusing on how to finance a community center, consider dedicating funds for a
needs analysis, looking at equity, and what the city already has along with what it needs.
Council Member Brausen stated that this proposal is different than what he understood from
what was submitted, and added he is not interested in doing an analysis of one large
community center facility. He would also like more information from the Vision 4.0 process
first, and to hear from constituents and see if this topic comes up in the visioning process. He
added he is in favor of discussing an analysis of all city facilities.
Mayor Mohamed added that when she saw this topic, she was not sure how to differentiate
between The Roc, Westwood Nature Center or other community facilities. She asked whether
the “western side of the city” refers to the area opposite The ROC. She would not be interested
in building a community center as it requires significant capital, but added she would be curious
how to fill gaps the city is currently experiencing, especially in the area that is west of Louisiana
Avenue.
Council Member Dumalag added community facilities should be looked at again, but she had
concerns about doing a study. She observed this is as a real estate analysis, and suggested gaps
can be looked at through the visioning process. She could support this if the city rents space for
community events. She would like to discuss a needs analysis and then a facilities analysis.
Council Member Rog added there are barriers to access and participation in many communities
through transportation, not to disparage programs of parks and recreation.
Council Member Dumalag added that perhaps vacant properties within the community could
also be looked at for community facility use.
Mayor Mohamed asked for staff’s perspective and if they have had time to review the revised
proposal.
Ms. Keller noted that she had not seen this revised proposal and suggested evaluating the
trends that arise from the Vision 4.0 conversations. She intends to bring council a 2026 budget
proposal to do strategic planning once the Vision 4.0 process is concluded. Funds could be
included to also look at a needs assessment for projects like this that come out of the visioning
process.
Council Member Farris noted that some children in her neighborhood had nowhere to play last
winter and ended up in some storefronts across from the post office that were empty. She said
the children did not harm anything but just needed a warm place to play. She stated because
there were no adults present, this could have turned into a bad situation. This example shows
how much community facilities are needed.
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Council Member Farris stated The Rec Center has hockey, but there are no basketball courts
available in the winter - only during the summer. She would like this discussion to be part of a
study session, and added that this is personal to her.
Council Member Dumalag stated it would be helpful if this study session topic were
resubmitted with this conversation included, so it does not get lost, and so all can agree to it.
Ms. Keller offered that the supplemental material provided to council could be attached to the
study session topic in lieu of resubmitting.
Mayor Mohamed agreed this study session topic could be addressed after the visioning process
is finalized.
Ms. Cruver stated that different cities provide these services in different ways, and St. Louis
Park collaborates with schools to use their facilities. She added staff could explore this for more
information on the contractual relationship between the city and schools, while Vision 4.0
progresses.
Ms. Walsh added that, in the meantime, she can get all of the information related to indoor and
outdoor school spaces that the city uses. Council Member Farris stated that this would be
helpful. Ms. Walsh added also that the Vision 4.0 process will be important to see what comes
up related to community facilities.
Council Member Rog stated this discussion can wait until the visioning process is completed,
but she does not want to wait too long to discuss this.
Checking for consensus, Ms. Keller summarized that this topic will be folded into strategic
planning, as it relates to relevant topics, instead of a separate study session.
Mayor Mohamed asked what would happen if the community facilities topic does not come up
in the Vision 4.0 process. Ms. Keller stated the council would need to have a conversation to
decide whether they still wanted to pursue it.
Council Member Baudhuin added he would want to discuss this further, whether or not it
comes up in the Vision 4.0 process.
Written Report
3.Environmental Stewardship System Wrap-Up
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Minutes: 4b
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City council meeting
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July 7, 2025
1.Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
a.Pledge of allegiance
b.Roll call
Council members present: Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Margaret
Rog, Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Council members absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), city attorney (Mr. Mattick), administrative services
director (Ms. Brodeen), community engagement coordinator (Mr. Coleman), city clerk (Ms.
Kennedy), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl)
Guest: Aneta Toporowska Lennartson, Executive Director of Slavic Experience
2.Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
3. Presentations
a.Proclamation observing Slavic Experience Weekend
Mayor Mohamed read the proclamation declaring Aug. 2-3, 2025 as Slavic Experience Weekend
in St. Louis Park.
Ms. Toporowska Lennartson, Executive Director of Slavic Experience, expressed her gratitude to
the mayor and city council for the proclamation, stating she appreciates the support and looks
forward to the event.
Council Member Rog stated she feels her “Polish heart full of pride” with this proclamation. She
shared that her father was a Polish immigrant and the Polish culture was a large part of her
childhood. She expressed her pleasure and pride, stating that she will attend the event and
looks forward to it.
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b. Recognition of donations
Mayor Mohamed noted the following donations:
• Jane Hagstrom donated $50 to Westwood Hills Nature Center program enhancements
in memory of Zetta Zog
• Bill and Claudia England donated $500 to the park enhancements and programs at
Westwood Hills Nature Center
• Jenny Sheen, care of Alpha Phi Sorority, donated $300 to the park and recreation
department for a tree at Pennsylvania Park honoring Wayne Anderson
4. Minutes
a. Minutes of June 9, 2025, study session
b. Minutes of June 16, 2025, city council meeting
It was moved by Council Member Brausen, seconded by Council Member Farris, to approve the
June 9, 2025, study session meeting minutes and the June 16, 2025, city council meeting
minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
5. Consent items
a. Approve city disbursements
b. Resolution No. 25-073 accepting donations to Parks and Recreation Department
c. Resolution No. 25-074 providing for the issuance and sale of bonds
d. Resolution No. 25-075 electing not to waive the statutory tort limits for liability
insurance
e. Reject bids for management of the wood and yard waste transfer site
f. Resolution No. 25-076 authorizing final payment for 2024 Concrete Replacement
Project (4024-0003)
Council Member Rog asked to comment on consent item 5e and noted she is pleased the city is
moving forward with the wood and yard waste transfer site in a more economical way. She
stated staff will explore further options by revisiting the Request for Proposal (RFP) to revise
and put it back out for bid.
Council Member Rog stated that when putting together the new RFP, she hopes staff will seek
to preserve the services that residents currently enjoy; convenient, quality-of-life services such
as free compost, discounted wood chips, and free brush drop-off sites. She noted that with
budget constraints, sometimes services are removed. In this case, the end-user is important
and she is hopeful that the RFP will still include yard waste services made available to residents
in the future.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Baudhuin, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
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The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business
a. First reading of ordinance amending city code chapter 2 regarding school board
member seats on boards and commissions
Mr. Coleman presented the staff report. He noted the policy consideration: Does the council
wish to proceed with the ordinance amendments proposed to the city code chapter 2 regarding
boards and commissions? He explained the amendments proposed reflect the transition of
school board-appointed positions to regular member positions on boards and commissions.
Mr. Coleman noted the following commissions have current school board-appointed positions:
• Community Technology Advisory Commission has one position
• Human Rights Commission has one position
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission has three positions
• Planning Commission has one position
Mr. Coleman explained the new approach and proposed amendments. He noted that the
school district leadership proposed transitioning away from having designated, voting school
board members serving in appointed seats on city advisory boards and commissions. Instead,
school board representatives would attend commission meetings as needed or as appropriate.
Mr. Coleman presented the proposed amendments:
• Eliminate existing provisions specifying that a set number of positions on the affected
boards are to be appointed by the school board.
• Reassign those seats as city council-appointed positions, aligning them with the
standard terms and conditions applicable to other regular members.
• Update member qualification criteria for the affected boards, reflecting that the school
board will no longer be responsible for determining the eligibility of appointees.
Mr. Coleman stated that all current members appointed by the school board will have the
option to continue their service and be officially appointed by the city council through the
established application and appointment process. Official appointments will be made at or
before the city council meeting on Sept. 2, 2025.
Council Member Rog asked what information motivated the timeline. Mr. Coleman stated that
the bulk of the work will happen from late July through August, 2025. Appointments will need
to be finalized by the end of August 2025, with recommendations made to the city council.
Council Member Rog asked if those currently serving will be terminated immediately. Mr.
Coleman stated all who are currently serving in these positions have been notified of the entire
transition plan and staff would begin working with members interested in continuing their
service.
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Council Member Rog stated she is not comfortable with terminating those serving immediately,
especially if they had been working on projects or ad hoc committees. She asked if the
proposed liaisons would be district staff and not residents. Mr. Coleman confirmed that liaisons
would be members of the administrative staff of the school district
Mayor Mohamed asked if anyone currently in one of these positions is actively working on
projects. Mr. Coleman stated yes, noting he is aware of those who are currently working on
projects.
Ms. Brodeen clarified that there will be a transition period for those who are currently serving.
Mr. Coleman noted that those currently serving in one of these positions do have the
opportunity to reapply for the seats they are currently serving in.
Council Member Budd asked how the new term limits affect the eligibility of those currently
serving, and in the case of the one appointee who has served for over 20 years, whether they
would be ineligible to reapply due to the term limits. Mr. Coleman said they would not be
considered ineligible. The term limits apply to city council-appointed positions.
Council Member Rog asked for clarification on those currently serving. She asked if they will be
rotated out by Sept. 2, 2025, or if they have the option to stay on and would only vacate their
position if they choose. Ms. Brodeen stated that is correct. They have the option to reapply
through the city’s application and appointment process.
Council Member Rog asked if those appointed in 2024 for a term that began in 2022 would be
eligible for a four-year term. Ms. Brodeen stated yes, adding they would be eligible for two
more full terms as well.
Council Member Budd asked if the language in the codes can be standardized. Council Member
Baudhuin asked for clarification on the inconsistencies Council Member Budd is referring to.
Council Member Budd pointed out that the inconsistencies involve Community Technology
Advisory Committee (CTAC) youth members being listed as a single member, while in other
sections, it refers to two seats. She also mentioned that the term “expiration dates” is used
inconsistently, and some parts refer to articles that specify the process will be filled by
individuals who show interest by submitting city forms, whereas other sections do not.
Additionally, she noted that the Planning Commission did not exclude all of the school board
appointment procedures, and she identified these as the areas of inconsistency within the
policy.
Council Member Rog stated that in the code, there is no mention of the school liaison board
model, and that is recommended by staff within the code. Mr. Coleman agreed that is correct.
Council Member Rog stated she would like to make a motion to proceed with the proposed
ordinance amendments and to further revise the code to include language that shows school
involvement as a preferred criterion for one seat on each of the following commissions: Parks
and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC), CTAC, Human Rights Commission (HRC) and
Planning Commission.
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Council Member Rog explained that city school partnerships are long-standing and important in
this community, as evidenced by referendums that have passed by over 70% related to
recreation spaces that are shared. She noted that about 20% of households have school-aged
children. In her view, that is an important factor in what has made St. Louis Park a welcoming
place to live, work and go to school.
Council Member Rog stated that being at the table when ideas come up is important in how
things are planned and unfold. Sometimes, this occurs in ways that are hard to identify. The St.
Louis Park school community has been formally engaged on our boards and commissions since
1956, and added there was an intention in that, and it has resulted in good things over the
years. Recently, factors have caused this partnership to be diminished, including staffing
changes and COVID-19. She noted that the school district and school leadership are stressed
and overburdened right now because of all they have to deal with.
Council Member Rog stated she understands board members and leadership not having the
bandwidth to find and appoint people. She added it does not feel prudent to completely
abandon this decades-old commitment, especially with such a short timeframe to review the
potential impacts. The council can preserve the original intention and make it even better by
having criteria for school involvement and engagement with the community through parents,
teachers, volunteers, administrators and early childhood professionals.
Council Member Rog stated that the pool of potential candidates could be considered members
of the four commissions under discussion, thereby elevating the importance of school
committee partnerships by having that voice be at the table for every meeting.
Council Member Rog stated her motion is to revise the code to include language that school
involvement be a preferred criterion for one seat on each of the commissions. Council Member
Rog thanked the council and staff for continuing to work together to make the city’s boards and
commissions the most relevant and impactful they can be.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is in favor of this intention, but asked if this is the job of
the ordinance and should staff set this as a precedent.
Mr. Coleman stated this criteria does not currently exist in the city code. The council could
create criteria related to selection policy that has not existed before. Ms. Brodeen added that
typically, criteria of this nature is not included in the city code, and recommended the council
consider this with the board and commissions selection processes that are already in place.
Mayor Mohamed stated she appreciates Council Member Rog’s rationale here, understands the
importance of the city’s relationship with the school board and school district, and stated the
community is better for it. However, she does not believe this needs to be written into city
code. She stated it would better serve as part of the selection criteria, as with other boards and
commissions. Therefore, she will not support the motion presented by Council Member Rog.
Council Member Baudhuin thanked Council Member Rog for bringing this forward, but stated
he wants the code to be as flexible as possible. He stated he understands but is not sure that
city code is the place for this intention and he will also vote no on this motion.
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Council Member Budd stated she is in favor of Council Member Rog’s motion, noting that
sometimes the criteria within the process do not meet importance. The proposed approach
gives flexibility and is a good compromise.
Council Member Brausen added that it is an important criterion, but should not be codified so
that theoretically, someone could sue the city and say they had school involvement, but that
the council appointed someone else. He stated this issue could trigger litigation, as opposed to
informing the criteria for selection.
Council Member Farris stated she agrees with Council Member Brausen and noted the council
does a good job with the selection criteria, and she will not support the motion.
It was moved by Council Member Rog, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to include
language that states school involvement as a preferred criterion for the four seats in question.
The motion failed 2-4 (Mayor Mohamed, Council Members Baudhuin, Budd, Farris opposed;
Council Member Dumalag absent).
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
first reading of an ordinance amending various sections of Ch. 2 of the city code to reflect the
transition of school board-appointed members to regular members and to direct staff to address
specific areas of inconsistency and verbiage around members and any other general
inconsistencies throughout the code where any underlying intention is the same, and to set the
second reading for July 21, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Dumalag absent).
8. Communications and announcements.
Ms. Keller noted upcoming events that can be found on the city website, including the Bossa
Soul concert series which will be held on July 9 and 11, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater; Rollin' @ the Roc to be held on July 10, 2025, from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m.; and Basketball in the Park on July 10, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ainsworth Park.
Council Member Budd added she was involved in setting up at the Westwood Nature Center for
the Trail of Small Wonders event, and added it was a great event for all.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Minutes: 4c
Unofficial meeting minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 7, 2025
The meeting convened at 7:14 p.m.
Council members present: Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Yolanda Farris, Margaret
Rog, Mayor Nadia Mohamed
Council members absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), administrative services director (Ms. Brodeen), city
clerk (Ms. Kennedy), HR director (Ms. Vorpahl)
Discussion item
1. City council salaries
Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report. Ms. Kennedy noted the policy considerations are:
• Does the city council want to propose an increase to the annual salary for mayor and
councilmembers beginning in 2026?
• If so, does the city council want to propose a salary adjustment, and what is the target
percentage or dollar amount of the increase?
Ms. Kennedy stated that on June 2, 2025, the city council reviewed a proposed agenda topic
related to the annual salaries for the mayor and council members and directed staff to place
the item on an upcoming agenda for additional discussion. Minnesota Statute 415.11 states
that the council sets its salary in such an amount that it deems reasonable. 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 council members by ordinance. Any increase in salaries must take
effect after the next municipal election.
Ms. Kennedy reviewed the current practice for adjustments to council salaries as provided by
ordinance and resolution adopted by council. The current practice has been in place since 2015
and provides a mechanism for automatic adjustments to council salaries every two years in an
amount that aligns with increases received by non-union employees. She stated that if no
additional action is taken by the council, the next salary adjustment is projected to be 6% for
2026-2027. Ms. Kennedy noted the current annual salary for the mayor and council members is
$20,842 and $14,413, respectively. This is a cumulative amount reflecting work for both their
Economic Development Authority (EDA) and city council member roles.
Ms. Kennedy added that any increase beyond the automatic salary adjustment projected for
2026-27 would require additional funds to be allocated in the budget and should be handled as
a budget request. She stated the scheduled standard increase for 2026 is included in the base
budget, as are all projected personnel costs. She noted that to prepare a budget request,
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finance staff needs the council to identify a proposed percentage or dollar increase so the
impact can be factored into budget planning.
Council Member Rog asked if EDA salaries exist in any other cities. Ms. Kennedy stated of the
26 cities staff reviewed for comparison, not all have an EDA or an HRA. Of the cities that do, the
salary is reported as one amount and is not broken out by role.
Council Member Baudhuin clarified that if no action is taken, an automatic 6% increase in
council member salaries will take place in 2026. Ms. Kennedy stated that is correct.
Council Member Rog stated she was one of the members who proposed this topic for
discussion. She explained that based on her experience and what she has observed, council
members deserve to get paid more. She stated she is leaving the city council before a salary
increase would take effect, and no one asked her to submit a salary increase for consideration.
The discussion about council salaries is about elevating the professionalism of the role of
councilmember and increasing the pool of candidates who could run for her position or other
city council positions in the future. She noted salary figures influence the perceived value of the
position and the people who hold it and reflect the commitment that is required.
Council Member Rog stated she appreciated the data staff presented on comparable cities,
adding this is an important part, but not the whole. She stated the council will need to be sure
they gather the best data possible. She shared that in her own research, cities with salaries in
the lower range were more traditional in their city council member makeup. She gave the
examples of Roseville, Savage and Shoreview city councils, each of which had mostly white and
mostly male council members.
Council Member Rog shared that cities with higher salaries, such as Burnsville, Minnetonka,
Maplewood and Maple Grove, appeared to have more women and people of color on city
councils - as well as more female mayors - than other cities.
Council Member Rog continued that, not surprisingly, smaller salaries can make it hard for
people supporting families to run for office and serve effectively. Research suggests this may
limit the pool of candidates on the basis of financial capacity. The result is that serving on a city
council is only open to those wealthy enough to afford to serve. Higher salaries might
encourage people to run for office; people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds who might
otherwise face financial constraints to run.
Council Member Rog added that security is a new consideration and that salary increases could
address those needs on some level. An additional $300 to $500 per month could also help cover
childcare and transportation costs. The additional pay might also allow people to work fewer
shifts, consider implementing security measures, and provide more financial flexibility.
Council Member Rog added she would also propose that council members have more
professional development opportunities. She detailed the need for enhanced onboarding and
other activities of value to elected officials and the community in terms of preparation and
experience.
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Council Member Farris agreed with Council Member Rog’s comments and shared some of her
own experiences as a new councilmember who works multiple jobs.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he feels a bit uncomfortable with voting for salary increases
in the middle of his first term. However, the more he serves as a council member, he sees it is
designed for a specific class of person and service is unattainable for many. Right now, St. Louis
Park council member salaries are not at the top of the 26 comparable cities. He added that St.
Louis Park tends to be a leader and stand out.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he appreciates the comments from Council Member Rog. He
would like the council to consider and study what it means to compensate for childcare and a
missed shift at work in order to serve. He would love to see St. Louis Park be a leader in the
metro area and make service more accessible to everyone. These are the tough things the
council needs to review, especially when taking a hard look at race, equity and inclusion.
Mayor Mohamed stated that initially, she wanted to review salaries because it can be difficult
to serve when you have a job. However, she wants to be careful with this discussion and
cautioned council not to put people of color at the center of the discussion regarding salaries.
She stated many issues and factors related to equity and barriers to service should be looked at
closely and a part of this conversation.
Council Member Baudhuin clarified he did not want to exclusively make this issue about people
of color, but about people for whom elected service is a financial constraint.
Council Member Farris added that the money is important for her, and shared that she
currently holds three jobs. She noted that the council onboarding process was very different for
her and she wished there had been more resources available. She needed to listen and learn,
and at that time, she was not familiar with city government. She appreciates staff and their
support, but onboarding needs to be different when bringing new people on the council.
Ms. Kennedy stated that staff is in the process of creating a very robust onboarding program
that will be utilized to onboard newly elected officials in 2025. She noted staff are aware of the
gaps and the need for more support to effectively onboard officials and to make more
resources available on demand to build knowledge and confidence in decision-making.
Council Member Budd stated the presentation comparing data from 26 cities was very
informative, and that St. Louis Park appears to be above average on council member salaries.
Council Member Budd noted that with an additional $300 to $500 per month, St. Louis Park
would offer the highest-paid salary for mayor. She pointed out how by order of population, St.
Louis Park is positioned in the middle, but their salaries are at the top of the range. She noted
that Council Member Rog’s analysis of diversity on city councils was interesting and aligned
with salaries. She stated this issue is sensitive and she would lean toward accepting the 6%
increase only.
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Mayor Mohamed summarized Council Member Dumalag’s comments in support of an increase
beyond 6% due to the complexity of issues that the council must consider. She expressed
interest in a 15% increase for salaries.
Council Member Brausen stated he is supportive of the salary increase, but added it is hard to
enact since an increase appears to be very self-serving. However, the decision is not about this
specific council, but about future councils. He stated increasing the salaries provides an
opportunity to increase the applicant pool, noting he identifies as an older person of privilege
who can afford to take a job like this and not worry about the paycheck.
Council Member Brausen stated this discussion is about creating an environment where more
people are willing and able to serve. He agreed that an increase in the range of $300 to $500
per month makes good sense. He stated the city is blessed that this council is diverse, and
residents want people from all walks of life to serve on the city council. He supports raising
salaries and the 6% increase for 2026, and then resetting and sticking to cumulative
adjustments going forward.
Council Member Budd reiterated that if the council were to approve $26,800 for the mayor’s
salary, St. Louis Park would offer the highest mayoral pay in comparison with other cities.
Council Member Rog stated she appreciates this conversation. She stated she recognizes the
risks, especially from public opinion, but appreciates this interaction.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is struggling with not having a thorough equity analysis
completed for this topic if one of the main motivations for council to make this change is to
make elected service more equitable. He is hesitant to go forward with a salary increase and
has concerns about pushback, especially without analysis. He would want to look at how this
topic has been studied and how it should be structured.
Ms. Brodeen stated that staff do utilize impact analyses tools that could be facilitated with the
council’s participation at a future meeting. Ms. Kennedy stated there are studies that
contemplate gender and socio-economic status in relation to accessibility to elected roles, but
added it is difficult to information or data that directly correlates pay to variables such as
number of candidates running for office, as they are multi-layered and multi-faceted and can be
impacted by many different things.
Council Member Brausen observed that over the years, there has been feedback from those
wanting to serve on boards and commissions that there are financial challenges to
participating.
Mayor Mohamed added that the conversation around the words “public servants” makes it
difficult as well, as some may think council members are here to serve and not to receive pay.
Council Member Brausen asked if other cities provide council members with employment
benefits. Ms. Vorpahl stated that most cities do not provide benefits, and that those that do
build the total dollar amount into a council member’s salary. She stated she could research
benefits and bring more information back to the council if requested.
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Council Member Rog stated that she is comfortable with a meaningful increase but would
hesitate to go to the highest position in the metro. She stated $500 per month is too much, but
noted that for those with financial barriers, she does feel an increase is important and helps to
grow the candidate pool over time. However, she does not want to create issues and wants to
be mindful of optics. She stated she is comfortable with a more modest increase that is still
meaningful.
Council Member Budd stated she would like to change her position on salaries to not to exceed
a 15% increase, which would not move St. Louis Park to the top of the salary category.
Council Member Baudhuin stated he is in favor of increasing the annual salary for mayor and
council members and agrees with the maximum 15% increase. He stated he wants to continue
to look at this issue and study it further as well.
Council Member Brausen stated that the City of Minnetonka pays their council members
$18,000 per year, and St. Louis Park would be $1,500 per year less. He noted he is not as
concerned about the optics of being at the top as this is about adjusting, adding he would
prefer to adjust now versus later, especially if the real intent is to decrease barriers.
Council Member Rog asked if her fellow council members had communicated with cohorts in
neighboring cities about salary increases. Mayor Mohamed noted that several cities are
discussing the topic or have discussed in recent years.
Council Member Rog pointed out that the proposed 15% is only 9% higher than the 6%
automatic increase. She asked if this data could be presented by staff on paper, along with
comparisons to other cities.
Ms. Keller stated if the council were to consider the 15% increase, the annual council member’s
salary would be $16,575 and the mayor’s salary would be $23,968. This increase would place
the city third within the comparable cities for 2025.
Mayor Mohamed stated she would prefer to see a dollar increase versus a percentage increase.
Following additional discussion and review of percentage increases, the council directed, for
budgeting purposes, to propose an increase to the annual salary for mayor and council
members beginning in 2026. The proposed increase would reflect a $23,500 salary for the
mayor, and a $18,000 salary for council members, for 2026 through 2027. Council Member
Budd was not in agreement and Council Member Dumalag was absent.
Ms. Keller stated that staff will include these numbers in the next budget conversation for
council at which time they can be amended. Staff will also work to schedule time for council to
complete an impact analysis on the topic before a final decision is made.
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Minutes: 4d
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 21, 2025
1. Call to order.
Mayor Mohamed called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen (arrived 6:22
p.m.), Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Yolanda Farris, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), economic development manager (Mr. Hunt), planning
manager (Mr. Walther), community development director (Ms. Barton)
2. Approve agenda.
It was moved by Council Member Baudhuin, seconded by Council Member Dumalag, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Council Member Brausen absent).
3. Presentations.
a. Greg Hunt retirement recognition
Mayor Mohamed read the resolution and thanked Greg Hunt for over 23 years of dedicated
service to the city. She thanked Mr. Hunt’s family for their support of his work over the years.
Ms. Barton thanked Mr. Hunt for his hard work and positive impact on the city, stating that he
will be greatly missed. She congratulated Mr. Hunt and wished him a wonderful retirement at
his family cabin in Wisconsin.
Council Member Baudhuin shared that he had met Mr. Hunt many years ago as a pastor at Mr.
Hunt’s church. When he came onto the city council, Council Member Baudhuin recalled that
Mr. Hunt provided instruction on many aspects of the city, for which he was thankful. Council
Member Baudhuin congratulated Mr. Hunt on his long career, observing that he does things
with honesty and integrity both in his city role and in his life outside of his work. Council
Member Baudhuin wished him well in his retirement.
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Council Member Budd expressed her appreciation for all of Mr. Hunt's efforts and
complimented him on his work with the city, as well as his trustworthiness in representing the
city for these many years.
Council Member Rog thanked Mr. Hunt for his work and noted the large projects he has worked
on throughout the years, especially his work with grants and the city’s small businesses. She
wished him all the best.
Council Member Dumalag congratulated Mr. Hunt on his accomplishments over the years and
thanked him for his work with small business owners.
Council Member Farris congratulated Mr. Hunt on his many years of good work. Over the years,
she recalled how he helped her to understand Tax Increment Financing (TIF). She thanked him
and wished him all the best.
Council Member Brausen stated he has been on the council for 12 years and has worked with
Mr. Hunt for many of them. Mr. Hunt has been a professional, competent ambassador for the
city to the business community. He noted Mr. Hunt has been a proponent of utilizing TIF to
advance development, which he has always supported. He also complimented Mr. Hunt on his
willingness to sometimes say no to developers. Council Member Brausen wished him the best
in his retirement with his grandchildren.
Mr. Hunt thanked the city council for their kind words, stating he is honored and humbled. He
thanked his family and colleagues for their support and extended his gratitude to the city
council and previous councils for their faith in staff related to various development projects
brought forward over the years. He thanked the council for their courage to approve projects,
as well as the financial assistance needed to bring them to fruition. He stated it was not always
easy, but the council’s trust in staff meant a great deal and was very much appreciated. He also
thanked the developers and businesses who chose to invest in St. Louis Park and construct
projects that have helped transform the city. He thanked the community for its patience and
support of economic development through the years.
Mr. Hunt stated that during his tenure at St. Louis Park, he kept a line of scripture in his office.
He compared the line to the changes he has seen in the city over the years, observing that the
city has boldly chosen to invest in itself, and he would like to think the city’s work has brought
prosperity to its people.
Mr. Hunt shared that during his tenure, he had the honor of helping to facilitate projects with a
total value of over $1.5 billion. This was accomplished while mitigating contaminated sites,
helping small businesses – which helped to create hundreds of new jobs - and substantially
increasing the city’s tax base while providing a wide variety of housing for local residents. He
summarized that all of these accomplishments have helped to support the city’s AAA bond
rating.
Mr. Hunt stated that this is something for all to be proud of, adding that this recognition is not
all about him, but about everyone who helped bring these projects to fruition through the
years.
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Mr. Hunt stated St. Louis Park is a very special community, and it has been an honor of a
lifetime for him to serve the city, its businesses and residents. The economic development
division is in good and capable hands, and he has every confidence they will accomplish good
things going forward.
Mr. Hunt stated he looks forward to what the future holds and added he and his wife are
looking forward to becoming grandparents for the first time, and travelling to see their
grandchildren.
Mr. Hunt thanked the city council and wished all the best to St. Louis Park.
4. Minutes – none.
5. Consent items.
a. Resolution No. 25-077 recognizing Greg Hunt for over 23 years of service
b. Resolution No. 25-078 accepting the 2024 audit and approving the annual financial
report
c. Approve maintenance agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for
Commercial Street Rehabilitation Project 4025-1050 - Ward 2
d. Resolution No. 25-079 authorizing grant agreement for the Minnetonka Boulevard Twin
Homes Development - Ward 1
e. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2695-25 amending city code chapter 2
regarding boards and commissions
Council Member Rog asked to comment on consent item 5e. She stated she tried to shift how
the school districts are described in city code, and while the action was not taken up by the rest
of the council, she still feels strongly about this and hopes that this important connection will
be codified somehow. She is disappointed this topic was not discussed more.
Council Member Rog stated she heard from the council that there is a way to make sure school
representation is present within boards and commissions. She stated St. Louis Park schools
need to be at the table with the council in every way, and going forward, she is hoping that staff
find other ways to ensure this happens whenever possible.
Council Member Brausen referenced consent item 5b and stated that though he was not at the
meeting when it was discussed, he did review the 2024 financial audit report in detail. He
complimented the report, stating it accurately and clearly summarizes the financial condition of
the city. He noted that this audit report is completed each year and is available for residents to
review online.
Council Member Brausen added that the city has been recognized in the past for the quality of
its audits, and he hopes this work continues. He also thanked finance staff and administration
for all their hard work in putting this report together and completing the audit.
Council Member Baudhuin added his comments on item 5b as well. He stated that financial
audits are not passed quickly and noted there was a robust conversation surrounding this at the
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study session. A thorough report was presented by city staff and the finance department. He
noted that through the audit, there have been improvements in how the report comes back to
council, and this is something the council looks at very closely before approving. He thanked the
finance staff for their great work.
It was moved by Council Member Budd, seconded by Council Member Brausen, to approve the
consent items as listed; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Public hearings – none.
7. Regular business – none.
8. Communications and announcements.
Mayor Mohamed stated that the only item on the special study session agenda was a written
report entitled “Development update - 3rd quarter 2025.” As there are no policy questions
requiring discussion on the report, the report is noted during the communications and
announcements.
Council Member Budd stated she appreciated the report. She added it is highly informative
regarding the work the city has done on inclusionary housing. Although there are no units
under construction currently, there is major construction that will happen during the third
quarter of 2025.
Ms. Keller noted that there is new playground equipment coming to Bronx Park. On Sept. 2,
2025, playground equipment will be removed from Ainsworth Park and new playground
equipment installed there the following week. This is part of the city’s regular park equipment
upgrade program, which the council approves each year. The community has a participation
process by which they select the structures themselves.
Council Member Brausen noted the West End Chalk Festival will be held on July 25-26, and he
invited residents to attend.
Council Member Rog added that on July 29, candidate filings will open for residents interested
in running for the city council or the school board, adding that the filing period closes on Aug.
12, 2025. She stated there is detailed information on the city website.
Council Member Rog also noted that July 29, 2025, is the deadline for National Night Out
registration, which can be done on the city website. National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 5, and
if residents want a street closure or public safety to visit an event, they are asked to register.
9. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Approve city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to approve city disbursement claims for the period of June 24
through July 21, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve city disbursements for the period ending
July 21, 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: Joe Olson, deputy finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
340.003RD LAIR Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
340.00
64.004 FRONT ENERGY SOLUTIONS Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
64.00
88.004-U ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
88.00
41.99A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
448.49Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
490.48
50.89ABERNATHY, LISA Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
50.89
2,990.24ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,990.24
225.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
46.96ADAMS ALISON Water G&A
46.96
2,484.75ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,638.50Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,484.75Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,608.00
1,089.55AETREUS EDWARD KENDALL Water G&A
1,089.55
193.27AHLGRIM DANIEL Climate Investment G&A
82.83Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
276.10
708.14ALL CITY ELEVATOR INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
708.14
5,250.00ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC.Police G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
5,250.00
3,901.55ALLSTREAMIT G&A Telephone Communications
3,901.55
1.47Amanda Lynn Scott-Lerdal City Clerk's Office G&A Postage & Delivery
1.47
136.98AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES General Fund BS Inventory
206.81Public Saftey Aid G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,354.02Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
24.15Police G&A Postage & Delivery
351.63Police G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
8,324.27Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
225.65Fire Department G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
193.61Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
37.98Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
736.38Technology G&A Technology Supplies
488.95Technology G&A Technology Devices
1,781.64Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Hardware
203.61Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
266.04Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
362.57Westwood G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
69.67Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
92.50Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
16,856.46
350.77AMBLA ENERGY LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
350.77
452.71AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,947.81Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
857.65Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
36.17Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
217.75Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,512.09
1,330.54AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION Engineering G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
1,862.74Public Works G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
266.11Water G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
266.11Storm Water Utility G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,725.50
475.75API GARAGE DOOR INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
475.75
318.14ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC Technology G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay
318.14
704.56ART PARTNERS GROUP Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
492.13Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,196.69
7,290.02ASPEN MILLS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
7,290.02
175.00AT&T Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
175.00
100.64AUGUSTINE ERIC Climate Investment G&A
43.13Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
143.77
40.00AVIDXCHANGE LANE Finance G&A Misc Expenditures
40.00
14.70BABICH DELANEY Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
14.70
3,000.00BACH HOWARD Climate Investment G&A
3,000.00
162.71BALVIN, AARON Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
162.71
811.49BANG ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
425.00Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,236.49
39.45BATTERIES PLUS BULBS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
34.47Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
73.92
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
100.00BAWDEN AUBRE Finance G&A Misc Expenditures
100.00
6,000.00BEDROCK RESTORATION LLC Municipal Building & Infra G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,000.00
69.33BENTLEY NATALIE Water G&A
69.33
6,780.00BIG-D CONSTRUCTION Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
6,780.00
546.03BJORLING CHRISTOPHER Neighborhood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
546.03
7,909.73BLUE PEAK CONSULTING LLC Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,909.73
110.89BOLTON & MENK INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
12.58Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4.87Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
19.16Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
147.50
223.76BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
223.76
43.88BOYER ELECTRICAL SERVICE Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
43.88
902.00BOYER TRUCKS Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
902.00
5,481.19BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,951.41Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,432.60
2,062.59BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,062.59
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
75.00BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
75.00
424.60BUSINESS ESSENTIALS Comm & Marketing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
424.60
42.30BUSTROM NICHOLAS J Water G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
42.30
74.16CAMPBELL KNUTSON,P.A.Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,669.99City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
92.70Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
685.99Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
92.70Cable TV G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,096.18MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
111.24Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
12,822.96
312.60CANON FINANCIAL Technology G&A Computers/Tech Services
78.37Technology G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay
390.97
13,500.00CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
13,500.00
2,100.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Sustainability G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
203,776.61Affordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
205,876.61
4,764.57CENTERPOINT ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Heating Gas Utility
211.80EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Heating Gas Utility
3,967.46Water G&A Heating Gas Utility
329.64Water Reilly G&A Heating Gas Utility
707.18Sewer G&A Heating Gas Utility
14,814.04Park Maintenance G&A Heating Gas Utility
24,794.69
23.00CENTRAL MCGOWAN INC Aquatic Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
23.00
11,430.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND Employee Benefits BS OTHER RETIREMENT
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
11,430.00
41,259.34CENTRAL SQUARE Police E-911 Restriction G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
96,271.78Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
137,531.12
29,781.55CENTURY LINK Police E-911 Restriction G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
74.69Technology G&A Other Communications
29,856.24
19.11CHAMPOUX KATELYN Community Development G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
19.11
26.53CHRISTENSEN DAVID Water G&A
26.53
311.45CIHAK PATRICK Water G&A
311.45
496.26CINTAS CORPORATION Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
444.51Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
83.31Public Works G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
52.29Water G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
112.08Park Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
104.97Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
39.70Rec Center Gen Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
84.00Aquatic Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
162.09Vehicle Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
272.07Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,851.28
7,352.12CITY OF BLOOMINGTON Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,352.12
3,278.90CIVICPLUS, LLC.Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,278.90
92.40CLARKE LISA Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
92.40
1,000.00CLASSICAL ACTORS ENSEMBLE Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,000.00
72.00COLE MARTINE Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
72.00
696.85COLE PAPERS Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
696.85
20,288.99COLICH & ASSOCIATES Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20,288.99
8,000.00COLLINS ELECTRICAL Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,595.88Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
9,595.88
62.15COMCASTPolice G&A Electric Utility
339.67Fire Department G&A Electric Utility
167.31Cable TV G&A Other Communications
29.95Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
599.08
1,307.00CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP Rec Center Gen Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
1,307.00
211.50CONWAY SHIELD Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
211.50
32,638.92CORE & MAIN LP Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
32,638.92
2,893.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL Aquatic Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,893.00
600.00COVERTRACK GROUP INC.Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
600.00
1,985.56-CREATE CONSTRUCTION LLC General Fund BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
39,711.16Public Works G&A
3,476.05-Franchise Fees BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
69,521.09Franchise Fees G&A
133.02-Storm Water Utility BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 8
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,660.40Storm Water Utility G&A
106,298.02
3,582.71CREATIVE RESOURCES Organized Rec G&A Other Supplies & Materials
3,493.82Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
7,076.53
600.00CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Neighborhood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
600.00
223.31CROWN MARKING INC.Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
223.31
119.00CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
119.00
138.85CUSTOM HOSE TECH INC General Fund BS Inventory
138.85
9,200.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,060.00Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,900.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,500.00Aquatic Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
17,660.00
3,801.95DALCO ENTERPRISES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,801.95
350.00DALY KEVIN Building and Energy G&A Permits
350.00
90.75DEM-CON DUMPSTERS LLC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Recycling Utility
90.75
4,130.69DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
4,130.69
1,750.00DICK BUSS & ASSOCIATES LLC Police G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
1,750.00
14,700.00DITCH CREEK LANDSCAPE & EXCAVATING LLC Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 9
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
14,700.00
12,000.00DITTMANN JEREMIAH General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
12,000.00
385.94DOBBERKE JOSEPH Water G&A
385.94
331.20DO-GOOD.BIZ INC Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,102.80Comm & Marketing G&A Postage & Delivery
961.19Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
931.73Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
302.43Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
117.22Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
288.37Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
9,034.94
122.50DORO HEADQUARTERS LLC Water G&A
122.50
4,000.00DOYLE JOE General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
4,000.00
551.05DUNDEE FARMS Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
551.05
894.24ECM PUBLISHERS INC City Clerk's Office G&A Postage & Delivery
894.24
97.07EIDE TAYLOR Water G&A
97.07
.75ELECTRO SIGNS Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
371.11Building and Energy G&A ELECTRICAL
371.86
350.87EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE General Fund BS Inventory
350.87
3,096.01ENTERPRISE FM TRUST Vehicle Maintenance G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay
3,096.01
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 10
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,350.00ESCAPE FIRE PROTECTION, INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,350.00
4,750.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC Storm Water Utility G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
4,750.00
3,555.00EVERLAST REHAB Sewer G&A Repairs and Maintenance
3,555.00
612.66FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO General Fund BS Inventory
612.66
733.62FASTENAL COMPANY Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
733.62
10.52FERGUSON JANE Water G&A
10.52
5,282.00FIFTH ASSET, INC.General Fund BS Prepaid Expenditures/Expenses
4,468.00Finance G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
9,750.00
486.64FINANCE & COMMERCE, INC.Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
486.64
21.17FINSNESS KRISTIN Water G&A
21.17
7,267.85FIRE CATT LLC Fire Department G&A Repairs and Maintenance
7,267.85
859.71FIRE SAFETY USA INC General Fund BS Inventory
859.71
20.03FIRST ADVANTAGE Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20.03
2,213.65FIRST ARRIVING LLC Police G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
2,213.65
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 11
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
291.38FOLKMANIS INC Westwood G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
291.38
17,209.73FORECAST PUBLIC ART Public Art G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
17,209.73
29.70FRANCIS, ERICK Storm Water Utility G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
29.70
2,500.00FRED RAPPAPORT General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
2,500.00
59.50FRIEDERICH NIKKI Organized Rec G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
59.50
11,500.00FRSECURE LLC IT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
11,500.00
2.43GALAXY MECHANICAL INC.Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
164.88Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
167.31
513.13GARLAND, MIKAEL Police G&A Out-of-State Travel
513.13
101.01GASSEN KIRK ANTHONY Water G&A
101.01
656.65GENERAL PARTS LLC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
656.65
2,864.41GERBER COLLISION- MIDWEST INC Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
2,864.41
12,600.50GERTEN GREENHOUSES Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
12,600.50
809.85-GMH ASPHALT CORPORATION Street Capital BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
16,197.04Street Capital G&A
6,324.03-Franchise Fees BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
126,480.69Franchise Fees G&A
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 12
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
230.16-Water BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
4,603.11Water G&A
544.41-Sewer BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
10,888.06Sewer G&A
157.10-Storm Water Utility BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
3,142.04Storm Water Utility G&A
153,245.39
10,000.00GOODRICH PARK PROPERTIES LLC Water G&A
10,000.00
1,177.20GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,177.20
72.00GOTTSCHALK PETER Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
72.00
305.00GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATIONFinance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
305.00
25.86GRAINGER INC.General Fund BS Inventory
25.86
52,521.02GRANICUS LLC Technology G&A Software Licensing Less 12 Mo
52,521.02
239.87GRONSKI PAMELA Police G&A In-State Travel
239.87
650.00HALE WILL Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
650.00
360.00HARRISON RICHARD Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
360.00
97.73HARVEY MARK Water G&A
97.73
43,805.29HAWKINS INC Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,823.92Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
45,629.21
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 13
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
12.00HENNEPIN COUNTY Sunset Ridge HIA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20,000.00Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20,012.00
4,456.89HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Police G&A Radio Communications
4,456.89
5,829.68HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,014.21Park Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
429.00Park Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
7,272.89
132,143.87HENRICKSEN PSG Municipal Building & Infra G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
132,143.87
48.76HERNANDEZ JOCELYN REI G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
48.76
72.00HERO HOME SERVICES, LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
27.63Building and Energy G&A ELECTRICAL
99.63
113.91HILK LENORE Water G&A
113.91
100.00HINTON CHANDELLE Park Maintenance G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
100.00
1,999.20HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MFG INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,999.20
80.19HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
117.68Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
190.12Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
34.03-Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
353.96
4,500.00HOMESTEAD ROAD MSP LLC General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
4,500.00
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 14
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
348.00HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB ROC Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
348.00
239.40HUNT, GREG Development - EDA G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
120.40Development - EDA G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
359.80
1,785.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
1,785.00
88.00ICONIC PLUMBING LLC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
88.00
1,971.00IDEAL COMMERCIAL INTERIORS LLC Municipal Building & Infra G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,971.00
877.17IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT Water G&A Postage & Delivery
877.16Sewer G&A Postage & Delivery
877.16Solid Waste G&A Postage & Delivery
877.16Storm Water Utility G&A Postage & Delivery
3,508.65
361.62INDELCOWater G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
361.62
999.78INGCO INTERNATIONAL Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
999.78
5,439.00INGINA LLC Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,439.00
1,500.00INNOVATIVE BUILDING Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
1,500.00
23,280.15INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.IT G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
23,280.15
11,896.03INVOICE CLOUD INC Water G&A Misc Expenditures
11,896.03
5,100.00IRON MALTESE ATHLETICS Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 15
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
5,100.00
275.24I-STATE TRUCK CENTER General Fund BS Inventory
275.24
240.00J & F REDDY RENTS Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
41.10Vehicle Maintenance G&A Vehicle Fuels
281.10
132.08-J. H. LARSON CO.Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
198.71Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
66.63
4.89JACOBS RONALD Water G&A
4.89
1,300.33JAYTECH, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,300.33
96.74JERRY'S HARDWARE Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
23.19Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
17.89Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
10.34Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
148.16
820.42JOHANSON DAVID Climate Investment G&A
205.11Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,025.53
2,150.00JOHN A. DALSIN & SONS INC Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,150.00
146.35JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
146.35
1,500.00JOHNSON, TIMOTHY Climate Investment G&A
1,500.00
1,000.00JONES LEVY Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,000.00
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 16
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Council Check Summary
7/21/20256/24/2025 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
190.55JP COOKE CO Building and Energy G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
190.55
27.23JULIA DEL COL Water G&A
27.23
4,400.00JUST-RITE FENCE Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
4,400.00
328.45KELLER ANDREW Water G&A
328.45
205.77KELLER JEFFREY Water G&A
205.77
199.99KENNEY KEVIN Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
199.99
2,941.00-KILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC Municipal Building & Infra BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
21,180.00Municipal Building & Infra G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
37,640.00Municipal Building & Infra G&A Other Cap Equip Purchased
55,879.00
4,175.62KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,175.62
334.84KINGS III OF AMERICA LLC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
334.84
34.44KLECHEFSKI LIVIA Community Development G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
34.44
5,626.00KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
4,678.50Storm Water Utility G&A Repairs and Maintenance
10,304.50
35,303.00KLMD PROPERTIES Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,500.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
40,803.00
90.00KOCH JOHN C Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 17
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
90.00
1,700.00KRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & ASSOCIATES INC Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,700.00
1,465.00KRISTIN NORRBOM-REED Climate Investment G&A
1,465.00
1,300.00KURTH TINEKA Climate Investment G&A
1,300.00
16,739.20KUTAK ROCK LLP General Fund BS GENERAL
1,818.00Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
450.00Wooddale Station TIF G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
110.00Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
19,117.20
4,467.62LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
4,467.62
143.96LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
143.96
175.00LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Human Resources G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
5,850.00Police G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
6,025.00
2,988.86LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
2,988.86
179.73LEE ROBYN Water G&A
179.73
367.99LEFEVERE JOSEPH Police G&A In-State Travel
367.99
885.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
885.00
34.99LEONARD DEREK Public Works G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
34.99
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 18
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
6,798.75LHB INC Development - EDA G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
6,798.75
387.56LIEBERTHAL JOSH Water G&A
387.56
2,011.00LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,011.00
146.00LIFE SUPPORT INNOVATIONS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
146.00
1,582.16LINDSAY NORTHQUEST Employee Benefits G&A
1,582.16
5,000.00LIOYD'S CONSTURCTION SERVICES General Fund BS GENERAL
1,500.00Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
6,500.00
109.50LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
109.50
150.00LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G&A Computers/Tech Services
1,118.68Technology G&A Short Term Lease/Rentals Pay
1,268.68
640.00LVC COMPANIES INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
23,831.00Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
24,471.00
27.16MALIK PRAKSHI Cable TV G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
27.16
29,699.53MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC General Fund BS Inventory
29,699.53
1,620.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,620.00
1,560.00MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 19
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,560.00
39.51MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
39.51
4,600.00MAXFIELD RESEARCH & CONSULTING EDA - 4300 36 1/2 G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,600.00
225.00MCMONIGAL ARCHITECTS LLC Housing Rehab G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
225.00
133.60MCQUIRTER JOCELYN Organized Rec G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
133.60
1,500.00MECHELKE SHANE Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
1,500.00
97.75MELROSE ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
97.75
300.00MENENDEZ RODRIGO Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
300.00
868.00MESSERLI & KRAMER Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
868.00
103.43METRO PROPERTIES Water G&A
103.43
12,300.75METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
432,100.77Sewer G&A Water Utility
444,401.52
48.75METROPOLITAN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
48.75
23,730.00MIDWEST GROUNDCOVER Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
23,730.00
300.00MILLENACKER TODD Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
300.00
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 20
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
150.00MILLER BRYAN Neighborhood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
150.00
112.50MINNEAPOLIS SAW COMPANY INC Park Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
112.50
1,569.24MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR Employee Benefits BS WAGE GARNISHMENTS
1,569.24
126.96MINNESOTA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
126.96
68.55MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT General Fund BS Inventory
68.55
210.00MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS Finance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
210.00
3,509.50MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES Park Improvement G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
404.10Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
3,913.60
425.00MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC Water G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
425.00
325.00MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC. Fire Department G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
325.00
100.00MN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY Facilties Maintenance G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
100.00
482.90MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION MSA Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
58.512024B GO Bonds Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1.19Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3.91Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
546.51
8,000.00MOMENTUM ADVOCACY LLP Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,000.00
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 21
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
219.70MORRIS JANE Water G&A
219.70
192.00MPX GROUP Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
192.00
146.00MR CUTTING EDGE Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
146.00
429.12MTI DISTRIBUTING CO General Fund BS Inventory
429.12
37,000.00MUNICIPAL BUILDERS INC Water G&A
37,000.00
680.93MURPHY CATHERINE Climate Investment G&A
170.23Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
851.16
196.75MVTL LABORATORIES Water Reilly G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
196.75
151.76MYERS TIRE SUPPLY CO Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
151.76
69.33NAH MARLENE Water G&A
69.33
113.97NANCY LINK REVOCABLE TRUST Water G&A
113.97
876.30NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)General Fund BS Inventory
28.56Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
15.18Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
460.44Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,380.48
174.00NATIONAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Adminstrative Operations G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
174.00
212.57NERNIER PETER Water G&A
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
212.57
5,475.20NEWMAN SIGNS INC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
5,475.20
239.89NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP Natural Resources G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
239.89
778.40NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC Natural Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
778.40
88.28NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC General Fund BS Inventory
1,586.80Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,675.08
43.88NORTHLAND MECHANICAL Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
43.88
3,520.33NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
3,520.33
500.58NORTHSTAR COMPANIES Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
500.58
2,941.72-NORTHWEST ASPHALT INC.Street Capital BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
58,834.39Street Capital G&A
31,142.73-Franchise Fees BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
622,854.58Franchise Fees G&A
8,385.04-Sewer BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
167,700.76Sewer G&A
3,987.34-Storm Water Utility BS RETAINAGE PAYABLE
79,746.80Storm Water Utility G&A
882,679.70
718.00OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CALIFORNIHuman Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
718.00
31.30O'DONNELL TOM Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
270.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
301.30
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Approve city disbursements Page 23
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
220.53ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC Comm & Marketing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
52.03Assessing G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
104.49Finance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
103.07Community Development G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
79.73Public Works G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
71.80Organized Rec G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
631.65
110.60OELRICH JETHRO Assessing G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
110.60
103.74OESTREICH, MARK Westwood G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
103.74
3,046.94OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES Technology G&A Capitalized Tech Software
3,046.94
389.41OLSON JOE Finance G&A Out-of-State Travel
389.41
511.00OLYMPIA TECH ELECTRIC Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
511.00
279.13OMAN JEFFRY Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
279.13
650.00ON SITE SANITATION Fire Department G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,782.00Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
134.00Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
150.00Westwood G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,716.00
438.06O'REILLY FIRST CALL General Fund BS Inventory
438.06
1,598.75OSI ENVIRONMENTAL INC Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,598.75
363.86OUVERSON SEWER & WATER INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
57.11Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1.31Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
27.72Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
450.00
2,794.25OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF THE NORTHLANDFacilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
2,794.25
720.32OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
720.32
71.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC Water Reilly G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
71.00
875.00PATRIOT DIAMOND Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
875.00Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,750.00
26.85PFANNENSTEIN JOAN Water G&A
26.85
59.48PHELPS DAVID Water G&A
59.48
991.20PHILIP'S TREE CARE LLC Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
991.20
500.00POMMREHN LELAND General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
500.00
1,606.88POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC General Fund BS Inventory
1,606.88
1,327.75PRECISE 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
2,311.00
245.84PREMIUM WATERS Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
245.84
170.85PROHOFSKY JEFFREY Water G&A
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
170.85
10,988.74PRO-TREE OUTDOOR SERVICES Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
10,988.74
400.00PRYBELSKI ADAM Climate Investment G&A
400.00
50.00PUERTO SOFIA Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
46.06RABINE ELLIE Sustainability G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
46.06
67.57RAMIREZ RON Rec Center Gen Division G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
67.57
2,500.00RAPPAPORT FRED General Fund BS GENERAL
2,500.00
128.00RASMUSSEN KAYLEE Westwood G&A
128.00
4,276.79REACH FOR RESOURCES INC Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,276.79
2,220.00REDICOMPSDevelopment - EDA G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
2,220.00
20,000.00REDPATH & COMPANY LLC Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20,000.00
600.00REGION 6AA-MSHSL Cable TV G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
600.00
1,000.00RENT IT, LLC General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
1,000.00
8,848.60REPUBLIC SERVICES Facilties Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
78,674.84Solid Waste G&A Organics Utility Expense
8,472.14Rec Center Gen Division G&A Solid Waste Utility
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
95,995.58
1,225.87REVOLUTIONARY SPORTS LLC Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,225.87
1,500.00RIDGE CONSTRUCTION Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
1,500.00
357.00RIEDELL SHOES, INC.Organized Rec G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
357.00
436.32ROBERT B HILL CO Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
436.32
378.58ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD General Fund BS Inventory
147.05Property Casualty G&A Property Insurance
525.63
400.50RUBINSTEIN, ESTHER Water G&A
400.50
304.80SAFE-FAST INC Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
673.20Sewer G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
978.00
352.00SAFETY SIGNS Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
352.00
1,418.16SAND CREEK EAP LLC Employee Benefits G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
1,418.16
140.00SANDUSKY LIANIZ Westwood G&A
140.00
1,016.92SCAN AIR FILTER INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,016.92
815.00SETS DESIGN INC.Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
815.00
10,300.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
10,300.00
351.81SHAPCO PRINTING INC City Clerk's Office G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
619.00Comm & Marketing G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
970.81
1,002.30SHOEN ROBIN Employee Benefits G&A
1,002.30
2,049.07SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.General Fund BS CO ESCROW
6,929.25Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
8,978.32
81.36SHRED-IT Community Development G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
81.36
226.40SHUBEEBuilding and Energy G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
226.40
418.58SHUBERT GAVIN Finance G&A Out-of-State Travel
418.58
246.40SIEGEL, DIANE Climate Investment G&A
105.60Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
352.00
2,473.01SIGN SOLUTIONS USA Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,473.01
3,659.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,991.00Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
5,650.00
63.00SINAR LLC Water G&A
63.00
93.91SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC Park Maintenance G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
17.52Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
111.43
900.00SLACK PAINTING Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
900.00
9,500.00SLIVA KEN General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
9,500.00
2,532.08SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 Employee Benefits BS UNION DUES
2,532.08
35.56SMITH LAURA Human Resources G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
35.56
3,630.00SORENSEN MELISSA Employee Benefits G&A
3,630.00
27.63SOTA ELECTRIC Building and Energy G&A BUILDING
27.63
1,050.00SOUL BOSSA Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,050.00
7,298.96SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC Engineering G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,214.18Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
11,513.14
110.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY Adminstrative Operations G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
110.00Police G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
155.00Development - EDA G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
375.00
247.00ST.LOUIS PARK HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR Police G&A Misc Expenditures
247.00
1,700.00STAKING UNIVERSITY Water G&A Other Travel, Conv & Conf
1,700.00
585,800.00STATE OF MINNESOTA Development - EDA G&A
585,800.00
50.00STEIN DIANA Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
23.19STERICYCLE, INC.Human Resources G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
27.58Finance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
85.16Community Development G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
71.21Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
167.25Police G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
24.71Public Works G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
399.10
300.00STICKS AND TONES Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
300.00
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
8,300.00
5,772.12STREICHER'S Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
10,184.00Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
15,956.12
3,000.00STRINGER THOMAS Climate Investment G&A
3,000.00
79.95SUBURBAN CHEVROLET Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
79.95
40.00SUMMIT COMPANIES Building and Energy G&A Permits
40.00
533.50SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION Fire Department G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
606.56Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
1,140.06
530.59SUNBELT RENTALS INC Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,100.00Vehicle Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,630.59
2,300.00SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES CENTER Affordable H Trust G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,300.00
377.45SWANSON RACHEL Water G&A
377.45
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
28,418.00SYSCO-MINNESOTA INC Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
28,418.00
193.00SYSKO KENNETH Police G&A Out-of-State Travel
193.00
49.65TALKPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC Dispatch Division G&A Admin/Office Supplies & Mat
49.65
37.59TANSOM ADDISON Solid Waste G&A Employee Mileage Reimbursement
37.59
250.00TEE JAY NORTH, INC.Rec Center Gen Division G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
250.00
693.60TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.General Fund BS Inventory
680.80Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
869.80Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
2,244.20
41.24TENNER ROBERT Water G&A
41.24
424.53TERMINAL SUPPLY CO Vehicle Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
424.53
726.00TERMINIX COMMERCIAL Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
81.25Park Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
807.25
3,192.00TGA OF CENTRAL HENNEPIN COUNTY Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,192.00
2,500.00THE BEATNICK BROTHERS Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,500.00
4,400.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC Facilties Maintenance G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
71.00Municipal Building & Infra G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
4,471.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
3,953.00THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS City Council G&A Dues, Memberships, Licenses
3,953.00
1,333.55THOMPSON JOHN Climate Investment G&A
1,333.55
385.23THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
385.23
946.76TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL City Clerk's Office G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
946.76
1,775.00TITAN MACHINERY General Fund BS Inventory
1,775.00
1,264.96TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
1,264.96
165.00T-MOBILE USA INC Police G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
165.00
300.00TODD 'N' TINA Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
300.00
13.20TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY Water G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
13.20
2.49TOWN KENNETH Water G&A
2.49
80.54TRADITION CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL Water G&A
80.54
5,254.00TREE TRUST Natural Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,254.00
500.00TRUETT MATHEW General Fund BS UNION PARK APTS
500.00
125.00TRUNORTH SOLAR Facilties Maintenance G&A Repairs and Maintenance
125.00
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
115.00TUITO DAVID Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
115.00
875.00TWIN CITIES SKATERS Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
875.00
540.00TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO Rec Center Gen Division G&A Repairs and Maintenance
540.00
2.99TWIN CITY SAW CO General Fund BS Inventory
2.99
300.00TYSLEY TAYLOR Adminstrative Operations G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
300.00
362.97ULINEWater G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
790.14Rec Center Gen Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,153.11
2,705.39ULTIMATE EVENTS Fire Department G&A Other Supplies & Materials
2,705.39
225.00ULTIMATE SAFETY CONCEPTS INC Fire Department G&A Repairs and Maintenance
225.00
1,467.81UNITED STATES TREASURY Employee Benefits G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
1,467.81
2,750.00UNIVERSAL PAINTING & DRYWALL, INC. Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
2,750.00
18,496.67VALLEY-RICH CO INC Water G&A Repairs and Maintenance
18,496.67
1,515.88VALPAK OF MINNEAPOLIS / ST PAUL Aquatic Division G&A Postage & Delivery
1,515.88
1,421.57VAN PAPER COMPANY Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
1,421.57
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Council Check Summary
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
145.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.Human Resources G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
145.00
24,194.58VERIZONIT G&A Telephone Communications
24,194.58
7,200.00VETERAN ELECTRIC Park Improvement G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,200.00
76.07WAHLSTROM JENNIFER Water G&A
76.07
46.45WALSH ANDREA Water G&A
46.45
64.00WARNER'S STELLIAN CO Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
64.00
20,563.65WARNING LITES OF MN INC Organized Rec G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
20,563.65
82,281.12WASTE CONTAINER SYST Solid Waste G&A Yard Waste Utility
82,281.12
1,004.85WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC Water G&A
1,004.85
7,139.28WATSON CO INC Aquatic Division G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
7,139.28
3,510.00WATSON-FORSBERG CO Storm Water Utility BS GENERAL
3,510.00
1.00WEIS N SEEL ROOFING & RESTORATION LLC Building and Energy G&A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
85.00Building and Energy G&A Construction Permits
86.00
156.00WELLS EMILY Organized Rec G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
156.00
675.00WESTSIDE PARTNERS LLP Police G&A
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
675.00
839.40WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE Development - EDA G&A Repairs and Maintenance
839.40
100.00WILLIAMSCHEN DAVID Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
100.00
5,028.36WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
954.32Park Maintenance G&A Solid Waste Utility
5,982.68
4,462.64WM MUELLER & SONS INC Public Works G&A Operations Supplies & Mat
4,462.64
50.00WOLFE LAKE CONDOS Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
50.00
358.52WRAY CONNOR Water G&A
358.52
495.88WSB ASSOC INC Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
7,119.56Franchise Fees G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
495.88Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
315.56Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
5,816.37Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
14,243.25
2,563.01XCEL ENERGY Facilties Maintenance G&A Electric Utility
7,382.58Public Works G&A Electric Utility
21.64Street Capital G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3.40Water G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
12,190.66Water G&A Electric Utility
1,517.14Water Reilly G&A Electric Utility
.08Sewer G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,558.51Sewer G&A Electric Utility
1.65Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
4,875.11Storm Water Utility G&A Electric Utility
783.42Park Maintenance G&A Electric Utility
25,868.76Rec Center Gen Division G&A Electric Utility
59,765.96
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
1,662.29YANG PA DAO REI G&A Refunds/Reimbursements
1,662.29
3,602.78YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Storm Water Utility G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
3,602.78
399.50ZAHL-PETROLEUM MAINTENANCE CO Facilties Maintenance G&A Consulting Fees/Fees For Serv
399.50
280.00ZAHRAA H AI-IAWATI Building and Energy G&A Permits
280.00
Report Totals 4,228,900.52
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting a donation to the parks and recreation department
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution accepting the donation of 30 trees to be
planted in Wolfe Park.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept this donation with restrictions on
their use?
Summary: State statute requires the city council to formally accept donations. This requirement
is necessary to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use
of each donation prior to it being expended.
nVent (previously Pentair) donated 30 trees to be planted and watered by Tree Trust in Wolfe
Park to honor Melissa Hartman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives,
and her husband, Mark Hortman.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used for the purchase and installation
of 30 trees to be planted in Wolfe Park.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, administrative coordinator
Reviewed by: Michael Bahe, natural resources manager
Larry Umphrey, parks superintendent
Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5b) Page 2
Title: Resolution accepting a donation to the parks and recreation department
Resolution No. 25 - ___
Accepting a donation of 30 trees
to be planted in Wolfe Park
Whereas the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance of
any donations; and
Whereas the city council must also approve any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas nVent donated 30 trees to be planted in Wolfe Park by Tree Trust, honoring
Melissa Hartman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her
husband, Mark Hortman.
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that this
donation is hereby accepted with thanks to nVent with the understanding that their gift of 30
trees honoring Melissa Hartman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives,
and her husband, Mark Hortman, will be planted in Wolfe Park.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 4, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds,
Series 2025A
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution awarding the sale of Charter General
Obligation (G.O.) Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the lowest bid for the sale of the
Charter G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 205A?
Summary: At the July 14, 2025 city council meeting, the council authorized the sale of 2025A
Charter G.O. Utility Revenue Bonds in the amount of $850,000 and received the pre-sale report
for the series. The proposed issue includes financing for the watermain construction that is a
part of the Cedar Louisiana Road Improvement project.
On July 31, 2025, S&P Global (Standard and Poor’s) affirmed the city’s AAA credit rating.
The competitive bids for the bonds will be received and tabulated by the city’s municipal
advisor, Ehlers and Associates, Inc. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. Ehlers will provide the
competitive bids received and a recommendation to the city council for the city council
meeting on Aug. 4, 2025; the bond resolution will be updated with the final bond sale
information prior to the city council meeting.
The bonds count against the Net Debt Limit of 3% of the estimated market value of taxable
property in the city, which is currently $292.466 million. Including this bond issue, the city has
$40.775 million in outstanding debt that counts against this limit. This leaves approximately
$248 million in unused debt limit for the city.
Financial or budget considerations: Debt service will be paid from utility fee revenue. The
expected annual debt service will be just over $80,000.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Resolution No. 25-_______
Awarding the sale of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds,
Series 2025A, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$915,000; fixing their form and specifications; directing their
execution and delivery; and providing for their payment
Be it resolved by the city council (the “city council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “city”) as follows:
Section 1. Sale of bonds.
1.01. Authorization. Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the city council on
July 7, 2025, the city authorized the sale of its General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds,
Series 2025A (the “bonds”), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapters 444 and 475, as
amended (the “act”), to finance various improvements to the City’s water system (the “utility
improvements”).
1.02. Award to the purchaser and interest rates. A tabulation of proposals received is
attached hereto as Exhibit A. The proposal of TD Securities (USA) LLC, New York, New York (the
“purchaser”), to purchase the bonds is hereby found and determined to be a reasonable offer
and is hereby accepted, the proposal being to purchase the bonds at a price of $992,554.65
(par amount of $915,000.00, plus original issue premium of $85,789.65, less underwriter’s
discount of $8,235.00), plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of delivery for bonds bearing
interest as follows:
Year of
maturity
Interest
rate
Year of
maturity
Interest
rate
2027 5.000% 2032 5.000%
2028 5.000 2033 5.000
2029 5.000 2034 5.000
2030 5.000 2035 5.000
2031 5.000 2036 4.000
True interest cost: 3.3000729%
1.03. Purchase contract. The amount proposed by the purchaser in excess of the
minimum bid shall be credited to the debt service fund hereinafter created or deposited in the
construction fund hereinafter created, as determined by the finance director of the city in
consultation with the city’s municipal advisor. The good faith deposit of the purchaser shall be
retained and deposited until the bonds have been delivered and shall be deducted from the
purchase price paid at settlement. The mayor and city manager are directed to execute a
contract with the purchaser on behalf of the city if requested by the purchaser.
1.04. Terms and principal amounts of the bonds. The city will forthwith issue and sell
the bonds pursuant to the act, in the total principal amount of $915,000, originally dated
August 26, 2025, in fully registered form, in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral
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multiple thereof, numbered no. R-1, upward, bearing interest as above set forth, and maturing
serially on February 1 in the years and amounts as follows:
Year of
maturity Amount
Year of
maturity Amount
2027 $55,000 2032 $95,000
2028 80,000 2033 100,000
2029 80,000 2034 105,000
2030 85,000 2035 110,000
2031 90,000 2036 115,000
1.05. Optional redemption. The city may elect on February 1, 2033, and on any day
thereafter to prepay bonds due on or after February 1, 2034. Redemption may be in whole or in
part and if in part, at the option of the city and in such manner as the city will determine. If less
than all bonds of a maturity are called for redemption, the city will notify DTC (as defined in
section 7 hereof) of the particular amount of such maturity to be prepaid. DTC will determine
by lot the amount of each participant’s interest in such maturity to be redeemed and each
participant will then select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in such maturity to be
redeemed. Prepayments will be at a price of par plus accrued interest.
Section 2. Registration and payment.
2.01. Registered form. The bonds will be issued only in fully registered form. The
interest thereon and, upon surrender of each bond, the principal amount thereof, is payable by
check or draft issued by the registrar described herein.
2.02. Dates; interest payment dates. Each bond will be dated as of the last interest
payment date preceding the date of authentication to which interest on the bond has been
paid or made available for payment, unless (i) the date of authentication is an interest payment
date to which interest has been paid or made available for payment, in which case the bond will
be dated as of the date of authentication, or (ii) the date of authentication is prior to the first
interest payment date, in which case the bond will be dated as of the date of original issue. The
interest on the bonds is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing
August 1, 2026, to the registered owners of record thereof as of the close of business on the
fifteenth day of the immediately preceding month, whether or not such day is a business day.
2.03. Registration. The city will appoint a bond registrar, transfer agent, authenticating
agent and paying agent (the “registrar” and “paying agent”). The effect of registration and the
rights and duties of the city and the registrar with respect thereto are as follows:
(a)Register. The registrar must keep at its principal corporate trust office a
bond register in which the registrar provides for the registration of ownership of bonds
and the registration of transfers and exchanges of bonds entitled to be registered,
transferred or exchanged.
(b)Transfer of bonds. Upon surrender for transfer of a bond duly endorsed
by the registered owner thereof or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer, in
form satisfactory to the registrar, duly executed by the registered owner thereof or by
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an attorney duly authorized by the registered owner in writing, the registrar will
authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one
or more new bonds of a like aggregate principal amount and maturity, as requested by
the transferor. The registrar may, however, close the books for registration of any
transfer after the fifteenth day of the month preceding each interest payment date and
until that interest payment date.
(c)Exchange of bonds. When bonds are surrendered by the registered
owner for exchange the registrar will authenticate and deliver one or more new bonds
of a like aggregate principal amount and maturity as requested by the registered owner
or the owner’s attorney in writing.
(d)Cancellation. Bonds surrendered upon transfer or exchange will be
promptly cancelled by the registrar and thereafter disposed of as directed by the city.
(e)Improper or unauthorized transfer. When a bond is presented to the
registrar for transfer, the registrar may refuse to transfer the bond until the registrar is
satisfied that the endorsement on the bond or separate instrument of transfer is valid
and genuine and that the requested transfer is legally authorized. The registrar will incur
no liability for the refusal, in good faith, to make transfers which it, in its judgment,
deems improper or unauthorized.
(f)Persons deemed owners. The city and the registrar may treat the person
in whose name a bond is registered in the bond register as the absolute owner of the
bond, whether the bond is overdue or not, for the purpose of receiving payment of, or
on account of, the principal of and interest on the bond and for all other purposes, and
payments so made to a registered owner or upon the owner’s order will be valid and
effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon the bond to the extent of the sum or
sums so paid.
(g)Taxes, fees and charges. The registrar may impose a charge upon the
owner thereof for a transfer or exchange of bonds sufficient to reimburse the registrar
for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the
transfer or exchange.
(h)Mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed bonds. If a bond becomes mutilated
or is destroyed, stolen or lost, the registrar will deliver a new bond of like amount,
number, maturity date and tenor in exchange and substitution for and upon
cancellation of the mutilated bond or in lieu of and in substitution for any bond
destroyed, stolen or lost, upon the payment of the reasonable expenses and charges of
the registrar in connection therewith; and, in the case of a bond destroyed, stolen or
lost, upon filing with the registrar of evidence satisfactory to it that the bond was
destroyed, stolen or lost, and of the ownership thereof, and upon furnishing to the
registrar an appropriate bond or indemnity in form, substance and amount satisfactory
to it and as provided by law, in which both the city and the registrar must be named as
obligees. Bonds so surrendered to the registrar will be cancelled by the registrar and
evidence of such cancellation must be given to the city. If the mutilated, destroyed,
stolen or lost bond has already matured or been called for redemption in accordance
with its terms it is not necessary to issue a new bond prior to payment.
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(i)Redemption. In the event any of the bonds are called for redemption,
notice thereof identifying the bonds to be redeemed will be given by the registrar by
mailing a copy of the redemption notice by first-class mail (postage prepaid) at least 30
and not more than 60 days prior to the redemption date to the registered owner of
each bond to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration books kept by the
registrar and by publishing the notice if required by law. Failure to give notice by
publication or by mail to any registered owner, or any defect therein, will not affect the
validity of the proceedings for the redemption of bonds. Bonds so called for redemption
will cease to bear interest after the specified redemption date, provided that the funds
for the redemption are on deposit with the place of payment at that time.
2.04. Appointment of initial registrar. The city appoints Bond Trust Services
Corporation, Roseville, Minnesota, as the initial registrar. The mayor and the city manager are
authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the city, a contract with the registrar. Upon
merger or consolidation of the registrar with another corporation, if the resulting corporation is
a bank or trust company authorized by law to conduct such business, the resulting corporation
is authorized to act as successor registrar. The city agrees to pay the reasonable and customary
charges of the registrar for the services performed. The city reserves the right to remove the
registrar upon thirty (30) days’ notice and upon the appointment of a successor registrar, in
which event the predecessor registrar must deliver all cash and bonds in its possession to the
successor registrar and must deliver the bond register to the successor registrar. On or before
each principal or interest due date, without further order of the city council, the finance
director of the city must transmit to the registrar moneys sufficient for the payment of all
principal and interest then due.
2.05. Execution, authentication and delivery. The bonds will be prepared under the
direction of the city manager and executed on behalf of the city by the signatures of the mayor
and the city manager, provided that those signatures may be printed, engraved or lithographed
facsimiles of the originals. If an officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature
appears on the bonds ceases to be such officer before the delivery of a bond, that signature or
facsimile will nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if the officer had
remained in office until delivery. Notwithstanding such execution, a bond will not be valid or
obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any security or benefit under this resolution unless and
until a certificate of authentication on the bond has been duly executed by the manual
signature of an authorized representative of the registrar. Certificates of authentication on
different bonds need not be signed by the same representative. The executed certificate of
authentication on a bond is conclusive evidence that it has been authenticated and delivered
under this resolution. When the bonds have been so prepared, executed and authenticated,
the city manager will deliver the same to the purchaser upon payment of the purchase price in
accordance with the contract of sale heretofore made and executed, and the purchaser is not
obligated to see to the application of the purchase price.
Section 3. Form of bond.
3.01. Execution of the bonds. The bonds will be printed or typewritten in substantially
the form set forth in Exhibit B.
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3.02. Approving legal opinion. The city manager is authorized and directed to obtain a
copy of the proposed approving legal opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and
cause the opinion to be printed on or accompany each bond.
Section 4. Payment; security; pledges and covenants.
4.01. Debt service fund. The bonds will be payable from the General Obligation Utility
Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Debt Service Fund (the “debt service fund”) hereby created. The
debt service fund shall be administered and maintained by the finance director as a
bookkeeping account separate and apart from all other funds maintained in the official financial
records of the city. The city will continue to maintain and operate its Water Fund (the “water
fund”), to which will be credited all gross revenues of the water system, and out of which will
be paid all normal and reasonable expenses of current operations of such system. Any balances
therein are deemed net revenues (the “net revenues”) and will be transferred, from time to
time, to the debt service fund, which debt service fund will be used only to pay principal of and
interest on the bonds, and any other bonds similarly authorized. There will always be retained
in the debt service fund a sufficient amount to pay principal of and interest on the bonds, and
the finance director must report any current or anticipated deficiency in the debt service fund
to the city council. There is also appropriated to the debt service fund (i) amounts over the
minimum purchase price of the bonds paid by the purchaser, to the extent designated for
deposit in the debt service fund in accordance with section 1.03 hereof; (ii) all investment
earnings on amounts in the debt service fund; and (iii) any other funds appropriated for the
payment of principal or interest on the bonds.
4.02. Construction fund. The city hereby creates the General Obligation Utility
Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Construction Fund (the “construction fund”). The construction
fund shall be administered and maintained by the finance director as a bookkeeping account
separate and apart from all other funds maintained in the official financial records of the city.
Proceeds of the bonds, less the appropriations made in section 4.01 hereof, together with any
other funds appropriated for the utility improvements collected during the construction of the
utility improvements, will be deposited in the construction fund to be used solely to defray
expenses of the utility improvements and the payment of principal and interest on the bonds
prior to the completion and payment of all costs of the utility improvements. When the utility
improvements are completed and the cost thereof paid, the construction fund is to be closed
and any funds remaining may be deposited in the debt service fund.
4.03. City covenants with respect to the bonds. The city covenants and agrees with the
holders of the bonds that so long as any of the bonds remain outstanding and unpaid, it will
keep and enforce the following covenants and agreements:
(a)The city will continue to maintain and efficiently operate the water
system as a public utility and convenience free from competition of other like municipal
utilities and will cause all revenues therefrom to be deposited in bank accounts and
credited to the water fund, as hereinabove provided, and will make no expenditures
from the water fund except for a duly authorized purpose and in accordance with this
resolution.
(b)The city will also maintain the debt service fund as a separate account
and will cause money to be credited thereto from time to time, out of net revenues
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from the water system in sums sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds
when due.
(c)The city will keep and maintain proper and adequate books of records
and accounts separate from all other records of the city in which will be complete and
correct entries as to all transactions relating to the water system and which will be open
to inspection and copying by any bondholder, or the bondholder’s agent or attorney, at
any reasonable time, and it will furnish certified transcripts therefrom upon request and
upon payment of a reasonable fee therefor, and said account will be audited at least
annually by a qualified public accountant and statements of such audit and report will
be furnished to all bondholders upon request.
(d)The city council will cause persons handling revenues of the water system
to be bonded in reasonable amounts for the protection of the city and the bondholders
and will cause the funds collected on account of the operations of such system to be
deposited in a bank whose deposits are guaranteed under the federal deposit insurance
law.
(e)The city council will keep the water system insured at all times against
loss by fire, tornado and other risks customarily insured against, with an insurer or
insurers in good standing, in such amounts as are customary for like plants, to protect
the holders, from time to time, of the bonds and the city from any loss due to any such
casualty and will apply the proceeds of such insurance to make good any such loss.
(f)The city and each and all of its officers will punctually perform all duties
with reference to the water system as required by law.
(g)The city will impose and collect charges of the nature authorized by
section 444.075 of the act at the times and in the amounts required to produce net
revenues adequate to pay all principal and interest when due on the bonds and to
create and maintain such reserves securing said payments as may be provided herein.
(h)The city council will levy general ad valorem taxes on all taxable property
in the city when required to meet any deficiency in pledged net revenues.
(i)The city hereby determines that the estimated collection of net revenues
herein pledged for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds will produce at
least 5% in excess of the amount needed to meet, when due, the principal and interest
payments on the bonds.
4.04. General obligation pledge. For the prompt and full payment of the principal of
and interest on the bonds, as the same respectively become due, the full faith, credit and taxing
powers of the city will be and are hereby irrevocably pledged. If the balance in the debt service
fund is ever insufficient to pay all principal and interest then due on the bonds and any other
bonds payable therefrom, the deficiency will be promptly paid out of monies in the general
fund of the city which are available for such purpose, and such general fund may be reimbursed
with or without interest from the debt service fund when a sufficient balance is available
therein.
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4.05. Debt service coverage. It is hereby determined that the estimated collections of
net revenues will produce at least 5% in excess of the amount needed to meet when due the
principal and interest payments on the bonds and that no tax levy is needed at this time.
4.06. Registration of resolution. The city manager is authorized and directed to file a
certified copy of this resolution with the auditor/treasurer of Hennepin County, Minnesota and
to obtain the certificate required by section 475.63 of the act.
Section 5. Authentication of transcript.
5.01. City proceedings and records. The officers of the city are authorized and directed
to prepare and furnish to the purchaser and to the attorneys approving the bonds certified
copies of proceedings and records of the city relating to the bonds and to the financial
condition and affairs of the city, and such other certificates, affidavits and transcripts as may be
required to show the facts within their knowledge or as shown by the books and records in
their custody and under their control, relating to the validity and marketability of the bonds,
and such instruments, including any heretofore furnished, will be deemed representations of
the city as to the facts stated therein.
5.02. Certification as to official statement. The mayor, the city manager, and/or the
finance director are authorized and directed to certify that they have examined the official
statement prepared and circulated in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds and
that to the best of their knowledge and belief the official statement is a complete and accurate
representation of the facts and representations made therein as of the date of the official
statement.
5.03. Other certificates. The mayor, the city manager, and/or the finance director are
hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the purchaser at the closing such certificates as
are required as a condition of sale. Unless litigation shall have been commenced and be
pending questioning the bonds or the organization of the city or incumbency of its officers, at
the closing the mayor, the city manager, and the finance director shall also execute and deliver
to the purchaser a suitable certificate as to absence of material litigation, and the finance
director shall also execute and deliver a certificate as to payment for and delivery of the bonds.
If an officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on any aforementioned
certificate or other similar document ceases to be such officer before the delivery of such
document, that signature or facsimile will nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes,
the same as if the officer had remained in office until delivery.
5.04. Electronic signatures. The electronic signature of the mayor, the city manager,
the finance director, and/or the city clerk to this resolution and any certificate authorized to be
executed hereunder shall be as valid as an original signature of such party and shall be effective
to bind the city thereto. For purposes hereof, (i) “electronic signature” means a manually
signed original signature that is then transmitted by electronic means; and (ii) “transmitted by
electronic means” means sent in the form of a facsimile or sent via the internet as a portable
document format (“pdf”) or other replicating image attached to an electronic mail or internet
message.
5.05. Payment of costs of issuance. The city authorizes the purchaser to forward the
amount of bond proceeds allocable to the payment of issuance expenses in accordance with
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the closing memorandum to be prepared and distributed by Ehlers and Associates, Inc., the
municipal advisor to the city, on the date of closing.
Section 6. Tax covenants.
6.01. Tax-exempt bonds. The city covenants and agrees with the holders from time to
time of the bonds that it will not take or permit to be taken by any of its officers, employees or
agents any action which would cause the interest on the bonds to become subject to taxation
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “code”), and the treasury
regulations promulgated thereunder, in effect at the time of such actions, and that it will take
or cause its officers, employees or agents to take, all affirmative action within its power that
may be necessary to ensure that such interest will not become subject to taxation under the
code and applicable treasury regulations, as presently existing or as hereafter amended and
made applicable to the bonds. as presently existing or as hereafter amended and made
applicable to the bonds.
6.02. No rebate required.
(a)The city will comply with requirements necessary under the code to
establish and maintain the exclusion from gross income of the interest on the bonds
under section 103 of the code, including without limitation requirements relating to
temporary periods for investments, limitations on amounts invested at a yield greater
than the yield on the bonds, and the rebate of excess investment earnings to the United
States if the Bonds (together with other obligations reasonably expected to be issued in
calendar year 2025) exceed the small issuer exception amount of $5,000,000.
(b)For purposes of qualifying for the small issuer exception to the federal
arbitrage rebate requirements, the city hereby finds, determines, and declares that the
aggregate face amount of all tax-exempt bonds (other than private activity bonds)
issued by the city (and all subordinate entities of the city) during the calendar year in
which the bonds are issued and outstanding at one time is not reasonably expected to
exceed $5,000,000, all within the meaning of section 148(f)(4)(D) of the code.
6.03. Not private activity bonds. The city further covenants not to use the proceeds of
the bonds or the facilities thereby or to cause or permit them or any of them to be used, in such
a manner as to cause the bonds to be “private activity bonds” within the meaning of
sections 103 and 141 through 150 of the code.
6.04. Qualified tax-exempt obligations. In order to qualify the bonds as “qualified tax-
exempt obligations” within the meaning of section 265(b)(3) of the code, the city makes the
following factual statements and representations:
(a)the bonds are not “private activity bonds” as defined in Section 141 of
the code;
(b)the city designates the bonds as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” for
purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the code;
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(c)the reasonably anticipated amount of tax-exempt obligations (other than
private activity bonds that are not qualified 501(c)(3) bonds) which will be issued by the
city (and all subordinate entities of the city) during calendar year 2025 will not exceed
$10,000,000; and
(d)not more than $10,000,000 of obligations issued by the city during
calendar year 2025 have been designated for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the code.
6.05. Procedural requirements. The city will use its best efforts to comply with any
federal procedural requirements which may apply in order to effectuate the designations made
by this section.
Section 7. Book-entry system; limited obligation of city.
7.01. DTC. The bonds will be initially issued in the form of a separate single
typewritten or printed fully registered bond for each of the maturities set forth in section 1.04
hereof. Upon initial issuance, the ownership of each bond will be registered in the registration
books kept by the registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust
Company, New York, New York, and its successors and assigns (“DTC”). Except as provided in
this section, all of the outstanding bonds will be registered in the registration books kept by the
registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC.
7.02. Participants. With respect to bonds registered in the registration books kept by
the registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, the city, the registrar and the
paying agent will have no responsibility or obligation to any broker dealers, banks and other
financial institutions from time to time for which DTC holds bonds as securities depository (the
“participants”) or to any other person on behalf of which a participant holds an interest in the
bonds, including but not limited to any responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the
accuracy of the records of DTC, Cede & Co. or any participant with respect to any ownership
interest in the bonds, (ii) the delivery to any participant or any other person (other than a
registered owner of bonds, as shown by the registration books kept by the registrar), of any
notice with respect to the bonds, including any notice of redemption, or (iii) the payment to any
participant or any other person, other than a registered owner of bonds, of any amount with
respect to principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the bonds. The city, the registrar and the
paying agent may treat and consider the person in whose name each bond is registered in the
registration books kept by the registrar as the holder and absolute owner of such bond for the
purpose of payment of principal, premium and interest with respect to such bond, for the
purpose of registering transfers with respect to such bonds, and for all other purposes. The
paying agent will pay all principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds only to or on
the order of the respective registered owners, as shown in the registration books kept by the
registrar, and all such payments will be valid and effectual to fully satisfy and discharge the
city’s obligations with respect to payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the
bonds to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. No person other than a registered owner of
bonds, as shown in the registration books kept by the registrar, will receive a certificated bond
evidencing the obligation of this resolution. Upon delivery by DTC to the city manager of a
written notice to the effect that DTC has determined to substitute a new nominee in place of
Cede & Co., the words “Cede & Co.” will refer to such new nominee of DTC; and upon receipt of
such a notice, the city manager will promptly deliver a copy of the same to the registrar and
paying agent.
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7.03. Representation letter. The city has heretofore executed and delivered to DTC a
blanket issuer letter of representations (the “representation letter”) which will govern payment
of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds and notices with respect to the
bonds. Any paying agent or registrar subsequently appointed by the city with respect to the
bonds will agree to take all action necessary for all representations of the city in the
representation letter with respect to the registrar and paying agent, respectively, to be
complied with at all times.
7.04. Transfers outside book-entry system. In the event the city, by resolution of the
city council, determines that it is in the best interests of the persons having beneficial interests
in the bonds that they be able to obtain bond certificates, the city will notify DTC, whereupon
DTC will notify the participants, of the availability through DTC of bond certificates. In such
event the city will issue, transfer and exchange bond certificates as requested by DTC and any
other registered owners in accordance with the provisions of this resolution. DTC may
determine to discontinue providing its services with respect to the bonds at any time by giving
notice to the city and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law.
In such event, if no successor securities depository is appointed, the city will issue and the
registrar will authenticate bond certificates in accordance with this resolution and the
provisions hereof will apply to the transfer, exchange and method of payment thereof.
7.05. Payments to Cede & Co. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution
to the contrary, so long as a bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC,
payments with respect to principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bond and all notices
with respect to the bond will be made and given, respectively in the manner provided in DTC’s
operational arrangements, as set forth in the representation letter.
Section 8. Continuing disclosure.
8.01. Execution of continuing disclosure certificate. “Continuing disclosure certificate”
means that certain continuing disclosure certificate executed by the mayor and city manager
and dated the date of issuance and delivery of the bonds, as originally executed and as it may
be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
8.02. City compliance with provisions of continuing disclosure certificate. The city
hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the
continuing disclosure certificate. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, failure
of the city to comply with the continuing disclosure certificate is not to be considered an event
of default with respect to the bonds; however, any bondholder may take such actions as may
be necessary and appropriate, including seeking mandate or specific performance by court
order, to cause the city to comply with its obligations under this section.
Section 9. Defeasance. When all bonds and all interest thereon have been
discharged as provided in this section, all pledges, covenants and other rights granted by this
resolution to the holders of the bonds will cease, except that the pledge of the full faith and
credit of the city for the prompt and full payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds
will remain in full force and effect. The city may discharge all bonds which are due on any date
by depositing with the registrar on or before that date a sum sufficient for the payment thereof
in full. If any bond should not be paid when due, it may nevertheless be discharged by
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depositing with the registrar a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full with interest
accrued to the date of such deposit.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 4, 2025
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit A
Proposals
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Exhibit B
Form of bond
No. R-_____ United States of America $_________
State of Minnesota
County of Hennepin
City of St. Louis Park
General Obligation Utility Revenue Bond
Series 2025A
Rate Maturity
Date of
original issue CUSIP
February 1, 20__ August 26, 2025
Registered owner: Cede & Co.
The City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a duly organized and existing home rule charter
city and municipal corporation in Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “city”), acknowledges itself
to be indebted and for value received hereby promises to pay to the registered owner specified
above or registered assigns, the principal sum of $___________ on the maturity date specified
above, with interest thereon from the date hereof at the annual rate specified above
(calculated on the basis of a 360 day year of twelve 30 day months), payable February 1 and
August 1 in each year, commencing August 1, 2026, to the person in whose name this bond is
registered at the close of business on the fifteenth day (whether or not a business day) of the
immediately preceding month. The interest hereon and, upon presentation and surrender
hereof, the principal hereof are payable in lawful money of the United States of America by
check or draft by Bond Trust Services Corporation, Roseville, Minnesota, as bond registrar,
paying agent, transfer agent and authenticating agent, or its designated successor under the
resolution described herein. For the prompt and full payment of such principal and interest as
the same respectively become due, the full faith and credit and taxing powers of the city have
been and are hereby irrevocably pledged.
The city may elect on February 1, 2033, and on any day thereafter to prepay bonds due
on or after February 1, 2034. Redemption may be in whole or in part and if in part, at the
option of the city and in such manner as the city will determine. If less than all bonds of a
maturity are called for redemption, the city will notify The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) of
the particular amount of such maturity to be prepaid. DTC will determine by lot the amount of
each participant’s interest in such maturity to be redeemed and each participant will then
select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in such maturity to be redeemed. Prepayments
will be at a price of par plus accrued interest.
This bond is one of an issue in the aggregate principal amount of $915,000 all of like
original issue date and tenor, except as to number, maturity date, redemption privilege, and
interest rate, all issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the city council on August 4, 2025
(the “resolution”), for the purpose of providing money to aid in financing certain improvements
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
to the municipal water system, pursuant to and in full conformity with the home rule charter of
the city and the constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, including Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 444 and 475, as amended, and the principal hereof and interest hereon are payable
from net revenues of the municipal water system, as set forth in the resolution to which
reference is made for a full statement of rights and powers thereby conferred. The full faith and
credit of the city are irrevocably pledged for payment of this bond and the city council has
obligated itself to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the city in the event of any
deficiency in net revenues pledged, which taxes may be levied without limitation as to rate or
amount. The bonds of this series are issued only as fully registered bonds in denominations of
$5,000 or any integral multiple thereof of single maturities.
The city council has designated this issue of bonds as “qualified tax-exempt obligations”
within the meaning of section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
“code”), relating to disallowance of interest expense for financial institutions and within the
$10 million limit allowed by the code for the calendar year of issue.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that in and by the resolution, the city has
covenanted and agreed that the city will continue to own and operate the water system free
from competition by other like municipal utilities; that adequate insurance on said system and
suitable fidelity bonds on employees will be carried; that proper and adequate books of
account will be kept showing all receipts and disbursements relating to the water fund, into
which the city will pay all of the gross revenues from the water system; that it will also create
and maintain the General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Debt Service Fund,
into which the city will pay, out of the net revenues from the water system a sum sufficient to
pay principal of the bonds and interest on the bonds when due; and that the city will provide,
by ad valorem tax levies, for any deficiency in required net revenues of the water system.
As provided in the resolution and subject to certain limitations set forth therein, this
bond is transferable upon the books of the city at the principal office of the bond registrar, by
the registered owner hereof in person or by the owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing
upon surrender hereof together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the bond
registrar, duly executed by the registered owner or the owner’s attorney; and may also be
surrendered in exchange for bonds of other authorized denominations. Upon such transfer or
exchange the city will cause a new bond or bonds to be issued in the name of the transferee or
registered owner, of the same aggregate principal amount, bearing interest at the same rate
and maturing on the same date, subject to reimbursement for any tax, fee or governmental
charge required to be paid with respect to such transfer or exchange.
The city and the bond registrar may deem and treat the person in whose name this
bond is registered as the absolute owner hereof, whether this bond is overdue or not, for the
purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and neither the city nor the bond
registrar will be affected by any notice to the contrary.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, RECITED, COVENANTED AND AGREED that all acts, conditions
and things required by the home rule charter of the city and the constitution and laws of the
State of Minnesota to be done, to exist, to happen and to be performed preliminary to and in
the issuance of this bond in order to make it a valid and binding general obligation of the city in
accordance with its terms, have been done, do exist, have happened and have been performed
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Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
as so required, and that the issuance of this bond does not cause the indebtedness of the city
to exceed any constitutional, charter, or statutory limitation of indebtedness.
This bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any security or benefit
under the resolution until the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the
bond registrar by manual signature of one of its authorized representatives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, by its
city council, has caused this bond to be executed on its behalf by the facsimile or manual
signatures of the mayor and city manager and has caused this bond to be dated as of the date
set forth below.
Dated: August 26, 2025
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(Facsimile) (Facsimile)
Mayor City Manager
________________________________________
Certificate of authentication
This is one of the bonds delivered pursuant to the resolution mentioned within.
Bond Trust Services Corporation
By
Authorized Representative
________________________________________
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this bond, will be
construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM – as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT
_________ Custodian _________
(Cust) (Minor)
TEN ENT – as tenants by entireties under Uniform Gifts or Transfers to Minors
Act, State of _______________
JT TEN – as joint tenants with right of
survivorship and not as tenants in
common
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Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
________________________________________
Assignment
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
________________________________________ the within bond and all rights thereunder, and
does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _________________________ attorney to transfer
the said bond on the books kept for registration of the within bond, with full power of substitution
in the premises.
Dated:
Notice: The assignor’s signature to this assignment must correspond with the name
as it appears upon the face of the within bond in every particular, without
alteration or any change whatever.
Signature Guaranteed:
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a financial institution that is a member of the Securities
Transfer Agent Medallion Program (“STAMP”), the Stock Exchange Medallion Program (“SEMP”),
the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Medallion Signatures Program (“MSP”) or other such “signature
guarantee program” as may be determined by the Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for,
STAMP, SEMP or MSP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The registrar will not effect transfer of this bond unless the information concerning the
assignee requested below is provided.
Name and Address:
(Include information for all joint owners if this bond
is held by joint account.)
Please insert social security or other
identifying number of assignee
________________________________________
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Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Page 17
Provisions as to registration
The ownership of the principal of and interest on the within bond has been registered on
the books of the registrar in the name of the person last noted below.
Date of registration Registered owner
Signature of
officer of registrar
Cede & Co.
Federal ID #13-2555119
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Page 18
August 4, 2025
SALE DAY REPORT FOR:
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
$915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series
2025A
Prepared by:
Ehlers
3001 Broadway Street, Suite 320
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Stacie Kvilvang,
Senior Municipal Advisor
Jason Aarsvold,
Senior Municipal Advisor
Keith Dahl,
Municipal Advisor
BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT’S WHAT WE DO.
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
Sale Day Report for City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota 1
Competitive Sale Results
PURPOSE: For the purpose of financing the 2025 utility system projects within the City.
RATING: S&P Global Ratings "AAA" / Stable
NUMBER OF BIDS: 5
LOW BIDDER: TD Securities (USA) LLC, New York, New York
COMPARISON FROM LOWEST TO HIGHEST BID:
(TIC as bid)
LOW BID:* 3.2888%
HIGH BID: 3.6923%
Summary of Sale Results:
Principal Amount*: $915,000
Underwriter’s Discount: $8,235
Reoffering Premium: $85,790
True Interest Cost: 3.3000%
Costs of Issuance: $42,287
Yield:2.50%-3.52%
Total Net P&I: $1,197,453
NOTES: The Bonds maturing February 1, 2034 and thereafter are callable
February 1, 2033 or any date thereafter.
CLOSING DATE: August 26, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION:
Adopt a resolution awarding the sale of $915,000 General
Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A.
SUPPLEMENTARY ATTACHMENTS
Bid Tabulation
Sources and Uses of Funds & Updated Debt Service Schedules
Rating Report (Provided to the City via email from S & P)
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Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
BID TABULATION
$915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
SALE: August 4, 2025
AWARD: TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC
Rating: S&P Global Ratings "AAA" / Stable
Tax Exempt - Bank Qualified
NAME OF INSTITUTION
MATURITY
(February 1)
COUPON
RATE
REOFFERING
YIELD PRICE
TRUE
INTEREST
RATE
TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC $991,842.70 3.2888%
New York, New York 2027 5.000% 2.520%
2028 5.000% 2.500%
2029 5.000% 2.500%
2030 5.000% 2.560%
2031 5.000% 2.680%
2032 5.000% 2.860%
2033 5.000% 3.030%
2034 5.000% 3.170%
2035 5.000% 3.270%
2036 4.000% 3.520%
BAIRD 3.3253%
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
BROWNSTONE INVESTMENT
GROUP, LLC
3.5175%
New York, New York
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. 3.6741%
Minneapolis, Minnesota
BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC. 3.6923%
Chicago, Illinois
*Subsequent to bid opening the individual maturity amounts were adjusted.
Adjusted Price: $992,554.65 Adjusted Net Interest Cost: $204,898.13 Adjusted TIC: 3.3000%
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
$915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
Sources & Uses
Dated 08/26/2025 | Delivered 08/26/2025
Sources Of Funds
Par Amount of Bonds $915,000.00
Reoffering Premium 85,789.65
Total Sources $1,000,789.65
Uses Of Funds
Total Underwriter's Discount (0.900%)8,235.00
Costs of Issuance 42,287.00
Deposit to Project Construction Fund 950,267.65
Total Uses $1,000,789.65
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
$915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
Debt Service Schedule
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I Fiscal Total
08/26/2025 -----
08/01/2026 --41,502.78 41,502.78 -
02/01/2027 55,000.00 5.000%22,300.00 77,300.00 118,802.78
08/01/2027 --20,925.00 20,925.00 -
02/01/2028 80,000.00 5.000%20,925.00 100,925.00 121,850.00
08/01/2028 --18,925.00 18,925.00 -
02/01/2029 80,000.00 5.000%18,925.00 98,925.00 117,850.00
08/01/2029 --16,925.00 16,925.00 -
02/01/2030 85,000.00 5.000%16,925.00 101,925.00 118,850.00
08/01/2030 --14,800.00 14,800.00 -
02/01/2031 90,000.00 5.000%14,800.00 104,800.00 119,600.00
08/01/2031 --12,550.00 12,550.00 -
02/01/2032 95,000.00 5.000%12,550.00 107,550.00 120,100.00
08/01/2032 --10,175.00 10,175.00 -
02/01/2033 100,000.00 5.000%10,175.00 110,175.00 120,350.00
08/01/2033 --7,675.00 7,675.00 -
02/01/2034 105,000.00 5.000%7,675.00 112,675.00 120,350.00
08/01/2034 --5,050.00 5,050.00 -
02/01/2035 110,000.00 5.000%5,050.00 115,050.00 120,100.00
08/01/2035 --2,300.00 2,300.00 -
02/01/2036 115,000.00 4.000%2,300.00 117,300.00 119,600.00
Total $915,000.00 -$282,452.78 $1,197,452.78 -
Yield Statistics
Bond Year Dollars $5,888.96
Average Life 6.436 Years
Average Coupon 4.7963114%
Net Interest Cost (NIC)3.4793612%
True Interest Cost (TIC)3.3000729%
Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 3.0134565%
All Inclusive Cost (AIC)4.0974004%
IRS Form 8038
Net Interest Cost 3.0466837%
Weighted Average Maturity 6.450 Years
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
$915,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
Detail Costs Of Issuance
Dated 08/26/2025 | Delivered 08/26/2025
COSTS OF ISSUANCE DETAIL
Municipal Advisor $22,000.00
Hennepin County Fee $275.00
Bond Counsel $6,500.00
Rating Agency Fee $12,587.00
Paying Agent $925.00
TOTAL $42,287.00
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5c)
Title: Resolution providing for the sale of $915,000 in General Obligation
Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations
Association for Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2025 conference
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of a monetary
donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association (MNPELRA) in an
amount not to exceed $250 for conference registration for Rita Vorpahl, HR director, to attend
the MNPELRA conference in Duluth, Minnesota, Aug . 6 through 8, 2025.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the gift with restrictions on its use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
MNPELRA is graciously donating up to $250 for conference registration for Rita Vorpahl, HR
director, to attend the upcoming 2025 MNPELRA summer conference. Ms. Vorpahl would
attend this educational event with other labor relations and human resources professionals
around the state. The conference features a variety of timely and relevant sessions including
Minnesota state family paid leave, updates on new employment laws, current information on
bargaining and other HR/LR topics.
The city attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment
of such expenses by this organization, regardless of whether the funds come from primary or
secondary sources. The donation is treated as a gift to the city and needs to be a resolution
adopted by the city council determining that attendance at this event serves a public purpose
and accepting the gift. The resolution needs to be adopted before the conference is attended.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the expenses incurred by
Rita Vorpahl’s attendance at the 2025 MNPELRA conference held Aug. 6 through 8, 2025, in
Duluth, Minnesota.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Rita Vorpahl, HR director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5d) Page 2
Title: Resolution accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association for Rita
Vorpahl to attend the 2025 conference
Resolution No. 25 - ___
Accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (MNPELRA) for Rita Vorpahl to attend the 202 5 MNPELRA
conference
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, MNPELRA will compensate up to $250 in costs for the city's HR director, Rita
Vorpahl, to attend the 2025 MNPELRA conference.
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with gratitude to MNPELRA with the understanding that it will be used for
the conference registration for Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2025 MNPLERA conference held
August 6 through 8, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 4, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5e
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the League of Minnesota Cities
grant navigator program
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing submission of a grant
application to the League of Minnesota Cities grant navigator program.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to adopt this resolution to submit a grant
application to the League of Minnesota Cities grant navigator program?
Summary: The City of St. Louis Park will collaborate with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) on
the development and submission of grant applications supporting the sanitary sewer
infrastructure improvement project.
Financial or budget considerations: The estimated $10,000 grant will be used to contract with
SEH on the identification, development and submission of related grant applications.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Clancy Ferris, legislative and grants analyst
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, public works director
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5e) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the League of Minnesota Cities grant navigator
program
Discussion
Background: The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Grant Navigator program provides funding
in the form of small grants to help cities assess government grant programs and local needs.
The program will help city staff understand, identify, and apply for grant funding for a two-part
sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project. City staff can expect to hear back in one to
two months.
The City of St. Louis Park is proposing a two-part sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement
project. The first part involves replacing a deteriorated sewer line currently located beneath
Westwood Lake. This line, over 60 years old, poses a significant environmental risk if it fails,
potentially contaminating Westwood Lake, Bassett Creek, Theodore Wirth Park and the
Mississippi River. The replacement will reroute the sewer line outside the lake to prevent such
risks. The second part of the project includes replacing Lift Station No. 7 and upsizing the
associated forcemain. This infrastructure is located near a contaminated Environmental
Protection Agency Superfund site. The upgrades aim to meet current demands and
accommodate future development.
Present considerations: The project is currently in the pre-design phase, which is an early stage
of development. At this point, the city has identified critical infrastructure needs and outlined
the scope of work. While detailed engineering and design work have not yet begun, the project
has a clearly defined purpose and is moving toward preliminary engineering and planning,
pending funding and further approvals.
Next steps: Staff will work with SEH to submit an application to the LMC Grant Navigator
program. One to two months after submission, city staff will be notified if the city’s application
was successful.
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5e) Page 3
Title: Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the League of Minnesota Cities grant navigator
program
Resolution No. 25 -__
Approving submission of a grant application to the League of
Minnesota Cities grant navigator program
Whereas, the League of Minnesota Cities (“LMC”) has created a pilot Grants Navigation
Program (“program”) in which LMC will provide grants up to $10,000 per city to use with industry
partners to ease the process of identifying matching funds to city projects and aid in the grant
application projects.
Whereas, the program is limited to providing services to help obtain grant funding for one
project per city.
Whereas, the program is limited to providing support in obtaining grant funding, and LMC
does not provide funds to implement projects.
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park wishes to apply to the program to for support in finding
grant funding for the two-part sanitary sewer infrastructure improvement project (“project”).
Whereas, the city recognizes that if approved, any funds received through the program
must be used in a manner consistent with the conditions above as well as all other conditions or
limitations of the program.
Be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota as follows:
1. The city names Austin Holm, Utilities Superintendent as its fiscal agent for the purposes
of applying to the program on behalf of the city.
2. The city authorizes the fiscal agent to act on its behalf when communicating with LMC in
all matters related to the program application for the project.
3. If the city is awarded a grant under the program, it agrees to use the funds to engage
with industry partners who will aid in the grant matching and application process
consistent with the terms and conditions of the program.
4. If a state, federal, foundation or nonprofit grant match is not found, or is applied to but
not awarded, the city will seek feedback on why the project was not eligible and report
back to the LMC with these findings consistent with the terms and conditions of the
program.
5. If a state, federal, foundation or nonprofit grant is awarded, a project assessment will be
submitted to LMC within six months of the application's approval and then periodically
until after project completion consistent with the terms and conditions of the program.
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5e) Page 4
Title: Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the League of Minnesota Cities grant navigator
program
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 4, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5f
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing grant application for DWI and Traffic Safety Police Officer Program
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the application for - and, upon
award, accepting - a fiscal year 2026 grant.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to authorize the application for - and, upon
award, acceptance of the award - to the St. Louis Park police department to fund a full-time
DWI and Traffic Safety police officer?
Summary: The DWI and Traffic Safety Police Officer Program funds up to $150,000 per grantee
during the award period and covers salary, overtime and fringe benefits. Only activities directly
associated with the DWI/Traffic safety grant program are eligible for reimbursement, with no
equipment costs covered. The city has applied for and received these dollars since fiscal year
2023.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Clancy Ferris, legislative & grants analyst
Reviewed by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5f) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing grant application for DWI and Traffic Safety Police Officer Program
Discussion
Background: On Sept. 12, 2022, the city council reviewed the executive summary associated
with the DWI/Traffic Safety Police Officer Grant Program. The program primarily seeks to detect
and interdict impaired driving with a significant focus on dangerous driving behaviors including
speeding, distracted driving and occupant protection; priorities that are addressed through
both enforcement and education strategies. The program funds up to $150,000 per grantee
during the award period and covers salary, overtime and fringe benefits. Only activities directly
associated with the DWI/Traffic safety grant program are eligible for reimbursement, with no
equipment costs covered. The grant operational period coincides with the federal fiscal year of
Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026.
Questions from council members on Sept. 12, 2022 were focused on understanding the future
availability of funding dollars associated with the program. As the federally funded program is
anticipated to be in place well into the future, council members affirmed their support of the
grant program on Sept. 19, 2022.
Present considerations: The grant application opened July 23 and closes Aug. 15, 2025. Staff
will provide an update once notified of the application’s outcome.
Next steps: None at this time.
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5f) Page 3
Title: Resolution authorizing grant application for DWI and Traffic Safety Police Officer Program
Resolution No. 25 -__
Approving grant application to the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety, DWI/Traffic Safety Officer
and accepting grant funds if awarded
Whereas, the city of St. Louis Park on behalf of its police department desires to apply
for, and upon grant application acceptance, enter into an agreement with the State of
Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, to fund a full time DWI/Traffic Safety Officer. The
grant agreement stipulates the DWI/Traffic Safety Officer will work primarily to detect and
interdict impaired drivers as well as focusing on dangerous driving behaviors to include
speeding, distracted driving, and occupant protection while the grant award period is in effect.
Be it resolved by the city council (the “city council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “city”) as follows:
1. That the city of St. Louis Park on behalf of its police department apply for a grant and upon
acceptance, enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, for the
DWI/Traffic Safety Officer grant during the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30,
2026.
2. Mayor Nadia Mohamed and City Manager Kim Keller, or successors, are hereby authorized to
execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the city of St. Louis Park and to be the fiscal agent and administer the grant.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 4, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5g
Executive summary
Title: Approve Arrive + Thrive update - Wards 1, 2 and 3
Recommended action: Motion to approve the Arrive + Thrive gateway plans.
Policy consideration: Does the council approve the Arrive + Thrive gateway plans to guide
future development around light rail stations and west Excelsior Boulevard?
Summary: Since 2023, the city has been working on the Arrive + Thrive project to create
gateway plans for the areas around the three METRO Green Line Extension light rail stations:
Beltline Boulevard, Wooddale Avenue and Louisiana Avenue, and the commercial corridor of
Excelsior Boulevard west of Highway 100. Collectively, these areas ma ke up the “gateways”
analyzed in the Arrive + Thrive plan. These gateway plans provide an opportunity to further the
vision of these areas while utilizing the city’s strategic priorities as a planning framework. The
project set out to not only create a planning document, but to emphasize implementation and
track progress and successes.
The city council was asked to consider and review the Arrive + Thrive gateway plans document
on July 14, 2025. No comments were received from the council prior to the writing of this
report. The council is now asked to approve the gateway plans as direction for future
development and infrastructure in the gateway areas. Staff will work to establish an online
implementation tracker for the plans. The gateway plans will help inform future policy decisions
and help prioritize future projects within the gateway areas.
Financial or budget considerations: The Arrive + Thrive gateway plans include a number of
recommendations; many of these actions will require staff time, city resources and possibly
dedicated funding to implement over the next 20 years. However, approving the plans does not
obligate this or future city councils to any specific projects, actions or outlays. The plans will
help guide and inform later decisions.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Final draft Arrive + Thrive Gateway plans: Chapter 1 - Arrive + Thrive
Framework; Chapter 2 - Beltline Gateway Plan; Chapter 3 - Wooddale Gateway Plan; Chapter 4 -
Louisiana Gateway Plan; Chapter 5 - West Excelsior Gateway Plan; Chapter 6 - Impact Analysis;
Chapter 7 - Implementation. Hard copies available upon request
Prepared by: Laura Chamberlain, senior planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, deputy community development director / planning manager
Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5h
Executive summary
Title: Approve bid for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation project (4025-3000)
Recommended action: Motion to designate Insituform Technologies USA, LLC , as the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize the execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of
$618,823.00 for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation project (4025-3000).
Policy consideration: None
Summary: Bids were received on July 24, 2025, for the annual sanitary sewer lining project. A
total of one (1) bid was received for this project. A summary of the bid results is as follows:
Contractor Bid amount
Insituform Technologies USA, LLC $618,823.00
A review of the bids indicates Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, submitted the lowest
responsible bid. Insituform Technologies USA is a capable contractor who has previously
performed satisfactory sanitary sewer projects in St. Louis Park. Staff recommends that a
contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $618,823.00.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city’s Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) for 2025. Funding will be provided by the sanitary sewer and stormwater utility
funds. Additional information on the breakdown of the funding is provided in the discussion
section.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Sarah Schweiger, engineering services manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5h) Page 2
Title: Approve bid for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation project (4025-3000)
Discussion
Background: Since 2011, the city has conducted an annual project to line sanitary sewer lines.
However, there has not been a lining project in the past two years due to an increase in sanitary
sewer replacement needs on the city’s transportation projects. The 2025 sanitary sewer lining
project plans were originally developed and advertised for bids in January 2025. Bids were
opened on Feb. 4, 2025, and the lowest bid was 49% over budget. Based on staff
recommendation, the city council rejected the bids, with the intent of amending the project
scope as necessary and rebid the project.
Staff reviewed the scope of the project earlier this year and repackaged the project scope to
better align with the available Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget. The revised scope
reduces the total length of sanitary sewer to be lined, while still addressing critical needs. It also
includes one segment of storm sewer pipe identified by public works staff this spring as a high
priority due to structural concerns and root intrusion. Lining the pipe will reinforce it and help
prevent future blockages. To improve efficiency and avoid the need for a separate bid, this
storm sewer work was incorporated into the current project. It will be funded through the
stormwater utility operating budget.
An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor on June 26 and July 3,
2025, and in Finance & Commerce from June 26 through July 2, 2025. In addition, plans and
specifications were made available electronically via the internet on the city’s OneOffice
website. Information regarding the bidding opportunity was shared with three minority
associations and 39 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) contractors.
Nine contractors/vendors downloaded plan sets, one of which was a Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE).
Financial considerations: Based on the low bid received, cost and funding details on the project
are as follows:
Costs CIP Low bid
Construction cost – sanitary sewer $570,000 $565,265.00
Construction cost – storm sewer $53,558.00
Engineering and administration $30,000 $30,000.00
Total $600,000 $648,823.00
Funding sources
Sanitary sewer utility $600,000 $595,265.00
Stormwater utility operating budget $0 $53,558.00
Total $600,000 $648,823.00
Due to the nature of 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.
Next steps: All work in this contract shall be completed by May 1, 2026.
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Consent agenda item: 5i
Executive summary
Title: Resolution authorizing parking restrictions in Walker Lake public parking areas - Ward 1
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing permit parking restrictions for
the Lake Street businesses’ parking area in the Historic Walker Lake District.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support the proposed permit parking restrictions for
Lake Street businesses’ parking area?
Summary: The city was contacted by the Walker Lake Business Association in December 2024
requesting parking restrictions on the Lake Street businesses’ parking area. The association has
been experiencing an increase in all-day parking during the school year that limits parking
availability for patrons and staff of the adjacent businesses. The 85 parking stalls are utilized by
a combination of business patrons, staff and students. The proximity to St. Louis park High
School makes this a convenient parking area for students.
Staff has engaged representatives from the Walker Lake Business Association and St. Louis Park
High School to understand their parking needs to allow the most flexibility for these public
parking areas.
The traffic committee recommends restricting the parking to “2-hr Parking, 8 AM – 4 PM, M – F,
Without Blue Permit”. This signage is similar to the on-street signage for streets north of the
high school. These restrictions allow flexibility of the parking areas to be used for longer periods
of time during evenings and weekends for community needs for the high school, nearby athletic
fields and adjacent businesses. On-street parking along Lake Street will not be affected by the
proposed parking restrictions.
Blue permits will be issued to the businesses located at the following addresses: 6610 Lake
Street, 6600 Lake Street, 6536 Lake Street, 6534 Lake Street, 6528 Lake Street, 6520 Lake
Street, 6510 Lake Street, 6500 Lake Street, 6422 Lake Street, 6424 Lake Street, 6418 Lake
Street, 6416 Lake Street, 6414 Lake Street and 3410 Dakota Avenue (one permit per staff
member).
The Walker Lake Businesses Association supports the traffic committee’s recommendation to
implement parking restrictions on all 85 stalls in the area prior to school starting in September
2025. Staff will work with the businesses to provide blue permits for employees.
Financial or budget considerations: The cost of installing the parking restriction signage is
estimated to be $2,200 and will come out of the general operating budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Location map
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, assistant city engineer
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5i) Page 2
Title: Resolution authorizing parking restrictions in Walker Lake public parking areas - Ward 1
Resolution No. 25-___
Authorizing parking restrictions
in the Lake Street businesses’ parking area
within the Historic Walker Lake District
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park received requests from the Walker Lake Business
Association to restrict parking in the Lake Street businesses’ parking area; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park evaluated and determined that these spaces are
needed for area parking as a part of the Historic Walker Lake planning study in 2019; and
Whereas, the traffic committee has reviewed the request and sought input from the
Walker Lake Business Association and adjacent St. Louis Park High School; and
Whereas, to provide the most flexibility for all users of the public parking, the traffic
committee recommended restricting parking to “2-hr Parking, 8 AM – 4 PM, M – F, Without
Blue Permit; and
Whereas, Blue Permits are reserved for staff of the businesses at the following addresses:
6610 Lake Street, 6600 Lake Street, 6536 Lake Street, 6534 Lake Street, 6528 Lake Street, 6520
Lake Street, 6510 Lake Street, 6500 Lake Street, 6422 Lake Street, 6424 Lake Street, 6418 Lake
Street, 6416 Lake Street, 6414 Lake Street, 3410 Dakota Avenue;
Now therefore be it resolved, by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
that the engineering director is authorized to:
1. Install “2-hr Parking, 8 AM – 4 PM, M – F, Without Blue Permit " signage for the public
parking areas at:
• 6536/6600 Lake Street: located on the right of way of Idaho Avenue
• 6424/6500 Lake Street: located on the right of way of Georgia Avenue
• Lake Street alley parking lot: located in the alley's right of way behind the
buildings
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 4, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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City council meeting of August 4, 2025 (Item No. 5i) Title: Resolution authorizing parking restrictions in Walker Lake public parking areas - Ward 1 Page 3
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: August 4, 2025
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: Public hearing for new liquor license - TMS Bravo, LLC dba Westside Wine Bar & Cheese
Market
Recommended action:
• Mayor to open public hearing, take public testimony, and close public hearing.
• Motion to approve application from TMS Bravo, LLC dba Westside Wine Bar & Cheese
Market for on-sale 3.2% and on-sale wine liquor licenses.
Policy consideration: Does the applicant meet the requirements for issuance of an on-sale 3.2%
and on-sale wine liquor licenses?
Summary: The city received an application from TMS Bravo, LLC dba Westside Wine Bar &
Cheese Market for on-sale 3.2% and on-sale wine liquor licenses for the premises located at
8020 Minnetonka Blvd. The premises will consist of approximately 786 square feet with an
indoor-only seating capacity of 26. Tom Schoenberger is the sole owner and store manager, and
he also holds an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for TMS Alpha, LLC dba Westside Wine &
Spirits. The businesses hold unique Minnesota Tax IDs in accordance with Minnesota State
Statute Chapter 240A regarding liquor licensing. The application also meets the requirements of
the zoning and building divisions.
The police department conducted a background investigation, and nothing was discovered that
would warrant denial of the license. The application and police report are on file in the city
clerk’s office. The required notice of the public hearing was published July 24, 2025. If
approved, the license will not be issued until all requirements have been met with the city,
Hennepin County, and the State Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.
Financial or budget considerations: Fees for this applicant include $500 for the police
background investigation and $2,750 for the on-sale 3.2% and on-sale wine liquor license fees.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Amanda Scott-Lerdal, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager