HomeMy WebLinkAbout2696-25 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 2025/09/15Ordinance No. 2696 - 25
Adopting fees for calendar year 2026
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the city code are hereby set by
this ordinance for calendar year 2026.
Section 2. The attached Fee Schedule shall be included as Appendix A of the City Code
and shall replace those fees adopted August 19, 2024, by Ordinance No. 2679-24 for the
calendar year 2025 which is hereby rescinded.
*See attached PDF for Appendix A of the fee schedule*
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Public Hearing September 2, 2025
First Reading September 2, 2025
Second Reading September 15, 2025
Date of Publication September 25, 2025
Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2026
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council September 15, 2025:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren M. Mattick, city attorney
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2026 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
SERVICE 2025 ADOPTED FEE 2026 PROPOSED FEE
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
Chapter 4 – Animal Regulations $50 $50
Chapter 6 – Buildings & Building Regulations $100 $100
Chapter 6, Section 5 – Energy Benchmarking $100 $103
Chapter 6, Article V – Property Maintenance
Code
$150 $150
Chapter 6, Section X – Backflow Prevention $100 service fee added
monthly to utility bill
$100 service fee added
monthly to utility bill
Chapter 8 – Business and Business Licenses $150 $150
Chapter 8, Subdivision IV – Grease Producer
License
$200 Sewer Cleaning
Fee added monthly to
utility bill
$200 Sewer Cleaning
Fee added monthly to
utility bill
Chapter 12 – Environment $100 $100
Chapter 12, Section 2 – Environment & Public
Health Regulations Adopted by Reference
$100 $100
Chapter 12, Section 157 – Illicit Discharge and
Connection
$100 $100
Chapter 12, Section 159 – Wetland Protection $100 $100
Chapter 12, Article VI. Zero Waste Packaging $100 $100
Chapter 14 – Fire and Fire Prevention $100 $100
Chapter 14, Section 75 – Open burning without
permit
$100 $100
Chapter 20 – Parks and Recreation
Chapter 22 – Solid Waste Management -
Residential
$50 $50
Chapter 22 - Solid Waste Management -
Multifamily & Commercial
$100 $100
Chapter 22, Section 22-5b Hazardous and
Infectious materials
$200 $200
Chapter 24 – Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places $50 $50
Chapter 24, Section 24-43 – Household Trash &
Recycling Containers blocking public way
$50 $50
Chapter 24, Section 47 – Visual obstructions at
intersections
$100 $100
Chapter 24, Section 50 – Public Property:
Defacing or injuring
$150 $150
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Chapter 24, Section 51 – Sweeping/blowing
leaves/grass clippings or pushing snow
into/across any street or alley is prohibited
$100 $100
Chapter 24, Section 274 – Work done without a
permit
$130 $130
Chapter 24, Section 24-342 - Snow, ice and
rubbish a public nuisance on sidewalks; removal
by owner.
$25 first time.
Fee shall double for
each subsequent
violation, with a
maximum fee of $200
for SFR and $400 for all
others.
Does not reset
annually.
Does reset for new
owners.
$25 first time.
Fee shall double for
each subsequent
violation, with a
maximum fee of $200
for SFR and $400 for all
others.
Does not reset
annually.
Does reset for new
owners.
Chapter 26 – Subdivision
Violation of a condition associated with a
Subdivision approval.
$750 $1,000
Chapter 32 – Utilities $50 $50
Violation of sprinkling restrictions $50 first time.
Fee shall double for
each subsequent
violation, with a
maximum fee of $200
for SFR and $400 for all
others.
Doesn't reset annually.
Does reset for new
owners.
$55 first time.
Fee shall double for
each subsequent
violation, with a
maximum fee of $250
for SFR and $450 for all
others.
Doesn't reset annually.
Does reset for new
owners.
Chapter 32, Section 37 Access to buildings. $100.00 per month $100.00 per month
Chapter 36 – Zoning
Any violation to Chapter 36 is a $50 fine $50
Chapter 36, Section 37 – Conducting a Land Use
not permitted in the zoning district
$100 $200
Violation of a condition associated with a
Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit
Development, or Special Permit approval
$750 $1,000
Public tree removal per diameter inch $235 $250
Repeat Violations within 24 Months Previous fine doubled
up to a maximum of
$2,000
Previous fine doubled
up to a maximum of
$2,000
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Fines imposed are double the amount from the previous fine assessed, up to a maximum of $2,000.
The escalated fine amount is based on the number of identical violations within the previous 24
months from the date of the current violation. For example, if there were four occurrences of an
identical violation within the previous 24 months of the current violation date that carried a $50
fine, the fine for the fourth violation would be $400. (First violation: $50; second; $100; third:$200;
fourth: $400). Fines reset to the minimum amount if there are no identical violations within the
previous 24 months of the current violation.
*Fines in addition to abatement and licensing inspections
Fines listed above may be in addition to fees associated with abatement and licensing inspections.
BUILDING AND ENERGY
Building Demolition Deposit
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $2,500 $2,575
All Other Buildings $5,000 $5,150
Building Demolition Permit
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $205 $210
All Other Buildings $350 $360
Building Moving Permit $500 $515
Business Licenses
Billboards $200.00 per billboard $205.00 per billboard
Commercial Entertainment $325 $335
Courtesy Bench $85.00 per bench $90.00 per bench
Designated Outdoor Dog Area $75 $80
Dog Kennel $200 $205
Environmental Emissions $375 $385
Fats, Oils & Grease Producer License $400 $415
Fats, Oils & Grease Producer Provisional License $1,100 $1,135
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Establishment $450 $465
Massage Therapy License $145 $150
Therapists holding a Massage Therapy
Establishment License
$55 $60
Pawnbroker
License Fee $2,100 $2,150
Per Transaction Fee $3 $5
Investigation Fee $1,050 $1,080
Penalty $50.00 per day $50.00 per day
Sexually Oriented Business
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Investigation Fee (High Impact) $525 $540
High Impact $4,700 $4,840
Limited Impact $135 $140
Tobacco Products & Related Device Sales $750 $775
Vehicle Parking Facilities
Enclosed Parking $400 $410
Parking Ramp $315 $325
Tanning Bed Facility $325 $335
Certificate of Occupancy
For each condominium unit completed after
building occupancy
$100 $105
Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family
dwellings)
Up to 5,000 sq ft $600 $615
5,001 to 25,000 sq ft $950 $980
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $1,450 $1,495
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $1,900 $1,955
100,000 to 200,000 sq ft $2,350 $2,420
above 200,000 sq ft $2,950 $3,035
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Single
Family
$250 $255
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - All other
occupancies
$475 $490
Certificate of Property Maintenance
Change in Ownership
Condominium Unit $245 $250
Duplex (2 Family dwellings) $450 $460
Multi-Family (apartment) Buildings $400 per building + $30
per unit
$410 per building +
$35/unit
Single Family Dwellings $350 $360
All Other Buildings:
Up to 5,000 sq ft $575 $590
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $910 $935
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $1,375 $1,415
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $1,825 $1,880
100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft $2,275 $2,345
above 200,000 sq. ft $2,850 $2,935
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Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance
- SF Residential
$150 $155
Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance
- All others
$340 $350
Certificate of Property Maintenance Extension $100 $105
Construction Permits (building, electrical, fire
protection, mechanical, plumbing, pools,
utilities)
Building and Fire Protection Permits Valuation
Up to $500 Base Fee $75 plus $2
for each additional (or
fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01
Base Fee $80 plus $2
for each additional (or
fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01
$500.01 to $2,000.00 Base Fee $75 plus $100
for each additional (or
fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01
Base Fee $80 plus $100
for each additional (or
fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $105 base fee plus $15
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof above $2,000
$110 base fee plus $15
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof above $2,000
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $450 base fee plus $10
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof above $25,000
$455 base fee plus $10
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof above $25,000
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $700 base fee plus $7
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof above $50,000
$705 base fee plus $7
for each additional
$1,000 or fraction
thereof above $50,000
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $1,050 base fee plus
$6.00 for each
additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof above
$100,000
$1,055 base fee plus
$6.00 for each
additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof above
$100,000
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,450 base fee plus
$5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof above
$500,000
$3,455 base fee plus
$5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof above
$500,000
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$1,000,000.01 and up $6,200 base fee plus
$5.00 for each
additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof above
$1,000,000
$6,205 base fee plus
$5.00 for each
additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof above
$1,000,000
Single Family Building Permit Exceptions:
Reroofing – asphalt shingled, sloped roofs only
House or House and Garage $165 $170
Garage Only $90 $95
Residing
House or House and Garage $165 $170
Garage Only $90 $95
Solar
Building Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $200 $205
Commercial Building Permit Exceptions:
Solar
Building Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $400 $415
Electrical Permit
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 $85
Installation of traffic signals per location $165 $170
Installation, Single Family Photovoltaic Panels $160 $165
Single family, one appliance $80 + 1.75% of
valuation
$85 + 1.75% of
valuation
ISTS Permit
Sewage treatment system install or repair $135 $140
Mechanical Permit
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 + 1.75% of job
valuation
$85 + 1.75% of
valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Replace furnace, boiler or furnace/AC $90 $100
Install single fuel burning appliance with piping $90 $100
Install, replace or repair single mechanical
appliance
$90 $100
Plumbing Permit
Backflow Prevention Assembly Registration $40 $45
Monthly non-compliance registration service
fee
$100 $100
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Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 +1.75 of job
valuation
$85 + 1.75% of
valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Repair/replace single plumbing fixture $80 $85.00
Private Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees
apply
Building permit fees
apply
Public Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees
apply
Building permit fees
apply
Sewer and Water Permit (all underground
private utilities)
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 +1.75% of
valuation
$85 + 1.75% of
valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Replace/repair sewer or water service $120 $125
Water Access Charge - per SAC unit charged on
new or enlarged water services.
$800 per SAC unit
charged on new or
enlarged water services
$800 per SAC unit
charged on new or
enlarged water services
SAC/WAC Assessment Fee one-half of one percent
(0.5%) of the petitioned
amount, with a
minimum fee of $150
and a maximum fee of
$750
one-half of one percent
(0.5%) of the petitioned
amount, with a
minimum fee of $150
and a maximum fee of
$750
Energy Improvement Assessment Fee one-half of one percent
(0.5%) of the petitioned
amount, with a
minimum fee of $150
and a maximum fee of
$750
one-half of one percent
(0.5%) of the petitioned
amount, with a
minimum fee of $150
and a maximum fee of
$750
Certificate of Competency
Mechanical /Gas Piping $35 $35
Annual Renewal $20 $20
Contractor Licenses
Mechanical $135 $140
Solid Waste $250 $255
Tree Maintenance $135 $140
Dog Licenses
1 year $25 $30
2 year $40 $45
3 year $50 $55
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Potentially Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $100 $110
Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $250 $260
Interim License $15 $20
Off-Leash Dog Area Permit (non-resident) $55 $60
Penalty for no license $40 $50
Inspections
After Hours Inspections $250 plus $100 per
hour after the first hour
$260 plus $105 per
hour after the first hour
Installation of permanent sign w/footing
inspection
Based on valuation
using building permit
fee table
Based on valuation
using building permit
fee table
Re-Inspection Fee (after correction notice
issued has not been corrected within 2
subsequent inspections)
$130 $135
Insurance Requirements
Circus $1,000,000 General
Liability
$1,000,000 General
Liability
Commercial Entertainment $1,000,000 General
Liability
$1,000,000 General
Liability
Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General
Liability
$1,000,000 General
Liability
Solid Waste $1,000,000 General
Liability
$1,000,000 General
Liability
Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General
Liability
$1,000,000 General
Liability
Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General
Liability
$1,000,000 General
Liability
License Fees - Other
Investigation Fee $330 $340
Late Fee 25% of license fee
(minimum $50)
25% of license fee
(minimum $50)
License Reinstatement Fee $260 $270
Transfer of License (new ownership) $90 $95
Plan Review - 50% of amount due at time of
application. Exception: Single Family
Residential additions, accessory structures and
remodels.
Building Permits 65% of Permit Fee 65% of Permit Fee
Repetitive Building 25% of Permit Fee for
Duplicate Structure
25% of Permit Fee for
Duplicate Structure
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Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee
Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee
Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee
Sewer & Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee
Single Family Interior Remodel Permits 35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee
Non-owner Occupied License (Rental)
Condominium/Townhouse/ Cooperative per
unit
$175 $175
Duplex both sides non-owner occupied $305 $305
Single Family Unit/Duplex one-side only $275 $275
Multiple Family
Per Building $400 $400
Per Unit $30 $30
Temporary Noise Permit $95 $100
Temporary Use Permits
Amusement Rides, Carnivals & Circuses $290 $300
Commercial Film Production Application $135 $140
Petting Zoos $75 $80
Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales $135 $140
Temporary Outdoor Seating $75
Vehicle Decals
Solid Waste $35 $35
Tree Maintenance & Removal $20 $20
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Copies No Charge 0-9 pages;
10 pages $2.50;
$0.25/page thereafter
up to 100 pages
No Charge 0-9 pages;
10 pages $2.50;
$0.25/page thereafter
up to 100 pages
Domestic Partnership
Registration Application Fee $50 $50
Amendment to Application Fee $25 $25
Termination of Registration Fee $25 $25
Liquor Licenses
Brewpub Off-sale Malt Liquor $200 $200
Brewer's Off-sale Malt Liquor $200 $200
Micro distillery Cocktail Room $600 $600
Micro distillery Off-Sale $200 $200
Docusign Envelope ID: A9B54A2D-B967-401B-B61F-6B45E7652EB0
Brewer's On-sale Taproom $600 $600
Club (per # members)
1 - 200 $300 $300
201 - 500 $500 $500
501 - 1000 $650 $650
1001 - 2000 $800 $800
2001 - 4000 $1,000 $1,000
4001 - 6000 $2,000 $2,000
6000+ $3,000 $3,000
Off-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $200 $200
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor $380 $380
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor fee, per M.S.
340A.480-3(c )
$280 $280
On-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $750 $750
On-sale Culinary Class Limited $100 $100
On-sale Intoxicating Liquor $8,750 $8,750
On-sale Sunday Liquor $200 $200
On-sale Wine $2,000 $2,000
License Background Investigation (non-
refundable)
$500 in-state applicant;
actual costs for out-of-
state applicant may be
billed up to a maximum
of $10,000
$500 in-state applicant;
actual costs for out-of-
state applicant may be
billed up to a maximum
of $10,000
Store Manager Background Investigation $500 $500
On-sale license renewal per 340A.412, Subd. 2 $500 $500
Temporary On-sale License Fee $100/day $100/day
Proclamations
Framed Proclamation $15 $15
COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Cable TV
Duplicate DVD, 1 to 4 copies $20.00 each $20.50 each
Duplicate DVD, 5+ copies $15.00 each $15.38 each
Duplicate Video USB (16GB) $20.00 each $20.50 each
GIS Services
Custom Mapping Fee - per hour minimum $50.00 $51.25
Custom GIS Analysis Fee - per hour minimum $50.00 $51.25
Printing
Docusign Envelope ID: A9B54A2D-B967-401B-B61F-6B45E7652EB0
8.5 x 11 (per copy) $0.25 black and white
$0.75 color
$0.25 black and white
$0.75 color
17 x 22 $5.00 $5.00
24 x 36 $10.00 $10.00
36 x 36 $15.00 $15.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Comprehensive Plan Amendments $2,300 $2,370
Conditional Use Permit $2,300 $2,370
Administrative $500 $515
Major Amendment $2,300 $2,370
Minor Amendment $1,200 $1,235
Fill or excavation only $1,200 $1,235
Fence Permit
Installation $50 $55
Grant Technical Assistance (DEED, Met Council,
Hennepin County, etc.)
$3,000.00 ($2,000 non-
refundable)
$3,100
Numbering of Buildings (New Addresses) $50 $55
Official Map Amendment $2,250 $2,320
Parking Lot Permit
Installation/Reconstruction $200 $210
Driveway Permit $30 $35
Planned Unit Development
Preliminary PUD $4,000 $4,120
Final PUD $2,500 $2,575
Prelim/Final PUD Combined $6,000 $6,280
PUD - Administrative amendment $500 $515
PUD - Major Amendment $3,000 $3,100
PUD - Minor Amendment $1,200 $1,235
Recording Filing Fee
Single Family $75 $75
Other Uses $150 $150
Registration of Land Use $100 $105
Sign Permit
Erection of Temporary Sign $40 $50
Erection of Real Estate, Construction Sign 40+ ft $100 $105
Installation of Permanent Sign without footings $110 $115
Installation of Permanent Sign with footings $165 $170
Docusign Envelope ID: A9B54A2D-B967-401B-B61F-6B45E7652EB0
Super graphic (mural) $40 $50
Special Permits
Administrative amendment $500 $515
Major Amendment $3,000 $3,090
Minor Amendment $1,200 $1,235
Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $1,000 $1,030
Subdivision Dedication Fee
Commercial/Industrial Properties 5% of current market
value of unimproved
land as determined by
City Assessor
5% of current market
value of unimproved
land as determined by
City Assessor
Multi-family Dwelling Units (per dwelling unit) $1,500 $1,500
Single-family Dwelling Units (per dwelling unit) $1,500 $1,500
Trails (per dwelling unit) $225 $225
Subdivisions/Replats
Preliminary Plat $2,000 plus $150 per
lot
$2,060 plus $150 per
lot
Final Plat $750 $750
Combined Process and Replats $2,500 plus $150 per
lot
$2,575 plus $150 per
lot
Exempt & Administrative Subdivisions $500 $515
Registered Land Survey $2,500 plus $150 per
parcel
$2,575 plus $155 per
parcel
Subdivision sidewalk cash-in-lieu fee (per
square foot)
$13 $21.90
Tax Increment Financing Application Fee $5,000 $5,150
Temporary Use
Carnival & Festival over 14 days $2,300 $2,370
Mobile Use Vehicle Zoning Permit (Food or
Medical)
$50 $55
Time Extension $250 $260
Traffic Management Plan
Administrative Fee (per square foot gross floor
area excluding parking garages)
0.10 0.10
Tree Protection Permit
Application fee $105.00
Tree Replacement
Cash in lieu of replacement trees (per inch at
diameter standard height)
$235 $250
Docusign Envelope ID: A9B54A2D-B967-401B-B61F-6B45E7652EB0
Variances
Commercial $1,000 $1,030
Residential $1,000 $1,030
Zoning Appeal $325 $335
Zoning Letter (standard) $100 $105
Zoning Letter (non-standard) $105 plus hourly rate
for staff time
Zoning Map Amendments (except PUDs) $2,250 $2,320
Zoning Permit
Accessory Structures, 200 square feet or less $30 $55
Zoning Text Amendments $3,200 $3,300
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Permit Parking- High School & Medical need No Charge No Charge
Mobility Sharing
Device Impoundment
Impoundment fee $60 per mobility
sharing device
$60 per mobility
sharing device
Storage fee $20 per day if not
retrieved on the same
day of impoundment.
$20 per day if not
retrieved on the same
day of impoundment.
License fee $100 per mobility
sharing device
$100 per mobility
sharing device
Right-of-Way Permits
Base Fee $75 $75
Installation/repair of Sidewalk, Curb Cut or Curb
and Gutter Permit
$135 $135
Excavation
Hole in Boulevard (larger than 10" diameter) $75 $75
Hole in Road (larger than 10" diameter) $135 $135
Trenching in Boulevard 0-100 ft = $200
Over 100 ft = $200 + $1
per ft over 100 ft
0-100 ft = $200
Over 100 ft = $200 + $1
per ft over 100 ft
Trenching in Roadway 0-100 ft = $400
Over 100 ft = $400 + $1
per ft over 100 ft
0-100 ft = $400
Over 100 ft = $400 + $1
per ft over 100 ft
Delay penalty 3 times total permit fee 3 times total permit fee
Trenchless installation
Underground placement (boring) (0-100 ft) $1.50/ LF $1.50/ LF
Underground placement (boring) (over 100 ft) $1.00/ LF $1.00/ LF
Docusign Envelope ID: A9B54A2D-B967-401B-B61F-6B45E7652EB0
Obstruction (road, lane, sidewalk, or bikeway
closure)
$100 per week $100 per week, per
lane, sidewalk, or
bikeway
Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit
Permit fee $1,500 per antenna $1,500 per antenna
Rent to occupy space on a city-owned wireless
support structure
$150 per year per
antenna
$150 per year per
antenna
Maintenance associated with space on a city-
owned wireless support structure
$25 per year per
antenna
$25 per year per
antenna
Electricity to operate small wireless facility, if
not purchased directly from utility
(i) $73 per radio node
less than or equal to
100 max watts; (ii)
$182 per radio node
over 100 max watts;
actual costs of
electricity, if the actual
costs exceed the
amount in item (i) or
(ii).
(i) $73 per radio node
less than or equal to
100 max watts; (ii)
$182 per radio node
over 100 max watts;
actual costs of
electricity, if the actual
costs exceed the
amount in item (i) or
(ii).
Delay penalty 3 times total permit fee 3 times total permit fee
Temporary No Parking signs (for right-of-way
permit work)
Deposit of $25/sign
($100 minimum per
permit)
Deposit of $25/sign
($100 minimum per
permit)
Temporary Private Use of Public Property $800 $800
Dewatering Permit
Administrative Fee (all permits) $375 $400
Discharge to Sanitary Sewer Charge based on
duration/volume of
discharge
Charge based on
duration/volume of
discharge
Erosion Control Permit
Application and Review - single family $375 $400
Application and Review - other applicants $800 $850
Deposit - single family $1,500 $1,500
Deposit - other applicants $3,000 per acre (min.
$1,500)
$3,000 per acre (min.
$1,500)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Knox Box Key Vault Installation Fee (one-time) $50 $50
Fire Alarms (False) $325.00 is the current
standby rate for a
staffed engine
$500
1st offense w/in year $0 $0
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2nd offense w/in year $325 $500
3rd offense w/in year $325 $500
4th offense w/in year $325 $500
5th offense w/in year $325 $500
Each subsequent in same year $325 $500
Operational permits - including commercial
kitchen hoods
$75.00 per hour
(minimum 1 hour)
$75.00 per hour
(minimum 1 hour)
Fireworks Display Permit $75 - display set up
only
$75 - display set up
only
Fireworks standby See service fees-fully
equipped/staffed
vehicle
See service fees-fully
equipped/staffed
vehicle
Recreational Fire Lifetime Permit $25 $25
Fire apparatus – non-standard services Hourly rate with 2
hours minimum
Hourly rate with 2
hours minimum
Service Fee for fully-equipped and staffed
vehicles
Hourly rate with 2
hours minimum
$500
Service Fee of a Chief Officer Hourly rate with 2
hours minimum
Staff's hourly rate
Inspections After Hours $90 per hour (2 hour
minimum)
Staff's hourly rate
Tents and Membrane Permit
Tents/Membrane Structures over 400 sq. ft. $100 $100
Fire Sprinkler System Assessment Application
fee
one-half of one percent
(0.5%) of the petitioned
amount, with a
minimum fee of $150
and a maximum fee of
$751
One-half of one
percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount,
with a minimum fee of
$150 and a maximum
fee of $750
Gas Line Encroachment See service fees-fully
equipped/staffed
vehicle
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION
Amphitheater, Wolfe Park Rental (per hour, 2
hour minimum)
Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Non-Resident $90 per hour $90 per hour
Amphitheater & Park Building, Wolfe Park
Rental (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
Resident $110 per hour $110 per hour
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Non-Resident $130 per hour $130 per hour
Court Rental (Tennis, Basketball, Sand
Volleyball & Pickle Ball)
Resident $30 per hour $30 per hour
Non-resident $35 per hour $35 per hour
Field Maintenance (OT rate)
Resident $100/hr., two PSW
workers
$125 per hour
Non-resident $120/hr., two PSW
workers
$145 per hour
Field Rental (Baseball & Softball)
Resident $90 per hour $90 per hour
Non-resident $100 per hour $100 per hour
Field Rental (Soccer)
Resident $90 per hour $90 per hour
Non-resident $100 per hour $100 per hour
Oak Hill Park Splash Pad Entrance Fee, 3201
Rhode Island Ave
Resident Free Free
Non-Resident $1.00 per person $1.00 per person
Groups of 10-30 must pre-register $2.00 per person $2.00 per person
Park Building Rental (per hour, 2 hour
minimum)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Birchwood
Resident $70 per hour $70 per hour
Non-Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Browndale
Resident $70 per hour $70 per hour
Non-Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Louisiana Oaks
Resident $70 per hour $70 per hour
Non-Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Nelson Park
Resident $70 per hour $70 per hour
Non-Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Oak Hill Park
Resident $70 per hour $70 per hour
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Non-Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Wolfe Park
Resident $70 per hour $70 per hour
Non-Resident $80 per hour $80 per hour
Park Rental - Large Event
Half Day fee $950 $950
Full Day fee $1,800 $1,800
Picnic Shelter Rental (per time block: 10 a.m. -
2 p.m. or 4 - 8 p.m.)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Additional Hours (before 11 a.m.)
Resident $20 per hour $20 per hour
Non-resident $25 per hour $25 per hour
Fern Hill Park
Resident $90 per timeblock $90 per timeblock
Non-resident $110 per timeblock $110 per timeblock
Oak Hill Park
Central (resident) $95 per timeblock $95 per timeblock
Central (non-resident) $115 per timeblock $115 per timeblock
Main (resident) $120 per timeblock $120 per timeblock
Main (non-resident) $150 per timeblock $150 per timeblock
Wolfe Park
East (resident) $95 per timeblock $95 per timeblock
East (non-resident) $115 per timeblock $115 per timeblock
West (resident) $95 per timeblock $95 per timeblock
West (non-resident) $115 per timeblock $115 per timeblock
Rec Center
Banquet Room Rental (per hour; 2 hour
minimum)
Damage Deposit $700 $700
Maintenance Fee $75/time $75/time
Resident Sunday - Friday $75 per hour $90 per hour
Resident Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight) $750/Saturday $900/Saturday
Non-resident Sunday - Friday $85 per hour $100 per hour
Non-resident Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight) $850/Saturday $1000/Saturday
Police Officer (after 9 p.m. events where alcohol
is served)
$310/event $457/event
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Gallery Room Rental (per hour; 2 hour
minimum)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Maintenance Fee $30/time $30/time
Resident $55 per hour $55 per hour
Non-resident $65 per hour $65 per hour
Ice Rink Rental $240 per hour, plus tax $245 per hour, plus tax
Ice Skating Party (2 hr. use of Gallery, 15 pp
adm open skate)
Resident $115 $120
Non-resident $140 $145
Ice Skating Party (2 hr. use of Banquet Room, 15
pp adm open skate)
Resident $130 $135
Non-resident $165 $170
Skate rental $3 $3
Skate sharpening $5 $5
Skating Admission - adult $5 $5
Skating Admission - youth & senior $4 $4
Ten Punch Pass - adult $40 $40
Ten Punch Pass - youth & senior $35 $35
Open Hockey Admission $5 $5
Open Hockey Ten Punch Pass $45 $45
Aquatic Park
Daily Entrance Rates (resident):
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $10 $10
55+ years old $6 $6
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) $6 $6
Daily Entrance Rates (non-resident):
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $15 $15
55+ years old $9 $9
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) $9 $9
Season Pass (Resident* & purchased on or
before May 31)
Under 1 year old Free Free
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1 to 54 years old $60 $60
Caretaker/Nanny $65 $65
55+ years old $50 $50
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) $45 $45
Season Pass (Resident* & purchased on or after
June 1)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $70 $70
Caretaker/Nanny $75 $75
55+ years old $60 $60
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) $55 $55
Season Pass (Non-Resident & purchased on or
before first day of Aquatic Park)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $70 $70
Caretaker/Nanny $75 $75
55+ years old $60 $60
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) $55 $55
Season Pass (Non-Resident & purchased after
first day of Aquatic Park)
Under 1 year old Free Free
1 to 54 years old $80 $80
Caretaker/Nanny $85 $85
55+ years old $70 $70
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) $65 $65
Gazebo Rental (Daily admission/season pass
required)
Resident $55 per use $60 per use
Non-resident $65 per use $70 per use
Private Aquatic Park Rental $500 per hour $500 per hour
Lap Lane Rental $75 per hour $75 per hour
August Season Pass $30 $30
Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
Dry Floor Rental
Damage Deposit $300 $300
Food and Beverage Fee $75 $75
Resident, space only $55 per hour $60 per hour
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Resident, space plus services $100 per hour $105 per hour
Non-resident, space only $70 per hour $75 per hour
Non-resident, space plus services $115 per hour $120 per hour
Ice Rink Rental * (residents) $175 per hour, plus tax $180 per hour, plus tax
Ice Rink Rental * (non-residents) $180 per hour, plus tax $185 per hour, plus tax
Skate Rental $3 $3
Skate Sharpening $5 $5
Skating Admission - adult $5 $5
Skating Admission - youth & senior $4 $4
Ten Punch Pass - adult $40 $40
Ten Punch Pass - youth & senior $35 $35
Open Hockey Admission $5 $5
Open Hockey Ten Punch Pass $45 $45
Turf Field Rental (full field - 200' x 85')
Resident $60 per hour $65 per hour
Non-resident $75 per hour $80 per hour
Skate Park Rental (outdoor) Free admission Free admission
Resident (private rental) $200 per hour $200 per hour
Non-Resident (private rental) $400 per hour $400 per hour
Westwood Hills Nature Center (indoor)
Conference Room
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $55 per hour $60 per hour
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $65 per hour $70 per hour
Multi-Purpose Rooms (A, B or C)
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $60 per hour $65 per hour
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $70 per hour $75 per hour
Entire Facility Rental
Damage Deposit $800 $800
Resident (12 hour rental) $1,600 $1,800
Non-Resident (12 hour rental) $1,900 $2,100
Westwood Hills Nature Center (outdoor)
Park Building Rental
Damage Deposit $300 $300
Resident - per hour (2 hr. min.) $75 per hour $75 per hour
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Non-Resident - per hour (2 hr. min.) $85 per hour $85 per hour
Picnic Shelter Rental
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident - per hour (2 hr. min.) $135 per timeblock $135 per timeblock
Non-Resident - per hour (2 hr. min.) $165 per timeblock $165 per timeblock
Oak Patio Rental
Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $37 per hour $40 per hour
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $47 per hour $50 per hour
Oak Patio Rental, 12 hour rental - Resident $400.00
Oak Patio Rental, 12 hour rental - Non-resident $450.00
Observation Deck Rental
Damage Deposit $100 $100
Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $40 per hour $40 per hour
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr. min.) $50 per hour $50 per hour
Winter Outdoor Hockey Rink Rental
Resident (during warming house hours) $30 per hour $30 per hour
Non-Resident (during warming house hours) $40 per hour $40 per hour
Warming House Rental
Resident (after hours) $50 per hour $50 per hour
Non-resident (after hours) $60 per hour $60 per hour
Non-resident & Resident (during hours) $20 per hour $20 per hour
Mobile Food Truck Vendor Permit $50 per day, per truck $50 per day, per truck
Professional Photo & Park Video Shoot (does
not include facility rental)
Individual $25 per hour $25 per hour
Commercial $125 per hour $125 per hour
Natural Resources & Park Maintenance
Community Garden Plot $45 per year $50 per year
Trees - nuisance abatement Fees
Private 10% with maximum of
$500
10% with maximum of
$500
Weed Elimination
Non-compliance of Weed Nuisance Notice $200 $200
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animals
Animal Impound
Initial impoundment $40 $40
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2nd offense w/in year $60 $60
3rd offense w/in year $85 $85
4th offense w/in year $110 $110
Boarding Per Day $30 $30
Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $250 $250
Potentially Dangerous Dog Annual Review
Hearing
$250 $250
Copies & Reports
Clearance Letters $5 $5
Accident Photo $10 per disk $10 per disk
Audio Recording $10 $10
Police Report Certification $1 $1
Body Camera Video Requests $30 $30
Defense Attorney Case Requests $20 $40
Case file request for matters transferred to
outside agencies
$50 $50
911 Audio Transcription $10 $10
Obtaining audio (if not part of case file) and
transcribing
$20 $20
Criminal Background Investigation
Volunteers & Employees $5 $5
False Alarm (Police) Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial
1st offense w/in year $0/$0 $0/$0
2nd offense w/in year $100/$100 $100/$100
3rd offense w/in year $100/$125 $100/$125
4th offense w/in year $100/$150 $100/$150
5th offense w/in year $100/$175 $100/$175
Each subsequent in same year $100/$25 increase $100/$25 increase
Late Payment Fee 10% 10%
Fingerprinting
St. Louis Park residents & business needs $25 per card $25 per card
Solicitor/Peddler Registration $150 Peddlers only $150 Peddlers only
PUBLIC WORKS
Block Party Application (MSC at 7305 Oxford St) No Charge No Charge
Cone Deposit $10/cone $10/cone
Event Recycling Bin Deposit $100/bin $100/bin
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Bulk Water Filling Station ( Pre-purchase at
MSC)
$7/1,000 gallons $7/1,000 gallons
Fire Hydrant Use Permit (MSC - approval only by
PW/Utilities)
$200 connection fee
per hydrant
$1,500 deposit
$7/1,000 gallons
$200 connection fee
per hydrant
$1,500 deposit
$7/1,000 gallons
Permit to Exceed Vehicle Weight Limitations
(MSC)
$50 each $50 each
Service Fees (Stop Box Repairs) - MSC Shop
Public Service Worker
Regular Business Hours $60 $65
After Hours $180 $195
Non-Accessible Meter Charge $100 per month $100 per month
Winter Parking Permit
Caregiver parking $25 $25
No off-street parking available No Charge No Charge
Off-street parking available $125 $125
Bassett Creek Watershed Management District
(property pass-through charge)
Residential monthly $0.82 per residential
equivalent unit
$0.82 per residential
equivalent unit
Residential quarterly $2.46 per residential
equivalent unit
$2.46 per residential
equivalent unit
Land uses other than residential (Acreage * REF * 2.46 *
5) = quarterly rate
(Acreage * REF * 2.46 *
5) = quarterly rate
MN Dept of Health state testing fee
Quarterly (Residential and multi-family) $2.43 per quarter $3.81 per quarter
Monthly (Commercial) $0.81 per month $1.27 per month
Returned Check Fee $31 $30
Sanitary Sewer Base Charge
Quarterly Rate (Residential and multi-family) $24.19 $25.28
Monthly Rate (Commercial) $8.07 $8.43
Sewer and Service Charges
Sanitary Sewer Usage Rate - per unit $4.72 $4.93
Solid Waste Service - Collection Cost per
Quarter
30 gallon EOW service (Every Other Week) $71.85 $75.99
30 gallon service $102.52 $108.42
60 gallon service $145.95 $154.34
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90 gallon service $223.69 $236.55
120 gallon service $355.36 $375.79
150 gallon service $444.17 $469.71
180 gallon service $533.00 $563.65
270 gallon service $799.50 $845.47
360 gallon service $1,066.05 $1,127.35
Solid Waste Service (Residential)
Additional 30 gallon cart $70 $70
Additional 60 gallon cart $70 $70
Additional 90 gallon cart $70 $70
Cart Changes - over 1 per cart type per 12
month period
$30 $30
Solid Waste Service (Commercial) - Collection
Cost
30 gallon service
Garbage (monthly) $26.76 $28.30
Garbage (quarterly) $80.26 $84.87
60 gallon service
Garbage (monthly) $46.05 $48.69
Garbage (quarterly) $138.14 $146.08
Organics (monthly) $20.72 $21.91
Organics (quarterly)
90 gallon service
Garbage (monthly) $69.08 $73.05
Garbage (quarterly) $207.24 $219.15
Recycling (monthly) $24.12 $25.51
Recycling (quarterly) $72.36 $76.52
120 gallon service
Organics (monthly) $39.78 $42.06
Organics (quarterly) $119.34 $126.20
180 gallon service
Garbage (monthly) $142.62 $150.82
Garbage (quarterly) $427.84 $452.44
Recycling (monthly) $43.21 $45.70
Recycling (quarterly) $129.63 $137.09
Organics (monthly) $59.68 $63.11
Organics (quarterly) $179.02 $189.32
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270 gallon service
Recycling (monthly) $59.68 $63.11
Recycling (quarterly) $179.02 $189.32
Storm Water Rate
Single family quarterly $31.93 $33.37
Basic system rate monthly $53.24 $55.64
Basic system rate quarterly $159.66 $166.84
Land uses other than residential (Acreage * REF * 30.56
* 5) = quarterly rate
(Acreage * REF * 30.56
* 5) = quarterly rate
Water Meter Charges
Commercial Monthly Fee
5/8" meter $14.92 $15.59
3/4" $14.92 $15.59
1" $20.87 $21.81
1.5" $26.82 $28.03
2" $43.21 $45.16
3" $163.93 $171.31
4" $208.64 $218.03
6" $312.95 $327.04
Residential/Multi-family Quarterly Fee
5/8" meter $44.75 $46.76
3/4" $44.75 $46.76
1" $62.61 $65.42
1.5" $80.46 $84.08
2" $129.63 $135.47
3" $491.80 $513.94
4" $625.93 $654.09
6" $938.86 $981.11
2" compound $129.61 $135.45
3" compound $491.82 $513.95
Water Rates per unit
(1 unit = 100 cu ft or 750 gallons)
Residential
Tier 1 0 - 13.333 units (0 - 10,000 gallons) $2.44 $2.54
Tier 2 13.333 - 20 units (10,000 - 15,000
gallons)
$2.95 $3.08
Tier 3 > 20 units (>15,000 gallons) $3.54 $3.70
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Multi Family All units $2.95 $3.08
Commercial
Tier 1 0 - 100 units (0 - 75,000 gallons) $2.69 $2.81
Tier 2 100 - 300 units (75,000 - 225,000
gallons)
$2.96 $3.09
Tier 3 > 300 units (>225,000 gallons) $3.28 $3.42
Industrial
Tier 1 0 - 1,000 units (0 - 750,000 gallons) $2.69 $2.81
Tier 2 1,000 - 3,000 units (750,000 - 2,225,000
gallons)
$2.96 $3.09
Tier 3 > 3,000 units (>2,225,000 gallons) $3.28 $3.42
Irrigation All units $4.83 $5.04
Water Shut Off/Turn On
Normal business hours (7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) $62.70 $60.00
After hours (After 3:00 p.m., Weekends) $188.10 $180.00
Broken Water Meter Fee $100 per month $100 per month
Certification Admin Fees
Accounts with minimum unpaid balance $15.00 $15.00
Accounts certified with Hennepin County $50.00 $50.00
Chapter 22, Section 21 - Extra Garbage Stickers $3/sticker $3/sticker
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