HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/12/03 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2018
6:00 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Community room
Discussion item
1. 6:00 p.m. 2019 Legislative priorities and issues – meeting with elected and appointed
representatives
7:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – Council chambers
1.Call to order
2.Roll call
3.Approval of minutes
3a. EDA meeting minutes November 5, 2018
4.Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
EDA consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of October 27 through November
23, 2018.
5.Reports – None
7.New business – None
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council chambers
1.Call to order
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2.Presentations – None
3.Approval of minutes
3a. Study session minutes of October 22, 2018
3b. Special study session minutes of November 5, 2018
4.Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no
discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or
a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
The items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the
Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or
remove items from the agenda, or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.)
Meeting of December 3, 2018
City council agenda
5.Boards and Commissions – None
6.Public hearings
6a. First reading of Ordinance vacating portions of utility easements at 8000 Minnetonka Blvd.
Recommended Action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and then close
the public hearing. Motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance vacating portions of
utility easements and set the second reading of Ordinance for December 17, 2018.
6b. 2019 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing
Recommended Action: There is no formal action required at this meeting. After staff
completes its presentation on the 2019 budget and levy the Mayor is asked to open the
public hearing, take comments and close the public hearing.
7.Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
8.Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items – None
9. Communications – None
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Meeting of December 3, 2018
City council agenda
Consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of October 27, through
November 23, 2018.
4b. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Code Chapter
10 related to the rules of conduct for municipal elections.
4c. Approve entering into a service agreement with the Hennepin County Department of
Community Corrections and Rehabilitation for continuing to use their crews from the
Sentencing to Service Program (STS Program).
4d. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $25,702.49 for Project
4017-2000A Connect the Park Sidewalk and enhanced pedestrian crossings with G. L.
Contracting, Inc., City Contract No. 61-17.
4e. Adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of
$8,082.50 for the Bass Lake preserve outlet project with Veit & Company, Inc. - Project
No. 4014-4000, City Contract No. 183-17.
4f. Approve for filing board of zoning appeals meeting minutes of May 24, 2018.
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: 2019 Legislative priorities and issues – meeting with elected and appointed representatives
Recommended action: Attached is the list of legislative priorities and issues for council’s annual
review and discussion at the special study session.
Policy consideration: The attached documents reflect the legislative policies and priorities the
council reviewed and discussed in preparation for the meeting with our elected and appointed
representatives.
Summary: The state legislature will be convening the 91st session on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Similar to previous years, staff presented a draft list of legislative issues and priorities for review
to the city council on October 22, 2018 and November 26, 2018. As the 2019 legislative session
progresses, additional issues may arise that can be addressed as necessary.
The city has a practice of retaining lobbying services to assist with legislative and regulatory
issues. Administrative Services uses Doug Franzen and Vic Moore of Franzen & Associates, and
Emily Tranter of Lockridge, Grindal, and Nauen.
Financial or budget considerations: Funding for lobbyists is included in the budget.
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.
•St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
•St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood
oriented development.
•St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their
way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
•St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through
community engagement.
Supporting documents: 2019 legislative issues and priorities
Prepared by: Maria Carrillo Perez, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
2019 legislative priorities and issues
Meeting with elected and appointed representatives
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Table of Contents
Top Legislative Priorities ............................................................................................................. 3
Community Development Issues ................................................................................................ 4
Affordable Housing Financing Bonding Authority: ................................................................................... 4
Establish a TOD Affordable Housing Fund ................................................................................................ 4
Local Housing Trust Funds (LHTF) ............................................................................................................. 4
Reduce 4D Tax Classification Tax Rate and Expand Eligibility to Participation in the Housing Choice Voucher
Program .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Amend State Statute 471.9996 Rent Control Prohibited to Allow for a 90 Day Tenant Protection Period
Following the Transfer of (NOAH) Property Ownership ........................................................................... 5
Establish revenue resource for affordable housing ................................................................................. 5
Tax Credit Contribution Fund ................................................................................................................... 5
Rental Rehab Loan Program for small to medium size developments in seven county metropolitan area
.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Housing construction - Limiting Local Regulatory Authority .................................................................... 6
Affordable housing fee on new development .......................................................................................... 6
Maintain Local establishment of appropriate fee-for-service programs ................................................. 7
Safe guard public code administration employees .................................................................................. 7
Other Community Development Issues ....................................................................................... 7
TIF District Statutory Modifications ......................................................................................................... 7
DEED Program Funding ............................................................................................................................ 8
Special Service Districts Statutory Authority ............................................................................................ 8
Perspectives Bonding Request ................................................................................................................. 9
Transportation Issues ................................................................................................................. 9
Redesign and Reconstruction of CSAH 25 ................................................................................................ 9
Texas Avenue/ Minnetonka Blvd intersection ....................................................................................... 10
Louisiana Bridge reconstruction ............................................................................................................. 11
Transportation funding........................................................................................................................... 12
Transit financing ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax ............................................................................................................... 13
Xcel Energy Utility Relocation................................................................................................................. 13
Automated Vehicles ............................................................................................................................... 14
Public Safety Issues ................................................................................................................. 14
Police Trainee/Non-traditional Pathway to Policing Program ............................................................... 14
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Railway Safety of Hazardous Materials and Oil Train Operations .......................................................... 15
Oppose statutory prohibition on residential fire sprinklers ................................................................... 15
Oppose expansion of legal fireworks ..................................................................................................... 16
Continued Health Insurance Coverage for Disabled Public Safety Officers ........................................... 16
Permit to Purchase Firearms/Permit to Carry ........................................................................................ 16
Protecting the Privacy and Safety of Public Officials and Peace Officers ............................................... 17
Criminal Background Checks .................................................................................................................. 17
First Responder Protection Act .............................................................................................................. 18
State wide data collection on race and/or ethnicity for stopped motorist’s ......................................... 18
General Issues ......................................................................................................................... 19
Local Control ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Levy Limits .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Local Government Aid ............................................................................................................................ 19
Legal Notices: Eliminate Requirement for Paid Publication ................................................................... 20
Environment and Sustainability (Climate Action Plan) ........................................................................... 20
Emerald Ash Borer .................................................................................................................................. 20
Records Retention Related to Correspondence ..................................................................................... 21
Telecommunications and Information Technology ................................................................................ 21
Cable Franchising Authority ................................................................................................................... 22
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City of St. Louis Park
2019 Legislative Issues
Top Legislative Priorities
There are forty-three issues identified in the attached 2019 legislative issues and priorities document.
Of all of the issues identified, the following are the highest priorities of the city council:
Community Development/Housing (pages 4 – 7)
The issue of affordable housing is of significant importance to the city council and is a clear reflection
of the concerns of the community. In the attached document, starting on the first page, is a menu of
ten different measures the city council feels should be pursued as follows:
•Affordable Housing Financing Bonding Authority (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Establish a TOD Affordable Housing Fund (Request directed to State Leg./Hennepin Co)
•Local Housing Trust Funds (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Reduce 4D Tax Classification Tax Rate and Expand Eligibility to Participation in the Housing
Choice Voucher Program (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Amend State Statute 471.9996 Rent Control Prohibited to Allow for a 90 Day Tenant Protection
Period Following the Transfer of (NOAH) Property Ownership (Request directed to State
Legislature)
•Establish revenue resource for Inclusionary Housing Fund (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Tax Credit Contribution Fund (Request directed to State legislature)
•Affordable Housing – Not limiting Local Authority (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Rental Rehab Loan Program for small to medium size developments in seven county
metropolitan area (Request directed at the State Legislature)
•Affordable housing fee on new development (Request directed to State Legislature)
Transportation (pages 9-14)
•The Redesign and Reconstruction of CSAH 25 by Hennepin County (Request directed to
Hennepin County)
•Texas Avenue/ Minnetonka Blvd intersection reconstruction (Request directed to Hennepin Co.)
•Louisiana Bridge reconstruction (Request directed to State Legislature)
•SWLRT (Request directed to Hennepin County and Met Council)
•Transportation and Transit Financing (Request directed to State Legislature)
Public Safety (page 14-19)
•Maintain and increase funding for the Police Trainee/Non-traditional Pathway to Policing
Program (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Criminal Background Checks (Request directed to State Legislature)
General (page 19-23)
•Local Control (Request directed to State Legislature)
•Environment and Sustainability (Climate Action Plan) (Request directed to State Legislature, Met
Council and Hennepin Co.)
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City of St. Louis Park
2019 Legislative Issues
Community Development Issues
Affordable Housing Financing Bonding Authority: (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: In the 2017 legislative session, the legislature provided $77 million in bonding authority to
construct and preserve affordable housing, improve existing public housing and to expand support for
homeless programs. Although the 2017 bonding authority amount is significant, the continued
demand for affordable housing warrants the need for additional Housing Infrastructure (HIB) and
General Obligation (GO) Bonds for affordable housing. GO bonds can be used to rehabilitate or
construct new public housing. HIB bonds can be used to finance several types of projects including new
construction or rehabilitation of supportive and affordable housing and preservation of existing
federally subsidized rental housing.
Position: The city supports an effective bonding bill that provides Housing Infrastructure (HIB) and
General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund affordable housing to serve low income households.
Establish a TOD Affordable Housing Fund (Request directed to State Leg./Hennepin Co)
Issue: Efforts are being made to develop a corridor-wide housing strategy for the SWLRT Corridor for
providing a full range of housing options specifically within a half-mile of the station areas. The
fundamental issue with respect to the traditional approaches to infill/redevelopment and mixed-
income housing production/preservation, is an absence of funds.
Position: The city supports the creation of a TOD Affordable Housing Fund and requests that Hennepin
County and the State provide a financial resource to be used to support the preservation and creation
of affordable housing along the SWLRT corridor.
Local Housing Trust Funds (LHTF) (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: In the 2017 session, the legislature passed language that enables cities, counties or regions to set
up and resource LHTFs. In 2018, local affordable housing agencies will be working to identify a
consistent funding source and incentivize communities to take advantage of this locally controlled tool.
Position: The city supports legislation that establishes a dedicated revenue source for LHTFs,
encourages local jurisdictions, creates a state match and provides technical assistance dollars to
communities to set up their LHTF.
Reduce 4D Tax Classification Tax Rate and Expand Eligibility to Participation in the Housing Choice
Voucher Program (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Increasing property taxes are impacting multi-family residential rental properties. These
increasing costs are being passed on to the tenants as owners increase rents. At the same time, the
need for affordable housing continues to increase. Existing rent-restricted buildings are also struggling
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with increased taxes and limited ability to increase rents to cover the cost. Reducing the 4D tax
classification rate would provide an incentive for market-rate properties to designate a portion of their
units as rent-restricted and provide tax relief to existing rent-restricted properties. Expanding eligibility
to include properties committing to accepting a minimum (20%) number of Housing Choice Voucher
participants would provide an incentive for more rental owners to accept tenants receiving housing
subsidy, which provides greater housing opportunities for program participants.
Position: The city supports any legislation that would reduce the 4D tax classification rate to encourage
more rent-restricted units in market-rate buildings and/or expand eligibility requirements to
encourage more rental owner participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Amend State Statute 471.9996 Rent Control Prohibited to Allow for a 90 Day Tenant Protection
Period Following the Transfer of (NOAH) Property Ownership (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Currently state statute prohibits any local adoption of an ordinance to control rents on private
residential properties unless the ordinance is approved in a general election. Investment buyers have
been purchasing NOAH multi-family residential properties, rehabbing properties and increasing rents.
In some cases, new owners have non-renewed the leases of existing tenants with minimal notice
and/or implemented substantial rent increases with minimal notice. A 90-day period that would
prohibit rent increases and non-renewals would allow time for existing residents in these situations to
seek alternative housing.
Position: The city supports legislation that would allow for a 90-day tenant protection period following
ownership transfer of a NOAH multi-family residential property.
Establish revenue resource for affordable housing (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The need for affordable housing in the State has grown to crisis proportion, requiring a larger
response than local jurisdictions can provide on their own. Increased State level funding is critical to
enable local jurisdictions to enact programs to facilitate the creation and preservation of affordable
housing, including subsidized and naturally-occurring affordable housing.
Position: The City supports establishment of a financing source to fund local and regional programs to
facilitate the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Tax Credit Contribution Fund (Request directed to State legislature)
Issue: The private market is not supplying housing that is affordable to Minnesota’s low income
households. A public private partnership could help ensure an adequate supply of housing. The
Minnesota Tax Credit Contribution Fund incentivizes private investment and promotes community and
economic development. This fund is being modeled after North Dakota’s Housing Incentive Fund. Since
its inception in 2011, North Dakota's HIF has leveraged roughly $5 for every $1 invested, creating more
than 2,500 units across the state. Minnesota communities of all sizes would benefit from this simple,
effective tool.
The program is capitalized by contributions from taxpayers that have state income or
corporate/insurance premium tax liabilities. In exchange for contributions to affordable housing,
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participating taxpayers receive credit against their state income tax liability equal to their contribution
to a specific development or the general loan pool. Participation in the program is simple, and the credit
is flexible, easy to use statewide, leverages significant private equity, and boosts local businesses.
Position: St. Louis Park strongly supports and encourages affordable housing. The city supports the
establishment of a tool to incentivize private investment and promote community and economic
development. The Minnesota Tax Credit Contribution Fund is about neighbors helping neighbors
create housing opportunities and helping businesses and communities thrive.
Rental Rehab Loan Program for small to medium size developments in seven county metropolitan
area (Request directed at the State Legislature)
Issue: Naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) is the largest resource of affordable housing in the
metro area. These multi-family residential rental developments which typically have limited amenities
are at risk of losing their affordability as investors purchase the properties, renovate and add amenities
and increase rents. As an incentive for current NOAH properties owners to retain the affordability of
their properties, a multi-family rehab loan fund should be established to provide funding for rehab and
capital investment in the development in exchange for establishing rent restrictions.
Position: St. Louis Park strongly supports and encourages affordable housing. The city supports the
establishment of a housing rehab loan program to facilitate the preservation of NOAH multi-family
residential rental properties and encourage owners to retain the affordability of their developments.
Housing construction - Limiting Local Regulatory Authority (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Recent discussions on affordable housing solutions includes agencies advocating for housing
programs for primarily multiple family developments, and local home builders pursuing reduced
regulatory authority by the state and cities. Last year, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities
working though a newly created branch organization called Housing First MN, worked toward a bill
that was defeated. Requiring new construction codes which could increase cost to receive legislative
committee approval before being adopted, potentially halting progress in public safety and energy
conservation standards. Additionally these groups proposed restricting or eliminating local land use
standards developed by communities for livability.
Position: Although St. Louis Park strongly supports and encourages affordable housing, minimum code
requirements for energy conservation and building safety should not be compromised on the concept
of reducing construction costs to builders. In addition, local land use and zoning standards for
establishing quality of life standards in each community should not be limited by legislative action
Affordable housing fee on new development (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is an increasing need of affordable housing across the state. Additional funds are needed
in order to create and maintain affordable housing units within the city. An affordable housing fee on
new development would help increase funds for future housing projects and initiatives.
Position: The city supports legislation that would allow for the collection of an affordable housing fee
on new development.
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Maintain Local establishment of appropriate fee-for-service programs (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: Call for affordable housing by construction industry is mistaking codes and fees to be the cause
of raising home values - not the rapidly increasing price of building materials and construction labor in
a free market economy.
Position: Maintain a consistent minimum standard for building safety, longevity, and energy
conservation, and allow local government units to continue with fee-for-service programs as currently
outlined in statute (i.e. reasonable and justifiable).
Safe guard public code administration employees (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: As public safety regulators, inspectors often face hostility from a few public members. A no
tolerance position for abusive behavior should be adopted. Assaults and murder have occurred on
code officials in the normal course of performing their duties for a local government unit.
Position: Support Minnesota League of Cities SD-29, Assaults on Code Enforcement Officials. The
change would move assault charges from the current fifth degree, or misdemeanor, to a more
stringent fourth degree, a gross misdemeanor, by expanding the public employees with mandated
duties statute to include code enforcement officials.
Other Community Development Issues
TIF District Statutory Modifications (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) remains the most viable tool for local economic development and
community reinvestment efforts. TIF is a method local governments use to pay for the costs of
qualifying improvements necessary to create new investment, redevelopment, or publicly-assisted
housing. The financing of the qualifying improvements is paid from the increased property taxes
generated from the new development, redevelopment, or housing that would not occur “but for” such
assistance. There are steps that the state could take that would enhance the effectiveness of TIF,
leverage additional private investment and create more jobs and tax base in communities. The current
types of State-authorized TIF districts lack flexibility and do not adequately address the varied and
unique redevelopment situations found in urban communities.
Currently, the Minnesota TIF Act requires more than 50% of the buildings in a project area be found to
be substandard to qualify as a Redevelopment TIF District. In redevelopment situations involving only a
small number of parcels, this can be an insurmountable standard to meet thus preventing new
investment from occurring.
Position: The City supports greater flexibility and the inclusion of additional uses within current TIF
districts.
• In particular, the city supports a minor modification of the Redevelopment TIF District statute
requiring 50% or more of buildings within project areas be found to be substandard.
• The city supports the elimination of the 5-year rule for districts that take longer to develop.
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•To spur additional development, the city supports lengthening the duration of Economic
Development TIF Districts to a full 10 years, or nine years from first tax increment collection. In
addition, the city supports expanding authority to allow for the establishment of Economic
Development TIF Districts for assisting with commercial project development for the purpose of
retention and expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of new business to the state to
create and retain jobs.
•The city further supports the establishment of Transit Oriented TIF Districts within one-half mile
of light rail corridors and one mile from light rail corridor train stations for the purposes of
promoting economic development, redeveloping blighted areas, and the development of housing
near light rail corridors. Eligible expenditures within the district include but are not limited to (1)
the city's or authority’s share of the costs necessary to provide for the construction of any
southwest light rail transit station and related infrastructure, including but not limited to parking
facilities, including structured parking, pedestrian overpasses, pedestrian connections, and
walkways or trails; (2) infrastructure and roadway improvements, including but not limited to
sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and utility improvements; (3) land acquisition costs; (4) costs
related to environmental remediation, soil correction, demolition, and relocation; (5) site
improvement costs; (6) costs incurred with respect to the development of or rehabilitation of
housing; and (7) related administrative costs. Additionally, if two or more cities or authorities
propose a joint development or adjacent developments, the cities or authorities would be
allowed to expend up to 25% of the total revenue derived from tax increments generated from
such a tax increment district to pay for the eligible expenditures of another tax increment district
located outside the city’s corporate limits
DEED Program Funding (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) is critically important in the
support of communities and local economic development initiatives. DEED manages several programs
utilized by the city that have positively impacted St. Louis Park.
Position: St. Louis Park supports the continued annual funding of DEED programs at stable and
sustainable levels. The City believes that continued funding of DEED programs at the same, or an
increased level is vital to economic growth across Minnesota. The city supports legislative initiatives
that strengthen funding levels for economic development programs administered by DEED and other
state agencies such as Small Business Development Centers, the Minnesota Investment Fund, the Job
Creation Fund, Brownfield Cleanup and Redevelopment Grant Program, Transportation Economic
Development Program and proposed new financing tools that support development along transit
corridors. Minnesota communities rely on these programs to remain competitive with neighboring
states in their efforts to bring jobs and tax base back to Minnesota.
Special Service Districts Statutory Authority (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: In 1988, cities were granted general authority under Minn. Stat. § 428A.01 to § 428A.101 to
establish Special Service Districts. As currently written, only commercial properties can financially
participate within Special Service Districts. This is challenging for funding additional services within
mixed-use project areas. The City of St. Louis Park has established six Special Service Districts, including
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multiple sections of Excelsior Boulevard. Providing infrastructure improvements and on-going
maintenance at the LRT station areas will also be a need
Position: The city supports the inclusion of multi-family housing developments as financial participants
within Special Service Districts and the establishment of Special Service Districts around transit and LRT
station areas.
Perspectives Bonding Request
Issue: Perspectives, Inc. is an organization in St. Louis Park that addresses homelessness, poverty,
addiction, mental illness, poor nutrition, and lack of access to services. Perspectives, Inc. is seeking
$4,000,000 in Capital Grant funding for an expansion and renovation of their existing facilities. The
funds would cover the predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the expansion and renovation
of the existing Perspectives Family Center facility in St. Louis Park. The expanded and renovated facility
will be used to promote the following programs and services:
(1) Supportive housing programs for homeless women and their children;
(2) Mental and chemical health programs;
(3)Employment services;
(4) Academic, social skills, and nutritional programs for homeless and at-risk children;
(5) An all-day therapeutic early childhood development program for homeless and at-risk children;
(6) A culturally sensitive safe and nurturing environment for at-risk children to meet with their
nonresidential parents.
Position: The city supports a bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for
expansion and renovation of the Perspectives Family Center facility in St. Louis Park including HF 475.
Transportation Issues
Redesign and Reconstruction of CSAH 25 (Request directed to Hennepin County)
Issue: The city and county are working together to prepare a long term vision to transform the CSAH 25
Corridor from the rural design through-route it is today to a multimodal urban boulevard with well-
designed landscape architecture and place-making features. The goal is to transform this Hennepin
County Road into an amenity rich, pedestrian and transit oriented, development friendly Boulevard,
between Trunk Highway 100 and France Avenue. A clear long-term vision for CSAH 25 will serve as a
guide both public and private investment in this corridor. Already, the SWLRT Beltline station, park &
ride and proposed Beltline Station Redevelopment project is beginning to transform the west end of
this corridor. The Shoreham mixed-use project is beginning transformation at the east end and the
Parkway 25 project will continue the redevelopment pattern. The new concept for CSAH 25, when
finalized, will support this change to a more urban place and provide good, attractive access to the
Beltline LRT station in St. Louis Park and the neighboring W. Lake LRT station in Minneapolis.
Analysis: To transform CSAH 25 into an urban boulevard will require the following actions and
considerations:
•A commitment from Hennepin County, with involvement from Minneapolis, to changing the
vision for the corridor.
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•Integration into concept plans of both the planned improvements associated with SWLRT
between Beltline Boulevard and Lynn Avenue and the West Lake Street multi-modal
transportation plan into the vision for the corridor.
•Inclusion in concept plans of strong connections to existing and planned bicycle routes, filling the
existing gap in access to the Cedar Lake Trail from the north.
•Consideration in concept plans of the MCES interceptor along the south side, the lack of width
on north-south streets, the frontage roadway geometry, circulation/access needs, future land
use assumptions, rail/LRT, Beltline Station area plan and design guidelines.
•Addressing storm water treatment, landscape and pedestrians amenities as well as
opportunities for remnant right-of-way to be used for future development.
•Consideration of the east end “triangle,” where Minnetonka Blvd, CSAH 25, France Avenue and
West Lake Street meet. This area presents both opportunities for gateway treatments for both
Minneapolis and St Louis Park as well as operational challenges for the movement of traffic,
pedestrians, bicyclists and local businesses.
•Analysis of traffic operations analysis, crash/safety, 2040 forecasts (possibly interim year related
to SWLRT improvements), including review of all pedestrian- or bicycle-related crashes. Limits of
operations analysis should be the Hwy. 100 west ramp terminal to France Avenue.
•Inclusion of multimodal improvements, future intersection locations, and lane arrangement and
circulation.
•Consideration of a new name for the roadway that provides a positive identity while eliminating
the currently existing address confusion. Just as CSAH 5 is also named Minnetonka Boulevard,
CSAH 25 needs a street name around which an image and identity can be built. In the case of
CSAH 25, there is added confusion because of its history of being originally part of MN Highway
7, a name that continues to be used by many.
•CSAH 25 serves many important functions and is home to a surprising number of businesses,
residents and property owners. All stakeholders should be informed and involved in the design
processes from the beginning.
•Development of a funding and phasing plan will be necessary. Transforming CSAH 25 will be a
large project and will take time and significant resources to implement. New development in the
corridor may be able to play a significant role in funding the transformation, but timing will be
critical for that to happen.
Position: We thank Hennepin County for their participation in the redesign process and request the
County’s support and funding for the actual rehabilitation/ reconstruction of CSAH 25 once the
schedule is determined.
Texas Avenue/ Minnetonka Blvd intersection reconstruction (Request directed to Hennepin Co.)
Issue: Texas Avenue between Lake Street and Wayzata Boulevard is one of the few continuous north-
to-south roadway connections in the City of St. Louis Park. The city has reconstructed the section of
Texas Avenue from Lake Street to 400 feet south of Minnetonka Boulevard in 2017 and 2018. The new
roadway includes bicycle, pedestrian and intersection improvements that have greatly increased the
efficiency and safety in this segment of the corridor. The road project stopped short of the Minnetonka
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boulevard intersection. In 2016 and 2018 a bikeway was installed along Texas Avenue north of
Minnetonka Boulevard.
In 2020 CenterPoint Energy has plans to reconstruct their 24-inch transmission gas main through the
intersection along Texas Avenue as part of their CIP program. To leverage this work and complete the
upgrade of the Texas Avenue corridor, we would like to partner with Hennepin County on the
reconstruction of the intersection. The new intersection would include separate bicycle facilities,
sidewalk improvements, better sightlines for drivers, signal replacement, and ADA upgrades. All things
that are much needed at this location.
Analysis: In order to extend the bicycle, pedestrian and roadway enhancements that were completed
to the south and to the north of the Minnetonka Boulevard intersection the following items would
need to be addressed.
•Sidewalks: The sidewalks require updating to meet ADA requirements for pedestrian ramps,
width, and clearance from obstructions.
•Bike lanes: In 2018, the county enhanced the bike lanes on Minnetonka Boulevard. However, at
the intersection, these lanes do not have adequate space. The same is true for the bikeway on
Texas Avenue. Most bicycle related crashes occur at intersections, it is important to maintain the
bikeway through the intersection to eliminate confusion for all users of the road.
•Intersection modifications: the city has developed a layout for this intersection that will greatly
improve the way it operates for all users. Eliminating sightlines issues, creating space for bicycles
and pedestrians.
•Replace signal system: The new signal system and intersection geometrics should be updated to
include flashing yellow arrows and turn lanes as needed to improve traffic flow. The signal
should be able to detect bicycles. Finally, the pedestrian push buttons will be replaced to meet
ADA requirements.
Position: The city is requesting that Hennepin County partner with the City for the reconstruction of
the Texas Avenue/ Minnetonka Blvd intersection in 2020.
Louisiana Bridge reconstruction (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Louisiana Bridge over Minnehaha Creek was constructed in 1963 is exhibiting accelerated
deterioration of the bridge deck and superstructure. The city inspects the condition of the bridge
annually and has determined that it needs to be reconstructed by 2020.
Analysis: The Louisiana Avenue corridor between Highway 7 and Excelsior Boulevard is a major
employment center with a growing medical/healthcare facility, attractive open spaces, regional trail
connection, and proximity to regional roadways. Due to its location, the replacement of the
Minnehaha Creek Bridge needs to take into consideration the larger effort to develop transit-oriented
development around the SWLRT Louisiana Station Area. The city has undergone a corridor design that
will meet the needs of the community now and into the future. The cost to reconstruct Louisiana
Avenue is $7.2 million. In order to complete this project by 2020, additional funding is needed.
Position: The city is seeking state bonding money to replace the Louisiana Bridge over Minnehaha Creek.
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Southwest LRT (Directed to State Legislature, Met Council & Hennepin County)
Position: The City continues to strongly support the Southwest LRT Project.
Transportation funding (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: A comprehensive transportation system is a vital component in planning for and meeting the
physical, social and economic needs of our state and metropolitan region. Adequate and stable sources
of funding are necessary to ensure the development and maintenance of a high quality, efficient and
safe transportation system that meets these needs and that will position the state and region to be
economically competitive in the years ahead.
Analysis: Under current transportation financing structures, transportation needs in the metropolitan
region continue to be inadequate and underfunded. Our transportation funding system relies primarily
on local property taxes and fees and the motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) for transit. Automobiles are
becoming more fuel efficient and MVST receipts continue to lag behind projections, resulting in
funding levels that continually fail to meet demand. Transportation funding and planning must be a
high priority for state, regional and local policymakers so that the transportation system can
sufficiently meet the needs of the state’s residents and businesses and its projected population
growth. Funding and planning for our regional and statewide systems must be coordinated at the
federal, state, regional and local levels to optimally achieve long term needs and goals. In addition,
cities lack adequate tools and state resources for the maintenance and improvement of municipal
systems, with resources restricted to property taxes and special assessments. Cost participation
requirements have overburdened city budgets. It is imperative that alternative revenue generating
authority be granted to municipalities and state resources be made available for this purpose to relieve
the burden on the property tax system.
Position: The city:
•Supports stable and sufficient statewide transportation funding and local tools to meet the long-
term transportation system needs of the region and local municipal systems;
•Supports funding to assist cities overburdened by cost participation responsibilities;
•Supports state funding for state highway projects, including congestion and safety improvements;
and
•Supports state financial assistance, as well as innovations in design and construction.
Transit financing (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Twin Cities metropolitan area is served by a regional transit system that is expanding to
include rail transit and dedicated busways. Any operating subsidies necessary to support this system
should come from a regional or statewide funding source. The property taxpayers of individual cities
and counties should not be required to fund the operation of specific transit lines or routes of service
within this regional system.
Analysis: MVST revenue projections have not been reliable and the Legislature has repeatedly reduced
general fund support for Metropolitan Transit. As a result, the regional transit providers continue to
operate at a funding deficit. Shifting demographics in the metropolitan region will mean increased
demand for transit in areas with and without current transit service.
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Position: The city supports stable and growing revenue sources to fund the operating budget for all
regional transit providers at a level sufficient to meet the growing operational and capital transit needs
of the region and to expand the system to areas that currently have little or no transit options. The city
also supports an increase in the regional sales tax to fund the expansion of regular route service, the
continuing capital expenses and expanded operational needs of the metropolitan transit system, if the
increase is accompanied by sufficient local controls over the collection and expenditure of the new
revenue and geographic balance is maintained in the expansion of service to allow cities to
appropriately plan for growth in population and service needs along new and expanded transit service.
The city opposes diversions of the uses of this tax for any other purposes.
Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Minnesota’s general sales tax applies to long- term motor vehicle leases, called the motor
vehicle lease sales tax (MVLST). Voters supported a constitutional amendment to dedicate the money
collected by the motor vehicle sales tax to transportation in 2006. The legislative action that dedicates
the MVLST to transportation, excludes Hennepin and Ramsey counties from receiving any of this
funding. The basis for this exclusion was that these two counties would be receiving funding for
transportation through the newly created Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB).
Analysis: CTIB dissolved in 2017, eliminating this transportation funding source. The basis for the
exclusion of Hennepin and Ramsey counties from receiving MVLST formula funds ceased to exists. The
economic strength and competitiveness of our state, region and county depend upon an effective,
efficient and well-maintained transportation system. The state, county and local street system are
critical to the transportation system. The voters supported the use of MVLST for transportation and no
county should be excluded from this key revenue source.
Position: The city supports the use of Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax (MVLST) by all counties.
Xcel Energy Utility Relocation (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Xcel Energy has utility infrastructure in the public right-of-way. It’s often necessary for Xcel to
relocate their infrastructure in order for the city to complete construction projects. When it’s not done
in a timely manner it delays the completion of city projects, which in turn generates downtime charges
that the contractor passes on to the city.
Analysis: During the design of city infrastructure projects, the city tries to avoid requiring Xcel to
relocate their facilities, however many times it is necessary. Understanding that Xcel needs time to
plan for this work, Xcel is notified of the annual Capital Improvement Plan in the fall of the year
preceding construction. In January of the year of construction, staff has a meeting with all utilities to
review impacts. Also, plans are sent to all utilities indicating areas where there is a potential conflict
with their facilities. Staff will meet individually with Xcel during the design to discuss the conflicts and
their schedule. Even with these efforts, Xcel’s utility relocations have delayed a number of projects in
the city. In 2015, a sidewalk project on Texas was supposed to be completed by Labor Day but Xcel did
not complete their work until mid-October. Due to the warm weather that fall, the contractor was able
to complete the project the week of Thanksgiving. However, weather is not always on our side.
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Additionally, the contractor asked for $22,000 in downtime charges due to the delays incurred on this
project. The city does not have the same experiences with other private utility providers.
Position: The city supports legislation that requires Xcel Energy to complete their relocation work in a
timely manner to avoid delays and additional cost on city-led infrastructure projects, with remedies in
place if they do not meet their commitments.
Automated Vehicles (Request directed to the Met Council)
Issue: Automated vehicles are those in which at least some aspect of a safety-critical control function
(e.g., steering, throttle, or braking) occurs without direct driver input. Automated vehicles may be
autonomous (i.e., use only vehicle sensors) or may be connected (i.e., use communications systems
such as connected vehicle technology, in which cars and roadside infrastructure communicate
wirelessly).
Automated vehicles have the potential to bring about transformative safety, mobility, energy, and
environmental benefits to the surface transportation system. These benefits could include crash
avoidance, reduced infrastructure needs, energy consumption and vehicle emissions, reduced travel
times, improved travel time reliability and multi-modal connectivity, and improved transportation
system efficiency and accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities and the growing aging
population. Automated vehicles could also transform the private use of land in terms of reducing
parking needs – surface or structured parking. Automated vehicle technologies are becoming some of
the most heavily researched automotive innovations. Currently, some automated vehicle technologies
are available, but are only a fraction of what will be available in the future.
Position: MnDOT is undertaking research and planning related to automated/autonomous vehicles.
The Met Council is asked to work with MnDOT as a part of planning for the impact these types of
vehicles will have on the region, particularly from a transportation and land use perspective.
Public Safety Issues
Police Trainee/Non-traditional Pathway to Policing Program (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The candidate pool for police officers in Minnesota continues to shrink in numbers and diversity.
There is a narrowing in the representation of a candidate’s diversity including but not limited to race
and ethnicity, age and life experience, and academic and career development in other disciplines.
During the 2017 legislative session $400,000 was appropriated for communities participating in this
new program on a 50/50 cost split. The City of St. Louis Park and other cities have used this approach
as a tool for diversifying their departments. In 2017, one candidate successfully completed this
program and is now a St. Louis Park police officer. The city currently has one candidate in this program
with an anticipated promotion to Police officer in early 2019. The need to create a wider and deeper
candidate pool will continue to be a long term challenge for all police departments in the state.
Position: The city requests that this funding not only be maintained but increased in future bienniums.
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Railway Safety of Hazardous Materials and Oil Train Operations (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: The current situation within St Louis Park suggests that there will be the continued shipment of
hazardous material commodities through the community including but not limited to crude oil and
ethanol at current or increased levels in the future. In the interest of public safety, the fire service and
emergency managers’ commonly work together to secure various types of information for emergency
planning and response. Railroad companies are reluctant if not unwilling to provide information about
hazardous materials moving through communities due to security concerns, which makes it difficult to
undertake proper emergency planning.
Analysis: Detailed and local railroad planning information would assist emergency managers in
assessing rail hazards, finding local vulnerabilities, gauging response capabilities, and identifying
specific gaps. Examples of information which should be provided under a non-disclosure agreement (to
insure the informatin is secure) includes:
•A disclosure of the railroad company’s response capability
•Information that is available on-scene and response-oriented (i.e. identity and quantity of
HAZMAT carried aboard rail cars involved in an incident). This information should be provided in
a manner that is useable by responders at the scene in a web based format as well as the Ask Rail
phone app.
The demand for these commodities and the proximity of Minneapolis to our city points to St Louis Park
as an alternative for managing heavy traffic and staging within the system. The potential risk exists
across all of the system including the BNSF, CP and TCW lines. Track improvements that result from the
SWLRT will allow for higher speeds and safer options for the rail companies to consider through St
Louis Park.
In addition to the above information, railroad companies should be required to partner with local
jurisdictions, emergency planners and responders on training for responding to an incident.
Position: The City supports legislation that requires railroads to address the concerns noted above
including accountability, safety, and funding of accident prevention, responder training and
information sharing. Rail companies need to be required to share the information necessary for
response and mitigation. This includes the reinstatement of fees on railroads and pipelines as outlined
in (2018-HF3775/SF3527).
Oppose statutory prohibition on residential fire sprinklers (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Appellate Court struck down the Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) adoption of the
latest International Residential Code (IRC). The IRC is for building new single-family and duplex homes,
which had a provision for residential fire sprinklers in newly constructed one- and two-family homes
that were 4,500 sq. feet and larger.
Analysis: The sprinkler provision was challenged on whether it was done legally and appropriately.
Therefore the requirement to build these homes safer using sprinklers is no longer in effect. This is a
concern because, in terms of fire safety, the most dangerous place to be is at home. In addition, most
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often the victims of a fire are the young and elderly, who have a more difficult time getting out in an
emergency situation. Residential fire sprinklers save lives and are cost-effective. Recent studies in
Minnesota show the cost of installing residential fire sprinkler systems averages $1.15 per sprinkled
square foot, or approximately 1% of new home construction.
Position: The city opposes efforts that prohibit future adoption of the residential fire sprinkler code.
Oppose expansion of legal fireworks (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is a continued effort to expand the sale and use of a wider variety of fireworks. In the past,
bills have been introduced that would expand the definition of legal fireworks to include “aerial and
audible”. These bills also proposed disallowing cities from banning the sale of fireworks, but would
allow cities to pass ordinances banning people from using fireworks.
Analysis: There is an inherent danger in aerial fireworks which cause a number of injuries and pose a
serious fire risk. Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300
vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40
civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damage. In 2017, U.S. hospital
emergency rooms treated an estimated 12,900 people for fireworks related injuries; 54% of those
injuries were to the extremities and 36% were to the head. Children younger than 15 years of age
accounted for more than one-third (36%) of the estimated 2017 injuries. These injury estimates were
obtained or derived from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2015 Fireworks Annual Report.
Position: They city opposes the expansion of legal fireworks in Minnesota to include “aerial and audible”.
Continued Health Insurance Coverage for Disabled Public Safety Officers (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: MS299A.465 states that the employer is responsible for continued payment of their contribution
for health insurance coverage for police officers, firefighters, and dependents, if applicable, that were
disabled in the line of duty. Although cities may request a reimbursement of the health insurance
payments, only a fraction is reimbursed from the Department of Public Safety, resulting in increasing
costs due to this unfunded mandate.
Position: The city has only been partially reimbursed for the cost of this mandate, and requests that
this program be fully funded by the state.
Permit to Purchase Firearms/Permit to Carry (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Currently the Permits to Purchase Firearms statute (MN Stat. 624.7131; 624.7132) requires local
law enforcement agencies to complete required background checks within 7 days and the Permit to
Carry (MN Stat. 624.714) statute requires the County Sheriff’s Department to complete the required
background checks within 30 days.
Analysis: The St. Louis Park Police Department completes approximately 300 permits to purchase
background checks per year. Aligning the two statutes to require the background checks to be done in
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30 days would allow local law enforcement agencies more time to complete thorough background
checks and also reduce the number of applicants who act on impulse for a permit to purchase a firearm.
Position: St. Louis Park supports aligning the Permits to Purchase Firearms statutes (MN Stat. 624.7131;
624.7132) with the Permit to Carry (MN Stat. 624.714) statute in terms of the time required for
conducting background checks (from 7 to 30 days).
Protecting the Privacy and Safety of Public Officials and Peace Officers (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: Only five states (FL, CO, CA, ID, TX) have a law prohibiting the publishing, posting, promotion of
peace officers' and other public officials' home addresses, phones, spouse's addresses, other contact
information, etc., with intent to cause harm or harassment. Minnesota has no such law, presenting an
opportunity to join other states showing a commitment to protecting public officials and peace officers
from having their personal information, spousal information, and other info published and/or shared
on social media, with the intention of causing harassment or harm.
Analysis: This is increasingly a concern for public officials and law enforcement when those seeking to
cause harm recklessly share or publish emails or other correspondence that includes personal
information. Any measure that reduces the threat of reporters or demonstrators showing up at public
officials homes or those of relatives is a great option for addition to our statutes. Statutes that include
the component requiring the publication or posting to be done WITH INTENT to cause harassment or
harm seem likely to be more useful and defensible in the courts. Colorado's law can be found here:
http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2009a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/44EE4D5921D1B7248725757400783E9
1?open&file=1316_enr.pdf. With the proliferation of social media, there have been several instances
where public officials personal information was disseminated to cause harm. For example, after the
unfortunate death of Eric Garner in New York, the decedent’s daughter tweeted the home address of
one of the involved officers to 5,000 Twitter followers who, in turn, re-tweeted this 500+ times.
Position: This issue can affect any public official and Police Officers, when opposing sides of a discourse
attract an element that wants to cause harm or harassment. The City supports an effort in Minnesota
to add this protection to public officials’ privacy and the safety of their families.
Criminal Background Checks (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Every day in Minnesota guns are sold by unlicensed sellers without first conducting a criminal
background check to ensure that the buyer is not a prohibited purchaser. This proposal would close the
online, gun show and individual sale loopholes by requiring all sales to at least have a criminal
background check at the point of sale at an Federal Firearms License (FFL) before a transaction is
legally allowed to occur.
Analysis: The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 stipulates that individuals “engaged in the business” of
selling firearms must possess a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Holders of FFLs are required to conduct
background checks and maintain a record of all their firearm sales. Certain gun sales and transfers
between private individuals, however, are exempt from this requirement. Those who would fail a
background check can access firearms through these sources. Unlike an FFL, the seller is not required
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to conduct a background check to determine whether the purchaser is prohibited from purchasing and
possessing a gun. Federal, state, local and tribal laws should be enacted to close these loopholes. If all
gun sales proceed through an FFL, a single, consistent system for conducting gun sales, including
background checks, will be established. The laws we have in place to ensure gun purchasers go through
FFLs are undermined by oversights in the law that allow individuals prohibited from owning firearms to
obtain weapons at events such as gun shows without undergoing a background check.
Position: The City supports preventing individuals who are not legally able to purchase a gun from
doing so without background checks at gun shows, online or in private transactions.
First Responder Protection Act (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: First responders are particularly vulnerable when carrying out their duties during protests,
rallies, demonstrations and marches. Many of our first responders are required to maintain stationary
positions to redirect crowds and traffic while keeping all involved parties safe. There are many
examples of event participants attempting to assault responders by throwing dangerous items. In
previous MN events, responders have been injured by these protestors. The city support new
legislation that clearly makes an attempted assault on first responders a gross misdemeanor during
protests, rallies, demonstrations and marches
Analysis: Impacts on public safety or law enforcement: Aggregating the fourth degree assault statute to
include attempted assault on first responders during these events would help deter assailants from
committing these acts. The new legislation would allow investigators greater latitude when attempting
to identify and charge these individuals. Additionally, prosecutors and judges would have a specific
statute to reference when determining the charging and sentencing of prosecuted persons.
Position: The City supports protecting the safety and well-being of police officers, firefighters and
medical personnel during demonstrations and rallies by increasing the penalties for attempted assaults
on these individuals to a gross misdemeanor. This is recommended by adding the following language to
Subd. 2b Attempted Assault during Protests, Demonstrations, Rallies and Marches. Whoever attempts
to assault first responders (police officers, firefighters, and ambulance personnel) while they are
executing their duty during protests, demonstrations, rallies and marches are guilty of a gross
misdemeanor to 609.2231 ASSAULT IN THE FOURTH DEGREE.
State wide data collection on race and/or ethnicity for stopped motorist’s (Request directed to State
Legislature)
Issue: There is not a state wide method of collecting a motorist’s race or ethnicity for traffic stops.
Some police departments ask officers to report a person’s race and/or ethnicity. This option results in
officers making assumptions on the motorist’s race and/or ethnicity and can lead to inaccurate data.
Analysis: A state wide system would allow for agencies to submit and most importantly review
accurate data to determine whether racial profiling is a problem in cities across the state. This
information allows for greater police transparency and accountability.
Position: The city supports a state wide system that accurately tracks information on traffic stops,
including race and ethnicity, of stopped motorists.
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General Issues
Local Control (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Cities are often laboratories for determining public policy approaches to the challenges that face
citizens. Success in providing for the basic needs of a functional society is rooted in local control to
determine how best to respond to the ever-changing needs of a citizenry. Because city government
most directly impacts the lives of people, and representative democracy ensures that locally elected
officials are held accountable for their decisions through local elections, local governments must have
sufficient authority and flexibility to meet the challenges of governing and providing citizens with
public services.
Position: Individual communities should be allowed to tailor their services to meet the unique needs of
their citizens without mandates and policy restrictions imposed by state and federal policy makers. The
state should recognize that local governments, of all sizes, are often the first to identify problems and
inventive solutions to solve them, and should encourage further innovation by increasing local control.
The state should not enact initiatives that erode the fundamental principle of local control in cities
across Minnesota.
Levy Limits (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: During the 2008 legislative session, levy limits were imposed for three years (2009-2011) on
cities over 2,500 in population.
A one-time levy limit was applied to taxes levied in 2013, payable in 2014, only. This was in effect for all
counties with a population of 5,000 and over and cities with a population of 2,500 and over. All cities
with a population less than 2,500, all towns and all special taxing districts were exempt from the limits.
Levy limits replace local accountability with a state judgment about the appropriate level of local
taxation and local services. Additionally, state restrictions on local budgets can have a negative effect
on a city’s bond rating due to the restriction on revenue flexibility.
Position: St. Louis Park opposes efforts to establish a levy limit or other proposed restrictions for local
government budgets. Based on our legislative policies that strongly support local budgetary decision
making, St. Louis Park opposes levy limits of any type.
Local Government Aid (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: St. Louis Park supports the LGA program as a means of ensuring all cities are able to provide basic
services without over-burdening the property tax system. In 2003 St. Louis Park had its entire LGA
allocation cut – approximately $2 million/yr. Several years ago a portion of this cut was restored –
approximately $500,000/yr and based on house research estimates it will drop in 2019 to $267,271. This
funding has been extremely helpful, particularly related to replacing aging infrastructure and equipment.
Position: St. Louis Park strongly opposes reductions of LGA.
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Legal Notices: Eliminate Requirement for Paid Publication (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Current law requires print ads for “proceedings, official notices, and summaries” in local
newspapers. In the 2011 Session, House File 162 called for allowing political subdivisions (cities,
counties, school boards, etc.) to replace the print ads with a single annual notice stating that all such
notices would appear on the political subdivision’s website (i.e. the city website).
Position: The city continues to support the elimination of this requirement, which would save cities
thousands of dollars in annual publishing costs. Publishing legal notices on the city website instead
allows the potential to reach a much greater audience in St. Louis Park than via the local newspaper,
which only reaches about half of the community. Additionally, businesses working with the city or
bidding on city projects find it cumbersome to monitor many different publications. The city is
currently publishing its legal notices at www.stlouispark.org in addition to publishing them in the
official newspaper.
Environment and Sustainability (Climate Action Plan)
(Request directed to State Legislature, Met Council & Hennepin County)
Issue: The city adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) on February 2018 with the ambitious goal of
achieving carbon neutrality, having a net zero carbon footprint, by 2040. The Climate Action Plan
outlines specific activities and goals the city will undertake to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The
plan includes seven mid-term goals by 2030 to keep the city on track.
•Reduce energy consumption in large commercial buildings 30 percent
•Reduce energy consumption in small- to mid-size commercial buildings 30 percent
•Design and build all new construction to be net-zero energy
•Reduce energy consumption in residential buildings 35 percent
•Achieve 100 percent renewable electricity
•Reduce vehicle emissions by 25 percent
•Reduce solid waste 50 percent from business as usual
Position: The city supports the statewide adoption of similar goals to those in the St. Louis Park Climate
Action Plan and requests ongoing support to achieve these goals. The city supports legislation that
helps climate action planning by reducing energy usage and greenhouse-gas emissions. In addition, the
city supports legislation that provides state funding for energy conservation and renewable energy
initiatives.
Emerald Ash Borer (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is the most destructive and economically costly forest pest ever to
invade North America. Ash trees killed by EAB become brittle very quickly and will begin to fall apart
and threaten overhead cables and power lines, vehicles, buildings and people. Few cities are prepared
and no city can easily afford the costs and the liability threats resulting from EAB. Peer-reviewed
studies have confirmed that a coordinated, landscape-based strategy is more cost effective than
fighting EAB city by city.
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Position: St. Louis Park supports state funding to provide technical assistance and matching grants to
communities for EAB management/removal costs and related practices.
Records Retention Related to Correspondence (Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: HF 1185 was introduced during the 2017 legislative session relating to data practices that
included changing the definition of “correspondence” in government record retention law to include
social media and text messaging and requiring a minimum three-year retention period for
correspondence.
Analysis: The proposed bill was designed to provide a statewide standard retention period for
correspondence. Concerns with the bill include an unfunded mandate on cities (especially small ones)
to meet the new requirements, and the burden of including social media and text messaging in the
definition of correspondence. Social media and text messaging capture typically requires separate
capture software / hardware than email, and thus contributes to increased costs.
Position: The city opposes the bill in its current form. State provided funding and restricting the
definition of correspondence to email at this point would be helpful. Delaying full inclusion of social
media and text messaging to future years so the State can include funding options (and possibly some
standards) would also be helpful. The city does support a standard correspondence retention period
and feels the proposed 3 year minimum is reasonable. That said, not every city is funded or technically
ready to do this. As a result, the city currently endorses the LMC position on the role that should be
fulfilled by existing records retention requirements. The current LMC position is to oppose HF 1185.
Telecommunications and Information Technology (Request directed to State and Federal Legislature)
Issue: Telecommunications and information technology is essential public infrastructure for the
efficient, equitable, and affordable delivery of local government services to residents and businesses.
Telecommunications includes voice, video, data, and services delivered over cable, telephone, fiber-
optic, wireless, and all other platforms.
Analysis: The city and League of Minnesota Cities supports a balanced approach to
telecommunications policy that allows new technologies to flourish while preserving local regulatory
authority. Regulations and oversight of telecommunications services are important prerogatives for
local government to advance community interests, including the provision of high quality basic services
that meet local needs, spur economic development, and are available at affordable rates to all
consumers. For the City of St. Louis Park, this is also consistent with its priority efforts to advance racial
equity and to be a technology connected community. Supportive policies should also not diminish local
authority to work cooperatively with other public agencies, non-profit organizations, and the private
sector to broaden choice and competition of telecommunications services to meet local needs.
Position: The city opposes the adoption of state and federal policies that restrict cities’ ability to
finance, construct, or operate telecommunications networks.
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Cable Franchising Authority (Request directed to State and Federal Legislature)
Issue: In September 2018, the FCC released a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)
proposing new rules regarding how local franchising authorities (LFAs) may regulate cable operators
and cable television services. The franchise fee revenue received by the City of St. Louis Park from
Comcast and CenturyLink could be reduced by as much as 20 percent as a direct result of the proposed
rule changes. In the FNPRM, the FCC tentatively concludes that:
1.Cable-related, in-kind contributions required by a franchise agreement shall be treated as
franchise fees subject to the statutory five percent cap on franchise fees set forth in Section 622
of the Communications Act of 1934. This would allow cable operators to unilaterally offset from
cable franchise fee payments the value of certain franchise requirements such as free service to
schools and public buildings, PEG channel capacity, connections to PEG origination points and
even existing institutional network obligations.
2.That LFAs are prohibited from using their video franchising authority to regulate the provision
of most non-cable services, such as broadband Internet access service, offered over a cable
system by a cable operator.
The FNPRM also proposes that cable operators be allowed to construct and install facilities and
equipment for non-cable services in the rights-of-way without any local regulation or compensation.
Analysis: The City of St. Louis Park filed comments with the FCC August 30 stating its opposition to
these measures, and plans to submit further information during the comment period following
publication of the FNPRM in the federal register. The Legislature, Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), and Congress should also continue to recognize, support and maintain the exercise of local
franchising authority to encourage increased competition between incumbent cable system operators
and new wireline competitive video service providers including: maintaining provisions in Minn. Stat.
ch. 238 that establish and uphold local franchising authority, including the authority to receive a gross
revenues based franchise fee and local authority over areas including: control and access to public
rights-of-way by all video and cable service providers; fees on providers to ensure the provision of
public, educational, and governmental (PEG) programming; video channels and video streaming for
PEG programming equivalent to that of the local broadcast stations; ensuring programming is
accessible and searchable through detailed Electronic Programming Guide listings that are equivalent
to that of local broadcast stations; access to capacity on institutional networks (I-Nets) provided by
local cable system operators for public safety communications, libraries, schools, and other public
institutions; and strengthening local authority to enforce customer service standards and transparency
in pricing.
Position: Given the depth of cable TV PEG operations and subscribership in St. Louis Park, and the fact
that franchise negotiations will likely begin in early 2019, the city intends to continue working with its
telecommunications attorneys and with trade organizations (Minnesota Association of Community
Telecommunications Advisors and National Association of Telecommunications Advisors and Officers)
to closely track and respond to assaults on local franchising authority.
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
Economic development authority
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
November 5, 2018
1. Call to order
President Hallfin called the meeting to order at 9:34 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Steve Hallfin, Tim Brausen, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity,
Thom Miller, Margaret Rog, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: none.
Staff present City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Deputy City
Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Ms.
Barton), Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Simon), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt),
Associate Planner (Ms. Kramer), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes
3a. EDA meeting minutes of October 1, 2018.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to approve
the October 1, 2018 EDA meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3b. EDA meeting minutes of October 15, 2018.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity seconded by Commissioner Spano, to approve the
October 15, 2018 EDA meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of September 22
through October 26, 2018.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Harris, to approve
the EDA agenda as presented and the items on the consent calendar.
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The motion passed 7-0.
5. Reports – none
6. Old Business – none
7. New Business
7a. Fourth amendment to purchase and redevelopment contract with PLACE E-
Generation One, LLC. EDA Resolution No. 18-17.
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-17, approving the fourth amendment to the
purchase and redevelopment contract between the EDA and PLACE E-Generation One,
LLC, and changing contract date from December 18, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
The motion passed 7-0.
8. Communications – none
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, Secretary Steve Hallfin, President
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
October 27, through November 23, 2018.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in accordance with
Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA bylaws?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached reports show 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 the information follows the EDA’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, Accounting Clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ObjectVendorBU Description
4,011.40ASAKURA ROBINSON COMPANY INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
4,011.40
6,673.00CI UTILITIES CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,673.00
372.00GREEN HORIZONS 7015 WALKER-REYNOLDS WELD PROP LAND MAINTENANCE
210.004601 HWY 7 PROP ACQUISITION LAND MAINTENANCE
87.00MCGARVEY COFFEE SITE LAND MAINTENANCE
316.005639 MINNETONKA BLVD LAND MAINTENANCE
342.00HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LAND MAINTENANCE
1,327.00
1,512.73KENNEDY & GRAVEN BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
714.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
450.00PARK COMMONS G&A LEGAL SERVICES
2,676.73
783.75LHB INC BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
783.75
54.92M-K GRAPHICS DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
54.92
300.00MNCAR EXCHANGE DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
300.00
29,360.86PARKWAY 25 LLC GRANTS SOIL REMEDIATION
29,360.86
17.00PETTY CASH DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A MEETING EXPENSE
17.00
96.73SELLS, NANCY DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A MEETING EXPENSE
96.73
4,017.97SLP NEST DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,017.97
938.45SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
938.45
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93,259.58ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
93,259.58
8,546.60TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP 4900 EXC BLVD TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,546.60
Report Totals 152,063.99
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
October 22, 2018
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Anne Mavity, Thom
Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmember absent: Rachel Harris.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Chief
Financial Officer (Mr. Simon), Human Resources Director/Deputy City Manager (Ms. Deno),
Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Director of Community Development (Ms.
Barton), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Assistant
Housing Supervisor (Ms. Olson), Management Assistant (Ms. Carrillo Perez), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guest: Matt Mullins, Maxfield Research & Consulting.
1.Future study session agenda planning – November 5 & 13, 2018
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed Study Session agenda for November 5 and 13, 2018.
He noted the meeting on November 5th will be at Hamilton House, after the council has a tour
of the facility.
Councilmember Mavity asked if there will be recommendations on affordable housing tools
which will move forward or be adopted on the November 13th agenda. Ms. Schnitker stated
yes, there will be more detail on some, and staff will ask if council still wants to explore them
further.
Mayor Spano asked if that discussion will involve regional strategies. Ms. Schnitker stated the
housing group is many communities, working together on policies, but they are not looking for
the state or region to adopt a policy per se. Mayor Spano asked if council can get a written
report on funding within regional programs.
2.St. Louis Park comprehensive housing market study update
Mr. Mullins, Maxfield Research & Consulting, presented an overview of the comprehensive
housing market study results and responded to questions from the council.
Mr. Mullins noted the study identifies a potential demand for approximately 3700 new housing
units through 2030. He stated due to aging baby boomers over the next couple of decades,
about 29% of total demand will be for age-restricted housing types, adding there is a strong
demand for 2,700 rental and for-sale general occupancy units.
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Mr. Mullins noted there is more demand than land available, which is a redevelopment issue.
He also noted there is high senior demand, rental demand and an opportunity for for-sale
condos as well, adding the single-family market will continue.
Councilmember Miller asked how demand is determined. Mr. Mullins stated it’s determined by
household growth, household income, and how folks are aging through the cycle.
Councilmember Miller asked how they determine which segments are more interested in
renting vs. buying. Mr. Mullins stated it depends on interest rates, and with the tax law change,
that favored rental developers, so there were not the same incentives to owning a home. He
added people’s tastes change, lifestyles change, and that is also a determining factor.
He stated the city’s assisted living has low vacancy rates compared to the rest of the metro, and
suggested the city look at developing more townhomes, row homes and condos. He added the
rental market is at peak now, with some overbuilding, but added St. Louis Park has stayed on
track.
Mr. Mullins noted St. Louis Park has the housing authority rental assistance programs, and
other housing programs that many other cities do not have.
Councilmember Mavity pointed out the need for more housing and more affordable housing,
adding the city has some in the pipeline, but it needs more. She commented on the importance
of a regional housing strategy, noting this is the only way to address density, scale, and
affordability. She also pointed out conversations she had with several developers and how hard
it is to attract families with children to rentals with three bedrooms. She stated the trend is
toward smaller units and demand is high for that, so she questions if the three-bedroom
approach for city development is accurate.
Mr. Mullins agreed, stating almost all projects today are studios, alcoves, and 1- and 2-bedroom
units. Builders today are building for singles and couples. He added the challenge is 3-bedroom
units are more expensive, and there would be a need for affordable land to make it work. He
stated the demand for 3 bedrooms is in the townhome market, more than apartments.
Councilmember Rog stated there is an issue with only 8% of folks who work in St. Louis Park
choosing to live in St. Louis Park. She asked if there are strategies to match those workers and
their wages, and meet needs in the community. Ms. Schnitker stated this could be looked at,
adding there are both commuters in and out of St. Louis Park, for jobs and living.
Councilmember Rog stated in relation to the city’s climate action plan, and making housing
more affordable, it would be helpful to find out what wages are earned in jobs within the city,
and then find out how to keep more folks living where they work. She stated this might include
speaking to the companies and also asking them to make donations to the city’s affordable
housing trust fund.
Councilmember Brausen stated people want to choose where they live themselves.
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Councilmember Rog added the council will need to look at more opportunities for seniors to
find affordable housing as well. Mr. Harmening pointed to the city’s CO-OP project which
helped seniors do this, but required units to be available for St. Louis Park residents first.
Councilmember Mavity pointed to the changes Minneapolis is looking at in single-family zoning
and building triplex units on single-family lots. She noted seniors could stay where they are and
live in a triplex in the same location.
Councilmember Mavity added these tools are available to add density and scale and allow
people to stay in more affordable housing. She added they will need to also look at more
creative housing models, noting cluster housing communities in Winona, which would open up
more financing opportunities.
Councilmember Miller stated he agreed as well and noted if Via Sol and Via Luna do not go
forward, there may be opportunity for more creative housing in those areas, adding he agrees
with long-term zoning and density changes.
Councilmember Rog stated she would like to use this report as a directive for RFPs for land use
and types of housing, in order to be more proactive.
Mayor Spano thanked Mr. Mullins for the great report and good information, adding the
council will need time to digest it. He asked what happens in cities that are letting the market
decide. Mr. Mullins stated those cities really have no affordable housing in place, adding most
cities today are guiding land use, and identifying sites.
Councilmember Miller asked about condo ownership and if there will be a time when more
apartment owners will change their properties over to condos, and if the city will potentially
lose some NOAH housing then. Mr. Mullins explained there are many apartment owners adding
amenities and updating properties, but many lenders have said owners cannot convert to
ownership products. He added, however, if owners pay off their properties, they could make
those changes and this could change things.
3. Review of proposed 2019 CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) and LRFMP (Long Range
Financial Management Plan)
Mr. Simon presented the report which covered the following items:
• Overview of CIP
• Overview of projects
• Long Range Financial Management Plan
• Strategies worksheet
Each of the directors commented on their division’s projects for 2019, and the 10-year CIP,
which is updated each year.
Ms. Walsh noted park improvements for 2019 at the following locations:
• Cedar Manor School
• Sunshine Park
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• Willow Park
• Wolfe Park
• Carpenter Park
Ms. Heiser noted improvements on pavement, bikeways and Connect the Park for 2019:
• Cedar Lake Road project
• Pavement management project in area 7- Eliot view, Pennsylvania Park, and Willow Park
neighborhoods, includes Connect the Park sidewalk and gaps
• Bridge over the railroad tracks by Peter Hobart
• Bikeways at Dakota and in Minnekada Vista
• Alley projects
• Historic Walker Lake street rehabilitation
Mr. Pires noted technology improvements for 2019:
• Software licensing and hardware replacements
• Microsoft Office software including, and looking at moving all to the cloud with Office
365
• Body cam and dash cam project
• US Internet and general fiber network extensions
Mr. Simon noted facilities improvements for 2019:
• Finish out solar panel project at the MSC
• Replacing some 911 equipment in 2019, and remodel in dispatch area
• Westwood Hills Nature Center project
• Fire Station tech upgrades and equipment
Mr. Simon added there will be renegotiation of agreements as well as new agreements related
to franchise fees.
Mr. Pires added staff will be developing a different method of using cable franchise fees as the
FCC rules and technology continues to change.
Councilmember Rog noted the smart house is a terrific idea, and could appeal to young home
buyers looking for smart vs. large homes. She asked if this will be a model home.
Ms. Barton stated the city may purchase an existing home and remodel it with energy
efficiencies, and then use it for tours so folks are able to see how to make their homes more
efficient. Then the home will be sold at an affordable price.
Mayor Spano discussed the Housing Rehab long range plan. He noted there might be an
opportunity to look at items that were underutilized in 2018 and either make sure they are
used in 2019, or pare them down or use funding for other programs. He added if a program
underperforms for 2-3 years that may be a trigger for staff. Ms. Barton agreed, stating staff
does look at that and make changes. She also noted that staff considers prior year demands
and fluctuations when determining future funding recommendations.
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Councilmember Brausen pointed out a general levy might be more acceptable for items
needing funding vs. utilizing franchise fees that all residents would pay, including folks on low
incomes.
Councilmember Rog asked staff if there is any sense of economic impact in terms of tax
revenue yet or ROI at Walker Lake, and if staff is able to make any predictions yet, in terms of
money coming into the city.
Ms. Barton stated staff is hopeful everything done at Walker Lake will help to revitalize the
area, and increase market values.
Councilmember Hallfin asked if HRA monies can be used for this redevelopment. Mr.
Harmening stated he would need to check with the city attorney, but he believes it is possible.
Mr. Harmening noted in order to do everything the city is scheduled to do over the next few
years, there will be a need for $1.50 increase in franchise fees for each utility. He stated staff
will need direction from council on this to proceed.
Councilmembers Brausen, Hallfin and Mavity, along with Mayor Spano all agreed to the $1.50
added franchise fee.
Councilmember Rog stated she has concerns on increasing franchise fees, especially with the
school levy also, adding she might agree to it if she better understood the impact on low-
income folks and seniors first.
Councilmember Miller added he feels overall financial planning has a gap here, we need to look
at the big picture when it comes to the levy, fees, school levies, and overall expenses for city
residents.
Councilmember Miller stated he would like council to review, with the financial model, each
time there is a need to make decisions such as this.
Councilmember Hallfin stated these decisions are not made in a vacuum by council, noting it is
all laid out by staff, with all the information in front of council. He noted council must make the
tough decisions adding, however, if Councilmember Miller disagrees with the $1.50 increase, he
does understand that.
Ms. Deno stated staff would like a sense from council where they stand, so staff can continue
with council directives which may include talking to the utilities regarding a rate increase.
Councilmember Rog added in the future she would like big picture information more often,
including modeling and long-view impacts.
Mr. Harmening stated when the council looks at the budget on November 5, staff will present
the model with more detail for clarification. He added this will be discussed again with council,
and if we move ahead, there will be a public hearing on franchise fees in the future.
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Councilmember Rog asked about funding through sponsorships or naming rights or state
bonding. Mr. Harmening stated sponsorships have been looked at in the past by council, and
staff was instructed not to pursue that.
Councilmember Rog stated there is a different council now, so possibly there is room for
discussion on this.
Ms. Deno added some internal conversations are going on right now related to future
possibilities of finding funding and sponsoring of some climate action plan items. She stated
more information will come forward on this later.
Councilmember Rog stated she is very interested in more conversation and ideas on outside
funding sources.
4. Review draft of 2019 legislative issues and priorities
Ms. Carrillo Perez presented several topics and ideas to the council and asked them for their
feedback on the draft document. She said staff will come back to council after the November
election with a final draft and then set up a meeting with legislators, depending on when the
session starts.
Councilmember Miller asked if the city will ask for a state match related to the local housing
trust fund. Ms. Barton answered yes, they will be asked to fund it at the state level and then the
city will match it in order to build the fund.
Councilmember Miller asked if the city is also looking for state funding related to the TOD
affordable housing fund. Ms. Barton stated yes.
Councilmember Mavity asked about the TIF pooling under transportation as it relates to
southwest light rail. Ms. Barton stated they will ask for the creation of new TIF districts around
the light rail area within a half mile, and TOD trust state housing funds.
Mayor Spano stated the 2019 document should be developed after the November mid-term
elections. He noted the document should be a master with examples about not limiting local
authority, and not creating pre-emption.
Ms. Carrillo Perez noted the statewide data collection on race or ethnicity for stopped
motorists, stating this is something the city supports. She stated Ms. Sojourner and Police Chief
Harcey are on board with the language the city is using here.
Councilmember Mavity stated Minneapolis has been gathering this data at traffic stops since
2015, adding she would like more information on how this is working there. Mr. Harmening
stated staff will look into this and bring more information back to council.
Councilmember Rog agreed with Councilmember Mavity, adding that some system on
collecting this data is better than no system, and if officers are making biased decisions and
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reporting, that seems to be the information the city would be looking for – which is the officer’s
perception of the race of the person being stopped.
Councilmember Miller stated the biggest project the city will be working on is climate action,
adding this will be a very large expense and bigger than a community center, and it would be
helpful to go to the state for funding on this, and/or tying the city into a network related to
climate action.
Councilmember Brausen added he would also like to include the topic of food issues and
gardens as it relates to the climate action plan.
Ms. Barton noted Perspectives asked the city to sponsor a bonding bill for matching funds of $4
million, whereby the city would be involved in ownership of the property.
Mr. Harmening added this money would have to go to a public entity, so St. Louis Park’s name
would be on the Perspectives project, and the city would then have some type of ownership
stake on the property, but it would be at no cost to the city and Perspectives would take the
lead on lobbying.
Councilmember Brausen asked if there might be impact on future bonding funding with the
state, if the city were to do this. Mr. Harmening stated there may be a conflict, and that would
be a concern.
Councilmember Mavity stated there may be concerns as it relates to funding of southwest light
rail, and she would not want the city’s lobbyist to spend time on this.
Mayor Spano stated he likes the work Perspectives does, and it is not a huge drain on the city.
Councilmember Rog stated she is hesitant on this, and is concerned about impacting other
bonding requests the city might have, adding she does not understand the impacts or risks. She
asked how Perspectives demonstrates their match. Ms. Barton explained the state would
validate the match and administer it, along with the title company. She stated Perspectives
would pay all costs as well.
Councilmember Miller pointed out that STEP is also in need of funding, and provides much
needed services in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Rog asked that the council include climate resiliency on the list to present to
legislators.
Mayor Spano noted more personal stories should be added into requests made to the
legislators, as it would be helpful to find people willing to testify.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
5. Draft Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 10 related to the rules of
conduct for municipal elections
6. September 2018 monthly financial report
7. Third quarter investment report (July-Sept 2018)
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Minutes: 3b
Unofficial minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
November 5, 2018
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity, Thom
Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: Steve Hallfin
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Director of
Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Simon), Deputy City Manager/Human
Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Director of Community Development (Ms. Barton), City
Accessor (Mr. Bultema), Finance Manager (Mr. Ebensteiner), Management Assistant (Ms.
Carrillo Perez), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guest: None
1. 2019 budget
Mr. Simon presented. He asked the council if they desired to set the 2019 final property tax
levy at $33,128,261, an increase of approximately 4.35% over the 2018 final property tax levy.
He also asked the council if they approve of a franchise fee increase in 2019 for pavement
management project funding.
Councilmember Rog asked if the model projecting to 2022 takes into account additional debt.
Mr. Simon stated everything that is known about CIP needs is in the model at this time.
Councilmember Brausen asked if the $60,000 for STEP is incorporated into the budget. Ms.
Deno stated yes, adding these costs will be coming out of the housing rehab fund, not the levy.
Councilmember Miller asked if one full-time person would be added to personnel for Ranked
Choice Voting. Ms. Deno stated yes, adding this person would start on January 1, 2019.
Councilmember Mavity stated in the past, the council had a discretionary fund in order to
respond to issues that arise throughout the year. She noted she wants to be certain the budget
is not so tight, that the council is not able to respond to an issue if it arises. Mr. Simon noted
there is a contingency fund the council can use in those cases.
Councilmember Rog asked for clarification on the 4.35% and if the Walker Lake improvements
are included. Mr. Simon stated those improvements will be completed with franchise fees.
Councilmember Miller stated he would rather see an investment in the future concept of
Walker Lake. Councilmember Miller asked if special service areas use franchise fees. Mr.
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Harmening stated no, franchise fees are not used for special service districts and amenities,
adding this would be a new approach in using fees for the streetscape at Walker Lake.
Councilmember Mavity warned this is a big policy change, noting the council must be careful
here.
Mr. Harmening added this is not being considered tonight by the council and the $1.50
franchise fee does not bind the council to enhancements at Walker Lake.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is in favor of the 4.35% levy increase adding this is needed to
maintain the city’s infrastructure.
Councilmember Rog stated she still has concerns about impacts, and will continue to study this
over the year, but will stand behind the 4.35% levy increase.
Councilmember Harris stated she is in favor of the 4.35% increase and appreciates the work
staff has done in looking at all expenses.
Councilmember Miller stated he is very happy to see the rate of increase go down; however,
still thinks this is one point too high. He added if the city had not done the ROC, the levy could
be at 3%. He noted the city will also be going into more debt service with the Nature Center,
stating he has concerns here; however, is at the cusp of voting in favor of the 4.35%.
Councilmember Mavity stated she is fully in favor of the 4.35% levy, adding her concern is
whether it is enough. She wants to be forward thinking about projections and is also concerned
about trajectory over time, especially as this will not include other items such as a civic center.
Mayor Spano stated this is the third year in a row the final levy increase has gone down, adding
he is fine with the fee structure. He agreed the extra 50 cent increments is a good idea, and
when it is needed, increases will be mitigated in future years in the Walker Lake area.
It was the consensus of the council to direct staff to move ahead with the 4.35% levy increase
and the $1.50 franchise fee increase.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of
October 27, through November 23, 2018.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance
with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
Summary: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the city council to
review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical
check and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, Accounting Clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ObjectVendorBU Description
1,017.59 EARL ANDERSEN INC INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,017.59
235.002808 JERSEY TRUST INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
651.73A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
230.44TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
882.17
260.00AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
260.00
150.00ABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
150.00
460.63ABRA AUTO BODY - EDEN PRAIRIE UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
460.63
450.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
84.15ADAMS GENEVIEVE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
84.15
14,596.75ADVANTAGE HEALTH CORPORATION EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,596.75
14,575.95AECOM INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,575.95
2,329.00ALADTEC INC OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,329.00
225.00ALBERTSSON HANSEN ARCHITECTURE LTD MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
6,681.09ALDEN POOL AND MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CO. WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,681.09
2,500.00ALL STATE COMPANIES, INC.ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
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2,500.00
235.00ALLEN MARK D.INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
2,550.00ALLIANCE FOR INNOVATION ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,550.00
1,623.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,623.00
5,000.00ALLIE CHAD ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
5,000.00
2,684.44ALLSTREAMIT G & A TELEPHONE
2,684.44
75.50AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
75.50
161.82AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
161.82
129.00ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
129.00
1,084.00APACOMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,084.00
15,811.22APADANAGENERAL FUND G&A MISC EXPENSE
5,000.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
20,811.22
20.00APMPADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
20.00
575.00ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
575.00
2,319.74ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
2,319.74
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66.56AT&T MOBILITY CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
66.56
777.64ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,179.58MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,957.22
2,748.25AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,748.25
5,412.25AVI SYSTEMS CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
5,412.25
40.42BACHMANSNATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
40.42
18,350.00BAHR, KURT EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
18,350.00
9.81BALDER LINDA POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
9.81
235.00BALLENGER KRISTEN INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
2,521.31BALOGH EMILY STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,521.31
2,207.50BARR ENGINEERING CO TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,207.50
75.00-BARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
375.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
830.64BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
313.81REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,144.45
2,500.00BEI EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ESCROWS DEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFIC
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2,500.00
8,000.00BENISH RICHARD & SUSAN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
8,000.00
3,647.34-BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
72,946.70CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
69,299.36
564.33BLACK STONE SPORTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
564.33
346.55BLACKBURN MFG. CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
346.55
205.00BLODGETT ERIC GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
205.00
10,000.00BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
2,000.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12,000.00
42,517.63BOLTON & MENK INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
42,517.63
2,098.00BORMANN CONSTRUCTION INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,200.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,200.00PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,498.00
520.20BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
520.20
800.00BREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
800.00
1,500.00BROADWAY AWARDS OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,500.00
374.35BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
374.35
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3,000.00BRYAN PAUL & ALYSSA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,000.00
815.00BUNKER PARK STABLE INC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
815.00
465.80BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
553.71COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.98CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
1,030.49
75.00BUSKE TOM BALLFIELDS RENT REVENUE
75.00
72.68BUSTROM NICK WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
72.68
65.00BUYRENTSELL.COM LLC INSPECTIONS G & A 1&2 SINGLE FAM. RENTAL
65.00
430.00CALLAHAN KEVIN & BONNIE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
430.00
3,083.50CAL-TEX INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
3,083.50
500.00CANADIAN PACIFIC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
500.00
261.00CANON FINANCIAL CENTER DRIVE TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
261.00
1,734.50CARLSON, ARTHUR J EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
1,734.50
15.00CARR MICHAEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.00
111.18CARRILLO PEREZ MARIA ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
111.18
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1,173.00CARTER, JAMES SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,173.00
3,291.49CCH INCORPORATED FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,291.49
38,507.40CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
38,507.40
2,034.65CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
1,491.79WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
99.28REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
245.33SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
413.24PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
49.63WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
95.09NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
4,326.70REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS
8,755.71
10,687.24CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENT
10,687.24
155.00CENTURY COLLEGE OPERATIONS TRAINING
155.00
261.60CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
261.60
4,350.00CHARLES M. SHALTER ASSOCIATES INC. TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,350.00
165.75CHUXWATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
165.75
88.62CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
349.65WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
39.12REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
284.02VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
761.41
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25.94CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,660.92ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
1,442.74ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
216.57ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
94.93HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
47.73HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
599.70HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
11.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
10.78HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
244.27COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30.00COMM & MARKETING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,184.95COMM & MARKETING G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
138.37COMM & MARKETING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
45.27IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
76.61IT G & A TRAINING
50.00POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
119.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
514.48FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,578.54COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
233.31FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
38.15POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,734.76POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
434.93POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
205.69POLICE G & A MOTOR FUELS
58.49POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.50POLICE G & A POSTAGE
999.67POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
844.61POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
723.65POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
182.77OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
1,426.25OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
23.00OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
218.64OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
98.21OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
32.48OPERATIONSUNIFORMS
1,345.50OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,148.01OPERATIONSTRAINING
595.80OPERATIONSSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
614.24INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,611.36INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
209.00INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSES
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799.87PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,225.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
1,115.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
995.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
549.00CABLE TV G & A OTHER
299.00CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
130.12CABLE TV G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
144.00HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAINING
390.32PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
24.97CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
52.25WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,206.21WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
359.91SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
50.00ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
470.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
160.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,216.57TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
116.59TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT TRAINING
34.99TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
17.09ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,951.86ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
573.23ORGANIZED REC G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
29.72ORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSE
42.99VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,000.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
221.71SPECIAL PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,141.25SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
747.21HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
141.74BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
47.26WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
239.96WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
141.46HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
840.09HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
441.33REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8.50REC CENTER BUILDING SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
40,878.01
99.00CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
277.50OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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376.50
4,100.00COACHOLOGY.US HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
4,100.00
235.00COGGINS KAREN INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
20,531.46COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
20,531.46
22,144.85COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17,052.00INSTALLATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
39,196.85
105.14COMCASTOPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
29.53OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
314.55WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
33.67REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
482.89
323.19COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
8,179.20PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
8,502.39
4,047.96CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
4,047.96
8,750.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,750.00
10,152.38CORPORATE MECHANICAL PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
10,152.38
740.00COUGHLIN, JUDY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
740.00
10,650.00COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,650.00
69.51CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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69.51
468.18CRESTVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
468.18
26.95CROWN MARKING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
26.95
118.11CUB FOODS POLICE G & A JAIL SUPPLIES
118.11
704.28CULVER COMPANY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
704.28
45.23CUMMINGS STEVIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
45.23
84.50CUSTOM REFRIGERATION INC INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
84.50
144.00D&D SERVICES ENGINEERING G & A PUBLIC WORKS
144.00
729.34DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
729.34
193.50DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DWI ENFORCEMENT LICENSES
193.50
7,126.89DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
7,126.89
250.00DEWITT RYAN GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
500.00DIERS JAMES & MARY PARKER ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
285.25DISE, SHEILA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
285.25
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ObjectVendorBU Description
6,000.00DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
616.34PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,996.38PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,612.72
74.40DMRINSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
74.40
1.00DOCHOD, GREG INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
140.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
141.00
259.15DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
626.40COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
885.55
2,800.00DONOHUE AND ASSOCIATES, INC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,800.00
44.00EBERT, ROBERT INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
44.00
2,629.90ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
2,629.90
47.50EDSTROM LIANE INSPECTIONS G & A 1&2 SINGLE FAM. RENTAL
47.50
30,840.49EGANINSTALLATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30,840.49
60.00EGGERS BRET INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSES
60.00
6,280.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,280.00SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,280.00SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,840.00
11,146.69ELECTRIC PUMP INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
11,146.69
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42,205.00ELECTRO MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
42,205.00
67,468.75ELLIPSE II LLC ESCROWS GENERAL
67,468.75
130.00ELMWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
130.00
6,004.90EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
6,004.90
120.89EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
21,553.90CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
21,674.79
229.00EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
229.00
1,800.00EMPIREHOUSE INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
1,800.00
4,315.00ENDLESS ROPE EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
4,315.00
5,550.99ENTERPRISE FM TRUST EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT
5,550.99
5,027.40ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
5,027.40
192.45EVANSON PAULA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
192.45
988.46FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
988.46
714.00FADDEN DEREK SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
714.00
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225.00FALCK, RONIT GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
320.22FASTENAL COMPANY OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
41.14WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
16.10PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
7.70REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
385.16
2,074.62FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,074.62
316.90FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
316.90
240.22FERRELLGASGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
240.22
532.00FIRE SAFETY USA INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
532.00
268.16FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
268.16
874.83FISCHER MINING LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
874.83
50.38FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
50.38
1,000.00FORECAST PUBLIC ART STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,000.00
149.75GALILI ODED & HANI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
149.75
7,221.30GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
7,221.30
625.00GARY L FISCHLER & ASSOCIATES PA HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
625.00
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222.83GEAR WASH LLC OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
222.83
18,135.34-GL CONTRACTING INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
362,706.78CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
344,571.44
1,078.65GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,078.65
620.35GRAINGER INC, WW GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
753.12WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
51.60SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.08WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,460.15
593.61GREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
593.61
162.36GREEN HORIZONS WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
162.36
250.00GREENHAVEN PRINTING COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
250.00
56.00GTS HAVAC INC INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
56.00
75.00GUEVARA HAYLEY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
13,214.48H & L MESABI GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
13,214.48
647.87HACH CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
647.87
127.00HALL, JAY WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
479.96SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
606.96
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240.00HAMILTON, MIKE FOOTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
718.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
958.00
33.00HAMMACK SARA ART PROGRAM REVENUE
33.00
55,196.32HAMMEL GREEN & ABRAHAMSON INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
55,196.32
121.25HANSEN MARY INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
121.25
722.13HARTZELL,L TIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
722.13
8,315.83HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8,315.83
429.00HEALTHPARTNERSHUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
429.00
430.00HENNEPIN COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
430.00
51.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
1,000.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,674.32POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
6,499.50POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
344.48PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
10,569.30
325.00HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE POLICE G & A TRAINING
2,568.00OPERATIONSTRAINING
2,893.00
10,183.00HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE POLICE G & A TRAINING
10,183.00
175.00HENRICKSEN PSG FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER
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175.00
6,595.00HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,595.00
150.26HILL GERALDINE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
150.26
20.00HINZ, EMILY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
20.00
330.64HIRSCH DAVE ICE RENTAL RENT REVENUE
188.17ROC ICE RENTAL RENT REVENUE
518.81
12,215.00HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12,215.00
68.97HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES INSTALLATION SMALL TOOLS
228.20PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
824.71WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
53.81PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.82IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
291.19PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,478.70
50.00HOWES, JENNIFER KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00
700.00HOWES, JESSICA KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
700.00
150.00HOWES, KRISTINE KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
51.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
201.00
3,947.00HTPO INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
3,947.00
1,645.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,645.00
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15.00ICE SPORTS INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
15.00
4,140.74IDENTISYSHUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
632.00IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,772.74
55.00ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL SUPPLIES
55.00
1,157.05IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,157.05SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,157.05SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
1,157.05STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
4,628.20
122.38INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
122.38
1,920.00INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,920.00
268.79INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,111.96UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,293.89GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,674.64
260.00ISANATURAL RESOURCES G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
260.00
231.80I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
231.80
22.43J Z ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
22.43
60.00J. BECHER & ASSOC.INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
60.00
753.52J. H. LARSON CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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753.52
102.12JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
275.28OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING
377.40
26.99JERRY'S HARDWARE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
14.84WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
20.68PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
62.51
700.00JOHNSON IAN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
700.00
175.00JOHNSON, SUSAN KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00
292.03JP COOKE CO INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
292.03
5.00KAUFMANN JASON PUBLIC SKATING/HOCKEY ADMISS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
5.00
535.05KEENAN LOUIS & SUSAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
535.05
1,917.75KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS PLACE
1,246.50ESCROWSPLATIA PLACE
3,164.25
3,350.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,350.00
1,528.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,528.00
6,880.00KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC ESCROWS GENERAL
6,880.00
13,405.70KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,399.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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14,804.95
385.17KLUESNER PHILIP & JENNY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
385.17
109.10KOLINSKI KENDALL REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
109.10
90.00KRALICK KRISTEN INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBING
90.00
193.95KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL INC REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
193.95
3,750.00LANGERMAN EXTERIORS, INC STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
3,750.00
32.00LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
32.00
153.00LARKIN TERRENCE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
153.00
373.00LASER TECHNOLOGY INC POLICE G & A REPAIRS
373.00
165.62LAUMANN, JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
165.62
235.00LAURSEN ASPHALT REPAIR EQUIPMENT LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS
235.00
2,793.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
2,793.00
15.60LAW ENFORCEMENT TARGETS INC POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
15.60
115.50LAWSON PRODUCTS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
115.50
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75.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
75.00
2,508.74LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
2,508.74
12.77LEONARD JON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
12.77
2,500.00LERNER OLIVER ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
153.74LINAADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE
110.07ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
119.70HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE
85.88HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
84.36COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
57.59COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
19.80COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A LIFE INSURANCE
13.51COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
162.43IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE
113.48IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
145.41ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
99.20ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
147.82FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
100.94FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
399.79COMM DEV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
268.29COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
89.91FACILITIES MCTE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
61.23FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,418.21POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
972.37POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
108.23COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LIFE INSURANCE
73.47COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LONG TERM DISABILITY
638.07OPERATIONSLIFE INSURANCE
437.95OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
407.19INSPECTIONS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
295.07INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
135.61PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
96.36PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
323.75ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
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228.20ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
293.78PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
200.12PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
61.42CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
45.46CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
28.68HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE
19.53HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
169.83WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
115.58WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
91.76SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
74.12SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
35.52SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
24.15SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
23.31ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LIFE INSURANCE
15.85ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY LONG TERM DISABILITY
92.32STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
51.28STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8,349.51EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LIFE INSURANCE
177.60ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE
125.47ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
189.44PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
129.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
28.68NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE
19.53NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
90.65WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE
54.75WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
173.90REC CTR DIV NON DPT BUDGET LIFE INSURANCE
118.46REC CENTER SALARIES LONG TERM DISABILITY
95.65VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
65.12VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
18,328.28
480.00LITMAN THEODORE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
480.00
75.00LITTLE COURTNEY GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
1,483.99LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,483.99
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37,371.00LOGISIT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
15,889.02TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
53,260.02
1,682.50LOTUS ENGINEERING & SUSTAINABILITY GENERAL FUND G&A MISC EXPENSE
1,682.50
2,821.74LUBE-TECH & PARTNERS LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,821.74
249.34M G INCENTIVES ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY GENERAL SUPPLIES
249.34
501.39MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
501.39
1,840.00MACTACABLE TV G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,840.00
19,543.90MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
19,543.90
41.03MARKS DAVID & TERRI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
41.03
495.00MARTENS, AFTON POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
121.11JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP MEETING EXPENSE
616.11
596.88MCCARREN KAREN & DENIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
596.88
500.00MCCHESNEY LINNEA & JACOB STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
15.70MCCONNELL LAUREN POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
15.70
82.13MCQUILLAN, BARB REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
82.13
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162.25MENARDSFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.99TRAFFIC CONTROL SMALL TOOLS
176.91WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
13.55BRICK HOUSE (1324)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
16.36WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS
95.55HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
473.61
1,407.14MESSERLI & KRAMER EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITS
1,407.14
400.00METRO CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS ASSN OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
400.00
544.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOC.VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
544.00
341,727.67METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OPERATIONS CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
341,727.67
79.99MICRO CENTER TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
79.99
2,769.00MIDWEST AQUA CARE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,769.00
1.00MIKE'S ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
60.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
61.00
400.50MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.50
299.50MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
299.50
75.00MINNESOTA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
75.00
939.90MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
939.90
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69.00MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
69.00
268.49MINNESOTA DEPT COMMERCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
268.49
14,404.06MINNESOTA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
14,404.06
160.00MINNESOTA PARK AND SPORTSTURF MANAGERSPARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
160.00
565.00MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
565.00
250.00MINNESOTA SOUTH CENTRAL INVESTIGATORS POLICE G & A TRAINING
250.00
310.00MINNESOTA STATE AUDITOR FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
310.00
495.00MINNESOTA STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASST OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
495.00
130.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
130.00
301.56MINVALCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
301.56
160.00MN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
60.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00REC CENTER BUILDING LICENSES
370.00
35.00MONSON JENNIFER COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
35.00
55.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
185.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
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240.00
286.00MRPASOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
286.00
40,858.50MUNICIPAL BUILDERS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
40,858.50
205.00MUSOLF BRAD GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
205.00
692.72NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1.52WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
163.73GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
857.97
750.00NATOACABLE TV G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
750.00
379.40ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
379.40
535.50NEUMANN, NEAL SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
535.50
139.95NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
139.95
919.19NORDIC MECHANICAL SERVICES REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
919.19
603.90NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,032.53PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,636.43
31,140.00NORTH METRO COMPANIES PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
11,430.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
42,570.00
37,206.37-NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION CO INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
744,127.36CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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706,920.99
4,398.19NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
4,398.19
9,981.14NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
29,256.84COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
39,237.98
662.85OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
662.85
64.98OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
263.95HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
97.40FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
54.79GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
95.20POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
19.18POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
64.77INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
464.85PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
35.39ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
21.92ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
23.99ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE SUPPLIES
49.33STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
646.09CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
58.54VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,960.38
40.00OGARA ELLEN ANIMAL CONTROL DOG IMPOUND
40.00
186.44OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
186.44
1,689.50PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,689.50
1,050.00PADILLACOMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,050.00
890.00PAPER ROLL PRODUCTS POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
890.00
648.86PARKER, JON POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
648.86
87.39PARTSTREE.COM GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
87.39
225.00PATERAKIS MATTHEW GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
45,703.09PETERSON COMPANIES INC PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
45,703.09
2,500.00PETTERSEN ADAM ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
14.17PETTY CASH ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
11.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
8.99IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.94FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
30.00POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
54.00POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
9.69INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.00INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
46.00HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSE
197.79
59.16PETTY CASH - WWNC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.36WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
14.93TUESDAY TURTLES GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.80HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
93.25
2,956.83PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT CITY POOLED INVESTMENTS BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
2,956.83
350.00PHILIP'S TREE CARE LLC.BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
350.00
2,000.00PITTERMAN NAOMI ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
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2,000.00
720.26PLAISTED COMPANIES INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
720.26
125.00PLYMOUTH CITY OF POLICE G & A TRAINING
125.00
1,272.03POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,272.03
269.10POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
269.10
1,000.00POPPEDCORN, LLC WESTWOOD G & A OTHER
1,000.00
20,000.00POSTMASTERCOMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
20,000.00
158.64PRECISE MRM LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
158.64WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
158.64SEWER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
158.65STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
634.57
212.72PREMIUM WATERS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
212.72
2,000.00PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00
1,360.95PUMP & METER SERVICE BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,360.95
2,094.00R & R SPECIALTIES REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
456.00RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,550.00
1,750.00RAE & RAY PROPERTIES ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
1,750.00
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5,009.95RAE MACKENZIE GROUP, INC.HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
5,009.95
750.00RAHMAN, CURT GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
417.00RAINBOW TREECARE TREE MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
417.00
3,830.76RANDY'S ENVIORMENTAL SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
1,970.90REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
5,801.66
200.00RATHSACK BRIDGET GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
1,750.00REBAR LEADERSHIP HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1,750.00
86.61REGENCY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
86.61
77,552.00REHRIG PACIFIC CO SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER
77,552.00
97.14REYNOLDS, DEBORAH REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
97.14
3,356.34RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,356.34
900.00RIDGEWATER COLLEGE OPERATIONS TRAINING
900.00
31.18RMS RENTALS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
31.18
1,790.00ROBARGE ENTERPRISES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,790.00
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465.00ROBERTS JOHN COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
465.00
78.89ROC VENTURES INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
78.89
414.07ROCKET SOFTWARE INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
414.07
75.00ROCKWELL DAVID GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
102.00ROLOFF CHRIS SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
102.00
63.96ROSHOLT, PAUL OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
63.96
25.35SAM'S CLUB ORGANIZED REC G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
17.98WESTWOOD G & A OTHER
520.86HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
564.19
152.60SCHAAKE COMPANY, AJ HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
152.60
58.78SCHEIN JEFFREY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
58.78
.25SCHMIDT ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
68.75INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
69.00
250.00SCOTT NELSON COACHING INC COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
5,500.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,750.00
5,264.24SEARLE, HUGO EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
5,264.24
240.00SECRETARY OF STATE COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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240.00
105.00SETS DESIGN INC.POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
160.00ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
265.00
3,773.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
683.00WESTWOOD G & A OTHER
4,456.00
1,243.49SHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
51.98IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
28.50FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
161.74POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
16.17INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
16.17ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,518.05
7,607.19SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,607.19
16.35SIMONSEN BETH FINANCE G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
16.35
1,500.00SIR LINES-A-LOT PAINTING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,500.00
8,845.12SKB ENVIRONMENTAL WATER UTILITY G&A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
8,845.12
246.88SKELLY GABE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
246.88
1,946.20SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUES
1,946.20
149.69SMITH LISAKAY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
149.69
2,904.00SOCCER SHOTS PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,904.00
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65.00SOUTH SIDE ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
65.00
2,100.00SPACK CONSULTING ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,100.00
27,895.28SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
27,895.28
24,000.00SPLIT ROCK STUDIOS PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
24,000.00
1,720.04SPRINTIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
1,720.04
384.05SPS COMPANIES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.66WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
620.68PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,074.39
664.36SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29,193.32STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29,857.68
598.00ST PAUL CITY OF POLICE G & A TRAINING
598.00
120.00STANDAFER ELECTRIC INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
120.00
229.06STAR TRIBUNE ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
229.06
353.40STEVENS JEFF TRAINING SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
353.40
4,500.00STONEBROOK ENGINEERING ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICES
4,500.00
20,392.93STONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
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20,392.93
605.64SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
605.64
2,945.00TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING OPERATIONS TRAINING
2,945.00
23.98TATAREK DALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
23.98
2,205.00TECH DUMB SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,205.00
49.02TELELANGUAGE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
49.02
921.36TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
921.36
25.00TEXA TONKA TAILORING OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
25.00
903.21THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
903.21
1,360.00THE FIRST IMPRESSION GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,360.00
347.93THE MITOGRAPHERS INC INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
347.93
521.60THE MPX GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
521.60
146.95THE SHERWINN WILLIAMS CO PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
366.66REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
513.61
246.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
720.00MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
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966.00
612.00THOMPSON, JAMES SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
612.00
580.46THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
580.46
712.50TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
712.50
53.29TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
41.83WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
95.12
230.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
230.00
1,000.00TREEHOUSEHUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,000.00
2,026.00TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,026.00
2,160.00TWIN CITY SEED CO PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,160.00
1,429.70ULINEREC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,429.70
56.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAY
56.00
520.00UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA OPERATIONS TRAINING
390.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
150.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
1,060.00
382.50UNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
382.50
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623.20US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
623.20
524.60USA BLUE BOOK WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
524.60
7,740.06VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,740.06
39.20VANGORP MARK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
39.20
66.49VAUGHAN, JIM NATURAL RESOURCES G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
66.49
40.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
40.00
50.04VERIZON WIRELESS SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
17,703.95CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
70.54CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
17,824.53
97.39VOIGT JUDY BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
97.39
150.00WALTHER, SEAN COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
11.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
161.00
809.86WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,711.12SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,475.54-SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
67,127.08SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
37,740.70SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
24,129.30SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
35,513.38SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS ORGANICS
36,062.66SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
203,618.56
2,859.56WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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2,859.56
6,000.00WATSCHKE ROSEMARY ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
6,000.00
49.08WEIGEL, GREG POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
49.08
8,267.60WESTSIDE PARTNERS LLLP ESCROWS GENERAL
8,267.60
139.87WESTWOOD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC.NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
139.87
1,963.50WHITE, BRIAN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,963.50
810.00WICKLANDER-ZULAWSKI & ASSOCIATES INC POLICE G & A TRAINING
810.00
23,370.00WILSONS NURSERY INC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
23,370.00
118.03WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
118.03
644.87WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
644.87
32.86WOOD, ANDREA COMM & MARKETING G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
32.86
782.00WSB ASSOC INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
604.00WATER UTILITY G&A ENGINEERING SERVICES
65.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,451.00
13,548.27XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
23.88OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,072.87PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
58,063.42WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
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81.60REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,033.73SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,309.56STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,354.28PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
60.50BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
48.13WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
638.23WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
14,591.90REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
101,826.37
267.48YALE MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
267.48
1,500.00YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS SUBDIVISIONS ZONING/SUBDIVISION
1,500.00
20.27YOUTH FRONTIERS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
20.27
10,805.00YTS COMPANIES LLC TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
8,438.00TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
19,243.00
225.00ZANDER, LOIS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
292.45ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
292.45
7,000.00ZEJDILK CHAD ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
7,000.00
31.61ZEMBRYKI, MARK WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
31.61
270.13ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
270.13
10,600.00ZMD ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
10,600.00
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63,020.46ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
2,500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,650.00E-911 PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
27,758.46E-911 PROGRAM COMPUTER SERVICES
8,100.00FIREOFFICE EQUIPMENT
104,028.92
Report Totals 3,485,897.65
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Second reading of ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 10 related to the
rules of conduct for municipal elections
Recommended action: Motion to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance amending St.
Louis Park City Code Chapter 10 related to the rules of conduct for municipal elections.
Policy consideration: Do the proposed rules of conduct for municipal elections meet all state
and federal election laws and do they provide the necessary provisions to use the ranked-
choice voting method for municipal (mayor and city council) elections?
Summary: On May 7, 2018 the city council approved an ordinance amending the city charter to
allow for the use of ranked-choice voting for municipal (mayor and city council) elections. Once
a city makes the decision to use an alternative voting method, it’s required to provide the rules
that will govern the administration of municipal elections. State law does not currently speak to
the rules for the administration of elections using a ranked-choice method. The city is obligated
to ensure that rules for conduct of municipal elections continue to meet all state and federal
election laws where applicable. The proposed ordinance does not apply to school district
elections because the school district is required, by state law, to follow statutory provisions and
does not have the authority to use alternative voting methods at this time.
In June, 2018 the council started a series of discussions related to the development of rules of
conduct for municipal elections. Over the course of four (4) discussions, numerous topics were
discussed including: ballot format, number of rankings, tabulation of votes, write-ins, method
of resolving ties, counting procedures, voting systems, testing, reporting results, post-election
review, and recounts. Staff incorporated the direction provided by council during these
discussions into the proposed ordinance. The draft ordinance was provided to council for
review as part of the October 22 study session agenda. Previous staff reports and minutes from
each of these discussions are currently available for review on the city’s website.
The first reading of the ordinance took place on November 19 and was unanimously approved
by council with no changes. If adopted, the proposed ordinance would take effect on December
28. The rules set forth in the ordinance will apply to the 2019 municipal election. An extensive
public education and outreach program will begin in early 2019 in preparation for the use of
RCV in November, 2019.
Financial or budget consideration: The 2019 budget includes funds for implementation of the
rules and procedures for the administration of municipal elections.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Ordinance; Summary ordinance for publication
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of December 3, 2018 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Second reading of ordinance amending city code related to the rules of conduct for municipal elections
Ordinance No. ___-18
Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 10 by adding
Article I, Sections 10-3 to 10-16 related to the conduct of municipal elections
PREAMBLE
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter has been amended to allow voters to elect
the city’s elected officials by single-transferable voting (also known as ranked-choice voting or
instant runoff voting); and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter states that the city council must provide
by ordinance the method of counting votes and of breaking a tie
The City of St. Louis Park does hereby ordain:
Section 1. Chapter 10 of the St. Louis Park City Code is amended by adding Article 1,
Sections 10-3 to 10 -16 to provide the rules of conduct for municipal elections.
Article I. Rules of conduct for municipal elections.
10-3. Applicability.
This article applies to all municipal elections. All provisions of the St. Louis Park Home Rule
Charter and Minnesota Statutes pertaining to elections also apply, to the extent they are not
inconsistent with this chapter.
10-4. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Batch elimination means a simultaneous defeat of multiple continuing candidates for whom
it is mathematically impossible to be elected.
Chief election official means the city clerk and includes the city clerk’s designee(s).
Continuing candidate means a candidate who has been neither elected nor defeated.
Declared write-in candidate(s) means a candidate(s) who has filed a written request to have
write-in votes for the candidate(s) counted with the chief election official no later than
seven (7) days before the general or special election.
Exhausted ballot means a ballot that cannot be advanced under any rule.
Highest continuing ranking means the ranking on a voter’s ballot with the lowest numerical
value for a continuing candidate.
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Mathematically eliminated means either:
1. The candidate could never win because his or her current vote total plus all votes that
could possibly be transferred to him or her in future rounds (from candidates with fewer
votes, tied candidates, surplus votes, and from undeclared write-in candidates) would
not be enough to equal or surpass the candidate with the next higher current vote total;
or
2. The candidate has a lower current vote total than a candidate who is described by (1).
Mathematically impossible to be elected means mathematically eliminated by the next
higher current vote total comparison.
Maximum possible threshold means the number of votes sufficient for a candidate to be
elected under a first ranked choice tabulation. In any given election, the maximum possible
threshold equals the total ballots cast that include votes, undervotes, skipped rankings, and
overvotes for the office, divided by the sum of one (1) plus the number of offices to be
filled, then adding one (1).
Maximum Possible Threshold = ((Total ballots cast that include votes, undervotes,
skipped rankings, and overvotes for the office)/(Seats to be elected + 1)) + 1
An overvote occurs when a voter ranks more than one (1) candidate at the same ranking.
Partially defective ballot means a ballot that is defective to the extent that the election
judges are unable to determine the voter’s intent with respect to the office being counted.
Ranked-choice voting means an election method in which voters rank candidates for an
office in order of their preference and ballots are counted in rounds where votes are
distributed to candidates according to the preferences marked on each ballot until one (1)
candidate meets the threshold, or until two (2) candidates remain and the candidate with
the greater number of votes is declared elected.
Ranked-choice voting tabulation center means the location selected by the chief election
official for the tabulation of votes.
Ranking means the number assigned by a voter to a candidate to express the voter’s
preference for that candidate. Ranking number one (1) is the highest ranking. A ranking of
lower numerical value indicates a greater preference for a candidate than a ranking of
higher numerical value.
Repeat candidate ranking occurs when a voter ranks the same candidate at multiple
rankings for the office being counted.
Round means an instance of the sequences of voting tabulation steps.
Skipped ranking occurs when a voter leaves a ranking blank and ranks a candidate at a
subsequent ranking.
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Sum of all ranked-choice votes means the sum of all votes for a candidate at every ranking
for an office, including all repeat candidate rankings.
Surplus means the total number of votes cast for an elected candidate in excess of the
threshold.
Threshold means the number of votes sufficient for a candidate to be elected. In any given
election, the threshold equals the total votes counted in the first round after removing
partially defective ballots, divided by the sum of one (1) plus the number of offices to be
filled, then adding one (1).
Threshold = ((Total votes cast)/(Seats to be elected + 1)) + 1
Transferable vote means a vote for a candidate who has been defeated.
Totally defective ballot means a ballot that is defective to the extent that the election
judges are unable to determine the voter’s intent for any office on the ballot.
Undeclared write-in candidate means a write-in candidate who is not a declared write-in
candidate.
Undervote means an instance when a voter does not rank any candidates for an office.
10-5. Ballots.
(a) Ballot format.
1. When there are three (3) or more candidates for a single office, a ballot must allow a
voter to rank at least three (3), but not more than six (6), candidates for each office in
order of preference and must also allow the voter to add write-in candidates.
2. A ballot must include instructions to voters that clearly indicate how to mark the ballot
so as to be read by the election judges conducting the count, or if voting equipment is to
be used, so as to be read by the voting equipment used to tabulate results.
3. A ballot must include instructions to voters that clearly indicate how to rank candidates
in order of the voter’s preference.
4. A ballot must indicate the number of seats to be elected for each office.
(b) Mixed-election method ballots. If elections are held in which ranked-choice voting is used in
addition to other methods of voting, the ranked-choice voting and non-ranked-choice voting
elections must be on the same ballot if possible, with ranked-choice voting and non-ranked-
choice voting portions clearly separated on the ballot. If placement of all offices to be elected
cannot be placed on a single ballot, a separate ballot may be used for those offices to be
elected using ranked-choice voting. The city may deviate from the standard ballot order of
offices to allow separation of ranked-choice voting and non-ranked-choice voting elections.
(c) Ballot format rules. The chief election official shall establish administrative rules for ballot
format for each voting mechanism that is selected. All rules shall be adopted in accordance with
this section.
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10-6. Ranked-choice voting tabulation center.
The chief election official shall designate at least one (1) location to serve as the ranked-choice
voting tabulation center. Tabulation of votes must be conducted as described in this chapter.
10-7. Write-in votes.
A candidate for municipal office who wants write-in votes for the candidate to be counted as
votes must file a written request with the chief election official no later than seven (7) days
before the general or special election. The chief election official shall provide copies of the form
to make the request.
10-8. Tabulation of votes; in general.
(a) Precinct tabulation. When the hours for voting have ended and all voting has concluded, the
election judges in each precinct shall record and post the number of votes at each ranking on
the ballot. The election judges must then securely transfer all election night materials and
ballots from the precinct to the location designated by the chief election official. Upon receipt,
election night materials and ballot shall be secured.
(b) Notice of recess in count. At any time following receipt of materials, the chief election
official may declare a recess. Notice shall be posted of such recess, which must include the
date, time and location at which the process of recording and tabulating votes will resume and
the reason for the recess.
(c) Recording write-in votes. At a time set by the chief election official, the judges of the election
shall convene at a ranked-choice voting tabulation center to record the names and number of
votes received by each declared write-in candidate. The number of votes received by
undeclared write-in candidates will be recorded as a group, by office.
10-9. Tabulation of votes; single-seat elections.
(a) Applicability. This section applies to a ranked-choice voting election in which one (1) seat in
an office is to be filled from a single set of candidates on the ballot. The method of tabulating
ranked-choice votes for single-seat elections as described in this section must be known as the
“single-seat transferable vote” method of tabulation.
(b) First ranked choice tabulation. A first ranked choice tabulation shall be done under this
clause before a tabulation as described in clause (c). A first ranked choice tabulation will consist
of a first round only. Under the first ranked choice tabulation, the vote total will be the sum of
number one (1) ranked votes. The maximum possible threshold must be determined. If the vote
total for a candidate, other than an undeclared or a declared write-in candidate, is equal to or
greater than the maximum possible threshold, that candidate is declared elected and the
tabulation is complete. If the vote total for no candidate, other than an undeclared or a
declared write-in candidate, is equal to or greater than the maximum possible threshold, a
tabulation, as described in clause (c) shall be done.
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(c) Tabulation of round(s).
1. Tabulation of votes at the ranked-choice voting tabulation center must proceed in
rounds for each office to be counted. The threshold must be calculated. The sum of all
ranked-choice votes for every candidate must be calculated. Each round must proceed
sequentially as follows:
a. The number of votes cast for each candidate, as indicated by the highest continuing
ranking on each ballot, must be counted. If a candidate, other than an undeclared
write-in candidate, has a vote total that is equal to or greater than the threshold
that candidate is declared elected and the tabulation is complete. If no candidate,
other than an undeclared write-in candidate, has a vote total that is equal to or
greater than the threshold, a new round begins and the tabulation must continue.
b. At the beginning of the second round only, all undeclared write-in candidates and all
candidates for whom it is mathematically impossible to be elected must be defeated
simultaneously. For rounds subsequent to the second round, all candidates for
whom it is mathematically impossible to be elected must be defeated
simultaneously. Votes for the defeated candidates must be transferred to each
ballot’s next-ranked continuing candidate, except votes for candidates defeated in
the final round are not transferred if, by their defeat, the number of continuing
candidates is reduced to one (1). If no candidate can be defeated under this clause,
the tabulation must continue.
c. The candidate with the fewest votes is defeated. Votes for the defeated candidate
must be transferred to each ballot’s next-ranked continuing candidate, except votes
for candidates defeated in the final round are not transferred if, by their defeat, the
number of continuing candidates is reduced to one (1). Ties between candidates
with the fewest votes must be resolved by lot by the chief election official. The
candidate chosen by lot must be defeated. The result of the tie resolution must be
recorded and reused in the event of a recount.
d. The procedures in clauses a. to c. must be repeated until one (1) candidate reaches
the threshold, or until only one (1) continuing candidate remains. If only one
continuing candidate remains, that continuing candidate must be elected. In the
case of a tie between two (2) or more continuing candidates, the tie must be
resolved by lot by the chief election official. The result of the tie resolution must be
recorded and reused in the event of a recount. A tied candidate chosen by lot must
be defeated. When only one (1) continuing candidate remains after a tie has been
resolved by lot by the chief election official, that continuing candidate must be
elected and the votes of the tied candidate chosen by lot will be retained.
2. When a skipped ranking, overvote or repeat candidate ranking is encountered on a ballot,
that ballot shall count towards the highest continuing ranking that is not a skipped
ranking, an overvote or repeat candidate ranking. If any ballot cannot be advanced
because no further continuing candidates are ranked on that ballot, or because the only
votes for further continuing candidates ranked on that ballot are either overvotes or
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repeat candidate rankings, the ballot shall not count towards any candidate in that round
or in subsequent rounds for the office being counted.
10-10. Ties resolved by lot.
(a) Who resolves a tie by lot. The chief election official must resolve a tie by lot.
(b) Notice to candidates with tied votes. The chief election official must notify all candidates
with tied votes that the tie will be resolved by lot. This notice must be sent at least one (1) hour
prior to resolving the tie by lot. The notice must be sent through a medium that would
generally be capable of reaching a person within the one-hour period, such as face-to-face, a
fax, an email, an instant message, a text, a video chat, a telephone call, or a voicemail. The chief
election official is not required to confirm that the notice is received by a candidate before
resolving a tie by lot. A tie may be resolved by lot even though some or all of the candidates
who have tied votes are not present.
(c) Witnesses. The resolving of the tie by lot must be witnessed by two (2) election judges who
are members of different major political parties.
(d) Video. The resolving of a tie by lot may be recorded through any audio and visual recording
technology.
(e) Media. The chief election official may allow the media to view the resolution of a tie by lot.
(f) Procedures. The chief election official may establish written procedures for implementing
this section.
10-11. Reporting results.
(a) Precinct summary statement. Each precinct must print a precinct summary statement, which
must minimally include the number of votes in the first ranking for each candidate.
(b) Ranked-choice voting tabulation center summary statement. The ranked-choice voting
tabulation center must print a summary statement, which must include the following
information: total votes cast, number of undervotes, number of totally defective and spoiled
ballots, threshold calculation, total first choice rankings for all candidates, round-by-round
tabulation results, including simultaneous batch eliminations and defeated candidate transfers,
and exhausted ballots at each round.
(c) Election abstract. The election abstract must include the information required in the ranked-
choice voting tabulation center summary statement, with the addition of the number of
registered voters by precinct, the number of Election Day voter registrations, the number of
absentee voters, and all other information required by the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter.
10-12. Recounts.
(a) Required recounts. A candidate defeated in the final round of tabulation may request a
recount of the votes cast for the nomination or election to that office if the difference between
the final round vote total for that candidate and for a winning candidate is less than the
percentage threshold as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204C.36.
1. Candidates shall file a written request for the recount with the city clerk. All requests
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shall be filed during the time for notice of contest of election for which a recount is
sought.
2. Upon receipt of a request made pursuant to this section, the city shall recount
the votes for a municipal office at the expense of the city.
(b) Discretionary candidate recounts. Candidates defeated in the final round of tabulation when
the vote difference is greater than the difference required by clause (a) above, and candidates
defeated in an earlier round of counting, may request a recount in the manner provided in this
section at the candidate’s own expense.
1. The votes shall be recounted as provided in this section if the requesting
candidate files with the city clerk a bond, cash, or surety in an amount set by the city
for payment of the recount expenses.
(c) Notice of contest. Time for notice of contest of election to a municipal office which is
recounted pursuant to this section shall begin to run upon certification of the results by the
governing body of the municipality.
(d) Scope of recount. A recount conducted as provided in this section is limited in scope to the
determination of the number of votes validly cast for the office to be recounted. Only the
ballots cast in the election and summary statements certified by the election judges may be
considered in the recount process.
10-13. Count procedures.
The chief election official shall establish administrative procedures for the tabulation of votes in
accordance with rules for counting the votes contained in sections of this chapter.
10-14. Electronic voting systems.
All provisions of Minnesota Statutes pertaining to electronic voting equipment systems apply,
to the extent they are not inconsistent with this chapter. Any voting equipment system used to
conduct an election under this section must be authorized by the county auditor pursuant to
Minnesota Statute Section 206.58.
10-15. Testing of voting systems.
The chief election official shall have the voting system tested to verify that the system will
correctly mark ballots using all methods supported by the system, and count the votes cast for
all candidates and on all questions per Minnesota Statute Section 206.83. In addition to all
requirements of Minnesota Statute Section 206.83, the equipment must be tested to ensure
that each ranking for each candidate is recorded properly, and must be tested to ensure the
accuracy of software used to perform vote transfers and produce results.
10-16. Post-election review of voting system and tabulation of results.
(a) Selection of test date; notice. At canvass, the chief election official must select by lot the
offices and precincts to be reviewed and set the date, time and place for the post-election
review. Post-election review is not required for a hand count election.
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(b) Scope and conduct of test. The post-election review must be conducted, in public, of a
sample of ballots cast for at least one (1) single-seat ranked-choice voting election for city
council.
(c) Single seat test. At canvass, the chief election official shall select, by lot, a total of two (2)
precincts. Using the actual ballots cast in the two (2) precincts selected, the judges of the
election shall conduct a hand count of ballots cast for the one (1) or two (2) offices of council
member. Using procedures called for in this chapter and accompanying rules, the judges shall
count and record the ballots cast.
(d) Standard of acceptable performance by voting system. A comparison of the results compiled
by the voting system with the results compiled by the judges of election performing the hand
count must show that the results of the electronic voting system differed by no more than the
applicable percentage threshold, as provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 204C.36, from the
hand count of the sample tested. Valid votes that have been marked by the voter outside the
vote targets or using a manual marking device that cannot be read by the voting system must
not be included in making the determination whether the voting system has met the standard
of acceptable performance.
(e) Additional review if needed. Additional review(s) may be required as follows:
(1) Additional precinct review. If a test under clause (c) reveals a difference greater than
the applicable percentage threshold, as provide by Minnesota Statutes, Section
204C.36, in at least one (1) precinct of an office, the chief election official must
immediately publicly select by lot two (2) additional precincts of the same office for
review. The additional precinct review must be completed within two (2) days after
the precincts are selected and the results immediately reported to the county
auditor.
(2) Additional office review. If the additional precinct review also indicates a difference
in the vote totals that is greater than the applicable percentage threshold, as
provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 204C.36, in at least one (1) precinct of an
office, the chief election official must conduct a review of the ballots from all the
remaining precincts in the office being reviewed. This review must be completed no
later than two (2) weeks after the canvass.
(f) Report of results. Upon completion of the post-election review, the chief election official
must immediately report the results to the county auditor and make those results public.
(g) Update of vote totals. If the post-election review under this section results in a change in the
number of votes counted for any candidate, the revised vote totals must be incorporated in the
official result from those precincts.
(h) Effect on voting systems. If a voting system is found to have failed to record votes accurately
and in the manner provided by this chapter, the voting system may not be used at another
election until it has been approved for use by the county auditor, pursuant to Minnesota
Statute Section 206.58. In addition, the county auditor may order the city to conduct a hand
recount of all ballots cast in the election.
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after passage and publication
according to law.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council December 3, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Soren Mattick, City Attorney
First Reading November 19, 2018
Second Reading December 3, 2018
Date of Publication December 13, 2018
Date Ordinance takes effect December 28, 2018
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Summary for publication
Ordinance No. ________-18
Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 10 by adding
Article I, Sections 10-3 to 10-16 related to the conduct of municipal elections
This ordinance provides the rules of conduct for municipal (mayor and city council) elections.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council December 3, 2018
Jake Spano /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection in the city clerk’s office.
Published in the St. Louis Park Sailor: December 13, 2018
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Agreement with Hennepin County Sentence to Serve (STS) Program
Recommended action: Motion to approve entering into a service agreement with the Hennepin
County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation for continuing to use their
crews from the Sentencing to Service Program (STS Program).
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to continue an agreement with the Hennepin
County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation to purchase services from the
Sentencing to Service Program (STS Program)?
Summary: The Operations and Recreation Department and Facilities Maintenance division
utilized the Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation for
services including janitorial services, litter pick-up, hand mowing, buckthorn removal and other
lower level maintenance from the Sentencing to Service Program (STS Program). The City of St.
Louis Park has had contracts with Hennepin County for the use of the STS crews for more than
18 years and the program has been quite successful for the city. Crews works five days per
week at a minimum of six hours per day and are able to assist our staff with many lower level
maintenance items that we are unable to accomplish in a timely and financially feasible way.
Financial or budget considerations: This three year contract will be in effect January 1, 2019
through December 31, 2021 and shall not exceed a total of $292,384 for all three years. This is a
budget item included in the Operations and Recreation Department budgets. Because
combining the contracts into one contract for three years brings the dollar amount to a cost
that is over $175,000, the city attorney indicated that the city council should approve this
contract.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Services provided
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Senior Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Rick Beane, Park Superintendent
Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Operations and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of December 3, 2018 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Agreement with Hennepin County Sentence to Serve (STS) Program
ATTACHMENT A: SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
City of Saint Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Description of
Work to be
Performed
2019 2020 2021 Non-
Taxable
Taxable
Forestry and
Park
Maintenance;
Utility
Maintenance;
Janitorial
Services
One (1) Work
Crew, Five (5)
days per week
NTE:
$95,550.00
Crew Per Day:
$367.50 per day
One (1) Work
Crew, Five (5)
days per week
NTE:
$98,417.00
Crew Per Day:
$378.53
One (1) Work
Crew, Five (5)
days a week
NTE:
$98,417.00
Crew Per Day:
$378.53
X
Hennepin County provides certain services that are taxable in the State of Minnesota.
Appropriate sales tax will be charged for all taxable services provided. Please consult the
Minnesota Department of Revenue Sales & Use Tax guides (available at
http://taxes.state.mn.us) for information on taxability of specific services.
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4d
Executive summary
Title: Approve Final Payment for Contract No. 61-17 for Connect the Park Sidewalk Project
No. 4017-2000A
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of
$25,702.49 for Project 4017-2000A Connect the Park Sidewalk and enhanced pedestrian
crossings with G. L. Contracting, Inc., City Contract No. 61-17.
Policy Consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: On April 17, 2017, the City Council awarded the bid for this contract to G. L.
Contracting, Inc in the amount of $708,909.67. The construction contract included installing
sidewalk segments on Xenwood Ave, 36 1/2 St. and Barry St.
In addition to the sidewalk construction, three Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) were
installed at:
•Crossing of Monterey Drive at 36 1/2th Street
•Crossing of France Avenue at Cedarwood Road
•Barry Street at the Benilde St. Margaret West Entrance
The Contractor completed the work according to the approved plans and specifications at a
final cost of $856,749.76. The contract increase is attributed to various site constraints and field
modifications necessary to provide quality sidewalks for the community. This included
increases in the amount of retaining walls, landscape replacement, turf replacement and care
needed to ensure the establishment of the sod.
Financial or budget consideration: The final amount for the work performed under Contract No.
61-17 has been calculated as follows:
Original contract (based on estimated quantities) $708,909.67
Overrun $147,840.09
Contract amount $856,749.76
Previous Payments -$831,047.27
Balance Due $25,702.49
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
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Sr. Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Joseph Shamla, Sr. Engineering Project Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Page 2 City Council Meeting of December 3, 2018 (Item No. 4d)
Title: Approve Final Payment for Contract No. 61-17 for Connect the Park Sidewalk Project No. 4017-2000A
Resolution No. 18-___
Resolution authorizing final payment
and accepting the work on
Connect the Park Sidewalk Project
City project no. 4017-2000A
Contract no. 61-17
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
as follows:
1.Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated April 17, 2017, G. L. Contracting, Inc.
has satisfactorily completed the Connect the Park sidewalk project, as per contract no.
61-17.
2.The Engineering Director has filed her recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3.The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The final contract
cost is $856,749.76.
4.The City Manager is directed to make final payment in the amount of $25,702.49 on the
contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 3, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Consent agenda item: 4e
Executive summary
Title: Approve final payment for project no. 4014-4000 – Bass Lake Preserve Outlet
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution accepting work and authorizing final
payment in the amount of $8,082.50 for the Bass Lake preserve outlet project with Veit &
Company, Inc. - Project No. 4014-4000, City Contract No. 183-17.
Policy consideration: Not Applicable
Summary: On October 16, 2017, the city council awarded the bid for the Bass Lake Preserve
outlet project – City Project No. 4014-4000 to Veit & Company, Inc. in the amount of
$126,366.63. This project consisted of installing two new concrete structures to replace the aging
infrastructure. The new manhole structures are buried, with only the covers visible. The new
structures also enable city staff to lower the water levels to allow for maintenance of the
existing storm sewer.
In addition to replacing the outlet structures, this project collaborated with the operations and
recreation department to install a new trail connection from Bass Lake Park to the preserve
trail. A change order was added to the project for the trail work in the amount of $28,195.50.
The work was completed within the contract time and per the plans and specifications. The
final contract cost was $161,649.89 from the amended contract amount of $126,366.63.
Financial or budget considerations: The final contract cost of the work performed by the
contractor under contract no. 183-17 has been calculated as follows:
Original contract price $ 126,366.63
Change Order 1 – Ops & Recreation $ 28,195.50
Overrun $ 7,087.76
Contract amount $ 161,649.89
Previous payments $ 153,567.39
Balance due $ 8,082.50
This project was included in the city’s capital improvement program (CIP). The storm sewer
work was paid for using the storm water fund, while the cost of the trail was paid for using park
improvement funds.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Phillip Elkin, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Joseph Shamla, Senior Engineering Project Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City council meeting of December 3, 2018 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Approve final payment for project no. 4014-4000 – Bass Lake Preserve Outlet
Resolution No. 18-___
Resolution authorizing final payment and accepting work
for the Bass lake preserve outlet project
City project no. 4014-4000
Contract no. 183-17
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
as follows:
1.Pursuant to a written contract with the city dated October 16, 2017, Veit and Company,
Inc. has satisfactorily completed the Bass Lake Preserve Outlet project, as per contract
no. 183-17.
2.The Engineering Director has filed her recommendations for final acceptance of the
work.
3.The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The final contract
amount is $161,649.89.
4.The City Manager is directed to make final payment in the amount of $8,082.50 on the
contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 3, 2018
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Minutes: 4f
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2018
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Members present: Anthony Howard, Justin Kaufman, Paul Roberts
Members absent: James Gainsley, Henry Solmer
Staff present: Gary Morrison, Joseph Ayers-Johnson, Jacquelyn Kramer
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
Chair Kaufman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of March 22, 2018
Chair Kaufman made a motion to approve the minutes of March 22, 2018. The motion
passed on a vote of 3-0.
3. Consent Agenda: None
4. Public Hearings
A. Variance: Rear yard setback for attached garage
Location: 4054 Raleigh Avenue South
Applicant: Jason and Karen Dean
Case No.: 18-17-VAR
Joseph Ayers-Johnson, community development intern, presented the staff report. The
applicant requests a 14 foot variance to the required 25 foot rear yard for an attached
garage. If approved, the house and attached garage would be located 11 feet from the
rear lot line. He explained that the applicant wants to construct an attached two-car
garage to the rear of the home which will provide sheltered, handicap access to the
house for a permanently disabled family member.
Mr. Ayers-Johnson provided analysis of the request. He noted that generally staff would
not support this variance request because the homeowners have the ability to build a
legal alternative, a two-car detached garage. He explained that under ADA regulations,
reasonable accommodations should be considered for community members with
disabilities. He reviewed the criteria for granting a variance.
Chair Kaufman opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak he
closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Roberts stated the request regards special circumstances and it is in concert with
the city’s desire for move-up housing.
Mr. Howard said he agreed with the accommodation.
The Chair made a motion recommending adoption of a resolution approving a 14 foot
variance to the required 25 foot rear yard to construct an attached garage at 4054
Raleigh Ave. S. The motion was approved on a vote of 3-0.
B. Variance: Indoor entertainment/restaurant gross floor area maximum
and parking variance for VR entertainment business
Location: 4930 West 35th Street
Applicant: REM5, LLC
Case Nos.: 18-18-VAR, 18-19-VAR
Jacquelyn Kramer, associate planner, presented the staff report. The request is for two
variances for a virtual reality (VR) entertainment business. The first variance would
increase the amount of gross floor area in a multi-use building to be used by indoor
entertainment/restaurant uses from 25% to 50%. The second variance would decrease
the amount of required off-street parking by 81 spaces from 147 to 66.
Ms. Kramer reviewed criteria for both variances and stated staff finds the requests do
meet criteria.
Ms. Kramer reviewed conditions of approval.
Mr. Roberts asked if the new parking is on the west side. He asked about the location of
the main entrance.
Ms. Kramer showed the main entrance adjacent to parking.
Mr. Roberts asked about the parking requirement for the fitness facility.
Ms. Kramer responded the requirement is 45 spaces for the two studio uses.
Mr. Howard asked why the VR business would be limited to 25% of the gross floor area
of the building.
Ms. Kramer said that is because it is a single story multi-use building. That condition
applies to both indoor entertainment and restaurant in Business Park District.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Mark Frederickson, 5000 W. 35th St., asked about expected operating hours. He asked if
there would be lots of customers at certain times of day.
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Amir Berejian, applicant, said they don’t anticipate heavy flow of people, even at the
busiest hours, because they don’t have a lot of capacity for that. He said a comparable
concept would be a bowling alley. The business has four pods, with eight people per
pod. He explained the restaurant area is really more of a waiting area. They would
expect at most 40 people and about 20 cars. Hours of operation are weeknights and
weekends. Daytime traffic could occur with one school bus per day for education and
enterprise use.
Mary Kosters, 3501 Raleigh, said she owns the building across the street from the
facility. She said they’ve seen a lot of change. She stated she is concerned about the
long term plan for this area. Most of the properties are still industrial in that area. She
said with recent commercial businesses in the area the existing industrial uses have
problems with nighttime activity in their parking lots with more people hanging around,
more vandalism, and cars broken into.
Ms. Kosters commented that the business will have to have enough customers to make
money. She asked how they will make money with 40 customers. If it is successful
there will be lots of people there. She asked about the bigger picture. What will
tomorrow bring? She said she was okay with VR but now she’s hearing about a
restaurant and alcohol. She said she wondered about liquor licenses. Ms. Kosters said
her business has massive amounts of semi-trucks coming in each morning. It’s a push
and pull of who is supposed to be there. Retail, entertainment, drinking, industry? She
said after 25 years it is changing.
Mr. Berejian said in terms of city’s vision for the area he can’t answer. He said Steel Toe
has been successful and nearby Excelsior Blvd. has changed. He said they are a VR
business first. The key to success is to make it a social experience not an isolating
experience. He said all they will have is pizza, beer and wine. The purpose of the food,
beer and wine is to keep people in their space and doing VR for longer periods of time
because that is where they are making money, not with food. Mr. Berejian said it is in
their best interest to make sure their customers are responsible because their equipment
is very expensive. He said they will have safety plans in place regarding alcohol.
As no one else was present wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Mr. Howard commented that the code was not written with VR in mind. He said the
limit of eight pods seems to eliminate a parking concern. He said he doesn’t expect
there will be reckless customer drinking in this business. He said he agrees with the
staff recommendation.
Ms. Kosters stated that we don’t yet know what VR is, so we don’t yet know how it will
operate.
Mr. Roberts asked how long the district has been zoned Business Park.
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Mr. Morrison responded it has been about five years. Industrial uses are still allowed in
the Business Park district.
Mr. Roberts commented that the future uses aren’t as industry heavy. He said there has
been a transparent change to zoning. He said VR sounds similar to bowling and virtual
golf operations. He said he can’t see any reason to object to the variance requests.
Mr. Morrison provided background on why this zoning was changed. He said it was a
long process. Property owners were able to opt out. He said staff is sensitive to it being
a transition area. He added that the city relies on all departments to come together and
help with transition areas.
Mr. Roberts made a motion to approve a variance from the minimum parking spaces
required on the site from 147 spaces to 66 spaces and approving a variance increasing
the maximum amount of gross floor area used as indoor entertainment/restaurant in a
multi-use building from 25% to 50%. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Communications
8. Miscellaneous
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
A study session followed the regular meeting.
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STUDY SESSION
1. Council Chambers security training
2. Sign variances
Mr. Morrison summarized sign regulations and how important it is that the regulations
apply equitably to all properties.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: First reading of Ordinance vacating portions of utility easements at 8000 Minnetonka
Blvd.
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and then close the
public hearing. Motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance vacating portions of utility
easements and set the second reading of Ordinance for December 17, 2018.
Policy consideration: Are the utility easements needed for public purposes?
Summary: The city received a petition from Fine Properties of MN, LLP to vacate portions of
utility easements at 8000 Minnetonka Blvd., also known as the Texa-Tonka Shopping Center.
The shopping center was constructed in 1953, and there is an unused utility easement running
through the middle of the property, underneath the building. Fine Properties of MN, LLP is
requesting to vacate the utility easement in order to clean up the titles to the property. The
portions of easements to be vacated are not needed by the city, county, or public utility
companies for any public purpose.
A public hearing is required for the vacation request. The second reading of the ordinance is
planned for the December 17, 2018 city council meeting, on the consent agenda.
The ordinance requires an affirmative vote of at least five councilmembers.
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Site location map
Draft ordinance (including a map exhibit of the easement)
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, Planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Karen Barton, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Title: First reading of Ordinance vacating portions of utility easements at 8000 Minnetonka Blvd.
Site location map.
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Title: First reading of Ordinance vacating portions of utility easements at 8000 Minnetonka Blvd.
Draft Ordinance
Ordinance No. ___-18
An ordinance vacating portions of utility easements
8000 Minnetonka Boulevard
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. The petition to vacate the utility easements was initiated by Fine Properties of
MN, LLP. The notice of said petition has been published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on
November 22, 2018 and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and
has determined that the easements are not needed for public purposes, and that it is for the
best interest of the public that said easements be vacated.
Section 2. The following described easements as now dedicated and laid out within the
corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park and shown in Attachment A, are vacated:
All those particular 5.00 wide and 10.00 foot wide Utility Easements as
shown on the plat of Texa-Tonka Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
lying within Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and that part of Lot 21 which lies
east of the west 23.00 feet thereof, all in Block 2, said addition. EXCEPT the
northerly 5.00 feet of Lots 14 and 20.
Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the
Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council (date)
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk Soren Mattick, City Attorney
Public Hearing/First Reading December 3, 2018
Second Reading December 17, 2018
Date of Publication December 27, 2018
Date Ordinance takes effect January 11, 2019
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Attachment A
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: December 3, 2018
Public hearing: 6b
Executive summary
Title: 2019 proposed budget, tax levies and truth in taxation public hearing
Recommended action: There is no formal action required at this meeting. After staff
completes its presentation on the 2019 budget and levy the Mayor is asked to open the public
hearing, take comments and close the public hearing.
Policy consideration:
•Is the council in support of setting the 2019 final property tax levy at $33,128,261 which
is a 4.35% increase over the 2018 final property tax levy?
•Is the council in support of setting the maximum HRA Levy allowed by state statute at
$1,234,601?
Summary: Included is information pertaining to the 2019 budget and 2019 general property tax
and HRA levies. Information is also provided on the tax impacts to a median value residential
homestead property. In addition, there is a brief discussion on 2019 utility rates that were
previously reviewed and approved.
The 2019 preliminary property tax levy increase adopted on September 17 was 5.18%, and
based on further analysis and council direction it is being reduced to 4.35% for council
consideration.
Financial or budget considerations: The proposed tax levies and approved utility rates help
support city services, capital improvements, and debt service obligations for fiscal year 2019.
Strategic priority consideration:
All areas of the adopted strategic priorities are impacted by the city’s budget.
•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.
•St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
•St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-
oriented development.
•St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their
way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
•St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through
community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
2019 residential estimated city share of property taxes – 4.35%
Prepared by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Discussion
Background: The 2019 budget was developed with the council’s strategic priorities, Vision 3.0,
and the comprehensive plan in mind. The budget addresses the need to maintain our
infrastructure (city roads, parks, building etc.), technology, debt service, and responsive and
high quality service to the residents and businesses, which includes personnel costs for police,
fire and city staff.
•At the August 13 and September 4, 2018 study sessions, the council reviewed
information from the staff report and subsequently directed staff to prepare a 2019
preliminary property tax levy change of 5.18% when compared to the 2018 final
property tax levy. In addition, the council directed staff to proceed with preparing the
2019 preliminary HRA levy at the 0.0185%, which is the maximum allowed by state
statute.
•On September 17, the EDA and council adopted the 2019 preliminary HRA levy of
$1,234,601. Also, the council adopted the 2019 preliminary property tax levy of
$33,392,261, which is approximately 5.18% change over the 2018 final property tax
levy.
•On September 24, staff and the council reviewed the utility rate study conducted by the
city’s municipal advisor – Ehlers and Associates and the related recommendations.
•Council directed staff to proceed with utility rate adjustments, which were approved on
October 15, effective 2019.
•On October 22, the council reviewed the 2019-2028 capital improvement plan (CIP) and
the long range financial management plan.
•On November 5, staff reviewed a number of items to reduce the final levy to 4.35%. In
addition, staff reviewed the city’s debt modeling tool and the related impacts of all city
related budget items.
Budget webpage, e-mail, and Facebook live: As council is aware, we continue to offer more
information and transparent budget process. Information is provided through the webpage
and having an e-mail address for any questions that arise. For the second year, we did a
Facebook budget overview on November 14, 2018. Some statistics as of writing the report are:
1,430 people reached and 351 unique views.
https://www.stlouispark.org/government/departments-divisions/finance/city-budget
budget@stlouispark.org.
Summary: 2019 preliminary adopted levy, updated 2019 levy and general fund budget.
1.The 2019 preliminary property tax levy was adopted on September 17 at $33,392,261,
which is approximately 5.18% more than the 2018 final Levy.
2.The updated property tax levy being considered on December 17 at $33,128,261, which
is approximately 4.35% more than the 2018 final levy.
3.The proposed 2019 general fund budget is $39,087,692 which is an increase of
approximately 3.14% compared to the 2018 adopted budget.
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The proposed breakdown of the 4.35% proposed 2019 property tax levy by fund
2018 2019 $ Change % Change
Final Levy Proposed 2018 to 2019 2018 to 2019
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY
General Fund 25,705,886$ 26,880,004$ 1,174,118$ 4.57%
Park Improvement Fund 810,000 810,000 - 0.00%
Capital Replacement Fund 1,767,700 1,767,700 - 0.00%
Debt Service 3,164,782 3,420,557 255,775 8.08%
Employee Benefit Fund 200,000 150,000 (50,000) -25.00%
Housing Rehabilitation Fund 100,000 100,000 - 0.00%
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY 31,748,368$ 33,128,261$ 1,379,893$ 4.35%
HRA Levy
Based on current and future infrastructure needs, the HRA levy is recommended to be set at
the maximum allowed of 0.0185% of estimated market value, which is consistent with previous
years. The amount for 2019 is estimated at $1,234,601. The HRA levy is committed to pay back
a loan from the development fund that helped cash flow the city’s obligation for the Highway 7
and Louisiana Avenue project. The loan is expected to be paid off in 2019 making funds
available for other HRA related purposes in 2020.
Utility Funds
As previously reviewed and approved, the approximate cumulative effect on a typical residential
property for all the utility rate adjustments would be an increase of $19.13/quarter, or
approximately $6.38/month. The calculation is based on a household using 30 units of water per
quarter (22,500 gallons) and 60 gallon solid waste service. If that same property used 30 units of
water per quarter (22,500 gallons) and switched from a 60 gallon to 30 gallon solid waste service,
the overall bill would decrease by $5.55/quarter or $1.85/month. As you are aware, we have
changes in both our solid waste and water programs to allow residents the opportunity to lower
their own rates through conservation and reduction in the amount of solid waste generated.
2019 will provide us time to gather information on residents’ usage and program changes.
Estimated city impact for 4.35% levy increase for 2019 – example on median value home
Based on a 4.35% levy increase - A median value residential homestead property increased in
value from $254,200 to $275,100. This represents an increase of $20,900 or 8.2% in value. Realizing
there are many variables in estimating the City impact on a residential homesteaded property:
•With a 4.35% city levy, the city portion of the property tax would be estimated to
increase $56.29 in 2019 or $4.69 per month under this levy.
•The 5.18% preliminary levy would have represented a higher increase of $66.38 or $5.53
per month in the city portion of the property tax.
Next steps: As the 2019 budget process nears completion, the following steps remain:
December 10 (If needed) - Public hearing continuation and any budget discussion.
December 17 Council adopts 2019 budgets, final tax levies (City and HRA), and 2019 -
2028 CIP.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATED CITY SHARE OF PROPERTY TAXES
2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
4.35% INCREASE
* These are estimated figures at particular price points.
Homes at the price points will not experience these exact changes.
Val. Taxable Taxable Estimated City Tax Dollar Dollar Percent
2017 For 2018 For % Market Market 2018 2019 Change Change Change
Pay 2018 Pay 2019 Change Value 2018 Value 2019 Annual Per Month
200,000 217,800 8.9%180,760 200,162 838.42 890.78 52.36 4.36 6.2%
225,000 244,100 8.5%208,010 228,829 964.81 1,018.36 53.54 4.46 5.5%
254,200 275,100 8.2%239,838 262,619 1,112.44 1,168.73 56.29 4.69 5.1%
300,000 322,100 7.4%289,760 313,849 1,343.99 1,396.72 52.73 4.39 3.9%
400,000 425,800 6.5%398,760 425,800 1,849.57 1,894.94 45.37 3.78 2.5%
500,000 527,800 5.6%500,000 527,800 2,319.15 2,379.80 60.65 5.05 2.6%
Assumptions:
2018 and 2019 tax capacity rate based on Hennepin County information.
Tax capacity rates increase from 1% to 1.25% for values over $500,000.
= Median Value Home in St. Louis Park
Assessed Market Val.
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