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JULY 15, 2024
Canceled - Economic Development Authority meeting – Council Chambers
6:15 p.m. City council meeting – Council Chambers
1. Call to order
a.Roll call.
b.Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approve agenda.
3. Presentations
a.Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Awards of Excellence presentation
b.Proclamation observing “National Disability Independence Day” on July 26, 2024
4. Minutes
a.Minutes of June 3, 2024 special study session
5. Consent items
a.Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds
b.Resolution accepting donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (MNPELRA) for Rita Vorpahl to attend the summer MNPELRA conference
c.Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant
Projects
6. Public hearing
a.First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025
7. Regular business
a.Resolution approving assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDGB deferred
loan and transfer of ownership of property to Trellis Co. - Ward 3
8. Communications and announcements – none.
9.Adjournment.
Following city council meeting – special study session – Council Chambers
Discussion items
1. Operating budget
2. Pre-eviction notice ordinance
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Presentation: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Awards of Excellence presentation
Recommended action: The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association board representative,
Jamie Neldner, will be in attendance to present the City of St. Louis Park with two awards.
Policy consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: Every year, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) recognizes
agencies or organizations in Minnesota that set a standard of excellence in the field of
recreation, parks and leisure services. This past year there were 41 submissions for the awards
of excellence. The City of St. Louis Park was selected to receive the Award of Excellence for the
National Day of Racial Healing program held at Westwood Hills Nature Center and the Trail of
Small Wonders grand opening festival held at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Awards received:
Award of Excellence, programming and events: National Day of Racial Healing at Westwood
Hills Nature Center
Award of Excellence, sponsorships and partnerships: Trail of Small Wonders grand opening
festival held at Westwood Hills Nature Center
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, administrative coordinator
Reviewed by: Jason T. West, director of parks and recreation
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Presentation: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation observing "National Disability Independence Day" 2024
Recommended action: Mayor to read proclamation observing National Disability Independence
Day 2024
Policy consideration: None
Summary: This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Originally passed in 1990, the ADA outlawed discrimination against those with disabilities and
created accessibility requirements in all public life. Disabled people and their families still face
challenges with access, accommodations, and ableism. Creating a more just and inclusive
community for all requires us to be aware of how we can make our community more
accessible.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Resource page
Proclamation
Prepared by: Jocelyn Hernandez Guitron, Racial equity and inclusion specialist
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, Administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 3b)
Title: Proclamation observing "National Disability Independence Day" 2024
Resource page
In recognition of National Disability Independence Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
•Learn about the history of disability and access in the U.S.
o Work | National Museum of American History (si.edu)
•Understand how accessibility benefits all of us
o How the ADA Changed the Built World | Crip Camp | Netflix - YouTube
Page 3 City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 3b)
Title: Proclamation observing "National Disability Independence Day" 2024
Proclamation
“National Disability Independence Day" 2024
Whereas, 2024 marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into
law, making access to public spaces a right and discrimination against people with disabilities
illegal; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is home to a diversity of residents, including our disabled
neighbors, coworkers, students and friends; and
Whereas, National Disability Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the
contributions of people with disabilities in our city, state and country, especially the struggles
that led to the signing of the ADA; and
Whereas, we all benefit from the changes brought by the ADA such as the accessibility
of sidewalks, automated doors, mandatory elevators and closed captioning; and
Whereas, July 26th is commemorated as “National Disability Independence Day” and
highlights the importance of independence for people with disabilities; and
Whereas, discrimination against those with disabilities (ableism) still exists on an
interpersonal and systemic level, impacting access to employment, public life, and personal and
economic independence; and
Whereas, challenging ableism and supporting access in our everyday spaces contributes
to St. Louis Park’s strategic priority of being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to
create a just community for all,
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby observe National Disability Independence Day on July 26, 2024 in our
community.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 15th day of July 2024.
_________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
City council special study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 3, 2024
The meeting convened at 8:24 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Nadia Mohamed, Paul Baudhuin, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Yolanda Farris, Lynette Dumalag, Margaret Rog
Council members absent: none
Staff present: City manager (Ms. Keller), engineering director (Ms. Heiser), engineering project
manager (Mr. Sullivan), public works director (Mr. Hall), park superintendent (Mr. Umphrey),
deputy city clerk (Ms. Scott-Lerdal)
Guests: none
Discussion items.
1.Future infrastructure project planning.
Ms. Heiser presented the staff report. The policy question was whether the council supports
the draft evaluation criteria for future infrastructure project planning.
Council Member Rog stated she would like to add several items to the criteria. Under the equity
items, she suggested to add ability, and under environmental impact, to add tree preservation
or tree impacts. On return on investment, Council Member Rog asked if there will be increased
operational costs as well as reduced costs. She referenced long-term plans of other agencies
and asked if those should also be added as a consideration. She recalled the Dakota Avenue
project as an example and noted she supports the policy question.
Council Member Budd asked whether the impact of vehicle miles traveled could be considered
under the criteria for environment. Ms. Heiser clarified that this data would be difficult to
measure and gather but could be generally considered as a part of closing gaps in the city’s
sidewalk or bikeway network.
Council Member Brausen stated he likes the inclusion of the equity lens in planning.
Council Member Baudhuin asked if there is a guide that can assist with equity measures. Ms.
Heiser stated there are few cities that include an equity lens for infrastructure planning. She
explained that the basis for the proposed criteria was drawn from the work taking place in
Minneapolis and Baltimore.
Council Member Baudhuin noted his appreciation for this proactive approach.
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: Special study session meeting minutes of June 3, 2024
Council Member Dumalag asked if there was available grant funding for equity issues. Ms.
Heiser stated that staff monitors federal funding opportunities, but that none of the city’s
census blocks meet the threshold for most equity driven funding opportunities.
Council Members Budd, Dumalag and Farris also stated they are in favor of the criteria and
policy in question.
Mayor Mohamed agreed and stated she supports the list of criteria also and shared her
appreciation for this approach.
2. The ROC sound system.
Council Member Rog presented the discussion item.
Council Member Brausen stated the sound panels were eliminated from the Recreation
Outdoor Center project’s budget at the time of its construction in 2016.
Council Member Rog shared that she engaged with the community regarding the sound system
at the ROC, and the resounding response was that the quality is terrible. She noted that the
investment for staff to research options is around $7,000. Ms. Keller stated staff can handle this
offline and recommended the $7,000 be spent to investigate and bring their findings back to
council for review.
Council Member Brausen stated on June 22, a band is playing at the ROC and that should give a
good indication if a sound system is needed.
Council Member Dumalag asked if the $7,000 fee would be designated to hire an acoustician.
Ms. Keller stated the fee would retain a consultant to review and discuss options for a sound
system at the ROC.
It was the consensus of the city council to have staff handle this issue offline and bring back
information for further review.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution providing for the sale of $6,165,000
General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve issuing general obligation (G.O.) utility
revenue bonds in the amount of $6,165,000 for the underground infrastructure portions of
County Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction, Local Street Rehabilitation, area 2 and Cedar
Louisiana CIP projects?
Summary: The proposed issue includes financing for the 2024 utility projects within the City.
Debt service will be paid from utility revenues. As a part of the 2024 budget process three
projects were approved that include extensive water main replacement or repairs:
•Water main work under Minnetonka Boulevard, road construction also supported by
the County. Borrowing will fund $1,718,750 for the watermain portions of this project.
(project no. 4023-7000)
•Watermain work under Local Street Rehabilitation, area 2, road construction is also
supported by franchise fees. Borrowing will fund $3,072,000 for the watermain portions
of this project. (project no. 4024-1000)
•Watermain work under Cedar Lake TH169 to Nevada. Borrowing will fund $1,218,735
for the watermain portions of this project.
Financial or budget considerations: The Debt Service for these issuances will be paid out of
water utility revenues. This cost has been included in the multi-year rate studies for utility
services in the city and is already factored into the proposed 4.5% rate increase in the water
fund in 2025. The attached report from Ehlers Public Finance Advisors lays out financial details
for the bond sale.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Pre-sale report from Ehlers Public Finance Advisors
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds
Resolution No. 24 - ___
Providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds,
Series 2024B, in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $6,165,000
Whereas, the engineer of the City of St. Louis Park (the “city”) has recommended the
construction of various improvements to the City’s water system including but not limited to
watermain replacements in connection with various city infrastructure improvements (the
“utility improvements”), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 444 and 475, as amended
(the “act”); and
Whereas, the city proposes to issue its General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds,
Series 2024B (the “bonds”), in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $6,165,000,
pursuant to the act, to provide financing for the utility improvements; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The city council finds it necessary and expedient to the sound financial
management of the affairs of the city that the city issue the bonds in the approximate
aggregate principal amount of $6,165,000, pursuant to the act, in order to provide financing for
the utility improvements.
2. The city is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(9) of the act to negotiate
the sale of the bonds, it being determined that the city has retained an independent municipal
advisor in connection with such sale.
3. Ehlers and Associates, Inc., the municipal advisor to the city (the “municipal
advisor”), is authorized and directed to negotiate the sale of the bonds. The city council will
meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, to consider proposals on the bonds and take
any other appropriate action with respect to the bonds.
4. The law firm of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, as bond counsel for the city
(“bond counsel”), is authorized to act as bond counsel and to assist in the preparation and
review of necessary documents, certificates and instruments relating to the bonds. The officers,
employees and agents of the city are hereby authorized to assist bond counsel in the
preparation of such documents, certificates, and instruments.
5. In the resolution awarding the sale of the bonds, the city council will set forth
the covenants and undertakings required by the act.
6. In connection with the sale of the bonds, the officers or employees of the city
are authorized and directed to cooperate with the municipal advisor and participate in the
preparation of an official statement for the bonds and to deliver it on behalf of the city upon its
completion.
7. The Internal Revenue Service has issued Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2 (the
“reimbursement regulations”) providing that proceeds of tax-exempt bonds used to reimburse
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Title: Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds
prior expenditures will not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; the city
expects to incur certain expenditures with respect to the utility improvements that may be
financed temporarily from sources other than bonds and reimbursed from the proceeds of tax-
exempt bonds. The city hereby declares its intent to reimburse certain costs of the utility
improvements from proceeds of the bonds (the “declaration”) in an amount not to exceed
$6,165,000. All reimbursed expenditures will be capital expenditures, costs of issuance of the
bonds, other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the
reimbursement regulations, or expenditures that otherwise meet the requirements of the
reimbursement regulations. This declaration is an expression of the reasonable expectations of
the city based on the facts and circumstances known to the city as of the date hereof. The
anticipated original expenditures for the utility improvements and the principal amount of the
bonds described herein are consistent with the city’s budgetary and financial circumstances.
No sources other than proceeds of the bonds to be issued by the city are, or are reasonably
expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside pursuant to the
city’s budget or financial policies to pay such expenditures. This declaration is intended to
constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of the reimbursement regulations.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 15, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
July 15, 2024
PRE-SALE REPORT FOR
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
$6,165,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series
2024B
Prepared by:
Ehlers
3060 Centre Pointe Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
Advisors:
Stacie Kvilvang, Senior Municipal Advisor Jason
Aarsvold, Senior Municipal Advisor Keith Dahl,
Municipal Advisor
BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT’S WHAT WE DO.
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Presale Report
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 15, 2024
Page 1
Proposed Issue:
$6,165,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B
Purposes:
The proposed issue includes financing for the 2024 utility projects within the City. Debt service will be
paid from utility revenues.
Authority:
The Bonds are being issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter(s):
•444 – Utility Bonding Authority
•475 – General Bonding Authority
Chapter 444 allows cities to issue debt without limitation as long as debt service is expected to be paid from
water and sewer revenues.
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which its full faith, credit and taxing powers are
pledged.
Term/Call Feature:
The Bonds are being issued for a term of 15 years. Principal on the Bonds will be due on February 1 in the
years 2026 through 2040. Interest will be due every six months beginning August 1, 2025. The Bonds will be
offered with a call option allowing for prepayment at the discretion of the City on February 1, 2034 or any date
thereafter.
Bank Qualification:
Because the City is expecting to issue no more than $10,000,000 in tax exempt debt during the calendar year,
the City will be able to designate the Bonds as “bank qualified” obligations. Bank qualified status broadens the
market for the Bonds, which can result in lower interest rates.
Rating:
A Credit Rating provides an independent opinion of risk and can help differentiate the Bonds among other
offerings in the marketplace. The City’s most recent bond issues were rated by S&P Global Ratings. The current
rating on those bonds is “AAA”. The City will request a new rating for the Bonds.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF PROPOSED DEBT
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Presale Report
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 15, 2024
Page 2
Basis for Recommendation:
Based on your objectives, financial situation and need, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, experience with
the issuance of Bonds and long-term financial capacity, as well as the tax status considerations related to the
Bonds and the structure, timing and other similar matters related to the Bonds, we are recommending the
issuance of Bonds as a suitable option.
Method of Sale/Placement:
We are recommending the Bonds be issued as municipal securities and offered through a competitive
underwriting process. You will solicit competitive bids, which we will compile on your behalf, for the purchase of
the Bonds from underwriters and banks.
An allowance for discount bidding will be incorporated in the terms of the issue. The discount is treated as an
interest item and provides the underwriter with all or a portion of their compensation in the transaction.
If the Bonds are purchased at a price greater than the minimum bid amount (maximum discount), the
unused allowance may be used to reduce your borrowing amount.
Premium Pricing:
In some cases, investors in municipal bonds prefer “premium” pricing structures. A premium is achieved when
the coupon for any maturity (the interest rate paid by the issuer) exceeds the yield to the investor, resulting in
a price paid that is greater than the face value of the bonds. The sum of the amounts paid in excess of
face value is considered “reoffering premium.” The underwriter of the bonds will retain a portion of this
reoffering premium as their compensation (or “discount”) but will pay the remainder of the premium to the City.
The amount of the premium varies, but it is not uncommon to see premiums for new issues in the range of
2.00% to 10.00% of the face amount of the issue. This means that an issuer with a $2,000,000 offering may
receive bids that result in proceeds of $2,040,000 to $2,200,000.
For this issue of Bonds we have been directed to use the net premium to reduce the size of the issue but this
can be adjusted on the day of sale if necessary. The resulting adjustments may slightly change the true interest
cost of the issue, either up or down.
The amount of premium can be restricted in the bid specifications. Restrictions on premium may result in
fewer bids, but may also eliminate large adjustments on the day of sale and unintended impacts with
respect to debt service payment. Ehlers will identify appropriate premium restrictions for the Bonds intended
to achieve the City’s objectives for this financing.
Review of Existing Debt:
We have reviewed all outstanding indebtedness for the City and find that there are no refunding
opportunities at this time.
We will continue to monitor the market and the call dates for the City’s outstanding debt and will alert you to any
future refunding opportunities.
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Presale Report
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 15, 2024
Page 3
Continuing Disclosure:
Because the City has more than $10,000,000 in outstanding debt (including this issue) and this issue is over
$1,000,000, the City will be agreeing to provide certain updated Annual Financial Information and its
Audited Financial Statement annually, as well as providing notices of the occurrence of certain reportable
events to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”), as required by rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). The City is already obligated to provide such reports for its existing bonds, and has
contracted with Ehlers to prepare and file the reports.
Arbitrage Monitoring:
The City must ensure compliance with certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury
Regulations (“Arbitrage Rules”) throughout the life of the issue to maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds.
These Arbitrage Rules apply to amounts held in construction, escrow, reserve, debt service account(s), etc.,
along with related investment income on each fund/account.
IRS audits will verify compliance with rebate, yield restriction and records retention requirements
within the Arbitrage Rules. The City’s specific arbitrage responsibilities will be detailed in the Tax Certificate
(the “Tax Compliance Document”) prepared by your Bond Attorney and provided at closing.
The Bonds may qualify for one or more exception(s) to the Arbitrage Rules by meeting 1) small issuer
exception, 2) spend down requirements, 3) bona fide debt service fund limits, 4) reasonable reserve
requirements, 5) expenditure within an available period limitations, 6) investments yield restrictions, 7) de
minimis rules, or; 8) borrower limited requirements.
An Ehlers arbitrage expert will contact the City within 30 days after the sale date to review the City’s specific
responsibilities for the Bonds. The City is currently receiving arbitrage services from Ehlers in relation to the
Bonds.
Investment of Bond Proceeds:
Ehlers can assist the City in developing a strategy to invest your Bond proceeds until the funds are needed
to pay project costs.
Other Service Providers:
This debt issuance will require the engagement of other public finance service providers. This section identifies
those other service providers, so Ehlers can coordinate their engagement on your behalf. Where you have
previously used a particular firm to provide a service, we have assumed that you will continue that
relationship. For services you have not previously required, we have identified a service provider. Fees
charged by these service providers will be paid from proceeds of the obligation, unless you notify us that you
wish to pay them from other sources. Our pre-sale bond sizing includes a good faith estimate of these fees, but
the final fees may vary. If you have any questions pertaining to the identified service providers or their role, or if
you would like to use a different service provider for any of the listed services please contact us.
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Presale Report
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 15, 2024
Page 4
Bond Counsel: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
Paying Agent: Bond Trust Services Corporation Rating Agency:
Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P)
Summary:
The decisions to be made by the City Council are as follows:
•Accept or modify the finance assumptions described in this report
•Adopt the resolution attached to this report.
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Presale Report
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 15, 2024
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Pre-Sale Review by City Council: July 15, 2024
Due Diligence Call to Review Official Statement: Week of July 29, 2024
Distribute Official Statement: Week of August 5, 2024
City Council Meeting to Award Sale of the Bonds: August 19, 2024
Estimated Closing Date: September 9, 2024
Attachments
Estimated Sources and Uses of Funds Estimated
Proposed Debt Service Schedule
EHLERS’ CONTACTS
Stacie Kvilvang, Senior Municipal Advisor (651) 697-8506
Jason Aarsvold, Senior Municipal Advisor (651) 697-8512
Keith Dahl, Municipal Advisor (651) 697-8595
Silvia Johnson, Lead Public Finance Analyst (651) 697-8580
Alicia Gage, Senior Financial Analyst (651) 697-8551
PROPOSED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE
EHLERS’ CONTACTS
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St Louis Park, Minnesota
$6,165,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B
Assumes Current Market BQ AAA Rates plus 50bps
Sources & Uses
Dated 09/12/2024 | Delivered 09/12/2024
Sources Of Funds
Par Amount of Bonds $6,165,000.00
Total Sources $6,165,000.00
Uses Of Funds
Total Underwriter's Discount (1.200%)73,980.00
Costs of Issuance 80,000.00
Deposit to Project Construction Fund 6,009,485.00
Rounding Amount 1,535.00
Total Uses $6,165,000.00
Series 2024B GO Util Rev | SINGLE PURPOSE | 6/28/2024 | 11:27 AM
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St Louis Park, Minnesota
$6,165,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B
Assumes Current Market BQ AAA Rates plus 50bps
Debt Service Schedule
Date Principal Coupon Interest Total P+I Fiscal Total
09/12/2024 -----
08/01/2025 --191,652.54 191,652.54 -
02/01/2026 245,000.00 3.650%108,142.50 353,142.50 544,795.04
08/01/2026 --103,671.25 103,671.25 -
02/01/2027 335,000.00 3.550%103,671.25 438,671.25 542,342.50
08/01/2027 --97,725.00 97,725.00 -
02/01/2028 350,000.00 3.500%97,725.00 447,725.00 545,450.00
08/01/2028 --91,600.00 91,600.00 -
02/01/2029 360,000.00 3.450%91,600.00 451,600.00 543,200.00
08/01/2029 --85,390.00 85,390.00 -
02/01/2030 375,000.00 3.400%85,390.00 460,390.00 545,780.00
08/01/2030 --79,015.00 79,015.00 -
02/01/2031 385,000.00 3.400%79,015.00 464,015.00 543,030.00
08/01/2031 --72,470.00 72,470.00 -
02/01/2032 400,000.00 3.400%72,470.00 472,470.00 544,940.00
08/01/2032 --65,670.00 65,670.00 -
02/01/2033 410,000.00 3.400%65,670.00 475,670.00 541,340.00
08/01/2033 --58,700.00 58,700.00 -
02/01/2034 425,000.00 3.400%58,700.00 483,700.00 542,400.00
08/01/2034 --51,475.00 51,475.00 -
02/01/2035 440,000.00 3.400%51,475.00 491,475.00 542,950.00
08/01/2035 --43,995.00 43,995.00 -
02/01/2036 455,000.00 3.450%43,995.00 498,995.00 542,990.00
08/01/2036 --36,146.25 36,146.25 -
02/01/2037 470,000.00 3.500%36,146.25 506,146.25 542,292.50
08/01/2037 --27,921.25 27,921.25 -
02/01/2038 485,000.00 3.600%27,921.25 512,921.25 540,842.50
08/01/2038 --19,191.25 19,191.25 -
02/01/2039 505,000.00 3.650%19,191.25 524,191.25 543,382.50
08/01/2039 --9,975.00 9,975.00 -
02/01/2040 525,000.00 3.800%9,975.00 534,975.00 544,950.00
Total $6,165,000.00 - $1,985,685.04 $8,150,685.04 -
Yield Statistics
Bond Year Dollars $56,170.38
Average Life 9.111 Years
Average Coupon 3.5351109%
Net Interest Cost (NIC)3.6668173%
True Interest Cost (TIC)3.6873168%
Bond Yield for Arbitrage Purposes 3.5264938%
All Inclusive Cost (AIC)3.8643056%
IRS Form 8038
Net Interest Cost 3.5351109%
Weighted Average Maturity 9.111 Years
Series 2024B GO Util Rev | SINGLE PURPOSE | 6/28/2024 | 11:27 AM
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St Louis Park, Minnesota
$6,165,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B
Assumes Current Market BQ AAA Rates plus 50bps
Detail Costs Of Issuance
Dated 09/12/2024 | Delivered 09/12/2024
COSTS OF ISSUANCE DETAIL
Municipal Advisor $39,000.00
Bond Counsel $20,000.00
Rating Agency Fee $20,000.00
Miscellaneous $1,000.00
TOTAL $80,000.00
Series 2024B GO Util Rev | SINGLE PURPOSE | 6/28/2024 | 11:28 AM
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 5a)
Title: Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds Page 12
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5b
Executive summary
Title: Resolution accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (MNPELRA) for Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2024 MNPELRA conference
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of a monetary
donation from MNPELRA in an amount not to exceed $250 for conference registration for Rita
Vorpahl, HR director, to attend the MNPELRA conference in Brainerd, MN on Aug. 7-9, 2024.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the gift with restrictions on its use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
MNPELRA is graciously donating up to $250 for conference registration for Rita Vorpahl, HR
director, to attend the upcoming 2024 MNPELRA summer conference. Ms. Vorpahl would
attend this educational event with other labor relations and human resources professionals
around the state. The conference features a variety of timely and relevant sessions including
state family paid leave, updates on new employment laws, current information on bargaining
and other HR/LR topics.
The city attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment
of such expenses by this organization, regardless of whether the funds come from primary or
secondary sources. The donation is treated as a gift to the city and needs to be a resolution
adopted by the city council determining that attendance at this event serves a public purpose
and accepting the gift. The resolution needs to be adopted before the conference is attended.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the expenses incurred by
Rita Vorpahl’s attendance at the 2024 MNPELRA conference held Aug. 7-9, 2024, in Brainerd,
MN.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Rita Vorpahl, HR director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Resolution accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association (MNPELRA) for
Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2024 MNPELRA conference
Resolution No. 24 - ____
Accepting a donation from Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations
Association (MNPELRA) for Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2024 MNPELRA
conference
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by State Statute to authorize acceptance
of any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, MNPELRA will compensate up to $250 in costs for the city's HR director,
Rita Vorpahl, to attend the 2024 MNPELRA conference.
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift
is hereby accepted with gratitude to MNPELRA with the understanding that it will be used for
the conference registration for Rita Vorpahl to attend the 2024 MNPLERA conference held
August 7-9, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 15, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Consent agenda item: 5c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant
Projects
Recommended action: Staff recommends that council authorize the mayor and city clerk to
sign the cooperative agreement regarding the Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to authorize the police department to participate in the
Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone program as outlined in the Cooperative Agreement regarding the Hwy 7
Safe Road Zone Grant Projects?
Summary: The police department wishes to participate in Hwy 7 Safe Road Grant Projects
under the 2025 Safe Road Grant Program administered by the State. The police department has
a strong working relationship with the State of Minnesota and the other agencies participating
in the proposed cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects. The
partnering agencies include South Lake Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior,
Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Shorewood, Victoria and the
Carver County Sheriff’s Office. The agreement would allow the police department to provide
education and safety-focused traffic enforcement along Hwy 7 and request reimbursement
from State of Minnesota grant funds for officer hours spent in furtherance of the project. The
process for reimbursement and oversight matches that already in place for Toward Zero Deaths
projects and DUI officer funding. All members of the task force are required to enter into the
joint powers agreement to formalize the agreed upon standards and responsibilities outlined in
the attached agreement. Staff has reviewed the agreement and requests the council’s approval
of the attached resolution and joint powers agreement.
Financial or budget considerations: Officer hours expended for voluntary traffic safety shifts to
be reimbursed under the grant, with South Lake Minnetonka as agent, processed quarterly.
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
Cooperative Agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant
Projects
Prepared by: Mike Garland, police lieutenant
Approved by: Bryan Kruelle, police chief
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Resolution No. 24 - __
Approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant
Projects with participating agencies and the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its
police department
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its police department desires to enter into
Cooperative Agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects, joining with member
agencies South Lake Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins,
Minnetonka, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Shorewood, Victoria and Carver County.
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. That the Cooperative Agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects,
by and between the participating agencies to the proposed agreement to include South
Lake Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins,
Minnetonka, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Shorewood, Victoria and the Carver County
Sheriff’s Office and the City of St. Louis Park on behalf of its police department, are
hereby approved. A copy of the Cooperative Agreement is attached to this Resolution
and made a part of it.
2. That the chief of police, Bryan Kruelle, or his successor, is designated the
authorized representative for the police department. The authorized representative is
also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required
by the State of Minnesota to maintain the agreement.
3. That Nadia Mohamed, the mayor for the City of St. Louis Park, and Melissa
Kennedy, the city clerk, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers
Agreement.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 15, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
REGARDING HWY 7 SAFE ROAD ZONE GRANT PROJECTS
This Agreement is made as of July 1, 2024, by and among South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department, City of Chanhassen, City of Deephaven, City of Excelsior, City of Greenwood, City of
Hopkins, City of Minnetonka, City of Minnetrista, City of St. Bonifacius, City of St. Louis Park, City
of Shorewood, City of Victoria and County of Carver, by and through its Sheriff’s Department.
This Agreement is made pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59.
Recitals
A. South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (“SLMPD”) is a joint powers entity and
instrumentality of the cities of Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.59 whose purpose is to provide law enforcement services
for those cities.
B. SLMPD has obtained a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety under the
2025 Safe Road Zone Grant Program, Grant Agreement No. A-SRZ25-2025-SLKMINPD-
007 (the “Enforcement Grant”), for additional traffic safety enforcement activities
within a Safe Road Zone that includes Minnesota Highway 7 from St. Louis Park to
Minnetrista, within Hennepin and Carver Counties (the “Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone”).
C. SLMPD has also applied for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MnDOT) under the 2025 Safe Road Zone Grant Program (the “Awareness and
Education Grant”), for development and delivery of public awareness and education
about the Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone. The grant agreement for the Awareness and Education
Grant has not yet been finalized.
D. The Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone lies within portions of the following cities: City of Chanhassen
(“Chanhassen”), City of Deephaven (“Deephaven”), City of Excelsior (“Excelsior”), City of
Greenwood (“Greenwood”), City of Hopkins (“Hopkins”), City of Minnetonka
(“Minnetonka”), City of Minnetrista (“Minnetrista”), City of St. Bonifacius (“St.
Bonifacius”), City of St. Louis Park (“St. Louis Park”), City of Shorewood (“Shorewood”)
and City of Victoria (“Victoria”), collectively, the City Parties. Each of the City Parties is a
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota and is also a
local road authority, as defined by Minn. Stat. chapter 160.
E. County of Carver (“County”) is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, and its
sheriff’s office provides law enforcement services for Chanhassen and Victoria.
F. The following City Parties provide their own law enforcement services for their
respective cities, through a police department: Deephaven, Hopkins, Minnetonka,
Minnetrista, and SLP. Minnetrista’s police department also provides services to St.
Bonifacius.
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G. Collectively, SLMPD, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins,
Minnetonka, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Shorewood, Victoria and County
are referred to as “the Parties.”
H. As used in this Agreement, the term “Law Enforcement Agency” refers to the entities or
departments that provide law enforcement services for each of the City Parties and
includes: SLMP, County, Deephaven Police Department, Hopkins Police Department,
Minnetonka Police Department, Minnetrista Police Department and St. Louis Park Police
Department.
I. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide coordination among the Parties regarding
the use of grant funds and implementation of the Enforcement Grant and the
Awareness and Education Grant.
Terms of Agreement
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION
1.1. Recitals Incorporated. The recitals set forth above are incorporated into and made a part of
this Agreement.
1.2. Term; Effective Date.
a. The Law Enforcement Grant has a grant term of July 1, 2024 through June 30,
2025. The anticipated Awareness and Education Grant is expected to have the
same grant term.
b. This Agreement is effective July 1, 2024 as to all Parties that have executed this
Agreement prior to that date. The Agreement is effective as to other parties on
the date that they execute this Agreement.
c. This Agreement terminates when all reimbursement requests for the grant
period have been submitted and processed, but no later than December 31,
2025.
d. None of the activities contemplated by this Agreement may occur within the
jurisdiction of a City Party until that City Party has executed this Agreement.
None of the activities for the Awareness and Education Grant may occur until the
grant agreement has been received and executed by the SLMPD.
1.3. Fiscal Agent. SLMPD will serve as the Fiscal Agent for the Parties under this Agreement. The
Fiscal Agent must account for all funds received pursuant to this Agreement according to
generally accepted accounting principles. The Fiscal Agent shall manage the budgets for the
Enforcement Grant and Awareness and Education Grant and shall employ procedures to ensure
that the activities performed under this Agreement do not exceed the available grant funds.
The Fiscal Agent shall provide reports on receipts and disbursements to each of the Parties on
at least a quarterly basis. Except as provided in Section 3.4.d. below, the Fiscal Agent shall not
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receive compensation for performing the duties of fiscal agent and shall not request
reimbursement from grant funds for performance of Fiscal Agent duties.
1.4. Reimbursement-based Grants. Both the Enforcement Grant and Awareness and Education
Grant provide for reimbursement of eligible expenses, and neither provides advance funding
for grant-eligible expenses, such as personnel costs, labor costs or the cost of purchasing or
leasing supplies or equipment.
a. Compensation of Employees. Each Party is responsible for compensating its
employees who perform work under this Agreement according to the collective
bargaining agreements, contracts and policies applicable for that Party,
regardless of the jurisdiction in which the Party’s employee performed the work.
The grant-eligible personnel costs contemplated by this Agreement include
peace officer hours incurred in connection with implementation of Safe Road
Projects (as that term is defined below); personnel costs incurred in installing
fixed grant-eligible equipment or moving mobile grant-eligible equipment; and
personnel costs incurred in administering the purchase of grant-eligible
equipment. Each Party agrees to assume all other personnel costs related to the
performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, administrative
costs in submitting and processing reimbursement requests.
b. Contracted Costs for Services, Labor or Equipment. As further set forth in Article
3 below, the Awareness and Education Grant contemplates that the parties will
contract for services, for the purchase or rental of certain equipment; in
addition, a City Party may wish to contract for the installation of grant-eligible
equipment rather than perform that labor with city forces. The SLMPD will serve
as purchasing agent for the Parties with respect to the purchase or rental of any
grant-eligible equipment and with respect to the contract with Independent
School District No. 276. If grant-eligible equipment is to be permanently installed
within the jurisdiction of a City Party, that City Party is responsible for
contracting for the installation (unless the City Party will use city forces).
c. Reimbursement Requests. A Party must submit to the Fiscal Agent a request for
reimbursement of grant-eligible costs incurred under this Agreement (whether
compensation costs or contracted costs) within 7 days after the costs are
incurred. The Fiscal Agent is responsible for submitting the request to the grant
agency in accordance with the applicable grant agreement. A Party who fails to
timely submit reimbursement requests assumes all risks associated with late
submission, including, specifically, the risk that previously-submitted
reimbursement requests may have exhausted the available grant funds. The
Fiscal Agent will use its best efforts to manage the budgets for the grant funds
but is not responsible for untimely reimbursement requests.
1.5. Workers' Compensation. Each Party shall be responsible for injuries to or the death of its
own personnel. Each Party shall maintain workers' compensation coverage or self-insurance
coverage covering its own personnel while they are participating in any activities pursuant to
this Agreement. Each Party waives the right to sue any other Party for any workers'
compensation benefits paid to its own employee or volunteer or their dependents, even if the
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injuries were caused wholly or partially by the negligence of any other Party or its officers,
employees or volunteers.
1.6. Liability. Each Party is responsible for its own acts and omissions and the results thereof to
the extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and omissions of any
others ad the results thereof. Each Party agrees to defend and indemnify the other Parties from
any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the
indemnifying Party’s officers, employees or volunteers performing any activity pursuant to this
Agreement. Nothing in this Section 1.5 constitutes a waiver by any Party of the limitations on
liability provided by Minn. Stat. Ch. 466. The Parties’ liability shall be governed by Minn. Stat.
Ch. 466 and Minn. Stat. 471.59, subd. 1a.
1.7. Damage to Equipment. Each Party shall be responsible for damage to or loss of its own
equipment that occurs in connection with the joint exercise of the Parties' powers pursuant to
this Agreement. Each Party waives the right to sue any other Party for any damages to or loss of
its equipment, even if the damages or losses were caused wholly or partially by the negligence
of any other Party or its officers, employees or volunteers.
ARTICLE 2: ENFORCEMENT GRANT ACTIVITIES
2.1. Enforcement Grant. The amount of the Enforcement Grant is Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($200,000.00), all of which is allocated to overtime enforcement.
2.2. Enforcement Grant Activities. The Parties will carry out the purpose of this Agreement
through their respective Law Enforcement Agencies by jointly participating in high visibility
traffic enforcement projects (Safe Road Projects) to which the Law Enforcement Agencies will
assign peace officers. Traffic enforcement projects will include targeted geographic areas during
specified periods of time on specific dates in which and during which the Law Enforcement
Agencies will assign peace officers to work together to enforce traffic safety laws, including but
not limited to semaphore violations, crosswalk violations and distracted driving violations. Safe
Road Projects may include the use of equipment acquired with funds from the Awareness and
Education Grant. Assignment of peace officers to work on traffic enforcement projects will
remain in the sole discretion of the chief law enforcement officer of each Law Enforcement
Agency. Any Law Enforcement Agency may decline participation in any traffic enforcement
project without liability to any Party.
2.3. Recommendation of Safe Road Projects, Assigned peace officers from the parties will meet
on an ad hoc basis as the Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Group to identify and recommend Safe Road
Projects to the chief law enforcement officers of each Law Enforcement Agency. The Hwy 7 Safe
Road Zone Group will utilize data to identify Safe Road Projects that will have a substantial
effect upon public safety, including: citations for excessive speed; crash history; pedestrian
crossings; bicycle use; other vulnerable road users; intersection risks, roadway design, and data
from the Road Safety Audit completed in July 2022. The decision to assign peace officers to
work on any particular Safe Road Project remains within the discretion of the chief law
enforcement officer for each Law Enforcement Agency.
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2.4. Exercise of Police Power. A peace officer who has been assigned by his or her chief law
enforcement officer to participate in a Safe Road Project located outside of the officer's
jurisdiction has the full and complete authority of a peace officer as though appointed by the
Law Enforcement Agency within whose jurisdiction the Safe Road Project is located.
2.5. Direction and Control. Peace officers assigned by their appointing agency to participate in
Safe Road Projects pursuant to this Agreement shall remain under the direction and control of
their chief law enforcement officer.
2.6. Recall of Peace Officers. The appointing Law Enforcement Agency may at any time and in
the agency's sole judgment and without liability to any Party recall a peace officer assigned to
participate in a Safe Road Project pursuant to this Agreement.
2.7. Incidental Equipment and Supplies. When a Law Enforcement Agency assigns peace
officers to work on Safe Road Projects pursuant to this Agreement, that Law Enforcement
Agency shall provide all fuel and other materials and services for its peace officers who have
been so assigned, without any claim for reimbursement from grant funds.
ARTICLE 3: AWARENESS AND EDUCATION GRANT ACTIVITES
3.1. Awareness and Education Grant. The application for the Awareness and Education Grant
was in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars
($250,676.00). The Parties’ activities will be limited to the amount of the Awareness and
Education Grant, as set forth in the executed grant agreement.
3.2. Awareness and Education Grant Activities. The grant application for the Awareness and
Education Grant identified the following grant activities:
a. Purchase of 15 semaphore confirmation lights;
b. Installation of 15 semaphore confirmation lights;
c. Inspection and consultation for semaphore confirmation lights;
d. One-year lease of Acusensus® Real-time Distracted Driving Enforcement Tech
equipment;
e. Signage for Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone;
f. Development of Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone messaging, in cooperation with Independent
School District No. 276 (“ISD 276”)(creation of logo, production of videos, creation of
social media posts, town hall meetings/school safety presentations by on-duty
officers, press conferences)
g. Billboard messaging
h. Boosting social media posts and adding space on social media;
i. Purchase of truck-mounted messaging system
j. Installation of flashing crosswalk sign at Hwy 7 and CR 101;
k. On-duty time for Hwy 7 community gatherings.
3.3. Prioritization of Awareness/Education Projects. Each Law Enforcement Agency will identify
a representative to serve on a Project Group that will determine the priorities for projects to be
funded with Awareness and Education Grant funds (“Awareness Projects”). The Project Group
representatives for each City Party must consult with that City’s public works, engineering or
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other staff, as the City Party may designate, regarding projects falling within Section 3.2 a., b.,
c., e., or j. above, before making final decisions on funding priority for projects. The Project
Group will utilize data to identify Awareness Projects that will have a substantial effect upon
public safety, including: citations for excessive speed; crash history; pedestrian crossings;
bicycle use; other vulnerable road users; intersection risks, roadway design, and data from the
Road Safety Audit completed in July 2022.
3.4. Party Responsibilities. All grant funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis. The
responsibilities of the Parties with respect to Awareness Projects is governed by this Section
3.4.
a. Semaphore Confirmation Lights. The City Party in whose jurisdiction a
semaphore confirmation light is to be installed will be responsible to: obtain
necessary permits or agreements from MnDOT for the installation and
maintenance of the confirmation light; contract for the purchase of the
confirmation light equipment; install or contract for the installation of the
confirmation light equipment; and maintain the installed confirmation light
equipment on an on-going basis; and submit requests for reimbursement of
grant-eligible costs to the Fiscal Agent in accordance with Section 1.4 of this
Agreement.
b. Acusensus® Equipment. SLMPD is responsible for leasing the Acusensus® Real-
time Distracted Driving Enforcement Tech equipment and processing a request
for reimbursement in accordance with Section 1.4 of this Agreement.
c. Contract with ISD 276. Minnetonka is responsible for (1) contracting with ISD 276
to develop a media program for the Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone project, including the
creation of a logo, production of videos, creation of social media posts, and
developing presentation materials for town hall meetings and school safety
presentations, and (2) submitting a request for reimbursement of grant-eligible
costs to the Fiscal Agent in accordance with Section 1.4 of this Agreement.
d. Truck-mounted Messaging Equipment. SLMPD is responsible for purchasing
truck-mounted messaging equipment, to be used as part of the Awareness
Project, and for processing any request for reimbursement in accordance with
Section 1.4 of this Agreement. SLMPD shall own the truck-mounted messaging
equipment and may retain that equipment after termination of this Agreement.
SLMPD acknowledges that SLMPD will benefit from the remaining useful life of
that equipment and agrees that, in consideration of that value, SLMPD will not
request compensation from any of the Parties or reimbursement from the grant
funds for its services as Fiscal Agent for this Agreement.
e. Crosswalk Sign at Hwy 7 and CR 101. The City of Minnetonka will be responsible
to: (1) obtain necessary permits or necessary permits or agreements from
MnDOT for the installation and maintenance of the flashing crosswalk sign at
Hwy 7 and CR 101, and (2) submit a request for reimbursement of grant-eligible
costs to the Fiscal Agent in accordance with Section 1.4 of this Agreement.
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f. Other Awareness Grant Activities. The Project Group will determine which other
Awareness Projects may be undertaken and the City Party(ies) who will be
responsible for undertaking the activity and submitting requests for
reimbursement in accordance with Section 1.4 of this Agreement. Those projects
may include: obtaining Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone signage, coordinating public
service announcement messaging with billboard companies in the Hwy 7 Safe
Road Zone; boosting social media posts and adding space on social media; and
providing personnel for town hall/school presentations and Hwy 7 community
gatherings.
3.5. Incidental Equipment and Supplies. When any Party assigns personnel to work on an
Awareness Project pursuant to this Agreement, that Party shall provide all travel
expenses for attending meetings or presentations, and incidental supplies and materials
related to the provision of services by its personnel, without any claim for
reimbursement from grant funds.
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ARTICLE 4: MISCELLANEOUS
4.1. Withdrawal. Any City Party may withdraw from this Agreement upon thirty (30) days'
written notice to the Fiscal Agent. The Fiscal Agent will notify the other Parties to this
Agreement. After the effective date of the withdrawal, no grant activities will take place within
the jurisdiction of the withdrawing City Party. Withdrawal shall not act to discharge any liability
incurred by any Party prior to withdrawal.
4.2. Notice. Notices required by Section 4.1 of this Agreement shall be provided by first class
United States mail to the addresses set forth below. All other correspondence relating to this
Agreement may be by either U. S. mail or email to email addresses provided by the Parties to
each other.
South Lake Minnetonka Police Dept.
Attn: Chief of Police Brian Tholen
24150 Smithtown Rd.
Shorewood, MN 55331
City of Chanhassen
Attn: City Manager
7700 Market Blvd.
P. O Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
City of Deephaven
Attn: Chief of Police Cory Johson
20225 Cottagewood Rd
Deephaven, MN 55331
City of Excelsior
Attn: City Manager
350 Hwy 7, Suite 230
Excelsior, MN 55331
City of Greenwood
Attn: City Administrator
350 Hwy 7, Suite 230
Excelsior, MN 55331
City of Hopkins
Attn: City Manager
1010 1st Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
City of Minnetonka
Attn: Chief of Police Scott Boerboom
14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
City of Minnetrista
Attn: City Clerk
7701 Co. Rd. 110 W.
Minnetrista, MN 55364
City of St. Louis Park
Attn: Chief of Police Bryan Kruelle
5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
City of Shorewood
Attn: City Clerk
5755 County Club Rd.
Shorewood, MN 55331
City of Victoria
Attn: City Manager
1670 Stieger Lake Ln.
Victoria, MN 55386
County of Carver
Attn: Sheriff Jason Kamerud
606 E. Fourth St.
Chaska, MN 55318
4.3. Records/Audit. Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Parties’ books, records,
documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement, including
books and records of any approved subcontractors, are subject to examination by any other
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Party and/or the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years
after the termination of this Agreement.
4.4. Nondiscrimination. The provisions of Minnesota Statute Section 181.59 discrimination shall
be considered a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
4.5. Minnesota Laws Govern. The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern all questions and
interpretations concerning the validity and construction of this Agreement and the legal
relations between the Parties and their performance. The appropriate venue and jurisdiction
for any litigation will be those courts located within the County of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota.
4.6. Electronic signatures; counterparts. The Parties agree that this agreement may be
electronically signed by any or all Parties. The Parties agree that electronic signatures appearing
on this Agreement are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity and
admissibility. This agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and, if executed in
more than one counterpart, the executed counterparts shall be deemed to be an original but all
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
4.7. Data Practices. The books and records of all the Parties shall be subject to the provisions of
the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13.
4.8. Survival of Terms. Provisions that by their nature are intended to survive the term of this
Agreement do survive such term. Such provisions include but are not limited to: Workers’
Compensation; Liability; Damage to Equipment; Records/Audit; Minnesota Laws Govern.
4.9. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only in writing and upon the consent of
each of the Parties’ governing body.
IN WITNESS of the above, the authorized representatives of each of the Parties has executed
this Agreement below.
[signature pages follow]
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Signature Page for South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Jennifer Labadie, Chair
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Laura Holtan, Clerk
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Signature Page for City of Chanhassen
CITY OF CHANHASSEN:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Elise Ryan, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
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Signature Page for City of Deephaven
CITY OF DEEPHAVEN:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Kent Carlson, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Dan Madsen, City Administrator
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Excelsior
CITY OF EXCELSIOR:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Todd Carlson, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Kristi Luger, City Manager
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Greenwood
CITY OF GREENWOOD:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Tom Fletcher, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Shanda Wilhemly, City Administrator
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Hopkins
CITY OF HOPKINS:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Mike Mornson, City Manager
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Minnetonka
CITY OF MINNETONKA:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Brad Wiersum, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Michael S. Funk, City Manager
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Corrine Heine, City Attorney
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Minnetrista
CITY OF MINNETRISTA:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Lisa Whalen, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Ann Meyerhoff, City Clerk
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Signature Page for City of St. Bonifacius
CITY OF ST. BONIFACIUS:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Kerry Taylor, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Brenda Fisk, City Administrator/Clerk
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Signature Page for City of St. Louis Park
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Nadia Mohamed, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Kim Keller, City Manager
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Shorewood
CITY OF SHOREWOOD:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for City of Victoria
CITY OF VICTORIA:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Deb McMillan, Mayor
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Dana Hardie, City Manager
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Title: Resolution approving cooperative agreement regarding Hwy 7 Safe Road Zone Grant Projects
Signature Page for County of Carver, by and through its Sheriff’s Department
COUNTY OF CARVER:
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
Gayle Degler, Board Chair
Dated: _________________ By:_____________________________________
David Hemze, County Administrator
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Patrick Conness
Assistant County Attorney
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony, and close hearing. Motion
to approve first reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 and set second reading for August 5,
2024.
Policy consideration: Is the council supportive of the proposed fees?
Summary: Each year our fees are reviewed by departments as part of the budget process. Fees
are reviewed based on comparison to other cities in the metro area, changes in regulations,
and to make sure our business costs are covered for corresponding services. When possible,
staff tries to stay in line with inflation which for 2024 is currently around 3.4%. Most of our fee
increases are at or below inflation. The council is asked to approve Appendix A items because
those are within our city code. Other city fees are set administratively.
The second reading and adoption of this ordinance is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2024. If approved,
the fee changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Financial or budget considerations: The proposed fee changes have been incorporated into the
preliminary 2025 budget.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Proposed ordinance with fees
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 2
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025
Discussion
Background: City code Sec. 1-19 references how fees are set. Fees included in the attached
ordinance are listed as Appendix A of the city code. Other fees are set administratively and
reviewed annually by city departments. Department directors have authority to set fees for
programs and services. Each department director has reviewed fees listed in Appendix A of the
city code. Recommendations are included in the attached ordinance.
On July 8, 2024,the council received a report and presentation on the proposed fee increases,
particularly the more meaningful adjustments to license fees in 2025 to cover the full cost of
providing the service.
Present considerations: The administrative services, information resources, community
development, engineering, fire, building and energy, public works, parks and recreation, and
police departments have each reviewed and analyzed the proposed fee adjustments, additions,
and/or removals that are the shown in Appendix A (attached). The 2025 proposed fee
adjustments reflect administrative costs of providing services and remain comparable with
neighboring cities.
Next steps: The second reading and adoption of this ordinance is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2024. If
approved, the fee changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a) Page 3
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025
Ordinance No. ____ - 24
Ordinance adopting fees for calendar year 2025
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the city code are hereby set by
this ordinance for calendar year 2025.
Section 2. The attached Fee Schedule shall be included as Appendix A of the City Code
and shall replace those fees adopted Dec. 4, 2023, by Ordinance No. 2674-23 for the
calendar year 2024 which is hereby rescinded.
*See attached PDF for Appendix A of the fee schedule*
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
First Reading July 15, 2024
Second Reading August 5, 2024
Date of Publication August 15, 2024
Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2025
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council August 5, 2024:
By: __________________________________ By: __________________________________
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren M. Mattick, city attorney
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
ACCOUNTING
Bassett Creek Watershed Management District
(property pass-through charge)
Residential monthly $0.82 per residential equivalent unit
Ordinance Appendix A
Residential quarterly $2.46 per residential equivalent unit
Ordinance Appendix A
Land uses other than residential (Acreage * REF * 2.46 * 5) = quarterly
rate Ordinance Appendix A
MN Dept of Health state testing fee
Quarterly (Residential and multi-family)$2.43 per quarter
Monthly (Commercial)$0.81 per month
Returned Check Fee $31
Sanitary Sewer Base Charge
Quarterly Rate (Residential and multi-family)24.19 Ordinance Appendix A
Monthly Rate (Commercial)8.07 Ordinance Appendix A
Sewer and Service Charges
Sanitary Sewer Usage Rate - per unit 4.72 Ordinance Appendix A
Solid Waste Service - Collection Cost per Quarter Ordinance Appendix A
30 gallon EOW service (Every Other Week)$71.85 Ordinance Appendix A
30 gallon service $102.52 Ordinance Appendix A
60 gallon service $145.95 Ordinance Appendix A
90 gallon service $223.69 Ordinance Appendix A
120 gallon service $355.36 Ordinance Appendix A
150 gallon service $444.17 Ordinance Appendix A
180 gallon service $533.00 Ordinance Appendix A
270 gallon service $799.50 Ordinance Appendix A
360 gallon service $1,066.05 Ordinance Appendix A
Solid Waste Service (Residential)
Additional 30 gallon cart $70.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Additional 60 gallon cart $70.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Additional 90 gallon cart $70.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Cart Changes - over 1 per cart type per 12 month period $30.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Solid Waste Service (Commercial) - Collection Cost
30 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$26.76 Ordinance Appendix A
Garbage (quarterly)$80.26 Ordinance Appendix A
60 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$46.05 Ordinance Appendix A
Garbage (quarterly)$138.14 Ordinance Appendix A
Organics (monthly)$20.72 Ordinance Appendix A
Organics (quarterly)$62.16 Ordinance Appendix A
90 gallon service Ordinance Appendix A
Garbage (monthly)$69.08 Ordinance Appendix A
Garbage (quarterly)$207.24 Ordinance Appendix A
Recycling (monthly)$24.12 Ordinance Appendix A
Recycling (quarterly)$72.36 Ordinance Appendix A
120 gallon service
Organics (monthly)$39.78 Ordinance Appendix A
Organics (quarterly)$119.34 Ordinance Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a)
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 Page 4
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
180 gallon service
Garbage (monthly)$142.62 Ordinance Appendix A
Garbage (quarterly)$427.84 Ordinance Appendix A
Recycling (monthly)$43.21 Ordinance Appendix A
Recycling (quarterly)$129.63 Ordinance Appendix A
Organics (monthly)$59.68 Ordinance Appendix A
Organics (quarterly)$179.02 Ordinance Appendix A
270 gallon service
Recycling (monthly)$59.68 Ordinance Appendix A
Recycling (quarterly)$179.02 Ordinance Appendix A
Storm Water Rate
Single family quarterly 31.93 Ordinance Appendix A
Basic system rate monthly 53.24 Ordinance Appendix A
Basic system rate quarterly 159.66 Ordinance Appendix A
Land uses other than residential (Acreage * REF * 30.56 * 5) = quarterly rate Ordinance Appendix A
Water Meter Charges Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial Monthly Fee Ordinance Appendix A
5/8" meter $14.917 Ordinance Appendix A
3/4"$14.917 Ordinance Appendix A
1"$20.869 Ordinance Appendix A
1.5"$26.820 Ordinance Appendix A
2"$43.211 Ordinance Appendix A
3"$163.935 Ordinance Appendix A
4"$208.642 Ordinance Appendix A
6"$312.953 Ordinance Appendix A
Residential/Multi-family Quarterly Fee Ordinance Appendix A
5/8" meter $44.751 Ordinance Appendix A
3/4"$44.751 Ordinance Appendix A
1"$62.606 Ordinance Appendix A
1.5"$80.460 Ordinance Appendix A
2"$129.634 Ordinance Appendix A
3"$491.804 Ordinance Appendix A
4"$625.927 Ordinance Appendix A
6"$938.858 Ordinance Appendix A
2" compound $129.612 Ordinance Appendix A
3" compound $491.815 Ordinance Appendix A
Water Rates per unit (1 unit = 100 cu ft or 750 gallons)
Residential
Tier 1 0 - 13.333 units (0 - 10,000 gallons)$2.44 Ordinance Appendix A
Tier 2 13.333 - 20 units (10,000 - 15,000 gallons)$2.95 Ordinance Appendix A
Tier 3 > 20 units (>15,000 gallons)$3.54 Ordinance Appendix A
Multi Family All units $2.95 Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial
Tier 1 0 - 100 units (0 - 75,000 galllons)$2.69 Ordinance Appendix A
Tier 2 100 - 300 units (75,000 - 225,000 galllons)$2.96 Ordinance Appendix A
Tier 3 > 300 units (>225,000 galllons)$3.28 Ordinance Appendix A
Industrial
Tier 1 0 - 1,000 units (0 - 750,000 galllons)$2.69 Ordinance Appendix A
Tier 2 1,000 - 3,000 units (750,000 - 2,225,000 galllons)$2.96 Ordinance Appendix A
Tier 3 > 3,000 units (>2,225,000 galllons)$3.28 Ordinance Appendix A
Irrigation All units $4.83 Ordinance Appendix A
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a)
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 Page 5
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Water Shut Off/Turn On
Normal business hours (7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)$62.70 Ordinance Appendix A
After hours (After 3:00 p.m., Weekends)$188.10 Ordinance Appendix A
Broken Water Meter Fee $100 per month
Certification Admin Fees
Accounts with minimum unpaid balance $15.00
Accounts certified with Hennepin County $50.00
Chapter 22, Section 21 - Extra Garbage Stickers $3/sticker Ordinance Appendix A
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 4 – Animal Regulations $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 6 – Buildings & Building Regulations $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 6, Section 5 – Energy Benchmarking $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 6, Article V – Property Maintenance Code $150 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 6, Section X – Backflow Prevention $100 service fee added monthly to utility bill Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 8 – Business and Business Licenses $150 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 8, Subdivision IV – Grease Producer License $200 Sewer Cleaning Fee added monthly to utility bill Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 12 – Environment $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 12, Section 2 – Environment & Public Health Regulations
Adopted by Reference
$100
Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 12, Section 157 – Illicit Discharge and Connection $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 12, Section 159 – Wetland Protection $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 12, Article VI. Zero Waste Packaging $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 14 – Fire and Fire Prevention $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 14, Section 75 – Open burning without permit $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 20 – Parks and Recreation Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 22 – Solid Waste Management - Residential $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 22 - Solid Waste Management - Multifamily & Commercial $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 22, Section 22-5b Hazardous and Infectious materials $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24 – Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24, Section 24-43 – Household Trash & Recycling Containers
blocking public way
$50
Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24, Section 47 – Visual obstructions at intersections $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24, Section 50 – Public Property: Defacing or injuring $150 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24, Section 51 – Sweeping/blowing leaves/grass clippings or
pushing snow into/across any street or alley is prohibited $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24, Section 274 – Work done without a permit $130 Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 24, Section 24-342 - Snow, ice and rubbish a public nuisance
on sidewalks; removal by owner.$25 first time. Fee shall double for
each subsequent violation, with a
maximum fee of $200 for SFR and $400
for all others. Does not reset annually.
Does reset for new owners.Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 26 – Subdivision Ordinance Appendix A
Violation of a condition associated with a Subdivision approval.$750 Ordinance Appendix A
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Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 Page 6
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Chapter 32 – Utilities $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Violation of sprinkling ban $50 first time. Fee shall double for
each subsequent violation, with a
maximum fee of $200 for SFR and $400
for all others. Doesn't reset annually.
Does reset for new owners.
Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 32, Section 37 Access to buildings.$100 per month.Ordinance Appendix A
Chapter 36 – Zoning
Chapter 36, Section 37 – Conducting a Land Use not permitted in the
zoning district
$100
Ordinance Appendix A
Violation of a condition associated with a Conditional Use Permit,
Planned Unit Development, or Special Permit approval
$750
Ordinance Appendix A
Public tree removal per diameter inch $235 Ordinance Appendix A
Repeat Violations within 24 Months Previous fine doubled up to a
maximum of $2,000 Ordinance Appendix A
Fines imposed are double the amount from the previous fine assessed, up to a
maximum of $2,000. The escalated fine amount is based on the number of
identical violations within the previous 24 months from the date of the current
violation. For example, if there were four occurrences of an identical violation
within the previous 24 months of the current violation date that carried a $50
fine, the fine for the fourth violation would be $400. (First violation: $50;
second; $100; third:$200; fourth: $400). Fines reset to the minimum amount if
there are no identical violations within the previous 24 months of the current
violation.
*Fines in addition to abatement and licensing inspections
Fines listed above may be in addition to fees associated with
abatement and licensing inspections.
BUILDING AND ENERGY Ordinance Appendix A
Building Demolition Deposit Ordinance Appendix A
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $2,500 Ordinance Appendix A
All Other Buildings $5,000 Ordinance Appendix A
Building Demolition Permit Ordinance Appendix A
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $205 Ordinance Appendix A
All Other Buildings $350 Ordinance Appendix A
Building Moving Permit $500 Ordinance Appendix A
Business Licenses Ordinance Appendix A
Billboards $200 per billboard Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial Entertainment $325 Ordinance Appendix A
Courtesy Bench $85 per bench Ordinance Appendix A
Designated Outdoor Dog Area $75 Ordinance Appendix A
Dog Kennel $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Environmental Emissions $375 Ordinance Appendix A
Fats, Oils & Grease Producer License $400
Fats, Oils & Grease Producer Provisional License $1,100
Massage Therapy Ordinance Appendix A
Massage Therapy Establishment $450 Ordinance Appendix A
Massage Therapy License $145 Ordinance Appendix A
Therapists holding a Massage Therapy Establishment License $55 Ordinance Appendix A
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a)
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 Page 7
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Pawnbroker Ordinance Appendix A
License Fee $2,100 Ordinance Appendix A
Per Transaction Fee $3 Ordinance Appendix A
Investigation Fee $1,050 Ordinance Appendix A
Penalty $50 per day Ordinance Appendix A
Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance Appendix A
Investigation Fee (High Impact)$525 Ordinance Appendix A
High Impact $4,700 Ordinance Appendix A
Limited Impact $135 Ordinance Appendix A
THC edible license $0
THC retest fee $0
Tobacco Products & Related Device Sales $750 Ordinance Appendix A
Vehicle Parking Facilities Ordinance Appendix A
Enclosed Parking $400 Ordinance Appendix A
Parking Ramp $315 Ordinance Appendix A
Tanning Bed Facility $325 Ordinance Appendix A
Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance Appendix A
For each condominium unit completed after building occupancy $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings)Ordinance Appendix A
Up to 5,000 sq ft $600 Ordinance Appendix A
5,001 to 25,000 sq ft $950 Ordinance Appendix A
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $1,450 Ordinance Appendix A
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $1,900 Ordinance Appendix A
100,000 to 200,000 sq ft $2,350 Ordinance Appendix A
above 200,000 sq ft $2,950 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Single Family $250 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - All other occupancies $475 Ordinance Appendix A
Certificate of Property Maintenance
Change in Ownership
Condominium Unit $245 Ordinance Appendix A
Duplex (2 Family dwellings)$450 Ordinance Appendix A
Multi-Family (apartment) Buildings $400 per building + 30 per unit Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Dwellings $350 Ordinance Appendix A
All Other Buildings: Ordinance Appendix A
Up to 5,000 sq ft $575 Ordinance Appendix A
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $910 Ordinance Appendix A
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $1,375 Ordinance Appendix A
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $1,825 Ordinance Appendix A
100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft $2,275 Ordinance Appendix A
above 200,000 sq. ft $2,850 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance - SF Residential $150 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance - All others $340 Ordinance Appendix A
Certificate of Property Maintenance Extension $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Construction Permits (building, electrical, fire protection, mechanical,
plumbing, pools, utilities)Ordinance Appendix A
Building and Fire Protection Permits Valuation Ordinance Appendix A
Up to $500 Base Fee $75 plus $2 for each
additional (or fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01 Ordinance Appendix A
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a)
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 Page 8
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
$500.01 to $2,000.00 Base Fee $75 plus $100 for each
additional (or fraction thereof) $100
over $500.01 Ordinance Appendix A
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $105 base fee plus $15 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $2,000 Ordinance Appendix A
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $450 base fee plus $10 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $25,000 Ordinance Appendix A
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $700 base fee plus $7 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $50,000 Ordinance Appendix A
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $1,050 base fee plus $6.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $100,000 Ordinance Appendix A
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,450 base fee plus $5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $500,000 Ordinance Appendix A
$1,000,000.01 and up $6,200 base fee plus $5.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
above $1,000,000 Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Building Permit Exceptions:Ordinance Appendix A
Reroofing – asphalt shingled, sloped roofs only Ordinance Appendix A
House or House and Garage $165 Ordinance Appendix A
Garage Only $90 Ordinance Appendix A
Residing Ordinance Appendix A
House or House and Garage $165 Ordinance Appendix A
Garage Only $90 Ordinance Appendix A
Solar Ordinance Appendix A
Building Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial Building Permit Exceptions:Ordinance Appendix A
Solar Ordinance Appendix A
Building Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $400 Ordinance Appendix A
Electrical Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 Ordinance Appendix A
Installation of traffic signals per location $165 Ordinance Appendix A
Installation, Single Family Photovoltaic Panels $160 Ordinance Appendix A
Single family, one appliance $80 + 1.75% of valuation Ordinance Appendix A
ISTS Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Sewage treatment system install or repair $135 Ordinance Appendix A
Mechanical Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 + 1.75% of job valuation Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Exceptions: Ordinance Appendix A
Replace furnance, boiler or furnance/AC $90 Ordinance Appendix A
Install single fuel burning appliance with piping $90 Ordinance Appendix A
Install, replace or repair single mechanical appliance $90 Ordinance Appendix A
Plumbing Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Backflow Prevention Assembly Registration $40
Monthly non-compliance registration service fee $100
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 +1.75 of job valuation Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Exceptions:Ordinance Appendix A
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 6a)
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2025 Page 9
SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Repair/replace single plumbing fixture $80 Ordinance Appendix A
Private Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees apply Ordinance Appendix A
Public Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees apply Ordinance Appendix A
Sewer and Water Permit (all underground private utilities)Ordinance Appendix A
Installation, Replacement, Repair $80 +1.75% of valuation Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Exceptions:Ordinance Appendix A
Replace/repair sewer or water service $120 Ordinance Appendix A
Water Access Charge - per SAC unit charged on new or enlarged water
services.
$800 per SAC unit Charged on new or
enlarged water services. Ordinance Appendix A
SAC/WAC Assessment Fee
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of
$750
Energy Improvement Assessment Fee
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of
$750
Certificate of Competency Ordinance Appendix A
Mechanical /Gas Piping $35 Ordinance Appendix A
Annual Renewal $20 Ordinance Appendix A
Contractor Licenses Ordinance Appendix A
Mechanical $135 Ordinance Appendix A
Solid Waste $250 Ordinance Appendix A
Tree Maintenance $135 Ordinance Appendix A
Dog Licenses Ordinance Appendix A
1 year $25 Ordinance Appendix A
2 year $40 Ordinance Appendix A
3 year $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Potentially Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $250 Ordinance Appendix A
Interim License $15 Ordinance Appendix A
Off-Leash Dog Area Permit (non-resident)$55 Ordinance Appendix A
Penalty for no license $40 Ordinance Appendix A
Inspections Ordinance Appendix A
After Hours Inspections $250 plus $100 per hour after the first
hour Ordinance Appendix A
Installation of permenant sign w/footing inspection
Based on valuation using building permit fee table Ordinance Appendix A
Re-Inspection Fee (after correction notice issued has not been
corrected within 2 subsequent inspections)
$130
Ordinance Appendix A
Insurance Requirements Ordinance Appendix A
Circus $1,000,000 General Liability Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial Entertainment $1,000,000 General Liability Ordinance Appendix A
Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General Liability Ordinance Appendix A
Solid Waste $1,000,000 General Liability Ordinance Appendix A
Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General Liability Ordinance Appendix A
Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General Liability Ordinance Appendix A
License Fees - Other Ordinance Appendix A
Investigation Fee $330 Ordinance Appendix A
Late Fee 25% of license fee (minimum $50)Ordinance Appendix A
License Reinstatement Fee $260 Ordinance Appendix A
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SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Transfer of License (new ownership)$90 Ordinance Appendix A
Plan Review - 50% of amount due at time of application. Exception:
Single Family Residential additions, accessory structures and remodels.
Ordinance Appendix A
Building Permits 65% of Permit Fee
Ordinance Appendix A
Repetitive Building 25% of Permit Fee for Duplicate
Structure Ordinance Appendix A
Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Sewer & Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Interior Remodel Permits 35% of Permit Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Non-owner Occupied License (Rental)Ordinance Appendix A
Condominium/Townhouse/ Cooperative per unit $175 Ordinance Appendix A
Duplex both sides non-owner occupied $305 Ordinance Appendix A
Housing Authority owned single family dwelling units $15 Ordinance Appendix A
Multiple Family Ordinance Appendix A
Per Building $400 Ordinance Appendix A
Per Unit $30 Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family Unit/Duplex one-side only $275 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Noise Permit $95 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Use Permits Ordinance Appendix A
Amusement Rides, Carnivals & Circuses $290 Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial Film Production Application $135 Ordinance Appendix A
Petting Zoos $75 Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales $135 Ordinance Appendix A
Vehicle Decals Ordinance Appendix A
Solid Waste $35 Ordinance Appendix A
Tree Maintenance & Removal $20 Ordinance Appendix A
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Ordinance Appendix A
Copies
No Charge 0-9 pages; 10 pages $2.50;
$0.25/page thereafter up to 100 pages
Domestic Partnership Ordinance Appendix A
Registration Application Fee $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Amendment to Application Fee $25 Ordinance Appendix A
Termination of Registration Fee $25 Ordinance Appendix A
Liquor Licenses Ordinance Appendix A
Brewpub Off-sale Malt Liquor $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Brewer's Off-sale Malt Liquor $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Microdistillery Cocktail Room $600 Ordinance Appendix A
Microdistillery Off-Sale $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Brewer's On-sale Taproom $600 Ordinance Appendix A
Club (per # members)Ordinance Appendix A
1 - 200 $300 Ordinance Appendix A
201 - 500 $500 Ordinance Appendix A
501 - 1000 $650 Ordinance Appendix A
1001 - 2000 $800 Ordinance Appendix A
2001 - 4000 $1,000 Ordinance Appendix A
4001 - 6000 $2,000 Ordinance Appendix A
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
6000+$3,000 Ordinance Appendix A
Off-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $200 Ordinance Appendix A
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor $380 Ordinance Appendix A
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor fee, per M.S. 340A.480-3(c )$280 Ordinance Appendix A
On-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $750 Ordinance Appendix A
On-sale Culinary Class Limited $100 Ordinance Appendix A
On-sale Intoxicating Liquor $8,750 Ordinance Appendix A
On-sale Sunday Liquor $200 Ordinance Appendix A
On-sale Wine $2,000 Ordinance Appendix A
New License Background Investigation (non-refundable)
$500 in-state applicant; actual costs
for out-of-state applicant may be billed
up to a maximum of $10,000
New Store Manager Background Investigation $500
On-sale license renewal per 340A.412, Subd. 2 $500
Temporary On-sale License Fee $100/day
Proclamations
Framed Proclamation $15
Communications & Technology
Cable TV
Duplicate DVD, 1 to 4 copies $20/each
Duplicate DVD, 5+ copies $15/each
Duplicate Video USB (16GB)$20/each
GIS Services
Custom Mapping Fee - per hour minimum $50
Custom GIS Analysis Fee - per hour minimum $50
Printing
8.5 x 11 (per copy)$0.25 black and white/$0.75 color
17 x 22 $5
24 x 36 $10
36 x 36 $15
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Ordinance Appendix A
Comprehensive Plan Amendments $2,300 Ordinance Appendix A
Conditional Use Permit $2,300 Ordinance Appendix A
Administrative $500
Major Amendment $2,300 Ordinance Appendix A
Minor Amendment $1,200 Ordinance Appendix A
Fill or excavation only $1,200
Fence Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Installation $50 Ordinance Appendix A
Grant Technical Assistance (DEED, Met Council, Hennepin County, etc.) $3,000 ($2,000 non-refundable)Ordinance Appendix A
Numbering of Buildings (New Addresses)$50 Ordinance Appendix A
Official Map Amendment
$2,250
Ordinance Appendix A
Parking Lot Permit Ordinance Appendix A
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SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Installation/Reconstruction
$200
Ordinance Appendix A
Driveway Permit $30 Ordinance Appendix A
Planned Unit Development Ordinance Appendix A
Preliminary PUD
$4,000
Ordinance Appendix A
Final PUD $2,500 Ordinance Appendix A
Prelim/Final PUD Combined
$6,000
Ordinance Appendix A
PUD - Administrative amendment $500
PUD - Major Amendment $3,000 Ordinance Appendix A
PUD - Minor Amendment $1,200 Ordinance Appendix A
Recording Filing Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Single Family $75 Ordinance Appendix A
Other Uses $150 Ordinance Appendix A
Registration of Land Use
$100
Ordinance Appendix A
Sign Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Erection of Temporary Sign $40 Ordinance Appendix A
Erection of Real Estate, Construction Sign 40+ ft $100 Ordinance Appendix A
Installation of Permanent Sign without footings $110 Ordinance Appendix A
Installation of Permanent Sign with footings $165 Ordinance Appendix A
Super graphic (mural)$40 Ordinance Appendix A
Special Permits Ordinance Appendix A
Administrative amendment $500
Major Amendment
$3,000
Ordinance Appendix A
Minor Amendment $1,200 Ordinance Appendix A
Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $1,000 Ordinance Appendix A
Subdivision Dedication Fee Ordinance Appendix A
Park Dedication Fee (in lieu of land)Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial/Industrial Properties 5% of current market value of
unimproved land as determined by
City Assessor Ordinance Appendix A
Multi-family Dwelling Units (per dwelling unit)$1,500 Ordinance Appendix A
Single-family Dwelling Units (per dwelling unit)$1,500 Ordinance Appendix A
Trails (per dwelling unit)$225 Ordinance Appendix A
Subdivisions/Replats Ordinance Appendix A
Preliminary Plat
$2,000 plus 150 per lot
Ordinance Appendix A
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SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Final Plat $750 Ordinance Appendix A
Combined Process and Replats
$2,500 plus $150 per lot
Ordinance Appendix A
Exempt & Administrative Subdivisions
$500
Ordinance Appendix A
Registered Land Survey $2,500 plus $150 per parcel Ordinance Appendix A
Subdivision sidewalk cash-in-lieu fee (per square foot)
$13 per square foot
Tax Increment Financing Application Fee $5,000
Temporary Use Ordinance Appendix A
Carnival & Festival over 14 days
$2,300
Ordinance Appendix A
Mobile Use Vehicle Zoning Permit (Food or Medical)$50 Ordinance Appendix A
Time Extension $250 Ordinance Appendix A
Traffic Management Plan Ordinance Appendix A
Administrative Fee (per square foot gross floor area exclusing parking
garages)0.10 Ordinance Appendix A
Tree Replacement Ordinance Appendix A
Cash in lieu of replacement trees (per inch at diameter standard
height)
$235
Ordinance Appendix A
Variances Ordinance Appendix A
Commercial
$1,000
Ordinance Appendix A
Residential $1,000 Ordinance Appendix A
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SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Zoning Appeal $325 Ordinance Appendix A
Zoning Letter
$100
Ordinance Appendix A
Zoning Map Amendments (except PUDs)$2,250 Ordinance Appendix A
Zoning Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Accessory Structures, 200 square feet or less $30 Ordinance Appendix A
Zoning Text Amendments $3,200 Ordinance Appendix A
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Ordinance Appendix A
Permit Parking- High School & Medical need No Charge Ordinance Appendix A
Mobility Sharing
Device Impoundment
Impoundment fee $60 per mobility sharing device
Storage fee $20 per day if not retrieved on the
same day of impoundment.
License fee $100 per mobility sharing device
Right-of-Way Permits Ordinance Appendix A
Base Fee $75.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Installation/repair of Sidewalk, Curb Cut or Curb and Gutter Permit $135.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Excavation Ordinance Appendix A
Hole in Boulevard (larger than 10" diameter)$75.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Hole in Road (larger than 10" diameter)$135.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Trenching in Boulevard
0-100 ft = $200
Over 100 ft = $200 + $1 per ft over 100
ft Ordinance Appendix A
Trenching in Roadway 0-100 ft = $400
Over 100 ft = $400 + $1 per ft over 100
ft Ordinance Appendix A
Delay penalty 3 times total permit fee Ordinance Appendix A
Trenchless installation
Underground placement (boring) (0-100 ft)$1.50/ LF
Underground placement (boring) (over 100 ft)$1.00/ LF
Obstruction (road, lane, sidewalk, or bikeway closure)$100 per week Ordinance Appendix A
Small Cell Wireless Facility Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Permit fee $1,500 per antenna Ordinance Appendix A
Rent to occupy space on a city-owned wireless support structure $150 per year per antenna Ordinance Appendix A
Maintenance associated with space on a city-owned wireless support
structure
$25 per year per antenna
Ordinance Appendix A
Electricity to operate small wireless facility, if not purchased directly
from utility
(i) $73 per radio node less than or
equal to 100 max watts; (ii) $182 per
radio node over 100 max watts; actual
costs of electricity, if the actual costs
exceed the amount in item (i) or (ii).
Ordinance Appendix A
Delay penalty 3 times total permit fee Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary No Parking signs (for right-of-way permit work)Deposit of $25/ sign ($100 minimum
per permit)Ordinance Appendix A
Temporary Private Use of Public Property $800 Ordinance Appendix A
Dewatering Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Administrative Fee (all permits)$375.00 Ordinance Appendix A
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SERVICE 2025 PROPOSED FEE Action Appendix A
2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Discharge to Sanitary Sewer Charge based on duration/volume of
discharge Ordinance Appendix A
Erosion Control Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Application and Review - single family $375.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Application and Review - other applicants $800.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Deposit - single family $1,500.00 Ordinance Appendix A
Deposit - other applicants $3,000 per acre (min. $1,500)Ordinance Appendix A
FIRE DEPARTMENT Ordinance Appendix A
Car Seat Inspections
Resident $0
Non-Resident $0
Knox Box Key Vault Intallation Fee (one-time)$50
Fire Alarms (False) $325 is the current standby rate for a
staffed engine Ordinance Appendix A
1st offense w/in year $0 Ordinance Appendix A
2nd offense w/in year $325 Ordinance Appendix A
3rd offense w/in year $325 Ordinance Appendix A
4th offense w/in year $325 Ordinance Appendix A
5th offense w/in year $325 Ordinance Appendix A
Each subsequent in same year $325 Ordinance Appendix A
Fire Protection Permits (sprinkler systems, etc.)
Ordinance Appendix A
Operational permits - including commercial kitchen hoods $75 per hour (minimum 1 hour)Ordinance Appendix A
Fireworks Display Permit $75 - display set up only Ordinance Appendix A
Fire works standby See service fees-fully equipped/staffed
vehicle
Recreational Fire Lifetime Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Service Fees Hourly rate with 2 hours minimum Ordinance Appendix A
Service Fee for fully-equipped and staffed vehicles Ordinance Appendix A
Ordinance Appendix A
Ordinance Appendix A
Service Fee of a Chief Officer Hourly rate with 2 hours minimum Ordinance Appendix A
Inspections After Hours $90 per hour (2 hour minimum)
Ordinance Appendix A
Tents and Membrane Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Tents/Membrane Structures over 400 sq. ft.$100 Ordinance Appendix A
Tent over 200 sq. ft.Ordinance Appendix A
Canopy over 400 sq. ft.Ordinance Appendix A
Fire Sprinkler System Assessment Application fee one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the
petitioned amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of
$751
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION
Amphitheater, Wolfe Park Rental (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Resident $80/hour
Non-Resident $90/hour
Amphitheater & Park Building, Wolfe Park Rental (per hour, 2 hour
minimum)
Resident $110/hr
Non-Resident $130/hr
Court Rental (Tennis, Basketball, Sand Volleyball & Pickle Ball)
Resident $30/hr
Non-resident $35/hr
Field Maintenance (OT rate)
Resident $100/hr, two PSW workers
Non-resident $120/hr, two PSW workers
Field Rental (Baseball & Softball)
Resident $90/hr
Non-resident $100/hr
Field Rental (Soccer)
Resident $90/hr
Non-resident $100/hr
Mobile Stage Rental (per hour)
Oak Hill Park Splash Pad Entrance Fee, 3201 Rhode Island Ave
Resident Free
Non-Resident $1 per person
Groups of 10-30 must pre-register $2 per person
Park Building Rental (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
Damage Deposit $100
Birchwood
Resident $70/hr
Non-Resident $80/hr
Browndale
Resident $70/hr
Non-Resident $80/hr
Louisiana Oaks
Resident $70/hr
Non-Resident $80/hr
Nelson Park
Resident $70/hr
Non-Resident $80/hr
Oak Hill Park
Resident $70/hr
Non-Resident $80/hr
Wolfe Park
Resident $70/hr
Non-Resident $80/hr
Park Rental - Large Event
Half Day fee $950
Full Day fee $1,800
Picnic Shelter Rental (per time block: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 4 - 8 p.m.)
Damage Deposit $100
Additional Hours (before 11 a.m.)
Resident $20/hr
Non-resident $25/hr
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Fern Hill Park
Resident $90/time block
Non-resident $110/time block
Oak Hill Park
Central (resident)$95/time block
Central (non-resident)$115/time block
Main (resident)$120/time block
Main (non-resident)$150/time block
Wolfe Park
East (resident)$95/time block
East (non-resident)$115/time block
West (resident)$95/time block
West (non-resident $115/time block
Rec Center
Banquet Room Rental (per hour; 2 hour minimum)
Damage Deposit $700
Maintenance Fee $75/time
Resident Sunday - Friday $75/hr
Resident Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight)$750/Saturday
Non-resident Sunday - Friday $85/hr
Non-resident Saturday (8 a.m. to midnight)$850/Saturday
Police Officer (after 9 p.m. events where alcohol is served)$310/event
Gallery Room Rental (per hour; 2 hour minimum)
Damage Deposit $100
Maintenance Fee $30/time
Residents & Non Profit Groups $55/hr
Non-resident $65/hr
Ice Rink Rental $240/hr plus tax
Ice Skating Party (2 hr use of Gallery, 15 pp adm open skate)
Resident $115
Non-resident $140
Ice Skating Party (2 hr use of Banquet Room, 15 pp adm open skate)
Resident $130
Non-resident $165
Skate rental $3
Skate sharpening $5
Skating Admission - adult $5
Skating Admission - youth & senior $4
Ten Punch Pass - adult $40
Ten Punch Pass - youth & senior $35
Open Hockey Admission $5
Open Hockey Ten Punch Pass $45
Aquatic Park
Daily Entrance Rates (resident):
Under 1 year old Free
1 to 54 years old $10
55+ years old $6
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$6
Daily Entrance Rates (non-resident):
Under 1 year old Free
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
1 to 54 years old $15
55+ years old $9
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$9
Season Pass (Resident* & purchased on or before May 31)
Under 1 year old Free
1 to 54 years old $60
Caretaker/Nanny $65
55+ years old $50
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$45
Season Pass (Resident* & purchased on or after June 1)
Under 1 year old Free
1 to 54 years old $70
Caretaker/Nanny $75
55+ years old $60
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$55
Season Pass (Non-Resident & purchased on or before first day of
Aquatic Park)
Under 1 year old Free
1 to 54 years old $70
Caretaker/Nanny $75
55+ years old $60
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$55
Season Pass (Non-Resident & purchased after first day of Aquatic Park)
Under 1 year old Free
1 to 54 years old $80
Caretaker/Nanny $85
55+ years old $70
Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.)$65
Gazebo Rental (Daily admission/season pass required)
Resident $55 per use
Non-resident $65 per use
Private Aquatic Park Rental $500/hour
Lap Lane Rental $75/hr
August Season Pass $30
Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
Dry Floor Rental
Damage Deposit $300
Food and Beverage Fee $75
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space only Resident, space only $55/hr
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space plus additional services
Resident, space plus services
$100/hr
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space only Non-resident, space only $70/hr
Two Hour Maximum (resident) - space plus additional services Non-
resident, space plus services
$115/hr
Ice Rink Rental * (residents)$175/hr plus tax
Ice Rink Rental * (non-residents)$180/hr plus tax
Skate Rental $3
Skate Sharpening $5
Skating Admission - adult $5
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Skating Admission - youth & senior $4
Ten Punch Pass - adult $40
Ten Punch Pass - youth & senior $35
Open Hockey Admission $5
Open Hockey Ten Punch Pass $45
Turf Field Rental (full field - 200' x 85')
Resident $60/hr
Non-resident $75/hr
Skate Park Rental (outdoor)Free admission
Resident (private rental)$200/hr
Non-Resident (private rental)$400/hr
Westwood Hills Nature Center (indoor)
Conference Room
Damage Deposit $100
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$55/hr
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$65/hr
Multi-Purpose Rooms (A, B or C)
Damage Deposit $100
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$60/hr
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$70/hr
Entire Facility Rental
Damage Deposit $800
Resident (12 hour rental)$1,600
Non-Resident (12 hour rental)$1,900
Westwood Hills Nature Center (outdoor)
Park Building (lower) Rental
Damage Deposit $300
Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$75/hr
Non-Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$85/hr
Picnic Shelter (upper) Rental
Damage Deposit $100
Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$135/time block
Non-Resident - per hour (2 hr min.)$165/time block
Oak Patio Rental
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$37/hr
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$47/hr
Observation Deck Rental
Damage Deposit $100
Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$40/hr
Non-Resident per hour (2 hr min.)$50/hr
Winter Outdoor Hockey Rink Rental
Resident (during warming house hours)$30/hr
Non-Resident (during warming house hours)$40/hr
Warming House Rental
Resident (after hours)$50/hr
Non-resident (after hours)$60/hr
Non-resident & Resident (during hours)$20/hr
Mobile Food Truck Vendor Permit $50/day per truck
Professional Photo & Park Video Shoot (does not include facility rental)
Resident Individual $25/hr
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Non-resident Commercial $125/hr
Special Equipment Rental (delivery within City limits only)
Damage Deposit Rent to Neighborhood Org. Only
16 Folding Tables and 40 Chairs (resident)$110
16 Folding Tables and 40 Chairs (St. Louis Park Organization)-
8 Folding Tables and 20 Chairs (resident)-
8 Folding Tables and 20 Chairs (St. Louis Park Organization)-
Natural Resources & Park Maintenance
Community Garden Plot $45/yr
Trees - nuisance abatement Fees
Private 10% with maximum of $500
Weed Elimination
Non-compliance of Weed Nuisance Notice $200
Wood Chip Delivery (within City limits only)
3 cubic yards $80
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animals Ordinance Appendix A
Animal Impound Ordinance Appendix A
Initial impoundment $40 Ordinance Appendix A
2nd offense w/in year $60 Ordinance Appendix A
3rd offense w/in year $85 Ordinance Appendix A
4th offense w/in year $110 Ordinance Appendix A
Boarding Per Day $30 Ordinance Appendix A
Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $250 Ordinance Appendix A
Potentially Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $250 Ordinance Appendix A
Copies & Reports
Clearance Letters $5
Accident Photo $10/disk
Audio Recording $10
Police Report Certification $1
Body Camera Video Requests $30
Defense Attorney Case Requests $20
Case file request for matters transferred to outside agencies $50
911 Audio Transcription $10
Obtaining audio (if not part of case file) and transcribing $20
Crime Free Multi-Housing Training $40/class
Criminal Background Investigation Ordinance Appendix A
Volunteers & Employees $5 Ordinance Appendix A
False Alarm (Police)Residential/Commercial Ordinance Appendix A
1st offense w/in year $0/$0 Ordinance Appendix A
2nd offense w/in year $100/$100 Ordinance Appendix A
3rd offense w/in year $100/$125 Ordinance Appendix A
4th offense w/in year $100/$150 Ordinance Appendix A
5th offense w/in year $100/$175 Ordinance Appendix A
Each subsequent in same year $100/$25 increase Ordinance Appendix A
Late Payment Fee 10%
Fingerprinting
St. Louis Park residents & business needs $25 per card
Solicitor/Peddler Registration $150 Peddlers only Ordinance Appendix A
Vehicle Forfeiture Ordinance Appendix A
Administrative fee in certain cases $250 Ordinance Appendix A
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2025 Proposed City of St. Louis Park - FEES
Public Works
Block Party Application (MSC at 7305 Oxford St)No Charge
Cone Deposit $10/cone
Event Recycling Bin Deposit $100/bin
Bulk Water Filling Station ( Pre-purchase at MSC)$7/1,000 gallons
Fire Hydrant Use Permit (MSC - approval only by PW/Utilities)$200 connection fee per hydrant
$1,500 deposit, $7/1,000 gallons
Permit to Exceed Vehicle Weight Limitations (MSC)$50 each Ordinance Appendix A
Service Fees (Stop Box Repairs) - MSC Shop
Public Service Worker
Regular Business Hours $60
After Hours $180
Non-Accessible Meter Charge $100 per month
Winter Parking Permit Ordinance Appendix A
Caregiver parking $25 Ordinance Appendix A
No off-street parking available No Charge Ordinance Appendix A
Off-street parking available $125 Ordinance Appendix A
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Action agenda item: 7a
Executive summary
Title: Resolution approving the assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDBG loan and
transfer of ownership of property to Trellis Co. - Ward 3
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving assignment and assumption of
Perspectives CDBG deferred loan and transfer of ownership of property to Trellis Co.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support the assignment and assumption of
Perspectives CDBG deferred loan and the transfer of ownership of property to Trellis Co.?
Summary: Perspectives is a 56-unit affordable housing development located in five adjacent
buildings at Louisiana Court apartments. The City of St. Louis Park and the City of Edina
awarded the project a $100,474 deferred loan on Dec. 27, 2001 utilizing Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as a no-interest loan. The project also received
financing from a variety of other funders and the St. Louis Park Housing Authority has provided
project-based voucher (PBV) rental assistance for 22 units at these properties, further
enhancing affordability for 22 tenant households.
The current owner, Perspectives, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is required to sell
the properties as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. Perspectives has accepted a suitable offer
from Trellis Co. to purchase the five buildings, maintain all affordable restrictions, assume the
project based rental assistance contract, and assume and continue all tenant leases. Trellis’
acquisition and the bankruptcy court’s approval of the sale are contingent upon both new
financing from Greater Minnesota Housing Fund and the assignment and assumption of all
secured debt.
To facilitate the transfer of ownership, Trellis has requested the assignment and assumption of
the existing CDBG loan. Subordination to new debt and amendment of certain terms unrelated
to the primary contract terms and principal loan amounts may be necessary to effectuate the
transfer assignment and assumption of debt contemplated by this action. Contingent on
required approvals from the bankruptcy court and other funders, Trellis anticipates closing on
the sale of the properties in August 2024. Approval of this request will preserve affordability for
56 housing units in St. Louis Park.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
Title: Resolution approving the assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDBG loan and transfer of ownership
of property to Trellis Co. - Ward 3
Discussion
Background: Perspectives is a 56-unit affordable housing development located in five adjacent
buildings at Louisiana Court apartments. The City of St. Louis Park and the City of Edina
awarded the project a $100,474 deferred loan on Dec. 27, 2001 utilizing Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as a no-interest loan.
The duration of agreement states: The borrower, Perspectives, Inc., for itself and for its
successors and assigns, shall take all necessary actions to maintain the property as rental
housing affordable to very low-income persons and families as defined by HUD and to comply
with the provisions and requirements of 24 CFR Part 570 and this Agreement for Thirty (30)
years from the date of this agreement.
Both the cities of St. Louis Park and Edina (the lender) cooperated in the Urban Hennepin
County CDBG program by virtue of a joint cooperation agreement effective October 1, 1999.
The lender executed a subrecipient agreement with Hennepin County which allocated funds
from the Urban Hennepin County CDBG program for the purpose of supporting the acquisition
and rehabilitation of two 12-unit apartment buildings located at 2759 and 2765 Louisiana Court
to create 20 affordable units for very low-income persons.
Present considerations: The current owner, Perspectives, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy and is required to sell the properties as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
Perspectives has accepted a suitable offer from Trellis Co. to purchase the five buildings,
maintain all affordable restrictions, assume the project based rental assistance contract, and
assume and continue all tenant leases. Trellis’ acquisition and the bankruptcy court’s approval
of the sale are contingent upon both new financing from Greater Minnesota Housing Fund and
the assignment and assumption of all secured debt.
To facilitate the transfer of ownership, Trellis has requested the assignment and assumption of
the existing CDBG loan. Subordination to new debt and amendment of certain terms unrelated
to the primary contract terms and principal loan amounts may be necessary to effectuate the
transfer assignment and assumption of debt contemplated by this action. Contingent on
required approvals from the bankruptcy court and other funders, Trellis anticipates closing on
the sale of the properties in August 2024. Approval of this request will preserve affordability for
56 housing units in St. Louis Park.
Trellis, Co. (Trellis) and Missions Inc. Programs (Missions)
Trellis Co. was founded in 1991 on the belief that long-term nonprofit ownership is the best
way to sustain high quality affordable housing. Trellis owns and manages approximately 50
properties, more than 5,000 units of housing, primarily located in the Twin Cities. Nearly all
Trellis properties are managed by their internal property management team.
Missions is a nonprofit organization who provides housing, emergency shelter and supportive
services to domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
Trellis will partner with Missions to continue to serve the population that Perspectives currently
serves, which is single mothers with children where the head of household has a disability.
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Title: Resolution approving the assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDBG loan and transfer of ownership
of property to Trellis Co. - Ward 3
Many of these mothers have experienced addiction issues, domestic violence and/or have been
homeless. Many residents will be referred by Missions programs, other county programs,
coordinated entry as well as the general population.
Missions intends to provide the same services as Perspectives with the exception of childcare.
•Missions estimates 5.1 FTEs will provide services on-site including case management,
life-skills, employment training, parenting skills, addiction recovery services, behavioral
health, advocacy, domestic abuse recovery/support, mental health care, culturally
specific assistance and some physical, occupational and speech services based on
comorbidities.
•It will be a housing first, harm reduction approach based on current best practices.
•The existing county services contracts will be transferred to Missions.
Trellis will have a full-service property management team on-site with security, maintenance,
and admin/office staff. Trellis does not plan to add a 24-hour secure front desk, but Trellis
management staff will be on-site full-time. Trellis will work with Missions to ensure residents
are given the supports they need to thrive.
Impact: These 56 supportive housing units serve a critical need in St. Louis Park. Approval of
this request will preserve affordability for 56 housing units and prevent displacement of current
tenants during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
The St. Louis Park Housing Authority Board passed a resolution July 10, 2024 authorizing the
Housing Authority to assign the PBV contract with Perspectives, Inc. to Trellis, Co. or a single
asset entity whose sole member is Trellis Co. upon sale of the property.
Next steps: Upon the sale of the property to Trellis, Co. the city will negotiate the assignment,
assumption and amendment of the deferred loan agreement allowing the transfer of
ownership and assumption of debt.
City council meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 7a) Page 4
Title: Resolution approving the assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDBG loan and transfer of ownership
of property to Trellis Co. - Ward 3
Resolution No. 24 -__
Approving the assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDGB deferred loan and transfer of ownership of property to Trellis Co.
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, through execution of a joint cooperation agreement
with Hennepin County effective October 1, 1999, cooperated in the Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and executed a subrecipient agreement
with Hennepin County allocating funds from the CDBG Program; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park and the City of Edina entered into a 30 year deferred
loan agreement December 27, 2001, lending a total of $100,474 of CDBG funds to Perspectives,
Inc. as a no-interest loan to finance a portion of the cost of acquisition of existing residential
housing located at 2759 and 2765 Louisiana Court; and
Whereas, the deferred loan required Perspectives, Inc., for itself and for its successors
and assigns, to take all necessary actions to maintain the Property as rental housing affordable
to very low-income persons and families as defined by HUD for thirty (30) years from the date
of the agreement; and
Whereas, Perspectives, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is required to sell the
properties as part of its bankruptcy proceedings and Perspectives has accepted a suitable offer
from Trellis Co. to purchase the property and maintain all affordability requirement; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the city council of St. Louis Park authorizes the
assignment and assumption of Perspectives CDBG deferred loan and the transfer of ownership
of property to Trellis Co. or a single asset entity whose sole member is Trellis Co. and
It is further resolved that the city manager be authorized to negotiate the agreement
with Trellis Co. or affiliated entity and modify agreement terms as necessary to facilitate a
change in property ownership and to subordinate mortgages to newly incurred debt with no
change in the contract term or the total combined loan principal amount of $100,474; that
following review and approval by the city attorney’s office the city manager and mayor be
authorized to sign the amendments and related documents on behalf of the city.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council July 15, 2024:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: Operating budget
Recommended action: No action is recommended at this time; this report is for discussion
purposes only.
Policy consideration:
1. Does council support the recommended general fund budget and associated levy
increase of $669,052 as presented, understanding that a) it is a portion of the overall
levy increases needed and b) staff will continue to work toward lowering the levy
increases?
2. Does council support a flat Housing Redevelopment Authority levy in 2025 of $1.74
million before salaries and associated levy are moved to the general fund, with the
understanding that additional external revenues are going to the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund to support programs?
3.Does council support an Economic Development Authority levy of $187,000 in 2025 and
$375,000 in 2026 to cover non-personnel programming funded out of the development
fund and stop the spend down of that fund?
Summary: On July 8, 2024, council received an update to forecasted non-property tax city
revenues and expenses in 2025. This report includes recommended operating spending
proposals in the general fund, the city's largest fund that supports core city services and is
supported largely by the property tax levy as well as recommendations for the development
fund and Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and associated Economic Development
Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) levies. This report lays out the
2025 budget process, provides context and details recommendations for inclusion in the
preliminary 2025 general fund budget.
Staff is seeking specific feedback on whether council priorities have been accurately captured
and reflected in the proposed budget, and whether the council is seeking additional
investments in other city adopted priorities.
On Aug. 28, 2023, council will receive a report on forecasted capital expenses and revenues as
well as recommended new spending proposals for 2024. At that meeting staff will present a
more complete proposed 2024 budget and a comprehensive recommended levy increase for
2024.
Financial or budget considerations: All.
Strategic priority consideration: All.
Supporting documents: Discussion, 2025 Operating Proposals and Levy Impact
Prepared by: Amelia Cruver, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Operating budget
Discussion
Background: On July 8, 2024, council discussed the base budget projections for 2025. This
report will lay out the recommended new operating programming recommendations and their
levy impact. On August 12, council will discuss the new Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 and
the next four (4) years, as well as the overall preliminary levy increase.
This report assumes the restructuring of levies in the general fund, HRA and EDA line items that
moves all staff and associated revenues to the general fund.
2025 City Council Budget Calendar
Date Agenda Item Topics
July 8,
2024
Council report and discussion: Base
budget and fee update
•Learnings from 2023
•Base Budget spending and
revenues and levy impact
•2025 economic conditions
July 15,
2024
Council report and discussion:
Operating budget
Public Hearing: Fee update
•Proposed new operating budget
spending items in the 2025 budget
and levy impact
Aug. 12,
2024
Council report and discussion:
Capital budget and levy
recommendation
•Proposed capital projects for 2025
and levy impact
•Proposed 5 year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
•Preliminary 2025 levy
Sept. 16,
2024
Council report, discussion and
vote: Approve maximum levy
•Revisions, if any, to the proposed
capital and operating budgets and
associated levies
•Adoption of maximum 2025 levy
October
TBD
2024
Council report and discussion: TIF
Management Report and
discussion
•TIF district performance
•TIF district recommended transfers
and decertification, if any.
Mid
November
2024
Truth in taxation property tax
notices sent out by the county
Residents receive an estimate of their 2025
tax bill and information on the public
hearing in December
Nov. 18,
2024
Council report and discussion:
Revised budget
•Revisions to the budget and
adjustments to the levy, as
needed. In November the levy can
only go down from the maximum
set in September
Dec. 2,
2024
Council report and public hearing:
Truth in Taxation
•Residents share feedback on the
proposed 2025 budget
Dec. 16,
2024
Council report, discussion and
vote: Budget adoption
•Council adopts the 2025 budget
and CIP
Must-do budget items
These must-do proposals would add an ongoing $530,000 to the property tax levy, increasing the preliminary levy increase estimate
to 6.66%. The 2025 Operating Proposals and Levy Impact handout includes the year-over-year comparison.
Department/division
if applicable
Title of proposal Strategic
priority
2025 Cost FTEs Notes and follow up
Admin Services Auditing Services All $22,000 0 Increased to meet contract costs
Administrative
Services
Arts and culture grant funds Social Capital $67,000 0 Moved from development fund, no
increase in budget
Administrative
Services
Neighborhood grant funds Social Capital $50,000 0 Moved from development fund, no
increase in budget
Administrative
Services
Legislative lobbying funds -
administrative transfer
All $60,000 0 Moved from development fund, no
increase in budget
Park/Rec-Facilities Trash/Recycling/Organics Collection
Line-Item Budget Increase
All $20,000 0 Increased to meet actual costs
Police Police Embedded Social Worker Racial Equity $26,000 0 Increased to meet actual costs
Parks and
Recreation
Special programs budget increase
(contractual services and supplies)
Social Capital $0 0 Additional spending offset by revenue
increases
Parks and
Recreation
Youth programs budget increase
(contractual services)
Social Capital $0 0 Additional spending offset by revenue
increases
IT and Comms Cellular service and hardware (mobile
phones, iPads, cases, and accessories)
All $15,000 0 Increased to meet actual costs
Administrative
Services
Boards and commissions program
support
Social Capital $45,000 0 Council direction
Natural Resources New Forestry Technician position Environmental
Stewardship
$16,000 1 Council direction
Finance Personnel costs growing faster than
anticipated
All $200,000 0 Place holder to ensure the max levy
covers personnel costs that are being
finalized in the next month.
IT and Comms LOGIS software All $9,000 0 Increased to meet actual costs
Total $530,000 1
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Ongoing general fund recommendations
These proposals would add an ongoing $209,052 to the budget and property tax levy, increasing the preliminary levy increase estimate to 7.15%
One-Time Recommendations
Department/division if
applicable
Title of proposal Strategic
Priority
2025 Cost
HR Employee Recognition/years of service - increase to maintain current service level All $5,000
Police Police Jiu Jitsu Pilot Program All $15,000
IT and Comms Telephone landline services All $30,000
Administrative Services /HR Temp Payroll Specialist All $60,000
IT and Comms Website redesign and intern All $50,000
Total $160,000
These proposals can be funded with excess fund balance in the general fund. Increasing the use of fund balance by $160,000 will keep us
in compliance with our fund balance targets of 40-50 percent of the current year’s budgeted expenses.
Department/
division if
applicable
Title of proposal Strategic
Priority
2025 Cost FTE’s Notes and follow up
Building &
energy
Reclassify a sr. construction codes inspector position to an assistant
building official position - requested effective mid-2024.
All $9,000 0
Community
Development
Social Services Program Racial
Equity
$50,000 0 Additional $100k to be added to AHTF
Budget for this same grant program
HR NeoGov Onboard All $9,700 0
Police Guardian Tracking Software Annual Subscription All $4,952 0
Police Paid Chaplain Services All $16,400 0
Police Property and Evidence Software All $19,000 0
Police
Department
Community Outreach Budget Social
Capital
$0 0 $22,500 to be funded through fund balance
reserved for PD outreach programming
Community
Development
CD Specialist position All $100,000 1
Total $209,052 1
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Budget Process:
In April, staff begins to work on the annual budget by first analyzing the closed year’s budget
performance. Departments use the information gleaned from the prior year’s budget to actual
results to adjust line-item budgets and plan for budget requests.
In May, departments prepare budget requests. For any new or expanded programs or
additional full time employees (FTEs) requested, departments prepare proposals that describe
the request and the rationale, share any results data on the effectiveness of the proposal,
community engagement around the request and a racial equity analysis of the proposed
change. In addition to new proposals, department heads are also working with finance staff to
confirm personnel rosters and project revenue from fees, licenses and permits.
Present considerations: 2025 operating budget recommendations
In June, the city manager meets with each department to review and ask questions about the
budget requests. As a result of those meetings and the data in the proposals, finance staff and
the city manager have worked to identify three groupings of budget requests that are
recommended for funding in 2025:
•Must-do budget items: these proposals fall into two groups: 1) are essential for
maintaining the current service level for residents and have been underbudgeted in
previous years or experienced increased cost from previous years, or 2) are proposals
that council has given staff direction to fund in future budgets.
•Ongoing general fund recommendations: These proposals are recommended by the city
manager as key investments to move the city toward its goals.
•One-time general fund recommendations: These proposals are recommended by the
city manager and can be funded with one-time resources, outside of the levy if
approved.
2025 Must-Do Proposals
These proposals are essential for maintaining the current service level for residents or are
proposals that council has given staff direction to fund in future budgets.
The following additions to the 2025 budget are recommended by the city manager and staff:
•Auditing Services. The city must complete a financial audit before June 30 each year and
the cost for those services has grown over the past five (5) years, while the budget has
not been adjusted. $22,000 is recommended to cover the current cost of financial
services.
•Arts and culture grant funds, Neighborhood grant funds and legislative lobbying funds.
These three bodies of work are currently funded at $177,000 per year out of the
development fund and staff recommends moving those budgets to the general fund.
Currently each of these activities is funded out of the development fund, which does not
have an ongoing revenue source for these expenditures. In addition, the management
of these programs has moved over time from the community development department
to the administrative services department and this recommendation will move the
budgets to the appropriate department.
•Trash/Recycling/Organics collection. Staff recommends increasing this budget to cover
increased costs.
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•Police embedded social worker. This existing program has expanded in scope in recent
years but has not had the budget adjusted to cover the full costs. This change will cover
the current service level for this program.
•Budget increase in special and youth programs. Budget increases are recommended to
cover increased costs to respond to demand for events, as well as to ensure the safety
and accessibility of the events as participation grows year over year.
•Cellular Service, hardware costs, and increases in software costs. These proposals are
recommended to cover the known increases in costs to cover these services.
•Boards and commissions program support. Council recently directed staff to provide
stipends to board members. This request is directly related to that council direction.
Staff is proposing a total of $35,000 to cover the costs of board member stipends and an
additional $10,000 to cover the cost of boards and commission program coordination
which could include expenses such as printing and creating of program materials for
orientation as well as for outreach materials, potential room rentals and other related
costs.
•New Forestry Technician position. Council recently directed staff to implement a “Tree
Preservation Permit” for commercial and new residential subdivisions. As a part of that
presentation and report, staff shared with council the need to increase staffing in order
to implement the program. This position would assist the natural resources manager to
increase management capacity to meet community demanded service levels. Primary
duties include facilitating grant programs, commercial tree preservation inspections,
private property inspections, and a focus on coordinating canopy enhancement
programs in Environmental Justice areas.
•Placeholder levy increase for maximum levy discussion. Finance recommends including
$200,000 in increased levy resources in the September levy approval to manage
adjustments to the base budget that are still being resolved. Staff will be taking several
steps in the next month to verify allocation of salary costs between funds and ensure
they are in line with actual work and our own financial policies. Adjustments to those
allocations may increase general fund costs and put pressure on the levy. Staff will
report back on the need for this revenue before the maximum levy is approved in
September and will adjust this recommendation as needed.
2025 recommended ongoing proposals
These proposals are recommended by the city manager and staff as key investments to move
the city toward its goals:
•Reclassify an inspector position. Staff recommend a slight increase in budget to convert
an existing position to an assistant building official position. This creates a promotional
pipeline for staff and adds needed redundancy to ensure continuous services.
•Social Services Program. Staff is proposing to create a competitive RFP program to
provide funding to non-profit social service providers serving the St. Louis Park
community. The program will focus on agencies that deliver services and activities to
help St. Louis Park’s most vulnerable residents, including low-income, seniors, and
children. Housing security and stability, economic stability, healthy food access and
senior services are some of the program priorities that will be addressed through this
program. This program is recommended to be funded with $100,000 in AHTF revenue
for housing focused services and $50,000 general fund revenue for economic stability
and senior services. This would replace legacy funding that has been awarded in the
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past and agencies that have historically received funding would be eligible to apply
through the new program.
•NeoGov Onboard. Staff recommends adding this service to streamline the hiring
process at the city and improve the experience for hiring managers and new employees.
•Increased contractual services budget for key police programs. Staff recommend small
increases in a few important programs in the police department. Tracking software will
better track and document police training, wellbeing and performance throughout their
careers, Chaplain services support the wellbeing of officers and the public during
traumatic events, and software to better run the property and evidence processes will
bring efficiency to a high demand area of work. In addition, the community outreach
budget is recommended to be increased by $22,500 to support community events. This
increase will be supported by the reserved funds for this purpose in our general fund
and will not increase the levy.
•Community Development Specialist. This position will support the city’s small business
community to help these businesses get started, grow, and remain economically viable.
This function has existed in years past at the city but a full time FTE dedicated to this
work has not been funded in the last two years as restructuring of the position was
undertaken.
2025 recommended one-time proposals:
One-time general fund recommendations: These proposals are recommended by the city
manager and can be funded with one-time resources, outside of the levy if approved.
The city manager recommends the following additions to the 2025 budget:
•HR Increase for employee recognition. After analyzing the budget needed for
anticipated employee milestones, Staff are recommending a $5,000 onetime increase in
this budget.
•Pilot Program at Police. Funding for ten (10) officers to receive a year-long training
program/study associated with Jiu Jitsu. The pilot program will partner with external
trainers to teach the cohort skills in the discipline of Jiu-Jitsu with the goal of providing
officers with another tool for de-escalation.
•Telephone landline services. The city still maintains many landlines as a part of our
operations and the cost is increasing steeply in the next year. The city is re-evaluating
our use of these services and in future years plans to reduce our use and the ongoing
cost.
•Payroll support. The city needs to update its payroll processes and systems to lower the
amount of manual work and staff time involved. This will be a multi-year plan to
improve processes, update policies and move to a new HR and ERP system. In the short
term, staff are recommending temporary support to document current inefficiencies
and implement new procedures with the short-term goal of lowering staff overtime
spent on payroll processes and help to cross train other staff on the process.
•Website redesign. Staff recommend updating the current city website in 2025. This
request includes funding for contractual services as well as additional temporary staffing
support for interns to help launch the project.
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Not all proposals submitted by departments are funded in this recommended budget.
Unfunded proposals included requests for new positions, new fleet vehicles, and increased
professional services budgets.
In order to create more transparency in 2025, we have created a separate budget for city
council related spending. In previous years these costs were folded into the administrative
services department and were difficult to capture. The city council budget includes funding for
salaries and benefits, conferences and meeting supplies and totals $179,000 in 2025.
Spending
Category
2025 Budget
Personnel $107,942
Non-Personnel $71,000
Other operating funds:
Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Housing Rehab Fund
The city established the AHTF in 2018 to provide opportunities to expand funding resources for
affordable housing and advance the city’s affordable housing goals. Along with pooled Tax
Increment Financing (TIF), the HRA levy funds the AHTF. The 2025 proposed budget adds to
these sources with new state dollars in Local Affordable Housing Aid. These revenues are
expected to begin in 2024 and are estimated at $330,000 annually. As discussed in previous
reports, the special state legislation allowing for the city to deposit unobligated pooled tax
increment for affordable housing into the city’s AHTF will sunset at the end of 2026 unless
continued by the state legislature. Making that change will remain a top legislative priority for
the city in the 2025 legislative session.
The HRA levy has been in place since 2001. Based on current budget needs and the other
revenue sources coming into the AHTF, staff recommends maintaining the current level of
support through the HRA levy, holding the levy amount steady at $1,744,133 before reducing
the levy to move salary costs and revenues to the general fund. This puts the recommended
HRA levy for 2025 at $1,194,133, after $550,000 of levy revenue is moved to the general fund
to cover salaries which will no longer be charged to housing special revenue funds.
Staff recommends that the city continue directing pooled TIF to the AHTF to the fullest extent
possible and maintain the current level of levy support for this work (albeit, now split between
general and HRA) so that the city can maximize assets for affordable housing opportunities.
Additional expenditures on the horizon include assistance to the Wooddale Station
development, additional prospective developments, increased program funding to meet
community needs and potential need for future housing improvement areas.
The AHTF supports both housing programs for things like home purchase support, rental
assistance as well as the larger housing projects mentioned above. Outside of the
recommended new social services program that adds $100,000 to the budget in the AHTF, the
proposed budget for housing programs 2025 does not include any increases from 2024.
Economic factors like other available funding, interest rates, and the housing market impact the
uptake of these programs, making actual spending fluctuate from year to year compared to
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budget. Spending on these programs as a whole is trending under budget for 2024, so
maintaining that level of funding will likely meet demand for these programs in 2025.
Development Fund
The development fund serves as the primary funding source for the EDA’s activities and
operations. Its primary revenue source is currently one-time dollars from the sale of EDA-
owned properties. Beginning in 2022, EDA levy dollars have also been contributed to the fund;
in 2023 the amount was $500,000 and in 2024 the amount was increased to $877,000 to cover
all ongoing personnel costs being charged to the fund. However, this amount falls short of the
ongoing expenditures budgeted in this fund resulting in a spending down of fund balance over
time.
At one time, the development fund grew to a balance of over $30 million. Over the last decade,
it has been significantly drawn down for:
•EDA operations and administration including personnel costs, and planning
studies/initiatives.
•Strategic property acquisitions (e.g. 4800 Excelsior, Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center
as well as the Beltline and Wooddale Station developments). These strategic
acquisitions have allowed the EDA to assert greater control and direction over what is
constructed on those sites. In 2022, the fund was also used to acquire a commercial
building for the affordable commercial land trust pilot.
•Economic development activities, programs and initiatives, along with small business
assistance within the city. Recent loan recipients include The Block, Practical Systems,
STEP, Honey & Rye Bakehouse, London Square mixed-use building and Mexico City
Café. In 2023, the EDA established a new commercial business assistance program as
well as a façade assistance program for the Texa Tonka commercial area.
Since 2019, the development fund has spent down an average of $1.8 million each year from its
accumulated fund balance. At the end of 2023, the cash balance in the development fund was
$7.6 million, and if this trend is not interrupted the fund could be spent down by 2027. To
further preserve the fund, in light of rising operational expenses as well as the increased costs
of various economic development and redevelopment initiatives, staff recommends the
following actions:
•Move $177,000 of expenses from the Development Fund to the General Fund, as
recommended in the above general fund proposals
•Set the EDA levy at $187,000 in 2025 and $375,000 in 2026 to cover the cost of land
maintenance, non-loan business development supports, and the cost of zoning analysis
and outreach related to land sales that are budgeted out of the development fund
annually. Staff estimates that there is a total of $375,000 in average ongoing expenses in
the development fund that do not currently have an ongoing source of revenue. Staff is
recommending spreading the levy increase out over two years to reduce the impact to
taxpayers.
•The development fund will continue to fund business and development loan programs,
as those programs generate revenue that can be used to finance new loans in the
future.
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A two-year plan to set the levy at $187,000 in 2025 and $375,000 in 2026 would cover the
ongoing costs associated with EDA activities and stop the spend down of development funds.
Next steps: On August 12, 2024, council will receive a report on the 2025 capital improvement
recommendations and an all-inclusive levy recommendation for 2025.
Action Dates
Council Report: Base budget and fee update July 8, 2024 – study session
Council Report: Operating budget
Public Hearing: Fee update
July 15, 2024 – special study session
July 15, 2024 – council meeting
Council Report: Capital Budget and levy recommendation August 12, 2024 – study session
Council Report: Approve maximum levy September 16, 2024 – council meeting
Council Report: Revised budget November 18, 2024 – study session
Council Report and Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation December 2, 2024 – council meeting
Council Report: Budget Adoption December 16, 2024 – council meeting
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: July 15, 2024
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
Recommended action: Provide staff direction on policy questions.
Policy consideration:
•Does the council wish to amend City Code Section 8-335 to require a 30-day notice
period?
•Does the council wish to recommend or require the use of a city provided notice form?
Summary: Since Feb. 1, 2021, in St. Louis Park, property owners/managers are required to
provide a seven-day notice to renters before filing an eviction action alleging a material breach
of the lease for nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligations.
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature enacted MN State Statute 504B.321 requiring a 14-day
notice of eviction, effective Jan. 1, 2024. In response to this legislation, at the Oct. 23, 2023 city
council study session staff recommended the city’s notice of eviction ordinance be amended to
align with the state’s new 14-day notice of eviction requirements. Staff also recommended the
notice be called a “pre-eviction notice” and that property owners/managers be encouraged to
use a city-prepared pre-eviction form in multiple languages. A majority of council members
expressed interest in a 30-day notice and multiple were interested in learning more about
requiring the use of a city-prepared pre-eviction form. The council directed staff to engage in
further outreach to gather input on the potential impacts of both.
Staff collected comments provided through a survey, attorney recommendations, eviction data
from the Hennepin County eviction dashboard, as well as the State’s comprehensive process
leading to a 14-day notice period. Staff also consulted with the city attorney on changes to the
ordinance. Staff prepared a March 25, 2024 study session report seeking direction from council
on preferred amendments to the ordinance. At that meeting, a majority of council members
expressed support for a 30-day notice, and the city attorney recommended that the city not
require use of a city prepared form for the notice. Following the council meeting staff consulted
with the city attorney to draft an ordinance based on council direction included in the April 24,
2024 study session report. Council requested a follow-up discussion on this ordinance.
Financial or budget considerations: Staff time to implement and monitor the ordinance.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion, draft 14-day notice, draft 30-day notice
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
Discussion
Background: Since Feb. 1, 2021, in St. Louis Park, property owners/managers are required to
provide a seven-day notice to renters before filing an eviction action alleging a material breach
of the lease for nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligations.
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature enacted MN State Statute 504B.321 requiring a 14-day
notice of eviction, effective Jan. 1, 2024. In response to this legislation, at the Oct. 23, 2023 city
council study session staff recommended the city’s notice of eviction ordinance be amended to
align with the state’s new 14-day notice of eviction requirements. The council directed staff to
engage in further outreach to gather input.
Staff collected comments and consulted with the city attorney on changes to the ordinance.
Staff prepared a March 25, 2024 study session report seeking direction from council on
preferred amendments. At that meeting, the majority of council members expressed support
for preparing a 30-day notice for consideration, and the city attorney recommended that the
city not require use of a city prepared form for the notice. Council members expressed concern
about renters knowing when the 30-day notice period ends, confusing/intimidating language in
the notice, and renters knowing where/how to access resources. Staff prepared a draft
ordinance for the council to review at the April 24, 2024 study session.
Eviction data: Brooklyn Center is the only city in the state that has adopted a 30-day notice of
eviction ordinance, to date. Brooklyn Center adopted its 30-day pre-eviction notice in April
2022. The City of Brooklyn Center does not track nor have any data on eviction filings or the
number of eviction notices served by property owners.
The Hennepin County eviction dashboard provides eviction data, but only includes public filings.
Cases that are made confidential or expunged are not public. Staff utilized the dashboard to
provide data for evictions in 2022 and 2023 in the March 25, 2024 report fo r zip codes that
include St. Louis Park and Brooklyn Center. Hennepin County does not track filings by city; only
by zip codes. Therefore, the zip codes for St. Louis Park and Brooklyn Center are not exclusive to
the respective cities. Staff re-ran the data most recently on July 8, 2024 for 2022, 2023 and
2024. The graph below has been updated to reflect the most current data for 2022, 2023 and
2024 eviction filing and eviction rates. Because only public filings are included, the number and
percentage of filings and evictions are reduced as cases are made confidential or expunged.
Beginning on June 1, 2022, all tenant protections from Minnesota’s COVID -19 related eviction
moratorium phaseout law expired. Brooklyn Center’s 30-day notice period began mid-year in
2022 and remains in place in 2024. St. Louis Park landlords were required to provide a seven-
day notice period in 2022 and 2023 per city code and a 14-day notice period in 2024 to comply
with state statute. The filing rate and eviction rate in all four zip codes through July 8, 2024 is
lower than in 2022 and 2023 for each respective zip code. The St. Louis Park eviction filing rate
is lower than Brooklyn Center each year. The eviction rate was lower in 2022 and 2023 in both
St. Louis Park zip codes compared to Brooklyn Center zip codes. The eviction rate continues to
be low in St. Louis Park in 2024 and much lower in Brooklyn Center than in 2023.
Special study session meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 2) Page 3
Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
Filing rate as of July 8, 2024
Eviction rate as of July 8, 2024
1.30%
2.30%
4.20%
3.40%
1.50%
2.40%
5.70%
6.00%
0.60%
1.10%
1.50%
2.40%
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
7.00%
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Filing Rate
2022 2023 2024
0.30%
0.70%
2.00%
1.10%
0.50%
0.90%
2.70%
3.00%
0.20%
0.40%0.30%
0.90%
0.00%
0.50%
1.00%
1.50%
2.00%
2.50%
3.00%
3.50%
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Eviction Rate
2022 2023 2024
Special study session meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 2) Page 4
Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
Present considerations: At the April 24, 2024 meeting, council requested a follow-up meeting
to discuss the ordinance.
Based on staff direction from council, the ordinance will require the following be included in the
notice:
• Must be called a “pre-eviction notice.”
• State that the landlord may file an eviction case if the tenant fails to pay the total
amount due or move out within 30 days from the date of the notice, and such date
must be included in the notice.
• Must include, “If you need legal or financial help you may contact the resources listed in
this pre-eviction notice.”
• Must provide a description of how to access legal and financial assistance through
information posted on the city’s website.
The city ordinance is a supplement to state statute. Landlords are required to comply with state
statute and city ordinance; therefore, the city ordinance only includes requirements that are
supplementary to the state statue.
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature enacted MN State Statute 504B.321 requiring a 14-day
notice of eviction, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Subd. 1a. of the statute addresses the written notice.
Staff and the city attorney recommend a city prepared form not be required and therefore not
be referenced in ordinance. City staff worked with the city attorney to provide a sample 14-day
and 30-day notice attached to this council report. Landlords are responsible for ensuring
compliance with state statute, city code and any other requirements that they may have.
Policy: The following is a summary of the feedback, research, legislative changes, and housing
market dynamics listed as pros and cons of requiring a city -provided form and a 30-day notice
from the March 25, 2024 council report:
Requiring a city provided pre-eviction notice form
Pros Cons
All St. Louis Park renters receive the same notice and
provide clear, concise language
The city attorney has concerns that requiring a city
notice form to be used will lead to tenant confusion
Availability of the notice in multiple languages Some programs or funding sources require specific
language or an entirely separate notice, resulting in
multiple notices being sent to the tenant which could
cause confusion
All notices would have the same notice title with an
intention of making the purpose of the notice clear
The city-provided notice cannot include all lease
provisions that landlords want included in a notice
which could result in multiple notices being sent,
adding to tenant confusion
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Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
Requiring 30-day notice
Pros Cons
30 days gives renters more time to secure funds to
pay outstanding rent
Property owners rely on timely rent payments to pay
mortgage, utilities, taxes, insurance and other
financial obligations. Small business owners are
especially concerned about financial hardship. A 30-
day notice creates the risk of the owner losing two or
more months of rent.
30 days allows the tenant more time to gather
required documents for rental assistance and would
provide more time for a determination for emergency
rental assistance
Input from community research suggests residents
who fall behind 30 or more days on rent have less
chance of catching up and restoring their current
housing situation. The tenant’s future housing may be
impacted by incurring high balances owed to a
previous landlord.
For tenants unable to pay within 30 days or unable to
qualify for emergency rental assistance, this gives
more time to find alternate housing
Most landlords work with tenants to resolve issues
without going to housing court. A 30-day notice may
limit flexibility to address nonpayment situations
without going to court.
30 days would provide more time to resolve non -
payment to reduce number of evictions filed
Could result in unintended consequences such as
requiring higher security deposits, stricter screening
criteria, increased cost of doing business passed on to
tenants in the form of higher rent, reduced developer
interest.
The 14-day notice passed by the legislature effective
January 1, 2024 doubled the time period previously
enacted by the city council. There has not been time
to evaluate the effectiveness of the 14-day notice
period in St. Louis Park.
Tenants that are not eligible or able to obtain rental
assistance will now owe two months' rent.
Next steps: Staff will work with the attorney on revisions to the ordinance based on council
direction. Proposed schedule of readings:
Action Tentative date
First reading August 5, 2024
Second reading August 19, 2024
Date of publication August 29, 2024
Date ordinance takes effect November 1, 2024
Special study session meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 2) Page 6
Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
Date: _____________ DRAFT 30-day notice
Landlord name
Landlord Address
City, State, Zip
Tenant name
Tenant address
St. Louis Park, MN ZIP
Pre-eviction notice
Dear ________________,
This notice is a pre-eviction notice for unpaid rent or other unpaid financial obligations under
the lease. You are advised as follows:
You have unpaid rent or other unpaid financial obligations in violation of the lease. The specific
accounting of the amount of the total due is: (or see attached ledger)
Rent past due: ________________________
Late fee: ________________________
Other fees: ________________________
Total amount due: _______________________
The name and address of the person authorized to receive rent and unpaid financial obligations
and receive and give receipts on behalf of the Landlord is (name and address):
In accordance with St. Louis Park city code:
You can access legal and financial assistance through information posted on the city's
website by visiting https://www.stlouisparkmn.gov/rental-assistance.
The City of St. Louis Park requires a 30-day pre-eviction notice before a landlord files an
eviction. If you do not pay the total amount due or move out within 30 days from the
date of this notice, your landlord can file an eviction. 30 days from the date of this
notice is _____________.
If you need legal or financial help, contact the resources listed in this pre -eviction notice.
Special study session meeting of July 15, 2024 (Item No. 2) Page 7
Title: Pre-eviction notice ordinance
In accordance with state law: DRAFT 30-day notice
You have the right to seek legal help. If you can’t afford a lawyer, free help may be
available. Contact Legal Aid or visit www.LawHelpMN.org to know your rights and find
your local Legal Aid Office.
To apply for financial help, contact your local county or Tribal social services office,
apply online at MNBenefits.mn.gov or call the United Way toll-free information line by
dialing 2-1-1 or 800 543-7709.
Under Minnesota state law, your landlord can file an eviction case if you do not pay the
total amount due or move out within 14 days from the date of this notice. Some local
governments may have an eviction notice period longer than 14 days. The City of St.
Louis Park has a 30-day notice.
Sincerely,
_____________________________