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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-2020 Council Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 6:00 PM This meeting will be conducted by video/telephone conference due to the ongoing COVID-19 health pandemic. The meeting will follow the provisions of Minnesota Statute § 13D.021. If practical, members of the public may be permitted to remotely listen to the meeting as provided in 13D.021, Subd. 3, subject to such person paying for any added cost incurred by the City as a result of the additional connection. The open meeting can be viewed remotely online at https://us02web.zoom.us/i/83409540703 or by calling (312-626- 6799)and entering meeting ID 83409540703#. There is no participant ID needed. Please contact the City at 651-439-4439 or jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com in advance of November 24, 2020 if you have any questions about access. 6:00 p.m. L Call to Order/Approval of Agenda Estimated times 6:00 p.m. IL Council/Staff Reports A. Mayor McComber B. Councilmember Dougherty C. Councilmember Johnson D. Councilmember Liljegren E. Councilmember Runk F. Staff • Recycling Award (pg. 3) 6:05 p.m. III. Visitors/Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council with questions or concerns on issues not part of the regular agenda(Please limit comments to 3 minutes in length). 6:05 p.m. IV. Consent Agenda(Roll Call Vote) A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Minutes—November 13, 2020 (pg. 5) C. Approve Home Occupation Permit Renewals for 2021 (pg. 9) 6:05 p.m. V. Public Hearings 6:05 p.m. VI. Old Business A. 2020 Budget Update and Possible Changes to 2021 Budget(pg. 11) B. City Council—Teambuilding & Goal Setting (pg. 17) 6:10 p.m. VII. New Business A. Lowes Home Center—Planned Unit Development Amendment— 5888 Nova Scotia Ave—Garden Center Expansion (pg. 19) B. Approve Joint Powers Agreement—Mutual Aid w/St. Paul (pg. 47) Please mute or silence any cell phones,computers or other devices during meeting—Thank You. Page 1 of 54 6:30 p.m. VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements 6:30 p.m. X. Adjournment Page 2 of 54 4p,. . Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date November 24, 2020 Agenda Item. Recycling Award Time Req. 0 Agenda Placement Staff Reports Originating Department/Requester Administration/Jennifer Pinski )A Requester's Signature IL • Action Requested Receive Information Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). See attached. Page 3 of 54 4kCity of Oak Park Hei hts 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.Oak Park Heights,MN 55482.Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 November 19, 2020 David Beaudet 6400 Lookout Trail N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear David: Thank you for participating in the City's recycling program. As an incentive to recycle and to increase fire prevention awareness, the City rewards two residents each month with their choice of an award of $25.00 or a fire extinguisher and/or smoke detector(s). Your residence was checked on Thursday, November 19, 2020, to determine if you had your recycling bin out with your regular garbage. Your recycling was out and ready for collection, therefore, you are one of this month's winners. Please contact me via phone at 439-4439 or email at jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com to let me know your choice of award. On behalf of the Oak Park Heights City Council, thank you for participating in the City's recycling program. Congratulatio si Jennifer Pinsk! City Clerk TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 4 of 54 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date November 24, 2020 Agenda Item Approve City Council Minutes—November 13, 2020 Time Req. 0 Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requestor Agministration/Jennifer Pinski Requester's Signature Action Requested Approve Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have been advised). See attached. Page 5 of 54 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE PER MN STAT. 13D.021 I. Call to Order/Approval of Agenda: Mayor McComber called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Dougherty, Johnson, Liljegren, and Runk. Staff present: City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Pinski, and City Attorney Kevin Sandstrom. Absent: City Engineer Mann and City Planner Richards. Mayor McComber pulled Consent Agenda Item E and Old Business Item.A. Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. if. Council/Staff Reports: A. Mayor McComber: She reported she attended two meetings with the Coalition of Utility Cities and a National Women in Municipal Government board meeting. She would be attending the NLC Summit the following week, a policy adoption meeting the following Friday, the LMC regional meeting, the Metro Cities policy adoption meeting, and a meeting with the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. She reminded residents of the `Mayor for a Day' contest linked on the City's website. B. Councilmember Dou hg erty: He reported he also attended the Coalition of Utilities Cities meetings, and there was a Cable Commission meeting scheduled for November 16. C. Councilmember Johnson: She reported the Parks and Trails Commission meeting was cancelled. D. Councilmember Liljegren: No report. E. Councilmember Runk: He reported he attended the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization. F. Staff. City Clerk Pinski reported that Daniel and Monica Bader of 5634 O'Brien Avenue North were chosen as the recycling award winners. Ill[. Visitors/Public Comment: None IV. Consent A enda: A. Approve Bills & Investments B. Approve City Council Worksession Notes—October 27, 2020 C. Approve City Council Minutes—October 27, 2020 Page 6 of 54 City Council Meeting Minutes November I3, 2020 Page 2of2 D. Approve Using Mathison Gas for Police Oxygen Tank Refills E. Full time Ne�r. Hire P li � PULLED "YY'1?-!-�[IP�/E ppQII1tI?1�1�t af.. a . z vzzzti vff�cr FROM A GENDA Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. V. Public Hearings: None VI. Old Business: A. City Council Tearnbuilding& Goal Setting: PULLED FROMAGENDA VII. New Business: A. Approve Resolution Thanking Don Fixmcr for His Dedicated Service to Oak Park Heights as a Broadcaster for Various City Mectings and Events: Councilmember Jolinson, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. B. Approve Resolution Canvassing the Tabulation of Votes Cast for the Offices of Mayor and Two City Council Positions and Declaring the Results from the November 3. 2020 Election: Councilmember Liljegren, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. C. Schedule City Council Worksession— Lookout Trail: City Administrator Johnson requested the City Council set a worksession to provide feedback and direction to staff regarding concepts for Lookout Trail. Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Dougherty, moved to schedule a worksession for November 24 at 5:30 p.m. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. VIII. Other Council Items or Announcements: None IX. Adiourn: Councilmember Dougherty, seconded by Councilmember Liljegren, moved to adjourn at 6:19 p.m. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and Form, Jennifer Pinski Mary McComber City Clerk Mayor Page 7 of 54 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 8 of 54 r Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date December 6 2020 Time Required: 1 minute Agenda Item Title: 2021 Home Occupation Permit Renewals Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requestor Administration/Julie Hultman Requester's Signatur i __ Action Requested Approve Home Occupation Permit Renewals for 2021 Background/Justification: (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised) Home Occupation Permits require annual renewal. Please review and consider approval of license renewal to the following, who held Home Occupation permits in 2020: Elizabeth Brooks, Air B & B Michael & Heather Diethert, Air B & B Melanie Ebertz, Air B & B Tracy Evanoff, Child Daycare Martin & Louise Fenner, Air B & B Carolyn McDermott, Child Daycare Randal Patrin-King, Randal Tree Service Mark Powell, Upholstery Services Todd Follis, Squadron Enterprises (St. Croix Sign) Page 9 of 54 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 10 of 54 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date _ November 24, 2020 Time Required: 5 min Agenda Item Title: 2020 Budget Update and Possible Changes to 2021 Budget Agenda Placement Old Business Originating Department/Requestor Betty Caruso -Finance Director Requester's Signature t U Action Requested: Discussion of 2020 Budget Updated and Direction for the Final 2021 Budget Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): On Sept 22, 2020 the Council adopted the 2021 Preliminary Budget that was submitted to the County to be used for the TNT notices. The county mailed the TNT notices on 11/19/20 to the taxpayers. The TNT hearing for the final budget and tax levy is scheduled for 1218/2020. On account of the uncertainties in 2020 and the financial impacts of COVID19, 1 have included updates to the 2020 Budget which estimates the final 2020 revenues and expenditures. Clarifying this information can be helpful to budgeting for 2021. (Pages 1-3) In review of the 2021 Preliminary Budget there were a few items that could be adjusted to reflect the expected expenses for that year, but nothing of significant tax impact. (Page 4) Action Request: Discussion of the information and direction on how to proceed with the final 2021 Budget and Tax bevy. 0 Page 11 of 54 1) 2020 BUDGET/ACTUAL PROJECTIONS (PAGES 1-3) • REVENUE PROJECTION OF$61,674 OVER BUDGET—mostly due to increases in building permits and police aid minus tax abatements and reductions in court fines. • EXPENDITURE PROJECTION OF $188,457 under budget—primarily due to delay in police hiring and summer help not utilized • NET BUDGT INCREASE PROJECTED$220,131 • CARES FUNDING TOWARD WAGES $179,293 • NET CHANGES FOR FUND BALANCE $399,424 • UPDATED UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $435,160 2) BUDGET ESTIMATES (PAGE 4) • WAGES— PATROL OFFICER ORIGINALLY BUDGETED AT STEP 1/ PROPOSED STEP 3 THROUGH HIRING PROCESS. ADDITIONAL EXPENSE NOT BUDGETED FOR $23,500— INCLUDES BENEFITS • HEALTH INSURANCE— NO CHANGES NECESSARY FOR NEW HIRES • COUNCIL CONFERENCES—DUE TO COVID— REDUCED TO 2 TRAVEL—NATIONAL AND 2 VIRUTAL ($5000) • CONTINGENCY—($24,000) REDUCTION DUE TO LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL SERVICE COMPLETE • FUND BALANCE- UNASSIGNED AT 12/31/20 $435,160 (ESTIMATE) • UNKNOWN a COVID19 IN 2021 o TAX PETITIONS o SNOW PLOWING 3) 2021 TNT NOTICES • TNT NOTICES MAILED BY COUNTY ON 11/19/20- ONLINE EXPECTED BY 11/25/20 • COUNTY USED SAME TAX CAPACITY VALUE AS THE JULY ESTIMATED VALUE • NO ADJUSTMENT MADE FOR XCEL PROPERTIES • CITY TAX RATE ACCORDING TO COUNTY 48,8823% o ESTIMATED ACTUAL TAX RATE 50.8129% NOTES Page 12 of 54 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHT 2020 BUDGET TO ESTIMATED ACTUAL 12/31/2020 2020 BUDGET ESTIMATED DIFFERENCE TOTAL REVENUES $ 5,803,520 $ 5,865,194 $ 61,674 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 5,833,520 $ 5,645,063 $ (188,457) NET BUDGET SHORTFALL $ (30,000) $ 220,131 $ 250,131 2020 FUND BALANCE PROJECTION FUND BALANCE 12/31/2019 $ 5,512,634 2020 REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 250,131 CARES FUNDING-SALARIES 179,293 2020 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT- ENGINEERING $ (30,000) ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE 12/31/2020 $ 5,912,058 ALLOCATIONS NONSPENDABLES PREPAID (80,898) ASSIGNED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (207,000) ENSUING YEAR BUDGET (100,000) DESIGNATIONS CASH FLOW RESERVE (2,379,000) GENERAL CONTINGENCY (871,000) SNOW PLOW RESERVE (141,000) TAX PETITIONS ADJUSTMENTS (100,000) UNFUNDED TIF 1-2 ADVANCE (410,000) REVOLVING CAPITAL FUND-FUTURE BDGT (292,000) FUNDING FOR KING PLANT DECOMMISSION (100,000) FUNDING FOR NORELL AVENUE (796,000) UNASSIGNED $ 435,160 SUMMARY 2020 BUDGET PROJECTION Page 13 of 54 1 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHT 2020 BUDGET TO ESTIMATED ACTUAL 12/31/2020 2020 BUDGET ESTIMATED DIFFERENCE REVENUES TAXES $ 5,330,694 $ 5,300,694 $ (30,000)TAX ABATEMENTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $ - BUSINESS LICENSE-PERMITS $ 44,826 $ 42,000 $ (2,826) REFUND LIQUOR LICENSES NONBUSINESS LICENSES-PERMITS $ 45,000 S 124,000 $ 79,000 WALMART/CREATIVE HOMES/TCO FINES&FORFEITS $ 45,000 $ 34,000 $ (11,000)COURT FINES INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES $ 98,500 $ 119,000 $ 20,500 POLICE AID CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 34,000 $ 34,000 $ - MISC REVENUES $ 105,500 $ 111,500 $ 6,000 +550,000 INTEREST;-$44,000 SRO OTHER REVENUES-USE FUND BALANCE $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ - TOTAL REVENUES $ 5,803,520 $ 5,865,194 $ 61,674 EXPENDITURES MAYOR&COUNCIL $ 79,687 $ 79,687 $ - CONFERENCES $ 12,000 $ 7,000 $ (5,000)VIRTUAL NEC NEWS LETTER $ 13,000 $ 11,000 $ (2,000) ANNUAL PICINIC/EMPLOYEE REC $ 6,300 $ 1,300 $ (5,000) CITY ADMINISTRATION $ 299,928 $ 299,928 $ LEGAL $ 27,000 $ 27,000 $ GENERAL MANAGEMENT/BUILDING $ 181,350 $ .181,350 $ ELECTIONS $ 6,630 $ 6,630 $ FINANCE $ 206,820 $ 206,820 $ COMPUTER SYSTEM $ 41,000 $ 41,000 $ AUDITING $ 34,000 $ 34,000 $ - INSURANCE $ 472,205 $ 467,205 $ (5,000)GENERAL INS REDUCTION EXP MOD ASSESSOR $ 26,500 $ 26,500 $ PLANNING&ZONING $ 31,100 $ 28,100 $ (3,000) ENGINEERING $ 56,000 $ 56,000 $ BUILDING INSPECTIONS $ 112,420 $ 112,420 $ POLICE DEPA,TVENT $ 1,428,793 $ 1,408,793 $ (20,000)FUEL;CONTRACTUAL NEW PATRCLIVIAN $ 68,000 $ - $ (68,000) NFIQ CHIEF $ 36,000 $ 10,000 5 (26,000) OVERTIME $ 44,557 $ 15,000 $ (29,557) FIRE PROTECTION $ 276,000 $ 273,000 $ (3,000) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $ 1,120 $ 1,120 $ ANIMAL CONTROL $ 700 $ 700 $ PUBLIC WKS-STREET MAINTENANCE $ 80,670 $ 80,670 $ PUBLIC WKS-SNOW REMOVAL $ 203,000 $ 203,000 $ PUBLIC WKS-STREET LIGHTING $ 69,000 $ 65,000 $ (4,000) ARBORIST $ 945 $ 945 $ TREE REMOVAL/PLANTING $ 37,000 $ 37,000 $ SANITATION&WASTE REMOVAL $ 227,600 $ 227,600 $ PARKS $ 155,160 $ 155,160 $ RINK AND SUMMER HELP $ 30,400 $ 12,000 $ (18,400) CONTINGENCY $ 40,000 $ 40,500 $ S00 TRANSFERS OUT TO OTHER FUNDS $ 1,528,635 $ 1,528,635 $ TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 5,833,520 $ 5,645,063 $ (188,457) Page 14 of 54 2020 BUDGET TO ESTIMATED ACTUAL 2 CARES FUNDING/EXPENDITURES 2020 BUDGET ESTIMATED DIFFERENCE REVENUE $ 361,709 $ 361,709 EXPENDITURES SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE $ 52,500 $ 52,500 ELECTION PPE $ 2,115 $ 2,115 TELEWORKING $ 26,370 $ 26,370 PPE SUPPLIES $ 13,973 $ 13,973 FACILITY MODIFICATIONS $ 37,061 $ 37,061 LEGAL $ 403 S 403 HAZZARD PAY $ 49,994 S 49,994 5 $ 182,416 $ 162,416 COVID WAGE REIMBURSEMENT $ $ 179,293 $ 179,293 TOTAL CARES FUNDING EXPENDITURES $ $ 361,709 $ 361,709 Page 15 of 54 2020 BUDGET TO ESTIMATED ACTUAL 3 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS POSSIBLE CHANGES TO 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET-ADOPTED 9/22/20 $252,000 PROPOSFO MEDIAN HOME PRIOR YEAR TAX LEVY $ 5,691,012 $ 1,205.62 $ 1,175.53 TAX RATE 51.8129 50.1764 POSSIBLE CHANGES TO BUDGET REDUCTION TO COUNCIL CONFERENCES 4 NATIONAL IN BUDGET-REDUCE TO 2 TRAVEL/2 VIRTUAL (5,000) (1.12) REDUCTION TO CONTINGENCY LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL (24,000) (5.36) HIRING OF NEW PATROL AT LEVEL 3-BUDGETED LEVELI 23,500 5.24 TOTAL NET CHANGES $ (5,500) $ (1.24) EQUIVALENT IMPACTS $ 50,000 $ 11.15 $ 100,000 $ 22.31 $ 200,000 $ 44.62 Possible Changes to 2021 Budget for 12-8-20 Adoption.xlsx Page 16 of 544 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date November 24, 2020 Time Required: 5 Minutes Agenda Item Title: City Council— Team Building& Goal Setting Agenda Placement Old Business Originating Department/Requestor: Mayor Mary McComber Requester's Signature: Action Requested Set Date for Half or Full Day Session Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): The City Council suggested a half or full day teambuilding and long-term planning session in January. This item was tabled from the previous meeting in order to obtain some possible dates of availability from Pam Whitmore at LMC. Page 17 of 54 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 18 of 54 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date November 24th, 2020 Time Required: 5 Minutes Agenda Item Title: LOWES HOME CENTER—Planned Unit Development Amendment— 5888 Nova Scotia Ave—Garden Center Expansion Agenda Placement New Business Originating Department/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester's Signature 40 ,4— Action Requested _Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached from Scott Richards, City Planner 1. Planning Report—Dated Nov. 5th, 2020 2. Approved Planning Commission Resolution—Unsigned 3. Proposed City Council Resolution. Page 19 of 54 &wk3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 "smo Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPCTPCOPlanni ngCo.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: November 5, 2020 RE: Oak Park Heights Lowe's Home Center PUD Amendment for Expansion of Garden Center 5888 Nova Scotia Avenue North TPC FILE: 236.02 —20.09 BACKGROUND Andrew Polonus, representing Lowe's Home Centers has made application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to allow the expansion of the garden center and the addition of a gate on the rear drive aisle. A PUD is required in that it is a change from the site plan originally approved for Lowe's. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District with a PUD overlay that was approved to allow joint access and parking for a coordinated development plan for the CSM Development. The CSM Development that contained the Lowe's Home Center was approved by the City Council in November of 2005. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was approved for open and outdoor storage in June 2007 EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Site Plan (C400) Exhibit 2: Title Sheet (T-1.0) Exhibit 3: Enlarged Floor Plan and Demolition Plan (A-1.0) Exhibit 4: Garden Center and Rear Gate Details (A-1.01) Exhibit 5: Exterior Elevations and Specifications (A-2.0) Exhibit 6: Garden Center Pilaster Plan, Details and General Notes (S-1.0) Exhibit 7: Electrical Schedules, Notes and Details (E1) Exhibit 8: Electrical Schedules, Notes and Details (E2) Exhibit 9: Garden Center Extension Photometric Plan (E3) Exhibit 10: Plumbing Plans and Notes (P1) Exhibit 11: Site Photos Page 20 of 54 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Applicant has indicated that "the project involves the expansion of the garden center and the addition of a gate on the rear drive aisle." The garden center is on the west side of the Lowe's building. The 5,530 square foot expansion of the garden center area will assure that all of the materials for sale are stored within the screened area. The gate, which faces to the east and to a residential area, will also provide additional screening of the storage area. The expansion area will include a new fence, screening and lighting that will match what is already existing. ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed Land Use Map. The continued use of the site for retail commercial use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District. The CSM development, which includes the Lowe's, was approved as a PUD in 2005 to allow multiple commercial buildings within the development with shared access and parking. The PUD is an overlay of the B-4 District. A CUP was required in 2007 to allow open and outdoor storage of truck trailers and allow three delivery trucks to be parked within the storage area at the south side of the Lowe's store. A PUD is required for the expansion of the garden center and the gate in that the site plan of the development is being altered. Setbacks. The B-4 District requires a front yard semack of 4U feet, side yard setback of 10 feet and rear yard of 20 feet. The front is considered Nova Scotia Avenue North and the rear is adjacent to Walmart. The expanded garden center will be approximately 40 feet from the rear property line. None of the other required setbacks are impacted. Traffic Circulation. Traffic circulation within the site will not be impacted with this site change and building expansion. Parking. No changes to the parking area are required with the garden expansion. Lighting. Lighting of the garden center is being altered such that fixtures are being installed adjacent to the new fence. The lighting specifications indicate that the fixtures are to be pole mounted and are full cut off. The Zoning Ordinance states that no light source or combination thereof which cast light on a public street shall exceed one (1) foot candle meter reading as measured from the centerline of said street nor shall any light source or combination thereof which cast light on adjacent property exceed four- tenths (0.4) foot candles as measured at the property line. A photometric plan has been 2 Page 21 of 54 submitted and indicates that this will be complied with. Additionally, the Ordinance states that the maximum height above the ground grade permitted for light sources mounted on a pole is twenty-five (25) feet. The specifications indicate that the pole height is 20 feet but that the fixture will be above that. The Applicant shall check to make sure that requirement is addressed. The conditions of approval will state that all lighting shall be full cut off and shall be consistent with Section 401.15.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. Signage. Other than required exiting signage, no other signs are proposed. Fencing/Screening. The proposed new fencing at the west edge of the garden center will be identical what is existing now and consist of corner pilasters with relocated tube steel fence and gates. The gate detail plans indicated that the egress gate (6 on Sheet A-1.01) may be chain link fence or tube steel. The City will require the gate to be tube steel in that it provides better screening and is consistent with the rest of the fencing. Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utilities. No grading, drainage and utility plans were required for this project. Design Guidelines. No Design Guideline review is required. CONCLUSION 1 RECOMMENDATION Subject to the preceding review, City staff recommends approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment to allow the expansion of the garden center and the addition of a gate on the rear drive aisle of the Lowe's Home Center at 5888 Nova Scotia Avenue North subject to the conditions that follow: 1. All light fixtures shall be full cut otf and I)e consistent witn Section 401.15.13.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. No light source or combination thereof which cast light on adjacent property exceed four-tenths (0.4) foot candles as measured at the property line. The maximum height above the ground grade allowed for light sources mounted on a pole shall not exceed twenty-five (25)feet. 2. All gates and fencing shall be constructed with tubular steel. No chain link fence shall be allowed. 3. No merchandise or storage of items shall be stored above the garden level fence on the west side of the building. 4. 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" yy�,x �yeti �k ' �,^ 4{�' g e4' A p �.a � � '•�c �wee �d� "•" �•� , v A i A 'a •.fir � w i e i + P k t w n u w Y n r E Y 17 31 " n , e =o -�M I w r w q Y Y i +:22 A� , w ■AYfI ,.,�,, w I' I n � I I ®9 "fir rel r wr� e 4 w I, n. { • I " w i t F T r � r» a� i I� 1 ! ` Page 34 of 54 i AWN Hill qffll�III Ai d — - s �YYPri7➢R �. i a 1111111� =� ' C M �Y I I P i, r � a u,ll i { rilt I 4 Page 36 of 54 A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE GARDEN CENTER AND THE ADDITION OF A GATE AT THE REAR DRIVE AISLE AT 5888 NOVA SCOTIA AVENUE NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Lowe's Home Centers, LLC for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow expansion of the garden center and the addition of gate at the rear drive aisle at 5888 Nova Scotia Avenue North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact: 1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as follows, to wit: SEE ATTACHMENT A and 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items: SEE ATTACHMENT B and 3. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District in which retail uses are a pennitted use; and 4. The CSM development which includes the Lowe's Home Center was approved as a Planned Unit Development by the City Council on November 22, 2005; and 5. A Planned Unit Development Amendment is required for the expansion of the garden center and addition of the gate in that the improvements alter the original site plan for the site; and Page 37 of 54 6. The 5,530 square foot expansion of the garden ccnter will assure that all of the materials for sale are stored within the screened area and the gate will provide additional screening to the residential properties to the east: and 7. City staff prepared a planning report dated November 5, 2020 reviewing the request; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the application in that the project is in conformance with the criteria for Planned Unit Development approval. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public clearing at their November 12, 2020 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and made the following recommendation: NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow expansion of the garden center and the addition of a gate at the rear drive aisle at 5888 Nova Scotia Avenue North and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with the following conditions: 1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. No light source or combination thereof which cast light on adjacent property exceed four-tenths (0.4) foot candles as measured at the property line. The maximum height above the ground grade allowed for light sources mounted on a pole shall not exceed twenty-five(25) feet. 2. All gates and fencing shall be constructed with tubular steel. No chain link fence shall be allowed. 3. No merchandise or storage of items shall be stored above the garden level fence on the west side of the building. 4. All conditions of the PUD approvals granted on November 22, 2005 and the CUP granted on Tune 19, 2007 shall remain in effect and will be enforced. 2 Page 38 of 54 Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 12I day of November 2020, Timothy Freeman, Chair ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator 3 Page 39 of 54 ATTACHMENT A d PUD Amendment Lowe's Home Improvement Store Garden Center Area Expansion 5888 Nova Scotia Ave. N. Washington County Parcel ID Numbers: 05.029.20.11.0054 Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, Oak Park Co=ons Page 40 of 54 ATTACHMENT B PUD Amendment Lowe's Horne Improvement Store Garden Center Area Expansion 5888 Nova Scotia Ave. N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Mailing List from Washington County (350'/150' from subject property) • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: November 12, 2020 Required Approvals: PUD Amendment City Council 415 PUD Amendment: Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve(12) months from the date Council grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e) Page 41 of 54 RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF OAK PARD HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE GARDEN CENTER AND THE ADDITION OF A GATE AT THE REAR DRIVE AISLE AT 5888 NOVA SCOTIA AVENUE NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Lowe's Home Centers, LLC for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow expansion of the garden center and the addition of a gate at the rear drive aisle at 5888 Nova Scotia Avenue North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended that the application be approved with conditions. The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution: 1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as follows, to wit. SEE ATTACHMENT A and 2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items. SEE ATTACHMENT B and 3. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District in which retail uses are a permitted use; and 4. The CSM development which includes the Lowe's Home Center was approved as a Planned Unit Development by the City Council on November 22, 2005; and 5. A Planned Unit Development Amendment is required for the expansion of the garden center and addition of the gate in that the improvements alter the original site plan for the site; and Page 42 of 54 6. The 5,530 square toot expansion of the garden center will assure that all of the materials for sale are stored within the screened area and the gate will provide additional screening to the residential properties to the east; and 7. City staff prepared a planning report dated November 5, 2020 reviewing the request; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the application in that the project is in conformance with the criteria for Planned Unit Development approval. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 12, 2020 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and recommended that the application be approved with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING: A. The application submitted by Lowe's Home Centers, LLC for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow expansion of the garden center and the addition of a gate at the rear drive aisle at 5888 Nova Scotia Avenue North and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights with the following conditions: 1. All light fixtures shall be full cut off and be consistent with Section 401.15.8.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting requirements. No light source or combination thereof which cast light on adjacent property exceed four-tenths (0.4) foot candles as measured at the property line. The maximum height above the ground grade allowed for light sources mounted on a pole shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet. 2. All gates and fencing shall be constructed with tubular steel. No chain link fence shall be allowed. 3. No merchandise or storage of items shall be stored above the garden level fence on the west side of the building. 4. All conditions of the PUD approvals granted on November 22, 2005 and the CUP granted on June 19, 2007 shall remain in effect and will be enforced. 2 Page 43 of 54 Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 24"' day of November 2020. Mary McComber, Mayor ATTEST: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator 3 Page 44 of 54 ATTACHMENT A FUD Amendment Lowe's Dome Improvement Store Garden Center Area Expansion 5888 Nova Scotia Ave. N. Washington County Parcel ID Numbers: 05.029.20.11.0054 Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 1, Oak Park Commons Page 45 of 54 ATTACHMENT B r PUD Amendment Lowe's Home Improvement Store Garden Center Area Expansion S$$$Nova Scotia Ave. N. Application Materials • Application Form • Fees • Plan Sets • Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal • Mailing List from Washington County (350'/150' from subject property) • Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed • Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s) Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: November 12, 2020 Required Approvals: PUD Amendment City Council 4/5 FUD Amendment: Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve(12) months from the date Council grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e) Page 46 of 54 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date November 24th, 2020 Time Required: 1 Minute Agenda Item Title: Approve Joint Powers Agreement-Mutual Aid w/St. Paul. Agenda Placement Consent Agenda Originating Department/Requestor: Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police/Eric Johnson, City Administrator Requester's Signature: Action Requested _Discussion, Possible Action Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): Please see the attached JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT that outlines parameters where the two entities outline certain capacities and expectation in the event there is a need of Mutual Aid; Staff does recommend approval as it will facilitate future responses that may become immediate or urgent and possibly prior to any formal emergency declaration. This Agreement is permissible under MN STAT. 471.59—Joint Powers Act. Please note that the parties are not unilaterally required to provide responders if it believes it is not in the best interests of the city and/or if such resources are not available or do not hold the necessary training. Further, each party may withdraw from the Agreement with reasonable notice and without material penalty. Staff did seek further guidance from the LMCIT/LMC (Mr. Chris Smith—Risk Management Attorney)which indicated no material issues with the Agreement itself except for matters of how some re-imbursements should be handled. This has been addressed. While this facilitates all responses between OPH PD and St Paul PD, and officers may be requested to provide direct response during an immediate emergency, this agreement is focused at the more likely scenarios of requests for the SWAT or Mobile Field Force "Riot Control Teams". Page 47 of 54 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT THIS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made effective as of December 1, 2020, by and among the City of Saint Paul and the City of Oak Park Heights, political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota,pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes §471.59, the Joint Powers Act("Agreement"). WHEREAS, The Parties (Saint Paul & Oak Park Heights) desire to be prepared to adequately address fire, flood,natural disaster, civil disturbance, or any other Emergency that may occur within the jurisdictions of the Parties; and WHEREAS, In order to protect the public peace and safety, and to preserve the lives and property of people in each jurisdiction,the Parties(Saint Paul&Oak Park Heights)agree to furnish Assistance to one another in the event of said emergencies. NOW, THEREFORE, The Parties (Saint Paul & Oak Park Heights) hereby agree to furnish Assistance to each other upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. I. Purpose The general purpose of this Agreement is to enable the Parties (Saint Paul and Oak Park Heights) and their respective law enforcement personnel to come to the aid of each party to this Agreement as permitted in Minnesota Statutes §471.59 and Minnesota Statutes §12.331. This Agreement is limited to the named Parties. II. Definitions The capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the following meanings: Assistance means the provision of law enforcement personnel, services, equipment, supplies and related resources. Ememency means any disaster including,but not limited to, a multi-alarm fire; casualty involving the damage, collapse or destruction of private or public infrastructure; accident or occurrence involving one or more modes of transportation including, but not limited to air, rail, vehicular or watercraft; civil disorder or disturbance; release of contaminates or pollutants, hazardous substances or hazardous waste that necessitates the evacuation of occupants from structures or some defined geographic area; any quarantine or limitation on the movement of persons due to disease or threat to health and safety of the general population; any threat to national security; "Disaster" and "Emergency" as defined in Minnesota Statutes §12.03; and "Emergency" and "Major disaster" as defined in 44 CFR Sections 206.2(a)(9) and (17). Page 48 of 54 Incident Commander means the ranking peace officer designated by the Requesting Party to be responsible for overseeing the management of Emergency Responders and for the planning, logistics and finances at the field level during an Emergency. Partv means a governmental unit as defined by Minnesota Statues, §471.59, Subdivision 1. "Parties" shall collectively mean more than one Party. Providing Party means the entity that provides mutual aid Assistance to the Requesting Party. Providing Official means the person designated by the Party who is responsible to determine whether and to what extent that Party should provide assistance to the Requesting Parry. Reguestin-Party means the entity that requests mutual aid Assistance under this Agreement. Self-Deployment means deploying resources without a request for mutual aid Assistance from a Requesting Party. Vate means the State of Minnesota. III. Assistance A participating political subdivision may request Assistance(a"Requesting Parry")from the other participating subdivision (a"Providing Parry") to respond to an Emergency or as a participant in drills or exercises authorized under legislation or this Mutual Aid Agreement. A request for Emergency Assistance shall be made by a Requesting Party to a Providing Parry by contacting the Providing Official or his/her designee. Requests may either be verbal or in writing. Any verbal requests will be followed by a written request made by the Requesting Parry to the Providing Official or his/her designee as soon as practical or within such period of time as provided by law. Requests and responses to requests under this Agreement are limited to law enforcement personnel assistance services, equipment, supplies, and related resources. In the case of an Emergency for which a Requesting Party will seek reimbursement of costs from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the State of Minnesota, the Requesting Parry shall make the request for Assistance to each Providing Party and the Incident Commander shall monitor and oversee the documentation of the performance of Emergency work and the documentation of reasonable and reimbursable costs of a Providing Party in accordance with the FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy and will disburse the federal share of funds owed to a Providing Party. Page 49 of 54 In response to a request for Assistance under this Agreement, a Providing Party may authorize and direct personnel to go to the aid of a Requesting Party. The Providing Party shall provide personnel who possess the required qualifications along with the equipment and supplies of the Providing Parry to the Requesting Parry at the discretion of the Providing Parry within the scope of the aid deemed necessary by the Requesting Parry and the Incident Commander. IV. Limitations A Party's decision to provide Assistance in response to, or recovery from, an Emergency, or in authorized drills or exercise is subject to the following conditions: A.)Parry may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection and services within its own jurisdiction. B.)Parry may recall Assistance at any time in the best interests of that Parry. C.) Emergency response personnel of a Providing Party shall follow the policies and procedures of the Providing Party and will be under the Providing Party's command and control but will follow the operational direction of the Incident Commander and be subject to the incident management system of the Requesting Party. D.)Assets and equipment of a Providing Parry shall remain under the control of the Providing Parry but shall be under the operational control of the Incident Commander within the incident management system of the Requesting Party. V. Compensation The Requesting Parry and any Providing Party will each be responsible for its own costs and compensation for any Assistance arising from any Emergency that may occur during the Tenn of the Agreement. Unless the Emergency is eligible for reimbursement by FEMA, a Providing Party shall be responsible for the costs and compensation of its personnel,equipment and supplies. The Providing Party shall make no demand to the Requesting Party for the reimbursement of the costs or expenses of the Providing Parry for assistance rendered pursuant to the Mutual Aid Agreement. For an Emergency that is eligible for reimbursement of costs by FEMA, the labor force expenses of the Providing Party will be treated as contract labor, with regular time, overtime wages and certain benefits eligible for reimbursement. Notwithstanding the above paragraphs in this Section, a Providing Party may charge a Requesting Parry for Assistance rendered under the terms of this Mutual Aid Agreement by submitting to the Requesting Party an itemized bill for the actual cost of any Assistance provided. The charges for Assistance provided pursuant to this Agreement will be based upon the actual costs incurred by the Providing Party, including salaries or wages, overtime, materials, supplies and other necessary expenses, except that the Parties agree that the Federal Emergency Management Agency equipment rates will be used as the basis for equipment charges whenever possible. Page 50 of 54 If a local, State, or federal Emergency is declared, and applicable funds become available, a Providing Parry may charge a Requesting Parry for Assistance rendered under the terms of this Agreement. The Providing Parties will submit to the Requesting Party an itemized bill for the actual cost of any Assistance provided as described above. The Requesting Parry is responsible to take all steps it deems necessary to seek reimbursement from the United States of America, the State of Minnesota or other sources, to the extent that such reimbursement is available, for expenses it incurs for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Should funding become available,the Requesting Party may reimburse the Providing Party to the extent possible under the terms of this Agreement. Any claims for reimbursement by the Providing Parry must be made to the Requesting Party within 90 days after the expense is sustained or incurred. No Party will be responsible for the reimbursement of Self-Deployment costs. VL Workers' Compensation Each Party will be responsible for injuries or death of its own personnel. Each Parry will maintain workers' compensation insurance or a program of self-insurance covering its own personnel while they are providing Assistance 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 injuries were caused wholly or partially by the negligence of any other Parry or its officers, employees, or volunteers. VII. Damage to Equipment Each Parry shall be responsible for damages to or loss of its own equipment used to respond to an Emergency under 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 Parry or its officers, employees, or volunteers. VIII. Term of Agreement This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2026, subject to Section XVI Withdrawal of Party/Termination of Agreement. IX. Liability and Indemnification For purposes of the Minnesota Municipal Tort Liability Act (Minnesota Statues, §466), the employees and officers of a Providing Parry are deemed to be employees (as defined in Minnesota Statues, §466.01, Subdivision 6) of the Requesting Parry. The Requesting Parry agrees to defend and indemnify the Providing Parry against any claims brought or actions filed against the Providing Party or any officer, employee, or volunteer of the Providing Party for injury to, death of, or damage to the property of any third person or persons, Page 51 of 54 arising from the performance and provision of Assistance in responding to a request for Assistance by the Requesting Party pursuant to this Agreement. Under no circumstances, however, shall a Party be required to pay on behalf of itself and the other Parry, any amounts in excess of the limits on liability established in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 applicable to any one Parry. The limits of liability for one or both of the Parties may not be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability for any Parry. The intent of this subdivision is to impose on each Requesting Party a limited duty to defend and indemnify the Providing Party for claims arising within the Requesting Party's jurisdiction subject to the limits of liability under Minnesota Statutes §466. The purpose of creating this duty to defend and indemnify is to simplify the defense of claims by eliminating conflicts among defendants, and to permit liability claims against multiple defendants from a single occurrence to be defended by a single attorney. Neither Parry to this Agreement or any officer of any Parry shall be liable to the other Party or to any other person for failure of any Parry to furnish Assistance to the other Party, or for recalling Assistance, both as described in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent or hinder the pursuit of applicable State or federal benefits to personnel who respond or render Assistance pursuant to an Emergency request and sustain injury or death in the course of, and arising out of, their employment and response or Assistance under this Agreement. Providing Party shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages or losses arising from the acts or omissions of personnel of the Requesting Parry and its officers, employees, agents and assigns. X. General Compliance Both Parties agree to comply with all applicable federal, State and local laws and regulations governing any services provided under this Agreement. XI. Accounting Standards and Retention of Records A.) Accounting — Both Parties agree to maintain the necessary source documentation and enforce sufficient internal controls as dictated by generally accepted accounting practices and as required by FEMA to properly account for expenses incurred under this Agreement. B.) Retention of Records - Both Parties will retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred under this Agreement as required by the applicable records retention schedule. Page 52 of 54 XII. Data Practices Both Parties agree to comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and all other applicable State and federal laws relating to data privacy or confidentiality. Each Parry must immediately report to other Parry any requests from third parties for information relating to activities performed pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party agrees to promptly respond to inquiries from the other Parry concerning data requests. Each Party agrees to hold the other Parry, their officers and employees harmless from any claims resulting from unlawful disclosure or use of data protected under state and federal laws by the disclosing Party. XIII. Applicable Law The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern all interpretations of this Agreement and any litigation which may arise under this Agreement. XIV. Non-Discrimination All Parties agree to comply with the provisions of all applicable federal and State statutes and regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination including, without limitation, Minnesota Statutes §181.59 and §363A. XV. Withdrawal of Party/Termination of Agreement A.) Without Cause - Either Party may withdraw from this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30)days written notice to the designated recipients for the other Party.If withdrawal is without cause, the Parry shall pay the withdrawing Parry all reimbursements and payments to which it is entitled under this Agreement, to the date of withdrawal. Any withdrawing Parry must also pay all obligations owed to any other Party under this Agreement, to the date of withdrawal. B.) For Cause - A Party may terminate this Agreement if another Party fails to perform in accordance with the provisions of this the Agreement in a proper and timely manner, or otherwise violates the terms of this Agreement. The non-defaulting Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, if the default has not been cured after ten (10) days written notice has been provided. C.) This Agreement shall terminate upon expiration of the Term or by mutual written agreement of both Parties in the form of a resolution by the Party's governing body. XVI. Severability Should a court of competent jurisdiction rule any portion, section or subsection of this Agreement invalid or nullified, that fact shall not affect or invalidate any other portion, section or subsection; and all remaining portions, sections or subsections shall remain in full force and effect. Page 53 of 54 FOR THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL Approved Todd Axtell, Chief of Police Approved Melvin Carter, Mayor Approved John McCarthy, Director of Financial Services Approved Judy Hanson, Assistant City Attorney Designee for purposes of receipt of Notice: Title: Deputy Chief of Police, Community Engagement Division Address: 367 Grove Street, Saint Paul Minnesota 55101 FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Approved Chief of Police Approved Mayor Approved City Manager/Director of Finance Approved City Attorney Designee for purposes of receipt of Notice: Title: Chief of Police/Deputy Chief/ etc, Address: Page 54 of 54