HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-24-1994JUNE 23, 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FORTUNE:
JUNE 30 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON
STATE AUDITOR'S REPORT
Public Safety Library
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR TULY•
JULY 11 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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JULY 18 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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JULY 25 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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3. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE -- MONDAY, JUNE 27, 5:00 P.M., City Council
Conference Room.
4. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH -- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29. See attached article from the
Plymouth Sun/Sailor for events and performance times. (M-4)
5. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commission is attached. (M-5)
6. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M-6)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
June 23, 1994
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1. MINUTES & AGENDAS:
a. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, May 26, 1994. (I -la)
b. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, June 9, 1994. (I -lb)
c. School District 284, Board of Education, May 9, 13 and 23, and June 10, 1994. (1-
1c)
d. Board Update, School District 284. (I -1d)
e. School District 281, Board of Education, May 23 and June 6, 1994. (I -le)
f. School District 279, Board of Education, June 7 and 14, 1994. (I-11)
2. NEWSLETTERS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.:
a. Metro Voice, Metropolitan Council, May/June 1994. (I -2a)
b. Volunteer Mediators, 1993 West Suburban Mediation Center annual report. (I -2b)
c. Minnesota Kids - A Closer Look, summary of the annual report of Minnesota KIDS
COUNT project. The full report detailing the condition of children in each of
Minnesota's counties is on file in the Manager's office. (I -2c)
d. Article from June 22 Plymouth Sun/Sailor written by Christopher Slack. (I -2d)
3. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Letter from Dottie Rietow, Metropolitan Council, on 1993 preliminary population
and household estimates for Plymouth. (I -3a)
b. Letter from Sig Stene, Chairman, LMCIT Board of Trustees, responding to inquiries
on a letter from the City of Afton regarding City official's legal defense coverage
through the LMCIT. (I -3b)
c. Letter from Jim Dahle, District 281 Superintendent, regarding a special information
meeting scheduled for June 28 from 7- 8:30 p.m. in the Robbinsdale Armstrong
auditorium on a proposed athletic/physical education complex at Robbinsdale
Armstrong High School. (I -3c)
d. Letter from Steven Mielke, 3505 Urbandale Lane, to Mayor and Council, regarding
closure of 34th Avenue North. (I -3d)
e. Letter to Bernie Barr, Lowry Hill Construction Co., from Dan Faulkner, regarding
Golfview Estates - emergency access from County Road 9 to Comstock Lane. (I -3e)
f. Letter from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to Laslo Nemeth, Prudential
Insurance, regarding a petroleum storage tank release at 13001 Bass Lake Road. (I -
3f)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
June 23, 1994
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g. Letter to Duane Horton, 1881 Saratoga Lane, from Dan Campbell, in response to
letters concerning drain tile installed on Mr. Horton's rear property lines between
Saratoga Lane and Quaker Lane. (I -3g)
h. Information submitted by residents at the June 20 council meeting on: 1) closure of
34th Avenue; and 2) West Medicine Lake Park. (I -3h)
i. Letter to C.W. Anderson, C.P. Rail System, from Fred Moore, regarding grade
crossing warning devices at Pineview Lane. (I -3i)
j. Memo from Kathy Lueckert regarding the proposed budget for the Bassett Creek
Water Management Commission. (I -3j)
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
nouthjWayzata/pronp&WV _bake sun-sailor/Wednesday, June 22,
Senior shuttles
to musical evenC,
Shuttle --bus transportation is
available for senior citizens at-..
tending the 22nd annual presen-
tation of Music in Plymouth set
for Wednesday, June 29, at the
city's amphitheater, 37th
Avenue North and Plymouth
Boulevard, north of City Hall.
Shuttles are scheduled to pick
up passengers at 5:30 p.m. at the
Wayzata Boardwalk, Central
Avenue and Wayzata
Boulevard; 5:45 p.m. at St.
Mary of the Lake Catholic
Church, 105 Forestview Lane N;
and 5:55 P.M. at Plymouth Shop-
ping Center..
Limited handicapped parking
spaces are available near the
event.
The show features ongoing
Performances by jugglers, face
Painters, and a variety of con-
cession stands. Concert -goers
are encouraged to bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
- The event's guest host is Allen
Costantini of KARE-11
television.
Here is the performance
schedule:
• 5:15 p.m. — Wayzata High
School Jazz Band.
• 5:45 — Rockin' Hollywoods,
a 1950s rock `n' roll band.
• 6:30 — Plymouth Puppet
Wagon.
+ 6:40 — Wayzata Trojets.
• 6:45 — Robin Blair of Radio
AAHS. .
• 7:30 — Rockin' Hollywoods.
• 8:00 — Introductions/Or-
chestra warm up.
• $:25 - Presentation of Co-
lors/Hamel American Legion.
+ 8:30 — Minnesota orche-
stra, guest conductor William
Eddins.
• 9:55- (approximate) —
Fireworks display r f
The free event is sponsored by
the Plymouthgvic League and,;
city of `; Plymouth ''=.Family -
mernberslups can be purchased
from the ^Civic Teague for $10 at >`
the,event to help defray the cost ;
of sponsoring the show. The -
fireworks display is sponsored,
by Target Greatland.
In case of inclement weather,
the event will be rescheduled for
Wednesday, July 6.
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METRO MEETINGS
A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and
standing committees, and six regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan
Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, Metropolitan Transit
Commission, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Regional Transit Board. Meeting times
and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the
appropriate organization. -
DATE: June 17, 1994
WEEK OF: June 20 - June 24, 1994
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL? a
Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members: Tuesday, Jun 1;`8-a.r .-Poulet's,
26th and Lyndale, Minneapolis.
Transportation Committee - Wednesday, June 22, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will
consider: the 1995 Federal Aviation Administration planning grant application; consultant contract
approvals for 1994 airport planning activities; and other business. They will receive information
on the Metro Mobility Report; the Congestion Pricing Study; transportation mega projects; and
on the economic impact of airports.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, June 23, 3 p.m., Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, June 23, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: the
selection of a consultant to prepare the 800 MHz trunked radio system design; a comprehensive
plan amendment for city of Farmington for a MUSA addition for Pine Knoll; a report of the
Library Study Advisory Committee; the 1993 Solid Waste Abatement Program; solid waste
recommendations for industry and pressure points analysis of recycled materials and cross cultural
materials for public education; a permit application for Burnsville Sanitary landfill expansion for
Edward Kraemer and Sons, Inc.; Eden Prairie's final right-of-way acquisition loan fund application
for protective buy of the Ray N. Welter, Jr. property; a request for proposal for technical services
related to the development of a congestion management system for the metropolitan area; an
amendment to the procurement policies; the investment policy; a recommendation for liability
coverage; a salary adjustment for non -represented staff; a loan program extension for local
planning assistance loan guidelines; and the second reading of the revision to Council bylaws.
Chair's Small Group Meeting with Council Members - Friday, June 24, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton
Minneapolis Metrodome, 1330 Industrial Blvd. at 35W North, Minneapolis.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 1994
Community Development Committee - Monday, June 27, Noon, Room 1A.
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission - Tuesday, June 28, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Special Meeting/Environment Committee - Wednesday, June 29, 4 p.m., Room 1A.
Audit Committee - Thursday, June 30, 2:30 p.m., Room 2A.
Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. M"S
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, June 30, 4 p.m., Chambers.
The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting
times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, can
291-6447, (TDD 291-0904).
REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Board Meeting - Monday, June 20, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: Metro
Mobility update; a provider contract amendment; a service center office lease assumption; a
vehicle lease option; an amendment to the 1994 budget; financial statements for April 1994; a
correction of a contract amendment for White Bear Area Transit; Anoka County Traveler 1994
contract amendment; a capital funding request from Carver County; Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority service plan and budget; and other business.
Meetings are subject to change; please call to confirm. The Regional Transit Board offices is
located at on the seventh floor of Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. For
more information or confirmation of the meetings, call the RTB office at 292-8789. -
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
Commission Meeting - Tuesday, June 21, 3 p.m., Chambers.
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St.,
St. Paul, MN 55101. For more information, call 222-8423.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Monday, June 20, 10:30 a.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal Building. The commission will consider the new airport comprehensive plan
scoping decision document and review and discuss the MSP long term comprehensive plan
alternatives for the dual track airport planning process.
Commission Meeting - Monday, June 20, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh
Terminal Building. The commission will consider: airport leases; approval of sale of G.O. revenue
bonds series 4; notice of litigation of G&R Transportation versus MAC; June ADNE levels; final
payments on contracts for 1992 Part 150 Sound Insulation Program for Bloomington and
Minneapolis II and 1993 Part 150 Sound Insulation Program for May, June, July bid cycles;
change order on 1994 park ramp rehabilitation contract; bids received for contracts on MSP
apron lighting modifications, security checkpoints relocation, 1994 MSP landslide bituminous
construction, HHH Terminal flooring replacement, runway 5R/23L reconstruction and 1994
pavement rehabilitation at Crystal Airport, equipment maintenance building at Airlake Airport,
Part 150 Sound Insulation program appeals policy; Part 150 land acquisition/relocation appeals
policy; review of upcoming construction project bids; discussion of 1995 objectives; 1995 capital
improvement program;
Budget Task Force - Monday, June 20, 2:30 p.m. or immediately following the Commission
meeting, Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold Chamberlain Field. The task
force will consider the 1994 personnel requests and the 1995 equipment requests.
Special Meeting of Affirmative Action Committee/DBE Certification Appeal Hearing -
Wednesday, June 22, 2:30 p.m., Board room, general offices. The committee will continue
considering the preferred car rental.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN m-
55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION
Finance Committee - Monday, June 20, 9 a.m., Commission office conference room. The
committee will hear presentations from potential Commission investment advisors.
Commission Meeting - Wednesday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. The Commission will hear the following
committee reports: joint Finance/Capital Improvements Committee regarding the Metrodome
expansion project; Finance Committee regarding the search for an investment advisor; and
Marketing Committee. The Commission will also receive an update on the Target
Center/Timberwolves issues.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis,
MN 55415. Meeting times and agendas occasionally must be changed. To verify meeting
schedules and agenda items, please call Tamra Sharp, 335-3310.
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MAY 26, 1994
A meeting of the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority was called to order by
Chairman David Crain on May 26, 1994.
PRESENT: Chairman David Crain, Commissioners Brian Warhol and Thomas Rugh
(arrived at 7:40 p.m.)
ABSENT: Commissioners Marjie McFarland, and John Edson
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, Housing Specialist Milt Dale and
Housing Secretary Denise Hutt
UPDATE ON SENIOR HOUSING
Donna Flaata of Walker Management, presented Commissioners with an update construction
report from Greg Oppegard. She also presented a monthly occupancy report for Plymouth
Towne Square. Ms. Flaata informed Commissioners that during the next two weeks Sarah Miller,
housing manager for Plymouth Towne Square, will start to offer units to applicants.
Ms. Flaata stated Jill Kruger of BRW Elness will be submitting the color schemes for the units to
Walker to show the perspective tenants. By August 1, Walker intends to invite clients that have
leased up at Plymouth Towne Square to a presentation given by Walker Management and BRW
Elness Architects. Walker will also be scheduling evening appointments in September to let
tenants see their unit and to allow them to take measurements of rooms.
Ms. Flaata indicated there are currently ten applicants that have been interviewed and own homes
in Plymouth that could potentially be used for our First Time Homebuyer program.
Director Hurlburt informed Commissioners the transformer was too costly to move and it was
decided to leave the generator and the transformer together. They would be recessed and use
landscaped.
Director Hurlburt stated the June meeting would consist of a walk-through of Plymouth Towne
Square.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 CDBG PROGRAM
Chairman Crain opened the public hearing.
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Bruce Larson of Community Builders updated Commissioners on progress made since the last
Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting of April 21, 1994. Mr. Larson stated Community
Builders recently received $19,000 from the City of Minneapolis and $10,000 from an anonymous
source for their proposed project. These funds will be used to underwrite the training and
counselor program. Community Builders is also anticipating funding from NSP.
Mr. Larson responded to a question raised from the April 21 meeting regarding the success rate
of a similar program in Minneapolis. He explained that participants in the Minneapolis program
are still in the leasing period of the program. No one is scheduled to enter the homeownership
phase of the program until 1995. There have been several families drop out for various reasons,
which is not uncommon during the first year.
Jon Thompson, Chief Executive Officer for Hammer Residences, Inc. requested funding to enable
them to purchase a lot in Plymouth to provide housing for developmentally disabled persons.
Hammer Residences has served developmentally disabled persons since 1923. This home in
Plymouth would focus on senior residents and some from their current Wayzata campus.
Hammer Residences currently serves 107 residents located in 26 different locations. Their main
focus is to provide training education and coordinating of services to meet the residents' needs.
There are 33 employers that employ 43 Hammer residents.
Chairman Crain commented he is familiar with the Hammer Residences and felt they have a
fantastic program.
Chairman Crain noted the recommendation of the contingency fund concept as a logical way to
allow funding changes in a more expedient manner.
Chairman Crain closed the public hearing.
Chairman Crain questioned if $70,000 was adequate to cover the expenses for South Shore Park.
He did not want to have to reallocate funds for this project again in the future.
Housing Specialist Dale replied that a copy of the May 17 staff report was sent to Park and
Recreation Director Eric Blank. Director Blank has not commented that he foresees that the City
can readily "draw down" any more funds for the South Shore Park project.
Housing Specialist Dale explained that only $70,000 of the original $140,000 allocated could be
drawn down because of the lack of documentation available from the contractors on that project.
Director Hurlburt commented if additional documentation exists for funding, the contingency
funds could be used.
Chairman Crain wondered if the deadline of September 30 for the Work Out Plan would hurt our
First Time Homebuyer Program and the potential homes available from senior citizens leasing up
at Plymouth Towne Square.
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Housing Specialist Dale stated he would be talking with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to clarify if we have actual purchase agreements signed with funds
committed to the First Time Homebuyer that would suffice as funds expended for HUD purposes.
Director Hurlburt stated there will be available funding after September 30 if needed for the First
Time Homebuyer Program.
MOTION by Commissioner Warhol, seconded by Chairman Crain to recommend reallocation of
Fiscal Year 1994 Community Development Block Grant funds and funds carried over from
previous years.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Commissioner Rugh do we know of seniors that want to put their homes on the market and any
are handicapped..
Anne we have a disclosure form, don't know if they are handicapped accessible. Some homes
may be more expensive than what our FTHB need.
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
Housing Specialist Dale requested the 1994 First Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines be
amended. The current guidelines indicate it is the City's responsibility to appraise property as to
loan -to value requirement. He proposed the guidelines be amended to make that the
responsibility of the lender. If warranted, an independent appraiser could be hired for another
opinion for a property.
MOTION by Chairman Crain, seconded by Commissioner Rugh recommending approval to
amend Plymouth's First Time Homebuyer 1994 Guidelines.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Warhol, seconded by Commissioner Rugh to recommend approval of
the April 21, 1994 minutes.
Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Director Hurlburt announced a housing intern should be hired and in place by mid-June. The goal
for the intern will be to assess our current housing programs. She also noted that applications for
the HRA supervisor will close as of May 31.
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Housing Specialist Dale commented the First Time Homebuyer Workshop held on May 25 went
very well with 18 applicants attending.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
June 9, 1994
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Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Fiemann, Johnson, Mikula, Wahl and
Willegalle; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson, Planning Commissioner Oja,
Councilman Edson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the June meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Wahl and seconded by Commissioner Mikula to
approve the minutes of the April meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary stated that a concert stage is being built by park maintenance staff for the
summer outdoor concerts held at Parkers Lake Park. Concerts start there Tuesday, June
21, and are held every Tuesday evening throughout the summer, except June 28. Mary
reminded commissioners that Music in Plymouth is Wednesday, June 29, and that
Target Greatland is again sponsoring the fireworks show.
Mary announced that an integration specialist and integration aide have been hired with
funding secured from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. They will
work part-time this summer to assist kids with special needs that have registered for our
programs.
c. Others.
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Acquisition of property on Forestview Lane. The City Council approved the acquisition
of the final piece of property located inside the boundaries of the proposed West
Medicine Lake Park.
b. Approved 1994 CIP. Council approved the 1994 capital improvements budget.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. West Medicine Lake Park update. Council has scheduled a public hearing on the
proposed master plan for West Medicine Lake Park on Monday, June 20. Notice on the
public hearing was sent to all those who attended earlier public meetings on the park as
well as to the focus group members. Jay Maxwell, from the SunSailor, interviewed
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Director Blank, and an article on the proposed West Medicine Lake park may appear in
the June 16 issue of the Sailor.
b. Unique open spaces update. A biologist from Short -Elliott -Hendrickson has visited all
the sites identified by the Open Space committee for possible preservation and has
ranked the top nine based on ecological factors only. An additional six sites were added
to the list, because the Open Space committee requested that a total of 15 sites be
chosen. The committee will continue to study these 15 sites and should have some sort
of preliminary report available for review by August. Some of the sites that have been
identified may be saved through other means, besides acquisition by the City, such as
ordinances that protect certain types of wetlands, etc. Discussion continued then on
community support for acquiring open space. Director Blank stated that he thinks there
is support for such an acquisition. He stated that the next issue of the Plymouth News
will have an article on the work that the Open Space committee has been doing.
c. Accessible playground update. Director Blank announced that a bid advertisement was
sent to the local paper June 9, and that the process for getting this playground
constructed is moving along as quickly as possible.
d. 1994 trail construction projects update. Director Blank stated that Council authorized
staff to proceed with the construction of the trail segments proposed for 1994. The
Turtle Lake trail is on hold again. The owners of the affected property are not willing
to sell at this time, but have not ruled it out altogether. He indicated that Fernbrook
Lane is being extended north of 45th Avenue, so the trail along Fernbrook will be
extended at the same time. Commissioner Fiemann inquired as to the likelihood of a
trail being built this year along Medina Road from Holly to Jewel Lane. He feels there
is a need for a trail on the south side of the road there, and he also suggested that the
trail plan be amended to show a trail all the way to the Medina border. Director Blank
responded that it wasn't very likely that a trail would be constructed along Medina Road
in 1994, but he did say that trail construction projects for 1995 will be reviewed by the
Commission starting this fall.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review master site plan for Seven Ponds/Heather Run neighborhood park. Tim
Erkkila, design consultant from Westwood Engineering, presented the proposed master
plan for this neighborhood park to the Commission and staff. He briefly described the
plan, explaining the locations of the various entrances, the types of trees growing in the
park, the locations and types of facilities, such as the play equipment, hard court area,
trails, ballfield, etc. He explained that during high water years, some portions of the
trail will be under water for a brief time. He also stated that bridges may be constructed
over some parts of the trail and may require guard rails to keep bicyclists from driving
off the trail. He explained that the cost estimate to build the park is $126,192, and he
distributed copies of the costs to the Commission. He stated that before construction
could proceed, a permit will need to be secured from the DNR, because some wetlands
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will be disturbed during the construction. He is confident that the permit will be
granted and shouldn't cause any delay in the construction process.
A representative of the neighborhood was present and urged the Park Commission to
approve the master plan for the park. She explained that the neighborhood residents like
the plan and are excited about the park.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER FIEMANN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WAHL TO APPROVE THE MASTER PLAN FOR SEVEN
PONDS/HEATHER RUN NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AS PROPOSED AND TO
FORWARD THE PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION CARRIED
WITH ALL AYES.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chair Anderson urged members of the Commission to attend the public hearing scheduled
for June 20 on the proposed master plan for West Medicine Lake City Park.
Commissioner Johnson raised the issue of a neighborhood park west of Vicksburg and
north of Co. Rd. 9, which has been requested by residents living in Oxbow, Autumn Hills
and other surrounding developments. There is no park in this area and none is planned at
the present time. Director Blank responded that the Hollydale golf course lies in the
middle of these developments and is the only public land designated on the parks system
plan. He knows of no other land that is available at this time for the purpose of building a
neighborhood park. He indicated that he would continue to correspond with Mona
Domaas, who is acting as the neighborhood representative, regarding this issue.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank stated that bike lanes may be striped on the shoulders of Vicksburg Lane,
from 45th Avenue north to County Road 47, when Vicksburg Lane is overlaid with new
asphalt. Because Vicksburg is a rural road north of 45th, it has deep ditches on either side
of it, which do not allow for off road bike lanes. Director Blank received a letter last year
from a young man requesting bike lanes on Vicksburg, because his sister was fatally
injured while riding her bike there.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District Regular Meeting
284 was convened on Monday, May 9, 1994, 7:30 p.m., in the small cafeteria
of Wayzata Senior High School, 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota,
pursuant to due notice. The meeting was broadcast live on cable television
Plymouth Channels 59/67 and Wayzata Channel 8, and delayed broadcast on
Minnetonka Channel 35.
Board Chair Howard Casmey called the meeting to order and Board Clerk Roll Call
Patricia Gleason called the roll. The following School Boardmembers were
present: Mr. Thomas J. Ahmann, Mr. Howard B. Casmey, Mrs. Patricia L.
Gleason, Mrs. Debra L. Jamrogiewicz, Mr. Paul L. Landry (arrived at 7:40
p.m.), Mr. Michael J. Murphy, Mrs. Karen M. Parks, and Dr. David R.
Landswerk, Ex Officio. Boardmembers absent: no one.
Others present: Laura Tubbs Booth, Bruce R. Halgren, Jerry Vogt, Lucille M.
Balombiny, Mary Powell, Patty MacDonald (WEEKLY NEWS), Kevin
Czura, Joni Czura, Vinod Padhye, Prem Padhye, Cam Padhye, Lee K.
Newsom, Catherine Newsom, Peg Baurgault, Anand Joglekar, Jaya Joglekar,
Neha Joglekar, Nikhil Joglekar, Kimberly Kaiser, Pat Morkrid, Barry
Wegener, Jeanne Wegener, N. Erhard, Lou Loukusa, Rachel Loukusa, Jytte
Svarre, Maria Bruun, Erik Bruun, Larry Wobig, Courtney Wobig, Carrie
Massnick, Forler Massnick, Gary Kuba (Minnesota School Public Relations
Association), John Hammargren, Ben Hammargren, Lesya Parekh, Paula Von
Eschen, Anne Crowningshield, Marci Olson, Susan Welle Felix, Carole
Benzick, Penny Watson, Dan Nielsen, Grace Bidoy, Gloria Hibbard, Sue
Petersen, Gary Kipling, Christi Walton, Nancy Hanily Dolan, Janelle Mattson,
Dave Nelson, Jim Gleason, Joe Gleason, Carter Peterson, Marannie Wilson,
Leah Hughes, Chloe Lieberknecht (Wayzata High School Student Council),
and cable television crew: Tim Pattrin, Andy Markus, and Jason Hickey.
BOARD ACTION
The following motions and resolutions were acted on by the School Board:
A motion was made by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to approve Minutes
the minutes of the Board of Education Regular Meeting of April 11, 1994, and April 11, 1994
Special Meeting of April 19, 1994, as submitted. The motion passed April 19, 1994
unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Landry was absent.
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Minutes
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A motion was made by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz and seconded by Mr. Murphy to Agenda Approval
approve the agenda as amended by the withdrawal of Item VI -A-2 "Construc-
tion Manager Selection." The motion passed unanimously by those present on
a 6-0 vote; Mr. Landry was absent.
Superintendent Landswerk reported that at a special meeting on March 21,
1994, the Board adopted a resolution calling for a bond referendum election.
Subsequently, legal counsel advised that this resolution be readopted following
approval of the Review & Comment from the Minnesota Department of
Education (MDE) which was received May 6. Additionally, some reassign-
ment of election judges was incorporated into the resolution. The recommend-
ed resolution specified that the election was scheduled for June 7, 1994; for an
amount not to exceed $64 million; and that the funds would be used to
construct and equip a new Grades 9-12 senior high school building, remodel
the present senior high building and Birchview Elementary School, and for
districtwide technology.
Boardmember Paul Landry introduced the RESOLUTION RELATING TO
THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS AND CALLING AN
ELECTION THEREON, moved its adoption, and waived its reading. The
motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Boardmember
Michael Murphy. Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Patricia Gleason, Debra Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Michael Murphy,
Karen Parks, Thomas Ahmann, Howard Casmey; and the following voted
against the same: no one; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted on a 7-0 vote. (Resolution attached.)
Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, reviewed the
routine financial items and recommended approval.
A motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mr. Murphy to approve
the following Finance and Business Services recommendations:
• Authorize the following disbursements:
General Checking - April 1994
$ 1,583,106.76
Wire Transfer - March 1994
107,602,232.35
(Disbursement lists attached to official
minutes.)
• Approve the following gifts to be used
as designated:
Amount: Donated by-
Pu se:
$2,500.00 General Mills Foundation
Elementary String Program
4,193.00 Plymouth Creek P.T.A.
Playground Equipment
1,814.30 Oakwood P.T.O.
Field Trips
1,500.00 Greenwood P.T.A.
Paper Costs
1,000.00 Hamel Lions
Quest Training
130.74 Oakwoc J P.T.O.
Conflict Mediation
Resolution
Relating to
the Issuance
of School
Building Bonds
and Calling an
Election
Thereon
Finance and
Business Services
Disbursements
Gifts
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Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994
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Minutes
Page 3
Chairman Casmey thanked the String Parents and Superintendent Landswerk Gifts
for their work in securing the grant from the General Mills Foundation for the (continued)
third year in a row. The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
Mr. Vogt highlighted the Monthly Financial Report which detailed fund and Monthly Financial
budget status data as of March 31, 1994. The Board also received the March Report
1994 Student Activity Fund Report. These reports were provided for Maw' 31, 1994
information purposes only; no Board action was required. (Reports attached
to official minutes.)
Mr. Vogt indicated that in accordance with state law and School Board policy, Official Auditor
an annual audit of the District's accounts and records was to be conducted by 1994 Fiscal Year
a certified public accountant. The Administration recommended the Board Deloitte & Touche
continue to engage the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche as the District's
official auditor in accordance with the terms of the letter of engagement.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz to
designate the accounting firm of DELOITTE & TOUCHE as Independent
School District 284s Official Auditor for the Fiscal Year 1994 Audit.
In response to Mr. Ahmann's question, Mr. Vogt reported that the fee for the
audit was set at $31,000 and that last year's audit cost $35,000. Mr. Ahmann
indicated that this was very reasonable considering the scope of the work; Mr.
Landry added that the fee did not reflect additional support provided by D&T
partner Cliff Hoffman, who is a member of the District's Citizens Financial
Advisory Council.
Mr. Casmey called for a vote on the motion to designate Deloitte & Touche
as Official Auditor. The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
Mr. Vogt reported that the proposed 1994-1996 Regular Student Transportation Transportation
Contract with Hanus Bus Company was reviewed and discussed at the April Contract -
25, 1994, Board work session. The Administration recommended approval of 1994-1996
the following proposed contract rates for the 1994-1996 term: Hanus Bus Company
Regular Service
Kindergarten
Late Buses
Summer School
Field Trips
(additional 1/2 hour)
(All rates are daily service,
$163.80
35.48
57.82
78.92
68.95
$163.80
36.46
59.41
81.09
70.85
except the field trip rate is per trip.)
A motion was made by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to approve
the regular Student Transportation Service Contract with Hanus Bus Company
for the 1994-1996 term at the recommended rates.
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Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994 Page 4
Mr. Landry indicated while the rates reflected a 4% increase, the overall rate Transportation
increase was 3 % but an additional 1 % had been negotiated for driver salaries Contract -
so that these would be competitive and provide stable service for students. 19941996
Hanus Bus Company
Chair Casmey called for a vote on the motion to approve the 1994-1996 trans- (continued)
portation contract with Hanus Bus Company. The motion passed unanimously
on a 7-0 vote.
Laura Tubbs Booth, Executive Director of Human Resource Services, reviewed Human Resource
the proposed personnel actions and recommended approval. Services
A motion was made by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to
approve the following Human Resource actions as recommended:
Resignation Resignation
Joyce Rief, Senior High School Counselor, currently on leave without pay Rief, Joyce
Retirement Retirement
Margaret Duntley, Elementary Teacher, Plymouth Creek School, effective Duntley, Margaret
at the end of the 1993-1994 school year
Child Care Leave Child Care Leave
Heather Lane, Vocal Music Teacher, Plymouth Creek Elementary School, Lane, Heather
for the 1994-1995 school year
Employment of Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Employment
Joseph J. Matson, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, effective Matson, Joseph J.
May 31, 1994, salary $49,000
Employments for 1994-1995 School Year Employment
Robert Bostrom, 1.0 Industrial Technology, Wayzata Senior High School Bostrom, Robert
(BA/Step 1, $23,447) - Replacing Robert Kirchner, who is on Bostrom, Theresa
leave without pay
Theresa Bostrom, .7 Industrial Technology at Wayzata East & West
Junior High Schools, .2 Physical Education at Wayzata East Junior
High (BA/Step 1, $21,102) - Replacing Michael Galde in Industrial
Technology whose contract was not renewed and Mark Gagstetter in
Physical Education who will be a full-time Assistant Principal
In response to Mr. Ahmann's question, Mrs. Booth indicated that Robert
Bostrom and Theresa Bostrom were husband and wife.
Mr. Casmey called for a vote, and the motion to approve the recommended
personnel actions pass. --j unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
Wayzata Board of Education
Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994
Mrs. Booth reported that the Administration recommended adoption of the
resolution for nonrenewal of the teaching contracts for the following probation-
ary teachers:
Clarene Asche - .5 Physical Education Teacher, Sunset Hill Elementary
School
Michael Galde - .7 Industrial Technology Teacher, Wayzata East & West
Junior High Schools
Linda Henke - .4 Physical Education Teacher, Greenwood Elementary
School
Boardmember Michael Murphy introduced the RESOLUTION RELATING
TO THE NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF
(THOSE INDIVIDUALS NAMED), A PROBATIONARY TEACHER,
moved its adoption, and waived its reading. The motion for adoption of the
resolution was duly seconded by Boardmember Paul Landry. Upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Thomas Ahmann, Howard
Casmey, Patricia Gleason, Debra Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Michael
Murphy, Karen Parks; and the following voted against the same: no one;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on a 7-0 vote.
(Resolution attached.)
Minutes
Page 5
Resolution
Relating to the
Nonrenewal of
the Teaching
Contract of
Probabtionary
Teachers
Asche, Clarene
Galde, Michael
Henke, Linda
Mrs. Booth reported that the proposed closed meeting to immediately follow Closed Meetings
this regular meeting was canceled. She recommended the Board adopt a Approved for
motion to hold closed meetings on May 14 and 15, 1994, to interview May 14 and 15, 1994
superintendent candidates and select finalists.
A motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to approve
holding closed meetings on Saturday, May 14, 1994, and Sunday, May 15,
1994, 8:00 a.m. at the Crown Sterling Suites in Bloomington, Minnesota, for
the purpose of interviewing superintendent candidates and selecting finalists.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote.
OTHER BUSINESS Other Business
Other business that came before the School Board included the following:
• Honored Carole Benzick, Second Grade Teacher at Sunset Hill Elementary
School, as the May 1994 Employee of the Month.
• Heard Janelle Mattson, Vision 21 Teacher at Gleason Lake Elementary
School, honor the following elementary student mathematician award
winners.
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Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994 Page 6
Continental Math League Award Winners - Elementary Other Business
(continued)
Grade 3: Joshua Rounds - Kimberly Lane
Kevin Czura - Plymouth Creek
Christopher Paskach - Plymouth Creek
Shelby Wegener - Plymouth Creek
Ben Heippi - Sunset Hill
Grade 4: Maria Bruun - Gleason Lake
Sarah Newsom - Gleason Lake
Ben Hammargren - Kimberly Lane
Math Olympiad Award Winners - Elementary
Grade 5: Rachel Loukusa - Birchview
Eric Hsu - Kimberly Lane
David Kurtz - Kimberly Lane
Philip Rooney - Kimberly Lane
Grade 6: Anthony Mandile - Kimberly Lane
Aaron Quinn - Kimberly Lane
Melissa Tsang - Kimberly Lane
Prem Padhye - Plymouth Creek
Erin Rhode - Plymouth Creek
Tim Bancroft - Sunset Hill
• Heard Dave Nelson, Mathematics Teacher at Wayzata West Junior High
School, honor the following student mathematician award winners:
Medalists
West - Grade 7 Ryan Carney
Courtney Wobig
Grade Level Overall
First in State and
First in Region
Grade 8 Matt Reinke Top 3% in Nation and
Dan Krichgessner Third in State
Grade 9 * Katie Aschenbeck
NBchil Joglekar
Ptiil Semmer
Nick Stang
Tom Stmad
Jo -'--in Warne
Be--ky Wyffels
First in Nation for
third year in a row
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Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994 Page 7
East - Grade 7 Stewart Williams Eighth in State Other Business
Craig Wronski (continued)
Grade 8 * Joe Gleason First in State and
Michael Dammeyer First in Region
Grade 9 * Dave Herman Third in Nation
Tim Bowers
*Top Score in Region
Mr. Nelson thanked Jerry Sisk of Burger King for his "Buck Stops Here"
incentive awards for these students.
• Heard Nancy Hanily Dolan, Art Instructor at Wayzata Senior High School,
honor the following student artists who have received special recognition:
St. Mary's College Invitational Art Exhibition Winners
Sasha Dzubay and Marannie Wilson
The Scholastic Art Awards for 1994
Leah Hughes - National Silver Award for ceramics entry "Tea for
Two"
Focus on Art
District 284's "Focus on Art 1993-1994" exhibit was held at Wayzata
Bay Center on April 29 with a reception on April 30. See attached
list for winners in the following categories: Best of Show;
Superintendent's Awards; Principal's Awards, Awards of Excellence;
Sponsored Awards; and Honorable Mentions.
Classic Lake Conference Art Exhibition
The work of Wayzata High School artists were displayed as part of
the Classic Lake Conference High School Visual Arts Exhibition at
Hopkins High School. The show featured art works from the
following high schools: Edina, Hopkins, Richfield, Robbinsdale,
Armstrong, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata. Competition results for
Wayzata students were: Leah Hughes (ceramics); Lindsey
McDougall (charcoal self-portrait); Toja Okoh (tempera painting and
narrative work). Marannie Wilson received an Award of Excellence
for her sculpted ceramic vase.
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The Board recessed the meeting from 7:50 to 8:05 p.m. to view the art Other Business
exhibit. (continued)
• Heard Gary Kubat, President of the Minnesota Chapter of the National
School Public Relations Association (M-NSPRA), present District 284's
Public Information Coordinator Mary Powell with the M-NSPRA "Distin-
guished Leadership Award."
• Heard Chloe Lieberknecht, representing the Wayzata High School Student
Council, report on student activities including the following: baby food
drive for Interfaith Outreach; fundraiser for Caring Hands; Magic Theatre;
junior/senior prom; and graduation ceremony set for June 9.
• Heard Mr. Landry and Mr. Casmey provide an update on the superin-
tendent search. The search firm of Hazard & Young had reviewed and
screened over sixty applications, interviewed sixteen applicants, and
recommended five semi-finalists for the Board to interview at the closed
meetings on May 14 and 15. Two finalists would be selected and brought
to the District to meet with staff and community.
There being no additional business before the School Board, a motion was Adjourn
made by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Landry, to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote, and the meeting adjourned at
8:30 p.m.
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Attachments: Resolution Relating to the Issuance of School Building Bonds
and Calling an Election Thereon
Resolution Relating to the Nonrenewal of the Teaching
Contract of Probationary Teachers
Focus on Art 1993-1994 - Wayzata Senior High Art Awards
List
iivutrtivutty 1 )(..HUUL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting - May 9, 1994
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF
SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREON
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District 284, State of Minnesota,
as follows:
1. It is necessary and expedient for the School District to borrow money in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $64,000,000 and not to exceed any limitation upon the incurring of
indebtedness which shall be applicable on the date or dates of the issuance of such bonds,
for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities,
including constructing and equipping a new Grades 9-12 senior high school building,
remodeling the present senior high building and Birchview Elementary School, and
districtwide technology.
2. The project has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of
Education. The actions of the administration in consulting with the State Department of
Education, causing a proposal to be prepared for submission on behalf of the Board to the
Commissioner of Education for the Commissioner's Review and Comment and taking such
other actions a necessary to comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section
121.15, as amended, are hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
The School District's adopted capital expenditure facilities program is hereby amended to
include each program component specified in the School District's Review and Comment
application to the Commissioner and those components are incorporated in said program as
though fully specified therein. The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee is
authorized and directed to prepare the necessary documentation to reflect these amendments
to the program and to set forth the property tax effects of the program for each fiscal year.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Commissioner's Review and
Comment to be published in the legal newspapers of the District at least twenty (20) but not
more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the special election as specified in paragraph
3 of this resolution.
3. The question of the borrowing of said funds in the maximum amount of $64,000,000 shall
be submitted to the qualified voters of the School District at the special election, which is
hereby called and directed to be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of June 1994, between the
hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 8:00 o'clock p.m.
4. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the combined School District voting
precincts and the polling places within those precincts established and designated by School
Board resolution dated March 13, 1989, for school elections not held on the day of a
statewide election, are hereby designated for this special election.
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5. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause written notice of said special election
to be provided to the county auditor of each county in which the School District is located,
in whole or in part, at least forty-five (45) days before the date of said special election. The
notice shall include the date of said special election and the question or questions to be voted
on at said special election.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said special election to be
posted at the administrative offices of the School District and at each polling place at least
ten (10) days before the date of said special election.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a sample ballot to be posted at the
administrative offices of the School District at least four (4) days before the date of said
special election and to cause a sample ballot to be posted in each polling place on election
day. The sample ballot shall not be printed on the same color paper as the official ballot.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said special election to be
published in the official newspapers of the District for two (2) consecutive weeks, with the
last publication being at least one (1) week before the date of said election.
The notice of election so posted and published shall state the question to be submitted to the
voters as set forth in the form of the ballot below, and shall include information concerning
each established precinct and polling place.
6. The Clerk is authorized and directed to secure goldenrod colored ballot boxes for the deposit
of ballots at each polling place and to acquire and distribute such election materials as may
be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election.
7. The Clerk is further authorized and directed to cause goldenrod colored printed ballots to
be prepared for use at said election in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 284
WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NNE 7, 1994
Vote on the nronosition stated below:
SHALL THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
ElYES DISTRICT NO. 284 BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ITS
F_i GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS IN AN
U NO AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,000,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND BETTERMENT OF SCHOOL
FACILITIES?
BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE
VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Voters desiring to vote in favor of the above proposition
place a cross mark (X) in the square opposite the word "YES" next to that proposition.
Voters desiring to vote against the above proposition place a cross mark (X) in the square
opposite the word "NO" next to that proposition.
On the back of all ballots shall be printed "OFFICIAL BALLOT," the date of the election,
and lines for the initials of two judges. The printing shall be so placed as to be visible when
the ballot is properly folded for deposit.
8. If the District will be contracting to print the ballots for this special election, the Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to prepare instructions to the printer for layout of the ballot.
Before a contract in excess of $1,400 is awarded for printing ballots, the printer shall
furnish, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204D.04, a sufficient bond, letter
of credit, or certified check acceptable to the Clerk in an amount not less than $1,000
conditioned on printing the ballots in conformity with the Minnesota election law and the
instructions delivered. The Clerk shall set the amount of the bond, letter of credit, or
certified check in an amount equal to the value of the purchase.
9. The following individuals, each of whom is qualified to serve as an election judge, are
hereby appointed as judges of election, to act as such at the respective polling places and for
the respective precincts listed below:
Precinct I Wayzata City Hall Election Judges:
Chief Judge - Dorothy Chillstrom
Evelyn (Polly) Schleich
Grace McKay
Francis Bruer
Harold Doepke
Precinct II Peace Lutheran Church Chief Judge - Joan Schultz
Russ McKay
Nadine Rockwood
Betsy Ellgren
Caroline Weishair
Precinct III Christ Memorial Church Chief Judge - Jeanne Ettinger
Rita Kunkel
Earl Peterson
Betty Lundquist
Evelyn Cedergren
Alternates: Marilyn Davison
Raymond Rasmussen
The election judges shall act as clerks of election, count the ballots cast, and submit them
to the School Board for canvass in the manner provided for other School District elections.
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Member 1- introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NON -RENEWAL
OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF 2-
A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, 2- is a probationary teacher in Independent School
District 284,
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School
District 284 that pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 125.12,
Subd. 3, the teaching contract of 2-, a probationary teacher in
Independent School District 284 is hereby not renewed for the 1994-
95 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said
teacher regarding non -renewal of the teacher's contract as provided
by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE OF NON -RENEWAL OF PROBATIONARY CONTRACT
You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School
Board of Independent School District 284 held on April 11, 1994, a
resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to not renew
your contract for the 1994-95 school year. This action of the
Board is taken pursuant to MN Stat. Sec. 125.12, Subd. 3.
You may request that the Board give its reasons for the non -renewal
of your teaching contract. Such a request must be received within
ten days after receipt of this notice.
Yours very truly,
SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
3- /sgd/
Clerk of the School Board
The motion for tae adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by 4- and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
670
and the following voted against the same:
m
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Focus on Art 1993-94
W.1j,zata Senior Ili=1t .art Awards
Best or shave
For a collection of ? dimensional work ................................... Randy Schutt
For a collection of 3-dimensional work.............................Marannie Wilson
Sunciintendent's Awnrds
Ceramics.................................................................................Leah Hughes
Drawing................................................................................... Ed Boucher
Painting............................................................................ Masashi Kikuchi
Princianl's Awnrds
Ceramics.................................................................................. Nels Larson
Drawing............................. ................................................Leant Hughes
Painting....................................................... I......................... Andrew Mulls
Awnrds or Excelietice
Ceramics ..................................... ..... Jon Stamps
Ceramics.............................................................................Mindy Story
Drawing................................................................................. Jamie Laufer
Drawing...............................................................................Cindy Roberts
Painting........................................................................Lindsey McDougall
Painting...................................................................... Toja Okoh
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Snonsored Awards
Continental Clay................................................................... Sasha Dzubay
Positive Strokes................................................................... Kristina Knuth
Honorable Mentions '
Ceramics............................................................................ Abbie Anderson
Ceramics...................................................................................Amy Blood
Ceramics...................................................................................Kurt Holter
Ceramics..............................................................................Ruth Lindquist
Ceramics..................................................................................... Meg Ryan
Drawing.................................................................................Piper Lemons
Drawing........................................................................ Harvest Henderson
Drawing ............................. . Scott Knudsen
Drawing................................................................................. Kristina Sarff
Drawing........................................................... ..........Tiffany Townsend
K -.cd Media.......................................................... . John Borchert
Painting................................................................................. Ed Boucher
Painting...............:.................................................................... Adam Gale
Painting................................................................................Piper Lemons
Painting.............................................................................Jennifer Lippitt
Painting..................................................................................Dan VeVang
Photography..................................................................Nfargarite Faustt'
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Sp«:ial trunks to our judges: Julic eaua:itc,
Nancy Holstc and Susan Rotilc and to
Chc:rlcnc Barphini and fur task rorcc for org,: niiing and disptnving this c.,hibition.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting - May 13, 1994
A special meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District Special Meeting
284 was convened on Friday, May 13, 1994, 3:30 p.m., in the board room of
the District Administration Building pursuant to due notice. The meeting was
tape-recorded.
Board Chair Howard Casmey called the meeting to order and Board Clerk Ro11 Call
Patricia Gleason called the roll. The following School Boardmembers were
present: Mr. Thomas J. Ahmann, Mr. Howard B. Casmey, Mrs. Patricia L.
Gleason, Mrs. Debra L. Jamrogiewicz, Mr. Michael J. Murphy, Mrs. Karen
M. Parks and Dr. David R. Landswerk, Ex Officio. Boardmembers absent:
Mr. Paul L. Landry.
Others present: Lucille Balombiny, Bob Hardin (M. A. Mortenson Company),
Kevin Strong (M. A. Mortenson Company), and Jody Foote (E&V Incorporat-
ed).
Mr. Casmey reported that this special meeting had been called to consider Construction
appointment of a construction manager for the proposed projects included in Mamie'
the upcoming June 7, 1994, Bond Issue Referendum. The Board had Selection
interviewed five firms on April 26 and discussed selection of a construction
manager at the April 29 and May 9 Board work sessions. The firms
interviewed were: Adolfson & Peterson, Inc.; Bossardt Corporation; Stahl
Construction; M. A. Mortenson Company; and E&V Incorporated.
The Administration had been directed to contact the front running firms,
discuss management details, and make a recommendation. The recommenda-
tion was to appoint Stahl Construction as the construction manager for the new
senior high school project and Bossardt Corporation for the remodeling projects
at Birchview Elementary School and the current Wayzata Senior High School.
Board Chair Casmey indicated that since her husband was employed by M. A.
Mortenson Company, Mrs. Parks would not participate in the discussion nor
vote on this matter.
Mr. Ahmann suggested the Board discuss and vote on the new high school con-
struction and remodeling projects separately.
Wayzata Board of Education
Special Meeting - May 13, 1994
Minutes
Page 2
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz to Construction
appoint Stahl Construction as the Construction Manager for the new senior Manager Selection
high school construction project. (continued)
During the discussion, Mr. Ahmann voiced his concerns about the inexperience
and size of Stahl Construction—largest project to date was $11,000,000 with
a staff of only 35 people. He felt other interviewed firms would be better
choices and indicated his preference for M. A. Mortenson Company which had
about 1500 employees; had already served as the District's construction
manager for projects totaling over $29,000,000—including three new
elementary schools; and the projects were completed on time and within
budget. He felt the Board needed to select a firm that was a proven achiever
who could undertake a project of this magnitude.
Mr. Murphy agreed with Mr. Ahmann and added that when the Board first
started discussing construction managers, it had determined that the criteria
would include demonstrated successful experience on large projects. He
indicated his preference for M. A. Mortenson Company, with whom the
District had a track record, and Adolfson & Peterson, who had more school
experience than any of the other firms.
Mrs. Jamrogiewicz felt that each of the firms had their own set of strengths
and weaknesses; that probably all three under discussion could do the job; and
that the Board had to consider all the facts.
Mr. Casmey stated that bigger was not necessarily better and that small firms
work harder; Stahl Construction was a local firm and would do an excellent for
the District.
Mr. Murphy stated he believed Mrs. Parks should be allowed to vote on this
topic. There was some Board discussion, and Mr. Casmey asked Superinten-
dent Landswerk if this could be considered a conflict of interest. Dr.
Landswerk responded that since the motion was to appoint Stahl Construction,
he did not feel there was a conflict of interest.
A roll call vote was taken and the following voted in favor of appointing Stahl
Construction as the Construction Manager for the new senior high school
construction project: Howard Casmey, Patricia Gleason, Debra Jamrogiewicz;
and the following voted against the same: Thomas Ahmann, Michael Murphy,
and Karen Parks. The motion failed on a 3-3 tie vote; Paul Landry was
absent.
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Wayzata Board of Education Minutes
Special Meeting - May 13, 1994 Page 3
A motion was made by Mr. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to appoint Construction
M. A. Mortenson Company as the Construction Manager for the new senior Mier Selection
high school construction project. (continued)
A roll call vote was taken and the following voted in favor: Michael Murphy,
Thomas Ahmann; and the following voted against the same: Howard Casmey,
Patricia Gleason; Debra Jamrogiewicz abstained and Karen Parks did not vote.
The motion was declared as failed; Mr. Landry was absent.
Board Chair Casmey directed Superintendent Landswerk to obtain an Attorney
General's Opinion on Karen Parks' right to vote on this issue. Selection of a
construction manager would not again be considered by the Board until this
legal opinion was received.
A motion was made by Mr. Murphy to appoint Adolfson & Peterson, Inc. as
the Construction Manager for the new senior high school construction project.
The motion died for lack of a second.
There being no additional business before the School Board, a motion was Adjourn
made by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz and seconded by Mrs. Gleason to adjourn the
special meeting. The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0
vote; Mr. Landry was absent. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting - May 23, 1994
11
A special meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District Special Meeting
284 was convened on Monday, May 23, 1994, 4:00 p.m., in the board room
of the District Administration Building pursuant to due notice. The meeting
was tape-recorded.
Board Chair Howard Casmey called the meeting to order and Board Clerk
Patricia Gleason called the roll. The following School Boardmembers were
present: Mr. Thomas J. Ahmann, Mr. Howard B. Casmey, Mrs. Patricia L.
Gleason, Mrs. Debra L. Jamrogiewicz, Mr. Paul L. Landry, Mrs. Karen M.
Parks and Dr. David R. Landswerk, Ex Officio. Boardmembers absent: Mr.
Michael J. Murphy.
Others present: Laura Tubbs Booth, Bruce R. Halgren, Jerry Vogt, Lucille M.
Balombiny, James Brandl, David Throne, Natalie Malphrus, Rodger
Schaefbauer, and John Muchlinski.
This special meeting was called to consider bid awards to provide for timely
commencement of the approved projects.
Jerry Vogt, Executive Director of Finance and Business Services, reported that
bid specifications for districtwide asbestos abatement and reinsulation had been
sent to four vendors. Bids were received from the following and opened on
April 17, 1994:
Abatement Services, Inc. $188,889
Rem -Con, Inc. 206,480
Safe Air Systems 349,315
The Administration recommended awarding the bid to Abatement Services,
Inc.
A motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to award
the bid for districtwide asbestos abatement and reinsulation to Abatement
Services, Inc. in the amount of $188,889.
In response to Mr. Landry's question, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Rodger
Schaefbauer reported that some of the asbestos work did include Birchview
Elementary School and the current senior high school, but these projects would
be put on hold until the outcome of the bond referendum had been determined.
Chair Casmey called for a vote on the motion to award the bid to Abatement
Services. The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr.
Murphy was absent.
Roll Call
Bid Award:
Asbestos
Abatement and
Reinsulation to
Abatement
Services, Inc.
Wayzata Board of Education
Special Meeting - May 23, 1994
Mr. Vogt reported that bid specifications for a refrigeration system replacement
at the ice arena were sent to five vendors. Bids from the following firms were
received and opened on April 28, 1994:
Anderson Ice Rinks, Inc.
Rink Systems Inc.
$105,200
121,500
The Administration recommended awarding the bid to Anderson Ice Rinks.
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mr. Landry to award
the bid for a refrigeration system replacement at the Ice Arena to Anderson Ice
Rinks, Inc. in the amount of $105,200.
In response to a question by Mr. Landry, Mr. Vogt indicated that the recom-
mended bid was within budget. Dave Throne, Facilities Scheduling Coor-
dinator, responding to Board questions, reported on the work to be completed;
that the ice arena was not used during the summer because it was not insulated
and did not have a humidifier system; the District could use two sheets of ice
should the bond referendum pass and a new ice arena constructed; the current
ice arena would basically be a practice facility.
Board Chair Casmey called for a vote on the motion to award the bid to
Anderson Ice Rinks. The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-
0 vote; Mr. Murphy was absent.
Mr. Vogt indicated that on May 19, 1994, bids from seven firms for the
reroofing project at Greenwood Elementary Schools were received and opened.
He reviewed the Bid Tabulation which detailed the bids. Mr. Vogt reported
that the District's consultant INSPEC, Inc. had reviewed the bids and met with
the low bidder, Industrial Roofing, to ensure full understanding and compliance
with project specifications. The project consisted of two parts: bid item #1
was for the main school building roof and fell within the budgeted amount for
this project; bid item #2 was for the gymnasium portion of the roof, and put
the project slightly over budget.
The Administration recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder and to
further authorize the Administration to proceed with bid item #2 should
sufficient funds become available through cost savings on other capital projects.
A motion was made by Mrs. Parks and seconded by Mr. Ahmann to award the
bid for the 1994 Reroofing Project at Greenwood Elementary School to
Industrial Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $235,522 for bid item
#1; and authorize the Administration to proceed with bid item #2 through
Industrial Roofing & Sheet Metal in the amount of $66,540 should sufficient
capital funds become available.
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Minutes
Page 2
Bid Award:
Ice Arena
Refrigeration
System Replacement
to Anderson Ice
Rinks, Inc.
Bid Award:
Reroofing Project
at Greenwood
School to
Industrial Roofing
& Sheet Metal,
Inc.
Wayzata Board of Education
Special Meeting - May 23, 1994
In response to Boardmembers' questions, Mr. Vogt reported that approximately
$51,000 was needed to proceed with bid item #2; this amount may have
already been covered by savings on a gymnasium floor project; the District had
30 days to authorize the gymnasium reroofing at the bid cost.
Mr. Casmey called for a vote on the motion to award the Greenwood School
reroofing bid to Industrial Roofing & Sheet Metal. The motion passed unani-
mously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Murphy was absent. (Copy of Bid
Tabulation attached.)
Minutes
Page 3
Bid Award:
Reroofing Project
at Greenwood
School to
Industrial Roofing
& Sheet Metal, Inc.
(continued)
Mr. Vogt reported that in the spring of each year, the Administration routinely Purchase
requested Board authorization to place orders for certain capital expenditure Authorization
items to ensure their delivery in time for the next school year. Payment for for 1994-95
the items would be delayed until after July 1 and appropriately charged to the Capital Expendi-
1994-1995 Budget.
ture Budget
A motion was made by Mrs. Gleason and seconded by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz to
authorize the Administration to order capital expenditure school materials for
the 1994-1995 school year, delay payment until after July 1, 1994, and charge
these expenditures to the 1994-1995 Budget.
In response to Mr. Ahmann's question, Mr. Vogt indicated that these
expenditures would total between 50 - 75% of the budget.
Board Chair Casmey called for a vote, and the motion passed unanimously by
those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr. Murphy was absent.
In response to Mrs. Jamrogiewicz's question, Mr. Vogt reported that the law
required school districts to accept the lowest responsible bid that meets the
specifications. There may be times, however, when the Administration may
not recommend the lowest bidder because the bid did not meet specifications
or it was determined that the bidder could not deliver the product or service.
There being no additional business before the School Board, a motion was Adjourn
made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz to adjourn the
special meeting. The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0
vote; Mr. Murphy was absent. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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Attachment: Bid Tabulation — Reroofing Project for Greenwood Elementary
School
BID TABULATION
OWNER: Wayzata Public Schools
PROJECT: 1994 Reroofing at Greenwood Elementary
School
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BID DATE: May 19, 1994
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
Wayzata, Minnesota
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting - June 10, 1994
A special meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District Special Meeting
284 was convened on Friday, June 10, 1994, 7:30 a.m., in the board room of
the District Administration Building pursuant to due notice. The meeting was
tape-recorded.
Board Chair Howard Casmey called the meeting to order and Board Clerk
Patricia Gleason called the roll. The following School Boardmembers were
present: Mr. Thomas J. Ahmann, Mr. Howard B. Casmey, Mrs. Patricia L.
Gleason, Mrs. Debra L. Jamrogiewicz, Mr. Paul L. Landry, Mrs. Karen M.
Parks and Dr. David R. Landswerk, Ex Officio. Boardmembers absent: Mr.
Michael J. Murphy.
Others present: Jerry Vogt and Lucille M. Balombiny.
This special meeting was called to canvass the June 7, 1994, Bond Referendum
and go into closets session to discuss personnel matters.
Superintendent Landswerk reported that the results of the special election were
detailed in the RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION OF JUNE 7, 1994, and the
ABSTRACT AND RETURN OF VOTES CAST. The District's voters
approved the proposition with 2,703 votes for and 2,181 votes against the
issuance of District 284 general obligation school building bonds in an amount
not to exceed $64,000,000 to provide for acquisition and betterment of school
facilities. Dr. Landswerk recommended adoption of the resolution.
Boardmember Paul Landry introduced the RESOLUTION CANVASSING
RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
OF JUNE 7, 1994, moved its adoption, and waived its reading. The motion
for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Boardmember Debra
Jamrogiewicz and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Thomas Ahmann, Howard Casmey, Patricia Gleason, Debra
Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Karen Parks; and the following voted against the
same: no one; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted by those present on a 6-0 vote; Michael Murphy was absent.
(Resolution attached.)
Roti Call
Resolution
Canvassing Returns
of Votes of
School District
Special Election
of June 7, 1994
Wayzata Board of Education
Special Meeting - June 10, 1994
Discussion included:
• Thank you letters from Howard Casmey and David Landswerk and
from Paul Landry will appear in the SUN -SAILOR and the WEEKLY
NEWS.
• Commended the Citizens Vote Yes Committee on their outstanding
leadership in promoting successful passage of the bond referendum —
Chairs were: Vince Bonacci, Darrell Leines, Mike Leonard, Janet
Schutz; Subcommittee Chairs were: Barb Retzlaff (Action); Jim Kelly
and Carol Bergenstal (Communications); and Brad & Lisa Barks
(Finance). Thank you letters were sent.
• During the next two weeks, Superintendent Landswerk's top priority
will be to finalize the joint powers agreement with the City of
Plymouth on the new senior high school site. Items agreed upon were
the road, overpass, and school site; still under discussion was exactly
which portion of the site would be purchased by the City.
• Dr. Landswerk indicated he would like to see the School Board support
construction of an ice area at the new senior high school site. The City
of Plymouth and the Hockey Boosters were also interested.
• Chair Casmey indicated the Board would meet with the superintendent
and business manager to identify exactly how the bond referendum
authorization would be utilized. The community needed reassurance
that the Board would be responsible.
• Superintendent Landswerk advised the Board to begin immediately
working on the November operating levy referendum.
• Mr. Ahmann commended Karen Parks on her work in developing the
"information releases" that went out weekly to the staff and parents of
the community. Mrs. Parks thanked Mr. Casmey for securing the
volunteer services of marketing expert Bart Foreman.
• Mr. Landry suggested the Board keep the leaders of the Citizens Vote
Yes Committee involved in the District.
• Mr. Casmey indicated the Board needed to take time and plan on how
to keep staff and members of the Citizens Vote Yes Committee
involved in the planning process. He asked Board members to think
about how they feel this could be accomplished. Mrs. Gleason
suggested a series of "town meetings" which would allow opportunities
for the staff and community to be heard. Mrs. Jamrogiewicz suggested
these meetings be regularly scheduled — monthly or every six weeks.
Mr. Casmey suggested bringing in a futurist he had heard regarding
technology and how and why we need to do the things we are doing in
this area.
0 Pending issues included: construction manager and architect selection.
Minutes
Page 2
Resolution
Canvassing
Returns of Votes
of School District
Special Election
of June 7, 1994
Wayzata Board of Education Minutes
Special Meeting - June 10, 1994 Page 3
Board Chair Casmey indicated that the next item on the agenda was to go into Closed Meeting
closed session to discuss personnel matters. Regarding
Personnel Matters
A motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mrs. Jamrogiewicz to
approve going into closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters. The motion passed unanimously by those present on a 6-0 vote; Mr.
Murphy was absent.
The Board went into closed session at 7:50 a.m. and adjourned at 9:15 a.m. Adjourn
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Attachment: Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District
Special Election of June 7, 1994
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting - June 10, 1994 - 7:30 a.m.
District Administration Building - Board Room
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS
OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District 284, as follows:
1. It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the special election of the voters of this
District held on June 7, 1994, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.
2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 4,884 voters
of the District voted at said election on the question of authorizing the issuance of general
obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $64,000,000 to provide for
the acquisition and betterment of school facilities, of which 2,703 voted in favor,
2,181 voted against the same, and there were 0 completely blank or defective
ballots relating to this question.
3. Said proposition, having received the approval of at least a majority of such votes, is
hereby declared to have carried.
4. The School District Clerk or the Clerk's designee is hereby directed to certify the results
of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the School District is located
in whole or in part.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 (WAYZATA)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ABSTRACT AND RETURN OF VOTES CAST
SPECIAL ELECTION
JUNE 73 1994
A. TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS REGISTERED AT
7:00 O'CLOCK A.M. 29.489
B. TOTAL NUMBER OF NEW REGISTRATIONS ON
ELECTION DAY 329
C.
TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURES ON THE POLLING
PLACE ROSTER
4.817
D.
TOTAL NUMBER OF ACCEPTED REGULAR, MILITARY
AND OVERSEAS ABSENTEE BALLOTS
68
E.
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS VOTING IN THE
SPECIAL ELECTION (add: C + D = E)
4.885
F.
TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETELY BLANK BALLOTS
IN THE BALLOT BOX
0
G.
TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE
BALLOTS IN THE BALLOT BOX
0
H.
TOTAL NUMBER OF SPOILED BALLOTS IN THE
SPOILED BALLOT ENVELOPE
3
L
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNUSED BALLOTS RETURNED
TO THE CLERK
2,972
SUMMARY OF ELECTION TOTALS
PROPOSITION ON ISSUANCE OF
$64,0009000 OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS
YES 2.703
NO 2.181
COMPLETELY BLANK BALLOTS 0
COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE BALLOTS 0
TOTAL BALLOTS COUNTED FOR THIS QUESTION 4.884
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AS TO
ABSTRACT AND RETURN OF VOTES CAST
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Independent School
District 284 (Wayzata), State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the
attached copy of the Abstract and Return of Votes Cast in the June 7, 1994, election, with the
original thereof on file and of record in my office and the same is a full, true, and complete copy
thereof.
1994. WITNESS MY HAND officially as Clerk of said School District this 10th day of June,
Patricia L. Gleason, School District Clerk
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DATE
WA'MATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS W June 1994
The June 1994 regular meeting of the District 284 Board of Education was called to order at the District
Administrative Offices at 7:30 p.m. Present were Thomas Ahmann, Howard Casmey, Pat Gleason, Debbie
Jamrogiewicz, Paul Landry, Mike Murphy, Karen Parks, and Superintendent David Landswerk, ex officio.
RECOGNITIONS Vera Kulus. Mary Jedlicki. Nancy Stewart. and Joanne Skinn r were named
Employees of "Employees of the Month." These assistants from Birchview Elementary School
the Month work with special education students and comprise a team that is making a big
difference in the lives of some very special students.
Snyder The Robert D. Snyder Scholarships are awarded to non -graduating students for
Scholarships summer enrichment opportunities. The following students will receive these
memorial scholarships for Summer 1994 activities:
Vanessa Ann Bossardt, Grade 9, West, for School of American Ballet
Sarah Connelly, Grade 7, East, for writing camp
Erin Heikamp, Grade 4, Plymouth Creek, West Suburban Summer School
Kee -Won Hong, Grade 5, Plymouth Creek, String and Chamber Music Conference
Emily Hunter, Grade 7, West, Concordia Language Village
MordQue Madan, Grade 10. WHS, debate camp
Emily Ann Mason, Grade 3. Kimberly Lane, West Suburban Summer School
Samual Andrew Mason, Grade 2, Kimberly Lane, West Suburban Summer School
Ellen Rath, Grade 9/ 10, West & WHS, San Francisco Ballet School
Peter Ru$h, Grade 6, Greenwood, Concordia Language Village
Melissa Tsan , Grade 6, Kimberly Lane, University of Minnesota
WISHES Jim Brandl. Director of Community Education Services, payed tribute
Program to he individuals who have guided he WISHES (Widening Interests and Stretching
Horizons of Elementary Students) Program from a first quarter enrollment of 69
students at Sunset Hill five years ago to a program serving over 6300 students in all
seven elementary schools. The program facilitators are:
Martha Blood and Elaine Ruder at Oakwood
Diane Londy at Plymouth Creek
Kris Frank and Terry Krantz at Birchview
Jill Story at Greenwood
Kathy Eilers & Pam Chtcarz at Sunset Hill
Carter Peter= at Gleason Lake
Rhonda Farren at Kimberly Lane
GED Graduates The following students of Marie Rahn and Carol Parrish in the Wayzata Adult Basic
Education Program have successfully completed the General Educational
Development Tests: Geraldine Blackowiak. Kvle Blomhero Jvan rneiv qf rte,., ii
AUDIENCE
OPPORTUNITY TO
Sara Lottie r nr senting the Wayzata High School Student Council,
ADDRESS TAF
reported on activities at the school. Sara will serve as president of the senior
class during the 1994-95 academic year. She reported that
ARD
Student Council
peer mediation will be
in place for the next school year. Staff and students have been receiving training.
"Sharing
The and Caring Hands" project raised over $5000. Student council elections
ACADEMIC
SERVICES
for executive members have been held. "Empty Bowls" raised $,,22800 for Interfaith
Outreach.
District Census
The spring sports season was a highly successful orte; the boys golf team
won the state championship.
SUPERn"MNDENT'S
The Board accepted for a first reading Policy ACA "Offensive Behavior/Sexual
RECOAU61ENDATIONS
Policy ACA
Harassment and Sexual Violence" as amended. This item will be placed on the
June 27 Board work session agenda for discussion.
Board Policy
Regulations
The Board approved Policy Regulations KG -R "Community Use of School Facilities
(Including Equipment)" as amended by the Community
for 1994-95
Education Services
Advisory Council.
The Board approved Policy Regulations IGDE-R "Student Activity Fees" as
recommended.
ACADEMIC
SERVICES
The Board adopted the Resolution of Certification of the District 284 census. Since
the 1990 census, District 284 has grown from 41,197
District Census
to 44,891 residents.
n of census Edution to
iorevenue
n
increase its levy since itbisecalculated on the cens s figure.
1994-95
Calendar
The Board approved a modification to the 1994-95 calendar making
Modification
January 23 a school day for elementary students and March 9 a non -student day
or elementary students, and designating March 9 as an elementary
teacher conference preparation day.
d
Special Education
The Board approved a contract between District 284 Early Special Education and �• ,a
Contract
Wayzata Community Church to provide educational services for Early Childhood
Special Education students. Cost of the contract is $14,729.
FINANCE
The Board approved the following:
AND BUSINESS
May 1994 general checking account ............ $ 1,332,804.29
Monthly Bills
April 1994 wire transfer ............................... $36,993,956.07
Gifts
The following gifts were received by the District:
Superintendent
•$2,250 from Sunset Hill PTA for field trips
Search
•$1,800 from Fimberly Lane PTA for field trips
•$625 from Birchview. Gleason Lake. Kimberly Lane. Plymouth Creek
and Greenwood PTAs for 1994 Track Meet
•$300 from bions Clubs International for QUEST Project
Preliminary
The Board approved the proposed Preliminary 1994 Revenue and Expenditure
1994-95
Budget for each of the District's six regular funds as follows:
Budget
Revenue Expenditure
General Fund $41,431,922 $39,782,185
Food Service Fund 1,480,000 1,478,850
Transportation Fund 2,386,548 2,386,548
Community Service Fund 2,348,695 2,336,718
Capital Fund 2,780,914 2,960,981
Debt Service Fund 4,046,040 4,030,122
Total $84,474,119 $52,978,404
Other
-The Board approved a contract with Western National Mutual Insurance Company
Financial
for Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for July 1. 1994, to June 30, 1995.
Action
*The Board adopted the Corporate Authorization Resolution and designated official
depositories for 1994-95.
-The Board approved a reimbursement rate for personal automobile use to conduct
school district business for July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, at 29 cents per mile.
-Bids for musical instruments were awarded to The Music Connection in the amount
of $60,374.05. Bid for gym wood flooring at East was awarded to Midwest Sportfloors
for $46,400. Bid for pavement construction was awarded to DMJ Corporation for
$52,688.
HUMAN RESOURCE
The following personnel recommendations were approved by the Board:
SERVICES
Resignation: Jon Cherie DeJean, .6 Spanish at WHS
Early Retirement Pat Lamon, media specialist at Gleason Lake
Leave without Pay: Sandra Haines, elementary strings teacher
Retum from Unrequested Leave: Jan Leuer, 1.0 physical education
at Sunset Hill for 1994-95
Employment Thomas Burr, Dir. of Transportation, effective July 1
Christopher Babcock, ,8 French at East
Stephanie Castillo, 1.0 Spanish at East
Darla Gilbertson, .6 German at East
Suzanne Graft, .5 Grade 1 at Greenwood
Brenda Heck, .7 physical science at East
Andrea Ponclus, 1.0 Grade 5/6 at Oakwood
France Roberts. 1.0 kindergarten at Greenwood
Melissa Rogers, 1.0 kindergarten at Birchview
Christine Watkins, 1.0 Grade 1 at Gleason Lake
Other
The Board approved 1994-95 salary ranges for unaffiliated personnel.
Personnel Action
*The Board approved the' Master Agreement with the Wayzata
Principals Association for July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1996.
-The Board approved awarding the health insurance bid to Medica as the sole
carrier for medical and dental insurance effective October 1, 1994.
OTHER BOARD
ACTION
Pat Gleason was appointed to the Intermediate District 287/Hennepin Technical
College Board of Directors for a term from July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1996.
Superintendent
The Board will meet on Thursday or Friday to determine
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a superintendent search.
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OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 281, ROBBINSDALE AREA SCHOOLS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING, 4148 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
May 23, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 p.m. following a school
board budget workshop by Keith Moberg, chairperson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Paula Beugen, John Luzaich, Keith Moberg, Beverly
O'Connor, Meredythe Rossi and Neil Stein, directors, and James
Dahle, superintendent. Director Mary Moreira was excused.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Beugen moved approval of the agenda with one addition under
Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by O'Connor and carried
unanimously.
RECOGNITION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
The selection committee for the Superintendent's Achievement
Award Program selected Betty Stensrud and Pat Brumitt as
achievement award recipients. Stensrud, New Hope Elementary
School first grade teacher, was nominated for excellent job
performance by Marie Stubbs. Brumitt, Lincoln Elementary School
media paraprofessional, was nominated for excellent job
performance by Sue Stoesser. Stubbs and Stoesser introduced the
award recipients and Dahle presented them with their award.
The superintendent recognized the following District 281 youth
service projects that received awards as part of the annual
Governor's Youth Service Awards program. Paula Musel, youth
service facilitator, introduced the projects, students and
teachers: social awareness/social action courses at Sandburg
Middle School and Hosterman Middle School, under the direction of
Focus teacher Lauren Marks, selected for Star status; the
African-American culture group at HMS under the direction of
student advocate Gloria Ross, and the Bus Buddy Program at
HMS, under the direction of special education teacher Carolyn
Endsley, each recognized as exemplary programs.
The superintendent recognized District 281 students who received
awards through the President's Youth Service Awards program.
These students have demonstrated outstanding community service
aimed at solving serious social problems. Musel introduced the
students: Joseph Sessions, RAHS; Jennifer Hagel, RCHS; and Jason
Berquist, SMS, each received the President's Award; Kristin
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Aslakson, Melissa Kivi, Ann Korsmo, Matt Roed and Michelle Witt,
RAHS; Amanda Chandler, Kendra Curry, Mark Kohls, Sarah Matthews,
Kristan Middelstadt, Kathryn Mimick and Jill Oldenkamp, RCHS; and
Amanda Ecklund, New Hope Elementary, each received the National
Award; Neera Gupta, Hun Zan Tao and Katie Weiss, RCHS; Matthew
Peterson, Neill; Benjamin Peterson, SMS; and Nicholas Nelson,
Zachary Lane, each received the District 281 Award.
The superintendent recognized the students who participated in
Minnesota Music Educators Association All -State organizations
for 1993-94. Richard Edstrom, RAHS vocal teacher, awarded
certificates to Bri Babcock,.RAHS, for membership in the All -
State Band; to David Gangler, RAHS, for membership in the All -
State Men's Choir; to Andrew Oakden, RAHS, for membership in the
All -State Men's Choir; and to Kari Munson, RCHS, for membership
in the All -State Women's Choir. Because they were performing and
unable to attend the board meeting, certificates were awarded at
school to RAHS students David Sonnichsen for All -State Mixed
Choir and to Emily Wennerlind for All -State Women's Choir.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Christina Pedersen, Brooklyn Park, spoke of her father's
dedication to his job as a full-time District 281 custodian/bus
driver. She spoke against a proposal to eliminate full-time
custodian/bus driver positions and replace them with part-time
positions.
Jill Laugen, New Hope, spoke in support of District 281
custodians/bus drivers. She spoke of the need for one bus driver
for each route and more bus monitors.
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE GROUPS
Chris Brown, District 281 custodian union representative, spoke
of custodians'/bus drivers' concerns that their full-time positions
may be replaced by more transient part-time positions. Brown said
that driving a school bus has become more challenging and
therefore requires dedicated and professional personnel.
Brown stated that it would be unfair for custodians/bus drivers
to bear the brunt of the district's budget cuts. He pointed out
that while other district bargaining groups have received wage
increases, custodians/bus drivers would experience wage, hour
and benefit takebacks. He encouraged the district to maintain
its current workforce.
He concluded by reading a letter from a district parent opposing
part-time bus drivers and urged school board members to attend
custodians'/bus drivers' negotiation sessions.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Stein moved approval of the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Rossi and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT ITEMS
Beugen moved approval of the financial report items. The motion
was seconded by O'Connor and carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
O'Connor moved approval of the minutes of the May 23, 1994, board
meeting with two clarifications. The motion was seconded by
Rossi and carried unanimously.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were received: a letter dated May 5,
1994, from Colin Kastanos, New Hope police department director,
inviting board members to attend DARE graduation ceremonies at
Sonnesyn Elementary School, Meadow Lake Elementary School and New
Hope Elementary School; a memo dated May 9, 1994, from Ev
Sonnichsen regarding a long-range planning meeting for CAPP
parents on May 17, 1994; an invitation to Technology Learning
Campus for a learning fair of knowledge and individual
attainments of eighth grade students entitled a Night of
Excellence on May 19, 1994; an invitation from Joyce Haskins,
Lincoln Elementary School principal, to a Lincoln Elementary
School picnic on May 20, 1994; an agenda for a Minnesota
Department of Education teleconference on May 24, 1994, to
address results of the 1994 legislative session; an invitation to
a early childhood special education family night picnic on May
24, 1994, at Cavanagh Early Childhood Center; a news release from
State Representative Peggy Leppik to announce a forum on school
desegregation on May 25, 1994, at Robbinsdale Armstrong High
School; a letter dated May 19, 1994, from Joel Shinder regarding
the need to challenge not only the district's gifted and talented
students but all students; a letter dated May 5, 1994, from
Patrick and Kristie Peters asking for clarification of the intent
of a motion passed by the board at the March 7, 1994, board
meeting to study the possibility of changing the Language
Immersion Program sibling preference admission policy; a letter
dated May 15, 1994, from Katherine Kraemer and Keith Dunder
regarding their concern about the possibility of changing the
Language Immersion Program sibling preference admission policy; a
letter dated May 5, 1994, from Kathryn House, Language Immersion
Program principal, inviting board members to tour the Language
Immersion school at RHS Resource Center; an invitation to the
annual Even Start student recognition and graduation ceremony on
June 8, 1994, at the RHS Resource Center gym; and an invitation
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from the RAHS class of 1994 to preview their senior party on June
9, 1994.
CLERK'S REPORT
Luzaich, clerk of the board, read the schedules of board
meetings, other meetings and the school calendar.
The board requested an update on custodian/bus driver
negotiations. A closed meeting to discuss negotiations will be
held at 6 p.m. on June 6, 1994.
REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Instruction and Information
Information
District 281 Technology Report
Dennis Beekman, director of technology; Barbara Nemer, director
of curriculum and media services; and Roger Iverson, Technology
Learn Campus seventh grade English teacher, presented the
district technology report.
Beekman reported on the technology planning committee's charter
to develop a five-year technology plan encompassing all district
programs; the composition of the technology planning
committee; the assessment process and findings; the visioning
process; the goals of the plan to enhance student achievement
through technology, to increase staff productivity through
technology, to'improve communication through technology and to
provide a comprehensive support structure for technology; and
highlights and benefits of the plan.
Iverson reported on the goals to enhance student achievment
through technology and to increase staff productivity through
technology from a classroom teacher's perspective. He described
what is currently being done in the district to enhance student
achievement through technology and technology needed to increase
staff productivity. He stated that even with difficult economic
times, this is an appropriate time to move ahead with educational
technology.
Nemer reported on the importance of staff development. She stated
that positive attitudes, district leadership and support,
continued learning opportunities, regular access to equipment to
practice acquired skills, peer coaching and sharing, and a broader
base of teacher expertise are critical to implementation of
educational technology. She described the changing human
resource needs. She stated that students and staff are eager to
begin the educational technology process.
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Beekman reported on costs associated with implementing the
program over the next five years of $9,497,678 and the additional
human resource cost of $890,424.
The committee answered questions from the board regarding
technological direction, support, education and personnel. The
need for future parental and business community input was
discussed.
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Restructuring Committee Report
Denis Biagini, RAHS principal; Mary Davis, math teacher; Judy
Witebsky, RAHS parent; Gene Kacheroski, social studies teacher;
Dan Hanka, science teacher; Hal Vikman, career placement
specialist; and Robert Hakkinen, technology education teacher,
presented the RAHS restructuring committee report. Davis
reported on the current status of the restructuring action plan.
She reported that the following plan goals have been achieved:
increased learning opportunities through a variety of instruction
methods; increased number of course elections per student;
increased student scheduled time; added course offerings;
influenced change in culture of school; and increased enrollment
in elective classes. She also described progress being made on
goals still in process: increased graduation requirements;
reduced course conflicts; improved student attendance; developing
a user-friendly attendance policy; decreased class size; reduced
stress for teachers and students, improved student achievement;
addressing unique needs of ninth grade students; and offering
staff development on diverse teaching and learning styles.
The committee answered questions from the board and Biagini
recognized committee members and their work.
Action
Paraprofessional Contract
Luzaich moved approval of the paraprofessional contract for the
1993-94 and 1994-95 school years. The motion was seconded by
Rossi and carried unanimously.
Grant Proposal
Stein moved approval of a grant application in the amount of
$30,000 to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the
Adventure Club program. The purpose of the grant is to begin a
school-age child-care program for low-income families and to
subsidize student fees in collaboration with the Northwest YMCA,
city of New Hope and the School -Human Services Redesign
Initiative. The motion was seconded by Beugen and carried
unanimously.
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Business
Property and Liability Insurance
O'Connor moved approval of the recommendation that the district
participate in the Minnesota School Boards Association Insurance
Trust self-insured property/casualty insurance program. The
motion was seconded by Stein and carried unanimously.
The board will receive a report on district insurance coverage in
the future.
Disposal of Surplus Equipment and Material
Rossi moved to authorize an auction to sell various items of
surplus and obsolete materials to be held on Saturday, June 11,
1994. The motion was seconded by Beugen and carried unanimously.
Luzaich moved approval of the following bid awards. The motion
was seconded by O'Connor and carried unanimously:
Award of Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Sound System Bid
A bid award to MTS Northwest Sound in the amount of $53,455 for a
base bid, $1,700 for an alternate bid and $55,155 for a total bid.
Award of Masonry Restoration, Thorson Family Resource Center, Bid
A bid award to Building Restoration in the amount of $73,270.
Award of Vacuum Pumps Bid
A bid award to R. M. Cotton Company in the amount of $21,134 for
vacuum pumps for Meadow Lake Elementary School, New Hope
Elementary School, Sonnesyn Elementary School and Robbinsdale
Area Community Education Center.
Agreement for Sale of Equipment and Parts
O'Connor moved approval of an agreement to sell various parts and
equipment associated with the audio-visual and technology repair
department to Midwest A.V. Center for $9,000. The motion was
seconded by Beugen and carried unanimously.
Midwest A.V. Center was approved last month as the contractor for
repairing District 281 audio-visual and computer equipment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
O'Connor requested a legal opinion on Powell's and Dahle's
contracts and their compliance with current law. Dahle will
research and report back to the board.
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BOARD RAPPORT
Stein requested a report on the ACT/SAT test results of District
281 seniors.
O'Connor requested that administration research a statewide
student follow-up program she learned about at a recent
governor's conference.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at.9:45 p.m.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 281, ROBBINSDALE AREA SCHOOLS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING, 4148 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
June 6, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Keith Moberg,
chairperson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Paula Beugen, John Luzaich, Keith Moberg, Mary Moreira,
Beverly O'Connor, Meredythe Rossi and Neil Stein, directors, and
James Dahle, superintendent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Beugen moved approval of the agenda with a request to make a
brief comment during Citizen Participation and an addition under
Board Rapport. The motion was seconded by Stein and carried
unanimously.
RECOGNITION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
The selection committee for the Superintendent's Achievement
Award Program selected Kathleen Lindell and Ert Jones-Hermerding
as achievement award recipients. Lindell, Robbinsdale Cooper High
School food service cashier, was nominated by Charlene Jerpseth
and other co-workers for excellent job performance, community
contributions and achievements, personal growth despite adversity
and demonstrated cost savings. Jones-Hermerding, RCHS teacher,
was nominated for excellent job performance by Dave Baumann.
Jerpseth and Baumann introduced the award recipients and Dahle
presented them with their awards.
The superintendent recognized the following staff and community
members on being selected outstanding contributors to
multicultural/gender-fair/disability-aware education in District
281 during the 1993-94 school year. Jacqueline Fraedrich,
coordinator of multicultural education, introduced the honorees:
Dave Baumann, Deb Berg, Tami Buetow, Dave Cade, Sandra Friedman,
Marilyn Scholl, Claudette Thompson, Jane Warren and Suzanne
Weinzierl from Robbinsdale Cooper High School; Annette Dreier,
Sina Rude, Virginia McFerran and John Neumann from Robbinsdale
Armstrong High School; John Horstman from Forest Elementary
School; Ginger King from the Technology Learning Campus; George
Lillquist from Hosterman Middle School; and Laura Pezan from the
Language Immersion Program.
The superintendent recognized Sonnesyn Elementary School on
being named a Blue Ribbon School for the 1993-94 school year by
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the United States Department of Education.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Robert Schafer, Golden Valley, asked the district to incorporate
into the entire term of the five-year lease of Olson Elementary
School by Minneapolis School District a provision that all school
activities including movement of student buses, delivery trucks
and cars, be conducted on school property.
Wendy Rubinyi, Golden Valley, read a letter from the Golden
Valley Coalition for Neighborhood Schools expressing concerns
about the process the district is following in negotiating the
lease of Olson to the Minneapolis school district and requesting
that Olson be opened as a neighborhood school. If that is not
Possible, they request that families in the neighborhood be given
the option of sending their children to Olson.
Jeff Loeb, Golden Valley, asked several questions: are there
plans for District 281 to utilize Olson in the future; could the
property be returned to the city for use as a park if it is not
used locally; why not consider opening the school without social
services; why is the district dealing with leasing issues and not
educational issues; is the district prepared to open and lease
the school to the Minneapolis school district without
neighborhood support and incur possible court costs; and what is
the district prepared to do in the event that the Minneapolis
Public Schools breaks the contract? Loeb spoke about advantages
of a neighborhood school including increased parental involvement
and he requested that the board change the format of board
meetings so that there can be discussion of the issues.
Jim Maunder, Golden Valley, requested that Olson be opened as a
neighborhood school. He asked what the revenue from the lease
with Minneapolis Public Schools would be used for and he asked
about a cap on student enrollment at Olson and its enforcement.
He also suggested using Olson as a community school.
Mike Dysart, Golden Valley, spoke about the advantages of a
neighborhood school and requested that Olson be opened as a
neighborhood school with open enrollment options for the
Minneapolis school district.
Beugen spoke about the public meeting on May 26, 1994. She
stated that she did not feel it was appropriate to respond to
questions and concerns at that meeting because it was an
administrative meeting. She stated that she had documented
questions and concerns from the meeting and forwarded them to
administration. She also stated that another public meeting will
be discussed. Her position is that the building should be
utilized for a public purpose, ideally by children, and that she
felt the concept of shared space should be looked at.
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Pat Slupske, Brooklyn Center, spoke about the lack of D -Day
history presented to students in District 281.
Bert Slater, District 281 custodian/bus driver, spoke about
working conditions and duties of custodian/bus drivers; other
districts' negative experiences with contracted services; the
lack of promotional opportunities; and the lack of equitable
treatment between custodian/bus drivers and other district
employees.
R. Sandy Sandoval, District 281 custodian/bus driver, read a 1972
WCCO radio editorial regarding the role of janitors in school
district management. He stated that promotional opportunities
are not being given to current employees and that eliminating
full-time custodian/bus drivers would not benefit District 281.
Pamela Aritt, Crystal, spoke about her children's feeling of
safety because the district currently employs full-time
custodian/bus drivers.
Sarah Gellerman, Crystal, spoke about custodians'/bus drivers'
wages and increases compared with administration's wages and
increases. She stated that children's safety is a primary issue
when eliminating full-time custodian/bus driver positions.
Angel Garvey, Robbinsdale, a District 281 student, spoke of the
stable and safe bus environment at District 281 because full-time
custodian/bus drivers are employed and asked that they be
retained.
Debra Leisdon, Robbinsdale, spoke about a negative school bus
incident her daughter experienced. She stated that the school
district involved contracted out its bus service. She stated
that full-time custodian/bus drivers need to be retained to
maintain the quality of buildings and safety of children.
Mary Lucht, Robbinsdale, asked that District 281 negotiate with
custodian/bus drivers in good faith. She also spoke about
equity for all district employees when dealing with budget
issues/cuts.
Christopher Brown, chief negotiator and school representative for
Local 284, clarified the contract issues and urged board members
to attend negotiations. He stated that the bargaining unit
is ready to entertain further talks before the next negotiation
session.
Moberg read a statement outlining the district's position
regarding the custodians'/bus drivers' negotiations.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
O'Connor moved approval of the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Moreira and carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Beugen moved approval of the minutes of the May 23, 1994, board
meeting. The motion was seconded by O'Connor and carried
unanimously.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were received: an invitation to the
Language Immersion graduation on June 8, 1994, at RHS Resource
Center auditorium; an invitation to the Highview graduation on
June 7, 1994; a letter dated June 3, 1994, from Terri MacPhail
and Wendy Rubinyi, representing the Golden Valley Coalition for
Neighborhood Schools, regarding their concern about the process
the district is following in negotiating the lease of Olson
Elementary School to Minneapolis Public Schools and requesting
that Olson be opened as a neighborhood school. If that is not
possible, they request that families in the neighborhood be given
the option of sending their children to Olson; a letter dated May
31, 1994, from Hank and Jacque Blankemeyer regarding the lack of
communication with district residents about the negotiating of a
five-year lease of Olson Elementary School to the Minneapolis school
district, their opinion that Olson was intended as a neighborhood
school, and informing the board that they are requesting input
from the city of Golden Valley and its mayor; letters from Mrs.
and Mrs. Kingsley, Cheryl A. Dawson, Joanne H. Morgan, Linda
Schulzetenberg, Aaron and Mona Crohn, Fran and Stan Rosen, and
Sari and Larry Rosen supporting the continued employment of full-
time custodian/bus drivers; a letter to District 281 parents from
Steven Fahy, District 281 custodian/bus driver, regarding the
impact of replacing full-time custodian/bus drivers with part-
time drivers on their children; and a letter dated May 25, 1994,
from Patricia S. Wilder, Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council executive director, containing a copy of the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council 1993 Agency Highlights.
CLERK'S REPORT
Luzaich, clerk of the board, read the schedules of board
meetings, other meetings and the school calendar.
The board set a public meeting regarding Olson Elementary School
for Wednesday, June 15, 1994, at 7 p.m. at Sandburg Middle School.
Board members will meet with the New Hope city council on June
14, 1994, if the Robbinsdale Cooper High School field is
forwarded from the planning commission to the council agenda.
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The board discussed an ECSU networking meeting at French Park on
June 22, 1994.
REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Instruction and Information
Information
ACT and PSAT Test Scores
Gwen Martinson, director of special services and collaboration,
presented five-year summaries of ACT high school profile
scores and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test scores
(PSAT) and District 281's comparison with state and national
scores.
The board discussed stagnation of ACT test scores. The board
requested copies of an article in The Educator about world class
standards, expectations in other countries and their students'
performance.
Action
Graduation Rule Resolution - Second Reading
Moreira moved approval of the second reading of the Graduation Rule
Resolution. The motion was seconded by Luzaich.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature in 1991 passed legislation
that directed the State Board of Education to use its rule-making
authority to adopt a statewide, results -oriented graduation rule, and
WHEREAS, the State Board of Education and the Minnesota
Department of Education have developed a proposed draft of a
results -oriented graduation rule, and
WHEREAS, it is essential that schools ensure that all students
who receive a diploma possess the basic skills and abilities
necessary to live, work and learn in a changing society, and
WHEREAS, the results -oriented graduation rule is to be
implemented in the entire state beginning with students entering
ninth grade in 1996, and
WHEREAS, Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale Area
Schools, is one of 13 pilot sites in Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the role of pilot sites is to develop and implement
performance assessments and lead the state in implementing the
proposed rule, and
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WHEREAS, Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale Area
Schools, is committed to continued involvement as a pilot site,
and
WHEREAS, District 281 is committed to improving individual
student achievement,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the school board of Independent
School District 281, Robbinsdale Area Schools, will require all
students entering ninth grade in the 1994-95 school year to meet
or exceed specific levels of achievement in reading and
mathematics to earn a high school diploma; and that the district
will continue to implement components of the new rule according
to the state's implementation plan for pilot sites.
Following discussion on communication to affected students;
assessment tests; informing all middle school parents by letter
of the graduation rule; and the importance of communicating to
district residents the process leading up to the graduation rule,
the motion carried unanimously on a roll -call vote.
Graduation Policy - First Reading
Barbara Nemer, director of curriculum and media services,
presented the proposed change to the policy. Following
discussion regarding the wording of the policy change and the
need for the board to revisit the entire graduation requirement
policy, Rossi moved approval of the first reading of the
graduation policy with the following changes:
In addition to completing the specified number of credits,
beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 1994-95
school year will be required to demonstrate that they can meet or
exceed specific levels of achievement in reading and mathematics
to earn a diploma.
The motion was seconded by Moreira and carried unanimously.
Policies - New and Revised - First Reading
Beugen moved approval of the first reading of the new Special
Education Inclusion Policy and the revised PER (Planning,
Evaluating and Reporting) Policy. The motion was seconded by
Stein. Following discussion on clarifying the term "home school"
in the Special Education Inclusion Policy and on the concern that
the district support teachers of inclusion students, the motion
carried unanimously.
Grant Proposal and Award
Rossi moved to approve the grant application and accept the grant
award from the Minnesota Department of Education for the career
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teacher act in the amount of $14,985 for New Hope Elementary
School and $14,760 for Meadow Lake Elementary School. The purpose
of the grants is to encourage parent involvement in school
activities and family utilization of community resources and
agencies. The motion was seconded by Moreira. Following a
request by board members for a report by teachers involved in the
grant, the motion was carried unanimously.
Business
Sale of Obsolete Kitchen Equipment
Beugen moved to authorize the sale of obsolete kitchen equipment
from Meadow Lake Elementary School and Language Immersion Program
to ABS Equipment, Inc. The motion was seconded by O'Connor and
carried unanimously.
Items for Sale at Auction
Moreira moved approval of additional items for sale at
the auction scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 1994. The motion was
seconded by Rossi and carried unanimously.
General Fund Budget Review
Jim Dahle, superintendent, and John Heinrich, supervisor of
financial services, reviewed the preliminary 1994-95 general fund
budget.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
June 7, 1994
RECEPTION Prior to the regular meeting on June 7, 1994, the School Board hosted a
AND reception and recognition event for retirees in the cafeteria of the
RECOGNITION Educational Service Center. Superintendent Marl Ramsey provided
OF RETIREES brief biographical information on each retiree present. Chairperson
Clair Coughlin presented a plaque to each retiree in appreciation for
service to the school district. Retirees present were: Ronald Benson,
Arlona Bergman, Karen Brooks, Marlyis Carpenter, Donald Connors,
Judy Ensrud, Edith Green, Kenneth Gulbraa, Estelle Johnson, Kathryn
Johnson, Donald Klassy, Willard LaDew, Myrna Mayket, Ardis
Puncochar, and Marjorie Wagner.
Other employees who retired during 1993-94, but not present at the
recognition event are: Peggy Anderson, Robert Bursch, Russell Dahl,
Darlyne Hoffmann, William Jensen, Linnea Johnson, Tom Kammeier,
Janice Knopp, Genevieve Koehler, James Larson, Marlene Lindgren,
Beverly Proell, Barton Skafte, John Stevens, Bernice Thompson, and
Dean Tripp.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was then held in the
Board Room of the Educational Service Center. The meeting was called
to order at 7:33 p.m. by Chairperson Clair Coughlin.
ROLL CALL The following were present: Board members - Ron Christensen, Clair
Coughlin, Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich
Krambeer, and the Superintendent of Schools, Marl Ramsey.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ALLEGIANCE
ACCEPTANCE Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, to accept the printed
OF AGENDA agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM No one addressed the Board in the Open Forum.
CONSENT Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to approve items
CALENDAR in the Consent Calendar as follows:
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17 1994.
Verified Accounts Payable dated .Tune 7. 1994.
LicenCed Personnel: To accept the resigations of Ann Gulstad, effective
6/13/94, Willie Johnson, effective 6/30/94, Amy Schwaab, effective
6/13/94, and Kimberly Wuthrich, effective 6/13/94; to grant child care
leave to Jody Abboud, effective 11/4/94, Mary Ditter, effective 8/29/93,
Ann Marie Johnston, effective 9/27/94, and Carol Larson, effective
5/19/94; and to grant leave of absence to Deborah Reisner, medical,
effective 5/13/94.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, June 7, 1994 (page two)
CONSENT Licensed Personnel: (continued) To acknowledge change of status for
CALENDAR Jodi Holen, effective 8/29/94, Debra Kormann, effective 8/29/94, Debra
Packer, effective 8/29/94, and Gretchen Peel, effective 1994-95; to
acknowledge as returning from leave Jill Beaupre, Lona Kampf, and
Marcella Wagner --all effective 8/29/94.
To employ Julie Athman, Julie Erickson, Bemi Joseph, Sue Moran,
Caroline Mullins, and Julie Spanier--all effective 8/29/94.
Nonlicensed Personnel: To acknowledge with appreciation the long-
term service of Rosemary Kramer and Mary Ellen Sprowls, and now to
accept their requests for retirement --both effective 6/10/94.
To accept the resignations of William Faulds, effective 5/26/94, Lori
Wichman, effective 6/9/94, and Debbie Wilson, effective 5/17/94; to
acknowledge position ending for Terri Morus, effective 6/9/94.
Nonresident Student Attendance Agreements
Secondary Outgoing 93-94: Two resident students to finish the school
year.
Secondary Outgoing 94-95: Two resident students due to extenuating
circumstances.
Secondary Incoming 93-94: One nonresident student to finish the
school year, and one due to financial hardship.
Secondary Incoming 94-95: One nonresident student due to
extenuating circumstances.
Elementary Outgoing 93-94: One resident student due to extenuating
circumstances, and eight to finish the school year.
Elementary Outgoing 94-95: Two resident students to complete an
elementary grade.
_Elementary Incoming 93-94: Five nonresident students to finish the
school year.
Elementary Incoming 94-95: One nonresident student to attend an
elementary grade.
Convention. Conference and Workshop attendance for John Piotraschke
- Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, Ames, Iowa, May 31 -June 3; Bill
Tessman - Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, Ames, Iowa, June 2; B.J.
Anderson - Department of Education, Brainerd, June 12-15; Alice North
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Indianapolis, Indiana,
June 13-15; and Dee Leach - Disney Seminars, Orlando, Florida, June
16-22.
Approval for seasonal leaves of absence to district employees who are
members of P.E.R.A. and work less than twelve months a year in the
following positions, such leave being from the time they complete their
1993-94 duties: food service personnel, lunchroom supervisors,
paraprofessionals, health services specialists, laundresses, clerical staff
and management staff.
Minutes of the regular meeting, June 7, 1994 (page three)
CONSENT Authorize administration to make application for funds under E.C.I.A.
CALENDAR Chapter 1 for the school year 1994-95. Dr. Marl Ramsey,
Superintendent, is the designated school district representative; and
Karen Bihrle, Chapter 1 Supervisor, the district contact person.
,$2Q and authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation in
amount of $33,820.
Acceptance of 1993-94 Title I. Chapter 1 Private Equity Services
funding of $9.623 and authorization of expenditure and budget
appropriation in the amount of $9,623.
Appointment of Ms. Peggy Hankey, foster parent. as surrogate parent
for Theandra Holler in matters pertaining to special education.
dren
from birth through three years of age who may be eligible for
developmental disabilities services. Contract period from 7/1/94 though
6/30/95, with total cost of the contract not to exceed $26,740.00.
Hennepin Count X for the purpose of a funding agreement for early
intervention services. Contract period from 9/1/94 through 8/31/95,
with total cost of the contract not to exceed $23,536.00.
The motion to approve the above items on the Consent Calendar carried
unanimously.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, June 7, 1994 (page four)
BASSWOOD
Mr. Paul Erickson, architect with the firm of Armstrong, Torseth, Skold
AND RUSH
Rydeen, informed the Board that bids were received on May 25, 1994 at
CREEK
1:00 p.m. for the construction of Basswood and Rush Creek elementary
ELEMENTARY
schools. Five general contractors submitted bids, and the bids were
SCHOOLS
very competitive for all contracts of the project. Also, the City of Maple
Grove will provide additional site development at both school sites at
an estimated cost of $260,000 --included as alternates in the bids.
Following discussion, motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk,
to accept the apparent low bids and accepted alternates per the
recommendation of Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Rydeen, architects,
for the construction of Basswood and Rush Creek elementary schools:
General Contract $11,379,100
Donlar Construction Company
Plumbing and Heating Contract $1,854,900
Metropolitan Mechanical Company
Ventilation and Temperature Control Contract $2,246,000
Metropolitan Mechanical Company
Electrical Contract $1,249.530
Bloomington Electric Company
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $16,729,530
OF ALL CONTRACTS
The motion carried unanimously.
MAPLE GROVE
Mr. Erickson, architect, then reported that bids had been received on
SENIOR HIGH
May 26, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. for the rough grading and site utilities
SCHOOL
contract for Maple Grove Senior High School.
Follow discussion, motion by Mrs. Gall, seconded by Mr. Coughlin, to
award the contract for rough grading and site utilities at Maple Grove
Senior High School to S. R. Weidema, Inc., the low bidder, in the
amount of $1,272,000. The motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE
Senator Don Betzold reported to the Board on the initiatives for K-12
REPORT
education passed by the 1994 State Legislature.
SEED AND
Etta Norwood, Kim Dukich, Jeff Stedman and Cheryl Badtram defined
CLAI
the components of multicultural/gender fair/disability awareness, the
PROJECTS
guidelines for establishing a multicultural educational environment,
and also described the Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity
(SEED) training conducted in the district.
Parent Paula Jean Hastings explained parent participation through the
Community of Leaders as Advocates for Inclusive Education (CLAI).
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Minutes of the regular meeting, June 7, 1994 (page five)
1994-95
Superintendent Ramsey reviewed the results of the topics included in
IMPROVEMENT
the 1993-94 Improvement Plan, stating that such plans have been very
PLAN
effective vehicles for accomplishments in the district.
For 1994-95, Long-range Developmental Goals will be 1) Reading/
Language Arts; 2) Multicultural/Gender Fair/Disability Sensitive
Education; 3) Thinking Skills/Cognitive Coaching; 4) Site -Based
Decision Making and 5) Minnesota Graduation Rule.
Top Priority Activities will be 1) Boundary Changes; 2) Additional
School Funding and 3) Revised Mission Statement.
Special Projects will be 1) Assuring a Safe School Environment;
2) Technology Coordination; 3) High Need Schools, 4) Collaborative
Planning Time; and 5) Tech Prep and Applied Academics.
Following discussion, motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr.
Christensen, to approve the Improvement Plan for 1994-95 as
submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
GIFTS TO THE
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to accept with great
DISTRICT
appreciation the following gifts to the district: From Birch Grove PTO -
$785, salary for SEM para; Cedar Island PTO - $4,560, salary
increment for building coordinator and computer paras; Edgewood PTO
- $120, Camp Snoopy passes and behavior awards; Edinbrook PTO -
$4,575, 35 boots bindings for Edinbrook
sets of skis, poles, and phy ed
classes; Fair Oaks - $500, expenses of MEEP for 1993-94; Fernbrook
PTO - $332, D.A.R.E. t -shirts; Orchard Lane PTA - $1,882, grade 6
students to Long Lake; Palmer Lake PTA - $960, eight cross-country
ski packages and $642.60, bookmark and capital letter set for lettering
machine.
From Park Brook PTO - $100, rewards for good behavior; Rice Lake
PTO - $250, banner with the mission statement of school; Sunny Hollow
PTA - $1,200, SEM program, $43, accessory kit for color system
computer, and $73.95, materials for a third grade classroom; Weaver
Lake PTO - $1,500, SEM program; Willow Lane PTA - $125, grade 6
recognition; Winnetka PTO - $424.50, chaperones to Long Lake and
student scholarships for Long Lake; Zanewood PTO - $988, computer
supplies and phy ed equipment; NEA, Inc. - $200, materials for Weaver
Lake Odyssey of the Mind competition; Mr. and Mrs. John Stoltenberg -
$100, SEM program at Sunny Hollow; Edinbrook staff - $419, SEM
materials and supplies; French Club of Osseo Senior High - $200,
scholarship for a French student; Osseo Senior High Class of 1994 -
$2,339, a multimedia publications authoring system for student
communications.
From German Club of Osseo Senior High - $200, scholarship; Brooklyn
Park Babe Ruth Baseball - $945, color monitor and VHS recorder for
Park Center; Hennepin County Library at Ridgedale - $4,200,
microfiche film readers for district media, Maple Grove Junior, Osseo
Junior, Osseo Senior and Park Center; Brooklyn Junior High Student
Council - $1,200, special events, projects and other needs; Maple Grove
Junior High Student Council - $600, National History Day; Maple
Grove Junior High Student Council - $130, instant cameras; Osseo
Junior High School Student Council - $598, bulletin board; Donald
Priebe - $150, Ronald Sherman scholarship at Osseo Senior High.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, June 7, 1994 (page six)
GIFTS TO THE (continued) From Joanne Abruzzese - $350, Ronald Sherman
DISTRICT scholarship at Osseo Senior High; Science Club of North View Junior
High - $95, rocket launcher; Norwest Bank of Maple Grove - $400,
Odyssey of the Mind competition for Weaver Lake Elementary; Eneres
Tool Company - $200, Odyssey of the Mind competition for Weaver
Lake Elementary; District 279 Foundation - $400 to Fair Oaks for
Citizenship Days; $800 to Sunny Hollow for deaf awareness; $750 to
North View for Stay in School Program; $750 to North View for African
American Male Leadership Program; and $475 to Palmer Lake for
English as a Second Language Program; Maple Grove Lions Club -
$1,000, Maple Grove Junior High community service days; Osseo Lions
Club - $500, Maple Grove Junior High community service days; and
Northrup Family - $50, a set of Brittanica books for media center at
Willow Lane.
The motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCE- a. Negotiations strategy session, Tuesday, June 14, 5:00 p.m., ESC
MENTS b. Public Hearing on Capital Improvement Plan, Tuesday, June 14,
7:00 p.m., Board Room, ESC
c. School Board Work Session, following public hearing June 14
d. Nextregular school board meeting, Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.,
ESC
e. Summer School Board meeting schedule: Tuesday, July 12 and
Tuesday, August 16
WELCOME Chairperson Coughlin welcomed Nadine Nelson, the new reporter for
the Osseo -Maple Grove Press.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:18 p.m., motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Funk, to adjourn
the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Lynda Forbes, Clerk
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Minutes of the Special Meeting
Board of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
June 14, 1994
MEETING A closed meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday,
June 14, 1994 in the Educational Service Center. The meeting was
called to order at 5:25 p.m. by Chairperson Clair Coughlin.
ROLL CALL The following were present: Board members Ron Christensen, Clair
Coughlin, Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall and Rich Krambeer,
and the Superintendent of Schools Marl Ramsey.
Administrators Rick Oxenford, Stan Mack and Sharon Mortrud were
also in attendance.
Rich Krambeer left the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
PURPOSE OF This closed meeting was held for the purpose of discussion of
MEETING labor negotiations.
A tape recording of the meeting will be available to the public after all
labor contracts are signed for the current budget period.
ADJOURNMENT At 6:40 p.m., motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Lynda Forbes, Clerk
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Summary Minutes of the Public Hearing
on the School District's Five -Year Capital Improvement Program
Board of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
June 14, 1994
MEETING The Board of Education conducted a public hearing on Tuesday,
June 14, 1994 in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, for
the purpose of discussion on the school district's five-year capital
improvement program. The hearing was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by
Chairperson Clair Coughlin.
ROLL CALL The following were present: Board members - Ron Christensen, Clair
Coughlin, Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich
Krambeer, and the Superintendent of Schools, Marl Ramsey. Rick
Oxenford, director of administration, and Dale Hamilton, coordinator of
administrative services, were also in attendance.
PRESENTATION Mr. Oxenford stated that current law requires an annual public hearing
and subsequent adoption of a five-year capital improvement plan. The
district program is separated into categories: plans for repair and
improvements to existing facilities; improvements for health and safety;
lease of facilities; and extensive remodeling and new building
construction projects. Mr. Oxenford reviewed revenue sources and
summarized revenue and expenditure projections for the five-year
period. Mr. Hamilton summarized the health and safety component of
the plan.
PUBLIC There was no one from the public present at the hearing.
COMMENT
AND
INPUT
APPROVAL Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to approve the
five-year capital expenditures program totaling $98,291,956 as
resented, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes §124.243 and
257.125.
Upon roll call being taken, the following voted in favor of the motion:
Christensen, Coughlin, Forbes, Funk, Gall and Krambeer; and the
following voted against said motion: No one. The motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT At 7:19p.m., motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to close
the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
Lynda Forbes, Clerk
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A Metropolitan Council Publication on Twin Cities Area Issues May/June 1994
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Responsibilityfor planning and monit,
ing programs for older'people in—he sever. -r
county metropolitan area has a "new home;` �5
Beginning in June, those services Wjr, e
provided by the newly created' nonprofitf
agency, the Metropolitan Area Agency on
Aging, Inc. (MAAA).
The Metropolitan Council has carred out
these duties since1972, distributing about'
$ 6 million'a year in federal dollars annually tfo
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programs such as Meals on Wheels, sen or
transportation providers and other services'
that offer help with chores around the home
Efforts to find a new home for the,aging
division began last fall, as the Council workedx
to streamline the agency and focus its efforts }
in the areas of land use and Infrastructure and,
to put greater emphasis on promoting
economic vitality throughout the -region":,=
Legislation passed this session makes other
structural changes to the Council, merging'
four metro agencies into one organizations
(see related story, this page).
MAAA will be housed at Council offices
through July 31 with a move to new offices'in
St. Paul expected Aug. 1.
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Regional government
reform merges four agencies
Responsibility for planning and
providing regional government services
has been consolidated under the
Metropolitan Council, under legislation
signed into law by the governor.
For the Council, the changes mean
adding to its long-range planning services
to include mid-range transportation
planning and the actual operation of transit
and wastewater treatment services. The
Council was created in 1967 as a long-
range planner for the region, collecting
data and monitoring trends, identifying
problems and helping to shape solutions.
Council Chair Dottie Rietow said
regional planning will continue to be a
Council priority, and goes hand-in-hand
with efficient delivery of needed services.
'We welcome the opportunity to show
even greater leadership in metropolitan
government,' Rietow said, "and appreciate
the show of support and confidence by
lawmakers and the governor. The
legislation demonstrates strong
commitment to more coordinated
decision-making and less bureaucracy.
This is a positive step in providing services
more efficiently and making regional
government more accountable."
The legislation merges the work and
staff of four regional agencies and
eliminates governing boards of the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
(MWCC), Regional Transit Board (RTB)
and Metropolitan Transit Commission
(MTC). The MTC and MWCC boards are
abolished as of July 1. The board for
the RTB is abolished Oct. 1.
Despite the sweeping changes in
metropolitan governance, Rietow says
most residents and even employees of the
affected agencies won't notice
much change.
For MTC bus riders, it'll be business as
usual. Buses will continue to run along
their regular routes. And the sewer system
will continue to function as it always has.
Under the new structure, the governor
will continue to appoint all 16 Council
members, who will serve at the pleasure
of the governor instead of staggered
four-year terms. The governor also will
continue to appoint the Council chair.
Appointments will continue to be
confirmed by the Senate.
By eliminating the three boards, the law
eliminates an appointment process that
diluted accountability. Under the old
process, the governor appointed the
Council, which appointed the Waste Control
Commission and Regional Transit Board,
which appointed the MTC. Proponents
of the change wanted to improve
regional government accountability to
the governor, legislature and public.
An important change is the creation of
a regional administrator who will serve as
the top administrative officer. The duties
of that person, who will be appointed by
the Council, compare to those of a city
manager. The person will assume some
responsibilities of the current chair.
No salary has been set
The chair's salary will be reduced from
$67,500 to $52,500 as a result of the new
regional administrator position. Council
members will receive a $20,000 salary,
rather than per diem payments.
Bonnie Kollodge
2 Metropolitan Council
Libraries enter brave new
information age
It comes as no surprise that libraries,
for decades serene citadels of books and
printed information, have been among the
first to feel the onslaught of the Age of
Information. As the nation and the Twin
Cities move from the industrial to the
information age, information becomes the
new economic, social and cultural power.
Twin Cities area investment in the
information literacy of its people and its
undergirding of library systems are
becoming as vital as regional investments
in highways, housing and sewers, accord-
ing to a new Metropolitan Council study.
Today, the comfy local library has an
amazing wealth of information, much of it
outside its walls, said Tom Shaughnessy,
chair of the Metropolitan Council's Library
Study Advisory Committee. "As we move
increasingly to electronic sources of
information, your local library is a gateway
to these world-wide resources," he said.
Libraries throughout the region are
increasingly tuning in to information on the
"ethernet" -electronic words, numbers
and images on databases growing
statewide, nation-wide and world-wide,
the report says.
"Minnesota's library usage per citizen
is among the highest in the nation," said
Shaughnessy, director of University of
Minnesota Libraries. "Libraries also
support our Fortune 500 companies and
small firms just getting off the ground."
Last year the legislature asked for a
study of the roles of libraries and library
systems in the metro area. This report,
and an accompanying inventory of
libraries, will be used by policymakers in
decisions affecting the entire region.
The Metropolitan Council, with help
from the 38 -member committee, has
drafted long-term goals and a vision of the
future Twin Cities library system:
a dynamic, integrated information network
providing affordable information services
to every Twin Cities resident.
A rift is growing between information
"haves" and "have-nots," the study says.
"Without public investment, the
free-market system will promote divisions
between those who can afford access to
information and those who cannot.
The region cannot afford to lose major
segments of its human resources," it says.
Information have-nots include growing
numbers of people who are poor,
underschooled, non-English speaking,
lacking time or transportation, and some
members of ethnic groups who feel
libraries don't reflect their culture.
Libraries will play an important role in
accessing information resources for
these groups.
Behind the sturdy walls
a growing electronic f lc
For the information "haves," well-educatec
Twin Citians with access to computers, library
staff can provide help navigating
the info superhighway.
The committee is recommending that
the legislature create a regional library agency
to design and implement a regional informatic
system and encourage efficient, effective use
of library resources.
The agency would include a
technology institute to help libraries use
technology to make information more easily
Buses, bikes, walkwx
. What highway, transit, bikeway, pedestri:
enhancements and air quality projects are
proposed for federal funding in the region in
the next three years? Come to an informatio
meeting on the draft Transportation Improve-
ment Program (TIP), sponsored by the
Transportation Advisory Board of the
Metropolitan Council. It will be held June 15,
2:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers. A formi
public hearing on the draft TIP will take
place July 20, 4 p.m. at the Council.
For more information, call Council planner
Carl Ohm at 291-6507.
• Proposed changes to the aviation chapte
of the Metropolitan Development Guide will
the subject of a Metropolitan Council public
hearing Wednesday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Proposed change!
formally incorporate new forecasts of
aircraft and passenger growth.
The plan incorporates the preferred airpe
site in Dakota County as the location of a
Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions �;, aO�, 3
ones J. Hill Library and St. Paul Public Library downtown is
2rmation reaching out to the city, stare, nation and world.
available to Twin Citians.
The study will build on an "unmatched
tradition of cooperation and resource sharing"
in Minnesota, Shaughnessy said. "Legislators
have asked me: 'if the study recommendations
are good for the metro area, why not extend
them state-wide?"
The draft report goes to the Council for
consideration this month and is expected to be
available in June. For more information, call
Council planner Carole Peterson, at 291-6559.
Jim Martin
ars, airplanes...
replacement airport, if needed. The plan also
includes long-range plans for MSP and a set of
policies governing reuse of the MSP site,
if the airport is relocated.
Free copies of the draft chapter are available
from the Council's Data Center, by calling
291-8140. For more information, call Cou
planner Chauncey Case at 291-6342,
291-0904 TDD.
A series of open houses were held
throughout the region recently. Comments
on the Metropolitan Council's proposed
plan for shaping the region's future
growth include:
Al Swintek, Minnegasco local
government relations and economic
development program director.
"We can't let the region's economy just
chug along and expect it to work.
The Minneapolis Chamber and nearly
every community has its own economic
development project. We need anchor
points that groups can work from, a vision,
a way to focus all this energy. Then
everyone can head in the same direction
and move much faster. Maybe the
Metropolitan Council can play a role here."
Ron McKinley, president, Minneapolis
Planning commission: 'This is not time
for isolationism on issues such as the
economy, housing and metropolitan school
desegregation. We plan to meet with the
St. Paul Planning Commission—the first time
we've done this—to form a joint response,
not a piecemeal response, for the
Blueprint hearing May 19. We see the
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hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Blueprint as a great opportunity to show
how we view the future of the city. _
John Siegfried, Carver County
commissioner. "Land prices adjacent to
the Metropolitan Urban Service Area line
are artificially inflating because of
development pressure. I'd like the Council
to strongly state, 'that's where the urban
service line is, and that's where it's going
to stay for a long time.' If there's no
good reason for expanding it, the line
should be cast in stone. Putting teeth in it
would be a step in the right direction."
Roy Garza, executive director, Spanish
Speaking Affairs Council. "Although the
report is right on track in addressing issues
affecting the region, more attention
needs to be given to issues affecting
Chicano/Latinos. For example, Latinos
have a much higher poverty rate than
whites. Thus, to attack poverty, special
attention needs to be given to linguistically
and culturally relevant strategies."
Ann Hurlburt, Plymouth development
director. "It's hard to disagree with the
basic policy and objectives of the
Blueprint, but we want to see how they
will be implemented. We have concerns
about 'cluster planning.' For example,
how would we work with adjacent cities
Maple Grove and Medina, which may
have different motivations or expertise.
"Also, we're a fast-growing northwest
suburb on the fringe of the urban service
area. We need expanded urban services.
Our supply of available land is a lot tighter
than the Metropolitan Council thinks."
Blueprint hearing. The Council held
a public hearing on the Regional Blueprint
at the Council May 19, and continued
the hearing May 20. Written comments
can be faxed to the Council at 291-6464.
Written testimony is accepted
through June 6.
Jim Marin
Regional Blueprint. No. 78.94-028,
draft copy, no charge. Summary also
available, including translations in
Spanish, Vietnamese, Laotian, Hmong
and Cambodian.
Metropolitan
Council
Four
metro
agencies
merge
into one
Summary of
1994 regional
legislative actions
Sewer, transit operating roles added
to Council planning duties.
Overview
Legislation signed by Gov. Ame
Carlson reorganizes metropolitan
government in the Twin Cities area.
Responsibilities of three regional
public agencies are transferred and
merged into the Metropolitan Council,
In steps to be phased in this year and
next. The law abolishes the boards
of the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission (MWCC), Regional
Transit Board (RTB) and Metropolitan
Transit Commission (MTC). The law
takes effect July 1 for the MWCC
and MTC, and Oct. 1 for the RTB.
The 16 Council members and
the chair, the 17th member, continue
to be appointed by the governor and
confirmed by the Senate. The new
law provides for Council members
to serve at the governor's pleasure
Instead of for set terms, effective
January 1995.
The law calls for the Council to hire a
regional administrator, and spells
out a division of duties and responsi-
bilities between the chair and
regional administrator.
Merger broadens
Council mission
The merger broadens the
fundamental mission of the Council.
Since its creation in 1967, the
Council has been a regional planning
and coordinating agency, with
oversight responsibilities over the
three agencies. Under the new
legislation, the Council:
1) continues its long-range planning
and coordination role, 2) integrates
shorter -term planning responsibilities,
and 3) directly operates the public
transit systems and the regional
sewage collection and treatment
system. Now the Council will be
responsible for the "nuts and bolts"
work of operating, maintaining and
improving both systems.
Despite the change in governance
structure, Twin Cities area residents
will not notice a great deal of change
in sewer and transit services. The bill
has no provisions that set a direction
for service changes. Nor does the bill
alter existing statutory relationships
between the Council and the
three other major metropolitan
commissions -sports facilities,
airports and parks and opens space.
Organization
and staffing
The legislation outlines three
standing committees -transportation,
environment and community devel-
opment -effective June 1, 1994.
Corresponding to those committees
will be four staff divisions:
transportation, environment, commu-
nity development and administration.
The transportation and environment
divisions will contain the offices of
transit operations and wastewater
services. These offices and their
managers will conduct the activities
formerly carried out by the MTC
and MWCC. This organizational
arrangement is to remain In place
until Jan. 1, 1996.
The overall work of agency staff
will be organized by a regional
administrator, a position to be
established In January 1995.
The administrator will be selected by
the Council based on the person's
training and experience in public
administration. The administrator
will name division directors and
managers of transit and wastewater,
subject to Council approval. The
administrator also appoints,
disciplines and discharges employees
(except for those in the offices of
transit and wastewater services),
recommends administrative
measures and submits an
annual budget.
The bill also enables the Council
collectively to hire up to three staff
analysts in January 1995 to conduct
performance evaluation and budget
analysis. The staff analysts will serve
at the Council's pleasure.
Role of chair, members
The legislation designates the chair
as principal spokesperson and
primary legislative liaison as of
January 1995. The chair is to meet
with local elected officials and preside
at Council meetings. The salary will
be $52,500, effective in 1995,
compared with $67,500 now.
The 16 members are to meet
regularly with local elected officials
and legislative members from their
districts. Beginning In January 1995,
members will receive a $20,000
annual salary, in place of today's
per diem payments.
Other legislation
Public safety radio system.
Gov. Carlson approved legislation
that moves the seven -county area
toward a two-way public safety
radio communication system for
government agencies. The law
reserves new, 800 -megahertz (MHz)
channels provided by the federal
government for shared use among
state and local governments by
extending a moratorium
through June 1995.
Two-way radio communication Is
a public safety tool used by police,
fire fighters, emergency medical
services, as well as transit, public
works jobs and school buses.
Under the plan, the new channels
would be pooled and shared by all
governments, along with towers and
other equipment. This would save
money for local governments, which
would no longer need to maintain
their separate, overlapping and often
incompatible systems. A Council
committee will design a system and
develop a governance and financing
plan this year for consideration
by the 1995 legislature.
Parks. The legislature authorized
$10 million in state bonds for capital
Improvements to regional parks. The
Council plans to provide an additional
$6.6 million In regional bonds, for
a total of $16.6 million to be spent on
regional parks In 1994-95.
The biggest share will go toward park
redevelopment, with lesser amounts
for park and trail development,
acquisitions and system -wide
Investments. The largest project will
be to start development of
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park.
More -affordable housing.
New legislation allows the Council to
back city and county housing
development bonds with the
Council's Triple -A bond rating. As a
result, local units of government will
get lower interest rates from bond-
holders when they seek financing for
government-owned affordable
housing projects. Cities can pass
those lower costs on to renters.
The result is lower rents and
higher quality housing.
Additional legislation directs
the Council to analyze and compare
redevelopment and reinvestment
costs in the central cities
and suburbs.
Ken Reddlck
New Council
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The Metropolitan Waste Control Com-
mission owns and operates the regional sys-
tem of sewers and treatment plants. The
system and the agency were created In 1969
as part of an accelerated effort to clean up the
region's rivers, lakes and streams from sew-
age pollution. Today, It consists of 9 plants
and about 600 miles of Interceptor sewers.
The MWCC has 1,120 employees and an
annual operating budget of $152 million. The
sewer and treatment system represent a $1
billion Investment for the region.
The Metropolitan Transit Commission was
created by the legislature in 1967 as the
region's public transit agency. In 1984 the
agency was refocused to operate the regular
route transit system. It has 120 bus routes, an
active fleet of 970 vehicles, six service facill•
ties and 2,500 employees. The MTC has an
annual operating budget of $123 million. The
system represents a $220 million investment.
The Regional Transit Board was created in
1984 to plan, fund, administer and set policy
for all public transit service In the seven -
county region. Responsibilities Include plan-
ning for MTC routes, replacement (or 'opt -
out") bus service (for areas not served by
MTC), and Metro Mobility, a transit service for
people with disabilities. The RTB has 30
employees and an annual operating budget
of $3.4 million, excluding transit programs
and grants.
is planner and . Law abolishes boards
service operator of MTC, MWCC, RTB
• Keeps long-range
planning and
coordinating role
• Adds sewer, transit
operating roles
• Adds shorter -term
planning responsibilities
for transit
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Council to
profile cities'
affordable
housing
While the affordable housing
debate continues, questions of type,
quantity, pricing and general trends for the
region will be tackled by the
Metropolitan Council.
Community housing profile.
The Council is compiling a community
housing profile for the region to determine
how much low- and moderate -income
housing is available in each city. The
profile will identify the range of housing
unit types and prices in all metro area
cities. It will be used to monitor
market trends, including home values,
rents and distribution of subsidized
housing in the region.
'The Council supports affordable
housing throughout the region," said
Council Chair Dottie Rietow. 'We think it
makes sense to take stock of what the
region has already invested in affordable
housing units, and create incentives
to encourage development of more
affordable housing when and
where it's needed.'
The community housing profile is
expected to go before the full Council for
review in early summer.
Assessing region's housing needs.
At the same time, Council staff is develop-
ing recommendations to create more
affordable housing throughout the region.
Pat Bellinger never thought she'd own her own home. She and her son Allen live in Burnsville
thanks to below-market interest rates provided by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's
Urban Indian Housing Program. The Metropolitan Council encourages development
of affordable housing where needed throughout the region.
One option under consideration would
use federal transportation funds, which
are awarded to metro -area communities
through a competitive process, to encour-
age development of more affordable
housing in developing suburbs.
Another option would make housing a
"regional system," which would require
cities, in their comprehensive plans, to
outline goals and ways to provide housing
of different types and prices. Making
housing a system would require
legislative action.
In developing recommendations,
Council staff is meeting with housing
officials throughout the metro area on
issues of affordable housing. Individual
communities are encouraged to tell the
Council how to help them meet regional
housing needs and to identify barriers
to affordable housing.
The Council will work with groups of
cities and counties to identify local housing
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needs, help develop customized strategies
to increase affordable housing supply,
and help secure financing.
To date, meetings have been held in
Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, South St. Paul
and Roseville and have included housing
representatives from surrounding
communities and county officials.
Meetings will continue this spring, with
staff recommendations expected for
Council review this summer.
Housing redevelopment and rehabili-
tation study. The Council also will study
standards that local units of government
should use when evaluating costs and
benefits of housing redevelopment
and rehabilitation. Legislation passed this
session requires the Council to report
to the legislature with findings and
recommendations by July 1995.
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Also, special thanks to Earl Peterson and
koger Lindquist for their many
mediation/arbitrations for relocation of
homes in Richfield. After the mediation
with the city representative, an outside
agency hired by the city to evaluate the
awards according to governmental
guidelines and the parties, a
mediation/arbitration agreement was
written up for submission to the city
manager. Due to their expertise, the City of
Richfield recommended WSMC to the
Metropolitan Airports Commission to review
hardship cases for the relocation of homes in
New Ford Town and Rich Acres.
Grateful appreciation is due to the Twin -
West Chamber of Commerce for their
$1000 contribution toward promotion of
the juvenile diversion program; the
Methodist Hospital Foundation for their
$5000 grant for juvenile mediations; and the
McKnight Foundation for their generous
support of post -divorce mediations.
We welcome the following new mediators
who were trained in the fall: Marie Weeks,
Doug Guild, Veborah Anderson, Elaine
Beyer, Shirley Bierma, Terry Miller, Roberta
Anderson.
Congratulations to the following
mediators who took the post -divorce
training. Carol Carmichiel, Cheryl Hanson,
Nancy Lindstrom, Ellie Ogden, John
O'Loughlin, John Ott, Tom Phillips.and
Anthony Wright
Due to the efforts of Priscilla McGunnigle,
new Foundation funding was obtained.
We applaud the skillful, caring dedication of
ALL of our volunteers!
We express our gratitude to:
By Design Publications, Inc. for the design
and production on the Annual Report.
Also, our appreciation to ASAP, Electronic
graphics and digital imaging, Greer
Photography, and Minuteman Press of
Plymouth for their contributions to this
Annual Report.
REFERRAL SOURCES
Court System .........................................332
Community Agency...............................111
Law Enforcement ................................... 63
Local Government .................................. 34
Parties Themselves ................................. 23
RECAP OF EVALUATIONS
BY PARTIES IN A MEDIATION
100% rated the overall quality of
the service as very
satisfactory or satisfactory
97.3% rated the office staff as very
satisfactory or satisfactory
98.5% rated the mediators as very
satisfactory or satisfactory
85% were pleased with the outcome of
the mediation
84% would use the service
again if needed
87% would recommend the
service to others
The ratings show no significant change from
the previous year.
COMMENTS
FROM THE PARTIES
"This was the most wonderful face to face
encounter with the boys. Being able to tell
them the full impact of shoplifting from
beginning to end was terrific."
"Very good experience — results were the
best possible. My daughter's community
service made her realize the consequences
of behavior."
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" I have already spoken highly
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of my friends. Golden Valley is
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to be commended! Thanks for
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"I was very pleased with the mediators,
who did a fine job—the process was helpful
and some good things were accomplished.
Time constraints did make it hard to get at
issues in depth, but it was still helpful."
"I was very pleased with the mediation
process. It took a long time to get our
group together because of the number of
people in our group but that is my only
negative comment."
W e S I Suburban Media(i0n Cen(er
MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.
BY RESOLVING DISPUTES
EFFECTIVELY AND PEACEFULLY
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• MORE THAN ONE
MILLION CHILDREN
ARE AFFECTED BY
DIVORCE EVERY YEAR.
• SEVENTY PERCENT OF
DIVORCED PARENTS
FAIL TO BUILD A
COOPERATIVE POST-
DIVORCE RELATIONSHIP
WHICH IS CRUCIAL FOR
THEIR CHILDREN.
CO -PARENTING MEDIATION
The West Suburban Mediation Center
(WSMC) now can offer co -parenting
mediation for parents who are divorced,
parents with a child in common, or
grandparents who are having disagreements
over visitation rights. 'These issues could be
scheduling problems, transportation
arrangements, telephone calls, clothing,
dietary requirements, new adult friends or
new spouses, or school selection. Methods of
child rearing, disciplinary decisions, access to
school and/or medical records, notices of
school conferences and/or performances, and
failure to deliver property awarded in the
dissolution may also be concerns.
The statute governing community dispute
resolution programs was changed to permit
post -divorce mediations if mediators received
an additional forty hours of training certified
by the Minnesota State Supreme Court. Four
metro area community programs submitted .a
proposal to the McKnight Foundation for
training mediators in 1992 and 1993. The
amount of the grant for each program was
$20,000 for those two years. Previously
trained and experienced WSMC mediators
were offered the opportunity to take on
additional skills needed for the complex issues
facing parents who are no longer living
together. In addition to those trained through
the assistance of the grant, other WSMC
mediators contributed to the panel who had
received the training at their own expense.
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In 1993, another two year grant was awarded
for 1994 and 1995 to the programs to offer
additional training for case developers and
mediators; to develop better materials to be
used to encourage use of the process; and to
present training workshops on problem
solving and conflict resolution for single
parents.
Mediation offers the parents
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control over the solutions
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reached and an opportunity
to establish better ways
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to interact with each other.
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At present, fees are based on a sliding fee Stale.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO:
Jim Campbell, Diane Lynch, Earl Peterson,
Cheri Fischer, John Oft and Bernard Gingold
for their dedication to'Adiating two hundred
and ninety one (291) unlawful detainer cases
in Housing Court in 1993. Due to their
efforts, landlords can work out a plan to
collect past due rents; individuals and families
can remain in their rental property and the
Court system can save time and money by
avoiding trials. These mediations are often
held under adverse situations, i.e., outside the
court room and are usually shorter than the
usual mediation session. At the end of each
month, it is customary for each mediator (two
are assigned two mornings each week) to do
multiple mediations.
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We are pleased to send you a complimentary copy of the first annual
Minnesota KIDS COUNT report: Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look.
This report is a comprehensive, county -by -county examination of the
well-being of Minnesota's children. It profiles the needs of children by
reporting on 11 indicators that measure poverty, risks at birth and level of
violence and neglect.
Though Minnesota is often portrayed as a state "where all the children are
above average", Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look, shows that thousands of
Minnesota's children lack basic economic security and safety. The report
further illustrates that there is no Minnesota county where all the needs of
children are met.
Children's Defense
We urge you to use Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look as a tool for
Fund -Minnesota educating the members of your organization, citizens in your community,
and state and local policy makers on the unmet needs of Minnesota's
550 Rice Street children. To assist you in developing ways to help children, a section
St. Pau(, MN 55103 entitled "What You Can Do" is included in the report.
(612) 227-6121 Additional copies of Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look are available for $10
Fax (612) 227-2553 from Congregations Concerned for Children. A summary of the report is
also available. Order forms can be found at the back of the report.
We hope we can count on you to use this report to improve the lives of
Congregations Minnesota's children.
Concerned Sincerely,
for Children
122W. Franklin Avenu 45q,��
Suite 218 Laura Kadwell Carolyn Hendrixson
Acting Director Director
Minneapolis, MN 55404 Children's Defense Fund -MN Congregations Concerned for
(612) 870-3660 Children
Fax (612) 870-3663
Minnesota KIDS COUNT is a collaboration to promote public awareness of the well-being of Minnesota's children.
The project is funded by The Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Minnesota Kids - A Closer Look
In order to become adults who are ready to work, raise
families and contribute to the community, children need
economic security, a good start at birth, and freedom
from violence. Yet Minnesota children, whether rural,
urban or suburban, are not getting what they need.
On ten of the eleven indicators of child well-being selected
by Minnesota KIDS COUNT, Minnesota children are
doing worse than they were 5-10 years ago. As child well-
being declines overall, it falls even further for Minnesota's
children of color.
Minnesota KIDS COUNT's new data book, Minnesota Kids
— A Closer Look, provides a detailed look at eleven
indicators of child well-being and shows, county -by -county,
how children are faring on each indicator. The book also
tells what children need and how Minnesotans can work
together to improve the lives of children in their
communities.
KID5 COUNT findings:
Economic security
• The percentage of children living in single parent families
in Minnesota rose in every county. Statewide, the rate
went from 11.8% in 1980 to 16.2% in 1990 — a 37.3%
increase. Five counties saw the rate increase by more
than 100%: Mille Lacs, Mahnomen, Wadena,
Watomvan, and Marshall.
• The percentage of children living in poverty in
Minnesota grew 21.6% (from 10.2% to 12.4%) between
the 1980 and 1990 censuses. This occurred despite
decreases in the rate of child poverty in 44 of the 87
counties. Lake County saw the most extreme rate of
increase — 192.9%.
• The proportion of Minnesota children on AFDC rose by
15.7% statewide between 1986 and 1991. Forty-six
counties saw increases, with Wilkin County seeing the
largest — 73.4%. The rate decreased in 38 counties,
with Watonwan County seeing the greatest decrease —
70.2% — and did not change in three counties.
A good start
The percentage of children born to unmarried parents
grew by 36.8% between 1986 and 1991 statewide. Of
the 87 counties, 80 saw increases, four saw decreases and
three saw no change. Yellow Medicine County saw the
largest increase — 289.7% — and Red Lake County the
largest decrease — 7%.
' Freedom from violence
• The proportion of Minnesota children born to mothers
under age 18 grew by 8% between 1986 and 1991. The
rate increased in 48 counties, decreased in 37 and did not
change in two. Mower County saw the most extreme
growth — 400%.
On ten of the eleven indicators of child well-
being selected by Minnesota KI05 COUNT,
Minnesota children are doing worse than
they were 5-10 years ago. As child well-being
declines overall, it falls even further for
Minne5ota's children of color.
• The proportion of Minnesota children born to mothers
with fewer than 12 years of schooling rose by 12.4%
between 1986 and 1991. The proportion increased in 54
counties, with the largest rate of increase occurring in
Brown County — 277.3%. The rate decreased in 30
counties and did not change in three.
The percent of children with low birthwcights grew from
5% to 5.3% between 1986 and 1991, increasing in 49
counties, decreasing in 37, and staying the same in one.
The largest rate of increase — 218.8% — was in
Kanabec County, and the largest decrease — 81.5%
in Lac Qui Parle County.
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Data for Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look were obtained from the
1980 and 1990 U.S. Censuses and from several Minnesota state
agencies including the Office of the State Demographer,
Department of Health, Department of Human Services,
Department of Education and the Supreme Court of Minnesota.
• The number of children for whom abuse and neglect
were substantiated in Minnesota rose from 7,760 in 1986
to 10,224 in 1991, a 31.8% increase. Mahnomen
County saw the largest proportional increase — 625%.
Grant and Kittson Counties had the largest proportional
decrease — 91.7% each.
Between school years 1986-87 and 1991-92, the
percentage of children dropping out of school before
high school graduation rose by 25%. It increased in 51
counties, decreased in 31, and did not change in three
(two counties did not report dropout data for 1991-92).
In seven counties the rate of increase between the two
years was greater than 200%: Cass, Nobles, Jackson,
Carver, Grant, Red Lake, and McLeod.
The percentage of crimes committed by children that are
crimes against people grew by 13.8% between 1987 and
1991. Forty-two counties saw increases, 37 saw
decreases, and eight counties saw no change. Ten
counties with increases had no child crimes against
people in 1987. The largest rate of increase occurred in
Cass County— 523.1%. Eight counties saw their rates
decrease by 100%.
The only measure of child well-being that improved was
the number of violent deaths, which dropped by 25.2%
between 1986 and 1991. However, 10 counties that had
no violent deaths among children in 1986 had one or
more in 1991. Of the 25 counties with increases,
Kandiyohi had the largest measurable increase — 500%.
Forty-onc counties had decreases and 21 had no change.
Minnesota Kids Count, a joint project of the Children's
Defense Fund–Minnesota and Congregations Concerned
for Children, is funded by the Annie E. Casey
Foundation, with supplementary grants from Norwest
Area Foundation and Sheltering Arms Foundation.
Minnesota Kids Count provides county -by -county
assessments of the condition of Minnesota's children.
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"If you don't understand that my children
are your children, that my children's well-
being io tied to you and your children's well-
being, we have a problern."
Mary Azzahir,
Minneapolis Way to Grow Executive Director,
Child Poverty Rates by Race in Minnesota
1990 Census
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• American Indian children .......................................................54.8%
❑ il'titi than 10%
• African American children ......................................................49.5%
F-1• Children of "other" races/ethnic groups..................................37.5%
10 - 19.9% • Asian and Pacific Islander American children .........................37.1 %
20% and over • Total children of color............................................................45.1%
• Children of Hispanic descent (all races)..................................30.7%
• European American children....................................................9.7%
Children of Color in Minnesota
Because of the "white-out" effect of Minnesota's overwhelmingly European
American population, the plight of children of color is often masked. In every
community, however, children of color are far more likely to be poor and suffer
from inadequate housing, unsafe neighborhoods, and lack of access to health
care than are children of European descent.
8.5% of Minnesota's children are children of color. While the majority (67.9%)
live in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, at least some children of color live in
each of the other 85 counties, Well over half of American Indian children,
children designated as being of an "other" race, and children of Hispanic descent
live outside Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Looking at three indicators that together illustrate the crisis facing children of
color, Minnesota KIDS COUNT finds that children of color are far more likely
than children of European descent to be poor, to be born at low birthweight,
and to drop out of school.
KID5 COUNT findings:
• In 1989, 45.1 % of children of color lived in poor families, as compared with
9.7% of European American children. In six counties — Clearwater, Itasca,
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Pennington, and Red Lake — over two-thirds of
all children of color were poor.
• In 1991, 9.1% of children of color were born weighing less than 5.5 pounds,
as compared with 4.9% of European American children. In nine counties —
Brown, Clearwater, Freeborn, Hennepin, Itasca, Lake, Nobles, Olmsted, and
Stearns — over 10% of newborns of color weighed under 5.5 pounds. In all
except one of these counties, Stearns, the rate was over twice that for white
children.
• In 1991, the proportion of children of color who dropped out of school —
10.3% — was over three times that of European American children — 2.8%.
In five counties — Chisago, Clearwater, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, and Sibley
at least one-fifth of all children of color dropped out of school.
The Full Report...
Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look is the first annual report of Minnesota KIDS COUNT. The full report
is 147 pages and details the condition of children in each of Minnesota's 87 counties. Additional data
on the needs of children of color are included, as well as a list of actions individuals, policy makers and
communities can take to improve the lives of children.
Cook
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of color are higher than the state average
for all children (12.4%,19&9)
To order a full report of Minnesota Kids —A Closer Look, send $10 to Congregations Concerned for
Children, 122 W. Franklin Ave., Mpls. MN 55404, (612) 870-3660. To order an additional copy of
the summary, send $3 to the same address.
Department of Health, Department of Human Services,
Department of Education and the Supreme Court of Minnesota.
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DEMOGRAPHICS (1990)
• Total population..............................4,424,763
Children abused and neglected
• Children under age 18 ............... 1 .....
1,167,909
African American ............................36,541
36.8%
American Indian .............................19,920
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2.8%
- Asian American...............................34,376
5.0%
European American ....................1,068,156
6.0%
Other................................................8,916
Hispanic (of all races)......................21,613
2.5%
• Children underage 6 ..........................406,751
8.0%
• Median family income ........................$30,111
13.8%
ECONOMICS
• Profile (1990)
Economic growth rate ........................7.0%
Largest industry ................Services: 23.4%
Second largest industry.... Durable goods
manufacturing: 13.1%
• Industry Growth (1980-1990)
Fastest ............................................Services
Slowest ..................................Construction
• Unemployment rate (1993) ....................5.1%
PERCENT CHANGE OVER TIME
Worse Better
(100%) Q5%) (50%) (25%) 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Base Current
Year Year Change
Except where indicated 1986 1991
Indicators
Children in poverty 10.2% 12.4% 21.6%
(1979-1989)
Children in single parent households 11.8% 16.2% 37.3%
.. (1980-1990)
Children dependent on AFDC 8.9% 10.3% 15.7%
-
Children abused and neglected
Children born to unmarried parents
16.3%
22.3%
36.8%
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2.8%
Children weighing less than 5.5 lbs at birth
5.0%
5.3%
6.0%
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Children born to mothers under age 18
2.5%
2.7%
8.0%
6.6%
13.8%
Children born to mothers with
8.9%
10.0%
12.4%
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fewer than 12 years of education
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199
-25.2%
.
Children abused and neglected
7,760
10,224
31.8%
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Children
Children dropping out of school
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2.8%
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3.5%
25.0%
(School yeah 198687 and 1990-91)
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Children's crimes against people
5.8%
6.6%
13.8%
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(1987-1991)
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Children dying violently
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266
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199
-25.2%
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What You Can Do to Help Children
To improve the lives of Minnesota's children, individuals, communities and policy
makers must accept responsibility for all children in their communities. Find out
about the children in your community by reading your county profile. Then
take one or more of these actions for children. For more action ideas, see the full
report, Minnesota Kids—A Closer Look.
As an individual...
• Spend time with the children in your life.
• Call the Child Advocates Hotline, 1-800-626-6108 for Greater Minnesota, or
871-1473 in the Twin cities, to learn specific policy actions to take for
children.
As a community...
Establish a parent -voter registration drive at schools, child care centers, clinics
and hospitals.
Offer and promote parent education classes for all parents.
As a religious congregation...
• Hold a Children's Sabbath to raise the visibility of children's needs and gifts.
• Offer a parent break, child care program, or after-school youth program for
children in your community.
As an employer...
Encourage employees to volunteer at their children's school, and to attend their
school programs and conferences during work hours.
Provide business skills and expertise to programs serving children.
As the media..
Set and follow improved standards for broadcasting sex and violence.
Feature good news about children and families of all races, cultures, and
incomes.
As an elected official...
• Make the needs of children a priority in work and action.
• Use your position of leadership to bring community resources together to help
children.
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Impa( f -abatements -was -overstated
By Christopher E Slack finances in 1993.
Guest ColumnistTax abatements should not
have an impact on the city or the
1 read withinterest the May.25 taxpayer in 1994. Even though
article enttled?`Plymouth tax Plymouth did not budget for any
picture explained written by tax abatements in the 1994 tax
guest columnist Almon C.�,Bock levy rate, the city has estimated
III, chair of _ the Plymouth -'that increased building -permit
Citizens Financial Advisory income and existing contingen-
Committee: I have been follow cy funds should be enough to off-
ing Plymouth's financial condi- set any tax abatement loss in
tion and feel Mr. Bock's com- 1994.
ments could possibly leave peo- The tax abatement impact on
ple with false impressions about the 1995 tax levy rate, to be
Plymouth.' determined during the city's
The first point 2is that.
Plymouth's tax levy rate .went
down in 1994, from 18.04 percent
to 16.63 percent, which actually
lowered property taxes. The
reason for higher taxes is to be
found some place else.
As Mr. Bock noted, Plymouth
did have its 1993 property -tax in-
come reduced due to
commercial -tax abatements.
Because Plymouth had a large
end -of -year General Fund
surplus, tax abatements had on-
ly a minor impact on city
.. '•2 ;Th• •t �
budget process this year, should
have very little, if any, negative
impact on taxpayers next year.
Plymouth is in excellent finan-
cial condition. It recently receiv-
ed a triple-A bond rating, has
low overall debt, maintains
more than adequate surpluses in
order to finance future capital
programs, and has one of the
lowest tax rates in the metro
area.
These are signs of a strong
and financially -sound city.
The second point is that past
and anticipated tax abatements
should not lead to reducing city
services.
. I have attended more than a
dozen Plymouth City Council
study sessions and meetings and
have not heard of any need to
delay streets, water or park pro-
jects as mentioned in Mr. Bock's
article. A review of the five-year
capital -improvement plan in-
dicates that funds have been set
aside for all of the above and
construction should not increase
the levy rate at all.
Mr. Bock is correct when he
says city services need to be ex-
amined as to cost and value.
Plymouth has started its 1995
budget process and hopefully
the council will find a number of
ways to reduce the cost of
government while maintaining
essential city services. If it does,
the tax levy for Plymouth
citizens will again go down.
Christopher E. Slack lives in
Plymouth.
Metropolitan Council
Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions
co
June 17, 1994
LO G
Joy Tierney
Mayor
City Of Plymouth E ; --
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447-1448
Dear Mayor Tierney:
The Metropolitan Council staff has prepared a preliminary population and household
estimate (April 1, 1993) for your community. Enclosed for your review is a 1993
worksheet which includes 19900 Census background data.
The estimates are used by the Council to monitor population and household change in the
region. We strive to provide estimates that are accurate and that treat each municipality
consistently. If you have questions about the estimates, please contact Kathy Johnson at
291-6332. If you prefer to submit written comments, please direct these to Ms. Johnson as
well.
We would like to send the estimates to the State Department of Revenue by mid-July for
use in their local aids formulas. If you have questions about how local aids are calculated,
please address them to Rich Gardner, Minnesota Department of Revenue, 296-3155. If
possible, we'd like to finalize the numbers before submitting them to the Department of
Revenue. To do so, we need to hear from you by July 8, 1994. Thank you for your
prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Dottie Rietow
Chair
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Enclosure
Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 612 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD 291-0904
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All numbers are as of April 1 of each year.
* This total includes 77 units listed in 'other" housing in the 1990 Census data. The Census defines these units as those
not fitting the defined housing categories, such as houseboats, railroad cars, campers and vans. Since no information on
"other" units is available between censuses, for purposes of 1993 population and household estimation, these units have
been allocated to the single and multiple family categories. This was done based on persons per 'other" household and
the ratio of single-family to multifamily housing in the jurisdiction.
League of Minnesota Cities
1612) 490-5600
June 15, 1994
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126-8044
Dear Fellow LMCIT member:
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Many of you recently received a letter from the City of Afton,
asking you to urge the LMCIT Board of Trustees to drop a pending
appeal and to reimburse three Afton council members for legal
costs they incurred in defending themselves against the charges
that they violated the open meeting law. A number of city
officials have asked about this matter, so we thought it might
be useful to outline how LMCIT has approached the issue -and why.
Three members of the Afton city council were charged with
violating the open meeting law. The city submitted the claim
under the city's LMCIT liability coverage, and LMCIT disclaimed
coverage. The reason is that the LMCIT liability coverage
provides that LMCIT will cover and provide a defense for claims
seeking "damages". The coverage document provides that
"damages" does notinclude fines or penalties. This definition
of "damages" was modeled after typical language found in
commercial liability insurance policies.
The open meeting law at the time provided for a $100 "civil
penalty", and for removal from office after three violations.
Litigation under the open meeting law is therefor by definition
an action seeking a penalty - not a claim for "damages." Since
it is not a claim for damages, LMCIT's position is and has
always been that these defense costs are not covered by the
LMCIT liability coverage.
The council members sued LMCIT, challenging LMCIT's disclaimer
of coverage. The trial court ruled that there was no coverage.
The city officials appealed this ruling to the Court of Appeals,
which ruled that there was coverage. The Appeals Court first
ruled that the city had the legal authority to reimburse the
officials' legal costs; and then simply said that because the
city was authorized to reimburse the city officials for these
costs, LMCIT was required to do so.
We believe that the Court of Appeals decision is incorrect and
misreads what the LMCIT liability coverage document actually
says. LMCIT therefor asked the Supreme Court to review the
Appeals Court's decision. The Supreme Court agreed to do so,
and the appeal is proceeding.'
The City of Afton's letter suggests that LMCIT should drop this
appeal and reimburse the city officials for their legal costs.
But because LMCIT is a cooperative organization of cities, the
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Many of you recently received a letter from the City of Afton,
asking you to urge the LMCIT Board of Trustees to drop a pending
appeal and to reimburse three Afton council members for legal
costs they incurred in defending themselves against the charges
that they violated the open meeting law. A number of city
officials have asked about this matter, so we thought it might
be useful to outline how LMCIT has approached the issue -and why.
Three members of the Afton city council were charged with
violating the open meeting law. The city submitted the claim
under the city's LMCIT liability coverage, and LMCIT disclaimed
coverage. The reason is that the LMCIT liability coverage
provides that LMCIT will cover and provide a defense for claims
seeking "damages". The coverage document provides that
"damages" does notinclude fines or penalties. This definition
of "damages" was modeled after typical language found in
commercial liability insurance policies.
The open meeting law at the time provided for a $100 "civil
penalty", and for removal from office after three violations.
Litigation under the open meeting law is therefor by definition
an action seeking a penalty - not a claim for "damages." Since
it is not a claim for damages, LMCIT's position is and has
always been that these defense costs are not covered by the
LMCIT liability coverage.
The council members sued LMCIT, challenging LMCIT's disclaimer
of coverage. The trial court ruled that there was no coverage.
The city officials appealed this ruling to the Court of Appeals,
which ruled that there was coverage. The Appeals Court first
ruled that the city had the legal authority to reimburse the
officials' legal costs; and then simply said that because the
city was authorized to reimburse the city officials for these
costs, LMCIT was required to do so.
We believe that the Court of Appeals decision is incorrect and
misreads what the LMCIT liability coverage document actually
says. LMCIT therefor asked the Supreme Court to review the
Appeals Court's decision. The Supreme Court agreed to do so,
and the appeal is proceeding.'
The City of Afton's letter suggests that LMCIT should drop this
appeal and reimburse the city officials for their legal costs.
But because LMCIT is a cooperative organization of cities, the
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
1-800-925-1122 plus your city code TO(612)490-9038 Faa(612)490-0072
S:.3b
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funds which LMCIT uses to pay claims are really the joint
property of all of LMCIT's member cities. The purpose of the
coverage document is to spell out which claims will be paid with
biose funds. LMCIT therefor has a duty to all of its member
cities to pay out those funds only in accordance with the
coverage document, and to make sure that the coverage document
is being properly interpreted. To pay a claim which we believe
is'excluded by the language of the coverage document would
amount to using the member cities' funds to make a gift.
This is not the first time LMCIT has found itself in the
position of having to disclaim coverage for a member city's
claim. fThe claims arising out of the alleged air quality
problems in the City of Coon Rapids' ice arena several years
ago, which fell under the coverage's "pollution" exclusion; and
the recent claims against the member cities of the Minnesota
Police Recruitment System, which fell under the "joint powers"
exclusion, are two other examples. In'both of those instances,
the LMCIT Board reviewed the issues and developed ways to
cover similar situations in the future - just as LMCIT has done
by developing the optional open meeting law defense coverage
that is now available.
In short, we believe that in fairness to the member cities,
LMCIT must continue to make coverage decisions based on what the
coverage document actually says and what it actually covers -
not on what we may later decide it should have said or should
have covered. This appeal is simply one more step in the
process that assures that the coverage document is being
interpreted and applied correctly.
The members'of the LMCIT Board are very interested in hearing
your views on this or any other issue involving LMCIT. Please
feel free to contact any of the Trustees, or Pete Tritz or Tom
Grundhoefer at the League office, with any comments, questions,
or suggestions you may have.
Si cerely,
i Stene
or, Lindstrom
Chairman, LMCIT Board of Trustees
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 281
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Learning for a lifetime of growing
June 16, 1994
Dear RAHS Neighbor:
District 281 is moving ahead with plans to upgrade the athletic/physical education fields at
Robbinsdale Armstrong and Robbinsdale Cooper high schools. As one of Robbinsdale
Armstrong High School's neighbors, we invite you to attend a special information meeting
about the complex proposed for RAHS.
The meeting will be Tuesday, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m., in the auditorium at RAHS. The purpose
of the meeting is to provide information on the proposed complex and to answer questions
you may have about the proposal. We have included a fact sheet that you may find helpful.
The district is excited about the opportunities the new athletic/physical education complex
will provide for RAHS students. We hope you will join us to learn more about benefits of
the field to the community.
Sincerely,
()�" D-�
Jim Dahle
Superintendent
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55427
(612) 533-2781 0 FAX 1 (612) 537-0947
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Fact .Sheet .'O
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• 716 upgraded icomplex C
The new; field -.will ;mpyrove
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replace Mielk6 Field
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The proposed sit6'liai
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• Tentative plans for , 6-J, iA�
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Eight-lane .ru "I
• Football/socceir'fidiViiisi trac. X
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Home bleachers s'e'g:4i`ingI- 0003pbbp e,., dyisitor-bleachers seating ,,500 (Ne
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seatin -g.�papacit3r;6f,.,,.-.7,OQOI.,
Field had a' ti .5
leastIi ting as possible to'adjoining*,.pr
Sound system directed to be-_�as-:�,.4 sfrac
Lighting systemusngfour; ght p6l6i-.which "will _meet codes,andji t
the fl
of light adjoining 'property
amount httlik'WiI. fall, Oft joining.�
Self-enclos'ed-bleachers so that'trashlwillnot fall'on the" 'ground.': --
Landscaping 6d, -earth berms ;to make'. e area more,attractive and. conceal the
a joining-pri 4
Complexes from Jpefty
A service -]*q
sales.
Storage facilities ander home i*bleachers -forfield and
-.physical-ed'ucation'.'
equipment;.
• Highjurnp, - long7Amp,.p I oWyault'discus and shot put - areas loca't6de
around th'
outside perimeter of th6 track:
Scoreboird located" outside of the -track 'atone end of Ifid,complex.
• Eight foot chain-link they perimeter -o th66omplex
• Current parking facilities at.thieil
,-sch6�*iii'adeqiiate--to accommiodit6 traffic from field.-:,,"
The coxnpiei:will) bring I;t.AHS�:u�'p":to.standz�d:w�ith oAfief.Claskd Conf6rdnce..
-
`i all tudentt-an o0p
Corhp exes near.the-schools-�Jkillrgive Ortumty.Aoxie the ':-.:
facilities.
ilig i6lds av chools 1.65:,!-,`--��`,`-
71be.district.1a's'allocated $2-milfi6n',Ibr,.'upgqA , '_h'l %�`
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e'Idan"-d'the'remainder -the Jistric-t's"capitial
million fiomilie - sale: of- Mielkd Fi
hschoo s t bbthall; •-soccer',and---_track ;teams= to use
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Steven C. Mielke
3505 Urbandale Lane No 8 ` L,
Plymouth, MN 55447
June 20, 1994
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Mayor Joy Tierney and Members of the City Council
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 ti
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Re: Closure of 34th Avenue North
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
Over the weekend I was approached by a resident who lives on 34th Avenue just east of Ur-
bandale Lane North. This resident lives in a fairly new subdivision and homes -are still being
constructed within the subdivision. This resident asked that I sign a petition asking the City
Council to close 34th Avenue just east of Urbandale Lane, at the point where Amber Woods
Subdivision and the new subdivision meet.
The primary concern, apparently, is with regard to car and pedestrian interaction. This resi-
dent told me that there have been several "close calls" between cars and pedestrians. Her
concern was that Amber Woods residents were utilizing 34th Avenue as a means of getting to
highway 101 and were ambivalent towards pedestrians and speed while traveling this route.
I declined signing the petition and I would doubt that many Amber Woods residents would be
in favor of the closure of 34th Avenue. 34th acts as a minor collector roadway and it was al-
ways intended to be such. Apparently, this resident has spoken with the city planner who
also has indicated hesitancy in the closure of 34th Avenue.
From my perspective, the interaction of vehicles and pedestrians is a real issue and one for
which there are answers but the answer is not to close 34th Avenue and disrupt reasonable
traffic patterns.
I would offer a couple of ideas for you to consider should this matter come before you.
First of all, I am a strong believer in sidewalks as a means of separating pedestrian and ve-
hicular traffic. Collector roadways should have sidewalks on them and since this subdivision
is relatively new a sidewalk built on one side or both sides of the roadway would act as that
separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Secondly, a stop sign strategically placed in the new subdivision would effectively slow down
traffic where it is at least perceived to be too fast.
1 appreciate your consideration of this letter and I would hope that the Council would not
close 34th Avenue should a petition come forward to do so.
Sincerely,
Steven C. Mielke
June 20, 1994
CITV OF
Mr. Bernie Barr PUMOUTR
LOWRY HILL CONSTRUCTION CO.
6150 Hemlock Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55442
SUBJECT: GOLFVIEW ESTATES - EMERGENCY ACCESS FROM
COUNTY ROAD.9 TO COMSTOCK LANE (91047)
Dear Mr. Barr:
It has been brought to my attention that at least three residents living on the Comstock Lane cul-de-sac
in your development are very interested in removing the paved emergency access requirement between
Lots 6 and 7, Block 3 from Comstock Lane to County Road 9. As you are aware, this requirement was
included with the final plat approval and shown accordingly on the final construction plans approved by
me on October 13, 1992. Unless' this requirement is removed by City Council action, some type of
paved access must be constructed in this area this construction season or the City will be forced to cash
your letter of credit and have the work completed.
If it is your desire to remove the paved emergency access requirement from the approved development
contract, you must make a formal request to the City Council to have this item removed. Please
contact either myself or Barb Senness, Planning Supervisor, to coordinate your request to the City
Council. I can be reached at 550-5071 or you can contact Barb Senness at 550-5052.
Sincerely,
a' �..
Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Barb Senness, Planning Supervisor
Ms. Joyce Terhaar
4465 Comstock Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
M.C. V. Johnson
4480 Comstock Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
David and Laura Witte
4470 Comstock Lane
Plymouth MN 55446 We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
June 15, 1994
Mr. Laslo Nemeth
Prudential Insurance
13001 Bass Lake Road
Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Correcti tit
Site: Prudential Insurance, 13001 Bass Lake Road, Plymouth
Site ID#: LEAK00007449
Dear Mr. Nemeth:
Notice of Release
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has received notification that a
release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own
and/or operate that has resulted in contamination of soil and/or ground water.
Legal Obligations
Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank
releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the extent of the release
and take actions needed to ensure that the release is cleaned up. A person is
considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or
operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically
exempted under the law. See Minn. Stat. § 115C.021 (1992). If you believe that
you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please submit a
written explanation of your position to the MPCA within 30 days.
If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable
title to the property where the release occurred, you may volunteer to take
corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective
action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of
corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release
Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is
administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of
Commerce. Final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the
Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be
directed to the Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203.
520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY)
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Mr. Laslo Nemeth
Page 2
June 15, 1994
Request to Take Corrective Action
The MPCA staff is requesting you to take the steps necessary to investigate and
clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The MPCA
requires that you conduct a site investigation to define the full extent and
magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the release.
A report which details the results of the investigation or concludes that
excavation was sufficient to address the release for cleanup (Excavation Report
and/or Remedial Investigation/Corrective Action Design (RI/CAD)) must be
submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please
refer to MPCA fact sheets for information pertaining to the degree of
investigative work necessary at petroleum release sites.
Sites with free product, drinking water supply impacts, fire or explosion
hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public
health or the environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If
one or more of these situations apply to your site, an RI/CAD report must be
submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is
free-floating petroleum in a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the
MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery.
If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified
consulting firm registered with the Petro Board that has experience in
conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and
implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors
and consultants is available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The
MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the
requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note
that, under Minn.,Rules pt. 2890.0075, subp. 2; you must solicit a minimum of
two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that
the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements
should be directed to Petro Board staff.
Required Response
MPCA staff requests a written or verbal response to this letter within 30 days.
In your response, please tell us whether you intend to.comply with the above
requirements. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will
assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may
order you to take corrective action. If you do not comply with the
Commissioner's order, it may be enforced in court or, alternatively, the MPCA
could use state funds to clean up the release and then request the Attorney
General to recover its costs from you through legal action. Failure to
cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner will also result in reduced
reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. Rules pt. 2890.0065, subp. 1,
item C.
..�' d5.
Mr. Laslo Nemeth
Page 3
June 15, 1994
The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to
complete a successful investigation and cleanup.
If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information,
please contact me at 612/297-8582. Please reference the above LEAK # in all
correspondence.
Sincerely,
4I
Kathryn erier
Project Manager
Cleanup Unit III
Tanks and Spills Section
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Enclosures
cc: Laurie Rauenhorst, Plymouth City Clerk
Richard Kline, Plymouth Fire Chief
Lois Cheesaboro, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer
June 14, 1994
Mr. Duane Horton
118 Saratoga Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Horton:
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This letter is in reply to your letters concerning the drain tile which was installed on the rear property
lines between Saratoga Lane and Quaker Lane. As you know, the drainage ditch which collects water
between Saratoga Lane and Nathan Lane was improved as part of the 1991 Street Reconstruction
Project. This ditch was put in at minimum grade and depth to match inlet and outlet elevations at
Saratoga Lane and Nathan Lane. The four inch drain tile which was installed is directly affected by
the elevation of the ditch and functions- based on water levels 'within that ditch. During the
construction process, the drain tile was crushed several times but was repaired and from last
inspection several weeks by myself and Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, the drain tile is
functioning to the best of its ability. The drain tile will only remove water from the low area once the
water elevation has gone down in the improved ditch section.
There appears to be one low area west of the drain tile which does collect water and will not get to the
drain tile. This area could be picked up by connecting to the existing drain tile with another four inch
line and extending it to this low area. But again, please be aware that it will only drain any standing
water once the ditch section has drained down to its lowest elevation. For your information, a
resident at 115 Quaker Lane has connected to the existing drain tile and extended a line in to their
back yard to help correct a ponding water problem which has been improved by the extension of the
tile line. At this time the City does not intend to install any additional drain tile within the low area,
but we are willing to work with you, if you wish, to extend a line to the apparent low area which I
previously mentioned.
If you have any questions, or wish to follow up on this matter any further, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 550-5073.
Sincerely,
NO'
Daniel K. Campbell
Sr. Engineering Technician
cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
Dwight Johnson, City Manager
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
Mr. & Mrs. Duane W. Horton
118 Saratoga Lane
Minneapolis Minnesota
55441
Nicholas Granath, Councilmember
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN. 55447
Dear Mr. Granath:
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On May 2nd, I asked for assistance to correct the defective
drain field installed on the rear of property on the east
side of.Saratoga Lane. The insect season is upon us. I
have not received any offer of suggestion from the city.
Please recheck and bring us up todate.
Thank You!
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City of Plymouth
Parks and Recreation
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
To Whom It May Concern:
We live adjacent to the north end of West Medicine Lake Park. Your future
development of this park directly reflects the value of our properties.
The main item of concern to us, at this time, is the location of the proposed
tennis and basketball courts. The present plan proposes to use a part of the
woods directly behind our properties. Any development in this area would
decrease the value of our properties since we purchased these properties with
the woods as an asset.
Complaints concerning the location of the propsed site for the tennis and
basketball courts are as follows:
1. Reduced property value.
2. Courts located directly next to a dark woods posing potential
human endangerment due to safety issues.
3. Disturbance to neighborhood due to early morning and late evening
usage causing loss of sleep and increased noise etc.
4. Duck nesting pond would be filled.
5. Invasion of privacy by people using these courts.
6. No parking allowed in proposed design for court users.
7. Destruction of flood plain.
Therefore, we recommend the proposed tennis and basketball courts be moved
to the location of the parking lot adjacent to the lake or another suitable site. We
believe the advantages are:
1. Best usage of lake frontage (instead of a parking lot).
2. Neighborhood visual expression more desirable.
3. Less interruption to present neighborhood life styles.
4. Improved park security.
5. Better enhancement of park plan.
6. Preservation of valuable waterfowl nesting area.
7. Less environmental damage due to protection of flood plain.
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We would not have any concerns if the present parking area remain a parking lot
that does not expand beyond the present existing fence. Thank you for the
opportunity to express our desires.
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Parks and Recreation
To Whom It May Concern:
I am adding my name to the attached letter but would like to
explain my position in more detail.
--My house is a little farther away from the proposed tennis
courts but I do agree that some of my neighbors may be
negatively impacted if the courts are within earshot of their
homes.
--My concern is that there are too many proposed parking
spaces. This will encourage too much traffic and and too
many people in a rather fragile area. If the courts were
moved to the most northern parking lot and some spaces were
eliminated, I would be in favor of it.
--I'm not sure if the Council and Park Board are aware of how
swampy this area really is. In Spring especially there is
standing water all the way to the grassy areas of the current
park and frequently into the grassy areas. Back in the woods
the area is very boggy at best and at worst, covered with
water. It is a real wetland, and I am concerned about
whether or not the proposed road will stay above water.
Neighbors on Forestview tell me that the old Forestview road
has in the past sunk into the bog. Large paved parking areas
will bring more runoff and pollution into the lake.
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11917 23 Ave. No.
Plymouth, MN
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Mr. C.W. Anderson
Director of Public Works
C.P. Rail System
105 South 5th St.
Box 530
Minneapolis, MN 55440
SUBJECT: GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES
PINEVIEW LANE - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
YOUR FILE NO. X -PAY -011-13-R
CITY PROJECT NO. 935
Dear Mr. Anderson:
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This letter will confirm our telephone conversation on Monday, June 20, 1994. I had called you
since we had not received the agreement for the installation of the additional warning devices at the
Pineview Lane crossing. You had previously given us the following schedule for the proposed
work:
• By May 15 - Prepare plans and agreement.
• By October 15 - Completion of construction.
The City did receive a cost estimate for the construction by letter from you on March 8 and I
responded back on March 14 approving the estimate and requesting that you proceed with the
detailed drawings.
In our telephone conversation you stated that the agreement had not been completed but the
construction plans are complete and the material is on order. The project has also been scheduled in
order that it will be completed by October 15. You will send me, as soon as possible, the agreement
between the railroad and the City.
If you do not concur with the information in this letter, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Mayor and City Council
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
DATE: June 23, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Budget
Attached is a memo from Fred Moore regarding the proposed budget for the Bassett
Creek Water Management Commission. We must file any objections to the budget
before August 1, 1994. Should you have questions or wish to discuss the budget,
please call Fred on 550-5080.
DATE: June 23, 1994
TO: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: PROPOSED BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1995 BUDGET
You have received a copy of the proposed 1995 Budget from the Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission. This is a Joint Powers Organization of which the City of Plymouth
and eight other communities are members. Water Management Organizations are required to
meet the requirement of State Statutes for surface water management within the State.
In accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement, the support of the annual operating budget is
provided by the nine member communities. The annual contribution of each member is based
50% on assessed property value within the watershed and 50% on the ratio of area of each
community within the watershed to the total area of the Bassett Creek Watershed.
The proposed budget for 1995 is $305,600. To support that budget an assessment would be
made to the communities in the total amount of $210,000. In accordance with the formula in
the Joint Powers Agreement, Plymouth's share is $95,015.
The Commission is required to adopt a proposed budget on or before July 1 of each year.
Each community then has until August 1 to file an objection to the budget. If an objection is
filed, the Commission is then required to hold a public hearing and then the Commission can
either amend or confirm the budget.
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission provides overall planning for the
Watershed. It gives direction and recommendations to each community for minimum policies
to be applied. As stated previously, this type of organization is required by State Statute.
It is my recommendation that no objection be filed to the proposed budget. If there are any
questions, please let me know.
BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Curtis A. Pearson, Attorney
1100 1st National Bank Place West
Minneapolis MN 55402
(General Address)
Phone: 612/338-4200
Fax: 612/338-2625
Ms. Laurie Rauenhorst
City Clerk
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55428
Dear Ms. Rauenhorst:
Leonard Kremer, Engineer
Barr Engineering Company
8300 Norman Center Drive
Minneapolis MN 55437-1026
Phone: 612/832-2600
Fax: 612/835-0186
June 21, 1994
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• Golden Valley
• Medicine Lake
• Minneapolis
• Minnetonka
• New Hope
• Plymouth
• Robbinsdale
• St. Louis Park
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Pursuant to Article VIII, Subd. 5 of the Joint and Cooperative Agiment whi h establishes the
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, the proposed budget for 199 is h eby submitted to
the municipality. Also included as part of the proposed budget is the proposed assessment as
called for in Article VIII, Subd. 3, regarding the City's contribution to the Commission's general fund.
The Joint and Cooperative Agreement provides that each municipality has until August 1 to object
to items in the budget or to otherwise offer comments on items contained therein. Any comments
should be directed to Mr. W. Peter Enck, Chairman of the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission. Mr. Enck's address is 9000 471h Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428. His
phone number is 541-8210.
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Enclosures
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David . Sonnenberg, Secre
Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission
BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1995 BUDGET AND LEVY
June 16, 1994
The Joint and Cooperative Agreement establishing the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission sets forth the procedure required to adopt the annual budget Article VIII,
Subdivision 3, provides that each member agrees to contribute each year to a general fund
to be used for administrative purposes and certain operating expenses. The annual
contribution of each member is based 50% on assessed valuation of property within the
watershed and 50% on the ratio of area of each member within the watershed to the total
area of the Bassett Creek watershed.
Article VIII, Subdivision 5, provides: "On or before July 1 of each year, the Board shall adopt a
detailed budget for the ensuing year and decide upon the total amount necessary for the
general fund." Budget approvai requires a two-thirds vole (six Commissioners). Also, the
Secretary "shall certify the budget on or before July 1 to the clerk of each member
governmental unit, together with a statement of the proportion of the budget to be provided by
each member." Each of the nine members has until August 1 to file an objection to the
budget.
The budget proposal for 1995, as reported herein, was prepared by a Budget Committee
consisting of Peter Enck, Jerry Ruffenach and Edward Silberman, Commission Treasurer and
Committee Chair. A representative of Barr Engineering Company advised the Committee on
engineering related items.
The approved 1995 budget has increased 5% over the 1994 budget. The budget of$305,600
was adopted by role -call "yea" votes of all nine Commissioners at the Commission meeting
on May 19, 1993. The following notes refer to specific items in the budget, which is attached:
1) Engineering services are estimated to require $211,600. They are grouped into
nine categories, as follows:
a. Administration work involves community referred problems including plat
reviews and committee work related to our mission. A large increase is provided for
1995 - to $65,000 - to reflect the large increase in work load.
b. Engineer attendance at Commission meetings is budgeted at $6,000.
c. Surveys and Studies of changes in managed lands and waters ordered by the
Commission have been increased to $25,000.
d. The Water Quality budget is based on a running five-year plan and is largely
driven by State law. This year, $79,000 is provided.
e. The Water Quantity budget is $7,600, nearly the same as last year.
f. Flood Control Coordination supports our engineer contacts with the Corps of
Engineers on the flood control project construction. This is being phased out with
$2,000 in 1995.
g. $9,000, a slight increase from 1993, is provided for Watershed Inspection, the
Engineer's follow up on our recommendations to the communities.
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h, Working with communities to facilitate changes to their management plans
because of completion of our flood control project is budgeted at $13,000, the
same as 1994.
i. Engineering effort required in obtaining Permits and Right -of -Way easements
has been decreased to $5,000.
2) Legal services are estimated at $35,000.
3) Purchasing liability Insurance, Auditing and Bonding are estimated at $4,500.
4) $10,000 is provided for Secretarial services.
5) Mailing, Copying and related services are budgeted at $1,500.
6) Travel may be required to Washington, DC in connection with obtaining credit for
expenditures the Commission has made on our flood control project beyond those
required by the agreement with the Corps of Engineers. $5,000 is provided.
7) The Brochure item is provided for communication with citizens. It may take various
forms, including preparing news items for community newsletters. $3,000 is provided.
8) Credit Application Work covers our costs in getting appraisals for the purchase of
easements and right of way that the communities provide to the Corps of Engineers for
the flood control project. $20,000 is provided.
9) The contingency item remains at $15,000.
The Commission estimates that funds available in its general fund at the end of the current
fiscal year will be approximately $110,568. At the Commission meeting on May 19, 1994,
seven Commission members present cast a unanimous role -call vote to levy $210,000 for the
1995 fiscal year, based on the following reasoning:
The items in the budget which are a part of our contribution to the flood control project,
namely (f) and (i) under Engineering and (8), above, totaling $27,000 will be paid from
our construction account, $10,600 will be taken from the general fund, and an additional
$58,000 will be taken from the construction fund as partial repayment for expenditures
from the general fund on previous year's expenditures on items like (f), (i) and (8),
above. This will provide the $305,600 required by the budget.
The detailed breakdown of the levy for 1995 by communities is also attached.
Edward Silberman, Treasurer
encls.: 1) 1995 Budget
2) 1995 Assessments
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BRSSETT CREEK WRTER MRNRGEMENT COMMISSION
ITEM
ENGINEERING
1 915 :UDUET
For Information
Unexpended
1993 Unexpendec 1994 1/31/95 1995 Budget
Budget 1/31/94 Budget (Estimate)
Administration
$ 42,000
-$26,640.05
$55,000
$ 0
$ 65,000
Commission Meetings
5,200
-$489.50
5,400
0
6,000
Surveys and Studies
20,000
$7,783.62
20,000
0
25,000
Water Quality
78,000
-$7,618.84
75,000
0
79,000
Water Quantity
7,400
$2,921.93
7,400
0
7,600
Flood Control Coordinatior •
6,000
-$4,162.31
2,000
0
2,000
Watershed Inspection
8,300
$1,397.10
8,800
0
9,000
Overall Plan/Assembly
10,000
$9,645.00
13,000
5,000
13,000
Permits - ROW
8.000
-$2,321.03
12.000
-8.000
5,000
TOTAL ENGINEERING
$184,900
-$19,484.08
$198,600
$ -3,000
$211,600.
LEGAL
37,000
$12,346.32
35,000
0
35,000
AUDIT, INSUR. & BOND
4,500
$936.00
4,500
500
4,500
SECRETARIAL
4,000
-$6,387.00
4,500
-5,500
10,000
MAILING, COPIES, ETC.
1,000
-$345.47
1,000
0
1,500
TRAVEL
3,000
$3,000.00
5,000
0
5,000
BROCHURE
2,000
$2,000.00
2,000
0
3,000
CREDIT APPL. WORK `
25,000
$5,625.00
25,000
5,000
20,000
CONTINGENCIES
10.000
$10.000.00
15.000
0
15,000
GRAND TOTAL
$271,400
$7,690.77
$290,600
$ -3,000
$305,600
Billed to Construction Account:.. 1993: $39,000; 1994: $39,000; 1995: $27,000.
FOR INFORMATION (Administrative Account)
Cash and Investments, End of 1993 Fiscal Year (Audited) .......... $123,168.
Expected Income from Assessments .......... ....................$190,000.
Expected Interest Income ..................................... $ 7,000.
Transfer from Construction Account 45,000.
Total Funds Expected to be Available During 1994 ................. $365,168.
Estimated Expenditures during 1994 ..($290,600 - 39,000+3,000) ... $254,600.
Estimated Cash and Investments on 1/31/95 .......................$110,568
BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
1995 ASSESSMENTS
May 19, 1994
(DRAIN
Community
Pay 1994
Net tax
Capacity
1994
Percent of
Valuation
Current Area
Watershed
in Acres
Percent
of Area
1994
Average
Percent
1994
Assessment
$190,000
$22,730
$7,185
$7,728
$8,452
$44,914
$2,754
$85,341
$9,771
$1,12.5
$190,000 1
1995
Assessment
$210,000 c
iMinneapolis
$11,466,949 d
11.53
2,693
10.42
10.97
$23,043
'St. Louis Park
$4,907,791 a
4.93
752
2.91
3.92
$8,235
Minnetonka
$4,069,608 a
4.09
1,108
4.29
4.19
$8,796
.Crystal
$4,330,466 d
4.35
1,264
4.89
4.62
$9,705
Golden Valley
$22,167,904 a
22.28
6,615
25.59
23.94
$50,270
Robbinsdale
$1,250,361 d
1.26
345
1.33
1.30
$2,721
Plymouth
$45,305,976 d
45.54
11,618
44.95
45.25
$95,015
New Hoe
$5,533,810 a
5.56
1,252
4.84
5.20
$10,927
Medicine Lake
$453,964 a
0.46
199
0.77
0.61
$1,288
TOTAL
$99,486,829
100.00
25,846
100.00
100.00
$210,000
a Values Obtained from Hennepin County
b Amount of 1994 Assessment
Proposed 1995 Assessment
J Provided by City
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: June 23, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Summary of Events
City Attorney Applications. We have advertised for attorney firms in Finance and
Commerce, the Legal Ledger of St. Paul, and the Star Tribune. To date, we have
mailed out 27 requests for proposals and faxed 10 more, for a total of 37. No firm
has actually returned a proposal yet. In 1991, when the City last sought Attorney
services, 16 firms were mailed a request for proposal, 8 responded, and four were
interviewed, according to our records. July 1 is the deadline for the responses.
City Center costs. Staff has met with the architect for the City Center project to
review the projected costs for the project. The estimate of two weeks ago, which was
over $3.7 million, had some costs double counted, some design changes overestimated,
and a 15% inflation assumption since last year's bid. The construction index has risen
5.5 % during that time. The architect feels that bidders are busy now, but will be very
receptive to bidding in the early Fall. If we allow bidders to have until September to
turn in their bids, we should be able to achieve bids with about a 5.5 % increase rather
than 15 %. With design updates, the total should be under $3.5 million when it comes
back to Council in July. We will be recommending extra time for the bidders to save
money as recommended by the architect. This will delay the overall project about two
months.
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CITY OF
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James J. Solem, Commissioner
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
400 Sibley Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55101
RE: Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program
Parkers Lake Apartments
MHFA # 94-LIHC-078
Dear Commissioner Solem:
Thanks you for the opportunity to comment on the proposal for an allocation of Low
Income Housing Tax Credits for the Parkers lake Apartments project.
The City of Plymouth has just begun its review of the plans for this project, with
review by the Planning Commission and City Council not yet scheduled. Therefore, I
cannot yet comment on the consistency of the project with our planning and building
requirements.
However, I can comment that the City and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority
have identified a need for additional housing for low and moderate income families in
Plymouth. There is a special need for larger units, and the three -bedrooms units
proposed in this project would appear to meet some of that need. The proposed rents
would be affordable for families making 60 % or less of median income. The rents are
also within the fair market rents set for our Section 8 rental assistance program, and
therefore could also provide additional housing choices for those families.
Please feel free to call me at 550-5059 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP
Community Development Director
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Mayor and City Council Members
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
RE: LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
PARKERS LAKE APARTMENTS, PLYMOUTH
MHFA #94-LIHC-078
Dear Mayor Tierney:
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) has received a proposal for an allocation of Low
Income Housing Tax Credits through the MHFA's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for the
above referenced development(s) located in your community. Attached is an outline of the
proposal as submitted.
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program was created by the United States Congress to
encourage the production and rehabilitation of rental housing for low and moderate income
people. Owners and investors in qualified rental property are able to reduce their federal tax
liability in exchange for providing rental housing for low income tenants. As of August 10, 1993, the
Low Income Housing Tax Program was permanently extended by President Clinton in the Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.
As part of the selection process, the MHFA is interested in receiving your community's comments
regarding development. Please provide any comments you may have on this proposal to the
MHFA by July 8. 1994. If you have previously commented on this proposal, it is not necessary to do
so again unless you wish to add new or additional information.
Please address your comments to:
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program
Multi -Family Underwriting
400 Sibley Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55101
If you have any questions, please call Glory J. Hill at (612) 296-9827 or Susan E. Haugen at
(612) 296-9848. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
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SUMMIT PARK APARTfi�i=ANTS. : ;
1985 • ,`
Bums�nlle4
336
$17,000,000
:.: $1;500,006.
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2
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44/1986'
Minn `h
7
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' 108;000
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SHERIDAIV HOMEWQOD`` >
08/1986
Mi it
`; 18.
- 5(35,637
47500'
4
THOMASNOMEW000
0$%1986
iNinn is
18
627,589
47,500
5
MATTHEWSI'ARl(
12)1986
Min : his
24
941,861
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�1;7p�,�o0
6
SHERBURNE'AVE. APTSi-
0.1/1987 _ :
Saint Paul
8
- . ; $595,320
; $164,453
7
CARROLLAVE-TOWNHOMES
06/1987
Saint Paul ;-,_ .
11
961752 ,
. 411,938
;8
CLINTON AVE.•TOWNHOMES
06/1987
Saint PaUI ' , .
18
; � 1;533,639.
- 644;000.
_
'9
LINCOLN T MHl . ,MES
06/x987
Saint Paul
18
= 1;537,618
643,791
t
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10
PHILLiRSPLACE
08f1987- ".: ' .
, Minn lis
23
1,708;365
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78
$6;336,694
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11:
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0211988 , ':
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_ 20
952000
-:12
NICOLLET ISLAND HOMES.
06/1988 ' '::.
Min r is
22
1,962,000
713,000:
13
PAIGE HALL APT$.
08/'1988.
Minn. - is :_
87
3,179,000
850,000
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14
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0111989
SaiiitPaul :
- 13
$1,125,038
$430,000'
-
15
fULLER'HOMES '.
04/1989
-Saint Paul :
9
728L050J
244;000
16.+.-
GOODRICH COOP'
05/1989 .,
Saint Paul ' ='
19
2,443,000`
1,110,230
17.-
GASLIGHT SQUARE
'06/1969
Minn 111
- 5.
``--. - -'269,500
0
-
:18 .
RIVERVIEW TERRACE `'
09/1989. -
..Saint Paul -
:.... 13
623,000
. ' . $
19.
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1011989
Saint Paul ' ..
20
819,204E
0
'
20
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12/1989
Minn -Gs
1,303
38,458,000'
". 6,000,000 .
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PORTLAND PLACE
0/1990
Minnea is
18
$1,430,478
$361,183
3
22
PORT ST. ALBANS
04/1990 .: `
.UhlPauf:
10
391,000
- p
:23
BIRMINGHAM WOQDS II :
09/1990
Salnt Paul `.
4
245,859
- 55,541
.
24 _FL:ANPRAU Cd 8 09/1990 "Saint-Pau:
;:. 18
1,161,977
136;846
25 THE GARDENS ' 0911990 Saint Paul
108
2,933,601
470,228
158....::.
$6;162,315r
$728,79.
26
CECIL`NEWMAN:'
06/1991
Minneapolis
: 64
$1,340,000`
$0
27
$ELBY-COMMONS
06/1991
Saint Paul
33 ..:
5,159,340
- 2,063;074 '
28
ELLIOTAVENUE
.1211.991
:Minnea olis
- 15'
1;885,95fi
910,331
29
PERSPECTIVES BAST
12/x991
St Louis Park
- 24
-,' 750,000
0
30 '.
Bdl� :
0411992 .::: °
Saint Paur..
36.:;
` . $3,334,731:
$1,563,402
31 CALIBRE RIDGE 11/1992 Rosevtlls
49
:. 4,253,038
1,694,102
T,3a,xs,ss;
43
32:EDEN
PAF Ki - RTMENTS :
-1011%3 ';
-Brook/ n Park'
>324
` :14,250,000
-4,550,000
33 TUNER 03/1993 Saint Paul
$7,011,906
$3,832,759
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1985 ' A -'
2;763
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$28,3'12,870:
CLIENT LIST
' Ghent Name -
.,
Contact Person
Phone Number
�hReal Es#ate Equities
Terry Troy
(612) 227-6925
'
Bob Bisanz .
Pam.George
J'
"
Paragon ProPerdes t
paved Stewart
(612)545-3 730
Stuart Corporation
StuartNolan
_
(612) 698-0302
Mark Youngdahl
lowertown Lofts Argst Coopera}we
Chris Faust
(612)8704384
Robert McBride
(612) 293-9438
Asset Services
Brian Nelson
(612) 340-0488
IAS Development; lnc _
Ron Simonson
(612) 4540587
Minneapolis Public Housing Agency
Jan Salisbury
(612)342-1.412
:Leon Lang
(612)348-8300
OTHER REFERENCES .
Name and Address
�escnption .
PhoneNumber
Todd Uruess
: Real Estate Attorney"
(612) 341,0657
Winthrop. & Weiiishnn
3000 Dain :Bosworth Plaza
-60 S. Sixth Street;
Minneapolb MN 55480
.Stephen C. Moo$brugger
Accountant
(612) 376-4702
-Larson,Allen,Weshair & Co
Suite 1000
220 South Seth Street'.- • _ '
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5402-4505 ..
--Warren Beck, President-
Developer
{612) 925-4321
Gabbert and Beck
_.
3510. W. 70th Street
: Edina, MN 55435
-
t
P. iekBrustad, President:''
Developer
(612) 332-5664
;Brighton Wielopment Corp. '
S10First Avenue. North #408
Minneapolis, MN 55403.
LorenKjersten
General Contractor
(612)479 1300,.
Shingobee--Builders
279 k Medina Streef
Loretto; MN .
(612)298-6792
C.,Andrew Rollwagen„ "
Banker. .
Weridian National Back.
205 -Aurora Avenue
St. Paul, MN:55105
Gary Peltier -
: , City Staff .
(612)266-6619.
Dept. of Planning aud. Econ Devei.
-.City of SVPaul . :
-
25. W.: Fourth Street
r
I-- St. Paul, MN,55101
`
1� 1
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: June 23, 1994
TO: Plymouth City Council, Planning Commission and Water Quality
Committee
FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor
SUBJECT: Proposed Meeting Schedule for Wetland Ordinance
City staff met with the wetland consultant team this morning to set a schedule of
meetings leading up to the adoption of a wetland ordinance. Proposed dates are as
follows:
July 20: Added Planning Commission meeting to review progress to date
August 3: Planning Commission -hosted workshop
August 16: Community Workshop
August 17: Developer Workshop
August 18: Community Workshop
Sept. 28: Added Planning Commission meeting to conduct public hearing
Oct. 10:. Added City Council meeting to adopt ordinance
Staff will mail announcements of all meetings to the City Council, Planning
Commission, Water Quality Committee, developer's list and list of interested citizens.
In addition, staff will advertise the community meetings in the City newsletter, the Sun
Sailor and on cable TV.