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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL:
APRIL 11 7:00 P.M.
BOARD OF REVIEW
City Council Chambers
Following Board of Review COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Council Conference Room
TOPIC:
School District 284 Park and
Joint Powers Agreement
APRIL 18 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
APREL 25 6:00 P.M. JOINT MEETING WITH DISTRICT
284 SCHOOL BOARD
Public Safety Conference Room
7:30 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW (Reconvene)
City Council Chambers
2. BOARD OF ZONING -- TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 7:00 P.M. City Council Conference
Room. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 4:00 P.M.,
City Council Conference Room. Agenda attached. (M-3)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 7:00 P.M., City Council
Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION M MO
April 7, 1994
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5. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE -- THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 5:30 P.M. City Council
Conference Room.
6. PRAC -- THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers. Agenda
Attached. (M-6)
7. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SEMINAR -- TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1:00 - 4:30 P.M.,
Airport Hilton, Bloomington. A half-day seminar on environmental issues is being
sponsored by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Briggs and Morgan, and
Northern Environmental Technologies. A letter from Otto Bonestroo and seminar
pamphlet is attached. Please contact Laurie to be registered. (M-7)
8. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REGIONAL BLUEPRINT MEETINGS --
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 4:00 P.M., Minnetonka Community Center. The
Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings on its "Regional Blueprint", the overall
draft plan for the development of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The attached memo
from Anne Hurlburt provides additional information on the meetings. (M-8)
9. HENNEPIN COUNTY COMNIISSIONERS - TOWN MEETINGS -- Hennepin County
Board members have scheduled a series of Town Meetings throughout April and May. On
Thursday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. a town meeting will be held at the Maple Grove City Hall.
A copy of the meeting notice is attached. (M-9)
10. TWIN WEST GOOD MORNING PLYMOUTH PROGRAM -- TUESDAY, APRIL 26,
7:30 A.M. The Chamber's monthly membership meeting will be held at the Kelly Inn,
Plymouth. A copy of the Program is attached. Please contact Laurie if you would like to
be registered. (M-10)
11. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council
and its advisory commission is attached. (M-11)
12. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M-
12)
1. MINUTES & AGENDAS:
a. Charter Commission, March 28, 1994. (I -la)
b. Financial Advisory Committee, March 9, 1994. (I -lb)
c. School District 279, Board of Education, March 22, 1994. (I -lc)
d. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, February 9, 1994. (I -1d)
2. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT -- Activity reports for the period March 14 - April 1
are attached. (I-2)
3. CITIES BULLETIN -- A copy of the April 1 issue is attached. (I-3)
CITY COUNCII. INFORMATION MEMO
April 7, 1994
Page 3
4. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK -- Attached is the City's press release
recognizing City volunteers during National and Minnesota Volunteer Week - April 17 -
23. (1-4)
5. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Fax notification from Bob Renner, Jr., Municipal Legislative Commission, on the
Senate Tax Committee's property tax provisions of the 1994 Omnibus Tax Bill. (I -
5a)
b. Letter from League of Minnesota Cities regarding City Unity Day and Rally set for
Thursday, April 21 at the State Capitol. (1-5b)
c. Letter from Hennepin County Commissioner Emily Ann Staples on plans for a new
County public works facility on Highway 55 in Medina. (1-5c)
d. Letter to Mayor and City Council from Mary Kay Watson resigning from the Park
and Recreation Commission. (1-5d)
e. Letters from Plymouth residents commenting on the State Auditor's Report. (1-5e)
f. Letter of appreciation from Lloyd Peterson, Quail Ridge Association Director, to
Darrell Johnson, Senior Engineering Technician, for efforts in resolving a drainage
problem in the Quail Ridge Development. (1-5f)
g. Letter of appreciation from Phyllis Horseth, Plymouth Rockers, to Eric Blank. (I -5g)
h. Letter from John Rosenow, Executive Director, National Arbor Day Foundation,
congratulating the City on being named as a 1993 Tree City USA. (I -5h)
i. Letter from Charles Redepenning, Hopkins Mayor, requesting support for the
Hopkins Arts Facility center. (I -5i)
j. Letter from Susan Nelson, Executive Director, West Suburban Mediation Center,
providing a first quarter report. (1-5j)
Dwight D. Johnson
City Manager
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BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
PLYMOUTH CITY CENTER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER - ROBERT DAHLMAN
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1993
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. ROBIN & MAJEANA HALLSTROM. Variance to allow a 10 foot side yard
setback versus the 15 foot ordinance standard in order to construct an attached third car garage
addition onto the side of their home located at 12600 58th Avenue North (04-01-94).
B. TROY & LINDA KOLTES. Variance to allow a zero foot and 8 foot side yard
setback in addition to a 14 foot rear yard setback in order to construct an elevated deck onto the
back of their home located at 14325 13th Avenue North (04-02-94).
6. ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda)
The Financial Advisory Committee is an advisory body to the City Council. The
mission of the Financial Advisory Committee is to review, analyze and inform the
City Council and the public with respect to City financial matters, and to provide
innovative, proactive ideas for effective and efficient use of City resources.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
APRIL 13, 1994
4:00 P.M.
1. Call to order
2. Review of March 9th minutes
3. State Auditor's Report
4. Articles for City Newsletter
5. Investment Advisor
6. Merging Services
7. Revenue Enhancements -Donations
8. Informaion-"Annual Risk Management Report for discussion in May"
9. Next month's Agenda
10. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 11, 1994 4:00 P.M.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CONTACT
DALE HAHN AT 550-5101 OR BO BOCK AT 331-5571 BEFORE 3 P.M. ON
THE DAY OF THE MEETING. THIS WILL HELP ASSURE PROMPT
STARTING AND ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WHERE: Plymouth City Center
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner,
citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.* APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.* CONSENT AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7.
A. Toll Company. Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for outside storage
at 3005 Niagara Lane (93133)
B. Plymouth Presbyterian Church. Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, Final Plat,
Rezoning and Site Plan to construct a 13,614 square foot church to be located east of
Dunkirk Lane at Rockford Road, north of Highway 55 (93141)
C. A-1 Truck Repair, Inc. Conditional Use Permit Amendments to add additional vehicle
types for repair and to eliminate required screening of outdoor storage at 1135 Nathan
Lane(94022)
Review of Metropolitan Council Regional Blueprint
8. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Wetland Ordinance
1) Revised Schedule
2) Discussion of General Implementation Options
9. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
April 14, 1994, 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved Acquisition of Property on 18th Avenue
5. Unfinished Business
a. West Medicine Lake Park Update
b. Study of Unique Open Spaces Update
c. Review Plans for Accessible Playground
d. Review 1994 Trail Construction Projects
6. New Business
a.
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next Regular Meeting - May 12
Park Tour - May 25
April 5, 1994
Ms. Joy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Tierney:
Howard A. Sanford. P.E.
Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E.
Bonestroo
Robert W. Rosene.
Philip J. Pyne, P.E.
Joseph C. Anderlik. P.E.
nderli . RE
Rosene
Marvin L. SP.E.
Karen L. Wiemen. P.E.
Richard E. Turner. P.E.
® Anderlik &
Glenn R. Cook, RE.
David O. Loskota, PE,
Thomas E. Noyes. RE.
Associates
Robert G. Schunlcht PE.
Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A.
Jerry D. Pertzsch, P.E.
*Senior Consultant
Engineers & Architects
Scott I Arganek. P.E.
April 5, 1994
Ms. Joy Tierney
Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Tierney:
Howard A. Sanford. P.E.
Agnes M. Ring, A.I.C.P.
Miles B. Jensen, P.E.
Keith A. Gordon, P.E.
Philip J. Pyne, P.E.
L. Phillip Gravel. P.E.
Robert R. Pfefferle. P.E.
Thomas W. Peterson, P.E.
Karen L. Wiemen. P.E.
Richard W. Foster. P.E.
Michael C. Lynch, P.E.
Gary D. Kristofitz. P.E.
David O. Loskota, PE,
James R. Maland. P.E.
F. Todd Foster, P.E.
Robert C. Russek. A.I.A.
Jerry D. Pertzsch, P.E.
Keith R. YapA P.E.
Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E.
Scott I Arganek. P.E.
Douglas J. Benoit P.E.
Mark A. Hanson, P.E.
Kenneth P. Anderson. P.E.
Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E.
Michael T. Rautmann, P.E.
Mark R. RoIN P.E.
Cecilia Olivier, P.E.
Ted K. Field. P.E.
Mark A. Seip, P.E.
Paul G. Heuer, P.E.
Thomas R. Anderson, A.I.A.
Gary W. Morien, P.E.
John P. Gorder. P.E.
Donald C. Burgardt P.E.
Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E.
Charles A. Erickson
Thomas E. Angus. PE.
A. Rick Schmidt. P.E.
Leo M. Pawelsky
Ismael Martinez. P.E.
Philip J. Caswell, P.E.
Harlan M. Olson
Michael P. Rau. P.E.
Mark D. Wallis, P.E.
James F. Engelhardt
I'd like to remind you about the upcoming seminar, Environmental Issues for Municipalities,
scheduled for next Tuesday, April 12, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Airport Hilton in
Bloomington. The program is geared to local governments including administrative and public
works officials, engineers, legal counsel, planning and zoning officials and elected leaders.
Environmental rules are changing dramatically. I hope you will invest your time in this seminar
to learn more about how to approach three critical environmental issues, including:
* Wellhead Protection
* Environmental Site Assessments
* Wetlands
The seminar is sponsored by Briggs and Morgan; Northern Environmental and Bonestroo,
Rosene, Anderlik and Associates. Our speakers include legal and technical personnel from these
funis in addition to state and local officials.
Again, I encourage you and your colleagues to join us for this seminar. Please register by
Friday. See the enclosed pamphlet for details,
Sincerely,
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Otto G. Bonestroo
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2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 9 612-636-4600
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Environmental Site
Assessments
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New Standards -for Environmental
Site Assessments
Speakers:
Douglas Bergstrom
Northern Environmental Technologies, Inc.
New Brighton, MN
and
Thomas Larson
Briggs and Morgan, PA.
Minneapolis, MN
71is session will concentrate on the basics of site
selection and how'a municipality can avoid or
manage environmental risks and liabilities.
A lengthy and comprehensive process has recently
yielded two new American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) standards for environmental site
assessments. These new standards have been adopted
by the financial and regulatory communities, and will
likely become environmental industry standards.
Mr. Bergstrom and Mr. Larson will describe the
components of,the new�tandards, and discuss how
they may be used to satisfy due diligence for site
assessments performed for municipal property
acquisition. The ASTM 'standards have some
limitations which will be explained
wetlands
Practical Suggestions on What Can Be
Done In and Around Wetlands
Speakers:
Daniel Edgerton
Bonestroo RoseneAnderlik &Associates
St. Paul, MN
and
Diane Ray
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.
"Minneapolis, MN
Recent implementation of the Minnesota Wetlands
Conservation Act and regulatory developments by
the Corps of Engineers have increased the regulatory
requirements on municipalities and land owners with
respect to development in and around wetlands. Mr.
Edgerton and Ms. Ray will review the basic state and
federal regulations and suggest how wetlands can be
incorporated into municipal planning and development.
Directions
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A Half -Day Seminar
Tuesday, April 12, 1994
1:00- 4.34-M.
Airport Hilton - -
Bloomington, MV
Presented By:
Bonestroo, Rosene, Afr Associates
Engineers and Architects .
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Briggs and Morgan, P.A.
Attorneys At Law
Northern Environmental Techpologies .J
Hydrologists, Engineers and Geologists
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Engineers and Architects .
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Briggs and Morgan, P.A.
Attorneys At Law
Northern Environmental Techpologies .J
Hydrologists, Engineers and Geologists
Registration
Zegistration - Return By Friday, April 89-1994,
',lame (s) & Title (s):
Municipality/Organisation: '
?hone:
Address- City:
Mate: Zip:
Questions you would like addressed:
Pleasemail your completed registration form and ;
$10.00 for each' registrant. Please make checks
payable to Briggs and Morgan and send to:
- Briggs -and Morgan, It
Deborah Pierce
2400 IDS Center'-
Minneapolis, MN X55402
For phone reservations, please call Deborah
at (6}2) 334-8449.
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12:30-1b0 p'.m......... Check In �
1:00-1:15 p.m......... Introduction and Overview-,
1:15-1:45 p.m... .. Legislative Overview
1:45=2:30 p.m.:..... Wellhead Protection
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2:363:15 p m....... Environmental Site Assessments
315-3:30 p.m .Break"" _
00 -43P -pm . ........ Wetlands r
4:30-5.30p.m......... Reception s i
EMEEM
TheRules are Changing
Some of the major environmental issues in the future
of your municipality are just starting to take shape.
Every municipality, large and small, will be affected
How will the environmental regulations affect your
community?
Environmental Issues for Municipalities is a
half-day program designed to help local officials sort
out and prepare for the regulatory struggles ahead.
The focus will be on three critical environmental
issues common to both"metropolitan and outstate
municipalities. In addition, you will hear firsthand
what the 1994 Minnesota legislature is considering
on the environmental front.
Please Join Us:
When: Tuesday, April 12, 1994
Time: 1:00-4:30 p.m. • Reception to Follow
Where: Airport Hilton • Bloomington, MN
Tuition: $10.00
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Legislative Overview
_ EnvironmentalIssues'for
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Municipalities
Speaker.-
Tim
peaker:Tim Marx
St. Paul City Attorney
Mr. Marx will ' review and comment on the
environmental issues which are being addressed 1
by the 1994 Minnesota Legislature. Previously in
"practice with a private law firm, Mr. Marx has
`represented outstate municipalities in environmental
'matters. _
MEMERM
Wellhead Protection
'The Impact on Municipalities
Speaker:
Bruce Olsen
Minnesota Department off Health
Minneapolis, MN
Mr. Olsen ,will give an overview of the existing
state and federal rules and the roles of municipal
governments under these rules. He will also discuss
the status of the new state rulescurrently being
drafted, timetables for public comment, anticipated
promulgation, and how the new rules will impact
municipalities.
Truly Practical Applications and
Avoiding Common Log Jams'
Speaker.
john Jansen
Northern Environmental Technologies, Inc.
Mequon, WI
Wellhead protection plans must address both
technical and political issues. It is important to
acquire enough technical information to develop a
plan that is effective and legally defensible. However,
it is easy for a technical person to lose sight of the
political realities of implementing a plan. The real
test of any plan comes in how the technical data
is used to change people's attitudes and control
land use.
The key to effective wellhead protection is to view it
as a process, not a product. Mr. Jansen will provide
examples of how several communities have used
technical input to begin a pragmatic process of
education and planning to protect and conserve their ^
ground water resources.
DATE: April 7, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council through Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Anne Hur bul rt, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Upcoming Meetings on Metropolitan Council Regional Blueprint
The Metropolitan Council is getting ready to hold formal public hearings on it new
"Regional Blueprint", its overall plan for the development of the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area. This plan, when adopted, will influence regional plans for sewers,
highways and transit, airports and regional parks. It will also have a lot of impact on
Plymouth and how we plan for the city's growth and development.
Staff is currently reviewing the document, and will be preparing a memo summarizing
its impact on Plymouth and suggesting comments that the City may want to make on
the document at the public hearings that will be held on May 19 and 20. We will
forward this to you for your April 18, 1994 City Council agenda.
In the meantime, however, there are some opportunities for informal discussion at
several "public information open houses" hosted by the Metropolitan Council. The one
most convenient to Plymouth will be held on Wednesday, April 20 from 4:00 to 6:30
p.m. at the Minnetonka Community Center. We wanted to give you an opportunity to
get this meeting on your calendars if you are interested in attending.
A summary of the Draft Regional Blueprint is attached. A complete copy is available
from the Community Development Department by request. Please let me or Planning
Supervisor Barb Senness know if you have any questions or comments about the
Blueprint.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
THE COUNTY BOARD IS
COMING TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
Zion Baptist Church'
612 Elwood Ave. N., Minneapolis
Monday, April 18, 7 p.m.
Crystal City Hall, council chambers
4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal
Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Maple Grove City Hall, council chambers
9401 Fembrook Lane, Maple Grove
Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m.
Southdale Area Library, meeting room
7001 York Ave. S., Edina
Monday, May 9, 7 p.m.
The Heart of the Beast Theater
1500 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
Thursday, May 12, 12 noon
Hennepin County Government Center
300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis
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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 du
appropriate organization.
DATE: April 1, 1994
WEEKS OF: Apr. 4 - Apr. 15 1994
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members - Tuesday, April 5, 8 ax
be determined.
Minority Issues Advisory Committee - Tuesday, April 5, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will
consider: an update on legislation to restore public benefits to undocumented immigrants; 1994 work
plan; update on Metropolitan Council Committee of the Whole committee structure; community
concerns; and other business. -
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee to the Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday,
April 6, 9 a.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: state and federal targets for the region for
1995; preliminary comments on preliminary draft Aviation Guide Chapter; an amendment to the
1994-96 Transportation Improvement Program; an update on solicitation of new projects; and other
business.
Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative Grant Program Information Meeting - Thursday, Apr. 7, 9 a.m.,
Chambers. A grant program to reduce and prevent "nonpoint" pollution to the region's major rivers
will be the subject of this meeting. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend. For more
information, call 291-6401.
Metropolitan Council Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Apr. 7, 3 p.m.,
Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Apr. 7, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider a notice of
availability for Section 8 vouchers for homeless people and people with disablilities, approval of plans
and specifications for the Blaine interceptor, and other business.
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Apr. 7, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers.
The committee will consider. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission 1994-2010 implementation
plan; Hennepin County Designation Ordinance amendment; authorization of contract with R.L
Banks and Associates to prepare a study of the Twin Cities' region intermodal terminal needs; and
a request for delay of Aging Program spin-off. The committee will also be briefed on Metro Mobility
and hear a summary of a subregional meeting on Street Sweeping Best Practices.
Regional Blueprint Forum - Friday, Apr. 8, 8:30 a.m., Chambers. The forum will give professionals
in economic development, community development, housing and planning a better understanding of
the new directions proposed in the draft Blueprint.
Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Apr. 8, Noon, Room IA.
TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF APR. 11 - APR 15, 1994
Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory Committee - Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2:30 p.m., Chambers.
Public Information Open House on Regional Blueprint - Tuesday, Apr. 12, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Blaine City
Hall, 9150 Central Ave. NE, Blaine.
Housing Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 13, 930 a.m., Room 2A.
Library Study Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 13, 4 p.m., Room IA.
ChaWs Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Apr. 14, 3 p.m., Chair's Office.
Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Apr. 14, 4 p.m., Chambers.
Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Apr. 14, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers.
Lower Minnesota River Technical Advisory Group - Friday, Apr. 15, 930 a.m., location to be
determined.
Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Apr. 15, Noon, Room IA.
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, call 291-6447,
(TDD 291-0904).
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
Special Commission Meeting - Monday, Apr. 4, Noon, Room IA.
Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, Apr. 5, 3 p.m., Room IA.
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.
REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD
Board Meeting - Monday, Apr. 4, 4 p.m., Chambers, Mears Park Centre, 230 East 5th St., St. Paul.
The board will discuss: update on Metro Mobility; legislative update; Metro Mobility ombudsperson;
draft Phase II Dakota County transit needs assessment; Americans with Disabilities Act eligibility
certification process for the Metro Mobility program; regional transfer reciprocity agreements; and
other business.
Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 6,10:30 a.m., Room A, Mears
Park Centre, 230 East 5th St., St. Paul. The agenda has not been finalized.
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.
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Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, Apr. 5, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider. April ADNE levels; final
payment on 1993 miscellaneous construction; change order on contract for structural steel on upper
level roadway; contract bids received for 1994 parking structure rehabilitation, March bid cycle for
Part 150 sound insulation program, and 1994 pavement reconstruction; permanent easement for city
of Blaine; 1994 CIP adjustment; review of May bids; construction status reports discussion;
stormwater monitoring update; dual -track airport planning process update; continuing consultant
reviews (non -construction); Bloomington acquisition request; and Lindbergh Terminal federal
inspection facilities update.
Affirmative Action Committee - Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2:30 p.m., or after Planning and Environment
Committee, Room 301, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The
committe will consider the 1994 Affirmative Action Plan and other business. They will also discuss
DBE car rental.
Budget Task Force - Wednesday, Apr. 6, 11 a.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal,
Wold Chamberlain Field. The task force will consider the 1995 budget schedule and the 1995 budget
targets.
Audit and Compliance Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 6, 1130 a.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Terminal Building, Wold -Chamberlain Building. The committee will consider: 1993 audit; internal
and concession audits; and legislative audit.
Management and Operations Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 6, 1 p.m., Room 301, West Mezzanine,
Lindbergh Terminal, Wold -Chamberlain Field. The committee will consider. adoption of terminal
services and concessions business plan; rental auto concession award; airport lottery trial period; a
legislative update; a Budget Task Force update; 1992-93 continuing consultant evaluations; funding
for continuing marketing development; February budget variance; Federal Express expansion; a
recommendation on parking equipment maintenance; a recommendation for financing equipment;
Heads Up; and a litigation update on Bellingham vs. Metropolitan Airport Commission.
Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450.
For more information, call Lynn Sorensen at 726-8186.
METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION
Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 6, 8 a.m., Commission office in the
Metrodome. The committee will discuss the legislative update.
Finance Committee - Wednesday, Apr. 6, 1:30 p.m., Commission office in the Metrodome. The
committee will review the legislative audit.
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.
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMSSION
Operations Committee - Tuesday, Apr. 5, 4 p.m. The committee will consider approving and
recommending authorization of the following. contract/bid awards for bus -inspection services, for
services to design a replacement system for heating and air-conditioning, and for services to construct
concrete bases for bicycle lockers and racks; a contract amendment for services to renovate the police
station building; and the sole -source purchase of dated transfer tickets. The committee will also
review the Operations Report for January and February, 1994.
Commission Work Session - Tuesday, Apr. 5, 430 p.m. The Commission will discuss the issuance
of request -for -proposals for the provision of life and dental insurance coverage for employees and
will receive an update of legislative activities and proposed legislation which will have an effect upon
public transit.
Metropolitan Transit Commission offices are located at 560 Sixth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Meeting times and agendas occasionally must be changed. To verify meetings schedules or agenda
items, call 349-7516.
City Council Weekly Planner
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Minutes
Plymouth Charter Commission
March 28, 1994 7 PM
Present: Kapila Bobra, Pauline Milner, Dave Crain, Ellie Singer, Todd Wirth, Bob
Sipkins, Pat Foley, Ty Bujold, Virgil Schneider, Councilmembers Nicholas
Granath and Chuck Lymangood, Assistant Manager Kathy Lueckert
Tim Peterson arrived at the end of the meeting.
Excused: Joy Tierney, Bill Pribble, Jon Speck, John Duntley, Sandy Patterson
Chairman Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:03, declaring that a quorum was
present. Because Bob Sipkins is new to the Commission, Chairman Schneider asked that
the Commission members introduce themselves.
Chairman Schneider outlined the purpose of the meeting, which is to consider appropriate
actions to be taken regarding the issue of whether or not the City may rely on state
statutes for guidance on issues on which the Charter is silent. Assistant Manager Lueckert
briefly described the genesis of the issue. She stated that when the Council was
considering the process to fill a vacancy on the Council, a question arose about what
would happen if the vote to fill the vacancy ended in a tie. State statutes indicated that the
mayor could then appoint. This question was posed to the Attorney General, who opined
that there is no basis in law for a Charter City to fall back upon state statutes. This fairly
narrow issue on filling a vacancy had implications for other potential issues, since the
Charter was predicated on the idea that the City could indeed rely on state statutes when
the Charter was silent.
Assistant Manager Lueckert stated that this question was raised at a meeting with area
legislators in February. Somewhat to the City's surprise, Plymouth's legislators introduced
bills in both houses to clarify that Charter Cities may fall back on state statutes ("general
law" in the language of the legislation) should the Charter be silent. Mayor Tierney
testified at a Senate hearing on March 10. The House committee hearing on the bill will
be on Tuesday, March 29.
Mr. Crain stated that when the Charter was being drafted, this issue had been discussed.
On advice of counsel, the Commission chose not to include such a provision in the
Charter, as the Charter Commission attorney opined that the City could rely on general
law when the Charter was silent on a particular issue. Other Commission members
agreed,
Chairman Schneider indicated that he would be able to testify on March 29, but that he
wanted to do so with a resolution of the Charter Commission supporting the legislation.
Moved by Mr. Foley and seconded by Mr. Crain that the Plymouth Charter Commission
supports the legislation on Charter Cities and general law introduced by Plymouth
legislators at the request of the City. Motion carried unanimously,
Chairman Schneider described the general outline of his testimony.
Some discussion followed about the wording of the bill. Line 13 contains the permissive
word "may" instead of the more directive word "shall." Commission members felt that
"shall" gives clearer direction to the City Council.
Mr. Bujold questioned whether the legislature has the power to enact such a requirement
for Charter Cities. Mr. Bujold indicated that he thinks that the Charter Commission might
want to propose a similarly worded amendment to the voters. He said that the unique
nature of the Charter enables the citizens to empower themselves. He said that the
legislation might be challenged in some way.
Mr. Crain stated that the state legislature gives cities the power to adopt charters. He
doubts that the legislation would be challenged. Mr. Bujold said that the Charter specifies
what powers the City has. Ms. Bobra indicated that she agreed with Mr. Bujold, and
thinks that an amendment should be placed before the voters in November. Mr. Foley
stated that once a power is specified in the Charter, the legislature cannot take away that
power.
Mr. Bujold stated that he doesn't like the word "may" in the legislation. Mr. Sipkins asked
whether or not the Commission wanted the City Council to have the discretion implied in
the word "may." Chairman Schneider said that he wanted to prevent the City Council
from becoming deadlocked and compel the Council the rely on the statutes.
Mr. Wirth stated that the Commission was told that the statutes provided a default
mechanism for the Charter, and that relying on the statutes was appropriate.
Moved by Mr. Foley, seconded by Ms. Bobra that the main motion be amended to request
that the legislative language be changed in line 13 from "may" to "shall," and that
Chairman Schneider request that change when he testifies. Motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman Schneider then asked what the Commission should do if the legislation fails.
Moved by Ms. Singer, seconded by Mr. Crain, to call a Charter Commission meeting at
the conclusion of the current legislative session. The Commission discussed the motion.
General discussion followed about the logistics involved with placing a Charter
amendment on the ballot in November 1994. Commission members then discussed the
timing of the next Charter Commission meeting, and whether the next meeting should
focus on the amendment to the Charter embodying the language of the proposed bill.
Substitute Motion by Mr. Bujold and seconded to have a meeting of the Charter
Commission at the conclusion of the current legislative session to consider an amendment
to the Charter which will embody the language of the legislation. The Commission
discussed the motion.
Chairman Schneider stated that he thinks the Commission should meet if the bill is
approved, or if it is approved with the word "may" instead of "shall." Mr. Wirth spoke in
favor of the substitute motion. Ms. Bobra spoke in favor of a Charter amendment, even if
the legislature approves the bill.
Motion to Call the Question by Mr. Foley, seconded by Ms. Bobra. Motion carried.
Vote on the Substitute Amendment: 7 Ayes, 2 Nays (Crain and Wirth). Substitute
Motion Carried.
Mr. Wirth stated that he would like to request an Attorney General's (AG) opinion on
whether or not the legislature has the power the enact a bill governing Charter Cities. He
wondered if the proper time to request an opinion was after the legislation is passed.
Discussion followed about the advantages and disadvantages of requesting an Attorney
General's opinion.
Motion by Todd Wirth, seconded by Virgil Schneider, to instruct the City to request an
opinion from the Attorney General on whether or not the legislature has the power to
enact the bill governing Charter Cities, once it is known if the bill is approved. General
discussion of the motion followed.
Mr. Bujold stated that his concerns are more theoretical, and that the Attorney General's
Office usually prefers to opine on a concrete problem. He is concerned that the City
Council will take some action relying on the default of the state statutes, and a citizen will
challenge the action stating the legislature did not have the power to enact the legislation it
did. Mr. Wirth agreed with Mr. Bujold.
Councilmember Granath stated that the City could request an Attorney General opinion
once an amendment is drafted to place before the voters.
Vote on the Motion: 7 Ayes, 2 Nays (Foley and Milner). Motion Carried.
Mr. Crain stated that he thinks it appropriate to get the issue before the Attorney General,
but doesn't want to wait for the AG opinion before the Charter Commission meets again.
Chairman Schneider stated that he has a philosophical problem with asking the voters to
amend the Charter too much. He feels that frequent amendments calls into question the
integrity of the Charter as a document. He doesn't want to get "trigger happy," and would
rather wait for a major issue.
Mr. Wirth stated that he feels this is a legal issue, and would rather wait to decide on an
amendment until the Commission receives an AG opinion.
The next meeting of the Plymouth Charter Commission will be Monday, April 25, at 7 PM
in the Public Safety Building Training room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 PM.
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MINUTES
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MARCH 9, 1994
The Financial Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Bock at 4:10 P.M. in
the large conference room.
PRESENT: Bock, Bartling, Ricci, Sullivan
ABSENT: Treptow, Stene, Guddal
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Granath, Finance Director Hahn
REVIEW OF FEBRUARY 9TH MINUTES
Minutes of the February 9th meeting were reviewed and approved as presented.
DISCUSSION OF ARTICLES FOR CITY NEWSLETTER
Member Bartling suggested an article be published discussing the City's tax cancellation and
abatement. Special emphasis should be placed on informing the citizen that this will impact
residential property even more because of the continued reduction in commercial/industrial
values. He also suggested including a pie chart showing the property tax percentages
attributable to each of the taxing entities. Member Bock volunteered to write the article for the
newsletter.
A second article consideration was the detailed discussion of the financial trend report and a
general discussion of the City's financial outlook. A third consideration is an informational
article discussing which are fixed costs and which are variable costs of the City. Included in
the article would be a discussion of the various services provided and the current service
levels. A fourth item for consideration was sharing of services. The article would discuss the
services that are currently being shared such as the animal control, recreation facilities and
group purchasing. The Committee would mention those areas of potential service sharing that
are being targeted for discussion.
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RATE OF RETURN
The Committee reviewed the investment policy and suggested that perhaps an investment
advisor would be beneficial to the City. With the magnitude of dollars the City currently has
invested, an investment advisor may be able to strengthen the interest earnings. The
Committee noted that the City Council has granted the Finance Director the authority for
investments decisions within the guidelines of the City's Investment Policy and State Statutes.
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FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 8, 1993
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MERGING SERVICES
There was considerable discussion about the economies of scale that would be obtained by
merging services with other municipalities. The main concern was the potential loss of
identity by the smaller communities when services are merged. The Finance Director is to
provide a listing of services currently being shared, and potential areas for merging of services
for the April meeting.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF AGENDA CALENDAR
Soliciting donations was added to the April calendar for discussion. No other adjustments
were made at this time.
NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA
Next month's agenda will include additional discussion of an investment advisor. The Finance
Director will provide schedules of investment dollars by maturity, investment dollars by firm,
investment dollars by type of investment, interest rate by purchase date and interest rate by
maturity date. Other items for discussion at the April meeting will include the Risk
Management Report and solicitation of donations.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Committee welcomed Councilmember Granath as the Council representative to the
Committee and expressed their appreciation for his attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Independent School District 279
Maple Grove, Minnesota
March 22, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday,
March 22, 1994 in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center.
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 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. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to accept the printed
OF AGENDA
agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
OPEN
No one addressed the Board in the Open Forum.
FORUM
REMOVAL
Mr. Krambeer requested removal of Consent Agenda Item 6.10, that of
OF ITEM
two rentals of elementary schools by churches.
FROM
CONSENT
CALENDAR
CONSENT
Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Funk, to approve items in the
CALENDAR
Consent Calendar as follows:
Minutes of the reL-ular meeting of March 8 1994.
Electronic Wire Transfers (including Investments Debt Service. and
Minnesota Payroll Withholding) for the month of February. 1994.
Verified Accounts Payable dated March 22 1994.
Ratification of Payment of Bills including Payroll for February. 1994.
Licensed Personnel: to accept the resignation of Thaddeus Anderson,
effective 3/11/94; to grant child care leaves to Pamella Mein, effective
6/11/94 and Joelle Williamson, effective 5/20/94; to grant leaves of
absence to Marcia Griffith, medical, effective 12/21/93, Pamela Kren,
medical, effective 3/10/94, and Lois H. Nordling, extended leave of
absence, effective August 1994; to acknowledge as returning from leave
Dawn Timmerman, effective 4/4/94.
To employ Jodie Erntson, effective 2/14/94, Lisa Feldick, effective
3/14/94, and Brent Johnson, effective 3/7/94.
Nonlicensed Personnel: to accept the resignations of Jayme ,,,.1-�' ��.,
effective 3/7/94, Michelle Neumann, effective 3/18/94, Keith
effective 3/18/94, Toni Scherling, effective 3/4/94, and Dan ell ` =
effective 3/27/94. '_ ; ; ._.i ,.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, March 22, 1994 (page two)
CONSENT Nonlicensed Personnel (continued)
CALENDAR To employ William Faulds, effective 2/2/94, Daniel Harbinson, effective
3/14/94, Michele Jamerson, effective 3/7/94, and Noreen Smith, effective
3/1/94.
Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No.
279 and Mixed Blood Theatre Company, for presentations of "Sticks and
Stones" at Park Center Senior High. The consultant shall be paid a
total of $7,500 for four presentations.
Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No.
279 and Larry Wade, for services in presenting a scientist -in -residence
program for Birch Grove Elementary. The consultant shall be paid a
total of $1,250 for five days.
Nonresident Student Attendance Agreements
Secondary Outgoing: Two resident students due to extenuating
circumstances.
Secondary Incoming: Four nonresident students to finish the school
year.
Elementary Outgoing: One resident student due to extenuating
circumstances and two to finish the school year.
ElementarOutgoing 1994-95: Three resident students to complete an
elementary grade and one due to extenuating circumstances.
Elementary Incoming: Seven nonresident students to finish the school
year.
Convention. Conference and Workshop attendance for Bobbi Gale -
Environmental Science Experience, Hudson, Wisconsin, March 1; Lori
Krzmarzick - Stonebridge Elementary Observation, Stillwater,
March 11; Cheryl Piotraschke, Rebecca Jesinski, Steve Folkerds, Jim
Meyer and Mary Moran - Multi-age Grouping, St. Cloud, March 23;
Kathy Nelson and Maggie Campbell - U.S. Army Educators' Tour,
Washington, D.C., March 23-25; Julie Thiede and Eileen Toombs - A
Critical Link, Mankato, April 1-2; Myron Skogman, Mary Whitaker,
Sue Moran, Bill Bauman, Joe Levens, Margaret Dolan, Judy Emmers
and Wayne Melby - MEEP, Brainerd, April 25-27; Sandra Munson -
Acappella Choir Tour, Waukesha, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois,
April 27 -May 1; Margery Mabin - Paraprofessional Annual Conference,
Hutchinson, May 6-7; Sandra Munson - Oriole Singers Choir Tour, St.
Cloud, Brainerd and Moorhead, May 11-14; Jeanne Bursheim -
Strategies for Troubled Youth, Copper Mountain, Colorado, June 27 -
July 2; Jim Boddie - /I/D/E/A/ Fellows Program, Claremount
McKenna/Harvey Mudd College, California, July 10-16; Jim Villars,
TIES Coordinator Conference, St. Cloud, March 24-25.
The motion to approve the above items on the Consent Calendar carried
unanimously.
Minutes of the regular meeting, March 22, 1994 (page three)
RENTALS
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to authorize the
superintendent and administration to enter into the rental agreement
with Lutheran Church of the Cross for continued use of Weaver Lake
Elementary School for church services from April 24, 1994 through
April 23, 1995, in accordance with school board policy.
Also, to authorize the superintendent and administration to enter into
the rental agreement with Heritage Baptist Church for continued use of
Fernbrook Elementary School for church services from April 24, 1994
through April 23, 1995, in accordance with school board policy.
Discussion followed.
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to amend the
motion to authorize the superintendent to execute the standard
building use permit with these churches.
Motion and amendment were both withdrawn.
Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to authorize the
superintendent to enter into the district's standard building use permit
as to the requests in Item 6.10 on the Consent Calendar relative to
Lutheran Church of the Cross and Heritage Baptist Church. The
motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL
Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, to approve the
REPORTS
following financial reports for February, 1994: a) Fund Balance Report,
b) Statement of Revenue, c) Statement of Expenditures, d) Current
Investments on Hand, and e) Building Construction Fund Report. The
motion carried unanimously.
AWARDING
Motion by Mrs. Gall, seconded by Mr. Funk, to award the contract
OF BID:
for additions and alterations to Garden City Elementary School to Lund
GARDEN
Martin Construction, Inc., base bid of $875,000; also alternates as
CITY
follows:
Alternate No. 2 ADA Toilet Rooms $ 14,000
Alternate No. 3 Computer Lab Air Conditioning 15,000
Alternate No. 5 Landscaping 6,000
Alternate No. 6 Sprinkler System 48,000
Alternate No. 7 Retrofit Light Fixtures 2,000
Alternate No. 8 Emergency/Exit Lights 11,000
Alternate No. 9 Fire Alarm System 26,000
Alternate No. 10 ADA Signage 3,000
Alternate No. 11 Acoustic Panels 7,000
TOTAL $ 132,000
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $1,007,000
Also, to reject alternates as follows:
Alternate No. 1 Ceiling drops
Alternate No. 4 New locksets at existing doors
Also, to reject Fulco Construction bid, due to no bid bond submitted
with bid.
The motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the regular meeting, March 22, 1994 (page four)
AWARDING Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to award the
OF BID: contract for additions and alterations to Park Brook Elementary School
PARK BROOK to W. H. Cates Construction Company, base bid of $796,000; also
alternates as follows:
AWARDING
OF BID:
ORCHARD
LANE
Alternate No. 2
ADA Toilet Rooms
$ 12,000
Alternate No. 3
Computer Lab Air Conditioning
12,000
Alternate No. 6
Sprinkler System
46,000
Alternate No. 7
Retrofit Light Fixtures
3,000
Alternate No. 8
Emergency/Exit Lights
10,000
Alternate No. 9
Fire Alarm System
31,000
Alternate No. 10
ADA Signage
3,000
Alternate No. 11
Media Center shelving/equipment
11,000
Alternate No. 12
Acoustic Panels
5.000
TOTAL $133,000
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $929,000
Also, to reject alternates as follows:
Alternate No. 1 Ceiling drops
Alternate No. 4 New locksets at existing doors
Alternate No. 5 New landscaping
The motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, to award the
contract for additions and alterations to Orchard Lane Elementary
School to Stonebrook Construction Co., base bid of $644,000; also
alternates as follows:
Alternate No. 1
Alternate No. 2
Alternate No. 3
Alternate No. 5
Alternate No. 6
Alternate No. 7
Alternate No. 8
TOTAL
Elevator
Media Center Air
ADA Toilet Rooms
Sprinkler System
Emergency/Exit Lights
Fire Alarm System
ADA Signage
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
Also, to reject alternate as follows:
Alternate No. 4 New locksets at existing doors
TOTAL COMBINED CONTRACT AMOUNT
The motion carried unanimously.
$ 53,613
5,400
3,395
53,754
8,925
29,715
4.300
$ 159,102
$ 803,102
$2,739,102
AWARDING Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to award the bid
OF BID: for removal of asbestos -containing materials from the media center at
ASBESTOS Brooklyn Junior High School to Abatement Services, Inc. (ASI), the low
REMOVAL bidder, for the sum of $34,370.00. The motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, March 22, 1994 (page five)
BUDGET Chairperson Coughlin reviewed the process leading up to the decision
ADJUSTMENTS being made for budget adjustments for 1994-95.
FOR 1994-95
Motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Mrs. Gall, to approve budget
adjustments in the General Fund for 1994-95 as presented in the
document to the School Board from Superintendent Marl Ramsey dated
March 18, 1994, and to direct the administration to take action as
needed for implementation. The motion carried unanimously.
GIFTS TO THE Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Christensen, to accept
DISTRICT with great appreciation the following gifts to the district: From Birch
Grove PTO - $62.89, popcorn and oil for students; $2,170, science
residency, lyceum and volunteer coordinator salary; and $140, two
students to Legionville patrol training; Crest View PTO - $1,500, two-
way radios for playground and field trips, and $450, field trip
transportation.
From Edinbrook PTO - $631.13, books and materials for media center;
Elm Creek PTO - $3,895, grade level residences; Orchard Lane PTA -
$125, transportation fees for school patrol trip to ValleyFair; Osseo
Elementary PTA - $775, science residency program; Park Brook PTO -
$500, Kids in-service pro am; Rice Lake PTO - $1,600, MacIntosh
computer for media and 786.30, volunteer coordinator salary.
From Weaver Lake PTO - $13,550, volunteer coordinator salary,
classroom budget, and technology; Winnetka PTO - $1,200, lyceums
and materials for SEM and $51, tickets for 12 chaperones to "Frog
Prince"; Zanewood PTO - $1,050, volunteer coordinator salary.
From Parents of Winnetka - $23, birthday books for media; D.A. Ross -
$400, exercise bike and rowing machine for Elm Creek; Palmer Lake
Staff - $90, children's cookbooks donated in memory of Jean Lindahl,
Palmer Lake Cook Manager; Mr. Dodd - $1,000, Apple IIe computer for
Palmer Lake; Winslow Lewis Lodge #125, $58.95, glucose monitor for
Edgewood.
From International Management Group - $150, 50 dozen used golf balls
to Park Center Golf team; Brooklyn Park Lions Club - $500, drug-free
schools recognition program at North View Junior High; Student
Council of North View Junior High - $1,110, two table tennis tables;
Schmitt Music Centers - $75, guest speaker; and Park Center
Electronic Club - $558.85, VHF transceiver, antenna and antenna
tuner.
From Barton Sand and Gravel - $100, materials for supermileage
vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Ed's Body Service, Inc. - $50, materials
for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; O'Ryans - $50, materials
for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Minneapolis Auto
Auction - $100, supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Kisch Oil
Company - $100, supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Subway -
$50, supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Elmer and Marian
Douglass - $25, supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Northwest
Human Services Agency - $1,500, for performances by Mixed Blood
Theater at Park Center on May 9, 10, 11.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes of the regular meeting, March 22, 1994 (page six)
1994-95
Rick Oxenford, director of administration, reported that a bill
CALENDAR
allowing school districts to start school before Labor Day this fall had
passed the House, but is still awaiting action in the Senate. The
calendar being presented was agreed to in meet -and -confer and
presumes passage of the legislation allowing a pre -Labor Day start.
Following discussion, motion by Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mr.
Funk, to approve the revised school calendar for the 1994-95 school
year as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
TEACHER
Motion by Mrs. Gall, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, to establish
DUTY DAYS
the number of teacher duty days at 186 for 1994-95. The motion
carried unanimously.
SCHOOL
Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Krambeer, to approve on
BOARD
second and final reading School Board Policy No. 5217,
POLICY
Chemical Use and Abuse. The motion carried unanimously.
NO. 5217
POLICY
Mrs. Gall reported that the Policy Committee had met prior to the
COMMITTEE
meeting for discussion/revision of three policies. The policies will be
presented to the Board for first reading on April 5.
SCHOOL
Last day to file for election March 22, 1994
BOARD
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ELECTION
Last day to publish first Notice of Election May 3, 1994
Last day to publish second Notice of Election May 10, 1994
Last day to vote absentee ballot May 16, 1994
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DAY TUES, MAY 17,1994
(polls open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
ANNOUNCE- The next regular school board meeting will be Tuesday, April 5,
MENTS 7:30 p.m., at Orchard Lane Elementary School.
A work session will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 5:00 p.m., with topics
to include gender equity in athletics and assignment of staff to high -
need schools.
ADJOURNMENT At 8:17 p.m., motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Lynda Forbes, Clerk
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Watershed Management Commission
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-8572
MINUTES
February 9, 1994
I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was
called to order at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 1994, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth,
MN, by Chairman Fred Moore.
Those present were: Jack Bittle, Champlin; Robert Derus, Corcoran; Shirley Slater,
Dayton; Steve Peaslee, Hassan; Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove; Bill Waytas, Medina; Fred
Moore, Plymouth; Joel Settles, HCD; John Barten, Hennepin Parks; Will Hartfeldt,
attorney; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary.
H. Ashfeld moved and Waytas seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January
meeting. Motion carried.
III. Derus moved and Ashfeld seconded a motion to approve the final Treasurer's Report for
1993 and the January 1994 Report and pay the bills. Motion carried.
IV. Reports from the District Office.
A. 1993 Water Quality Program. Results will be outlined in the Annual Water
Quality Report which should be completed this month.
B. Amendments to Management Plan. No information.
C. Hennepin County Groundwater Plan. Plan was filed with the Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil Resources on January 31, 1994. Written requests for a hearing must be
received within 30 days of the last publication of the Notice of Filing.
D. 1994 Lakes Monitoring Program. Metropolitan Council has submitted a contract
to the Commission for the 1994 volunteer program. Derus moved and Waytas seconded a
motion authorizing the Chairman to sign the contract pending results of Hartfeldt's review.
Motion carried.
V. Communications.
A. The Commissioners received notice of the 5th Annual Erosion Control
Conference, which will be held March 10-11 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Minnetonka.
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B. The Commission also received a copy of an EAW for CSAH81, CSAH30 and
CR202 Roadway Reconstruction. It was noticed January 17, 1994, in the EQB Monitor, which
began the 30 day comment period. HCD has reviewed the EAW and will reserve comment until
construction plans are received.
VI. Project Reviews.
Settles reviewed the status of a number of unapproved projects.
A. 86-037 Joe Raskob, Medina. This project involves floodplain violations. The
Commissioners discussed alternatives for pursuing follow-up and enforcement of these violations,
including requesting the City to provide additional flood storage on future projects to compensate
for previous violations.
B. 88-017 Gerald Dykhoff, Medina. This project involves floodplain violations.
The Commissioners discussed alternatives for pursuing follow-up and enforcement of these
violations, including requesting the City to provide additional flood storage on future projects
to compensate for previous violations.
C. 92-024 Ehn Creek Golf Course, Plymouth. This project involves a culvert and
bridge crossing in violation of the Elm Creek floodplain rules. HCD will inspect the site and
report to the Commission.
D. 93-002 Donald Flynn, Champlin. This project is in the West Mississippi
Watershed but fill was placed in the Elm Creek floodplain. The City of Champlin reported that
the fill has been mitigated and that revegetation is planned for the Spring. HCD will confirm
with the City at that time.
E. 93-004 Briar Bend, Maple Grove. The City has rerouted runoff to a different
pond. The pond parameters have been submitted to HCD for review. They will report at the
March meeting.
F. 93-011 Lloyd Landkamer, Corcoran. HCD has requested permission to enter
the property to inspect work in the floodplain. Permission has not been received. HCD will
follow-up with the City of Corcoran and the landowner.
G. 93-012 Duffney Second Addition, Corcoran. HCD received a preliminary plat
and requested an erosion and sedimentation plan if the site is to be graded. They have contacted
the City to ascertain if the site has been graded.
H. 93-013 Weaver Lake Terrace, Maple Grove. This project was approved in
October. No further information is required.
I. 93-023 Superior Iron, Hassan. This project involves a WCA violation. HCD
Minutes
February 9, 1994
page 3
will inspect the property in the Spring to determine compliance with the restoration order.
J. 93-024 William Ziegler, Corcoran. This project also involves a WCA violation.
A restoration order was issued. Since DNR has indicated it does not want to pursue the
violation, HCD will make a recommendation and request a letter from DNR stating its position.
K. 93-026 Stone Bridge, Maple Grove. The original grading plan was approved
for all phases. This plan needs to be reviewed for compliance with floodplain mitigation
requirements. The City has provided the necessary documentation for HCD review.
L. 93-032 Guimont Estates, Dayton. HCD has received a preliminary plat and
requested an erosion and sediment control plan if site is to be graded. The City has confirmed
that no grading has begun.
M. 93-033 Baxter Estates, Dayton. HCD has received a preliminary plat and
requested an erosion and sediment control plan if site is to be graded. Site is in critical lake
drainage basins for Dubay and French Lakes. HCD has also notified Dayton that a water quality
summary worksheet and erosion control plan will be required. There are wetlands located on
the site which will require plan review for WCA compliance.
N. 93-034 Floyd Roberg, Dayton. Construction of road to access nursery will
impact wetlands and floodplain. Dayton approved replacement plan under Interim Rules. Letter
sent to applicant requesting plans to mitigate fill in floodplain in December. Plans have not been
received to date.
O. 93-036 Veit Gravel Mining, Hassan. Conditions for approval were sent to
applicant in January. Revised plan was received February 2. Additional revisions are required
for placement of temporary diversion and size of sediment basin.
P. 93-043 Highway 169, Champlin. Project is in West Mississippi Watershed but
runoff will be diverted into Elm Creek. HCD requires additional information from the West
Mississippi Commission and the applicant.
Q. 94-001 Maple Grove High School, Maple Grove. Revisions are needed in the
erosion and sediment control plan. No information was provided regarding management of
runoff volumes and rates. The site discharges runoff to Elm Creek prior to flowing into the Elm
Creek Park Reserve. The plan proposes filling and replacing wetlands at a 2:4.6 ratio. Only
one of three storm water ponds meets NURP criteria. Wetland replacement types and
calculations were not provided. HCD is not prepared to approve the plans at this time.
VII. Wetland Conservation Act.
A. LGU Designations. Have been received from the following communities:
Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina and Plymouth, naming themselves as LGU; and Champlin and
Minutes
February 9, 1994
page 4
Corcoran, naming the Commission as LGU. Designation has not been received from Hassan.
[Designation has also been received from the City of Rogers, which will serve as the LGU.]
B. Public Notice Process for Wetland Replacement Plans. HCD distributed copies
of a memo outlining the most recent BWSR requirements.
C. Project Notices. Have been received for the following:
1. Independent School District No. 279, Maple Grove High School.
2. Shamrock Development, single family residential, Maple Grove.
VIII. Other Business.
A. Appointments to Commission. All appointments have been made.
B. Solicitation of Interest Proposals. Hartfeldt will arrange to publish in an
upcoming issue of the State Register solicitations of interest to perform administrative, legal and
technical support services to the Commission.
C. Election of Officers. Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Peaslee, presented
a slate of candidates for the offices of the Commission. They are Fred Moore, Plymouth,
Chairman; Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove, Vice Chairman; Steve Peaslee, Hassan, Secretary; and
Shirley Slater, Dayton, Treasurer. Additional nominations will be accepted at the March
meeting, after which elections will take place. The new officers will assume their positions in
April.
D. Appointment of Auditor. Peaslee moved and Derus seconded a motion to
appoint the firm of Babcock, Langbein and Company to perform the 1993 audit. Motion
carried.
E. Change of May Meeting Date. Due to a conflict in schedule, the May meeting
was rescheduled to Wednesday, May 4.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
03/14/94 THROUGH 03/23/94
DATE
03/14/94
TIME
11:16 a.m.
LOCATION
Studio District One
SITUATION FOUND
Gas Line Broken with
12896 Highway 55
equipment
03/15/94
3:16 p.m.
Highway 55
Vehicle Fire
Hwy 55 & W Medicine Lk Road
03/17/94
5:50 p.m.
Kelly Inn
Fire Alarm - False
2705 Annapolis
03/18/94
12:19 a.m.
Kelly Inn
Fire Alarm set off
2705 Annapolis
by smoking nearby
03/18/94
7:30 a.m.
Camden Family Physicians
Fire Alarm - Malfunction
9750 Rockford Road
03/18/94
2:26 p.m.
Vicksburg Village Apartments
Burned Food
15740 Rockford Road
03/19/94
10:28 a.m.
Four Seasons Mall
Fire Alarm - Malfunction
4100 Lancaster Lane
03/20/94
5:27 p.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Smoking Power Lines
1100 Block of Kingsview Lane
03/20/94
8:22 p.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Report of Sewer Gas
4300 Block of Harbor Lane
Smell at residence
03/21/94
9:56 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
House Fire, Toaster
2900 Block of Walnut Grove Lane
03/21/94
4:40 p.m.
Park
Fire in Park
4725 Quaker Lane
03/22/94
10:17 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Report of Smoke -
2500 Magnolia Lane
Unfounded
03/22/94
1:53 p.m.
Grassland
Caused by cigarette
10th Avenue & Southshore
dropped into grass
03/23/94
2:39 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
House Fire- Clothes
4700 Block of Terraceview Lane
Dryer
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
03/24/94 THROUGH 04/01/94
DATE
03/24/94
TIME
9:23 p.m.
LOCATION
Holiday Inn
SITUATION FOUND
Fire Alarm set off by
3000 Harbor Lane
smoking nearby
03/24/94
10:50 p.m.
Public Street
Assist Police with Accident
Co Road 47 & I494
03/25/94
10:27 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Smoke in residence
12500 Block of 58th Avenue
03/27/94
11:38 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Fire Alarm - Malfunction
3500 Block of Rosewood Lane
03/27/94
7:35 p.m.
Single Family Dwelling
House Fire
2900 Block of Larch Lane
03/27/94
8:39 p.m.
Residential Parking Garage
Garage Fire
10200 Block Southshore Drive
03/27/94
8:43 p.m.
Cub Foods
Report of odor in store -
3550 Vicksburg Lane
Unfounded
03/27/94
10:38 p.m.
Public Street
Report Car Fire - Out upon
48th & Zachary
arrival
03/29/94
7:09 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Fire Alarm - Malfunction
4900 Block of Oakview Lane
03/30/94
5:24 a.m.
Plymouth Oaks Apartment
Broken Water Pipe set off
3301 Highway 169
Alarm
03/30/94
4:22 p.m.
Single Family Dwelling
Furnace Motor Burned Out
3200 Block of Urbandale
03/30/94
4:47 p.m.
Polaris Industries
Smoke in Building
1225 Highway 169
03/30/94
5:20 p.m.
Warehouse
Smoke in Building
9900 13th Avenue
03/30/94
11:52 p.m.
Carlson Companies
Fire in Microwave Oven
12755 Highway 55
03/31/94
9:19 a.m.
Highway
Highway 169 & 36th Avenue
03/31/94
11:42 a.m.
Single Family Dwelling
4000 Block of Revere Avenue
03/31/94
3:27 p.m.
Single Family Dwelling
4100 Block of Vinewood
03/31/94
9:12 p.m.
Single Family Dwelling
11800 Block of 28th Lane
04/01/94
5:39 a.m.
Carlson Companies
1405 Xenium Lane
Car Fire - Unfounded
Furnace Motor
Vehicle Fire
Defective Light Fixture
in home
Fire Alarm - Malfunction
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League of Minnesota Cities - _-
Cities Bulletin
Number 9
Senate forges annexation
compromise
Joel Jamnik
In a series of meetings between
Senate leaders and Senators John
Hottinger (DFL -Mankato) and Jim
Vckerman (DFL -Tracy), a compro-
mise bill on the annexation issue was
developed shortly before a Senate
committee was scheduled to hear
H.F.228/S.F.138. Both senators
worked very hard to forge an accept-
able compromise and we thank them
for their efforts. The Senate Commit-
tee has passed that compromise bill.
As part of this process, senators
asked city and town associations to
pledge that they will not pursue other
annexation legislation this session and
that they will be proactive and
aggressive in seeking further compro-
mise before the 1995 session.
The central feature of the compro-
mise is that the townships will aban-
don their efforts to repeal the 1992
annexation amendments and cities will
abandon their efforts to pass additional
pro -city annexation legislation.
Preliminary indications are that the
House author, Representative Chuck
Brown (DFL -Appleton), will accept
the compromise. (See Summary of
annexation bill on page 10.) 0
Tough hearing on TIF
Sarah Hackett
The House Taxes Committee will
meet on Tuesday, April 5 to discuss
several League -supported bills to
improve the state's tax increment
financing (TIF) laws. Committee
chair Rep. Ann Rest (DFL -New Hope)
is expected to oppose these bills and
offer more restrictions on the use of
TIF. The tax committee hearing will
be in Room 5 of the State Office
Building from 8:00 a.m, to 12:00 p.m.
Please contact your representative
about your support for TIF and for the
following bills.
The League has helped develop
the following proposals to improve the
use of TIF across the state. (These
bills have also been introduced in the
Senate)
• H.R2654 (Carruthers, DFL -
Brooklyn Park) would remove the
See TIF, page 10
Page 6 - Open meeting law
Page 4 - Truth in taxation
Debate on the open meeting law
appears to be over for this session
Several bills would complicate the
truth in taxation process
April 1, 1994
Tax committees'
bills begin to
take shape
Gary Carlson
The House and Senate Tax
Committees began drafting their
omnibus tax bills this week. Although
our crystal ball is somewhat cloudy,
we can predict some of the possible
content from Capitol rumors and from
the comments of the House and Senate
tax committee chairs at the LMC
Legislative Conference last week.
At this time, the likely putcome
for cities does not look promising.
Despite a large general fund surplus
and a local government trust fund
(LGTF) shortfall caused by legislative
tinkering, the Senate and the House
will likely continue to use LGTF
revenue growth for non -local govern-
ment purposes. In addition, the
governor's position does not bode well
for cities. Although the LGTF will
probably survive the final compro-
mise, little if any additional money,
will be available for future local aid
increases.
House
House Tax Chair Ann Rest (DFL -
New Hope) indicated at the LMC
Route to:
See Tax, page 8
Contents
Senate forges annexation compromise ...................................... 1
Tax committees' bills begin to take shape ................................. 1
Toughhearing on TIF................................................................ 1
388 attend LMC Legislative Conference .................................. 3
Truth in taxation—more requirements possible ........................ 4
City Unity Day Rally Thursday, April 21 ................................. 5
How should the state fund transportation? ................................ 6
Open meeting bill doesn't meet deadline .................................. 6 -
Governor vetoes PELRA leaves of absence bill ........................ 7
Contest for "good ideas" to improve lobbying .......................... 7
Landfill eleanup bills move forward in different forms ............ 7
Has the trust fund hurt cities? .................................................... 9
EQB asks for cities' help in land use survey ............................. 9
Summary of annexation bill .................................................... 10
MPCA commends state's best run wastewater
treatmentplants.................................................................... 11
NLC encourages response to 1994 fiscal survey ..................... 11
Confined space program available on compact disc ............... 11
Training/awards....................................................................... 12
Standards on electronic storage of data ................................... 12
Billsummaries......................................................................... BI
Win recognition for your city .................................................. B2
Municipal ads .................................................. Inside back cover
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The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and
includes an update of state legislative, administrative, and congressional actions that affect
cities. It also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropoli-
tan Municipalities. The Cities Bulletin lists authors of bill summaries and some articles by
their initials.
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1994 top issues
The League of Minnesota Cities has
eight priority issues for the 1994
legislative _session. We will include
this listevery week4ith a page
number after the issue if we include a
story.
State Aid. to Cities Preserve 1994
level and seek additional funding for
future years for LGA and HACA. /
page 1
Local Government rust Fund -
Stabilize the LGTF and resolve the
current shortfall. / page I and page 9
Open Meeting Law - Clarify require-
ments and permit defense of alleged
violations. / page 6
Annexation - Preserve 1992 annex-
ation amendments, expand cities
ability to annex urban or urbanizing
areas, and control growth in nonurban
areas. / page 1
Landfill. Cleanup - Establish new
program separate from Superfund to
clean up closed municipal landfills. /
page 7
Public Employment Labor Rela-
tions Act - Reform PELRA's interest
arbitration provisions to balance the
bargaining power of essential and
nonessential public employees. /
page 7
Development/Redevelopment -
Remove the aid penalties on TIF for
manufacturing and redevelopment
districts; obtain additional funding for
pollution clean-up. / page 1
Transportation Systems Funding -
Increase funding for roads anti (ansit
by extending the sales tax Io gasoline;
or increase the gas tax and establish
dedicated revenue for transit. / page 6
LMC Cities Bulletin
�3
388 attend LMC Legislative Conference
Duke Addicks
Almost twice the number of city
officials as last year attended the
March 24 Legislative Conference of
the League of Minnesota Cities.
Officials from 157 cities ranging in
size from Minneapolis to Mendota
(population 164) were present. Two-
thirds of all cities over 5,000 were
represented, and many medium and
smaller cities were represented as well.
This was probably the most successful
legislative conference ever.
Why? One factor was the
reduction in the registration fee to half
of the charge in prior years. But the
real reason was enthusiasm. Cities are
excited again about what the Legisla-
ture may do to or for them. Cities
want to be treated as partners in
governing Minnesota, not as just
another special interest group. The
1994 session is just the beginning of
KAREN ANDERSON'
Minnetonka Mayor Karen Anderson asked House Minority
Leader Steve Sviggum how his caucus planned to address
city issues.
Virginia City Administrator Nick Dragisich spoke with
Representative Tom Rukavina outside the House chambers.
April 1, 1994
the renewed effort of cities to convince
the Legislature and governor to help
them achieve fiscal stability, improve
their local economies, and improve the
delivery of city services. 0
Mankato City Manager Bill Bassett
made a point during a discussion of
local government aid.
Senate Tax Committee Chair Doug Johnson met with
LMC Board Member Yvonne Prettner, councilmember,
Duluth. Johnson and House Tax Committee Chair Ann
Rest spoke during lunch at the conference.
Photos by Tim Busse
Page 3
Truth in taxation --more. requirements possible
Sarah Hackett
Just when you thought the truth in
taxation (TNT) process couldn't get
much worse, along come proposals for
new requirements.
Several bills have been intro-
duced, and have had hearings, touting
"additional information and increased
local accountability." The proposals,
however, are more likely to increase
confusion among taxpayers and add
substantial responsibilities for city
officials. The League is opposing the
proposals. Please contact your
representative and senator to oppose
these changes to the TNT process.
Cities would explain shift in
tax burden
Rep. Howard Orenstein (DFL -St.
Paul) has proposed the most excessive
requirement. His bill, H.F.3028,
would require all cities, counties,
schools, and metropolitan taxing
districts to discuss the impact of
changes in the total market value of
one type of property and the resulting
shift of tax burden to other classes of
property. local governments would
have to pass a resolution acknowledg-
ing the shift and saying that the local
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government was adopting the levy
anyway.
Orenstein's motivation comes
from the confusing and contentious
joint TNT hearing that was held in
1993 by St. Paul, the St. Paul School
District, and Ramsey County. The
decline of commercial property market
values, particularly in the metro area,
has shifted local tax burdens among
classes of property. In particular, the
burden on homestead property has
increased. The Orenstein requirement
could be equally burdensome in
Greater Minnesota where a new
manufacturing plant either opened or
closed.
The House Taxes Committee
seems interested in this proposal and
has amended it to require discussion,
and passage of a resolution, where
there are any changes at all in the tax
base, including increases in the tax
base.
The alternative to this unworkable
calculation and resolution at a public
hearing would be for the local govern-
ment to reduce its tax levy so that no
shifting would occur. Depending on
the market value changes in a city, this
could mean a dramatic levy reduction
to protect specific classes of property.
The proposal would require local
governments to provide and explain
information about market value
changes that are beyond their control.
In addition, there is no explanation
about how cities would receive data on
class rate values and whether such
numbers would be available prior to
the TNT process. (The companion bill
is S.F.2481, Cohen.)
Parcel -specific notices would
have more information
H.F.3138, Rep. Ann Rest (DFL -
New Hope), would require additional
information to be printed on the
already crowded TNT parcel -specific
notice. Under her proposal, the notice
would have to include the "estimated
percentage increase in Minnesota
personal income ... (in order) to
facilitate comparison of the proposed
budget and levy increase with personal
income." Taxpayers could then
evaluate proposed property taxes in
light of increases in statewide income,
rather than the taxing needs of the
local government. Even if the state
reduced state aid to cities, and the city
raised the levy to make up for the loss,
officials would have to defend the levy
change as it was compared to personal
income statistics. (The companion bill
is S.F.2866, Merriam.)
Budget information would go
in newspaper ad
H.F.2871, Rep. Don Ostrom
(DFL -St. Peter), would require current
and proposed budget information, plus
current and proposed levy information,
to go in the newspaper advertisement.
Just last year we were able to remove
all quantitative information from the
newspaper ad. It now advertises only
the time, date, and intent of the
hearing.
Although the TNT mandate was
originally intended to improve
information about local levy decisions,
cities have become responsible for
explaining many issues beyond their
control, like property market values
(determined by an assessor), class rates
(set by the state), shifts of tax burden
due to declines in certain property
classes (a market affect), and state aid
formulas (again, the state). Rep.
Ostrom's proposal would add to that
list of explanations without improving
the process for local officials.
Because not all cities prepare a
formal annual budget, Rep. Ostrom
has incorporated our recommendation
to exclude smaller cities (under 1,000
population) from this new require-
ment. (The companion bill is
S.112739. llottinger.)
In order to prevent a compli-
cated system from getting worse, let
your legislators know how you feel
about these TNT proposals. 0
LMC Cities Bulletin
City Unity Day
Duke Addicks
"Let's celebrate cities," LMC
President and Mayor of St. Cloud
Chuck Winkelman said when announc-
ing City Unity Day. "City officials feel
good about the job they're doing, but
the Legislature and governor don't
seem willing to help us. We need to
speak with one voice about our
concerns before this session ends."
Thursday, April,21, will be the first
City Unity Day. The League of
Minnesota Cities will hold a city unity
rally at the State Capitol to demonstrate
that city officials are working together
to improve the delivery of city services.
"Residents appreciate the ability of
cities to provide services at a reason-
able cost," Winkleman continued.
Clean water, good streets, sanitary
sewer systems, parks and recreation
programs, and police and fire protec-
tion are services many people take for
granted. But city government leaders
:ire also working to improve the local
economy, ensure decent jobs, and
provide adequate housing liar all.
"To do this, cities need fiscal
stability," Winkelman said. "Every city
would like to be fiscally independent
from state assistance, but the local
property tax base often is inadequate.
State assistance, in the form of home-
stead agricultural credit aid and local
government aid, helps us keep property
taxes down."
"If the Legislature and the gover-
nor help us strengthen our local
economies we could rely even lesson
state aids. An improved property tax
base would mean lower taxes for all."
"A modest five percent increase in
state aid would help us avoid property
tax increases next year," Winkelman
said. "We're seeking more authority to
improve our local economies through
the use of tax increment financing,
which pays a portion of the cost of new
manufacturing and redevelopment.
We're also seeking greater ability to
manage the growth of our communities
through a more efficient boundary
adjustment process. "
April 1, 1994
Rally Thursday, April 21
`By rededicating ourselves to the
goals of all the cities in Minnesota and
working together through the League
of Minnesota Cities, we can send a
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strong message to the state: Either help
cities maintain their viability or accept
the responsibility for their decline."
City Unity Day Rally
Schedule of events:
Meet at the Kelly Inn near the State Capitol in St. Paul
9:00 a.m. Coffee and rolls
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Briefing
Then walk to the Capitol to confront our legislators outside
the Senate and House chambers.
Find out how the Legislature will affect cities in the closing days
of the 1994 session. Tell your legislators how they can help cities
achieve fiscal stability and improve their local economies. This
will be the critical time when the omnibus tax bill which may or
may not deal adequately with our issues is being finalized. Your
presence will strongly influence the outcome of this legislative
session.
Return the registration below to the League.
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How should the state fund transportation?
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House and Senate pursuing different taxes
Sarah Hackett
The Senate Finance Committee is
the next stop for S.F.2097 (Langseth,
DFL-Glyndon) a proposal to index the
gas tax and increase transit funding by
more than 35 percent. Under the
proposal, the gas tax would rise to 24.4
cents (currently 20 cents per gallon) on
June 1, 1994. Alter gaining approval
by the Transportation Committee and
the Taxes Committee, only the bonding
recommendations of the bill remain to
be approved.
In the House, transportation
funding would come from a sales tax
on gas to be used to fund both roads
and transit. The tax in H.F.324
(Garcia, DFL -Richfield) is projected to
raise approximately $184 million. The
bill has been approved by the House
Transportation Committee and referred
to the Taxes Committee. The constitu-
tional question of whether a "sales tax
on gas" is merely a "gas tax," and
whether a sales tax on gas may be
spent for transit purposes have not yet
been determined by the Minnesota
courts.
A new twist to the funding
controversy is a proposal by Rep.
Bernie Lieder (DFL -Crookston) that
attempts to rorge a compromise
between the funding interests of roads
and transit. His bill, H.F.3172, would
retroactively index the gas tax back
beginning in 1989. It would also.offer
voters a constitutional amendment to
dedicate 30 percent of the state's 4.5
cents of the motor vehicle excise tax
(MVET) for transit programs.
Under Lieder's indexing plan, the
gas tax would rise to approximately
24.34 cents and the MVET dedication
to about $72 million. To link the
modes of transportation, Lieder's
Proposal would authorize the gas tax
indexing only if the constitutional
amendment for dedicated transit
funding is successful. Although the
bill did not fare well in its first hearing
in.the House Transportation Commit-
tee, itis expected to receive another
hearing. next week;
Governor Arne Carlson has been
quite clear about his opposition to. a
straight gas tax increase. However, the
governor does not have the authority
to veto a proposed constitutional
amendment that is approved by the
Legislature.
At this time, the League is
supporting both bills to help guarantee
some sort of funding for both roads
and transit. We do appreciate the
decisions by the authors of these bills
to exclude the local government trust
fund share of both MVET and the
sales tax from their funding proposals.
Open meeting bill doesn't meet deadline
Passage now unlikely, but not impossible
Joe! Jamnik
A bill that would make several
substantive changes to the state's open
meeting laws and would allow parties
involved in open meeting lawsuits to
recover up to $7,500 in attorneys fees
and costs got House approval last
week. H.F.613 (Carruthers, DFL -
Brooklyn Center) would allow up to a
$300 fine per violation, but only for
intentional violalions. Local officials
Could not hr filled or
have lies
awanletl against Ihrm if Il►e violation
was inadvertent or unintentional,
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Unfortunately, the Minnesota
Newspaper Association (MNA) does
not like the current version of the bill,
and has spent the last week trying to
get the Senate to change it. The MNA
would like to allow unlimited plaintiff
recoveries of attorneys fees, remove
most substantive reforms, and overturn
a recent court of appeals case that
seemingly ignores existing statutory
provisions.
The senate Join, .iu(liciary and
Crime Prevention suhcommllillec on
Data Practices agreed to most III'
MNAs requests on Monday night. The
full committee was scheduled to hear
the bill.on Wednesday evening. But,
that meeting was interrupted by a
revisitation of the NSP Prairie Island
issue by the full Senate.
At approximately 11:00 p.m.,
Senator Ember Reichgott.Junge (DFL -
New Hope), chair of the Judiciary
Committee, announced that the
committee would not meet again that
evening. Since the committee did not
nice[ on'I'hursday I -f re 50) p.m.. the
hill has failed to tncel the deadline,
making passage this session unlikely
(but not impossible).
LMC Cities Bulletin
Governor vetoes PELRA leaves of absence bill
Joel Jamnik
Governor Arne Carlson has
vetoed S.R844/H.F.2228, a bill..
requiring all public employers to
grant leave status for any public
employee doing work for any .
exclusive representative (union).
The authors of the bill, Senator Bill
Luther (DFL -Brooklyn Park) and
Representative Phil Carruthers
(DFL -Brooklyn Center) may seek to
override the veto or may try to
attach the bill to another bill. In
short, though wounded the bill isn't
dead.
In his veto message, Governor
Carlson said, "The bill as passed
represents an unwarranted widening
of the gene ally accepted under-
standing regarding leave status for
employees who are designated by
the exclusive representative of their
bargaining unit as having responsi-
bilities with that unit which qualify
for leave.
'The bill further imposes an
undue burden on public employers
of all types and levels in Minnesota,
without any known analysis of
economic or other operational
impact. Granting leaves for pur-
poses other than provided by current
law is deliberately and wisely left to
the discretion of the governing
boards of these jurisdictions.
"If there is a general problem
with the definitions in current law, it
is not widely known. There has
been no discernible public discus-
sion or debate about such a problem,
nor have any proponents of this
amendment sought the counsel of
my office over this matter. If, on the
other hand, this bill seeks redress of
the frustration of a limited number
of persons, perhaps even a single
individual, that is an example of
legislative micro -management that
disappoints the general public.
"On the other hand, if the
language of an amendment were
carefully restricted to a specific
structural circumstance- and limited
as to the number of eligible persons
in a given bargaining unit, I would
be open to reconsideration." 0
Contest for "good
ideas" to improve
lobbying
Duke Addieks
The League of Minnesota Cities
Legislative Advisory Committee is
seeking "good ideas" to improve the
League's legislative/congressional
policy adoption and lobbying process.
The goals of the Legislative
Advisory Committee are to ensure
maximum member participation and
ownership of the policy adoption and
lobbying process and to ensure
effectiveness at the state and federal
levels.
If you have a "good idea" please
send it to Duke Addicks, director of
intergovernmental relations at the
League.
The person submitting'the best
"good idea" as judged by the Legisla-
tive Advisory Committee, will win a
free registration to the League's annual
conference and be recognized for their
contribution at the annual meeting. 0
Landfill cleanup bills move forward in different forms
Joel Jamnik
On Friday, March 25, the Senate
Judiciary bent the rules slightly to
ensure that S.F.1133, a bill establishing
a landfill cleanup program, stayed
alive this session by amending the bill
onto another bill authored by Senator
Ted Mondale (DFL -St. Louis Park).
The committee passed that bill to meet
the deadline and sent it to the Finance
Committee. The Senate Judiciary . .
Committee spent part of two hearings
this week going through the provisions
of S.F.! 133. Senator Steve Morse
(DFL -Dakota) has promised to take
any committee recommendations and
present them in the Finance
Committee.
April 1, 1994
Meanwhile, in the House, Repre-
sentative Jean Wagenius (DFL -
Minneapolis) had her bill, H.F.3086,
heard by the House Environment
Committee on Thursday. The commit-
tee voted to pass the bill and sent it to
the Appropriations Committee.
The two bills are very different in
their approach to the problem and in
their proposed funding. The Senate
bill proposes a state takeover ap-
proach --the state would become the
owner of the facilities and assume
responsibility for containing or
cleaning up the pollution.
The House bill would not make
the state the owner, but rather would
have the state serve as a financing
source where the owner could turn for
cleanup funds.
The Senate bill proposes state
bonding and an insurance feature to
raise funds for the program. The
House bill suggests state bonding and
an increase in the solid waste assess-
ment charge on business (commercial
and industrial) generators of waste
from the current 12 cents per
noncompacted cubic yard to 54 cents
per noncompacted cubic yard. Neither
bill would increase the $2 per year
assessment currently imposed on
residential garbage customers.
The finance committees will work
on the bills this week. The full House
and Senate will probably act on them
next week. A conference committee
will then have to choose between the
alternatives or blend the bills. 0
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Tax, continued from page 1
Legislative Conference that the House
tax bill will restore the $29.5 million
local government trust fund shortfall
that is currently projected by the end
of this biennium. The bill will restore
funding by directly transferring
general fund money to the LGTF or by
transferring LGTF programs back to
the general fund.
The House tax bill will also likely
maintain the local government trust
fund and correct the imbalance
projected for next biennium. How-
ever, the bill probably will not use any
of the $107 million in projected LGTF
revenue growth for next biennium for
increases in 1995 local government aid
(LGA) or homestead and agricultural
credit aid (HACA). In addition, the
current law sales tax revenues that go
into the LGTF would be significantly
eroded by a phase-out of the sales tax
on replacement capital equipment for
businesses.
Senate
Senate Tax Chair Doug Johnson
(DFL -Cook) said that the Senate has
only enough money to restore;a
portion of the current $29.5 million
LGTF-imbalance. He also indicated
that the Senate will be able to provide
a modest 1995 LGA increase. No
HACA increase appears likely.
Senate support of the LGTF
continues to be weak. Last year, the
original Senate tax bill would have
repealed the LGTF but senators later
approved an amendment offered by
Senator John Hottinger (DFL -
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Mankato). The Senate could again
propose the elimination of the LGTF
which would move those programs
back into the state's general fund. If
the state eliminated the LGTF, the
Senate may tie future -year LGA
increases to a defined inflationary
index, such as the implicit price
deflator for governmental services.
This would provide modest LGA
increases into the future.
The Senate bill is likely to include
the governor's proposed phase-out of
the sales tax on capital equipment
purchases by businesses. This would
dramatically increase the -LGTF deficit
next biennium, .assuming that the
Senate bill has.a local government
trust fund.
Governor
The governor's supplemental
budget which he announced in early
March would add approximately $6.2
million to the current LGTF shortfall
by funding the restoration of the
targeting .program out of the LGTR
The governor would then allow nearly
$36 million in automatic LGTF
balancing cuts to occur. The governor
would also add nearly $21 million to
next biennium's LGTF shortfall by
phasing out the sales tax on replace-
ment capital equipment purchases.
Fortunately, the legislative session
is not over. City officials still have a
chance to favorably influence the
House, Senate, and the final omnibus
tax bills. The City Unity Day Rally
(see page 5) will provide an opportu-
nity to talk to your legislators near the
end of the session. But right now,
please let your legislators know that
with a $623 million general fund
surplus the state should:
1) Restore the money taken from the
LGTF this biennium,
2) Increase LGA for 1995,
3) Remove the renters' refund from
the LGTR 0
(See next page for more on
the trust fund.)
LMC Cities Bulletin
r'
Likely Senate
Likely House
Provisions
Provisions
Local Government Trust Fund
Would restore a
Would restore all
Shortfall
portion of the
of the current
current $29.5
$29.5 million
million shortfall.
shortfall.
Local Government Aid Increase
Modest Increase.
No Increase.
for 1995
Homestead and Agricultural
No Increase.
No Increase.
Credit Aid
Sales Tax on Replacement
Gov's phase-out
Phase-out that
Capital Equipment
that could cost the
could cost the
LGTF $21 million
LGTF $28 million
next biennium.
next biennium.
LGTF Shortfall Next biennium
No provisions
Would correct the
-- may eliminate
shortfall but would
the LGTF in the
not provide any
future.
money for future
LGA growth.
Continue LGTF into Foreseeable
May eliminate in
Will maintain.
Future
favor of a local
aid growth factor.
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Mankato). The Senate could again
propose the elimination of the LGTF
which would move those programs
back into the state's general fund. If
the state eliminated the LGTF, the
Senate may tie future -year LGA
increases to a defined inflationary
index, such as the implicit price
deflator for governmental services.
This would provide modest LGA
increases into the future.
The Senate bill is likely to include
the governor's proposed phase-out of
the sales tax on capital equipment
purchases by businesses. This would
dramatically increase the -LGTF deficit
next biennium, .assuming that the
Senate bill has.a local government
trust fund.
Governor
The governor's supplemental
budget which he announced in early
March would add approximately $6.2
million to the current LGTF shortfall
by funding the restoration of the
targeting .program out of the LGTR
The governor would then allow nearly
$36 million in automatic LGTF
balancing cuts to occur. The governor
would also add nearly $21 million to
next biennium's LGTF shortfall by
phasing out the sales tax on replace-
ment capital equipment purchases.
Fortunately, the legislative session
is not over. City officials still have a
chance to favorably influence the
House, Senate, and the final omnibus
tax bills. The City Unity Day Rally
(see page 5) will provide an opportu-
nity to talk to your legislators near the
end of the session. But right now,
please let your legislators know that
with a $623 million general fund
surplus the state should:
1) Restore the money taken from the
LGTF this biennium,
2) Increase LGA for 1995,
3) Remove the renters' refund from
the LGTR 0
(See next page for more on
the trust fund.)
LMC Cities Bulletin
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Has the trust fund
hurt cities?
Gary Carlson
When the Legislature created the
local government trust fund in 1991,
many city officials hoped that it .
would depoliticize the issue of
revenue sharing with cities. How-
ever, the LGTF has resulted in one
controversy after another. The
governor and legislators did not fully
agree on the intent of the original
legislation and since then, the
composition of the LGTF has
changed annually. Cities now face
large aid cuts because the state used
LGTF money to balance the general
fund. Has the trust fund become
more of a liability than an asset?
Several recent developments
may help frame the issue. On the
positive side, the LGTF has directly
related the funding for state aid
programs to sales tax revenues. The
trust fund has allowed cities to argue
for increases in state revenue sharing
based on the growth in a defined
revenue source.
On the negative side, cities now
face substantial aid cuts even though
LGTF revenues are increasing much
faster than local aid programs. in
addition, the current shortfall may
have shown legislators how to
automatically cut state aid to balance
the state's general fund. City groups
have been forced to spend a sizable
amount of time and energy arguing
for the restoration of an LGTF
shortfall that was caused by prior
legislative actions.
The LGTF benefit is not immedi-
ately obvious. The actions of the
Legislature and governor this session
may help clarify the benefit of the
LGTF. In the meantime, we need to
let legislators know that if they
maintain the LGTF, cities urge that
they allocate revenue growth to
existing local government programs
to relieve the pressure on the property
tax. 0
April 1, 1994
EQB asks for cities' help in land use survey
The Environmental Quality Board's growth management project is develop-
ing recommendations regarding land use management in Minnesota. These
recommendations will affect annexation and statewide planning issues important
to cities.
The board has asked League members to answer the following questions.
The board will use the responses to develop a range of feasible options. Please
send your completed survey to Mary Diedrich at the League office for
forwarding to the EQB.
1. Planning and land use regulations
must be better coordinated among cities,
towns, and counties.
2. Enforcement of local land use controls
and environmental regulations is
inadequate.
3. The state should establish goals and
priorities for land use management to
guide local and state action.
4. Land use plans and controls should
encourage growth and development in
areas with existing infrastructure
(sewers, roads, etc.).
5. The state should require that all urban
and rural lands in Minnesota are covered
by local or areawide plans and controls.
6. Local land use plans and controls
should be consistent with state priorities
and goals.
7. The state should mandate minimum
standards for local plans and land use
regulations.
8. Regional bodies should have review
and approval authority over local plans
and controls.
9. Counties should be authorized to
ensure that all plans and controls within
the county are consistent with one
another.
10. Cities should have greater control
over land use in fringe areas outside
their borders.
Circle One
Agree Disagree Don't Know
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
A D DK
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Summary of annexation bill
The following summary of the bill
was prepared by Senate Counsel Dan
McGowan. The League will provide
additional information regarding these
amendments.
Section 1 provides for a determi-
nation of population in cases in which
no hearing by the board is conducted.
Section 2 requires state agencies
to provide information to the munici-
pal board.
Section 3 requires a 60 -clay notice
from the petitioner to the municipality
before a petition is filed that the
petitioner intends to file a petition for
annexation and limits the cost of
utility service to electric utility service
of which the municipality must notify
the petitioner.
Section 4 amends the annexation
by ordinance provision to limit the 60 -
acre provision to areas that are not
presently served by public sewer
facilities or not otherwise available.
Adds a provision authorizing annex-
ation by ordinance after August 1,
1995, when the land has been ap-
TIFcontinued from page I
LGA/HACA penalties if cities use TIF
for redevelopment purposes.
-H.F3180 (Hausman, DFL -St.
Paul) would eliminate the local match
requirement that a city provide 18
percent of the clean-up costs from
general fund or other non -TIF rev-
enues. Soils condition TIF districts
would not be subject to the LGA/
HACA penalties.
- H.F.2474 (Jefferson, DFL -
Minneapolis) would extend the
allowable TIF district length for use
with housing interest rate reduction
programs to 15 years (currently 12
years).
H.F870 and H.F.3070 (Bauerly,
I)FL Sauk Rapids) would exclude
from LGA/HAC'A penalties TIF
projects that create or retain manufac-
turing jobs. (This would include
manufacturing, telemarketing, and
tourism facilities, plus some retail
development for cities under 5,000
proved by preliminary plat or final plat
for subdivision of certain lot size and
the area is within two miles of a city
limit.
Section 5 provides that the
annexation by ordinance provision
which permits nonabutting annexation
by ordinance does not affect the terms
and conditions of existing orderly
annexation agreements.
Section 6 requires a public
hearing by the city and 30 -days' notice
to affected property owners in most
annexation by ordinance procedures.
Section 7 provides that land
annexed to a city that falls within a
designated flood plain or a shoreland
area must comply with the require-
ments of chapter 103F.
Section 8 provides a property tax
phase-in over a five-year period for
taxes to be paid to the municipality
that annexes land in an annexation by
ordinance proceeding, except when the
land is already owned by the city.
Section 9 requires a resolution to
be submitted to the board along with a
population.) The bill would target
business that would otherwise leave
the state or not move to Minnesota,
not businesses moving from one
community to another.
TIF opposition
There is speculation that Rep.
Rest, a long-time foe of TIF, could
include several strong restrictions on
TIF in the final tax bill. She has
always been a strong supporter of a
county and school district approval
provision. Cities have opposed this
"veto" role by these governments.
In addition, she may again pursue
the community tax abatement program
(CTAP) as a replacement for TIF. As
currently drafted, this proposal
(H.F.1768, E Olson, DFL-IFosston)
would eliminate TIF? and create a two-
year program of tax abatements that
cities and counties could use.
Proposals to worsen the aid
penalties ,are also possible.
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property owner petition for a concur-
rent detachment in anannexation
proceeding.
Section l0. requires orders of the
boardi to be issued. within one year
froml the date.of the. day. of the first
hearing and requires hearings, to be
conducted. within 60 days of the
receipt by the board of the. -document
requesting the: hearing..
Section I 1 requires the. board to
issue its order within. one year of the
date of the day of the first hearing.
Section 12 requires any board
order to be transmitted to the county
auditor who will record the order
against the affected property.
Section 13 requires the Office of
Strategic and Long -Range Planning to
establish criteria for the terms "urban
or suburban in character," and "rural
residential," and report to the Legisla-
ture by February 1, 1995.
Section 14 provides an effective
date of August 1, 1995, for section 4,
and August 1, 1994, for the rest of the
bill.
Special authority for St. Cloud
The Legislature has passed special
legislation allowing St. Cloud to assist
Fingerhut to create new jobs. The
League supports extending this
"special" legislation to all cities to
give them an equal opportunity to
create jobs, redevelop blighted area,
clean-up pollution, and provide
adequate housing.
Contact your representative
Because it is likely that the Senate
tax bill will include improvements to
the TIF law, Rep. Rest may be posi-
tioning the House to have onerous
anti -TIF provisions to give her more
negotiating room. The League does
not believe that all House members
share her opposition to TIF* Please
contact your representative to urge
support for these TIF bills and to
oppose an anti -TIF House tax bill. 0
Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin
MPCA commends state's
best run wastewater
treatment plants
The Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency tipped its hat on Wednesday,
March 16 to operators and mayors
representing the 174 best -run wastewa-
ter plants in Minnesota during 1993.
Cities received the commenda-
tions at the 57th Annual Wastewater
Operations Seminar.
To be eligible for the 1993 awards,
the facilities had to perform within
their permitted discharge limits, submit
all monitoring reports correctly and on
time, show no problems in compliance
monitoring or in operations and
maintenance surveys, and be run by
certified operators.
The MPCA also considered
whether facilities were built and
operated according to approved plans
and specifications, and if efforts to
properly treat wastewater were active
and cooperative. The MPCA said all of
the more than 1,100 wastewater
treatment facilities in the state are
considered for the annual awards. 0
Cities honored for 1993
Ada
Cologne
Grand Rapids
Marble
Renville
Aitkin
Comfrey
Greenbush
Mazeppa
Rice
Akeley
Cook
Grygla
McIntosh
Rochester
Albany
Cromwell
Hanley Falls
Medford
Rothsay
Alberta
Cyrus
Hanska
Middle River
Rush City
Altura
Dalton
Henderson
Milaca
St. Cloud
Amboy
Dassel
Hewitt
Monticello
St. Francis
Appleton
Delano
Hokah
Moorhead
Sebeka
Argyle
Dennison
Holdingford
Morris
Springfield
Arlington
Detroit Lakes
Howard Lake
Motley
Stacy
Babbitt
Eagle Bend
Hoyt Lakes
Mountain Lake
Starbuck
Backus
Eden Valley
Hutchinson
Nashwauk
Stewartville
Battle Lake
Elizabeth
Isle
New Germany
Taylors Falls
Becker
Elko/
Jeffers
New Munich
Thief River Falls
Belview
New Market
Jordan
New Prague
Tracy
Bemidji
lalsworth
Karlstad
New Richland
Trimont
Bigfork
Ely
Kettle River
New York Mills
Twin lakes
Blackduck
Fergus Falls
Lake Benton
Nisswa
Twin Valley
Bowlus
Fertile
Lake Lillian
North Branch
Upsala
Braham
Finlayson
Lake Shore
Norwood
Utica
Brainerd
Fountain
Lakefield
Ogilvie
Vernon Center
Breckenridge
Franklin
Lancaster
Olivia
Warren
Breezy Point
Frazee
Leroy
Onamia
Wells-Easton-
Browerville
Garfield
Little Falls
Orr
Minnesota
Byron
Gilbert
Lonsdale
Owatonna
Lake
Caledonia
Gilman
Loretto
Pequot Lakes
Wheaton
Carlos
Glenwood
Madison
Pine Island
Willmar
Clearbrook
Goodhue
Madison Lake
Randall
Winger
Cold Spring
Goodridge
Mapleton
Red Wing
Zumbrota
April 1, 1994
NLC encourages
response to 1994
fiscal survey
The National League of Cities
encourages cities that received the
1994 fiscal survey to respond as soon
as possible. NLC mailed the survey
on March 22, 1994 and a reminder
post card on March 29, 1994.
The survey is conducted in
conjunction with the Center for
Public Management and Regional
Affairs at Miami University in Ohio.
The deadline to respond is April 8,
1994.
When the analysis is complete,
the results will be released at a July
press conference calling national
attention to fiscal conditions in our
cities.
If those of you who were chosen
to complete the survey have any
questions about the survey or the
process contact Herbert Green at
(202) 626-3182. 0
Confined space
program available
on compact disc
The National Safety Council has
a training program available on
compact disc called "Confined
Spaces: Training the Team."
The program teaches workers
how to enter and exit a confined
space, identify and control hazards,
and conduct rescue operations. It
helps companies comply with the
Occupational Health and Safety
Administration's confined space
standard which went into effect early
in 1993.
For more information or to order
call 1-800-621-7619. 0
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raining/awards
Training
Advanced Negotiation Seminar
Minnesota Office of Dispute
Resolution
April 7
October 5
Roger Williams: (612) 296-2633
TDD Metro: (612).297-5353
TDD Non -metro: 1-800-627=3529
Getting Higher Value From Public
Funds
Minnesota Coalition for Qualification
Rased Selection, Inc. and League of
Minnesota Cities
April 20—St. Louis Park
Dave Oxley: (612) 922-9696
Environmental Programs
International City/County Management
Association
May 4—Atlanta, GA
June 14—Chicago, IL
July 21 and 22—Kansas City, KS
September 8—San Francisco, CA
Barbara Schwartz: (202) 962-3539
Minnesota Safety & Health
Conference
Minnesota Safety Council
May 4-6—Minneapolis
(612) 291-9150 or
1-8(10-444-9150
1994 Minnesota Conference on
Volunteerism—Inspire Community
Involvement: Dreams into Action
The Association for Volunteer
Administration, The Upper Midwest
Association of Volunteer Centers, The
Minnesota Association of
Volunteer. Directors, The Minnesota
Office on Volunteer Services, The
Minnesota Department of Human
Services
May 5-6—Minneapolis
Metro: (612) 296-4371
Non -metro: I -8(N)-234-6687
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Microcomputer and Information
Technology Conference
Minnesota Society of CPAs
May 5—Minneapolis
(612) 831-2707
Effective Negotiation Seminar
Minnesota Office of Dispute
Resolution
May 10-11
September 13-14
November 16-17
Roger Williams: (612) 296-2633
TDD Metro: (612) 297-5353
TDD Nan -metro: 1-8(X)-627-3529
Telecommunications 6th Annual
Conference
Intergovernmental Information
Systems Advisory Council (IISAC)
May 17-18—Bloomington
Jim Krautkremer: 1-800-652-9747 or
(612) 297-5530
Communities & Tourism '94
International City Management
Association
June 2-4—Scottsdale, Arizona
Beth Miller: (202)962-3500
Exploring the Boundaries of
Government Finance
Government Finance Officers
Association
June 5-8—Minneapolis
(312)977-9700
Effective Facilitation Seminar
Minnesota Office of Dispute
Resolution
June 21-23
Roger Williams: (612) 296-2633
TDD Metro: (612) 297-5353
TDD Non -metro: 1-800-627-3529
Advanced Government Finance
Institute
Government Finance Officers
Association
July 17-22—Madison, WI
(202) 429-2750
Community.Development Institute
University of Central Arkansas in
.Conway
'July 31 -August 5
!Bill MillerorLois Love Moody,
(501)450-3139
America's Town Meeting
National Association of Towns and
Townships
September 11-13—Washington, D.C.
(202) 737-5200
Awards
14th City Hall Public Information
Awards Competition
City Hall Digest
Deadline: June 30, 1.994
(704) 369-8528
FAX: (704) 369-8678
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electronic storage
:of data
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electronic form is available and
accessible as required by law, the
Minnesota Historical Society has
recommended standards for
imaging systems used to maintain
government records of permanent
or archival value. A draft of that
document is now available for
review.
The Minnesota Historical
Society is inviting comments on its
draft standards. If you are inter-
ested in reviewing and comment-
ing on them, request a copy of the
draft from the State Archives
Department, Minnesota Historical
Society, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St.
Paul, MN 55102, (612) 296-2150,
Fax: (612) 296-9961.
Comments will lve accepted
through'April 15, 1994.0
. LMC Cities Bulletin
Bill summaries
Development and
redevelopment
Manufacturing TIF
H.F3070 (Bauerly, I. Anderson,
Mosel, Nelson) (Taxes) would create a
new manufacturing tax increment
financing district which would discour-
age industry from moving to another
state, result in increased employment in
the state, or preserve the tax base of the
state. The term of the district would be
eight years from receipt of first
increment or 10 years after district
approval. These districts would be
exempt from the aid penalty. The
county and school would both need to
approve the district and any modifica-
tions to it. SH
Housing bond pool modifications
S.F.2817 (Hottinger, Kelly, Dille,
Metzen) (Jobs, Energy, & Community
Development) would change the
income limits for cities' single-family
housing programs to a level not to
exceed the area median income
(currently limited to 80 percent of that
level or the Housing Finance Agency's
income limits). The bill would also
change the post -September 1 alloca-
tions from the unified pool to include
mortgage revenue bonds (instead of the
current inclusion of residential rental
project bonds). Companion bill
H.F.3168 (Ostoff, Milbert, Klinzing, K.
Brown). SH
Finance and revenue
Township sales tax exemption
H.F. 2858 (Onnen, Finseth) would
exempt sales to townships from the
sales tax. GC
Property tax appeals
S.F2613 (Finn, Doug Johnson,
Janezich, Price) would provide for
dismissal of petitions for property tax
appeals under certain circumstances.
Companion to H.F.2890 (Dauner, V.
Johnson, Jacobs, Ostoff, E. Olson). GC
April 1., 1994
Income limit for targeting
H.F.3104 (Rukavina, Wejcman,
Dawkins, Kahn, Lieder) would place
income limitations on the targeting
refund equal to 10 percent for each
$1,000 the household income exceeds
$40,000. Companion to S.F.2812
(Reichgott Junge, Flynn, Doug
Johnson). GC
Regional library districts
H.F.3077 (Klinzing, M. Olson)
(Education) would add a criterion for
the creation of a regional library district
(created in 1993). The city councils
and county boards approving its
creation would have to represent a
majority of the tax base of the new levy
district. Current law requires approval
by the majority of the city councils and
county boards, and the majority of the
population to be served. Effective for
taxes levied in 1994. SH
Cost of government guidelines
H.F.3138 (Rest, Kahn, Abrams,
Krueger) would require the governor
and Legislature to establish guidelines
for the cost of state and local govern-
ment relative to personal income. The
guidelines would also recommend the
appropriate mix of revenues to finance
state and local governmental opera-
tions. The bill would require cities
over 2,500 population to inform
taxpayers about their budget increases
relative to growth in personal income.
GC
Limit on state expenditures/unfunded
mandates
S.F.2856 (Runbeck, Neuville,
Dean Johnson, Pariseau) would amend
the Minnesota Constitution to limit
increases in state expenditures to
changes in cost -of -living and popula-
tion. The bill would also prohibit
unfunded state mandates to local units
of government. GC
General government
Impact fee for schools
S.F.2470 (Price) (Education)
would allow city development regula-
tions to include a "school impact fee
on each new unit of housing. The city
would need to transfer this money to
the school district for construction of
new schools. SH
School mandates -- noncompliance
S.F.2776 (J. Benson, Olson,
Robertson, Terwilliger, Larson)
(Education) would not require school
districts to comply with certain state
mandates that would change the school
district's spending priorities until
additional revenues were identified.
Effective July 1, 1994. Companion bill
H.F.2165 (M. Olson, Waltman). SH
Metropolitan
Metro transit bonding increase
S.F.2816 (Pappas, Kelly, Betzold,
Johnston, Frederickson) (Metropolitan
& Local Government) would increase
the Metropolitan Council's transit
bonding to $135.4 million (currently
$62 million), and would raise the
portion it could spend for fleet and
capital. Companion bill H.F.3137
(Garcia, Jefferson, Carruthers, Pauly,
Morrison). SH
Special legislation
Dawson: TIF district extension
H.F.3071 (Peterson, Reding,
Sviggum) (Taxes) would allow Dawson
to extend a tax increment financing
district for up to 10 years. Increment
collection would be limited to eight
years after receipt of first increment.
Effective upon approval by the city
council. SH
Lake Crystal: TIF district extension
H.F.3066 (Hugoson, Mosel,
Vickerman) (Taxes) would allow Lake
Crystal to extend a tax increment
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Bill summaries continued
financing district through December
31, 2018. Effective upon approval by
the city council. Companion bill
S.F.2863 (Beckman). SH
St.Paul: Phalen corridor
S.F 2221 (Kelly) (Jobs, Energy, &
Community Development) would
appropriate $1 million for development
and infrastructure analysis of an
underutilized railroad -corridor in the
Phalen corridor. The bill would
appropriate $1 million for fiscal year
1995. Companion hill 11.1?2575
(l�arrell, "Trimble, McCollum, Ostoll).
SH
1�*ansportation
General fund appropriation for
roads
H.F.3119 (Swenson, Lieder, Virgil
Johnson) (Taxes) would appropriate
$65 million from the general fund to
the highway user distribution fund to
be used for trunk highways, county
state aid roads, and municipal state aid
(MSA) roads. Approximately $5.8
million of additional funds would
accrue to the MSA system for cities
over 5,000. Effective July 1, 1994. SH
Gas tax increase/transit funding
H.F3172 (Lieder, Rice, Kalis, Iry
Anderson, Ostoff) (Transportation &
Transit) would link a gas tax increase
of five cents (currently 20 cents) to the
passage of a constitutional amendment
to allocate 30 percent of motor vehicle
excise tax revenues to transit programs.
The amendment would be on the 1994
general election ballot. The gas tax
increase would only occur if the
constitutional amendment were ratified.
SH
Electric vehicle study
H.F.2395 (Gruenes, Hausman)
(Transportation & Transit) would
appropriate $250,OOO to study, evalu-
ate. and test road powered electric
vehicles in coordination with the St.
Cloud Area Metropolitan Transit
B2
Commission. Matching federal funds
would be required. Companion bill
S.F.2366 (J. Benson). SH
Municipal state aid formula
S.F.2680 (Langseth) (Transporta-
tion & Public Transit) would redefine
the municipal state aid system for cities
over 5,000 population to be 20 percent
-1-.3
of the total miles of city streets and
county roads within.a city plus all trunk
highways that are turned back and
county highways turned back. This
would replace the current total mileage
cap for the system (2,500 miles).
Effective upon enactment. Companion
bill H.F.3011 (Ostoff). SH
Win recognition for your city
The deadline is last approaching
for cities to submit entries for the
1994 City Achievement Awards.
Enter now and receive the recogni-
tion you deserve.
Here are some examples of past
winners and possibilities in each
category:
Communication
• Economical mailer that ex-
plained taxes, revenues, and
expenditures in understandable
terms
• City newsletter
Cooperation and
consolidation
• Water purification project by
cities and the U.S. Army
• Giving residents better standards
of service by choosing the areas
of cooperation best suited to
individual needs
• Have you come up with an
approach to a new challenge?
Community development
• Historic covered bridge, railroad
depot, band gazebo, playground
area, walking and bike paths, and
softball fields
• Do you have a new approach to
affordable housing?
• Have you improved the quality
ora community service in sonic
dramatic way?
Public safety
• 21 -point initiative for improving
housing stock
• Innovative community oriented
policing program
• Do you have a program that was
developed to meet fire or other
public safety needs?
Submit two copies of your entry
materials and two copies of the entry
form and entry information. Com-
plete a separate entry form for each
entry. Include the following
information:
• Category
• Description of the entry
• Strategy (purpose/process)
• Goals/objectives
• Implementation
• Budget
• Results/evaluation/applicability
to other cities
• Summary statement of 100
words or less.
All winning entries will be
displayed at the LMC annual
conference.
Send entries by April 29 to
Communications Department, 3490
Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul,
MN 55126-8044. For more informa-
tion contact Laurie Audette (612)
490-56(X) or I -8(x)-925-1122 plus
your city code. 0
LMC Cities Bulletin
KIM
Municipal acts -1
Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities.Ads run in one issue only unless notice
is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is published weekly during the legislative
session and once month duringthe interim,the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear
in the next available Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on equipment
or proposals, and to waive any informalities therein. Minnesota cities are equal opportunity
employers.
Positions
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Robbinsdale, MN, seeks experienced
professional to head new private -public
partnership whose purpose is the economic
enhancement of downtown and to assist
wish olher development projects in the city.
'Ihe partnership is being ercaled as a result
of the Economic Enhancement Strategy
completed for downtown by HyettPalma,
Inc. Robbinsdale is a first -ring community
of Minneapolis. The city seeks an
individual with a minimum of five years of
direct hands-on experience in the economic
enhancement of older business districts --
including business retention, recruitment,
creation, and real estate development.
Experience working for and with a non-
profit, public-private partnership. Skilled
negotiator with the ability to develop a
rapport with the business community, real
estate community, public sector, and
community -at -large. Must be politically
savvy. Graduate degree is desirable in one
of the following or related fields: economic
devclopnenl, urban planning, public/
business adminisiralion. Salary conmiensu-
rale will] experienceand qualifications.
Apply by May 16, 1994 to City of
Robbinsdale. 4221 Lake Road,
Robbinsdale, MN 55422. For complete job
description and application call (612) 537-
4534.
INTERN. Rural Minnesota Partner-
ship project internship opportunity.
Hancock, MN (to be incorporated with
three other cities in the area). Hancock is
located in southeast Stevens County
approximately 90 miles from St. Cloud,
Minnesota in West Central Minnesota.
Hancock is in need of an intern to perform
basic city clerk duties under the direction of
the City Clerk. Partial example of duties to
he perfbrmed are: ADA/AWAIR, increasing
the efliciency of the computer system,
eslahlishing a personnel manual and
updating personnel policies, assisting with
the codification of the city ordinances,
Assist with grant writing project and
performing other duties as assigned by the
city clerk. Qualifications: The selected
intern will have been exposed to academic
and/or other expericnce in areas of planning
and goal -setting. 'this individual should
have an interest in it career in municipal
management. The intern will be at case
working on various projects simultaneously
under the direction of the city staff. The
intern will possess excellent oral and
written communications skills. City of
Hancock, Box 68, Hancock, MN 56244-
0068.
62440068.
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE.
Clarkfield is accepting applications through
April 15, 1994 for a full-time public works
employee. Duties include work in the
street, water, and sewer departments. Class
D water license, Class D wastewater
license, and class B drivers license
preferred. For application call (612) 669-
4435 or write City of Clarkfield 904 101h
Avenue, PO Box 278, Clarkfield, MN
56223.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENTCOORDI-
NATOR. Immediate opening for youth
development coordinator in recreation
division. Approximately 3/4 time salaried
position. Duties include creating opportu-
nities for youth development in neighbor-
hoods through recreation programs.
Minimum qualifications include four-year
degree in recreation, social services, or
closely related field and one year supervi-
sory experience in community youth
development programs. Starting salary
range $483-512 per week plus benefits.
Completed city application form must be
received or postmarked by April 8.
Application forms available at Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road,
rutgan, MN 55122. (612) 681-00).
Qualified females and minorities encour-
aged to apply. IsO/AAI:.
For sale
FIRE TRUCK. Lakctield has for sale
a 1974 FMC Bean water transport, Bale
pump 250 gpm PTO, 1200 gal. tank, Ford
700 chassis, 4 speed/2 speed, 6,170 miles.
This piece of apparatus is in good condi-
tion. Truck was used as a rural tanker. To
view truck, contact Doug Busch, Fire Chief
at (507) 662-5457. Sealed bids in enve-
lopes marked "Fire Truck Bid" will be
accepted at the office of the city clerk, city
hall, PO Box 900, Lakefield, MN 56150
until bid opening at 10:00 a.m., May 16.
1994. Lakcffeld reserves the right to reject
any oral[ bids.
SANITARY SEWER RODDER.
Arden Hills has for sale one Flexible Pipe
Mode/SRS-2-48 Sewer Rodder mounted on
a 1965 Chevrolet one -ton chassis. The
Rodder is equipped with an auxiliary,
Wisconsin air-cooled engine, approximately
500 feet of rod, and miscellaneous cutters.
Operating guide and parts books included.
The chassis has approximately 64,250 miles
and is in good operating condition. Sealed
bids must be received by 3:30 p.m. Friday,
April 15, 1994. All bids must be delivered
to Arden Hills City Hall at 1450 W.
Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112. Fore
more information contact Public Works
Superintendent, Dan Winkel, at (612) 633-
4443.
TI IE TOWER MARINA. Tower.
Minnesota is now accepting scaled hids on
the Tower Marina. Bids shall be accepted
until May 11, 1994, 40) p.m. Minimum
bid is $245,000. Sealed bids should be sent
or delivered to: City of Tower, City Hall,
PO Box 576, Tower, MN 55790. For more
information call: Tim Kotzian, Clerk/
Treasurer (218) 753-4070. Bid information
package containing appraisal, land and
building descriptions, photos, etc. can be
purchased for $50 at the above address.
The City of Tower reserves the right to
reject or accept any and/or all bids.
For Immediate Release
April 5, 1994
I #,q -D Me"A\v
For More Information
Nancy Anderson, 550-5143
Volunteers Recognized During Volunteer Recognition Week
April 17 - 23 is Minnesota Volunteer Recognition Week and National Volunteer
Week. The City of Plymouth takes great pride in recognizing and thanking the many
individuals of all ages who willingly give of their time and talents to make the City of
Plymouth a better place to live and work. Volunteers work in a variety of areas for the
City -- everything from coaching'youth sports, working with computer projects to handling
planting projects at city parks, according to City of Plymouth Volunteer Coordinator
Nancy Anderson.
"We are fortunate to have people who are both generous in spirit and in time and
who are Working to make a difference. Each of these individuals represents 'Minnesota's
Magic,"' Anderson said. A recognition event to honor volunteers will be held this summer
in conjunction with one of the city -sponsored Concerts in the Park.
The City of Plymouth formalized its commitment to volunteers by hiring a half-time
volunteer coordinator in May 1993. This has enabled the City of Plymouth'.s Volunteer
Program to expand. "City staff have been creative in the volunteer assignments they have
suggested, and the response from people seeking volunteer opportunities has been good,"
Anderson said.
If you are seeking to use your time to better your community, call Nancy
Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 550-5143 for more information. Unique volunteer
opportunities are available, including ongoing work, short term projects and special one
day events.
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We Listen - We Solve - We Care
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To:MLC OPERATING COMMITTEE Recipient Fax:
From:BOB RENNER, JR. Sender Fax:228-97$7
Memo: The Senate Tax Committee released its Property tax
provisions of the 1994 Omnibus Tax Bill at 4:00 p.m. today. I
have attached a summary of these provisions. The bill is rather
light in substance this year. However, please note that the
Local Government Trust Fund is repealed and in its place a
annual adjustment based on the implicit price deflator for state
and local government purchases is made to LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AID amounts. There is no adjustments for
HACA. (Section 16). All city organizations are opposed to this
provision . Also the $29.5 million dollar shortfall in the LGTF
for this year is appropriated from the general fund. (Sec. 18).
Other provisions that might be of interest are the
liberalization of the current Tax Increment Financing Provisions.
The House provisions on TIF are much more restictive. The
final compromise will be decided in a conference committee_
have copies of all of the Senate language. I will be
sending it to you via the U.S Postal Service. If any of you
need it earlier call my office at 228-9757 and it will be faxed
to you.
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League of Minnesota Cities
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126
(612)490-5600
TO: Mayors, Managers/Administrators/Clerks
FROM: League of Minnesota Cities President
and Mayor of St. Cloud, Chuck Winkelman
DATE: March 30, 1994
RE: CITY UNITY DAY RESOLUTION AND RALLY
Thursday, April 21 will be Minnesota Cities Unity Day.
To celebrate this event, I would like you to do three things:
• Pass the enclosed resolution at your next council meeting and send copies to your
Legislators and the Governor;
• Send the enclosed news release to your local paper; (be sure to fill in the blanks
with your city's name and your mayor's name) and;
• Encourage one or two people from your city to attend the Cities Unity Day Rally at
the State Capitol on April 21st (see enclosed registration) CITY GOVERNMENT
MAY ONCE AGAIN BE DEALT WITH UNFAIRLY IN THE TAX BILL UNLESS
YOU COME.
We must make sure the Governor and Legislature are hearing our message: cities are not a
"special interest" lobbying on their own behalf at the Legislature; cities are a partner in the
government of Minnesota, providing city services to the over three million people who live
in cities as well as those who come to our cities to work, for entertainment, o{,ceive an,
education. Almost every person in Minnesota uses city services on a daily sib.",
1294
CITY UNITY DAY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of
Minnesota Cities; and
a:�Sb
is a member of the League of
WHEREAS, Thursday, April 21 1994 is Minnesota Cities Unity Day;
WHEREAS, cities working together have established the League of Minnesota Cities action
agenda for the 1994 session of the legislative; and
WHEREAS, in the closing days of the 1994 session many of these issues remain unresolved;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
that:
1. The Legislature and Governor restore the shortfall in the Local Government Trust
Fund which they created so that there will be no cuts in government aid (LGA) and
homestead agricultural aid credit (HACA) in 1994, and provide reliable additional
funding for LGA and HACA in future years to preserve the fiscal stability of cities;
2. Preserve and improve the ability of cities to expand their boundaries in order to
provide city services to all who need them;
3. Remove the aid penalties in manufacturing and redevelopment districts so that
cities will not be penalized for improving their local economies.
4. Increase funding for roads and transit;
5. Establish a new program to clean up landfills and adequately fund pollution clean
up grants and;
6. Support the other legislative initiatives of the League of Minnesota Cities.
(Note: Send copies of this resolution to your Legislators and the Governor).
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NEWS
For Immediate Release
For more information call Duke Addicks, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, League of
Minnesota Cities (612) 490-5600.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES PRESIDENT DECLARES CITY
UNITY DAY.
"Thursday, April 21st, will be the first City Unity Day." League of Minnesota Cities
President and Mayor of St. Cloud Chuck Winkelman declared. "The League of Cities Board
of Directors has authorized a City Unity Rally at the State Capitol to demonstrate that all city
officials throughout the state are working together to improve the delivery of city services to
the over four million people who live, work and receive an education in one of our
communities."
The city of at its meeting on joined in
the declaration of Cities Unity Day, according to Mayor
"Residents of Minnesota Cities appreciate the ability of cities to provide services at a
reasonable cost," League President Winkleman continued. "Drinkable water, plowed and
maintained streets, sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreation programs, police and fire
protection are all taken for granted. But city government leaders are also working to
improve the local economy, ensuring that there are decent jobs and adequate housing for
all."
"To do this, city government needs fiscal stability," Winkelman adds, "Every city would like
to be fiscally independent from state assistance, but the local property tax base often is
inadequate to provide the financial resources to achieve this goal. The state contributes about
five percent (just over five hundred million dollars) of its annual revenues to help cities
maintain these services. This assistance to cities, in the form of homestead agricultural
credit aid and local government aid, helps us to keep property taxes down."
"If the Legislature and the Governor would help us strengthen our own local economies we
could rely even less on state aids, and an improved property tax base would mean lower
taxes for all."
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'The Legislature and Governor seem reluctant to help cities, and the residents who use. city
services daily. A modest 5 % increase in state aid payments would help us avoid property
tax increases next year. We're seeking more authority to improve our local economies,
through the use of tax increment financing to pay a portion of the cost of new manufacturing
and redevelopment, and a greater ability to manage the growth of our communities through a
more efficient boundary adjustment process."
"By rededicating ourselves to the goals of all the cities in Minnesota and working together
through the League of Minnesota Cities, we can send a strong message to the state: either
help cities maintain their viability or accept the responsibility for their decline."
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Ixague of Minnesota Cities
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126-6044
(612) 490-5600
CITY UNITY DAY RALLY
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
9:00 a.m. Coffee and Rolls
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Briefing
Then walk to the Capitol to confront our Legislators outside the Senate and house
Chambers.
Meet at the Kelly Inn near the State Capitol in St. Paul
Find out how the Legislature will affect cities in the closing days of the 1994 session. Tell
your legislators how they can help cities achieve fiscal stability and improve their local
economy. THIS WILL BE THE CRITICAL TIME WHEN THE OMNIBUS TAX BILL
WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT DEAL ADEQUATELY WITH OUR ISSUES IS BEING
FINALIZED. Your presence will strongly influence the outcome of this legislative session.
We hope that one or two persons from every city in the state will attend.
Return the registration below to Julie Johns, Legislative Secretary at the League.
YES! WE'RE COMING TO ST. PAUL TO THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
CITY UNITY DAY RALLY.
City _
Name
Name
Name
(please print or type)
Registration Fee $5 in advance, $5 at the door. (Please make advance registration if at
all possible so we can have an adequate number of briefing papers) Make check payable
and mail to:
League of Minnesota Cities
Attn: Finance Department
3490 Lexington Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55126
EMILY ANNE STAPLES f.:<- -.r; , 612-348-7887
COMMISSIONER FAX -348-8701
BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-0240
March 29, 1994
Dwight Johnson, Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth MN 55447
Dear Dwight,
Hennepin County has begun to plan for to new public works facility on Hwy.55 in
Medina. We are anticipating that work would begin on a new facility this fall, replacing an
outdated and crowded public works site in Hopkins. The new facility will be ready for
operation in 1995.
I believe this project may present an opportunity for some intergovernmental
cooperation and I am looking for your suggestions. It may be possible, for example, for the
county, cities or other jurisdictions to share the services of a new facility as a way to
streamline our operations and hold down costs to our taxpayers.
The services we plan to offer at the Medina site include vehicle servicing and repairs,
warehousing of road maintenance supplies and related maintenance activities. We also plan
to have certain road, bridge and signal design work done at this location.
I would be interested in hearing your reaction to this idea and any suggestions you
might have on how we could make this facility of greater use to your citizens. Because we
are moving quickly on our planning, I would appreciate hearing your ideas, comments or
suggestions by April 29. Feel free to call or write my office.
As always, I am looking forward to working with you in any way that will lead to a
cooperative efforts of benefit to all of us.
Sincerely,
0'6"X�
EMILY ANNE STAPLES
County Commissioner
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April 4, 1994
City of Plymouth
Mr. Darrell Johnson
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3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Mn 55441
Dear Darrell:
SUBJECT: Quail Ridge of Plymouth 4th Addition (87134)
Outlot B
I want to thank you for your cooperation and dedication to our
drainage problem in Outlot B of the Quail Ridge Development. The
dredging from the walking path westward toward Turtle Lake was
completed on March 10 and 11. It appears to have made a
significant difference in the water level north of 44th street and
expect that the desired result has been achieved in Outlot B as
well.
We are pleased with the consideration and care given to the marsh
by your contractor as well.
Again, on behalf of the home owners of Quail Ridge we very grateful
for your follow up and appreciate the dredging being completed
before the high water of the spring thaw.
Sincerely,
Lloyd J. Peterson
Quail Ridge Association, Director
Phone: W-895-6467 H-553-2811
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Joy Tierney, City Mayor
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOHN ROSENOW
April 1, 1994
The Honorable Kim Bergman
Mayor of the City of -Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mayor Bergman:
Congratulations to Plymouth on being named as a
1993 Tree City USA!
A community's tree -planting program is a living
memorial to the citizens' concern for the quality of
life. The trees we plant and care for today will
increase property values, cool and beautify our cities,
fight pollution, conserve energy, and give wildlife a
home for years to come.
The Tree City USA award indicates that you take
your municipal tree -care responsibilities seriously.
An effective community forestry program is an
ongoing process of growth and renewal --a program of
planting and care that continues through the years. As
a Tree City USA, you have a solid foundation for that
process of improvement.
Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the
National Association of State Foresters. State
foresters are responsible for the presentation of the
Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will
forward your awards to Jonathan E. Stiegler in your
state forester's office. They will be coordinating the
presentation with you. It would be especially
appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of
your Arbor Day ceremony.
Again, congratulations on receiving this national
recognition for your tree -care program.
Best regards
V
John Rosen
Executive
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Paul Buck
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RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED WITH
C I T Y O F H O P K I N S
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
March 29, 1994
Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tremere:
RECEI��EO
APR 1 1994
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I am writing to you with the hope that you will help us realize our dream of building a
community center for the arts in Hopkins.
For the past two years, the City of Hopkins has facilitated the formation of a coalition of
residents, business, non -profits, arts professionals, nonresidents and members of the
Hopkins School Board who have contributed to the planning and design of this multi-
use arts and educational facility.
Representative Steve Kelley and Senator Ted Mondale have brought forth requests for
funding from the State as part of the Bonding Bill. We now believe it is important to
show the regional nature of this facility. Enclosed you will find our case statement
which we believe helps explain the necessity of this project to Hopkins and the sur-
rounding communities.
I am writing to ask your support for our project in the form of either or both of the
following:
o A letter of support from you to your legislators or;
o A City Council resolution in support of the arts facility.
Should you choose to assist us, I would appreciate receiving a copy of the letter and/or
resolution which we will use in our lobbing efforts.
As you look through the case statement, I believe you will find that this facility would
provide benefits to the entire western suburban area in that a facility like this does not
exist. Hopkins has shown its commitment to the facility by committing $1.5 million dol-
lars to the project. The major tenant is Childs Play Theater which serves audiences
and youth throughout the western suburbs. Hopkins, in its redevelopment efforts, be-
lieves that this type of facility can do much to stabilize the downtown area and help to
1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 612/935-8474
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preserve the quality of life in Hopkins, thus, helping to preserve the integrity of the sur-
rounding suburbs.
Please review the enclosed information and let me know as soon as possible what fur-
ther documentation you may need in order to support this effort.
Sincerely,
Charles D. Redepenning
Mayor
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HOPKINS AREA ARTS FACILITY
NEEDS STATEMENT
The Hopkins City Council has committed $1.5 million towards the construction of a 52.5 to $3 million
publicly owned arts facility. This commitment is supported by the following urgent needs:
o Redevelop Blighted Property
The site in question is located in downtown Hopkins and represents the former Suburban
Chevrolet site. This site is currently vacant and underutilized.
o Stimulate Private Development
The arts facility will act as an incentive to redevelop the remainder of the Suburban. Chevrolet
property. Uses which have been discussed include a movie theater, restaurant, office complex and
a mixed use residential/retail project. The private redevelopment of this site is expected to double
property taxes which are currently paid by this site.
o Reverse Decline in Market Values
Market values in downtown Hopkins have decreased by approximately 3% to 5% over the past
three years. The construction of the arts facility and the private redevelopment of the Suburban
Chevrolet property are expected to reverse this decline.
o Reverse Decline in Jobs
The Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training statistics show a steady decrease in jobs in the
City from 18,351 in 1980 to 12,250 in 1990. The construction of the arts facility and the private
redevelopment of the property will produce new jobs.
o Produce Economic Spin-off
It is estimated the tenants and patrons of the arts facility would help to produce an estimated
$900,000 in economic spin-off for Hopkins and the region per year.
o Serve Regional and Local Arts Needs
Based upon an arts needs assessment conducted by the City, the facility will serve arts needs
regionally as well as locally. Two local theatrical organizations - Child's Play Theatre and
Minnetonka Dance Theater and School - are anticipated to be tenants of the facility. Also,
Hopkins School District 9270 may participate in the use of the facility for various school related
functions and ?eneral arts education. It is estimated the use of the arts facility will attract 80,000
to 100,000 people annually.
o Support For the Arts Facility
Locally, there is broad base support for the construction of the arts facility. This parallels
Minnesota as a whole which strongly supports the arts. For example, more dollars are spent on
the arts in Minnesota than professional sports.
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SAMPLE
Resolution in Support of Hopkins Arts Facility
Whereas, the City of Hopkins wishes to build a Center for the Arts
to encourage economic development and further the education of
children in the arts, and
Whereas, the City of Hopkins has shown a need for a regional multipurpose
arts facility, and
Whereas, the strength and vitality of our neighboring communities, includ-
ing Hopkins, is important to the quality of life of the region,
and
Whereas, the City of Hopkins has built a coalition of support from neigh-
borhood groups, businesses, school board members, nonresidents,
and
Whereas, the City of Hopkins has committed $1.5 million towards this proj-
ect, and
Whereas, the City of Hopkins has requested $750,000 of funding from the
State of Minnesota.
Now be it resolved by the City of supports the efforts of the
State of Minnesota to provide funding all or a portion of the City
of Hopkins' request.
Sample Letter of Support For Regional Arts Facility
Charles Redepenning, Mayor
City of Hopkins
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mayor Redepenning,
1 am writing to state my support for Hopkins' proposal to build a Center for
the Arts.
It has been shown that this center will serve purpose by responding to the
needs of artists going public as well as by providing a unique opportunity for
economic development.
I understand Hopkins has requested financial assistance in the construction of
this facility. I would support efforts by the State of Minnesota to provide
assistance to Hopkins.
Sincerely,
Mayor
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WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER
1011 First Street South, Suite 200, Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-0005 Fax: (612) 933-8455
April 5, 1994
Mayor and City Council
City of Plymouth
3404 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mayor and City Council:
First quarter, 1994, case activity for Plymouth residents, city staff or
businesses:
1. juvenile assault, PPD referral, parties failed to show
I Business/consumer, Conciliation Court flyer, other party never
responded
3. juvenile assault, PPD referral, mediated with signed agreement
4. juvenile theft, Operation De Novo referral, mediated with signed
agreement
5. Landlord/tenant, Housing Court (unlawful detainer), mediated
with signed agreement
We have been approached to do conflict resolution training for a city
council and selected staff as well as for an art center in May. The training
for police officers should be ready soon to be reviewed by three police
departments prior to its being offered.
Thank you again for your support and interest.
Sincerely,
Susan A. Nelson
Executive Director
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: April 7, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dwight Johnson and Eric Blank
SUBJECT: Land Acquisition for Playfield near New High School
Executive Summary of Needs Analysis and Proposed Purchase
NEEDS ANALYSIS
The need for a new playfield area has been examined in three ways:
1. Using a standard for acres of sports fields per 1000 population
2. Using a total acres of sports fields per population standard
2. Using a growth projection of current usage of fields
1. Standard guidelines for the number of various types of fields per 1000
population were developed years ago based upon the standards
found in the similarly situated cities of Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, and
Minnetonka. Based upon the standard for the number and type of fields needed
for our eventual estimated population of 82,500, it is estimated that an
additional 119 acres will be needed.
The total acres per 1000 standard requires only that we divide our eventual
population of 82,500 by 1000 and multiply by 2.5 acres per 1000. This
calculation indicates that we have need for about 52 additional acres of
playfield area.
The current usage standard projects an historical 10% growth in youth teams
per year over the last three years. All present fields are 100 % scheduled during
"prime time" (Monday thru Thursday evenings in season). Fridays and
Saturdays are reserved for 100-200 makeup games that occur each year. On
Sundays, the fields are open for the general public to use. Continued fast
growth in youth teams indicates a need for 21 new fields within four years.
This number of fields would require 65 more acres in four years.
PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION NEAR NEW HIGH SCHOOL
The proposed acquisition of land north of the Soo Line and west of Peony is
recommended because:
1. Our share of the land will replace 50 acres of land previously designated for
acquisition at Dunkirk and County Road 9.
2. Our comprehensive plan indicates a need for a playfield in this location.
3. It has been recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
4. Several forms of needs analysis show a future need for more playfield space.
5. The opportunity for efficient layout and usage of fields with the new high
school exists.
6. The cost is in the mid-range of a recent City appraisal on the land.
7. The land is well buffered from future land use conflicts on all sides.
8. The City will acquire an environmentally valuable wooded area along Elm
Creek.
9. The location will accommodate the needs of one future neighborhood park
as well as a major playfield.
10. The land is an asset that will likely appreciate in value, protecting us from
long range financial loss as a result of purchase in 1994.
DATE: April 7, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: LAND ACQUISITION - PLAYFIELD NINE - NEEDS ANALYSIS
The following report provides background information and a detailed needs analysis for the
acquisition and ultimate development of the City's ninth playfield.
Comprehensive Plan Park Guidelines
Plymouth's comprehensive plan is based on the foundation of 50 walking neighborhoods and
10 driving communities. All neighborhood parks and community playfields are based on this
planning idea. The park system consists of four building blocks: 1) neighborhood parks, 2)
community playfields, 3) city parks, and 4) special use parks; all connected by a fifth element,
trails. The definition, selection and distribution of these elements are based on the recreational
needs of the citizens of Plymouth and tempered by land form and the land use and
transportation system of the City.
Exhibit 1 defines a community playfield. Briefly, the standard for a playfield is 2.5 developed
acres per thousand population, with a minimum of 20 acres and roughly a maximum of 65
developed acres.
Exhibit 2 highlights in gray the areas that in 1982 were deemed to be deficient of playfield
facilities. In 1982, we had six playfields: Plymouth Middle School, Zachary Park, Plymouth
Creek Park, LaCompte Park, Ridgemount Park, and Oakwood Elementary School. With the
1993 construction of the Bass Lake and Parkers Lake playfields the deficiencies in the
northeast quadrant of the City, lying basically east of 494, referred to as the Eagle Lake
driving neighborhood, and in southwest Plymouth, the Kreatz Lake driving neighborhood,
lying predominantly west of Vicksburg and south of County Road 24, were met. Based on the
standards in the 1982 plan, the Elm Creek driving neighborhood and the westerly half of the
Bass Lake driving neighborhood still are deficient in community playfield facilities.
Land Acquisition - Playfield Nine - Needs Analysis Page 2
Approximately one half of the Elm Creek area is outside the MUSA line and most, if not all,
of the Bass Lake area remaining is outside the MUSA line.
Needs Analysis
Playfields Per Capita Standard
In late 1989, Brauer and Associates was hired to help review the comprehensive park plan for
the 1990 update. As part of that update, we did a needs analysis for sports facilities as it
would relate to the development of the Bass Lake and Parkers Lake playfields and the need for
future playfields.
Graph A shows the adopted City of Plymouth standards for facilities compared to the cities of
Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and the overall average. These cities were chosen
because of their similar size, growth rates, and location in western Hennepin County.
Plymouth's community playfield standards meet, within reason, the other community standards
for facilities compared.
Graph A
Selected Community Playfield Facility Standards
Graph B outlines our facility needs based upon projected City population. These projections
are for saturation at the current MUSA line and assume a straight line growth. These
projected needs are compared in Graph C with existing facilities to determine the demand for
new facilities between now and the year 2010. This analysis assumes the participation in
youth sports continues to grow in proportion to the straight line growth and population.
Plymouth
Maple Gr.
Eden Pr.
Minnetnka
Average
Hockey
.25/1000
.33/1000
.5/1000
.5/1000
.39/1000
Tennis
.5/1000
.66/1000
.5/1000
.5/1000
.54/1000
Softball
.5/1000
.5/1000
.2/1000
.5/1000
.42/1000
Baseball
.2/1000
.14/1000
.2/1000
.2/1000
.185/1000
Football/Soccer
.3/1000
.25/1000
N.D.
.2/1000
.216/1000
Football
N.D.
.05/1000
N.D.
.05/1000
Soccer
N.D.
.1/1000
N.D.
.1/1000
Graph B outlines our facility needs based upon projected City population. These projections
are for saturation at the current MUSA line and assume a straight line growth. These
projected needs are compared in Graph C with existing facilities to determine the demand for
new facilities between now and the year 2010. This analysis assumes the participation in
youth sports continues to grow in proportion to the straight line growth and population.
Land Acquisition - Playfield Nine - Needs Analysis Page 3
Graph B
Simple Needs Projection Based on Standards 1982
Year Pop.* Hockey Tennis Softball/ Baseball Football/
.25/1000 .5/1000 Baseball .2/1000 Soccer
(60'-751) (901) .3/1000
.5/1000
1990
52,939
13
26
26
11
16
1995
60,682
15
30
30
12
18
2000
68,426
17
34
34
14
21
2010
83,913
21
42
42
17
25
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with the
current
MUSA line.
1989 Population Estimates.
Graph C
Projected Added Facilities Based on
Simple Needs Projection
Existing
1990
1995
2000
2010
Total
Bass/
Remain -
1989*
Parkers
ing Need
Tennis
28
+0
+2
+4
+ 8
14
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6
Courts
Softball/
23
+ 3
+4
+4
+ 8
19
(2)
17
Baseball
60'-75'
Baseball
5
+6
+ 1
+2
+ 3
12
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11
90,
Hockey
Rinks
10
+ 3
+2
+2
+4
11
(1)
10
Football
12
+4
+2
+ 3
+4
13
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10
Soccer
*Including school district and other park facilities as used.
The "total" column shows the cumulative number of facilities that we would need to build,
based on our standards. The eighth column shows the new facilities at Bass Lake and Parkers
Lake and should be subtracted from the total cumulative. Since the average field requires 3.13
acres, a total of at least 119 additional acres of playfield area is needed, according to this
calculation.
Land Acquisition - Playfield Nine - Needs Analysis Page 4
Total Acres Per Capita Standard
In 1993, the City had eight operational playfields; a list of these playfields is Exhibit 3. These
eight sites total approximately 153 acres. Our standard at 2.5 ac./1,000 would suggest a
minimum acreage of 140 is needed at this time (56,000 population x 2.5). With an eventual
population of 82,500, our eventual need by this standard will be an additional 52 acres.
Current Usage Standard
Looking at the actual current usage of the City's playfields provides a more valid test of the
playfields standards. Each year, starting in late April, youth athletic associations will use
every facility that the City and School District has for team practices. About five years ago,
we stopped issuing permits for practices on our facilities. Instead, Rick Busch of our staff
meets with each of the athletic associations and assigns fields for their summer games. It then
is up to the associations then to assign the practice times to their own teams on what will be
their game fields during the summer. Because it is early in the season and most of the coaches
would like to practice two, three or four times a week, we continually hear from most of the
athletic associations that we are short practice facilities during the first four weeks of the
season. Between mid-May and June 1, the actual game schedules will begin for the various
youth and adult programs. Every facility that the City has within our playfield system will
have between one and four games played on it Monday through Thursday evenings, with very
few exceptions. Approximately half of our facilities will have a scheduled game or practice on
Friday evenings, and approximately half will also have some type of scheduled activity on
Saturdays. Thus, between roughly May 15 and August 1, all of our facilities are running
between 95% and 100% capacity. As a general rule, we do hold Sunday open so that anyone
in the community can go to a park and use the facilities on a first come, first served basis.
The exception to this is when rentals are made at Zachary or other facilities by the soccer and
baseball associations for weekend tournaments.
The next problem is that during the eight to ten weeks the games are taking place, there are
generally no available facilities for teams to have one practice a week, or for citizen use or
church groups, etc. Also, in a summer like 1993, where we experienced a great number of
rain out days, it is conceivable that we can have between 100 and 200 make-up games that to
schedule. Friday nights and Saturdays are generally reserved for scheduling make-up games.
Make-up games will bump teams that were originally scheduled for a practice on Friday night
or Saturday.
Exhibit 4 shows the number of games played on City facilities between 1984 and 1993. A
phenomenal growth from approximately 2,800 games to over 4,200 games can be traced to
four things;
• an increase in population
• an increase in participation by girls and women
• an increase in baseball due to the Twins winning the World Series
Land Acquisition - Playfield Nine - Needs Analysis Page 5
• an increase in soccer because of its popularity as a new sport in America.
Exhibit 5 shows a chart of the growth in youth teams just in the last three years. The numbers
show an annual increase of 10 % increase in the number of youth sports teams. The number of
adult sports teams has been held constant in an effort to make more facilities available to youth
teams. In the last three years, we have taken two softball fields that were primarily used for
adults and made them exclusively available to youth. New adult teams could be organized if
space was available.
Because of the increased participation, we currently have T -Ball for ages 7 and under being
played at the following sites:
• Mission Neighborhood Park
• Sunset Elementary
• Greenwood Elementary
• Birchview Elementary
• Oakwood Elementary.
We also have youth baseball and softball being played at Timber Shores Park Neighborhood
Park and Lions Neighborhood Park. Because of the high demand for facilities within the last
four years, we have upgraded two baseball/softball fields at Zachary Elementary and West
Medicine Lake Community Club for youth athletic association use and this past fall, two fields
were upgraded at Birchview Elementary. This spring, we are working in cooperation with the
Wayzata School District on upgrading facilities at Greenwood Elementary School to provide
facilities for younger age baseball and soccer teams. Making these small expenditures in
cooperation with the Wayzata and Robbinsdale school districts at existing facilities has helped
us forestall more expensive expenditures on new facilities.
As northeast and northwest Plymouth continue to grow in the years ahead, we have every
reason to believe that this type of increase in participation will continue at a constant rate of
growth. At the current rate of growth, in four years the youth teams may increase from
approximately 360 teams to 527 teams. Sixty-four new teams will fill eight fields to capacity
assuming two games per night, with each team playing twice per week. One hundred sixty-
seven new teams would fill approximately twenty one new fields.
Acquiring a Ninth Playfield Site
The following is a brief background on how we have reached the decision to acquire the
property at Peony and Soo Line Railroad. In 1990, the City Council officially amended the
comprehensive plan to identify 50 acres at the southeast corner of Dunkirk and County Road 9
as a future community playfield site. Authorization was granted to begin negotiations with the
landowner on this property. When the price of this property was determined to be too high,
the City Council directed PRAC and City staff to undertake a study to identify alternative sites
for a playfield. Following a review by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and a
Land Acquisition - Playfield Nine - Needs Analysis Page 6
public hearing by the Planning Commission, the Council formally amended the comprehensive
plan to identify 150 acres of property lying north of the Soo Line Railroad and west of Peony
Lane as a future community playfield location. The City Council had given direction to staff
to begin negotiation on property in a manner so as to not artificially drive up the cost of the
land because the City was attempting to negotiate its purchase.
Because it was common knowledge that the school district was also looking in northwest
Plymouth for the site of a future secondary school, as a matter of courtesy, the City shared its
preferred site with the school superintendent. In the ensuing months, the school board
eliminated their other alternative sites and selected this land as their preferred site. The School
Board, as of this time, has purchased the northerly 130 acres and is requesting that the City
proceed with the acquisition of the southerly 31 acres. The major advantages of this property
are:
• the southern border will be buffered by the railroad tracks.
• the westerly border will be buffered by the golf course and Elm Creek.
• the northerly border can be buffered again by Elm Creek and the woods.
• the easterly border will be buffered by Peony Lane.
• The negotiated cost of the property is approximately half or less than any other
property inside the MUSA area.
• The northerly portion of the property contains perhaps one of the three largest
woods left undeveloped within the City of Plymouth.
• Elm Creek flows west to east through the entire northern section of the property.
• Roughly 50 acres of untreed land will be available for outside sports facilities.
• In the future, as development penetrates the MUSA line, all surrounding land uses
will have the benefit of knowing the developed use of this land.
• Both the School District and the City likely will save tax dollars by jointly planning
and developing this site.
Financial Analysis
The City's cost to purchase one half of this site is approximately $1,216,000. The draft
capital improvements program allocates 100% of this funding to come from park dedication
funds currently on hand. It is possible that as early as 1995, it will be necessary for the City
to make some capital improvements to the site in order to capture the benefit of jointly
developing it at the same time as the School District. These capital improvements primarily
involve site preparation and work such as massive earth grading, extension of sewer, water and
electric utilities, development of NURP ponds, storm drainage systems, and entry roads.
After this site work, one of the first phases of development in the park may be the
development of an adult sports complex to handle the needs of our adult softball and baseball
programs. This would permit the reassignment of space at Zachary Park on the east side of
494 to meet the growing demands within the Robbinsdale School District. I would anticipate
that this could take place sometime in the late 90's.
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Summary
In conclusion, the usage and demand for sports facilities by Plymouth residents is, and is
projected to be, at a high level for the foreseeable future. It is absolutely paramount that we
respond accordingly and acquire the necessary property to ensure that timely development can
take place in the future. The acquisition of property will generally take precedence over
development of any project within the capital improvements program. The purchase of land is
a sound investment in our community's resources. Actions and decisions of previous decision
makers point to the same conclusion: investing in this land is a wise choice for Plymouth's
future.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD
EXHIBIT 1
Size and Function
Service area: 1 community (driving neighborhood)
(approximately 1 to 1.5 mile radius)
Spatial standard: 2.5 developed ac./1,000 population (ultimate)
Size: minimum 20 developed acres; maximum 65 developed acres
Type of usp: intensive, active, formal, programmed
Clientele: primary emphasis on ages 8-50
Functional characteristics: almost entirely recreation
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXHIBIT 1 (con't.)
Context
Location: - proximity to secondary schools is desirable
- central location in community is not necessary
- on collector or minor arterial roadways
Access: pedestrian/bicycle, automobile, and public transpor-
tation
Adjacent land use: non-residential is preferred; buffering
is desirable if' adjacent to residential
Natural Conditions
Resource dependency: non -resource oriented
Exposure: exposed with views into the site from at least one
direction
Topography: flat and well -drained conditions are mandatory
Vegetation: required only as esthetic consideration or buffering
Development
Timing: begin development when service population reaches
3,000
Degree of development: high
Typical facilities/activities:
Active (all lighted)
- baseball , - soccer - basketball
- softball - field hockey - tennis
- football - hockey - pleasure skating
Passive
- spectator seating and seating areas
Support
- parking -- dependent on actual - waste receptacles
facilities, generally between - some plant materials
3 to 7 spaces/acre - signage
- structure with restrooms and - full utilities
concessions - some storage facilities
Other comments
- not generally associated with other park types or areas
- not required in industrial neighborhoods, but may be
located there
- heavily programmed activities by schools, City b leagues
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4K F
Bass Lake Playfield
1 soccer/football field
1 hockey rink
2 softball baseball fields
Oakwood Pla, field
3 soccer/football fields
1 hockey rink
2 softball/baseball fields
190' baseball field
Plymouth Playfield
3 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
3 softball/baseball fields
Ridgemount Playfield
3 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
2 softball/baseball fields
PLAYFIELD FACILITIES
EXHIBIT 3
UComnte Park
2 softball/baseball fields
1 hockey rink
Parkers Lake Pla field
2 soccer/football fields
I softball/baseball field
2 90' baseball fields
Plymouth Creek Park
2 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
2 softball/baseball fields
190' baseball field
Zachary Pla, field
2 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
4 softball/baseball fields
190' baseball field
EXHIBIT 4
PLYMOUTH PLAYFIELD USAGE 1984-93
NUMBER OF GAMES PLAYED
TOUCH FOOTBALL
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
Plymouth Creek
106
0
118
118
118
118
112
98
0
66
Zachary
0
102
0
0
0
0
0
0
80
0
Totals
106
102
118
118
118
118
112
98
80
66
TOTALS PER FIELD
Bass Lake
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70
LaCompte
70
40
40
90
111
81
120
114
129
136
Oakwood
415
438
405
432
432
608
390
267
343
378
Parkers Lake
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
256
Plymouth Creek
515
463
511
654
575
525
569
615
574
640
Plymouth Middle School
226
269
280
312
352
355
381
405
403
436
Ridgemount
139
135
141
172
261
312
243
298
250
129
Zachary
1.480
1,739
1515
1,638
1,604
2060,
2030.
1,959
2,279
2205
Totals
2,845
3,084
2,892
3,298
3,335
3,941
3,733
3,660
3,978
4,250
(These totals do not include team practices, school physical education classes, and drop-in
usage.)
0
Number of Summer Athletic Association Teams
Plymouth/Wayzata Baseball
Plymouth/Wayzata Softball
Plymouth/Wayzata Soccer
Plymouth Athletic Assoc. Soccer
New Hope/Plymouth Baseball
New Hope/Plymouth Soccer
Totals
EXHIBIT 5
Estimated
1991
1992
1993
1994
76
86
105
115
32
33
37
40
24
25
27
28
73
69
71
75
51
57
60
65
14
26
38
40
270
296
338
363