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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-24-1994FEBRUARY 24, 1994 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS .... 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY: FEBRUARY 28 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TOPICS: Land Acquisition; West Medicine Lake Park; Labor agreements Council Conference Room 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH: MARCH 7 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION PROPOSED TOPICS: City Center Expansion NW Plymouth Planning Council Conference Room 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers MARCH 14 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION PROPOSED TOPICS: Joint Mtg School Board 284 City Attorney Labor Agreements Public Safety Conference Rm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 24, 1994 Page 2 MARCH 21 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION PROPOSED TOPICS: Capital Improvements Program County Road 9 Expansion Plans Labor Agreements Council Conference Room MARCH 28 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers COUNCIL STUDY SESSION PROPOSED TOPICS: Tax Exempt Bonds (West Health) Springsted Seminar Therapeutic Massage Ordinance Labor Agreements Public Safety Conference Room -------------------------------------------- 2. PRECINCT CAUCUSES -- TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 7:00 P.M. A listing of Plymouth DFL and IR precinct caucus meeting locations is attached.. (M-2) 3. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -- THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 7:30 P.M. The Human Rights organizational meeting will be held in the Council conference room. Attached is the meeting agenda and a news release soliciting applicants to fill the Ward 3 vacancy on the commission. (M-3) 4. NW HUMAN SERVICES - POLICY MAKERS BRIEFING -- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is hosting a "Policy Makers Briefing" on demographic trends, policy recommendations, and initiatives and projects in the Northwest Hennepin area. The briefing will be held at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (M-4) 5. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES - 1994 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - Thursday, March 24. The League's annual Legislative Conference will be held at the Radisson St. Paul Hotel. The agenda and registration material is attached. Council members planning to attend should contact Laurie to be registered. (M-5) 6. METRO MEETINGS -- The weekly calendar of meetings and digest of activities for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory commission is attached. (M-6) 7. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M-7) FOR.:OUR TNFORl ATTON :: �'.. .................................................................................................................. 1. MINUTES & AGENDAS: a. a. Planning Commission, January 26, 1994. (I -la) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 24, 1994 Page 3 b. District 279 School Board, February 1, 1994. (I -lb) c. District 284 Board of Education meeting agenda, February 28, 1994. (I -lc) 2. CITIES BULLETIN -- A copy of the February 18 issue is attached. (I-2) 3. PARKERS LAKE WATERSHED PLAN-- Attached is a copy of Parkers Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan prepared for the Bassett Creek Water Management Plan. Councilmember Lymangood asked that copies be provided to the Council. (1-3) 4. INTERFAITH OUTREACH NEWSLETTER - The February issue of Connect is attached. (I-4) 5. MEMOS & CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter from the Jerry Abramson, President, United State Conference of Mayors, regarding the national week of anti -violence activities, April 25 - May 1. (I -5a) b. Memo from Fred Moore on the annual State inspection of the City's public water supply system. (I -5b) c. Letter to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board from City Manager regarding the Board's rules for preparation of Environmental Assessment Worksheets and the statutory requirements for city review of preliminary plat applications. (I -5c) d. Letter from Senator Gen Olson on February 14 meeting with legislators. (I -5d) e. Letter from Ronald Wedin, 230 Zinnia Lane, to Robert Meller, commenting on the City Attorney's February 4 letter on Council voting. (I -5e) f. Note of appreciation from Art and Lois Lyman, 1545 Fountain Lane, for City's snowplowing efforts. (I -5f) g. Letter from Vern Genzlinger, Hennepin County Director of Public Works, regarding organizational changes within Hennepin County. (I -5g) h. Memo from Bob Renner, Municipal Legislative Commission, regarding the Orfield Proposal to include high valued homes in the fiscal disparity pool. (I -5h) Dwight D. Johnson City Manager RUN DATE: 02/15/94 MUNIC/WARD/PCT ORONO OSSEO PLYMOUTH HENNEPIN COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM REPORT NO. VI526701 PRECINCT CAUCUS LOCATIONS FOR 1994 PAGE NO. 29 DEMOCRATIC FARMER LABOR LOCATIONS INDEPENDENT -REPUBLICAN LOCATIONS PRECINCT 1 94 NEW ORONO CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 02780 KELLEY PKWY PRECXORONO MN 55391 CT2 LOCATION NOT AVAILABLE X. PRECINCT 39 CRONO MIDDLE SCHOOL 006 OLD CRYSTAL BAY N ORONO MN 356 PRECINCT 4 94 ORONO OLE SCH00 00685 OL CRYSTA BAY RD N ORONO MN 55356 PRECINCT 1 94 OSSEO JU OR HIGH \ 10223 3RD AVE N /MAPLEEVE MN 55369 PRECINCT2 JUNIOR HIGH 93RD AVE N VE MN 55369 PRECINCT 3 94 OSSEO JUNIOR HIGH 10223 93RD AVE N MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 PRECINCT 1 94 KIMBERLY LANE ELEMENTARY 17405 OLD ROCKFORD RD PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 2 94 OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY 17340 CO RD NO 6 PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 3 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH 10635 36TH AVE N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 4 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE. N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 5 94 OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY 17340 CO RD NO 6 PLYMOUTH MN 55441 94ONO MIDDLE SCHOOL 0068 OLD CRYSTAL BAY RD N ORON0 MN 55391 94 GOODS PHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 03745 OREIINE DR ORONO MN 55391 94 ORONO MIDDL SCHOOL 00685 OLD CR STAL BAY N ORONO MN 5 356 94 ORONO MIDDLE SCH L 00685 OLD CRYSTAL AY RD N ORONO 55356 94 OSSEO CITY ALL \ 00415 CE RAL AVE OSSEO MN 55369 94 OSSEO CITY HALL 00415 CENTRAL AVE 94 OSSEO CITY HALL 00415 CENTRAL AVE OSSEO MN 55369 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55447 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55447 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55447 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55447 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55447 RUN DATE: 02/15/94 HENNEPIN COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM PRECINCT CAUCUS LOCATIONS FOR 1994 MUNIC/WARD/PCT DEMOCRATIC FARMER LABOR LOCATIONS INDEPENDENT -REPUBLICAN LOCATIONS PRECINCT 6 94 GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 03635 CO RD NO 101 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PRECINCT 7 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE N 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PRECINCT 8 94 PARKERS'LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 14720 CO RD NO 6 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PRECINCT 9 94 PLYMOUTH CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 03400 PLYMOUTH BLVD 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PRECINCT 10 94 PLYMOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH 16005 41ST AVE N 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PRECINCT 11 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 94 WAYZATA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE N 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH . MN 55441 PLYMOUTH � MN 55447 PRECINCT 12 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 94 ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE N 10635 36TH AVE'N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 13 94 FIRE STATION #2 94 WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL 12000 OLD ROCKFORD RD 00305 VICKSBURG LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55447 PRECINCT 14 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 94 ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE N 10635 36TH AVE N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 15 94 PLYMOUTH JUNIOR HIGH 94 MAPLE GROVE JUNIOR HIGH 12000 RIDGEMOUNT AVE N 07000 HEMLOCK LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 MAPLE GROVE MN.55369 PRECINCT 16 94 PLYMOUTH JUNIOR HIGH 94 MAPLE GROVE JUNIOR HIGH 12000 RIDGEMOUNT AVE N 07000 HEMLOCK LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 PRECINCT 17 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 94 ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE N 10635 36TH AVE N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 18 94 ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL 94 ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 10635 36TH AVE N 10635 36TH AVE N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PLYMOUTH MN 55441 PRECINCT 19 94 PLYMOUTH JUNIOR HIGH 94 MAPLE GROVE JUNIOR HIGH 12000 RIDGEMOUNT AVE N 07000 HEMLOCK LA N PLYMOUTH MN 55441 MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 REPORT NO. VI526701 PAGE NO. 30 RUN DATE: 02/15/94 HENNEPIN COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM REPORT NO. VI526701 f PRECINCT CAUCUS LOCATIONS FOR 1994 PAGE NO. 31 MUNIC/WARD/PCT DEMOCRATIC FARMER LABOR LOCATIONS INDEPENDENT -REPUBLICAN LOCATIONS PRECINCT 20 94 PLYMOUTH JUNIOR HIGII 94 MAPLE GROVE JUNIOR HIGH 129'f1U. RIDGEMOLINT AVE N 07000 HEMLOCK LA N PL-yllwTH 11N 55441 MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 94 R HFIELD SENIOR HIgh 07001 HARRIET AVE RICHFI LO N 55423 94 RICH ELI)SENIOR HIGH 07001 HARRIET AVE S RICHFIELD . MN 55423 94 RICHFIEL SE IOR HIGH 07001 HA RIFT AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 94 RICHFIELD NIOR HIGH 07001 11A R ET AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 94 RICHFIE rD SEN OR HIGH 07001 HARRIE AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 94 RICHF ELO SENIO HIGH 07001 HARRIET ET E S RICH FIE D MN 55423 94 RI FIELD SENIOR GH 07001 HARRIET AVE S RICH IELD P 55423 94 ICHFIELD SENIOR HI H 07 1 HARRIET AVE S RI HFIELD MN 55423 9 RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH D 001 HARRIET AVE S ICHFIELD MN 55423 94 ROBBINSDALE RESOURCE CENTER WEST CAFETERIA 03730 TOLEDO AVE N ROBBINSDALE NN 55422 94 ROBBINSDALE RESOURCE CENTER WEST CAFETERIA 03730 TOLEDO AVE N ROBBINSDALE HN 55422 RICHFIELD WARD 1 PRECINCT 3 94 RICHFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL OYOZp 1?TH AVE S RICHFIELD f1ri 5 423 PRECINCT' 4 RICHFIELD JUNIOR HIG r- 07 61 OLIVER AVE S RIC IELD F T 55423 PRECINCT 5 94 RIC FIELD JUNIORIGH !~' 07461 OLIVER AV S RICHFIEL MM 55423 WARD 2 PRECINCT 2 94 RICHFIEL INT MEDIATE SCHOOL P" 07020 12 H A E S RICHFIELD MN 55423 PRECINCT 6 94 RICHFIELD J OR HIGH !� 07461 OLI R VE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 PRECINCT 7 94 RICHFIEL INTERM IATE SCHOOL r 07020 TH AVE S RICHFIELD 55423 WARD 3 PRECINCT 1 94 RICHF ELD INTERMEDIA SCHOOL 07020 12TH AVE S RICHFI D MN 5 23 PRECINCT 8 94 R HFIELD INTERMEDIATE S OOL 0702 12TH AVE S RIC FIELD MN 55423 PRECINCT 9 9 RICHFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ' 0 020 12TH AVE S CHFIELD MN 55423 ROBBINSDALE WARD 1 PRECINCT 1 LOCATION NOT AVAILABLE PRECINCT 2 LOCATION NOT AVAILABLE 94 R HFIELD SENIOR HIgh 07001 HARRIET AVE RICHFI LO N 55423 94 RICH ELI)SENIOR HIGH 07001 HARRIET AVE S RICHFIELD . MN 55423 94 RICHFIEL SE IOR HIGH 07001 HA RIFT AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 94 RICHFIELD NIOR HIGH 07001 11A R ET AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 94 RICHFIE rD SEN OR HIGH 07001 HARRIE AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 94 RICHF ELO SENIO HIGH 07001 HARRIET ET E S RICH FIE D MN 55423 94 RI FIELD SENIOR GH 07001 HARRIET AVE S RICH IELD P 55423 94 ICHFIELD SENIOR HI H 07 1 HARRIET AVE S RI HFIELD MN 55423 9 RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH D 001 HARRIET AVE S ICHFIELD MN 55423 94 ROBBINSDALE RESOURCE CENTER WEST CAFETERIA 03730 TOLEDO AVE N ROBBINSDALE NN 55422 94 ROBBINSDALE RESOURCE CENTER WEST CAFETERIA 03730 TOLEDO AVE N ROBBINSDALE HN 55422 rn-3 Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 3, 1994 7:30 I. Introductions II. Discussion of Purpose and Role of Human Rights Commission -- City Council Resolution and Ordinance -- Role of Staff Liaisons III. Organizational Activities -- Election of Officers: Chairman, Vice -Chairman, and Secretary -- By Laws? -- Establish Regular Meeting Time IV. Future Meeting Topics -- meet with League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission representatives -- meet with other cities about their Human Rights Commissions and activities -- formulate goals and objectives for 1994 -- training for No -Fault Grievance Process V. Good of the Order VI. Adjournment M'J CITY OF PLYMOUTR For immediate release For more information: February 23, 1994 Laurie Rauenhorst, 550-5014 City of Plymouth Seeks Applicants for Human Rights Commission The Plymouth City Council is seeking applicants from Ward 3 to fill a vacancy on the newly formed Human Rights Commission. Ward 3 is the area located in the southeast quadrant of the City. It is bounded by 1-494 on the west, the south and east city limits, Old Rockford Rd., Zachary Ln. and 36th Ave. N. The 11 -member Commission's primary responsibilities are public education and administration of the No Fault Grievance process. It will meet once a month at the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The Human Rights Commission is made up of four members from each of Plymouth's four wards, three at -large positions and four members representing the school districts serving Plymouth. Applications are due at City by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. For an application, call the City Clerk at 550-5014. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 NORTHWEST HEN NEPIN HUMAN SERVICES UNCIL February 15, 1994 Dear -Policy Maker: ' n 7_1 We cordially invite you to attend a briefing to hear about some of the most recent findings on demographic trends, policy"recommendations, and initiatives and projects underway in the Northwest Hennepin area. Our Policy Makers Briefing, a breakfast at which the latest research and information will be presented, will be held on Friday, February 25, 1994 from . 7:30 a.m, to 10:00 a.m. at Brooklyn, Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Parka This briefing will provide you, the policy, maker, with tools for your decision making role. We will cover: O The latest demographic trends in Northwest Hennepin. O 1993 research findings. O Responsive, initiatives and collaboratives focused on housing, children and youth, -community building, and jobs programs. The breakfast is sponsored by -Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, the human services planning, research, and coordinating agency in Northwest Hennepin County. Please RSVP by Wednesday,.February 23, 1994 at 493-2802. We look forward to seeing you there! Si rely, Patricia Wilder Daniel Donahue Senator Ember Reichgott Junge Executive Director City Manager Chair, Success By 60 Northwest Northwest Hennepin' City of New Hope Human Services Council C0 -0P Northwest Chair BROOKLYN CENTER CORCORAN GOLDEN VALLEY MAPLE GROVE PLYMOUTH BROOKLYN PARK CRYSTAL HANOVER NEW HOPE ROBBINSDALE CHAMPLIN DAYTON, HASSAN OSSEO ROGERS 7601 Kentucky Avenue,N. • Brooklyn Park, MN 55428` (612) 493-2802 League of Minnesota Cities 3490 Leington Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55126.8044 (612) 490-5600 �W February 15, 1994, �r i' TO: Mayors, Managers, Administrators, Clerks J FROM: James F. Miller, Executive Director RE: 1994 Legislative Conference -- Thursday, March 24`:� Radisson St. Paul Hotel Hearings are now being held on eliminating LGA and HACA, establishing term limits for city mayors and councilmembers, repealing recent improvements in annexation laws, eliminating the LGA penalty for certain tax increment projects. These are just a few of the reasons you and the other officials In your city should register attend the 1994 League of Minnesota Cities 1994 Legisiative Conference. In an effort to increase membership Involvement In the legislative process we have slashed the fee from last year's $80 to $45 In advance or $50 at the door. Following lunch, we have set aside 2 hours to allow you time to schedule meetings with your Representative and Senator. We strongly urge you to call them now and set up a specific time to meet them in their offices. (Cities Bulletin No. 3 (February 18, 1994) contains a list of legislators office locations and phone numbers. If you do not have that information please call House information (612) 296-2146 or Senate information (612) 296-0504. If floor sessions are scheduled, we will provide information at the conference on how to meet with your legislators outside the door of chambers. Legislators have been invited to the LMC Legislative Reception which will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Radisson St. Paul. In the past, we have had good attendance from Legislators. We hope that you will also personally contact your Representative or Senator and invite them to meet you there. Please send in your registrations for the March 24 conference TODAY. Plan to attend the... Tentative Program 9:15 a.m. President's Message 11KE League of Minnesota Cities ague of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference Thursday, March 24 ladisson St. Paul Hotel East Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55101 9:30 a.m. Local Government Aid --What's Up --What's Down The Real Story 10:30 a.m. Legislative Leaders Panel Legislators will respond to questions from a panel of city officials 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Representative Iry Anderson invited to speak) 1:00 p.m. What's Hot! League staff will brief you on the three most important issues to discuss with your legislators 2:00 p.m. Meet with your legislator at the State Capitol (transportation furnished) Schedule time with your legislator in advance to discuss issues affecting your city 4:00 p.m. Forum on Term Limits (All legislators invited) Legislators and organizations which support or oppose term limits will state their positions and respond to questions. The League opposes term limits for city officials, but what do you think? 5:00 p.m. Reception (All legislators invited) Meet your legislators to discuss the issues r, Join elected and appointed officials from throughout the state for br(efings h�� League staff and legislative leaders on key Issues impacting all Minne- sota cities and officials. 0 Meet with your legislator and discuss the Issues. • Invite your legislator to join you and other city officials at a reception in their honor. • The registration fee has been greatly reduced from prior years to encourage your participation. 1994 Legislative Conference Registration Form City Name Title Name Title Name Title Registration fee: $45 advance $50 on-site lease print or type) Fee includes conference registration, luncheon, and evening reception with legislators invited. Make check payable and mail to League of Minnesota Cities 3490 Lexington Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55126 1994 Legislative Conference Housing Form Advance Registration Deadline—March 16, 1994 Organization League of Minnesota Cities Function 1994 Legislative Conference Dates_ March 23-24. 1994 All requests for the above group must be received by March4.1994 Name Company (Please print ortype) Address Last First City State_—Zlp_____�_��_� Sharing room with No. of persons Signature Phone Number Month I Day I Year 1 1 1 Month I Day Yeu Arrival Date Arrival TFne Departure Data Check in time 3:00 p.m. Check out time 12:00 p.m. Accommodations will not be confirmed without a check for the first night's depositor use your Amex or Diners Club credit card number to guarantee your reservation. You will be charged for the first night if reservations are not canceled 48 hours prior to arrival. Credit card # OAmex O visa O Mastercard Expirationdate (Pieaae check one) Special Reduced Rates for Members Only $69 Single $69 Double (2 people) Make check payable and mail to the Radisson Hotel St. Paul 11 East Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 65101 "-) - 41 METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and six regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, Metropolitan Transit Commission, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and Regional Transit Board. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. _— DATE: Feb. 18, 1994 WEEKS OF: Feb. 21 -Mar. 4, 1994 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Room 1B and 1C. The committ jss,tcbeduled to adopt the public hearing draft of the Regional Blueprint. V' Library Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m., Room 1A. Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: Metro Partnership for Affordable Housing; revision of Council bylaws; legislative positions; and other business. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Feb. 24, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers. The committee will discuss the proposed committee structure for the Metropolitan Council; the Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority Committee role and membership; and other business. The commisttee will also be briefed on transportation funding and the Washington County growth management proposal. Advisory Committee on Aging - Friday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: 1995 options for health promotion funds and options for the 1995 allocations levels. Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Feb. 25, Noon, Room 1A. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF FEB. 28 Chair's Informal Breakfast Meeting with Council Members - Tuesday, Mar. 1, 8 a.m., location to be determined. Minority Issues Advisory Committee - Tuesday, Mar. 1, 4 p.m., Chambers. Transportation Technical Advisory Committee to the Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Mar. 2, 9 a.m., Chambers. Chair's Informal Meeting with Council Members - Thursday, Mar. 3, 3 p.m., Chair's Office. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Mar. 3, 4 p.m., Chambers. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Mar. 3, immediately following the Council meeting, Chambers. Legislative Coordinating Group - Friday, Mar. 4, 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). REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD Board Briefing - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Room 2A The Board members will receive a briefing on the background and issues related to light rail transit and the alternatives analysis/draft environmental impact statement on the Central Corridor. No action will be taken. Board Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The Board will discuss: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Capital funding request for construction of Burnsville transit hub; chair's benefits; Metro Mobility rear heater vehicle installation; Central Corridor alternative/draft environmental impact statement; Metro Mobility update; and other business. Meetings are subject to change; please call to confirm. The Regional Transit Board offices is located at on the seventh floor of Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. For more information or confirmation of the meetings, call the RTB office at 292-8789. METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Chambers. The commission will consider: reimbursement grant for Lake Byllesby Regional Park campground development; grant for Lake Byllesby Regional Park inholding acquisition; grant set-aside for Lebanon Hills Regional Park inholding acquisition; legislative coordination; and other business. Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Meeting times and agenda must occasionally be changed. To verify meeting schedules or agenda items, call 291-6602. METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m., Room 303, West Mezzanine, Lindbergh Terminal Building. The commission will consider: recommendation for airport leases; resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Del Calzo; oath of office for MAC police officers; February ADNE levels; final payments on contracts - Glycol Containment Facilities, Part 150 Sound installation - aluminum acoustical windows, and 1993 parking structure rehabilitation; semi-final payments on contracts for secured area access system at MSP, 1992 sound insulation projects, and Crystal Airport maintenance building; bids for GTC canopy, Part 150 sound insulation cycle - January bid cycle; New Ford Town/Rich Acres acquisition; agreement for watermain design and construction for city of Lakeville; School Noise Monitoring Study; storm water monitoring update; Part 150 sound insulation update; airport improvement and general obligation revenue bond refundings; authorization* to accept bids for purchase of field maintenance equipment; Airports Association Council International -North America 1994 regular member dues; request for bids for rental auto concessions; car starting results during bitter cold weather; Heads Up review; information systems update; PFC update; airport community counseling office lease; Canada Goose Management Program; and other business. The commission will also discuss to renegotiation of a contract for parking revenue control equipment maintenance; Japan Week; and a presentation from the Communications and Operations department. m -L" Special Commission Meeting - Friday, Feb. 25, 1 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m., Quinn Room, Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park. A commissioner workshop will be held. Metropolitan Airports Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorenson at 726-8186. METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION Special Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m., Room 1A. Public Information Meeting - Centralization/Decentralization Study (final draft report) - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Inver Grove Heights City Hall, 8150 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. The Centralization\Decentralization Study is an area -wide planning study that provides direction for expanding and upgrading the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's plants and interceptor system through the year 2040. The purpose of the information meeting is to inform the public on the study's results and to receive public input to further develop various options. Public Information Meeting - Centralization/Decentralization Study (final draft report) - Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., Chambers, Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. The CentralizationWecentralization Study is an area -wide planning study that provides direction for expanding and upgrading the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's plants and interceptor system through the year 2040. The purpose of the information meeting is to inform the public on the study's results and to receive public input to further develop various options. Public Information Meeting - Centralization/Decentralization Study (final draft report) - Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Minnetonka City Hall, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. The Centralization\Decentralization Study is an area -wide planning study that provides direction for expanding and upgrading the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's plants and interceptor system through the year 2040. The purpose of the information meeting is to inform the public on the study's results and to receive public input to further develop various options. Pre -Budget Meeting - Friday, Feb. 25, 7:30 a.m., Edinburgh in Brooklyn Park, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. For more information, call 222-8423. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Commission Meeting - Wednesday, Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m., Commission office conference room. The Commission will hear committee reports from the Concessions and Intergovernmental Relations Committees and discuss the Minneapolis City Council joint committee meeting (Ways and Means and Intergovernmental) to which the Commission has been invited on February 22. 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 COMMISSION Transit Development Committee - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m. The committee will consider approving and recommending the following: the 1994 Affirmative Action Plan; the solicitation of bids for services to upgrade parking lots; and the solicitation of bids for services to test soil at the Shingle Creek Facility. Zil-lp Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m. The Commission will consider authorizing/approving the following: 1994 sole -source purchases; awarding a contract for the provision of cars; amending a contract for the installation and maintenance of telephone systems; the solicitation of proposals for bus -inspection services; a contract award for the provision of design and plans for the construction of an addition to the Heywood Facility; a contract award to implement Phase II renovations to the Heywood Offices; the sole -source purchase of bicycle lockers; and non - local travel in 1994 to enable commissioners to attend scheduled APTA meetings. r� CITY CENTER MEETINGS February 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday — We6esday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 :00 PM "HRA FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL - :00 PDI NATER QUAL- Parkers Lake Park ITY COMMITTEE 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 :30 PM COUNCIL STUDY :00 PM FINANCIAL :00 PDI PRAC SESSION"* ADVISORY :00 PM COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 :00 PM COUNCIL STUDY :00 PDI HRA SESSION 20 21 22 123 24 25 26 President's Day - :30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL :00 PM PACT CItV Offices Closed MEETING Closed Session :00 PM PLANNING z7 •W *REVISED MEETING ** NEW MEETING 2/24/94 r� CITY CENTER MEETINGS March 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 PRECINCT CAUCUSES - :30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 7 P.M. COMMISSION 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 :30 PM COUNCIL STUDY :00 PM BOARD OF :00 PM FINANCIAL :00 PM PRAC SESSION ZONING ADVISORY :00 PM COUNCIL, COMMITTEE MEETING :00 PDI PLANNING COMMISSION 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 :30 PM COUNCIL STUDY :00 PDI PACT :00 PM "HRA SESSION (Public Safety COnf' RTn), :00 PM "CHARTER COMMISSION 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Snrinv heoins •30 PM MTTNCTT, CTTTTIV •OO PM PT A NNTNG 'REVISED MEETING '" NEW MEETING 2/24/94 1 City Council Weekly Planner r?)February 27 - April 09, 1994 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Feb 27 Feb 28 :30 PM COUNCIL STUDY SESSION"* Mar I PRECINCT CAU- CUSES - 7 P.M. Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 :30 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION :00 PM COUNCIL MEETING Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 :30 PM COUNCIL STUDY SESSION :00 PM BOARD OF ZONING :00 PM FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE :00 PM PRAC :00 PM COUN- CIL MEETING :00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 :30 PM COUNCIL' STUDY SESSION (Public Safety Conf. Rm :00 PM PACT :00 PM *HRA :00 PM **CHARTER COMMISSION Mar 20 Spring begins Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 LMC Legislative Conference - St. Paul Radisson Mar 25 Mar 26 :30 PM COUNCIL STUDY SESSION :00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION :00 PM COUNCIL MEETING Mar 27 Mar 28 :30 PM COUNCIL' STUDY SESSION (Public Safety Trng Rm Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Daylight Savings --set ahead 1 hour Easter Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 :00 PM COUN- CIL MEETING :00 PM WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE *Revised Meeting *"New Meeting 2/24/94 a - 1 c�— CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 26, 1994 The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Mike Stulberg. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Barb Stimson, Julie Witt, Ed Albro and Dennis Zylla. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Assistant City Attorney Paul Kaminski, Associate Planner John Keho, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson CONSENT AGENDA: RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (93140) MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend approval. of the request by Ryan Construction Company for a Site Plan Amendment for a 75,760 square foot building expansion to the Ameridata Systems Building at 10200 51 st Avenue North. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried. MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Albro to approve the January 12, 1994 Planning Commission minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried. CARLSON REAL ESTATE (93117) Chairman Stulberg introduced the discussion of a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment from IP to CR -2; Rezoning from I-1 to B-2; and, General Development Plan Amendment for property located at the southeast corner of Carlson Parkway and I-494. Director Hurlburt reviewed the January 18, 1994 staff report. Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 6 Assistant City Attorney Paul Kaminski stated that this is a completely new review and the Commissioners are not bound by any of their former actions. - Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Robert Hoffman, representing Carlson Real Estate Company. Mr. Hoffman stated that the entire public record of events leading up to this meeting including the joint public hearing in Minnetonka were considered to be included as a part of his presentation. He stated that on December 20, 1993 the City Council made a legislative decision which approved the reguiding of this site to CR -2 and the rezoning to B-2 as being in the best interest of the community. He said that all the testimony from the public was considered by the Council in making this decision. He said that this issue tonight is completely different and questioned whether there was a legal and factual basis to reguide this property from CR -2- and B-2. He said that the typical test usually used in matters like this was whether there was a change or new information presented since December 20, 1993. He said that to rescind a zoning ordinance, the City must make their finding based on the entire record. He said that the record contains no new information. He stated that if the guiding and rezoning were rescinded by the City that Carlson Real Estate Company would be faced with some significant damages. He said that they have spent over $250,000 already on this request, and they would suffer a $4,000,000 loss of value and $6,000,000 TIF liability if the reguiding was rescinded. He said that the Planning Commission findings for denial of the proposed project were properly rejected by the City Council, and, that there were no facts in the public record to support the findings of the Planning Commission. He said that the findings of the Planning Commission in November 1993 were ones that could not be sustained by the record. He said there were no facts in the record to support the denial of the CR -2 finding. He stated that the CR -2 site was across from a pond and not across from a residential site. He said that the other CR -2 guided sites across from this CR -2 property was adjacent to residential. He said there were several places in Plymouth where CR -2 abuts residential property such as Rockford Road, the Old Plymouth Shopping Center on Highway 55, and, the area northwest of County Road 6. He said that the Downtown Plymouth area permits retail uses. Mr. Hoffman stated that the finding that CR -2 guiding will negatively impact other CR -2 guiding existing in Plymouth had no factual information supporting this in the record. He said that the finding that the reguiding would result in an inappropriate transition between the project site and an existing residential neighborhood had no facts in the record to support this statement. Sam's would be 680 feet from the nearest residence, whereas only a 260 foot setback would be needed for an industrial site. The Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 7 Sam's proposal was much smaller than the previous Wal-Mart proposal and would have more landscaping, more tree preservation and less visibility from the residential _ neighborhood. He said there was nothing in the public record to dispute this. Mr. Hoffman stated that the finding of a negative impact on neighbors due to increased traffic, timing of traffic and noise generation had nothing in record to support this, such as a traffic study. He said Sam's would generate less traffic and would not affect the Transportation Plan; Sam's would generate less P.M. traffic, but more evening and weekend traffic. He said that Carlson's information supported these items. He said that this plan does not exceed roadway design, or noise, and, that it was only a perception that these impacts would be negative. He said that the finding that the site could be reasonably developed under the IP guiding had no facts in the record to support this finding. The Economic Research Corporation study explained the unreasonableness of an industrial project. Mr. Hoffman stated that the City Council recognized the benefits that a Sam's Club would have on the community. He showed a chart comparing the attributes of an industrial use versus a Sam's use regard to site lines, setbacks/landscape, offsite amenities, truck traffic, building distance from homes, tax base, jobs timing, design framework manual, and weekend/evening traffic, and that even though there were some increases in the noise and traffic operations, they would have no adverse affects. Mr. Hoffman stated that the City Council asked that a covenant be required for the site to assure that a Sam's Club only would be allowed on the site and this would run for 30 years, and would run with the land. He said he felt this covenant would have a more limiting control than the zoning. He explained that when the site was zoned I-1 it was limited in not being able to have all the uses of I-1 under the general development plan. He said it would not be easy to overturn a contractual agreement in the courts unless both sides agreed. He cited some other developments where covenants exist in Plymouth. Mr. Hoffman asked if there was in the record the reasonable facts needed to rezone this site. He said that there was not now nor were there any reasonable facts to support the denial of the reguiding by the Planning Commission in November 1993. He said that the City Council believed that there were not reasonable facts to support the denial of the request. Chairman Stulberg stated that the reason the Planning Commission denied the request for reguiding of the site at a previous meeting was because the reguiding to CR -2 would result in an inappropriate transition between the large retail center and an existing residential neighborhood. 1--- \C_,_ Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 8 Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Richard Stewart of 13910 Knollway Drive South, Minnetonka. Mr. Stewart stated that he lived behind the Toys 'R' Us store. He said that the motion at the City Council meeting on December 20, 1993 was stated as a negative. After the vote was taken he said he asked if this motion was properly voted on and passed. He said he felt the vote was incorrect. He stated that the covenant was not fully explained at the Council meeting, and that because of some heavy lobbying on one individual, the decision to approve. Mr. Stewart stated that the plan approved in the early 80's established the process for development of this site, and he Carlson was asking for a major variance. He said he did not feel Carlson needed the break they are asking for. He said that in the cases cited by Mr. Hoffman where retail abutts residential property, the retail development was there in most cases before the residential area was developed. Mr. Stewart stated that Carlson submitted a study stating that there would be no changes in the noise levels and they downplayed the fact that traffic would not impact the neighborhood. He said he felt the intent was to create a link between the Ridgedale Shopping Center and this site. Mr. Stewart stated that noise is difficult to project as an impact. He said the traffic on Cheshire Lane was already heavy, and has been increasing. He said that industrial noise could be higher than that of a retail development, but it could also be lower. He said that most of what you are hearing are guesses. He said he did not think a two-lane road would be wide enough to handle the traffic generated from this proposal. He said that Carlson Real Estate had stated that they would not take the responsibility to widen the road if it was needed. He said they would claim that the traffic was coming from I- 494 or Carlson Parkway. He said he was afraid that if a Sam's was constructed on this site that the developer would go back to Minnetonka to find a retail use in that City which would add to the traffic problems. He said he was also concerned with drainage from the site affecting the Knollway neighborhood. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Dave Nygren of 420 Berkshire Lane. Mr. Nygren commented that Mr. Hoffman was skillful and had done his homework. However, Mr. Hoffman stated that some of the neighboring residents were in favor of this proposal. He said that there had been only one citizen who had spoken in favor of this proposal, and that this person would not be affected by this development. He said that the Council that voted on this matter had two outgoing members, and, that this should have been held off until the new Council took place. He said that the addition of a required covenant created a totally different animal, changing the nature of the business. He said this was still a retail business and he felt it was necessary to keep residents interests at heart. =- \C— Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 9 Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Dwayne Noren of 13612 5th Avenue North. Mr. Noren stated that this development would create an environmental change to the Cheshire Lane area in the evenings and on the weekends, whereas an office type development would not change the environment. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jerry Leininger of 13624 5th Avenue North. Mr. Leininger stated that previous Planning Commission decisions were in the best interest of the neighborhood and he asked them to approve the rescission. He said that the future of the neighborhood rests on the decision tonight. He said that the covenant was new information. He said he spoke with two Council Members and was told that they felt they had made a hasty decision. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Dannette Hensersky of 225 Zinnia Lane. Ms. Hensersky stated that she disagreed with the comment by Mr. Hoffman that there would be no negative impact resulting from a Sam's on this site. She said that a Sam's would create a huge negative impact, including a loss in value to the existing residential property. She said that the City could be creating a slum area within Plymouth if the residential area deteriorated because current owners would move to get away from such a development. She said that development should enhance all property. She said she was also concerned with water runoff, and traffic. She said that if the traffic caused a lot of congestion people would not shop at the Sam's Club and it would possibly not be as profitable as they hoped. She suggested that something should be done on this site that would give something back to the community, such as a park. Chairman Stulberg commented that the Planning Commission does not deal with land values. This is discussed at the Council level. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Sharon Carrington of 415 Berkshire Lane. Ms. Carrington stated that the Planning Commission had recommended denial of this request for 10 months. She stated that the residential development around the Target Greatland area on Rockford Road was developed after the Target Store was completed and that those residential citizens knew that there was a retail development near their homes. She stated that the access roads to Rockford Road Plaza also do not through the residential area as would this proposed development. She said the increase in traffic would impact the children in the neighborhood and she would prefer an industrial site that would be quite at nights and on the weekends. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Doug Webber of 13627 5th Avenue North. Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 10 Mr. Webber stated that the CR -2 guided site across from this site would provide a greater distance from the closest residence. He said that there currently are no street lights in the neighborhood, only light from Carlson Parkway. He said that lights from a Sam's Club would negatively impact the neighborhood. He said that an increase in traffic was a concern as well as an increase in noise. He said that the noise level tests which were presented at an earlier meeting by the petitioner cannot be believed. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Marilyn Gordon of 410 Zinnia Lane. Ms. Gordon stated that the guide plan has been in place for years and she had expected it to stay as it was. She said that the jobs created by a Sam's Club would be low paying jobs. She said she objected to the increased traffic, and believed that the roadway would have to be increased to 4lanes to handle the traffic. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Susan Blomker of 205 Zinnia Lane. Ms. Blomker stated she did not know that this item was going to be discussed at the December 20, 1993 City Council meeting. She said she was told that some Council members stated that they misunderstood the situation on December 20. She said she was concerned with an increase in traffic, noise and air pollution in this area. She said she felt that any paid studies could be biased by the person paying for them. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Kenneth Olson of 277 Berkshire Lane. Mr. Olson stated that there was new information resulting from the December 20, 1993 meeting. He said that many of the neighbors did not know about that meeting. He commented on Mr. Hoffman's statement that the neighbors only have feelings, and that Carlson Real Estate had the facts, stating that this is a case of the law versus opinion. He said that governments are supposed to be by, for and of the people, and that those who voted to approve the reguiding did not represent the people. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Patrick Cannon of 260 Berkshire Lane. Mr. Cannon stated that he felt the information given by Carlson Real Estate regarding the noise measurements was biased. Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. City Engineer Faulkner discussed the site drainage that would flow to the south, stating that a more precise plan would need to be submitted at later stages in the development. Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 11 Associate Planner Keho stated that other CR -2 guided sites in the City would not be large enough for this type of request. He said that this area was not identified as a future park site as suggested by one of the citizens. Chairman Stulberg stated that a lighting plan was required to be submitted at a later stage in the development process. Commissioner Zylla asked when discussion began regarding a covenant. Director Hurlburt stated that a covenant was discussed at the December 6, 1993 Council meeting. It would be contingent upon City Attorney review. She said that the applicant had submitted a Final Plat application for this site but it has not yet been reviewed. She said that the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the site would not be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review until all discussions of this application have been completed. Assistant City Attorney Kaminski stated that procedures for publication of an Ordinance for Rezoning would not be published until approval was received from the Metropolitan Council and the Final Plat was filed with the County. Commissioner Zylla asked if the Commission was really rescinding a legal action. Chairman Stulberg stated that it did not matter whether it was a legal action or someone's opinion. Commissioner Albro asked if the covenant was a part of the action taken on December 6, 1993 by the City Council. He said that conversation that night was not as specific as what is in the current staff report. Assistant City Attorney Kaminski stated that information regarding the covenant was available on December 6, 1993, but the language was very brief. Commissioner Albro stated that he did not see any difference in the information tonight as to what was available at previous meetings. He said the traffic was the main issue and it would have a significant impact on the neighborhood. He said nothing has changed and the increase in traffic would be objectionable. He said that the facts that Carlson Real Estate presented are no better than the opinions presented by others. MOTION by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Chairman Stulberg to recommend the rescission of Resolution 93-817 the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment; the rescission of Resolution 93-818 setting conditions to be met prior to publication of the ordinance rezoning land; and; the rescission of Ordinance 93-21 to classify certain lands located at the southeast comer of Carlson Parkway and I-494, subject to all conditions listed in the January 18, 1994 staff report. =- \ C -11 - Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 12 Commissioner Zylla stated that the Planning Commission had previously -examined this _ request thoroughly. He said he was still a little doubtful that this was actually rezoned by the Council action. Commissioner Witt stated she has seen no new evidence and she supports the rescission. She said it was an unfortunate circumstance that it was approved previously by the Council. Associate Planner Keho read the two resolutions and the ordinance items recommended for rescission. Chairman Stulberg stated that all information of public record had been considered in this decision by the Planning Commission. Roll Call Vote 5 Ayes. Motion to Rescind carried on an unanimous vote. Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:55 p.m. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING AUTO SALES IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (94002) Chairman Stulberg introduced request by the City to Amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding automobile sales in the Industrial District. Director Hurlburt reviewed the January 19, 1994 staff report. Associate Planner Keho stated that the City Council had previously approved a truck repair business and Hedberg Aggregates business in this industrial area. Associate Planner Keho stated that he checked with the State to see what their regulations were for auto sales. He said that auto dealers were not allowed to sell cars on Sundays and they would not be allowed in this type of operation. He said that property owners also could not be involved in the auto sales, that they would have to lease the space to someone operating this type of sales. Commissioner Albro how many property notices were sent to surrounding neighbors of the industrial site. Director Hurlburt responded that the Public Hearing notice was published in the Official City Newspaper but no notices were sent to property owners because the amendment at this time is to the Zoning Ordinance. If the amendment is approved, Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 13 anyone wishing to sell automobiles in the industrial districts would have to submit an application to the City and go through the established procedures required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. At this time, property owners surrounding the site in question would be notified of the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg stated that anyone requesting this type of a Conditional Use Permit could not be car dealers; that this type of business would only match a seller with a buyer for a fee. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Gary Rude of 10200 32nd Avenue North, and Mr. Rick Ponthan of 2634 Rice Creek as the persons who initiated the request for this change in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Rude stated that he did not have an auto dealership and would not have a dealers license. He said he would lease space to provide this service. He said that the current owner of the site he was considering was interested in leasing the space for this type of operation on Saturdays and Sundays. He said this type of business would operate somewhat as a flea market does. Mr. Ponthan stated that this was a new concept for selling vehicles. He said that they would only be in operation during weekend daylight hours and no lights would be installed. He said that they would have enough parking on the industrial site they are considering accommodate customers, and they have planned for security and signage on the site. Commissioner Zylla asked if they owned the land and was this type of sales being done anywhere else. Mr. Ponthan said they did not own the site they were considering; they would lease the site. Mr. Rude stated this was being done in California and was also being done in White Bear Lake. He said they would also provide rest room facilities on the site and all parking would meet requirements to allow emergency vehicles access. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as no one was present to speak on the issue. Commissioner Albro asked if they would allow consignment vehicles from automobile dealers. Mr. Rude responded that vehicles would be strictly from private owners. Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 14 Commissioner Albro stated that he did not find this type of use objectionable, although he thought that property owners surrounding a site might find it objectionable once a request had been submitted. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Witt to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow automobile sales in the Industrial District, as drafted by staff. Chairman Stulberg stated that he felt this was an energetic and necessary business which would help residents get rid of vehicles parked in their yards, but that he objected to the retail use in an industrial area. He said that a retail use has been allowed in an industrial area on a one-time basis before, but not on a continuous basis. He said he believed it was a good idea but not in the industrial area. Commissioner Stimson stated that she agreed with Chairman Stulberg. Commissioner Zylla stated that he accepted what Chairman Stulberg said but he felt that we would not be stampeded with this type of request in the industrial area. He said the site currently under consideration was the former auto auction which was in use for many years. He said he felt there was a valid need for this type of service and he was willing to take the risk to reward the entrepreneurial use. Commissioner Albro stated he would like to see this go forward to see what the reaction of the public would be. He said he felt the industrial area would be the best area for this type of use. Chairman Stulberg asked if those who lease cars are considered dealers. Associate Planner Keho stated that he did not check this out with the State. Chairman Stulberg stated that this would affect every industrial site in the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Albro asked why Chairman Stulberg would prefer this use in a commercial area. Chairman Stulberg stated that retail sales are allowed in a commercial area. Commissioner Zylla asked if a Conditional Use Permit could be revoked. Director Hurlburt responded that it could be if the conditions of approval were violated. Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 15 Commissioner Zylla stated that this was unique and if it serves a legitimate public service with minimal cost, we should allow the public to do this. He said that a petitioner may or may not get approval. Roll Call Vote 3 Ayes. Commissioner Stimson and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay. Motion passed on a 3 to 2 vote. OTHER BUSINESS Director Hurlburt discussed the public forum and that it be incorporated into the regular meeting rather than prior to the meeting. She suggested that a time limit be set, and that no action be taken. Director Hurlburt discussed the Public Hearing times being published on the agendas and said that since the meetings are now being broadcast live and taped that it would interrupt the continuity of the meeting if they would have to wait until a scheduled time for an item. She suggest doing away with the published times on the agenda. It was the unanimous consensus of all the Commissioners that the public forum be incorporated into the regular agenda schedule and that the times for public hearing items be eliminated from the agenda. Director Hurlburt stated that there would not be a Planning Commission meeting on February 9, 1994 due to the fact that there would not be a quorum. The City Council was in the process of appointing new members to the Commission and this would not be done in time for the February 9 meeting. Director Hurlburt stated that she would like to schedule a workshop meeting on February 16 as orientation for the new members as well as the continuing Commissioners. Chairman Stulberg suggested that Commissioners start thinking about representatives from this Commission to other Boards. Commissioner Albro asked if a date had been set for a joint meeting with the City Council. Director Hurlburt stated that no date has been set as of yet. Chairman Stulberg thanked Commissioner Zylla for the time he has spent on the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Minutes January 26, 1994 Page 16 Commissioner Zylla stated that he had enjoyed the 6 years he had spent on the Commission. Motion by Commissioner Zylla , seconded by Commissioner Stimson to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. -A-- V!�� Minutes of the Regular Meeting Board of Education, Independent School District 279 Maple Grove, Minnesota February 1, 1994 RECEPTION Prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 1, a reception was AND held in the Media Center at Edgewood Elementary School to honor RECOGNITION Patience Gall for her selection as an Outstanding School Board Member OF for the state of Minnesota. Many friends, elected officials and district PATIENCE GALL staff were present. A brief program was held. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Education was then held, also in the Media Center at Edgewood Elementary School. The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Patience Gall. ROLL CALL The following were present: Board members - Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, Rich Krambeer, the Superintendent and and of Schools, Marl Ramsey. School Board members Ron Christensen and Clair Coughlin was absent. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ALLEGIANCE ACCEPTANCE Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, to accept the OF AGENDA printed agenda. The motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM Mrs. Toni Goldberg addressed the Board in the Open Forum, requesting that school not begin on September 6 or 7 next fall because of Rosh Hashanah. Mrs. Gall responded that the district is aware of the conflict and the 1994-95 calendar is currently being developed through the meet -and -confer process. HOST Lois Nordling, principal, welcomed the School Board and the audience SCHOOL on behalf of the Edgewood community. Tracy Felton and Nancy REPORT Dedering summarized the PreFirst early intervention program at Edgewood and Brad Melchert and Linda Chambers explained the Co K/1 Program. Parent Claire Commers praised the Edgewood staff for their work with her daughter, Maria. CONSENT Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Funk, to approve items in the CALENDAR Consent Calendar as follows: Minutes of the regular meeting of January 4. 1994. Electronic Wire Transfers (including Investments, Debt Service. and Minnesota Payroll Withholding) for the month of December. 1993. Verified Accounts Payable dated January 18, 1994. Terified Accounts Payable dated February 1. 1994. tatification of Payment of Bills, including Payroll. for December. 1993. S: \b Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page two) CONSENT Licensed Personnel: to acknowledge with appreciation the long-term CALENDAR service of Ronald Benson, and to accept his re uest for retirement effective 6/14/93; to accept the resignation of S erilyn Goldsmith, effective 12/20/93; to acknowledge contract ending for Michelle Spurrier, effective 1/28/94; to grant child care leaves to Linda Redelsheimer, effective 4/18/94, Kathleen Ward, effective 4/12/94, Jill Beaupre, effective 4/11/94, Debra Becker, effective 3/14/94, Lisa Bradley -Hill, effective 4/20/94, Jane Hilbrands, effective 5/15/94, Jennifer Paulson, effective 4/4/94, Renee Sagmoe, effective 5/20/94, Janet Schmiel, effective 2/28/94, and Diane Sjolander, effective 5/2/94. To acknowledge change of status for Barbara Palkovich, effective 1/3/94; to acknowledge as returning from leave Robin Henslin, effective 1/31/94; and to employ Melody Baker, effective 1/7/94, Mary Henningsgard, effective 1/10/94, Victoria Hiller, effective 1/3/94, Susan Spangenberg, effective 1/3/94, and Lori O'Neil, effective 1/31/94. Nonlicensed Personnel: To acknowledge with appreciation the long- term service of Arline Lawrence, and now to accept her resignation, effective 2/15/94; also to accept the resignations of James Fisher, effective 12/15/93, Jean Peine, effective 1/5/94, and Richard Siers, effective 12/22/93. To acknowledge change of status for Jennifer Palmquist, effective 1/31/94; to acknowledge as returning from leave Kelli Stoerzinger, effective 1/31/94; and to employ Aurelia Gordon, effective 1/5/94, Connie Pearson, effective 1/5/94, Joen Szypulski, effective 1/11/94, Julie Dittman, effective 1/13/94, Julie Harder, effective 1/24/94, Scott Johnson, effective 1/11/94, Val -Rae McKelvey, effective 1/18/94, Laura Smith, effective 1/31/94, Jeffrey Stolp, effective 1/24/94; and to terminate William Burns, effective 1/16/94. Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Timothy Hasenstein for an artist in residency program at Oak View from April 11-15. The artist shall be paid a total of $750. Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Timothy Hasenstein for an artist in residency program at Elm Creek from April 18-22. The artist shall be paid a total of $750. Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Sheila Merzer, licensed clinical psychologist, for consultation, EBD program observation and staff training at Crest View. Consultant shall be paid a total not to. exceed $850. Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Patrick Duggan, licensed clinical psychologist, for assessment services for student at Elm Creek. Consultant shall be paid a total not to exceed $475. Surrogate appointment: Leocadia Dischinger (grandmother) and Philip Dischinger (uncle), be appointed surrogate parents for Laurie Larson who resides with them, in matters pertaining to special education. -=- �\o Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page three) CONSENT Contract for Services by and between Independent School District CALENDAR No. 279 and Peter Gunnarson/Proper Productions for design and construction of sets for 1994 Park Center musical, "Hello Dolly." Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Duayne L. Malewicki dba Music Evaluation Services for services as vocal director for, 1994 Park Center musical, "Hello Dolly." Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Barb Foss for services related to costumes for 1994 Park Center musical, "Hello Dolly." Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Grif Sadow for services as choreographer for the 1994 Park Center musical, "Hello Dolly." Nonresident Student Attendance Agreements Secondary Outgoing: One resident student to finish senior high, three due to extenuating circumstances, and two to finish the school year. Secondary Incoming: Two nonresident students due to extenuating circumstances, one put forth by Hennepin County/State of Minnesota welfare/law enforcement, and four to finish the school year. Elementary Outgoing: One resident student to complete an elementary grade, one due to extenuating circumstances, and one to finish the school year. Elementary Incoming: Four nonresident students due to extenuating circumstances, and six to finish the school year. Student Trips Osseo Senior High Oriole Singers, Moorhead, May 11-14. Osseo Senior High Acapella Choir, Chicago, April 27 -May 1. Fernbrook Elementary, Long Lake Conservation Center, January 19-21. Osseo Senior High Earth Shuttle to Orlando, February 17-20. Convention. Conference and Workshop attendance for Jeanne Bursheim - Center of School Change, Bemidji, December 9-10; Dan Wilson - Practitioner's Paradise, Rochester, January 10; Sharon Holland - Rhythms of Learning, St. Cloud University, February 5; Storm Lairson - Earth Shuttle, Orlando, February 17-20; John Martens - National Association of Secondary School Principals, New Orleans, February 18-22; Marilyn Trouth - Minnesota Science Teachers Association, Duluth, February 24-26; Ron Luehmann - The Total Quality School, Phoenix, February 24-28; Gretchen Valdez and Steve Hoffman - 8 -Period Alternating Day Schedule Elk River Senior High, January 24; Cheryl Badtram - Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED), Monticello, January 28; Greg Bigalke - Stock Market Game, St. Cloud, February 1; Storm Lairson - Earth Shuttle, Orlando, February 4-6; David Kircher - Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, Alexandria, February 24-25; Dana Trouth - Minnesota Science Teachers Association, Duluth, February 25-26; Janet Johnsen - Minnesota Humanities Commission, Brainerd, March 13-18; Joe Pung - United States Military Academy Liaison Training, West Point, New York, March 17-18; Mary Jo Smith - National Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Denver, April 13-15; and Russ Nahorniak - Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, Ames, Iowa, June 1-3. \b Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page four) CONSENT Land Rental Agreements CALENDAR a. Radintz Brothers - 60 acres b. Bill Brooks - 19 acres Policy on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Chemical Awareness Counselors for 1993-94 and 1994-95 school _years. Policy on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Licensed Supervisory Personnel for 1993-94 and 1994-95 school years. Agreement of Terms and Conditions of Employment for Nonlicensed Confidential Management Personnel for 1993-94 and 1994-95 school years. Acceptance of 1993-94 Title I Entitlement Grant of $611,173, and authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $611,173 --project funded under Title I. Chapter 1. Acceptance of 1993-94 Interagency Early Committee Program Fund of $2,280, and authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $2,280. Acceptance of Year IV Service Funds (Part H) for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities of $54,900, and authorization of expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $54,900. Acceptance of Title VI -B Flow-through Grant (P.L. 94-142) of $714,500 and Preschool Incentive of $124,000, and authorization of an expenditure and budget appropriation in the amount of $838.500. Awarding of January 5 paper bid as per written recommendation of the purchasing department. Tuition Agreements by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Independent School District No. 281(Robbinsdale), for the attendance of four students to participate in the Emergency Medical Technician course at Robbinsdale. Agreement of Terms and Conditions of Employment for Management Group I -M Personnel for 1993-94 and 1994-95. Contract for Services by and between Independent School District No. 279 and Forever Learning for remedial education services for three students from Willow Lane Elementary School, weekly sessions for a 15 -week time period. Consultant to be paid $675.00. The motion to approve the above items on the Consent Calendar carried unanimously. Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page five) FINANCIAL Rick Oxenford introduced Jerry Johnson, newly -hired business REPORTS manager for the district, who summarized the financial reports. Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to approve the following financial reports for December, 1993: 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. RESOLUTION Ron Langness of Springsted, Inc., financial advisors, recommended the in the the FOR SALE OF Board re -fund advance of maturity remaining principal of GENERAL Series 1986A General Obligation School Building Bonds in the amount OBLIGATION of $4,630,000. He estimated a savings to taxpayers of $60,000 a year in REFUNDING the 1994, 1995 and 1996 levies. Bids would be taken March 8, 1994. BONDS Lynda Forbes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS; COVENANTING AND OBLIGATING THE DISTRICTTO BE BOUND BY AND TO USE THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 124.755 TO GUARANTEE THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 279, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Board hereby finds and declares that it is necessary and expedient for the School District to sell and issue its fully registered eneral obligation bonds in the total aggregate principal amount of 4,630,000 (said amount being subject to adjustment in accordance with the Terms of Proposal) to defray the expense of refunding in advance of maturity the 1996 through 1998 maturities of the District's General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 1986A, bearing a date of original issue of March 1, 1986. 2. The Board, having been advised by SPRINGSTED Incorporated, its independent financial advisor, hereby determines that this issue shall be privately sold after receipt of written proposals, as authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2, as amended. 3. The Board shall meet at the time and place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto to receive and consider proposals for the purchase of said bonds. 4. The terms and provisions of the Terms of Proposal, in substantially the form attached hereto, are hereby adopted as the terms and conditions of said bonds and of the sale thereof, and shall be made available to all prospective purchasers of the bonds. 0 Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page six) RESOLUTION 5. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the FOR SALE OF Commissioner of Education of a potential default in the payment of GENERAL principal and interest on its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 1994B "Bonds") to the Minnesota OBLIGATION Series (the and use provisions of REFUNDING Statutes, Section 124.755 to guarantee payment of the principal and BONDS interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Bond Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Bond Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Bond Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to be bound by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 124.755, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as`any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding. (b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now or hereafter established by the Departments of Finance and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 124.755, Subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The chair, clerk, superintendent or business manager is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms. 6. SPRINGSTED Incorporated is authorized to prepare an Official Statement and to open, read and tabulate the proposals for presentation to the Board. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Russ Funk; and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. _=- \b Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page seven) RESOLUTION Mr. Langness further recommended the Board issue $20,050,000 FOR SALE OF in General Obligation School Building Bonds as a result of the bond GENERAL referendum held October 5, 1993 for the construction of two elementary OBLIGATION schools. Bids will be taken March 8, 1994. SCHOOL BUILDING Member Rich Krambeer introduced the following resolution and moved BONDS its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR SALE OF . GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS; COVENANTING AND OBLIGATING THE DISTRICT TO BE BOUND BY AND TO USE THE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 124.755 TO GUARANTEE THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 279, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Board hereby finds and declares that it is necessary and expedient for the School District to sell and issue its fully registered eneral obligation bonds in the total aggregate principal amount of 20,050,000, to be issued pursuant to authority granted by the voters of the District on October 5, 1993, for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities. 2. The Board, having been advised by SPRINGSTED Incorporated, its independent financial advisor, hereby determines that this issue shall be privately sold after receipt of written proposals, as authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2, as amended. 3. The Board shall meet at the time and place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto to receive and consider proposals for the purchase of said bonds. 4. The terms and provisions of the Terms of Proposal, in substantially the form attached hereto, are hereby adopted as the terms and conditions of said bonds and of the sale thereof, and shall be made available to all prospective purchasers of the bonds. 5. (a) The District hereby covenants and obligates itself to notify the Commissioner of Education of a potential default in the payment of principal and interest on its General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 1994A (the "Bonds") and to use the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 124.755 to guarantee payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The District further covenants to deposit with the Bond Registrar or any successor paying agent three (3) days prior to the date on which a payment is due an amount sufficient to make that payment or to notify the Commissioner of Education that it will be unable to make all or a portion of that payment. The Bond Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to the date a payment is due on the Bonds, there Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page eight) RESOLUTION (a) (continued) FOR SALE OF are insufficient funds to make that payment on deposit with the Bond GENERAL Registrar. The District understands that as a result of its covenant to OBLIGATION be bound by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 124.755, the SCHOOL provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this BUILDING issue remain outstanding. BONDS (b) The District further covenants to comply with all procedures now or hereafter established by the Departments of Finance and Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 124.755, Subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The chair, clerk, superintendent or business manager is authorized to execute any applicable Minnesota Department of Education forms. 6. SPRINGSTED Incorporated is authorized to prepare an Official Statement and to open, read and tabulate the proposals for presentation to the Board. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Russ Funk; and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Lynda Forbes, Russ Funk, Patience Gall, and Rich Krambeer; and the following voted against the same: No one; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. TECH PREP Don Pascoe and Jean Lingbeck reviewed the progress made to date in AND developing Tech Prep and Applied Academics curricula. Two examples APPLIED of classes being offered are Principles of Technology and Applied Math. ACADEMICS SPELLING Joan Johnson and Judi Sook summarized the formal teacher PROGRAM assessment of the current spelling program, and then reviewed recommendations formulated for a new spelling program. It was reported that 40 teachers are currently piloting the new program. GIFTS TO THE Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, to accept DISTRICT with great apreciation the following gifts to the district: From Cedar Island PTO - $5,000, salary increment for building coordinator and computer para; Edinbrook PTO - $200, hardship fund for students unable to pay fees for field trips; Park Brook PTO - $108, admission to Planetarium and Historical Society and $300, classroom gifts; Willow Lane PTA - $45.50, 13 admissions to the Science Museum of Minnesota and $100, puppet show from Pacer Center; and Maple Grove Junior High Student Council - $1,700, Geochron Time Indicator, TV monitor and VCR. Also, from Zachary Square ECSE PTO Association - $156.72, two Polaroid cameras and film; anonymous donor - $200, items to help challenge kids in math/science/creativity in Mrs. Sand's class at Sunny Hollow; Climb Theater - $814, presentation at Garden City; All Tool Manufacturing Company, Inc. - $300, metal for weldingg at Osseo Senior High; L & L Machine, Inc. - $10, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Fixen Motors - $25, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Wallner Tool, Inc. - $25, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High. = \b Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page nine) GIFTS TO THE Gifts to the District (continued) DISTRICT Also, from Michael and Johanne Kisch - $10, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Ann Warhol - $10, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Thein Lawn and Snow Service - $50, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; ProMed Molded Products, Inc. - $25, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; and Caspers Auto Repair, Inc. - $50, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High. Also, from Edgewood PTO - $1,227, two patrols to Legionville, Odyssey of the Mind registrations and lyceums; Oak View PTO - $2,000, speakers and supplies for SEM, and $150, Raptor Program; Orchard Lane PTA - $1,000, library books; Weaver Lake PTO - $65, Internet subscription; Early Childhood PTO - $90.38, Thermoscan ear thermometer for nurse; Brooklyn Junior Student Council - $1,500, student award programs and appreciation activities; and the Osseo Senior High Camera Club - $300, computer SIMMS in audiovisual area. Also, from Dean Johnson Construction - $25, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Preferred Drywall, Inc. - $25, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Maple Grove Welding - $20, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Silbaugh Tool, Inc. - $20, materials for supermilea e vehicle at Osseo Senior High; Maple Grove Glass and Glazing - 50, materials for supermileaa vehicle at Osseo Senior High; and Northgate Homes, Inc. - 1100, materials for supermileage vehicle at Osseo Senior High. The motion carried unanimously. SCHOOL Member Lynda Forbes introduced the following resolution and moved BOARD adoption: ELECTION RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR FILING AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District 279 as follows: 1. The period for filing Affidavits of Candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District 279 shall begin on Tuesday, March 8, 1994 and shall close on Tuesday, March 22, 1994. An Affidavit of Candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the $2.00 filing fee paid prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 1994. 2. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause Notice of said filing dates to be published in the Osseo -Maple Grove Press, the official newspaper of the district, and in Post newspapers, at least two weeks prior to the first day to file Affidavits of Candidacy. 3. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause Notice of said filing dates to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least ten days prior to the first day to file Affidavits of Candidacy. Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page ten) SCHOOL BOARD 4. The notice of said filing dates shall be in substantially the ELECTION following form: NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 279 MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing Affidavits of Candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District 279 shall begin on Tuesday, March 8, 1994, and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 1994. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, May 17, 1994. At that election, two members shall be elected to the School Board for terms of three years each. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the Office of the Superintendent, Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove. The filing fee for this office is $2.00. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district in which the candidate seeks election for thirty days before the election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same general election. The Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 1994. Dated: BY ORDER OF SCHOOL BOARD Lynda Forbes School District Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Russ Funk. On a roll call vote, the following voted in favor: Forbes, Funk, Gall, and Krambeer; and the following voted against said resolution: No one; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Minutes of the regular meeting, February 1, 1994 (page eleven) BOUNDARY Motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Funk, to approve the updated CHANGE Boundary Change Guidelines, including the charge to the committee, GUIDELINES make-up of the committee, and time line for the upcoming process for adjustment of elementary, junior high and senior high boundaries as presented. The motion carried unanimously. SCHOOL Motion by Mr. Krambeer, seconded by Mr. Funk, to approve on BOARD second and final reading the following School Board policies: POLICIES a. Policy No. 5422, Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence - Licensed Personnel b. Policy No. 4153, Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence - Support Personnel c. Policy No. 4253, Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence - Students d. Policy No. 5719, Student Records The motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCE- a. Regular School Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., MENTS ESC b. Policy Subcommittee meeting, Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 p.m., ESC C. School Board Work Session, Tuesday, February 22, 8:00 p.m., ESC. Topic: Budget Adjustments d. Student Advisory Committee meeting with the School Board, Friday, February 25, 7:30 a.m., Park Center Senior High School ADJOURNMENT At 9:45 p.m., motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Funk, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Lynda Forbes, Clerk INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 WAYZATA, MINNESOTA BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting - February 28, 1994 - 4:00 p.m. Administration Building - Board Room 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth AGENDA I. Call to Order H. Resolution to Issue and Sell General Obligation Tax Anticipation Certificates M. Motion To Go Into Closed Session Regarding Negotiations IV. Adjourn LMB/ 1 POSTED: 2/22/94 NOTE: This meeting will be followed by the regularly scheduled School Board Work Session. League of Minnesota Cities � L91C Cities Bulletin Number 3 February 18, 1994 CORE recommends drastic changes in aid to cities Gary Carlson After more than two years of effort, the Commission on Reform and 'a Efficiency (CORE) issued recommen- dations for a new local government aid formula. The findings are flawed; and to avoid adding confusion to the complicated property tax system we urge the Legislature to ignore them. A comparison of the report findings for the cities of Afton and Blue Earth indicates the problems with the report. Under the CORE aid Legislative session to begin Duke Aciclickc The 1994 session of the Minne- sota Legislature will begin at noon on Tuesday, February 22, and continue for about 10 weeks. On Wednesday, March 2, the final state budget forecast for the session will be announced. This forecast will determine whether or not, and to what extent, there is a shortfall in the local government trust fund. Except for tax and appropria- tions bills, all legislation must be on the floor of either the House or Senate by Friday, March 21, and on the floor of both legislative bodies by Thursday, March 31. The League's Legislative Conference will occur in the middle of this flurry of activity, on Thurs- day, March 24. (See page 8 for registration information.) By the end of the first week of April, we expect to see the tax bills and appropriations bills out of committee and on the House and Senate floors for action, with omnibus conference committees beginning in mid-April. Legislators haven't set a date for adjournment, but no one now expects the Legislature to be in session after the first week in May. 0 Page 3 Pay equity Page 6 Term limits Department completes pay City officials say, "Don't equity compliance review. extend term limits to cities." Ninety percent of cities in compliance. formula, the city of Afton would receive a more than five fold increase in LGA while the city of Blue Earth would receive a 91 percent reduction. In comparing 1990 levies, the aid increase in Afton would have been so large that the city could have elimi- nated its entire 1990 property tax levy, while the property tax levy in Blue Earth would have increased by nearly 200 percent. (We used 1990 levies because the report was based on 1990 property tax and financial information.) In contrast to past efforts to redesign the LGA formula, the CORE report attempts to prescribe how much each city should spend rather than determining a basis for distributing aid. That level of spending is based on a set of city services the CORE staff has defined as "basic." They assume services are basic if most cities provide them. The report then compares the prescribed level of spending to the available resources for each city to determine how much aid to distribute. The report also ignores recent increases in the overall property tax Route to: See CORE, page 6 r Pay equity compliance status report Joel Jamnik Cities, counties, schools, and other local governments which are still out of compliance with the pay equity law will soon hear from the Depart- ment of Employee Relations. The department has just completed its review of local governments' pay equity compliance reports. Of the 1,637 jurisdictions filing reports, 1,512 have met the computer or alternative analysis tests specified in state rule. Given the difficulty local govern- ments have had in adopting personnel evaluation systems and implementing salary and benefit adjustments, achieving 90 percent plus compliance is remarkable. City officials should be especially proud, since the compliance ratio for cities was higher than the overall average. Of 642 cities the department examined, 597 were in compliance. Those local governments which are still out of compliance will have the opportunity to appeal the finding of noncompliance. DOER has not released a list of these jurisdictions at this time, but they are expected to inform the League soon after they mail official notices. We've told DOER that we will be unable to help our members until we know which communities are out of compliance and have the opportunity to examine why they didn't pass the tests. However, DOER does not want to let anyone else know before officially notifying the local govern- ment. If your city receives a notice of noncompliance and would like advice regarding available alternatives, please contact the League. The department will give the list to the Legislature during the 1994 session. Unless the Legislature changes the law, DOER will impose penalties, perhaps as early as the July 1994 local government aid payments. The penalty is the higher of a five percent reduction in LGA or a $100 per day fine. 0 February 18, 1994 Jurisdiction Type In Compliance Out of Compliance Reconsideration Requested Blank Total City 597 33 10 2 642 County 74 6 6 1 87 School Dists. 375 27 17 1 420 Subtotal 1,046 66 33 4 1,149 SWCD 84 1 0 0 85 Special Dists. 122 6 1 0 129 HRAs 71 4 0 0 75 Townships 82 1 1 0 84 Utilities 54 0 0 1 55 Health Care Facilities 53 4 1 2 60 Subtotal 466 16 3 3 488 Total 1,512 82 36 7 1,637 DOER software upgrade in use Sharon Klumpp Many jurisdictions have now received the new pay equity software upgrade, version 3.0, from the Department of Employee Relations. DOER began using the 3.0 version on February 14, 1994 to make compliance determinations. The format and layout of the compliance report differs signifi- cantly from the 2.0 version. It now includes more detailed information. DOER has also made corrections in the exceptional service pay test and in the determination of the size of the "window" used to calculate predicted pay. The League has conducted a number of runs comparing the results of the 3.0 version to those of the 2.0 version. As a result of this sampling, the League believes that most jurisdictions will see no changes from the results obtained using the 2.0 version of the soft- ware. However, others will find slight changes; and in some cases, jurisdictions will have significant changes in their compliance status, either positive or negative. The League suggests that all jurisdictions perform a new analysis of their compensation data using the updated version of the software to determine if any significant change occurs in their compliance status. If you have any questions concerning the pay equity software upgrade, please contact the League of Minnesota Cities. 0 Page 3 Precinct caucuses set for March 1 `No city council meetings allowed after 6 p.m.; employees entitled to attend without. penalty Ann Higgins City councils cannot meet after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, the .date of 1994 precinct caucuses. The law prohibits local governing bodies, and state agencies and depart- ments from meeting after 6:00 p.m. on .the evening of precinct caucuses. No U of M, state university, or community college events may be scheduled that ..evening after 6:00 p.m. without specific permission of the board of regents, the state university or commu- nity college board. The 1993 Legislature changed the date of the 1994 precinct caucus to March I, the first Tuesday in March. The date had previously been set for Tuesday, March 8, the same day as township annual meetings and elec- tions. The starting time for the precinct caucus has changed. Caucuses will now begin at 7:00 p.m., rather than 7:30 p.m. Cities must make facilities available for political party caucuses. But they may charge for the use of the space, which may not be more than the lowest amount charged to other groups. Private and public employees are entitled to be absent from work to attend caucuses if they give their S .D employer.at,least 10 days written notice. ,The.employermust grant the absence -withoutpenalty from salary or wages other -than a: deduction for the extent of the. absence' from the job. If weather, makes: holding cau- cuses dangerous in some or all areas of the state, the Secretary:of.State is authorized to,postpone;;precinct caucuses for a week. The Secretary of State provides a. notice.of postpone- ment to the media in affected counties prior to -6 p.m., on the date on which caucuses are to be held. 0 Wastewater discharge fees t® increase Joel Jamnik The fees the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency charges for cities to discharge wastewater could be on the rise again. In an effort to review and .change the formula for wastewater permits, a task force of staff from the :League, the Small Cities Association, and the Coalition of Greater Minne- sota Cities has met with MPCA staff several times since mid-December. MPCA issues these permits, part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), to local governments and private industries that make point source discharges into lakes and streams. City and regional wastewater treatment facilities need these permits. In 1985, the Legislature said permit fees should fund the program, at least partially; and the fees have increased every biennium. These increases usually exceed inflation in an attempt to have fees finance a greater percentage of the program. The MPCA s permit program covers approximately 1,500 permittees (700 municipal), costs $7.5 million per year to administer, and employs 120 staff. The MPCA has a deficit of $600,000 in its legislatively mandated permit revenue goal for the 1992/93 biennium. The deficit is due to several factors, including the transition to a stormwater management program that saves cities money. Other states vary widely in their reliance on fees. A 1993 study shows the percent of program costs funded by fees: Washington (87 percent); Alabama (7 percent); California (30 percent); Kentucky (50 percent); Louisiana (65 percent); Maryland (37 percent); New Jersey (100 percent); Ohio (33 percent); Oregon (46 percent); and Wisconsin (100 percent). Minnesota has a target of 50 percent set by law. While permittees would prefer the Alabama fee sched- ule, environmentalists and state officials probably would like to emulate Wisconsin. The Wisconsin system is attractive to MPCA because it bases the fees on how much toxic material a permittee discharges. Using this system would further the "polluter pays" concept by reducing fees for plants discharging large volumes of clean (or low toxicity) water. The task force of cities has said that increasing the fees only enough to cover the deficit would lead to an average increase per permittee of 25 percent. Adding other fee increases could have catastrophic budgetary implications. Even though the fee system currently generates approximately 50 percent of the municipal/industrial costs, it generates 100 percent of the stormwater program and none of the feedlot program. This shows that the state's "polluter pays" concept relies to a great extent on the identity of the polluter. The task force will meet again March 2. 0 Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin i Employers liable for unemployment compensation in domestic abuse situations Joel Jamnik Victims of domestic abuse who are forced to quit their jobs as a result of the abuse may qualify for unem- ployment compensation under a recent Department of Jobs and Training ruling. The impact on some public employers, like cities, may be dispro- portionate because cities often don't insure for unemployment insurance claims, but rather reimburse the system when payments are made. Consequently, for these employers, the cost of granting benefits to abuse victims will not be dispersed through- out the insurance system, but rather will be borne totally by the employer. Last session, the Legislature required the department to study the issue of employees separated from employment due to problems with child care and domestic abuse. The department specifies under what circumstances a domestic abuse victim would qualify for unemployment compensation. It must be established by a preponderance of the evidence, that the threat of imminent bodily harm constituted a serious illness requiring separation from employment. In order to establish a threat of imminent bodily harm, the factors to be consid- ered include: a) An existing restraining order b) Police reports c) Information furnished by the employer d) Observation or reports from a competent professional e) Other substantial evidence/ testimony as to the existence of the abusive situation In order to establish that this threat constituted a serious illness requiring separation from employment it must be established that: February 18, 1994 1. The decision to leave employment was based upon a need to escape the abuse and was accompanied by the individual's change of residence or location. 2. The individual continued to maintain the separation from the abuser at least up to the time of the initial determination on benefit rights. 3. The claimant made reasonable efforts to retain employment. Given the growing awareness and concern of domestic abuse issues, the department policy is not surprising. =r� However, the department estimates that there will be relatively few cases filed annually under this interpretation. Minnesota law already provides unemployment compensation for an employee who is separated from employment due to personal, serious illness provided that the individual has made reasonable efforts to retain employment (see Minn. Stat. 268.09, subd. 1(c), with special provisions for illness due to chemical dependency). In a future bulletin we will address part two of the 1993 legisla- tion: child care and unemployment compensation. 0 Wetlands act: Who's responsible? Joel Jamnik With only limited exceptions, no one can drain or fill any wetland unless they get a permit from a designated local govern- ment unit (LGU). A designated LGU is one that can administer the Wetlands Conservation Act, which took effect January 1, 1994. Delays in private development and public improvement projects are likely unless there is a desig- nated LGU in your area. Please check with your county officials or staff at the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) (612) 296-3767 to determine whether an entity is intending to implement the law. Cities may become the designated LGU by passing a resolution and sending a copy of the resolution to their county and the BWSR. However, administra- tion of the act is complicated, time consuming, and expensive, with only a limited opportunity to have the permit applicant pay the full cost of the process, so cities should be cautious about becoming the LGU. Right now, though, no decision is irrevocable, so further adjustments between the roles of the counties, cities, and water management organizations are possible. Please contact us if you have questions about the new law or are experiencing difficulty in sorting out government roles in your area.0 Page 5 No term limits needed at local level Ann Higgins City officials spoke out at a series of public hearings to oppose term limits for local elective offices. In meetings in Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, and Rochester, members of the House Task Force on Term Limits heard from mayors and city councilmembers who strongly ob- jected to limiting the right of local voters by imposing term limits on city elective offices. The bill currently under consideration in the Minnesota House of Representatives would bar city councilmembers and mayors from serving for more than eight consecu- tive years in office. Local officials disagree with those who claim tern limits are an election reform measure. In fact, many city officials and local newspaper editors C®RE 9 continued from page 1 burden in Minnesota. The CORE findings would reduce the funding for cities by nearly $140 million or 33 percent. This would create tremen- dous additional pressure on the property tax, even if local pressures would allow cities to levy for only part of the lost state aid. In the conclusions, the report makes an excuse for the questionable finding that Minneapolis aid should decrease nearly 75 percent. The report suggests that Minneapolis and St. Paul may have "extraordinary needs for state aid that are not addressed through the CORE formula." Unfortunately, the report does not consider or suggest that other cities may have extraordi- nary or unique needs that are not addressed in the CORE formula. To add to city concerns about this flawed proposal, the Minnesota Business Partnership has indicated in a draft of their policy recommendations have said such arbitrary restrictions limit the right of local voters to decide whether or not to reelect incumbents to office. With increasing demands on local government to provide services and to comply with environmental, financial management, personnel, and other state mandates, term limits at the local level would weaken cities and deprive citizens of the most experi- enced officials. The League asks city officials to call their local legislators and urge them to remove local term limits from the proposed constitutional amend- ment (H.F. 24, Pawlenty, IR -Eagan). The following lawmakers were among those who pledged to support term limits during 1992 election campaigns (from information provided by Minnesotans for Term Limits). that they support the CORE LGA proposal. This support is likely based on the overall state savings from the House Members Senate Members (District #) (District #) Abrams (45A) Beckman (26) Anderson, R. (IDA) Benson, D. (31) Bauerly (17B) Chandler (55) Bergson (48A) Chmielewski (8) Carruthers (47B) Janezich (5) Commers (38A) Johnson, Dean (15) Delmont (51A) Johnson, J. (18) Jennings <(18A) Laidig (56) Klinzing (19B) Langseth (9) Luther (47A) McGowan (33) McCollum (55B) Metzen (39) Mahon (40A) Murphy (29) Milbert (39B) Neuvilie (39) Molnau (40A) Oliver (43) Pawlenty (38B) Pariseau (37) Pelowski (32iA) Riveness (40) Perlt (57A) Runbeck (53) Peterson, D. (13B) Solon (7) Sarna (59A) Scagren (41A) Sviggum (28B) Tomassoni (513) Wenzel (12B) Workman (43A) implementation of the CORE findings rather than any improved distributional results under the aid formula. 0 Selected Comparison of CORE aid and Actual 1990 Aid Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin Actual 1990 Aid LGA + HACA CORE Aid Minneapolis 88,524,265 22,449,372 St. Paul 58,631,063 53,692,487 Duluth 21,877,885 22,384,398 St. Louis Park 4,575,228 0 International Falls 2,653,564 1,121,041 Austin 5,412,646 3,600,709 Blaine 2,471,763 1,277,818 Afton 92,280 551,297 Blue Earth 902,977 81,658 Total 419,267,570 279,685,062 Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin Bill summaries * Indicates League support or general conformance with League policies. Please note: Under the rules of the legislature, all bills introduced last session which were not passed have been referred back to the legislative policy committees and can be consid- ered during this session. League staff will attempt to inform member officials of these bills which might significantly impact cities. JJ Education School to begin before Labor Day H.F. 1860 (Abrams, Leppik, Kelley, Knickerbocker) (Education) would allow Independent School District #270 to begin the 1994-1995 school year up to one week prior to Labor Day to make it possible for students to observe a religious holiday AH Elections Redistricting, federal census units H.F. 1815 (Rodosovich, Knickerbocker) (General Legislation) would authorize use of census tracts and blocks to redistrict legislative and congressional districts and allow descriptions of political subdivision election districts without metes and bounds descriptions. AH Campaign code of conduct H.F. 1830 (R. Anderson, I. Anderson, Lieder, Lasley, Dempsey) (General Legislation) would create a code of conduct in political campaigns to which candidates for public office would voluntarily subscribe. Disputes between candidates over alleged violations would go to conciliation court. The prevailing candidate could receive up to $1,000 in damages. The bill would also make it a gross misdemeanor for a person to prepare, distribute, or broadcast political advertising or material that the person knows or has reason to believe to be misleading, false, or deceptive. AH February 18, 1994 Voter registration H.F. 1831 (Leppik) (General Legislation) would eliminate requirement that the voter registration card include the voter's telephone number. AH Campaign finance H.F. 1851 (Lasley) (General Legislation) would require reporting of all transfers, in-kind donations, or loans by lobbyists, political funds, or political committees to a legislative or statewide principal campaign committee begin- ning January 1, 1994. AH Per diem payments H.F. 1852 (Molnau) (Rules) would restrict acceptance of per diem payments by local officials to a single payment per day. AH Housing Evacuation plans for manufactured home parks H.F. 1829 (K. Brown, Clark, Evans) (Housing) would require owners of manufactured home parks to give park residents a copy of shelter or evacuation plans approved by the city, beginning August 1, for new rental agreements, and August 15 for current residents. The plan would need to indicate whether the plan was approved or not. The bill would also require written notice to prospective park residents that residents are entitled to a certificate of rent constituting property taxes each year no later than February 1. AH Housing redevelopment and rehabilitation costs study H.F. 1840 (Morrison, Simoneau, C. Brown, Pawlenty) (Local Government) would direct the Metropolitan Council to study housing redevelopment and rehabilitation in the metro area and how they affect the cost and supply of affordable, low-income housing and to �T__ :z report to the 1995 Legislature. The study would include the impact of neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation, removing blight, providing social services, and crime prevention; the role of building code enforcement and local zoning requirements; and the impact of requirements such as federal prevailing wage standards. AH Manufactured housing; study H.F. 1857 (K. Brown, Evans, Clark) (Housing) would direct the State Department of Administration to study current state and local regulation of manufactured housing and home parks and enforcement of state laws, and to report to the 1995 Legislature. AH Repossession of manufactured homes; court action H.F. 1861 (K. Brown, Evans, Smith, Wejcman) (Housing) would require the court order for repossession of a manufactured home to be obtained from the district court in the county in which the unit is located. AH Personnel * Changing prevailing wage rate calculation S.E1633/H.F.1856 (D.E. Johnson, Larson, Vickerman, Berg, Day) would change the current method of establish- ing prevailing wages for projects that receive state dollars. Currently, the prevailing wage is based on the compensation of the largest number of employees within the area. This "mode" method often results in higher - than -average wage rates. The bill would use a straight or weighted average, which usually results in a lower wage. The bill proposes other cost saving measures with regard to prevailing wages and is supported by the LMC (see LMC policy GLP- 13(C)). JJ Page 7 1994 Legislators Minnesota House of Representatives,'' District/Member/Party Address* _ Phone* 45AAbrams, Ron (IR) .............................................209 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-9934 03A Anderson, Iry (DFL) .........................................463 State Office Bldg ...................................... ........ ....296-4936 10A Anderson, Bob (DFL) .......................................437 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4946 53B" Asch; Marc (DFL) ............................................507 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-7153 06A Battaglia,. David (DFL).....................................377 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-2190, 17B. Bauerly, Gerald J. (DFL) ..................................409 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-5377- 57B Beard, Pat (DFL) .............................................. 565 State Office Bldg....... ........................................... 296-3135 48A- Bergson, Brian (DFL) .......................................449 State Office Bldg.................................................. ............................................ 296-5513 14B Bertram, Jeff (DFL) ..........................................571 State Office Bldg ................................ _................. 296=4373 10B Bettermann, Hilda (IR) ..............:......................243 State Office Bldg.................................................. 2964317 30B Bishop, Dave (IR) .......................:.....................309 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296=0573 25A Brown, Kay (DFL)............................................551 State Office Bldg ........ 2964229 13A Brown, Chuck (DFL) ........................................597 State Office Bldg.................................................. 2964929 46B' Carlson, Lyndon R. (DFL) ................................379 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4255" 47B Carruthers, Phil (DFL) ......................................459 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-3709 61A Clark, Karen (DFL) ..........................................503 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-0294 38A Commers, Tim (IR) ...........................................215 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-3533 1511" Cooper, Roger (DFL)........................................545 State Office Bldg ..296-4346 09B Dauner, Marvin (DFL)......................................581 State Office Bldg ..... 296-6829 31B Davids, Gregory M. (IR) ..................................331 State Office Bldg .................... 296-9278 65A 14A Dawkins, Andy (DFL) ......................................371 Dehler, Steve (IR) ... .......................................223 State Office Bldg.................................................. ............................................ State Office Bldg....... 296-5158 296-7808 51A Delmont, Mike (DFL).......................................307 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-4226 29A Dempsey, Jerry (IR) ..........................................241 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296,8635 24A Dorn, John W. (DFL) ........................................533 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-3248 42A Erhardt, Ron (IR) ..............................................239 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4363 52B Evans, Geri (DFL) ............................................557 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-0141 67A Farrell, Jim (DFL) .............................................353 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4277 011 Finseth, Tim (IR) ..............................................253 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-9918 31A Frerichs, Donald L. (IR) ...................................247 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4378 63B Garcia, Edwina (DFL) ......................................411 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-5375 21A Girard, Jim (IR) ................................................213 State Office Bldg..........................:....................... 296-5374 09A Goodno, Kevin P. (IR) ......................................327 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-5515 62A Greenfield, Lee (DFL) ......................................375 State Office Bldg 296-0173 54B Greiling, Mindy (DFL) .....................................393 State Office Bldg..... ............................................. 296-5387 16B Gruenes, Dave (IR) ...........................................203 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-6316 30A Gutknecht, Gil (IR) ...........................................261 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-9249 12A Hasskamp, Kris (DFL)......................................451 State Office Bldg ........ 296-4333 27A Haukoos, Bob (IR)............................................291 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-8216 66B Hausman, Alice (DFL)......................................403 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-3824 56A Holsten, Mark (1R) ............................................315 State Office Bldg 296-3018 26A Hugoson, Gene (IR)..........................................217 State Office Bldg 296-3240 0611 Huntley, Thomas (DPL)....................................387 State Office Bldg 296-2228 49B Jacobs, Joel (DFL) ................................ ........485 State Office Bldg 296-4231 ' 07B Jaros, Mike (DFL) ............................................559 State Office Bldg 296-4246 58B Jefferson, Richard H. (DFL)..............................577 State Office Bldg 296-8659 . 18B Jennings, Loren G. (DFL).................................349 State Office Bldg 296-0518 04A Johnson, Bob (DFL) .........................................345 State Office Bldg 296-5516 48B Johnson, Alice (DFL)........................................539 State Office Bldg 296-5510 Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin Minnesota House continued District/Member/Party Address* Phone* 32B Johnson, Virgil J. (IR) 111.. 207 State Office Bldg ... 296-1069 59B Kahn, Phyllis L. (DFL) .1 ................................. ..367 State Office Bldg................................................. . 296-4257 26B Kalis, Henry J. (DFL) .......................................543 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-424() 44A Kelley, Steve (1)[111) ..........................................417 State Office Bldg....................................... 296-3964 .3513 Kelso. Becky (DFL)..........................................415 State Office Bldg........................... 0413 Kinkel, Anthony G. (DFL) ...............................453 Stat . ................... 296-1072 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-2451 19B Klinzing, Stephanie (DFL) ...............................549 State Office Bldg 296-5063 43B Knickerbocker, Jerry (IR) .................................283 State Office Bldg 296-4315 40B Knight, Kevin (IR) ............................................ 281 State Office Bldg. 296-4218 17A Koppendrayer, LeRoy (IR) ...............................233 State Office Bldg 296-6746 53A Krinkie, Phil (IR) ..............................................323 State Office Bldg...........296-2907 ...................................... IIB Krueger, Richard (DFL) ...................................357 State Office Bldg.296-3201 ................................................. 18A Lasley, Harold (DFL)........................................433 State Office Bldg ................... 296-5364 Leppik, Peggy (IR) ........................................... 225 State Office Bldg. 296-7026 02A Lieder, Bernie (DFL) ...................................... 515 State Office Bldg. 296-5091 33B Limmer, Warren (IR) ........................................301 State Office Bldg. 296-5502 33A Lindner, Arlon (IR) ...........................................227 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-7806 60A Long, Dee A. (DFL) ..........................................575 State Office Bldg 296-0171 08B Lourey, Becky (DFL)........................................421 State Office Bldg.296-4308 ............................ 47A Luther, Darlene (DFL) ......................................525 State Office Bldg. 296-3751 50B Lynch, Teresa (IR) ............................................295 State Office Bldg.296-5369 .................... 37B Macklin, Bill (IR) .............................................317 State Office Bldg. 296-6926 ............................................. 0A Mahon, Mark P (DFL) ......................................401 State Office Bldg. 296-7158 ................................................. SB Mariani, Carlos (DFL) ......................................303 State Office Bldg. 296-9714 ...................................... SB McCollum, Betty (DFL) ......................... 501 State Office Bldg. 296-1188 ........... ................ ................................. A McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) .................................567 State Office Bldg. 296-4342 39B Milbert, Bob (DFL) .......................................... 579 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-4192 d-► 35A Molnau, Carol (IR) ........................................... 221 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-8872 36B Morrison, Connie (IR) .............................. 251 State Office Bldg296-4212 23B Mosel, Darrel DFL """"""""""""""" (DFL) .........................................521 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-8634 07A Munger, Willard (DFL).....................................479 State Office Bldg . 296-4282 08A Murphy, Mary (DFL) ........................................389 State Office Bldg..........296-2676 ........................................ B Neary, Pamela (DFL) ........................................ State Office Bldg 296-4244 .................................................................... IIA Nelson, Sydney G (DFL) ..................................527 State Office Bldg........296-4293 .......................................... A Ness, Robert (IR) ..............................................335 State Office Bldg...........296-4344 ....................................... A Olson, Mark (IR) ..............................................201 State Office Bldg.............296-4237 ..................................... B Olson, Edgar (DFL) ..........................................517 State Office Bldg................... ............................... 296-4265 B Olson, Katy (IR) ...............................................553 State Office Bldg................... ............................... 296-5373 0B Onnen, Tony (IR) ..............................................277 State Office Bldg........................... ....................... 296-1534 6A Opatz, Joe (DFL) .............................................. State Office Bldg. 296-6612 ........................ 1111 ............................................. 6413 Orenstein, Howard (DFL).................................529 State Office Bldg296-4199 60B Orfield Jr., Myron (DFL) ..................................413 State Office Bldg. 296-9281 ................................................. A Osthoff, Tom (DFL) ..........................................585 State Office Bldg. 296-4224 ............................................... 4B Ostrom, Don (DFL) ................... ..................369 State Office Bldg. 296-7065 1111. .................... ............................. 7A Ozment, Dennis D. (IR) ....................................287 State OfficeBldg. 296-4306 ................................................. B Pauly, Sidney (IR) .............................................273 State Office Bldg........ 296-7449 .......................................... 8B Pawlenty, Tim (IR) ......................... 231 State Office Bldg g ................................................ 2964128 32A Pelowski, Jr., Gene (DFL) ................................531 State Office Bldg...........296-8637 ....................................... 57A Perlt, Walter E. (DFL) .......................................359 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-7807 13B Peterson, Doug (DFL) ................................... .523 State Office Bldg. ................................................. 296-4228 39A Pugh, Thomas (DFL) ........................................583 State Office Bldg. .......... 296-6828 ....................................... 7B Reding, Leo J. (DFL) ........................................537 State Office Bldg. 296-4193 46A Rest, Ann H. (DFL) .................................. 443 State Office Bldg. 296-4176 44B Rhodes, Jim (IR) .. ................................................. ........................313 State Office Bldg. 296-9889 58A Rice, James I. (DFL) ................................................. ........................................381 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4262 February 18, 1994 Page 11 Z Minnesota House of Representatives continued District/Member/Party Address* Phone* 25B Rodosovich, Peter (DFL)..................................445 State Office Bldg .................................................. '296-8237 05A Rukavina, Tom (DFL).......................................473 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-0170 59A Sarna, John J. (DFL).........................................563:State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4219 41A Seagren, Alice (IR) ...........................................321 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-7803 50A Sekhon, Kathleen ,(DFL)...................................593 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-2439 52A Simoneau, Wayne A. (DFL)..............................365 State Office Bldg.................................................. 2964331 62B Skoglund, Wesley J. (DFL)...............................477 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4330 34A Smith, Steven (IR) .........................................311 296-6455 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296=9188 03B Solberg, Loren (DFL) ...... ...........................343 296-5094 State Office Bldg................................................. 296-2315 55A Stanius, Brad (IR) ............................................259 14 State Office Bldg ................................................... 296=5363 21 B Steensma, Andy (DFL) .....................................471 Betzold, Don (DFL).............................................G-24 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4336 28B Sviggum, Steve A. (IR).....................................267 Capitol.................................................................. 296-9307 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-2273 51B Swenson, Doug (IR) .........................................255 64 State Office Bldg ........................................... w...... 2964124 05B Tomassoni, David (DFL) ................ . ............569 State Office Bldg............................................. . 296-0172 36A Tompkins, Eileen (IR) ......................... ............. 24S:State Office Bldg................................................. 296-5506 67B Trimble, Steve (DFL) .......................................491 State Office Bldg................................................. 2964201 01A Tunheim, Jim (DFL) .........................................351 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-9635 34B Van Dellen, Todd (IR) .......................................279. State Office Bldg .........................................:........ 296-5511 15AVan Engen, Tom (IR) .........................................591 State Office Bldg................................................. 296-6206 64A Vellenga, Kathleen (DFL) .................................509 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-8799 23A Vickerman, Barb (IR) .......................................211 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-9303 63A Wagenius, Jean (DFL) ....................................... ..... State Office Bldg. ................................................ . 296-4200 29B Waltman, Bob (IR) ............................................289 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-9236 49A Weaver, Charlie (IR) .........................................237 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-1729 61B Wejcman, Linda (DFL) .....................................431 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-7152 12B Wenzel, Stephen G. (DFL) ...............................487 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-4247 22A Winter, Ted (DFL).............................................407 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-5505 41B Wolf, Ken (IR) ..................................................329 State Office Bldg ................................................... 296-5185 28A Werke, Gary D (IR) ..........................................229 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-5368 43A Workman, Tom (IR) .......................................... 337 State Office Bldg .................................................. 296-5066 *Capitol or State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 **All area codes are (612) Minnesota Senate. District/Member/Party Address* Phone* 19 Adkins, Betty A. (DFL) ........................................309 Capitol.................................................:................ 296-5981 66 Anderson, Ellen R. (DFL)....................................G-27 Capitol ................................................................ 296-5537 26 Beckman, Tracy L. (DFL) ....................................301 Capitol.................................................................. 296-5713 41 Belanger, William V. (IR).....................................113 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-5975 31 Benson, Duane D. (IR) ........................................119 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-3903 16 Benson, Joanne E. (IR).........................................153 State Office Building ............................................ 296-6455 13 Berg, Charles A. (IR) ...................328 Capitol .............................. 296-5094 61 Berglin, Linda (DFL) ........................................... G-9' Capitol ................................................ .................. 296-4261 14 Bertram Sr., Joe. (DFL) .........................................323 Capitol.................................................................. 296-2084 _ 48 Betzold, Don (DFL).............................................G-24 Capitol................................................................ 296-2556 55 Chandler, Kevin M. (DFL) ...................................111 Capitol.................................................................. 296-9307 08 Chmielewski, Florian (DFL) ................................325 Capitol........................................................... 4......296-4182 64 Cohen, Richard J. (DFL) ......................................317 Capitol ......................................... I........................ 296-5931 28 Day, Dick (IR)......................................................105.State Office,Building............................................ 296-9457 20 Dille, Steve (IR) ...................................................103 State Office Bldg .................................. :............... 296-4131 Page 12 LMC Cities Bulletin *Capitol or State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 **All area codes are (612) February 18, 1994 Page 13 Minnesota Senate continued District/Member/Party Address* Phone* 04 Finn, Harold R.,,Swp„ (DFL)...............................306 Capitol.................................................................. 296-6128 62 Flynn, Carol (DFL).............................................. G-29 Capitol................................................................ 296-4274 23 Frederickson, Dennis R. (IR) .................:.............139 State Office Bldg......................... 296-8138 50 Hanson, Paula E. (1317[.) ......................................328 Capitol............................................................. 296-3219 24 1lottinger. John C (DFL)......................................G-29 Capitol................................................................ 296-6153 05 Janezich, Jerry It. (DFL) ......................................328 Capitol.................................................................. 296-8017 15 Johnson, Dean V. (IR) .......................................... 147 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-3826 06 Johnson, Douglas J. (DFL)...................................205 ........................................ Capitol .......................... 296-8881 . 8 Johnson, Janet B. (DFL) .......................................322 Capitol .................................... 296-5419 35 Johnston, Terry D. (IR).........................................117 State Office Bldg...........:...................................... 296-4123 67 Kelly, Randy C. (DFL) .........................................122 Capitol.................................................................. 296-5285 30 Kiscaden, Sheila (IR) ...........................................143 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4848 36 Knutson, David L. (IR) ........................................133 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4120 51 Krentz, Jane (DFL) ...............................................235 Capitol.................................................................. 296-7061 ? 58 Kroening, Carl (DFL) ...........................................124 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4302 56 Laidig, Gary (IR) ..................................................141 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4351 09 Langseth, Keith (DFL).........................................G-24 Capitol................................................................ 296-3205 10 Larson, Cal (IR) ....................................................145 State Office Bldg. 296-5655 21 Lesewski, Arlene (IR) ...........................................135 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4125 03 Lessard, Bob (DFL)..............................................111 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4136 47 Luther, William P (DFL) ......................................205 Capitol.................................................................. 296-8869 54 Marty, John J. (DFL)............................................G-9 Capitol.................................................................. 296-5645 31 McGowan. Pat (IR) .............................................. 129 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-2159 41) Merriam. Gene (1317.).......................................... 122 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4154 39 Metzen, James P. (DFL) .......................................303 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4370 02 Moe, Roger D. (DFL) ...........................................208 Capitol.................................................................. 296-2577 44 Mondale, Ted A. (DFL) ........................................309 Capitol.................................................................. 297-8065 32 Morse, Steven J. (DFL)........................................G-24 Capitol296-5649 ................................................................ 29 Murphy, Steve (DFL) ...........................................226 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4264 25 Neuville, Tom M. (IR)..........................................123 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-1279 52 Novak, Steven G. (DFL) ......................................322 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4334 43 Oliver, Edward C. (IR) .........................................121 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-4837 34 Olson, Gen (IR) ....................................................131 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-1282 65 Pappas, Sandy (DFL)...........................................G-27 Capitol................................................................ 296-1802 37 Pariseau, Pat (IR)..................................................109 State Office Bldg . 296-5252 27 Piper, Pat (DFL)...................................................G-9 Capitol...................................:.............................. 296-9248 59 Pogemiller, Lawrence J. (DFL) ............................235 Capitol.................................................................. 296-7809 57 Price, Leonard R. (DFL) ......................................235 Capitol.................................................................. 297-8060 63 Ranum, Jane B. (DFL) .........................................325 Capitol.................................................................. 297-8061 46 Reichgott Junge, Ember D. (DFL) .......................306 Capitol.................................................................. 296-2889 40 Itiveness, Phil J. (DFL) ........................................317 Capitol.................................................................. 297-8062 45 Robertson, Martha (IR) ........................................ 125 State Office Bldg .................................................. 297-4314 53 Runbeck, Linda (IR).............................................107 State Office Bldg 296-1253 11 Sams, Dallas C. (Dl--L) .........................................G-9 Capitol...................................... :........................... 297-8063 12 Samuelson, Don (DFL) ........................................124 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4875 07 Solon, Sam (DFL) ................................................303 Capitol.................................................................. 296-4188 60 Spear, Allan (DFL)............................................... G-27 Capitol................................................................ 296-4191 17 Stevens, Dan (IR) .................................................127 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-8075 O1 Stumpf, LeRoy (DFL).......................................... G-24 Capitol................................................................ 296-8660 42 Terwilliger, Roy (IR) ............................................115 State Office Bldg.................................................. 296-6238 22 Vckerman, Jim (DFL) .........................................226 Capitol.................................................................. 296-5650 38 Wiener, Deanna (DFL) .........................................303 Capitol ....................................... 297-8073 *Capitol or State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 **All area codes are (612) February 18, 1994 Page 13 1:994 House.committee assignments AGRICULTURE Mtg. Mon., 10 a.m., room 5 Wenzel, Chair Steensma, V. Chair Bauerly Bertram Bettermann .Cooper Dauner Dehler Girard Hugoson Knight Koppendrayer Molnau Mosel Nelson Ness Olson Peterson Trimble Winter CAPITAL INVESTMENT Mtg., Tues.,"Thurs., 12:30 p.m., Room 50ON Kalis, Chair Trimble, V. Chair Beard Bishop Dempsey Girard Jefferson Kelso Krueger Lieder Reding rodosovich Simoneau Solberg Stanius Steensma Waltman COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC .DEVELOPMENT Mtg., Tues., Thurs., 12:30 p.m. in Rooms Sarna, Chair Evans, V. Chair Anderson, B. Asch Bishop Clark Commers Erhardt Evans Farrell Hasskamp Haukoos Holsten Jaros Johnson Kinkel Knickerbocker Lindner Lourey Luther Milbert Murphy Olson Opatz Perlt Rice Smith Tunheim .ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE, REGULATION FINANCE Mtg., Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m., Room 30ON Rice, Chair Mariani, V. Chair Dempsey Farrell Frerichs Kalis Lieder Mahon Molnau Mosel Sarna Solberg Steensma Waltman Wolf EDUCATION Mtg., Tues., Thurs.,S:am. Room 200 Carlson, L.,.Chair Olson, K., V Chair Bauerly Bertram Bettermann Brown Dehler Dorn Greiling Hausman Johnson Kahn Kelley Kelso Kinke Koppendrayer Leppik Limmer McCollum Morrison Murphy Ness Orenstein Ozment Pawlenty Pelowski Rodosovich Seagren Skoglunc Tomassoni Tunheim Vellenga Weaver Dawkins Dorn _"Frerichs Hasskamp .,Johnson nC ght leppik Limmer 'McCollum Milbert Morrison -.Orfield .Ozment Pauly Peterson Rukavina .Sekhon Trimble Wagenius Waltman Weaver Winter Wolf .ETHICS Mtg., -Cal I of the chair in Room,40ON Olson E., Chair Pauly, V. Chair Asch Bettermann Bishop Clark Kelso Leppik Orfield Pugh 'Tunheim -FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND 'INSURANCE Hausman, V. Chair Battaglia Page 14 LMC.Cifies Bulletin Mtg., Wcd., 10 a.m., Room S AND Reding, Chair .ENVIRONMENT Bertram, V. Chair NATURAL Abrams RESOURCES Asch Mtg., Tues., Thurs.,10 a.m., Carlson Room 200 Davids Munger, Chair Hausman, V. Chair Battaglia Page 14 LMC.Cifies Bulletin House committee assignments continued Farrell Girard Greenfield Gruenes Huntley Jennings Lourey Onnen Osthof' Peterson Stahlus Wenzel Winter Worke GENERAL LEGISLATION VETERANS AFFAIRS AND ELECTIONS Mtg., 12:30 p.m., Room 30ON Lieder, Chair Pelowski, V. Chair Abrams Bergson Bertram Commers Cooper Delmont Gutknecht Hasskamp Haukoos Johnson Knight Lasley McCollum Opatz Orfield Ostrom Seagren Waltman GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS & GAMING Mtg., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m., Room 10 Kahn, Chair Johnson B., V. Chair Beard Bergson February 18, 1994 Dehler Dempsey Evans Greiling Haukoos Jefferson Kinkel Knickerbocker Krinkie Krueger Mosel Olson Opatz Osthoff Reding Seagren Tomassoni Van Dellen HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Mtg., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m., Room 5 Simoneau, Chair Cooper V. Chair Anderson Asch Brown Clark Davids Garcia Greenfield Gruenes Gutknecht Huntley Jennings Klinzing Lindner Lourey Luther Neary Nelson Onnen Stanius Tompkins Vickerman Worke HOUSING Mtg., Mon., 12:30 p.m., Room 500S Clark, Chair Dawkins, V. Chair Brown Dauner Davids Evans Finseth Garcia Klinzing Koppendrayer Luther Mariani Olson K. Olson M. Pawlenty Rest JUDICIARY Mtg., Mon., Wed., 10 a.m., Basement Hearing Room Skoglund, Chair Orenstein, V. Chair Bergson Bishop Brown Carruthers Dawkins Delmont Finseth Holsten Limmer Lynch Macklin Mariani McGuire Murphy Perk Pugh Rhodes Smith Solberg Swenson Wejcman JUDICIARY FINANCE DIVISION Mtg., Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m., Room 300S Murphy, Chair Pugh, V. Chair Bishop Delmont Finseth Holsten Kalis Macklin McGuire Orenstein Perlt Rhodes Skoglund Smith Solberg Swenson Wejcman LABOR- MANAGEMENT RELATIONS Mtg., Mon., 12:30 p.m., Room 200 Beard, Chair Rukavina, V. Chair Battaglia Bettermann Farrell Goodno Huntley Johnson Leppik Murphy Ness Perlt Rhodes Rice Sarna Sekhon Vickerman Wenzel Wolf LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS Mtg., Tues., Thurs., 12:30 p.m., Room 200 Brown, C., Chair Delmont, V. Chair Bergson Cooper Dorn Finseth Greling Page 15 House ::committee assignments continued . Kelley Klinzing .EKrinkie -Lynch ':Macklin ':Mahon Mariani °;-Molnau Nelson Orenstein ' Orfield Pawlenty Pugh :'•Swenson ',Tompkins Wagenius Weaver Wejeman .REGULATED INDUSTRIES AND ENERGY Mtg., Mon., 10 a.m., Room 10 Jacobs,..Chair Kelso, V. Chair Anderson Dempsey Erhardt Goodno Gruenes :Hausman Jennings Kelley Lindner Mahon Neary Olson Onnen Osthoff :Ozment Pelowski Sarna tunheim Vickerman Worke RULES AND '.LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION Mtg., Call;of the -chair in Room:400N Carruthers, Chair Greenfield,-V.:Chair Abrams Anderson Bauerly .Carlson Gutknecht Hugoson Jacobs Knickerbocker Long Lynch McGuire Munger Olson Rest Rice Simoneau Solberg Sviggum Trimble Vellenga TAXES Mtg., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8 a.m., Room 5 Rest, Chair Winter, V. Chair Abrams ,Anderson Carruthers Dauner Dawkins Erhardt Girard Goodno Hugoson Jacobs Jaros Lasley Long Macklin Milbert Olson E. Orfield Osthoff Ostrom Peterson Rukavina Solberg Sviggum Van Dellen Wagenius Workman TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC TRANSIT Mtg., Wed., 12:30 p:mi& Fri., 10 a.m., Room 10 Osthoff, Chair Lasley, V. Chair Brown Dauner Frerichs Garcia Hugoson Jefferson Johnson A. Johnson V. Kelso Krinkie Lieder Mariani McCollum Morrison Neary Olson E. Olson K. Ostrom Pauly Rhodes Steensma Tompkins Wagenius Workman = "MA YS AND'NIEANS T,'M.tg:;_Call;of the chair in ,4;RoomA00N 'sSolberg; :Chair ,Jacobs, V. Chair .;.Abrams tAhderson B. ,Anderson I. �Iaattaglia ::`,Bishop -Carlson ,...,Carruthers 'tFreriahs Greenfield n;Gutknecht ,,'Kahn Kulis Krueger Long ::Murphy Pauly Rest ':;Rice Rodosovich Simoneau Skoglund °Stanius Sviggum fVellenga Weaver -- ---- - -- - -------- . ... .- — --- -- -- - - -P,age,:16 LMC Cities Bulletin 1994 Senate committee assignments AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mtg., Mon., Wed., 12 noon, Room 107 Bertram, Chair Hanson, V. Chair Berg Dille Lesewsk i Morse Murphy Sams Stevens Vickerman COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION Mtg., Mon., Wed., 12 noon, Room 112 Solon, Chair Wiener, V. Chair Anderson Belanger Chandler Day Janezich Johnston Kroening Larson Luther Metzen Oliver Price Samuelson CRIME PREVENTION Mtg., Mon., Wed., Thur., 2 p.m., Room 15 Spear, Chair Anderson, V. Chair Beckman Belanger Cohen Kelly Laidig Marty February 18, 1994 McGowan Merriam Neuville Piper Ranum CRIME PREVENTION FINANCE DIVISION Beckman, Chair Kelly Laidig Marty McGowan Merriam Neuville Ranum Spear EDUCATION Mtg., Tue., Wed., Thur., 10 a.m., Room 112 Pogemiller, Co -Chair Stumpf, Co -Chair Krentz, V. Chair Price, V. Chair Beckman Benson, J.E. Hanson Janezich Knutson Langseth Larson Moe, R.d. Murphy Neuville Olson Pappas Ranum Reichgott Junge Robertson Solon Terwilliger Wiener EDUCATION FUNDING DIVISION Pogemiller, Chair Beckman Hanson Janezich Knutson Krentz Langseth Larson Olson Pappas Ranum Reichgott Junge Robertson Stumpf Terwilliger HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION Stumpf, Chair Benson, J. Larson Moe, R.D. Murphy Neuville Pogemiller Price Solon Wiener ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Mtg., Tues., 2 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m., Room 107 Lessard, Chair Chandler, V. Chair Anderson Benson, J.E. Berg Dille Finn Frederickson Johnson, J.B. Laidig Merriam Mondale Morse Novak Olson Pariseau Price Riveness ENVIRONMENTAND -NATURAL RESOURCES FINANCE DIVISION Morse, Chair Berg Finn Frederickson Johnson, J.B. Laidig Lessard Merriam Olson Pariseau Price Riveness ETHICS AND CAMPAIGN REFORM Mtg., Tues., Thur., 12 noon, Rbom 107 Marty, Chair Luther, V. Chair Cohen Flynn Johnson, D.E. Johnson, D.J. Laidig McGowan Moe, R.D. Pariseau Pogemiller Reichgott Junge FAMILY SERVICES Mtg., Tue., Thur., 12 noon, Room 15 Piper, Chair Betzold, V. Chair Adkins Benson, J.E. Berglin Chandler Johnson, J.B. Kelly Kiscaden Knutson Krentz Page 17 Senate .committee assignments continued Riveness Robertson Samuelson 'Solon Stevens FINANCE Mtg.,. Mon., Tire., Wed., Thur.,'4 p.m., Room ' 123 Merriam, Chair Kelly, V. Chair Beckman Cohen Frederickson Johnson, D.E. Johnson, J.B. Johnston Kroening Laidig Langseth Larson Luther McGowan Morse Piper Ranum Samuelson Spear Stumpf Terwilliger FINANCE STATE GOVERNMENT DIVISION Cohen, Chair .Frederickson Johnston Kelly Kroening Langseth Luther McGowan Merriam Morse Piper Terwilliger Page' -18 GAMING REGULATION Mtg., Tue., Wed., 8 a.m., Room:107 Berg, --,Chair 'Janezich, V. Chair Adkins Bertram Johnson, D.E. Marty McGowan Mondale Neuville Spear GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND REFORM Mtg., Tue., Wed., Fri., 8 a.m., Room 15 Metzen, Chair Riveness, V. Chair Beckman Benson, D.D. Hottinger Morse Pogemiller Runbeck Sams Stevens Stumpf Terwilliger Wiener HEALTH CARE Mtg., Tire., Wed., Thur., 10 a.m.,Room 15 Berglin, Chair Sams, V. Chair Benson, D.D. Betzold Day Finn Hottinger Kiscaden Oliver Piper Samuelson Vickerman HEALTH CARBAND FAMILY�SERVICES FINANCE DIVISION Samuelson,. Chair Benson, D.D. Berglin Betzold Day Kiscaden Piper Riveness Sams Solon Stevens Vickerman JOBS, ENERGY:AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mtg., Tue., Wed., Thur., 10 a.m., Room 107 Novak, Chair Johnson, J.B., V. Chair Anderson Chandler Chmielewski Dille Frederickson Johnson, D.J. Kelly Kroening Lesewski Metzen Runbeck JOBS, ENERGY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DIVISION Kroening, Chair Anderson Chandler Chmielewski Frederickson Johnson, J.B. Lesewski Metzen Novak Runbeck _a-_ c�_ JUDICIARY 'Mtg.,'Mon.,' Wed., 12 noon, 'Room 'r15 FReichgotttJunge,` Chair :Firm, -V.' Chair .Berglin Betzold <Cohen Xiscaden 'Knutson Krentz Robertson 'Spear 'METROFYOLITAN AND LOCAL '-GOVERNMENT Mon., Wed., Thur., 2 p.m., .Room 107 Adkins, Chair Mondale, V. Chair Betzold Day Flynn Hottinger Janezich :Langseth Lessard Oliver 'Pappas Pariseau Robertson Runbeck Wiener METROPOLITAN AND .LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAX DIVISION Flynn, Chair Hottinger, V. Chair Adkins Lessard Mondale Oliver Pappas Pariseau Runbeck LMC Cities Bulletin Senate committee assignments continued RULES AND ADMINISTRATION Mtg., On call Moe, R.D., Chair Luther, V. Chair Adkins Belanger Benson, D.D. Berg Berglin Bertram Chmielewski Flynn Frederickson Johnson, D.E. Johnson, D.J. Laidig Lessard Marty McGowan Merriam Metzen Novak Olson Pariseau Piper Pogemiller Reichgott Junge Solon Spear Stumpf Terwilliger Vickerman TAXES AND TAX LAWS Mtg., Mon., 'hie., Wed., Thur., 4 p.m., Room 15 Johnson, D.J., Chair Pappas, V. Chair Belanger Benson, D.D. Benson, J.E. Berglin Bertram Day Finn Flynn Hottinger Marty Mondale Neuville Novak Olson Pariseau Pogemiller Price Reichgott Junge Riveness Sams TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC TRANSIT Mtg., 'hie., Wed., Fri., 8 a.m., Room 112 Chmielewski, Chair Ranum, V. Chair Belanger Dille Flynn Hanson Johnston Krentz Langseth Lesewski Murphy Novak Olson Pappas Vickerman �=" Q - TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC TRANSIT FINANCE DIVISION Langseth, Chair Belanger Chmielewski Dille Flynn Hanson Johnston Novak Vickerman VETERANS AND GENERAL LEGISLATION Mtg., Tue., Thur., 12 noon, Room 112 Vickerman, Chair Murphy, V. Chair Bertram Chmielewski Hanson Johnston Larson Lessard Lesewski Metzen Vike to he-%r{ro, L Parkers Lake Watershed and Lake Management Plan Prepared for Bassett Creek Water Management Commission November 1993 �ng�; c�; irg Com�ary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this Plan (Plan) is to establish priorities and provide guidelines for the City of Plymouth, the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC), and citizens for meeting water quality goals set for Parkers Lake. These goals were recommended for water bodies within the Bassett Creek Watershed in the Draft Water Quality Management Plan (Barr Engineering Co., February 12, 1993). Parkers Lake, -located in the City of Plymouth, currently suffers from the problems that commonly occur when a lake's watershed becomes urbanized. The increased volume and pollutant levels of stormwater runoff from the watershed - result in a deterioration of lake water quality. This Plan concentrates on the total phosphorus loading to the lake because phosphorus is the nutrient that activates algal growth. A reduction in the phosphorus concentration in a lake is necessary to improve water transparency. The Parker Lake Watershed was divided into six drainage districts. Each drainage district was evaluated for nutrient removal efficiency under existing conditions and under proposed improved conditions. General recommended best management practices (BMPs) and specific drainage district recommendaticns follow: Best management practices (BMDs) recommended for the overall watershed include: ■ Require wet detention for all new or redeveloped properties. ■ Adopt a watershed -wide (or City-wide) ban on the use of phosphcrus fertilizers. ■ Implement a program to educate watershed residents and lake users on practices that would reduce pollutants entering the lake. ■ Enforce existing ordinances regarding litter and animal waste. Specific recommendations and preliminary costs for structural BMPs a;e provided for each of the drainage districts discussed in the repor=. These recommendations include: 23\27\051\PARiCRS.RPT\Y.d ES -1 H I . 2. South Niagara Lane Drainage District The storm sewer system discharging from this drainage district should be routed to the existing South Work Farm pond. A significant percentage of total phosphorus could be removed from the stormwater before it enters the lake. The estimated cost for this rerouting is $200,000. Fernbrook Lane Drainage District Four BMP options have been identified to reduce the amount of phosphorus that enters the lake. The options include diversion, sediaentation, skimming and chemical treatment. The BMP options considered in this Plan for the Fernbrook Lane Drainage district include: ■ Diversion of some flows in the storm sewer system along :ernbrcok Lane pond adjacent to the Drivers Examination Station. This includes enlarging and deepening the pond. The estimated cost for this diversion is $810,000. ■ Diversion of some flows from the 96 -inch storm sewer along =ernbrcok Lane into an existing City stor.mwater pond (identified as Pcrd BC -220 in the Plymouth drainage plan) adjacent to I-494. The estimated cost for this project is $710,000. ■ Development of a sedimentation/skimming facility in the open area north of Packers Lake Baptist Church along County Road 6. This facility would remove large sediment and floatable materia' (such as trash) from stormwater in the Fernbrook Lane storu sewer before it enters the lake: The estimated cost for this facility is $240,000. ■ Chemically treat a proportion of the stormwater in the Fernbrook Lane storm sewer at the Parkers Lake Baptist Church site. ^his would include the construction of a sedimentation pond. The estimated i 23\27\051\PARcZERS.RPT\Y,-.H ES -2 i i t f _T__3 first cost for this project would be $620,000. The annual operating and maintenance cost is estimated to $90,000. The options are described in detail in Section IV of this report and should be studied further to determine the feasibility. Remaining undeveloped land should drain to wet detention ponds before entering the City's drainage system. 3. North Work House Drainage District The existing wet detention pond in this small drainage district currently provides adequate treatment for its watershed. No additional recommendations are made for this drainage district other than those recommended for the entire watershed. 4. South Work House Drainage District The existing wet detention pond in this drainage district provides adequate treatment for its watershed. No additional recommendations are made for this drainage district other than those recommended for the entire watershed. S. Parkers Lake North Addition Drainage District A sedimentation/skinning device, as described in Section IV,is recommended at the outflow point to the lake to remove larger sediment and floatable debris and garbage. The estimated cost for this device is $30,000. 6. Parkers Lake Direct Drainage District Because this drainage district drains directly to the Parkers Lake, ma_a1y through overland flow, little opportunity for treatment of flows are available. However, source reduction measures would improve the quality of water entering the Lake. These measures include: 23\27\051\PARRQiRS.RPT\YMH ES -3 ■ Fall street sweeping ■ Use of no phosphorus fertilizers ■ vegetated buffer strips provided between maintained lawns and the lake. ■ Placement of additional garbage cans along the trail system around the lake to provide more convenience to dispose of garbage. ■ Education of landowners in proper management of yard waste and fertilizer is particularly important because of their proximity to the lake. These recommendations are described in greater detail in subsequent chapters of this report. 23\27\051\PARKZRS.RPT\YMH ES -4 300 250 200 0 150 57 100 50 0 Parkers Lake Structural BMP Options Estimated TP Conc. v. Annual Cost Goal Foi- Lake Alum Treat., 21 st Ave. Div. 30 and Niagara Div. pp --------- _..........r ..................... i. ----------------- ---------------------- Alum Treat. w/ T Niagara Div. AlUm Treatnlellt ; ------------------------ r --------------------- 4 ----------------------------•--------- ------------.-------------------. Drivers Exam. Pond w/ . Div Niagara - � •; ---------------------r---- Drivers Exam. Pond ■ Niagara Ave. Diversion ; ■ ' 21st Ave. Div. w/ Niagara Div. i Do Nothing * 1 St Ave. Div. I W 4-t1 :r' ('ere / _t,111lr I JJ 101 / JU 4J 4U 35 In-L,(tke Phosphorus Concellt.l'iltioll (ppb) 30 25 r� r�..�-.<w.«srr:.-...,.........-...•.�,..- .� .._..,..-......•..r...: ....::,.��•w.-.� ,..w.:arr:.n..:rr.n+rw; TABLE 6 red-rE SUMMARY OF BMP OPTION COSTS AND PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL EFFECTIVENESS Iii PIS toad * Assumes 20 years with a 6.0% interest rate. ** Goals set for Parkers Lake TP = 30 Vg/L Chlorophyll a = 10 Vg/L Transparency = 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) 23\27\051\PARKLK.TAB\KMH ' 2 7/ J /6qm ,30/s� X Reduction of TP Annual TP Loading to Lake to Lake Predicted Lake Quality Parameters** Option Description Option Number Capital Cost 08M Cost Annualized Cost* Fernbrook Watershed Total Fernbrook Watershed Total TP (Vg/L) Chlorophyll (Vg/L) Transparency (feet) Existing I SO SO $0 549 695 7% 16% 52 22 4.6 Routing South Niagara Watershed to South 1 $200,000 $1,000 $18,000 549 663 7% 20% 50 21 4.6 Workhouse Pond Drivers Exam Pond Diversion 2 $810,000 $1,000 $72,000 375 521 36% 37% 44 17 5.2 21st Avenue Diversion 3 $710,000 $11000 $63,000 272 418 54% 49% 41 15 5.6 Alum Treatment 4 $620,000 $92,000 $150,000 356 502 40% 39% 43 16 5.2 Fernbrook Sedimentation/ 5 $240,000 $3,500 $24,000 496 642 16% 22% 49 20 4.9 Skimming Facility Parkers North Sedimentation/ 6 $30,000 $3,500 $6,100 549 694 7% 16% 52 22 4.6 Skimming Facility Options 1, 2 and 6 $1,000,000 $5,500 593,000 375 488 36% 41% 42 16 5.2 Options 1, 3 and 6 $940,000 $5,500 $87,000 272 385 54% 53% 40 15 5.6 —Options 1 4 and 6 $850,000 $97,000 S170,000 356 469 40% 43% 41 16 5.2 options 1 5 and 6 $470,000 $8 000 $49,000 496 609 16% 26% 1 48 1 19 4.9 Options 1, 3, 4 and 6 $1,600,000 598,000 $240,000 200 313 66% 62% 35 12 6.2 * Assumes 20 years with a 6.0% interest rate. ** Goals set for Parkers Lake TP = 30 Vg/L Chlorophyll a = 10 Vg/L Transparency = 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) 23\27\051\PARKLK.TAB\KMH ' 2 7/ J /6qm ,30/s� February 1994 ct". �, N A Newsletter from Interfaith Outreach & Community I arjnerk* 1 110 Grand Ave. S. Wayzata, MN 55391 Tel. 473-243&,1-"-, Don't overlook this benefit - rd r From Tax Credit for Working Families{:: LaDonna You deserve some credit because you work hard for your family. The Minnesota Family Credit can help by giving you and your kids Hi, Friends, some extra money. You can claim your credit by filling out a Have you noticed that so often Minnesota income tax form. information about interesting events or helpful services is so The Working Family Credit is a tax credit to help families who scattered that it doesn't get read or earned less than $23,050 in 1993. Even if you don't owe any taxes, noticed in time to be useful? you may still file a return to claim the credit. What if we gathered timely in- formation like this into a newslet- ter complete with dates, times, The Minnesota Working Family Credit is based on Federal Earned that could s, Income Credit. When you complete the federal income tax form you place, phone, etc., have the information needed to apply for the Minnesota Working posted on your refrigerator? Family Credit on the state form. The two credits provide eligible Would that help? families up to $2,364. We want to hear from you. What kind of information is hard to find You are eligible if your household earned income was less than or keep track of? What do you $23,050 in 1993 and if you have at least one child living in your want to know more about? Your home. You must file income taxes as a single head of household or ideas for an easy-to-use format? married filing jointly. This is our first effort to gather information we thought might be The child living in your home can be your child or an adopted child, ueful. Is it? How about a column of readers' sharing what they've or a grandchild, stepchild, or foster chid, and must be, ur�uer age 19. experienced or learned that others Exceptions are made for children up to age 24 if they are full-time might find useful? What do you students or permanently and totally disabled. The child must have lived with you more than 6 months in 1993. think? Please call or drop in with your If you didn't get tax forms in the mail, you can get them at banks, ideas or suggestions. 473-2436. libraries and post offices. We really want to hear from you. We want to CONNECT! LaDonna TAX SERVICE OFFERED FEBRUARY 17 MARCH 3,17, & 31 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. APRIL 14 Free income tax help for low income people is being offered at the IOCP Building, 110 Grand Ave., Wayzata, by the Taxpayer Assistance Program of the Minnesota Accounting Aid Society CALL 473-2436 FOR APPOINTMENT We Can! 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RHEA Mayor of Rock Hill NORMAN RICE Mayor of Seattle PETE SFERRAZZA Mayor of Reno GREG SPARROW Mayor of DeKalb MICHAEL WHITE Mayor of Cleveland Advisory Board: Chair VICTOR ASHE Mayor of Knoxville RICHARD ARRINGTON Mayor of Birmingham SIDNEY BARTHELEMY Mayor of New Orleans CHARLES E. BOX Mayor of Rockford ROBERT COBLE Mayor of Columbia, SC CARDELL COOPER Mayor of Fast Orange DEEDEE CORRADINI Mayor of Salt Lake City JOSEPH Mayor o AllenttoownA RICHARD "CLAY DIXON Mayor of Dayton DONALD FRASER Mayor of Minneapolis LOUISE GARDNER Mayor of Jefferson City KAY GRANGER Mayor of Fort Worth MIKEJOHANNs Mayor of Lincoln Mayor of LasOVegas NES FRANKJORDAN Mayor of San Francisco SHELIA LODGE Mayor of Santa Barbara EVELYN M. LORD Mayor of Beaumont JO Kayo of Everett PATRICK MCMANUS Mayor of Lynn RITA MULLINS Mayor of Palatine JOHN ayo of Milt lice DONALD PLUS( UE C Mayor of Alcon SAULRAMIREZ, JR Mayor of Laredo KURT SCHMOKE Mayor of Baltimore DAVID SMITH Mayor of Newark, CA PAUL SOGLIN Mayor of Madison BRUCE TODD Mayor of Austin KAREN VIALiE Mayor of Tacoma Executive Director. J. THOMAS COCHRAN Z Ste. THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 1620 EYE STREET, NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 TELEPHONE (202) 293-7330 FAX (202) 293-2352 February 14, 195 Dear Mayor: Violent crime was the central theme of our Winter Meeting last month in Washington, with several panels and presentations on the seriousness of the problem and on potential solutions to it. One of the most challenging proposals was presented to us by Jay Kriegel, a CBs Senior Vice President. CBS and FOX television networks have joined with a broad range of national organizations -- including virtually all major educational and religious groups, as well as police, business, labor, civil rights, sports, media and service organizations -- to sponsor a national week of anti -violence activities, April 25 - May 1. While a formal public announcement of this plan is still two weeks off, mayors can play a central role in the activities and should find that the week offers an excellent opportunity to focus local resources and media attention on the problem of youth violence and on local efforts to combat it. At the core of the week's activities will be a one- hour program on network television about the consequences of kids using guns and about the alternatives to guns that are available to them. The program, "Kids Killing Kids," will be shown at 8:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 26. There will be no commercial interruptions. The week has been structured to emphasize a different theme each day (detail of schedule is attached): Monday..............Physicians on Violence Tuesday.............Families Talk About Violence Wednesday ........... Focus on Schools: Listening to Kids Thursday ............ Violence and the Law: Enforcement and Prevention Friday..............Heroes Saturday/Sunday..... Prayers for Non -Violence Pacre 2 A handbook to help your city plan the week's activities will be sent to you soon. The structure outlined above is intended to make it relatively easy for each city to participate, and the heavy involvement of both the television and newspaper industries should ensure that your efforts will be highly visible. Planning for this special week's activities should involve local school officials, police and law enforcement, leaders of the medical and legal communities, religious leaders, major business, labor and civic groups, and service organizations. Members of all of these groups also are being contacted by their national organizations and encouraged to participate in the activities. If you choose to become involved in this initiative, your office may wish to convene a planning meeting of these constituencies within the next two weeks to start discussing possible local activities. In addition, your designation of a staff coordinator for "Kids Killing Kids" week would help us coordinate your activities with those of other cities across the nation and get information to you in a timely manner. Babette Penton, Assistant Executive Director, will be coordinating the project for the Conference of Mayors. Please contact her by fax (202/293-2352) with your intention to participate in "Kids Killing Kids" week, together with the name of a contact in your office for this project. I hope you can join in what could become the most highly visible national anti -violence campaign we have seen. Mayor of Louisville President Enclosure KIDS KILLING KIDS America Focuses on Youth Violence and Its Prevention Monday, April 25 Tuesday, April 26 Wednesday, April 27 Thursday, April 28 Friday, April 29 Saturday/Sunday April 30 - May 1 THE WEEK'S SCHEDULE April 25 - May 1 - Physicians on Violence - Families Talk About Violence - Focus on Schools: Listening to Kids - Violence and the Law: Enforcement and Prevention - Heroes Prayers for Non -Violence A SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES Monday, April 25 - Physicians on Violence Focus on the medical and public health aspects of gun violence, especially the impact on medical resources, individual health and the cost of gun injuries. Medical associations, hospitals, medical schools and public health agencies to sponsor local activities, including release of data analyzing and quantifying the impact of gun violence; forums for discussion of issues; press conferences. The participation of individual victims with their physicians would graphically illustrate in personal terms the actual cost and impact of gun injuries. Tuesday, April 26 - Families Talk About Violence Telecast of the one-hour television program "Kids Killing Kids" at 8 p.m. EST with the focus on making this an hour of "Family Viewing." Through the schools, students will be urged to view the program with their families as a "homework" assignment. Television promotion and newspaper editorial material will urge each family to come together, watch together and talk together -- urging parental involvement, dialogue and family responsibility. Newspapers will be asked to publish a "Family Viewing Guide" that includes questions and topics for parents to talk about with their children after watching the program. Wednesday, April 27 - Focus on Schools: Listening to Kids The central event of the week will be the discussion in schools across America of the television program "Kids Killing Kids" and the issues it raises -- dealing with anger and conflict, gun use, dispute resolution, support services, individual responsibility and values. Teachers will be provided with 'Teacher Guides" to help structure classes and other activities. While teachers will lead and organize these activities, the primary theme will be LISTENING TO KIDS -- listening to what students say about the television program and their concerns about violence. Students can organize anti -violence activities for this day either in school or their communities, ranging from assemblies, essay contests, dramatizations or rap contests, petition drives, rallies, etc. Additionally, Teach -Ins can be organized to bring into the schools local leaders from all walks of life (government, business, labor, police, legal, medical, civic, sports, media, etc.) to go to classes and assemblies, both talking to and listening to students. Parents can also be brought into the process. Thursday, April 28 - Violence and the Law: Enforcement and Prevention Police, prosecutors and other criminal justice officials, as well as lawyers and bar associations, to organize activities that focus on legal issues relating to gun violence such as statistical analyses of gun crimes, enforcement of existing laws, gun buy-back and safety programs, how citizens can organize to prevent violence, the legal rights of those injured by gun violence and possible changes in the law relating to guns. Friday, April 29 - Heroes A focus on local "heroes," individuals and programs that are doing outstanding work on youth violence, crime prevention and youth services. This day will salute the extraordinary efforts of the private sector in providing a vast array of support services and advocacy for young people. Activities could involve local award ceremonies and recognition events, the spotlighting of outstanding local _ I CS-C11- organizations Sc`, organizations and service programs, and the promotion of programs and hot-lines that are available to provide counselling and guidance to kids in distress. Saturday/Sunday, April 30 - May 1 - Prayers for Non -Violence Religious leaders and institutions speak out and participate through sermons and other activities such as special prayer services, issue forums, community projects and service programs. ***************** Within this general national framework, each city can design its own local programs. We expect the mayors to play a leading role in convening meetings of the various organizations and constituencies involved and to coordinate planning for the week's activities. While the national organizations would endorse this thematic schedule, events would be dependent on local leadership and planning -- medical and public health for Monday; school boards, administrators, principals, and teachers for Tuesday/Wednesday along with local media (newspapers and television); police, law enforcement and legal groups for Thursday; the non-profit service sector for Friday; and religious leaders for Saturday/Sunday. DATE: February 22, 1994 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Annually the Minnesota Department of Health conducts a one day investigation of our public water supply system. During 1993 this survey was conducted on October 25, 1993 and we received their results on February 18, 1994. The results show that our system is in compliance with maximum contaminant levels set by the State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Rules for the contaminants analyzed. In addition to the annual inspection conducted by the State, on a daily basis we check the water at the treatment plants. Also, weekly samples are collected and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The results of these weekly samples are also forwarded to the State. cc: Tom Vetsch Bob Fasching February 18, 1994 Robert Dunn, Chair QTY OF Minnesota Environmental Quality B 300 Centennial Office Building YMOUTI+ 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Mr. Dunn: I am writing at the request of the Plymouth City Council, about their concerns regarding a possible conflict between the Environmental Quality Board's rules for preparation of Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs) and the statutory requirements for city review of preliminary plat applications. Section 462.358, Subd. 3b.. of Minnesota Statutes provides that a subdivision application shall be preliminarily approved or disapproved within 120 days. following delivery of a complete application, unless the applicant agrees to an extension. If the city fails to act, the application will be deemed to be approved. A possible difficulty arises in this time line if, during the review period, it is determined that an EAW must be prepared for a project. It is possible and even likely that the EAW process will not be completed during the 120 day time period. Furthermore, a city may not grant preliminary approvals until the EAW process is complete, pursuant to the EQB's own rules. Therefore, when an EAW is required, the preliminary plat review process often exceeds the 120 days provided by statute. The extra time required to complete a preliminary plat review concurrent with the environmental review process is not recognized in the statute. Nor do the EQB rules speak directly to this issue. The common interpretation has been that the "clock stops" during the EAW process. This has not been a problem if the development review process is not hotly contested, and/or the applicant is amenable to an extension of the subdivision review process. However, in a case where the city and developer may be at odds, we are concerned that this issue could be used to force the city to grant preliminary plat approval based on a failure to act within the 120 days provided by statute. The City Council has discussed this matter with our area legislators. They suggested that we first try to resolve this issue by working with the EQB before seeking a legislative change. We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 S �L Mr. Robert Dunn Page 2 February 18, 1994 The City of Plymouth hereby requests that the EQB seek a legal opinion from the Attorney General to define how the deadlines for preliminary plat approvals can be -- reconciled with the EQB's rules and timelines for environmental reviews. We look forward to your response on this issue. Sincerely, Dwight Johnson City Manager cc: Mayor and City Council Members Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director corres\5059\egb.doc GEN OLSON Assistant Minority Leader Senator, District 34 131 State Office Building St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296-1282 Home: 6750 County Road 110 West Mound, Minnesota 55364 (612) 472-3306 February 18, 1994 Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mjfg n on: Senate State of Minnesota Commendations on holding a meeting with legislators prior to the session to review and discuss issues of concern. I appreciated the opportunity to get to know you better. The experience was both enjoyable and helpful in my effort to serve you as effectively as possible. I have pursued action on the railroad crossing issue and will keep you informed of the results or additional steps that could be taken legislatively. Again, my thanks and very best wishes. Please feel free to contact me about these or other issues. Si cerely, Gen Olson State Senator GO: cd WCOMMITTEES • Education • Environment & Natural Resources • Rules and Administration • Taxes Rcgr/cA Paper and Tax Laws • Transportation and Public Transit loss Pas,_ SERVING: Delano, Franklin Township, Greenfield, Hanover, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Cu mierfiner Medina, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Plymouth, Rockford, Rockford Township, St. Bonifacius, Spring Park February 21,1994 Mr. Robert Meller Jr. Best & Flanagan Attorneys at Law 4000 First Bank Place 601 Second Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55402-4331 Re: City of Plymouth rezoning Dear Mr. Meller, Ronald Wedin 230 Zinnia Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 I have your letter of February 4, 1994. As I understand your position, you apparently believe that the Council needs at least a majority of the Council to vote in favor of a motion to properly dispose of that motion. As support for that proposition, you cite Robert's Rules of Order. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised states in part that a motion can be adopted by a majority vote "... except where a rule provides otherwise..." Robert's Rules of Order Section 43. Thus, Robert's Rules allows a body to establish, by rule, a procedure by which a body may take action with less than a majority voting in favor of a proposition. In fact, in the City Charter, the Council has authorized action by less than a majority. For example, a minority of the Council may compel attendance by absent members. Presumably, this action would be accomplished by motion or resolution. Further, Section 3.04 of the Charter also provides for action by less than a majority when it states that "Except as otherwise provided in this charter or by law (emphasis added) an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the council is required ". The "law" can direct that the council take action with an affirmative vote of less than a majority. I believe that Minn. Statutes Section 462.357 Subd. 2 , and the Attorney General Opinions interpreting that section require just that. That is, a motion to deny rezoning must be adopted if more than 1/3 of the council votes in favor of the denial. Sincerely, FOR p►NOTHFP*, FINE VEAR * o- . �... k all WE Do APPRECIATE - ART & LOIS LYMAN 1545 FOUNTAIN LN. NO. PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 A WogK OF ART X- 211.x+ enne'Din Mr. Dwight D. Johnson, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: ountv Effective January 1, 1994, organizational changes have been implemented within Hennepin County that I thought you should be aware of. Attached is the new County -wide organization chart which eliminates the former Bureau structure and replaces it with departments that report to County Administration. Highway -related projects, highway operations and environmental programs which were formerly a part of the Bureau of Public Service are now divisions of the new Department of Public Works of which I am the Director. The new department brings together all responsibilities for planning, design, construction and maintenance of the county's infrastructure of roads, bridges and buildings. This new department includes most of the previous Bureau functions and adds the County's Property Management Division. The responsibilities of each Division remain essentially unchanged. I will continue to be the County Engineer in addition to being the Director of Public Works. The former Department of Public Works, responsible for all aspects of the highway system, is now the Transportation Division with Patrick Murphy as Transportation Division Engineer. Environmental concerns such as solid waste, recycling, hazardous waste, and environmental protection programs will continue to be overseen by Janet Leick as Manager of the Environmental Management Division (formerly the Department of Environmental Management.) The Property Management Division (formerly a department in the Bureau of Administration) has been added to the new Department of Public Works. This division is responsible for management of all County facilities, and fulfills the mission of placing responsibility for the County's infrastructure in the same area. Department of Public Works A-2207 Hennepin County Government Center Recycled Paper Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0227 (612)348-4077 FAX:(612)348-9777 February 14, 1994 Page 2 The County's role in light rail transit continues to be carried out through the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority. That function is administered through the Light Rail Transit Division of the Department of Public Works. Kenneth E. Stevens, Division Manager, Light Rail Transit, continues to be responsible for this function. The Mobile Equipment Division, Warehouse, Safety and Administration areas will remain under the direction of Barb Sutey in the Fleet and Support Services Division, and Julie Kleinschmidt will continue to provide the new department with accounting and financial management support. Enclosed is the new Department of Public Works organization chart which delineates the Division and program managers. We at Hennepin County have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with you in the past and I trust this will continue under the new organization. Organizational and individual titles have changed, but you will continue to work with the same people in each of the functional areas as you did previously. If you have any questions about the new organization, please do not hesitate to call. Si cerely, e zli er Direct of lic Works and County Engineer Attachments c: James M. Bourey, County Administrator Fred Moore, Director of Public Works Public Works Department Public Works V. Genzlinger Admin Prin Admin Asst M. Hudson M. Fobbe Mgmt ortation Envir'1 Property M mFleet & Support Finc'I Lightht Rail Trans P. Murphy J. Leic G. Weiszhaar Services Mgmt/Acctg 11 K. Stevens B. Sutey I J. Kleinschmidt 11 Real Estate Safety Comm'1 Haz Waste D. Swenson W. Schroeder G. Lie Emerg Prepare D. Winter Recycling D. Anderson C. Michaud Personnel Construction Conservation L. Nelson M. Brandt Design Licensing and B. Polaczyk Enfor't Design & Cons tr'n T. Heenan Operations D. Wiemann T. Hoffman Solid Waste T. Goodman Trans Planning T. Johnson Planning K. Doty A. Lindner Problem Materials Mgmt Info B. Thomas Mgmt Planning Safety Planning/Eval W. Schroeder K. Bode D. Winter Facility Planning Accounting Personnel P. Kharkar S. La Rose Systems & Purch T. Lorenz 4Bldg & Grounds Design & Cons tr'n J. Taplin D. Wiemann LFFinancial Sery G. Briggs Facilities Mgmt Warehouse G. Grufman A. Lindner Security Mgmt Mgmt Info R. Adler S. Ebeltoft CMED D. Bengry U� Jan 11, 1 094 / Hennepin County Organization Chart Board Approved 9/14/93 County Board/ Welfare Board 0 - Elected - Appointed_ O - Administrative Executive Planning &I Primary Care Development Howard Johnson 'hllia Eckhart Examiner of Titles Richard Edblom Policy and Administration Administration ----- - Policy ----------------------------------------. County William Brumfield County Adr dstratlon Sheriffs Department County Ak ' , Milton Schoen Jamas ' Associate Associate Admin Admin Administrator Administrator , Human Resources Capital Resources Strategic M to Associate Charles Sprefka VAIllam Swanstrom Daniel Mc , aloe Administrator , Personnel Board - - Human Resources 8 Employee Relations Budget 8 Finance Thomas Fa ad Medical Services ' , Rafael Vlacaslllas Measurement John Bluford , r _ Library_ _ Library Pudic Affairs Medical Examiner ' Board , Robert RohM Maureen R"d Garry Paterson, MD , Audit Committee - - - Internal Audit Lary Franks Intergovernmental Relations Jamas Staeblar Community Health Sue2uldan,a 0 - Elected - Appointed_ O - Administrative Executive Planning &I Primary Care Development Howard Johnson 'hllia Eckhart Examiner of Titles Richard Edblom Policy and Administration Administration ----- - Policy ----------------------------------------. County William Brumfield , dstratlon Sheriffs Department ' nistrator Milton Schoen / wrey S t k to Associate Associate Associate ' � aloe Administrator k �, Performance agement Initiatives Measurement & Evaluation t ughlin Carol Ogren (vacant) t , k t Economic Assistance Dan Engstrom Correction Cunnfff j EM:1o:h;" - - i Joint Conxniroee - - - - - - - - - - Community Conecdons Children & Family t Services 4Public Works 1 David Bandar- Vern Qan:lingar Court Administratio]-n Adult Services General Services Jack Provo Barbas Drnhar I Robert Hanson wining & Employmen Assistance County William Brumfield Sherlff Public Defense Sheriffs Department Don 0modt Veteran Services Milton Schoen / COUnty Office of the County Attorney —( Attorney Michael Freeman Public Defender_ state Board or William Kennedy Public Defense J� S MUNICIPAL LEGISLATP(7E COMMISSION MEMO TO: MLC OPERATING COMMITTEE FROM: BOB RENNER, JR. : .- 5h 1800 Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-4218 Telephone: (612) 672-3600 Facsimile: (612) 672-3777 RE: ORFIELD PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE HIGH VALUED FISCAL DISPARITY POOL DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1994 HOMES -IN -THE Please find attached a copy of Representative Myron Orfield's proposal to amend the fiscal disparities lav by including 100% of the homestead value in excess of $150,000. A summary of the bill, which has not been introduced follows: Section 1. [METROPOLITAN REINVESTMENT FUND ACCOUNT.] Subdivision 1. [CREATION.] A metropolitan reinvestment fund account is created. Monies to fund this account are generated by capturing the tax on homestead values in excess of $150,000. Subdivision 2. [USES.] Funds in the MRF may be used to provide loans or grants to assist cities to meet their comprehensive choice housing goals and to meet metropolitan area redevelopment objectives outlines in subdivision 4. One third of the funds may be used for comprehensive choice housing, two-thirds may be used for other objectives such as reducing areas of concentrated poverty; providing a full range of housing opportunities; rehabilitation of existing housing stock; elimination of blighted or abandoned property; creation of open space and parks in distressed areas; increase economic integration and/or provide remediation and redevelopment of distressed parcels. The objectives listed above can only be funded from the MRF if a city is already in compliance with their comprehensive choice housing goals. Member Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville, Shoreview, Woodbury MLC Operating Committee Page Two February 22, 1994 Subdivision 3. [COMPREHENSIVE CHOICE HOUSING.] One-third of the MRF may be used to make loans and grants to cities to assist them achieve compliance with CCH. These funds may be used for the following: (1) provide resources to facilitate the removal of local housing barriers; (2) provide incentives to develop local housing options; (3) provide opportunities to live near growing job opportunities; (4) maintain housing affordability; and (5) increase economic integration within neighborhoods. Eligible projects include development, construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of low-income rental and limited equity cooperative housing units and homes for ownership. Grants may be made to cities to help with down payments, monthly payment assistance and maintenance assistance. Subdivision 4. [REINVESTMENT.] Defines what projects are eligible for the two-thirds grant and loan money to cities that are certified as meeting the comprehensive choice housing objectives. These projects (goals) include the following: (1) reduction or elimination of areas of concentrated poverty; (2) distribution of a full range of housing opportunities; (3) rehabilitation of existing housing stock; (4) elimination of blighted and abandoned property; (5) creation of a pen space and parks in distressed areas; and (6) increased economic integration within neighborhoods. Eligible projects may include property acquisition, demolition, development, construction, preservation, remediation and rehabilitation. Subdivision 5. [MATCHING FUNDS.] Matching funds from federal, local or private money is permitted. MLC Operating Committee Page Three February 22, 1994 Subdivision 6. [REPORT.] An annual report to the legislature and governor is required outlining the use of the MRF. Section 2. [EXCESS HOMESTEAD NET TAX CAPACITY.] The value of residential and agricultural homesteads with market values in excess of $150,000 is defined as "excess homestead net tax capacity." Section 3. [COMPUTATION OF NET TAX CAPACITY.] To determine a local government's tax base, the amount of "excess homestead tax capacity" shall be subtracted from a cities net tax capacity plus an amount equal to 4010 of the commercial industrial property base subject to the fiscal disparities formula. Section 4. [AREA WIDE TAX RATE APPLIED.] The area wide tax rate, determined by the fiscal disparities law, will be applied to the "excess homestead net tax capacity." In pay 1993, this rate was 13310. Section 5. [PAYMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN REINVESTMENT FUND.] One-half of the tax levied on "excess homestead net tax capacity" shall be deposited in the metropolitan reinvestment fund account of the housing development fund on June 15th and the other half on November 15th. Section 6. [FISCAL DISPARITIES ADJUSTMENT.] Adjusts the FD formula for determining "final contribution tax capacity" by including both commercial industrial and "excess homestead tax capacity." Section 7. [EFFECTIVE DATE.] This law is effective for property taxes payable in 1995. NOTE: This law simply captures the value of homes in excess of $150,000 and then applies the area wide fiscal disparities to that tax capacity. For example, if your city had one $200,000 home, the excess value on $50,000 multiplied by the statutory tax capacity rate of 2%, or $1,000, would be captured. This would be multiplied by 133% (the 1993 area wide rate). The result of $1,333 would be deposited in the Metropolitan Reinvestment Fund Account. The preliminary estimates are that MRF will generate about $80 million per year. MLC Operating Committee Page Four February 22, 1994 This proposal would help cities with few or no high valued homes. These cities would be eligible for the $80 million "MRF but would not contribute to it. This proposal would be most unfair to low income homeowners living in high valued communities. Regardless of the value of a home, all homeowners and other property classifications would share in paying the higher tax rates imposed because of the loss of tax capacity home values over $150,000. RGR.esf.438.5 1.W51s