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Council Information Memorandum 02-25-2000
I Dummy FEBRUARY 259 2000 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY29, 7: 00 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 6: 00 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 7:00 PM 2. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7:00 PM 3. WEDNESDAY, MARCH], 7: 00 PM 4. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 7.00 PM S. MONDAY, MARCH 6, 7:00 PM 6. TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 7: 00 PM 7. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: Goals and Objectives, Public Safety Training Room. JOINT MEETING: CITY COUNCIL AND CHARTER COMMISSION, Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room CAUCUS NIGHT STATEWIDE PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO FEBRUARY 25, 2000 Page 2 I 8. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 7:00 PM PARK & RECREA TION A D VISOR Y COMMISSION, Council Chambers 9. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-9) 10. February, March and April calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice of a forum on encouraging responsible alcohol service in local bars and restaurants, scheduled for Tuesday, February 29, noon, at the Fairview Community Center in Roseville. (I -]a) b) Notice of a rally supporting affordable housing, scheduled for Tuesday, February 29, 6:00 PM, at the State Capitol. (I -1b) c) Home Free fourth quarter and year—end statistics for the City of Plymouth. (1-1c) d) Notice of Youth Advisory Council "Plymouth Youth Awards" and a copy of the e—mail communication sent by Nnennia Ejebe to Plymouth area social studies instructors regarding the program. (7-1d) 2. STAFFREPORTS a) .Summary from Public Works Director Fred Moore of the Suburban Rate Authority Annual Report. (I -2a) b) 2000 property tax summary from City Assessor Nancy Bye. (I -2b) 3. MINUTES a) Environmental Quality Committee January 4 meeting. (I --3a) b) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit January 26 meeting. (I -3b) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Thank—you letter from League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations Representative Andrea Stearns to Representative Ron Abrams for co—authoring House File 3149 that would provide an exception to tort liability for geographic information systems. (I -4a) b) Correspondence between Recreation Superintendent Mary Bisek and members of the Plymouth Rockers regarding City funding for the organization. (I --4b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 FEBRUARY 25, 2000 c) Correspondence between Park Director Blank and Ben Torberg concerning the Olive Park skating rink. (I -4c) 5. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Fax. (I -5a) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM FAX News. (I -5b) c) Municipal Legislative Commission (I -5c) M- 7" YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 28, 2000, 7:00 P.M. MEDICINE LAKE ROOM AGENDA 1. Approve minutes of February 14, 2000 meeting 2. Discuss Poster Contest for 2000 Music in Plymouth 3. Receive Sub—Committee update on Youth Jam 2000 4. Receive Sub—Committee update on youth coffeehouse activities 5. Receive update on plans for attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC 6. Adjourn Possible topics for future meetings: • Discuss health issues and abstinence education • Discuss -contacts with Trojan Tirade NEXT MEETING IS MONDAY, MARCH 6, 7:00 PM w ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING NO. 93 March 1, 2000; 7:00 PM Medicine Lake Room k.. .,lin Ttamo- i1 Li11Llu iL�r111J. 7:00 PM Call to Order, Chair: Ms. Kathy Osborne • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes, Meeting No. 92 (see attachment) • Guest Introduction & General Forum: Guests may address the EQC about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the EQC will continue with the agenda. 7:15 PM UP -DATES: • Comprehensive Plan. An up -date on the plan's development & progress. Fred Moore, Public Works Director. • 1999 Annual Report & Year 2000 Annual Plan. Both the report and the plan were approved by the City Council at their February 15`'', meeting. • Final Water Resources Management Plan. At their Feb. 15`'', meeting, the Council approved the final Water Resources Management Plan. Many thanks to all EQC members for their help. Fred Moore, Public Works Director. • Possible Additional Funding Sources. Ms. Terri Goodfellow -Heyer • Environmental Fair sub -committee. The sub -committee has met and has developed a series of activities to be conducted by EQC members for the Plymouth Environmental Fair, which will be presented at the meeting. • Year 2000 Educational Plan & The Alternative Landscaping Small Grants. Based on the year 2000 budget and the annual plan, an education plan has been developed. EQC members need to review and recommend any changes to proposed plan (see attachment) • EQC Visitors' Acknowledgment Letter EQC needs to review and finalize the developed draft letter and the list of potential resources Ms. Haht, Ms. Fortin, Ms. Kjelland. • 8:00 PM • Storm Drain Marking Projects (annual plan item). After research and review of various available storm drain marking methods, the engineering staff is recommending the use of "das" Curb Markers (see attachment). Three or four neighborhoods need to be identified for the placement of these markers. • Road Salt Management (annual plan item). A brief presentation will be made on the city's usage, storage, and salt management as well as the availability of alternative products. • Special Council Meeting(annual plan item). A Joint council meeting, as recommended by EQC, for a presentation on the Medicine Lake watershed Management Plan prepared by the Basset Creek Watershed has been scheduled for April 4', at 7:00 PM. Barr Engineering will make the presentation., • EQC membership's Discussion (annual plan item scheduled for May). EQC members have asked to explore the possibility of increasing and expanding the EQC membership to include some civic organizations such as Lake or Home owners associations. 8:55 PM Plan for next meeting: April 5`h ( Mark your Calendar) (EQC Members will help to determine agenda for next meeting) • 9:00 PM ADJOURNED NOTES: D: \TEMP\meeting93. rnt M -I- L1 - Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 2, 2000 7 p.m. Note: Jackie Fraedrich will meet from 6:1 S p. m. to 6:55 p. m. in the Library (conference room next to the Medicine Lake Room) with students to discuss the 2000 HRC Student Workshop. Note: Patricia Izek and Ruth Ruffin invite anyone interested to meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room to view a police training video on hate crime. Call to Order. 2. Guest Speakers: W. H. Tyrone Terrill, Director of Human Rights, City of St. Paul Kenneth E. White, Executive Director, Minneapolis Civil Rights Cindy Jarvy, Advocate, Disability Law Center 3. Approve Minutes. 4. Approve Agenda. 5. Committee Reports. 6. Old Business. 7. New Business. A. Discuss Hate/Bias Crime Response. B. City Recreation Newsletter reference to handicapped. C. City letterhead. 8. Announcements and Articles for Your Information. A. Crimes of Hate - Proposal would increase penalties for crimes motivated by prejudice, Session Weekly. B. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions and Minnesota Department of Human Rights - Regional Meeting Idea Exchange C. Diversity gathering ignites sparks, Wayzata Update. 9. Adjourn. Next meeting: April 6, 2000. Plymouth: A Neighborhood and Community for All Plymouth Human Rights Commission M-9 Tentative Schedule for City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items March 21 Public hearing on charter amendment to eliminate obsolete language Public hearing for Wayzata to issue revenue bonds for Hammer Residences, Inc. 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Unfortunately, other establishments seem to disregard their communities' expectations of "responsible alcohol service." They are the focus of this month's forum. Come and hear three speakers discuss some challenging local situations. `Speakers will address: /► preliminary findings from a University of Minnesota project about overserving in Minnesota bars ►► a community coalition's successful challenge to one bar's promotion of unsafe drinking practices ►► a parent's discovery of a local bar's promotional campaign targeting underage children. Participants. will learn about- the_methods speakers have used to discover and deter inappropriate alcohol service in their communities. r T H f 'N • • • Hennepin Countys,a a*ze'.i (1 �"ax�,, 1' �.�Et�-F",+�Y���f-t�'j` n: ti Z • e C O M M u N I T v Community Hnith Department r�#'t minnesota pnventi•n r•s•urce center , k tom= r MINNESOTA COALITION , . � . e; ��, za�;,� ,,�.�•sa . .t�nrjtsh„i x$ �s r �„ • � , When: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:00 Noon -1:30 p.m. Where: Fairview Community Center t 1910 County Road B West Roseville, MN reverse for map and directions See Community Prevention Coalition', Cost: FREE no need to pre -register c/o Hennepin County Community Health Department' Lunch:,',B yNi i ring'your lunch, or call 612/348-5618, 525 Portland Avenue (MC 968) t0 request a bOX �unCh ($7.00� Minneapolis, MN 55415 1 aw` Beverages1;wi'll be provided at no charge. 6121348-5618 FAX: 6121348.7548 -' r T H f 'N • • • Hennepin Countys,a a*ze'.i (1 �"ax�,, 1' �.�Et�-F",+�Y���f-t�'j` n: ti Z • e C O M M u N I T v Community Hnith Department r�#'t minnesota pnventi•n r•s•urce center , k tom= r MINNESOTA COALITION , . � . e; ��, za�;,� ,,�.�•sa . .t�nrjtsh„i x$ �s r �„ • � , view Community Center •;i Id B.:Wes t, Roseville, MN 55113 651 604 3510 u �k '�k1t YQ•k 6t.?6�S.ly��'.'� w yS4'' - ^r ��l .. �� Y ��S � •� � y1k e'rn_ ss4 From the NorthlWest: On 35W in Roseville (south of 694), take Cleveland Ave/Highway 36 Exit (far left lane). Stay in far left lane past Highway 36 entrance ramp. Tum left (east) at first stop light - County Road B. Proceed east for approximately .5 mile to dip in road. Fairview Center will be on' your right (south). From North/East On 35E (south of 694) take Highway36 west (first exit) Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mall will be on your rig ht),'approximately 4 miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stop light, tum west (right) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile. Fairview Center will be on your left (south). From the South/West:' On 35W continue through downtown Mpls. taking 35W North. Take. Highway 36 turnoff (2 east lanes); get into right lane. „Take first exit (Cleveland Avenue) and tum left on County Road B at first stop light. Proceed (east) for approximately .5 n; z mile to dip m road Fairview Center will be on your right (south) art, From the South/East. ;On 35E - continue through downtown StPaul taking 35E NorthNTake Highway 36 going west (second exit). Proceed to Fairview Avenue exit (Rosedale Mall'will be on your,right), app�okimately 4�miles. Tum left (south) on Fairview. Proceed through 2 additional stop lights. At third stoplight, tum west (nght) on County Road B; proceed for approximately 1/10 mile Fairview Cewill be oii your, (south)r'° "N y r, nter t S .� IN -0 3 •::. 'i's?R?s•L`i.� xrik. � x ,M j.;ij ,.ka,:y'5) iyYtt s { s '1i5 R f .. 5''. ty y`PARKINGJBUILDING ENTRA CE E_ Park �n front. of imine Gately, off of County,Road B,, The Main Office bliildmg !s center.andwest, and is connected to the �.�.. , . ildi m9 y, kyw► y aIh F� 6, .ice a entrances (both are ' GymnasiumlPool buildm on the east b a S a :Enter the Mam Office bwldin in either of two a ill l/ll�'1Ared +:'•' .., , ems t . ' ` ' s v i'?- .. n • r;. e . s. J".lx•,^.'.. _ r.,,u ik. - •' d. ..tib .L . � �, ?"t? .. -....: � , df`e Feb -24-00 04:32P P.03 OZ118100 17:15 TO:RU53 Adema drum;Jv HaDerman Dle_j*l-lvu[ reyt: c1.1 f-- 1b LEAP YEAR HOUSING RALLY STATE CAPITOL ROTUNDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000 6:00-7:30 PM Join usi Send the message to your legislators and the Governor of Minnesota that there is a housing crisis and that the state must re.%pond by making a meaningful commitment of resources to housing this year and by preparing a crisis -response plan with housing to be the priority in the 7001-2002 biennium. The severe shortage of decent, affordable housing has outpaced our capacity to preserve and to build new housing units. This has created a h,Qusing emergency in Minneapolis and St. Paul, the metropolitan suburbs, rural Minnesota, and many communities around our state. Join hundreds of Minnesotans on February 291`' as we rally in the rotunda this leap year to urge our elected officials to take a huge LEAP FORWARD to achieve the goal of safe, decent, affordable housing for all Minnesotans. (Please note, no signs on sticks are allowed in the Rotunda, but please bring banners that hang with rope, signs to hold, etc.) This rally is supported by: A lirirwlivC Optiuvu Coalition, AIRnrlabl; tivuaulK Sa vl";3' AhijvW1 Ar1lau.lrt L.adasluv Surm[ut. rill Pwk, Allintir%; 1:11('1wmN_ \lllance for Aletropolitan stahiley_ Alliance I Ir•A+ing Incnrporlttd. AlIde"Coll 1`,30111y;lndconimllnity itemurce �:enier, .trrowhe.A Et'l'ilolllll' (�171R1TItgllly t 71Cj'. ( allll•lil' ( tlaliUta. C'cntral CiK[lTlhuUly' Hollsuv. Tnisl, ('crpio, Coa6uvu o[Elaoh C'tunt�ltw, C'vrinuuruty Housllut Pnrtnx lurt. Conuttvruty'-tnlrililAu 111 Protcti't. CmmIdoTl l v suv[X`rtivc Hovsinx, Cuvnvii wl A.siin PulvG.? NiilIM;d:uls, 0onlestic .\puke Pnnject, 00111..11 I,neal IniTiaTives Siipjwirr CorporaTion, liar[ Metro Wnmen-s ueoicll. l[dnumoo ind 110111 iula. I;quiry Prgwo, Elim Tmrtsarotwl HoaautK. FtIrTliiq alto C'ld(hczi b &;rvivC. Ftai* Hon)-ulx Fun,). (Healer NiitulcawLs Das' Carc ASSllc SUL1tl. iireatar M nnoota council ofCluirche,, 6.relter Minnesota I Inji,4 ng I+1111d, 6.1111(1 Incprpnrated I Iamline Vidway Coalition, I lenith Care for the I Inmelecs Of 1 .1111E , Comity, I I(IMI. Line. Inh,; and .1t1}lydAle I IrltiSine ('aminimiTamil), nnrl Children's Service, .IOI1S N( )\l- C vahwon, htit R44vtls LC44al1v,; C'valivn Leal A J 5061;ly vrNI11111Cavvlie. L.:M S,: w,;t Advin.aCy Nolic -(, Lomi''ao- k,011utiilnity school. I_(/netdllrW*SeWard Wa}'It, Brow. I,1ltheran Cmia;Ml for Pllhlic Policy in liinne�pta. Mztropolitan Intertailh COLIM-11 tnl A1l:u[dald. HauslrT..V, lifiTu[:avulis I. snumliuul ViCimlunttluly D:'V k`p=i, Nuulclp -v youth Dlvaiunl 5V.ia alt, \IiluksuW ACORN, ? Waicavta Culltvllc coiilli[% 1:n dw H.vuck,s, Muulcww Council uCNwlvrvilt.t, Ictvuusvta HutlsutK Vannershill, Minne oin senior I erl2ryttoo Mare, IteP4111. klill-Wel a AIDS Project. h1YI1tG. Norttiwte KedajiFn. North tar ('ommllnity s,ow. . Osis vmovc, (I icc kw SoviA hislu c:'f rl}uilic C'ih.Ttlic:. Pik( C1(y NgylllxVhntal ��Tt7Cis, PRILIE of Fa[nily xr[d C'ltildrlal'y strVice, Ptnject 911 I, Iteprc-ontntive Andy Driwkim, Reprenentptive Knren clnrk, Its\I;, I?werton Cnlmminity I Ir -wimp, Scwnrrl Neighhnrliond (irollp. `oMiiali /:onilirilnjj, of Mi,ine,:Ma. so11ihea�tdrn Mit111eSMa I MILzing+ Nemork. srouliside vanl.ly \chool. solltli•ide �J,�+][Llnlu+oJ Houwte S.:1nc�.a ul' I\IuDl:upvlu I]a'„ St P.ld A7w Cvuneil ul'Cluuvlws, St. P:tul HVUtutp(C�unv:nsal, St, P++u1 T�.II'aalls Union, Suctl+naMt stesollrce Ceorer,'I'hz CIcy Inc.. I lie I.enrning renter, setae Itivem i'ellnntptity;\cA11n. "I Win ('.icier RI;SIJI:I U!(i al Itlut�a C,: 013 I1V Fal1t luttr, VO Plucc, R'cst C._jllrai NI1nr1caVtn Housirly Partll:Ts1111). Vv'luttl:I Ncightxirs_ V-'(: A of MuuuaTwl t, 1Q.." Sou Feb -24-00 04:33P P.04 CZ/18/00 17:15 To:Russ Adams Fros:Jo Haberman 612-341-1662 Pape 3/3 February 19.... LEAP YEAR HOUSING RALLY Committing part of this year's extra day towards addressing last year's leap in housing costs. While the state has a signiflcattt budget surplus and many Minncw►tum have eittjoyed inctvased prosperity, those motto raft, p2rtind.1 ly wider atone with low puyinl; Job%, and those. saving to acquire their first humcs, have been left behind: • Tn 1999 reals jumped 11% in the Twin Cities. This is more than three times the incrcasc in the overall living cost index fix (lie year and is an ex,nnple of'housing costs cxcccduig lvdi WIntion and xvagc Icvcls ovcr the va4t se-cral }caws. • R slylillicant contributor to inc-reu%cd rents i% llhe shortage of rental housing with rental vacancy rules under 2"0 in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota regional cct►tcrs. The cost ol'ho►ne o-Anership IS rising rapidly also. The median oust uf*a singlr-(firmly home climhed VN) in 1999. The situation will %vorsen without actitm. Estimate% show thin Minnesota annually produce 3,700 fewer rental units and 1,200 fz%kvr oualdr-occupied units than are needed hosed un population grotrth projectiolls. we therefore declare that we will work to reduce the shortage or atlorwomwe ltottsini across Minne". to by: Yropo,-ilig A new floor for the state's cotluititiucat to housiug by uicrcasuig the Amount of the stale budget assisting lalnilie% and individuals to find and retain stable housing loom C.'aliilig upon clwtcd knckts to coliunit to solving Clic housbig crisis by iiIaldiiS a tlucc- pc►inl pledge: 1. For the 2400 legislative session, to support lht Governor% proposal to allocate S83 million dirWcd ToWuds vfosliduig housing options for 10W iticalilc households, panicularly families tnoviltg 5vnt wclfare to work. 2. To commil to making housing a top' riority lbr the 2001 legislative sessipn, 3. To support dra2iiva a mi-p:a'tismi, puiilic-privatc Mi mcsota holm -,int vh:ut that will identily the Weral, %tale and Imal rrsourves and reli►nnc needed to ensure stahlo. allbl-duble housing 166 the lowest incrare Minnesotans, build housing, where needed to ac:ummodale ecnonic grottlh and contain the cotil% ofdovelopmrnt of wauersJlip and rural hotrsitlg. 02/24/00 16:07 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:Joe Page 2/2 NEW HOPE CITY HALL Wednesday, March 8 4401 Xylon Avenue North (612) 531-5100 City Manager Dan Donohue / Mayor W. Peter Enck Directions: Highway 169 to Rockford Road (County Road 9). Go east on Rockford Road to Xylan Avenue. Tum left on Xylon and the City Hall is located '/z block down on the left-hand side of the road. GOLDEN VALLEY CITY HALL Tuesday, March 14 7800 Golden Valley Road (612) 593-8000 City Manager William S. Joynes / Mayor Mary E. Anderson Directions: Located at the northeast comer of Winnetka Avenue North and Golden Valley Road. One block north of Highway 55. CRYSTAL CITY HALL Wednesday, March 15 4141 Douglas Drive (61.2) 531-1000 City Manager Anne Norris / Mayor Pete Meintsma Directions: Located at the northeast comer of Douglas Drive and 42"d Avenue. From Highway 169, exit on 42"d Avenue/Rockford Road/County Road 9. Go east on 42"d Avenue to Douglas Drive. HOPKINS CITY HALL Thursday, March 23 1010 South First Street (612) 935-8474 City Manager Steve Mielke / Mayor Eugene Maxwell Directions: Take 169 to the Excelsior Boulevard exit. Go west on Excelsior Boulevard to the stop light at I Ph Avenue. Go right to the end of block. PLYMOUTH CITY HALL Tuesday, March 28 3400 Plymouth Boulevard (612) 509-5000 City Manager Dwight Johnson / Mayor Joy Tierney Directions: Interstate 494 to Highway 55. Go west to the second set of lights (Plymouth Boulevard). Take a right (going north) two blocks. The City Ball is on the right side of the road. I-I:\USERS\Joe\State of the CityCB-.doc y IC Home Free 3405 East Medicine Lake Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55441 Business (612) 559-9008 Crisis Line (612) 559-4945 Fax (612) 559-6315 February 14, 2000 Craig Gerdes — Chief of Police City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55422 Dear Chief Gerdes: Enclosed are the fourth quarter and year-end statistics for 1999. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 559-9008. Best regards, Mary Monteon Home Free Director enc cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager Elliot Knetsch, Prosecutor Sgt. Joel Franz Nita Quinn Z- r-, CITY OF PLYMOUTH HOME FREE REPORT FOR October 1, 1999 to December 31,1999 1999 1998 QTR. YTD QTR. YTD Police Activities: Arrests 18 69 29 104 Dual Arrests 2 15 8 19 Juvenile Arrests 1 3 1 5 Non Crime Incidents 35 134 0 33 Complaints 2_ _ 5 94 3 30 Home Free Not Notified by Police 39 1 9 City Prosecution: Formal Complaints 2 7 3 30 Tab Charges (Charged at time of arrest) 17 50 N/A N/A Charges Declined by Prosecutor 0 0 0 1 Home Free Victim Services Provided: 219 1461 319 1285 OFP's Written 5 35 7 45 OFP's Granted 3 25 5 35 Harassment Orders 2 .5 1 4 Court Advocacy Provided 12 92 7 79 Safety Plar)s 29 211 N/A N/A Individual Advocacy 3 44 49 146 Systems Advocacy 29 76 32 91 Community Visits 1 4 0 3 Transportation Provided 4 52 8 18 Face -to -Face Contacts 19 95 4 53 Phone/Letter Contacts 61 454 20 178 Information/Referral 31 309 165 550 # of Support Groups Held 20 59 21 83 UNDUPLICATED NUMBER SERVED: # of Women Sheltered 4 6 2 6 # of Children Sheltered 12 16 3 10 # of Women Attending Support Groups 69 132 97 236 # of Children in Support Group Childcare 150 230 40 126 # Victims Served in Community Programs 107 382 67 279 Total Unduplicated 342 766 209 657 ------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,�- Id The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council presents The Plymouth Youth Awards • The Plymouth Youth Awards program is designed to recognize our young people's contributions to their community. • The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council is presenting 4 awards, 2 for middle school students and 2 for high school students. • All four awards are for Plymouth Residents between the ages of 10 and 19 only. • Awards will presented in two main categories: • Community Service Category Plymouth youth may apply for this award themselves. This award was designed to recognize a young person who has consistently participated in community service projects or volunteer programs The decision is based on the number of community service hours, the type of community service performed, and an essay. • Special Recognition Category Any adult or young person may nominate a Plymouth youth to receive this award. This award was designed to recognize a young person who has, in one (or more) particular incident(s), displayed an uncommon concern for others in his/her community. The decision is based on the nomination letter. • The Plymouth Youth Awards program supports the attitude of giving without the expectation of reward or recognition. It has nothing to do with achievements in scholastics, athletics, or other like accomplishments. This recognition is designed to honor young people who have demonstrated care by reaching out to others, or whose day-to-day lifestyles reflect concern for others. • Application/nomination forms will be available during the first week of March. You may request one by calling (763) 509-5064 or e -mailing NEjebe@ci.plymouth.mn.us. • Applications/nominations must be postmarked by April 29th, 2000. • Awards will be presented during Youth Jam 2000, June 3rd, 2000. • Send completed applications to Youth Awards; 3400 Plymouth Blvd.; Plymouth, MN 55447 '--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------' Kurt Hoffman From: Nnennia Ejebe Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 6:25 PM To: pam_infanger@wayzata.k12.mn.us'; 'lean na_nelson@wayzata.k12.mn.us; 'ejebes@hotmail.com'; Kurt Hoffman Subject: Plymouth Youth Awards Dear Educators: My name is Nnennia Ejebe and I am a senior at Wayzata High School. I am writing to inform you all about a community service recognition program that the City of Plymouth is sponsoring called the "Plymouth Youth Awards." The City of Plymouth, through its Youth Advisory Council, will honor 4 Plymouth residents, 2 high school and 2 middle school students, for outstanding community service work. There are two categories for both age groups: Community Service and Special Recognition. The Community Service category is for students who do a lot of regular volunteer work (i.e. volunteer weekly at Methodist Hospital, the library, etc.). Students can apply for this award themselves. The Special Recognition Category is for students who have displayed an "unusual/uncommon" care for others in one particular instance. You or any other adult or student can nominate someone for this award. Application/nomination forms will be available during the first week of March, and are due the last week of April. If you would like me to mail you some forms, just write me back. I have attached a flyer which explains everything a little better. I encourage you to pass this information on to your students. FYI: I mailed this letter to social studies teachers at Wayzata High School, Armstrong High School, Maple Grove High School, Plymouth Middle School, Wayzata East Middle School, Wayzata Central Middle School, and West Lutheran High School because of the connection between community service, good citizenship skills, and civics. However, if you feel that some of your other colleagues would do more with this information, I encourage you to pass it along to them. I hope this letter was clear enough, but if you have any questions about the Plymouth Youth Awards or the Plymouth Youth Advisory Council, or if you have trouble with the attachment, please feel free to e-mail me at NEjebe@ci.plymouth.mn.us or leave me a message at 509-5064 (voice mail). Thank you very much for taking the time to read this e-mail. Have a great day! Nnennia Ejebe, Administrative Intern for the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Youth Advisory Council Representative (Ward 1) The Plymouth Youth Advisory Council is a city commission composed of young people from the City of Plymouth who strive to improve the quality of life in the community by: Contributing a youth perspective about city issues Providing safe and positive venues for young people to connect with each other and other members of the community Aiding in the development of citizenship skills Promoting community involvement. �- 2C-3 DATE: February 24, 2000 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works SUBJECT: SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY (SRA) Wednesday evening, February 23, I attended the quarterly meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority. This was also the annual meeting (delayed from January snow storm) and beginning of it's 25`h year. The SRA is a joint powers organization currently comprised of 36 twin city suburban municipalities totaling over 800,000 in population. The purpose of the SRA is as a watch dog for municipalities over electric, gas, and telephone utilities in their rate making process. Plymouth has been a member since its beginning and our current annual contribution -to the organization is $4,400. The SRA has an annual budget of about $65,000. Attached is a brief 25 year history of the organization. As shown in the memorandum, the SRA has taken part in many rate increase filings by the various utilities before the Public Utilities Commission. There is no question that by the activities of the SRA the rate payers in Plymouth and throughout the metropolitan area have saved millions of dollars in utility payments. When there is a rate filing by a utility, it is reviewed by the SRA and if there is an issue that is not going to be analyzed by another organization, the SRA may provide input on that issue to the Public Utilities Commission. I have been Plymouth's representative on the SRA for about 20 years. If you or any councilmember wishes additional information on the organization, please do not hesitate to contact me. attachment F:\pw\Enginecring\GENERAL\MEMOS\FRED\2000\SPA—Mtg_2-23.doc CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ MEMORANDUM TO: City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates FROM: Jim Strommen DATE: January 5, 2000 RE: Review of SRA 25 -Year History JAMES M. STROMMEN Attomey at Law Direct Dial(612)337-9233 email: jstrommenCkennedy-.-raven.com MEMO #1(a) As the SRA enters its 25th year after the establishment of the Public Utilities Commission, it is appropriate to review the accumulated SRA accomplishments on behalf of suburban municipalities and their residents and businesses. The SRA is a joint powers organization currently comprised of 36 Twin Cities suburban municipalities totaling over 800,000 in population. In 1975, the SRA changed from a regulator of gas franchises to a utility rate watchdog for suburban municipalities and residential and business customers within the municipalities. The SRA has often been the lone voice on issues ranging from the US West Tier System to municipal boundaries for area code splits in the Twin Cities area. The SRA has help set policy and has led or participated in efforts that have saved ratepayers millions of dollars over the past 25 years. The following is a summary of SRA participation in gas, electric and telecommunications matters since 1975. SRA SUCCESSES 1975 NSP Rate Case. SRA's retained expert argued for several utility expense reductions resulting in annual savings of $18 to $20 per household. This was the first electric rate case before the newly formed Public Utilities Commission. The SRA expert did much to assist the state agencies in developing the ratemaking principles that have been used since. PLYMOUTH A' BeautifofPface'To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®.e„,..�.,. www.d.plymouth.mn.us i;, 2a 1977 NSP Rate Case. The 1975 ratemaking principles established by the SRA were defended successfully in NSP's second rate increase request. 1982 Northwestern Bell Tier Rates. The SRA expanded its scope to telephone rates and began its attack on the Bell Tier System. The Tier System established concentric rate zones from local Twin City area calls, which increased as the customer location moved away from the geographic center of the metropolitan area. 1984 Northwestern Bell Tier Rates. The SRA gained a significant victory reducing the Tier ratios by 50% and shifting millions of dollars in rates away from the suburban ratepayer. 1985 Rate Structure Task Force. The SRA was active in the formulation of funding proposals for the Combined Sewer Overflow projects in the Cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul. SRA involvement may have limited the pass-through of these costs to member communities. 1985 NSP General Rate Case. The SRA pioneered an issue regarding fossil fuel inventory. The SRA also helped maintain the municipal pumping rate, and defended prior SRA accomplishments as to accounting practices. Substantial savings were realized through SRA intervention. This case was appealed to the Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court and the SRA (alone) participated with MPUC in successfully defending MPUC's action. 1986 Redeliberation on Northwestern Bell Cases. The SRA maintained and further reduced the Tier ratios by obtaining a cap on outer tier rates. These changes continued and augmented the savings in telephone rates for SRA business and residential users prior to the elimination of this rate design in 1992. 1986 Uniform Franchises. The gas and electric uniform franchises were negotiated by the SRA with NSP and Minnegasco in the 1980s. Many SRA -negotiated franchises are still in place. 1987 Northwestern Bell Extended Area Service Docket. The SRA made significant progress in demonstrating cost inequities in the Twin City Metropolitan Area Northwestern Bell service area. SRA participation in this case further laid the groundwork for the 1991 order abandoning the Tier System. 1990 US West Incentive Regulation Plan. The SRA actively intervened in a case involving US West's request to be partially deregulated in its local service to residential and business customers. The final order established stable rates for Twin City local telephone customers of US West through August of 1994. US West shared 50% of its revenues above a 13.5% return on equity. 1991 NSP General Rate Case. The SRA actively intervened in this NSP filing, wherein the PUC rejected NSP's $120,000,000 rate increase request. The SRA focused on the municipal pumpers' rate and street lighting. The SRA, traditionally the only intervenor seeking reduced increases in the municipal pumping rate, was successful in that effort. AMS -105177v 177 S U 160-3 - 1991 Tier Svstem Abolished. The PUC fully accepted SRA arguments that the Tier System was not based on cost or good policy and ordered it abolished in favor of equal rates through the local calling area. This has resulted in millions of dollars in annual savings for suburban residential and business customers of US West. 1992 Municipal Pumping Rate Savings. Together with the City of St. Paul and the Municipal Pumpers Association, SRA efforts maintained pumping class rates at 2-3% below general service class and continued the municipal pumping exemption from the eleven -month demand ratchet rate imposed on commercial -industrial users. The SRA's expert consultant estimated that avoiding the eleven -month demand ratchet charge alone saves 7.5-10% in annual municipal pumping charges paid to NSP. 1993 Minnegasco and NSP Rate Cases -FAS 106. The SRA played a substantial role in one of the major issues to be raised before the PUC in several years --FAS 106. A post retirement medical health care benefits "transition obligation" was sought by Minnegasco and NSP as a result of the accounting standard known as FAS 106, which required a change from cash basis to accrual accounting for such benefits. This change involved millions of dollars (Minnegasco $24 million; NSP $160 million) to be borne either by the utility shareholders or utility ratepayers. The PUC originally voted in May 1993 to disallow one-half of Minnegasco's transition obligation, but ultimately reversed its decision and allowed those expenses. These expenses will be spread out over a twenty-year period in rates. 1995 Updated Model Gas and Electric Utility Franchises. The SRA and the League drafted model utility franchise ordinances. The increasing deregulation in both the electric and gas utility industries necessitated revisions to the previous model franchise ordinances approved by the SRA. 1995 Model Telecommunications Permit Ordinance. The SRA prepared and shared its Model Telecommunications Permit Ordinance with the League of Minnesota Cities. In collaboration, the SRA and the League distributed the ordinance to all Minnesota cities. The purpose of the ordinance was to provide orderly police power regulations over telecommunications companies in the city. This ordinance changed in light of the 1996 Telecommunications Act and 1997 Minnesota ROW legislation. 1996 Model Wireless Communication Lease Agreement. The SRA provided primary drafting contributions to a League of Minnesota Cities Model Site Lease Agreement for PCS/cellular and other data communication antennas. This Model has been distributed to Minnesota cities for use in negotiation on site lease agreements and is used throughout the state. 1996 Minnegasco Rate Case. The SRA and the Department Public Service successfully argued against a $1 million annual acquisition adjustment (23 years of recovery requested) Minnegasco sought to recover from ratepayers for its acquisition of Midwest Gas. The SRA also objected to a proposed increase in the residential basic service charge. The PUC adopted the SRA position. 1997 Right-of-Wav Legislation and Task Force. The SRA played an important role in assisting the League of Minnesota Cities in the comprehensive 1997 legislation governing telecommunication providers' use of municipal right-of-way. The SRA also actively participated in a legislative task force establishing rules on ROW use and in the preparation of the model right -of- Jhls-105177v177 3 5 U 160-3 way ordinance that arises out of this legislation. 1998 Twin Cities Area Code Splits Along Municipal Boundaries. The SRA was the original advocate of municipal boundaries for area codes splits in the Metro area. The SRA, with outstanding technical support from the Department of Public Service, persuaded the Public Utilities Commission to be the only commission in the nation to establish area code boundaries along municipal lines in a metropolitan area. The 612 area code split issue was revisited several times at the request of telephone companies that opposed the decision and each time the PUC reaffirmed its decision. This preserves municipal identity in the Twin Cities area in telephone area codes. 1998 US West AFOR. The SRA successfully negotiated a prohibition on US West passing through ROW management costs as line items on customer bills in the city requiring the cost. The SRA is also challenging a pass through of forty million dollars US West may have negotiated away in the AFOR. 1999 Electric CIP Lost Margin Recovery Denial. The SRA supported the efforts of an expert who successfully argued that electric utilities should be denied millions of dollars in unproven "lost margin" recovery in a conservation improvement program (CIP) authorized by the legislature in the 1990s. In addition, the efforts of the SRA -supported expert have resulted in the phasing out of CIP recoveries in the future, saving ratepayers millions of dollars for years to come. 1999 Model Right -of -Way Ordinance. The SRA assisted the League of Cities in preparing a model right-of-way ordinance for cities' management of the ROW following the 1997 legislation and 1998-99 PUC rulemaking proceeding. 1999 Electric Facilities Undergrounding. The SRA has negotiated directly with NSP in a tariff proceeding establishing a process for financing facility-undergrounding costs, not with municipal funds, but through ratepayer surcharges. 2000 ROW Use Agreements. The SRA has comprehensively reviewed a proposed ROW access agreement by a wireless internet access provider. This and other unique telecommunication provider issues will be subject to review by the SRA as telecommunications and data transfer technology continues to develop. 2000 Gas and Electric Franchises. The SRA is active in the development of a model franchise for gas and electric service in the post -1997 ROW management environment. 2000 Gas and Electric Deregulation. The SRA is participating in a legislative process establishing policies relating to the deregulation of gas and electric services in Minnesota. This includes issues such as municipal aggregating and franchise fees in a deregulated environment. JMS-105 177v 177 4 S U 160-3 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 24, 2000 TO: Nancy D. Bye, City Assessor w FROM: Jan Olsson Senior Appraiser SUBJECT: 2000 PROPERTY TAX SUMMARY The 2000 tax extension rates have recently been released from Hennepin County. Tax statements are scheduled to be mailed the first week in March. To better prepare ourselves to respond to citizen inquiries, we have updated our charts, graphs, and comparison data (attached). Market values on most residential properties were increased approximately 4% affecting payable 2000 taxes (excluding quartile areas). Commercial/Industrial properties were increased approximately 6% and apartments increased approximately 12% in value. The last few ygars there have been additional property taxes levied due to the passing of school bond referendums, school market value, city market value and solid waste market value. There has also been the introduction of the education homestead credit. Effective in 1995 (payable 1996) the school market value rate was established as a direct computation against the market value of individual properties after the passing of school bond referendums. This money goes directly to the school districts. The city referendum market rate was established in 1996 (payable 1997) as a direct computation against the estimated market value of individual properties to offset the purchase of open space to be preserved for nature areas and trails, and an additional levy was approved in 1998 (Payable 1999) for the Activity Center/Field House. The county solid waste fee is this year at a rate of .01847%. This fee is calculated directly against the market value of each parcel. The education homestead credit reduces school district taxes on residential homesteads and on the house, garage and one acre of land for farm homesteads. The rate is uniform within a school district. The maximum credit is $390 and cannot be greater than the total -r~ -Z+ school district tax. The funds go entirely to the state determined general education fund of each school district. New this year is the Agricultural Education Homestead and Non-Homstead credit. This creates a new education agricultural credit equal to 54%, in the case of agricultural homestead credit, or 50%, in the case of agricultural non -homestead property, of the general education tax on the property. The credit does not apply to the house, garage, and one acre of agricultual homestead property. The following is an example of how to calculate 2000 Payable taxes using an average home value in the Wayzata School District. This calculation does not involve the Agricultural Education Credit. Market Value for 1999 Pay 2000 Classification: Tax Capacity Calculation $ 76,000 @ 1 % $130,300 @ 1.65% Total Tax Capacity Tax Extension Rate Base Tax Market Rate Calculations School Market Rate City Market Rate Solid Waste Rate Composite Market Value Rate Subtotal $206,300 Residential Homestead $ 760 2,150 $206,300 @.20917% = $431.52 $2061300 @.01337% = $ 27.58 $206,300 @.01847% = $ 38.10 Education Homestead Credit Tax Capacity $2,910 x 29.044% EHC Rate =$ 845.18 Maximum Credit Allowed 2000 Payable Tax $2,910 x 112.239% $3,266.15 $ 497.20 $3,763.35 -$ 390.00 $3,3__ L-Z X Even though the legislative changes have made property tax calculations more cumbersome, it is interesting to note, the tax extension rates have decreased. Our contribution share to the fiscal disparities pool for Commercial/Industrial properties increased slightly from 33.5494% last year to 33.6855% this year. The seven county area wide rate has decreased from 157.373% in 1999 to 146.134% for 2000. cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager Dale Hahn, Finance Director Assessing Division w PROPERTY TAX COMPARISON Pavable 1990 Through 2000 Taxes include both the tax extension rate, school, city and solid waste market value rates where applicable as well as the new education tax credit. The properties used in this study are four houses of various market values (one from each of the four school districts within the city of Plymouth). For purposes of comparability, all subject houses are classified residential homestead, are maintained in average condition and have not been improved with any additions. All estimated market values were increases during the years for inflation, quartile and/or market adjustments. * 1996 was the first year Plymouth had School Market Value Rates due to the passing of school referendums. ** 1997 is the first year Plymouth had City Market Value Rates. ** * 1998 was the first year Education Tax Credits were introduced. JLO 2/23/00 r� #270 #284 Hopkins School District Wayzata School District Payable Market Property % Tax Tax Market Property Taxes % Tax to Value Tax Rate Year Value Taxes to Value 1.09 Rate 91.798 Value 134,100 2,332 1.74 99.548 1990 83,500 84,900 909 1,084 1.28 106.494 137,400 2,415 1.76 103.120 1991 1992 84,900 1,147 1.35 117.262 137,400 2,415 1.78 114.512 125.160 1993 85,900 1.252 1.46 125.434 138,400 148,300 2,563 2,697 1.85 1.50 120.060 1994 88,600 1,344 1.50 1.60 127.734 133.978 155,000 2,840 1.80 119.316 1995 **1996 97,000 100,600 1,634 1,679 1.67 129.524 161,600 3,285 2.03 118.453 ***1997 103,300 1,592 1.54 117.515 166,200 3,214 3,003 1.93 1.77 107.842 111.676 ****1998 113,300 1,666 1.47 120.735 123.151 169,500 172,900 2,972 1.72 118.030 1999 115,600 1,593 1,587 1.40 1.32 119.609 1 1 179,800 2,819 1.57 112.239 2000 120,200 The same value of $ 179,800 in Watershed 3 would have taxes of $2,832. #281 #279 Robbinsdale School District Osseo School District Payable Market Property % Tax Tax Market Property % Tax Tax Rate Year Value Taxes to Value Rate Value Taxes to Value 1990 97,100 1,316 1.36 104.297 167,600 3,603 2.15 107.628 1991 99,300 1,415 1.42 108.377 171,800 3,761 2.19 111.480 1992 9%300 1,452 1.46 114.682 171,800 3,652 2.13 121.725 1993 100,300 1,570 1.56 122.058 172,800 3,425 1.98 2.00 125.199 127.179 1994 104,000 1,697 1.60 124.794 189,600 198,000 3,907 4,181 2.10 129.044 1995 *1996 107,700 1,808 1,856 1.60 1.67 126.099 123.104 205,300 4,529 2.21 125.497 **1997 111,400 119,500 2,000 1.67 119.388 208,700 4,292 2.06 118.297 ***1998 132,600 2,090 1.58 125.022 218,400 4,185 1.92 1.54 116.058 118.547 1999 141,900 2,129 1.50 111.926 1 1 220,700 3,391 2000 147,600 2,075 1.41 111.541 1 1 229,500 3,896 1.70 116.333 Taxes include both the tax extension rate, school, city and solid waste market value rates where applicable as well as the new education tax credit. The properties used in this study are four houses of various market values (one from each of the four school districts within the city of Plymouth). For purposes of comparability, all subject houses are classified residential homestead, are maintained in average condition and have not been improved with any additions. All estimated market values were increases during the years for inflation, quartile and/or market adjustments. * 1996 was the first year Plymouth had School Market Value Rates due to the passing of school referendums. ** 1997 is the first year Plymouth had City Market Value Rates. ** * 1998 was the first year Education Tax Credits were introduced. JLO 2/23/00 r� #281/Robbinsdale School TAX CAPACITY RATE BREAK DOWN Payable 1996-2000 City of Plymouth #284/0 Wayzata fFL84J3 w ayzata 65.350 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 52.004 Tax Tax Tax Tax Tax 35.515 Extension Extension Extension Extension Extension 14.394 Rates % Rates % Rates % Rates % Rates % School 60.111 52.211 52.004 53.820 49.190 County 37.270 35.515 38.386 40.994 39.655 City 14.394 13.745 14.081 14.890 14.958 Special 6.135 5.894 6.718 7.788 7.916 Taxing 0.487 0.520 0.520 TOTAL District 109.161 % 112.336% 118.855 112.764 HRA 0.543 0.477 .487 0.538 0.520 TOTAL 118.453% 107.842% 111.676% 118.030% 112.239 #281/Robbinsdale School 64.762 fFL84J3 w ayzata 65.350 47.716 School 60.111 52.211 52.004 49.190 49.190 County 37.270 35.515 38.386 39.655 39.655 City 14.394 13.745 14.081 14.958 14.958 Special 7.668 7.213 7.378 8.441 8.441 Taxing District District HRA 0.543 0.477 0.487 0.538 HRA 0.543 0.477 0.487 0.520 0.520 TOTAL 119.986% 109.161 % 112.336% 118.855 112.764 #281/Robbinsdale School 64.762 63.757 65.350 47.716 48.492 County 37.270 35.515 38.386 40.994 39.655 City 14.394 13.745 14.081 14.890 14.958 Special 6.135 5.894 6.718 7.788 7.916 Taxing District HRA 0.543 0.477 0.487 0.538 0.520 TOTAL 123.104% 119.388% 125.022% 111.926 111.541 -1 V School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates and the Education Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate Breakdown. #279/Osseo School 67.155 62.666 56.386 54.337 53.284 County 37.270 35.515 38.385 40.994 39.655 City 14.394 13.745 14.081 14.890 14.958 Special 6.135 5.894 6.718 7.788 7.916 Taxing District HRA 0.543 0.477 0.487 0.538 0.520 TOTAL 125.497% 118.297% 116.058% 118.547 116.333 School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates and the Education Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate Breakdown. #270/Hopkins School 71.182 61.884 61.063 58.941 56.560 County 32.270 35.515 38.385 40.994 39.655 City 14.394 13.745 14.081 14.890 14.958 Special 6.135 5.894 6.718 7.788 7.916 Taxing District HRA 0.543 0.477 0.487 0.538 0.520 TOTAL 129.524% 117.515% 120.735% 123.151 119.609 School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates and the Education Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate Breakdown. - PAYABLE TAXES -:r 2 399 ..... • -- 256 2000 265 399 275 WAYZATA WAYZATA R0881NSDALE OSSEO HOPKINS DIST. 0284/0 DIST. #284/3 DIST. #281 DIST. #279 DIST. #270 TAX EXT RATE: 1.12239 TAX EXT RATE: 1.12764 TAX EXT RATE: 1.11541 TAX EXT RATE: 1.16333 TAX EXT RATE: 1.19609 1999 ESTIMATED MV RATES: .0024101 MV RATES: .0024101 MV RATES: .0020290 MV RATES: .0019836 MV RATES: .0016265 MARKET ED HMSTD CR: .29D44 ED HMSTD CR: .29D44 ED -- CR: .29311 -__ ...... , ,....r CR: .30152 .-I MnM_UAACT CR; .31588 4IAA9T NnN-HMST VALUE 25,000 HMST NON-FIMJ I 268 397 nma i 270 399 ..... • -- 256 385 265 399 275 399 30,000 322 476 323 478 308 462 318 478 330 479 35,000 376 556 377 558 359 539 371 558 385 559 639 40,000 429 635 431 638 410 617 424 638 441 45,000 483 715 485 717 461 694 477 717 496 719 50,000 536 794 539 797 513 771 530 797 551 799 60,000 644 953 647 957 615 666 925 1,002 636 689 957 1,036 661 716 959 1,039 65,000 697 751 1,032 1,112 701 755 1,036 1,116 718 1,079 742 1,116 771 1,119 70,000 75,000 805 1,191 809 1,196 769 1,156 795 1,196 826 1,198 80,000 880 1,291 884 1,296 842 1,253 871 1,296 857 1,300 85,000 961 1,395 965 1,401 920 1,355 952 1,402 938 1,407 90,000 1,041 1,500 1,047 1,506 998 1,458 1,560 1,033 1,114 1,508 1,614 1,019 1,099 1,514 1,620 95,000 1,122 1,604 1,128 1,611 1,075 100,000 1,203 1,709 1,209 1,716 1,153 1,662 1,195 1,720 1,180 1,727 105,000 1,283 1,814 1,290 1,821 1,231 1,764 1,384 1,826 1,262 1,834 110,000 1,364 1,918 1,371 1,926 1,307 1,866 1,365 1,932 1,369 1,941 115,000 1,462 2,023 1,470 2,031 1,409 1,968 1,471 2,038 1,476 2,048 120,000 1,567 2,128 1,575 2,136 1,511 2,071 1,577 2,144 1,583 2,154 125,000 1,672 2,232 1,680 2,241 1,613 2,173 1,683 2,249 1,689 2,261 130,000 1,776 2,337 1,785 2,346 1,715 2,275 1,789 2,355 1,796 2,368 135,000 1,881 2,442 1,890 2,452 1,817 2,377 1,894 2,461 1,903 2,475 140,000 1,986 2,546 1,995 2,557 1,920 2,479 2,000 2,567 2,010 2,582 145,000 2,090 2,651 2,100 2,662 2,022 2,581 2,106 2,673 2,117 2,688 150,000 2,195 2,756 2,205 2,767 2,124 2,684 2,212 2,779 2,223 2,795 155,000 2,300 2,860 2,310 2,872 2,226 2,786 2,318 2,885 2,330 2,902 160,000 2,404 2,965 2,416 2,977 2,328 2,888 2,424 2,991 2,437 3,009 165,000 2,509 3,070 2,521 3,082 2,430 2,990 2,530 3,097 2,544 3,116 170,000 2,614 3,174 2,626 3,187 2,533 3,092 2,636 3,202 2,651 3,222 175,000 2,718 3,279 2,731 3,292 2,635 3,194 2,742 3,308 2,757 3,329 180,000 2,823 3,383 2,836 3,397 2,737 3,297 2,847 3,414 2,864 3,436 185,000 2,928 3,488 2,941 3,502 2,839 3,399 2,953 3,520 2,971 3,543 190,000 3,032 3,593 3,046 3,607 2,941 3,501 3,059 3,626 3,078 3,650 195,000 =3,137 3,697 3,151 3,712 3,043 3,603 3,165 3,732 3,185 3,757 200,000 3,241 3,802 3,256 3,818 3,146 3,705 3,271 3,838 3,292 3,863 210,000 3,451 4,011 3,466 4,028 3,350 3,910 3,483 4,050 3,505 4,077 225,000 3,765 4,325 3,782 4,343 3,656 4,216 3,800 4,367 3,826 4,397 250,000 4,288 4,849 4,307 4,868 4,167 4,727 4,330 4,897 4,360 4,931 260,000 4,497 5,058 4,517 5,079 4,372 4,931 4,542 5,109 4,573 5,145 275,000 4,811 5,372 4,832 5,394 4,678 5,238 4,859 5,426 4,894 5,465 300,000 5,334 5,895 5,358 5,919 5,189 5,749 5,389 5,956 5,428 6,000 350,000 6,381 6,941 6,409 6,970 6,211 6,770 6,448 7,015 6,496 7,068 400,000 7,427 7,988 7,459 8,021 7,232 7,792 7,507 8,074 7,564 8,136 450,000 8,474 9,034 8,510 9,072 8,254 8,813 8,566 9,132 8,632 9,204 400,000 7,427 7,988 7,459 8,021 7,232 7,792 7,507 8,074 7,564 8,136 450,000 8,474 9,034 8,510 9,072 8,254 8,813 8,566 9,132 8,632 9,204 600,000 1 11,613 12,1741 11,663 12,224 11,319 11,878 11,742 12,309 11,836 12,408 650,000 12,660 13,220 12,713 13,275 12,341 12,900 12,801 13,368 12,904 13,476 2000 CITY OF PLYMOUTH "Tax Chart Does Not Include Ag Education Credit Finance DepUCbricaVwksheeWSSchtAzMMSTDTAX2000 RESIDENTIAL 1ST $76,000 @.0100 OVER $76,000 @.0165 NON -HOMESTEAD 1ST $76,000 @.0120 OVER $76,000 @.0165 LAND -RESIDENTIAL - NON HOMESTEAD ENTIRE VALUE @.0165 LAND -COMMERCIAL IST $150,000 @.0240 OVER $150,000 @.0340 MV RATES = CITY & SCHOOL MV RATE r & SOLID WASTE FEE T�Zlo M M Cl M 00 M N q N [- I� \,D � Q-, O M N I G^ O M 00 V CT d [� 00 [� to M M aD It M to M O N 00 00 d r V4i O0 '[f Q� to [� •--� r•'� Its y ' y O C •tC3 �j .- 00 I , N CM 00 to �D M O \D pVj p w et 00 M N M to •V M 00 ..,�,00 i U t3 Zv N Z r t/) r+ O •�' M M 00 CT 00 �D h (7\et N N 00 O� � \.D M C^ L ci •.. en en C,3o . NN Q HV ISI N N r M cid is `" 00 .moi N "T r- \O NT r-tI� N N � D C3 ,� _ ••• to N M t- (7N \,D O 1(1 to 00 t- O O M t i N .-- N 00 - C, N U as a V E+ U •, � w C 00 M o i O tl) I- \D �O � 00 C7� O� 'It O-, 00 N �D h c O O + 0O �D Nt e} M M N M M M M M ti V to 00 00 C1� 00 in I^N N Wf CG l^O� '" �D � O C7\00 � 00 to h p '" M 00 M N O O 00 tfi N O O 00 i C " O\ " V M N M M M M T M to •V M 00 N N ;C N Z r t/) r+ 'v 00 00 \C N N h (7\et N N 00 O� � \.D M C^ L ci •.. 00 .--i r M ISI ��C7\���o Z-�zb City of Plymouth 2000 Distribution of Tax Dollar Robbinsdale School District 281 Tax Extension Rates TAX EXTENSION RATE School District 61.499 Hennepin County 39.655 City of Plymouth 15.974 Miscellaneous 09.320 HRA 00.520 TOTAL 1 26.968 % Pie Chart does include market value rates. [Taxing Districts -/0 U70 13 /0HRA City of Plymouth School District T 31 % Hennepin County City of Plymouth 2000 Distribution of Tax Dollar Osseo School District 279 Tax Extension Rates Pie Chart does include additional market value rates icts FT7axi:ngst/0001Z HRA TAX EXTENSION RATE School District 64.890 Hennepin County 39.655 City of Plymouth 15.890 Miscellaneous 09.203 HRA 00.520 TOTAL 130.158 Pie Chart does include additional market value rates icts FT7axi:ngst/0001Z HRA oo City of Plymouth 2000 Distribution of Tax Dollar Hopkins School District 270 Tax Extension Rates TOTAL 132.269% Pie Chart does include additional market value rates Taxing Districts �/ V/0 = 12% �0 HRA FCity --of School District Hennepin County 51% J0 — 9 TAX EXTENSION RATE School District 67.120 Hennepin County 39.655 City of Plymouth 16.037 Miscellaneous 09.407 HRA 00.500 TOTAL 132.269% Pie Chart does include additional market value rates Taxing Districts �/ V/0 = 12% �0 HRA FCity --of School District Hennepin County 51% J0 — 9 City of Plymouth 1999 Distribution of Tax Dollar Wayzata School District 284 Tax Extension Rates TOTAL 129.762% Pie Chart does include additional market value rates Taxing Districts % V70 HRA 12% City of Plymouth School District Hennepin County 5T/0 310 TAX EXTENSION RATE School District 64.398 Hennepin County 39.655 City of Plymouth 15.930 Miscellaneous 09.259 HRA 00.520 TOTAL 129.762% Pie Chart does include additional market value rates Taxing Districts % V70 HRA 12% City of Plymouth School District Hennepin County 5T/0 310 -1,78 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES — MEETING No. 91 Tuesday, January 4, 2000, 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Marshall, Karen Haht, Connie Fortin, Warren Tuel, Terri Goodfellow -Heyer Members Absent: David Shea, Charles Woodruff Others/Staff Shane Missaghi, Staff Present: Sandra M. Walline, Volunteer Secretary Ginny Black, City Council Liaison Fred Moore, Director of Public Works John Rask, Planning Dept. Guests: No guests were present. Approved Call to Order: Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer brought the meeting to order at 7:10. Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Tuel, seconded by Ms. Fortin and unanimously approved by the committee that the minutes of the December 1, 1999 meeting be approved as distributed. Agenda: It was suggested that discussion of the press release for small grant awards be added to the agenda. Comprehensive Plan Update: Mr. Moore announced that the Plan would be discussed at a joint meeting on February 12`x'. Alternative Landscaping: Mr. Missaghi stated that all grant applications had been sent out with only three returns to date. All grant agreements are due January 15. The news release should be ready by the next EQC meeting. Proposed new Exterior Lighting Ordinance: Mr. Rask reported on a draft ordinance asking for EQC input. There was a lengthy discussion where both maximum and minimum standards were discussed. Sites such as The Plymouth Collection, Target and Cub were discussed in some detail. It was the general consensus that education, primarily through the Plymouth Newsletter, would be key to the success of any light pollution control. Mr. Moore pointed out that this draft would go to the council in February. To questions, Mr. Rask replied that the ordinance would not relate to residential lighting. There will be follow-up discussion on this ordinance at the next meeting. Annual Report: The 1999 Annual Report was reviewed in detail. The Committee was also asked to review the 2000 plan. Task assignments for the 2000 Plan will be made after new committee appointments were filled by the City Council in January. Mr. Missaghi asked individual members for input regarding Committee activities to date. It was pointed out by Ms. Fortin that effective handling and follow up with visitors to the Committee should be implemented. It was decided to send a follow up letter to all EQC visitors to thank them for visiting with EQC, and to outline EQC's response to their concerns or requests. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES — MEETING No. 91 Tuesday, January 4, 2000, 7:00 p.m. Page 2 The following topic assignments were suggested for 2000. 1. February Expand size of the Committee 2. April Road salt application 3. April 17 Environmental Fair 4. May Millennium garden/activity center 5. June Prepare Mission Statement 6. November Watershed workshop for Shingle Creek Committee members were encouraged to bring additional ideas to the February meeting. Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Items: Lighting, Acknowledgment procedure for visitors (subcommittee of Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer, Ms. Haht and Ms. Fortin will meet to develop), Environmental Fair, Press Release. Task Assignments. Adjournment: It was moved by Ms. Marshall, seconded by Ms. Haht and unanimously agreed by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 9:10. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline T,-36 MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 26, 2000 PRESENT Mike Cagley, Dennis Jacobson, Bill Magratten and Barb Roberts Councilmember Scott Harstad Representing Metro Transit - Sheri Gingerich Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. - Jason Rupert Representing the City of Plymouth - John Sweeney Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink - George Bentley Committee Secretary - Patty Hillstrom I. MEETING MINUTES The minutes for the November 10, 1999 meeting were approved as written. II. INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS Introductions were made by each representative to the new members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit. III. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION AND REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, 1999 Bentley distributed the ridership graphs and shared the following historical ridership statistics: Ridership Graphs • The total ridership for the year for the system was 330,065 which is up by 8% over 1998 and up by about 28% over 1995. • Ridership for Dial -A -Ride has stabilized instead of experiencing a seasonal decline since the television campaign which began in October, 1999. • Ridership has dropped on the Plymouth Flyer because Opportunity Partners has started providing their own trips. Ridership is expected to increase in May MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 26, 2000 Page 2 when the senior center opens and again in the Fall when transportation is needed at noon time for seniors going for lunch. • The ridership for Plymouth Metrolink (Routes 91, 92 and 93) is up substantially. Route 91 is up by 15 % and Route 93 is up by 12.75 % from last year. Statistical information is not available for the Route 92 at this time. Passengers Per Day Graphs • For the system there were 100 passengers more per day in 1999 than in 1998. • Dial -A -Ride ridership is about the same as it was last year. • The passengers per day on Metrolink are up by 117. • The passengers per day remained the same on Route 92 but is expected to increase by 10-15% with the new service that will be starting later this year. The Route 93 has shown a large increase due to the initiation of the later night service. Bentley distributed a fact sheet and some background information on Plymouth Metrolink to familiarize the new members with the system. IV. DISCUSSION RE: HOLIDAYS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000 Full service will be run on July 3, 2000 although ridership is projected to be down considerably that day. There will be no service on the day after Thanksgiving, on Christmas Day and on New Year's Day. V. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Dennis Jacobson's Comments • Jacobson commented on the condition of the buses and asked about replacement of vehicles. Sweeney stated that an order has been placed for ten new Blue Bird CS buses which hold 32 passengers and are 32' long. DATEMPTACP 1 26 OO.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 26, 2000 Page 3 -r,. 3 b • Jacobson asked how the addition of the morning and afternoon bus on the Route 91 was working. Bentley stated that there have not been any complaints since the extra pick ups started. Barb Roberts' Comments • Roberts' received a complaint from a rider regarding the cold buses in the morning. Sweeney stated that regulation of heat/AC in the new buses should not be a problem. The new buses have dual heating systems and heavy duty compressors for air conditioning and would not be as cold and drafty as the older buses. • Roberts' stated that the 91L bus is supposed to leave the park and ride at 8:15 a.m. and several times it has been late because the 91D has not arrived. She asked what the time policy is if the 91D does not arrive on time. Rupert stated that he did not know what the time policy is although a concerted effort is made to handle the transfer of passengers. Roberts' felt that five minutes was long enough to wait and asked that he check into the matter. • The 5:10 p.m. bus is crowded at night. There are always three or four and sometimes more passengers standing. Mike Cagley's Comments • Cagley stated that the transmission does not sound good on the #2125. Gingerich said the bus was looked at about a month ago, but she would ask maintenance to check it again. • Cagley pointed out the following two errors on the new schedules: 1) In the narrative it lists the run times but it does not show the 3:40 bus although the 3:40 bus is on the schedule 2) On the back page with the prices the $1.50 for the L buses is not shown. • Adding the articulated bus at 7:05 a.m. (Route 93A) at the Four Seasons Park and Ride has made a big difference. • Cagley thanked Gingerich for all of her work and prompt responsiveness to all of his emails and phone calls. DATEMMPACT_I 26 OO.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT January 26, 2000 Page 4 7-36 VI. DISCUSSION OF REVERSE COMMUTE JOB FAIR Plans for the Commute West Plymouth Job Fair are progressing on schedule with businesses currently registering for booths. VII. STATUS OF PROCUREMENT OF NEW MEDIUM SIZED TRANSIT VEHICLES Sweeney distributed brochures to all of the group from the Blue Bird Corporation with information and pictures of the new vehicles. The colors chosen for the seats go very well with the Metrolink colors They are fabric seats and very comfortable. Six of the seats flip up to accommodate wheelchairs. The new buses are rear engine diesel making them much quieter. VIII. OTHER COMMENTS Councilmember Harstad requested that a white paper be submitted to the City Council stating the pro's and con's, options and recommendations of a joint transit system between the City of Plymouth and the City of Maple Grove. The two cities are both opt outs and their transit systems have many things in common. Sweeney commented that staff will need a directive from the City Council or City Manager before preparing the paper. The next PACT meeting will be held on February 23, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Committee Secretary DATEMPTACT-1 26 OO.doc LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 League of Minnesota cities Phone: (651) 281-1200 - (800) 925-1122 Cities promoting exce1%nce TDD (651) 281-1290 LMC Fax: (651) 281-1299 - LMCIT Fax: (651) 281-1298 Wel Site: http://www.Imnc.org February 17, 2000 The Honorable Ron Abrams Minnesota House of Representatives 585 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Representative Abrams: On behalf of the League of Minnesota Cities and its members, I would like to thank you for co-authoring H.F. 3149 that would provide an exception to tort liability for geographical information systems. Your support of this important initiative for cities and other local units of government is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Andrea Stearns Intergovernmental Relations Representative AS:dlm cc: Mayor Karen Anderson, Minnetonka Mayor Joy Tierney, Plymouth Mayor Barry Petit, Wayzata AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER February 22, 2000 Executive Officers, Plymouth Rockers Dear Officers: CITY OF PLYMOUTF+ Thank you for your letter and your dedication to the Plymouth Rockers. We are aware of the wonderful job you do. Your group just keep getting bigger and better. The City of Plymouth did follow through with a $500 increase for the Rockers in 2000. 1999 total City contribution for the Rockers $3,550 2000 total City contribution for the Rockers $4,050 In 2000, City budgets were kept flat with few exceptions. The Rockers received a 14% increase. At $4,050, the Rockers receive one of the largest per participant expenditures of any recreation program funded through the City. We will ask for an additional increase of $500 for 2001, but would find it hard to justify asking for more. You must realize that the City has made a significant commitment to the entire senior program. The Senior Coordinator's position has gone from half time to full time. The Plymouth Creek Center will be opening this spring, with priority for daytime use going to senior programs. A piano and risers are being purchased for Plymouth Creek Center. The Rockers will be a primary user of this equipment. We have every expectation that opportunities for seniors will literally explode in the near future. We hope that you will understand that the available resources need to stretch to support that expansion. Please contact me, if you have any further questions about the Cities' contribution toward the Rockers. Sincerely, Mary Bisk, CLP Superintendent of Recreation XC: Plymouth City Council Dwight Johnson, City Manager Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director Sara Mittelstaedt, Senior Coordinator PLYMOUTH A BeautiJuf Pface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.ci.plymouth.mn.us February 21, 2000 Erick Blank Park and Recreation Director 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Sir: As the Executive Officers of the Plymouth Rockers choral group, we thank you in the name of all the "Singing Ambassadors of Plymouth". Thanks to you and the City of Plymoutli for making this group possible. Without your assistance we would never be able to maintain the quality director and accompanist we now experience. We touch not only the large number of members in the group itself but so many other senior citizens, youth, children and other adults all around the Twin Cities and beyond. We are proud to broadcast the name of the City of Plymouth through song and good will. Our volunteers give valuable time (40 2-1/2 hours of practices a year and over 40 concerts), we buy our own uniforms, volunteeer or own mileage and spread lots of good cheer. A request was made in May of 1999 for an increase in the salary of the Director of the Plymouth Rockers. According to our information the annual salary is $4,050. We had hoped that this amount would have been increased by $500 this year per the request of our last letter. This apparently is not the case. With this increase and the additional $500 we are requesting now, the salary would be at $5,050, which would be more in line with comparable senior choral group directors in the area. In the event that our present director would leave or retire, we would certainly need the extra funding to obtain another director. Please help us continue the quality programming we have' established. This would benefit not only the Plymouth Rockers, but the citizens of Plymouth as well. Thank you for doing all you can to help make this request possible. Nory Stiyer ACy Speltz Sincerely, Executive Officers, Plymouth Rockers Kath}Norton Dan Rommng Marguerite Peirine Nancy ;Z�lter 1 February 24, 2000 Ben Torborg 17720 25th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ben: GTV OF PLVMOUTR Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Olive Pond skating rink. You are absolutely correct; for many years, in the early 1980's, the City did maintain a rink on Olive Pond. However, in recent years as the City has expanded its park and recreation facilities around the community, it was necessary to make certain adjustments to our skating program. During the last five or six years, the City has chosen to shut down many of the small pond type rinks throughout the community. One of the primary reasons was not only the safety of the maintenance workers but the potential safety for users. Shallow ponds, with weeds around the parameter, can be very dangerous to users. Also, the City has undertaken the addition of other large skating facilities, such as the facility at Parkers Lake to substitute for some of the very small rinks that were in other areas. It has been more cost effective to maintain one large rink rather than four or five smaller rinks. Ben, I will forward your letter on to the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and City Council so they are aware of your request. Next fall, when we are reviewing our rink situation, we will consider your request when we're making our final decision on which rinks will be maintained for the 2000-01 winter. At this time, my best guess is that the City would not undertake maintaining the rink on the pond. However, I would be willing to make a deal with you. If you can round up enough interest in the neighborhood to shovel the rink yourself and maintain it, I would be willing to have the spotlight repaired and put back on an electrical timer, so that you would have light by the rink. If this would be of interest to you, please let me'know. I can be reached at 509-5201. Sincerely, Eot" 6&e— Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np Cc: PRAC City Council PLYMOUTH ABeautij-U(PfaceTvLive 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ©:.�:....,.. www.d.Plymouth.mmus Mr. Eric Blank Plymouth Parks and Recreation Dept. 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN. 55447-1482 Ben Torborg 1772025 th Ave. N Plymouth, MN. 55447 January 21, 2000 Dear Mr. Blank, My family has lived on 25th Avenue for about thirteen years. When we first moved here there was a city maintained ice rink across the street on Olive Pond. My brother, sister and I really like to ice skate, and the many new families that have moved here with young children would greatly appreciate a city maintained ice rank on Olive Pond again. know that the Plymouth Parks and Recreation is really busy maintaining other ice rinks in the area and have other winter activities to do, but it would mean a whole lot to my family, and the neighborhood would really appreciate this ice rink. New people in my neighborhood have moved into the houses around me and most of those new ones have young kids my age or younger. By having this ice rink in the neighborhood it would give kids something to do rather then playing in the streets or getting in trouble. This ice rink will bring more fun to my neighborhood. All I want is for the city to keep Olive Pond shoveled off and the old light at the beginning of the park to work again, like old times. I am asking for about a half-hour of the city's time to keep the snow scraped off the ice and the city's cooperation in fixing the old light. In return for doing this my family will do all we can to keep the park as clean as possible. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do. I think that other families will take part in cleaning up the area also. I hope that you take this matter into consideration and help to make Olive Pond an ice rink again. It would really make a difference in our neighborhood. Respectfully, Ben Torborg Feb 18 ZOOO 17:27:89 L65y aao.l%rww Via Fax -> 61Z+589+5868 Administrator Page 881 Of 691 Ic- 5a FRIDAYFAx Number 3 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities February 18, 2000 MPCA Citizens' Board to act on water quality coop permits On Feb. 22 the MPGA Citizens' Board will be hearing and acting on two Water Quality Cooperatives Permits. These permits will autho- rize the Headwater Rural Utility Association (HRUA) and the Rainy River Rural Utility Association (RRRUA) to install subsurface discharging alternative wastewater treatment systems anywhere within two large geographic regions—the Mississippi River Basin and the Rainy River Basin. Cities that have dealt with the cooperatives are concerned the cooperatives will encircle a city, stranding a city's investment in wastewater treatment infrastruc- ture. This means the cooperatives could operate to your city limits, making the extra growth capacity built into your system useless, and cutting the revenue needed to pay off the infrastructure debt. The Board will first meet as a permitting committee to discuss the merits of the permits, 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. in the Lower Level Board Room of the MPGA. The Board will reconvene as the com- mittee of the whole and the permit will be considered as an appear- ance item from 3 to 5 p.m. For a list of Board members and a complete agenda: www.pca.state. mn.us/abouVboard/lndex.html or contact Mary at (651) 281-1259. Takings The House Local Government Committee passed H.F. 591 as amended to the House Civil Law Committee. While the majority of the bill was deleted, two provisions affecting eminent domain remain: • Quick Take: The bill amends Minnesota's eminent domain quick take provisions by requir- ing a full year's notice before possession of the property is to be taken; the law currently requires 90 days prior notice; • Compensation: The bill allows property owners to be reim- bursed for attorneys fees and other costs in the event the real property owner wins a judgment in excess of 15% of the offer made by the condemning author- ity and is patterned after Wisc. Stat. sec. 32.28. This language is not clear about what reason- able attorneys fees are nor does it provide a threshold dollar amount before the compensation requirements would be triggered. For example, if the court award was $1,500 and the city offered $1,000, the city would be liable for attorney's fees, appraisal fees, and other costs. Shooting Ranges Due to immense opposition to the Shooting Range Preservation bill, Sen. Jim Vickerman (DFL -Tracy) withdrew the bill, H.F. 619/S.F. 592, from the Senate Local and Metro- politan Government Committee agenda. The bill, set for a hearing Feb. 16, would have exempted shooting ranges from zoning activities. It is unclear whether this bill will be rescheduled, however, it likely will be pursued by its propo- nents through amendments this year or as a bill next session. Charter Commissions Rep. Barb Haake (R -Mounds View) introduced H.F. 2517 to prohibit elected city officials from serving on charter commissions. Apparently this bill stems from an issue in her community. The bill would have any elected official who is currently serving on a charter commission be removed immediately upon the effective date of the bill. The LMC does not have a position on the bill at this time. However, similar to last year's watershed management organization legislation, we are concerned this bill will address a specific problem while having the potential to negatively impact other cities statewide. If you have any comments please contact Gary Carlson at (651) 281-1255 or Remi Stone at (651) 281-1256. Special assessments cost estimate bill introduced H.F. 3348, introduced by Rep. Loren Jennings (DFL -Harris), would require that notices of special assessment hearings which are mailed to the owners of parcels in areas proposed to be assessed contain a reasonable estimate of the amount to be assessed against each parcel. If you have concerns with this bill, please contact your legislators. For more information on city legislative Issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team. (651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122 From: AMM To: Dwight Johnson Date: 223100 Time: 2:40:20 PM AMM FAX NEWS Feb. 21-25, 2000 Corporations bills pass committee of origin in House and Senate 0n Monday February 21, HF 2673 wand SF 2521 were passed as amended in the House Local Govern- ment Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. In the Senate the bill was amended to clarify the data practices classification of data given to corporations by private entities and individuals. The amendment narrows the classification approved in subcom- mittee last week. The bill as amended was passed and sent to the Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee. A hearing is tentatively scheduled for the bill later this week. In the House, the Local and Metropolitan Affairs Committee ap- proved the bill as amended and referred it to the Civil Law Committee. The House committee amendments relate to data practices, require an existing corporation to also be subject to the open meeting and records management statutes, and permit an individual to challenge the governing body's findings related to exempting the corporation from state laws. The challenge is to the district court. Met Council public hearing on Public Housing Agency plans set for April 17 As a result of a new federal requirement the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding its plans for the administration of both Section 8 and public housing. The plans are not complete but will be available AMM Fax News is faxed periodically to all A31M city managers and administrators. The information is in- tended to be shared with mayors, councilmembers and staff in order to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. CP Copyright 2000 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: amm&mm145.org soon. The hearing is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in room 1 A of the Council offices. A summary of the plan will be published in a later edition of the Fax. If you need additional information regarding the plan please contact Mary Ahern of the Met Council. Page 1 of 1 " Association of Metropolitan Municipalities House Tax Committee schedules hearing on levy limits On Monday February 28 the House Tax Committee will conduct a hearing on levy limits. Local government officials are invited to attend and testify. Within the next few weeks the committee will adopt a tax bill that could contain levy limits. The committee meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. in room 5 of the State Office building. First legislative deadline nears As the first deadline nears (Friday, March 3) several bills of interest to cities have or will be heard prior to the deadline. The corporations bill (SF 2521/HF 2673) and the business subsidy (SF 2893/HF 3057) bills will be heard in the committees next week and should make the deadline. The trans- portation funding and tax increment financing bills are tax bills and are not subject to the March 3 deadline. Met Council Committee approved proposal to provide Livable Communities Act (LCA) credit for housing preservation t its February 22 meeting the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Committee approved a proposal to permit the City of Chanhassen to credit their LCA goals for the preservation of 161 existing housing units. The proposal would permit the city to count 50 percent of the units that will be rehabilitated in calculating its progress in meeting its LCA goals. The project improvements will be financed in part by tax incre- ment financing. No other public funds are involved in the project. The proposal raises the issue of housing preservation as a means of meeting LCA goals. The AMM intends to meet with Council staff to discuss a general policy related to housing preservation. If you have any com- ments regarding this issue please contact Gene at the AMM. From: AMM To: Laurie Ahrens Date: 2/24/00 Time: 5:22:08 PM Page 1 of 1 AMM FAX Association of NEWS Metropolitan Municipalities Feb. 21-25, 2000 (no. 2) Builders Association of the Twin Cities discusses land availability study and policy recommendations with the Met Council's Livable Communities Committee On Tuesday February 22, the Public Policy Committee of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) met with the Livable Communi- ties Committee of the Metropolitan Council. BATC committee chair Dan Hunt and consultant John Shardlow made the presentation. Mr. Shardlow began by reviewing BATC's 1996 study that found: • Actual land supply substantially smaller than previously recorded. • Major barriers and developmental constraints exist within the planned urban areas. The study predicted that: • Land prices within the metropolitan urban services area (MUSA) would continue to rapidly increase. • Land prices will increase housing costs and limit housing that can be provided. • Exurban development (collar county) will increase significantly, as buyers follow price and avail- ability. The 1996 study recommended that the Metropolitan Council and local AMM Fav News is fazed periodically to all AMM city managers and administrators. The information is intended to be shared with mayors, councilmembers andstaffin order to keep officials abreast of important metro city issues. ©Copyright 2000 AMM 145 University Avenue West St. Pain MN 55103-2044 Prone: (651) 215-4000 Fax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail amm@amm145.org governments consider expanding the MUSA, supporting market based infill and redevelopment in the region's core, making the MUSA expansion process more flexible, delineating and preserving urban transition areas and adopting restrictive rural density standards to protect the urban transi- tion areas. BATC concluded that there was a consensus with the recommen- dations and they were implemented in part. The most recent study has found that the critical shortage of sewered land and five-year mini-MUSA has contributed to increased land prices that range from two to four times the 1995 prices. Despite the land cost increase the average number of housing units being constructed from 1980 to 1999 contin- ues to average 15,000 units annually. BATC, however, highlights that an increasing number of the units are being built in six counties adjacent to the seven county region. In 1991, 1,893 building permits were issued in the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Sherburne, Wright and the Wisconsin counties of Pierce and St. Croix. The permits were 13.6 percent of all resi- dential building permits issued in 1991. In 1999 the six county total was 4,168 or 20.2 percent of the total. The study also presents land costs, and housing costs by county that show more affordable land and housing is available beyond the MUSA and in the collar counties. The study also indicates that there are at least 26 communities in the collar counties with wastewater treat- ment systems. Based on their study BATC recom- mends that the mini-MUSA policy be abandoned and that any land within the 2020 MUSA be available for develop- ment provided it is consistent with regional and local policy. The committee did not take any action but will continue the MUSA discussion and could have a recom- mendation to the Council within this calendar year. If you would like a copy of the executive summary of this please contact Gene at the AMM. Metropolitan Council Subcommittee to Meet The Metropolitan Council Sub- committee of the House Local Government Committee will meet on Friday February 25. The subcom- mittee will hear presentations from the Metropolitan Council and could begin a discussion of the bills referred to it. The bills proposes include the election of Council Members, the abolition of the Council, the establishment of the Council as a state agency and the reorganization of the Council's functions. L ���o UPDATE S UPDATE 2000-3 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2000 u 2000 LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS On Tuesday'February 1 the gavel dropped and the 2000 Legislative Session began. This year is a "short session", during which legislators will focus their attention on bonding for major capital projects. Short sessions are fast paced compared to the lengthier budget -setting sessions during the odd -numbered years, with less time devoted to informaion hearings. Consequently, bills must meet the first deadline of March 3 to remain viable for 2000. If a proposal has not received approval by all policy committees in either the House or the Senate by this time, it is 'dead' for the session. The 2000 Legislative Session promises to be contentious, as the burgeoning budget surplus and upcoming legislative elections foster a politically -charged atmosphere. As mentioned in the January MLC Update, legislators will likely ignore the governor's hesitance to pass major tax reform and spending initiatives this year. It is highly probably that the legislature will offer bills providing for permanent tax relief, another rebate and some new spending initiatives. Last month we highlighted the House Republican tax proposal. This month, Senator Bill Belanger (R -Bloomington) contributes an article delineating the elements of the Senate Republican plan, beginning on page 6. Bonding proposals—always the focus of even -year sessions—will also contribute to the discord this session. Governor Ventura recently submitted a $400 million capital budget plan to the Legislature, an amount significantly lower than the $1.5 billion of requests. Several projects not included in the governor's recommendations may be in the final Omnibus Bonding Bill. These projects combined with the conflicts created by tax reform issues will increase the hostility between the Executive and Legislative branches. Included in Governor Ventura's bonding recommendations are: $67 million for transportation and transit improvement projects; $54 million for the University of Minnesota; and $30 million for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. If you would like more detailed information on Governor Ventura's recommendations, you may contact the Department of Finance at 651/296-5900 or www.finance.state.mn.us. We will keep you informed as bonding requests advance through the committee process. The MLC Update Is prepared by Robert G. Renner, Jr. and Jennifer J. Peterson Messerli d Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, SL Paul, MN 55103 Telephone (851) 228-9757 Fax (851) 228-9787 CONGRATULATIONS TO MAYOR KAREN ANDERSON Minnetonka Mayor Karen Anderson was elected Second Vice President of the National League of Cities at the 76th Annual NLC Congress of Cities in December 1999, placing her in position to serve as president of the nation's oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments in the year 2002. She is the third elected municipal leader from Minnesota to serve as a NLC officer. Former mayors George Latimer of St. Paul and Donald Fraser of Minneapolis led the organization in 1984 and 1993, respectively. Mayor Anderson was first elected to office as a councilmember-at-large in 1986. She served as acting mayor in 1991-92, as mayor in 1993, and won reelection in 1997. Mayor Anderson served as president in both the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in 1992-93 and the League of Minnesota Cities in 1995-96. She also chairs the Metropolitan Council's Livable Communities Advisory Committee, a position she has held since 1995. In her work with the National League of Cities, Mayor Anderson has served on the NLC Board of Directors and Advisory Council, chaired the NLC Leadership Training Council in 1999, chaired a special Membership Task Force in 1998, and served on the Policy Steering Committee on Transportation and Communications, Strategic Planning Committee and Membership Committee. She is a member of the NLC Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) and an advisory board member of the Minnesota Center for Women in Government at Hamline University. The MLC is proud of Mayor Anderson's achievements and offers its heartfelt congratulations. SOURCE: National League of Cities; City of Minnetonka MLC BOARD TO MEET IN APRIL; OPERATING COMMITTEE TO MEET IN FEBRUARY Members of the MLC Board of Directors should mark their calendars for Wednesday, April 5. The meeting will be held at the Apple Valley City Hall at 4:00 p.m. This quarterly meeting is earlier in the month than usual, as the Board determined it would be beneficial to meet before House and Senate conference committees finish their work and the legislative session ends. We hope to see you in April. The MLC Operating Committee will be meeting on Thursday, February 24 in the Blue Mound conference room at the League of Cities Building. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. If you have not yet done so, please RSVP to Liz Shields at 651/228-9757 or eshields@mandklaw.com. 2 -[, 5c,, MET COUNCIL CHAIR TED MONDALE SPEAKS TO MLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS On Monday, January 31, Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale attended the MLC Board of Directors meeting to discuss a variety of regional issues. During his remarks, Chair Mondale focused on the upcoming plans of the Metropolitan Council, specifically on Smart Growth and Transportation initiatives. He also stressed the importance of economic restraint by legislators to ensure that the state continues to be economically healthy. Chair Mondale stated that as the metropolitan region continues to grow, city planners and state legislators will need to work together to develop more economically sound expansion patterns. He emphasized that building infrastructure at our present rate will be cost prohibitive in the near future. Chair Mondale also spent some time discussing the multifaceted relationship between suburban communities and the core cities and Greater Minnesota. He explained that if the region is to remain economically prosperous, there must be more cooperation and less rivalry between those interests. Regarding transportation, Chair Mondale emphasized that future needs require legislative action during this short session. He discussed his interest in a gas tax increase to pay for fundamental investments, and asserted that the metro area needs to complete existing projects before it can pay for new ones. Existing projects that must be completed are new transit corridors to better link the suburbs to each other and to the core cities, and the Northstar and Hiawatha rail lines. The Board would like to thank Chair Mondale for taking the time to visit with us and discuss these important issues. CITIZENS LEAGUE RELEASES ITS 1999 FISCAL DISPARITIES REPORT As it has done for the past 26 years, the Minnesota Citizens League recently released its annual report on the metropolitan area's fiscal disparities program. All metro communities with commercial/industrial property (C-1) are required by law to participate, leaving Sunfish Lake as the only metro area community not participating. (Sunfish Lake does not zone for C-1 development.) The pool is created by collecting 40 percent of each community's growth in its C-1 property tax base and redistributing it to all participating communities. The distribution formula is based upon a ratio of population and C-1 property tax base. Highlights from the report include: • For the first time since 1998, the pool grew for the 2000 tax year. This year, the fiscal disparities pool is $278,430,704, a 10.2 percent increase over the $252.5 million of last year. 3 't • The fiscal disparities pool will utilize 11.4 percent of tax -year 2000's regional tax base, an increase of 0.3 percent from last year's 11.1 percent. • In 2000, the fiscal disparities program, also known as tax -base sharing, will redistribute 28.4 percent of the metropolitan area's commercial/industrial (C-1) property tax base among metropolitan cities and counties. • Of the 187 participating metropolitan communities, three-quarters, or 141, are net gainers for 2000, while the remaining 46 cities are net losers. • For many years prior to 1999, Minneapolis was a net loser in the fiscal disparities program. However, last year Minneapolis moved into the net gainer category, a position it will maintain in 2000. This year, Minneapolis will net $579,118. St. Paul will obtain the largest net gain in 2000 – $27,271,363, up from last year's $25.7 million. • On a countywide basis, Hennepin County was the only county with a net loss of tax base to the sharing program in 2000--$50.6 million, up 13.4 from last year's net loss of $44.6 million. Its net loss on a per capita basis was $47. Dakota County—a net loser in recent years—became a small net gainer this year. Ramsey County netted the most shared tax base -- $25.2 million, up from $24.6 million last year. Anoka ($54) and Ramsey ($51) gained the most net tax base on a per capita basis. • The five largest net losers of tax base in 2000 are all MLC communities, including: Bloomington, $21.0 million, the largest loser; Eden Prairie, $10.1 million; Plymouth, $9.5 million; Minnetonka, $9.5 million; and Edina, $6.6 million. These same cities were the top five losers in 1999, although Plymouth and Minnetonka traded places this year. These five cities are also the top five net losers on a per capita basis: Bloomington, $241; Eden Prairie, $201; Minnetonka, $179; Plymouth, $151; and Edina, $139. Last year, the MLC pursued a proposal to cap fiscal disparities contributions at 15 percent of a city's total tax base. However, this year the MLC Board of Directors opted not to pursue that proposal. The official MLC position on fiscal disparities for the 2000 Legislative Session is: (1) we will oppose any proposals to expand the program to residential property; and (2) we will support any proposals that would allow cities and counties to utilize a portion of C-1 tax base growth to build affordable housing, provide transit, or fulfill other needs faced by growing communities. The chart on the next page illustrates the fiscal disparities contributions of all MLC cities for tax year 2000. 4 '� SOURCE: Minnesota Citizens League, Minnesota Journal, January, 2000. CONTRIBUTIONS 2000 FISCAL DISPARITIES MLC COMMUNITIES Metro communities above 9,000 population Total tax base (NTC) Net (loss) or gain in tax base due to sharing % chng. in tax base due to sharing % chng. in C-1 tax base due to sharing C-1 tax base per capita before sharing C-1 tax base per capita after sharing ----------------- pple Valley $35,188,829 $1,922,315 5.5% 25.5% $174 $218 Bloomington $142,258,288 ($21,046,760) -14.8% -24.6% $978 $738 Burnsville $63,470,735 ($3,608,212) Eagan $72,223,621 ($5,576,604) -7.7% -17.4% $534 $441 Eden Prairie $89,161,888 ($10,182,863) -11.4% -26.3% $763 $562 Edina $90,825,264 ($6,553,871) -7.2% -19.5% $713 $574 Lakeville $32,709,360 $1,450,093 4.4% 18.4% $205 $242 Maplewood $37,831,118 ($2,949,183) -7.8% -13.9% $599 $515 Minnetonka $85,825,455 ($9,450,589) -11.0% -24.8% L $722[7 $543 Plymouth $94,038,570 ($9,525,116) -10.1% -22.6% $668 $517, Roseville $44,782,367 ($4,278,864) Shoreview $22,456,999 $731,016 3.3% 14.3% $193 $221 Woodbury $45,242,059 ($1,186,143) -2.6% -9.0% $340 $310 SOURCE: Minnesota Citizens League, Minnesota Journal, January, 2000. GUEST CONTRIBUTION* A TAX REFORM AND RELIEF PLAN THAT WILL PROTECT MINNESOTA'S LONG-TERM ECONOMIC PROSPERITY BY: SENATOR WILLIAM BELANGER There seems to be no end in sight to the economic prosperity now embracing the Minnesotan economy. Economic indicators forecast that there are no gray skies on the horizon. Minnesota's unemployment rate is at a record low of two percent, the November revenue forecast is estimating a surplus in excess of $1.5 billion, and consumer confidence is at a fevered pitch. With a very favorable economic outlook for the foreseeable future, it is often difficult for public policy makers to acknowledge that there are characteristics of Minnesota's tax code that are detrimental to our business climate and therefore may serve as an impediment to the state's long-term prosperity. The ideal opportunity to address these issues is during an economic boon. As the well-worn phrase goes, "The best time to mend the roof is when the sun is shining." With this in mind, I have proposed a tax reform and relief bill that, if enacted, will reduce the tax burden of Minnesotans by $650 million per year while increasing the likelihood that Minnesota will be properly positioned to enjoy long-term prosperity in an evermore competitive and global economy. The primary features of my plan include the following: 1. Complete Phase -Three of Property Tax Reform In 1997, the Legislature began the process of reforming the property tax system. To demonstrate the Legislature's resolve to ultimately reform the system, the Property Tax Reform Account (Account) was established. The Account captures 60 percent of the surplus revenues attributable to the November forecast in odd - numbered years. Currently, the Account has in excess of one -billion dollars. The revenues in the Account are to be used to further reduce the tax burdens of commercial/industrial (C/1) and apartment properties. Even with the property tax reform undertaken in the last few years, C/I and residential rental property are still burdened by some of the highest effective tax rates in the country. My plan utilizes a portion of these dedicated revenues to reduce the class rates on C/I and apartment property (three percent in the case of C/I and two percent in the case of apartments) while ensuring that homesteads are not adversely impacted. 2. Reduce Individual Income Tax Rates Even with the income tax reductions enacted by the 1999 Legislature, Minnesota's individual income tax still ranks fourth highest in the nation. A survey conducted by the business community indicated that Minnesota's high income tax burden was the second most cited obstacle to recruiting workers to 6 'i Minnesota, second only to the weather. We cannot do anything about Minnesota's climate, but we must further reduce the individual income tax burden in order to attract the best talent to Minnesota. My plan would reduce each of the tax rates by five percent, thereby providing an annual tax reduction of $280 million. 3. Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Undoubtedly, the most controversial feature of my proposal will be a 20 -percent tax exclusion for long-term (held for more than one year) capital gains. The taxation of capital gains has aptly been called a tax on the "American Dream." The economic evidence strongly suggests that a reduction in the capital gains tax will increase capital investment, new business formation, job creation and the growth in productivity. Many incorrectly assume that a capital gains tax will only benefit the wealthy. However, 50 percent of all tax returns reporting capital gains were for households with incomes below $50,000. 1 am confident that this modest provision of my plan will do more to foster economic growth than any other single tax change. In the final analysis, economic growth benefits all income groups. 4. Eliminate Inefficiencies that Burden Taxpayers Government should not subject taxpayers to undue administrative burdens. This self-evident admonition is not always adhered to in Minnesota's tax code. One example is the refund process for the sales tax on capital equipment. Businesses are required to undertake an onerous and time consuming process in order`to receive a refund of sales tax paid on capital equipment purchases. My plan eliminates this process by converting the tax exemption to an upfronl exemption that is claimed at the time of purchase. Another inefficiency in the tax code is the June Accelerated Payment that requires businesses to remit their June sales tax liability prior to the end of June. This quirk in the tax code is an accounting gimmick that serves no other purpose than to exasperate taxpayers. My plan repeals this administrative migraine. 5. Single Factor Apportionment Formula Our current tax code provides a disincentive for Minnesota based companies to expand in Minnesota. My plan would convert Minnesota's current corporate income tax to a so-called "single sales factor apportionment" which would tax companies based exclusively on sales occurring in the state rather than the current combination of sales, payroll and property. By enacting this policy, Minnesota will effectively reduce the tax cost of in-state employment and payroll, making it more attractive for businesses to produce in Minnesota. A study conducted by the University of Chicago estimated that Minnesota's adoption of single sales factor apportionment would create an additional 9,000 manufacturing 7 ,i jobs, an additional 35,000 non -manufacturing jobs and generate additional income tax revenues of $43 million per year. 6. Sales Tax Rebate Finally, my plan will include a $500 million sales tax rebate that will be mailed to taxpayers this summer. The criteria for qualifying for the rebate and the method of calculating the amount of the rebate will be similar to the 1999 rebate. In conclusion, there is nothing the legislature can do to guarantee economic prosperity. All it can aspire to do is establish an economic environment through the enactment of reasonable public policies that maximize the opportunities for citizens to achieve economic success. The tax relief and reform plan outlined above would increase Minnesota's long-term prospects for continued economic prosperity in the 21St Century. I just hope I can persuade my colleagues to repair the roof at a time when the sun is shining so brightly. ' Please note that the opinions expressed in our guest contributions are not necessarily policies of the MLC. 8 „ '1 Agenda City of Plymouth Special City Council Meeting Thursday, March 2, 2000 6:00 p.m. Public Safety Training Room 1. Call to Order. 6:00 p.m. 2. Report on status of 1999-2000 Goals and Priorities - City Manager Dwight Johnson 6:00 p.m. 3. Discuss and agree on proposed process for updating goals and priorities. 6:15 p.m. 4. Review and discuss proposed list of 2000 goals and priorities submitted by Council and staff 6:30 p.m. 5. Establish priorities for 2000 - group process. 7:15 p.m. 6. Discuss and affirm results. 8:00 p.m. 7. Next steps. 8:20 p.m. 8. Adjourn. 8:30 p.m. Agenda Number: TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager / SUBJECT: Goals and Priorities Session DATE: February 23, 2000, for Study Session of March 2, 2000 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Review the list of suggested goals and priorities in preparation for the study session on March 2. 2. BACKGROUND: On March 13, 1999, the City Council held a meeting to establish goals and priorities for 1999-2000. The session was facilitated by Jim Brimeyer. Many ideas for goals and priorities were submitted by the City Council and staff in preparation for the session. In contrast to previous years when dozens of projects were adopted as priorities, the City Council indicated a desire to focus on several major projects. The purpose in adopting a list of seven goals was to ensure that those items could be accomplished and to avoid diversions from other projects which could prevent completion. It is likely that many of the priorities submitted on the "long list" by staff and the Council have been initiated, but the Council established an emphasis on the completion of the following projects for 1999/2000: • Comprehensive Plan Update • Water Resources Plan implementation • Activity Center and Field House completion • Orderly development of northwest Plymouth • Citizen survey • City Center planning and development/Plymouth Blvd. streetscape • Council/Council and Council/Staff Relationships 3. DISCUSSION: The City Council has scheduled a study session for March 2, 2000, to update the goals and priorities list for the remainder of 2000. We do not anticipate that Mayor Tierney will be able to attend the meeting. Acting Mayor Bildsoe has requested that the City Manager and staff facilitate the meeting. The meeting would begin with a status report on the 1999-2000 goals progress, followed by discussion and clarification of the goals submitted by council members. Goals could be added to the list, and goals on the list could be consolidated or expanded at this point. We propose to then use a weighted voting process similar to last year to develop a final list of 5 to 10 major goals, rather than the 30 to 40 point work program that was developed in previous years. Each councilmember will be asked to assign a priority number to their top eight goals (numbered 1 to 8, with 8 being the highest priority goal and 1 being the lowest priority goal). The prioritized list will then be reviewed and discussed, and the final list affirmed. This method was efficient and effective in identifying the Council priorities last year. The attached page contains the goals .and priorities submitted for consideration by Council members. The goals are numbered simply for ease of reference. Staff used a similar process of developing a list of goals and then selecting the top goals through a weighted vote at their last staff meeting. The only significant items that are not duplicated on the attached list of Council goals are to enhance reserves and to focus on employee selection and retention in light of the labor shortage. 4. RECOMMENDATION: Review the list of proposed goals and priorities in preparation for the March 2 study session. Proposed Goals and Priorities 1. Crosswalk Campaign: Education, Enforcement; Traffic/Speeding Traffic/Speeding Tierney, Brown 2. South Shore Drive Project, north -south segment Tierney 3. Skate ark Tierney 4. Liquor Compliance Procedures, consider options Tierney, Brown 5. Work on increased voter turnout at regular and special elections Johnson 6. Develop policy on budget surpluses and decide when the City is able to give back refunds to taxpayers. Adopt a formula that informs taxpayers at the truth in taxation hearings of what our Tans are in the event of a surplus. Johnson 7. Plan for Fire Station 4 Johnson 8. Discuss additional open space acquisition Bildsoe, Black, Johnson, Brown 9. Programming for teens in Plymouth Creek Center, including intergenerational events Johnson, Brown 10. Water Resources Plan implementation and funding plan. Johnson, Black, Brown 11. Comp Plan - implementation of short-term items (e.g. zoning ordinance, 5 study areas, subdivision regulations, orderly development of Northwest Plymouth) Johnson, Black, Brown 12. Housing issues Johnson, Brown 13. Transportation issues, park and ride lots Johnson 14. Transit Hub Harstad 15. Town Meeting at Plymouth Creek Center to include state of the city overview, followed by break-out ward meetings. Hold ahead of goals and objectives session each year. Johnson, Brown, Slavik 16. Plymouth Business Council Bildsoe 17. Business retention program Brown 18. Targeted redevelopment Brown, Harstad 19. Reorganize social services management Brown 20. Su port development of a community foundation. Brown 21. Millennium Garden Black, Brown 22. Comprehensive Citizen Education Program. Black 23. City Center Streetsca e. Black 24. Landscaping throughout the City. Black 25. County Road 101 - reach consensus with residents Slavik 26. Add parking at LifeTime Fitness/Ice Center Harstad 27. Plymouth identity - rename schools Harstad 28. Bulldoze Ryerson Steel and make into a park Harstad 29. Mere Medicine Lake and Plymouth Harstad 30. Mere transits stem with Maple Grove Harstad 31. Less hard water Harstad 32. Consider establishing long-term goals Bildsoe