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MARCH 15, 2002
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 5:45 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 5:3 0 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7: 00 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7: 00 PM
6. MONDAY, MARCH 25, 7: 00 PM
7. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 7: 00 PM
SPECJAL COUNCIL MEETING: PROCESS FOR
FILLING BOARDS & COMMISSION VACANCIES,
YOUTH INTER VIEWDATES, FUTURE STUDY
SESSION TOPICS, Plymouth Creek Center
SPECJAL COUNCIL MEETING: SNOWPLOWING
DAMAGE; REDISTRICTING, Public Safety Training
Room
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
HOUSING FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY (HRA),
Medicine Lake Room
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORYBOARD (PSAB), Public
Safety Training Room
YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers
PLYMOUTHADVISORYCOMMITTEE ON TRANSIT
8. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached (M-8)
9. March, April, and May calendars are attached (M-9)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MARCH 1 S, 2002
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1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
1) Notice of Metropolitan Council workshops on transportation and land use
issues. (I -1a)
b) Information regarding Hennepin County plans to recruit election judges. (I -1b)
c) Federal Government news release explaining the Homeland Security Advisory
System. (I -1c)
d) Notice of a March 26 Prevention Forum about alcohol use on campuses. (I -1d)
e) Invitation to attend State Representative Jeff Johnson's "Day at the Capitol" on
March 21 from 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM. (I -1e)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) 2002 Property Tax Summary. (I -2a)
b) January 2002 Fire Department Report. (I -2b)
c) Background information on marijuana use requested by the Youth Advisory
Council. (I --2c)
a) Environmental Quality Committee February 13 meeting. (1-3a)
b) Youth Advisory Council February 25 meeting. (I -3b)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a) E—mail communiquds to area legislators regarding the building permit inspection
bill and accessory dwelling units bill. The Mayor's original letter to the legislators
is also attached. (I -4a)
b) Letter from Vernon Peterson regarding the City's Weed Eradication Ordinance.
(I --4b)
c) Letter from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg regarding Plymouth
employees who sent a book of condolences to New York City, and purchased a
brick in the Plymouth Millennium Garden to honor the New York City employees
who lost their lives on September 11. (I -4c)
5. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) FAX News. (I -5a)
b) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -Sb)
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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ivWEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2002
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and
will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Orrin Thompson Homes, Inc. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to
RMF -2 (Multiple Family Dwelling District 2), a preliminary plat and site plan for 201
townhome units, known as "Timber Creek Crossing", on the 36.45 -acre parcel located
north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of future Schmidt Lake Road.
(2001114) (Continued from the February 20, 2002 and March 3, 2002 Planning
Commission Meetings.)
B. ZB Companies, Inc. Site plan, conditional use permit, interim use permit and variances
to allow construction of an 8,000 square foot office building located north of 10th Avenue
and east of Trenton Circle. (2001133)
C. ZB Construction, Inc. Rezoning of the northerly 5.1 acres of the site from RSF-2 (Single
Family Detached 2) to RSF-4 (Single and Two Family), and a preliminary plat to allow 14
twinhome units and 8 single-family detached homes for "Sunrise Estates" on the 18.65
acre site located south of 34th Avenue and east of Pilgrim Lane. (2002012)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Plymouth. Overview and Schedule for the County Road 73 Corridor Study.
(2001155)
B. City of Plymouth. Possible cancellation of the April 3, 2002 Planning Commission
Meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2002 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Medicine Lake Room
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will
be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Plymouth Town Square. Discuss revisions to 2002 Budget.
B. Plymouth Town Square. Revisions to Admission and Occupancy Policy.
5. ADJOURNMENT
City of Plymouth
Public Safety Advisory Board
Public Safety Training Room
March 21, 2002
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to order
II. Approval of Minutes from February 21, 2002
III. Finalization/Approval of 2002 Work plan
IV. Council issues
V. Around the table, any other issues
VI. Agenda items for next month's agenda
VII. Fire Department Presentation
VIII. Adjournment
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
March 26
• Deny Lot Division and Variances to create two lots on property currently addressed
11209 Sunset Trail. Joseph and Barbara Cavanaugh
• Hearing on issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance and Refinance Housing and Health
Care Facilities and a Housing Program (Fraser Project)
• Approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to 1) provide a definition for accessory
dwelling units, and 2) allow accessory dwelling units on single family lots with a
conditional use permit City of Plymouth. (2002006)
• Approve Variances to encroach 7.8 feet into the 25 foot rear yard setback and allow an
impervious surface coverage of 39.3 percent to construct an addition at 14715 111'
Avenue North. FEC Construction. (2001154)
• Approve a Preliminary Plat to subdivide 1.4 acres into three single—family lots known
as "Jordans Ridge" for property located at 3785 Black Oaks Lane. Tomcar, LLC.
(2002004)
• Report on Minnehaha Creek Watershed proposed rules
• Legislative Update
• Presentation of Certificates to Gold Star establishments for Alcohol Compliance
• Approve Lot Consolidation for the Berkshire Office Building located at 2200 and 2300
Berkshire Lane North. Continental Property Group. (2002015)
• Adopt Parkers Lake Implementation Plan
• Approve change in corporate name for Vintage Market Fine Wines & Spirits
• Approve revised agreement with AT&T for antenna at LaCompte Park
• Approve amendments to sexually oriented business ordinance
• Approve renewal of consumption & display licenses
• Proclaim the Days of Remembrance for Holocaust Victims
• Approve summary publication of pawnbroker ordinance
April 9
• Legislative Update
• Hearing on 2002 Street Reconstruction Projects
• Timber Creek Crossing development
• Continued hearing on establishment of Tax Increment Financing District for Stone
Creek Village located at the northeast quadrant of Highway 55 and West Medicine
Lake Drive. Dominium Development
• Approve Master Plan for Mud Lake Park
• Accept Feasibility Report for Hemlock Lane reconstruction and set public hearing
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plying Smart Growth Principles:
Livable Streets
Registration: 7:45
Welcome & Overviews:
8:30 Transportation and Land Use Working Together
ivable communities are about
Ted Mondale, Metropolitan
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creating connections — through
,
expanded transportation choices,
8:45 A Livable Communities Approach to Street Design
links to housing and job opportuni-
Walter M. Kulash, P.E.; Glatting, Jackson, et al., Orlando, FL
ties, and walkable streets.
9:15 Land Use and Transportation in the Highway 81 Corridor:
Nationally renown traffic -manage-
Transforming a Road Design into a Livable Communities Design.
ment expert Walter Kulash will
present new ideas on "livable
Brooklyn Boulevard District, Brooklyn Park: A Future Downtown
streets," and local examples will
Center.
show those ideas "on the ground."
Howard Blin, Planning Director, City of Brooklyn Park; Steve
Lampi, Chair, Brooklyn Park Community Advisory Committee
Directions:
for the Northwest Corridor Partnership
Going east or west on I-394, take the
30 Avenue District/Terrace Mall, Robbinsdale: A Neighborhood
Hwy. 100 exit toward Xenia -Park
Center
Place Blvd. The hotel is south of
Bill Deblon, Community Development Coordinator, City of Robbins -
1 -394 and can be seen from the
dale; George Selman, Planning Commission Chair and Robbinsdale
freeway.
Community Advisory Committee member for the Northwest
Corridor Partnership
Stay for lunch — This program will
be immediately followed by a Sensible
10:00 Break .
Land Use Coalition event featuring
Walter Kulash speaking on: "If We
10:15 Plum Tree Subdivision, Plymouth: Narrower Streets
Don't Like the Traffic We Have Now,
Barbara Senness, Planning Manager, City of Plymouth; John Uban,
Why Do We Want More? ... New
Principal, Dahlgren, Shardlow, Uban
Approaches to Streets and Traffic
Movement." For information and to
Discussion: .
register for this lunch program, go to:
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10:45 How Feasible Is It To Implement These Ideas in the
Twin Cities region?
Ted Mondale, Walter Kulash, city and county engineers (invited)
Adjourn: 11:30
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A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55487-0240
March 8, 2002
The Honorable Mayor Joy Tierney
City Of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Subject: Election Judge Recruitment
Dear Mayor Tierney:
We are writing to you today to let you know that Hennepin`,County is setting aside
March 12, 2002 ;to recognize the outstanding work'of some 3,000.election judges
throughout the county and to kick off a recruitment initiative to add another 3,000
new judges to represent the wonderfully diverse population of Hennepin County.
Three years ago the county and your city invested in new, state-of-the-art election
equipment. We were all very pleased with the performance of this new election
equipment during the very stressful presidential election in the fall of 2000. Public
confidence in the election process in the county is a most critical issue but the
equipment used is only half of the process. The other, frankly, more important half
is the group of well-trained and dedicated election judges who staff the polling
places on Election Day, working 16 -hour shifts, if necessary.
We need to dramatically add to their numbers so that we can have more trained
judges at the polling places working fewer hours. This will ensure that voters are
better served and spend less time waiting at the polls, and also that the judges work
reasonable hours., We can do this.
To kick off this campaign to recruit more election judges, we have scheduled a
media event and. presentation Tuesday, March 12, from noon t6l, p.m. pn the
public service level of the Hennepin County Government' Center. This festive
event will provide media attention to the recruitment initiative and provide
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March 8, 2002
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information on. how .to become a judge receive training and pay. (few know that
pay works for election judges just as it does for jurors!) Following the noontime
presentation, the County Board will feature an informational video on election
judge recruitment and will honor the work of the current judges.
We most cordially invite you to be a part of this campaign kickoff at both the noon
time event and the board meeting following. While the county is providing the
recruitment "call," it is important to feature the cities which shoulder the
responsibility of establishing the polling location and staff them with election
judges. Please see if this event can fit into your busy schedules.
We look forward to seeing you on 12th of March!
Since ely,
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Board of Commissioners
Patrick O'Connor
County Auditor/Treasurer
C: City Council Members
Hennepin County Board of Commissioners
Sandra Vargas, County Administrator
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Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2002
Homeland Security Advisory System
The Homeland Security Advisory System will provide a comprehensive and effective
means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks to Federal,
State, and local authorities and to the American people.
As part of a series of initiatives to improve coordination and communication among all levels of
government and the American public in the fight against terrorism, President Bush signed Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 3, creating the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). The
advisory system will be the foundation for building a comprehensive and effective communications
structure for the dissemination of information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks to all levels of
government and the American people.
The Attorney General will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the system. In
conjunction with the development of this new system, the Attorney General will open a 45 -day comment
period in order to seek the views of officials at all levels of government, law enforcement and the
American public. Ninety days after the conclusion of the comment period, the Attorney General — in
coordination with the Director of the Office of Homeland Security -- will present a final Homeland
Security Advisory System to the President for approval. The Homeland Security Advisory System will
provide the following:
National framework for Federal, State, and local governments, private industry and the public. There
are many federal alert systems in our country — each tailored and unique to different sectors of our
society: transportation, defense, agriculture, and weather, for example. These alert systems fill vital and
specific requirements for a variety of situations in both the commercial and government sectors. The
Homeland Security Advisory System will provide a national framework for these systems, allowing
government officials and citizens to communicate the nature and degree of terrorist threats. This advisory
system characterizes appropriate levels of vigilance, preparedness and readiness in a series of graduated
Threat Conditions. The Protective Measures that correspond to each Threat Condition will help the
government and citizens decide what action they take to help counter and respond to terrorist activity.
Based on the threat level, Federal agencies will implement appropriate Protective Measures. States and
localities will be encouraged to adopt compatible systems.
Factors for assignment of Threat Conditions. The Homeland Security Advisory System will provide a
framework for the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Homeland
Security, to assign Threat Conditions, which can apply nationally, regionally, by sector or to a potential
target. Cabinet Secretaries and other members of the Homeland Security Council will be consulted as
appropriate. A variety of factors may be used to assess the threat. Among these:
➢ Is the threat credible?
➢ Is the threat corroborated?
➢ Is the threat specific and/or imminent?
➢ How grave is the threat?
Unified system for public announcements. Public announcements of threat advisories and alerts help
deter terrorist activity, notify law enforcement and State and local government officials of threats, inform
the public about government preparations, and provide them with the information necessary to respond to
the threat. State and local officials will be informed in advance of national threat advisories when
possible. The Attorney General will develop a system for conveying relevant information to Federal,
State, and local officials, and the private sector expeditiously. Heightened Threat Conditions can be
declared for the entire nation, or for a specific geographic area, functional or industrial sector. Changes in
assigned Threat Conditions will be made when necessary.
A tool to combat terrorism. Threat Conditions characterize the risk of terrorist attack. Protective
Measures are the steps that will be taken by government and the private sector to reduce vulnerabilities.
The HSAS establishes five Threat Conditions with associated suggested Protective Measures:
Low Condition
Green
Low risk of terrorist attacks. The following Protective Measures may be applied:
➢ Refining and exercising preplanned Protective Measures;
➢ Ensuring personnel receive training on HSAS, departmental, or agency -specific Protective Measures;
and
➢ Regularly assessing facilities for vulnerabilities and taking measures to reduce them.
Guarded Condition
Blue
General risk of terrorist attack. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following
may be applied:
➢ Checking communications with designated emergency response or command locations;
➢ Reviewing and updating emergency response procedures; and
➢ Providing the public with necessary information.
Elevated Condition
Yellow
Significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the
following may be applied:
➢ Increasing surveillance of critical locations;
➢ Coordinating emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions;
➢ Assessing further refinement of Protective Measures within the context of the current threat
information; and
➢ Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.
High Condition
Orange
High risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following
may be applied:
➢ Coordinating necessary security efforts with armed forces or law enforcement agencies;
➢ Taking additional precaution at public events;
➢ Preparing to work at an alternate site or with a dispersed workforce; and
➢ Restricting access to essential personnel only.
Severe Condition
Red
Severe risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the previously outlined Protective Measures, the following
may be applied:
➢ Assigning emergency response personnel and pre -positioning specially trained teams;
➢ Monitoring, redirecting or constraining transportation systems;
➢ Closing public and government facilities; and
➢ Increasing or redirecting personnel to address critical emergency needs.
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Homeland Security Advisory System FAQs
1. What is the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS)?
The Homeland Security Advisory System will provide a comprehensive and effective
means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist attacks to Federal,
State, and local authorities and to the American people.
2. What is a Threat Condition and how is it determined?
The 5 graduated Threat Conditions established by the HSAS are designed to
provide a consistent frame of reference for information concerning terrorist threats.
A higher Threat Condition means that there is a greater risk of terrorist attack, with
risk including both probability and gravity. Heightened Threat Conditions can be
declared for the entire nation. However, a heightened condition can also be
declared for a limited geographic area or sector. The duration of a Threat Condition
depends on the individual circumstances of each threat, and will be reviewed at
regular intervals to determine whether adjustments are necessary.
3. What is the role of the Office of Homeland Security?
Governor Ridge will continue to evaluate the integrated threat assessments and
reports from law enforcement and the intelligence community. The Attorney General
will consult with him and review these reports with Cabinet Secretaries and Advisors
to the President. Heads of Federal departments and agencies will submit their
annual reports to the President on Protective Measures through Governor Ridge.
4. What Threat Condition are we in now?
The nation is now at an Elevated or Yellow Condition. This reflects the Homeland
Security Council's assessment that there is a significant risk of terrorist attack. It
takes into account the Martyrs pictures released publicly by the Attorney General
and the list of terrorists released by the FBI on February 12.
5. What does this system mean for Federal agencies?
There are many federal alert systems in our country — each tailored and unique to
different sectors of our society: transportation, defense, agriculture and weather, for
example. Each fills a vital need. The new national Homeland Security System
provides context for these systems. During the next 135 days, federal agencies will
develop plans to conform their Protective Measures to the national Homeland
Security System.
6. Why is there an exemption for the State Department and military?
This system only focuses on terrorist threats to the Homeland. The Secretary of
State retains the authority to establish threat levels for foreign embassies and posts,
while the Secretary of Defense sets threat levels for defense forces. Military facilities
in the United States are excluded from conforming to this system because they must
operate under one unified threat system that applies to forces at home and abroad.
6. Will this system give local police agencies a better idea of what to do in
response to an alert?
Yes. This advisory system provides context and common vocabulary for
disseminating information concerning the risk of terrorist attacks. It assures greater
coherence and consistency across regions and sectors in the assignment of Threat
Conditions. This system will greatly improve the quality and quantity of information
provided to State and local officials and law enforcement. To the extent possible,
the Attorney General will provide timely and relevant information regarding the threat
and other useful information.
7. What does this new system mean for States and cities?
State and local governments were among the first to urge us to develop a national
framework for threat alerts. We cannot mandate that Governors and Mayors adopt
the Homeland Security Advisory System, but we are confident that they share our
desire for a common language that will allow us to do a better job of protecting the
American people.
8. How would this system have applied to September 11 and/or the previous
three general alerts? What tier of alert were they?
Any assignment of a threat level done retrospectively would be based largely on
speculation. We did not have the new system in place at that time. Certainly on
September 11, there were conditions present that would indicate the nation was at
red. During the period of the three general alerts, elements of the threat analysis
would have probably pointed us toward an elevated Threat Condition.
9. Who determines the need to adjust the Threat Condition level?
Decision-making has to be centralized in one individual. The Attorney General
assigns Threat Conditions after consultation with Governor Ridge. If time allows,
Cabinet Members, government officials at the State and local levels, the private
sector, and the Homeland Security Council will have input in these decisions when
appropriate.
10. Will all alerts or changes in alert status be made public?
National Threat Conditions generally will be publicly announced. Public
announcements can have the effect of not only informing Americans, but of deterring
terrorists. The absence of a terrorist attack could mean that an attack was deterred
or averted.
11. When would you not announce an alert or change in alert state?
The safety of the American people is the most important consideration we have in
this system. For example, if the Attorney General determines that notifying law
enforcement agencies will help us catch a terrorist, and we don't want to let the
terrorist know we are coming, then we may hold off on letting the public know.
However, the most important consideration will always be public safety.
12.Are you afraid the public will tune out these alerts if there are too many?
The Advisory System will ensure that the public remains informed, and they are
empowered to make the decisions they feel are appropriate for their safety. By
creating a common vocabulary and a graduated series of Threat Conditions, we
seek to strengthen decision-making at all levels, not only for the government and
industry, but for every citizen.
13. How does this system relate to bioterrorism?
One of the strengths of this system is its flexibility. If information is obtained that a
particular sector is threatened or public health is at risk, we will be able to apply an
appropriate Threat Condition to that segment of industry or geographic region. In
the case of a bioterrorist attack, medical professionals at the local level may be the
first to pass information up the ladder to the State and Federal government. The
strengthened communications systems and processes developed under this system
should speed information both ways through the system.
14.Where should comments and views of the HSAS be forwarded during the
forty-five day review period?
Comments may be submitted electronically to: HSAScomments(c-fbi.gov. Written
comments may be sent to: Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland
Security Advisory System, Room 7222, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20535.
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Golden Valley Library
830 Winnetka Avenue North, Golden Valley
noon to 1:30 p.m.
Jeff Johnson
State Representative
District 34B
Hennepin County
Minnesota
House of
Representatives
COMMITTEES: COMMERCE, JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION POLICY; K-12 EDUCATION FINANCE
March 4, 2002
Dwight Johnson
City of Plymottth Manager
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Dwight,
I am writing to you again this year to solicit your input as a community leader on the issues we
are facing in the state legislature.
As you kt.ow the state is facing a large deficit, and'ime are currently discussing several different
plans for addressing that problem. In addition,,there are several important policy.issues before us
this year: ranging from stadiums to wine in grocery stores.
I want to make this an open invitation for your thoughts on. any of the issues before the
legislature this year, or any other issues that you feel are important. After all, this is your
legislature.
I also want to extend a personal invitation for you to join me at my Second Annual Day at the
Capitol on Thursday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It will provide you chance to
meet with House leadership, take some tours (including the Capitol and the Supreme Court) and
sit in on part of a House floor session. If you have any interest in attending, please call Mike
Miller, my Legislative Assistant; at (65� 1) 236-7168.
you vqy much for the help.
Jeff'Johnson -
State Representative
P.S. if "You, would like to sign up to receive e-mail updates from me thfoughout the year, please
go to vvww.house.mn/34b, and click "E -Mail Updates"::
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: March 5, 2002
TO: Nancy D. Bye, City Assessor
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FROM: Jan Olsson, Senior Appraiser
SUBJECT: 2002 PROPERTY TAX SUMMARY
The 2002 tax rates have been released from Hennepin County. Tax statements are
scheduled to be mailed starting the week of March 4`h. 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 13% affecting
a a1 2002 taxes (excluding quartile areas). CommerciaUlndustrial properties were
increased approximately 6% and apartments increased approximately 13% in value.
In the last decade, there have been many changes to how property taxes are calculated.
This year has been no different. The first tier on residential homestead increased from
76,000 to 500,000 and is calculated at 1%. The class rate on the second tier (values over
500,000) decreased from 1.65% to 1.25%. The Residential Market Value Homestead
Credit and the Agricultural Market Value Homestead Credit were created to
proportionally reduce the net tax capacity — based property tax and succeed the Education
Homestead Credit.
The market value homestead credit reduces taxes on residential homesteads and on the
house, garage and one acre of land for farm homesteads. The maximum credit is $304 at
$76,000 of market value. It declines after $76,000 and ends at $413,800. The payable
2002 taxes per school district vary due to school bond referendums passed this last fall.
The following is an example of how to calculate 2002 payable taxes using an average
home value in Plymouth of $243,300 in each of the school districts. This calculation
does not involve the Agricultural Market Value Homestead Credit, nor any Limited
Market Value or This Old House tax reductions.
Our contribution share to the fiscal disparities pool for Commercial/Industrial properties
increased slightly from 34.9781% last year to 35.5161% this year.
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City Manager
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Assessing Division
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City of Plymouth
Sample Residential Tax Calculation
2001 Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2002
School District #270
Residential: arcelwith:anassessor's:taxable:marlcetvatueof::•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:::•:
$243,300:•:•:•:•:•:•::•:•:•:•:
:•:•::::::•::::
Tax Capacity Calculation:
Calculation of Homestead Net Tax Capacity.
1 st. Tier (500.000) = 243,300 X 0.0100
= 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = 0 X 0.0.125
= 0
Total Market Value = 243,300
2,433
= HS Tax Capacity
Calculation of Non -Homestead Tax Capacity.
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X 0.0100
= 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = 0 X 0.0125
= 0
Total Market Value = 243,300
2,433
= NHS Tax Capaci
Residential Homestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Homestead Base Tax:
Net Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 0.97487 =
;:;::`1,371;::
= Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.001938 =
= School Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
::::j9@::
=City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Market Value Homestead Credit:
Market value multiplied by the Market Value Homestead
Credit Rate to a max. of $304 at 76,000 of market value.
Market Value
Declines after 76,000. Ends at 413,800.
243,300 X 0.00400 =
:::::($153:}1:
= Homestead Credit
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
: S:::::d63T :
= Solid Waste Fee
Total Net Homestead Tax Due:
:::52;763 28:
= Total HS Tax
Residential Nonhomestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Nonhomestead Base Tax:
Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 0.97487 =
::::;#2,371 t±fi :
= Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.001938
Referenda Tex
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
;::,9@:
= City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001908 =
I::_ iX—A V::
= Solid Waste Fee
Total Nonhomestead Tax Due:
: 916.
= Total NHS Tax
Difference between Nonhomestead and Homestead Taxes:
$2,916.71 - $2,763.28 =
::::=153'
= Difference
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City of Plymouth
Sample Residential Tax Calculation
2001 Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2002
School District #284
Calculation of Homestead Net Tax Capacity.
1st Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X 0.0100 = 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 - . 0 X 0.0125 = 0
Total Market Value = 243,300 2,433 = HS Tax Capacity
Calculation of Non -Homestead Tax Capacity.
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X 0.0100 = 2,433
Over 500,000 = 0 X 0.01_25_ - 0
Market Vahie = 243.300 2,433 =
Residential Homestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Homestead Base Tax:
Net Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.09246 =
;:::: 2;85!.98:: a Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0014967 =
School Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
:;:;:;$;$: 98:: = City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Market Value Homestead Credit:
Market value multiplied by the Market Value Homestead
Credit Rate to a max. of $304 at 76,000 of market value.
Market Value
Declines after 76,000. Ends at 413,800.
..............
243,300 X 0.00400=Homestead
Credit
Calculation of the Henneoin County Solid Waste Fee:
: :;153' = Difference
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
3111102
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
:3::::::48:37: = Solid Waste Fee
Total Net Homestead Tax Due:
:$2;942:01•: = Total HS Tax
Residential Nonhomestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Nonhomestead Base Tax:
Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.09246=Base
Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0014967 =
; ; ;::$$$4:15: = Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
:::4$:$T: = Solid Waste Fee
Total Nonhomestead Tax Due:
= Total NHS Tax
Difference between Nonhomestead and Homestead Taxes:
$3,095.44 - $2,942.01 =
: :;153' = Difference
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City of Plymouth
Sample Residential Tax Calculation
2001 Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2002
School District #284, Watershed #3-Minnehaha
Calculation of Homestead Net Tax Capacity.
Calculation of the Homestead Base Tax:
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X
0.0100 =
2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = '0 X
0.0125 =
0
Total Market Value = 243,300
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
2,433 = HS Tax Capacity
Calculation of Non -Homestead Tax Capacity.
:;:;:;ii:: = School Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X
0.0100 =
2,433
PtAnnra r)var Cion Mn = 0 X
0.0125 -
0
Residential Homestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Homestead Base Tax:
Net Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.11707
X4kYI7;,&#.: = Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0014967 =
:;:;:;ii:: = School Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
;:;:;x,96:; = City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Market Value Homestead Credit:
Market value multiplied by the Market Value Homestead
Credit Rate to a max. of $304 at 76,000 of market value.
Market Value
Declines after 76,000. Ends at 413,800.
135 = Total NHS Tax
243,300 X 0.00400 =
;::::($153:43): = Homestead Credit
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
: S:::::463T : = Solid Waste Fee
Total Net Homestead Tax Due:
$3,001:88: = Total HS Tax
Residential Nonhomestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Nonhomestead Base Tax:
Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.11707 =
::::Z,'1,17 ti?:: = Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0014967 =
::::::j1,3,:: = Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
;:;tj90:: = City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001908
Solid Waste Fee
Total Nonhomestead Tax Due:
135 = Total NHS Tax
Difference between Nonhomestead and Homestead Taxes:
$3,155.31 - $3,001.88 = ::;$153143 = Difference
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City of Plymouth
Sample Residential Tax Calculation
2001 Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2002
School District #281
Residential: arcelwith:anassessor's:taxable:market-valueofc:-::.:•:•::•::.:.:.:.:
$243,300
Tax Capacity Calculation:
Calculation of Homestead Net Tax Capacity.
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 - X 0.0100
= 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = 0 X _ 0.0125
0
Total Market Value = 243,300
2,433 = HS Tax Capacity
Calculation of Non -Homestead Tax Capacity.
1st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X 0.0100
= 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = 0 X 0.0125_
= 0
Total Market Value = 243,300
2,433 = NHS Tax Capacity
Residential Homestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Homestead Base Tax:
Net Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.12666 =
::::::32;71 }:t6:: = Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0021625 =
;$$$;t = School Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
;�¢,9Q:; = City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Market Value Homestead Credit:
Market value multiplied by the Market Value Homestead
Credit Rate to a max. of $304 at 76,000 of market value.
Market Value
Declines after 76,000. Ends at 413,800.
243,300 X 0.00400 =
:::(5153 !t3): = Homestead Credit
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
: S:::: dti:37 : = Solid Waste Fee
Total Net Homestead Tax Due:
:::53;487:20: = Total HS Tax
Residential Nonhomestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Nonhomestead Base Tax:
Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.12666 =
:::::::t2r74!A6:: = Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0021625 =
:;:::;¢;!{:; = Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
.:;;!¢,94 = City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
; 5:::::37 : = Solid Waste Fee
Total Nonhomestead Tax Due:
;3A0 = Total NHS Tax
Difference between Nonhomestead and Homestead Taxes.
$3,340.63 - $3,187.20
Difference
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City of Plymouth
Sample Residential Tax Calculation
2001 Market Value for Taxes Payable in 2002
School District #279
Residentlal: arcelwith:anassessors:taxablevalue:of :•:•:•:•:•:•::• :::::::::::: $243,300 :•:•:•:•:•:•:•:• ::::::::::::::::
Tax Capacity Calculation:
Calculation of Homestead Net Tax Capacity.
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X 0.0100
= 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = . 0 X 0.0125
= 0
Total Market Value = 243,300
2,433 = HS Tax Capacity
Calculation of Non -Homestead Tax Capacity.
1 st. Tier (500,000) = 243,300 X 0.0100
= 2,433
Balance Over 500,000 = 0 X 0.0125
= 0
Total Market Value = 243,300
2,433 = NHS Tax Ca aci
Residential Homestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Homestead Base Tax:
Net Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.12545 =
<:::: 58 : - Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0006264 =
;:;:;$7)x:!{0: = School Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax:
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
:::;:::98:: = City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Market Value Homestead Credit:
Market value multiplied by the Market Value Homestead
Credit Rate to a max. of $304 at 76,000 of market value.
Market Value
Declines after 76,000. Ends at 413,800.
243,300 X 0.00400 =
•::::::(.$153;¢3) = Homestead Credit
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee:
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
: 1:::::::48:37:: = Solid Waste Fee
Total Net Homestead Tax Due:
:::S2 810:52 : = Total HS Tax
Residential Nonhomestead Tax Calculation:
Calculation of the Nonhomestead Base Tax:
Tax Capacity multiplied by the Tax Capacity Rate
2,433 X 1.12545 =
:::::W3$:.22 : = Base Tax
Calculation of School District Referenda Tax:
Market Value multiplied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0006264 =
:::}::j%40:: - Referenda Tax
Calculation of City Referenda Tax
Market Value multipied by the Referenda Rate
243,300 X 0.0001108
};:98:: ■ City Referenda Tax
Calculation of the Hennepin County Solid Waste Fee.
Market Value multiplied by the Solid Waste Fee Rate
243,300 X 0.0001906 =
;:::::: 48:33;: = Solid Waste Fee
Total Nonhomestead Tax Due:
Total NHS Tax
Difference between Nonhomestead and Homestead Taxes:
$2,963.95 - $2,810.52 =
:::5153;4$ = Difference
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PROPERTY TAX COMPARISON
Payable 1993 Through 2001
#270 #284
Hopkins School District Wayzata School District
Payable
Market
Property
% Tax
Market
Property
% Tax
Year
Value
Taxes
to Value
Value
Taxes
to Value
1993
85,900
1.252
1.46
138,400
2,563
1.85
1994
88,600
1,344
1.50
148,300
2,697
1.50
1995
97,000
1,634
1.60
155,000
2,840
1.80
*1996
100,600
1,679
1.67
161,600
3,285
2.03
**1997
103,300
1,592
1.54
166,200
3,214
1.93
***1998
113,300
1,666
1.47
169,500
3,003
1.77
1999
115,600
1,593
1.40
172,900
2,972
1.72
2000
120,200
1,587
1.32
179,800
2,819
1.57
2001
131,000
1,620
1.24
196,000
2,973
1.52
****2002
148,000
1,535
1.04
221,500
2,645
1.19
#281
Robbinsdale School District
The same value of $196,000 to Watershed 3 would have
taxes of $2,699 with a ratio of 1.22.
#279
Osseo School District
Payable
Market
Property
% Tax
Market
Property
% Tax
Year
Value
Taxes
to Value
Value
Taxes
to Value
1993
100,300
1,570
1.56
172,800
3,425
1.98
1994
104,000
1,697
1.60
189,600
3,907
2.00
1995
107,700
1,808
1.60
198,000
4,181
2.10
* 1996
111,400
1,856
1.67
205,300
4,529
2.21
**1997
119,500
2,000
1.67
208,700
4,292
2.06
***1998
132,600
2,090
1.58
218,400
4,185
1.92
1999
141,900
2,129
1.50
220,700
3,391
1.54
2000
147,600
2,075
1.41
229,500
3,896
1.70
2001
160,900
2,247
1.40
250,200
4,381
1.75
****2002
181,800
2,287
1.26
282,700
3,326
1.18
Taxes include both the tax extension rate, school, city and solid waste market value rates where applicable as well as the new
market value homestead 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.
****2002 was the first year for Market Value Homestead Credit.
JLO 3/4/02
TAX CAPACITY RATE BREAK DOWN
Payable 2001-2002
City of Plymouth
#270/Ho kins
School
46.387
2001 Tax
2002 Tax
2002 Referendum
50.409
Extension
Extension
Rates
Spec Tax Dist
Rates%
Rates%
HRA
School
44.220
15.034
.19380%
County
37.624
50.409
City
13.994
23.889
.01108%
Spec Tax Dist
7.616
7.386
.01906%
HRA
.489
.769
TOTAL
103.943
97.487
#284/0 Wayzata
School
46.387
26.793 .14967%
County
37.624
50.409
City
13.994
23.889 .01108%
Spec Tax Dist
7.616
7.386 .01906%
HRA
.489
.769
TOTAL
06.110
109.246
#284/3 Wayzata
School
46.387
26.793
.14967%
County
37.624
50.409
City
13.994
23.889
.01108%
SpecTax Dist
8.979
9.847
.01906%
HRA
.489
.769
TOTAL
107.473
111.707
#281 /Robb insdale
School
46.682
30.213
.21625%
County
37.624
50.409
.06264%
City
13.994
23.889
.01108%
SpecTax Dist
7.616
7.386
.01906%
HRA
.489
.769
.01906%
TOTAL
106.405
112.666
School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates
and the Market Value Homestead Credit Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate
Breakdown. The percentage for the referndums are listed to the right.
#279/Osseo
School
56.858
30.092
.06264%
County
37.624
50.409
City
13.994
23.889
.01108%
Spec Tax Dist
7.616
7.386
.01906%
HRA
.489
.769
TOTAL
116.581
112.545
School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates
and the Market Value Homestead Credit Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate
Breakdown. The percentage for the referndums are listed to the right.
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City of Plymouth
2002
Distribution of Tax Dollar
Hopkins School District 270
Tax Extension Rates
TOTAL 119.881 %
Pie Chart does include additional market value rates
Special Taxing HRA
Districts 8% 1%
School
ii .�
City of District 29%
Plymouth
21%
Hennepin County
42%
TAX EXTENSION RATE
School District
34.414
Hennepin County
50.409
City of Plymouth
24.997
Miscellaneous
09.292
HRA
00.769
TOTAL 119.881 %
Pie Chart does include additional market value rates
Special Taxing HRA
Districts 8% 1%
School
ii .�
City of District 29%
Plymouth
21%
Hennepin County
42%
City of Plymouth
2002
Distribution of Tax Dollar
Wayzata School District 284/0
Tax Extension Rates
TOTAL 127,227%
Pie Chart does include additional market value rates
Special HRA
Taxing 1% School
City of Distruct 7% District
Plymouth 33%
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Hennepin
County 40%
TAX EXTENSION RATE
School District
41.760
Hennepin County
50.409
City of Plymouth
24.997
Miscellaneous
09.292
HRA
00.769
TOTAL 127,227%
Pie Chart does include additional market value rates
Special HRA
Taxing 1% School
City of Distruct 7% District
Plymouth 33%
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20 /o
Hennepin
County 40%
City of Plymouth
2002
Distribution of Tax Dollar
Wayzata School District 284/3
Tax Extension Rates
TAX EXTENSION RATE
School District
41.760
Hennepin County
50.409
City of Plymouth
24.997
Miscellaneous
11.753
HRA
00.769
TOTAL 129,588%
Pie Chart does include additional market value rates
City of Plymouth
2002
Distribution of Tax Dollar
Robbinsdale School District 281
Tax Extension Rates
TAX EXTENSION RATE
School District
51.838
Hennepin County
50.409
City of Plymouth
24.997
Miscellaneous
09.292
HRA
00.769
TOTAL 137,305%
Pie Chart does include market value rates.
City of Plymouth
2002
Distribution of Tax Dollar
Osseo School District 279
Tax Extension Rates
TAX EXTENSION RATE
School District
36.356
Hennepin County
50.409
City of Plymouth
24.997
Miscellaneous
09.292
HRA 00.769
TOTAL 121.823
Pie Chart does include additional market value rates
2002 PAYABLE TAXES
ROBSINSDALE
DIST. 8281
TAX EXT RATE:1.12666
CMV RATES:.01105
HMSTO CR: .0040
SCH VOTER RMV .21625
SOLID WST FEE .01906
NURT NnN.NLLST
OSSEO
DIST. 8279
TAX EXT RATE: 1.12545
CMV RATES:.01108
HMSTD CR:.0040
SCH VOTER RMV .06264
SOLID WST FEE .01908
NUST NnN.NUST
HOPIONS
DIST. 6270
TAX EXT RATE:.97487
CMV RATES: .01108
HMSTD CR: .0040
SCH VOTER RMV.19=
SOLID WST FEE .01908
NNLRT NnN.WWgT
25,000
WAYZATA
WAYZATA
224
DIST. 828410
DIST.828413
343
TAX EXT RATE: 1.09246
TAX EXT RATE: 1.11707
2001
CMV RATES:.01108
CMV RATES: .01108
ESTIMATED
HMSTD CR:.OD40
HMSTD CR:.OD40
MARKET
SCH VOTER RMV .14967
SCH VOTER RMV .14967
VALUE
SOLID WST FEE .01906
.SOLID WST FEE .01908
599
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WUAT NnN.Nu3T
ROBSINSDALE
DIST. 8281
TAX EXT RATE:1.12666
CMV RATES:.01105
HMSTO CR: .0040
SCH VOTER RMV .21625
SOLID WST FEE .01906
NURT NnN.NLLST
OSSEO
DIST. 8279
TAX EXT RATE: 1.12545
CMV RATES:.01108
HMSTD CR:.0040
SCH VOTER RMV .06264
SOLID WST FEE .01908
NUST NnN.NUST
HOPIONS
DIST. 6270
TAX EXT RATE:.97487
CMV RATES: .01108
HMSTD CR: .0040
SCH VOTER RMV.19=
SOLID WST FEE .01908
NNLRT NnN.WWgT
25,000
218
318
224
324
243
343
205
305
200
300
50,000
436
636
448
648
487
687
409
609
399
599
75,000
654
954
673
973
730
1,030
614
914
599
899
90,000
854
1,145
876
1,167
944
1,236
805
1,096
788
1,079
100,000
990
1,272
1,014
1,297
1,091
1,373
936
1,218
916
1,199
110,000
1,126
1,399
1,153
1,427
1,237
1,510
1,067
1,340
1,045
1,319
120,000
1,262
1,527
1,292
1,556
1,383
1,648
1,197
1,462
1,174
1,439
130,000
1.399
1,654
1,431
1,686
1,530
1.785
1,328
1,584
1,303
1.558
140,000
1,535
1,781
1,569
1,816
1,676
1,922
1,459
1,706
1,432
1,678
150,000
1,671
1,908
1,708
1,945
1,822
2,060
1,590
1,827
1,561
1,798
160,000
1,807
2,036
1,847
2,075
1,968
2,197
1,721
1,949
1,690
1,918
170,000
1,943
2,163
1,985
2,205
2,115
2,334
1,852
2,071
1,819
2,038
180,000
2,080
2,290
2,124
2,334
2,261
2,471
1,982
2,193
1,947
2,158
190,000
2,216
2,417
2,263
2,464
2,407
2,609
2,113
2,315
2,076
2,278
200,000
2,352
2,545
2,401
2,594
2,554
2,746
2,244
2,436
2,205
2,398
210,000
2,488
2,672
2,540
2,723
2,700
2,883
2,375
2,558
2,334
2,518
220,000
2,625
2,799
2,679
2,853
2,846
3,021
2,506
2,680
2,463
2,637
230,000
2,761
2,926
2,817
2,983
21993
3,158
2,637
2,802
2,592
2,757
240,000
2,897
3,053
2,956
3,113
3,139
3,295
2,767
2,924
2,721
2,877
250,000
3,033
3,181
3,095
3,242
3,285
3,433
2,898
3,046
2,850
2,997
260,000
3,170
3,308
3,233
3,372
3,432
3,570
3,029
3,167
2,979
3,117
270,000
3,306
3,435
3,372
3,502
3,578
3,707
3,160
3,289
3,107
3,237
280,000
3,442
3,562
3,511
3,631
3,724
3,845
3,291
3,411
3,236
3,357
290,000
3,578
3,690
3,650
3,761
3,870
3,982
3,421
3,533
3,365
3,477
300,000
3,714
3,817
3,788
3,891
4,017
4,119
3,552
3,655
3,494
3,596
310,000
3,851
3,944
3,927
4,020
4,163
4,256
3,683
3,777
3,623
3,716
320,000
3,987
4,071
4,066
4,150
4,309
4,394
3,814
3,898
3,752
3,836
330,000
4,123
4,198
4,204
4,280
4,456
4,531
3,945
4,020
3,881
3,956
340,000
4,259
4,326
4,343
4,409
4,602
4,668
4,076
4,142
4,010
4,076
350,000
4,396
4,453
4,482
4,539
4,748
4,806
4,206
4,264
4,138
4,196
360,000
4,532
4,580
4,620
4,669
4,895
4,943
4,337
4,386
4,267
4,316
370,000
4,668
4,707
4,759
4,798
5,041
5,080
4,468
4,507
4,396
4,436
380,000
4,804
4,835
4,898
4,928
5,187
5,218
4,599
4,629
4,525
4,555
390,000
4,940
4,962
5,036
5,058
5,333
5,355
4,730
4,751
4,654
4,675
400,000
5,077
5,089
5,175
5,188
5,480
5,492
4,861
4,873
4,783
4,795
425,000
5,407
5,407
5,512
5,512
5,835
5,835
5,177
5,177
5,095
5,095
450,000
5,725
5,725
5,836
5,836
6,179
6,179
5,482
5,482
5,395
5,395
475,000
6,043
6,043
6,160
6,160
6,522
6,522
5,787
5,787
5,694
5,694
500,000
6,361
6,361
6,484
6,484
6,865
6,865
6,091
6,091
5,994
5,994
525,000
6,748
6,748
6,878
6,878
7,279
7,279
6,466
6,466
6,355
6,355
550,000
7,134
7,134
7,272
7,272
7,693
7,693
6,841
6,841
6,715
6,715
600,000
7,907
7,907
8,061
8,061
8,520
8,520
7,591
7,591
7,437
7,437
650,000
8,679
8,679
8,849
8,849
9,347
9,347
8,341
8,341
8,158
8,158
700,000
9,452
9,452
9,637
9,637
10,175
10,175
9,090
9,090
8,879
8,879
750,000
10,225
10,225
10,425
10,425
11,002
11,002
9,840
9,840
9,600
9,600
800, 000
10,998
10,998
11.213
11,213
11.829
11,829
10,590
10,590
10,322
10,322
900,000
12,543
12,543
12,789
12,789
13,484
13,484
12,090
12,090
11,764
11,764
1,000,000
14,088
14,088 1
14,365
14,365
15,139
15,139
13,589
13,589
13,207
13,207
2002
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
**Tax Chart Does Not Include
Ag Education Credit
**Max Hmstd Cr $304
Finance Dept/AssessingMksh ets/CBowmar✓D2HMSTDTAX)b
RESIDENTIAL
- HOMESTEAD
1ST
$500,000
@.0100
OVER
$500,000
@.0125
RESIDENTIAL
-NON-HOMESTEAD
1ST
$500,000
@.0100
OVER
$500,000
@.0125
LAND -RESIDENTIAL - NON HOMESTEAD
ENTIRE VALUE
@.015
LAND -COMMERCIAL
IST
$150,000
@.015
OVER
$150,000
.020
TZ�
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY 2002
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY 2002
Monthly Synopsis
Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 87 calls for service. This compares to 105 calls
for service in 2001 (YTD). The highest call volume in January occurred between the hours of
3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week. Fifty-four percent of calls
occurring in January were "Duty Crew" calls.
Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows:
Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 18
Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 29
Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 40
January 2002 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows.
Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted.
1 st Truck 1St Truck 2nd Truck
2nd Truck
Duty Crew In -Service On -Scene In -Service
On -Scene
# Calls
0:47 6:26 2:20
8:35
23
Non -Duty Crew 5:31 10:04 7:12
12:24
19
Station I 4:06 8:58 5:41
9:24
5
Station II 5:27 10:10 7:26
13:15
9
Station III 7:01 10:58 8:24
14:16
5
Si nifrcant or Unusual Events
In January, the following responses are notable:
January 7 Vehicle accident with entrapment (7:53 p.m.)
January 19 House fire (5:40 p.m.)
January 20 House fire (5:36 a.m.)
January 20 House fire (7:42 a.m.)
January 20 Vehicle accident with entrapment (10:59 p.m.)
January 29 Commercial building fire (7:49 p.m.)
January 31 Vehicle accident with entrapment (4:08 p.m.)
During the month, sixteen calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these
calls was 21 members of the department.
Training
During the month of January, seven topics were offered during fifteen regularly scheduled in-
house training sessions. These topics included Tactics, Pumping, Sexual Harassment/Respectful
Workplace, Hazardous Materials, Search & Rescue, Bloodborne Pathogens/Right-to-
Know/Confined Space, and Ice Rescue. Additional training opportunities were offered during
Rookie Training and Duty Crew.
Sixty-seven members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of
hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 621.5 — an average of more than nine
hours per participating member.
Recruitment
Seven new firefighters began work on January 26th. In early January, we conducted interviews
of candidates for the next rookie class.
During the month of January, sixty-nine paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth.
No members of the department left the fire service.
Duty Crew
The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 22 weekdays during the month, with the
exception of the New Years Day holiday. Thirty-nine members participated in the program.
During January, 78% of all shifts were fully staffed with 4 firefighters. During our busiest time
period (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), eighty-six of the shifts were fully staffed. A staffing summary
for the month, by shift, is included below.
Staffing:
0600-0900
0900-1200
1200-1500
1500-1800
1800-2100
5 Firefighters
13%
23%
18%
4%
0%
4 Firefighters
64%
73%
77%
86%
90%
3 Firefighters
23%
4%
5%
10%
5%
2 Firefighters
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1 Firefighter
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
No Staff
0%
0%
0%
0%
5%
2
PLYMOUTH
FIRE
MINNESOTA
Type of Program
Plymouth Fire Department
Monthly Fire Prevention and Life Safety Education Report
Number Time Spent Total Monthly
of Programs Per ProjZram Program Hours
Station Tours
8
1 Hour
8 Hours
Birthday
Pa /Station Tour
3
1 Hour
3 Hours
Pre-school Visits
Adopt a Hydrant
4 Prize Patrol Visits
3 Hours
12 Hours
Program
Bike Helmet Sales
1
.5 Hour
.5 Hour
K-6 Education
Safety
7 Car Seat Inspections
.5 Hour
.3.5 Hours
Fairs/Community
1 Car Seat
Events
Distribution (47 seats)
4 Hours
4 Hours
1 Car Seat Check Up
at Walser Chev.
3 Hours
3 Hours
1 Teddy Bears for
Kids in Crisis
1 Hour
1 Hour
Neighborhood
Watch Program
Safe Escape
House
Career Talk
1
1 Hour
1 Hour'.
Open House
Smokebusters
1
1 Hour
1 Hour
Fire Extinguisher
4 Fire Extinguisher
Training/EDITH
Trainin s
1 Hour
4 Hours '
Misc. Community
1 Medina Lion's Club
2.5 Hours
2.5 Hours
Presentation
1 PSAB
1 Hour
1 Hour
Misc. Outreach
1 Smoke Detector
Assist
.5 Hour
• .5 Hour
Summary
• 35 Monthly'
• 26% of 173 Hopr
Programs
month, 40 Hour
• 45 Hours of
work week was,
Programming
Committed to
• 1.29 Hours
Public
Averaged Per
Education
Program
3
30
20
10
0
25
20
15
10
5
0
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Calls by Time of Day
X00-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 18W'2100 2100-0000 000-.300 0300-06
Calls by Day of Week
641 641 60 .6 6
g0 -
Events By Category
Fires
10%
Other
50% Alarms
40%
2/26/02
Jan -01
■ Jan -02
[B Jan -01
■ Jan -02
50
40
30
20
10
0
12:00
9:36
7:12
4:48
2:24
0:00
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Station Comparison
40
29
18
�x4� t ■
1 2 3
Response Time for Emergency Calls
$5001000
$4001000
$3001000
$200,000
$1001000
$0
Duty Crew
Not Duty Crew
Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date
1/1/01-1/31/01
Total Calls Year -to -Date
250-
50
77
/ry
i
H4`dkV}'``t Fh F
p
200
1/1/01-1/31/01
Total Calls Year -to -Date
250-
50
/ry
i
H4`dkV}'``t Fh F
p
200
b3
i a!d
i
150-
105
t „,
100
50
1/1/02-1/31/02
87
1/1/01-1/31/01 1/1/02-1/31/02
DUTY CREW STAFFING
January 2002
9%-", 1% X12%
78%
® 5 Firefighters
❑ 4 Firefighters
03 Firefighters
® No Staff
CALLS FOR SERVICE
January 2002
46%
El Duty Crew
® Non -Duty
Crew
DATE: March 15, 2002
TO: City Council; Youth Advisory Council
FROM: Dwight Johnson
SUBJECT: Possible marijuana awareness campaign
Recently, members of the City's Youth Advisory Council expressed interest in
considering a marijuana awareness campaign. It was noted that society is doing a good
job with prevention campaigns on tobacco or alcohol use, but marijuana is rarely
discussed.
Recently, Sgt. Joe Gephardt of the Plymouth Police Department spoke to the Youth
Advisory Council on this subject. We asked him to try to put his key points in writing to
provide talking points for the members of the Youth Advisory Council. He provided the
attached memorandum.
The Youth Advisory Council is continuing to discuss this issue and possible actions.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
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DATE: March 15, 2002
TO: City Council; Youth Advisory Council
FROM: Dwight Johnson
SUBJECT: Possible marijuana awareness campaign
Recently, members of the City's Youth Advisory Council expressed interest in
considering a marijuana awareness campaign. It was noted that society is doing a good
job with prevention campaigns on tobacco or alcohol use, but marijuana is rarely
discussed.
Recently, Sgt. Joe Gephardt of the Plymouth Police Department spoke to the Youth
Advisory Council on this subject. We asked him to try to put his key points in writing to
provide talking points for the members of the Youth Advisory Council. He provided the
attached memorandum.
The Youth Advisory Council is continuing to discuss this issue and possible actions.
MEMO
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: 03-05-2002
TO: Chief Craig Gerdes
FROM: Sgt. Joe Gebhardt
SUBJECT: Youth Council -Marijuana Awareness
I spoke with Lt. Twaddle on 03-05-2002 regarding Dwight Johnson's request for a draft of a
"talking points" memo related to the use of marijuana. I will attempt to recall the generalities of
what I had discussed with the Youth Advisory Council.
Federal statistics seem to indicate that overall drug use in the years 2000 and 2001 where
constant and even slightly down nation wide. I pointed out that in my observations that
marijuana use in the metro area seems to be on the rise among teens. I further pointed out that
there are many current programs and grants to combat teen alcohol and tobacco use and these
problems seem to take priority over any to combat the use of marijuana. It is clear to me that it is
easier for youth to obtain controlled substances (marijuana) than it is to obtain beer.
I also pointed out that current law in Minnesota provides that it is not even a misdemeanor to
possess less than 42.5 grams of marijuana, which is a considerable amount. This is of particular
interest when the current quality/potency of marijuana is considered.
In recent years I have learned from training functions that marijuana used to grow naturally,
producing an approximate percentage of THC around .5 to 1 percent. Over the last few decades
the potency of marijuana has risen due to cultivation practices. E.g. Cloning, hydroponics....
DEA has a program that tests and tracks the rise in quality and has recorded a rise from
approximately 1% THC up to the upper 20%-30% area. (BCA )
A generation of Americans that once may have used or been exposed to users of marijuana still
seem to relate to the idea that marijuana used in the past (1% THC) is the same as today. It is
clear to many in narcotic enforcement that it is not the same drug with such high dosage levels.
In addition to the quality of marijuana soaring, the price and profit by dealers is also. This makes
illegal marijuana sales one of the most profitable controlled substances to deal. Currently,
average/low quality (1-3%) marijuana sells at the pound level in Minnesota for approximately
$1,000. We are seeing more and more high quality marijuana selling for approximately $5,500
per pound. Teenagers many times are buying what they tern "nugs" for $50. A nug is one
marijuana bud about the size of a nickel.
I also spoke of my personal opinions and observations related to the casual dismissal of
marijuana as a potentially harmful or addicting drug by the general media and even some
politicians. Specifically, I noted that the media generally portrays marijuana as harmless and
non-addicting. Many in the media ignore the fact that over 120,000 people enter treatment for
marijuana addiction each year. ( National Institute on Drug Abuse). With relation to this
seemingly general dismissal that marijuana is a "gate -way drug", I have casually been asking
those cooperating defendants and Confidential Informants that use drugs how they started using
various controlled substances. Most of those that choose to be candid indicate that they began by
using marijuana. Once that first step was made to smoke marijuana, it was much easier to move
on to what they consider harder drugs.
I mentioned that fact that there are many special interest and political action groups that have
been actively lobbying government for the legalization of drugs, especially the legalization of
marijuana. I pointed out to the teens on the council that the push to legalize marijuana in
Minnesota has been gaining momentum lately and has taken the form of legislation for medical
use marijuana and cash crop hemp production. I also pointed out that these groups seem to have
the ear of our current Minnesota Governor.
I spoke briefly about the difficulty of enforcement within schools and within the teen age group.
With out getting into great detail, I indicated that the lack of enforcement is related to the ability
to work with juveniles and the reality that resources are limited to narcotic enforcement, so
efforts are many times placed on larger dealers and violent offenders.
I mention to the group that much of my information has come from experience and from
information and training generally received from the BCA. Specifically, Agent O'Mally is a
great source of information related to these marijuana topics and the recent efforts in the
legislature attempting to legalize marijuana and hemp.
This is what I seem to remember speaking about. If this seems to be unclear or if the City
Manager recalls something else, I will make a second effort at this.
POOR C
since 1981
ay's Perspective on marijuana
arijuana was used by one of every
three high school seniors and one
in five ninth grade students
during the last twelve months
according to the results of the latest Minne-
sota Student Survey.* Are we satisfied with
these findings?
In examining the survey results from
1992, 1995 and 1998 we see steady
increases in marijuana use. Thus, while
we are pleased to learn that use in 2001
leveled off for 12th graders, we mustn't
lose sight of the fact that in 1992, mari-
juana use by 12th graders was 20.4 per-
cent, but in 2001 it was 30.3 percent.
Likewise, even though, we saw a 4 per-
cent drop in use by 9th graders last year,
the current figure for 9th graders is more
than 10 percent above what it was a
decade earlier. The survey's executive sum-
mary also points out the reality: "Risk
behaviors negatively affect not only the stu-
dents who engage in them, but also the school
environment for their peers." Additional find-
ings in the survey confirm this. When asked to
respond to the statement: "drugs are a problem
in my school," 68 percent of girls and 60 per-
cent of boys in 12th grade, statewide agree.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA) Infofax on marijuana, updated in
October 2001, reports that more than 120,000
people enter treatment each year for their pri-
mary marijuana addiction. Also, longitudinal
research on marijuana use among young people
below college age indicates those who used
marijuana have lower achievement than
non-users, more acceptance of deviant behav-
ior, more delinquent behavior and aggression,
greater rebelliousness, poorer relationships
with parents and more associations with
delinquent and drug -using friends.
While we delight in the finding that ciga-
rette smoking has fallen off dramatically, we
have yet to detect a similar drop in marijuana
use. Youth are responding to well -executed
anti -tobacco ads and programs largely due to
such campaigns telling youth: "You're being
used by Big Tobacco. They want you to
smoke." As we all know, when we think we're
being manipulated, we typically react by say-
ing something like, "We'll show you. We're
not buying your lies." It's no coincidence then
that cigarette smoking rates are dropping.
(Continued on next page)
Funding for this newsletter is provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Chemical Health Division.
Jean Funk, Director
Minnesota Prevention
Resource Center
Impact • Januar" 7nn7
...marijuana (cont.)
Unfortunately, it appears that
marijuana use does not receive the
same play, or enjoy a spillover effect,
from the wealth of anti -tobacco mes-
sages. It would be easier, in some
ways, if there were an established
group of marijuana companies for us
to rail against. Some would argue
that because strong anti -marijuana
messages are not pervasive in the
media as are anti -tobacco messages,
youth might conclude that smoking
marijuana is acceptable compared to
cigarettes. Thus, there remain plenty
of reasons to focus on continuing to
reduce marijuana use.
message with those at higher risk or
who are already using. For them, this
information may not be a deterrent as
they mighr equate stronger effects
with better effects.
Thoughts to bear in mind:
Some counties have seen significant
drops in marijuana use. What are
they doing that seems to get these
results? Would that work for us? How
do we get those or similar efforts
working across Minnesota? Also`
worth considering will be the effect of
time. The data on 9th graders and
cigarette smoking look promising. As
Some would argue that because strong anti -marijuana
messages are not peruasiue in the media as are anti -tobacco
messages, youth might conclude that smoking marijuana is
acceptable compared to cigarettes.
What can we do?
Are marijuana prevention efforts
working at the earlier grade levels but
being forgotten by the time students
reach their senior year in high
school? Is the perception of risk lack-
ing among 12th graders? In the sur-
vey, sixth graders were asked: "if you
do not use alcohol or other drugs,
what factors influence your choice
not to use?" Over 68 percent of
respondents indicated that they do
not use because it is dangerous to do
so. For the rest, one might conclude
that they do not know: "There are
stronger forms of marijuana available
to adolescents today than in the
1960's. Stronger marijuana means
stronger effects." (NIDA, November
1998) Thus, we gain teachable
moments to demonstrate how
stronger effects translate to greater
danger. As we target non-users, this
is a viable strategy. Conversely, we
need to be careful about sharing this
research has shown, tobacco use may
predict marijuana use. With fewer
and fewer new cigarette smokers, the
outlook is good and our hopes are
high that, over time, marijuana use
rates will fall.
*The 2001 survey was administered in
the spring of 2001 to public school stu-
dents in grades 6, 9 and 12. Participa-
tion was voluntary and the surveys were
anonymous. You can read all the results
online or download selected portions by
going to http://cfl.state.mn.uslstudentsur-
vey. This site, developed by the Minnesota
Department of Children, Families and
Learning not only has the report, includ-
ing key trends and the statewide data; it
also has data for every Minnesota county.
Hdults beware: online marijuana
information may surprise you
Editors note: This article is an advisory to prevention workers and parents about the
possible dangers to youth who use online information sources without guidance, assis-
tance or supervision. It is not an indictment of the Internet.
he Internet, with its
breadth, speed, color and
diversity of material contin-
ues to appeal to a great
many people, particularly our young.
And the World Wide Web, often
called the Web, is the most popular
way to link displayed text, graphics,
sound and video on a multitude of
topics with a variety of viewpoints.
Some viewpoints may run counter to
what the majority believes, and in
some cases, the views portrayed as
facts can actually be harmful.
Marijuana information is a case in
point.
With the rapid growth of infor-
mation, it is difficult to determine
from day to day exactly what content
is available online. Anyone can create
and post uncensored pages of informa-
tion on the Web. Since the Internet is
not publicly owned, as are the airways,
no regulatory agency has influence
over its content.
How much of the information is junk
or just plain dangerous?
We're not sure. The sheer growth of all
types of information has been phe-
nomenal. We do know that in 1996, a
Yahoo search on marijuana produced
73 listings of results also known as
"hits." Today, the same search pro-
duces 176 hits. This might seem
insignificant but, by going to just one
of these 176 results (the Yahooka site,
for instance), you will find links to
over 5000 marijuana -specific links
from the opening page.
Online users typically look at the
first 30 or so search results. Within the
first 30 hits of our previous search,
NIDA prevention resources appeared
in one result and Marijuana
Anonymous, a site for those in recov-
ery, appeared in another. For the most
part, however, the First 30 sites covered
legalization, so-called scientific evi-
dence refuting claims of the dangers of
marijuana, grower's guides, medical
marijuana initiatives, drug testing
information, reform of marijuana
laws, users handbooks and seed cata-
logs. Sites like Yahooka offer recre-
ation categories that include games,
live shows, magazines, greeting cards
and communities like 420 Paradise.
Sadly, only 5 of the first 60 results
focused on drug education or preven-
tion with the remaining 55 sites being
pro -marijuana sites. Are our preven-
tion messages strong enough to with-
stand the allure of such information
and entertainment?
Thanks in part to heavy media
coverage; we believe most schools and
parents are conscientious about using
filtering software and/or providing
supervision to keep youth out of
pornographic sites on the Web. We are
not so sure however, that educators or
parents realize the danger of having
students use the Internet for reports
on drugs and other high risk topics.
What about the time between 3 and
6 p.m. each day when many youth
haue access to home computers?
Does an adult supervise online activi-
ties or is filtering software, which can
be used to filter out more than porno-
graphic sites, being used to its full
capacity? One site describes its chat
room as follows: "Yahooka chat is
marijuana lovers from around the
world pulling up a comfy chair, pick-
ing up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie,
a pipe, a joint, a hookah, or a spliff to
get high, stoned, buzzed or healthy.
and chatting about anything our
minds feel like talking about." There
are a wide variety of discussions in
this chat room including one for those
interested in describing their use of
ocher drugs. Are we comfortable with
this type of leisure time pursuit by our
youth?
We raise this issue to make a
point—pro-use messages appear to be
more dominant than ever—the sheer
volume of them is of concerns Some
of the sites are of little appeal. Others
are quite captivating. A search, using
the terms marijuana and prevention
would yield more focused informa-
tion, yet we are fairly certain that
youth wouldn't enter the term "pre-
vention" when they begin their online
search.
As educators, we need to recog-
nize that students will always be sub-
jected to a variety of conflicting mes-
sages. We need to provide strong,
clear messages and empower youth
with the skill to reason and the ability
to critically review the sources and
perspectives of these messages. We
also need to use our best judgment
when giving Internet -specific assign-
ments. Moreover, guidance and super-
vision is warranted to keep our youth
healthy and supported.
The Minnesota Prevention Resource
Center offers free information services to any
citizen of Minnesota needingguidance to
information about alcohol, tobacco, other
drugs, violence and related topics. Our staff
can make recommendations for both online
and print resources. Call 1-800-782-1878,
763-427-5310 to access these confidential
services.
For a guide to evaluating content, visit
our Netbook site at http://netbook.miph.
org and click on Evaluating Content.
To closely duplicate the Yahoo search
results in this article, go to www.yahoo.com
and type marijuana in the empty search box
window.
January 2002 - Impact 3
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u might be inclined to attribute the
rapid increase in youth marijuana use
from 1992 to 1995 to "boomer" parents'
past or current marijuana use. The fact is,
however, the percentage of parents who
were baby boomers who had used mari-
juana did not change enough from 1992 to 1995 to be a
major factor in the youth increase. This, according to
findings released by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration in the report
Parental Influences on Adolescent Marijuana Use and the
Baby Boom Generation.
The report, released in Fall, 2001, is based on analy-
ses of responses from 9,463 parents and children in the
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse that was
conducted between 1979 and 1996 by researchers from
Columbia University and the New York Psychiatric
Institute. It found that parents who stopped using mari-
juana and those who continued to use, had children who
made decisions at similar, corresponding rates.
Additionally, the study found that parents
who perceived little risk associated with
marijuana had children sharing those
beliefs. Strikingly, adolescents who
perceived no risk or slight risk in
occasional use were twelve times
more likely to have used marijuana
in the last year than were adolescents
who perceived great risk.
As acting SAMHSA administra-
tor Joseph H. Autry III, M.D.
says about parents' attitudes,
z
"It can make a difference.
It's a matter of commu-
nication, involve-
ment and aware-
ness; it's setting
consistent rules,
being a positive
model and lis-
tening with
love." The
'rL6:
study points out, once again, the power of parents to help
their children stay healthy and drug free.
The key is to talk with our children. Talk to them
early and often. Send them clear, consistent messages that
you do not want them to use alcohol, tobacco or other
drugs. As Donna Shalala, former Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services said when the
guide was released, "...most parents have an incredible
influence on their children despite their worries about the
negative effects of peer pressure and pop culture." -
How to talk with your child if you used
drugs in the past *
When your child mentions something like: "I learned
about drugs today. My teacher said that lots of people
your age used to do drugs. Did you?" This is a golden
opportunity to talk to your child. Try not to react too
quickly. It is understandable that a question about your
own drug history would make you uncomfortable, but
there are ways to discuss the topic in an open and caring
fashion that will help you and your child stay connected.
It is important to make a distinction between past ado-
lescent or young adult use or experimentation and
current use. Do not divulge current use unless direct-
ly confronted by your child. Seek help
for yourself and your child to deal
with this type of situation.
9<
Sustaining best practice in youth HTOD
prevention efforts in Minnesota:
opportunitiesfor making prevention work
ince its inception over two and a half years ago, the
30 -member statewide SIG Advisory Committee
has implemented a planning process aimed at
developing a Minnesota youth ATOD prevention
plan. Over the next two months you may have opportuni-
ties to provide input into the statewide plan.
The Advisory Committee identified five core issues
necessary to build and sustain Minnesota's prevention
system. These issues are:
> Value children and youth.
> Focus on relationships and connections.
> Build comprehensive strategies.
> Build evaluation capacity.
> Improve coordination among state agencies.
During the spring and summer of 2001, the Advisory
Committee held 16 community input meetings across the
state. At these meetings, they obtained feedback on core
issues and began developing action steps for each issue at
the state and community levels. In order to continue
providing opportunities for even wider community
participation and input, the state plan and action steps
will be further discussed in some of the breakout sessions
of MPRC's Making Prevention Work conference on
April 10, 2002. We hope you can take time during the
conference to learn more about the plan and to partici-
pate in influencing public policy to sustain prevention
efforts in Minnesota.
flnother Opportunity for Partnering
The youth ATOD prevention plan will be published in
magazine format designed to catch the eye and stimulate
the mind. The SIG Operations Committee is asking
writers, artists and poets of all ages to contribute to the
prevention magazine. The committee would like contri-
butions from you, your colleagues, youth, parents and
other community members. If you would like to con-
tribute an article, photo or poem in one of the following
areas: Relationships that Work, Public Policy, Voices of
Wisdom from Youth and Elders, Making Evaluation
Work for You, Best Practices, Cultural Connections or
Learning about Difference, please contact the SIG
Coordinator, Kathy Gilmore, at Kathy. Gilmore@state.
mn.us. For more information about the State Incentive
Grant effort, visit the SIG Web site at: http://cfl.state.
mn.us/sig.
The SIG Advisory Committee looks forward to hearing
from you.
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8 Impact • January 2002
NOmELflIID SECURITY flllD PREUEIITIOIIISTS
was invited to attend the recent National
Homeland Security Summit in New York City.
Entitled, Mhen Terror Strikes: Addressing the
Nation's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Needs,
the summit was remarkable in many ways. Convened
and personally opened by U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, this
gathering included 600 participants from 43 states and
several territories/jurisdictions. Secretary Thompson
dubbed his Department the "Department of
Compassion" and implored the summit attendees to
assess needs and resources and to begin to develop
action steps addressing the substance abuse and
mental health needs of victims of September 11,
their families and loved ones, First Responders and
fellow citizens.
September 11 struck a chord in American and
worldwide hearts that we are only just beginning to
feel. It's hard to make sense of something that
makes no sense.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
(SAMHSA) Director Charles Curie put it well:
"We are rewriting the definition of what `normal'
means." And, "We are holding our kids' hands a
little tighter these days, but we are ready to
move forward."
The terrorists' very purposeful intent
with the World Trade Center (WTC) bomb-
ing in New York was to affect every American
community. They succeeded in that, but over-
looked the fact that the effect would become an
overwhelming positive dynamic; a monument to
resilience.
A man from Oklahoma City whose two young chil-
dren were among the 6 survivors of the day care center
in the Murrah Federal Office Building the morning of
April 19, 1995—the other 42 day care kids died in the
blast—eloquently summarized the aftermath of that
horrible event, and the needs for substance abuse treat-
ment and prevention as well as mental health services
for the First Responders. That ciry's police and firefight-
ers experienced a 300 percent increase in the divorce
rate since that day in 1995, and their needs for sub-
stance abuse and mental health services have been
countless. Five suicides among those First Responders
have been directly linked to the blast, due in part to a
sustaining, bottomless sorrow felt by the Responders
over the destruction, death, harm and loss.
In New York City and elsewhere, one important
lesson learned for school counselors and staff was the
sustainability of help for students in school. One partici-
pant said, "We send in the counselors to schools the
day of, and maybe the day after, the WTC attack,
which is great. But the children have questions, need to
correct rumors and misinformation, and help coping
with fear three or more weeks later."
The other part of the national threat, of course, is
bio -terrorism. This insidious and diabolical strategy
of using anthrax and possibly other biochemical
substances is a terrible, unending story. Unlike
the World Trade Center event, there is no
"event" with anthrax. It may require home-
land security and preventive responses
into eternity. And we are learning as we
" go in terms of our response. There is no
epidemic of anthrax; there is an epidemic
of fear. Some among us are afraid to go
into malls, to travel, to open our mail.
Learning and practicing prevention
strategies that are effective will take
time, but it must happen.
Beyond the critical emergency
management systems needed
at the national, state and
local levels right now is a
need to think "upstream"—
to think prevention. This
was another critical priority
raised at the summit.
The prevention components of
accurate, current and un -sensationalized information
(what we need to know), skills building through train-
ing and technical assistance (what we need to be able to
do) and support (systems change, policy and norms)
apply now, more than ever. Preventionists can help.
As we assess our role in protecting and safeguarding
the public's health and well-being for the long haul, we
focus on good communication, healing, justice and
growing stronger within each community.
We know some things about prevention that are
transferable and helpful. The rules have changed since
September 11. We have an important role to play. Let's
discover it together.
By jerryjaker, Director I �,-
Minnesota Institute of Public Health
January 2002 • Impact 9
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Internet; search engines (fea-
turing a self -paced tutorial on
using a specific search engine); netiquette; citing Internet sources;
and subject listings of "must see" sites including a new feature of
sites related to faith based communities involved in substance
abuse prevention. (42 pp, Central CAPT, January 2002, call for
pricing) (.
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ety of subjects. The videos cover-
ing marijuana specifically, include:
> In the Know: Tobacco, Alcohol
and Marijuana
> Marijuana: What Can
Parents Do?
> Drugs: Aspects of Addiction
> Teen Files: The Truth About
Drugs
To use MPRC's video rental
library, you must be a Minnesota
resident. The rental period is one
week and the fee is $8 per video
($5 for the video plus $3 for ship-
ping via UPS). For more informa-
tion about our video loan policies,
call 763-427-5310 or 1-800-782-
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APPROVED
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
MINUTES — MEETING NO. 114
Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 7:00 p.m.
Members Present Karen Chesebrough, Andy Walstead, Chris Graham, Terri Goodfellow -
Heyer, Kathy Osborne, Bruce Larson and Megan LeDell
Members Absent Terry Jaffoni
Others/Staff Present Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer
Margie Vigoren, Environmental Education Coordinator
Kris Hageman, Solid Waste Coordinator
Patty Hillstrom, Secretary
Guests Marsha Videen and Dave Roy, Friends of Parkers Lake
Call to Order Ms. Osborne brought the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Agenda The agenda for the February 13, 2002 meeting was approved as
submitted.
Minutes It was moved by Bruce Larson, seconded by Andy Walstead and
unanimously approved by the committee that the minutes for Meeting
No. 113, January 9, 2002, be approved as written.
Election A vote was taken re-electing Kathy Osborne as the Chair and Bruce
Larson as the Vice -Chair for EQC.
A motion was made to continue the EQC meetings in the Bass Lake
Room at Plymouth City Center at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday
of each month except for the month of September in which the meeting
will be on the third Wednesday of the month. In the event that a larger
group is anticipated for an EQC meeting, a larger meeting room may be
utilized.
Parkers Lake Mr. Missaghi explained that as part of the implementation of the City's
Implementation Water Resources Management Plan, the Engineering Department has
Plan developed the Parker's Lake Implementation Plan. He asked the EQC to
review the plan and, if acceptable, make a recommendation to the City
Council for approval.
The EQC discussed the Parker's Lake Implementation Plan and Marsha
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Videen and Dave Roy, Friends of Parker's Lake, presented a list of
additional recommendations. Ms. Videen stated that overall the plan is
good but would like consideration of their recommendations.
A motion was made by Andy Walstead, seconded by Bruce Larson to
accept the Parker's Lake Implementation Plan as amended and
recommends approval by the City Council. The motion passed
unanimously.
2001 Annual Report The Environmental Quality Committee reviewed the draft of the 2001
& 2002 Work Plan Annual Report and 2002 Work Plan making comments and edits to the
plan.
Mr. Walstead displayed a draft of the certificate that will be given to the
students at the environmental fair which will be held on February 21,
2002 at Birchwood Elementary from 6-8:00 p.m. The certificates will
be awarded to students participating in the quiz and pledging to help
their families make a difference for water quality. Ms. Vigoren
displayed the blue ribbon that will be awarded to students answering the
quiz questions correctly.
EQC members volunteering their help at the fair include Kathy Osborne,
Chris Graham, Megan LeDell and Andy Walstead.
A motion was made by Andy Walstead, seconded by Chris Graham to
accept the 2001 Annual Report and 2002 Work Plan as amended and
recommend approval by the City Council. The motion passed
unanimously.
Plymouth Business Ms. Hageman reported that the Plymouth Business Environmental
Environmental Partnership (PBEP) has been active with our business community for
Partnership five years and will continue in 2002.
Some of the accomplishments of the PBEP during 2001 are the
development of the Stormwater Incentive Program, Environmental
Champion Awards and publication of the Advantage. Ms. Hageman
distributed a copy of the Advantage to the group for their review.
She stated that the PBEP will be restructuring meeting times and
locations in 2002 in hopes of improving outreach and increasing
membership.
Other Mr. Missaghi will provide the minutes for the Aquatic Vegetation
Management Group meetings to the EQC when they have been
approved.
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Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 7:00
p.m. in the Bass Lake Room.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Hillstrom
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2002
Council Members
Present
Absent
Archana Balasubramanyam
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Katie Bonneville
Brianna Cohen
Katelyn Donnelly
Ifna Ejebe
Supriya Gandham
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Jameson Johnson
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Eric Jungels
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Mark Lenhardt
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Alison Rapacz
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Dan Taylor
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Also present: City Manager Dwight Johnson, Park & Recreation Program Coordinator Regina
Michaud, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman. Plymouth Police Sergeant Joe Gephardt and
Golden Valley League of Women Voters Representative Jennifer Harrish were also present.
Minutes and Agenda
Brianna made the motion, seconded by Supriya, to approve the minutes of the February 11
meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote.
Brianna made the motion, seconded by Archana, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion
passed in a unanimous voice vote.
Speakers
Plymouth Sergeant Joe Gephardt introduced himself to the Council. Alison explained her
concern about a visible increase in the use of marijuana in schools. She asked if there are
programs or plans to raise awareness for students. Sergeant Gephardt said the marijuana use is
increasing but not a lot of attention is given to it. He said media views marijuana as a minor
offense. Convictions of possession of 2 ounces of marijuana are the equivalent of a speeding
ticket or parking ticket. He said there might be greater use in suburbs like Plymouth where it is
more difficult to obtain alcohol. He said he would like to see marijuana considered a more
serious drug. He explained that the potency of marijuana has increased from less than 3% to over
30% today due to hydroponics. He said more potent marijuana is also appearing from Canada.
Alison asked about side affects from marijuana use. Sergeant Gephardt reported no reliable
studies have been done on the new higher -grade marijuana. He said it is an addicting drug and is
considered "gateway" drug, leading users to other more potent drugs.
Youth Advisory Council
February 25, 2002 Meeting
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The Council discussed whether it might pursue a campaign to raise awareness about marijuana
use in schools. The members suggested speaking to middle school students as one plan.
Dwight suggested studying ways to publicize the issue and increase awareness levels. Sergeant
Gephardt suggested starting with local legislators. Dwight agreed that if a student went to the
State Legislature to speak, it would probably make headline news. He recommended the group
begin researching to build their own awareness.
Dwight said if the issue is taken on as a project, the youth could go to this year's political
candidates forum and ask questions to candidates. He suggested attending groups who meet on
caucus night, or approaching study groups such as the League of Women Voters. He added that
area chemical health advisory commissions would be potential contacts. Alison offered to
research the issue further.
Youth Service Days
Council members discussed possible projects for Youth Services Days and agreed to bring ideas
to the next meeting.
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Youth Services Awards Program
There are 68 confirmed attendees. Suzanne's Catering will provide an ice cream buffet with
cookies, lemonade and coffee. Plaques are being made up for the prizewinners, with all nominees
set to receive certificates of nomination. Music is planned for the 6:30-7:00 PM period, to be
provided by a band from Armstrong High School. Ifna and Katie offered to help announce the
event.
Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs
Archana reported that the name for the July 11 music event is set to be the "Stage". She said this
would keep the location references neutral for future events. The program will start at 5:00 PM.
Staff plans to audition bands on May 7. Brianna suggested soliciting bands to audition through
word of mouth rather than publicity in a newspaper article. The Trojan Tribune is interest in
writing an article on YAC and may include information on the event. Supriya said the next
scheduled meeting of the subcommittee 6:00 PM on March 25.
Youth Center
Alison said she will e-mail subcommittee members to schedule a meeting date in an effort to
learn who is still interested in serving on the subcommittee.
Youth Town Forum
Supriya plans to talk to Wayzata's YES Board to publicize the Youth Town Forum. Archana
requested $500 from the City budget for food, decorations and prizes. Dwight said there should
be no problem in making that amount available.
Collaboration with Senior Council
Ifna reported on the February 15 meeting with seniors and members of the Human Rights
Commission She said the meeting covered discussions on activities ideas such as an
intergenerational week, a volunteer corps made up of youth and seniors. She said they also
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February 25, 2002 Meeting
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discussed the idea of a "seniors to Seniors" project working in the high schools. She said the next
meeting is scheduled for March 8 at 3:00 PM in the Plymouth Creek Center.
Driving Safety Program
The Council received a brief written update from Lieutenant Mike Goldstein.
Conferences Update
No updates have come forth on upcoming NLC or LMC conferences.
Alison asked about whether the League of Minnesota Cities June conference in Rochester would
involve both outgoing and new Youth Council members. Dwight believed that would be possible.
He said it the may be able to repeat one of two youth—sponsored events similar to last year but
that money would not be available to cover both. He said it would also be helpful to have another
Youth Council to help co—sponsor an event. He said Judy Johnson is working with the State
LMC Board to fund youth activities such as a hospitality room at the conference. Alison noted
that acquaintances on the Moorhead Youth Council might be interested in working together on an
event such as the hospitality room.
Adjourn
Brianna made a motion, seconded by Katie, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. The motion was
passed without opposition.
Laurie Ahrens
To: sen.warren.limmerc@senate.leg.state.mn.us; sen.gen.olson@senate.leg.state.mn.us;
sen. martha.robertson c@senate.leg.state.mn.us; rep. ron.abra ms@house.leg.state.mn.us;
rep.jeff.johnson@house.leg.state.mn.us; rep. rich.stanek@house.leg.state.mn.us;
rep. peggy.leppik@house.leg.state.mn.us
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Subject: Accessory dwelling units
Dear Representative or Senator:
I am writing on behalf of the Plymouth City Council to urge you to oppose HF 3324/ SF 3148 relating to
accessory dwelling units. We have a number of concerns with this proposed legislation.
Foremost, we believe this is an issue of local control and have serious concerns about imposition of a
uniform zoning requirement on all, or select, cities. We are concerned that cities may be preempted from limiting
the location and/or number of accessory dwelling units issued. In addition, it is questionable how these units
would be considered in local Zoning Ordinance density calculations, how it would be coordinated with the
Uniform Building Code requirements, and whether additional affordable housing would result.
The City of Plymouth is not opposed to accessory units. In fact, we are currently pursuing addition of
accessory dwelling units in our Zoning Ordinance. We have had public process including public hearings during
February and March, and anticipate that the issue will be considered by the City Council within the next month.
Again, we view this as a local issue.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Mayor Joycelyn H. Tierney on behalf of the Plymouth City Council
Laurie Ahrens
From: Laurie Ahrens
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 3:44 PM
To: 'rep.ron.abrams@house.leg.state.mn.us'; 'rep.peggy.leppik@house.leg.state.mn.us';
'rep.rich.stanek c@ house. leg.state.mn.us'
Cc: 'rstone c@lmnc.org'
Subject: building permit inspection bill
The Plymouth City Council previously requested your opposition to HF 3518 relating to the building code and
methods of inspection of residential buildings containing up to four dwelling units. We understand that this language has
now been added to the House Omnibus State Government Finance bill authorized by Representative Krinkie.
The Plymouth City Council continues to have serious concerns with this proposal. Thank you for your careful
consideration.
Mayor Joy Tierney (on behalf of the Plymouth City Council)
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
February 27, 2002
Dear Legislator:
I am writing on behalf of the Plymouth City Council to urge you to oppose HF 3518/SF 3305
relating to the building code and methods of inspection of residential buildings containing up to
four dwelling units. We have a number of concerns with this proposed legislation.
Compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code is currently assured by a system of trained
and financially disinterested inspectors who are accountable as employees to each municipality's
state -certified building official. These building officials and inspectors wield impartial law
enforcement authority on behalf of the cities that employ them, exercising that authority to issue
legally binding orders and citations to violators of the building codes. This system of regulation
has successfully provided public safety in Minnesota for more than 30 years. The proposed bills
would replace this consistent and effective system of residential construction inspection with a
patchwork of owner -controlled private inspection by inspectors who may or may not be certified
by the local municipality as competent, who have no regulatory authority, and who serve at the
financial whim of the regulated party. Aside from the obvious conflict of interest issues, where
will these inspectors derive legal authority to require code compliance?
Citizens will no longer be able to rely on local city building departments to address consumer
disputes concerning construction deficiencies or enforcement issues. Who will guard citizens
after the private inspectors and builders are gone? Who does a property owner turn to if code
violations are missed or overlooked? A private roofing inspector may not be around to address a
leaking roof one or two years in the future, let alone have the authority to require his or her
employer to correct the problem.
How will uniform and consistent inspections and code compliance be achieved? This legislation
would remove a significant portion of duties associated with municipal inspections. It would
also restrict the fees cities can charge to administer and enforce the building code. Cities would
need to assume the administrative burden of requiring the owner or inspector to file a record of
each inspection with their office.
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City inspectors possess extensive knowledge and certification in both national and state codes in
building construction, and in many other areas such as plumbing, sewer and water, heating,
venting and air conditioning, energy and accessibility. It is highly unlikely that private
inspectors will possess this same level of qualification or competency. And, will mortgage
companies finance loans on what may be essentially self -inspected properties?
Finally, will this proposed system reduce housing costs, as anticipated? We do not believe so. If
there are proven financial cost savings, we question whether it is worth the loss in public safety
and consumer protection.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
Joycelyn H. Tierney
Mayor
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10007
March 7, 2002
Ms. Laza Newberger
Forestry Technician
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55447
Dear Ms. Newberger:
I was honored to receive your thoughtful books of condolences. On behalf of the
employees of the City of New York, I thank you and the many people of Plymouth,
Minnesota for your kind words and prayers. It is wonderful to know that a brick
dedicated to the employees of our great City will be placed in your Millennium Garden.
The outpouring of support we have received from throughout the country has been a
tremendous source of hope for us.
Many thanks again for your thoughtfulness and best wishes to all.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor
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At it's March 4 meeting, the Metro-
politan Council's Livable Communi-
ties Committee was asked to set
purchase price and rent limits for
projects to be considered affordable
under the Livable Communities Act_The recommended rent limits were
relatively uncontroversial, however
several Councilmembers felt the
recommended purchase price lim-
its were too high. Therefore, the
committee decided to table the is-
sue until its March 18 meeting in or-
der to seek input from housing ad-
vocates, builders and cities.
Homeownership.
The Council has traditionally set pur-
chase price limits based on what a
family of four with an income at or
below 80 percent of the area median
can afford at prevailing interest rates.
The current median income for a
family of four in the metropolitan area
is $76,700 - 80 percent of that is
$61,350. Therefore, Met Council
staff recommended that the com-
mittee set the maximum purchase
price for affordable homeownership
programs at $170,000 for 2002.
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This would be a significant increase
over previous years, largely because
the Council has followed the Minne-
sota Housing Finance Agency's
(MHFA) lead and kept the purchase
price limit at the artificially low "safe
harbor" level of $134,250 since 1999.
MHFA now believes this is no longer
a reasonable purchase price and is
in the process of updating it's defini-
tion of affordable. It appears that the
MHFA will adopt a new policy that
sets the maximum purchase price
for it's programs at $199,000 for new
construction and $175,000 for exist-
ing homes.
Rental
Fornew construction rental housing,
the Council has traditionally followed
the rental limits used for the low-in-
come housing tax credit program,
which are set at a level affordable to
households earning 50 percent of the
area median incomes This year,
those rents would equal $671 for an
efficiency, $719 for a 1 bedroom,
$862 for a 2 bedroom, $995 for a 3
bedroom and $1112 for a 4 bedroom
apartment.
Impact on Cities
Cities have a significant stake in how
the Council defines affordable hous-
ing because whatever number they
settle on will be the standard by which
cities' compliance with their Livable
Communities goals will be evalu-
ated. If the Council continues to use
an artificially low definition of what's
affordable, cities might not get credit
for some of the housing built in their
communities.
If the Council ultimately approves a
maximum purchase price of
$170,000, based on a goal of reach-
ing people earning no more than 80
percent of median income, it still has
the option of targeting actual grant
dollars at projects serving families
earning 50 or 60 percent of median
income. Yet cities would still receive
credit toward their housing goals for
anything below $170,000.
If you have any thoughts or questions
about this issue, please contact Kris
Lyndon Wilson at (651) 215 - 4003
or kristine@amm145.org.
House Releases $844 Million Bonding Bill
Rep, Jim Knoblach, chair of the House
Capital Budget Committee, has released
an $843.7 million bonding bill. Of the to-
tal, $740.7 million will be financed by
state general obligation bonds_ The bal-
ance will be financed by user funds gen-
erated by educational institutions, trunk
highway funds, cancellations and a gen-
eral fund appropriation.
The bill (H.F. 3618) appropriates $10.8
million for regional parks in the metropoli-
tan area. It does not include appropria-
tions for busways or the Livable Commu-
nities Act. The Redevelopment Fund
would receive $22 million, but the entire
amount is earmarked for Greater Minne-
sota cities, cities uder 5,000 or specific
city projects. The House Capital
Invesment Committee heard the bill Fri-
day afternoon and amended it to provide
$30 million for Northstar Commuter Rail.
The bill now goes to the House Ways and
Means Committee.
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Phase II Budget Resolution Stalled?
A package to address the remaining $439 million
state budget deficit has stalled in the House while
the Senate Finance committee this afternoon
unveiled their package, noting that the House
Republicans have not agreed to the components.
At this time, information on the Senate plan is
sparse but the summary information released this
afternoon shows that the plan does not cut LGA or
the market value homestead credit in 2002 nor does
it appear to cut municipal aids in the 2004-05
biennium.
The proposal saves state resources through a
number of creative financing techniques. The bill
refinances $245 million in transportation projects
that were originally funded in the 2000 omnibus
transportation bill. At that time, the governor and
legislature agreed to use more than $400 million in
surplus revenues to accelerate many highway
projects. Although the money was appropriated,
MnDOT has not been able to spend all of the
appropriation to date. By "refinancing" the projects,
the state could free -up resources to cover the short-
term deficit.
In addition, the bill delays payments to K-12
education from the current biennium to the 2004-05
biennium, saving $312.5 million in costs. The
remainder of the state's cash flow account is tapped
and the remainder of the workers' compensation
special fund reserve is used to cover the shortfall.
The bill will also restore some of the cuts for the
current biennium that were enacted in Phase L The
assumed inflation for K-12 expenditures for the
2004-05 biennium will be restored along with other
expenditures in human services and higher
education.
All told, the Senate package would result in an end -
of -biennium balance of $336 million while the
structural deficit for the 2004-05 biennium will be
increased by slightly more than $400 million.
The House and Governor have not yet reacted to the
Senate proposal. However, earlier this week, the
governor reduced his recommended bonding
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package and warned legislators that he would count
any refunding of transportation projects against his
bonding target, which would even further reduce
the available bonding targets for the legislature.
We're sure to see fireworks, whether they are
legalized by the legislature or not.
Transportation Packages Emerge
On Thursday, the Senate transportation committee
finalized its $7.5 billion transportation -funding
package, which includes a 7 cent gas tax increase,
future indexing of the gas tax, an increase in new
car license tab fees and a referendum to allow
voters to decide whether a new 1/2 cent sales tax
should be implemented to pay for traffic congestion
relief in an expanded eleven -county metro area.
One of the controversial amendments added to the
Senate package in committee was a modification to
the county state aid highway (CSAH) formula that
will distribute a larger share of the increased
funding to the metro -area counties. Despite this
CSAH change, the impact of the bill will be greater
transportation funding throughout Minnesota.
Whether this change will remain intact when the
bill hits the Finance committee or the Senate floor
next week remains to be seen.
The House package is largely based on a bill
introduced by Representative Bernie Lieder and
includes a fluctuating gas tax increase to cover the
debt service costs related to the issuance of up to
$1.25 billion in bonds. The bonds would be issued
over a ten-year period and would be credited to a
newly created "major projects account" in the trunk
highway fund.
The gas tax increase would be annually established
by the commissioner of revenue based on the debt
service needs of the major projects account.
After the committee approved the compromise bill,
Representative Workman withdrew his bill, which
was supported by the Business Transportation
Coalition. That bill included a constitutional
dedication of the motor vehicle sales tax and a 3-11;
cent gas tax increase.
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any member of the League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team.
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Bonding Packages
The House Capitol Investment committee, chaired
by Rep. Jim Knoblach (R -St. Cloud) released its
$838 million bonding package on Thursday. Of the
$839 million total price tag, $737 million would be
borrowed through general obligation bonds and
repaid by state tax receipts. The remaining $102
million is directly related to higher education
projects and therefore the benefited higher
education institutions would pay the debt service.
The House bill is smaller than the Governor's initial
proposal and the Senate's proposal released earlier
this year. House leadership indicated that their bill
addresses priorities in higher education, road and
bridge projects, housing and the environment.
Earlier this week, the governor indicated that he
was going to reduce his bonding recommendations
to reflect fact that the Phase I budget that became
law over his veto was exposing the state to long-
term financial instability and that the higher debt
service required by the larger bill would be
financially irresponsible. While he did not make
specific recommendations on what should be
trimmed, he will have the opportunity to line item
veto specific projects after the House and Senate
send him any final bonding bill compromise.
Below are the governor's original recommendations
compared to the House and Senate.
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Compromise Clarifies City
Authority to Negotiate Inclusionary
Housing Development
The House Jobs & Economic Development Finance
Committee gave final approval to HF 3169
(Vandeveer) on Thursday evening, giving cities
specific authority to negotiate measures designed to
provide affordability for housing developments
with developers or builders when considering
approval of inclusionary housing development
applications. The Senate version of the legislation,
SF 2881 (Cohen) is pending on the Senate floor.
As now drafted, HF 3169 provides that when
approving a development that includes all or a
portion of either single-family or rental units for
persons of low or moderate income (inclusionary
housing), the city may offer and negotiate the
following measures with the developer to assure
affordability:
• Housing prices or rents that would be affordable to
those with low and moderate incomes;
• Maximum income limits for those who initially
and subsequently purchase or rent the units that are
provided at affordable (below market) prices or
rental rates;
• Methods such as equity sharing, land trust
agreements, and other means to provide for long-
term affordability of those units.
The League worked with Representative
Vandeveer to amend another portion of the bill that
was previously added in the House Local
Government Committee and later modified in the
Commerce Committee. That provision would leave
to the discretion of cities in counties with
populations of 30,000 or more to prepare a
"housing fiscal impact note" prior to a public
hearing on zoning, development fees or other land
use regulation that would increase the cost of
housing development.
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any memba of the League or Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team.
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Flood Hazard Mitigation
$15.5
$28.5
$21.8
Closed Landfill Bonding
$10.0
$10.0
$10.0
Local Govt. Road Wetland
Replacement
$0.0
$3.0
$5.2
Local Bridge Assistance
530.0
$d0.0
$d8.0
Northstar Corridor
Commuter Rail
$120.0
s8.0
$0.0
Greater MN Transit
$0.0
s2.0
$2.0
Statewide Public Safety
Radio System (800mhz)
$0.0
$0.1
$26.0
10 Ton Road Upgrades
$0.0
$0.0
$10.0
Local Share Trunk Highways
$0.0
$0.0
$25.0
Redevelopment Grant Funds
$10.0
s11.0
$22..0
MPFA State Matching funds
$16.0
$16.0
$16.0
WIF Grants
$d.0
$d0.0
$15.7
Greater MN Business
Development Grants
$0.0
$15.0
$0.0
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Transitional Housing Loans $d.5 $0.0 s2.0
Transitional veterans
Housing s0.0 $10.0 $19.5
Compromise Clarifies City
Authority to Negotiate Inclusionary
Housing Development
The House Jobs & Economic Development Finance
Committee gave final approval to HF 3169
(Vandeveer) on Thursday evening, giving cities
specific authority to negotiate measures designed to
provide affordability for housing developments
with developers or builders when considering
approval of inclusionary housing development
applications. The Senate version of the legislation,
SF 2881 (Cohen) is pending on the Senate floor.
As now drafted, HF 3169 provides that when
approving a development that includes all or a
portion of either single-family or rental units for
persons of low or moderate income (inclusionary
housing), the city may offer and negotiate the
following measures with the developer to assure
affordability:
• Housing prices or rents that would be affordable to
those with low and moderate incomes;
• Maximum income limits for those who initially
and subsequently purchase or rent the units that are
provided at affordable (below market) prices or
rental rates;
• Methods such as equity sharing, land trust
agreements, and other means to provide for long-
term affordability of those units.
The League worked with Representative
Vandeveer to amend another portion of the bill that
was previously added in the House Local
Government Committee and later modified in the
Commerce Committee. That provision would leave
to the discretion of cities in counties with
populations of 30,000 or more to prepare a
"housing fiscal impact note" prior to a public
hearing on zoning, development fees or other land
use regulation that would increase the cost of
housing development.
For more information on city legislative issues, contact any memba of the League or Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations team.
651.281.1200 or 800.925.112'2