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FEBRUARY 2, 2001
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY6, 7: 00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7: 00 PM
2. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY3,
2:00 PM -7:00 PM
3. MONDAY, FEBRUARYS, 7:00 PM
4. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 7: 00 PM
S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 7:00 PM
6. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 7:00 PM
7. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7:00 PM
8. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: VARIOUS
TOPICS, Council Chambers
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL,
Medicine Lake Room. Agenda is attached.
(M-3)
PLANNING COMMISSION,
Council Chambers
PARK & RECREA TIONA D VISOR Y
COMMISSION (PRA C), Council Chambers
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE,
Council Chambers
HRA MEETING: CDBG PUBLIC HEARING,
Council Chambers
PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD,
Public Safety Training Room
CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
February 2, 2001
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9. FRIDAYAND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY LEAGUE OFMINNESOTA CITIES
16-17 CONFERENCE FOR NEWLY ELECTED
OFFICIALS, Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis -
Park Place, 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis
Park
10. FRIDAYAND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
16-17
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE, Doubletree Hotel
Minneapolis -Park Place, 1500 Park Place
Blvd., St. Louis Park
11. A List of future Regular Council Meeting agenda items is attached. (M-11)
12. February, March and April Calendars are attached. (M-12)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) HUD Consolidated Plan End -of -Year Report. (I -]a)
b) Notice to residents of renovation plans for the play area within Swan Lake Park.
(I-1 b)
c) Letter to the Plymouth Police Reserves from Mayor Tierney. A copy of the
invitation to their February 10 recognition event is attached. (I -1c)
d) Letters to residents regarding items filed with the Planning Department:
1) Notice of Council consideration of "Study Area C" at the February 13 City
Council meeting. (I -Id l)
2) Request for rezoning along 34``' Avenue and Pilgrim Lane. (I -I d. 2)
Z STAFF REPORTS
a) County Road 101 Improvements, City Project 9005. (I -2a)
b) Public Safety reports on alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. (I -2b)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter to Gregory Pulles from Park Director Eric Blank regarding pedestrian
traffic at Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane. A copy of Gregory's letter is
attached. (1-3a)
b) E-mail communiques between Park Director Eric Blank and James Robertson
regarding a solicitation to produce a self -guided walking tour of Plymouth. (7--3b)
A summary report on the 2000 correspondence is attached. (7--3)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
February 2, 2001
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Page 3
a) Letter to Mayor Tierney from Mr. & Mrs. D. Sennott praising the City's efforts to
clear their intersection, and to place the three-way stop signs at 40`x' Avenue and
Trenton Lane. (I -4a)
b) Letter to Park Director Eric Blank from Andy Bethune regarding skate parks in
the northwest suburbs. (I -4b)
S. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
a) Municipal Legislative Commission MLC Update. (I -5a)
b) League of Minnesota Cities FRIDAYFAX. (I -Sb)
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 5,2001,7:00 P.M.
MEDICINE LAKE ROOM
AGENDA
1. Action and Discussion Items
a. Approve minutes
b. Subcommittee updates
1. Teen activities with Park and Recreation Department programs
2. Teen programs and music/concert activities
3. Coffee house/Youth center interests
4. Explorers in the Fire Department
5. Youth Town Forum
6. Youth Awards Program
c. Roller disco event update
d. League of Minnesota Cities Conference attendance
2. Future Discussion Topics
a.
3. Additional materials in your packet
a. Youth Involvement Resource Guide from Kayla Boetcher
b. Calendars for February, March, and April
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 20, (note special date)
7:00 PM, Medicine Lake Room
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
,. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All iten)s listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by lbe 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 whictt 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. OATH OF OFFICE - PIanning Commissioner Peggy Larson
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. CONSENT AGENDA*
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ace Mini Storage LLC. Site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a second
mini storage building at 5525 Highway 169. (20176) (Continue item to February 21.,
2001.)
B. DaVern II. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to O -R
(Office/Residential), a preliminary plat, a site plan and an interim use
permit to construct six, three -unit office buildings on property located at
3135, 3225 and 3235 Fernbrook Lane North. (20136)
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A. Accept Planning Commission 2000 Annual Report and 2001 Work Program.
B. Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2001.
C. Appointment of Planning Commissioner to serve as liaison to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Non -Consent Agenda Items
February 13
• Vacation and Sale of right-of-way located west of I-494 and south of Begin Oaks Golf
Course
• Presentation and Approval of updated Emergency Management Plan
• Approve amendment to the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments address both technical
(typographical errors, etc.) and substantive changes regarding general and zoning
district standards. City of Plymouth. (20174)
• Approve Council goals and priorities for 2001-2002
February 27
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Honorable Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
Dear Mayor Tierney:
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Minnesota State Office
220 Second Street South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195
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SUBJECT: Consolidated Plan End -of -Year Review — Program Year 1999
HUD is required to conduct an annual review of performance by grant recipients. This is to
report to you the results of our review. Additionally, the Secretary must determine that the grant
recipient is in compliance with the statutes and has the continuing capacity to implement and
administer the programs for which assistance is received.
Report
We congratulate you on your many accomplishments during this past year on the achievement of
Department Objectives.
* 100% of the City's CDBG funds benefited low -and moderate income persons
* 12 households received funding from the City's Home Rehab Program
* 33 persons received counseling services under the TRAILS program
* 14 households were assisted with the cost of child care
* 5 homebuyers received financial assistance under the First Time Homebuyer Program
* City's CDBG expenditure rate is acceptable
The Department would like to commend the City for undertaking efforts to develop affordable
housing in Plymouth. We understand the Plymouth HRA has committed $20,000 CDBG funds
to this program. These funds will be combined with 1999 funds for the purchase of land, site
development, and development of affordable housing.
Background Information
HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development has sought to establish partnerships
with State and local governments. The focus of our partnership has been to work with
communities to ensure that our joint efforts result in housing and community development
programs and policies that benefit and serve low and moderate income persons.
These efforts occur within the framework of the statutes we administer and the regulations and
emerging policies that are designed to improve program performance.
The provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the
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National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, require the annual submission of performance reports
by grant recipients receiving federal assistance through programs covered under these Acts.
Additionally, these Acts require that a determination be made by the Secretary, that the grant
recipient is in compliance with the statutes and has the continuing capacity to implement and
administer the programs for which assistance is received.
Traditionally, these determinations were made through the review of annual reports submitted by
grantees for each individual program receiving assistance. With the implementation of the
Consolidated Planning Regulations of January 5, 1995, the Department will be making a
comprehensive performance review of your overall progress at least annually, as required by the
statues and section 91.525 of the regulations. The review consists of analyzing your consolidated
planning process; reviewing management of funds; determining the progress made in carrying
out your policies and programs; determining the compliance of funded activities with statutory
and regulatory requirements; determining the accuracy of required performance reports; as well
as evaluating your accomplishments in meeting key Departmental objectives.
This assessment not only meets the mandates of the statutes, but it also provides a basis for
working together collaboratively to help you achieve housing and community development
goals. One critical outcome of this collaboration should be the development of a more
comprehensive, effective, and concise Consolidated Plan and improved performance in achieving
specific goals that correspond to the activities outlined in your forthcoming Action Plan.
Public Access
This Report must be made readily available to the public within 30 days of receipt of your
comments. There are several ways the report can be made available to the public. You can assist
us in this regard by sharing HUD's report with the media; with a mailing list of interested
persons; with members of your advisory committee; or with those who attended hearings or
meetings. HUD will make this information available to the public upon request and may provide
copies of future reports to interested citizens and groups.
Conclusion
As a result of our analysis, we have determined that your overall progress is satisfactory and that
the City has the continuing capacity to implement these programs.
If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact Jerry Patiuk, CPD Representative at
370-3019, ext. 2106.
Sincerely,
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Alan L. Joles, Di or
Office of Community Planning and Development
January 25, 2001
Dear Resident:
CITY OF
PLVMOUTFF
The City of Plymouth Parks Department is in the process of renovating the play area within
Swan Lake Park. We would anticipate the play area to occupy the same site as the original one.
Due to today's safety standards, however, the area that the play structure occupies may be larger.
The construction of a new play area should take place in June with demolition and grading taking
place prior to that. The actual construction period can stretch out for several weeks or months
due to weather conditions, scheduling, cure times for concrete, etc. In other words, you may be
without the playground for the bulk of the summer. I hope that this will not inconvenience you
too much.
I would welcome any comments you may have regarding the play area as we begin our process.
Please feel free to contact me at 763-509-5941. You may also contact me by mail at 14900 -23rd
Ave. North, Plymouth, MN 55447. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Mark S. Peterson
Park Maintenance Superintendent
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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January 25, 2001
Plymouth Police Reserves
% Reserve Officer Terri Perlick
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Police Reserve Officers:
Thank you for the invitation to attend the annual police reserve recognition event on
February 10. My husband and I very much enjoyed being with you last year. Due to a prior
commitment, I will be unable to attend this year's event.
On behalf of the City Council and the residents of Plymouth, I want to recognize your dedication
and service to the community. Thank you for another year of fine service!
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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SUBJECT: City Council Consideration of an Extension to Interim Ordinance Temporarily
Prohibiting the Issuance of Subdivision Approval and Zoning Approvals in
"Study Area C," located south of CSAH 10 (Bass Lake Road), east of Trenton
Lane and west of State Highway 169 (20065)
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is written to inform you that the Plymouth City Council will consider an extension of
the interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting the issuance of subdivision approval and zoning
approvals for an area designated in the draft Comprehensive Plan as "Study Area C." The
interim ordinance expires May 31, 2001 and the request is for extension to December 31, 2001.
The purpose of this extension is to allow the City of Plymouth time to complete a study
concerning the land use guide plan classification for this area of the City. This area is generally
located south of CSAH 10 (Bass Lake Road), east of Trenton Lane and west of State Highway
169. Our records indicate that your property is located in the area designated as "Study Area C."
You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Meeting to be held by the
Plymouth City Council at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, in the Council Chambers at
the Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer
questions and comments concerning the interim ordinance at that time, or feel free to Marie
Darling, the principal reviewer, at (763) 509-5457 for more information.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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PLYMOUTH -I h4,auti/irll'ln.t'To Lrs'z
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • Pi__YMOUTI P.^ NNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
February 2, 2001
Dear Resident/Land Owner:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
The City has recently received an application from SP Development LLC, under File No.
2001008, for a rezoning from RSF-2 (Single Family Detached 2) to RSF-4 (Single and Two
Family) and a preliminary plat for 10 twinhome units and 18 detached single-family homes for
property located south of 34d' Avenue and east of Pilgrim Lane. A map indicating the location
of the area is provided below.
This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide
notice and information about the application - in advance of the official notice that will be sent
out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out
another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten
days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring
property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make
comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written
comments will become part of the public record.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures,
please call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456.
In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular
office hours. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and
Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays.
Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard.
Sincerely,
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Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
DATE: January 30, 2001
TO: Mayor and City Council through Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Fred G. Moore, -k' Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 101 IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 9005
Hennepin County has completed the construction plans for the County Road 101
Improvement Project. They will be advertising for bids on this project beginning
February 9. Bids are to be received on March 6. This will allow construction to proceed
in about May as weather permits.
Although the City Council approved the plans and the cost sharing agreement in
December, it has not yet been acted upon by the County Board. The County's staff
informs me that they do not anticipate any objections on the approval by the County
Board, but in accordance with their process it will not make a County Board meeting
until some time in February.
Both the County and City are proceeding to acquire the right-of-way as indicated in the
plans. Please let me know if you have any questions on this project.
cc: Dan Faulkner, City Engineer
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: January 30, 2001
TO: Chief Craig Gerdes
FROM: Lt. Joel Franz
SUBJECT: Alcohol Compliance Checks
In 1999, the department conducted 91 alcohol compliance checks at our 53 licensed
establishments. Out of the 91 checks we had 36 failures. Our failure rate for 1999 was
39.6%.
In 2000, the department conducted 78 alcohol compliance checks at our 51 licensed
establishments. Out of the 78 checks we had 10 failures. We had a 12.8% failure rate for
2000.
35 alcohol license holders have joined Best Practice. Not all of them have had their
training yet. Many are scheduled for the next few weeks.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: January 30, 2001
TO: Chief Craig Gerdes
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SUBJECT: Tobacco Compliance Checks
In 1999, the department conducted 111 tobacco compliance checks at our 51 license
establishments. Out of the 111 checks we had 25 failures. Our failure rate for 1999 was
22.5%.
In 2000, the department conducted 51 tobacco compliance checks at our 53 license
establishments (we were unable to check all of them). Out of the 51 checks we had 14
failures. We had a 27.5% failure rate for 2000.
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January 30, 2001
Gregory Pulles
4625 Xene Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Pulles:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTH+
Mayor Tierney has forwarded your letter to me regarding a possible pedestrian bridge at
Vicksburg Lane and Schmidt Lake Road. Within the last few months, the City has
completed work on its comprehensive plan for the next 20 years. In that plan, we looked
at a number of issues including the safe crossing of pedestrians at key points throughout
the City. While the plan has identified the need for some pedestrian bridges across
Highway 55 and 494, we are not currently planning a pedestrian bridge at Schmidt Lake
Road and Vicksburg Lane. We believe the all way stop at Schmidt Lake Road and
Vicksburg provides a safe crossing at this time. When Schmidt Lake Road is opened to
the high school, our plan is to add a full signal with crosswalks at Vicksburg Lane and
Schmidt Lake Road.
Both the city's engineering department and the park staff will continue to monitor this
intersection in the coming years.. If conditions develop that have not been anticipated at
this time, we can certainly reevaluate our planning options then.
Thank you for calling this matter to our attention.
Sincerely,
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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1625 Xene Lune North
Plhnuruth, MN 55446
Business Phone: (952) 475-7910 FUV: (952) 175-7975
Honte Phone: (763) 577-0907 Fax: (763) 559-1036
January 16, 2001
Joy Tierney, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Mayor Tierney:
We should have a pedestrian bridge over Vicksburg at Schmidt Lake
Road. Many, many little children cross there.
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From: Robertson [robertson @lagoon. nc]
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 5:03 AM
To: contact@ ci.plymouth.mn.us
Subject: City walking tour for Plymouth
Dear Mayor Tierney, City Councilors and City Officials,
We create self -guided walking tours of city centers that use both a marked trail and a guidebook.
The tours and guidebooks are FREE. We would like your consent to install one of our tours in your
city.
Our walking tours, of one or two hours duration, follow a trail that links historical and present day
areas and points of interest, so visitors and residents can profit from the color, charm, history and
excitement of your city without paying for the pleasure.
Our trails are impossible to loose because we mark the route with small circular markers embedded
in the sidewalks and footpaths. Making an easy, stress -free experience that people can do at there
own leisure and in total liberty.
As mentioned, our tours are free. There is no cost to the visitor or to the city. We finance our
operations with sponsorships and endorsements of the tours. Your city can profit from this well
organized, simple, informative tourist attraction without any financial investment.
At the "points of interests" along the trail we place larger numbered markers in the sidewalk, so
people doing the tour can find the correct information from the guidebook simply and easily. We ask
that each city agree to allow a space reserved for the logo of our major sponsor on this numbered
"point of interest" marker.
We're proud to say it's all as simple as that.
We are contacting a number of cities in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, USA,
France, UK, Spain and Italy. It is our hope that many of these cities will shortly have a walking tour
installed. We would be thrilled to add your city to this group.
We hope you will agree that our tour will be a positive addition to your city. In any case, we wish
you all a happy and prosperous New Year.
Yours truly,
James Robertson
City Walk Tours International
1/5/2001
Kurt Hoffman
From: Nancy Pederson
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 10:23 AM
To: 'robertson@lagoon.nc'
Cc: Kurt Hoffman
Subject: Walking Tour for Plymouth
Thank you for your interest in providing self -guided walking tours in the City of Plymouth. Although we appreciate your offer, at
this time, we respectfully choose to decline.
Thank you, again.
Eric Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation Dept.
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, N N 55447
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3280 Olive Lane North
Plymouth, Mn. 55447
USA
Home Phone 612 745 9450
January 22, 2001
Mr. Eric Blank
Director
Park & Recreation Division
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
PROPOSAL FOR SKATEPARK IN PLYMOUTH
Dear Mr. Blank
Two years ago, Plymouth's only skatepark Four Down, was
closed due to financial reasons. Since then all skateboarders and
rollerbladers who want to go to a skatepark have had to take the
half hour drive out to the local parks in Hopkins or Maple Grove.
I propose that Plymouth should build a public skatepark in the
city.
A skatepark called True -Ride was recently purchased by the
Maple Grove City Council and is now open to the public. The park
is run and financed by the city's recreation program and attracts
many skaters from the local area. My point is that if Maple Grove
can successfully run and manage True -Ride, I see no reason why
Plymouth could not do the same thing.
There are many skaters and skateboarders in Plymouth that
would definitely put this facility to use. Also it would stop
them skating in local places which do not encourage it such as
Parkers Lake. I think that it would also give people in this town
a good place to go and have fun. Perhaps the city could hold
competitions with prizes every month, or other events that would
attract local kids and teenagers to come and watch.
I recommend you talk to the City of Maple Grove about how
they have done it. Also, another organization that would be of
help is the International Association of Skateboard Companies.
The IASC helped California deal with their insurance and
liability laws so that the state could open free public
skateparks.
If you have any questions or would like some more contacts
from me I would be glad to receive word from you.
Thanks for your consideration.
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Andy Bethune
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UPDATE 2001-1
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2001
MESSERLI & KRAMER LOBBYIST TESTIFIES ON BEHALF OF MLC
On Wednesday, January 17, 2001, Messerli & Kramer lobbyist Bill Schreiber testified in front
of the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee on behalf of the MLC.
As in years past, the Local Government Committee invited representatives of various city
organizations to introduce themselves to committee members and provide an overview of
each group's background and legislative priorities.
Mr. Schreiber began his testimony by briefing members on the cities that comprise the MLC
and some of the characteristics that they have in common. While all MLC cities are also
members of the League of Minnesota Cities, there are four characteristics that set MLC cities
apart from their associates in other city groups:
• City receives little or no Local Government Aid;
• City has higher population (currently 25,000 + residents);
• City has higher than average property tax capacity per capita;
• City is fast growing.
One exception to these common traits is that some cities that were fast-growing 17 years ago
when the MLC was founded are now fully developed.
After providing this introductory information, Mr. Schreiber outlined legislative priorities for the
MLC during the 2001 session, including property tax rate compression, opposition to levy
limits and limited market value, support for the Governor's initiative to repeal the state sales
tax on local government purchases, and support for a cap on fiscal disparities contributions
as a percent of net tax capacity.
The MLC Update is prepared by Robert G. Renner, Jr. and Elizabeth J. Shields
Messerli 8 Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103
Telephone 6511228-9757 Fax 6511228-9787
E-mail: rrenner@mandklaw.com oreshields@mandklaw.com
Members of the Committee then asked questions relating to fiscal disparities impacts on MLC
communities. Overall, Mr. Schreiber's testimony was well received by Committee members.
The MLC is grateful for the opportunity to testify.
In addition to the MLC, the Local Government Committee heard from the League of
Minnesota Cities, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Coalition of Greater Minnesota
Cities, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities.
GOVERNOR VENTURA UNVEILS BUDGET PROPOSAL
In his State of the State address on January 4, Governor Ventura provided a glimpse of the
"Big Plan" agenda that was fleshed out in his budget message on January 23. The
Governor's stated goals with respect to property taxes are for more accountability, clarity,
reduced burdens on historically overburdened properties, and an overall reduction in the
dependence on property taxes.
To meet these goals, the Governor supports the elimination of the property tax levy for
general education and replacing it with a direct state appropriation. To fund this nearly $900
million endeavor, the Governor's plan includes the imposition of a new statewide property tax
on businesses and cabins. School excess referenda levies would then be restricted to
residential property. City and town aid would also be reduced in order to help pay for the
state takeover of general education costs.
The Governor's budget also calls for class -rate compression as well as the expansion of the
lower -valued tier of business and homestead properties. Specifically, the first tier of
homestead and cabin value would increase from $76,000 to $200,000. The rate on the first
tier would remain at 1.0%. Value over $200,000 would be taxed at 1.5%, down from 1.65%.
Apartment classification rates would also drop to 1.5% on all building types except low-
income apartments, which would be reduced to 0.8%. Commercial -industrial and utility
properties would have a rate of 1.5% on the first $200,000 of value and 2.0% on the excess.
Current commercial -industrial rates are 2.4% on the first $150,000 and 3.4 % on the excess.
To offset the TIF revenue shortfalls that would undoubtedly occur as a result of tax rate
compression, the Governor proposes increasing TIF Grant Aid by $65.6 million in FY03. In
his State of the State address, the Governor also indicated support for allowing limited market
value to sunset in 2002 and opposition to the reimposition of levy limits. The end result of all
these changes could be significant property tax relief for all classes of property. The MLC is
also grateful to learn that the Governor supports the MLC initiative to eliminate the Levy
Certification Tax Rate Increase Hearing and Resolution requirement. This requirement,
which was implemented in 1999, is unnecessary with the extensive truth in taxation notice
and hearing requirements that are already in place.
In the sales tax arena, the Governor's stated goal is to modernize the Minnesota sales tax
system by expanding the base of products and services taxed while reducing the rate. To
this end, the sales tax would be imposed on certain services while the rate would be reduced
from 6.5% to 6.0%. The good news for MLC cities is that the Governor supports a
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longstanding item in the MLC legislative program: elimination of the state sales tax on local
government purchases.
SENATOR WIGER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT LOCAL
UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FROM STATE SALES TAX
On the first full day of the 2001 legislative session, Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL- Maplewood)
introduced Senate File 4, a bill to exempt local units of government from the state sales tax.
Opposition to the imposition of the state sales tax on local government purchases has been
included in the MLC Legislative Program for several years now, and is especially significant
this year with the Governor's initiative to expand the sales tax base to include some services.
Senator Mady Reiter (R -Shoreview) is a coauthor of this legislation. Since the introduction of
Senate File 4, two identical Senate bills and three House bills have been introduced. The
MLC thanks Senators Wiger and Reiter for their leadership on this important issue.
SENATOR LARRY POGEMILLER: TAX COMIITTEE CHAIR
Due to a self-imposed rule passed by the Senate in 1995, senators cannot serve more than
two consecutive terms as chair of any one committee. As a result, the Senate has many new
committee chairs this year, including Senator Larry Pogemiller (DFL- Minneapolis) heading
up the Tax Committee.
Senator Larry Pogemiller has served in the State Legislature since he was elected to the
House of Representatives in 1982. After only one term in the House, Pogemiller defeated
incumbent Senator Anne Stokowski and has served in the Senate ever since. From 1992
until 2000, Senator Pogemiller chaired the K-12 Education Budget Division. This experience
with property tax related issues, as well as his years of membership on the Tax Committee,
have prepared Senator Pogemiller well for his new responsibilities as Tax Chair.
The MLC looks forward to working with Senator Pogemiller and the members of the Tax
Committee on property tax reform during the 2001 session.
HOUSE AND SENATE TAX COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
The charts on the next two pages list 2001 members of the House and Senate Tax
Committees. Members who are new to the committee are listed in italics.
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HOUSE TAX COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
*Ron Abrams —
CHAIR
R
Minnetonka
Roxann Daggett
R
Frazee
Iry Anderson
DFL
International Falls
Connie Bernardy
DFL
Fridley
Andy Dawkins
DFL
St. Paul
Jerry Dempsey
R
Hastings
Dan Dorman
R
Albert Lea
*Ron Erhardt
R
Edina
Mark Gleason
DFL
Richfield
Elaine Harder
R
Jackson
*Carl Jacobson
R
Vadnais Heights
Jim Knoblach
R
St. Cloud
*Philip Krinkie
R
Shoreview
Bill Kuisle
R
Rochester
Rob Leighton
DFL
Austin
*Ann Lenczewski
DFL
Bloomington
*Dan McElroy
R
Burnsville
Bob Milbert
DFL
South St. Paul
Joe Mullery
DFL
Minneapolis
*Erik Paulsen
R
Eden Prairie
Michelle Rifenberg
R
La Crescent
Tom Rukavina
DFL
Virginia
Neva Walker
DFL
Minneapolis
*Tim Wilkin
R
Eagan
Ted Winter
DFL
Fulda
* Member of the MLC legislative delegation
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SENATE TAX COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Lawrence Pogemiller-
CHAIR
DFL
Minneapolis
Chuck Fowler
DFL
Fairmont
*Bill Belanger, Jr.
R
Bloomington
*Michelle Bachmann
R
Stillwater
Don Betzold
DFL
Fridley
Michelle Fischbach
R
Paynesville
Leo Foley
DFL
Coon Rapids
John Hottinger
DFL
Mankato
Debbie Johnson
R
Ham Lake
*Steve Kelley
DFL
Hopkins
Bob Kierlin
R
Winona
Anthony Kinkel
DFL
Park Rapids
Arlene Lesewski
R
Marshall
Bob Lessard
IND
International Falls
*Warren Limmer
R
Maple Grove
*John Marty
DFL
Roseville
Roger Moe
DFL
Erskine
Steve Murphy
DFL
Red Wing
*Edward Oliver
R
Deephaven
*Gen Olson
R
Minnetrista
Myron Orfield
DFL
Minneapolis
Sandra Pappas
DFL
St. Paul
*toady Reiter
R
Shoreview
Ann Rest
DFL
New Hope
Don Samuelson
DFL
Brainerd
Linda Scheid
DFL
Brooklyn Park
LeRoy Stumpf
DFL
Thief River Falls
David Tomassoni
DFL
Chisholm
*Member of the MLC legislative delegation
RESULTS OF NATIONAL PROPERTY TAX
COMPARISON STUDY RELEASED
The Minnesota Taxpayers Association released the results of their 50 State Property Tax
Comparison Study on January 18. Major findings of their latest research reveals that for
Minnesota property taxes paid in 2000 on a $70,000 urban homestead, the state ranks 33rd
highest among urban areas. On a $150,000 home, Minnesota is 22nd highest. Both
categories are an improvement from the 1998 study when Minnesota ranked 26th and 18th
respectively. For rural Minnesota, a $70,000 home ranks 29th and a $150,000 home ranks
20th.
Commercial property taxes improved in the rankings compared to 1998, but are still some of
the highest taxes in the nation. Urban commercial property valued at $100,000 ranks 14th
nationally. Commercial property valued at $1 million ranks 5th highest - 61.2% above the US
average. Business property valued at $25 million ranks 4th nationally. In rural areas,
commercial property valued at $100,000 ranks 7th highest in the US (down from 3rd highest in
1998). Rural commercial property valued at $1 million and $25 million both rank 3`d highest
(down from 2nd in 1998). Apartments are also highly taxed in Minnesota compared to
national averages. In 2000, apartment properties of four of more units rank 7th highest in the
country.
The chart below provides a property tax comparison of Minnesota and surrounding states.
Pay 2000 Property Tax Ranking: Minnesota and Neighboring States
By Property and Value for Largest Urban and Typical Rural Areas
Homesteads
VALUE:
$70,000
$150,000
Median Value
Urban
Rural
Urban
Rural
(no Rural)
U.S. Average
$998
$901
$2,228
$2,009
$1,532
Minnesota's Tax
$756
$738
$2,110
$2,143
$2,291
States
Rank
Rank
Rank
Rank
Rank
Minnesota
33
29
22
20
18 ($179,000)
Illinois
2
5
1
5
1(183,000)
Iowa
15
20
13
19
13 (110,000)
N. Dakota
14
13
15
14
15 (95,400)
S. Dakota
17
6
17
8
17 (94,000)
Wisconsin
7
22
6
22
6 (123,000)
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Commercial
VALUE:
$100,000
1 Million
$25 Million
Urban
Rural
Urban
Rural
Urban
Rural
U.S. Average
$ 2,660
$ 1,986
$27,070
$20,419
$ 678,733
$ 510,340
Minnesota's Tax
$ 3,271
$ 3,010
$43,650
$40,266
$1,142,427
$1,056,753
States
Rank
Rank
Rank
Rank
Rank
Rank
Minnesota
14
7
5
3
4
3
Illinois
1
15
1
15
1
15
Iowa
9
18
10
18
10
19
N. Dakota
29
22
29
23
30
23
S. Dakota
24
8
24
8
24
8
Wisconsin
16
24
16
25
16
25
Apartments
VALUE:
$600,000
Urban
Rural
U.S. Average
$12,112
$ 9,489
Minnesota's Tax
$18,167
$18,641
States
Rank
Rank
Minnesota
7
1
Illinois
5
10
Iowa
4
12
N. Dakota
20
14
S. Dakota
15
3
Wisconsin
8
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or eshieldsCa).mandklaw.com.
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More on governor's tax
plan ne.x:t week
Next week, the House Tax Committee
will hold several hearings on the
governor's tax plan On Tuesday
and Wednesday at 10, 15 a m ,
in Room 200 of the State Office
Building, the committee will devote
the entire meeting to discussing the
proposal
The Senate Tax Committee hearings
this week yielded little comprehen-
sive information on the governor's
proposal and little public reaction
Due to the complexity of the pro-
posal and the lack of specific
information and bill drafts, many
groups have temporarily withheld
comment
At next week's legislative confer-
ence, Commissioner Matt Smith
and House Tax Chair Rep Ron
Abrams will participate in a discus-
sion of the governor's pian Senate
Tax Chair Larry Pogemiller is trying
to adjust his schedule to make an
appearance
Working group to filter
TIF tissues
A TIF working group of the Senate
Tax Committee, co-chaired by
Senators Linda Scheid (DFL -
Brooklyn Park) and Bob Kierlin
(R -Winona), was created Jan. 23
Other Tax Committee members will
presumably volunteer to participate
on the TIF working group but full
working group membership has yet
to be identified While no formal
action will be taken, the TIF working
group will filter out the TIF bills for
the Property Tax Budget Division
initially and the full Tax Committee
ultimately, and will separate consen-
sus items from those that are likely
to be more controversial
Governor's proposed
budget impacts TIF
The League has stressed to legisla-
tors that if the state assumes
funding for K-12 general education
costs, the amount of increment
available for tax increment financing
projects will be dramatically reduced
Simply eliminating the education
portion of the property tax for TIF
purposes may significantly hamper
the ability of development authori-
ties to create viable TIF districts,
particularly for costly activities such
as redevelopment and housing
On a positive note, in his proposed
budget released Wednesday, Gov.
Ventura recognized the impacts of
his plan on existing TIF districts and
provided $65 6 million annually for
the years 2003, 2004, and 2005 for
the Dept of Revenue TIF grant
program to assist districts that
experience deficits. Concluding that
the state takeover of education
funding will make the LGA/HACA
offset obsolete, the governor also
recommended elimination of the
offset at an annual cost to the state
of $5 4 million
Senate committee gives
first nod to lowering
DWI threshold
Earlier this week, the Senate Crime
Prevention Committee passed
SF 118 (Foley), a bill that would
lower the legal blood alcohol content
(BAC) level for impairment offenses
from 0 10 to 0.08 The Legislature
last year rejected the measure,
which also applies to activities
including hunting and operating
other motor vehicles such as off-
road recreational vehicles, motor
boats and aircraft
It is expected that SF 118 and its
companion, HF 51 (Goodno), will
move forward this session Before
adjourning last year, Congress
passed a 0 08 driving while impaired
(DWI) bill that included a measure
tying states' adoption of the 0 08
threshold to highway funding If
Minnesota fails to adopt the lower
threshold, the state stands to lose
$25 million in federal highway funds
by 2007
Although the measure passed with
little opposition, committee members
requested an assessment of the
local fiscal impact of 0 08 accom-
pany the bill when it receives a
hearing in the Finance Committee
Unjustified fees and
excessive government
reg u lation
The Builders Association of Minne-
sota and the Minnesota Association
of Realtors unveiled their legislation
agenda this week, citing city govern-
ment regulation and development
fees as core to the lack of affordable
housing in the state
Information on the package was
released during a Senate Jobs,
Housing & Community Development
Cornmittee on Wednesday The
committee agenda was slated to be
a discussion about the method by
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which developments are put
together The private building
industry took the opportunity to
suggest "regulatory reform" to
improve the affordable housing
market
Among the ideas-
• Special Revenue Accounts for all
development and building fees
with no general fund crossover
• Mandatory 10 -day turnaround
on building permit applications.
Failure to provide a written
rationale why the approval may
take longer than 10 days would
result in mandating the local
government refunding all fees and
deeming the permit approved.
• Special assessment appeals
waivers will become illegal
• Mandatory reporting to the state,
in detail, the fee revenue collec-
tion and expenditure
• Plan check fees not allowed for
second reviews unless there are
substantial modifications to the
plan from the original application
Urgent input sought on peace officer authority
of mayors and councilmembers
Undercurrent Minnesota Statute 412 101, mayors and city councilmembers
in non -optional plan B cities maybe designated peace officers These
designated officers have all the powers and duties of town constable.
Citing 412.101 as obsolete, the Peace Officer Standards and Training
(POST) Board is bringing forward a bill to repeal the statute The LMC
has been solicited for input on the legislation If you have thoughts or
concerns about the potential repeal, please contact Anne Finn, LMC, at
afinn@lmnc.org or (551) 281-1263
Seeking input on partition fence bills
Changes to fence law are currently being considered in both the House
and Senate in HF 174 (Nornes) and SF 206 (Larson). As introduced, the
bill would require the landowners of adjoining property to build and
maintain a fence only when both parties desired the land to be fenced
Current law specifies both owners to share in the building when one of
the landowners desires the fence
The bill was amended in the House Local and Metropolitan Government
Committee this week The amended bill states that fence viewers shall
not require an owner who can prove no need for a fence to pay any share
of the cost of construction or maintenance of the fence If the owner later
develops a need for a fence within seven years of completion, then either
of the owners can request the fence viewers to reevaluate and reassign
shares of the cost of construction and maintenance
The Senate version, SF 206, will be heard Jan 31 by the Agriculture
Committee, Capitol 107 at 10 a m The House Agriculture Committee
has not yet scheduled a hearing.
What do you think? Any concerns, ideas, or questions regarding this bill
can be referred to Jennifer O'Rourke at (651) 281-1261, or jorourke@
Imnc.org Look for more information in next week's Bulletin
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