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MARCH 5.) 1999
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their
comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each
Regular Council meeting.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 7: 00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 13,
9:00 AM -3:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7: 00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
TOPICS: YOUTH CURFEW ORDINANCE
(REQUESTED BY YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL); PROPOSED NEW FORMAT FOR
PLYMOUTH NEWS; RV ORDINANCE
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SLAVIK); SEALCOATING PROGRAM
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BILDSOE); CITY CENTER STREETSCAPE
PLAN; USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT; RECONSIDER DATE OF JOINT
COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 31.
Public Safety Training Room
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON COUNCIL
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, (proposed)
The Reserve, 3155 Empire Lane
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2
MARCH S, 1999
2. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 7: 00 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers.
Agenda is attached (M-2)
3 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 7: 00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers. Agenda is attached
(M-3)
4. MONDAY, MARCH 15, 7.00 PM YO UTH A D VISOR Y CO UNCIL MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
S. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7: 30-9: 00 AM TWINWEST—PLYMOUTH COFFEE BREAK,
Council Chambers
6. THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 7: 00 PM HRA, Medicine Lake Room
7. THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD,
Public Safety Training Room
8. March and April calendars are attached. (M-8)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a) Wayzata—Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission March 12 meeting
agenda. (I -]a)
b) Notice of vacancies on the Metropolitan Council.(I-1b)
c) Notice of volunteer positions available with the Mosaic Youth Center Project.
(I--1 c)
d) City news release regarding the February 25 Public Safety Department
recognition of citizens and police officers. (I -1d)
e) Schedule of Metropolitan Council Environmental Services planning and budget
breakfast meetings. (I -le)
f) Announcement of student poster contest sponsored by Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District and the Watershed Resources Youth Stewardship Project.
(1--1,)
g) Hopkins School District 270 newsletter Update. (I -1g)
h) Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce newsletter NWS News. (I -1h)
i) Elm Creek Watershed Management March 10 meeting agenda. (1--1 i)
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
MARCH S, 1999
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j) Notice of grand opening celebration for the Customized Training and Conference
Center at the Hennepin Technical College, 1820 Xenium Lane on March 18,
4:00-7:00 PM. (I -1j)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a) 1999 Property Tax Summary from the Assessing Department. (I -2a)
3. MINUTES
a) Wayzata–Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission February 12 meeting.
(I --3a)
b) Planning Commission February 10 meeting draft minutes. (I -3b)
c) Elm Creek Watershed Management February 10 meeting. (I -3c)
d) Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 4 meeting. (I -3d)
4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4)
S. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Thank–you letter from Councilmember Judy Johnson to Administration
Department staff for planning and coordinating the 1999 Board and Commission
Recognition Event. (I -5a)
b) Thank–you letter from Greenwood Elementary School Phys. Ed. Specialist Mary
Hurwitz to Park Director Eric Blank for solving a problem with odors in outdoor
rink ice. (I -Sb)
6. COUNCIL ITEMS
a) Draft agenda for the March 16 Regular Council Meeting. (I -6a)
7. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
a) Legislative update from State Senator Warren Limmer. (I -7a)
b) Suburban Transit Authority legislative update. (1--7b)
c) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX News. (I -7C)
d) League of Minnesota Cities Friday FAX. (I -7d)
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAWEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Center
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. City of Plymouth. Receive public comment for the 1999-2003 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Planning Commission Vice Chair for 1999.
B. Comprehensive Plan Update: Review and Discuss Focus Areas for Land Use Plan.
8. ADJOURNMENT
a
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
March 15,1999,1 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved soliciting names for activity center/fieldhouse complex
b. Approved bids for new playgrounds at lacompte, Turtle lake and Green Oaks parks
c. Accepted annual report and'99 work plan
5. Unfinished Business
a. Comprehensive plan update [Barry Warner, SRF consultant group]
b. Activity center/fieidhouse update
C.
6. New Business
a.
b.
C.
1. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
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Meeting Notice-
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Friday, March 12, 1999
7:00 A.M.
Wayzata School Administration Bldg.
Conference Room
210 County Road 101 North
Plymouth, MN
A.
Introductions
B.
Review and accept/amend minutes
C.
Treasurer's Report
D.
Public Safety Update
E.
Minnesota Student Survey
F.
College Update
G.
Other
H.
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING - April 9, 1999
7:00 a.m. at Wayzata School Administration Building
Wayzata — Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission Mission
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COMMUNITY EFFORTS
THAT PREVENT CHEMICAL ABUSE
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JESSE VENTURA
130 State Capitol . 75 Constitution Avenue . Saint Paul, MN 55155
TO: All Metro Area Legislators, Clerks, City and County A
FROM: Deb Tomczy , oordinator of Appointments to Bo
Commissions
DATE: February 26, 1999
ninistrators
and
RE: Information Regarding Application to the Metropolitan Council
This letter provides written notification of the vacancies to the governing
bodies of all counties, cities, towns and townships for each of the 16 Metropolitan
Council districts. Qualified persons who are knowledgeable about urban and
metropolitan affairs may obtain an application for appointment to the Council by
contacting the Secretary of State's Office. The application deadline is March 5,
1999. Only applications received by the Secretary of State's Office by 4:30
p.m. on March 5 will be considered.
A nominating committee composed of seven metropolitan citizens, including
four who are local elected officials, has been created as required by state statute. The
nominating committee will review all applications prior to the public meetings.
Those applicants selected by the committee as potential nominees will be notified by
March 12 of the need to be present at the appropriate public meetings scheduled for
the district where the applicant resides. The committee will conduct public meetings
to accept statements from or on behalf of persons who have been nominated or
applied and to secure the advice and endorsement of the district's public as well as
the local elected officials. The public meetings will be held at the locations and
times described on the attached schedule.
Following the public meetings, the nominating committee will submit a list of
final nominees to the Governor for the appointments. The Governor is not required
to appoint from the list of nominees. Appointments are subject to the advice and
consent of the Senate as provided in Minnesota statute section 15.066.
Questions may be directed to Governor Ventura's Office at (651)-296-0094.
Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-2089 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598
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February 23, 1999
Dear Community Member:
The Mosaic Youth Center Project's board of directors is seeking several adults to help
make the vision of this center, "a fun and active place for teens to serve and be served", a
reality. You are being solicited because of your past commitment to youth development.
We are looking for adults with experience in business, finance, promotion/publicity,
community relations, education and youth development. Most importantly, we are
looking for adults who would be excited about working with a dynamic group of teens
who make up 60% of the board of directors. This is a working board and board members
are expected to do hands-on work for the development, funding, and operation of the
youth center.
Please contact me, Melissa Bachman, for an information and application packet if you
would like to help make this dream a reality. There are also opportunities for
involvement as advisors and committee members.
If you know anyone else who you think would make a strong addition to our board, please
pass this information on to them. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 749-9561 if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Melissa Bachman
Mosaic Youth Center Project Coordinator
For Immediate Release
March 2, 1999
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PLYMOUTFF
Contact:
Craig Gerdes, 509-5161
Plymouth Police Recognize Citizens and Police Officers
The Plymouth Police Department recognized three citizens as well as several staff members at its
annual recognition awards ceremony on Feb. 25 at Plymouth City Hall. Public Safety Director Craig
Gerdes presented citizen awards to Paul Van Winkle, Keely M. Babb and Christie Lakamp. Detective
Mark Bevins received the Police Department's Distinguished Service Award.
Van Winkle was honored for rescuing a neighbor who fell in a pond on Oct. 4. Van Winkle, who
uses a wheel chair, had been working in his yard when he saw his neighbor who was also in a wheelchair
near a pond behind their homes. "Mr. Van Winkle heard something fall in the water. He turned around
and noticed his neighbor was gone. He rushed down to the pond and saw his neighbor face down in the
pond. Putting himself in danger, he pulled himself out of the wheelchair and rescued the neighbor,"
Gerdes said.
The Public Safety Department recognized Keely Babb for saving a four-year old boy in the Life
Time Fitness Center pool on Aug. 30. Babb, who was on duty as a lifeguard, noticed a boy splashing
alone in the water near the edge of the pool. Suddenly, he sank to the bottom. Babb jumped in, pulled him
from the pool, checked to ensure he was breathing and went to get more help. "It is very gratifying for
police to be called to a situation where individuals become involved and make an impact," Gerdes said.
Christie Lakamp also was presented with a citizen award. On Aug. 9, she saw a man looking into
the rear window of a nearby veterinary clinic. She was suspicious and called 911. While on the phone
with the 911 dispatcher, she continued to watch the suspect who broke a window and attempted to get in
the clinic. After several unsuccessful attempts, he began walking away from the building. Officers
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arriving on the scene were able to stop the man, based on Lakamp's description. "During the
investigation, the suspect confessed to several burglaries and police in several communities were able to
close approximately fifty burglaries," Gerdes said.
Detective Mark Bevins was presented with the Police Department's Distinguished Service Award.
Bevins, an 18 year veteran of the department, was chosen by his peers for the honor. He has been a
detective for seven years. "Mark has shown an ability to thoroughly investigate and complete cases for
charging as well as prove the innocence of individuals. He is a trusted employee and is often asked to
handle sensitive, confidential investigations," Gerdes said. Bevins also serves on the Juvenile Firesetters
Task Force of Hennepin County.
Several other Police Department staff members were recognized. Police Clerical Supervisor Tammy
Ward, Police Officers Jon Hunt and Mike Buske and Detective Craig Lindman were honored with
Commendation Awards for outstanding work. Commendation awards recognize an outstanding act or
extraordinary achievement in the practice of police service which displays a level of accomplishment
significantly and consistently above that expected of an officer, according to Recognition Committee
Chair John Sigfrinius.
Officers Brian Beniek, Dave Carlson, Rob Gardner and Duane Hillesheim received life saving pins.
Beniek, Buske, Hunt and Carlson also received Letters of Recognition. Officers Brian Jeska, Chris
Kuklok, Sgt. Mike Goldstein, Detective John Sigfrinius, Canine Officers Scott Kleist and Kevin Pregler
and canines Klyde' and Dallas also were awarded Letters of Recognition. Letters of Recognition honor
officers who perform regular duties in manner that brings great credit to the department.
Metropolitan Council-~
Working for the Region, Planning for the Future
February 26, 1999 Environmental Services
MCES PLANNING AND BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETINGS
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is again holding breakfast meetings
in advance of preparing its budgets. MCES's annual and capital budgets have a significant
impact on communities and industries that are billed for our services and on homeowners
in the metropolitan area. The breakfast meetings provide an opportunity for customers to
comment on our services, our priorities, and our direction. Your participation in these
meetings is important.
This year we will focus our comments on:
• Performance Report: MCES's 1998 accomplishments
• Status Reports
— Follow-up on customer survey findings
— Improvements in rate system equity: Industrial Rate System (IRS) and
Service Availability Charge (SAC))
• Future Plans/Issues
— Watershed Master Planning approach being taken to balance point and nonpoint
solutions to water quality issues
— Emerging environmental issues
• Cost Competitiveness: Year 2000 budget scenarios
Follow-up meetings will be held in June to consider the draft MCES 2000 Budget and
1999-2003 Plan for Allocating Resources (PAR). Our current schedule anticipates a public
hearing at the July 1999 Metropolitan Council meeting.
We will hold three meetings (listed below). Please make reservations by calling Katie
Elliott at (651) 602-1016; leave your name and affiliation and identify the meeting
you will attend.
SCHEDULE FOR MCES PLANNING AND BUDGET BREAKFAST MEETINGS
(Maps to all three locations are included)
Thursday, March 11: 7:30 a.m.
Veterans' Memorial Community Center
8055 Barbara Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Wednesday, March 17: 7:30 a.m.
Brooklyn Park City Hall Chambers
5200 -85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Thursday, March 18: 7:30 a.m.
Maplewood Community Center
2100 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, Minnesota
Focus of this meeting planned for industrial users.
For more information about Metropolitan Council Environmental Services visit our website at:
www.metrocouncii.org/environmentrindex.asp
230 East Fifth Street. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1626 (651) 602-1005 Fax 602-1183 TDD/TTY 229-3760
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Veterans' Memorial
Community Center
8055 Barbara Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 450-2514
Thursday, March 11, 1999
7:30 a.m.
From 1-494 take Highway 52 south to 80th Street
East. Exit at 80th and go west to Barbara Avenue
East. The community center is located on the
west side of Barbara just south of 80th St. E.
Brooklyn Park
City Hall Chambers
5200 -85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park City Hall is located 2.5 miles west
of Highway 252 on 85th Avenue.
Brooklyn Park, MN
(612) 424-8000
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
7:30 a.m.
Maplewood
Community Center
2100 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, Minnesota
Phone: (651) 779-3555
Thursday, March 18
7:30 a.m.
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From the North: South on Hwy 35E to Hwy 61, south to
Hwy 36. East on Hwy 36 to White Bear Avenue. South on
White Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile to the Center.
From the South: North on Hwy 494/694 to Hwy 36. West
on Hwy 36 to White Bear Avenue. South on White Bear
Avenue about 1/2 mile to the Center.
From the East: West on Hwy 36 to White Bear Avenue.
South on White Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile to the Center.
Or: West on Hwy 94 to Hwy 494/694. North to Hwy 36.
West on Hwy 36 to White Bear Avenue. South on- White
Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile to the center.
From the West.: East on Hwy 694 to White Bear Avenue.
South on White Bear Avenue, about 2 miles to the Center.
Or: East on Hwy 94 to Hwy 35E. North on Hwy 35E to Hwy
36. East on Hwy 36 to White Bear Avenue. South on White
Bear Avenue about 1/2 mile to the Center.
Student Poster Contest
Theme: Water Quality Protection
Sponsored by: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
acid the Watershed Resources Youth Stewardship Project.
Students in grades K-9 are invited to participate in a poster contest to
demonstrate their vision and understanding of watershed stewardship and
pollution prevention. Deadline Friday, March 26th, 1999.
Awards and Recognition
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Awards will be given in three categories,
Grades K - 3, 4 - 6, and 7 - 9, as follows:
Best Overall Entry
- $100
Most Original -
$50
Most Artistic -
$50
Best Technical -
$50
All participants will receive recognition
certificates.
Whuiiiig eiitries zt,ill be displayed at the MCWD
offices slid at the Water Qiiality Festizyal iii Jude .
What is a watershed?
A watershed is like a funnel that collects water and
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Artwork by Hopkins North Jr. High
9th Grade Commercial Art Class
funnels it to a nearby lake or river. Water that falls in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed flows
into the Mississippi River. For resource information on xN-atersheds and pollution prevention,
or to find out what watershed your school is in, call Sue or Rich Cairn at (612) 722-5806.
Special Button Art Cateogor
Students in grades 7-9 are also invited to submit entries for button art. The winning
entry will be turned into a button to be distributed at schools and community events
throughout the watershed district. Entries should be no more than 3 colors, with
minimal wording. Keep in mind that artwork for this category needs to be easily
reproducible and will be shrunk to fit a 2" button. Deadline is March 26, 1999.
- See reverse side for Contest Rules and Handy Tips -
For more information, contact Susan or Rich Cairn at (612) 722-5806.
Contest Rules:
1. Contest is open to students in grades K-9. Individuals may submit entries, or students mai•
work together in teams.
2. Winners will be selected by an independent judging panel for the best use of the theme
"Water Quality Protection." Decision of the judges is final.
3. All work must be the original work of the students.
Poster Submission Guidelines:
1. Poster size is not to exceed 24" x 36" and must be mounted on foam core, cardboard or other
rigid backing material, but not framed.
2. Entries must be accompanied by the name of the artist(s), address, phone, and teacher or
other adult contact with address and phone number.
3. Entries must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, 1999 at the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District, Gray Freshwater Center, 2500 Shadywood Rd, Excelsior, MN
55331.
For more information, contact MCWD at 471-0590 or Susan/Rich Cairn at 722-5806.
Poster Pointers
What makes a good poster?
• A brief, catchy message.
• A slogan giving viewers information and causing them to want to take action.
• Colors and white space to get and hold attention.
• Letters large enough for easy reading and words separated by white space so they stand
out.
• Illustrations that add emphasis and attract attention.
Avoid these poster downfalls:
• More than one theme.
• Material not relevant to topic.
• Too much information, message gets lost.
• Inaccurate information. (Call Susan/Rich Cairn 722-5806 for fact sheets to guide poster
content.)
Handy Tips To Get You Started!
• Small lettering is hard to read at a distance. From a distance of 10 feet, letters that are at least
3/4" high are easiest to read.
• BOLDNESS says "read me"!
• Plain lettering is more readable than fww# &Ue .
• Use guidelines, pencil your message in lightly at the beginning and erase when finished.
• See your art department or art specialist for other tips and ideas!
Update -
A newsletter for parents in Hopkins School District 270 March 1999
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The Royal Page honors
The Hopkins High School
newspaper, The Royal Page, has
been selected as a`"model of
excellence i 1n "The" est of
Newspaper Page One Design"
categoryof the National Scholas-
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publicationof Best of the High
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The 1998-99 Royal Page staff
members include Co—Editors-in—
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Ronbeck, and staff members Ted
Abramson, Alice Anderson,
Garrett Bayrd, Allison Besikof,
J'Nai Buchanan, Jeremy Frank,
Sarah Freidson, Aseem Garg,
Jeffrey Heidelberg, Mark
Lundgren, Joshua Radin, Robert
Saliterman, and Joshua Weinfuss.
Faculty advisor is Judy Bohn.
Kindergarten Roundups to be held
The Hopkins School District has announced the dates of Kindergarten Roundup sessions for
parents and their children who will begin kindergarten next fall.
Roundups at the District's seven elementary schools are:
• Alice Smith Wednesday, March 24
• Katherine Curren Friday, March 19
• Gatewood Tuesday, March 16
• Glen Lake Wednesday, April 28
• Eisenhower Thursday, April 15
Friday, April 16
• L.H. Tanglen Thursday, April 15
• Meadowbrook Friday, April 9
Each school is mailing packets of Kindergarten Roundup information to all families listed
in the District census as having a child who will be five years old by Sept. 1. That information
will include the times Kindergarten Roundup will be conducted at the individual schools.
To ensure that parents are on mailing lists to receive information about opportunities like
Kindergarten Roundup, the District Census Office asks any parent of a 1999 kindergartner
who does not receive the mailing mentioned above, who recently has moved into the Hopkins
School District, or who has any new additions to the family, to call 988-4119, or the elemen-
tary school that the kindergartner will be attending.
Preschool screenings
The School District also reminds parents of 1999 kindergartners that Minnesota law
requires every child to participate in an early childhood screening before entering kindergar-
ten. This screening is done by school nurses to identify problems with speech, vision, hearing
or development. It is free to District 270 families. Information and sign—up for the screenings
will be available at the Kindergarten Roundups or by calling 988-5017.
Applications being taken for Downtown School
Applications now are being accepted for families interested in having their children attend
the Downtown School. Resident students of Hopkins School District 270 are eligible to apply.
Enrollment for 1999-00 will include students in K -9th grade. The recruitment of new
students is focused on K -3rd grade; however, vacancies in 4th -9th grade also will be filled,
and interested students and their families are encouraged to apply. For a brochure and
application form, contact Diane Cowdery at 988-4035.
The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, March 19. Students will be selected through
a random lottery based on a proportional allocation from each of the nine participating school
districts. The lottery will be conducted the week of March 22, and families will be notified on
or about March 26.
In June 1999, the Downtown School will move to its new home on 10th and Hennepin,
adjacent to the University of St. Thomas College of Education. Features of the Downtown
School include the following:
• Intercultural education that celebrates diversity and unity
• Individualized learning plans, developed with family and staff
• High academic standards through a challenging curriculum that draws on the best teaching
practices
• Enhanced learning technology
• Learning experiences that take advantage of downtown arts, government, education and
business opportunities
• Shared decision—making where students and families help shape the school
Families are invited to learn more about The Interdistrict Downtwon School, meet its
principal, Dr. Barbara Shin, and tour the new school facility at 5 p.m. Monday, March 8, at the
new Interdistrict Downtown School site, at 10th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
winners'are state ai
and Gold Key winr
advance to Nationa
Award competition
This 'year's Gold
include Josh Colter
Max Pachtel, Kenn
Wynn Cornelius, Jz
also received a $25
Minnesota Clay Av
SilverXey winne
Hartman; Nism Sal,
Taylor, Brady Ric&
Berman,"Michael IV.
4 Kevm'Vl4ren.
A`total,of 1,150 a
80 schools' were sul
1999 Minnesota Scl
piecesfrom 49 schools weiV V
selected io `receive the Gold l(Cey
or Silver Key honor; '
All four Hopkins High School.
teachers—John Engelbart, Brad
Nuorala, Terry McCauley and
Kathy Mommsen—had award
winners this year.
Clay workshop
The Hopkins High School Art
Department is offering a special
clay workshop with raku artist
Steve Hemingway. This workshop` ,
is for Hopkins High School
parents and their sons or daugh
tern.
The sessions will be from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 21, April 28, and
potluck supper will take place,
Wednesday, May 5. The cost is
$15 per person or $30 per parentl v
student pair. All materials will be
providedRegistration forms are
availablegby calling lorry
McCauley at 988-4620, or from r='S
the High. School Art Department -
Raku is an ancient Japanese
outdoor firing technique why
iridescentmetallic glazes are used
The Depot Coffee House , ,4
Commuters: Support our youth
by changing where you get your
coffee. The Depot Coffee House, ,'
east of Highway 169 on Excelsior..:,'°'',
Boulgvard-n Hopkins, is open at -7
a.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. Saturday,', r'
and W a.m. Sunday. Coffee sales
support the teen program.
Page 2 Update March 1999
Academic calendars set for next two years
The Hopkins School Board has approved calendars for the next two school years, 1999-00
and 2000-01. Features of the 1999-00 calendar include the following:
August 1999'
Friday, Aug. 27
Monday, Aug. 30
Tuesday, Aug. 31
September 1999
Wednesday, Sept. 1
Monday, Sept. 6
Tuesday, Sept. 21
October 1999
Thursday, Oct. 7
Monday, Oct. 18
Tuesday, Oct. 19
Wednesday, Oct. 20
Thursday, Oct. 21
Friday, Oct. 22
November 1999
Friday, Nov. 5
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Thursday, Nov. 25
Friday, Nov. 26
December 1999'
Wednesday, Dec, 22
Through Friday, Dec. 31
January 2000
Monday, Jan. 3
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Monday, Jan. 17
Monday, Jan. 24
February 2000
Thursday, Feb. 17
Monday, Feb. 21
Tuesday, Feb. 22
March 2000
Thursday, March 9
Friday, March 10
Friday, March 24
Monday, March 27
through Friday, March 31
April 2000
Monday, April 3
Tuesday, April 11
Thursday, April 20
Friday, April 21
Thursday, April 27
May 2000
Tuesday, May 16
Monday, May 29
June 2000
Thursday, June 8
Thursday, June 9
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Teacher Workshop's
Teacher Workshop ' A
Teacher Workshop
School Starts
No School—Labor Day
Late Start—Schools start two hours late
High School Early Release—conferences
Elementary No School—conferences
Elementary No School—conferences
Elementary (conferences) & Junior High No School
No School—Education Convention
No School—Education Convention .
High School No School
Late Start—Schools start two hours late
High School Early Release—conferences
No School
No School—Thanksgiving
No School—Thanksgiving
Winter Break
Classes Resume
Late Start—Schools start two hours late
No School—Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Junior High & High School No School
High School Early Release—conferences
No School—Presidents Day
Late Start—Schools start two hours late
Elementary No School—conferences
Elementary No School—conferences
High School Early Release—end of term
Spring Break
Classes Resume
Late Start—Schools start two hours late
Junior High & High School No School
No School
High School Early Release—conferences
Late Start—Schools start two hours late
No School—Memorial Day
Last Day of School
Teacher Workshop
('Monday, Dec. 20,
and Tuesday, Dec.
21, will be added to
the Winter Break, and
Wednesday, Aug. 25,
and Thursday, Aug.
26, will be teacher
workshop days, if the
state rescinds the
three days that it
added as student
contact days in
1998-99.)
Late Start Days
Six Districtwide late start days have been added to both the 1999-00 and 2000-01 calen-
dars. All of the District's schools will start two hours late on those days, allowing time for
staff development at all levels. District administrators, principals and other staff members
currently are working on the logistical questions for those late start dates, focusing particu-
larly on the elementary schools. Models for similar late start staff development opportunities
have been used successfully in the Osseo and Eden Prairie school districts. Additional
information on the plans for late starts will be supplied by the principal at each school.
200041 Calendar
Details of the 200041 calendar will be published at a later date, after the Minnesota
Legislature determines the number of school days required. For specific information about the
2000-01 calendar, please call the District's Communications Office, 988-4024. -
270 Parent EXt, T - i
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Family education information supplement L1 March 1999
ROUM49S — The Backbone of Independence
Junior High students think independence
means getting to stay up late. Parents know
independence means taking responsibility
for yourself and your actions.
Essential to getting kids to be responsible
is establishing routines. This way, children
know what they're supposed to do and
parents don't have to nag them. Routine also
boosts children's confidence. It provides a
solid framework within which children can
try out new skills. Try the following
suggestions to foster self -responsibility in
your family:
♦ Don't do for children things they can do
for themselves.
♦ Show children how to do age-appropriate
tasks, like laundry and making their own
school lunch.
♦ Don't insist your child do a task exactly as
you do it. Do not redo what children
It's Not What we Say, It's
What we DO!
When our children watch what we do,
they learn about love and caring, how to
solve problems, how to deal with angry
feelings, what's OK and what's not OK.
Everyone gets angry. Some people feel
anger or rage more quickly than others.
When you're hurt or mad, what do you do to
show your feelings? The next time you feel
your blood pressure rising and the anger
swelling ...
♦ Stop! Take a breath, take a break ... do
whatever works to get some space from
the situation.
♦ Think! "Why am I angry?... hurt?...
disappointed?... discouraged? Do I
understand how my child feels?
♦ Talk! Say how you feel, what you want
and what you need.
♦ Listen! To what the other person thinks,
wants, and needs.
♦ Resolve! Figure out what will help to
make things right for everyone. Turn a
"lose -lose" situation into a "win-win." Be
part of the solution.
Your children are watching you and
learning about how adults behave.
— Source: Minnesota Dept. of
Children, Families & Learning
have done in order to do it better yourself.
♦ Be responsible yourself. Be a model of
good habits and self-discipline.
♦ Set reasonable limits and be clear on
your expectations.
♦ Allow children to make decisions, even
when they're not the choices you would
make (within safety guidelines).
♦ Don't bail kids out. Allow them to
experience the consequences of their
decisions.
♦ Become a sounding board. Listen to
your child's uncertainties as he tries to
make decisions. Do not criticize.
♦ Provide unbiased information your child
can rely on.
— Reprinted with permission from
"Parents Still Make the Difference!"
Discipline Tips
Nothing helps your survival as a parent
more than discipline. To be effective,
discipline must teach a child how to avoid
repeating misbehaviors and what to do
instead. It should also be given in doses that
fit the age of the child and size of the
"crime."
♦ Babies are never candidates for disci-
pline, they're too little!
♦ Use discipline sparingly. All children
react better to approval and affection.
♦ Discipline only when reasonable
expectations are not met. Define
clearly, in advance, what you want them
to do!
♦ Be consistent. Whatever style of disci-
pline you choose, us it in every situation,
even in public, or when the grandparents
are visiting.
♦ Review expectations regularly. There
are no perfect children, just as there are
no perfect parents. If your children are
not meeting your expectations, the
expectations probably need changing, not
the children.
♦ Shame, rejection, withdrawal of
affection, or preferential treatment of one
child over another have no place in
discipline.
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Call the numbers listed for more
detailed information.
What's the Matter with the
World Today?
Mar. 24: 7:30-9:00 pm or 2:30-`
4:00 pm "
A hopeful musical about our ,
violent world for junior & senior
high students and their parents.
Hopkins Center for the Arts
$5 per household
935-7004; Chuck Rompo tl ,,
Snapt9 Bowls ,
Mar. 23: 11:00 am -6:00 om
A fundraiser event for local
foodshelves. Choose a hand-
made ceramic bowl to take home
as a reminder of the "empty.:`
bowls" in our community and.
then enjoy a meal of soup `&
breads Donations accepted.
Hopkins Center for the Arts
988-44)69, Barb Westmoreland
We can
all benefit from
the positive
attitudes of
teamwork and
building a sense
of community —
win or lose!
Parents and
spectators hold a
vital key to a
young person's sporting experience by
creating a supportive atmosphere. While
carpooling or watching the games you have
the opportunity to meet and interact with
many other adults and youth. Be mindful
that what you sav and do is heard. seen. and
emulated by others. You can lift the spirit
and confidence of a young athlete with your
encouragement and example. Keep it
positive!
Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct
As a parent and spectator I will strive to:
♦ Yell encouragement to the entire team.
♦ Refrain from yelling instructions to
individuals.
♦ Relinquish responsibility for the
athletes to the coach during the game.
♦ Applaud performances and effort
demonstrated by both teams.
♦ Refrain from making negative
comments.
♦ Instill and reinforce the competition as
a game and sport, not a war.
♦ Help a young athlete see the positive
side if disappointment occurs.
♦ Point out the positives, not the
mistakes, when "replaying the game."
♦ Model self control, showing respect
for the game, the players, the coaches,
and the officials.
Discuss your parenting questions and concerns with a
licensed and experienced parent educator?
'r By Phone or In Person r Confidential r Free
Sponsored by Hopkins Community Education. 988-4162
Update
270 Parent Extra
Hopkins School District 270
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
612-988-4024
TIME VALUE
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Helan LaFave
Communications Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 160
Hopkins, MN
55343
Hopkins School District 270, serving the communities of:
Hopkins - Minnetonka Golden Valley - Eden Prairie - Edina - Plymouth - St. Louis Park
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer
For an alternative format of this document, contact Eileen Harvala at 988-4024
WA
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leads to children growing up healthy, safe,
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77-
wwwParenting worHea
Wonders 8r Wants
7 week class
Mon., 4/5-5/17 7-9 pm
Eisenhower,,, ,$15
COMMUNITY SVSNTS
Call the numbers listed for more
detailed information.
What's the Matter with the
World Today?
Mar. 24: 7:30-9:00 pm or 2:30-`
4:00 pm "
A hopeful musical about our ,
violent world for junior & senior
high students and their parents.
Hopkins Center for the Arts
$5 per household
935-7004; Chuck Rompo tl ,,
Snapt9 Bowls ,
Mar. 23: 11:00 am -6:00 om
A fundraiser event for local
foodshelves. Choose a hand-
made ceramic bowl to take home
as a reminder of the "empty.:`
bowls" in our community and.
then enjoy a meal of soup `&
breads Donations accepted.
Hopkins Center for the Arts
988-44)69, Barb Westmoreland
We can
all benefit from
the positive
attitudes of
teamwork and
building a sense
of community —
win or lose!
Parents and
spectators hold a
vital key to a
young person's sporting experience by
creating a supportive atmosphere. While
carpooling or watching the games you have
the opportunity to meet and interact with
many other adults and youth. Be mindful
that what you sav and do is heard. seen. and
emulated by others. You can lift the spirit
and confidence of a young athlete with your
encouragement and example. Keep it
positive!
Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct
As a parent and spectator I will strive to:
♦ Yell encouragement to the entire team.
♦ Refrain from yelling instructions to
individuals.
♦ Relinquish responsibility for the
athletes to the coach during the game.
♦ Applaud performances and effort
demonstrated by both teams.
♦ Refrain from making negative
comments.
♦ Instill and reinforce the competition as
a game and sport, not a war.
♦ Help a young athlete see the positive
side if disappointment occurs.
♦ Point out the positives, not the
mistakes, when "replaying the game."
♦ Model self control, showing respect
for the game, the players, the coaches,
and the officials.
Discuss your parenting questions and concerns with a
licensed and experienced parent educator?
'r By Phone or In Person r Confidential r Free
Sponsored by Hopkins Community Education. 988-4162
Update
270 Parent Extra
Hopkins School District 270
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
612-988-4024
TIME VALUE
Page 4 270 Parent Extra March 1999
Helan LaFave
Communications Coordinator
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 160
Hopkins, MN
55343
Hopkins School District 270, serving the communities of:
Hopkins - Minnetonka Golden Valley - Eden Prairie - Edina - Plymouth - St. Louis Park
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer
For an alternative format of this document, contact Eileen Harvala at 988-4024
WA
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Serving the Communities of
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, March 2
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Corcoran City Hall
Ilicsday, March 9
General Membership Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Medina Entertainment Center
Dean Barkley, Speaker
Tuesday, March 9
Golf CommitteecMeeting
Noon
Dobo's
Wednesday, March 10
Business Day at Capitol
Tuesday, March 16
Coffee Break Event
7:30 a.m.
Creative Vision Technologies
Tuesday, March 23
Annual Dinner Committee
Meeting
Noon
Medina Entertainment Center
Wednesday, March 24
Membership Services
Committee Meeting
Noon
Dobo's
Greenfield, Loretto, Medina, western Plymouth, Rockford and surrounding areas.
MINNESOTA PLANNING DIRECTOR
TO ADDRESS CHAMBER MEMBERS
The Northwest Suburban Chamber
of Commerce will hold its General Mem-
": bership Meeting on Tuesday, March 9th,
at 7:30 a.m. at the Medina Entertain-
ment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina.
Dean Barkley, Director of Minne-
sota Planning, will give us an update
on changes for the Minnesota Planning
' Department.
Mr. Barkley was appointed direc-
tor of Minnesota Planning by Gover-
nor Jesse Ventura in January, 1999. A
leader and one of the key developers
of the Minnesota Reform Party,
Barkley ran for the U.S. House in 1992
E6 and the U.S. Senate in 1994 and 1996.
An attorney since 1977, he practiced law at Palmer, Hanjani, Barkley and
Barley in Loretto before coming to Minnesota Planning. He is also di-
rector of the Minnesota Compact, which advocates clean campaigns, and
has been a director of Common Cause.
ATTEND THE MARCH
COFFEE BREAK EVENT
Creative Vision Technologies, Inc. will host a
coffee break event on Tuesday, March 16th, at
7:30 a.m. at 110 Hamel Road, Hamel. Rolls,
juice and coffee will be served courtesy of the
host. Reservations can be made by calling the
Chamber office at 420-3242.
MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAMBER PRESIDENT
Do you often find yourself in a rut, doing the same things day after day, the same way all the time?
It can cause boredom and frustration when we don't change things around in our lives.
We tend to use the same patterns and habits that we always have. Why do we do this? Is it because
it works well or because "that's the way it has always been done"?
Think about your daily routine, from getting ready for work in the morning, to your workday, to
what you do when you get home at night. If you can change some little things in your life, it may make
a big difference. For example, instead of hitting the snooze alarm (for an hour, like I do!), try getting up the
first time it goes off. What can you do with that extra time?
At work, do you tend to get all the little projects out of the way first, so
that you will have time to do that big one? Does the big one get pushed back
so often that it never gets done until the last minute? Try starting on that one
right away so that you have more time to work on it. If you start this morn-
ing, how much of it could you get done today?
At home, be sure to take some time for yourself. Set aside half an hour to
just read a book for fun, or one that really challenges your mind. Work on a
puzzle while listening to your favorite music. Try something new that you
have always wanted to try. What is stopping you? If you take time for your-
self, you may find that you are able to give more of yourself to others.
Think about what you can change in your life to make yourself
more productive, less stressed, or lust make life a little
more interesting.
NWS News is published by the
Northwest Suburban Chamber of
Commerce, 8200 Co. Rd. 116,
Corcoran, MN 55340.
Bulk Rate at Hamel, MN
POSTMASTER: Send changes to:
NWS News
Northwest Suburban Chamber
of Commerce
8200 Co. Rd. 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
420-3242 Fax: 420-6056
Christina Kraus ................President
John Theis ...............
Vice President
Gerry Bahe........................Director
Doug Grant ......................Director
Lil Jungels............:...........Director
Bradlev Meier ..................Director
Douglas Ramler................Director
Mark Raskob .....................Director
Mask Murray.....:.....:.........Director
Harold Winterhalter.......... Director
Sharon Erickson......
Executive Director
NWS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING RESERVATION POLICY
All Chamber meetings are open to all members and the gen-
eral public. If a reservation is made for an event, it may be
cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event. If a reservation is
made and you do not attend or if cancellation is made less than
24 hours before the event, you will be billed for the event.
.....................................
NWS CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
Please welcome and partonize this newest chamber
member: Moore Sales, Inc.
3566 Pinto Drive, Hamel, MN 55340
478-8047
Sue Lucking
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
AK AUTO PARTS ENJOYS NEWLY EXPANDED BUILDING
Arnold Kral opened his auto
Pam business in 1983 in Corcoran
at the corner of County Roads 10
and 116 after extensive research
into where such a store was
needed. Born and raised in
Corcoran, Arnie knew the area
well. He had worked for over 15
years in other business ventures
and now chose to start his own
company.
AK began as a full service gas
station and auto parts store. The
station has since changed to be a
self serve station. Throughout his
years in business, the retail/whole-
sale auto parts store has carried the
Napa line almost exclusively but is
not limited to that line. There is
almost no limit as to what parts AK
can get for their customers.
AK Auto Parts' newly expanded building at the corner of Co. Rd. 10 & 116.
In January, 1999, AK Auto
Parts opened a new building of ap-
proximately 4,500 square feet. The
expanded business space allowed
AK to increase stock and sales and
Left to right, Front row: Art Mielke, Dorothy Kral, Rachel Wickham, Josh Sigler, Arnie
Kral..Second row: Jason Dockter, Ryan Kral, Pete Gjervold, Jay Baldwin
provide faster and better service to
their customers. Additional ser-
vices such as drum rotor turning
and electrical testing are also avail-
able.
To better service customers,
AK added another driver and truck
for their deliveries. It's AK's goal
to provide their "shotgun deliver-
ies" within a '/z hour time to me-
chanics needing the "rush" parts.
Delivery area includes a five to ten
mile radius including Rockford on
the west, Hanover and Rogers on
the north, Hamel, Medina and
Loretto on the south and Ply-
mouth and Maple Grove to the
east.
AK has grown to include nine
employees to serve customers
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Arnold Kral and his staff are
pleased to offer increased inven-
tory and better and quicker phone,
delivery, and walk-in service to
their customers. They are also,
along with others, enjoying their
new and most appreciated image
on the corner of 10 & 116.
BU NESS DAY AT THE CAPITAL:
'a YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you haven't been to the State
Capitol since you went on a field trip with your
sixth grade class, it may be time to make a visit!
On March 10, nearly 75 business organizations
from across Minnesota will be joining together for
the sixth annual Minnesota Business Day at the
Capitol. The event will be held at the St. Paul
Radisson, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard.
Participants will have the opportunity to at-
tend briefings on the business community's top
issues; have personal meetings with two or three
legislators and attend a hearing or watch the House
or Senate in session. Governor Ventura has been
invited to speak at the luncheon.
There are two identical sessions, one from 7:30
a.m. - 1:30 p.m., the other from 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. All participants are together for the
luncheon program. For more information or to
register, .call the Northwest Suburban Chamber
Office at 420-3242.
STOP & SHOP
CHAMBER MEMBERS
With the 1999 Northwest Metro Community
Resource Guides now available, we strongly
urge all Chamber members to utilize the guide.
When you need a product or service, please
contact your fellow Chamber members.
Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce
8200 Co. Rd. 116
Corcoran, MN 55340
CHAMBER BENEFIT
BRIEFING
What's in it for me?
• Networking and potential clients and business
associates
• Professional and education growth opportunities
• Business referral service
• Advertising in Chamber communications and
new resident welcome bag
• Listing in the Northwest Metro Community
Resource Guide
• Long distance savings through Profit by
Association
• Monthly Chamber newsletter ($23 value)
• Membership mailing labels at minimal cost
• Newsletter insert advertising for $25 per issue
• Bulk mail stamp usage free to members
• Resources at the Chamber office available to
members
• Did you know you have a business advocate in
the Chamber? The Chamber is here to work
for you with the city, county, state and federal
governments.
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is extended to
Hila and Joe Domagala,
Kennedy Transmission,
on t eft !�'s brother,
hyinoncl_ le.
Dwight Johnson`o- X,
City of Plymouth \
3400 Plymouth Blvd. \j��
Plymouth, MN. 55447-1482
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Watershed Management Commission
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-8572
AGENDA
March 10, 199S
1. Call to Order.
a. Approval of minutes of February meeting.*
b. Treasurer's report and submission of bills.*
2. Correspondence.
3. Water Quality.
a. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program.
b. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Education Project.
C. Lake Monitoring. -
d. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant.
e. Metro Greenways Grant.
f. Technical Subcommittee meeting.
4. Wetland Conservation Act.
a. 96-019 Kariniemi, Corcoran.
b. 97-028 Hidden Oaks Preserve, Champlin.
C. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran.
d 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran.
e. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin.
f. 98-076 Greg Ebert, CR 116 & CR 10, Corcoran.
g. Resolutions.
1) 99-0310 Modifying Resolution 98-0408.
2) 99-0311 Modifying Resolution 97-0409.
5. Project Reviews.
a. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge Replacement, Maple Grove.
b. 98-070 CSAH 30 EAW, Maple Grove.
C. 99-003 Rogers Industrial Park Sixth, Hassan.
d. 99-004 The Preserve at Elm Creek Second Addition, Champlin.
e. 99-005 The Preserve at Elm Creek Third Addition, Champlin.
f. 99-006 Tilden Avenue Extension, Champlin.
CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH
Agenda
March 10, 1999
page 2
g. 99-007 Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Medina.
h. 99-008 Department 56, Rogers.
i. 99-009 Frontage Road on Hwy. 55 and Arrowhead Road, Medina.
j. 99-010 Svitek Driveway Crossing, Maple Grove.
6. Other Business.
a. Election of Officers.
b. Citizen Advisory Committee.
C. City of Rogers Membership.
d. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan.
e. 98-075 Plymouth Water Resource Management Plan.
7. Informational Items. -
a.
96-044
IME Trucking, Dayton.
b.
96-070
Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan.
C.
97-022
Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina
d.
98-005
Five Star Welding, Dayton.
e.
98-006
Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton.
f.
98-009
Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina
g.
98-017
Turb Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton.
- h.
98-026
Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton.
L
98-029
Reinhart Site, Rogers.
j.
98-038
Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran.
k.
98-042
JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton.
1.
98-048
Advance Response System, Rogers.
in
98-050
Custom Filtration, Corcoran.
n.
98-052
Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran.
o.
98-060
Shermer Homes, Dayton.
P.
98-062
Emie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran.
q.
98-063
Satellite Shelter, Corcoran.
r.
98-064
Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove.
S.
98-067
Lawn King, Corcoran.
t.
98-071
Twin City Hose, Rogers.
U.
98-072
Infratech, Rogers.
V.
98-073
Rice Glenn, Maple Grove.
W.
99-001
Schany and Tiber Building, Hassan.
X.
99-002
Elm Creek Bridge Relocation and Trail, Maple Grove.
*in meeting packet.
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DATE: February 25, 1999
TO: Nancy D. Bye, City Assessor
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FROM: Jan Olsson, Senior Appraiser
SUBJECT: 1999 PROPERTY TAX SUMMARY
The 1999 tax extension rates have recently been released from Hennepin County. Tax
statements are scheduled to be mailed the first week in March. To better prepare
ourselves to respond to citizen inquiries, we have updated our charts, graphs, and
comparison data (attached).
Market values on most residential properties were increased approximately 2% affecting
payable 1999 taxes (excluding quartile areas). Commercial/Industrial properties were
increased approximately 8% and apartments increased approximately 12% in value.
The last few years there have been additional property taxes levied due to the passing of
school bond referendums, school market value, city market value and solid waste market
value. There has also been the introduction of the education homestead credit.
Effective in 1995 (payable 1996) the school market value rate was established as a direct
computation against the market value of individual properties after the passing of school
bond referendums. This money goes directly to the school districts.
The city referendum market rate was established in 1996 (payable 1997) as a direct
computation against the estimated market value of individual properties to offset the
purchase of open space to be preserved for nature areas and trails, and an additional levy
was approved in 1998 (Payable 1999) for the Activity Center/Field House.
The county solid waste fee continues this year at a rate of .01904%. This fee is calculated
directly against the market value of each parcel.
The education homestead credit reduces school district taxes on residential homesteads
and on the house, garage and one acre of land for farm homesteads. The rate is uniform
within a school district. The maximum credit is $320 and cannot be greater than the total
school district tax. The funds go entirely to the state determined general education fund
of each school district.
The following is an example of how to calculate 1999 Payable taxes:
Market Value for 1998 Pay 1999
Classification:
Step 1
15` $75,000
0.010 Class Rate
$750.00 Base I
$190,000
Residential Homestead
Tax Capacity Calculation
Step 2
$115,000 Remainder
0.0170 Class Rate
$1,955 Base II
118.030% Tax Extension Rate
$2,705 Tax Capacity of Parcel
$3,192.71 Base Tax
Step 3
$750 Base I
1,955 Base II
$2,705 Tax
Capacity of Parcel
Market Rate Calculations
School Market Rate $190,000 @.22255% = $422.85
City Market Rate $190,000 @.01443% = $ 27.42
Solid Waste Rate $190,000 @.01904% = $ 36.18
$486.45 Composite Market
Value Rate
Tax Calculation
Step 1 $3,192.71 Base Tax
486.45 Market Value Tax (School, City and Waste Rate)
$3,679.16
Step 2 Education Homestead Credit (Maximum Credit = $320)
$2,705 Tax Capacity
x 24.543% EHC Rate
$ 663.89
T- 28
Step 3 $3,679.16 Tax before EHC
- 320.00 Maximum Credit
$3,359.16 1999 Payable Tax
Even though the legislative changes have made property tax calculations more
cumbersome, it is interesting to note, in most cases, if the market value remained
unchanged, the taxes decreased. A surplus in the state budget has also resulted in a
property tax rebate to be issued to the majority of Minnesota residents for taxes payable in
1999.
Our contribution share to the fiscal disparities pool for Commercial/Industrial properties
increased from 31.8616% last year to 33.5494% this year. The seven county area wide
rate has increased from 155.082% in 1998 to 157.373% for 1999.
cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager
Dale Hahn, Finance Director
Assessing Division
25,000
298
1999 PAYABLE TAXES
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435
278
407
293
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275
WAYZATA
WAYZATA
ROBBINSDALE
OSSEO HOPKINS
360
DIST. #28410
DIST.128413
DIST. #281
DIST. 0279 DIST. #270
1998
TAX EXT RATE: 1.18030
TAX EXT RATE: 1.18855
TAX EXT RATE: 1.11926
TAX EXT RATE: 1.18547 TAX EXT RATE: 1.23151
ESTIMATED
MV RATES: .0025602
MV RATES: .0025602
MV RATES: .0023038
MV RATES: .0021912 MV RATES:.0012053
MARKET
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ED HMSTD CR: .23421 ED HMSTD CR: .25075
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25,000
298
433
300
435
278
407
293
425
275
415
30,000
357
519
360
523
334
489
351
510
330
498
35,000
417
606
420
610
390
570
410
595
385
581
40,000
476
693
480
697
445
652
468
680
441
664
45,000
536
779
540
784
501
733
527
765
496
747
50,000
595
866
600
871
556
815
585
850
551
830
60,000
715
1,039
719
1,045
668
978
702
1,021
661
996
65,000
774
1,125
779
1,132
723
1,059
761
1,106
716
1,079
70,000
834
1,212
839
1,219
779
1,141
819
1,191
771
1,162
75,000
893
1,299
899
1,306
835
1,222
878
1,276
826
1,245
80,000
985
1,412
992
1,420
921
1,329
970
1,387
937
1,356
85,000
1,078
1,525
1,085
1,534
1,008
1,435
1,061
1,499
1,028
1,466
90,000
1,170
1,638
1,178
1,648
1,094
1,542
1,153
1,611
1,120
1,577
95,000
1,262
1,751
1,271
1,762
1,181
1.649
1,245
1,723
1,212
1,688
100,000
1,354
1,864
1,364
1,875
1,267
1,755
1,337
1,834
1,303
1,798
105,000
1,447
1,977
1,457
1,989
1,354
1,862
1,429
1,946
1,362
1,909
110,000
1,549
2,090
1,560
2,103
1,440
1,969
1,520
2,058
1,469
2,020
115,000
1,662
2,204
1,674
2,217
1,545
2,075
1,627
2,169
1,580
2,131
120,000
1,775
2,317
1,788
2,331
1,652
2,182
1,739
2,281
1,690
2,241
125,000
1,889
2,430
1,902
2,445
1,759
2,289
1,851
2,393
1,801
2,352
130,000
2,002
2,543
2,016
2,558
1,865
2,395
1,962
2,505
1,912
2,463
135,000
2,115
2,656
2,129
2,672
1,972
2,502
2,074
2,616
2,022
2,573
140,000
2,226
2,769
2,243
2,786
2,079
2,609
2,186
2,728
2,133
2,684
145,000
2,341
2,882
2,357
2,900
2,185
2,715
2,298
2,840
2,244
2,795
150,000
2,454
2,995
2,471
3,014
2,292
2,822
2,409
2,952
2,355
2,906
155,000
2,567
3,109
2,585
3,128
2,399
2,929
2,521
3,063
2,465
3,016
160,000
2,680
3,222
2,698
3,241
2,505
3,035
2,633
3,175
2,576
3,127
165,000
2,794
3,335
2,812
3,355
2,612
3,142
2,744
3,287
2,687
3,238
170,000
2,907
3,448
2,926
3,469
2,719
3,249
2,856
3,398
2,797
3,348
175,000
3,020
3,561
3,040
3,583
2,825
3,355
2,968
3,510
2,908
3,459
180,000
C 3,133
3,674
3,154
3,697
2,932
3,462
3,080
3,622
3,019
3,570
185,000
3,246
3,787
3,266
3,810
3,039
3,569
3,191
3,734
3,130
3,680
190,000
3,359
3,900
3,381
3,924
3,145
3,675
3,303
3,845
3,240
3,791
195,000
3,472
4,014
3,495
4,038
3,252
3,782
3,415
3,957
3,351
3,902
200,000
3,585
4,127
3,609
4,152
3,359
3,888
3,526
4,069
3,462
4,013
210,000
3,812
4,353
3,837
4,380
3,572
4,102
3,750
4,292
3,683
4,234
225,000
4,151
4,692
4,178
4,721
3,892
4,422
4,085
4,627
4,015
4,566
250,000
4,717
5,258
4,747
5,290
4,425
4,955
4,644
5,186
4,569
5,120
260,000
4,943
5,484
4,975
5,518
4,639
.5,168
4,867
5,409
4,790
5,341
275,000
5,282
5,824
5,317
5,859
4,958
5,488
5,202
5,745
5,122
5,673
300,000
5,848
6,389
5,886
6,429
5,492
6,022
5,761
6,303
5,676
6,227
350,000
6,979
7,521
7,024
7,567
6,558
7,088
6,878
7,420
6,783
7,334
400,000
8,110
8,652
8,162
8,705
7,625
8,155
7,995
8,538
7,890
8,441
450,000
9,242
9,783
9,301
9,843
8,691
9,221
9,113
9,655
8,997
9,548
400,000
8,110
8,652
8,162
8,705
7,625
8,155
7,995
8,538
7,890
8,441
450,000
9,242
9,783
9,301
9,843
8,691
9,221
9,113
9,655
8,997
9,548
600,000
12,636
13,177
12,715
13,258
11,891
12,421
12,464
13,006
12,318
12,869
650,000
13,767
14,308
13,854
14,396
12,958
13,488
13,581
14,124
13,425
13,976
1999
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESIDENTIA
IST $75,000
@.0100
OVER $75,000
@.0170
NON -HOMESTEAD
1ST $75,000
@.0125
OVER $75,000
@.0170
LAND -RESIDENTIAL - NON HOMESTEAD
ENTIRE VALUE
@.0170
LAND -COMMERCIAL
IST $150,000
@.0245
OVER $150,000
@.0350
MV RATES = CITY & SCHOOL MV RATE
& SOLID WASTE FEE
PROPERTY TAX COMPARISON
Payable 1989 Through 1999
Taxes include both the tax extension rate, school, city and solid waste market value rates where applicable as well as the new
education tax credit. The properties used in this study are four ouses 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.
*Beginning with 1989 Payable Taxes, Mill Rates were replaced with Tax Extension Rates.
* * 1996 was the first year Plymouth had School Market Value Rates due to the passing of school referendums.
***1997 is the first year Plymouth had City Market Value Rates.
**** 1998 was the first year Education Tax Credits were introduced.
JLO 2/23/99
#270
#284
Hopkins School District
Wayzata School District
Payable
Market
Property
% Tax
Tax
Market
Property
% Tax
Tax
Year
Value
Taxes
to Value
Rate
Value
Taxes
to Value
Rate
*1989
83,500
944
1.13
88.540
134,100
2,593
1.93
97.379
1990
83,500
909
1.09
91.798
134,100
2,332
1.74
99.548
1991
84,900
1,084
1.28
106.494
137,400
2,415
1.76
103.120
1992
84,900
1,147
1.35
117.262
137,400
2,415
1.78
114.512
1993
85,900
1.252
1.46
125.434
138,400
2,563
1.85
125.160
1994
88,600
1,344
1.50
127.734
148,300
2,697
1.50
120.060
1995
97,000
1,634
1.60
133.978
155,000
2,840
1.80
119.316
**1996
100,600
1,679
1.67
129.524
161,600
3,285
2.03
118.453
***1997
103,300
1,592
1.54
117.515
166,200
3,214
1.93
107.842
****1998
113,300
1,666
1.47
120.735 1
1 169,500
3,003
1.77
111.676
1999
115,600
1,593
1.40
123.151
1
172,900
2,972
1.72
118.030
The same value of $ 172,900 in Watershed
3 would have
taxes of $2,992.
#281
#279
Robbinsdale School District
Osseo School District
Payable
Market
Property
% Tax
Tax
Market
Property
% Tax
Tax
Year
`Value
Taxes
to Value
Rate
Value
Taxes
to
Rate
Value
*1989
97,100
1,390
1.43
96.004
167,600
3,839
2.32
106.280
1990
97,100
1,316
1.36
104.297
167,600
3,603
2.15
107.628
1991
99,300
1,415
1.42
108.377
171,800
3,761
2.19
111.480
1992
99,300
1,452
1.46
114.682
171,800
3,652
2.13
121.725
1993
100,300
1,570
1.56
122.058
172,800
3,425
1.98
125.199
1994
104,000
1,697
1.60
124.794
189,600
3,907
2.00
127.179
1995
107,700
1,808
1.60
126.099
198,000
4,181
2.10
129.044
**1996
111,400
1,856
1.67
123.104
205,300
4,529
2.21
125.497
***1997
119,500
2,000
1.67
119.388
208,700
4,292
2.06
118.297
****1998
132,600
2,090
1.58
125.022
1 1 218,400
4,185
1.92
116.058
1999
141,900
2,129
1.50
111.926
1
1 220,700
3,391
1.54
118.547
Taxes include both the tax extension rate, school, city and solid waste market value rates where applicable as well as the new
education tax credit. The properties used in this study are four ouses 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.
*Beginning with 1989 Payable Taxes, Mill Rates were replaced with Tax Extension Rates.
* * 1996 was the first year Plymouth had School Market Value Rates due to the passing of school referendums.
***1997 is the first year Plymouth had City Market Value Rates.
**** 1998 was the first year Education Tax Credits were introduced.
JLO 2/23/99
TAX CAPACITY RATE BREAK DOWN
Payable 1995-1999
City of Plymouth
#281/Robbinsdale
School
67.197
##L54/U wayza[a
63.757
65.350
School
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
County
Tax
Tax
Tax
Tax
Tax
City
Extension
Extension
Extension
Extension
Extension
Special
Rates %
Rates %
Rates %
Rates %
Rates %
School
60.414
60.111
52.211
52.004
53.820
County
37.454
37.270
35.515
38.386
40.994
City
15.282
14.394
13.745
14.081
14.890
Special
5.592
6.135
5.894
6.718
7.788
Taxing
District
HRA
0.574
0.543
0.477
.487
0.538
TOTAL
119.316%
118.453%
107.842%
111.676%
118.030%
#281/Robbinsdale
School
67.197
#284/3 Wayzata
63.757
65.350
School
60.414
60.111
52.211
52.004
53.820
County
37.454
37.270
35.515
38.386
40.994
City
15.282
14.394
13.745
14.081
14.890
Special
7.924
7.668
7.213
7.378
8.610
Taxing
District
District
HRA
0.574
0.543
0.477
0.487
HRA
0.574
0.543
0.477
0.487
0.538
TOTAL
121.648%
119.986%
109.161%
112.336%
118.85511
#281/Robbinsdale
School
67.197
64.762
63.757
65.350
47.716
County
37.454
37.270
35.515
38.386
40.994
City
15.282
14.394
13.745
14.081
14.890
Special
5.592
6.135
5.894
6.718
7.788
Taxing
District
HRA
0.574
0.543
0.477
0.487
0.538
TOTAL
126.099%
123.104%
119.388%
125.022%
111.926
#279/Osseo
School
70.142
67.155
62.666
56.386
54.337
County
37.454
37.270
35.515
38.385
40.994
City
15.282
14.394
13.745
14.081
14.890
Special
5.592
6.135
5.894
6.718
7.788
Taxing
6.135
5.894
6.718
7.788
Taxing c
District
District
HRA
0.574
0.543
0.477
0.487
0.538
TOTAL
129.044%
125.497%
118.297 %116.058
%
118.547
School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates
and the Education Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate Breakdown.
#270/Hopkins
School
75.076
71.182
61.884
61.063
58.941
County
37.454
32.270
35.515
38.385
40.994
11
City
15.282
14.394
13.745
14.081
14.890
Special
5.592
6.135
5.894
6.718
7.788
Taxing c
District
HRA
0.574
0.543
0.477
0.487
0.538
TOTAL
133.978%
129.524%
117.515%
120.735%
123.151
School Market Value Rates, City Market Value Rates, Solid Waste Market Value Rates
and the Education Credit are not figured into the Tax Capacity Rate Breakdown.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
1999
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX DOLLAR
WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT 284
TAX EXTENSION RATES
SCHOOL DISTRICT
HENNEPIN COUNTY
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS
HRA
TOTAL
TAX EXTENSION RATE
53.82
40.994
14.89
7.788
0.538
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DOES NOT INCLUDE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS OR WATERSHED DIVIDES
6% SPECIAL 0% HRA
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
1999
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX DOLLAR
ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 281
TAX EXTENSION RATES
SCHOOL DISTRICT
HENNEPIN COUNTY
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS
HRA
TOTAL
TAX EXTENSION RATE
47.716
40.994
14.89
7.788
0.538
PIE CHART DOES NOT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MARKET VALUE RATES
DOES NOT INCLUDE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS OR WATERSHED DIVIDES
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
1999
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX DOLLAR
.OSSEO SCHOOL DISTRICT 279
TAX EXTENSION RATES
SCHOOL DISTRICT
HENNEPIN COUNTY
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS
HRA
TOTAL
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TAX EXTENSION RATE
54.337
40.994
14.89
7.788
0.538
PIE CHART DOES NOT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MARKET VALUE RATES
DOES NOT INCLUDE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS OR WATERSHED DIVIDES
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
1999
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX DOLLAR
HOPKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT 270
TAX EXTENSION RATES
SCHOOL DISTRICT
HENNEPIN COUNTY
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS
HRA
TOTAL
TAX EXTENSION RATE
58.941
40.994
14.89
7.788
0.538
PIE CHART DOES NOT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MARKET VALUE RATES
DOES NOT INCLUDE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS OR WATERSHED DIVIDES
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Example rate is for School District 284, Sewer District # 4 & Watershed District # 0.
Tax Rates
Local Rate 118.0300%
Fiscal Disparities or Area Wide Rate 157.3730%
Market Value Rates (School & City) 0.2370%
County Solid Waste Fee 0.0190%
City Percentage of Fiscal Disparity 33.5494%
capacity and tax.
Estimated Market Value (EMV) X 3.50% = Tax Capacity
Tax Capacity Tax Capacity Estimated Market Value
x 0.664506 x 0.335494 x 0.0025604
= Local Tax Capacity = Area Wide or Fiscal Disparity Rate = Market & Solid Waste Fee Tax
x 1.1803 x 1.57373
= Local Tax Capacity = Fiscal Disparity Tax
Local Tax + Fiscal Disparity Tax + Market Value Tax + Solid Waste Fee = Total Tax Payable
Total Tax / EMV = Effective Tax Rate
EXAMPLE: Commercial or Industrial Building with an EMV of $1,000,000
$1,000,000 EMV x 3.50% _ $35,000 Tax Capacity
$35,000 Tax Capacity $35,000 Tax Capacity $1,000,000 Estimated Market Value
x 66.4506% x 33.5494% x 0.0025604 Market Rates & Waste Fee
$23,258 Local Tax Cap. _ $11,742 Area Wide Tax Cap. _ $2,560
x 118.0300% Local Tax Rate x 157.3730% Area Wide Tax Rate
$27,451 Local Tax = $18,479 Fiscal Disparity Tax
$27,451 Local Tax + $18,479 Area Wide + $2,560 Market & Waste Fee = $48,490 Total Payable Tax
Total Tax Effective Tax Rate 4.8491%
Note: Commercial & Industrial property owners may qualify for a reduced tax capacity rate on the first
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1
3.4190%
4.8327%
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4.8242%
281
1 & 4
3.3461%
4.6814%
284
4
3.4711%
4.8490%
284
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3.4846%
4.8682%
NOTE: On "T' Property Type, the building value is multiplied by the'T'
Property Type rate and the land multiplied by the "A" Property Type
270
1
3.199%
3.076%
1.352%
279
3&4
3.183%
3.064%
1.405%
281
1 & 4
2.832%
2.917%
1.350%
284
4
3.207%
3.089%
1.436%
284
11 &2 W.S. #31
3.227%
3.109%
1.445%
NOTE:
Vacant commercial\industrial land (LC, LI) have same tax rate as improved properties.
School districts 270, 279, 281 & 284 have additional market value rate included in tax
rate. Solid waste management fee is included in all rates (applied against market
value).
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Minutes
February 12, 1999
Members Present: Lydia Kihm, Brenda Shores, Dave Hadden, Barbara Hickok,
Carolyn Cade, Gary Swedberg, Craig Gerdes, Judy Hanson, Jeyn Hofacker, Bill
Nelson, Martha Anderson, Jennifer Grossman, Donna Marget.
Introduction:
Treasurer's Report:
The account has been moved to Anchor Bank. The balance is $2360.00.
We moved our account to Anchor Bank and appointed Mandy Little as
Treasurer.
Police Report:
Discussed MN Student Survey Conference. Utilizing the data in enhance
student well being. It will be Thursday, March 18, 1999 at the Sheraton
Northwest Inn. Please register by March 8th if possible.
Compliance checks: The City of Plymouth has made a very positive
§tatement of support and zero tolerance. The have fined and revoked
licenses for several businesses who served alcohol to minors in 1998.
Two citations were on sales and two off sale businesses.
Tobacco checks will begin again this month also.
The Star Tribune will be doing a large article on Youth Access to Alcohol.
Several members of the coalition were interviewed. The article will be
published before graduation. They also interviewed students at WSH
about why they don't use alcohol.
Three alcohol checks will be done in 1999 of all businesses and two
tobacco checks. Local businesses have been working with Chief Gerdes
for training for their employees. For example, businesses may cut off
service to a whole table who pass alcohol to a minor at the table. The City
of Plymouth is a model for the State of Minnesota regarding compliance
checks. Plymouth began compliance checks in 1993 with off sale
intoxication.
"The Gap" Program involves the youth that run away Friday night and
return Sunday night. There is a coalition with policy departments and
Hennepin County Children Protective Services to look at the first time run
away. A contact can be made at 509-5160.
College Update:
Two dozen colleges in the Boston area have joined together to stop
underage drinking on campuses. Proposals such as all Freshman living in
alcohol free dorms. Augsburg Step Up Program received the highest GPA
of all student organizations at the college. Dave Hadden will contact the
coordinator of the program there who is a senior student to get information
for all high school guidance counselors. Judy is also setting up some
Spring Forums for WSH seniors about college.
Miscellaneous:
Local Collaborative Time Study grant dollars are available for collaborative
efforts. Please call Jennifer at (612)745-5044 for an application.
Principles of Effectiveness Training has occurred through out the school.
They are effective measures for programming relating to safe and drug
free school dollars. It is a data driven process to look at exemplary
practice services for prevention. We discussed the four specific principles.
Minnesota School Survey. There is not alarming data. 263 seniors of 570
completed the survey. This is a concern, however the students had an
option to not complete to survey if the desired.
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City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
February 10, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Bob Stein, Roger
Berkowitz, John Stoebner, and Sarah Reinhardt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Bob Sipkins and Allen Ribbe
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning
Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Shawn Drill and John Rask and Clerical
Supervisor Denise Hutt
2 Public Forum:
Commissioner Reinhardt thanked the City Council for appointing her to the Commission
and is looking forward to her role on the Commission.
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein to approve the
January 27, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously. (Commissioners Stoebner and Reinhardt abstained.)
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to
approve the February 3, 1999 Special Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously. (Commissioner Stoebner abstained).
6 Public Hearing
A The Rottlund Company, Inc. (99004)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by The Rottlund Company, Inc. for a Planned
Unit Development Amendment to allow a one -foot four -inch cantilever encroachment
into the required 15 -foot wetland buffer setback for 47 townhomes in The Village at
Bassett Creek located south of 10`x' Avenue, north of Highway 55 and west of Revere
Lane.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the February 3, 1999 staff report. Planner Drill
presented a letter dated February 7, 1999.
Chairman Stulberg asked Planner Drill to show on the plan exactly the part that will be in
the encroachment and what is allowed in the encroachment according to the ordinance.
Planner Drill depicted on the plans what piece would fall into the encroachment. He said
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up to two and one-half feet is allowed as long as it is not longer than 10 feet. Director
Hurlburt commented that it basically will have no affect on the setback since it is 2 %i
stories off the ground.
Commissioner Stoebner asked if it is possible to have a structure with a cantilever that is
at ground level. Director Hurlburt said that if it is on the ground, then it is not a
cantilever by definition, but you could have one on the first floor that would be off the
ground.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if there is a structural reason why the zoning ordinance
limits it to 10 feet. Director Hurlburt stated that the ordinance has been consistent with
10 feet for a long time and it was meant for bay windows.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dustin Kern, representing the petitioner. Mr. Kern said
that he concurs with the staff report and is available for questions.
Chairman Stulberg asked why the applicant doesn't just move the building one and one-
half feet. Mr. Kern said that the lots have already been laid out and it wouldn't be
financially feasible to change it as this time. Chairman Stulberg asked what they would
do if the proposal wasn't approved. Mr. Kern answered that they would have to find
another product that doesn't have cantilevers.
Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter dated February 5 from Nancy Kotowski and Denis
Bailey of 1112 Trenton Circle objecting to the cantilever encroachment.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of a PUD Amendment for the Rottlund Company, Inc., to allow
a one -foot four -inch cantilever encroachment into the required 15 -foot wetland setback
for 47 townhomes for The Village at Bassett Creek PUD; an Ordinance amending
Chapter 21 of the City Code to amend Section 21655.15 for The Village at Bassett Creek
PUD; and Findings of Fact for amending the Zoning Ordinance text for The Village at
Bassett Creek PUD located south of 10 Avenue, north of Highway 55 and west of
Revere Lane. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7 New Business
A Raymond Rasmussen (99001)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Raymond Rasmussen for a variance for an
existing accessory shed to be located in a "front" yard for property located at 440 Weston
Lane North.
Planner Rask gave an overview of the February 3, 1999 staff report. He noted a
correction to Page 2 of the staff report stating that Section 21105 should read 21005.
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Planner Rask stated that the Commission received a petition signed by 17 residents and a
letter dated February 7, 1999 from Robert Daly of 450 Weston Lane North stating that
they do not object to the shed.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if there was any way that this could have been avoided.
Planner Rask stated that staff does try to obtain all the necessary information when
talking with a citizen, but if they simply asked if they need a permit to construct a shed,
the answer would have been no. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the applicant could
have done something different. Planner Rask replied negatively, as the applicant
probably asked the right questions for what he wanted to do.
Commissioner Stein asked if the trees would have to be removed to accommodate the
shed. Planner Rask stated that he didn't think the trees would have to be removed, that
something could be worked out.
Commissioner Stoebner stated that staff states in the report that granting the variance
would be detrimental. He wanted to know if the same were true if the shed were moved
11 feet. Planner Rask replied that typically a 25 -foot setback is required for safety
reasons.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Raymond Rasmussen, the petitioner. Mr. Rasmussen
stated that it is hard to understand that what he thought was his back yard is actually, by
zoning ordinance definition, a front yard. He noted a correction to his narrative, that the
second paragraph should read 15 feet instead of 15 %2 feet. Mr. Rasmussen said that he
called in to the City to find out how big a shed could be built, and then he proceeded to
built a 10 -foot by 12 -foot slab at a cost of $720. He said that the woman he talked to told
him the size of shed that he could build without requiring a permit. He said that there
was no mention about the definition of a front yard. Mr. Rasmussen said that his
neighbors don't know that they have two front yards. Mr. Rasmussen presented pictures
of the shed from different angles. Mr. Rasmussen said that the Commission should
consider the negative impact on the market value of the Daly's home if he had to move
his shed. Mr. Rasmussen said that he doesn't want to have to move the shed as the slab
cost him $720 and that someone should have informed him that the shed was not allowed
in what is referred to as the front yard as defined in the zoning ordinance.
Commissioner Stein asked how far the back of the shed is from the curb on Vicksburg
Lane. Planner Rask replied between 30 to 35 feet.
Chairman Stulberg said that he hopes Mr. Rasmussen understands that the City is not in
the business of trying to mislead their citizens. He said that he hopes that we will learn
from this situation and that we can communicate better with the citizens. Chairman
Stulberg commented that this particular part of the ordinance has not changed over the
years. Chairman Stulberg noted that the staff has to enforce the ordinance and the staff
report is just an indication of what the ordinance requires.
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Director Hurlburt apologized to Mr. Rasmussen on behalf of the department that he
didn't get the information required. She said that there are a lot of factors and complexity
when dealing with the zoning ordinance. She said that staff maybe should have asked a
few more questions and the verbal information was not as complete as it could have been.
Mr. Rasmussen said that if he had been given the correct information on October 30th by
city staff, the shed would not have been started.
Chairman Stulberg asked the applicant if the shed is currently in the best place for his lot.
Mr. Rasmussen replied affirmatively.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending
approval of a Variance to allow an accessory structure in the front yard for Raymond
Rasmussen for property located at 440 Weston Lane North.
Chairman Stulberg said that the proposal meets all seven of the criteria. He said that the
lot is unusual and the shed is probably in the best place. Commissioner Berkowitz
concurred with Chairman Stulberg He said that if the application was before the
Commission before the slab has been poured, it may have been different, but this is the
minimum action to alleviate the hardship.
Commissioner Stoebner commented that if the shed were moved, it would be more
visible.
Commissioner Stein stated that the shed is 30 feet back from Vicksburg Lane.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B Work Program for Completion of Comprehensive Plan
Director Hurlburt gave an explanation of what is needed yet to complete the
Comprehensive Plan. She said that we are now ready to move on to the broader planning
process and that the City is now working with SRF. The City is finalizing the details of
the work plan and the contract for SRF for City Council consideration. She presented a
tentative schedule of events for elements of the plan.
Chairman Stulberg said that the handout indicates that the joint meeting in March will be
held on the 2P. Director Hurlburt said that it should be March 31St. Commissioner Stein
said that he can't attend the March 31 st meeting.
Director Hurlburt introduced Charlene Zimmer, principal with SRF. Ms. Zimmer gave
an overview of their firm stating that they have a large staff to draw from to complete this
project on schedule. Three major elements that will involve intensive involvement are
the Land Use Element, Transportation Element, and Park, Open Space and Trail Element.
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She said that Task 12 deals with public and agency review process. Ms. Zimmer stated
that most of the other elements just require updating, and once the work is completed, the
City will have a complete document in a uniform fashion.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the City will be able to stick to the schedule since it is so
aggressive. Director Hurlburt said that the schedule is doable, but as you get into issues,
there may be additional issues that may need to studied or require additional public input
meetings, which will cause the schedule to slip or delay. She said that we all need to be
need to be prepared for that.
Ms. Zimmer said that both the City staff and SRF staff have spent a lot of time over the
last couple of weeks defining key activities for each group, and have laid out a process to
keep the substantive work on schedule.
Commissioner Stein asked how the public will be kept informed through the process.
Director Hurlburt stated that the Northwest Notes will continue, and that the City would
also use Plymouth News, the cable television channel, and open houses.
Commissioner Stein suggested that an article be put in the next Plymouth News, also in
the Plymouth Sun -Sailor and a spot on the cable television channel. Chairman Stulberg
suggested that something could be videotaped to air continuously for the cable television
channel similar to what was done for Northwest Plymouth.
C 1998 Annual Report and 1999 Work Program
Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the February 4, 1999 staff report.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to accept the
1998 Annual Report. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if more tasks could be shifted to the first two quarters for
the Work Plan. Director Hurlburt stated that the first two quarters actually involve the
most work already.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve
the 1999 Work Plan. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
D Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 1999.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending
Mike Stulberg for Planning Commission Chairman. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried
unanimously.
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MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Stein to table the
selection of a Vice -Chair until the February 24`h meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
carried unanimously.
E Appointment of Planning Commissioner to serve as liaison to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending
that Commissioner Stein be appointed to the Park and Recreation Committee for a term
of six months. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
elm creek
Watershed Management Commission
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Judie A. Anderson
3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone 612/553-1144
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Hennepin Conservation District
10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone 612/544-8572
MINUTES
January 13, 1999
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I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called
to order at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 1999, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Secretary
Jesse Walizer.
_ Present were: Walizer, Champlin; Roger Bromander, Corcoran; Rick Hass, Dayton; Jim Kujawa,
Maple Grove; Pat Klise, Medina; Ellen Sones and Ali Durgunoglu, HCD; Joel Jamnik, Campbell Knutson;
and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary.
II. Minutes. Motion by Klise, second by Bromander to approve the minutes of the December meeting.
Motion carried.
III. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Bromander, second by Kujawa to approve the Treasurer's Report
and pay the bills. Motion carried.
IV. Water Quality.
A. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program. Most of the stream data has been received
from USGS. District is compiling the data.
B. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Education Project. Several schools have
submitted their samples and results. HCD staff will finish the report in February and submit it to the
Commission at the March meeting.
C. Lake Monitoring. A summary of the lake data was included in HCD's January Status
Report.
D. TCWQI Stream Improvement Grant (BMP). Elwyn Manthei completed the wetland
restoration on his property in Corcoran (SW 1/4 of Sec 18) by installing a dike. In addition to the wetland
restoration, a filter strip will be planted next spring and the Commission will share the cost of installation.
The Commission's 50% share of the wetland restoration is $157.50. Motion by Kujawa, second by
Bromander to approve reimbursement in that amount. Motion carried.
Carolyn Dindorf, HCD, will make a presentation at the Commission's February meeting
on the results of the windshield survey. There are a lot of interesting findings relating to horse farms,
feedlots and BMPs.
V. Wetland Conservation Act. A table summarizing the status of ongoing WCA projects was
presented at the meeting.
CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN • MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA • PLYMOUTH
Elm Creek Minutes
January 13, 1999
page 2
A. 94-041 Hills of Corcoran, Corcoran. The monitoring report was found to be
satisfactory. The developer supplemented a plant inventory by Wenck & Assoc. with updated percent
covers. For a "mom and pop" -generated report, it looked pretty good and HCD recommended refunding
$1,000 of the escrowed monitoring fee. Motion by Bromander, second by Hass to approve the
recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
B. 94-051 Cambria Farms, Hassan. The monitoring report is satisfactory, but the District
needs to visit the wetlands next summer to verify whether the problems have been fixed. HCD
recommended refunding $1,000 of the escrowed monitoring fee. Motion by Klise, second by Kujawa to
approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
C. 96-001 Bike & Hike Trail, Hennepin Parks, Champlin. Monitoring reports were
received from Hennepin Parks for the Southwest Rice Lake & Elm Creek Trail mitigation projects. There
are no sureties for these projects.
D. 96-004 Emily Ann Preserve, Hassan. The monitoring report meets the requirements of
WCA HCD recommended refunding $1,000 of the escrowed monitoring fee. Motion by Klise, second
by Bromander to approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried.
E. 96-019 Kariniemi, Corcoran. Kariniemi did not submit an annual monitoring report for
1998. Commission does not hold escrow funds with which to enforce the monitoring requirement. Staff
will investigate enforcement options and Jamnk will draft a letter to Kariniemi..
F. 97-028 Hidden Oaks Preserve, Champlin. The Commission has not received a
monitoring report for 1998. HCD will send a letter notifying the developer that the Commission must
receive a monitoring report or it will draw on the financial surety. If a satisfactory report is received, the
amount of the letter of credit will be reduced. Action will be taken at the February meeting.
G. 97-051 G & M Properties, Corcoran. The Commission did not receive a monitoring
report for 1998. HCD will send a letter notifying the developer that the Commission must receive a
monitoring report or it will draw on the financial surety. If a satisfactory report is received, the amount of
the letter of credit will be reduced. Action will be taken at the February meeting.
H. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Course, Corcoran. The Commission has not received a
monitoring report for 1998. HCD will send a letter notifying the developer that the Commission must
receive a monitoring report or it will draw on the financial surety. If a satisfactory report is received, the
amount of the letter of credit will be reduced. Action will be taken at the February meeting.
I. 98-032 22015 County Road 117, Corcoran. Inspection is pending notification of
completion by the owners. No new information.
J. 98-034 Johnson/Kangas, Hassan. A monitoring report is not due for 1998.
K. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin. Wetland replacement application
comment period ends January 13, 1999. A comment letter describing the required application exhibits was
sent to the applicant's agent. No new information has been received. HCD is determining surety amounts.
L. 98-076 Greg Ebert WCA Violation at CR 116 & CR 10, Corcoran. The District
received a revised wetland replacement plan to create 6.8 acres of new wetlands and 4.8 acres of wetland
buffers. The cost of grading and seeding for this kind of project is estimated to be approximately
$200,000, depending on soil and weather conditions. HCD is working to determine the amount of the
financial sureties.
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January 13, 1999
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VI. Project Reviews.
A. 98-072 Infratech, Rogers. This commercial site is in the subwatershed for which the City
is conducting a hydrologic model study. District requested revisions for the erosion and sediment control
plan on December 14.
B. 98-073 Rice Glenn, Maple Grove. This is a 7.6 -acre residential development south of
County Road 30 (new Target store). The site is zoned for agricultural use according to the Commission's
land use plan and, therefore, stormwater rate control is required. HCD requested details for stormwater
and erosion and sediment control plans and will have a recommendation after receiving the stormwater
plan.
C. 98-074 Polaris Headquarters, Medina. This is a commercial development at the
intersection of TH55 and Mohawk Drive. District reviewed the plan and requested minor revisions on
January 4, 1999.
VII. Other Business.
A. Citizen Advisory Committee. District staff contacted three people re participation on
the Committee. They are Sarah Lutz, retired teacher from Medina; Dennis Hedtke, businessman from
Plymouth; and Brad Fortin, Maple Grove, who works for the City of White Bear Lake Parks. They will
be asked to submit letters of interest and will receive a copy of the Commission's 1997 Annual Report and
be invited to attend the February meeting.
B. Metro Greenways Grant Meeting. District staff, on behalf of the Commission, attended
a meeting called by a DNR representative to explain the new Metro Greenways Planning Grants. Up to
$50,000 per project (total of $250,000) is available to cities, townships, counties, watershed organizations,
soil and water conservation districts, and special park districts in the form of one-to-one matching grants.
Matching funds can be in-kind, equipment, cash, etc. The deadline for application is March 12.
The chance of approval increases for multi -agency applications. HCD is planning ro
participate and participation by other agencies, watershed organizations, cities, townships, and citizens is
likely to increase the chances of receiving grants. Agencies are encouraged to apply separately with support
and/or cooperation letters from other agencies to get more planning funds for a particular area. About $4.3
million is approved as acquisition funds. HCD staff will investigate how these funds could be used to
supplement the Commission's funding for work required as part of the watershed management plan
revision.
C. Full Membership by the City of Rogers. Anderson has been attempting to contact the
City of Rogers re full membership participation in the Commission.
D. Local Plans.
1. 98-055 Champlin Storm Water Management Plan. No new information.
2. 98-075 Plymouth Water Resource Management Plan. HCD received the Plan
on December 28, 1998. The deadline is February 28, 1999. District staff will review the plan on behalf
of the Commission.
E. Technical Subcommittee. The subcommittee will be reconvened in March to continue
its discussion of stormwater rules and policies.
Elm Creek Minutes
January 13, 1999
page 4
VIII. Informational Items.
A. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton. No new information.
B. 96-047 Burnet Realty (Northern Tier Limited), Maple Grove. No new information.
C. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. Commission gave contingent approval in
1996. District reviewed revised plans in November 1997 and requested minor revisions. No new
information.
D. 97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina. No new information.
E. 97-032 Elm Creek Ridge, Maple Grove. No new information.
F. 97-041 The Shores of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. Review of Phase II plan is pending
revisions.
G. 97-048 Hills of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. District received a revised stormwater plan
and requested minor revisions in January 1998. No new information.
H. 97-056 Meadowview Addition, Maple Grove. Contingent approval was given at the
November 1997 meeting. No new information.
I. 98-005 Five Star Welding, Dayton. District requested revisions to the plans received
in June 1998. No new information.
J. 98-006 Dehn Tree Company, Inc., Dayton. District requested erosion and sediment
control plans. No new information.
K. 98-009 Lake Medina Outlet Retrofit, Medina. The City installed a staff gauge to
monitor the lake. District will follow the progress of the lake management.
L 98-017 Turb Spaanem Mini Storage, Dayton. Contingent approval of the stormwater
plan was given. No new information.
M. 98-026 Dayton Park Plaza, Dayton. No new information.
N. 98-029 Reinhart Site, Rogers. Erosion and sediment control issues brought out in staffs
June 2, 1998 letter have not been addressed adequately. No new information.
O. 98-038 Darrell Krueger Property, Corcoran. District sent comments August 20, 1998. _
No new information.
P. 98-042 JMS Trucking/Sundman Paving, Dayton. Contingent approval of the
stormwater pond was given. No new information.
Q. 98-048 Advance Response System, Rogers. District staff will delay review of the
stormwater and drainage plans for this site until the subwatershed model study has been completed.
Comments have been forwarded to the City re erosion and sediment control issues.
R 98-050 Custom Filtration, Corcoran. District has requested additional revisions. No
new information.
S 98-052 Downtown Storm Sewer Improvements, Corcoran. Project involves installing
a new sediment pond, culvert replacement, ditch cleaning, and construction of a multi -cell water quality
pond in downtown Corcoran at County Road 116 and 10. No new information.
T. 98-053 The Preserve at Elm Creek, Champlin. District staff received a wetland
mitigation plan which is not considered complete at this time.
Elm Creek Minutes
January 13, 1999
page 5
U. 98-056 Elm Creek Twinhome Addition, Maple Grove. District requested revisions.
V. 98-057 Rush Creek Golf Club Expansion, Maple Grove. HCD is waiting for revisions.
W. 98-058 Weaver Estates 6th Addition, Maple Grove. District requested minor revisions.
X. 98-060 Shermer Homes, Dayton. HCD requested an erosion and sediment control plan.
V. 98-062 Ernie Mayers, Ditch Cleaning, Corcoran. No new information.
Z. 98-063 Satellite Shelter, Corcoran. The City may require a pond that will be partially
in a wetland. Revised plans have not been received.
A.A. 98-064 Maple Commons 2nd Addition, Maple Grove. District staff is reviewing the
erosion and sediment control plans.
AB. 98-065 Territorial Road and Rush Creek Bridge Replacement, Maple Grove. The
Commission granted approval of the work within the floodplain, floodplain mitigation plan, and the
construction of the new bridge, contingent upon the review of final plans. No new information has been
received.
AC. 98-067 Lawn King, Corcoran. District requested revisions to the erosion and sediment
control plan. No new information.
AD. 98-069 Five Star Industrial Park, Maple Grove. HCD received a revised site plan and
commented on the erosion and sediment control plan.
AE. 98-070 CSAH 30 EAW, Maple Grove. County decided to delay this project to
investigate the stormwater management issues.
AF. 98-071 Twin City Hose, Rogers. District staff will delay review of the stormwater
and drainage plans for this site until the subwatershed model study has been completed. Comments
have been forwarded to the City re erosion and sediment control issues.
There being no further business, motion by Kujawa, second by Bromander to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Re ectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Executive Secretary
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Plymouth Human Rights Commission
March 4, 1999
Minutes
Commissioners
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Jennifer Butler
Claudelle Carruthers
Manik Chhabra
Raj it Chakravarty
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Mitzi Heath
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Lisa Hunter
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Patricia Izek
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Joan Jensen
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Rebecca Malinsky
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Perssis Meshkat
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Ruth Ruffin
Becky Wheeler
Also present: Saundra Spigner, Council Coordinating Representative; Kathy Lueckert,
Assistant City Manager; Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director; Laurie
Ahrens, City Clerk.
Call to Order
Mitzi Heath called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Report on Student Workshop
Sara Frailich, Manik Chhabra, Rajit Chakravarty, Becky Malinsky, and Perssis Meshkat
reported on the student workshop proposed for April 7 at Plymouth City Hall. There will
be a speaker from District 202, entertainment, break-out sessions, and preparation of a
quilt collage. The invitation will be forwarded to staff by March 12 so that mailings can
be done.
Motion was made by Joan Jensen, seconded by Sara Frailich, to approve the concept for
the proposed student workshop. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Minutes
Motion was made by Joan Jensen, seconded by Lisa Hunter, to approve the minutes of
February 4. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Minutes
March 4, 1999
Page 2
Approve Agenda
Motion was made by Sara Frailich, seconded by Joan Jensen, to approve the agenda, with
the addition of a report on the proposed intergenerational video. The motion was adopted
by unanimous vote.
Kathy Lueckert
Mitzi Heath presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Assistant City Manager Kathy
Lueckert and thanked her for six years of service to the Commission.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt described the process for updating the
City's Comprehensive Plan and invited the Human Rights Commission to participate.
She said that Commissioners are welcome to attend any meetings; however, there are
several major planning meetings when participation would be most valuable. The first
meeting will be held on March 31.
The following individuals were selected to participate in the meetings on behalf of the
Commission: Patricia Izek, Rajik Chakravarty, Jennifer Butler, and Claudelle Carruthers.
Patricia and Jennifer will be responsible for reports to the Commission. It was noted that
the first meeting on March 31 is the first day of Passover and one member as well as
many community members will be unable to attend that evening.
Introductions
Introductions were done by each member.
Report on City Employee Survey
Joan Jensen said that this committee has been working to identify issues in order to
develop a survey instrument. Interviews with City personnel have indicated that if there
are human rights issues, they are rare. Therefore, a survey is not the appropriate
instrument. She said the committee is considering a case study approach and is looking
for cases to evaluate in order to identify trends. Lisa Hunter suggested that focus groups
may be helpful in identifying issues. The committee will continue working to determine
how best to proceed with this work and report at the next meeting.
Intergenerational Video
Laurie Ahrens reported that Claudelle Carruthers is exploring a project with Jim
Gambone to create an intergenerational video with Jim Gambone, who spoke at the
February meeting. The Commission authorized Claudelle Carruthers, Perssis Meshkat,
Becky Malinksy, and Ruth Ruffin to discuss the feasibility of this project to determine
whether to recommend the project to the Commission.
Minutes
March 4, 1999
Page 3
Days of Remembrance Proclamation
Motion was made by Joan Jensen, seconded by Sara Frailich, to request that the City
Council adopt a proclamation on the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the
Holocaust. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
New Work Plans
Jennifer Butler proposed two new work plans for consideration. The first would involve
Human Rights Commission sponsorship of an educational session on Special Education
Law and Parental Rights. She has developed this session which covers what is entitled
by state and federal special education law. Saundra Spigner suggested that the League of
Women Voters could be requested to co-sponsor the event.
Motion was made by Sara Frailich, seconded by Raj it Chakravarty, to approve this work
plan. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Jennifer Butler proposed that the Human Rights Commission conduct a Resource Fair.
Motion was made by Joan Jensen, seconded by Lisa Hunter, to approve this work plan.
The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.
Job Fair and Affordable Housing Forum
Saundra Spigner reported on the Affordable Housing Forum held on February 23. She
also announced the upcoming Plymouth Job Fair.
Next Meeting
Motion was made by Sara Frailich, seconded by Manik Chhabra, to schedule the next
meeting for April 14 at 7 p.m., as April 1 is Passover.
Motion was made by Sara Frailich, seconded by Manik Chhabra, to adjourn the meeting
at 9:25 p.m. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 14,1999 7:00 p.m.
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March 16, 1999
Sheila Langer
Jean Lyons
Margo Neva
Kurt Hoffman
Administration Department
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Jean, Margo, Sheila, and Kurt:
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, I want to thank you for planning and coordinating the
1999 Board and Commission Recognition Event. From the invitations, to the decorations, to the
food, the event was first-class. I served as Deputy Mayor at the event, and Board and
Commission members commented on how nice it was and how they truly felt appreciated. This
is the goal of a recognition event, and the City Council appreciates your efforts to help us
accomplish it.
Thanks for your fine work!
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PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(Ttace To Live
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482
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TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000
Mr. Eric Blank Feb. 24, 1999
Director
Plymouth Park and Rec. Dept.
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Blank:
I want to thank you for your help in solving the "smelly ice problem" at Greenwood
Elementary this year. The plastic that your employees laid down really helped to
eliminate the odor from the ground and ice.
Last year, our students started their broomball unit and found that their clothes smelled
terrible because of the ice. What was worse, they had to stay in those clothes the rest
of the day! Now our students are able to play broomball and skate without having to
worry that problem.
Thank you again for your help in solving that problem.
Sincerely, ,
MaryHurwitz
P.E. Specialist
Greenwood Elementary
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11:31 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 16,1999,7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Scout Troop 538, Greenwood
Elementary School
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLYMOUTH FORUM Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained
on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The
City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of
referral to staff or Commission for future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Adopt resolution accepting donation for Ice Center from Wayzata Hockey Assn.
4.2
4.3
4.4
5. APPROVE AGENDA—Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction
only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
elsewhere on the agenda.
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 16,1999
Page 2
6.01 Approve proposed City Council Minutes
6.02 Approve Disbursements
6.03 Approve 1999 Garbage Hauler Licenses
6.04 Approve renewal of Consumption and Display Licenses
6.05 Receive and accept Phase I Year 2000 Contingency Plan
6.06 Approve policy amendment to hold an Annual Board and Commission Recognition
Event (requested by Councilmember Johnson)
6.07 Park Facility Rental Policies
6.08
6.09
6.10
6.11
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to Off -
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued to Applebaum Companies, Inc., d/b/a Sid's
Discount Liquors, 10200 Oh Avenue North (first violation)
7.2 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to Off -
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued to Ashbeck-Guth, Inc., d/b/a Colony Liquors,
15705 35`h Avenue North (first violation)
7.3 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to On -
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor and Wine License issued to New Dynasty Inc., 14370 28`, Place
North (first violation)
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING .�
March 16,1999 <)
Page 3
7.4 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to On -
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor and Wine License issued to Kiang's Inc., d/b/a Red Pepper
Restaurant, 187 Cheshire Lane #100 (second violation)
7.5 Conduct Hearing to Consider Civil Penalty for Liquor Law Violation relating to Off -
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License issued to Holiday Stationstore , 10100 Rockford Road
(second violation)
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Approve Preliminary Budget, Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bidding for
Activity Center and Field House, Project 7021
8.2 Receive and accept Phase I Year 2000 Contingency Plan
8.3
8.4
9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Receive Unaudited Financial Reports and Approve Transfer of Funds
9.2 Legislative Update
10. ADJOURNMENT
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
Nexus from...
State Senator Warren Limmer
127 State Office Building, St. Paul MN 55155 • 651/296.2159.651/296.9441 (fax)
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Teegardin
February 24, 1999 651/296-0548
LIMMER RENEWS FIGHT TO REPEAL SALES TAX
Push To Save Taxpayers $178 Million
"It has been a long four year battle," commented Senator Warren Limmer (R -Maple
Grove), "But we might just have the light at the end of the tunnel we've been Striving for."
Limmer is referring to his annual fight to make Minnesota state government live up to its'
promise to repeal the sales tax on local government. Limmer's legislative goal would repeal
"political subdivisions" (i.e., counties, cities and school boards) from state sales tax.
Repealing the six -and -a -half percent tax would save taxpayers $178 million per biennium.
The sale tax on local government purchases was "temporarily" extended by the 1992
Legislature at a time when the state was experiencing severe budget shortfalls. The tax was
applied to every purchase a school, county or town made. Items from pens to typewriters,
to fire trucks and snow plows did not escape the state's tax on local governments who then
passed it on to local property owners. "Essentially, this policy was nothing more than double
taxation of our citizens," explained Limmer, "In light of five consecutive years of surpluses,
this taxation must stop."
"In addition to having Representative Bill Haas (R -Champlin), as the chief author in
the House, I was especially encouraged when I was joined by several leaders of the Senate,
both Republican and Democrat, who have presented similar arguments to our cause,
shedding more light on this unfair tax," commented Limmer. With growing legislative
support, Senator Limmer recently received the backing of the League of Minnesota Cities,
a coalition representing both large and small cities across the state. According to their
organization, Limmer's bill will result in lower property taxes and user fees across Minnesota.
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Limmer added, that legislative support is coming from urban, rural and suburban
legislators who have heard taxpayer complaints in their home towns. Limmer has asked
legislators, "Why should the state of Minnesota make money every time any city like Maple
Grove or Rogers buys a stapler?"
"You know, cutting $178 million here, saving $178 million there, and pretty soon you
give people a permanent tax cut, which is a high priority I am working toward," concluded
Limmer.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions for Senator Warren Limmer please
call, 651-296-2159.
-end-
SUBURBANTRANSITASSOCIATION
MEMO
DATE: February 27, 1999
TO: STA City Managers/Administrators
FROM: Tom Poul
RE: STA Legislative Report
League of Minnesota Cities Building
145 University Avenue West, Suite 450
St. Paul, Minnesota 55103
Telephone: (651) 228-9757
Facsimile: (651) 228-9787
Please find enclosed a copy of the latest STA newsletter called the STA Legislative
Report. This newsletter is distributed every two to four weeks during the legislative
session to keep members of the STA up to date on actions at the legislature.
In the past, the Report has been distributed only to the STA Board of Directors, city or
transit authority staff (as requested), and the STA legislative delegation. This year, we
have expanded our mailing list to include: members of the Met Council; suburban press
editors; capitol press corps members; the House and Senate Transportation Committee
Chairs; and staff at the LMC and AMM. The STA Legislative Committee also asked that
we send a copy of the Report to member city managers/administrators for distribution to
city councilmembers and other interested city officials. We hope that you and
councilmembers will find this newsletter interesting and informative.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Peterson or me at 651/228-9757.
Members: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Area Transit,
Shakopee Area Transit, Southwest Metro Transit Commission
SUBURBAN
TRANSIT LEGISLATIVE REPORT
ASSOCIATION
REPORT 1999-2
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1999
STA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
AMENDS 1999 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
The February STA Legislative Committee meeting was held on Friday, February 19 at the
Minnesota League of Cities Building in St. Paul. During this meeting, the Committee
amended (slightly) the STA's 1999 Legislative Program to better reflect legislative
possibilities for the remainder of the session. Changes are summarized below.
POLICY ON LRT AND COMMUTER RAIL TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT
Prior to the Legislative Committee meeting, the STA had separate policies regarding light
rail transit (LRT) and commuter rail transit (CRT) development. At the February 19
meeting, the Committee combined the two policies into one statement of support. The
policy now states:
The STA supports implementation of the Hiawatha Avenue light rail transit
corridor and implementation of commuter rail lines as part of a
comprehensive metropolitan transit system.
However, the Committee's continued support of LRT and CRT development funding is
contingent upon the provision of funding that will not reduce funding for current transit
programs.
POLICY ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEDICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
TAXES TO TRANSIT PROGRAMS
The STA Legislative Committee developed a three-tier policy regarding an issue that has
been discussed frequently over the past few years and combined that policy with one that
responds to the efforts being made this year in the legislature (spurred on by Governor
Ventura) to lower license tab fees. You can read the STA's new policy on the next page.
The STA LealslativeReporf Is prepared by Tom Poul and JenniferPeterson
Messerti 8 KramerP.A.,145 UniversityAvenue West, Suite 450, St Paul, MN 55103
Telephone (651) 228-9757 Fax (651) 228-9787
The STA supports a constitutional amendment to require that a portion of
the motor vehicle sales tax be allocated to the highway user tax distribution
fund to provide a viable transportation funding option as well as to offset
any loss in revenue due to a license tab fee reduction. The STA also
supports constitutionally dedicating a portion of that fund to public transit
assistance. Furthermore, the STA supports a statutory dedication of a
portion of those public transit assistance revenues specifically to
replacement transit services.
POLICY ON HOV LANES AND RAMP METERS
The Legislative Committee added policy statements to the 1999 Legislative Program
regarding HOV lanes and ramp meters. The STA's official position is that both high
occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and ramp meters, in conjunction with a by-pass for buses
and other HOVs, are important tools and provide public transit with commute -time
advantages not available to single passenger vehicles.
If you would like a copy of the complete '1999 Legislative Agenda, as amended, please
contact Jennifer Peterson by telephone at 651/228-9757 or by e-mail at
jpeterson@mandklaw.com and a copy will be mailed to you.
SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR BUSES
The Minnesota Public Transit Association may be pursuing legislation this year to exempt
the purchase of all public transit buses and replacement parts from the state sales tax.
Currently, only buses and replacement parts purchased by the Metropolitan Council, the
Duluth Transit Authority and the St. Cloud Transit Authority receive this exemption. Other
rural transit providers and all replacement transit service providers pay state sales taxes
on the purchase of buses, bus parts and other transit vehicles.
The STA will work closely with the MPTA to ensure passage of legislation to reduce
buses and replacement parts from the state sales tax. We will keep you updated if and
when this legislation is introduced.
CORRECTION
In our first issues, there was a typographical error overlooked by our crack editorial staff.
In our story relating to a possible reduction in vehicle tab fees, the registration tax rate
was listed as 7.25 percent. The correct number for the rate at which vehicles are taxed is
1.25 percent. We apologize for this error.
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NEWS
March 1-5, 1999
TIF bills introduced
en. Sandra Pappas (D -St. Paul)
and Rep. Dennis Ozment (R -
Rosemount) have introduced a bill that
would prohibit the use of TIF for public
social, conference and recreation
facilities.
The bills would impact districts
established or enlarged after June 30,
1999. The Senate will begin hearing
TIF bills the week of March 15 The
Pappas bill (SF 924) and the TIF Limit
Bill (15 percent of net tax capacity)
could be heard this week.
Corporate Welfare
Bill to be considered
The Senate Jobs Committee will
hear the Corporate Welfare Bill (SF
607). The bill's author, Sen. John
Hottinger (D -Mankato), has been
working with city and business repre-
sentatives to amend the bill.
It is probable that the definition of
business subsidy will exclude housing,
pollution and redevelopment projects.
As a result, the projects will be exempt
from the wage and job goals,
The bill could require a progress
report on redevelopment and pollution
clean-up projects receiving a subsidy.
The report would request information
regarding the type and amount of the
subsidy and the purpose of the sub-
sidy.
Among the issues still being debated
are the provisions related to a local
governing body (city council) approval
of a business subsidy and competition
among cities to attract a business
currently located in a Minnesota city.
If approved the bill would be sent to
the Local and Metro Government
Committee. The bill has not been
scheduled for a hearing in the House
Aw- wiatiGn O
fletropolitan
Municipalities
Senate committee approves
Municipal Corporations Bill
The Senate Local Government
Committee approved as amended
Sen Jim Vickerman's (D -Tracy) bill
that would extend the sunset date
regarding municipal corporations and
establish a task force to recommend
policies regarding the corporations.
The bill was amended to eliminate
the sunset and authorize the task force
study The bill, as compared to its
House companion, differs in that the
House bill has the sunset extended for
one year. Both bills have been referred
to the Government Operations commit-
tees
House debates bills affecting cities
Market Value bills apply
maximum rate of increase
The House Tax Committee has
scheduled a hearing to discuss
the various proposals to limit market
value.
Most of the bills would apply a
maximum rate of increase to all
classes of property.
The value would be changed to
reflect improvements to the property
and sales of property. The AMM will
testify against the bills.
Committee approves bill
prohibiting amortization
The House Local Government
Committee approved Rep. Peg
Larsen's (R -Lakeland) bill that would
prohibit the use of amortization as a
land use tool (HF 896).
The bill was amended to permit the
recent St. Louis Park amortization
that was decided by the state court to
stand. The Senate companion is
scheduled for a hearing on Monday,
March 8.
Jobs Committee to consider housing bills
The Senate Jobs Committee will
hear two bills relating to the funding
of affordable housing this week.
Sen. Sandra Pappas (D -St. Paul)
will present a bill (SF 923) that would
direct that the proceeds of the mort-
gage registry and deed tax be used for
housing and redevelopment activities.
The bill as introduced would appro-
priate 75 percent of the tax proceeds to
the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency (MHFA) and the remainder to
the redevelopment fund of the Depart-
ment of Trade and Economic Develop-
ment (DTED).
If enacted, the bill would direct
approximately $200.0 million a bien-
nium to housing and redevelopment.
If the committee approves the bill, it
will be referred to the Local and Metro
Government Committee. It is possible
that the Senate could enhance the
housing budget, but the use of the
mortgage and deed tax proceeds for
these purposes is doubtful.
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Freezes, caps, exemptions, Oh my! Session stormy
TIF Cap
Sen. Sandra Pappas (DFL -St.
Paul) introduced a bill that
would prohibit cities with more
than 15 percent of their current
tax base captured in TIF dis-
tricts from creating new or
expanding existing TIF districts.
The provisions of the bill would
apply to all cities and make
no distinctions based on unique
characteristics of each commu-
nity. The bill has no co-authors
and does not currently have a
House companion.
Bleacher Safety
Sen. Gen Olson (R-Minnetrista)
has introduced a bill that would
address bleacher safety issues
raised in several recent events.
The bill, S.F. 1117, would
require municipalities to adhere
to bleacher -related provisions
in the Uniform Building Code,
even if the municipality has
not adopted a building code
(a similar law exists for ADA
building code requirements).
Currently, the bill requires all
retrofitting to occur one year
after the bill becomes law.
The bill includes a yet -to -be -
determined state appropriation.
Limited Market Value
Hearing in House
According to Chair Ron
Abrams, the House Tax Com-
mittee will devote its hearing
on Friday, March 5 to the
discussion of several bills that
would expand the concept of
limited market value. The cur-
rent limited market value statute
provides homeowners with
a four-year phase-in of large
increases in the assessor's
estimate of the property's
market value. These new
proposals would more aggres-
sively limit increases in property
values, including one proposal,
H.F. 88 authored by Rep. Bob
Milbert (DFL -South St. Paul),
that would place an outright
freeze on property market value
increases for homesteads,
nonhomestead residential
property, and cabins. Other
proposals would limit value
increases for all property types
to the consumer price index.
The League's membership
has adopted policy opposing
expansion of the limited market
value statute because over time
it could dramatically shift prop-
erty tax burdens and might
result in a system where identi-
cal properties could be taxed
at substantially different levels.
The League will testify in oppo-
sition to these bills.
Remember the Tax Freeze?
Sen. Dave Johnson (DFL -
Bloomington) apparently
wants to freeze property
taxes next year. On Thursday,
he introduced a 27 -page bill
that would freeze next year's
property taxes, impose strict
levy limits for future years,
sunset the current aid pro-
grams, and require the Legisla-
tive Commission on Planning
and Fiscal Policy to clean up
the mess. The bill currently
has no co-authors and no
House companion.
Snow & Ice Immunity
Clarification
S.F. 891, (Hettinger, D -
Mankato), an LMC -supported
initiative to clarify the snow and
ice accumulation limited immu-
nity, will be heard Wednesday,
March 3 in the Senate Local
Government Committee. The bill
is designed to make clear which
municipality may be immune and
which municipality may be liable
in snow and ice claims.
For more information on city kgislative issues, contact any member of the
League of Minnesota Gybes Intergovernmental Relations team.
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Amortization Prohibited
S.F. 854 (Langseth, D-
Glyndon)/ H.F. 896 (Larsen,
R -Lakeland) will be heard
Monday, March 8 in the Senate
Local Government Committee.
This bill will prohibit local
governments from using
amortization as an option
to deal with non -conforming
land uses. The bill is very well
positioned and will be tremen-
dously difficult for the League
to defeat. Contact your legis-
lators and express your
opposition to the bill in its
current form.
More, More, More
The state budget forecast to
be announced later today is
expected to project an even
greater state budget surplus
over the next 28 months.
Rumors are circulating that the
additional surplus will be around
$280 million for the balance of
this biennium, and an additional
$450 million for the 2000-2001
biennium.
The conference committee
on the sales/income rebate bills
has been meeting to try to
forge a compromise on a
method of returning the surplus.
The additional forecast surplus
will likely increase the amount
legislators are seeking for the
rebate. In addition, the forecast
could add confusion to the
rebate discussions. The rebate
has been cited as the mecha-
nism to deal with one-time
surpluses while the Legislature
is also discussing other legisla-
tion that would permanently cut
income, sales, and other state
taxes. with a larger estimated
surplus, the focus on permanent
tax cuts could be drawn in to
the rebate discussions. Much
of the additional surplus is
rumored to be from increased
income tax collections, which
could bolster the arguments
for the House position on an
income tax rebate.
Utility Property Tax
Exemption
Under current law, facilities
that generate electricity used
to manufacture or produce
products are exempt from
property taxation. A bill offered
by Sen. Steve Novak (DFL -
New Brighton), S.F. 767, would
extend this exemption to the
facility, even if it's purchased
by an electric utility to generate
electricity for retail sale. In
addition, any future expansions
of the facility would also be
exempt from property taxation.
Although this proposal is not
the exemption from existing
facilities sought by the investor-
owned utilities, it would create
a significant loophole in the
state's property tax system.
The bill will be heard on Thurs-
day, March 4 in the Senate
Property Tax and Local Govern-
ment Budget Division.
Mark your calendar
March 25
1999 LMC Legislative Conference
Sheraton Midway Hotel
St. Paul
This annual LMC event provides
up-to-date analysis of the
legislative issues affecting your
city. The day begins with a
"big picture" legislative outlook,
includes timely updates on key
city concerns, and ends at the
Capitol where members can visit
with their legislators.
Registration information
Advance registration fee
Members and
Business Associates 645
Non-members $55
On site registration fee
Members and
Business Associates $55
Nonmembers $65
Advance registration deadline
Manch 22, 1999
To register
Call the LMC Fax Library at
(651) 215-4039 and request
document #61050.
Housing information
To reserve a hotel room please
contact the Sheraton Midway
Hotel, St. Paul at (651) 6035603.