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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 02-27-1998FEBRUARY 27, 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. MARCH 4, 7: 00 PM MARCH I1, 7: 00 PM MARCH 18, 7:00 PM 2. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 7. 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TOPIC. Supermajority Issue meeting Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers CA UCVS NIGHT — No City Meetings 3. THURSDAY, MARCH S, 4:00-9: 00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Plymouth Ice Arena. Note: Special Time and Location. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 7. 00 PM S. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 7.- 00 PM 6. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room BUSINESS FOCUS GROUP, Plymouth Radisson, 3131 Campus Drive CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 27, 1998 7. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 AM 8. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 7:00 PM 9. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 7: 00 PM 10. WEDNESDAY, MARCH25, 7: 00 PM TWINWEST – STATE OF THE CITY– PLYMOUTH COFFEE BREAK, Council Chambers PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room PACT, Hadley Lake Room 11. MEETING CALENDARS March and April calendars are attached. (M--11) b) Notice from Hennepin County Sheriff Pat McGowan of specialized law enforcement training for select members of the community. (I -1b) c) Notice of an open house at the men's section of the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 1145 Shenandoah Lane. (7-1c) d) City news release announcing the search for applicants for the Environmental Quality Committee. (I -1d) e) Notice to residents from Park Maintenance Superintendent Mark Peterson of plans to renovate the play area in Sunrise Park, 30" and Kilmer. (I -le) 2. STAFF REPORTS a) Packet of information from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes regarding tobacco sales enforcement. (I --2a) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt to Milton Werkema responding to his request for possible location sites for the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Park. A copy of Mr. Werkema's original letter is attached. (I --3a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet e-mail from a resident regarding the 2/23 Ward I meeting. (I --4a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 27, 1998 b) Thank you letter from Grandma's Restaurant Company CEO Andy Borg, Jr., for Council support of the company's liquor license application. (I -4b) c) Letter from Golden Valley Department of Public Safety Director Dean Mooney to Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes praising the efforts of Officer Kevin Pregler and his canine Dallas, for assistance in a missing person call. (I --4c) S. LEGISLATIVE NEWS ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities 2/20/98 Friday Fax. (I--Sa) b) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Fax News legislative updates. (I -Sb) Plymouth Human Rights Commission March 5,1998 4 - 9 p.m. Plymouth Ice Center, 3650 Plymouth Boulevard Agenda Business Meeting -4 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Report on Human Rights Award IV. Report on Spring Student Workshop V. Adjourn Human Rights Commission Retreat -4:30 p.m. Discussion of Human Rights Commission activities and direction for 1998 C;? 7:1 � C13 00� > f}- -- � � 2 \oo\ Z2§ _ /2k \\/4 . _ 9:6. g=um - � \ ƒ � \ §R § Z5 ®� CO § g(! § q \ %Z 5 w \§ §\ \ § (k Q � 0 0 CN� a � » � PO � � � C40) 00 ON ON r -I � � \ � � C,3 � � ] ( ° §cn }\ \ = _— \Q\§ I§ �- \LEI\ $§ � \ � � � } u ): UES £) § � $ .4§e � a S o §e « l o u R � � � , �!;■ cn £\. . c THIRD DISTRICT MINNESOTA February 26, 1998 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Joy: Jim RAMSTAD MEMBER OF CONGRESS As a member of the Minnesota Prayer Breakfast Committee, I want to enthusiastically extend an invitation to you to set aside time to attend the 1998 Minnesota Prayer Breakfast. The prayer breakfast is set for 7 - 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Minnesota Prayer Breakfast is a tremendously uplifting event that brings together in a unique, ecumenical setting a wide array of leaders from the business community, religious organizations, government and citizens from all over our great state. This yeat's keynote speaker is Mary Jo Copeland, Founder and Director of Sharing & Caring Hands. Mary Jo has made it her life's work to help others, particularly those most in need. Mary Jo's message promises an especially uplifting and motivational challenge to everyone who attends the 1998 Minnesota Prayer Breakfast. As in the past, the Prayer Breakfast is expected to sell out very fast. The cost is $12, or $120 for a table of 10. If you are interested in attending, please contact Till Rowlison at 884-0266. If you prefer, you may send a check made out to The Minnesota Prayer Breakfast Committee to the following address: NHB 150 South 5th Street, Suite 1300 Minneapolis, MN 55402-4206. If you have not attended a Minnesota Prayer Breakfast before, you are in for an unforgettable experience. I know you will find this breakfast personally fulfilling and highly stimulating. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, JIM RAMSTAD Member of Congress Not P.I .— .. M.i... — C.nv...... . r....... �....�.. _... .........�_. _ .._.....___ PATRICK D. McGOWAN HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF ROOM 6 COURTHOUSE 350 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55415' (612) 348-3740 3 FAX 348-4208 February 18, 1997 Dwight Johnson Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: ,J _b OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Please share this invitation with your City and elected officials The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office will be offering specialized law enforcement training to select members of the community. As a City official in your community, I am sure you are interested in learning more about law enforcement and the County criminal justice system. Accordingly, we are extending an invitation to elected officials and staff to participate in the Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. These classes are offered free of charge and will be held in March of 1998. Classes are three (3) hours long, with the exception of one Saturday class which is six (6) hours. The program will run for eight (8) weeks. Instruction will be a combination of lecture, question and answer, demonstration, participation and tours. The class and subjects will be very similar to those taught to new deputy sheriffs and police officers. EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS COVERED: Accident Investigation Child Abuse Civil Law Civil Liability Communications Court Procedures Criminal Investigation Crime Prevention Training Defensive Tactics DWI Enforcement and Procedures Evidence and Scientific Investigation Gangs Hostage Negotiations Jail Procedure and Tour K-9 Operations Mechanics of Arrest Narcotics Operations Patrol Operations Tactical Team Operations Traffic Stops Training Weapon Use Participation in these classes will give students a unique insight into law enforcement, as the Sheriffs Office is the third largest law enforcement agency in the State of Minnesota and is charged with enforcing both criminal and civil law. This class is a must for business leaders, elected officials, teachers, community leaders and interested taxpayers who want to know how law enforcement and the criminal justice system work from an insiders' perspective. It is our hope to also learn from you. 1140 Recycled Paper 20% Post - Consumer Fiber The Sheriff's Office is looking for a representative cross section of the community to participate in this unique educational experience. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old. Due to the nature of the material presented, all applicants will be screened for criminal backgrounds. Classes will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. for eight (8) weeks. The first night of class will be March 18, 1998 and will run through May 13, 1998. The location of the classes will change depending on the topic being taught. One or more classes will be conducted at the following locations: Law Enforcement Training Facility in Maple Grove, Sheriffs Communications Division in Golden Valley, Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center in Minneapolis, City Hall/Court House in Minneapolis and the Sheriffs Patrol headquarters in Brooklyn Park. A certificate of completion will be awarded at a formal commencement ceremony to be held at the Water Patrol headquarters in Spring Park on Wednesday May 20, 1998. If you or someone in your organization is interested in this class, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to Captain Jim O'Shea, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Questions regardi the program may be addressed to Captain O'Shea at 348-7918. Warmest Reg d Patrick D. McGowan Hennepin County Sheriff "This has been one of the best training/educational sessions I have ever attended. Thanks a million for the opportunity to take the class!" Marvin D. Johnson, Mayor City of Independence "This class was very helpful in understanding the diverse resources available to local government from the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. I highly recommend this course." Saundra Spigner, City Council Member City of Plymouth Hennepin County Sheriffs Office CITIZEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY Application for Enrollment PERSONAL Name (Last / first / middle / maiden) Date of Birth Street Address Home Phone City / State / Zip Drivers Licence Number Are you a resident of Hennepin County? How long? BACKGROUND Please explain briefly why you wish to enroll in the Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. Please list any associations, clubs organizations you belong to or are affiliated with. Have you ever been arrested for, convicted of, or cited for an offense other that minor traffic offences? YES_ NO_ If yes,please explain on back of sheet, list appropriate dates, charges, places and charges. REFERENCES AND EMPLOYMENT Present Employer Supervisor Your title Address Telephone number Date hired Personal Reference Address Telephone Emergency Contact Relationship Telephone RECOMMENDATIONS Were you recommended or advised to apply for If yes, by whom? enrollment to the academy? Yes_ No CERTIFICATION * I hereby certify that there are no willful misrepresentations omission or falsifications in the aforementioned statements and answers. I understand that any omission or false statements on this application shall be sufficient cause for rejection for enrollment or dismissal from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. I understand there is no charge for the Academy and, if selected for enrollment, pledge the time commitment to attend. I further understand that the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office will conduct a criminal history and records check on all applicants, the results of which. could be grounds for my rejection. Applicant's Signature Date Return completed applications to: Hennepin County Sheriffs Office For more information call: Captain O'Shea, Citizen Law Enforcement Academy Captain Jim O'Shea Room 6 Courthouse 348-7918 Minneapolis, MN 55415 All applicants must be 21 years of age. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. ACADEMY STAFF USE ONLY Received by: Received date: Records check by: Date completed: Recommendation: 0. p en H -E- ► G HENNEPIN COUNTY ADULT CORRECTIONS FACILITY MEN'S SECTION 'ROGRAMS & SERVICES/INDUSTRY 1145 SHENANDOAH LANE PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 4754217 . Wednesday, March 18, 1998 . 10:30 at+m. to 2:30 p.m. . Light refreshments will be served PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR LONG AWAITED OPEN HOUSE. THE ACF STAFF WILL PROVIDE TOURS OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UNIT AND OUR INDUSTRY PROGRAM. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO "SHOW OFF" OUR NEW COMPLEX AND TO INFORM YOU ABOUT THE PRODUCTIVE DAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ��RESIDENTS. For Immediate Release For More Information February 25, 1998 Laurie Ahrens, 509-5080 City of Plymouth Seeks Applicants for Environmental Quality Committee The City of Plymouth is seeking an individual to fill an at -large vacancy on the Environmental Quality Committee for a term which will expire on Jan. 31, 2000. Applications will be accepted at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., until 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., March 19. Citizens interested in serving should call City Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 509- 5080 for an application. When calling for an application, please leave your name, mailing address and phone number. -30- PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(P[ace To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®P�a"VK- www.d.plymouth.mn.us February 25, 1998 Dear Resident: The City of Plymouth Parks Department is in the process of renovating the play area within Sunrise Park. We would anticipate the play area to occupy the same site as the original one. Due to today's safety standards, however, the area that the play structure occupies will be larger. The construction of a new play area should take place in June with demolition and grading taking place'prior to that. The actual construction period can stretch out for several weeks or months due to weather conditions, scheduling, cure times for concrete, etc. In other words, you may be without the playground for the bulk of the summer. I hope that this will not inconvenience you too much. I would welcome any comments you may have regarding the play area as we begin our process. Please feel free to contact me at 509-5941. You may also contact me by mail at 14900-23`d Ave. N., Plymouth, MN. 55447. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, ,dV/— OPZX� Mark S. Peterson Park Maintenance Superintendent MSP:sm CC: Eric Blank, Director of Parks & Recreation 2a DATE: February 26, 1998 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: ,3 Craig C. Gerdes, Director of Public Safety SUBJECT: TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT LETTERS Attached please find copies of the letters which were sent to tobacco license holders for inclusion in the CIM. There are two letters; one for those who had violations and one for those who did not. Please note that the letters state that a copy of the booklet titled "Tobacco Sales Information" which was updated for all license holders is attached. If any Council Members would like a copy of this booklet, please let me know and we will provide one. I have also included a copy of a letter I received from Steve Erickson about tobacco sales. Steve owns both the Cub and New Market stores in Plymouth, and I believe his letter may be of interest. February 25, 1998 Manager License Holder Address Plymouth, MN 5544 Dear Manager: As you are aware, you failed a 1997 tobacco compliance check. The 1997 tobacco violation agreements went before the City Council for their approval at their February 18, 1998 meeting. After some discussion, the Council did approve the agreements as I recommended after my meeting with you. That means that Thursday, February 19, 1998 officially begins the six month period during which your 2 -day license suspension was stayed on the condition of no further violations within that period. The agreement will be processed through our Finance Department and you will be receiving a City Invoice for the administrative fine as agreed upon. During the discussion, the City Council stated their belief that we need to levy higher fines for violations to help emphasize the importance of compliance and our strong support of the law. As such, license holders can expect the penalties for future violations to be more in the line with the maximums set under City ordinance. We have enclosed an updated copy of the "Tobacco Sales Information" booklet we put together to assist license holders. Please call if you have any questions or would like assistance in training your staff on checking identification or the tobacco laws in general. This letter also serves as your official notice that we will be doing compliance checks throughout the year, including during your six month "probation" from your 1997 violation. This will be the only notice of compliance checks you will receive. Sincerely, Craig C. Gerdes Director of Public Safety PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT Me PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 9"W -W w www.d.plymouth.mmus February 25, 1998 Manager License Establishment Address Plymouth, MN 5544 Dear Manager: Congratulations on your success with the 1997 tobacco compliance checks. The administrative penalties for those who had tobacco violations went before the City Council for their approval at their February 18, 1998 meeting. After some discussion, the Council did approve the agreements. During the discussion, the City Council stated their belief that we need to levy higher fines for violations to help emphasize the importance of compliance and our strong support of the law. As such, license holders can expect the penalties for future violations to be more in the line with the maximums set under City ordinance. We have enclosed an updated copy of the "Tobacco Sales Information" booklet we put together to assist license holders. Please call if you have any questions or would like assistance in training your staff on checking identification or the tobacco laws in general. This letter also serves as your official notice that we will be doing compliance checks throughout the year. This will be the only notice of compliance checks you will receive. Sincerely, Craig C. Gerdes Director of Public Safety PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT be PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Pface Tv Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ® �•� www.d.piymouth.mmus INNS BR t;'"CK INVESTMENTS, INC. DBA Cub Foods Plymouth Erickson's Foods Erickson's Newmarkets Erickson's Bake Shop February 25, 1998 Craig Gerdes, Dr. of Public Safety City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Craig: ]L_ -� a I read a recent article in the Plymouth Sailor regarding Plymouth's efforts to make sure all tobacco license holders in the city are in compliance. I just wanted to let you know that we are committed at the Plymouth Cub and NewMarket Store to be in full compliance of the tobacco sales laws. I also wanted to let you know that we will be putting a new Customer Service Center in the Plymouth NewMarket that will enable us to improve the security of tobacco sales. The Customer Service Center will be very similar to the one we installed at the Cub Store last year. We should have the new Customer Service Center installed by approximately May 1, 1998. Restricting tobacco sales to the service counters greatly reduces the number of people involved in tobacco sales which greatly reduces the risk of an illegal sale. Please let me know if you have any concerns regarding our compliance efforts. Best wishes. Sincerely, Steve Erickson SE/ms 1605 County Road 101 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 473-1387 Fax: 473-3424 February 25, 1998 CITU OF PLYMOUTR Milton Werkema, Building Committee Chairman 3900 Poplar Bridge Road Bloomington, MN 55437-1615 Dear Mr. Werkema: Thank you for inquiring about possible development opportunities in the City of Plymouth. In response to your letter, I offer the following comments and suggestions. Religious institutions are allowed in most commercial and residential zoning districts. Unfortunately, there are very few vacant parcels in the City of Plymouth that have sewer and water available. In fact, most vacant properties in the City have received some level of development approval and will presumably be developed in the near future. However, you may want to contact a local realtor to search for available land or a vacant building that would meet your needs. The only existing facility that might be available is the Westeyan Church located at 3120 Dunkirk Lane North. This property was on the market during the past year. I do not know the seating capacity of the sanctuary, but it is located on a 4.5 acre parcel. Zoning requirements in Plymouth vary depending on the specific zoning classification of the property and the proximity of the property to residential land. Most building materials are acceptable with the exception of exposed concrete block and metal siding. Parking requirements for a 400 seat sanctuary would be at least 100 parking stalls. Additional stalls may be necessary depending on the size of the classroom and office, and the time and day that these facilities are in use. If you have any questions regarding a specific site in Plymouth, please feel free to contact John Rask, Planner, at 509-5457. Thank you again for your interest in the City of Plymouth. Sincerely, Anne Hurlburt, AICP Community Development Director cc: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager - PLYMOUTH ATeautifu(P(ace To Give 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®m°°x*�n• www.dplymouth.mn.us Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 8716 62nd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, iVIN Office of the Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor, February 9, 1998 Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church is close to exceeding the limits of its present property and is experiencing constant growth. We therefore are canvassing the communities within a ten mile radius of our present location to seek assistance in locating suitable property to accommodate our vision for the future. We are seeking to purchase an existing facility or build a new church capable of seating approximately 400 in a sanctuary with additional space for classrooms, kitchen, offices and fellowship hall. We intend to meet all building code, parking and other requirements imposed by the community in which we relocate. We would appreciate any assistance you could give us in locating available property that may be suitable for our needs and meet your zoning plans. If you have specific code requirements that would apply to our situation we would like to be apprised of them. We would also like the name of a contact person with whom we could discuss this matter. We thank you for any help you can give us. 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Being involved within the public service sector is not only a job but a service to the residents of the city. With the fast pace of the city development, a "recap" on a regular basis would be good. Tim's efforts are very much noticed and appreciated!! If any city staff has a negative attitude about particapating with these types of meetings, they don't belong on OUR payroll. My thanks to all that took the time to LISTEN and update the residents of Ward One. Communicating with the people is not only a job for election time but 365 days a year. Anyone that positions themselves for election to serve the city also must continue to speak to the residents and not only depend on the monthy newsletter to do it. A lot of philosophy, maybe, our appreciation to all that serve, you bet! ! Thanks for making the City of Plymouth one good city. HOME OFFICE .ND 1"ACrO f�%( n February 26, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Tierney: Est. 1869 v %J DULUT N. MIN NE 5MYA• I just wanted to personally thank you for the warm reception that we received during our application for our liquor license. I was very impressed with the Council chambers. What a beautiful facility! The Grandma's organization is very excited about the opportunity to build it Grandma's restaurant in the City of Plymouth. As I may have mentioned in the brief presentation, -we had looked at Plymouth a number of years ago, but instead opted for development in the Carolinas. Having another opportunity to build a Grandma's in•Plymouth now is very exciting for us. After driving through the community the day following the meeting, I'm even more impressed with the area. I did not realize all of the growth that has taken place over the last.niamber of years... So once again, I'd like to thank you and the councilors for the warm reception. We're looking forward to becoming a part of the Plymouth community. Sincerely yours, . olca� .670?9 Andy L. Borg Jr. CEO . /bml Home Office: 525 Lake Avenue South, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 727-2250 fAX 218-727-5604 ?=J�j I I just wanted to personally thank you for the warm reception that we received during our application for our liquor license. I was very impressed with the Council chambers. What a beautiful facility! The Grandma's organization is very excited about the opportunity to build it Grandma's restaurant in the City of Plymouth. As I may have mentioned in the brief presentation, -we had looked at Plymouth a number of years ago, but instead opted for development in the Carolinas. Having another opportunity to build a Grandma's in•Plymouth now is very exciting for us. After driving through the community the day following the meeting, I'm even more impressed with the area. I did not realize all of the growth that has taken place over the last.niamber of years... So once again, I'd like to thank you and the councilors for the warm reception. We're looking forward to becoming a part of the Plymouth community. Sincerely yours, . olca� .670?9 Andy L. Borg Jr. CEO . /bml Home Office: 525 Lake Avenue South, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 727-2250 fAX 218-727-5604 _ �_. . __� ..�� . ... ........ r......• r a^ W. raw= L Vt a AMM FAX EWS. AMM�4,tafPl#f1*tV Ar#8 d0f.o ffdV1,f**%mAW lhr %offlidtt/r/tswaf &kdoeil#0,8# m; O'Na/m/00%0 ffiff & stew 1,06W tbrreIf/72Atitdatset al /ffff. © ltprwllteIffil H 14fUti#W1VAY saefist Jl,' �dUl, lrlliff 70� IQ¢Q MOW e. nf-4&V fir. -240-72# fl!!J%l d/D/O�a 716/D14ft/g Z-5-1 ---) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities February 23-27, 1998 Senate Tax Bill addresses tax reform impacts on TIF, tax base The Senate Tax Committee approved its Tax Omnibus Bill on Wednesday. Among the amendments added ore: CLASS 40 IMPACTS If a city's tax base is reduced by five percent or more due to the conversion of subsidized low income housing classes to the new 4d class, the city is eligible for more local government aid. The additional aid will be equal to 50 percent of the product of the city's 1998 pay- able tax rate times the net tax capacity loss resulting from the conversion. The total amount of LGA appropriated is $1.0 million. If the total amount calculated exceeds $1.0 million, each city is reduced proportionately. TIF SPECIAL. TAXING DISTRICT A special taxing district can be established in a TIF district. The special district can levy a tax to offset revenue shortfalls resulting from class rote changes. The tax con only be levied on property that has an assessment agreement. HOUSING TAX CREDIT A tax credit is available to employers who contribute to developing affordable housing. A contribution is defined as capital for housing production. down payment assistance for employers or funds paid to a public or nonprofit agency administering housing programs. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the employer's hous. ing contribution. The appropria- tion for the program is $2.0 million. COUNTIES/TAX ABATEMENT Counties. at the request of its associations. are excluded from the tax abatement program. METRO TRANSIT BONDING $32.0 million in regional bonds was authorized for the Met Council. The bond proceeds are to be used for transit capital projects. STATUS OF NON -PROFITS A 1997 amendment to Minne- sota Statutes 469.715 prohibits local governments from creating a for profit or nonprofit corpora- tion unless there is implicit authority. Since the passage of the law, it is unclear if corpora- tions established prior to the 1997 amendment were legiti- mate. The tax bili clarifies the law by stating that if a corporation issued a certificate of incorpora- tion before June 1, 1997, it may continue to operate as it it had been in compliance with the 1997 amendment. TRANSIT ZONE AMENDMENT In addition to the current definition, a transit zone may include a replacement transit hub (Burnsville. Eden Prairie) and 1 /8 of a mile surrounding the hub. The zone can also apply to retail structures. February 20, 1998 4:45 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS February 16-20,1998 (no. 3) Marty bill amends campaign finance SF 708, authored by Sen. John Marty, D -Roseville, amends the ethical practices, campaign financial reports and the fair campaign prac- tices statutes. An amendment to the campaign financial reports (Chapter 211 A.02) will impact candidates running for a local office. The section as currently written requires the candi- dates or committee to report the name of any individual who during the year made one or more contributions, that in the aggregrate are equal to or greater than $500. The bill as sent to the Senate Floor reduces the $500 thresh- old to $100. The section is effective Jan. 1, 1999. AMMia kuifOWIe►iFAWteiffm otymang��ran®a0minimat�t Me ///lrnrmatin// if /ntfflAia Peshareo mW may nrr, rx. wolanAttalTln nr®ert'hw nll mt Atealtnf/mpnrtantmar otykyar © lnpywrite /yySAY egs1111iffityAwitell6t k Baal, MBO7n3zaM Tellgvhn//e 27f -O o far 1&-n9f Bail• awmOamRIWAg C 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Senate Property Tax Bill emerges he Senate Property Tax Division approved the Property Tax Bill on Thursday. The bill proposes to do the following: ♦ Eliminate levy limits for 1999 and subsequent years. ♦ Continues the abatement program, but removes counties from the program. ♦ Reduces class rates in 1999 and 2000. The class rate reductions for the major classes are: Year Payable Class 1998 1999 2000 C/I 2.7% 2.6% 2.5% (1 st-tier) C/I 4.0 3.65 3.5 (2nd -tier) Apartmts. 2.9 2.65 2.50 (4+ units) Senate bill increases TIF assessment The Senate's State Government's Supplemen- tal Appropriations Bill recom- mends a budget increase of $450,000 for the state auditor. 'The increase will be gener- ated by increasing the assess- ment of TIF district from 0.1 percent to 0.25 percent. The assessment is collected by the county auditor and paid to the state auditor. If adopted, the additional revenue will used to hire auditors and office staff. Apartmts. 2.1 1.8 1.8 (<4 units) Rental 1.9 1.5 1.25 (single family <$75,000) Rental 2.1 1.7 1.60 (single family >$75,000) Homestds. 1.0 1.0 1.0 (<$75,000) Homestds. 1.85 1.7 1.6 (>$75,000) ♦ Increases education aid and education homestead credit by $339.8 million for the next biennium to offset tax increases due to the class rate changes. Being aware of the possible new rates, cities should review the impact of the proposed and current changes upon existing TIF disticts. If you are able to calcu- late the impact of the changes in TIF, contact us at 215-4000. Auditor to distribute TIF reporting forms soon ithin the next two weeks, the State Auditor will send the TIF reporting forms. The forms are due July 1, 1998. If the proposed legislation is enacted, the 1999 reporting date would be August 1. While the forms are not signifi- cantly different, the auditor is sending one complete set of forms and labels to all districts. A representative of the auditor's office said the new process is the result of cities using word processing programs and copying the forms. FEB 20 '98 04:59PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 Z �d YFAX Vol. 3, No. 6 FRIDA February20, 1998 L=_ waft Clio ,p.�JkK- A weakly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities Local sales taxes criticized Senate introduces tax bill intro - The Senate Property Taxes and Local Government Budget Division duced the property tax related portions of the Senate omnibus tax bill yesterday. Included in the bill was further property tax cass rate of the bill were Sion and the immediate to�elOf fullitax committee' portions adopted and pas the Gover- The class rate compression achieves the rates proposed by nor In his SuppIemental budget (see table). The rate on commercial and industrial propertst y over $150,000 in value would be reduced an addiiiona 12.5 percent over two years. Additional first $75,000egranted to MO in value of home- protected ome- other classes of property other then steads. Homesteads would be p he dudc.ar in n homestead the short-term c edits and tax burdens through an increase In t reduction of general education levies statewide through an infusion of state money into general education aid. 1997 wl A new, low-income housing class rate passed ate in atckoss ihet for taxes payable in 1999. Many current ma state may qualify for the new 1 percent rate if they meet certain income, rent, and building coderequirements. The League is still trying to quantity the effects of the class rate changes made last year on the viability Of le rement exacerbate increment short - These new proposed class rates could falls in many districts by reducing the tax capacity inside the districts. if you have any information on the potential immediatelyin your community, please contact League IGR staff. .... -- prop" Claes Homestead <$75,000 Homestead >$75,000 Qualifying low income rental Single -unit rental <$75.000 Single -unit rental >$75.OW 2.3 unit rental 4+ unit rental Commerdal/industrial/utility <$150,000 CommerciaUndustriall utility I >$150,000 Taxes payable 1997 Taxes Taxes Taxes payable payable payable 1998 1999 2000 2 1.85 1.7 1.6 various various 1 1 rates ratesfrom 1.9 to 2.9 2.3 1.9 1.5 1.25 2.3 2.1 1.7 1.6 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.8 3.4 2.9 2.65 2.5 3 2.7 2.6 2.5 4.6 4 3.65 3.5 The Minnesota Retail Merchants Association (MRMA) has publicly opposed the local option sates tax proposals offered by 11 cities on the basis that they violate the goals of -simplycation, fairness and ac- countability.' According to a letter penned by the MRMA to the members of the Senate Tax Committee, VS are concerned that Minnesota is com- ing perilously close to the statewide local option sales tax." They go on to conclude that "Most communi- ties, if not all, will take advantage of that opportunity and our price of government will see a significant in- crease and accountability and fair- ness in our t System will The letter also �c concludes that the number of local option sales tax bills "runs counter to the arguments of local governments that they are containing spending. Clearly the lo- cal option sales tax is a means to increase spending." Ironically, cities have been ac- cused of a lack of accountability because we receive Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid and Lo- cal Government Aid from the state. Now they conclude that cities would not be accountable must be approved by local voters and imposed by local governments. Next they'll say We're unao- countable because we're closest to the people. Federal land use preemption A bill that strips cities' ability ity to e 1 with land planning local level will be taken U.S. Senate judiciary Committee next week. The measure passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last fall. Watch the 9ulletin for more information. City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden % ley, MN 554274588 (612) 593-8000 FAX (612) 593-8109 TDD (612) 593-3968 Mayor and Council 593-8006 City Manager 593-8002 Public Safety Police 593-8079 Fire 593-8080 Fax 593-8098 Public Works 593-8030 February 23, 1998 Director Craig Gerdes Plymouth Public Safety Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Director Gel es: If I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Officer Kevin Pregler and his canine, Dallas, for assisting our department with. a missing person call on February 201h. We had a difficult situation involving a handicapped person who had walked away from the Courage Center. Officer Pregler and canine Dallas conducted a search of a remote construction area and found this missing vulnerable adult. Inspections When Officer Pregler located her, she was cold, wet and mired in mud and unable to help 593-8092 herself. Had we not found her in a timely manner, she could have experienced more extensive hypothermia. Moro- Vehicle 593-8101 On behalf of our department, the Golden Valley Courage Center, and the family of our victim, I wish to express our appreciation for the excellent work done by Officer Pregler Planning and Zoning 593-8095 and canine Dallas. Finance Sincerely, 593-8013 Assessing iZ 593-8020 Dean L. Moone ,Dire or Department of Public afety Park and Recreation 200 Brookview Parkway DLM/j s Golden Valley, MN 55426-1364 (612) 544-5218 CC — Officer Pregler, Plymouth Police Department FAX (612) 544-0398 Officer Richard Anderson, Golden Valley Police Department TDD (612) 593-3968