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Council Information Memorandum 03-27-1998
In -b-1 MARCH 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. APRIL 1, 7. 00 PM APRIL 8, 7. 00 PM APRIL 15, 7:00 PM APRIL 22, 7. 00 PM 2. MONDAY, MARCH 30, 7.•00 PM 3. MONDAY, MARCH 30, 6.00 PM 4. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 5:30 PM S. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 7. 00 PM 6. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 7. 00 PM 7. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 4:30 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers BOARD OF REVIEW, Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENED), Council Chambers PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD Public Safety Library (M-2) HRA - Special Meeting Medicine Lake Conference Room (M-3) BUSINESS RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room (M-4) PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room PRAC, Council Chambers ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FAIR, Sunset Hill Elementary School, 13005 Sunset Trail 8. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 7. 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 27, 1998 9. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 7. 00 PM 10. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 5: 00-8:00 PM 11. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 7:00 PM 12. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 7. 00 PM 13. FRIDAY, APRIL 17 — SUNDAY, APRIL 19 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH OPEN HOUSE, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Training Room PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PRIMAVERA ARTS FESTIVAL, City Hall b) News release from Minnesota Planning Environmental Quality Board that a generic environmental impact statement on animal agriculture in Minnesota has been ordered, contingent on state funding. (1-1b) c) Municipal Finance Workshops for Elected City Officials. Contact Kurt (509- 5054) if you are interested in attending. (I -1c) d) Letter from National Arbor Day Foundation that Plymouth was named as a 1997 Tree City USA. (I -1d) e) Notice from Metropolitan Council on comment period for Honeywell permit application. (1-1e) f) Notice from Association of Metropolitan Municipalities of Board of Directors vacancy. (I -1j) 2. MINUTES a) Public Safety Advisory Board, March 19, 1998. (I -2a) b) Surburban Transit Association Legislative Committee Meeting, February 18, 1998. (I -2b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 27, 1998 c) Business Focus Group, March 12, 1998. (1-2c) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter from the City of Golden Valley thanking the City for providing mutual aid assistance for a fire on March 12. (I -4a) b) Letter from Plymouth City Council to CommuteWest Job Fair Steering Committee thanking them for their work on a successful Job Fair on March 12. (I -4b) c) Memo from City Clerk Ahrens to Chairpersons of Boards and Commissions providing copies of the Council Information Memo and approved City Council minutes. (1-4c) d) Letter from Park Director Blank to the Medicine Lake Sailing Club finding no objection to their use of Medicine Lake for sailboat races during the 1998 season. (I -4d) 5. UPCOMING DRAFT AGENDA -- Draft agenda for April 15 City Council meeting. (1-5) 6. LEGISLATIVE NEWS ITEMS a) League of Minnesota Cities Friday Faxes, March 20 and March 27. (1-6a) b) AMM Fax News, March 23-27,1998. (1-6b) AGENDA City of Plymouth Pab/rc ,Safeq Alliz) I Baard Monday, March 30, 1998 7:00 p.m. NOTE: Because of a scheduling conflict this meeting will be held in the LIBRARY. I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes from March 19, 1998 meeting III. Animal Ordinance - A. Public meeting is set for Thursday, May 21s' at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers B. Guests - CSO Chris Wagner, Veterinarian C. Review potential changes/options D. Next meeting Thursday, April 16' - additional meetings needed? IV. Adjournment 1. Call to Order 2. Substitution of HRA General Funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Shenandoah Woods Apartments 3. Shenandoah Townhomes Housing Improvements Financing Assistance 4. Other Business 5. Adjournment 1Ny ntYnd'ukl`ca�nxaiY deveb�nMNw.i�NnlYedrNO]O�doe Business Relations Subcommittee April 1, 1998 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room I. Review and Discussion of Business Focus Group --94 Survey Results II. Next Steps and Next Meeting N U W V o -0 CIS °• �O n .on 3F'• _C F.n N m N b�HN m h ♦ ��N • r� r C rr TiTal� F�+�1 h E'- c b {� o�zv� Y �+ tea% fZ ci Nr 0 0� N :p oC y F. a U Ut b � oxUA. 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[••� O�NM Y f.� � 5O r'�'1 � T •O r � Q � N V! v N � e coo A A � � � C13 cn � "TZI4 4-4Oo > -I::$ §k0 u4 1 � u� §k 22!||| . )§} I§ $§|§\ k§) WU © <j 7§! z! 5§� E \ \2 \ / u £ )!&$ k < \ dK| @ 777 0 0 ƒuu �( \ 2 ƒ$ § c 22§) ° IS -�k �-00 2<wu \ ] c � $ / tNI ) N., League o%Minnesota Cities Cities promoting excellence TO: FROM: RE: DATE: 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (612) 281-1200 • (800) 925-1122 Fax: (612) 281-1299 • TDD (612) 281-1290 MEMORANDUM City Managers/Administrators/Clerks League of Minnesota Cities New Storm Water Regulations March 19, 1998 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Phase II Proposed Rule (63 FR 1536) which would affect small municipalities located in tire urbanized area of the county. The EPA will be accepting comments until April 9. 1998. The Storm Water Phase II Proposed Rule would: • require owners/operators of municipalities' storm water systems to obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge storm water. • require construction activities that disturb one to five acres of land to comply with the rule. require other facilities and industrial activities, as well as municipalities outside urbanized areas to comply on a case-by-case basis. • designate two classes of facilities for automatic inclusion in the NPDES permit program. The proposed rule would allow certain sources to be excluded based on the lack of impact on . water quality. For example, "safety valves" would allow some industrial facilities that produce "no exposure" of industrial activities (such as industrial products, processes, or raw materials) to storm water be excluded, thereby reducing the application of the program to many industrial activities currently covered by the program that have no industrial storm discharges. The rule will also require owners/operators of small municipal separate storm sewer systems to develop a storm water management program to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. The program will include the following "six minimum measures": AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER City Managers/Administrators/Clerks March 19, 1998 Page Two 1. Public education and outreach on storm water impacts Includes distribution of education materials to community describing the impacts that storm water runoff and discharge can have on water quality. Materials should also address steps that can be taken to reduce storm water pollution, such as, proper septic system maintenance, limitation of use of garden chemicals, proper disposal of used motor oil/household hazardous waste, and involvement in local stream restoration activities. 2. Public involvement/participation Requires compliance with State, Tribal, and local public notice requirements. Citizens should be encouraged to become involved in the developments of their storm water program including, serving as a citizen representative on a local storm water management panel, attending public hearings, working as a citizen volunteer to educate others, etc. 3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination Requires development and implementation of an illicit discharge detection and elimination program. Specific requirements include: demonstrating knowledge of the storm sewer system using maps or other documents to identify the location of major pipes, outfalls, and topography; developing and implementing a plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the storm sewer system including appropriate enforcement procedures; and informing the community about hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. For example, recycling programs and other public outreach may be developed to address potential sources of illicit discharges, including used motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. 4. Construction site storm water runoff control Requires the development, implementation and enforcement of a program to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from construction activities resulting in the disturbance of one or more acres of land to a regulated MS4. Post -construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment Requires development, implementation and enforcement of a program to address storm water runoff from new developments and redevelopments using best management practices (BMPs). For example, limiting growth to identified areas, protecting sensitive areas, such as wetlands and riparian areas, minimizing impervious area, maintaining open space, and minimizing disturbance of soil and vegetation. 6. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations. Requires development and implementation of a cost-effective operation and maintenance/training program to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff from municipal operations. City Managers/Administrators/Clerks March 19, 1998 Page Three You may obtain more information or a copy of the proposed rule by contacting the following: or EPA - Office of Water Resource Center storm water phase II rule hotline: (202) 260-5816 or phone: (202) 260-7786 fax: (202) 260-0386 email: waterpubs@epamail.epa.gov sw2@epamail.epa.gov internet site: http://www.epa.gov/OWM Remi Stone, League of Minnesota Cities phone: (612) 281-1256 Also, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is heading up a task force to review the proposed rules. Municipalities have representation on this task force. Contact Gene Soderbeck, MPCA, at 612-296-8280 for more information. PLEASE NOTE: Comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted at the EPA until April 9, 1998. To submit your comments, send an original and 3 copies of comments and enclosures to: ATTN: Storm Water Proposed Rule Comment Clerk - W-97-12 Water Docket, Mail Code 4101 U.S. EPA 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 I : rstone\co ngress\storrnh20.epa -2" - a - MINNESOTA PLANNING ENVIROPy.idf-`Irl.L C'j-LI ;Y.,gS-CaRD News Release Contact: Michael Sullivan, 612-296-9027 For immediate release March 19, 1998 J; ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD ORDERS BROAD STUDY OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board today ordered a generic environmental impact statement on animal agriculture in Minnesota, contingent on funding by the state Legislature. A generic environmental impact statement reviews activities of statewide concern that cannot be adequately evaluated one project at a time. "In Minnesota and throughout the United States, there is increasing concern about the long-term impact of large livestock facilities, as well as about existing, smaller feedlots," said Rod Sando, chair of the Environmental Quality Board and commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. "The GEIS will provide an objective, independent and thorough study of the social, - environmental and economic factors that are critical to addressing this important issue facing rural Minnesota," Sando said. The decision follows a Feb. 19 meeting at which the board received written and oral public comment on the need to conduct this study. In December 1997, Governor Arne H. Carlson recommended that the Environmental Quality Board order this study. He requested $1.2 million from the Legislature for the first year of the study. The EQB also authorized the creation of a public advisory committee to help plan and carry out the feedlot study. The EQB encourages Minnesotans who would like to participate on this advisory committee to submit their names, addresses and telephone numbers to: Environmental Quality Board, Minnesota Planning, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155; or by e-mail to eqb@mnplan.state.mn.us. The Environmental Quality Board, staffed by Minnesota Planning, draws together five citizens and the heads of 10 state agencies that play a vital role in Minnesota's environment and development. The board develops policy, creates long-range plans and reviews proposed projects that could significantly influence Minnesota's environment. For more information on the Environmental Quality Board, see the Minnesota Planning web site at www.mnplan.state.mn.us. 658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155 -end- Telephone: 612-296.3985 Upon request, this information will be made available in an alternate format, such as Braille, large print or audiotape. 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BANZHAF Executive Vice President Society of American Foresters DOUGLAS BEREUTER U.S. Congressman DONALDBORUT Executive Director National League of Cities DICK CAVETT Entertainer J. THOMAS COCHRAN Executive Director U.S. Conference of Mayors DR. MICHAEL DOMBECK Chief USDA Forest Service J. JAMES EXON Former U.S. Senator LADY BIRD JOHNSON Stonewall, Texas PAULJOHNSON Chief Natural Resources Conservation Service J. MICHAEL McCLOSKEY Chairman Sierra Club MAXINE (MRS. FRANK) MORRISON Former Nebraska First Lady JAMES C. OLSON J. Sterling Morton Biographer ERNEST C. SHEA Executive Vice President Nall. Assn. of Conservation Districts R. E.:TED- TURNER Chairman Turner Broadcasting System LAURENCE D. WISEMAN President American Forest Foundation BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELEN BOOSALIS Chair TONY DORRELL Vice Chair LETICIA ROCHE CANO PRESTON COLE MRS. LEE (CAROLYN) CRAYTON JR. DR. GARY HERGENRADER BILL KRUIDENIER JIM LEUSCHEN PETER MYERS DR. JAMES O'HANLON STAFF JOHN ROSENOW President SUSAN McINTOSH KRIZ Executive Vice President :=ffl SOV INK 7'-/6 The NationalCD Arbor Day Foundation® 211 N. 12th Street • Lincoln, NE 68508.402-474.5655 • www.arborday.org March 25,,,�19�,.�� The Honorable Joy Tierney A? -� Mayor of the City of Plymouth's 3400 Plymouth Blvd. .--,, ,✓ ..__ Plymouth, MN 55447 -; J Dear Mayor Tierney: Congratulations to Plymouth on Tree City USA! s a 1997 A community's tree -planting program is a living memorial to the citizens' concern for the quality of life. The trees we plant and care for today will increase property values, cool and beautify our cities, fight pollution, conserve energy, and give wildlife a home for years to come. The Tree City USA award indicates that you take your municipal tree -care responsibilities seriously. An effective community forestry program is an ongoing process of growth and renewal --a program of planting and care that continues through the years. As a Tree City USA, you have a solid foundation for that process of improvement. Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters. State foresters are responsible for the presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will forward your awards to Emily Wright in your state forester's office. They will be coordinating the presentation with you. It would be especially appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of your Arbor Day ceremony. Again, congratulations on receiving this national recognition for your tree -care program. cc: Paul Buck Best regards 4 ohn Rosenow President For more information, contact John Rosenow, President or Mary Yager, Director of Program Services (402) 474-5655 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: News from IDThe National TM Arbor Day Foundation 100 Arbor Avenue • Nebraska City, NE 68410 Plymouth Named Tree City USA Plymouth has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. It is the fourteenth year Plymouth has received this national recognition. The'Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. "A community's tree -planting program is a living memorial to the citizens' concern for the quality of life. The trees we plant and care for today will increase property values, cool and beautify our cities, fight pollution, conserve energy, and give wildlife a home for years to come," John Rosenow, The National Arbor Day Foundation's president, said. "An effective community forestry program is an ongoing process of renewal and improvement --a program of tree planting and care that continues through the years," Rosenow said. "The Tree City USA award is an excellent indication that there is a solid foundation for that process of improvement." Americans dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship. ' RECYCLED PAPER PRIMED wrrm r RECYCLABLE SOY INK Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future March 24, 1998 To Whom It May Concern: RE: Honeywell Inc. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit Application Honeywell - Plymouth Operations Solid State Electronics Center Plymouth, Minnesota Received 03/23/98 Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 16735-1 The Metropolitan Council has received the above permit application from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The Council will be reviewing this in the next few weeks and would welcome any comments you may wish to make. Any comments should be sent within one week. Thank you. Sincerely, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ; & v7p-- Lynda Voge Referrals Coordinator cc: Kathy Lueckert, City of Plymouth Jeff Spartz, Administrator, Hennepin County Roger Scherer, Metropolitan Council District 1 230 East Filth Street St. Paul. Minnesota 55 10 1-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/TrY 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 An Equal Opportunity Employer Paae 1 of 4 Permit MN 0063266 L TAN COUNCEFERRAL �o STATE OF MINNESOTA 4-11 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 1;4"w WATER QUALITY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) AND STATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (SDS) PERMIT MN 0063266 Public Comment Period Begins: Public Comment Period Ends: Current Permit Issued: Current Permit Expiration Date: Name and Address of Permittee Honeywell Inc. 12001 Highway 55 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 March 19, 1998 April 20, 1998 May 29, 1996 March 31, 2001 Facility Name and Location Honeywell - Plymouth Operations Solid State Electronics Center 12001 Highway 55 Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota Receiving Waters: Medicine Lake via a series of storm sewer (converted wetlands) ponds Description of Permitted Facility The principal activity at this facility is the manufacturing of microelectronic circuits, sensors, and other devices. The discharge authorized by this permit consists of reject water from the reverse osmosis (RO) system; "Reject A" in the double pass mode and both "Reject A" and "Reject B" in a single pass mode, cooling tower blowdown, sump overflows, steam line condensate, and carbon bed backwash waters at an average rate of 144,000 gallons per day. The water source is either the city water supply or a newly drilled well. The water will be dechlorinated either prior to use or prior to discharge. The reject water is discharged ultimately to Medicine Lake via a series of storm water detention ponds and municipal storm sewer. Waters used to flush and clean RO system, industrial process water, and sanitary wastes are discharged to the sanitary sewer. Preliminary Determination on the Draft Permit The MPCA Commissioner has made a preliminary determination to modify this NPDES/SDS permit for the remainder of the five-year permit term. Printed on recycled Paper Containing At Iwt I Me Paper recycled by consumers Page 2 of 4 Permit MN 0063266 A draft permit is available for review at the MPCA central office at the St. Paul address listed below, and may be copied between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A copy of the draft permit will be mailed to you if the MPCA receives your written or oral request at either of these offices. If you have questions on this draft permit or the Commissioner's preliminary determination, please contact Deborah A. Schumann at (612) 296-9339. Written Comments You may submit written comments on the conditions of the draft permit or on the Commissioner's preliminary determination. Only comments or petitions concerning the proposed modified portions of the permit, which are outlined in the appendix to this notice, will be considered. Written comments must include the following: 1. A statement of your interest in the permit application or the draft permit; 2. A statement of the action you wish the MPCA to take, including specific references to sections of the draft permit that you believe should be changed; and 3. The reasons supporting your position, stated with sufficient specificity as to allow the Commissioner to investigate the merits of your position. Petition for Public Informational Meeting You also may request that the MPCA Commissioner hold a public informational meeting. A public informational meeting is an informal meeting that the MPCA may hold to solicit public comment and statements on matters before the MPCA, and to help clarify and resolve issues. A petition requesting a public informational meeting must include the following information: 1. A statement identifying the matter of concern; 2. The information required under items 1 through 3 of "Written Comments," identified above; 3. A statement of the reasons the MPCA should hold a public informational meeting; and 4. The issues that you would like the MPCA to address at the public informational meeting. Petition for Contested Case Hearing You also may submit a petition for a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a formal evidentiary hearing before an administrative law judge. In accordance with Minn. F- 7000.1900, 7000.1900, the MPCA will grant a petition to hold a contested case hearing if it finds that: (1) there is a material issue of fact in dispute concerning the application or draft permit; (2) the MPCA has the jurisdiction to make a determination on the disputed material issue of fact; and (3) there is a reasonable basis underlying the disputed material issue of fact or facts such that the holding of the contested case hearing would allow the introduction of information that would aid the MPCA in resolving the disputed facts in making a final decision on the draft permit. A material issue of fact means a fact question, as distinguished from a policy question, whose resolution could have a direct bearing on a final MPCA decision. Page 3 of 4 Permit MN 0063266 A petition for a contested case hearing must include the following information: 1. A statement of reasons or proposed findings supporting the MPCA decision to hold a contested case hearing according to the criteria in Minn. R. 7000.1900, as discussed above; and 2. A statement of the issues proposed to be addressed by a contested case hearing and the specific relief requested or resolution of the matter. In addition and to the extent known, a petition for a contested case hearing should also include the following information: 1. A proposed list of prospective witnesses to be called, including experts, with a brief description of proposed testimony or summary of evidence to be presented at a contested case hearing; 2. A proposed list of publications, references, or studies to be introduced and relied upon at a contested case hearing; and 3. An estimate of time required for you to present the matter at a contested case hearing. MPCA Decision You may submit a petition to the Commissioner requesting that the MPCA Citizens' Board consider the permit issuance. To be considered timely, the petition must be received by the MPCA by 4:30 p.m. on the date the public comment period ends, identified on page 1 of this notice. Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. §. 116.02, subd 6(4), the decision whether to issue the permit and, if so, under what terms will be presented to the Board for decision if: (1) the Commissioner grants the petition requesting the matter be presented to the Board; (2) one or more Board members request to hear the matter before the time the commissioner makes a final decision on the permit; or (3) a timely request for a contested case hearing is pending. You may participate in the activities of the MPCA Board as provided in Minn. R. 7000.0650. The written comments, requests, and petitions submitted on or before the last day of the public comment period will be considered in the final decision on this permit. If the MPCA does not receive written comments, requests, or petitions during the public comment period, the Commissioner, or other MPCA staff as authorized by the Commissioner, will make the final decision on the draft permit. Comments, petitions, and/or requests must be submitted in writing on or before the end date of the public comment period identified on page 1 of this notice to: Deborah A. Schumann Point Source Compliance Section Water Quality Division Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4194 Page 4 of 4 Permit MN 0063266 Appendix The Permittee has requested a modification to the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System permit to increase the discharge flow volume. Facility and Discharge Location 40 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities March 25, 1998 TO: Mayors Managers/Administrators Councilmembers FROM: Gene Ranieri, Executive Director RE: Vacancies on AMM Board BULLETIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES - NOMINATIONS SOLICITED There will be 4 vacancies on the AMM Board effective in June of 1998. The officials selected to fill these vacancies are eligible to serve two two-year terms. The AMM Board consists of 19 city officials and is responsible for the overall direction of staff, approval of the annual budget and work program, establishment of the annual dues schedule, determination of yearly legislative priorities and appointments to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), the Metropolitan Radio Board and the Metro GIS Policy Board. The Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Nominations are solicited from all parts of the metro area and can be either elective or administrative officials. Action requested The nominations should be in written form, including a brief resume of the nominee, and should be sent to the attention of Gene Ranieri. Nominations should be received in the AMM office by no later than Monday, April 10, 1998. Please call Gene Ranieri at 215-4000 should you have questions or want more detailed information. Thank you. 14S University Avenue Flat Saint Paul, Minnesota .D03 -W (611)115.4000 City of Plymouth Public Safety Advisory Board Minutes of Meeting March 19, 1998 7. 00 p.m. Present at the meeting were members: Citizen Representatives Ed Albro, Dan Freese, Cathy Kaufman, and Janet Perrin, staff representatives Police Sgt. Mike Goldstein, and Firefighter Chris Dore. Other staff attending were: City Manager Dwight Johnson, Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes, and recording secretary, Public Safety Tech Svcs Supervisor Barb Cox. Advisory Board member Charlie Honke was unable to attend. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Director Gerdes. Gerdes noted that the board has not met since the organizational structure was changed by the City Council, so we are in the unique situation of not having a chair or vice -chair to call the meeting to order as both are no longer voting members. He noted as previous vice -chair, he would start the meeting and run it until the new chair was selected. First, Gerdes took the opportunity to go over some rules regarding the Open Meeting law. He noted that since the board is now comprised of 7 voting members, it takes only 4 members to make a quorum so that official business can be conducted. He noted this also means that 4 members should not meet on purpose or by chance and discuss any business pertaining to the board as that would be a violation. Johnson added that they also cannot conduct business by doing a "chain" phone call call-up on an issue. At this time, Gerdes indicated we would first elect the chair and the chair would then take over running the remainder of the meeting. He indicated he would accept nominations for the chair position. Albro noted he would like to nominate Goldstein for the position as much for historical reasons as he has been on the board since the beginning and the rest of the board is newer. He did ask if there would be any perception of inappropriateness in that with Goldstein being on the police department. Gerdes noted he did not believe there would be anything inappropriate, but he believed the Council would prefer a citizen in the position. Goldstein agreed. Kaufman seconded the nomination. Goldstein asked if there was anyone who had an interest in the position. Freese noted he would be willing to take on the assignment, but he would require assistance from Goldstein if he would be vice -chair. Perrin arrived at 7:24 p.m. Gerdes asked if there were any more nominations. Goldstein nominated Albro; which was seconded by Dore. Kaufman nominated Freese; which was seonced by Perrin. Gerdes called for nominations three times and there were no more nominations for chair. Perrin moved the nominations be closed; which was seconded by Albro. Ballots were prepared for the members to vote for chair. Gerdes noted the rules of the election would be that a majority would be required and in the event of plurality, a run-off ballot between the two highest candidates would take place. The first ballot tallied at Albro-3, Freese -2, Goldstein -1. Goldstein was then dropped from the candidate list and Gerdes called for a run-off ballot between Albro and Freese. Freese then withdrew his name as a candidate for the position. Albro was then appointed Chair by acclamation of the board. Albro then took over control of the remainder of the meeting. He noted we would now take nominations for the vice -chair position. Perrin nominated Freese; which was seconded by Dore for the position. Goldstein nominated Kaufman; which was seconded by Albro. Albro called for further nominations and there were none. Perrin moved closing the nominations; which was seconded by Goldstein. Two ballots were taken for the vice -chair position; both of which resulted in each candidate receiving three votes. At this time Freese withdrew his name as a candidate for the position and Kaufman was appointed Vice -Chair by acclamation of the board. The next item on the agenda was approval of the minutes from January 15, 1998. Albro asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes and no one had anything. Goldstein moved adoption of the minutes; which was seconded by Freese. All voted in favor and the minutes were approved. The next item on the agenda was the animal ordinance. First was review of information and Albro requested Cox update the group on this information. Cox noted that by mail the board received notes from the February 19th public meeting, as well as a sheet listing some additional questionnaires received after the closing date and some additional phone calls that had come in on the comments line. Also distributed at the beginning of the meeting to all board members was a further update through today of three additional phone calls and two letters received on the subject. Albro then gave all members a few minutes to review this information. iA 7 -- The- The next item was the proposed changes to the ordinance. Albro noted he would like the group to first have some general conversation about what we think so far and then how to make it into a structure for proposed ordinance. Albro noted first his feeling from what he had seen in the questionnaire is that there is a general feeling within the city that cats need to be addressed. Kaufman noted that she took special note of the requests at the public hearing of individuals with older cats, 13 years old, and their request to grandfather some provisions in for them. Cox noted for information that this would make it very difficult to enforce as we would not know which are the "grandfathered" cats and which are not. Goldstein stated it is the intent of the Council for this group to review and update the ordinance. He stated he believes it is time for a change and is time for pet owners within the city to become more responsible. We need to limit the number of pets in a household and ensure owners keep them on their own property. He also stated he believes we need to license cats. Perrin agreed with this statement. Kaufman noted that if we are unable to grandfather these old cats in and she understands the problems with that; she believes we need to that we have have done some research on the issue as some comments had noted we should check with an expert on cat behavior. Albro agreed and noted he had asked a veterinarian from within the community to come this evening, but apparently he could not make it. During discussion, Johnson noted for information that we could have a delayed effective date to give people a period of time to adjust to the changes. Perrin noted if we are going to seek opinion from a veterinarian, we should also talk to some from Public Health on the diseases that can be spread to humans. Albro agreed that we should seek the opinions of qualified experts. He noted the group should put together some questions and we could send them to Dr. Brewer and perhaps another veterinarian for input. There was general consensus of the group that this was a very good idea. It was decided to put together a list of questions and invite a veterinarian to attend the next meeting. If unable to attend, he could at least answer our inquiries in writing for consideration. Questions for the veterinarian are: • What kinds of health concerns are there with cats being allowed to run loose — both to other animals and to humans? • Are there any concerns with large numbers of animals within a household — where would that number be? • Is it possible for cats who have been allowed to run free outside to adjust to being indoors? 3 • Is there any other way to control a cat outdoors besides a leash - such as an electric fence? Albro noted he is in favor of leaving the number of dogs at 2, but he is also in favor of a special permit allowing additional animals under monitored conditions. Gerdes also noted for the group's information that we are seeking input from our CSO's on this subject and had hoped to get together with them before this meeting, but that we had some scheduling difficulties. The group asked if it was possible to also ask one of the CSO's to attend the next meeting. There was discussion on how to proceed from here. Gerdes offered that staff would prepare a bulleted list going by the ordinance of all possible changes that have been brought forward as it may be easier for the group to work from this. All agreed this would be the way to go. The group decided they need to meet again before their next scheduled meeting which is Thursday, April 1 Wh. A meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 30"' and 7 p.m. and the May meeting (Thursday, May 21't) was set for the public input on the proposed ordinance and would be scheduled for the Council Chambers. Albro also noted he believes we should attempt to try for keeping the meetings to a one to one and one-half hour in duration. The group generally agreed; although Perrin noted she would prefer the meeting goes longer rather than meeting more often. Albro in closing noted he would continue the process Gerdes had done previously at meetings and go around the room to see if anyone had anything to add. Goldstein noted the internal department Community Policing committee was putting their information together and would soon like to be placed on the agenda to do a presentation to this group about traffic concerns within the City. Perrin asked if this was that "Think 25" project and Goldstein noted in part it is. Freese noted his congratulations to the department on the incident with the barricaded suspect a week ago. Johnson added the follow-up meeting with the neighbors afterward was a very valuable addition. Johnson also noted we are working on putting together information with our new computer systems and hope to be able to provide information that may be valuable to this group. Albro noted in closing he would like to thank Cox for her work for the board. Freese moved to adjourn the meting; which was seconded by Goldstein. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 4 League of Minnesota Cities Building SUBURBANTRANSITAsSOCIATION 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450 - St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1998 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES BUILDING MINUTES The meeting was called to order. Phone: (612) 228-9757, Fax: (612) 228-9787 Minnesota Valley Transit Authority voting members in attendance: Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, Burnsville; Councilmember Sandy Masin, Eagan; and Executive Director Beverley Miller, MVTA. Southwest Metro Transit Commission voting members in attendance: Councilmember Nancy Tyra -Lukens, Eden Prairie; Jack Provo, SMTC. Plymouth Metrolink representative in attendance: Mayor Joy Tierney, Plymouth. Shakopee Area Transit representative in attendance: Michael Leek, Shakopee. Others in attendance: Executive Director Len Simich, SMTC; Executive Director John Sweeney, Plymouth Metrolink; Margaret Shreiner, Dakota County; Bob Renner, Jr. and Jennifer Peterson, Messerli & Kramer P.A. It was moved by Jack Provo and seconded by Beverley Miller that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion was approved. Jennifer Peterson explained to the Committee that resolutions and Joint and Cooperative Agreement amendments had been sent to all member cities for passage. The Committee discussed the possibility that all member cities might need to approve the amendments. The possible withdrawal of Apple Valley could pose a problem in this process. Bob Renner stated that he would discuss this with John Gretz (Apple Valley's City Administrator). Elizabeth Kautz and Sandy Masin stated that they would discuss this issue with the Apple Valley City Attorney. The Committee discussed the "weekly updates" and the tracking format. The Committee stated that the format of both the memos and tracking list was Members: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Area Transit, Shakopee Area Transit, Southwest Metro Transit Commission informative and concise. Bob Renner reviewed the tracking list to point out bills that were likely dead for the session. Bob Renner briefly reviewed the Legislative Auditor's Report on transit services. Margaret Shreiner suggested that the STA draft a response to the report highlighting the positive comments made about suburban transit providers. Bob Renner stated that he would put this letter together for the Legislative Committee to review. Bob Renner discussed a study group being put together by the University of Minnesota and the MN Department of Transportation to study the affects of transportation/transit on regional growth. Len Simich suggested that the STA attempt to get a staff member on this Board. The Committee discussed the purchase of liability insurance. They suggested that • the minimal coverage (which would not include automobile coverage etc.) would be appropriate. Bob Renner briefly reviewed a letter that Curt Johnson, Met Council Chair, sent to all metro area mayors. The letter requested assistance in obtaining state bonding for Metro Transit purposes. Bob Renner also reviewed a letter that County Commissioner Will Branning sent in response to the Curt Johnson letter. Bob Renner provided a brief legislative update. He explained that the STA proposals were moving through the process and would hopefully be incorporated into the House and Senate Omnibus Tax Bills. Tom Poul briefly reviewed the progress, or lack thereof, made by gas tax and other transportation/transit funding legislative proposals. The Committee set March 18 at 11:30 a.m. as the next date and time for the STA Legislative Committee to meet. It was moved by Elizabeth Kautz and seconded by Joy Tierney that the Committee adjourn. The motion was approved and the Committee adjourned at 1:15 p.m. 1% Notes from the Business Focus Group March 12,1998 Plymouth Radisson Present: From the City of Plymouth: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Black, Johnson, Preus, Spigner, City Manager Johnson, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, David Licht (facilitator) From the Business Community: Kris St. Martin, Ian Troup, K. Sams, Mark Lawton, Todd Grill, Randy Oehrlein, Greg Erickson, Bill Sternad Marlin Sjaarda, Dan Delmore, Larry Worth, Bill Christiansen, Tom Klick, Mark Lauffenberger, Matt Van Sloten Others: Hennepin County Commissioners Stenglein and Steele Julie Hoff, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Councilmember Tim Bildsoe spoke about the purpose of the evening and the goals of the Business Relations subcommittee. He said the committee wishes to hear from members of the business community about the city and the services it provides before making other decisions about committee activities. Councilmember Bildsoe introduced David Licht, the facilitator for the evening. David Licht had attendees introduce themselves and tell about their businesses. He then facilitated a general discussion. General comments about city services. • Question about the 1994 survey conducted about development. How would this effort be any different? • Concerns about code compliance and the costs of making certain a building conforms to code. Code surprises cost money. • Problems of multiple regulations. • Concerns about interpretation of the fire code. • Concerns about parking in City Center. • Perception that city staff is swamped, should hire more staff in development related activities. • Concerns about labor pool and lack of transit to get employees where the jobs are. General comments about communications with city. • City should consider telling citizens more about what's going on with the business community. • Consider having an insert on Plymouth business in the Plymouth News or on the city's web page—profile business. • Find areas of common interest for businesses—like the sign ordinance—and put on the web page. • Concern from TwinWest about redundancy of groups with an interest in the business community. • Place the Builder's Bill of Rights on the web. • Concern about possible retaliation by staff for calls to supervisors about project concerns. • Concern about the time required to get plans and changes reviewed. • Question about whether or not there is too high a standard for development in Plymouth. • Concern about making certain all businesses in the development process are treated equally. • Consider having periodic forums like this to discuss concerns, have a quarterly business luncheon. 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Cry• Hall March 20, 1998 7800 Gc'aen Valley Road Golden'i' e; %IN 5> 27AA (612) 593-8000 FAX(612) 593-8109 Ms. Joy Tierney, Mayor TO(612)593-3968 City of Plymouth Mayor and Council 3400 Plymouth Boulevard 593-8006 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 City Manager Dear Joy: 593-8002 The Golden Valley City Council wishes to express its appreciation for the Public Safety assistance your fire department provided at the fire affecting five Police 593-8079 townhouses in our city on March 12, 1998. Fue 593-8080 Fax 593-8098 It is reassuring for us to see how efficiently and effectively the mutual aid Public Works system operates. The rapid response of your department, made possible P Public3o through this reciprocal agreement, helped to prevent greater property loss 593-8 at this fire. Inspections 593-8090 One of our City Council members was at the scene of the fire and was very impressed with how smoothly all departments coordinated their Motor Vehicle efforts to extinguish the fire at the townhouses, which were fully engulfed 593-8101 upon their arrival. Planning and zoning Even though these wide -scale mutual aid responses occur infrequently, 593-8095 when they are needed they provide the community requesting aid with the finance appropriate resources. We appreciate your continued support of the 593-8013 mutual aid pacts with the neighboring suburban fire departments. Thank you very much for your assistance at this incident. Assessing 593-8020 Sincerely, t Park and Recreation 200 Brookview Parkway Golden vy,tiNSS426t36d Mary E. A derson, Mayor (612) 512-2345 City of Golden Valley FAX (612) 512-2344 TDD (612) 593-3968 cc: Richard Kline, Fire Chief CITY OF PLYMOUTR March 20, 1998 CommuteWest Job Fair Steering Committee c/o John Sweeney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Friends, The Plymouth City Council joins me in thanking you for all your hard work on the second CommuteWest Job Fair on March 12. The event was tremendous, and its success is due to your energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork. The job fair truly showcased the economic opportunities available in Plymouth and New Hope. We are so pleased that over 400 individuals attended, and hope that many matches were made between employer and potential employees. Your time and efforts certainly are appreciated. Job well done! Sincerely, Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth PLYMOUTH ABeau tifufPlaccToLirt 3.100 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, N4,114NIESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEF'FiO!':E (G 12) 509-5000 (D... wwwxil.plymouth.mn.us MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: March 24, 1998 TO: Robert Sipkins, Charter Commission Mike Stulberg, Planning Commission David Crain, Housing & Redevelopment Authority Martin Frank, Environmental Quality Committee Jeff Richards, Human Rights Commission Ed Albro, Public Safety Advisory Board Donald Anderson, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission FROM: Laurie Ahrens, City Cleroolll SUBJECT: City Council Minutes/Council Information Memo Today I was pondering the fact that City Councilmembers and staff receive your Board/Commission agendas, minutes, work plans, and annual reports but little written information is sent you in return (with the exception of additional work for your Commission). I have two ideas to improve this communication: • Provide each of you with the weekly Council Information Memo. This is mailed out each Friday and contains City calendars, upcoming meetings and events, citizen correspondence, and staff reports. It has historically been provided to the Council, staff, media, and Planning Commission, HRA, and PRAC Chairs. Provide each of you with the approved City Council minutes. These will be duplicated following City Council approval, and will be included periodically in your Friday mailing. The City Council minutes are moderately detailed and should give you some insight into the Council's discussion on various items. We all have plenty of paper to shuffle. If some or all of this information is not useful to you, please give me a call (509-5080) and we will discontinue sending it to you. Thanks. March 19, 1998 Greg Stark Medicine Lake Sailing Club PO Box 41301 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Greg: CITY OF PLYMOUTFF rl y Ila/' This letter is in response to your request to hold sailboat races on Medicine Lake during the 1998 summer season. The City of Plymouth has no objection to your use of the lake for this purpose. We appreciate your commitment to conduct your training sessions and races in a safe manner, and your willingness to assist others on the lake who may be in trouble. Keep up the great work and have a successful, safe and fun season! Sincerely, 'SL Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager Director of Public Safety Risk Management Coordinator Greg Stark, MLSC Secretary PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®. — www.dolvmouth.mmus CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 A. Receive Government Finance Officer Association Award B. Proclaim Yom Ha'Shoah, the Day of Remembrance (requested by Plymouth Human Rights Commission) C.. Robbinsdale District 281 Presentation on "Accent on the Arts" for school year 1998 - 1999 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. * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. DRAFT 03/27/98 2:05 PM 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 15,1998 Page 2 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. A. Approve proposed City Council Minutes B. Approve Disbursements C. Award of Property, Casualty Insurance to League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Application of American Oil Company d/b/a Amoco #2370, 3855 Plymouth Blvd., for an Off -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License B. Application of American Oil Company d/b/a Amoco #2359, 3955 Vinewood Lane, for an Off -Sale Malt Liquor License 8. GENERAL BUSINESS *A. Approve a Planned Unit Development Amendment for a Master Sign Plan for "Plymouth Station" shopping center located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and County Road 24. Oppidan, Inc. (97187) B. Approve a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to increase the number of children permitted and extend the hours of operation for Forestview Montessori located at 105 Forestview Lane North. Forestview Montessori. (98001) *C. Radio Tower. Hennepin County 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECONVAENDATIONS A. 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. MAR 27 '98 03:38PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 +� FRIDAYFAx Vol. 3, No. 12 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 27, 1998 Tax committee: Hurry up and wait With the targeted date of adjournment looming, the tax conference committee continued to meet this week but made little progress towards a final bill. While action was taken on most of the noncontroversial provisions in both bills, the main areas of contention -- class rate restructuring, tax rebates, levy limits, local sales taxes, limited market value, TIF, and school fund- ing --remain unresoNed. League staff testified late Thurs- day afternoon regarding levy limits. Committee members asked for assur- ances that city and county officials would not increase their levies to ab- sorb any relief the Legislature may grant through education funding. The Bill status majority of Senate conferees support repealing levy limits immediately, but the House conferees are split on the issue. In addition, House Speaker Carruthers and Governor Carlson sup- port temporary continuation of levy limits. The committee is still waiting to re- ceive its fiscal target from legislative leadership that determines how much money the committee's bill can allocate to various purposes. The target won't be forthcoming until Senate leadership, House leadership, and the governor agree on how to allocate the surplus among property tax relief and reform, one-time rebates, and cash for capital improvements. Hocus pocus: A bill transformed The House Ways and Means Committee moved a delete everything amendment requiring employers to grant 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees in conjunc- tion with the birth or adoption of a child. The bill, S.F. 1363, was originally the corporate subsidy study bill, later known as the bill to study regional convention canters. The bill no longer contains either of those provisions. Municipal Board not extended The final version of the Omnibus Economic Development bill, S.F. 3367, does not extend the life of the Minnesota Municipal Board. The Board will sunset Dec. 31, 1999. The Bureau of Mediation Services will receive $40,000 to offset start up costs of providing dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration services for boundary adjustment controversies. Dispute resolution through the Bureau will become the method for resolving adjustment issues once the Municipal Board expires. 911 dispatchers as essential employees A bili classifying emergency dispatchers as essential employees under PELRA was laid over for further debate after nearly an hour of discussion on the House floor. The bill, S.F.1074, passed the Senate last year and may easily pass the House next week. Conferees hold key to housing production resources Lawmakers need to hear from local officials about the critical impor- tance of state investment in hous- ing infrastructure. Contact your legislators and urge them to in- clude $8 million for rental and single-family housing in S.F. 3367, and $10 million in employer incen- tives in H.F. 3840. Tax Conference Committee: Sen. Doug Johnson (DFL -Cook) Rep. Dee Long (DFL -Minneapolis) Rep. Andy Dawkins (DFL -St. Paul) Rep. Dan McElroy (R-Sumsville) Rep. Edgar Olson (DFL-Fosston) Rep. Ted Winter (DFL -Fulda) Sen. William Belanger (R -Bloomington) Sen. Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis) Sen. John Hottinger (DFL -Mankato) Sen. Jim Vickerman (DFL -Tracy) LMC -supported provisions out of liquor bill The Omnibus Liquor Bill, S.F. 2274, was wrapped up Thursday. League - supported provisions were rerruNed from the omnibus liquor bill, S.F. 2274, due to a lack of Senate support and controversy associated with the lan- guage. The provisions would have granted cities more authority to restrict the days of sale of off -sale liquor, The Senate cited a need for consistency between all city ordinance's related to the day of sale, and felt the provision would allow too much inconsistency between cities. The omnibus bill contains several local liquor license provisions. MAR 20 '98 05:44PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES i P.1 FRIDAYF,4x Vol. 3, No. 11 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 20, 1998 Tax Bill: Governor Chimes In Late this afternoon, the governor sent a letter to the Tax Committee chairs in- dicating his demands for the final 1998 tax bill. Included in his demands are an immediate phase-in of reduced class rates for many properties, and extension of levy limits through taxes payable in 2000, a 1999 property tax rebate of $750 million and the creation of an income tax reduction account. The governor's letter indicated that he is disappointed in the property tax class rate compression included in both the House and Senate bills. He states, "Neither bill as passed con- tains the compression necessary for real reform, and this must be ad- dressed." He suggests that the con- ference committee adopt the Senate class rates, but phased -in the com- pression immediately for taxes pay- able in 1999. The only exceptions de- manded by the governor are that home value greater than $75.000 not be reduced below 1.7 percent, that the first $75,000 of cabin value not ex- ceed 1.3 percent and that the balance of cabin property not exceed 2.3 per- cent. Under the Senate bill, home value in excess of $75,000 would be classi- fied at 1.6 percent, and cabins would be classified at 1.25 for the value un- der $75,000 and 2.2 percent for the value over $75,000. However, the Senate would not have implemented these class rates until pay 2000. Relative to the Senate class rates, the effect of the governor's demands will be to provide less relief to high value homes, but to guarantee relief for cabin owners. Levy Limits The governor also demands the exten- sion of levy limits. According to his letter, "Levy limits are necessary as we continue major structural changes to our state's property tax system. The Senate's position of repealing levy limits is not acceptable." The governor's position will certainly make the removal of levy limits more diffi- cult. Nothing in the governor's letter addresses the impacts of Gass rate compression on tax increment financ- ing districts. This will likely be a last minute conference committee deci- sion. The letter to the tax chairs was not received until after the committee re- cessed for the weekend and there- fore, the committee did not have time to react to the governor's demands. Obviously, the demand for a rebate will not be greeted warmly by the Sen- ate members who have no rebate in their tax bill. The reaction of the House members is more difficult to gauge. Other Conference Committee Developments Limited market value is also evolving into an important issue among confer- ees. onferees. Although the House bill included an aggressive limited marketvalue provision, none of the House confer- ees voted for the amendment. Many of the conferees have expressed sig- nificant concerns about the precedent established by the limited market value provision4ome even equating it to the Califomia proposition 13 provision that has devastated that state. Senator Doug Johnson has emerged as the strongest supporter of the House lim- ited marketvalue provision. The House limited market value is significantly more expansive than the current law provision: Ail property would be covered by valuation limits for a period of three years. For as- sessment year 1998, the increase in property market values would be lim- ited to the rate of growth in the con- sumer price index, which is currently less than 3 percent. For the following two years, property market value in- creases would be limited to the lesser of the consumer price index or 5 per- cent. In a memo to the conferees, a Senate staff member highlighted the problems that could occur under lim- ited market value and the difficulty of removing the provision in three years. The limit would shift taxes from high growth property to properties with low market value growth. The limit would be difficult to remove because the taxes on those properties that benefit from the limit could potentially in- crease dramatically. The governor did not express any particular position on the limited market value provision. However, the Department of Revenue has expressed ooncems about moving away from a true market value basis for the property tax. ..a_.. _4-1t_ /5+:06 lwtirvowrMM PAtal Relotlnns team. March 23, 1998 4:00 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS Orfield's Met Council Bill fails in House Rep. Myron Orfield, DFL - Minneapolis, amended his County Commissioner -Met Council Bill (HF 2588)to be a directly elected council. The bill failed on the House Floor 67-66. AMMfitAm ifOei je w%aiiyt# al/AMM dtymaIlj,6 iaaiaimiairl mn the 10om miisiafflieitotef&leiwithmay #n r#an6flxwftalp #rie•t#t,W #go Ar aft eim09ltaatmwB dy iffa. O 6rfYH ite7ffSAMM 74SUaieeOyAhmeWert It AW,, M/YR#J-Z# 4 Tdgvh#aP zY-49## Tax 2is-7294 fmail 0111mOammW141 �C 1 Af f OfIatI0110f Metropolitan Municipalities March 23-27, 1998 Legislature must agree on targets Governor says levy limit repeal`not acceptable' major issue that impacts the work of the conference committees is the amount of general fund money that is available to each committee. The amount or target is deter- mined jointly by legislative leadership with input from the governor. For this Session, the targets are not the only unanswered ques- tion. This legislature must also determine what type of spend- ing - cash or bonds - will be used for capital projects. The answer to the latter ques- tion is critical for all spending and tax conference committees because of the major differences of how the two bodies have structured their tax and capital projects bills. The Senate uses mostly cash to pay for its capital projects while the House uses mostly bonds. The Senate, by using cash for the capital projects, has a $500.0 million for tax reform that does not provide for rebates. The House and Governor continue property tax reform and propose a $750.0 million rebate. During the next few weeks there should be agreement on targets and how to fund capital projects. It is anticipated that the governor and legislative leader- ship should begin meeting soon to agree on these issues. The governor, through a letter to the tax committee chairs, stated his positions that must be part of the Omnibus Tax Bill. He suggested that the conferees meet the following requests. ♦ Implement the senate's pay 2000 class rates in pay 1999 with three exceptions. ♦ Do not lower the first-tier of homesteads below 1.7 percent and do not raise cabin rates for the first-tier above 1.3 percent and the second-tier above 2.3 percent. ♦ Extend levy limits to pay 2000. (The governor finds levy limit repeal to be "not accept- able.") ♦ Approve a $750.0 million rebate program payable in 1999. ♦ Adopt family preservation aid but make it effective when the governor's class rates are in place. The governor's positions recommend continued imple- mentation of class rate compres- sion, the rebates and levy limits. He also suggests the establish- ment of an income tax reserve account that can be used to pay for reductions in the income tax. The conference committee will meet today (March 23) and will probably react to the governor's positions. MAR 29 '98 10:27AMyLEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 sit $# ,AMM FAX Association of Metropolitan NEWS Municipalities Please Note: pue to technical difficul- ties, not all of you re- ceived this fax Inst night. If you have already re- ceived this fax, please disregard. we apologize for any inconvenience! AMNfar irf�rro'�rria�al�toadiUpl� magrtnan0a�niaimraton Tlx iflfoWdon n intiNW ro O r AIttV W oaf off, nw/iol1,71riostiff toMY09W ajrealt Of h1pomNt metro c# aloe r. olopyw&ifghff 7##brwl#Arr##r&t It. haul, 097PH94 %ri011r`11S-4W Ar. 0-11" [Nall. a 00074for8 March 23-27, 1998 (no. 2) Nominating Committee seeks applicants for AMM Board A its March meeting, the board appointed a Nomi- nating Committee to recom- mend candidates and officers to serve on the AMM Board. This year, the committee will be chaired by Tom Egan, AMM past president. If you are interested in serving on the board as a director, please notify the AMM office (215-4000) by Friday, April 10. 1998. Along with your letter of interest, you should list qualifica- tions and relevant experience. The board meets monthly, currently on the second Thurs- day. AMM Metropolitan Agencies Committee to examine metro governance issues During the 1998 Session, two bills regarding the gover- nance of the metropolitan area were introduced. One bill proposed a directly elected Metropolitan Council, while the other had county commissioners as council mem- bers. Although neither bili is ex- pected to become law this Session, it is possible that the new governor could support changes to the selection of Metropolitan Council members. Support for changes to the council selection process is increasing in the legislature and in 1999 there could be propos- ols that could be signed by the governor. The AMM Board is aware of the governance debate and wants to be an active partici- pant in the policy discussion. During the 1998 Session, the AMM Board reviewed the proposed legislation, met with the author of the bills and decided not to support the proposals, but to work to develop a solution to this issue. The Metropolitan Agencies Committee has been charged to study the issue and vwili begin its work soon. The first meeting is expected to be set for May 6, 1998 at 12:30 p.m., with meetings once or twice monthly through July. If you are interested in partici- paling or have input into the key issues please fax (281-1299), call (215-4001) or a -moil (gene@amm145.org) Gene Ranieri by Wednesday, April S.