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Council Information Memorandum 01-25-1996
JANUARY 25, 1996 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS.... 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY: FEBRUARY 7 6:15 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Conference Room, Upper Level FEBRUARY 7 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level 2. LEGISLATIVE DINNER TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 6:00 P.M., Public Safety Training Room. (Agenda attached) 3. SUMP PUMP INSPECTION PROGRAM PUBLIC MEETING. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 7:00 P.M., City Center Lunchroom, lower level. 4. SPECIAL CITY REFERENDUM ELECTION, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, Polls open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. S. PRAC, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 7:00 P.M., Mooney Lake Conference Room, upper level. 6. METRO MEETINGS - The weekly calendar of meetings for the Metropolitan Council and its advisory Commissions is attached. (M-6) 7. MEETING CALENDARS - The January and February meeting calendars are attached. (M-7) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January 25, 1996 Page 2 1. INVEST NORTHWEST AWARD a. Call for nominations citing outstanding community work, sponsored by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. (I -la) 2. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS. ETC. a. January newsletter, Friends of the Plymouth Library organization. (I -2a) b. Executive summary, Plymouth Towne Square resident satisfaction survey, conducted by Walker Management. (I -2b) c. Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance notice of changes to the Waste Management Act. (I -2c) d. U -S Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated End -of Year Review of Plymouth's Program Year 1994. (I -2d) e. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notice of need for additional work at Four Season Villa Apartments, 3631 Lancaster Lane N., Plymouth. (I -2e) f. League of Minnesota Cities January 1996 Cities Bulletin. (I -2f) g. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notice of need for corrective action at a petroleum release located at 11021 Olson Memorial Highway, Plymouth. (I -2g) h. Municipal Legislative Commission January 22, 1996 UPDATE. (I -2h) L Home Free Domestic Assault Intervention Project 4th Quarter 1995 report for Plymouth. (I -2i) j. Star Tribune news article reporting the planned move of Grand Casinos, Inc., from Plymouth to the Carlson Center in Minnetonka. (I -2j) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Assistant Finance Director Larry Jacobson to John Reyant regarding the sump pump inspection program. Attached is Reyant's original letter. (I -3a) b. Letter from Public Safety Director Craig Gerdes to Jeanne Weigum, of the state chapter of the Association for Nonsmokers. Attached is a copy of Weigum's original letter.(I-3b) A status report on 1996 correspondence is attached. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January 25, 19% Page 3 4. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Dayton resident Herbert M. Albert to Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt about extending the MUSA lines into northwest Plymouth. Attached is Hurlburt's reply. (I -4a) b. Letter from Trenton Lane residents objecting to a proposed development for Jaynes Addition. (I4b) Dwight Johnson City Manager m-1 1996 LEGISLATIVE DINNER JANUARY 30, 1996 6:00 P.M. Public Safety Training Room I. Welcome and Introductions Mayor Tierney H. Legislative Issues Transit/Metro Mobility Fred Moore Housing Goals/Livable Communities Anne Hurlburt Wetlands Act Proposals Anne Hurlburt Tax Base Equalization Dwight Johnson Tax Increment Financing Dale Hahn Elections Kathy Lueckert M. Open Discussion METRO MEETIN A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisor�X.aand standing committees, a ' d throe regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and` rSpace Commissicin,,at Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commissieo. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally S hang kil, oqs about Trigs should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro_Wgrui tiorifiane at 229-3780 and by computer modem, through the Twin Cities Computer Network at 337-5400. DATE: January 19,1996 WEEK OF: January 22 - January 26,1996 METROPOLITAN COITNCIL Joint Meeting/Metropolitan Radio Board Finance and Legislative/Intergovernmental Committees - Monday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m., Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Offices, 2099 University Av., St. Paul. The committees will consider. memoranda of understanding with Minnesota Dept.of Transportation and discussion of cost allocation issues, including: operating and administrative costs for Phase One, capital costs for regional to Phase One system, and collection and transfer of funds between Metropolitan Radio Board and Minnesota Dept. Of Transportation; sales tax waiver request recommendation; consultant services to assist cost allocation methods and other business. Community Development Committee - Monday, Jan. 22, noon, Room IA. The committee will consider. a public meeting on proposed Livable Communities Act funding guidelines and criteria; Regional Park System fmding request in response to LCMR 1997 request for -proposals; MetroGIS strategic plan and interim decision- maldng model; Cottage Grove adequate public facilities ordinance; growth in the rural area and other business. Public Meeting On Proposed Guidelines and Criteria for Livable Communities Act Funding Accounts (as part of the Community Development Committee Meeting) - Monday, Jan. 22, Noon, Room IA. Transportation Committee - Monday, Jan. 22, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider adoption and certification of conformance of the 1996 paratransit plan for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area with the Transportation Development Guide/Policy plan; request to set public hearing for bus fare increase; transit redesign; schedule to solicit public comments on proposed procedures and project selection criteria for Metropolian Council Regional Transit capital fimds; Transportation Policy Plan update; presentation from Northwest Airlines on proposal for MSP; duallrack airport draft environmental impact statement; 1995 draft dual track airport annual contingency report, MCTO apportionment of federal fiscal year 1996 Federal Transit Administration transit assistance fimds. Environment Committee - Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m., Chambers. The committee will consider: approval of criteria for conveyance of unneeded interceptor facilities; approval to enter an agreement with the City of Bloomington to allow for thenxonstr ictxt i 'on at MCES interceptor 3 -BN -499 on Computer Ave.; contract award for N Viro and Nutralime land application services; approval of pre -qualified technology vendors for Blue Lake and Seneca solids -handling project, approval of screening criteria for delivery teams for Blue Lake and Seneca solids handling project; discussion of staff -proposed options for Blue Lake and Seneca solids -handling project; status of Council's involvement in Superfimd and other contaminated sites and other business. Executive Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 24, 8 a.m., Nicellet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St., Minneapolis. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 241-9:30 am., Room IA. The committee will consider. Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund annual distnbution plan, guidelines and criteria; action planning workshop and affordablo- and life- cycle housing fair; Holman public housing units ti incentive policy; updates on Homechoice, housing assistance loan program and housing bond credit enhancement; housing rehabilitation needs and costs; HRA program strategic issues and updates and other business. Legislative Coordinating Committee - Thursday, Jan. 25, 2:30 p.m., Room IA. Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider City of Lakeville tir1 sportation plan; Regional Parks System funding request as response to LCMR 1997 request -for -proposals; Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative grant pro= raommendations; approval to enter into an agreement with City of Bloomington to allow for reconstruction of MCES interceptor sewer 3 BN -499 on Computer Ave.; request to set public hearing for bus -fare increase; schedule to solicit public comments on proposed procedures and project selection criteria for Metropolitan Council regional transit capital fiords; confirmation of Hennepin County appointment to Transportation Advisory Board; appointment of a chair for the Transportation Advisory Board; appointment of nominating committee for the election of 1996 Council officers and other business. Committee of the Whole - Thmsday, Jan 25, 5 p.m. or immediately following the Council meeting, Room IA. The committee will consider: working session to discuss transit redesign issues. TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 29 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2,1995 Regional Blueprint Blue Ribbon Task Force - Monday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m., Room IA. Special meeting of the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission - Tuesday, January 30, 4 p.m. Chambers. Conference: "New Urbanism: An Alternative for Building Livable Communities?" -Wednesday, Jan 31, Registration - 7:30 a.m., Conference - 8 am. to noon, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis. (The Metropolitan Council is a co-sponsor.) Airport Briefing/Metropolitan Airports Commission and Metropolitan Council Members on Dual Track Recommendations - Wednesday, Jam 31, 9 am. - 5 p.m., Crown Sterling Hotel, Bloomington Finance Committee - Thursday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m., Room 2A. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Center, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 291-6447, (1 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 229-3780 for news of Council actions and coming meetings. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILI ES CONMIISSION Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Monday, Jan. 22, 8 am., Sheraton Midway, Minneapolis Room, 1-94 and Hamlin, St. Paul. The committee will consider. 1996 legislative agenda; announcement of future committee meetings; and other business. Finance Committee - Thursday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m., Commission Conference Room, 900 S. 5th St., Minneapolis (Mehodome). The committee will consider. SIT investment review; budget amendment for restrooms and curtain project, Bloomington land; and other business. Intergovernmental Relations Committee - Friday, Jan. 26, 8 am., Commission Conference Room, Metrodome. The committee will consider. 1996 legislative agenda and other business. Commission Meeting - Friday, Jan. 26,930 a.m., Commission Conference Room, Metrodome. The fq' j commission will consider: uniforms; SIT investment update; budget amendment for restrooms and curtain project; approve appraisal value for Bloomington land; 1996 legislative agenda; Minneapolis Convention Center expansion; report from Advisory Task Force on Professional Sports in Minnesota; job description for Commission Chair, commissioners; and other business. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South Fifth St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. All meetings are held in the Commission office conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please can Judy Somers, 335-3310. BE M 114 O N � N M-1 _ --sn■ � � � N w --=n■ E * -q■; § 2 � � � -_■, -=n; z $ §§ of i «ƒ \q�d a_a § �� 2 « . �� . � �° f§� � )§ � ■u � §§ � §2�� � � � N I �o (7*A ON � � � � � Q0 � � N N CN N I ■� ®z �� Ilk■ §FLO ° 2� §� §� II's � I � a Kf N N �S 00§ § § < � - H .�� . . � �& ©•-gin■ w--qn■ ,. N \ � N it -_■r :9 Gen ■� § - §- . §$�K§, &- &- tNI E§� S N § § v ©-=■k ' � ,■, y. �/ lipm 2t: N -gin■ . x - - :Am _ �_;■ 0 N Our search has begun, Dr. Watson, and we need all the help we can get! Spread the word, Watson, spread the word far and wide! We've not a moment to spare! CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Do you know an "unsung hero" in Northwest Hennepin County? �r Is there some person or organization that you would like to thank for their contributions to our community? Nominate them for the ... FIFTH, ANNUAL "INVEST NORTHWEST AWARD" We are looking for nominees who have made a ria �ficant contribution in improving the lives of people living in Northwest Hennepin County. This is your chance to thank those people and organizations who have helped to meet the human service needs in the Northwest Hennepin area. Nominees can be individuals or organizations from nonprofit, business, goverment, religious, or other sectors of Northwest Hennepin County. Northwest Hennepin Services Council stat Advisory Commissioners, and Executive Board members and their families are not eligible to receive the award. Up to five members of the Northwest Hennepin Community will be recognized. I F i y Nominees for the"INVESTNORTHWEST", award will be evaluated based on the following characteristics: ' ❑ Has demonstrated innovative and creative ways of meeting human services needs. ❑ Has shown sustained activity in meeting human services needs over a period of time (not necessarily in just one role or capacity). O Has inspired others to get involved in meeting human services needs. ❑ Evidence of tangible progress resulting from his/her activity. When nominating for this award please be as specific as possible concerning activities in which the nominee has been involved where and during what time period these activities took place, and exactly what role the nominee played Nominations are due by 4:00 p.m. March 20, 1996 at the offices of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. For more information or to receive a couy of the nomination form please call 493-2802. 14.4 U./ L ©E FBI CHECK IT Triends of the T January 19 9 6 0 Happy 1996, 1995 was an exciting year in Plymouth with the has been a rewarding experience for me to sere on the board as President of the Friends. The F can see by the list of donations to the library hat_ __.....__.__ ...__... We have had two very successful used book sales using over 40 volunteers and #o netting over $3,500.00. We sponsored a children's program and the hospitality �o committee served the Twin West Chamber Coffee Break and 750 children from Plymouth Creek School for a pre -opening visit to the library. Over 35 volunteers helped with the opening day festivities. It has been very rewarding when calling for volunteers for the various activities to always get such a positive response. _ When you come to the library be sure to observe the show case in the main lobby. Students from Greenwood Elementary School filled the show case for the month of November. The Friends of the Library Display Committee.have provided such interesting items for the months of December and January. This month is entitled U 103 "Winters of Old". There are beautiful artifacts and pictures. The committee which worked on this includes Pat Budish, Margaret Duntley, Ruth Grill, Carole Rutherford, Kerry Maguire, and Barb Jenkins. Thanks to all of you for a beautiful presentation. Charter memberships are still available for the Friends. Our fiscal year will run from September to September, so membership renewals and the end of charter membership designations will be in September 1996. Invite your friends to be a Friend. U Many of the Friends have also been volunteering on a weekly basis. The jobs are many and varied. It has been a real privilege to get to know the library staff by volunteering. When you joined the Friends you filled out a membership fotm and checked your areas of interest. We have tried to call you when those opportunities became available, however, if you haven't been called and would like to help in any of the many volunteer positions please feel free fo call and volunteer. We can and do need C more help. If your interests have changed, let us know that, too. Sincerely, 10,14 0o O Z+001K • • V wet .1 • 1 �' LIBRARY RECEIVES FRIENDS DONATIONS 17-2— In the last six months many Friends have worked very hard to raise money for the Plymouth Library. The following donations are the result of your labors: Magnets with the Plymouth Library address, hours, and phone number, which were given away at the grand opening and during the following weeks. \t".. A 56 -cup Farberware coffee pot for use in the library meeting room. $1500 for the purchase of puppets to be checked out � 1 A Puppet tree to display puppets and a Kroy label maker. • �,� A subscription to the weekday and Sunday editions of the St Paul Pioneer Press. Office supplies and meeting room supplies. Food and beverages for the Twin West Coffee Break and the pre- opening visit of Plymouth Creek Elementary School to the library. The staff of the Library says, "THANK YOU11 WE VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS." Special February Zvent. In connection with 'Valentine's Day, the Friends of the Library are sponsoring a presentation by ?ire Pickett, local photographer and author of "hove in the 9W. Her boob, celebrates her grandparents' love with black and= -white portraits interwoven with tent andphotos from - old famifry albums, and letters written during their courtship. The event is on Sunday, February 11, at 3:00 pm. This is a special program for the Triends, however, everyone is welcome. SooP4 wiff be for safe or if you already own a copy bring it to be autographed !,efreshments will be served Co d 0 d d 0 d d n 0 CJCJCJ0OC7cJCJCJOc7CJC7oOCJC7C7(�j .*. s of the Plymouth Library -Used Book Sales ;ales have been scheduled for this winter and spring. Saturday. January 20. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All adult fiction books will go for $2.00 12er baa for the entire day. We hope to clear out our large inventory during this "warehouse" style �•� ' sale. Members of the Friends may purchase books on Friday. January o�o0 19. between 4:00-5:OOo.m. o�o • Saturday. February 10. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a used book sale of children's books for children. Children 14 years and younger ono will be admitted from 10 a.m. to noon. Books will be priced at 8 for $1.00. Anyone can purchase books during the final two hours of the sale for $.25. Donations of used children's books, in good condition, can be dropped off at the library. Saturday. April 27. • We plan a HUGE used book sale, running for several days around the ' �.� • 27th of April. This will include adult and children's books, fiction, and 000 non-fiction. It will. feature a separate day. for bag sales and will be 'oma our major fundraiser of the year. For this sale we will have all "new" • used books. If you have books you would like to contribute you can do so starting February 15th by bringing used books, in good condition, to ' the library. Please no text books or Reader's Digest condensed books.. ' :Get into the Act We will need help for all of these events. Please contact LuAnn Svendsen at 553-1634 to volunteer for Pre-sorting starting on Monday, January 15, lots of heavy labor needed on Friday, January 19, working during the sales, and clean up after the sales or help with publicity. Finally, please consider picking up a poster or two at the Library to hang -somewhere in the community. THANKSII wilding a � atter A erica , Euerg year members of Friends of the Libraries groups and library j" 01 c �;�� staff from around the state converge on the State Capitol on one day to talk to legislators about library Issues. In 1996 Library Legislatiue Bag, sponsored bg the Minnesota Library Association and uarious , other library -related organizations, Is February 29. You are inuited to attend and to begin a personal relationship with your legislators. The Hennepin Co untg L ibrarg system will hau a an Informational session for attendees before February 29. Cali Nancy Johnson at 559-7974 if you are interested in attending. Introducing the "Reader's Corner", a continuing series in our newsletter, where members of our Friends' group will introduce themselves by telling you about their reading habits and their picks for good books and authors to watch -W =or LuAnn Svendsen i�� Vice -President of the Plymouth Friends Like many of us, I am an avid reader, usually two or three books per week. I -can accomplish this by being a fast reader and by reading mostly fun books --not great literature. My favorites are the popular fiction, bestseller novels that grab my attention quickly and hold it. I avoid Stephen Ring type horror and science fiction and I rarely read romance or gothics. I particularly enjoy suspense/crime/mystery stories and books that are set here in Minnesota. My favorite local authors include suspense writer Ron Sandberg as well as John Sandford whose "prey" novels, Ms of Prey. Winter Prey, etc. are the type you simply can't put down. I was introduced to Wilbur Smith's books fairly recently and his River God, a novel about ancient Egypt, became a favorite for both my husband and me. We also enjoyed a couple of his earlier books purchased at our August book sale. 0 00 At the Plymouth Library, I picked up a couple of current . bestsellers which are of a higher literary value than usual for me. I urge you to read Beach Music by Pat Conroy and Rookery Bl� by Jon Hassler. Both are well written stories with excellent character development. These are books that give one something to think about as well as being a good read. In my real life, I have a fourteen year old daughter, Amy who volunteers at the library as well as being involved in a myriad of other activities. My husband Randy and I own an American Family Insurance Agency in Plymouth where we both work full time. We've lived on the east side of Plymouth in the Schmidt Lake Hills neighborhood for the past eleven years. COMING EUENTS RT THE PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY• LEARN TO USE THE LIBRARY CATALOG Registration is required. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2 pm. ADVANCED LIBRARY CATALOG INSTRUCTION Registration is required. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2 pm. ADULT FICTION BOOK SALE . - All you can put in a bag for i2A0 Saturday, Jan. 20, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p m. "HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER DOLDRUMS" Patricia Zahmik offers ideas and answers questions on how to grow, heal and befriend yourself Monday. Jan. 22, 7 p.m. "NEW ZEALAND AND FIJI" Miriam Martin presents a slide lecture. Tuesday. Jan. 23, 7 p.m. CHILDREN'S USED BOOK SALF Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:00 am: 2:00 p.m. LOVE IN THE 90s" Presentation by Keri Pickett. Sunday, Feb. 11, 3:00 pm. _ �aa• d�C1� 0 MEET THE LIORRY STAFF MARY JANE GAPINSKI started with the Hennepin County Library as a substitute at the Rogers Library and then joined the Bookmobile staff in 1981. She started working at the Plymouth Library as a library assistant on opening day, Sept. 17. She likes working in a brand new building, really enjoys the people, and views her new position as a learning experience. Mary Jane reads mostly non-fiction, especially biographies, travel books and books about new medical discoveries. WI She recommends two works -of fiction, Win by Sandra Brown, and n' ' Now by Joy Fielding. Mary Jane has three children and lives in Rogers with her husband, Fermin Gapinski. You'll see her assisting patrons at the Reference Desk. TRICIA REZAB began working at the Rockford Road Library 13 years ago and transferred to Plymouth in August. She especially enjoys the people she works with and those who use the library. Tricia likes reading romances with happy endings, and right now is reading Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark. She lives in Crystal with her husband John and two of their three children (the third one is in -� college). You'll find Tricia working at the checkout desk or shelving books, I �' among other things. are Boot's GOOD BOOKS YOU M I GHT HA UE M I SSED Q� Presented bg Lois Langer at the Nov. general Friends Meeting Berg, Elizabeth. Talk Before Sleep. Ruth and Ann explore their friendships and the friends they share as they prepare themselves for Ruth's death from breast cancer. • Carpenter, Liz. Unplanned Parenthood: The Confessions of a Seventysomething Surrogate Mother.,Author tells her story of taking on the task of • raising three teenagers while in her seventies. A funny and revealing story of parenthood in the 1990's. Colwin, Laurie. A Big Storm Knocked It Over Jane Louise Parker and her best friend Edie tell a wonderful tale of life, friendship and marriage. Gibbins, Kay. Charms for the Easy Life Three generations of women populate this novel of family and tradition. Each character is unique; yet dependent on all the others as we watch them grow older together. Hoffman, Alice. Second Nature. A completely different tale of a man raised by wolves as only Alice Hoffman could tell it. Hunter, Stephen. DirtyWh_ ite Boys. Adventure, mayhem, fear, and cunning are the hallmarks of this tale of three escaped convicts on the loose in Oklahoma and North Texas. Landsman, Julie. Basic Needs: A Year with Street Kids in a City School If you've ever.wondered what life in the Minneapolis schools is like, this book will take you through a year as a teacher experiences it. Pflug, Jackie Nink. Miles to Go -Before I Sleep: My. Grateful Journey Back From the Hi jacking of Eyapt Air Flight 648 The amazing story of her hijacking and long road through physical, mental and emotional healing. Quindlen, Anna. One True Thin,. Accused of killing her terminally ill mother, Ellen Gulden recounts the time she spent with her mother, the Gulden family relationships, and the final outcome of all that happened. A good book for discussion. Reiser, Paul. Couplehood. The star of "Mad About You" shares his funny and touching thoughts on love and marriage. Rice, Luanne. Crazyin Love. get on the Eastern Coast this is a delightful story of love and devotion amongst a large family. Winerip, Michael. 9 Hiahland Road: Sane Living for the Mentally Ill A compelling tale of five residents of a group home for mentally ill .people and the people whose lives they touch. • Plymouth Towne Square. Resident Satisfaction Survey -1995 Survey Design This survey was developed and carried out by the Quality Improvement staff of Walker Methodist, Inc. with the assistance of Walker Management staff and the residents of Walker affiliated communities. The survey questionnaire for each community was created from a set of questions developed prior to our 1991 survey using input from residents of each of the Walker communities. These question sets were once again brought to the respective resident councils for review prior to the 1993 survey. Each community was given a survey which reflected its unique needs. Many of the questions were asked in multiple communities providing the ability to compare responses among the communities where each specific question was asked. The survey questionnaires were delivered to the door of every resident with an enclosed return envelope in August. Residents were requested to return the form to a collection box in the housing manager's or administrator's office or to return it directly to the Quality Improvement Department. Residents were allowed complete anonymity of response through this mail back provision. A cutoff date of September 30 was used for processing. The overall response rate for the ten communities participating was 58 %, meaning that about six of every 10 of the occupied living units were represented in the survey. ,Last year's response rate was 60%. Residents were asked to provide a response to a list of statements on an opinion scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree with an option to select no opinion. Items which were left blank were coded as no opinion. For analysis, a score of 4 points was coded to strongly agree, 3 points to agree, 2 points to disagree and 1 point to strongly disagree. All statements were positively framed and therefore, a response of strongly agree reflects a high level of satisfaction, while conversely, a response of strongly disagree reflects a high level of dissatisfaction. Responses to the several questions pertaining to resident interest in additional services or activities (labeled "R.I."in table 2) and responses of NA (not applicable or no opinion) were excluded from the computation of averages. All Walker Community Results Overall average community satisfaction for all Walker communities was 3.4. This is a slight increase from last year's score of 3.3. Of the 503 residents who responded to the -- - overall satisfaction statement, only 15 or 3 % expressed dissatisfaction with their- community. Last year this was also 3 %. Thus, the overall score improved by 0.1 while the percentage of satisfied residents remained stable at 97%. This reflects that there was little change in overall satisfaction from last year. Average scores for the component departments were for 1995, 1994 and 1993 respectively: Activities/Social Services at 3.3/3.2/3.2;Housekeeping at 3.2/3.3/3.3;Dining Program at 3.0/3.0/3.1;Administration at 3.3/3.1/3.2;and Plant Services/Maintenance at 3.3/3.3/3.3. Table 1 on page 2 shows the average score, response rate for the ten communities participating in 1995 and their comparable average scores in 1994 and 1993. Q'ItM VILYWEP 1 Nw.mbW 10. 1995 4 Table 1. Results by Community No. of Per Average No. of Occu- cent 1994 1993 Change Community, Location Satis- faction Resp- onses pied Units Resp- once Sat. Score Sat. Score from 1994 Southminster, 3.1 50 75 66.7% Canterbury on the Lake Waterford, Mi. Hazel Ridge, 3.3 35 72 48.6% 3.4 3.4 -0.1 Maplewood, Mn. The age, 3.4 64 101 63.4% 3.3 3.4 +0.1 Chico, Ca. Plymouth Towne 3.7 77 98 78.6% Square, Plymouth, Mn. Walker at Tree 3.3 56 104 53.8% 3.2 3.0 +0.1 Tops, 3.3* Minneapolis Walker on 3.2 22 45 48.9% 3.5 3.3 -0.3 Kenzie, Saint Anthony Village, Mn. Walker on the 3.0 29 44 65.9% 3.4 3.3 -0.4 River, Anoka, Mn. Walker Place, 3.5 50 127 39.4% 3.4 3.2 +0.1 Minneapolis Walker Plaza, 3.1 51 98 52.0% 3.4 3.4 -0.3 Anoka, Mn. Westwood Ridge 3.3 83 125 66.490 3.4 3.6 -0.1 West Saint Paul, Mn. All Communities 1 3.4 1 518 890 58% 1 3.3 3.4 +0.1 * Average score on survey completed at mid year OVOG MWEP 2 Nowmwr 10, IM Plymouth Towne Square Results 't 2.L? Plymouth Towne Square residents provided a;of,Z7,, m�otgthe survey. There were 77 responses from the 98 occupied units. This is a very good response rate and v6vera'll satin o "'°fo e'P1 To ie`°5q 'ovas 3.-Tifineasured by the average score of item 31: "I am satisfied with Plymouth Towne Square." This is a very high satisfaction level and is 0.3 points abovethe >nmum vefaga of951Y. Table 2 presents the tabulation of the scores and average response score for each statement on the satisfaction survey. Comparisons are presented with the average score on the same item at all Walker affiliated communities if others used the same question. Plymouth Towne Square had many High scoring items with 14 items at 3.6 or 3.7. There were also six items which scored at least 0.3,higher than the all community average. Only one item fell below the all community average. It is apparent that this community has had a very good beginning. Table 3 presents the tabulation of the demographic items included on the survey. Many comments were received and have been provided in the full report which has been provided to the community management. A summary of those comments is included as Appendix A. 01=01PLYWEP 3 Nowmb« 10. tans MINNESOTA OFFICE OF r Environmental00 e January 17, 1996 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Bctulevard ' Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: Y Y , RE: Changes to the Waste Management Act Affect Public Entities The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) would like you to be aware of recent changes to the Waste Management Act that affect public entities. These changes require all public entities to follow their county's solid waste plan when they arrange for solid waste services. Complying with this law will allow public entities to set a good example -- they will benefit.from the integrated .waste management system established by their county, conserve resources, -and protect their citizens from unwanted financial liability. For more detailed information about this law, please read the encic�ed fact sheet. Many public entities have already complied with this law. The OEA and MPCA would like to thank these public entities for acting promptly. Other public entities have not yet complied with the law. If you work for a public entity that has not yet complied, The MPCA, OEA, and your county would like to help you comply with the law. Please contact staff at the bottom of this page if you need more information on how to comply. The OEA and MPCA considercompliance with this law to be extremely important. In addition to education and assistance, the MPCA has a range of enforcement tools it can use to assure compliance. Your cooperation is appreciated. If you have questions about the state law, please call: Janet Berryhill, OEA 1-800-657-3843 or 612/215-0285 Bill Dunn, MPCA 1-800-657-3864 or 612/282-2663 The Hennepin County So:id Waste Plan requires waste to be delivered to the Hennepin County System. ' If you need additional information about the county solid waste plan, please call: Tom Heenan, Hennepin County 612/348-4491 Siricerely, aam:e:sWarner Art Dunn Division Manager Deputy Director Ground Water and Solid Waste Division Office on Environmental Assistance Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regional offices in Brainerd. IA•troit Ickes, Duluth, Marshall'and Rochester 520Lafayette,Road N. • 2nd Floor • St. Paul MN 55155-4100 • 612-296-3417 •Toll Free 800-657.3843 • Fax 612-215-0246 100 r1 J4ru-cnuxnnrc r h'r< rc%d Prole r az q%=;r Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 52o ta6yefe Rd. N. St. Paul, MN 551554194 612-296-6300 Toll Ffw. 800-657-3864 0 Mimewta. Offioe of iJlrlt'Onlnelrt0� Assistance 520 L dayetk Rd. N. second Floor St. Paul, MN 55155-4100 612-296-3417 Toq Frey. 800.657-3843 . Z co, 110 County Solid Waste Plans Update on "Jurisdiction of Plan" Waste ManagementAct Minn. Stat. § 1154.46, subd.5 (1995) In 1991 and 1995, the "Jurisdiction of the Plan" section of the Waste Management Act was amended. These amendments affect the way public entities are required to manage their solid waste. This fact sheet explains these amendments in order to help public entities and their solid waste contractors comply with the law. What does the law say? When public entities arrange for solid waste services, they are required to follow their county's solid waste plan or master plan unless they have the county's permission to do otherwise. For example: ■ Some county plans have mandatory recycling requirements, so all public entities in that county must recycle. ■ State law bans certain materials from the waste stream, and some county plans specify how banned materials are to be managed. Public entities in those counties must manage these materials as prescribed. ■ Some county plans require waste to be processed, so all public entities in that county must process their waste using waste -to -energy or composting facilities. What is a public entity? ■ State agencies, offices, institutions. ■ Metropolitan agencies, the Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District ■ The state Legislature. ■ The courts. ■ Counties. ■ Cities and townships. ■ School districts. ■ Special taxing districts (for example, watershed districts and the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District). and Public Entities ■ Contractors acting on a contract with a public entity. When do public entities have to comply with the law? Political subdivisions were required to comply on August 1, 1991. Other public entities were required to comply on July 15, 1995. Why was the law changed? Public entity cooperation helps ensure the success of county solid waste management systems. Since 1980, counties have been responsible for solid waste management within their borders, and have worked hard to create effective systems to manage their solid waste. These systems were developed through a public planning process with input from public entities and other interested parties. These systems were designed to manage waste wisely they deserve the support of government units. If a public entity hires a contractor for solid waste services, who is responsible for complying with the law? When a public entity hires a contractor for solid waste services, both the public,entity and the contractor are responsible for following the county plan. For example: ■ When a public entity hires a contractor to renovate a school, both the public entity and the contractor are responsible for managing the construction waste in accordance with the county plan. ■ If a city has organized collection, both the city and the hauler are responsible for managing the waste in accordance with the county plan. What if a public entity has solid waste contracts that are inconsistent with the county plan? The public entity must renegotiate the contract at the first opportunity. Does this law apply to public entities who send their waste out of state? Yes. All public entities must comply with the law, regardless of where they send their waste. December 1995 What must a public entity do if it does not want to follow the county plan? The governing board of the public entity must request an exemption from the county board The county board will either deny the exemption or approve it by county resolution. In the event that a public entity chooses to use a waste management practice that is lower on the waste manage- ment hierarchy than required by the county plan, the public entity must also follow the additional require- ments outlined in Minn. Stat. § 115A.471 (1995). These requirements are explained below. Update on "Public Entities, Management of Solid Waste" Waste ManagementAct, Minn. Wit. § 11,%471(1996) In 1995, a section entitled "public entities and the management of solid waste" was added to the Waste Management Act. What does the law say? If a public entity wants permission to manage its solid waste using a method that is lower on the waste manage- ment hierarchy than the method required by the county plan, it must do the following before it enters into a contract for solid waste services: 1. Determine the potential liability to the public entity and its taxpayers for managing the waste in this manner. 2. Given this liability, the public entity must decide if it still wishes to manage waste in this manner. If it does, the public entity must: • Develop a plan for managing the potential liability. • Obtain the permission of the county, through a county resolution. • Submit these items to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. • Implement the plan for managing the potential liability. What is the waste management hierarchy? The Waste Management Act ranks waste management methods in this order of preference: 1. Waste reduction and reuse. 2. Waste recycling. 3. Composting of yard waste and food waste. 4. Resource recovery through incineration of composting. 5. Land disposal (landfilling). Minnesota Office of EmironmenralAssistame 1.0002c How do the "Jurisdiction of plan" and the "public entities" sections of the Waste Management Act work together? It depends on what the county plan requires, and how the public entity wants to manage its waste. For example: Some county plans say waste is to be landfilled, but do not require waste to go a specific landfill. Therefore: ■ A public entity can take its waste to any landfill. ■ If the public entity wants to take its waste to a resource recovery facility, it must first obtain the county's permission. However, it does not have to go through the process to determine and manage its liability because resource recovery is higher on the waste management hierarchy than land disposal. Some county plans require that waste go to a specific facility. Therefore: ■ One way for public entities to comply with this requirement is to develop a contract that specifically states where the contractor must deliver waste. This contract should require contractors to submit proof that the waste is being delivered to the correct facility. ■ If the public entity wants to take waste to another facility, it must first obtain the county's permission. If the facility is lower on the hierarchy than the county - specified facility, the public entity must perform the process to determine and manage its potential liability. Some county plans require waste to be processed. Therefore: ■ A public entity may take its waste to any facility that meets the processing requirements outlined in the county plan. ■ One way for public entities to comply with this requirement is to develop a contract that requires contractors to adhere to the county's processing requirement. This contract should require contractors to submit proof that the waste is being delivered to an appropriate processing facility. ■ If a public entity wants to take its waste to a landfill, it must obtain the county's permission and go through the process to determine and manage its liability. Where can I find more information? Contact your county solid waste department for more information about your county solid waste plan. For more information about state law, call: The OEA at 800-657-3843 or 612-296-3417 The MPCA at 800-657-3864, 612-296-6300 Minnesota Pollution ContV Agency Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Minnesota State Office 220 Second Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2195 Dear Mr. Johnson: 1 --' SUBJECT: Subject: Consolidated End -of -Year Review — Program Year 1994 The Department of housing and Urban Development has sought to establish partnerships with state and local governments. The focus of our partnership has been to work with communities to ensure that our joint efforts result in housing and community development programs and policies that benefit and serve low and moderate income persons. These efforts occur within the framework of the statutes we administer and the regulations and emerging policies that are designed to improve program performance. The provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act.of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, require the annual submission of performance reports by grant recipients receiving federal assistance through programs covered under these acts. Additionally, these acts require that a determination be made by the Secretary, that the grant recipient is in compliance with the statutes and has the continuing capacity to implement and administer the programs for which assistance is received. Traditionally, these determinations were made through the review of annual reports submitted by grantees for each individual program receiving assistance. With the implementation of the Consolidated Planning regulations of January 5, 1995, the Department will be making a comprehensive performance review of your overall progress at least annually, as required by the statues and Section 91.525 of the regulations. The review consists of analyzing your consolidated planning process; reviewing management of funds; determining the progress made in carrying out your policies and programs; determining the compliance of funded activities with statutory and regulatory requirements; determining the accuracy of required performance reports; as well as evaluating your accomplishments in meeting key departmental objectives. This assessment not only meets the mandates of the statutes, but it also provides a basis for working together collaboratively to help you achieve housing and community development goals. One critical outcome of this collaboration should be the development of a more comprehensive, effective, and concise consolidated plan and improved performance in achieving specific goals that correspond to the activities outlined in your forthcoming action plan. 5-2,d 2 We congratulate you on your many accomplishments during this past year on the achievement of departmental objectives: • 100 % of Community Development Block Grant funds were expended on low/moderate activities; • The rehabilitation of eight single homes owned by low or moderate income families was completed; • Nineteen families were assisted in purchasing dwelling units in Plymouth; • Assistance was provided to two non-profit agencies to assist their efforts in providing affordable housing; Our review determined that these efforts were specifically directed at the City's CHAS objective of providing affordable housing. • Fourteen families were assisted in obtaining child care services; and • Handicap Accessible improvements were made at two parks. • The City made outstanding efforts to improve the rate of CDBG expenditures. It had been under a plan to make such an improvement and the City exceeded the goals that had been set. We also have included some recommendations to improve performance and correct areas of non-compliance as you continue to develop and refine you consolidated planning process and carry out your program for year. (Include such if appropriate) • The City of Plymouth, unlike many other cities, has been able to a great deal of economic development activities without the use of CDBG funds. However, we encourage the city to explore ways to create effective strategies to ensure that low- income persons are able to take advantage of these job opportunities. • The City has in the past effectively used CDBG funds to make home ownership assistance available to low and moderate income persons to purchase housing in Plymouth. However, the authority to use CDBG funds for this purpose has expired and it is unclear when this authority may again be granted. Therefore, you may wish to contact Urban Hennepin County to explore whether the Consortium's HOME funds may be able to be used for this effort.. • Plymouth, like all the members of the Urban Hennepin County Consortium, are expected to make increased efforts to break down barriers to guarantee freedom of housing choice by minorities. We urge the City to work to ensure that the Corsortium's efforts are successful. 3 In conclusion, as a result of our analysis we have determined that your overall progress is satisfactory (but there are a few areas which need improvement). This determination is based upon the information available to this office, and does not reflect a comprehensive evaluation of specific activities. The City of Plymouth has 30 days to review and comment on this report. We may then revise the report after considering your views. We must make the City's comments and the report, with any revisions, readily available to the public within 30 days after the receipt of your comments. if you have any questions on this matter, please contact John Swanson at 370-3022. Sincerely yours, 14.,Oe Shawn G. Huckleby Director, CPD Division cc: Mr. Ed Goldsmith Minnesota January 19, 1996 Ms. Magie Paradise Peterson Group Property Management 7340 Gallagher Drive Edina, Minnesota 55435 Dear Ms. Paradise: C�w�- y-2C lution Control Agency RE: Request For Additional Work Site: Four Season Villa Apartment, 3631 Lancaster Lane North, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00008556 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks and Emergency Response Section staff has reviewed the report titled, "Excavation Report," dated December 15, 1995. Based upon the information provided in the report, additional work will be required at the property referenced above (Site). Minimum requirements of the MPCA Tanks and Emergency Response Section were not met. Specifically, the following activities need to be completed at the Site: The extent and magnitude of contamination must be defined. The contamination has to be defined both vertically and horizontally. Also, samples should be collected and analyzed for diesel range organics and benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene. A report summarizing the activities should be submitted to MPCA staff within 4 months of receipt of this letter. If you are unable to meet this deadline, please contact us as soon as possible. Failure to meet deadlines, may result in reduced petrofund reimbursement and/or enforcement action taken against you by the MPCA. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at 612/297-8582. Sincerely, Kathryn Serier I Project Leader Cleanup Unit III Tanks and Emergency Response Section KS:vs cc: Paul Theisen, Determan Welding and Tank Service, Inc. Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth TDD (for hearing and speech impaired only): (612)282-5332 Printed on recycled paper containing at least 10% fibers from paper recycled by consumers ..f, J f` RE: Request For Additional Work Site: Four Season Villa Apartment, 3631 Lancaster Lane North, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00008556 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks and Emergency Response Section staff has reviewed the report titled, "Excavation Report," dated December 15, 1995. Based upon the information provided in the report, additional work will be required at the property referenced above (Site). Minimum requirements of the MPCA Tanks and Emergency Response Section were not met. Specifically, the following activities need to be completed at the Site: The extent and magnitude of contamination must be defined. The contamination has to be defined both vertically and horizontally. Also, samples should be collected and analyzed for diesel range organics and benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene. A report summarizing the activities should be submitted to MPCA staff within 4 months of receipt of this letter. If you are unable to meet this deadline, please contact us as soon as possible. Failure to meet deadlines, may result in reduced petrofund reimbursement and/or enforcement action taken against you by the MPCA. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at 612/297-8582. Sincerely, Kathryn Serier I Project Leader Cleanup Unit III Tanks and Emergency Response Section KS:vs cc: Paul Theisen, Determan Welding and Tank Service, Inc. Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth TDD (for hearing and speech impaired only): (612)282-5332 Printed on recycled paper containing at least 10% fibers from paper recycled by consumers „Fr 1 •' -i � tet. t� Laagw o%Minnarota Cibw L MIc off" etin Number 2 January 19, 1996 Higher education and transportation fare well in governor's bonding bill Eric Willem On Tuesday, January 9, Governor Arne Carlson announced his recom- mendations for the state's 1996-1997 capital improvement program. The Governor's plan includes a bonding bill totaling $482 million dollars in general revenue bonds and $106 million from other sources, including local matches. The plan recommends spending $588 million over the next two years. Almost half that amount, or $279 million, will go toward higher educa- tion ($152 million) and state govern- ment and transportation ($127 million). Other amounts include corrections ($109 million), economic development ($102 million), environment and natural resources ($65 million) human services and vets homes ($5 million) and K-12 education ($28 million). The $588 million is $61 million less than the 1994 bonding package of $649 million. The Governor's plan demonstrates a shift in expenditures from the capital improvement law enacted by the legislature two years ago. The Governor's plan would dramatically reduce the amount of capital funds to the areas of human services and veterans homes while increasing capital funds to economic development and state government and transportation. Since large proportions of total spending in specific areas are often tied to one or two expensive projects, the differences in spending from one biennium to the next may reflect changing needs as well as changing priorities. Among the largest individual projects in the Governor's 1996 plan are: • $99.9 million for a new 800 -bed correctional facility. This will address a projected 1,000 -bed shortage by 2001. • $43 million for construction of the Minnesota Library Access Center at the University of Minnesota. This facility will serve as a central information base for all libraries across the state. • $41 million to fund the Rural Finance Authority Loan Program, which will help prospective farmers secure affordable credit. $33.8 million for the construction of the new Minnesota Science Museum in St. Paul. Page 3 — FridayFax Page 3 — Supplemental budget Starting January 26, the League Governor Arne Carlson offered will increase its coverage of his recommendations on how the legislative issues with FridayFax state should spend the $824 million revenue surplus. • $30 million for a new library at St. Cloud State University. • $20 million in youth enrichment capital grants to construct, repair, and renovate school and recre- ational buildings. • $10 million to rehabilitate and replace structurally deficient local bridges. The Governor's plan will be considered by the legislature during the 1996 session. A final bill is expected in March or April. r Contents Higher education and transportation fare well in governor's bonding bill............................................................ 1 FridayFax offers timely legislative information .......................... 3 Governorpresents supplemental budget .................................... 3 Subcommittee wrapping up work on LGA and servicedelivery ....................................................................... 4 4MFund update......................................................................... 4 Business Associates available to speak to cities... ..................... 5 Benke selected vice chair of NLC steering committee............................................................................... 5 Strategies linking local development and poverty reduction examined in new NLC book ................................... 5 Conference for Newly Elected Officials ..........................6 and 7 Billsummaries............................................................................ 8 Surveys on geographic information systems to be sent to Minnesota cities.......................................................... 8 Training/Conferences................................................................. 9 Municipalads........................................................................... 10 The Craes Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and 'includes an update of state legislative, administrative and congressional actions that affect cities. Executive Director Editors Typesetting and design Jim Milia Tim Busse Gayle Brodt Erica Norris AuK date Executive Director Circulation Sharon Klumpp Laurie Brown League of Minnesota Cities,145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 Phone: (612) 281-12110; (800) 925-1122; Fax: (612) 281-1299; TDD: (612) 281-1290. 2f 1996 League of Minnesota Cities Action Agenda LOCALGovERNMENrAtD Continue to use the implicit price deflator to maintain LGA at a constant, inflation adjusted level and provide additional state resources for further increases in LGA to reverse the rapid growth in reliance on the property tax. / page 3 and 4 TRANsFEas of LGA/HACATo SCHooLs Identify sources other than transfers from city property tax relief programs to fund increases in the state's share of school revenue. LEw Elmira AND PaorEaTv TAx i kuu Trust and support the local decision making process by not imposing levy limits or a property tax freeze on cities. SALESTAX ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASES Reinstate the sales tax exemption for all local government purchases. UNFUNDEDMANDATES Review and modify or repeal existing unfunded mandates. No additional statewide mandates should be enacted unless full funding is provided. Cities should not be required to comply with unfunded mandates, and cities should be given flexibility in implementing mandates to ensure their cost is minimized. GRowFm MANAGEMENT ANUANNEXATIoN Adopt measures that will limit unplanned and uncontrolled urban growth and support the existing framework for guiding growth and development. Local plans and controls adopted by local governments should form the basis of a statewide planning process. TAxiINCREMFNTiFINAmm Evaluate recent modifications to tax increment statutes before making further restrictive changes. Any property tax reform proposal must include a provision to hold harmless existing tax increment financing districts. HACA GRowrn Reinstate the household growth adjustment and establish an inflationary adjustment for future city HACA distributions. / page 4 EcoNoaucDEvEt omuNTPaocRAats Contribute any LGA/HACA tax increment penalties to the Economic Recovery Grant Fund; continue the fund and establish clear rules to govern its use. STATE AID ROADS IN CITIES UNDER 5,000 Modify state law to encourage cooperation and improved transportation systems by allowing contiguous cities to be eligible for Municipal State Aid. 10 Printed on recycled paper Page 2 LMC Cities Bulletin �r-zf FridayFax offers timely legislative information 7i'm Busse During the legislative session, timely information is the key. Starting next week, a new League of Minnesota Cities communications tool will help put timely information in your hands sooner. Beginning January 26, the League will increase its coverage of legislative issues with FridayFax. The title FridayFax is as descriptive as we could make it. The publication will be faxed to cities each Friday afternoon during the legislative session. In the past, the pace of the legisla- tive session has made it difficult to notify city officials of upcoming committee hearings or expected legislative activity. With the mailing and distribution schedule, Cities Bulletin sometimes can't provide readers with enough lead time, espe- cially for hearings or meetings early in the week. With FridayFax, we can give you advance notice of a hearing, or let you know sooner if you should contact your legislator on a timely city issue. FRiDAYFAx - A weekly legisAnd- uydare jnun the League Of Mlnneeeta cites We will do our best to keep FridayFax to a single page. FridayFax will include bullet points as opposed to detailed analysis, and will probably reference Cities Bulletin articles. FridayFax will not go into great detail about specific issues and the informa- tion provided will assume that readers are at least somewhat familiar with the issues covered. We don't expect FridayFax to replace Cities Bulletin in any way. In fact, we hope that the two will comple- ment each other. While Cities Bulletin will continue to provide a comprehen- sive review of the previous weeks activity at the Capitol, FridayFax will serve notice of the important issues on the horizon for the coming week. Cities will receive a single copy of FridayFax. We hope you will dupli- cate and distribute it as necessary within city hall. We will use our existing broadcast fax list of numbers. If you have recently installed a fax machine in city hall, or if you don't receive FridayFax the afternoon of January 26, contact Laurie Brown at (612) 215-4030. Cities that don't have a fax machine will soon be able to call a League voice mail box that will provide the same FridayFax informa- tion. We will publish notice in Cities Bulletin as soon as the details of the voice mail box are worked out. r Governor. presents supplemental budget Eric Willette Governor Arne Carlson this week released his 1996-97 supplemental budget recommendations that address how he believes the state should allocate its $824 million revenue surplus. The recommendations include $500 million for a new school cash flow account, $140 million to the state's budget reserve, $24 million in tax reductions, and $160 million in new spending. The Governor's recommendations would be a dramatic improvement over the 1995 proposal to cut LGA and HACA by $77 million. Some of the new spending (about $27 million) for community safety and economic development initiatives would benefit cities, although we have few details about the proposed programs at this time. Most of the proposed spending is directed towards schools, health systems, technology and state govern- ment, and should not greatly affect cities and their budgets. The Governor stressed that most of the new spending is targeted to investments which will save the state money in the long run. The proposed school cash flow account would establish a permanent fund from which public K-12 schools could borrow money interest-free to cover short-term cash shortages caused by the property tax recognition shift. Interest from this fund, estimated at $20 million annually, would be dedicated to a statewide grant program to schools for new technologies, science and math needs, and libraries. The Governor's recommendation to place $140 million into the state's budget reserve would bring the state's total budget and cash flow reserves to $695 million, or 3.6 percent of the state's biennial budget. The Governor believes that the increased reserves, the school cash flow account, and the new spending in investment initiatives will afford the state and schools flexibility in future budget decisions when faced with potential future economic downturns, growing expenditures in education, health, and corrections, and federal budget cuts. The important point to remember is that these are the governor's recom- mendations. The legislature will likely have their own ideas of how to spend the $824 million. r January 19, 1996 Page 3 Subcommittee wrapping up work on LGA and T -Z � service delivery Eric Willette The Subcommittee on LGA and Service Delivery held its final meeting Friday. January 12 and will now draft and submit its final report to the chairs of both tax committees and the Legislative Committee on Planing and Fiscal Policy by February 1. The report will make recommendations on how the state can encourage the improvement of local government service delivery, and will summarize' the results of a survey sent to 135 city and county officials asking for ex- amples of local efficiency and coopera- tion, barriers to efficiency, and strate- gies for overcoming these barriers. The Subcommittee, co-chaired by Rep. Andy Dawkins (DFL -St. Paul) and Sen. John Hottinger (DFL - Mankato), is expected to recommend allocating additional resources to the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation for the purpose of providing grants to local governments. 4M Fund update An investment alternative sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities What is the 4M Fund? The 4M Fund is a short-term money market fund specifically designed to address the comprehensive cash management needs of Minnesota cities and their instrumentalities. Backed by the objectives of providing safety, liquidity and a competitive yield, the Fund is comprised of the highest quality, short-term investments allowable under Minnesota Statutes 475.66.The short-term nature of the Fund serves to minimize the effect of changes in interest rates.The Fund is managed and serviced by Insight Investment Management and MBIA -Municipal Investors Service Corporation. A fixed rate program administered by Dain Bosworth Incorporated is available to 4M Fund participants, offering such aftematives as certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury and agency securities and commercial paper. Market update—January 1 through 12, 1998 We will remember this past week for the crippling East Coast snowstorms and continued budget debates.As a result of these events, little has been released in the way of December economic data. Speculation continues regarding the magnitude of further Fed rate cuts. Discussion also leans toward a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate in late January. The yields on allTreasury Bills are holding at approximately 5.16 percent.Yelds on agency discount notes and commercial paper issued over the past two weeks parallels Treasury bills due to limited supply. Currently, investors who wish to invest in six through 12 -month maturities are not being rewarded with higher yields. The threat of declining yields over the nerd month is motivating investors to extend maturities. Dally Rates—January 1 through 12,1996 -interest rates are net of all applicable fees. Daly interest compounding. free cheddng, Automated Clearing Hasse (ACH) payment systems and Invesfinenteducational opportunities are among the services o fered by the Fund. Formore information, please cal Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275. These grants would fund innovative proposals which enhance government efficiency or cover prohibitive start-up costs to projects which will increase efficiency and intergovernmental cooperation in the long run. The subcommittee also discussed enhancing the Board's role as the clearinghouse of information on barriers to efficiency and successful projects local govern- ments have undertaken which could be repeated by other governments. In a memorandum submitted to the Subcommittee, the League suggested compiling the survey responses in the report to inform policy makers of local efforts and innovations, as well as to help local officials identify potential cost-saving strategies. The League also recommended expanding the role of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation to assist local govern- ments in identifying potential coopera- tive and cost-saving efforts. The Subcommittee's report will also recommend that either new state revenues or a portion of current HACA payments to local governments be redistributed based on how successful local governments are in implementing cost-saving strategies. The subcommit- tee discussed how a $2 per capita, or about $6 million, would be distributed. The legislature would ultimately determine specific criteria for the payment, as well as the actual amount to be redistributed. The criteria could include participation in cooperative service delivery with neighboring governments and implementing performance measurement systems to enhance government efficiency. Also in the memo to the Subcom- mittee, the League stressed that any increased funding for the Board of Government Innovation or for distribu- tion of aid to cities based on state - mandated criteria should not come out of existing local government aid programs. Rather, the legislature should identify a new source of funding. t Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin Interest Ave►age Maturky Interest Average Matml<y Date Rate- of Portfolio Date Rate- Of Portfolio 1/1 522 15 days 1/e 527% 15 days 1/2 5.37% 11 days 1/9 527% 11 days 113 5.36% 18 days 1/10 524% 11 days 1/4 5.37% 15 days 1/11 523% 11 days 1/5 5.3796 15 days 1/12 522% 12 days -interest rates are net of all applicable fees. Daly interest compounding. free cheddng, Automated Clearing Hasse (ACH) payment systems and Invesfinenteducational opportunities are among the services o fered by the Fund. Formore information, please cal Stefanie Adams of Insight Investment Management at (800) 333-0813 or (612) 371-7275. These grants would fund innovative proposals which enhance government efficiency or cover prohibitive start-up costs to projects which will increase efficiency and intergovernmental cooperation in the long run. The subcommittee also discussed enhancing the Board's role as the clearinghouse of information on barriers to efficiency and successful projects local govern- ments have undertaken which could be repeated by other governments. In a memorandum submitted to the Subcommittee, the League suggested compiling the survey responses in the report to inform policy makers of local efforts and innovations, as well as to help local officials identify potential cost-saving strategies. The League also recommended expanding the role of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation to assist local govern- ments in identifying potential coopera- tive and cost-saving efforts. The Subcommittee's report will also recommend that either new state revenues or a portion of current HACA payments to local governments be redistributed based on how successful local governments are in implementing cost-saving strategies. The subcommit- tee discussed how a $2 per capita, or about $6 million, would be distributed. The legislature would ultimately determine specific criteria for the payment, as well as the actual amount to be redistributed. The criteria could include participation in cooperative service delivery with neighboring governments and implementing performance measurement systems to enhance government efficiency. Also in the memo to the Subcom- mittee, the League stressed that any increased funding for the Board of Government Innovation or for distribu- tion of aid to cities based on state - mandated criteria should not come out of existing local government aid programs. Rather, the legislature should identify a new source of funding. t Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin Business Associates available to speak to cities Duke Addicks Need a knowledgeable person to speak to a group of elected or ap- pointed city officials? Several Busi- ness Associates of the League have volunteered to make presentations of about 45 minutes in length on a variety of subjects. Their presentations won't be a sales pitch for their services or products. Rather, it will be an informa- tive, unbiased discussion of issues that concern Minnesota cities. Business Associates are available to make presentations on the following subjects: • Document and work flow manage- ment Employee evaluation: Motivate or threaten Employee recruitment and selection: Potluck or process Interviewing: Art or science • Municipal debt financing • Preventing youth access to tobacco • Sludge handling and storage • Strategic planning • Wastewater treatment This list will expand as other Business Associates volunteer to be part of the League's Speakers Bureau. These presentations are available to groups of city officials at no charge, subject to the availability of the presenters. Contact Duke Addicks, director of member services at the League, to be put in contact with the presenter of your choice. Duke can be reached at addicks@lmnc.org or (612) 281-1221 or(800)925-1122. Several League staff members are also avail- able to make presentations on a variety of topics and Duke can coordinate your efforts to contact LMC and LMCIT staff to arrange a presentation. t I aw Benke selected vice chair of NLC steering committee Bob Benke, League of Minnesota Cities First Vice President and Mayor of New Brighton, has been selected as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities Transportation and Commu- nication Policy Steering Commit- tee. Mayor Benke has been a member of the steering committee for the past four years, and has been a member of the main policy committee for more than 10 years. The Steering Committee meets twice yearly to develop transporta- tion and telecommunication policy for the National League of Cities. NLC staff members have indicated that city officials who applied for membership on an NLC policy committee or steering committee should expect to hear of their appointment in early to mid- February. Strategies linking local development and poverty reduction examined in new NLC book National League of Cities Efforts to assist the poor can be enhanced through local development programs that invest in the poor or encourage them to invest in them- selves, according to a new book published by the National League of cities (NLC). Programs launched by cities or regions to revitalize areas of those communities can also be de- signed to assist or increase the self- sufficiency of individuals. More than 30 examples of local economic development programs that are making a difference in the lives of poor residents in those communities are examined in Paths to Economic Opportunity. Case Studies of Local Development Strategies to Reduce Poverty. The 174 -page book includes descriptions of activities, assessments of outcomes and local contacts for additional information about each project. Written by Phyllis Furdell, manager of NLC's Urban Poverty, Economic Development and Cities Project, the book includes an overview that examines some of the recurring concepts and experiences that emerged from the case studies and other sources. It defines and explores the rationale for a comprehensive local strategy, and it discusses local political considerations that can pose difficulties in making the linkage between economic develop- ment and poverty reduction. Whether the activities involve mainstream development programs, minority and small enterprise develop- ment, or working with community- based organizations, taking a compre- hensive approach was seen as a key element in making the connection between economic development and poverty reduction work. Comprehen- sive approaches consist of strategies for "developing" people, places and opportunities. To be effective, they depend upon collaboration among public officials, the private -sector, nonprofit agencies and community leaders. The League has one copy of the book available for loan from the library. The book can also be ordered by calling the NLC Publications Center, PO Box 491, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 at (301) 725- 4299. Price is $30 ($20 for NLC members) plus shipping and handling. January 19, 1996 Page 5 League of Minnesota Cities Conference for Grand Rapids January 26-27 NEWLY aww? REcmny APPOINTED? ' CONGRATLRATION51 You have taken on a very important responsibility—to make decisions that will have a significant impact on the future of your city. FEELING VMW BUT JUST A BIT UNPREPARED? ' IT'S NATMALI When you take office in January, your constituents will look to you for leadershipp. They'll expect you to know what to do, not realizing how much there is to learn. ' WAM TO SHORIEN YOUR "LEARNNG CURVE"? TAKE HEART! Avoid the wasted time and frustration of leoming by trial and error. Attend a program that is specifically tailored to your new duties. You'll gain a solid foundation and know how to get future questions answered. WHO SHOULD ATTEIV? ' You SIMDI • Newly elected mayors and councilmembers • Those appointed to fill vacancies during the past year • Officials elected in 1994 who were not able to attend this conference last year. We are pleased to announce that Carl Neu is back as a featured presenter for all sites; his extensive background as both an elected official and as a dynamic speaker makes him a much soughtafter trainer around the country. Special features > Experienced presenters with extensive 'hands-on' knowledge of city government > Special participant notebook with ses- sion handouts and reference materials > 10 hours of credit toward the Leader- ship Institute Certificate of Recognition > Opportunity to meet other elected officials from your part of the state • Leadership Institute presents the .... Ne Elected Offida s St. Louis Park North Mankato February 2-3 February 9-10 Program Schedule FRIDAY Noon Registration 1:00 pm. Welcome 1:05 INmowxnoN TO THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CMES AND WHAT IT OFFERS THE LEADERSHIP INSTmnE FOR ELEcnD OFFIams 1:30 WHAT THE im NVam: THE RIG L'K m • Your leadership role: Making a difference in your city • Achieving good governance and good public policy • Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the council • Goal -driven leadership Carl Neu, Former Councilmember and Council President, Lakewood, Colorado, Principal, Neu and Company 3:45 LEGAL REAunEs—WHAT couNCRs cAN AND CANNOT DO Desyl Peterson, City Attorney, Minnetonka 5:45 Dinner 7:00 FA=ATw PANEL: WHAT You cAN ExKa As AN ELECTED OFFICIAL Featuring veteran elected officials; A different panel in each conference location 8:30 SOCIAL HOUR/NETWORKMG SATURDAY Opportunity to meet newly elected colleagues from your part of the state 7:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls 8:00 HosT cnY wucoME 8:05 WHAT THE JOB WMVES: GOVERNMENT AS A "TEAM" • Council effectiveness • Working with staff Carl Neu 9:30 WoitmNG wmI sTAFF: CONCURRENT woR m"m (BY sTRuc=E/raFuuTm) • Overview—structure/roles and authorities of council and staff in your particular form of city government League staff • Suggestions for success, pitfalls to avoid Elected and staff teams 10:45 LEGAL REAIMES—OPEN MEETNG LAW, DATA MVAa • Featuring special open meetings video Timothy Kuntz, Attorney, LeVander, Gillen, Miller, Anderson & Kuntz; City Attorney for Inver Grove Heights, Sunfish Lake, Assistant City Attorney for South St. Paul Noon lunch 1:00 p.m. LEGAL REmmEs—FRoM cowucT OF NIEREsT To PasoNa tww" Timothy Kuntz 2:15 WHAT THE JOB Mvaws: How To BE RESPONSIVE (AND RuroNswE) To CONsnn um • The climate in today's communities: Change is coming • Implications for us as elected officials • What's working, What isn't NExT sTLrrs Carl Neu 4:00 Adjourn IMPORTANT NOTE: A "REFRESHER" CONFERENCE IS PLANNED IN MARCH FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN OFFICE MORE THAN TWO YEARS OR WHO WOULD uKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin LM_ _C_Conference for Newly Elected Officials --------------------------------- Advance Registration I Conference for Newly Elected Officials I I Make checks payable to and mail this portion to: I I League of Minnesota Cities—Finance Department I I Conference for Newly Elected Officials I 145 University Avenue West ( . I St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 I Name Title Address City, State, Zip Code I City I Contact person Telephone Number I I I I Spouse I Please check the appropriate date I Registration: City officials before January 15 $125 0 January 26.27—Sawmill Inn, Grand Rapids I City officials after January 15 $135 0 February 2-3—Sheraton Park Place, St. Louis Park I Spouse (only if attending) $30 0 February 9-10—Best Western Garden Inn, North Monkoto I L ---------------------------------------I — — — — Housing Reservation Form r i i I I Housing Reservation Form Housing Reservation Form cti of Minnesota Cities League of Minnesota Gfin ague of Winnmoto Cifies Conferencfor Newly Elected OtBaals ( far Newly &dad cials I I conference Offi I conFan for Newly Uocted OW,& I I Sawmill Inn I I Sheraton Park Place I I Best Western Garden Inn I I Grand Rapids I I St. Louis Park I I North Mankato I I January 26-27 I I February 2-3 I I February 9-10 I Make check payable and nrail a: i Reservations, Savtrnnll Inn s I i Make chock n Park I I Make check payable and marl to I I Reservations, But Western Garden Inn I x.101 South Pokegam Ave. I Grand Ra ' MN 55744 I 1500 Park Place llvd. I St. Louis Park, MN 55416 I Ilwy. 169 North — Webster Ave. Exit I 1111 Range street I I I I I I North Mankato, MN 5600 I I Name I I Name I I Name I I Representing I I Representing I I Representing I I Address I I Address I I Address I City I I City I I city I I State Zip I I State Zip I I State Zip I Reservation cut-off dale Reservation cut-off date j j Reservation cut-off date I January 12, 1996 I I January 12, 1996 I I January 25,1996 I Arrival date/time I I Arrival date/time I I Arrival date/time I I Departure date/time I ( Departure date/time I ( Departure date/time I I Check in time 3:00 p.m. I I Check in time 3:00 p.m. I I Check in time 3:00 p.m. I Check out time 11:00 a.m. Check out time 11:00 a.m. i i Check out time 11:00 a.m. I _ $58.00 +tax single or double I I —$57.00 + tax single lone person) ( I _ $40.00 + tax single (one person) I _ Smoking _ Non-smoking I —$67.00 + tax double (two people) _ $52.00 + tax double (two people) I I ( _ Smoking _ Non-smoking I I _ Smoking _ Non-smoking I II will arrive offer 4:00 p.m. Please guoromee the I with: I I I Ireservation I I I will arrive ober 4:00 p.m. Please guarantee the I reservation with: I I will arrive after 4:00 p.m. Please guarantee the reservation with: I I(Crede Card) Name. Number and Expiration Dote I I Phone I I (Credit Cord) Nome. Number and Expiration DaI te I (Credit Cord) Nome. Number and Expiration Dote I L-- J Phone II - —, -------J I L - -- -------J Please duplicate for multiple registrations January 19, 1996 paop 7 Bill summaries Proportional distribution of property tax penalties and interest H.F. 2005 (Broecker, Macklin, Girard) (Taxes) would provide for the distribution of property tax penalties and interest in the same proportion as each taxing jurisdiction's levy for taxes payable the year the penalties and interest are collected (currently distributed fifty percent to the county and fifty percent of the school district). AA Probation period extended until restitution fully paid H.F. 2009 (Van Engen, Sviggum, Pugh, Stanek, Skoglund) (Judiciary) would require that convicted offenders who are ordered to pay restitution as a condition of their probation remain on probation until the restitution is fully i -Z paid. This bill would become effective effective August 1, 1996 and would August 1. 1996 and would apply to apply to crimes committed thereafter. crimes committed thereafter. AA AA Penalties for intentionally discharging a firearm increased; transit crime scope increased H.F. 2034 (Luther, Carruthers, Larsen, Lieder, Rhodes) (Judiciary) would increase the potential sentence for intentionally discharging a firearm under dangerous circumstances, regardless of the specific location of the act, to imprisonment up to five years, a fine up to $10,000, or both. The bill would also include the act of shooting inside of a public transit vehicle or facility within the scope of the transit crime provision (currently includes only shooting at a vehicle or facility). This bill would become Surveys on geographic information systems to be sent to Minnesota cities The Intergovernmental Informa- tion Systems Advisory Council (IISAC) is pleased to announce that its Needs Analysis and Implementation Study (NAIS) for parcel -based geo- graphic information systems (GIS) for local governments throughout Minne- sota is now underway. The project has two goals: First, to document the current status of GIS (particularly parcel -based GIS) in Minnesota; and, Second, to develop a blueprint resource to be used by local govern- ments for successful implementation of parcel -based GIS in Minnesota. Funding for the NAIS comes from an IISAC grant. The project is man- aged by a committee with members from nine government units and agencies that include city, county and state agency personnel. The NAIS project has two phases that involve surveys of local units of government across the state. The surveys ask questions related to governments' experiences in all phases of implementing and running a GIS, both in general and specifically related to the parcel base. Information from the surveys will be analyzed and used with other sources of information to produce the final NAIS documents. These documents will record the current status of parcel -based GIS in Minne- sota, and will also provide specific information about implementing GIS in Minnesota. These documents will be valuable to local governments inter- ested in GIS. The input of Minnesota cities into the GIS project is important. Please complete and return the surveys when you receive them. Your input is the best way to reach the goal of consistent and cooperative parcel -based GIS in Minnesota Questions about the project and surveys can be directed to NAIS Project Director Jeffrey L. Gross at (612) 388-2812, fax (612) 388-8437, or BRW Project Manager John Lunde at (612) 373-6501, fax (612) 370-1378. Bonds for metropolitan public safety radio system H.F. 2037 (Kelley, Skoglund, Carruthers, Rest, Wagenius) (Economic Development, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance) would appropriate $15 million from the bond proceeds fund for construction of the initial phase of the metropolitan region wide public safety radio communications system described in Laws 1995, Chapter 195. AA Securing vacant buildings at neighborhood association's request; H.F. 2039 (Clark, Wejcman, Dawkins) (Housing) would require cities to serve notice of order to secure a vacant or unoccupied building to the holder of a mortgage or sheriff's certificate and a neighborhood associa- tion that has requested notice. The bill would also require that cities within the metro area secure the building at the neighborhood association's request and by the means so requested, if a prop- erty owner fails to comply with an order within ten days of being served. The city would charge the costs of the securing the property against the property. The bill would also expand actions that may be taken by a holder of a mortgage or sheriff's certificate to protect a property to include installing an alarm system or providing a resident caretaker. AA Hospital and health care provider tax rate reduced S.F. 1787 (Berglin, Kiscaden, D.J. Johnson) (Taxes) would reduce the rate of taxation for hospitals, surgical centers, pharmacies, health care providers, wholesale drug distributors, and persons receiving prescription drugs for resale or use in Minnesota (other than from wholesale drug distributors) from two percent to one- half of one percent. This bill would become effective July 1, 1996. AA Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin 1Yaining/Conferences f Festival, Event Management Course Minnesota Festival and Events Association March 8-9, 1996 White Bear Lake (612)624-4947 NPDES Construction Site Storm Water Permit Compliance Seminars January 23—Duluth January 25—Bemidji January 29—Bloomington January 31—Bloomington February 5—North Mankato February 6—Rochester February 12—Brainerd February 15 --Saint Cloud February 20—Marshall February 22—Shoreview February 27—Shoreview February 29—Detroit Lakes 22nd Annual Collection System Operators Seminar Minnesota Pollution Control Agency January 24-26—Bloomington Newly Elected Conference League of Minnesota Cities January 26-27—Grand Rapids February 2 -3 --St. Louis Paris February 9-10—North Mankato (612) 281-1200 (800)925-1122 Satellite Tielevideo Technology TYaining Services The Innovation Groups January 1996 (813) 622-8484 Winnipeg Winter Cities Exhibition 196 February 9-12—Winnipeg (204) 228-3193 Legislative Conference League of Minnesota Cities February 29—St. Paul (612)281-1200 (800) 925-1122 January 19, 1996 Congressional City Conference National League of Cities March 9-12—Washington, D.C. (202) 626-3000 Performance Benchmarking for the Water Industry Teleconference American Water Works Association March 14,1996—St. Paul, Austin, Brainerd, East Grand Forks, Hibbing (612) 591-5407 Loss Control Workshops League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust April 2—St. Paul April 10—Austin April 11—Worthington April 17—St. Louis Park April 23—Hibbing April 24—Crookston April 25—Detroit Lakes April 30—Willmar May 1—St. Cloud (612) 281-1200 (800) 925-1122 Annual Conference League of Minnesota Cities June 11-14—Rochester (612) 281-1200 (800) 925-1122 Clerk's Orientation League of Minnesota Cities August 13 -15 --St. Paul (612) 281-1200 (800) 925-1122 Regional Meetings League of Minnesota Cities September 24, 25, 26 October 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 (612) 281-1200 (800)925-1122 Policy Adoption Meeting League of Minnesota Cities November 22—SL Paul (612) 281-1200 (800)925-1122 Congress of Cities National League of Cities December 7-10—San Antonio, Texas (202) 626-3000 'Conference Spotlight Changing governance in America The 1996 National League of Cities Congressional City Confer- ence will be held in Washington, D.C., March 9-12,1996. Come to Washington to listen and learn about the federal issues that impact cities, towns and villages. The conference will be an opportunity to hear what the national priorities will be for municipal leaders in 1996. Attendees will also meet with national leaders on Capitol Hill and have a chance to network with colleagues from all over the country. For more information, write or call National League of Cities, 1996 Congressional City Conference, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004. (202) 626-3105. Page 9 Municipal ads Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads run in one Issue only unless notice Is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is published weekly during the legislative session and every other week during the interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear In the next available Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on equip- ment or proposals, and to waive any informalities there. Minnesota cities are equal opportunity employers. For information on placing an ad, contact Gayle Brodt at (612) 215-4033 (direct dial) or any member of the LMC communica- tions team at (612) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122. Positions ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR. South St. Paul seeks energetic accountant needed for broad range of duties including cash management, internal control, monthly posting and reporting, annual statements, clerical supervision and mainframe computer. Sharp PCIMac computer skills and degree a must. Mainframe and government accounting experience a plus. Salary range is $37,000 to $40,000, plus excellent benefits. Submit resume to Personnel Department, City of South SL Paul, 125 Third Avenue North, South SL Paul. MN 55075 by February 2, 1996. No calls please- CITY leaCITY ADMINLSTRATOR/FINANCE DEPARTMENT HEAD. Dickinson, ND (population 16,5000) is seeking a highly responsible professional to work in administration of municipal operations. Salary is $44.160 plus benefits. Requires a thorough knowledge of municipal budget- ing, laws, ordinances and regulations. Bachelor's degree in public or business administration with seven to 10 years of experience required. For an application and complete job description, contact Clerk, Civil Service, PO Box 1037, Dickinson. ND 58602-1037, or call (701) 2647788. Deadline for filing applications is February 12. 1996 at 4 pm. CHIEF OF POLICE. Minneota is accepting applications for the position of chief of police. Applicants must be licensed as full-time peace officer in the State of Minnesota and have a minimum of three years experience in law enforcement. Salary range is $24.000 to $30,000 depending on 1Ps1N� & League of Minnesota Cities IG••erb Ghia 'ssoC Business Associates • Bonestroo & Associates • CADD Specialists Corp. • CSC Consulting & Systems Integration • DCA, Inc. • Ehlers and Publicorp • HDR Engineering, Inc. • Honeywell Home and Building Control • Insight Investment Management/ Dain Bosworth • Larson Allen Weishair & Co. • MacQueen Equipment, Inc. • McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. • Minnesota Cable Communication Association • Norwest Public Finance • On-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates • R.A. Morton & Associates, Inc. • Rust Environment & Infrastructure • Springste4Inc. • The Brimeyer Group Executive Search • Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates For information on becoming a LMC Business Associate call Duke Addicks at (612) 281-1221. experience and qualifications. Proof of licensure, a completed resume and two letters of reference must accompany the application. Applications can be obtained from Betty J. Thomsen, clerk administrator, City of Minneota, PO Box 307, Minneota, MN 56264. Phone (507) 872-6144. Application deadline is January 26, 1996. CITY CLERK/TREASURER. Wolverton (population 158) is seeking a clerk/treasurer. Position reports to City Council and is responsible for day to day operations of the city. Duties include financial report, budget preparation, planning, utility billing, minutes and agenda preparation, planning, voting, taxes and payroll. This is a part-time position from 12-20 hours per week. Municipal experi- ence is preferred and computer experience is required. Please send resume and salary requirement to Box 7, Wolverton, MN 56594. HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINA- TOR. Apple Valley (population 40,000) is seeking applications for a human resources coordinator. Salary range is $40.641 to $49.447, plus a competitive benefit package. Position reports to the city administrator. Position is responsible for administering the city's human resources system including employment of city staff; ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws; administering the city's wage and salary structure and benefit package; maintaining personnel records; and addressing personnel and labor issues. Position also responsible for preparing and recommending the operating budget for all personnel functions. Responsible for ADA, affirmative action, AWAIR and right -to - know policies. Position requires a BA or BS degree in personnel administration, industrial relations or related field, plus a minimum of two years human resources experience — preferably in the public sector. Should have excellent communications skills. City application required by January 31, 1996. Applications available from City Hall, 14200 Cedar Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, or by calling: TDD (612) 953- 2533 or (612) 953-2500. PEACE OFFICER. Minneota is accepting applications for a full-time peace officer. Applicants must be licensed as full- time peace officers in the State of Minne- sota Applications must be accompanied by a complete resume, a letter of reference, and proof of full-time licensure. Applica- tions may be obtained from Betty J. Thomsen, clerk -administrator, City of Minneota, PO Box 307, Minneota, MN 56264. Phone (507) 872-6144. Application deadline is January 26, 1995. PLANNER. Applications for a planner are being accepted by the Roseau City Council until 5 p.m. of March 1. 1996. College degree plus extensive experience preferred. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Further information and an application may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, 100 2nd Avenue NE, PO Box 307, Roseau, MN 56751. POLICE OFFICER. Pine River is accepting applications for a full-time police officer. Position reports to the police chief. A benefit package including insurance, vacation and sick leave is provided. Minimum qualifications include licensing Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin Municipal ads continued as a full-time officer through the Minnesota POST Board, training in Fust Aid or as a First Responder, and a valid Class C Minnesota Driver's license. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit an application and cover letter to the Chief of Police, City of Pine River, PO Box 87, Pine River, MN 56474. Interested persons may contact the city clerk's office for applica- tions and a job description at (218) 587- 2440. Deadline for applications is February 15, 1996. WATER RESOURCES COORDINA- TOR. Rosemount (population 12,500) is accepting applications for a full-time water resources coordinator. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating city's soil and water resources, implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act and other related policies, and coordination of comprehen- sive storm sewer plan. Minimum qualifica- tions are graduate of technical college in civil engineering and three years related experience. Salary range is $27,569 to $36,759. Completed applications must be received by February 2, 1996. Contact Rosemount City Hall, 2875 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, or call (612) 423-4411 for an application. For sale ELECTRIC SWITCH -GEAR EQUIPMENT. Circa 1970. Includes: one automatic transfer switch; one 200A 600v manual transfer switch; two 200A 250v fusible safety switches; one 400A 250v fusible safety switch. Was used with standby generator at municipal hospital. City of Lakefield (PO Box 900. Lakefield.' MN 56150) will accept sealed bids until noon on January 31, 1996. For further information or to set up an appointment to inspect, call (507) 662-5457. Mark envelope, "Switch Gear." Lakefield reserves the right to reject all bids and waive formalities. FIRE TRUCK. Belgrade has for sale a 1966 Ford C-800 Bean Pumper, 750 g.p.m. volume pump with Bean high pressure and two hose reels, 500 gallon tank, five speed transmission, large block gas engine, locked rear end, grip tires, 37,000 miles. Asking price is $12,000 or best offer. Contact Fire Chief Jim Lemmer at (612) 254-8250 during business hours with any questions. FIRE TRUCK. Pequot Lakes Fire Department is accepting sealed bids until March 1, 1996, at 3:45 p.m. for the sale of a 1971 Ford F-800 pumper with a 750 g.p.m. Waterous two-stage pump, 750 gallon tank, 391 Cl engine, five -speed transmission. Lights and siren included. 12,600 miles. For further information or to inspect the vehicle, contact Mike Loven at (218) 568- 5222. Bids should be submitted to: Pequot Lakes City Hall, PO Box 361, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472. Mark envelope "Bid for Fire Pumper." KOHLER DIESEL 12 -LEAD GENERATOR. Circa 1970.24 volt system. 100 KW, 85 KW continuous. 120/208v 30. Hercules D4800 -BT engine. 355 hours on meter. Was used as standby generator at municipal hospital. City of Lakefield (PO Box 900, Lakefield, MN 56150) will accept sealed bids until noon on January 31, 1996. For further information or to set up an appointment to inspect, call (507) 662- 5457. Mark envelope, "Bid for Generator." Lakefield reserves the right to reject all bids and waive formalities. PUMPER. Babbitt has for sale a 1977 Ford C-750 pumper, 391 V8, 750 g.p.m. John Bean pump (rebuilt in 1994), two electric hose reels with 100 feet of one inch booster line, 500 gallon tank, five speed transmission, 16,349 miles, light and siren intact. May be inspected at the Babbitt City Garage by making arrangements with the clerk treasurer, (218) 827-2188. Bids will be accepted by mail until February 29. 00 -2f 1996. Send bids to City Clerk -Treasurer, 12 Babbitt Road, Babbitt, MN 55706 in an envelope marked "Fire Pumper Bid:' The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. RESCUE/EMERGENCY PUMPER. Spring Lake Park has a 1977 Pirsch 1,250 g.p.m. rescue/emergency pumper for sale. Very good to excellent condition. 39,500 miles. Price is $20,000 or best offer. Please contact: Spring Lake Park Fire Department, 1710 Highway 10, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Fire Chief Nyle Zikmund can be reached during business hours at (612) 786- 4436. TRUCK. Sauk Centre Fire Department has a used 1973 Ford Truck Chassis for sale. Formerly used as a water tanker with maximum 48,000 GVW. Sealed bids will be received by the Office of the City Clerk, 405 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN 56378, until 4.30 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 1996. To receiveproper bid forms and instructions, please call (612) 352-2203. Arrangements for inspection of the unit can be made by contacting Fire Chief Virgil Marthaler at (612) 352-6625. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularity. t 1995 Salary and Benefit Surveys The League's 1995 salary and benefit surveys are now available. Surveys are conducted annually for cities over 2,500 and cities under 2,500 population. Results are published in two separate survey books. This year's surveys include: • Detailed salary information on 49 and 51 benchmark jobs, respectively, as well as on elected officials' pay. • Information on 17 types of benefits. • Various reports on union contracts, municipal services, average percentage increases, etc. Thank you to all of the cities that participated in this year's surveys. All participating cities received a complimentary copy of the results from their respective survey. 1995 Salary and Benefit Surveys Prices' Participant cities Nonparticipating member cities and nonmember cities Others Over 2,500 Under 2,500 $30 $20 $45 $30 $90 $60 For more information or to order, contact: League of Minnesota Cities, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103, (612) 281-1200. January 19, 1996 Page 11 M L a of Kinnavota Mar pr wwanp axaapowaa 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 Picone: 612-281-1200 Bm- 612-281-1299 TDD: 612-281.1290 1-800-925-1122 11te League of Minnesota Cities publishes the Cities Bulletin weekly during the Legislative session and bi-weekly during the Interum, the time between sessions. Subscriptions: timbers -$40. non- rimbers-$60. Contact: Communications Department. League of Minnesota Cities. Where to get information at the Capitol Copies of bills House Chief Clerk's Office - 296-2314, Rm. 211 * Secretary of Senate's Office - 296-2343, Rm. 231* Bill status, authors, companion, committee referral (by bill number, author, or topic) House Index - 296-6646; Rm. 211* Senate Index - 296-2887, Rm. 231* Weekly committee schedules, bili Introductions, and summaries of committee and floor action House Information Office - 296-2146, Rm. 175** Senate Information Office - 296-0504, Rm. 231 * Recording of the following day's committee schedule and agenda, (atter 4:30 p.m.) "House Call" - 296-9283 Senate Hotline - 296-8088 To reach a member on the House or Senate floor House Sergeant at Arms - 296-9749 Senate Page Desk - 296-4159 To notify the governor's office of your concerns Governor Arne Carlson - 296-3391, Rm. 130* -State Capitol, St. Paul, MN 55155 **State Office Building, St. Paul SS1SS All area codes are 612 FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Paul, MN PERMIT NO. 3223 y-zf Dwight Johnson Mgr. 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447 14822 League of Minnesota Cities staff working with legislative issues Jim Miller, Executive Director Stan Peskar, General Counsel Pensions Gary Carlson, Director of Intergovernmental Relations (612) 281-1255 E-mail: GARYC226@AOL.COM General revenue sources for cities Local government trust fund Aid to cities Property tax system Andrea Atherton, Intergovernmental Relations Representative (612) 281-1258 Tax increment financing Land use Ethics Economic development and redevelopment Fiscal issues Housing Ann Higgins, Intergovernmental Relations Representative (612) 281-1257 Telecommunications Housing Elections and ethics Utility service districts Joel Jamnik, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Representative (612) 281-1256 Growth management and land use Environmental protection Personnel and labor relations Public safety General municipal governance Eric Willette, Legislative Policy Analyst (612) 281-1263 Mary Diedrich, Legislative Secretary Mickey Marx, Legislative Secretary ~ N�Minnesota Pollution Control Agen January 23, 1996 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT Ms. Virginia Gerring Mr. Gas 11021 Olson Memorial Highway Plymouth, Minnesota 55345 RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Mr. Gas, 11021 Olson Memorial Highway, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00008253 Dear Ms. Gerring: On March 29, 1995, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff was notified that a release of petroleum occurred from storage tank facilities that you own and/or operate at the site referenced above. A recent review of our files indicates that we have not heard from you whether you intend to investigate and clean up the petroleum contamination at this site. We again ask that you respond verbally or in writing to this letter and describe the status of your cleanup, or explain why no action has been taken. You must respond within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Failure to do so may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petrofund and/or enforcement action taken against you by the MPCA. If you have not already done so, we recommend that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the Petro Board that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors is available from the Department of Commerce. Please note that, under Minn. R. pt. 2890.0075, subp. 2, you must solicit a minimum of two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petro Board staff. The phone number for the Department of Commerce and the Petro Board staff is 612/297-1119. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194: (612) 296-6300 (voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opporu %'-v Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 100o fibers from paper recycled by consumers. Ms. Virginia Gerring Page 2 January 23, 1996 Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for information regarding the scope of investigations required at petroleum release sites. MPCA staff requires that the site investigation fully define the extent and magnitude of soil and ground water contamination caused by the release.. A simple boring report including information on the initial accident, as well as the investigative boring work is the recommended response. We reserve the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, or if you conclude that the release is not from any tank which you have owned or operated, please call me at 612/297-8587. Otherwise, I look forward to receiving your reply. Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. Sincerely, c Kim Gregg Project Manager Cleanup Unit III Tanks and Emergency Response Section KJG:smm cc: Laurie Ahrens, Plymouth City Clerk Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer OR L MUNICIPALLEGISLATIVE U P D A T E BION UPDATE 1996-1 MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1996 F� MLC UPDATE REVIVED FOR 1996 In order to keep,Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) members up to date on issues that may affect their constituents, the MLC Update will be distributed on a bi-weekly basis during the Legislative Session and on an as needed basis during the interim. 1996 LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONVENED ON JANUARY 16 The 1996 Legislature convened on Tuesday, January 16 for what will likely be a fast and furious Legislative Session. Leadership of both the House and Senate will press hard to clear the decks and send lawmakers home by April 5. However, dozens of new issues and ones left over from the 1995 Session will face legislators as they attempt to adjourn in this ten week period. Most of the controversial items face slim prospects of success. Governor Carlsonrs proposal for education reform, including school vouchers, has yet to receive the full support of his own party members in the Legislature. Likewise, an increase in the gas tax to provide additional funding for highway projects has yet to find the bi- partisan support needed for passage. On the other hand, watch for a change in the state 55 mph speed limit, approval of a referendum allowing voters in the Seven -County Metropolitan Area to decide if they want to be taxed to build a new major league outdoor baseball stadium, and more laws increasing criminal penalties for gun -related violence. More than anything, however, expect the 1996 Session to be noted for its partisan bickering as both sides prepare for the upcoming November elections. The first order of business for Democrats was dealing with ethics charges against members of both the House and Senate. The ethics issues were resolved to some degree on the opening day of Session, but Republicans will not likely allow those issues to rest as we move toward November. A great deal of time will also likely be spent determining what to do with the $824.7 million budget surplus. Governor Carlson released his supplemental budget which recommends $160 million of new spending, tax cuts of $24 million, $140 million in additional funds for the rainy day account, and $500 million for a new savings fund. The JaX Update is prepared by Robert a Renner and Jennifer J. Aft. s Xesser{i & Kronur PA. 145 Uniuersity Avenue West, Suite 454 A Pau4 AM 55109 Telephone (818) 888.8757 Far (818) Sib -8787 't -L h ETHICS VIOLATIONS CAUSE LEADERSHIP CHANGES Because of the ethics violations by Senate DFLers, there were a number of changes in committee leadership. Senator Leonard Price (Woodbury) replaced Senator Sam Solon (Duluth), as Chair of Commerce & Consumer Protection. Senator Solon resigned his committee chair after pleading guilty to charges that he misused his state phone card. Senator Carol Flynn (Minneapolis) replaced Senator Florian Chmielewski (Sturgeon Lake) as Chair of Transportation & Public Transit. Senator Chmielewski also resigned due to misuse of his state phone card. Senator Randy Kelly (St. Paul) became Chair of Judiciary, .replacing Senator Flynn. Following his guilty plea to charges that he shoplifted an article of clothing from a Paynesville store and testimony at an ethics hearing that he allegedly offered money to the store owner to keep the matter quiet, Senator Joe Bertram Waynesville) resigned his seat in the Senate. His position as Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Development committee was assumed by Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe (Ada). There were also a number of changes made to Vice Chair and subcommittee Chairs as members were shifted into new leadership positions. In the House, Representative Bob Johnson (Bemidji) resigned his position as Chair of the Labor -Management Relations committee following charges in three separate DWI arrests. His position was filled by Jean Wagenius (Minneapolis). HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERSHIP SET COMMITTEE DEADLINES The first committee deadline is set for February 9. This means that a bill must have been heard and passed out of all necessary policy committees in its house of origin by the deadline to remain alive for the remainder of the 1996 Session. However, bills that deal with taxes and appropriations do not have to meet this deadline. The second deadline has been set for February 16. This means that legislation must have been heard and approved by all necessary policy committees in the other legislative body or it is dead for the 1996 Session. For example, a House bill that passed through all necessary House policy committees by the first deadline must pass through all necessary Senate policy committees by the second deadline to remain alive for 1996. r-Zh GOVERNOR CAR.LSON DELIVERS STATE OF STATE Governor Carlson delivered his sixth State of the State Address before 1,400 guests at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, January 16. Recommendations in his speech include: -Legislative reforms, including per diem restrictions, ending certain conflicts of interest, requiring the state auditor to audit the Legislature, equal application of all laws to the Legislature, unicameral legislature, initiative and referendum, and term limits. -Crime control/prevention initiatives including $15 million in bonding to upgrade public safety communication systems, 46 additional state troopers, strengthened community policing, a $6 million summer jobs program, $20 million in bonding for construction and remodeling of schools and community centers, and $5 million in neighborhood grants to after-school enrichment programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul. -Education reform including merit pay for teachers, loosening teacher tenure, binding arbitration, mandate relief, a $22 million technology investment program, $14 million for the Edvest higher education tax cut program, and a parental school choice pilot program (vouchers). -Use of the $824.7 million budget surplus as follows: -$160 million for crime enforcement and prevention, youth jobs and intervention programs, and education technology and reform; -$24 million ($100 million over four years) for tax relief by extending the sales tax exemption for capital equipment to bring the rate to zero by January of 1998, and tax cuts for entrepreneurs who invest in Minnesota's core cities; -$140 million will be added to the state's rainy day fund, raising its total to $360 million; -$500 million will be put into a special savings account. The Governor's proposals will likely receive attention during the 1996 Session and will be debated along with other policy and fiscal proposals. HOUSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS COIVMTTEE -- ISSUES FOR TIS 1996 SESSION The House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs committee, chaired by Representative Dee Long (Minneapolis), will be holding hearings on Tuesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 25 to discuss whether to end the study of the dual track airport proposal during the 1996 Session rather than in 1997, as originally scheduled. During the week of January 29 - February 2 it is expected that transit funding, including changes to opt -out financing, will be discussed in this committee. A possible gas tax, with the purpose of raising additional highway and transit dollars, will also likely be discussed in the Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs committee during the 1996 Session. Other items that will be discussed include: a sports stadium referendum; annexation issues; and land planning issues. REPRESENTATIVE ORFIELD RE -INTRODUCES TAX BASE EQUALIZATION LEGISLATION On the opening day of Session, Representative Myron Orfield (Minneapolis) introduced House File 2234 regarding tax base equalization. This legislation is identical to legislation he introduced last year which passed both the House and Senate and was vetoed by Governor Carlson. House File 2234 would expand the current fiscal disparities program to include net tax capacity of all farm and residential homestead market values over $200,000 in the contribution value formula. This initiative would raise property taxes in municipalities with substantial farm or residential homestead market value over $200,000 and lower property taxes elsewhere. The MLC strongly opposes this legislation for the following reasons: •It would increase the barriers to affordable housing by significantly increasing property taxes in certain suburbs. •It would increase concentration of poverty by lowering the tax levy in "poorer" areas, i.e. first ring suburbs such as Richfield, Columbia Heights, etc. -It does not base increases/decreases in property tax on a household's ability to pay, i.e. low income residents in Eden Prairie would have property tax increases, while wealthy homeowners in St. Paul would experience decreases in their taxes. ..Zh •It would provide incentives for additional spending at the local level for those cities that have a tax base that is less than the metro- wide average tax capacity (winners). •It would encourage leapfrogging outside the seven -county area. Since no metro community receives a benefit from new developments, but will incur additional costs for services, the response from city officials to developers will be to discourage development within their borders. -It is very likely unconstitutional. Article X, Section 1 of the Minnesota Constitution says in part: "Taxes shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects... The legislature may authorize municipal corporations to levy and collect assessments for local improvements upon property benefited thereby without regard to cash valuation." A strong argument can be made that sharing all tax base over a certain amount is not a local improvement which benefits the property within the municipal corporation. The MLC will actively lobby against this initiative and will keep members and affiliates updated as needed. TWELFTH ANNUAL MLC LEGISLATIVE DINNER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1996 The Twelfth Annual MLC Legislative dinner has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 1996 and will be held at the Decathlon Athletic Club in Bloomington. A social hour will begin at 6:30 with dinner served at 7:30. The response for this year's dinner has been good and a turn out of 80 to 100 guests is expected for dinner. If you have not yet made a reservation, please contact Jennifer Peterson at 228-9757 to RSVP. Calls will be made, to those who have not made a reservation, during the week of January 22 to determine an accurate count for dinner. This year's program will consist of a brief presentation from each MLC legislator followed by a question and answer session. Come prepared with questions for your legislators! T - 2 h LOBBYING CONSULTANTS FOR 1996 For 1996 the MLC has again retained the law firm of Messerli & Kramer P.A. to perform lobbying and legislative consulting services. The primary lobbyist for the MLC is Bob Renner, Jr., a partner in the Messerli & Kramer P.A. firm. However, the firm's Legislative Division employs six attorneys, all of whom may assist Mr. Renner with lobbying on MLC issues. A list of the Messerli & Kramer P.A. staff is included below. If you need copies of or would like to know the status of legislation, or simply have questions or concerns relating to the MLC please contact Mr. Renner at 228-9757. Robert G. Renner, Jr., Partner Ross E. Kramer, Partner John F. Apitz, Partner Sandra L. Neren, Associate Lynn M. Nichols, Associate Martin A. Muenzmaier, Associate Jennifer J. Peterson, Legislative Assistant All Messerli & Kramer P.A. Legislative Division attorneys and staff may be reached at the following phone/fax numbers and address: Phone: 228-8757 Fax: 228-9787 Address: 145 University Avenue League of Minnesota Cities Building Suite 450 St. Paul, MN 55103 JJPjjp:W45_1.W51s Home Free Domestic Assault Intervention Project January 23, 1996 Mr. Craig Gerdes Director of Public Safety City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Chief Gerdes: 3409 Kilmer Lane N. Business (612) 545-7080 Plymouth, MN 55441 Crisis Line (612) 559-4945 Fax (612) 545-7071 Enclosed is a copy of Plymouth's Domestic Assault Intervention Project's Fourth Quarter 1995 report. Although not reflected in the report, Fourth Quarter support group information is as follows: # Women 46 # Visits 145 # Children 26 # Visits 40 Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mary P. Brent Community Programs Coordinator cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager Joel Franz, Liaison Elliot Knetsch, City Prosecutor Printed: 01/22/96 Home Free DRIP Page 1 by Safe Town PLYMOUTH ' ' �.•o ' CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT i'' d �. FOURTH QUARTER 1995 y I.LAW ENFORCEMENT YTD,-.-x QTR' ARRESTSR Assault (Felony) 2 Assault (Felony)/Terroristic Threats/ Burglary 0 1 Assault (GM) 1 3 Assault (GM)/Disorderly Conduct 0 4 Assault(5th) 27 77 Assault(5th)/Burglary/Crim. Prop. Dam. 0 1 Assault(Sth)/Crim.Prop.Dam. 0 1 Assault (Sth)/Disorderly Conduct 0 2 Assault (5th) /OFP Violation 1 1 Assault(5th)/Obstructing Leg Proc 0 1 P.ssault(5th)/Obstructing Leg Proc/Disorderly Conduct 2 3 Assault(5th)/Obstructing Leg Proc/Resisting arrest 0 1 Assault(5th)/Other 0 1 Harassing phone call/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 Juv.case 2 5 OFP (GM) 1 1 OFP Violation 2 8 Pros declined chrg 1 1 Revocation/admission 0 1 Terr/Threats Felony/Child Endangerment 0 1 Terroristic Threats/Assault (Felonv) 0 1 TOTALS 39 119 DUAL ARRESTS < 12> < 26> JUVENILE ARRESTS < 3> < 7> COMPLAINTS Assault (Felony) 0 2 Assault(5th) 1 11 Assault(5th)/Crim. Prop. Dam./Disorderly Conduct 0 1 Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct 2 6 Assault(5th)/Disorderly Conduct/Trespassing 0 1 Disorderly Conduct 0 1 Harassing phone call 0 1 Juv.case 0 1 Kiddnapping-Felony/Terr/Threats Felony/Assault(5th) 1 1 OFP (GM) 0 1 OFP Violation 1 20 OFP Violation/Disorderly Conduct 0 1 P D Nonreferral 2 25 Pros declined chrg 1 2 Terr/Threats Felony 0 1 TOTALS 8 75. ALLEGED ASSAULT/CHARGES PENDING 11 17 DOMESTIC OFFENSE REPORTS Phone 25 97 Letter 2 SQ TOTALS 33 147 Printed: 01/22/96 Home Free DRIP Page 1 by Safe Town PLYMOUTH i CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FOURTH QUARTER 1995 II.INTERVENTION PROJECT SERVICES VICTIM SERVICES QTR YTD Arrest Response Face/Face 1 6 Home Visit 1 3 Hospital 0 2 No -C COI 3 7 No -C F/F 6 11 No -C Lette 2 4 No -C Phone 7 19 Not N - Ph 2 9 Not N- F/F 2 5 Not N- Let 0 1 Phone 15 52 TOTALS 39 119 Civil Court Advocacy-OFP Filing/Hearing 20 83 OFP Only < 9> < 45> Harassment Orders < 2> < 15> Other Advocacy 6 37 Rides 8 19 PERPETRATOR CONTACTS QTR YTD Jail Visit 0 0 No Contact 39 119 Bailed < 2> < 12> Hennepin Co. < 33> < 97> Juvenile Detention < 3> < 5> NBR < 0> < 1> Plymouth < 1> < 2> Release/pending comp < 0> < 1> To Hospital < 0> < 1> TOTALS 39 119 Printed: 01/22/96 Home Free DAIP Page 2 by Safe Town PLYMOUTH CITY QUARTERLY REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROJECT FOURTH QUARTER 1995 III.CRIMINAL COURT ADVOCACY AND MONITORING DISPOSITION Guilty Plea Guilty Plea -Amended Charge Cont. for Dismissal Juv.case P D Nonreferral Pros.Decl.to Charge Dismissed No Disposition -Case Open TOT_LLS SENTENCING s z i Assault Occurred CUrrnt QTR Prior QTIZ QTR YTD 2 9 11 67 12 8 20 36 4 7 11 34 2 0 2 7 2 0 2 25 2 0 2 3 1 2 3 20 22 26 48 48 47 52 99 240 Fourth quarter, 1995, _45 cases were resolved in criminal court. Of those cases, _03_ were dismissed. Defendants received one or more of the following conditions on the remaining _42_ cases: _31t_ Paid a fine _10k Had the fine stayed _17!k Served jail time _43g Received stayed jail time _400_ Ordered to attend domestic abuse counseling _10t Ordered to have chemical dependency evaluation/counseling _02°s_ Ordered to pay restitution Printed: 01/22/96 Home Free DRIP Page 3 by safe Town i 'l4?iac l 0� Star Tribune, January 25, 1996 OA w O 'n w00 d.� 1 0 i�OC:~ %0cO ,33 d N U . 0.N COOb N :y 40g NO yM . 0a .0 2 a goVUw �V.S UVr 0d0 d �0a9cn«.°« r. w b O' N MN:n C� � �+� Ri V •..� Cd O • 4i d toN M a•~.Nc: �'.. •'�'CN tOi'v .a � O ld t 0� O���•.a•0 y� UOOp 0O�� 0 LO. y 4) 0 O% O V C V 0.0 0 M O 41 td l{7 1". ar JC'i•d�E'0 Cs.�""•�i"'.� O V Ci O L. 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'b ,.r •y N ^-•-O .; ; A ^LyL"y� O 0 0.- h Q' O y ELI 291-:2 �%v O W V 3 L. •33 -WA 0C3dd�0 E OaL.V1M0 QU N 19 C3 caU w �a °��aa15�O 0Qi January 19, 1996 John M. Reyant 14430 40th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Mr. Reyant: CITY OF PLYMOUTR 1:--- 3 a This is in response to your letter to Dwight Johnson, dated January 10, 1996 and follow up to our phone conversation. As we discussed, the purpose of the City's inspection program is to ensure that clear water discharge from sump pumps is not discharged through the sanitary sewer system. I understand that you have a winter discharge problem which we will address by having you complete an application for winter discharge for clear water into the sanitary sewer system. This permit will allow for your discharge into the sanitary sewer until March 15th or freezing conditions no longer exist. As we agreed, come the Spring thaw your discharge will be rerouted outside to the street. We will not be charging any surcharges to your account until you have had a chance to correct your situation. Subsequent to rerouting your discharge outside, you will be able to bury your rigid PVC pipe under your driveway, as you indicated in your letter. If you should have any questions or need any follow up, please feel free to contact me at 509-5320. Sincerely, &S.son Assistant Finance Director cc: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager Enclosure - Winter Discharge Application G�,')Z January 10, 1996 Mr. Dwight Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Johnson: ][--- 3 a I am responding to the recent letter I received regarding the inspection of sump pumps in Plymouth homes. I am writing to ask for an extension on the inspection of my home until June 1996 As you are well aware, the Cedar Ridge subdivision has serious drainage problems.. Part of the problem was fixed in last years Street Improvement Project. However, because the street project was finished later than originally planned, I was unable to fix my drains. (I need to route drain under my driveway to flow into a drain box that was installed during the improvement project.) I do plan to begin this project as soon as the ground thaws and would estimate that it should take no longer than June to complete. am unable to attend the public meeting, but do look forward to a response as soon as possible. Sincerely, /�� /-0' AqO-V-4- John M. Reyant 14430 40th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 Home 557-9972 Work 591-5481 CITY OF PIYMOU?R January 25, 1996 Ms. Jeanne Weigum Association for Nonsmokers -Minnesota 2395 University Avenue West, Suite 310 St Paul, MN 55114-1512 Dear Ms. Weigum: I received your letter dated January 2, 1996 asking that Plymouth consider making changes to its tobacco ordinance. As you are aware, we have joined with other communities in our area to work on this project. To date as a result of this joint effort, Plymouth has made a change in the license fee it charges for tobacco and related product sales. That fee was raised by the City Council from its previous $30 to a $150 annual fee for 1996 licenses. The additional $120 will be used for the continuing program of education, compliance and enforcement. The group will next be working on recommending changes to the City's tobacco ordinance. Thank you for your continued interest and the additional materials you sent. We appreciate the assistance you have given us and the other municipalities on this effort. Sincerely, CJ C. Gerdes Dor of Public Safety PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT be cc: Kathy Lueckert, Asst City Manager PLYMOUTH A -Beau tif'ulPface-To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - T=_E HCNE :,0"12; 5CS-2_0C!: /•J 3 I pz_A, Az Association for Nonsmokers -Minnesota 2395 University Avenue West Suite 310 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 -1512 (612) 646-3005 FAX: (612) 646-0142 January 2, 1996 Mayor Joy Tierney 17915 20th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55447 High school seniors under 18 can't legally smoke. Yet their smoking rate is higher than among Minnesota adults. Even more upsetting is that only half of these teen smokers will ever quit, and of those who don't, half will die prematurely of smoking related diseases. 19% of Minnesota 9th graders (14 & 15 year olds) use tobacco weekly. 29% of Minnesota 12th graders use tobacco weekly. This is a pediatric catastrophe and a public health nightmare. We will pay the social and financial costs of these young smokers for the next 50 years. There is no one easy answer, but cities throughout the state are working to find some solutions. In most Minnesota schools there are state-of-the-art educational programs designed to prevent children from beginning to smoke. Even those who develop these programs admit that education alone has gone just about as far as it can. Schools have only a few of the answers, and the student survey demonstrates that the other things we have been doing are inadequate. Other solutions are needed. Top of the list must be enforcement of tobacco age -of -sale laws. Recent surveys where laws are not regularly enforced have found illegal rates of sale from 35 to 100%. In Ramsey county communities which conduct regular compliance checks and fines are imposed for illegal sales, the rates are about 10%. (See enclosed graph) But enforcing existing laws is not all that cities can do. Other options include requiring that all tobacco be behind the counter as a customer assisted item and elimination of tobacco vending machines. Advertising restrictions are also an option, albeit a controversial one. Would you consider making changes in your tobacco ordinance to begin addressing this problem in your community? I am enclosing a chart showing what other communities are doing. I am also enclosing a copy of the Falcon Heights' ordinance, one of the most clear and easily enforced ordinances in the area. It provides administrative penalties for both clerks and vendors, thus avoiding costly court involvement in almost all cases. We have additional information including model ordinances, fact sheets, etc. which we would be happy to provide to you. I would also be happy to meet with you to provide background or technical assistance. COMM twmst* a wx�xrtsor� D page 2 D,3,6 I hope you will consider the role your council can play in addressing the number -one health problem in our community. Sincer l Jeanne Weigum cc: councilmembers Enclosures northwest hr on tmvekrl Falcon Heights Ordinance Ordinance grid Ordinance options i-3 ..rt .f•• N M z %o a0 N N �•{�.�i�h'• h rl � � l\ l\ y $ivJ. 3ti .� 0 V :k Nom: w i-3 RECE- j E SIN 2 3 19M96p January 22, 1996 ��O f Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Director or Community Development CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Road Plymouth, MN. 55447-1482 Dear Ms. Hurlburt: I own 43 acres of land in northwest Plymouth bounded by County Road #47 on the south, Camelot Estates on the east and the Maple Grove city line on the north (P.I.D. #04-118-22 11 0001). This land was purchased 27 years ago in 1969 as an investment toward a retirement fund for my wife and me when the parcel could be developed for residential housing. This is not good farm land, but I have rented it to a farmer for farm crops to keep the weeds down and to help offset the cost of the taxes on the property. The farm rent is a little less than half the taxes annually. Through some nice city planning and some quality building, there is an attractive and ecomonically beneficial development on the east side of this property in Camelot Estates and on the north side in Maple Grove. As I understand it, the Municipal Urban Services Area (MUSA) line borders this land on the north and east. It has just this. month come to my attention that a small group of residents and/or land owners in northwest Plymouth signed a petition last summer to request restriction of development of that area into less that 5 acres lots. I want to be on record, right now, that I do not agree with that group and do not share the short-sighted and economically deficient view that they submit. In conversations with other larger parcel owners in northwest Plymouth, particularly in Section 04 east of Vicksburg Lane, I know that the preponderance of acreage in that section is owned by citizens who also do not agree with the signers of that petition. The position of that group of smaller parcel owners would absolutely create leapfrogging of residential development out of Plymouth and into western counties. It would leave an undeveloped hole in the well planned and economically attractive expansion of quality residential space that Plymouth has accomplished to date. -2- It seems obvious that the best course for both the City of Plymouth and for my family is that the MUSA should be extended to include northwest Plymouth. This would insure an increased tax base and a controlled planning of nicer homes and streets. It would lalso diminish the promulgation of 5 acre lots on which aesthetically distasteful sheds, junk storage and questionable septic systems are existant. This area needs proper sewers and water supply to preserve the quality of the water table and the wetlands that exist there. It is also obvious that extension of the MUSA to include this area would make the property that I own more valuable. That is precisely why I bought it 27 years ago. Since it is situated only 1/2 rcile west of Interstate 494 and is on 2 -lane blacktop County Road 47, I could forsee that at some juncture it would be needed for development. It has taken longer that I imagined. The proceeds from any development were to be a financial aid to our retirement. I have already retired from The Pillsbury Company over 5 years ago, and as I have sat back and observed, the MUSA and sewer and water have been pushed further and further west of 494 in both Plymouth and Maple Grove, creating a notch which is nothwest Plymouth. Again, I want to express my disagreement with the "petition" that was signed last summer. It seems economically prudent and environmentally sound for the City of Plymouth to extend its well planned and attractive residential developments. Sincerely, y _ Herbert M. Albert 12141 East French Lake Road Dayton, MN. 55327 612/420-3858 January 23, 1996 Mr. Herbert M. Albert 12141 East French Lake Road Dayton, MN 55327 Dear Mr. Albert: Thank you for your letter concerning planning for Northwest Plymouth. I will share your letter with the members of the Planning Commission and City Council. The City of Plymouth will be updating its Comprehensive Plan to address the issue of whether urban services should be expanded to all or part of the area that is currently outside of the MUSA line. Participation of all residents and landowners in the area will be welcomed. We expect to start the planning process with a public meeting to be held sometime in the spring, and will notify you by mail when a date is set. Thank you once again for your letter. Please feel free to call me at 509-5401 if you have any questions. Sincerely, d1g,ow'W10 qke4&� Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Director of Community Development &rh Se.met J o" k eho �)iv tght-JokAson Oensv 4atf- pealbert PLYMOUTH A 1leau4ufPface7o Live 3'100 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 January 24, 1996 To the Plymouth City Council: The enclosed letter was submitted to the Planning Commission at a public hearing held January 24, 1996. Many neighborhood residents appeared in person as well to object to the proposed development. Should the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed development, the residents of Trenton Lane will be contacting you co voice our objections to Line project. Respectfully, Trenton Lane Residents SUBJECT: ENTRY ONE, INC. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY CONDITIONAL USE PEERMIT, SI'Z'E PLA:., AND VARIA FOR JARNFS ADDITION (9 51 L9 ) TO THE PLANNING COMMISSIOI , CITY OF PLYHOUTH We are submitting this letter to the proposed construction described location. LAT, ES to voice our strong opposil-4orl • ..., of two twinhomes at the above' i 'v The neighborhoods adjacent to County Road 9 must already struggle to maintain the residential character for which they are zoned. The ever increasing traffic volume and noise on Co. Rd. 9, the presence of the large apartment complexes and Holiday shopping center north of Co. Rd. 9 all detract from the residential character of our neighborhood. Building -additional multiple unit dwellings will further erode the appeal of our neighborhood for the following reasons. Multiple unit dwellings, whether a twinhome or group of townhomes, generally attract tenants, not homeowners, and are therefore coniniercial by nature. Despite the best efforts of the architects designing this project, the structures -:-i_1 have more garages and mo -re driveways with vehicles than an indiyi(ual residence. Tenants will move in and out with greater frequency than homeowners. "For Rent" and "For Sale" signs will appear more often than in a traditional residential neighborhood. All of these factors impact on the character of the adjoining neighborhoods. Furthermore, the large sloping hillside and significant number of large trees at the proposed building site work as a barrier to partially .screen the commercial activity_ of the Holiday shopping center and apartment complexes from the residential neighborhoods. Construction of two twinhomes will require the removal of large, mature trees and excavation of the hillside to accomodate the large "footprint" required by multiple un_t dwellings with garages and driveways, as well as to provide access to the property from public roads. The removal of trees and excavation of the land to accomodate construction of a quasi -commercial activity is detrimental to the adjoining landowners and is unfair. :,le ask that you carefully consider the objections we have raised as concerned, taxpaying homeowners and vote to recommend denying Enty One, Inc.'s application to the Cite Council. aespectfully Submitted, q10 s T-re—N +� il- .1H ( el 0,.J, 'g� &J,6 'r -,�v�- 7 ✓_ I - �-- -�� ,,-oV,-I � y,2.3.rTX•e-.-To—-Wr-taw-1th pct / ZCRV-t� Aftlouv � a� I ec:Plvmouth City Council DATE: January 25, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Summary of Events Legislature. A legislative proposal is being offered that would prevent cities from adopting their own ordinances on access to tobacco by minors that would be more restrictive than state law. We have been asked to write and testify against it. The Council approved a grant application to rewrite our tobacco ordinances a few months ago which was funded. Public Safety has been preparing an ordinance and plans to have a draft within the next two months. Based upon this, we may testify against this proposal. Met Council has proposed draft guidelines for the grant funds under the Livable Communities Act. The guidelines discriminate severely against any City that has not already met its affordability goals for rental housing. This is directly contrary to the intention of the law when it was passed: to provide a financial carrot to help cities not in compliance with affordability goals to make progress. We plan to bring this matter up at our legislative meeting next Tuesday evening. Life Time Fitness. The estimate of taxes that might be paid by Life Time is being reviewed again, due to information we now have about their Eagan and Woodbury clubs. We should not use the $400,000 tax estimate until we can check the number further. Police arbitration was held here on Tuesday. It lasted most of the day. During the arbitration, the police union voluntarily reduced its wage and insurance demands substantially. The major area of contention is severance pay at retirement, such as payment of accumulated sick leave, etc. Arbitration is binding, whereas mediation is voluntary. A draft noise ordinance has now been drafted and is in the packet. The attorneys have suggested that we will need to review this ordinance with some care and attention as to all of its impacts and effects. DATE: January 25, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Establishing Goals and Objectives Two years ago the City Council established goals and objectives. These goals and objectives focused the activities and energy of the City in the past months. Many objectives are complete or successfully implemented, and substantial progress made on others. An attachment offers an update on progress on the goals and objectives established in 1994. With much accomplished and with new councilmembers and new ideas now on board, revisiting the goals and objectives is appropriate. Some goal areas may still be valid, but the objectives need a reassessment. Entirely new goals and objectives may be indicated. Deleting goals and objectives which no longer seem a priority also is helpful. You recently established Monday, February 12 as a study session on developing goals and objectives. We developed a process to collect and organize goals and objectives from you and from city staff. This process parallels the one used two years ago. In essence, suggestions from staff and council are compiled and organized into general categories. The Council then uses a voting procedure to narrow the list and prioritize key areas. From the winnowed list, staff develops a work plan (with target completion dates) and presents it to the Council for approval. Here are the process and key dates: Action Item Target Date City staff propose new goals and objectives or changes February 2 to existing goals and objectives Action Item City Council members propose new goals and objectives or changes to existing goals and objectives Lists from Council and Staff compiled Staff selects top goal and objective priorities Integrated lists of goals and objectives in packets Study Session. Proposed goals and objectives listed on large sheets of paper; council votes on top priorities and discusses outcomes. Staff develops work plan following study session. Council approves goals, objectives, and work plan Target Date February 2 February 2 - 6 February 6 February 8 February 12 February 22 March 6 The process works best when many ideas are suggested. Thus we are most anxious to get your ideas for the next version of goals and objectives. Please submit your suggestions to me by next Friday, February 2. Please give me call on 509-5052 if you have questions or ideas for the process. MAJOR OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR 19941995 I. Protection of the Environment a. Implement a wetlands protection ordinance b. Prepare a citywide water quality plan which addresses Parker's Lake, NURP's, and phosphorus c. Implement shoreland regulations d. Review and plan to implement recommendations of Open Space Committee e. Strengthen City tree preservation and reforestation policies L Consider City policies for controlling erosion and development on steeply sloped areas g. Maximize recycling efforts h. Review water restriction policies to protect the aquifer H. Enhancement of Neighborhoods a. Reemphasize neighborhoods in Comprehensive Plan and the City's development review process b. Review the goals of the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan to protect residential neighborhoods from unnecessary traffic c. Reduce speeding on residential streets d. Increase involvement of law enforcement officers in the community e. Consider ordinances to reduce neighborhood nuisances, e.g., car stereos and junk mail f. Implement and evaluate rental housing inspection program M. Citizen Participation a. Formally adopt standard procedures providing for neighborhood meetings prior to approval of all public improvement projects b. Formally adopt increased standard notification procedures for major development projects c. Increase the use of neighborhood meetings for major development proposals d. Review the local Environmental Assessment Worksheet policies procedures to meaningfully increase citizen review and involvement e. Improve the City's budget and other financial documents and reports to provide more usable and understandable information to the Council and the general public L Continue efforts to improve customer service including implementing ideas from the Employee Customer Service Committee and revision of the utility bills g. Review Council and planning commission practices for public hearings and citizen participation h. Conduct town meetings for each ward and for the business community i. Promote wide and diverse participation by the entire spectrum of the community in City government IV. Management of Development in the City a. Develop Comprehensive Plan for Northwest Plymouth b. Review and update City development policies and ordinances to consider environmental initiatives, revised transportation plans, and the variety of the housing stock C. Adopt an economic development plan including possible use of the Port Authority and considering Downtown Plymouth development d. Review need for extension of the MUSA line e. Begin studying redevelopment needs in the City and the best use of CDBG funds V. Financial Management a. Adopt a budget based upon "outcomes" b. Adopt a long range plan for the Community Improvement Fund c. Adopt a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and consider time tables for projects d. Prepare long-range plans for major funds e. Improve financial forecasting and reporting L Complete rate studies for utility funds g. Consider funding for water quality projects and programs such as a storm water utility fee h. Review current assessment policies for improvement projects i. Adopt policies to protect taxpayer from waste, fraud, and abuse starting with State Auditor's Report recommendations, and implementing guidelines on sump PUMPS j. No tax rate increase k. Protect essential services VI. Interagency Relations a. Formalize a Plymouth legislative agenda for 1995 b. Work collaboratively with area school districts on major school projects c. Actively lobby for improvements in key transportation corridors including Highways 494, 55, and 169 d. Meet with elected officials of nearby cities, the County, and school boards e. Improve communication and collaboration with community groups, giving particular emphasis to addressing the needs of youths and senior citizens in Plymouth VII.Address Major Capital Projects a. City Center expansion b. County Road 9 widening c. Schmidt Lake Road extension to Vicksburg d. New water tower e. County Road 9 and County Road 24 connection f. Acquisition and planning for ninth play field, bridge and road development adjacent to new high school site g. Planning and initial development of West Medicine Lake Park project h. Accelerated development of trail systems VIII. Continuously improve the confidence of the citizens in Plymouth City Government a. Maintain or improve the Pro -Plymouth Pledge b. Encourage innovation, restructuring, creative cost management, productivity improvement, a quality first philosophy, and customer service c. Invest in employee training and development d. Work to maintain and improve employee morale e. Determine appropriate staffmg and other resources necessary to achieve City objectives L Assure that all significant council decisions are reached openly at regularly scheduled meetings and with notice on the printed agenda g. Review selection procedures for all professional consulting contracts h. Upgrade technological capabilities of the City including computers, Geographic Information Systems, computer-aided design, cable TV broadcasting, phone systems, on-line connections, and optical imaging of documents L Adopt procedures and practices to maximize the efficient use of Council time including staff reports and stating defined objectives for study sessions. Consider reassigning board of review function j. Formalize a strategic planning process for the City to include review of 1992-93 Council goals and objectives k. 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