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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 02-09-1999 Special2 COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 9. 1999 7:00 PM Public Safety Training Room 1. Fernbrook Lane alignment 2. Prosecution Services 3. Dues to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) 4. Council Packet Delivery Day Agenda Number: / DATE: February 5, 1999 for the City Council Study Meeting of February 9, 1999 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: FERNBROOK LANE ALIGNMENT CITY PROJECT NO. 9006 In October, the City Council made the decision that we would continue urban development into the northwest portion of the city. This urban expansion area is generally bounded by Vicksburg Lane, our north city limits, existing development/I-494, and CP Railroad. The detailed planning for this area is part of our Comprehensive Plan Update. Currently, the only major roads to provide the transportation system for this area are Vicksburg Lane and County Road 47. The City's existing Transportation Plan has indicated for many years that the extension of Fernbrook Lane is necessary to provide the major road access that is necessary with urban development. This roadway is indicated as a "Major Collector" street in our Transportation Plan. The following is the definition of a "Collector" street: Collector streets provide connections between neighborhoods and from neighborhoods to minor business concentrations. Mobility and land access are equally important. Collectors serve short trips and area spaced 1/a to 3/ miles apart in fully developed areas. As the City Council is aware, an application has been received for the development of a golf course south of County Road 47. Depending upon the final alignment for Fernbrook Lane, the proposed golf course could be impacted by the location of Fernbrook Lane. SRF Consulting Group, Inc., the City's transportation consultant, is working on preliminary alternate alignments for Fernbrook Lane. At the study meeting on Tuesday, February 9, we will make a presentation on the preliminary information developed as of 1:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9006\Memos\CC FembrkAlign.doc SUBJECT: FERNBROOK ROAD ALIGNMENT Page 2 this time. To date, much of the work done has been to develop the constraints and challenges associated with selecting a proper alignment. These include: Existing land uses (Hampton Hills Golf Course and single family homes) Existing buildings Wetlands Flood plains Dense tree cover Hennepin County parks property for regional trail CP Railroad Areas with existing slopes greater than 12% Based upon this information, five preliminary alternate alignments have been developed. Before staff and the consultant will be prepared to make a recommendation on the preferred alignment, the following additional tasks must be completed: Determination of proposed urban land uses Location for Hennepin Parks Regional Trail Cost estimates Input from DNR and Corps of Engineers on wetland impacts Public meetings and opportunity for input from property owners Completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet Although preliminary work has been completed, there is a great deal of additional work to be completed to determine the best alignment for Fernbrook Lane. Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works 1:\pw\Engincering\PROJECM9006\Memos\CC FembrkAlign.doc DATE: February 5, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Prosecution Services Attached is the statistical report on prosecution services. CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional As,.,oation Attorncys at Law 651)452-5000 Fax (65 1) 452-5550 I.!!i,m li. Knrt•ch January 11, 1999 Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Re: Statistical Report on Prosecution Cases Dear Dwight: I -1d) Joel J. Jan,nik 1ndrea McDowell Pochler Matthew K. GrAl': John F. Kelly Marthe,t' J. Foo Mornuerite \I. McCarron C JAN 1 2 19'99i r >t1, Enclosed please find an original of the Statistical Report on Prosecution Cases. Please contact me if you have any comments or questions. Very truly yours, CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association By: G Elliott B. Knet slc Enclosure Suite 317 • Eagandale Office Center 0 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, MN 55121 1 T 1. '• G' 1 i Cry STATISTICAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON PROSECUTION CASES CAMPBELL KNUTSON, P.A. December 29, 1998 INTRODUCTION We have been asked to provide a statistical report on cases we prosecute for the City. The report focuses on the major kinds of cases we handle on your behalf. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE We successfully handle hundreds of driving under the influence cases each year. We have obtained DUI convictions in every case, except those we have voluntarily chosen to reduce to careless driving. In almost every instance, cases reduced are first offenses with a test result of .12 or lower, no accident involved, no egregious driving conduct, and no rudeness or other negative conduct towards the arresting officer. Several dozen of these cases have been scheduled for jury trial in 1998, although none have actually been tried.' In two of those cases, the defendant plead guilty as charged just as jury selection was to begin. The number of DUI arrests made by the Plymouth Police Department is as follows: 1995 ........ 278 1996 ........ 394 1997 ........ 251 Only thirteen jury trials occurred in Hennepin County suburban courts in 1996, the last year for which statistics are available. Campbell Knutson, P.A. Statistical Report to City Council 1- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Statistics on domestic violence cases are as follows:' DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES3 Year Formal ComplaintsP Tab Chargesg Total Cases GuiltyGy Pleas Suspended Pros. a Declinecltne Charge Dismiss 1995 32 75 107 72 23 1 16 1996 47 95 142 84 41 1 4 1997 20 89 109 57 38 1 14 19985 24 65 89 63 30 1 10 123 324 447 276 132 4 44 We work closely with the Police Department, Home Free and victims on domestic violence cases. We have never dismissed a case or plea bargained a case against a victim's wishes. Statistics provided by Home Free. Includes: Assault; Disorderly Conduct; OFP Violation; Interference with 911 Call; Harassment/Stalking; and Harassing Communication. Includes conditions of probation such as complete domestic abuse program, no assault convictions, no contact with victim, payment of prosecution costs, and remain law abiding. Through 3rd Quarter) Campbell Knutson, P.A. Statistical Report to City Council 2- TRAFFIC OFFENSES Citations issued by Plymouth since 1995 are as follows: CITATIONS6 Year Speed Other Hazardous Viol.' D. L. Viol. and No Ins. Other Non- Hazardous' TOTALS 1995 3,677 1,722 1,717 2,424 9,540 1996 4,913 2,431 1,495 3,144 11,9831199713,990 1 2032 1,234 2,885 10,141 Traffic citations have increased substantially since 1994, when a total of 6,204 citations were issued. Fine revenue has also increased drastically since 1994, as follows: FINE REVENUE? 1994 373,148 1995 574,054 1996 777,900 1997 685,882 Statistics provided by Plymouth Police Department. Defined as moving violations which are hazardous to other drivers such as careless/reckless driving, disobey signs, improper passing, turning or stopping, and failure to yield. Defined as moving violations which are not hazardous to other drivers such as improper registration, overweight vehicles, leaky loads, seat belt, and driving around barricades. Figures provided by Plymouth Police Department. Campbell Knutson, P.A. Statistical Report to City Council 3- The majority of traffic citations are paid without a court appearance. In 1998 approximately 2,600 traffic cases will appear in court. Of those, about 182 will be scheduled for court trials, and about 78 will go to trial. The conviction rate for court trials is over 95%. The few acquittals are almost always cases such as disobey stop sign, where it is the officer's word against the driver's word, and the driver's version has some credibility to it. In those cases, some judges will give the benefit of the doubt to the driver. Radar and LASAR speeding trials are almost never lost. ALCOHOL/TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS The City is mandated by State law to conduct compliance checks on licensed tobacco vendors. The City also conducts compliance checks on liquor license holders. Since the City began compliance checks in March 1997, the prosecution statistics are as follows: TOBACCO Year Number of Cases Convictions Suspended Prosecution Dismissed Pending 1997 5 5 0 0 0 1998 17 14 1 210 0 22 1 19 1 2 0 10One case was dismissed on a ruling of entrapment. It has been appealed. Campbell Knutson, P.A. Statistical Report to City Council 4- ALCOHOL Year Number of Cases Convictions Suspended- uspendedYearProsecutionDismissedPending 1997 10 8 2 0 0 1998 24 11 2 0 11 34 19 4 0 11 MOTOR VEHICLE FORFEITURES State law allows a City to forfeit a person's car if the person commits a designated offense, usually a repeat driving under the influence. Plymouth has seized approximately 53 vehicles. Twenty-nine of those vehicles have been forfeited. Fourteen cases are pending. Approximately ten vehicles have been released because of a legitimate legal defense to the forfeiture. FORMAL COMPLAINTS All gross misdemeanors must be charged by formal complaint. In addition, if the offense is a misdemeanor not committed in the officer's presence, it is typically charged by formal complaint. Finally, if a person is given a citation for a non -traffic offense, and fails to appear in court, a formal complaint is necessary. In 1997, 686 formal complaints were issued. In 1998, over 800 formal complaints will be issued. Campbell Knutson, P.A. Statistical Report to City Council 5- DATE: February 3, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Dues to Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) At the January 19 City Council meeting, Councilmember Bildsoe requested that the dues payment to AMM be discussed at the February 9 study session. Information on AMM— the dues statement and the AMM's 1999 legislative policies—is attached. The 1999 dues are $9,934. The City rejoined AMM in 1995, after an absence of a few years. AMM particularly focuses on metropolitan area issues, such as land use, transportation, and housing. Anne Hurlburt, Mayor Tierney, and me have served on AMM committees during some or all of the last few years. During the last year, a change in staff occurred at the AMM. Mr. Gene Ranieri, the new Executive Director, has been very helpful to staff in formulating a legislative correction for the penalty in the Village of Bassett Creek TIF District. Community Development Director Hurlburt maintains the most contact with AMM among staff members, due to her position as well as her previous background with the Met Council. She believes that Plymouth should continue its membership in AMM and that the AMM is an effective and respected organization. a aSSO(IdtI0110f Metropolitan Municipalities December 29, 1998 Dwight Johnson Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Dwight: Your city's 1999 AMM membership dues statement is enclosed. It truly is your city's membership and city officials' participation in the AMM that has lead to the AMM's many accomplishments on behalf of Twin Cities metropolitan cities over the past years. Your membership strengthens the AMM's voice both at the legislature and among other governmental units within the region. I look forward to working with you and the city officials from your community over the coming year as the AMM takes on new challenges and opportunities on behalf of our cities. In 1999 the AMM's focus on state issues will start by establishing a relationship with newly elected governor and by promoting metropolitan cities' positions at the state legislature. These positions include the governance of the Metropolitan Council, the need for continued state aids to support local government services and the importance of economic development tools like tax increment financing. As the major voice for metropolitan cities, the AMM will continue to work with, and to monitor, the activities of the Metropolitan Council so the Council's policies and programs promote rather than constrain the future health and well-being of both metropolitan cities and the Twin Cities' region. Finally, the AMM will continue to provide information to keep its member city officials up-to-date on topics that may affect their communities. Thank you for your continued membership and participation in the AMM. Very truly yours, S; Susan Hoyt, AMM President Falcon Heights Administrator 145 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 Telephone: (651) 215-4000 rax: (651) 281-1299 E-mail: a,nim@amm145.org Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 1999 Legislative Priorities from AMM Website) DUES STATEMENT FOR 1999 Plymouth 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, Minnesota 55103-2044 As required by the AMM By -Laws, The Board of Directors has established the 1999 dues schedule. The dues represent a 2.9% across the board increase over 1998 plus population . growth. The amount shown is the same as the figure transmitted to you last July for budget planning purposes. The membership dues in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the year beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 1999 are $9,934 for the City of Plymouth. Pursuant to the disclosure requirements of M.S. 1996, section 6.76, the proportionate amount of 1999 dues spent for lobbying purposes is 40%. I declare under the penalties of law that the foregoing amount is just and correct and that no part of it has been paid. e a i Eu ene Ranieri, Executive Director Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Municipal Revenue & Taxation (1) General Legislation (11) Levy Limits (1--A) Local Government Aid (I -B) Homestead & Agricultural Credit Aid (I -C) Tax Exempt Property (1--D) Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases (I -E) Local Performance Aid (I -F) Price of Government (1--G) Fiscal Disparity Fund Distribution (I -H) Personal Property Taxation: Electric Utility (1--I) Revenue Diversifecation (I -J) Class Rate Tax System (1 -ICJ Limited Market Value (I -L) Funding Shifts (I -M) City Revenue Stability & Fund Balance (I -N) Mandates & Local Authority (11--A) Public Right -of --Way (11-B) County Plat Approval Authority (11-0 Police & Fire Prevention Provisions (II -D) 911 Telephone Tax (II -E) 800 MHz Radio System (II -F) Permit Approval: Zoning (11--G) Witness Fee Costs (11-H) Urban Reforestation (II -1) Elections: Alley System Authority (II -J) Housing & Economic Development (111) Livable Communities Act (111-A) State Housing Policy (III -B) Housing Preservation (III -C) Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Appropriation (!1!-D) Family & Elderly Housing (III --E) Economic Development Responsibilities (III -F) Tax Increment Financing (111-G) Property Tax Reform Impact on TIF (III --H) Development Tools (111-1) Welfare Reform/Workforce Readiness (III -J) Business Subsidy (III -K) Building Permit Fee Surcharge (111-L) Group Homes (III -M) Metropolitan Agencies (ll9 Introduction: Metropolitan Governance Structure (IV) Metropolitan Council Principles (IV -A) Purpose ofMetropolitan Governance (IV -B) Transportation (V) Criteria for Extension ofMetropolitan Governance Authority (IV -C) Restructuring ofMetropolitan Agencies (IV -D) Regionally Provided Services: Funding (IV E) Coordination ofLocal & Regional Plans (IV -F) Metropolitan Council Focus on Planning (IV G) Growth Management Strategy (IV -H) Local Plan Implementation (IV -I) Budget Process & Work Program Evaluation (IV -,I) Metropolitan Council: Method to Select Members OV -K) Parks &Oven Space: Operation & Maintenance Capital Funding (IV -L) Surface & Groundwater Water Management (IV -M) Water Supply (IV -N) Regional Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment System OV -0) Waste Stream Management (IV -P) Transportation Funding (V-A) Tax Exempt Property (I -D) Return to Table of Contents The AMM encourages the legislature to authorize cities to establish a program of payments in lieu of taxes by tax exempt governmental and non-governmental organizations, except constitutionally exempt property, (churches and schools) for the cost of services such as police, fire and streets to their facilities. Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases (I -E) Return to Table of Contents The legislature should reinstate the sales tax exemption for all local government purchases without requiring a reduction in other aids. Local Performance Aid (I -F) Return to Table of Contents Price of Govemment (1-G) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes the Local Performance Aid program. The current program is vague, creates complexity to the overall state aids programs, and approximately one-fourth of the states cities do not participate. The price ofgovernment calculation in regard to local governments should be based on (1) changes in the sum of the levy and state aids, and (2) examination of long term trends, not single year events. In addition, consideration should be given to service provision transfers between governmental units, increased demandfor services by citizens and legislative mandates or tax rate changes. Fiscal Disparity Fund Distribution (I --H) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes the use of fiscal disparities to fund social or physical metropolitan programs since it results in a metropolitan -wide property tax increase hidden from the public. Personal Property Taxation: Electric Utility (1-1) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes proposals for exempting the Investor Owned Utilities IOUs) from the personal property tax. Under no circumstances should local units of government and their taxpayers be required to shoulder the burdens of tax relief for IOUs. The personal property tax is a significant portion ofthe metropolitan fiscal disparity pool and, ifeliminated would have a metro -wide property tax impact. Revenue Diversification (14) Return to Table of Contents The AMMsupports revenue diversification for cities to reduce the reliance on local property taxes. Some examples include authorization for local sales taxes, payments in lieu oftaxes, franchise fees, deed taxes to remain with city, development impact fees, or the creation of a separate income/sales tax fund that would grow with the economy. Committee Rosters (VI) Levy Limits (I -A) Return to Table of Contents Regional Transit System (V -B) Transportation Incentives & Disincentives (VC) Transportation Utility (V -D) Highway Turnbacks & Funding N -E) 3C' Transportation Planning Process: Elected Officials Role (V -F) MLR.S.: Traffic Law Compliance (V -G) Airport Noise Mitigation (V -H) Road Access Charge (VI) 1998-99 Housing & Economic Development Committee (VI --A) 1998-99 Metropolitan Agencies Committee (VI -B) 1998-99 Municipal Revenue & Taxation Committee (VI -C) 1998-99 Transportation & General Government Committee (VI -D) The AMM strongly opposes levy limits and urges the legislature to not re-enact them for 2000 or beyond The AMM also opposes the imposition ofartificial mechanisms such as valuation freezes, payroll freezes, super majority requirements for levy, or other limitations to the local government budget and taxing process. Local Government Aid (I -B) Return to Table of Contents Local Government Aid (LGA) is a necessary, state -raised resource to supplement local property taxes. Therefore, the AMM supports its continuation with an annual inflation index, along with additional state resources to further reduce the reliance on the property tax. In addition, any LGA formula changes considered by the legislature must have a positive impact on the metropolitan area. Homestead & Agricultural Credit Aid (I -C) Return to Table of Contents The Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) equals about 40 percent of the total local aid and should be continued as part of the local fiscal relationship, with an inflation or increased household growth factor restored for cities. The AMM strongly opposes the conversion of city HACA to school aid. Class Rate Tax System (I -K) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes a change from the class rate tax system to a market value system, which would cause tremendous shifts oftax burden between classes of property, or applyingfuture levy increases to market value, since this would further complicate the property tax system. Limited Market Value (I -L) Return to Table of Contents Funding Shifts (I -M) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes further extension of artificial limits in valuing property at market for property taxation purposes. Limiting market value increase on existing property to a non -market index or set rate will cause various property tax system problems. Similar properties will be taxed differently if new or sold and improvements will be discouraged. Tax shifts will occur mainly on lower valued homes and the ability to issue bonds may be adversely affected. Finally, it will be politically difficult as well as costly to persons owning long-term capped properties when it becomes necessary to sunset due to vast differences in tax liabilities for like properties. The AMM believes that enhanced targeting for special circumstances such as low-income persons better serves the tax system. The AMM requests the legislature to continue to reduce the imbalance of aids versus revenue between metro and outstate cities and to consider how this distribution ofresources affects the economic growth and vitality of the metro area, and thus the entire state. Currently in the metro area, about 65 percent of the state revenue is collected, while only about 48 percent of the aids and credits are redistributed. City Revenue Stability & Fund Balance (I -N) Return to Table of Contents The legislature should not attempt to control or restrict city fund balances. These funds are necessary to maintain fiscal viability to meet unexpected or emergency resource needs of city governments, to purchase capital goods and infrastructure, provide adequate cash flow and to maintain high-level bond ratings. GENERAL LEGISLATION (ll) Mandates & Local Authority (ll --A) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes statutory changes which erode local control and authority or create mandated additional tasks requiring new or added local costs without a corresponding state appropriation or funding mechanism. New unfunded mandates cause increased property taxes which impedes the ability to fund traditional service needs. Public Right -of -Way (II --B) Return to Table of Contents The AMM supports the continued effort ofthe League of Minnesota Cities LMC) to protect the authority ofcities to maintain jurisdiction over municipal public rights-of-way, to establish relevant criteria and to obtain reasonable compensation for its degradation. County Plat Approval Authority (ll --C) Return to Table of Contents Cities oppose county authority over plat approval for plats that are contiguous to existing or proposed county roads. While counties have a valid interest in proposed plat decisions, this does not warrant a transfer of approval authority. Police & Fire Pension Provisions (ll --D) Return to Table of Contents 911 Telephone Tax (ll -E) Return to Table of Contents The AMM opposes reductions ofstate amortization aid to local police andfire relief associations or benefit increases, which are not financed by at least a 50 percent employee contribution for the benefit or resulting deficit. The employee pension contribution amount should be set at 40 percent of the normal cost offinancing the benefits even if this amount exceeds 8 percent of the base salary. Actuarial assumptions relating to salaries and investment return should more truly reflect experiences and bonuses. The AMM opposes bonuses such as the 13th check which should not be included in actuarial assumption changes. The AMM supports the current distribution of the 911 -access fee and the limit of30 cents per line per month to offset basic maintenance costs and enhanced upgrade. Any fee granted legislatively in excess of 30 cents should be returned directly to the municipality or public safety answering provider (PSAP) where collected. Fee increases granted by the legislature should be a specific amount not a general authorization and onlyfor a specific purpose. Phase 2 Wireless enhanced 911 costs should be recoveredfrom a direct charge to cell phone users. 800 MHz Radio System (II -F) Return to Table of Contents The AMMsupports the continuation of the Metropolitan 800 MHz Radio System legislation and board, as long as cities are not forced to modify their current systems or become part of the 800 MHz Radio System until they so choose. The system should provide a phased transition guaranteeing uninterrupted service and be technically capable of allowing communities the flexibility to form various coordinated arrangements for dispatching and service provision. Since there are both regional and local benefits to local government units joining the system, the AMM urges the Regional Radio Board to seek a state appropriation to assist local units ofgovernment in joining the system. Permit Approval: Zoning (ll --G) Return to Table of Contents The permit approval statute delineating time limit requirements should be modified so that in the case of a rezoning application, a motion which requires a simple majority vote that extends action beyond the 60 or 120 day time requirement, constitutes a denial not an approval in order to uphold the super Witness Fee Costs (11-H) Return to Table of Contents Urban Reforestation (114) Return to Table of Contents majority requirement of the zoning statute. Current law provides automatic approval if no action is taken. Since one third offines for city -related prosecutions remain with the county and adequately fund this cost, the AMM opposes shifting witness'fees from counties to cities for these actions. The AMM supports the creation ofa program in the Department ofNatural Resources to provide for urban reforestation. Elections: Alley System Authority (11--J) Return to Table of Contents The AMM supports permissive authority for statutory cities to adopt an alley system for riling for city council seats. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Ill) Livable Communities Act (Ill -A) Return to Table of Contents The 1995 Legislature enacted the Livable Communities Act (LCA) to stimulate housing and economic and community development in the metropolitan area. The act permits cities to access about $11.0 million in funding for pollution clean-up, housing and redevelopment. As a participant, a city must adopt affordable and life cycle housing goals and a plan to achieve the goals. Since its inception, the Metropolitan Council has been responsible for program implementation, including the completion ofan annual progress report. The reportfor the 1996 calendar year indicates progress toward achieving the stated goals but also raises concern regarding the preservation ofaffordable housing, particularly the demolition of housing units. The AMM has maintained that the LCA should not be amended until there are progress reports and experience with the LCA. Based on the reports and experience ofcities, the AMM recommends: The LCA should be continued The LCA should be amended to eliminate the requirement that a city annually elect to be a participant in the act and require by November 15 that a resolution to withdraw be approved. The state should appropriate funds for the LCA. The appropriation should not replace the currentfunding sources but should be in addition to them. State Housing Policy (Ill -B) Return to Table of Contents To continue the expansion ofthe state's economy, the governor and legislature should recognize the importance ofhousing to economic vitality andfamily stability and should adopt policies that preserve existing housing, permit the production ofsafe affordable housing and provide resources to produce and preserve housing. The AMM recommends the following: Land Use Standards and State Incentives Housing Preservation (III --C) Return to Table of Contents Minnesota cities are responsible for and should retain the authority to regulate the location, sue and amount, and type of housing within their boundaries. The state, in an effort to encourage more affordable housing, should authorize cities on a voluntary basis and provide incentives for such concepts as density bonuses and mixes of housing types and price ranges. The incentives can be, but not be limited to, property tax class rates and sales tax exemptions for construction materials. State funding providedfor the incentives should not reduce existing programs. Housing preservation includes the maintenance of the existing rental and owner occupied housing, as well as the retention ofoffordable units that were formerly subsidized byfederal programs. The state should.• Continue and increase funding the housing preservation program for federally subsidized housing that could be converted to market rate housing. Expand efforts to provide resources for housing rehabilitation. Provide a sales tax exemption for construction supplies and materials used in the construction or substantial rehabilitation of a f `ordable housing. Exempt public agencies from paying the mortgage and deed tax when developing or providing for affordable housing and redevelopment. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Appropriation (lll--D) Return to Table of Contents The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's (MHFA) biennial general fund appropriation approximates 878.0 million. The agency uses the funds for several housing programs including rental and homeownership. For the next biennium the agency should. Have its appropriation increased and the increase be used primarily for housing preservation, housing production and homeless prevention programs. Redesign, if warranted and with city input, the Community Rehabilitation Program to encourage additional participation from the metropolitan area. The redesign, ifneeded, could include modification of the area designation, and appropriation set aside, a multiple year funding commitment, recognition of local needs, the timing of the application process, and a linkage to the LCA. Family & Elderly Housing (III --E) Return to Table of Contents Demographic trends indicate that Minnesota's population is aging. For example, the Metropolitan Council projects that the region's population age 65 and older will nearly double from the year 2000 to 2020. Since most of the population owns single family housing and they will be smaller households there could be a demandfor smaller housing units. The elderly population will also be older than their predecessors will. In the metropolitan area, the Council reports that the number ofpersons age 75 and over will increase from approximately 110,000 in the year 2000 to 180,000 in 2020. Being aware ofthe trends, the legislature should. Provide additional resources to serve the low income elderly. Resources should include housing as well as related services. Direct state agencies to provide information and technical assistance to local governments regarding the population changes and their impacts on public services. Develop policies that encourage the development of housing for the elderly that is affordable and provides an attractive alternative to current housing and preserves the current housing. Economic Development Responsibilities (111-19 Return to Table of Contents The state should continue to recognize cities as the primary unit ofgovernment responsible for implementing economic development policies and land use controls. New or amended economic development programs designed to address specific economic circumstances with cities or counties should use problem definition as the criteria rather than geographic location, city size or similar criteria. Tax Increment Financing (Ill -G) Return to Table of Contents The legislative Recodification Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Task Force will initially have a bill that will be absent of policy changes. Policy changes should be addressed separately from the recodification and among the changes the legislature should. Po iny Local Effort TIF Use Clarify that any tax increment districts approved between 1979 and 1982 have the same authority to pool increments as districts certified after 1982 and prior to April 1, 1990. Allow districts approved after April 1, 1990 to pool increments for affordable housing or pollution remediation. Eliminate the LGAIHACA penalty or allow an exception from levy limits. If the penalty is not eliminated, the restrictions on the source of payment should be removed. Authorize the use of federal grants and other local funds for local contributions. Exempt redevelopment districts from the five-year rule. Housing Reporting Reaffirm that cities alone should be authorized to approve city initiated tax increment districts and that counties and school districts should continue to have the ability to review and comment on TIF. Permit all cities to establish housing replacement scattered site) districts and allow TIF to be used for historic preservation. Modify the housing district income qualification requirements to allow the levels to vary according to individual regions of the state or counties. Remove the LGA/HACA penalty imposed on housing districts established between 1990 and 1993. Authorize the publication of TIF financial information in a format so that it provides taxpayers with useful information. Clarify that the Office of State Auditor (OSA) must give cities sixty days to respond to a violation of the TIF law prior to sending a notice of the violation to the county attorney. The notice to the city must also state that at the end of the sixty- day period any resolved issues will be sent to the county attorney for possible action. Require the county attorney to decide on action regarding violation within ninety days of receipt of the notice from the OSA. Authorize the OSA to conduct a compliance review of a tax increment district within twelve months of the date the district is decertified or the increment is completely expended whichever is later. The State Auditor, upon completion of the review and resolution of outstanding issues, must issue a certification that the district is complete and not subject to further actions by the Office. Make statutory changes to simplify the TIF reporting forms submitted annually to the State Auditor. Property Tax Reform Impact on TIF (Ill -H) Return to Table of Contents During the past two legislative sessions, the property tax class rates have been compressed and as a result commercial industrial property taxes should decrease. The decrease could also result in revenue shortfalls in TIF districts. The shortfalls could impact bond payments and other contractual obligations. Being aware of the impact, the 1997 Legislature authorized a $2.0 million grant program to be administered by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the 1998 Legislature authorized cities to establish special service districts to offset possible shortfalls. Being aware of the impacts, the legislature should: Authorize the grant program for 1998 tax change impacts in addition to the 1997 tax changes. Provide additional funding for the program and extend the Development Tools (I11-1) Return to Table of Contents sunset to the year 2003. Include the changes in class rate definitions such as maximum market value limits and number of parcels per class in the calculations to determine class rate compression impacts. Move the application and payment dates to coincide with the city budget time frames. Permit city councils to transfer funds from one city development agency to another to prevent shortfalls due to property tax changes or TIF law changes that would result in a deficit in paying outstanding contracts or obligations. Over the past several sessions, the legislature has provided cities with development tools to redevelop property, clean up polluted sites and encourage business retention and expansion. The tools include, but are not limited, to TIF, tax expenditures and loans and grants. Many of the state tools have supplemented local efforts. To continue this state local relationship, the legislature should. Continue the Minnesota Investment Fund. Support increased funding for the pollution clean-up program administered by the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED). Require condemnation commissioners to consider the cost of correcting pollution problems in determining the final value of Property Establish an indemnification fund to provide financial security for institutions and individuals as they invest in developing and clean-up of polluted sites. Eliminate the requirement to match a portion of the clean-up grant program with local general funds. Continue and increase funding for the Redevelopment Fund established in 1998. Welfare ReformMorkforce Readiness (Ill -J) Return to Table of Contents With the passage of federal welfare reform and enactment of Minnesota's new welfare program — the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), public policy is placing an emphasis on work and job readiness. The purpose of MFIP is intended to support work and not to replace income when people are not working. To accomplish the goal of getting people to work Minnesota has adopted a work first program that expects, supports, and rewards work. Among the program elements established by the legislature to implement MFIP are jobs training, transportation, medical assistance, and housing. As MFIP is being implemented statewide, the state is experiencing record low unemployment and economic growth and as a result there are now employment opportunities. If the economy, however, declines, employment opportunities for MFIP participants will decrease and the state's human service system could be over extended. Being aware that a trained work force is a major part of an economic development strategy the legislature should. Business Subsidy (III --K) Return to Table of Contents Provide state funding to match the maximum amount of available federal training funds. Continue and increase funding for state job training programs including Pathways and the Job Training Partnership. Modify the Pathways Program to provide public agencies with the flexibility to contract with training programs of employers, as well as those of public institutions. Continue and increase funding for the transportation and childcare programs including sliding fee daycare. Examine the delivery system for state services (training, daycare)) to determine and ensure that administrative procedures are implemented uniformly throughout the state. The Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development DIED) and local governments provide financial incentives to businesses to relocate, expand or remain in the state or specific city. The provision of the incentives is usually part of a development agreement between the business and the public entity. The agreement contains a description of the incentive and the type of development to be completed in terms of market value or square footage and penalties fornon-performance. The agreements also contain job and wage goals as required by current Minnesota law. In reviewing the issue of corporate subsidy the legislature should: Clarify the reporting requirements in terms of time frames and reporting entity. Exclude redevelopment and housing TIF districts from the reporting requirements of current law. Maintain the reporting ofjob and wage goals in current law but do not require a specific wage amount. Building Permit Fee Surcharge (III --L) Return to Table of Contents Group Homes (III --M) Return to Table of Contents Local governments collect a half -percent surcharge on building permits. The proceeds of the surcharge are paid to the state and are used to support the State Building Codes and Standards Division. Prior to 1991, any excess proceeds were remitted on a prorate basis to the local govemments. To help with the development of affordable housing it is recommended that The proceeds from the building permit surcharge fee be paid to the MHFA for the support of affordable housing and that the building codes and standards division be funded from the state general fund. State and county agencies must provide timely notification to cities of facility license requests and renewals and provide adequate opportunity to respond. Cities must also be aware of the special care needed by residents of such facilities in case of public safety emergencies. Clustering of community residential facilities because of economic, geographic or other factors should be avoided. Standards of non -concentration for state or county -issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) should be established. There must be an ongoing screening process, particularly in the correction area, to insure that persons placed in a residential facility will benefit from such an environment and will not be a danger to themselves or others. The licensing authority must be responsible for removing any person found incapable of living peacefully in such an environment. Facilities licensed by the corrections department should not be exempt from reasonable local land use regulations. A fair share concept should be considered within the metropolitan area. However, this concept should consider other factors including transportation facilities, job availability and other needed support services. The licensing authority and/or legislature should allow cities to participate in the search for facility locations in order to meet needs of the providers, facility residents and the neighborhood. METROPOLITAN AGENCIES (110 Introduction: Metropolitan Governance Structure (110 Return to Table of Contents The Metropolitan Council was established in 1967 to coordinate "the planning and development" of the seven county metropolitan area. To fulfill its responsibilities, the Council has worked with local govemments to establish policies regarding growth and development in the region. Over the years, the Council has been authorized by the legislature to be involved in the development of regional parks and in the operation of regional services. In 1994, two independent agencies responsible for transit and waste water disposal were merged into the Council. In the following years the Council was mostly advisory, but was given responsibility for regional policy development and coordination in the areas of wastewater treatment, transportation and airports. The Council was given limited approval authority for development proposals, which were of metropolitan (regional) significance but was not given direct operational authority. The Metropolitan Council's responsibilities have been expanded over the years. The Council was given direct operational responsibility for regional transit and wastewater treatment in 1994. In the following year, the legislature directed the Council to implement the Livable Communities Act (LCA). The Council's role with the LCA is to negotiate affordable and life cycle housing goals for cities and provide grant funds for the clean-up of polluted lands and demonstration projects that foster a mix of land uses and housing types. The Council's role has evolved since its inception to long-range planning and the operation of regional services. Metropolitan Council Principles (IV -A) Return to Table oContents The Metropolitan Council is a planning and operating entity. The Council is not only responsible for guiding the growth of the region but also operates the region's wastewater disposal and transit systems. As a planning and operating agency, the Council's policies and guidelines impact local units of governments particularly cities. The AMM, in framing its relationship with the Metropolitan Council, has developed several principles that are incorporated into the following policy areas. Purpose of Metropolitan Governance (IV -B) Return to Table qContents The AMM affirms its support for the existence of a metropolitan governance system to deal with appropriate regional issues and concerns. The purpose of the metropolitan governance system should be: To facilitate region—wide planning with the cooperation and consideration of the affected local units. To provide certain region -wide services that do not duplicate those that can be provided by local governmental units, either individually orjointly. To fulfill other specific responsibilities mandated by the state and federal governments. Criteria for Extension of Metropolitan Governance Authority (IV -C) Return to Table qContents The legislature, if granting the metropolitan governance structure additional responsibility or authority, should be specific in the grant. Additional new or expanded authority should be considered only when one or more of the following exist: The service, function or activity has been shown to be needed and it can be demonstrated that it cannot or is not being effectively or efficiently provided through existing general purpose units of government. The service, function or activity is not an appropriate state level or local government level activity or function. Regional intervention is needed for protection of the region's investment in an existing metropolitan system. Restructuring of Metropolitan Agencies (IV -D) Return to Table of Contents The Sports Facilities Commission and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) are currently metropolitan commissions. The legislature should make the sports facility commission a local commission if the back-up tax is limited to one city or is expanded to additional cities. If the tax is extended to other cities, the commission should be restructured to have membership from those cities. The legislature should clarify the status of the MAC so that it becomes either a metropolitan or state directed agency. The determining factor in the agency decision is the nature of the commission's back-up tax. If the tax will be a metropolitan area tax, its membership should come from the metropolitan area. If the back-up tax is statewide, then the MAC should have statewide representation. Regionally Provided Services: Funding (IV -E) Return to Table of Contents The Metropolitan Council should continue to fund its regional services and activities through the existing combination of user fees, property taxes, and state and federal grants. The current revenue system provides better visibility to the customers of the expenditures and efforts to move toward a single revenue source should be opposed. The Metropolitan Council, in conjunction with the operating entities and not the legislature, should be responsible for determining user fees. The fees should be consistent with regional system plans and goals and be established by an open, visible procedure including, but not limited to, public notice and hearings. A clear linkage between revenue and service should be maintained. Coordination of Local & Regional Plans (IV -F) Return to Table of Contents The regional investment in metropolitan systems must be maintained and preserved by preventing adverse impact because of the lack of integration and coordination between regional and local planning. Regional system designation should only be approved if there is a compelling metropolitan problem or concern that can best be addressed through the designation. The regional planning process must, on a continual basis, have the input of local govemment officials. To ensure input, the Council should hold hearings and provide public notice and copies of proposals regarding amendments to the Metropolitan Development Guide. Metropolitan system plans must be specific in terms of locations, capacities and timing to allow for consideration in local comprehensive planning. System plans should clearly state the criteria by which the local plans will be judged for consistency. The system plans should also clearly state the criteria that will be used to find that a local plan has a substantial impact on or contains a substantial departure from the metropolitan system plans. The Metropolitan Council should continue to offer assistance to cities. The assistance should include but not be limited to staff support, research, policy guidelines, system statements and procedures for the review and evaluation of plans and amendments. The Metropolitan Council, in its review of local plan amendments, must have a procedure that will. Recognize that the Council's role is to review and comment, unless there is a substantial impact on or departure from the system plans. Establish an open dialogue between cities and the Council, including public meetings and public hearings. Be• aware of the statutory time constraints imposed by the legislature on plan amendments and development applications. Provide for immediate effectuation of plan amendments, which have no potential for substantial impact on systems plans. Require the information needed for the Council to complete its review, but not prescribe additional content or format beyond that is required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLPA). Metropolitan Council Focus on Planning (IV -G) Return to Table oContents For cities to meet their planning mandates, the Council must ensure that its planning, data collection and dissemination functions are fulfilled in a timely manner and are consistent with its statutory obligations. Growth Management Strategy (IV -H) Return to Table oContents The Council should continue its discussions with officials in western Wisconsin to encourage their adoption of effective growth control measures. Further investment in transportation infrastructure with Wisconsin should be contingent upon Wisconsin local governments and their implementation of such controls. The legislature should devise effective methods of ensuring responsible and controlled development in counties surrounding the metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Council should continue its flexible guided growth policy regarding Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) expansion requests as outlined in the Regional Blueprint. However, the Metropolitan Council must recognize that until there are effective growth management strategies and tools beyond the metropolitan area, tightening of MUSA expansion criteria within the metropolitan area will cause one or more of the following: Increased leapfrog development into adjacent counties and Wisconsin. Increased housing costs within the metropolitan area. Decreased economic growth due to increased development costs. Increased development activity in the Rural Service Area. Local Plan Implementation (IV -1) Return to Table oContents Local governments are responsible for zoning. These zoning decisions should not be conditioned upon approvals by the Council or other governmental agency. The AMM is open to the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures prior to judicial remedies. Alternative dispute resolution could reduce costs and time for all parties involved in the dispute. The AMM strongly opposes the creation of an appeals board that could supersede city planning or zoning decisions. Budget Process & Work Program Evaluation (IV -J) Return to Table oContents Mandated and non -discretionary projects should be identified, along with their funding sources and projects and activities which are discretionary but totally or mostly funded by state or federal funds should be identified. Previous year's expenditure history should also be provided. The annual budget should delineate the services fonnedy provided by the operating agencies and the expenses and revenue for those services should be clearly identified and linkages between expense and revenue maintained. Further, the funds or reserve funds raised for a particular service should not be used or commingled with the funds raised for any other service or activity. The Council's work program should meet four tests: The issue or problem identified is important to the region's well being. Council intervention or activity will produce a positive result. The Council's action does not duplicate or serve as a substitute for a state level program or effort or what should be a state level activity. The Council is the most appropriate agency to intervene or perform the activity. Metropolitan Council: Method to Select Members (IV -K) Retum to Table of Contents The legislature has debated proposals to amend the process to select Metropolitan Council members. Proposals to elect the members directly or to elect county commissioners as council members have been discussed but not enacted into law. The AMM has studied the governance issue and has released a separate "Metropolitan Governance Report" (October 1998). The report notes that there is no regional crisis that requires a governance change, but did recommend that council members serve fixed, staggered terms. The AMMfurther recommends that no changes be made to the metropolitan council unless a governance proposal meets a set of criteria. The intent of the criteria is to fashion a regional governance structure that has a distinct mission, but does not establish apolitical subdivision with local government powers or one that is a state agency. The Council should have a distinct mission oflong- range planning and operation of legislatively - authorized regional services. The criteria include:, Terms of Office Members should serve fixed staggered terms. Council Powers The Council should continue to be a long-range, planning agency and potentially an operator or oversight agency for regional services. As such, the Met Council must maintain planning, coordinating and local assistance as a high priority. Additional Powers New powers must not expand or override city responsibilities, especially land use regulation authority. The Met Council must not become an agency with general local government powers. State Role The legislature shouldfocus on broad oversight of the Met Council's mission and services. Local Government Local elected orcials must be involved in the selection process ofMet Council members and there must be a mechanism to facilitate meaningful dialogue and input between the Met Council and cities. Collar Counties The metropolitan region clearly includes the seven designated counties and the adjacent eleven Minnesota counties, as well as three Wisconsin counties. The needs of the entire metropolitan region beyond the current seven county region must be addressed. Met Council Members The selection process must strive to appoint Met Council members who have an understanding of and will be responsive to the district represented, as well as be responsive to the best interests of the region. The selection process should limit the potential influence and support (including financial) ofspecial interests. Parks & Open Space: Operation & Maintenance Capital Funding (IV -L) Return to Table of Contents The governor and the legislature should continue to appropriate funding for the operation and maintenance of regional parks. The level of funding should be equal to the statutory goal of 40 percent of the total budget. Regional parks essentially serve the role of state parks in the metro area and the acquisition, development and improvement of the parks should continue to be funded, in part, with state resources. Surface & Groundwater Water Management (IV -M) Return to Table of Contents If legislation is considered for surface water management, it should be based on the following principles: The legislature should provide full funding if it mandates additional water management planning or implementing activities by local units of government. Local units of government should continue to be responsible for surface and groundwater management, since they are the closest to the problem. New state requirements should not add to local costs and duplicate reviews/approvals should be reduced or eliminated. The AMM would support the following initiatives/action: A thorough assessment of the Board and Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) structure and authorities to ascertain if it should continue to be the approval and oversight agency for surface water management planning and activities in the metropolitan area. A thorough assessment of the metropolitan area surface water management planning and permittinY process with the objective of developing improvements in conflict resolution, better coordination between state and local agencies, and streamlining the project permit approvals process. Compliance by local units of government located outside of the metropolitan area with the same standards and requirements for surface water management as those imposed on local units within the metropolitan area. A technical evaluation of the impact of 2:1 wetland replacement in the urbanized area on the goal of greater urban densities as stated in the Metropolitan Council's Regional Blueprint. Water Supply (IV -N) Return to Table oContents Additional legislation pertaining to local or regional water supply planning is not warranted. If legislation, however, is proposed it should be based on the following principles: Local units should retain the basic responsibility for water supply planning and management as in current law. The state should fund additional mandates. Potable water should not be designated a regional system. Regional Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment System (IV -0) Return to Table ojContents The regional wastewater treatment system has improved the water quality of the region's major river and lakes. The system should not be permitted to break up or to diminish its effectiveness. Since all users benefit equally, the regional rates should be uniform by type of user. Waste Stream Management (IV -P) Return to Table of Contents The legislature should enact legislation, which will: Establish goals to reduce, recycle and reuse packaging materials and establish fees, taxes or deposits to encourage accomplishment of the goals. The revenues would be waived when the goals are met. Available revenues would be used to promote or enhance local programs to achieve the goals. Continue the Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) as an agency that primarily assists local governments to manage waste effectively. Continue the role of cities in waste stream management unless a state or metropolitan system is established to achieve the same goal. Distribute all proceeds from any funding system for solid waste management activities and require distribution of funds to all entities involved in the system. Provide that host communities for solid waste facilities will not have a financial liability for costs associated with operating and monitoring the facility. Such costs should be borne by the operator and in the absence of regulations should be assumed by the state. Maintain, at a minimum, the current compensation level permitted through surcharge fees and increase the level as well as making the compensation available to all types of solid waste facilities. Define municipal solid waste not to be a hazardous substance. The definition would enhance the ability of local governments involved in clean-ups to settle potential liability. TRANSPORTATION (19 Transportation Funding (V-A) Return to Table of Contents The AMM strongly supports increased funding for transit and highways, both of which are a critical need in the metropolitan area. In addition, funding for mass transit including transit ways, light rail or heavy rail in existing corridors should be dedicated in a manner consistent with current highway funding. Funds allocated to the metropolitan area should be flexible so that the most efficient and cost effective transportation solution may be chosen. Funding needs in the next two decades far outstrip current funding sources and rates. Therefore, the legislature should consider additional funding and alternatives such as an increase in the gas tax, future indexing of the gas tax, use of the motor vehicle sales tax (formerly MVET), use of a certain percentage of the state general fund, a dedicated portion of the general sales tax, a sales tax on gasoline at the pump, state bonding authority for major projects, or a combination of these. If an altemative to the transit property tax in the metropolitan area is adopted, current opt -out transit systems should continue to be funded at comparable levels. Regional Transit System (V -B) Return to Table of Contents The Regional Transit System should be a combination of integrated traffic management systems which include use of HOV lanes, express buses, exclusive transit ways, light rail transit, and commuter rail corridors built to connect residents to job, retail and commercial centers, plus a variety of other transit modes, including taxi, bus, pedestrian and bicycle. Park-and-ride facilities for mass transit modes adequate to connect the regional centers, major trip generators and communities, both urban and suburban, should have integrated feeder systems to accommodate local buses, automobiles, van pools, bicycles, as well as walking facilities. The Metropolitan Council should work with local units of government to encourage appropriate land use controls along designated transit corridors to promote transit ridership. Transportation Incentives & Disincentives (V -C) Return to Table of Contents The AMM supports the development of a comprehensive system that will facilitate an increase in the occupancy level of cars, reduce commuter trips and enhance the use of transit within the metropolitan area through the use of tax incentives and/or impact fees that encourages multiple occupancy transit use, the exclusion from gross income the value of commuter transportation benefits provided by an employer, and/or a tax deduction and tax credit for employers who provide commuter transportation benefits to employees. Transportation Utility (V -D) Return to Table of Contents The AMM requests the legislature to authorize cities to establish a transportation utility for street maintenance and reconstruction of aging infrastructure, similar to the existing storm water utility, so that costs of improved facilities can be more fairly charged to the users rather than the general population as a whole. Highway Turnbacks & Funding (V -E) Return to Table oContents The AMM supports jurisdictional reassignment or tumback of roads on a phased basis using functional classification and other appropriate criteria subject to a corresponding mechanism for adequate funding of roadway improvements and continuing maintenance. Cities do not currently have the financial capacity other than significant property tax increase to absorb the additional roadway responsibilities without new funding sources. The existing municipal tumback fund is not adequate based on contemplated tumbacks. 3C' Transportation Planning Process: Elected Officials Role (V -F) Return to Table of Contents The AMM supports continuation of the Transportation Advisory Board TAB), a majority of local elected officials membership on the TAB itself and the TAB process, which was developed to meet federal requirements for designation of the Metropolitan Council as the Metropolitan Planning Organization that is responsible for the continuous, comprehensive and cooperative (3C) transportation planning process to allocate federal funds among metro area projects. This process requirement was reinforced by the ISTEA Act of 1991 and the 1998 Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (TE421). Motion Imaging Recording System (M.I.R.S.): Traffic Law Compliance (V -G) Return to Table oContents The AMM requests legislative action authorizing utilization of motion imaging recording system technology for governmental units, including cities, on streets and highways to assist promotion of safety and traffic law compliance enforcement. The technology has been proven and is currently used for law enforcement by numerous states, municipalities and other countries. The state should consider a pilot project on municipal streets in the metropolitan area. Airport Noise Mitigation (V -H) Return to Table oContents In 1996, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) was charged with developing a mitigation package for legislative consideration in 1997, but the package was never developed. Costs associated with noise mitigation should be bome by the airport (MAC) and the state since the airport is considered a statewide facility. Noise mitigation programs need to be enhanced to beyond the current 60 DNL contours for existing and future impacted areas. Impacts, including environmental and low frequency noise, must be identified at all MAC airports and applicable mitigation measures implemented by MAC. By the year 2000, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) should establish guidelines for airport noise (including low frequency) in consultation with the MAC, Metropolitan Council, MSP Noise Mitigation Committee and affected cities. This may include expansion of the sound insulation program to the 55 DNL. The MAC should establish a plan to assure funding for required environmental impact mitigation for legislative action by the conclusion of the 2000 Session and levy a property tax on MAC -owned and leased property if it is not approved. Due to an operations increase of 27 percent by 2010, noise impact fees should be created to encourage conversion to real stage 111 aircraft. This policy is not intended to impact airport development or construction decisions. Road Access Charge (V-1) Return to Table of Contents In order to fairly provide for major street improvements of primary benefit to a particular subdivision development but not directly assessable and to allocate cost so that new growth pays its fair share, the legislature should authorize cities to establish at their option a road access charge to be levied on an area or per lot basis at the time that subdivisions are approved or at the time building permits are issued similar to park dedication fees. COMMITTEES (VI) Housing & Economic Development (VI -A) Return to Table of Contents Craig Waldron (Chair) , Administrator, Oakdale Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmember, Arden Hills Kirstin Barsness, Director of Economic Development, Cottage Grove Janis Callison, Councilmember, Minnetonka Dennis Cavanaugh, Councilmember, St. Anthony Dan Donahue, Manager, New Hope Gail Dorfman, Mayor, St. Louis Park Mike Ericson, Assistant Manager, Maplewood Mike Freeburg, Councilmember, Anoka John Goedeke, Councilmember, Roseville Regina Hams, HRA Director, Bloomington Andrea Hart Kajer, IGR Director, Minneapolis Coral Houle, Mayor, Bloomington Gonion Hughes, Assistant Manager, Edina Marvin Johnson, Mayor, Independence Dwight Johnson, Manager, Plymouth Jane Kansier, Planning Coordinator, Prior Lake Kathy Lanhy, Councilmember, St. Paul Jan LeSuer, Councilmember, Golden Valley Joan Molenaar, Councilmember, Champlin Ron Rankin, Community Development Director, Minnetonka Maris Sather, Manager, White Bear Lake Cad Schmidt, Assistant to City Manager, Mounds View Mark Senn, Councilmember, Chanhassen Kathy Thurber, Councilmember, Minneapolis Jerry Tumquist, Councilmember, Oak Park Heights Liz Workman, Councilmember, Burnsville Metropolitan Agencies (VI -S) Return to Table qContents Terry Schneider (Chair) , Councilmember, Minnetonka Bill Barnhart, Government Relations Representative, Minneapolis Kevin Batchelder, Administrator, Mendota Heights Bob Bruton, Councilmember, North St. Paul Cathy Busho, Mayor, Rosemount Sharon Feess, Councilmember, Brooklyn Paris Matt Fulton, Manager, New Brighton Thomas Goodwin, Councilmember, Apple Valley Tom Harren, Planner, St. Paul Ken Hartung, Administrator, Bayport Susan Hoyt, Administrator, Falcon Heights Anne Hudburt, Director of Community Development, Plymouth Barbara Johnson, Councilmember, Minneapolis E Gary Joselyn, Councilmember, Crystal Rick Kelley, Community Development Director, Apple Valley Lary Lee, Director of Community Development, Bloomington Tom Link, Director of Development & Prot. Serv., Inver Grove Heights Paul Malone, Councilmember, Arden Hills Mary Helen Mischa, IGR Assistant, St. Paul Mark Nagel, Manager, Anoka Jim Norman, Administrator, Ramsey Don Rye, Planning Director, Prior Lake Dave Schaaf, Mayor, Oak Park Heights Charlotte Shover, Councilmember, Bumsville Jill Smith, Councilmember, Mendota Heights James Smith, Councilmember, Independence Russ Susag, Councilmember, Richfield Eric Thole, Councilmember, Stillwater Joy Tiemey, Mayor, Plymouth Sherry Timmerman, Councilmember, Oakdale Kurt Ulrich, Administrator, Champlin Chuck Whiting, Administrator, Mounds View Donn Wiski, Councilmember, Roseville Municipal Revenue & Taxation (VI -C) Return to Table of Contents Frank Boyles (Chair) , Manager, Prior Lake Leslie Anderson, Director of Finance, Burnsville Gene Anderson, Councilmember, St. Paul Park Karen Anderson, Mayor, Minnetonka Curt Boganey, Manager, Brooklyn Park Edward Burrell, Treasurer & Finance Director, Roseville Thomas Burt, Administrator, Rosemount Dave Callister, ClerkAdministrator, Osseo Joan Campbell, Councilmember, Minneapolis Tom Cran, Budget Analysis, St. Paul Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director, Richfield Terry Dussault, Asst. to Manager, Blaine Margaret Egan, Finance Director, New Brighton Dan Faust, Finance Director, Maplewood John Gretz, Administer, Apple Valley Tem Heaton, Chief Finance Officer, Bloomington Jon Hohenstein, Administrator, Mahtomedi Bill Huepenbecker, IGR Director, St. Paul James Keinath, Administrator, Circle Pines Jim Knutson, Finance Director, Anoka Bob Larson, Administrator, Deephaven Tom Melena, Administrator, Oak Park Heights Steve Mielke, Manager, Hopkins John Moir, Finance Officer, Minneapolis Mike Morrison, Manager, St. Anthony Steve O'Malley, Deputy City Manager, Burnsville Douglas Reeder, Adminstrator, South St Paul Janet Robert, Councilmember, Oak Park Heights Ryan Schroeder, Administrator, Cottage Grove James Smith, Councilmember, Independence Jerry Splinter, Manager, Coon Rapids Joy Tierney, Mayor, Plymouth Kurt Ulrich, Administrator, Champlin Gene Van Overbeke, Finance Director, Eagan John Wallin, Finance Director, Edina John Weaver, Councilmember, Anoka Jim Willis, Adminstrator, Inver Grove Heights Transportation & General Govemment (VI -D) Return to Table of Contents Veid Muiznieks (Chair) , Councilmember, St. Paul Park Gene Anderson, Councilmember, St. Paul Park Bill Barnhart, Government Relations Representative, Minneapolis Geralyn Barone, Assistant City Manager, Minnetonka Lyle Berg, Engineer Trac & Transportation, Bloomington David Childs, Manager, Minnetonka Charlie Crichton, Councilmember, Burnsville Jerry Dulgar, Manager, Crystal Dale Gusafson, Councilmember, Brooklyn Park Natalie Haas Steffen, Councilmember, Ramsey Gary Humphrey, Mayor, Apple Valley Gloria Johnson, Councilmember, Golden Valley Mike Klassen, Trak Engineer, St. Paul Sandra Krebsbach, Councilmember, Mendota Heights Charles Lenthe, Director ofPublic Works, Blaine Dennis Maetzold Councilmember, Edina Sandra Masin, Councilmember, Eagan Mark McNeill, Administrator, Shakopee Dore Mead, Councilmember, Minneapolis Charlie Meyer, Manager, St. Louis Park Mary Helen Mische, IGR Assistant, St. Paul Lynn Moratzko, Councilmember, Hastings Dave Schaaf, Mayor, Oak Park Heights Mark Senn, Councilmember, Chanhassen Ceil Smith, Assistant to City Manager, Edina Dawn Weitzel, Community/Special Project Assistant, Richfield Donn Wiski, Councilmember, Roseville Bret Woodson, Assistant City Manager, Prior Lake