86-04-15 CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, 'MINNESOTA
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1986
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Approve Minutes of March 17, 1986, Special Meeting
Approve Minutes of March 25, 1986, Regular Meeting
Approve Minutes of'April 9, 1986, Canvassing Board
PUBLIC HEARING: Beachwood Pond Improvement
BID AWARD: 1986' Seal Coat Program (To be handed out
at meeting)
BID AWARD:
Resolution
Process
Bartlett Blvd. Repair Project (To be
handed out at meeting)~t~ ~%,~oo
Establishing Policy on Budgeting Approach/
Approval of Garden Leases:
Herman Schrupp
Ray Kramer
Leo Wallis
Comments/Suggestions from Citizens Present
Set Date for Public Hearings:
a. Approval of Variances, Conditional Use and a
Preliminary Plat for.Seton Place
(SUGGESTED DATE: May 1~ lg86)
b. Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit Establishing
a Planned' Development Area and Approval for a
Preliminary Plat for Cooks Bay Estates Located
in the 2900 Block of Highland Blvd.
SUGGESTED DATE: ~ May 1~? 1986)
9. Payment of Bills
~0~.' INFO'N/MISCELLANEOUS
March 1986 Department Head'Monthly Reports
ISD #277 School Board Minutes of March 10, 1986
Pg. 659-666
Pg. 667-672
Pg. 673-674
Pg. 675-680
Pg. 6 81
Pg. 682
Pg. 683=684
Pg. 685-687
Pg. 688
Pg. 6 89
Pg. 690-703
Pg. 704-736
Pg. 737-741
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Preliminary Program Schedule and Other Information
on the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Confer-
ence June 17-20, 1986 in Duluth. (Please advise
if you are interested in attending.) Pg. 742-743
Article from April 1986 LMC Magazine on the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
Pg. 744-746
Memo from Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
(AMM) summarizing the 1986 Legislative Session.
(Please Note: Budget balancing bill preserves
Local Government Aid and Homestead Credit Payments
for 1986 and provides an increase in Local Govern-
ment Aid of 4% for 1987). Also note on Page 8, that
th bill proposed to change the MWCC rate structure
to a single, uniform rate structure did not pass. Pg. 747-754
1985 LMCD Financial Statement Pg. 755-758
Page 658
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March 17, 1986
MINUTES - MOUND CIT~ couNcIL - SPECIAL MEETING'
MARCH 17, 1986
The City 'Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
special session on Monday, March 17, 1986, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston,' Councilmembers Phyllis
Jessen, and Steve Smith. Councilmembers Paulson and Peterson
were absent and excused. Also present were: City Manager Edward
J. Shukle, Jr., City Attorney Curt ~Pearson, City Clerk Fran
Clark, City Engineer John Cameron, City Planner Mark Koegler,
Building Official Jan Bertrand, and the following interested
citizens: Paul V. Gahlin, Charlie Jones, Todd and Klm Yilek,
Bonnie Lanns, Cherryl & Rick Libra, Phillip & Eva Hasch, Ken
Smith, Cheryl Grand, Larry Connolly, Buzz Sycks, Larry Blackstad,
Richard Johnson, Rex Alwin, Linda Strong.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed th~ people in
attendance.
The Minutes from the February 25, 1986, Regular Meeting were
presented for consideration.
MOTION made by'Jessen and seconded by Smith to approve the
Minutes of the February 25, 1986, Regular Council Meeting as
presented. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: YEAR XII CDBG FUNDS
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to comment on the proposed use of Year XII
CDBG Funds. There was no response. The Mayor closed the Public'
Hearing. Action on this item was moved to later in the meeting
to allow Larry Blackstad from Hennepin County Office of Planning
and Development to arrive with his presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT? ~850 EDGEWATER DRIVE~
FOR UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE AND/OR MARINA
OPERATION? CHARLIE JONES
The City Planner stated that Mr. Jones proposes to operate the
Seton Channel Marina (formerly Martin & Son and Blue Lagoon). He
is proposing to provide boat rentals (18 boats), discontinue all
boat service except emergency service on boats that are harbored
in the marina, a marina office to be located on the lower level
of the garage on ~Lot 19. It is also his intent to sell gasoline
to the general public so he had requested approval to install a
March 17, 1986
7,500 gallon underground gas tank with a two hose dock dispenser.
Boat storage on the site during the winter would be limited to
marina owned boats only. The Planning Commission reviewed the
request and has recommended approval with conditions as stated in
their Minutes of February 10, 1986, which would include only
allowing a 5,000 gallon underground fuel tank with a one hose
dock dispenser.
The Mayor asked if increasing the gas tank size to 5000 or 7500
gallons from the existing 500 gallons would be an expansion of a
non-conforming use. The City.Attorney stabed, yes, it would be
an expansion. He further stated that the applicant can continue
to do what was done before at the site.
The Mayor opened the Public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak in favor or against this item.
Todd and Klm Yilek, Bonnie Lanns,°John Huboba, Cherryl & Rick
Lebra gave the following reasons for their being against the
issuance of a new Conditional Use Permit:
1. Selling gas publicly will increase the boat traffic and
conjestion in the Seton Channel, which in turn will
'increase noise pollution and gas fume odor in the
neighborhood.
2. The neighbors also polled the residents of Spring Park
who live in the condos on Seton Channel and they were
also-against expansion of this'Conditional Use Permit.
3.. They were against the office being put under the garage
on residentially-zoned Lot 19.
4. They were concerned about the possibility of an
explosion from improperly vented boats.
5. 'They were concerned about.the length of time it would
take for due process if the Conditional Use Permit were
granted and then needed to be revoked.
6. They were concerned about the lack of parking spaces for
cars. -
7. Th'ey did not like the larger gas tank and were concerned
about the times it would be filled.
The applicant, Charlie Jones, stated that an underground tank,
which would be approved by the LMCD, DRN and the State Fire
Marshal, would be much safer than the existing above ground tank.
He offered to put "Slow" buoys in the Seton Channel and stated
that the larger tank and 2 hoses would decrease any boat backup
in the Seton Channel. He further stated that the larger tank
would require filling less often. He stated there are 34 parking
spaces and if additional parking were needed, he has worked out a
deal with Babler Auto Body to use their parking facilities on
County Road 15.
The residents stated that parking has been a problem in the past
and asked that the Council look into the parking situation. Mr.
Jones stated he would remove some small sheds on the property and
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March 17, 1986
without the above ground tank there would be additional parking
spaces provided.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Council discussed the Planning Commission recommendations.
Councilmember Smith stated 'that he agreed with Planning
Commission recommendations 1-6 and 8-14, but that he does not
agree with commercializing a residential area.
Mayor Polston stated that he is not in favor of the expansion of
a nonconforming use by increasing the size of the gasoline tank
and he is concerned that no parking plan was submitted with the
proposal.
MOTION by Mayor Polston to deny the Conditional Use Permit
for Seton Channel Marina. The motion died for lack of a
second.
The Council discussed the co'mpromises that the Planning
Commission and Mr. Jones had come to; no repair of boats vs. the
installation and use of an underground gas tank.
The City Attorney noted that the Council can ask for a parking
pIan and for site drawings as part of the C.U.P.
Mr.'Jones offered to reduce the size of the gas tank to 4000
gallons, and increase the parking spaces by 4.
Planning Commission Member, Ken Smith, stated that the Planning
Commission felt the 500 gallon above ground gas tank was a
greater risk than allowing a 5,000 gallon underground tank and 1
gas hose.
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Smith to deny the
.issuance of Conditional Use Permit to Seton Channel Marina,'
based on the facts that it would be an expansion of a
nonconforming use. The vote was 2 in favor with Jessen
voting nay. Motion carried.
YEAR XII CDBG FUNDS:
This item was returned to the floor from earlier in the Agenda.
The City Manager gave the background of CDBG funding and
introduced Mr. Larry Blackstad from Hennepin County Office of
Planning and Development.
Mr. Blackstad stated that there are 3 objectives in the use of
CDBG funds: 1) to benefit low and moderate income families; 2)
for economic development programs; and 3) for social service type
programs. Mound has about $55,000 in Year XII funds which are
being proposed to to used as follows:
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March 17, 1986
Senior Citizen Counselling~
Senior Citizen Coordinator
Westonka Intervention
Park Improvements (Clover Circle,
Belmont, Seton, Edgewater, Tyrone,
Avon, Wychwood, Swenson, Doone &
Avalon)
Rehabilitation Private Property
$4,121 ·
$11 ,798 ·
$1,000.
$10,0~00.
. $28,081 ·
He further stated that about $33. million dollars has .been spent
in Hennepin County in the last 12 years. ~
Jessen moved and Smith seconded by following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~86-31
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED PROGRAM
FOR YEAR XII URBAN'HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
SUBDIVSION OF LAND, CASE #8~-~Oq~ RICHARD T.
ANDERSON? LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF LYNWOOD BLVD>
ON WESTEDGE BLVD.
The City Planner went over his recommendations as stated in the
proposed resolution on Page 537 of the Council Packet.
The City Attorney asked that ~5 be corrected to read as follows:
"Ail future subdivisions of the newly created lots shall comply
with the provisions of the subdivision code of the City of
Mound." He also asked the a ~8 be added to read as follows:
"There be a Title Opinion done by the City Attorney of the City
of Mound". And that the 3 recommendations of the City Engineer On
Page 532 of the Council Packet be included in the resolution.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak in favor or against this item. No
one responded. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~86-32
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR A FOUR LOT SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK ll,
MOUND TERRACE, LOTS 5, 6, AND THE WEST ONE
HALF' OF LOT ~, AS AMENDED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ADDING THE ITEMS LISTED .ABOVE FOR
RICHARD T. ANDERSON
Mr. Anderson objected to the following item in the above
resolution: "Restriction be placed of record that no variances
will be granted as part of any future subdivision". The Council
discussed this and decided to leave it in the resolution.
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DISCUSSION: LOST LAKE PROPERTY
The City Planner presented the report he had done for the
Planning Commission based on the Council's motion of February 25,
1986. This report noted that the most taxes could be generated
by residential development based on some assumptions.
Ken Smith, Planning Commission' Member, was present and stated
that they felt there was not enough time to analyze all the
options available. He stated that since the effect of their
decision could be a lasting one for Mound, they would rather move
slowly and deliberately.
The Mayor stated it was not the Council's intent to tell the
Planning Commission what to do or put pressure on them.
Buzz Sycks stated that Town Square is an outgrowth of their
ideas. He further stated that businesses in the Lost Lake area
would tie the whole town together.
The Mayor suggested letting the Planning Commission use the City
Attorney, City Planner and City Manager to help devise a plan on
how this site should be developed.
The City Manager stated that there are CDBG funds available to do
~ ~market analysis on the property.
Councilmember Smith.stated that he thought both developers should
present what they have to'the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Jessen suggested the. City. advertise for other
developers and set up an ongoing or'ad hoc committee to work on
this with the Planning Commission.
The Council discussed not liking holding the 2 developers who
have made proposals at bay, but by the same token wanting to do
what will be good for the City now and in the future because'
whatever is done will have a lasting effect on the City.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Polston to do the
following as it relates to Lost Lake:
1. Let the ~Planning Commission and/or an ad hoc
committee use the City Attorney, City Planner and
the City Manager along with any. other outside
professionals to devise a plan on how 'this site
should be developed.
2. Ask that the. Planning Commission look at the 2
plans that were previously proposed as soon as
possible.
Motion carried.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
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SUBDIVISION OF LAND: LYNWOOD BLVD. PROJ~.~T
The City Engineer explained that Parcels 1, A & B are now ready
to be subdivided as part of the Lynwood Blvd. Improvement
Project. -ThePlanning Commission recommended approval.
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following.resolution:
RESOLUTION ~86-33
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SUBDIVISION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE LYNNOOD BLVD.
IMPROVEMENT.PROJECT (PARCELS 1, A & B)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE: SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
The City Planner stated that the FCC regulations take effect
today and he and the City Attorney are recommending that this
item not be acted upon until they see the FCC ruling. No action
was taken.
PAYMENT OF B~LLS
The bills were presented for consideration.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded .by Smith to approve the
-payment of bills as presented on the pre-list, in the amount
of $102,53~.90, when funds are available. The vote was
unanimously in favor.. Motion carried.
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
February 1986 Department Head Monthly Reports.
stated they appreciated these reports.
The Council
Notice of tour of Chapman-Place scheduled for March 25, 1986,
at 6:00' P.M. before the next Council Meeting.
Ce
Letter from Louis M. Breimhurst, Chief Administrator,
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) regarding
wastewater flow during 1985 in Mound·
D,. Memo on parking standards - LMCD.
E. Memo on personnel changes.
HRA APPOINTMENT
The Mayor stated that Tim Lovaasen has resigned from the HRA
because of prior committments. He is suggesting that the Council
appoint Pinky Charon to the vacant position.
Jessen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION ~86-3~
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PINKY CHARON TO ,THE
MOUND HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF TIM LOYAASEN
(TERM EXPIRES 8-29-87)
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION by Jessen, seconded by Smith to adjourn at 10:15 P.M.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried·
Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager
Fran Clark, CMC, City Clerk
BILLS MAP, CH 17, 1986
Computer Run dated 3/5/86
Computer Run dated 3/11/86
Batch 864023
Batch 864024
Total Bills
24,866.75
77,668.15
102,s)4. 0
March 25, 1986
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING~
MARCH 25~ 1986
The City-Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met'at
6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 25, 1986, at Chapman Place to tour
the new condominium facility. Those present were:
Councilmembers Phyllis Jessen,. Gary Paulsen, and Steve Smith.
Also present were representatives from Chapman Place, City
Manager Ed Shukle, City Engineer John Cameron, City Clerk Fran
Clark, Building Official Jan Bertrand and representatives from
the press Judy Soukup, The Laker and Audrey Evans, The Westonka
Sailor. The regular session began at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chamber at 5341Maywood Road in said City. The same people as
above were present with the exception of the representatives from
Chapman Place. Mayor Bob Polston and City Attorney Curt Pearson
joined the meeting at 7:30 P.M. The following interested persons
were also present: Cheryl Grand and Larry Connolly.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in
attendance.
PUBLIC HEARING: DELINOUENT UTILITY BILLS
The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
Present who wished to speak about a delinquent utility bill. No
one respondedl The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The City Manager reported that the amount has changed to
$7,150.'07.
Paulsen moved and Jessen seconded the 'following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~86-35
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DELINQUENT
UTILITY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,150.07,
AND AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO SHUTT-OFF
WATER SERVICE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The Mayor then stated there would be a change in the Agenda
adding the following items:
Approval of Advertisement for Bids- Bartlett Blvd. Repair
Project.
Renewal of Certain Licenses
Discussion of Planning Commission recommendation on LOst
Lake.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: BEACHWOOD POND IMPROVEMENT
MOTION made bY Jessen, seconded by Paulsen to set April 15,
1986, at 7:30 P.M. for a public hearing on the improvement of
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Beachwood Pond.
carried.
The vote was unanimously in favor.
Motion
BID AWARD: LYNWOOD BLVD. IMPROVEMENT & TUXEDO BLVD. SAFETY
The City Engineer explained that 6 bids were received on these
combined projects. They were as follows:
Contractor
Lynwood Blvd. & Tuxedo Blvd. = TOTAL
-Preferred Paving
Buffalo Bituminous
Valley Paving
Bury & Carlson
Hardrlves, Inc.
Midwest Asphalt
Engineers Estimate
182,132.35 + 18,443.50
185,195.60 + 17,930.00
185,252.75 + 18,021.00
184,994.55 + 119,147.50
191,068.25 + 19,487.00
194,727:10 + 18,753.75
203,900.00 + 15,455.00
$200,575.85
$203,125.60
$203,372.75
$204,142.05
$210,555.25
$213,480.85
$203,900~00
The recommended low bid was from .Preferred Paving at $200,575.85.
Jessen mOved and Paulsen seconded' the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~86-36
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE
LYNWOOD BLVD. IMPROVEMENT AND THE TUXEDO
BLVD. SAFETY IMPROVEMENT TO PREFERRED
PAVING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,575.85
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
APPROVE ~DVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BARTLETT BLVD. REPAIR
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Paulsen to authorize the
advertisement of bids for the Bartlett Blvd. Repair Project,
bids to open April 11, 1-986, at 10:00 A.M. in the Council
Chambers at 5341 Maywood. Road. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
LMC REOUEST FOR VOLUNTARY SUPPORT FOR T.I.F. FINANCING
The City Ma'nager explained that this item was considered in
November of 1985 and the Council chose not to act on the request
of the LMC to pay a voluntary assessment for their support of
legislation to protect tax increment financing as a tool for
cities. The assessment would be $205.60.
Councilmember Smith asked the City Manager where this money would
come from if it were paid. The City Manager suggested the
Council Budget.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to authorize the
payment of $205.60 to the League of Minnesota Cities to
March 25, 19§6
defray the direct costs involved in undertaking the 'increment
finance study and to assist in lobbying the LeaEue/NAHRO
position on tax increment finance. The vote was unanimously
in favor. Motion carried.
REOUEST FROM FIRE DEPT'S. RELIEF ASSOCIATION
The City Manager explained that' the Relief Association Board is
proposing a two-step benefit increase. Effective July 1, 1986,
benefits would increase to $280.00 per month and on January 1,
1987, assuming some increases in 2% State Aid and city
contribtions in 1987, and increase to $290.00 per month. The
increase to a $280 benefit will require no additional city
funding and an increase to the $290 benefit assumes an increase
consistent with the last four or five years.
Councilmember Smith asked if a comparison of other lake cities
Fire Relief Associations was done. The Mayor stated that would
be very hard to gauge because Mound serves such a large area
compared to other lake cities.
Smith mov.ed and Paulsen seconded 'the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ~86-37
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRE RELIEF
ASSOCIATION REQUEST TO INCREASE BENEFITS
AS REQUESTED
The 'vote'was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS. pRESENT
The Mayor asked if there were any comments or suggestions from
the citizens present.
Bill Alexander, owner of Captain Billy's, explained that he
is thinking of trying to start a taxi cab service in Mound.
· The Mayor advised Mr. Alexander to work with the staff on'
this. The Council agreed Mound needs a taxi service.
BUDGET PROCESS - COUNCILMEMBER SMITH
Councilmember Smith stated that he feels his proposal will give
the Council more of a hand, beginning to end, in the Budget
process. He then explained what had been withdrawn since the
original proposal was presented late last year. He then
summarized what was left.
The Council discussed the following aspects of the proposal:
1. They agreed that public input is important, but they did
not want the public hearing to become inflammatory or
political.
2. They agreed that alot of what is in the proposal is
already being done.
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They agreed that it is the City Manager's responsibility
to prepare the estimates for the annual budget.
They agreed that the public should be encouraged to come
in and talk to the Staff or the Council about the
budget.
They deleted the following: item 7.b. from the proposal
and the first two paragraphs on page 1 and the last
paragraph on page 3.
Item #4, change July to June.
Item #7.c., change from January to February.
They agreed that the revisions should be made, the
proposal put into the form of a resolution and the
proposal be brought back before the full Council for
consideration.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Paulsen to have the'City
Manager and Councilmember S~ith make the revisions as
mentioned above, put the proposal in resolution form, and
bring it back for Council consideration at the next meeting.
The vote was unanimously in favor· Motion carried.
p~OCLAMATION ON "BUILDING SAFETY WEEK"
Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #86-38 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 13 THROUGH
APRIL 19, 1986, "BUILDING SAFETY WEEK"
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
I NFO RMATION/MI SC ELLANEOU$
February 1986 monthly financial report as prepared by Finance
Director John Norman·
Letter to Governer Perpich requesting special session to
solve budget problem·
C. Letter from citizen complimenting the Police Dept.
The following licenses are up for renewal, or are new licenses:
TREE REMOVAL
Bear Tree Service
Emery's Tree Service.
Lutz Tree Service
Shot,wood Tree Service
Sutherlands Tree Service
FOOD VENDORS
Lynn Bandh - Mobile Ice Cream Unit
Blue Bell Ice Cream
f,,7o
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March 25, 1986
Captain Billy
Union 76
ENTERTAINMENT
Captain Billy's
MOTION made by Polston, seconded by Smith to authorize the
issuance of the above licenses as presented. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
The City Manager presented the Council with a copy of the
Planning Commission recommendation from their meeting on March
24, 1986.
After much discussion Jessen, Paulsen and Smith agreed that the
Planning Commission and the Council need some professional advice
on the highest and best use of the Lost Lake propertg.
Mayor Polston stated that he was not in favor of using public
funds (CDBG or otherwise) to do a study that the developers of
the property should do.
~ouncilmember Smith stated he still feels the Planning Commission
should have the 2 developers in to hear their proposals even with
a s~udy on the property not completed.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen authorizing the
City Manager to retain a suitable, marketing-analysis firm to
advise on the highest and best use of the Lost Lake property.
This to be paid for with CDBG funds that were allocated for
this type of study in Year XI. The vote was 3 in favor with
Mayor Polston voting nay. Motion carried.
There was then discussion on what the time-frame for this'
analysis would be. The City Manager stated he thought about 60
to 90 days.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Paulsen requesting that the
Planning Commission and the City Council meet jointly on
April 14, 1986, to review the 2 previous proposals from Mr.
Sycks and Balboa with the understanding .that both the
Planning Commission and the Council will hear the proposals,
but no decision will be made at that time. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by Paulsen, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 9:00
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Fran Clark, fMC, City Clerk Edward J. Shukle, Jr. City Manager
BILLS .MARCH 25, 1986
Batch 864031
Batch 864032
Computer Run dated 3/19/86
Computer Run dated 3/20/86
91,907.73
23,485.10
Total Bills
115,392.83
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April 9, '1986
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - CANVASSING BOARD
APRIL 9, 1986
The City Council of Mound; Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in
special session on Wednesday, April 9, 1986, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at 5341Maywood Road in said City, to canvass
the Municipal Election held on April 8, 1986.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Phyllis
Jessen, Gary Paulsen and Steve. Smith. :Councilmember Russ
Peterson was absent and excused. Also present were: City
Manager Ed Shukle and City Clerk~Fran Clark.
The Mayor opened the meeting.
RESULTS - MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The City Manager reported that of the 5,285 registered voters in
the City of Mound, 714 cast ballOts in the Special Bond Election,
held April 8, 1986. The questions was as follows:
"Shall the City of Mound issue general
obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed
$1,700,000 for the. purpose of providing
money for the construction and equipping of
a new public works facility within the
city?"
The results were as follows:
Pct. Pet. Pct. Pot.. Pot. Pct.
YES 41 47 77 49 68 58 340
NO 45 35 94 79 71 50 374
TOTALS PER PRECINCT 86 82 171 128 139 108
714
The Special Bond Issue~Question was defeated.
Paulsen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ;86-39
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTION AS PRESENTED AT THE
CANVASS OF VOTES OF THE APRIL 8, 1986,
SPECIAL ELECTION
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
April 9, 1986
There was discussion by the Council on what could be done now.
Counoilmembers Smith and Jessen suggested holding another
election asking for less money. Mayor Polston and Counoilmember
Paulsen stated that they do not want to go for less money and
build an inadequate buildin.g.
The Council decided to have further study done on issue.
PROCLAMATION FOR ANNUAL SALE OF YFW BUDDY PopPIES
JesSen moved and Smith seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 986-40 PROCLAMATION FOR ANNUAL SALE OF l/Fl/ BUDDY
POPPIES
The vote was unanimously in favor..Motion carried.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jessen to adjourn at 8:10
P.M. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Edward J. Shukle, Jr. City Manager
Fran Clark, CMC, City. Clerk
CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
NOTICE OF PUBLIC. HEARING TO
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENT OF
BEACHWOOD POND
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 15, 1986, at
7:30 P.M., at the Mound City Hall, 5341Maywood Road, Mound, Minnesota,
a public hearing will be held to discuss an improvement ~o Beachwood
Pond for drainage of Pond to Lake. Langdon.
Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the above
will be heard at this meeting.
Francene C. Clark, ~ity Clerk
NOTICE OF THIS HEARING WERE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:
Morris A. Splettstaszer
6100 Beachwood Road
P D #23-117-24 24 0028
2. Harold B. Neraasen
2700 Westedge Blvd.
PID #23-177-24 24 0029
3. Lyle McKinney
2714 Westedge Blvd.
PID #23-117-24 24 0007
4. George Hudinsky
2710 Westedge Blvd.
PID.#23-117-24 24 0008
5. Bruce A. Mc Intyre
6143 Beachwood Road
P D #23-117-24 24 0030
6. Leona Lindner
6137 Beachwood Road
P D #23-117-24 24 0031
7. Rodney Lunz
6127 Beachwood Road
P D #23-117-24 24 0032
8. "C~iine Rezba
6117 Beachwoo~ Road
P D #23-117-24 24 0033
Rolland D. Flugum
· 6101 Beachwood Road
P D ~23-117-24 24 0034
Gerald E. Kust
2709 Rosewood Lane
PID #23-1.17-24 24 0035
William Hinde
2731 Rosewood Lane
PID #23-117-24 24 0036
Bruce Nusbaum
6116 Evergreen Road
PID #23-'117-24 24 0037
City of Mound
PID #23-117-24 24 0038
Thomas Ptacek
6136 Evergreen Road
PID #23-117-24 24 0039
Donald Willis
6048 Beachwood Road
PID #23-117-24 24 0040
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS B LAND SURVEYORS la PLANNERS
April 10, 1986
Reply To:
12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(612) 559-3700
Hr. Edward $. Shukle, Or.
City Hanager
City of Hound
5341. Haywood Road
Hound, HN
subject: Beachwood Rond Outfall Line
HKA File #7544
Dear Ed:
Enclosed is a reduced copy of the construction plan and a cost estimate for
the above project. As you are aware, we held a neighborhood meeting the
evening of Harch l~h, to discuss the proposed construction. Everyone in
attendance seemed satisfied with the proposed plan except for the normal water
elevation we had set. The proposed outline line was lowered 6" to comply with
the home owners requests.
We have also discussed the proposed plan with Oim Mahady of the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District; and he could not see any problem with it. The
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District board will have this permit application on
their agenda for April 17th. The only other item left to take care of would be
the permanent and temporary easements necessary for construction on Lot 16,
Block i and Lot 6, Block 2, Batdorf's First Addition. These can be acquired
while the project is being bid.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
US.
Very truly yours,
McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Enclosures
iTEM
i2" PVC STORM SEWER
0 - 8' DEPTH
8 -lO' DEPTH
10-12' DEPTH
12-14' DEPTH
RELAY i8" R.C.P.
STORM SEWER MANHOLE
CATCH BASIN MANHOLE
RESTOFU~TION
LAWNS (4" BLACK DIRT & SOD)
STREET (5-1/2" BITUMINOUS)
FLOWER GARDEN
CONTINGENCIES
ENGINEERS ESTIMATES
BEACHWOOD POND OUTFALL LiNE
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
277 L.F. 40 L.F.
80 L.F.
10 L.F.
32 L.F.
2 EACH
1 EACH
21!.O0/LF $ 5,817.00
24.00/LF 960.00
27.00/LF 2,160.00
30.O0/LF 300.00
30.O0/LF 960.00
1,O00.O0/EA
2,000.00
900.O0/EA 900.00
LUMP SUM 2,000.00
LUMP SUM 700.00
LUMP SUM 700.00
1~703.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST ................................... $18,200.00
Bartlett Boulevard Street Repair
City of Mound
Mound, Mn.
April 11, 1986
Bid Tabulation
File #7931
BID
PLANHOLDER BOND AMOUNT DEDUCT COMMENTS
arber Construction Co
opkins, Mn. 55343
~ffalo Bituminous,55313 Inc.
mry& Carlson
008 Wayzata Boulevard
inneapolis Mn. 55416
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ardrives, Inc.
200 Hemlock Lane N
aple Grove, Mn. 55369
idwest Asphalt Corp
· 0. Box 338
opkins, Mn. 55343
Preferred Paving, Inc.
4 South Olive
aconia, Mn. 55387
Bartlett Boulevard Street Repair
City of Mound
Mound, Mn.
April 11, 1986
Bid Tabulation
File #7931
BID
PLANHOLDER BOND AMOUNT DEDUCT 'COMMENTS
lalley Paving, Inc.
~050 D Highway 101
;hakopee, Mn. 55379
McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS l~ LAND SURVEYORS iS PLANNERS
April 14, 1986
Reply To:
'12800 Industrial Park Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 5,5441
(612) 559-3700
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Mound
5341Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Subject: Seal Coat Program
MKA File #6173
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
Enclosed is a tabulation of the bids received last Friday for the 1986 Seal
Coating. Bids ranged from a low of $35,919.00, submitted by Allied Blacktop to
a high of $39,780.00. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was
$41,925.00. Rublic works is very pleased with the work done by Allied in the
past four years; therefore, we would recommend they be awarded a contract in
the amount of
If the Council should have any questions, we would be pleased to answer
them.
Very truly yours,
MoCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
John Cameron
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Advertisement For Bids
Mound, Minnesota
1986 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
File #6173
Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud at the Mound
City Haii at IO:O0 A~., Friday, Aprii ii,.I986 for appIication of approximately
39,000 gaIions of bituminous material and 1950 tons of seaI coat aggregate.
The bids wiii be considered by the City Councii at their meeting Tuesday,
Aprti t5, i986 at 7:30 PM.
Ail proposals shall be addressed to:
Fran Clark, City Clerk
City of Mound
5341Maywood Road
Mound, MN. 553~4
And shaiI be secureiy seaied, shaii be endorsed on the outside with the
statement "Proposai for I986 Seai Coat Program, City of Mound" and shaii be on
the Proposa! Form inciuded in the specifications for the project.
Copies of the pians, specifications and other proposed contract documents
are on fiie with the City CIerk and at the offices of McCombs-Knutson
AssoCiates, Inc., Consuitlng Engineers and Surveyors, i2800 Industriai Park
BouIevard, Piymouth, Minnesota 5544i. Plans and specifications for use in
preparing bids may be obtained at. the office of the Engineer upon deposit of
$20.00. The fuii amount of the deposit wii1 be refunded to each bidder who has
made a deposit and has flied a bid with the Owner upon return'of the pIans and
specifications within ten (IO) days after the bids are opened.
Each bidder shaii fiIe with his bid a certified check, or bid bond in an
amount not iess than five (5) percent of the totai amount of the bid. No bid
may be withdrawnwithin sixty (60) days after the bids are opened.
The' City of Mound reserves the right to reject any or aii bids and waive
any informaiities or irreguiarities therein.
CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA
ATTEST:
Fran Clark, City Clerk
By: Robert Polston, MayOr
Advertisement For Bids
· Street Improvements
Bartlett Boulevard ~SAP 145-103-02
Mound, Minnesota
#7931
Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud at 10:00
AM, Friday, April ll, 1986 at the Mound City'Hall for street improvements on
Bartlett 8oulevard. Approximate quantities consists of 1400 C.Y. excavation,
1500 Tons Class 2 Aggregate, 1000 Tons Class 5 Aggregate, 1700 S.Y. geotextile
fabric, 546 Tons Bituminous Surfacing, and related work.; The bids will be
considered by the City Council of the City of Mound at their regular meeting at
7:30 RM, Tuesday, April 15, 1986.
All Rroposals shall be addressed to:
Fran Clark, City Clerk
City of Mound ·
5241Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
and shall be on the form included in the specifications and made a part of the
contract documents.
Copies of the plans and specifications and other proposed contract
documents are on file with the City Clerk and at the office of McCombs-Knutson
Associates, Inc., 12800 Industrial Park 8oulevard, Rlymouth, Minnesota 55441.
Rlans and specifications for use in preparing bids may be obtained at the
office of the Engineer upon deposit of $25.00. The full amount of the deposit
for one set will be refunded to each bidder who has made a deposit and has
filed a bid with the Owner, upon return of the plans and specifications within.
ten (10) days after the bids are opened.
Each bidder shall file with his bid a cashier's check, certified check, or
bid bond in an amount of not less than five (5) percent of the total amount of
the bid. No bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the bids are
opened.
The City of Mound reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive'
any informalities or irregularities therein.
CITY OF MOUND, Minnesota
ATTEST: Fran Clark, City Clerk
Robert Polston, Mayor
April 15, 1986
RESOLUTION NO. 86-
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY ON BUDGETING '
APPROACH/PROCESS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Sections 412.701 - 412.751
requires that all statutory cities prepare a budget annually; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City Manager to
prepare and submit to the City Council the annual budget; and
WHEREAS, the budget is to be the principal item of
business at the first regular meeting in September; and
WHEREAS, the Council is to adopt the budget by
resolution on or before October 1, of each year and shall adopt a
resolution levying whatever taxes it considers to be necessary
within statutory limits for the ensuing year for each fund on or
before October 10; and
WHEREAS, the Council shall set the goals and budget
guidelines the city departments shall meet, allocate funds to the
departments for achieving the goals and monitor and evaluate
these programs in achieving those goals; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to formally adopt a policy
establishing an .'approach or process to work with the City Manager
in the development of the annual budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Mouhd, Minnesota, hereby establishes the following
policy regarding the annual budget pro~e~s:
1. At the first regular meeting in May,'a public hearing is
to be held to gain input from citizens as to the
expected level of city-services to be provided in the
next' calendar year. The City Council shall establish
budget guidelines and shall submit policy directions,
goals an.d objectives to the City Manager so the
Department Heads may begin to develop their budget
requests.
2. Beginning in June, the Department Heads shall submit
their preliminary budget requests to the City Manager.
The City Manager shall prepare proposed spending
requests for submission to the Council.
3. Promptly at the first regular meeting in September, the
final budget requests shall be presented to the Council
and the public, at which meeting shall begin the first
round of p~ublic hearings on the budget.
April 15, 1986
The~ess: To ignore the budge~king
the tax lev~y-~s to n advantage of
budgeting~i~., enable the~C~-tnre~l~to ~ and
cont . rr,~~
The City Manager ~ rcccivc ~t
~report to the Council, monthly budget reports
which include the budget amount for each department, the
amount the department has already spent and the. amount
remaining. The monthly report shall also include an
account of accomplishments as w. ell as financial
information so the Council can ensure it is successfully
reaching its goals.
At the second regular meeting in February, there shall
be a year end report, written and verbal, from each
Department Head highlighting the year's activities.
Preliminary (unaudited) budget figures will be available
at the same time and a review of the figures will be
provided by the City Manager, Finance Director and
Department Heads. This review will include a recap of
the financial picture of the City, i.e., how closely
budget estimates matched expenditures for the year
completed.
The budget do.cument shall be prepared and implemented
pursuant to' the provisions set forth in Minnesota
Statutes Sections 412.701, 412.711, 412.721 and 412.731.
The present line item budget appr_~p~h shall be_kept.
Further, there shall be listed a s~~tor~and
spending requests in terms of dollar~~d~p'ercentages of
increased spending. ~~ ~
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
and seconded by Councilmember .
'The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
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It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties that the lessees
shall only have a right to use the afocedescribed lands and that the only use that
they may put this property to is ~o plan~ a garden. The lessees further agree that
they will maintain the site~.mowing the grass, cutting the weeds and keeping the site
clear of lltter during the term of this lease. The only purpose for which the lessees
may use this ground is to plant a vegetable garden, which may not be used as a
commercial garden plot, and there shall be no storage, parking or other use of this..
property by the lessees.
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CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
CASE NUMBERS 86~507 &
86-5O8
NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE APPROVAL OF VARIANCES,
CONDITIONAL USE AND A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
SETON PLACE I:
LOCATED'ON LOTS 7, 8 &-'9, BLOCK 29 AND PART OF
LOT 6, BLOCK 18, SETON (48XX WILSHIRE .BOULEVARD)
PID NUMBERS 24-117-24 14 0037/O038/O039/0013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May'13, 1986, at 7:30 p.m.
at the City Hall, 534.1Maywood'Road, Mound, Minnesota, a hearing will be
held on the approval of varlances, co~ditlonal.use and of a preliminary
plat for Seton Place. The'proposal involves th~ establishment of six
twin home units. Sideyard setback and front yard setback variances are
being requested.
All,persons appearing at said hearing will be gigen the opportunity to
be heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
CASE NUMBERS 86-509
86-510
CITY OF ~UND
Mou~d, Minnesota
NO~ICE OF HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF A
CDNDITIONAL USE PEH~IT ESTABLISHING A PIANNED
DEVELOPMENT AREA AND APPROVAL OF A
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR COOKS BAY ESTATES
LfX/ATfD IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF HIGHLAND
PID # 23-117-24 41 0017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 13, 1986 , 'at 7:30 p.m. at
the City Hall, 5341 Mayw~3d Boa~, MoUnd, ~innesota, a hearing will be held on
the approval of a oonditional use permit establishing a Planned Development
· Area .(PDA) a~d appruval of a preliminary plat flor Cooks Bay Estates. The
proposal involves the establishment of eight single-family lots an~ one oomm0n
outlot. Sideyard setback ar~ lot width variances are being requested.
All persons appearing at sai~ hearing will be Given the opportunity bo be
heard.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
JIM FACKLER, PARKS DIRECTOR'
MONTHLY REPORT FOR~MARCH 1986
APRIL 9, 1986
The Parks Department has begun to get its seasonal staff on payroll.
To date, Dell Rudolph, Dock Inspector; John Taffe, Parks Maintenance;
Howard Simar, Cemetery Caretaker, have begun work. Remaining to report
are Bob Johnson parks maintenance and two mower operators, Jim Halvorson
and Heintz Pro~t. In 1986 there will be a seasonal staff of 6, one
less'than 1985. This is due to a cut back of one of the mower
operators per the 1986 budget to meet assigned cost cuts for the
Parks Department. This will show in a decrease in performed grounds
maintenance.' We are. hoping to gain the help of two tree trust workers
through the Tree Trust Program. These are generally very low skilled
individuals.
The parks budget will begin to show greate? monthly expenses as our
busy season gets started. We.wlll show.a very high per cent of exp-
enditures in June through August.
With the Anderson building coming down in the next month,, the Parks
department will be with no indoor storage. All small tools will have
to be picked up and dropped off. each d~y at the Depot storage room.
This will approximately mean at least a loss of one hour per man per
day. And Will also restrict the use by the seasonal life guards and
recreation program supvisor of this area.
Outside stdrage will increase. The likelihood of equipment breakdown
and vandalism which will~show higher operating expenses and less
job effectiveness.
My intentions are to store the mowers by City Hall, where in the past
we have only left the Parks truck. Also, to cover them with po~y as
needed.
MINUTES OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PARK COMMISSION MEETING
March 13, 1986
Present were: Chair Nancy Clough;' Commissioners Cathy Bailey, Cheryl Burns,
Marilyn Byrn.6s, Andy Gearhart, Robin Michael, Linda Panetta and Lowell Swenson;
Park Director.Jim Fackler and Secretary Marge Stutsman. Council Representative
Phyllis Jessen and Commi.ssioner Dolores Maas were absent and excused. Also pres-
ent were the following persons: Don Ul~ick, Director of Community Services; Jim
Glasoe, Recreation Coordinator; Craig Eckley, Barry Schneider, David Peterson and
Marvin Miller:
MINUTES
The minutes of the February 13, 1986 Park CommiSsion meeting were presented for
conslderation. Michael moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the minutes
as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
The Director of Community Services Don Ulrick introduced Jim Glasoe as Recreation
Coordinator for Community Services. Jim replaced Maurine Donlin. They are here
to talk about'-.lifeguarding on the beaches, what happened last year and confirm that
they are going to continue and find out if there are any concerns. Ulrick reviewed
various' points relative to the program: 1) Structured staff with head lifeguards
operating oUt"°f Mound Bay Park. They would check other beaches, rotate schedules,
provide b~ea'ks,-provide the suppOrt system and assure coverage in the event some-
one didn't show up and generally supervise the other lifeguards. System worked
well and seems to be very effective. 2) He stated Maurine was to develop a list
of.equipment 'and'he will check back with her. Additionally he stated they have
been talking about improving communications/have better method in case there is
an emergency. Both the School and City have radio systems and possibly they could
purchase .some hand held portable units and share the cost. He mentioned the School
system does not have much traffic in the summer. Possibly Community Services could
use shared system In the buildings 9'months a ~ear and on the beaches during summer
months. Both the purchase-and subsequent maintenance could be shared. Cost of
units is unknown.
The Commission thought they should have some communications for emergencies. If
they had radios, Fackler stated he could monitor the beaches and check activities
from .his office, it was noted the use of the beaches continue to grow each year'.
Ulrick commented tha% one of the things that was a delight last year was the re-
moval of weeds from the beach area of lake which really helped the condition of
Mound Bay Park~
3) Jim Glasoe reviewed sometnew things in training; one lifeguard who was also
with them last year has become a certified instructor of a new Red Cross course
which is above and beyond the normal lifesaving course; it is.a more advanced
~'in water" thing with beach maintenance, an overall addition to what they have
learned such as: advanced lifesaving course, water safety instruction, swimming
techniques, etc. They would like this instructor to offer that class to help him
retain his certification and further efforts to improve our beaches. Ulrick said
the Commission should be aware the Red Cross is always upgrading their standards
and that Community Services intend to include the course in the training that has
alway~ been a part of'the agreement. They are going to advertise they will sub-
sidize adults to take "WSI" course to get more adults involved in the program.
The adult women that have taken the training are really positive and so very good.
'Park Commission Minu'tes
March 13, 1986 - Page 2
The Red Cross has become aware that young people learn to pass a test, but it
still doesn't make them capable in tlmes of.emergency or increase the attention
span or make them diligent On the job and really able to perform. Also Ulrick
stated they have worked with Jim in the past on beach cleaning and that they have
to continuously be vigorous,with beach.cleaning; it is good PR and should be done
more'than just at the start of a shift. The above points were basically the pro-
gram.they have. The Commission questioned ~equirements of training each year.
Six sessions of 1½ hours (9 'hours of training) are built into agreement. The
training Is on going,'on the beaches, early in the morning, etc. The Commission
discussed the program, salary schedule, and.the fact tha:t the program has been
budgeted. Bailey. stated she'd like to seea start of a communicatlon's system.
It was noted there is a telephone at'Mound.Bay Park; but the other beaches are
more isolated'and Ir'is a greater distance to. go to get help. Costs of units
will be looked Into to see if it is affordable. The' beaches are Centerview,
Wychwood, Pembrook, Chester, Canary and Mound Bay Park.
Bailey moved and Gearhart seconded a motio~a to recommend to the Council that
the Park Commission approves'the contract for the Lifeguard Program for this
year. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Ulrjck commented that for two years, they have done the scheduling of soft ball-
fields on'City parks; mostly using Swenson Park and once in a while Three Points.
Now there is renewed interest on.expanding onto'the Brookton field by one of the
men~s leagues that play on Monday nights. He.brought this up to make sure there
were no-concerns. The .only Complaint he had heard was that someone parked in a
private driveway ear3y in. the year and they had the Police talk to the violator
and. that seemed to. settle the matter. Beer drinking by spectator~ is occasionally
a problem, The Commission seemed agreeable to.having Brookton Park used.
Deppt'lmprovement'PrOg~am
Park Director Jlm Fackler reported that earlier thls week, the City Manager, Jim
Horan and he had a meeting, and discussed the Depot Improvements and that doing
them will depend on receivi~ng Revenue Sharing funds which they won't know about
until late Spring.- Jim thought there was no need for Horan to come to Park Com-
mission meeting until money is available to continue the project.
Request for Dock Spaces on Lost Lake'
Barry Schneider, Craig Eckley, David Peterson and Marvin Mi)ler were present re-
garding this request. Schneider stated they.are interested in building homes for
themselves in the Lost Lake Addition and are'asking for a recommendation to allow
docks on the pa~k land abutting this addition. The price range of homes will be
$110,000 with .certain size requirements. They want 6 docks with 12 boat spaces.
They are proposing that these.be governed by By-Laws written for the Addition and'
reviewed by our City Attorney and to be for the use of this subdivision only.
There is' no public access to this 'park land; about 3 building sites will abut the
park.
The Commissioners requested more background information such as why the City
acquired this park land with no public access to it, etc. It was thought the
City acquired certain lands because it was tax forfeit and wetlands (low). Dis-
cussion included that it was thought lake area had been dredged in the 1970's to
an approximate depth of 4½ feet; also that the bridge was not high enough for
cruisers or houseboats and there was a concern that channel was being blocked by
abutting property owner.
Park Commission M!nutes
March 13, 1986 - Page 3
Schne!der stated an association.w!ll be formed and that association would pay
all of the fees and only residents of plat would be allowed to have a boat at
one oF the docks. The boat owners would register with the City and the City.
would have ~ccess to check out the docks and boats. Craig Eckley stated their
plan was to Form that assoc~ation,which would handle these docks much as Sea-
horse'Condominium dockage is handled. He explained that the way they had the
wording !n the By-Laws was that, if you'were a homeowner in the Condominium,
you could noway rent your' dock out to anyone other than a resident of the
Seahorse Condominiums. .~f a dock was rented to someone other than a resident,
the Seahorse had the boat towed and that action held up in court.
Commissioners questioned whether land could be s°ld. It was thought that possi-
bly allowing docks here would take away from the total number of Commons docks.
It was also felt that'they:should fall under the guidelines for Commons docks
which Bailey explained. 0nly the abutting sites would have a first priority and
be assured of a dock space.. Also it was .mentioned that there are perhaps, three
other areas in Mound that would have a similar situation.. After a lengthy dis-
cussion, it was decided more information was needed and Some direction from the
City Council. Applicants will be notified when this will be back on the agenda.
Commercial DoCks .
Commercial docks were discussed. It was thought that the City should have a
larger share of the profit on commercial docks. Also the Commission was unaware
that Donnie's had docks and an access to.their'restaurant.
The' Commission di. scussed Lost Lake Addition dockage again. They thought City
should sell-land to abutting property owners and then have the City use the money
to finish ~he Depot building, etc. Also discussed having a walkway/trail through
the wetlands..
Park Director's'Report
Jim Fackler reported: 1) The skating ri. nks have been closed for the season.
2) Skid's )oader has been returned/ couldn't come. up 'with the money for it.
3) He~s been working on evaluation of equipment and setting up a replacement program.
4) At Lagoon Park, they had a problem with outlet into the lake being jammed and
had to hire Widmer to open it. 5) Shady Tree Program - they took down 6 trees on
Brigh.~on Commons; 6) Commons Docks - Dell'.will be back at the end of March;
7) Summer Recreation Program - Jackie Meyer will be supervising program again
and will be at the next Park Commission meeting. 8) Jenning's Bay dredging has
been postponed until 1987. 9) He is getting estimates to fix the concrete ramp
of boat landing at Mound Bay. Park.
Adjournment
Burns moved and Michael seconded a motion to adjourn the meet.ing at 9:30 P.M.
All were in favor, so meeting was adjourned. ·
MOUND FIRE DEPARTME~{T MOkTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
Ti'{1
HONTH OF /.t~/~£6y~/ /~x~ MONTH ' MONTH TO DATE TO DATE
MOUND - FIRE
H'TON~ BEACH - . · FlEE /
EMERGENCY
~l NNETRI 5TA - FIRE
EMERGENCY
ORONO - FI RE /
EMERGENCY
SHOREWOOD - FIRE
EMERGENCY
SPRING PARK- FIRE
TOTAL ~IEE CALLS
GRASS ~ HISCELLANEOUS
FALSE ALARM
NO. OF HOURS - MOUND FIRE ~ ~'~ /~ ~/r~ ~'~'
EMERGENCY
- MINNETRISTA- FIRE 0 ~ ~ /~
TOTAL
EMERGENCY' ,~ ~ . .
TOTAL EMERGENCY HOORS
MUTUAL AID RECEIVED J
, Mound, Minnesota /]
RE DEP.AR?~NT Pc-PORT FOR MOI~ OF Z/~ /?d'~
DRILLS & MAII~NIdICE 1 ' FIRE & RESCUE
-/~ 3 / ~ WAGES WAGES ~0~S ~ WAGES
I I'
M O U ND V 0 L'U N T'E E R F I R E D E P A RT M E N T
Mound, Minnesota 55364
DRILL REPORT
:DLscipllne and Team Work
Critique of Fires
Pre-Planning &.Inspections
fools & Apparatus Identifying
Hand Extinguisher Operation
Wearing Protective Clothing
Films
Firs.t Aid and ResCue Operation
U§e of Self-Contained Masks
Inhalator Operation
NOTE: HouYs Training Paid
Time
Pumper Operation
Fire Streams & Frictl-on Loss
House Burnings'
Natural ~ Propane Gas Talk
& Demonstrations
Ladder Evolutions
Salvage Operations
Radio Operat)ohs
Ho~se Evolutions
Nozzle & Hose Alliance
X Excused X Unexcus~d ~ Present, Not Paid
TSm~
iTJ ~/~_ J. Beauchamp
~ //.3- D. Boyd
,'~ '/~_. D. Bryce
~ ~/)-- S. Bryce
~- S. Collins
5'. o,q - rrn,
~)/J~_C. Hende.r~on
~ Y/J--J. Henke
~/~G. Johnson
~/~t~ R. ~arschke
: ~l~9...j.rNafus
D'f.~-~m.,~'~ ~d~ ~r~er
MOUND VOLUNTEER
Mound, Minnesota 55364
D R I L L R E P 0 RT
).~sclpl ine and Team Work
Time
Pumper Operation
Time
;ritlque of Fires
Fire Streams & Friction Loss
're-Planning &'Inspections
~ols & Apparatus Identifying
land Extinguisher Operation
House Burnings
Natural & Propane Gas Talk
& Demonstrations
Ladder Evolutions
~earing Protective Clothing
:ilms
Firs.t Aid and ResCue Operation
Salvage Operations
Radio Operations
House Evolutions
L~e of Self-Contained Masks
Nozzle & Hose Alliance
Inhalator Operation
~ Hqu'fs Training Paid Excused X__ Unexcused
_'. --~..,._ ,, ^ .-;---_
0 Present, Not Paid
~/~1_ j. Andersen
~G. Anderson
]~J. Babb
~y~. J. Beauchamp
ya.. D. Boyd
~t/~TL D. Bryce
S. Bryce
c~K~9-M. David
. Erickson
Carvais
._~ L. Heitz
~y;;z-C. Henderson
-~q-y~,~-_ J. Henke
,~t~,~L-G. Johnson
~ B. Landsman
~9~7o~- R. Marschke
;o~, I/ol] J. Nafus
~Savage
DATE
MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT
TOTA~ ~TE~A~¢E ~oR ~'~~
0
0
.5
0
0
.'~
3
J. Anderson
G. Anderson
J. Babb
J. Beauchamp
D. Boyd
D. Bryce
S. Bryce
D. Carlson
P. Charles
S. Collins
M. David
S. Erickson
J. Garvais
L. Heitz
C. Henderson
J. Henke
T. Ingram
G. Johnson
B. Landsman
R. Marschke
MEN ON DUTY
J. Nafus
M. Nelson
A. Opitz
B. Palm
G. Palm
M. Palm
Gl Pederson
D. Platzer
T. Rasmussen
C. Rezba
M. Savage
T. Stallman
W. Swenson
T. Swenson
M. Tobey
R. Williams
T. Williams
TOTAL MONTHLY HOURS
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
3-3-86
3-4-86
3-5-86
CITY OF MOUND
Mound, Minnesota
Ed Shukle, City Manager
Jan Bertrand, Building Official
April 3, 1986
March 1986 Monthly Report
1. Answer phone calls from 8 to lO A.M.
2. Issue inspection notice for sign violation at 2337 Wilshire Boulevard
3. Inspection 4872 Hanover Road wall problem on 6 year old house
4. Inspection 5116 Edgewater Drive, etc.
5. Plan review
6. Balboa Solarium Systems sprinkler test.
7. A1 & Alma's footings for beam
8. Staff review of pubic works facility
1. Answer phones 8 to l0 A.M.
2. Review ~il received
3. Answer Fire Marshal's questions regarding daycare
4. Make inspections:
A. Captain Billy's water damage again
B. 2175 Noble Lane
C. 2390 Avon Drive
'D. 4949 Island View Drive
E. Etc.
1. Review resolutions
2. Answer phones 8 to lO A.M.
3.-Review technical sheets regarding ventilation air
4. Inspections: 5501 Bartlett Boulevard
4345 Wilshire Boulevard
2390 Avon Drive
6216 Red Oak Road
Etc.
3-10-86 1.
2.
3.
4.
3-11-86 1
2
3
4
5
6
It's Spring~ Elma Jensen phoned in her complaint.
Brad Landsman
Fairview property
Met with Duane Barth regarding Highland Boulevard property.
7
8
9
10
Ron Burn§ started work at City Hall on controls
Bids received for 1721 Dove Lane Demolition
Answered phones and inquiries 8 to l0 A.M.
Inspections at T~wn Square and Balboa Minnesota
3157 Donald Drive Inspection
4848 Hanover Road
1708 Avocet complaint
2075 Grandview Boulevard complaint
V.F.W. members in office to discuss possible new building.
Attorney said to wait in taking' house down at 1721 Dove Lane; no
City title; called Lutz Tree Service to hold off removing house
until later this Spring after we lift load limits.
2600 Setter Circle footing inspection
Memorandum to Ed Shukle,,City Manager
Subject: March 1986 Monthly Report - Page 2
3-12-86
1. Answer phones 8 to 10 A.M.
2. Do paperwork; answer correspondence
3. Inspections: 2954 Oaklawn Lane
5501 Piper Road
Walnut Road fill
2006 Sycamore heating
5440 Lynwood heating
Etc.
Heating Inspectors~ lunch meeting at Medina;'discussed. Carrier/Bryant
furnaces.
3-13-86
1. Answer phones and inquiries 8 to l0 A.M.
2. Write'correspondence
3. Do investigation at 2235 Langdon Lane for Jim Larson on illegal
home occupation
4. Review grading requirements with Balboa for Metro 500 site and
fire door .signs ·
5. Possible sale of some City property.
6. Review Chapman.Place site, plat and resolution.
7. Met with Tom Jacobs regarding possible Orono inspections next week
8. Met with Greg Skinner on variOus matters; well site, energy manage-
ment, 1721 Dove Lane
3-14-86
3- 17-86
1. Answer phones and inquiries 8 to l0 A.M.
2. Final inspection 4743 Richmond Road
3. Final Solarium Systems
4. ~heetrock inspection 5201 Piper (Al & Alma's)
5. Recheck 4645 Island View Drive
6. Sheetrock 4949 Island~View Drlve
Lunch with Holly Bostrom - send off Good-Bye. She'~ll be missed.
7.. P. lumbing air test 1555 Bluebird Lane
8. Correspondence to Jim Larson regarding 2235 Langdon Lane court date.
9. Send correspondence regarding Chapman Place, etc.
Answer phones and inquiries 8 to l0 A.M.
Five Orono inspections (Tom on vacation and Lyle is ill).
Inspections at: 2174 OYerland Lane - fireplace
2360 Commerce Boulevard - site inspection
2006 Sycamore - heating
2200 Commerce -.footing
2223 Noble Lane
3-18-86
1. Answer phones and inquiries 8 to l0 A.M.
2. Balboa inspection two hours on partial sprinkler final.
One half day off - sick leave.
3-19-86
1. Answer phones 8 to lO A.M.
2. Assemble material on Lost Lake for Planning Commission agenda.
3. Discuss and issue permit for Seahorse
4. Plane door to office.
3-20-86 North Star Chapter meeting - see agenda.
Memorandum to Ed Shukle, City Manager
Subject; March 1986 Monthly Report - Page 3
3-20-86
1. Balboa Minnesota
2. City Engineer regarding demo. bids for street project.
3. Resolution for C~ty Council regarding Building Safety Week
3-21-86
3-24-86
1. Answer phones 8 to .10 A.M.
2. Met w~th City Manager regard.|ng Planning Commission items
3. Review Budget readout of expenditures
4. Met with Mark Koegler regarding Ordinance changes
5. Met with John Cameron
6. Submit expense report.
7. Balboa Minnesota inspection
8. Town Square
9. 1555 Bluebird Lane
1. Answer phones 8 to 10 A.M.
2. Met wi~h Tom Prokasky
3. Bill Netka application and approval of permit
4. Al'& Alma's final
5. 2 garbage complaints
6. 1721 Dove Lane
7. 2945 Island View Drive
Planning Commission meeting incl'uding Balboa Tour
3-25-86
Answer phones 8 to 10 A.M.
Met with City Manager regarding Lost Lake, electrician bid, etc.
Plan. Review
Orono regarding Public Hearing Notice of Deering Island C.U.P.
1559 Bluebird Lane .final inspection
3018 Devon Lane plumbing air test.
Correspondence for Balboa Minnesota
Discussed with Jim Larson garage encroachment at Sinclair Road and
remodeling'with no permit at 1708 Avocet and 1717 Jones Lane pending
lawsuit.
Conference with several property owners
City Council meeting and Chapman Place Tour
3-26-86
1. Answer phones 8 to lO A.M.
2. 4337 Wilshire inspection
3. 4371 and 4359 Wilshire
4. Town Square Plan Review
3-27-86
1. Town Square ~
2. Three Noble Lane addresses
3. 6216 Red Oak Road
4. 4337 Wilshire Boulevard
3-28-86 Comp. time off
Town Square Plan Review at home
3-29-86 Town Square Plan Review at home
3-31-86 1. Answer phones 8 to l0 A.M.
Memorandum to Ed Shukle, City Manager
Subject: March 1986 Monthly Report - Page 4
3-31-86
2. Plan Review Town Square
3.. Heating final corrections
4. Met with Planner at ll:OO A.M. regarding Planning Commission agenda
items.
5. Discuss Planning Commission agenda with John Cameron
6. Balboa Minnesota meeting
7. Chapman Place
8. 2983 Oaklawn request to check chimney'for new mortgage
9. 5142 Waterbury
10. Dictate letter to Union 76 on Shoreline Boulevard to correct violation
11. Stop at 2620 Commerce Boulevard, Meyer's, to discuss sign and necessary
permit
12. Dictate variance letter for Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 4, Replat
of Harrison Shores
13. Answer inquiries of new zoning'applicant, Anderson Subdivision, land
subdivision on Commerce, check yacant house with junk and open to
vandals and send notice to owner (5137 Hanover Road), etc.
7:00 P.M. Just'leaving for day.
The total number of Building Permits issued i.n March was 19 with a valuation
of $343,1OO. Copy of Building Actlvity~Report attached.
CITY OF HOUND
5341Haywood Road
Mound, MN, 55364
city
Street Address
City and State
BUILDING ACTIVITY REPORT
Month d March , F.y Ig86 .~
NEW RESIDENTIAL ·
CONSTRUCTION (Fimlly)
ToIII Family Units
NEW NON-RES~D~:NTIAL
(Commerciat/In~.)
Total Non-Residential
RESiDeNTiAL ADD1TIIDNS
AND ALT.~RATIONS
Tota~l Residentia~
NON-REStDENTIAL ADDI-
TiONS & ALTERATIONS
TOTAL MONTH AND
YEAR TO DATE
CONVERSIONS
Total Conversions
DEMOLIT'IONS
PERMITS, iNSPECTIONS,
COLLECTIONS
Bldo.lnsp. only
· 277,500.
34,500.
1 2
Fee ~'.';°: "-!
TOTAL ' t ! 9
107,000.
9 I 42,900.
149~900.
63,000.
4 6} ,200.
124,200.
610,600.
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
(612) 472-1155
MEMO
.TO:
ED SHUKLE AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JOEL KRUMM, LIQUOR DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: MARCH 1986 REPORT
DATE: APRIL 1, 1986
Even though we did $2,073.50 more this March than the March a year ago,
I am hesitant to predict an immediate trend in our spring sales. The
reason being that Easter fell in March this year, where last year it came
in April. After April is over, we will be in a better position to deter-
mine how sales will go for the rest~ of the year.
Our. St.. Patrick's Day Sale was a huge success. Even though Mound isn't
a predominantly Irish community, it seemed that a lot of people came
up with an excuse to celebrate anyway. Over the three day period of
Friday, Saturday and Monday our proceeds grossed $9,551.64. A tidy
little sum. This compares with $8,529.04 that we did last year over the
same per[od. Hats off to all of you.
Amidst all this excitement I have one sad item to report. We lost two
excellent part time emplbyees. One of them, Chris Whitney, who had been
with us almost a year, packed it up and moved to California'where he is
continuing to pursue a'business degree. The other employee, Steve Miller,
has practically been an institution here. After four years he finally
called it quits. It seems his wife has taken a part time job elsewhere,
enabling Steve to have some free time for himself which he has deservedly
earned. We will all greatly miss his talents and ambition. To replace
them I have hired two other people: James David and Gary Jackson.
They both appear to be courteous and competent individuals. I hope they
will follow in Chris and Steve's footsteps.
On a final note, I did some preliminary investigation into an alternative
building space in the unlikely event that our lease is not renewed this
August. The space in question is in the building that was vacated last
year by the old Super Valu store next to Coast to Coast. I am reluctant
to discuss any specifics about this possibility due to certain political
implications. Let it suffice to say that this space and other possibilities
are carefully being looked into by myself and'Ed, and that if you desire
further details on this matter, perhaps Ed can fill you in better than
I could.
JK:ls
?/~ An equal opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race. color, national origin, or handicapped status
in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
CITY OF MOUT~D
]'-JONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OF LIQUOR DEPARTKENT"
:D O:-'F' SALE: .
THIS MONTH
L~ST MONTH . THIS YEAR
"
i~ST YEAR
Comps_~uLson of Honthly Ss]Les
Month
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
(612) 472-1155
April 7, 1986
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ed Shukle, City Manager °
Greg Skinner, Water & Sewer Supt.
March Monthly Activity Report
In March we pumped 17,640,OOO gallons of water, 2 new accounts were
recorded. The failure rate for meters and outside readers is .02%.
Marqh had two watermain breaks with no major damages. Well #7 in
Three Points is back on~line and working fine. Construction season
is here so I have been spending quite abit of time studing plans
and meeting with contractors.
.As for the Sewer Department, it was a good month, no sewer back-ups
or breakdowns. We recently hired a new man, Scott Kivisto. Scott
comes from Grand Rapids, Minn. where he worked part-time for 3 years
in the Sewer & Water Department. I'm sure Scott will do a good job
for the City. As soon as the weather stays above freezing we will
start cleaning and jetting lift stations and sewer lines.
7;0 that does discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicapped status
An
equal
opportunity
Employer
not
in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
(612) 472-1155
March 28, 1986
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
· Ed Shukle, City Manager
Geno Hoff, Street Supt.
March Monthly Activity Report
March 3 we started to thaw out catch basins. We have about 380 catch
basins and I don't know how many miles of storm sewer. There were
31 catch basins, that had surface ice or in other words covered with
4" to 6".of ice. We had 6 storm sewer lines that had to be steamed,
the longest run was 70'. The.City has its own steamer and generator
which we mounted on one of the Parks Dept. trailers and we also carry
60 gallons of water. 60 gallons of water will last about 4 hours.
March 4th the Street Dept. helped with a watermain break at Idlewood
and Ridgewood. The hole in the street was filled with 14 ton of pitrun
sand and 3 tons of 3/4 to dust redrock.
March 10th sanded for 4 hours because of very icy roads, used 30 ton of
salt sand.
March llth moved street brooms and Christmas decorations from Anderson
building to I. P. Hall, also moved other equipment and parts to pumphouse
by Donnies Restaurant.
March 13th had 7" of snow, plowed and sanded. After we finished the
snow removal and steaming we started to work on street signs. We replaced
16 stop signs and 7 No Parking and straighted out a lot of them. The
stop signs cost $20.00 apiece and the smaller signs $8.00 not counting
the post and labor to put them up, and if you have noticed we have a lot
of them to repair and replace.
We have been looking around for a cherry picker to rent, and after about
2 hours on the phone we located one at Truck Utilities in St. Paul. Its
a 1975 International 2~ ton, has a 36' boom with bucket and stablizers.
They want $7,950 for the unit'but will rent it to the City for $20.00 an
hour working time, which I think is a good deal. We are going to use it
for trimming trees on the street right of way. We will probably use it for
An equal opportumty Err, pioyer that does not discriminate on the tasis of race, color, national origin, or handicapped status
~n the admission or access to, or treatment or emp. loyment in, its programs and acbwt,es.
about 3 weeks if the weather permits. Last year the City rented~a
truck from Lutz Tree Service and spent $1,450, this year we expect
to spend $2,000. I think that with the amount of money we are spending
on rental it would not be a bad idea to think about the purchase of
a used unit.
The City's equipment repair bills were minimal this month, thank goodness~
We had an axle and universal go out of Unit #1, the green pickup, other
than that we have had just general maintenance.
CITY OF-MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
MONTH OF
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT.OF STREET DEPARTMENT
WORK DESCRIPTION HOURS OVERTIME
Administration o S~ ~'-
~atching ~
Snow Plowing
Sidewalk Snow Removal
C. B. D. Maintenance
Material Transport
Sweeping
Sand & Ice Control
Miscellaneous
Signs & Lighting
Garage - Repair & Maint.
Cemetery
(Tree trimming)
Right of Way Maint. (haulin8 snow)
Storm Sewer Maint.
Seal Coating
Water Main Breaks
'0
MARCH 1986
SHOP MAINTENANCE RECORD
The following is a record of work to City vehicles by the mechanic.
STREET DEPT.
Unit #1
Unit #13
Unit #16
Install new brake caliper holding pins
Replace front axel, U-joint & spindle
Install new water pump
- Clean carb, checked plugs, timing and road test
Built and install new wing brace i
- Replace broken fan belts, realigned power steering idler
STEAMER
WATER DEPT.
Unit #3
UNIT #15
SEWER DEPT.
Unit #9 -
PARKS DEPT.
Unit #2
POLICE DEPT.
#840 -
#841
#842
#843
- repacked compression piston
- replaced transmission modulator, checked for vacuum leaks
repaired shorted starter wire
replaced starter
- change oil, grease, checked and filled brake fluid,
repaired turn signal indicator
replaced tail pipe
repaired leak in transmission
- Repaired broken Alternator bracket, tap new bolt hole in head
Repaired shorted taillight
Built cage door for dog, repaired RR door latch
Rewired taillights
- Repaired right side emergency lights
Repaired shorted headlite, wig wag'not working
- Replaced truck light, ~epaired shot gun holder
Adjusted shotgun holder
- Repaired overheating problem
Replaced drivers side rear door window
Repaired right side emergency lites
POLICE DEPT. (Continued)
#844 -
Checked for overheating problem, no leaks, fluid level OK
operating Temp normal. Added 2 quarts antifreeze
Installed lower radiator hose, oil change, filter and grease
'Installed city radio antenna, replaced light in emergency light
Replaced blown fuse, repaired broken spotlight wire
Repaired short in spotlight
UNMARKED - Change oil, filter, grease, no water in battery, check
fluid levels
CHIEFS - Install blower fan, repair vacuum fresh air vent
CSO - Change oil, filter, grease added washer fluid
LEN HARRELL
Chief of Police
IV'tOUN O POLICE
5341' Maywood Road Telephone 472-3711
Mound, MN 55364 Dispatch 544-9511
EMERGENCY 911
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ed Shukle, City Manager
Len Harrell, Police Chief
Monthly Report for March, 1986
I. Statistics
T~e police department received 636 calls for service in the month of March,
1986. There were 28 Part I crimes reported and 95 Part II crimes. In addi-
tion, there were 4 accidents, 2 with injuries; 12 medical emer-encies, and
95 animal complaints. Mound was calleW on to assist other agencies 17 times.
The patrol division issued 293 adult citations, including 105 parking vio-
lations. There were 18 arrests for DWI; all adults. In addition, the
department issued 185 warnings, most of which were for equipment violations.
.
There were 2 adults arrested for felonies and 59 arrested for misdemeanors.
Two juveniels were arrested for felonies and 17 for misdemeanors.
~roperty valued at $21,411 was stolen during March, of which $17,261 were
recovered. These.ffgures represent an 80.6% recovery rate.
II.
Investigations
Child ~buse cases required over 20 hours of investigative time to work on
5 active cases.
A serious personal injury accident required formal chargps to be brought
against a woman for driving under the influence and creating significant
injuries. The woman was charged with Criminal Vehicular Operatio- and the
complaint ,.,as signed 04-03-86. '~ne innocent driver suffered a broken pelvis,
ruptured disc, and assorted other injuries.
There were six active check cases durin~ the month of March. One case in-
volves a forgery where the suspects have cashed over $6,000 in bad checks
and our investigator has broken the case for other metropolitan departments,
Follow-Ups were completed to clean up an auto theft and a burglary 'which had
occured. -
There were 17 formal complaints signed in March. Some of the c~ses were for
window peeping, dog at large, criminal sexual conduct, theft over $2,500,
· DWI, burglary, theft by check, and stop arm violation.
Police Department
March Monthly Report
Page Two
III.
Manpower
Sgt. Hudson and I each took vacations during the month of March. I was gone
for two weeks; and'during thJt time, Sgt. Hudson was acting chle£. It appears
that everything went smoothly during my absence.
Uniformed officers were again assigned to plain clothes to assist in follow-
ing up cases. An additional 85 hours was spent on investigations and follow-
ups.
During March, it became evident that Canine, "Mickey" would no longer be able
to work because of a bursitis condition affecting his shoulders. Fortunately,
the department has had donated to it, "Rex," a German Shepherd formerly
working with tRe Cass County Sheriff's Department.
"Rex" is a"nationally certified canine and was ranked 12th in the nation for
1984.
IV. Training
A total of 90 hours of training was received by officers of the department.
The training areas attended were intoxilyzer (40); interview and interrogation
(16); canine training (10); executive development (24).
Overtime
Overtime for the month of March was kept to a minimum. Eight hours was
necessitated by illness to one of the officers. Other overtime hours were for
late breaking calls and court appearances~
VI. Reserves
The reserves received 46.5'hours of training during the month. Another 88
hours were spent in the squad, either with regular officers or in a reserve
~quad.
The reserves worked 55.5 hours at hockey games and 13 hours for community
services.
C~ty ". .... Mound 'Month M~rch 19 86;
CITATIONS
ADULT JUV
DWI or 0UI 18
More than .10% BAC 11
Careless/Reckless Driving
Orivin9 Afte~ Susp. or Rev. 14
Open Bottle
Speeding 75
No DL or Expired DL
Restriction on DL 3
Improper, ..Expired, Or No Plates
Illegal Passlng
Stop Sign Violations
Failur'e to Yield
13
5
2
Equipment Violations 21
HSR Leaving the Scene
Illegal or Improper Lane Usage
Illegal or Unsafe Turn'
Over the centerllne
105
Crosswalk
Dog Ordlnances~
Derelict Autos
Misdellaneous Tags 8
TOTALS j 293
WARN I NGS
160
2~
TOTAL
'18
Felony 1I
28 5
Misdemeanor
ARRESTS
Traffic 35 7
Equipment 112 18
Crosswalk.
Animals 9
Trash/Derelict Autos 1
Other 3
25
PROPERTY
LOSS/RECOVERY SUHHARY
Bikes
Snowmobiles
.Boats,
ITEH
Hotors, Trailers
Clothing
CurrencY,
Jewelry ~
GunS
Monna
Radio &
Vehicles
Notes, Etc.
Precious Hetals
Furnishings
Electronic Equipment
S Vehlcle Equipment
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
STOLEN
$ 240
120
4,500
975
260
1,019
10,850
3,447
$21,411
RECOVERED ..
$ 160
245
16,850.
6
$17,261
MONTH
POLICE/CRIME ACTIVITY REPORT
MARCH YEAR 1986
GENERAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY
· THIS THIS YEAR LAST YEAR.
MONTH TO DATE TO DATE
Hazardous Citations 109 244 187
Non-Hazardous Citations 46 139 170
Hazardous Warnings 42 i 113 67
Non-Hazardous WarninKs 130 344 222
Parkin~ Citations 105 268 388
18 34 14
DWI
OVER .10 11 22 8
Property DsmsEe Accidents 2 17 36
Pg~sonal Injury Accidents 2 5 5
Fatal Accidents , 0 0 0
Adult Fel~ny"AFrests 2 9 6
Adult MisdemeanOr Arrests 59 134 97
Adult Misdemeanor ~itations 11 21 '-_
Juvenile Felony Arrests 2 5 5 ....
Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 17 31 21
Juvenile Misdemeanor Citations 11 11
Part I Offenses 26 70 57
Part II Offenses 95 219 107
Medicals 12 51 76
Animal Complaints 95 299 279
Other.General Investigations 385 1.1~? 1.47~
TOTAL 1,180 3,168 3,218
Assists 61 212 -
Follow_Ups 49 87 -
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OFFENSE ACTIVITY SUMMARY ~ .=~ ~
PART i CRIMES z
=
Criminal Sexual Conduct 1 1 2
~obbery
Assault
BurRlary 11 11
Larceny 1'1 1 10 1 2 2
Vehicle Theft 4 1 3 1 1
Arson 1 1
TOTAL 28 2 26 3 3 1 2
PART,~ II CRIMES
Child Abuse/Neglect ' 5 5 2
ForgeryfNSFCheCks.- 5 5 5 4 4
Criminal Damage to Property 18 18 2 3
Weapbns
Narcotic Laws 2 2 2 2
LD~orLaws 3 3 3 6
18 18 18 18
Simple Assault · 4 4 3 1 1
Domestic Assault. " 2 2 1 1 1
Domestics (No Assault) 8 8 8
Harassing Phone Calls 8 8 1
Runaway/Incorrigibility 4 4 3 1 1
Public Peace 9 9 3 3 3 1
Ail Other Offenses 9 9 3 2 3
TOTAL 95 95 29 37. -31 12
PART III & IV REPORTS
Property Dmmage Accidents -- r -I' 2 2
Personal Injury ~ccidentS 2 2
Fatal Accidents 0 0
Medicals 12 12
Animal Complaints 95 95
eneral Investigations' 385 385
TOTAL 513 513
MOUND POLICE RESERVES
MONTHLY'HOURS
MARCH 1986
NAME
Bob Brown
Butch Hawks
Darrell Huggett
Dave Shenkyr .
Dave St. Cyr
Deb Thompson
Ruth Vogel
ECO. RA ,'RS CS INT
- 6½ - 5 -
- 1 6 -
- 2 6 - -
2 43 6 5 - '
TRA HG MT AD
3½ 6 - 5
~½ - i -
15 - 1 -
7.'. 8½ - -
- 23 1 20
~½ ~8 1 -
TOTAL
~2½
2~½
~2½'
21½
23½
47
TOTALS
2
54½ 23½ 13 -
225
ECO - Emergency Call Out
Tramsport
RA Ride Along'w/ Regular Officer
RS - Reserve Squad
CS - Community Service Details
Grandview School Dance
INT - Instuction Given
Boy Scout First Aid Merit Badge
TRA - Training Taken
Henn. Cty. Auxiliary School -
First AidInstuctor School
HG - Hockey Games
MT - Monthly Meeting
AD '~ Administrative Hours
April 7, 1986
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND. M~NNESOTA 5§364
(6;12) 472-1'~ E5
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Ed Shukle, City Manager
Fran Clark,-City Clerk
March,Monthly Report
March was filled with preparation for the election tomorrow.
Getting all voting booths (machines) out and PreParing for the
paper ballot election. Arranging for training the judges who
work at' the election and generally taking care of a million
detail~ no one realizes goes into the preparation.
-There were two Counci-1 meetings in March so there were things
t'hat needed to be done to prepare for those and then there is are
the minutes, resolutions and items that need to be handled after
the meetings. :
I attended several HRA Meetings in March to give them updates and
have certain details of Town Square handled by them. They were
without a director for awhile, but they now have a very capable
person filling that position. Her name is"Sandi Woytcke and she
is a resident of Mound who really seems to be working out well.
Mayor Polston, Councilmembers Smith and Jessen, City Manager Ed.
ShU'kle and myself attended the National League of Cities Annual
Congressional/C.ity Conference in Washington D.C. March 8 - March
11. We attended sessions on the following:
1. Finance Administration and Intergovernmental Relations.
2. Human Der elopm.ent.
3. General Revenu~ Sharing.
4. Federal Tax Reform.
5. The Current Crisis in Liability Insurance';
These sessions were both interesting and informative to-me.
David Durenburger gave a talk on H.R. 3838 regarding tax exempt
bonding for cities and the amendment he was offering.
We went to Capitol Hill, attended the House of Representatives
and the Senate and met with Congressman Sikorski in his office.
I feel this conference is very worthwhile because it gives local
1
An equal opportun:ry Emplc~yet that ~.oes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicapped status
in tr,e gdm sson c~r a~ ::ESS to, or treatment or employm¢,nt in, its programs and activities,
governing officials the opportunity to express their concerns and
ideas, to their respective legislators, about legislation
affecting local government.
The Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers Association had their
annual c6nference from March 19 - 21. I have now been elected
Secretary of that association. I was Treasurer last year. This
is a very worthwhile association and the conference is put on by
the University of Minnesot~ Department of Professional
Development and Conference Services. The conference is designed
to meet the needs of Minnesota clerks from large and small
cities, with different responsibilities, and with varying years
of experience. The technical 'sessions provide practical
information and an opportunity for discussion with other clerks.
The association now has over 500 members of the 855 cities in
Minnesota.
There are always numerous phone calls and questions from the
residents. Getting items done ~hat are yearly, i.e. legal
notices for dog licenses, or special items such as, public
hearing notices, bid letting notices. There is also research on
ordinances and statutes that is handled by this office.
fo
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY of MOUND
ED SHUKLE, CITY 'MANAGER '
CITY COUNCIL
JOHN NORMAN, FINANCE DI.RECTOR '
FINANCE DEPARTMENT MARCH 1986 REPORT
5341 MAYwOoD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364
(612) 472-1!55
DATE: APRIL 10, I~86
REVENUE SHAhlNG
Revenue sharing is scheduled to end at the end of 1986. The 1986
budget for revenue sharing should be amended, we will definitely not
have enough funds to cover budgeted'.expenses. We have received
inqui, res regarding the spring and fall pickup. Also, Jim Fackler
asked about the status of the Depot upgrading. There was uncertainty
regarding the amount of revenue we would-be receiving in 1986. The
1986 revenue, sharing allotment was cut once.by Congress and the revenue
projected be'low is reliable (it is very unlikely that there would be
any more reductions)'.
The following is an accounting of the money available to spend in 1986
and budgeted amounts:
Balanc~ 1-1-86
Receipts:
1-13-86 #23474
4-7~86 #24345
7---86
10---86
Total available 1986
Encumberances and Budget
Encumbered ~
1983 Codification of Ordinances
1984 Civil Defense Sirens
(Purchased in 1986)
1986 Budget
Dump Truck (on order)
Depot Upgrading
Spring $ Fall Cleanup
Total Encumbered and Budgeted
Projected Fund Deficit
$12,405
12,405
12,405
8,257*
S1,184
45,472
46,656
$15,0OO
3,612
30,000
10,000
12,O00
70,612
(23,956)
*Legislation was adopted cutting 8.35% from all revenue sharing
allotments - the entire reduction to be withheld from the final payment,
A~ eqdal o[,r, ortun,~y Fmp~:;ye~ that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or hanoicapped status
jr, the ¢dmis$~or~ or access to, or treatment Or employment in, its programs and activities.
Finance Department March 1986 Monthly Report
Page 2
TAX COLLECTIONS - 1985
The total tax levy for 1935 was $1,120,916. The total collected during
1985 was $1,093,177 - this is 97.5% collected in current year. This
is an increase from the previous years collection rates: 1984 - 96.57%,
1983 - 96.43%, 1932 - 96.12%, 1981 - 96.88%.
INVESTMENTS
The following is March Investment activity:
Balance 3-1-86
$6,778,157
Bought: CD
Matured:
CD 7.80%
Comm Paper
Repo 7.80%
Balance 3-31-86
7.25% Due 8-28-86
8.00%
Marquette 175,000
Marquette (100,000)
First Bank (200,228)
Marquette (100,000)
6,552,929
Breakdown of Balance
Us Gov't Securities
Certificates of Deposit
Commerical Paper
Gov't Trust Pool
Bankers Acceptance
4,599,225
1,065,000
375,341
310,000
203,363
~6,552,929
TOWN SQUARE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
I have had discussions with Curt Pearson regarding the Bond Fund and
the status of the account as of the end of March. Curt pointed out
the tax increment will be coming in starting in 1987. I originally
set up the debt service fund through the 1988 interest payments. I
have adjusted the Bond Fund records to proper amounts.
Balance
3-1-86
3-4-86
3-31-86
3-31-86
HRA
Reimburse City Expenses
Bond Fund increased - Debt
Service Fund overfunded
Interest Earned
614,652.63
(25,000.00)
(10,186.91)
86,445.00
8,552.81
Balance 3-31-86
674,463.73
I was informed by Curt Pearson that we are on budget in the Town
Square Project. When the project is completed, any money remaining
in bond fund must be transferred to debt service fund to pay off the
bonds.
7~?
Z
1986
League of Minnesota Cities
Annual conference
June 17-20, 1986
Duluth, Minnesota
LMC Annual Conference
- Those eager; to take "Positive Steps
for Cities" win want to participate in
the 1986 LMC Annual Conference in
Duluth, 'June 17-20, 1986. The Duluth
Arena-Auditorium will be the headquar-
ters for the event.
The League hag invited a roster of
distinguished speakers including U.S.
Senator Albert Gore, Jr. (Tennessee)
who'll speak on "Foresight in Govern-
ment'' and Wes Jackson, Director of
the Land Institute, whose topic will be
"The Farm Crisis: New Roots for
Agriculture." Also on the agenda is a
special Tuesday evening kick-off pro-
gram for personal and professional
development.
This year's conference features sev-
eral format changes from previous
years. "Skill sessions" and "Issue
institutes" will take place throughout
the three and one-haft days of the
conference. Skill sessions are partici-
patory workshops which enable city
officials to enhance specific leadership
abilities and learn techniques which
they can apply back home in their
com. munity. Examples include:
· The Policy Role of the Council',
· Strengthening Your Leadership
Team,
· Strategic Planning,
* Negotiation Skills,
7C/ s
· Going to Court and Winning'
A special Friday program features a
skit and practicum, "How Tos of
Appeai4ng on Cable TV."
Issue institutes provide up-to-date
information on issues of im~rtance to
cities. On the agenda are many topics
related to financial viability:
- · Dealing with Federal and State Budget
Cuts,
· Forum on Risk Management,
· Economic Development,
· Privatization.
City officials wanting to focus on per-
s°nnel concerns can attend sessions such
as
· Innovations in Employee Benefits,
%Comparable Worth Implementation,
· The Changing Workforce -- Managing
Diversity,
· Update on FLSA.
Topics of special interest to smaller
cities indtide:
· The Crisis of the Volunteer Fire
Department,
· Financing Waste Water Treatment
Facilities,
· Contracting for Services,
· City Celebrations (back by popular
demand).
Another feature this year is a special
"Networking Time" on Thursday after-
noon -- an opportunity for exchanging
ideas with other conference attendees.
In addition to several workshops, the
conference will include structured discus-
sion of nuts and bolts subjects in small
groups, as well as a special symposium
on the latest "hot topic." Finally, for
those who want to get a head start on
the weekend, Friday program activities
will begin and end earlier. The Finale
Breakfast (with speaker) at 8:30 a.m.
will replace the brunch. From 9:45 a.m.
to 12 noon, participants can choose from
one of three educational session~ to
round out their conference experience.
Duluth in June is a showcase for fun
and recreation and the dty is planning a
variety of events for delegates and fami-
lies alike. City Night w~l offer gala festiv-
ities under a canopy outside Grandma's
Restaurant -- food, entertainment, ambi-
ence. A workshop specifically for
spouses (with a separate registration fee)
will focus on what it means to "Choose
to Be Something Special" with the
expert leadership of trainer Bev Starkey.
Details w~l be available in the next issue.
From the Tuesday evening kickoff
through the Friday workshops, the Cot
ference Committee has packed the pro-
gram full of information and ideas of value
to every Minnesota dty. Begin taking
positive steps for your city by following
the road to Duluth this June. ·
Minnesota Cities
Preliminary program schedule
LMC Annual Conference
"Positive Steps [or Cities"
Tuesday, June 17
7:00-9:00 p.m. Special Kick-off Program
9:00 p.m. Welcoming Reception
Wednesday, June 18
9:00-10:15 a.m. Opening Session
10:30-12:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I (Choose
12:30.2:00 p.m.
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Evening
Thursday, June
9:00-10:30 a.m.
one)
Skill sessi~s
· Effective council: The policy role
of the council
· Leadership skills: Going to court
and winning (Part I)
Issue institutes
· Finance: Dealing with federal and
state budget cuts
· Personnel: The changing
workforce -- managing diversity
· Especially for smaller cities:
The crisis of the volunteer fire
department
Exh~oitor's Lunch
Concurrent Sessions H (Choose
one)
Skill sessions;
-· Effective council: Strengthening
your leadership team
· Leadership skills:Going to court
and winning (Part II)
Issue institutes
· Finance: Privatization
· Personnel: Innovations in
employee benefits
· Especially for smaller cities:
Wastewater treatment grants
City Night
19 -~
Concurrent Sessions III (Choose
one)
Skill sessions
· Effective council: Strategic
planning (Part D
· Leaderships skills: Negotiation
ski~s for home, office and city hall
(Part I)
Issues institutes
· Finance: A l~rimer on insurance
· Personnel: Beyond the study --
comparable worth implementation
· Especially for smaller cities:
Legislative update -- specialized
topics
Apfil1986
10:45-12:00 noon
· 12:15-1:45 p.m.
2:00-3:15 p.m.
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Evening
Friday, June 20
8:30-9:30 a.m.
9:45-12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions IV (Choose
one)
Skill sessions
· Effective council: Strategic
planning (Part ID
· Leadership skills: Negotiation
skills for home, office and city hall
Issue institutes
· Finance: Forum on risk
management
· Personnel: Update on FLSA
· Especially for smaller cities:
Contracting for services
Mayor's Association/Mini-
Conference Lunch
Networking Time
Special workshops
· Economic development for
today's city
· Stress management fo~: officials
and staff
Nuts and bolts topics -- small
group discussions
Special symposium on timely
topic
Visit exhibits
Annual Meeting
LMC Banquet
Finale BrealdastJGeneral Session
Concurrent Sessions V (Choose
one)
Skill sessions
· Effective council: Enhancing your
image on cable TV
· Leadership skills: New
perspectives on organizational
excellence
Issue institute
· Timely topic: City celebrations
LMCIT: Questions & answers
by Peter Tritz
As a result of the increased cost
and difficulty in obtaining insur-
ance over the past couple of years,
a large number of cities have
joined the League of Minnesota
Cities Insurance Trust for the first
time. Over 600 cities now partici-
pate in LMCIT's workers' compen-
sation program; the property/
casualty program now numbers
more than 500. But while the
majority of cities in Minnesota are
now covered through LMCIT, many
people don't really understand
what LMCIT is and how it works.
This article will answer some of
the most common questions about
LMCIT.
Our dry has been in LMCIT for
several years. This year, the premium
that LMCIT charged for property and
h'ability coverage nearly doubled. Is
LMCIT taking advantage o[ its status
as the only game in town to gouge
dries?
Some people have suggested that
because there are very few if any other
places for .cities to get coverage,
LMCIT is taking the opportunity to
make a lot of money by charging unrea-
sonably high premiums. This is simply
not the case. In fact, it would be
pointless for LMCIT intentionally to
charge more than what is needed to
cover the losses.
LMCIT is nothing more than a coop-
erative organization of cities. It is not a
profit-making entity. Suppose LMCIT's
charges are too high; that is, suppose
that the premiums are more than what
LMCIT needs to cover the program's
expenses and the member-incurred
losses. The result would be that LMCIT
would have some surplus funds. There
are really only two things LMCIT can do
with that surplus -- either return it to
the cities as a dividend or retain it as a
reserve, enabling LMCIT to retain more
risk in the future, lowering the cost of
reinsurance and thus the cost to cities
for the future. Either way, a direct
sa~4ngs to cities results. In a conventional
private insurance company, those surplus
funds would become profits for the com-
pany's stockholders.
So why ch'd the cost go up?
Several factors have led to the
increase in cost. One of the expenses
which LMCIT must pay out of the
Reprinted/rom Rocky Mountain News.
premium dollar is the cost of reinsur-
ance. LMCIT buys "specific excess"
reinsurance to protect against the pos-
s~ility of a large catastrophic loss.
LMCIT also buys "aggregate excess"
reinsurance to protect against the pos-
s~ility that the total losses in a year
might exceed the funds LMCIT has
available to pay those losses.
~Two things happened in LMCIT's
last renewal with the reinsurers. First,
the price of the reinsurance was high
-- substantially higher than LMCIT
anticipated. This additional cost must
be reflected in the premiums LMCIT
charges. Second, the reinsurers ins-
isted on a relatively high "attachment
point" for the aggregate coverage.
(The "attachment point" is the point
at which the aggregate reinsurance
begins to pay; if LMCIT's total losses
for the year were to exceed the attach-
ment point,'.the aggregate reinsurance
would cover those excess losses, up to
the limits of the aggregate reinsurance
policy.) The attachment point is high
enough that after paying expenses,
LMCIT would not have enough funds
remaining from the premium to fully
cover LMCIT's potential liability up to
the attachment point. To fund this gap,
LMCIT is charging each member a
"reserve assessment" equal to 10
percent of the premium.
Aside from the reinsurance costs,
the level of losses from previous years
also affected rates, particularly for lia-
bility coverage. Incurred liability losses
and the costs of attorneys' fees to
defend 'liability claims have been higher
than projected. One of the problems in
providing liability coverage is that it
takes several years before you really
know whether the rates charged were
appropriate. LMCIT is still receiving
new claims for incidents which
occurred in 1980, nearly six years ago.
The costs of paying and defending
liability claims incurred in previous
years have exceeded the premiums
collected for liability coverage for those
years. Thus, premiums have had to
increase to get them in line with what
LMCIT's actual loss experience shows
they should be.
When all is said and done, though,
isn't LMCIT just. another insurance
company?
No. LMCIT is not an insurance
company at all; it is a cooperative joint
powers organization, which the mem-
ber cities themselves own and control.
LMCIT operates under statutes which
allow cities to organize "pools." A pool
is simply a mechanism for sharing risk
among cities. LMCIT's governing body
is a 'board of trustees made up of city
officials of participating cities.
If LMCIT's charges are too high,
the excess money belongs to the dries
themselves, not to the stockholders of
an insurance company. It also means
that LMCIT is much more responsive
to cities' needs thag. is a conventional
insurance company. 'Some examples of
thls responsiveness might be helpful.
Transit Casualty, which was a major
writer of liability insurance for bus
lines, recently went bankrupt, leaving
a number of cities suddenly without
coverage for their transit operations.
Because of the shortness of time,
these cities weren't able to get cover-
age in the private market for this
specialized risk. However, LMCIT was,
able on very short notice to provide
the coverage these dries needed to
keep their bus lines running. ~imilarly,
LMCIT provided cover'age on very
short notice to over 30 cities who were
suddenly left without insurance when
Iowa National collapsed.
Another example involves a city
which by conventional underwriting
standards was simply uninsurable,
largely because of circumstances
beyond their control. LMCIT was able
to develop a customized coverage form
which made it it possible to provide
coverage to this: city without creating
an undue risk to the other member
cities. Had LMCIT not done so, the
dty would have simply been left with-
out any coverage at all.
The whole purpose of LMCIT's
existence is to provide coverage to
cities. Unlike a private insurance com-
pany, LMCIT is not going to simply
decide some day to get out of the
business of coveting cities because
there is more money to be made
writing some other kind of insurance.
Didn't LMCIT in [act cause the
current insurance crisis by underpricing
coverage and driving conventional
insurance companies out o£ the market?
This is one of the more laughable
suggestions we have heard. The crisis
in insurance cost and availability began
in late 1984. At that time, LMCIT's
property/casualty program covered
about 200 cities and had annual reve-
nues of about $2.5 million. The sugges-
tion that this would give LMCIT
enough economic leverage to 'run sev-
eral multi-billion dollar international
insurance companies out of the market
is imaginative to say the least.
Note too that the enormous influx of
cities into LMCIT occurred a£ter
LMCIT had implemented rate
increases. :LMCIT now covers over
600 cities for workers' compensation,
and over 500 for property and liability.
Nearly half of the those cities have
entered LMCIT since rate increases
took effect in June 1985.
Finally, Minnesota cities are not the
only ones having insurance problems.
Problems in Minnesota counties are if
anything _worse than cities' insurance
problems. Cities in other states, includ-
ing states without municipal pooling,
are having similar problems. A Ken-
tucky Munidpal League survey of 25
cities showed that liability premiums in
1985 averaged 350 percent of the 1984
levels. Washington cities are facing
increases of 300-700 percent. The
story is the same in every state. Pri-
vate sector businesses are being lilt by
similar problems; ask the owner of the
local bowling alley about his insurance
rates. Cities in Minnesota are in much
better shape than are many private
sector businesses or dries in other
states. Minnesota cities have a source
of coverage; many others are not so
fortunate.
Maybe our city should think about
se/t-insuring?
Rather than thinking of self-insurance
as an either-or, we-do-or-we-don't
question, it might be more helpful to
think-, in terms of how much risk your
dty can handle. Very few Minnesota
dries are large enough to be able to
consider-self-insuring completely; not
many cities' budgets could absorb a
single ,$600,000 liability loss, let alone
several such losses. Any prudent plan
for self-insurance must consider the
poss~ility that the city could be faced
with several shock losses in the course
of a year, as unlikely as that possibility
· might seem.
But nearly any city can consider
some level of partial self-insurance.
That is, nearly any city can benefit by
-~retaining a certain amount of risk itself.
This is not a new idea; cities have
bought property insurance subject to
deductibles for years. Relatively few
cities, though, have considered bu>fng
liability coverage subject to a deducti-
ble. Obviously, thesize of the deducti-
ble must be geared to the size of the
city -- perhaps $500 in a smaller city,
maybe $5,000 to $20,000 in a larger
city. These deductibles can have a
surprising effect on premiums. We've
seen instances where a $5,000 deduct-
ible reduced the premium by dose to
25 percent. Of course, the reduction in
premium is not all savings, since the
city is going to have some claims to
pay itself.
The reason deducffoles work is fairly
simple. You know the city will have a
certain mount of losses. The entity to
whom you would transfer the risk, in
this case LMCIT, knows that too.
Therefore, that person is going to
charge you the dollars necessary to pay
those losses, plus overhead costs. By
keeping those dollars and paying those
claims yourselJ, you avoid paying thst
overhead, and also have a chance to
make a little investment income on
those funds to boot. You also benefit
directly from anything you do to reduce
claims.
The city shouldn't look at it as a yes-
or-no, insure-or-self-insure derision;
rather a whole range of poss~i]lries
exist involving various levels of poten-
tial. savings and various levels of risk to
the' city. It is certainly worthwhile,
especially for medium- and larger-size
cities, to ask their agents to explore
the poss~ility of deducffoles on all lines
of coverage.
If my city isn't big enough to self-
insure on its own, why couldn't we get
together with some other c/t/es and
se/t-insure together?
This is an excellent suggestion. In
fact, it's such a good idea we've
akeady done it. It's called LMCIT.
Perhaps it w~l help ratify things if
we sketch out exactly how LMCIT
works. Each member dty pays a prem-
ium to LMCIT. LMCIT (which is noth-
ing more than a group of cities acting
together) then agrees to pay certain
dty losses. The funds LMCIT uses to
pay those losses are the joint property
of the participating dries.
LMCIT also has certain expenses.
Because local agents offer the pfogram
those agents receive a commission.
There is also the cost of administering
the program, and the cost of purchas-
ing reinsurance. The funds remaining
after paying these expenses are used
to pay the member cities' claims.
LMCIT provides each city a
$600',000 limit for liability coverage per
occurrence, and up to $500,000 of
property coverage, ff the city's prop-
erty values exceed that amount,
LMCIT has an arrangement with the
Travelers Insurance Company to pro-
vide additional property coverage.
LMCIT can also make ava~able an
additional $1 million of umbrella liability
coverage.
Of the $500,000 of property cover-
age the program provides, LMCIT
bears the risk for the first 8200,000,
and purchases reinsurance to cover the
Minnesota ~ff~;
remaining $300,000. Of the $600,000
of liability coverage, LMCIT retains
$250,000 and buys reinsurance to
cover the remaining $350,000. This
liability reinsurance is subject to a
$1,000,000 deduct~'ole. That is, the
first few claims to exceed the $250,000
level will remain entirely LMCIT's
responsibility; the reinsurers don't
begin to pay until the total losses in
this excess layer exceed $1 million.
LMCIT also purchases aggregate
excess reinsurance which begins to pay
if LMCIT's total claims for the year
exceed 110 percent of premium.
LMCIT's member cities, acting
jointly, retain a substantial layer of the
cities' risks...In other words, through
LMCIT, titles are able to handle a
large share of their risks, so that their
need to rely on the commercial insur-
ance market is drastically reduced.
By joining LMCIT isn't my city
taking the chance that another city's
losses will cost us money?
Yes, that is the very nature of pooled
self-insurance -- sharing of risk. How-
ever, LMCIT's pricing, reinsurance,
· . and reserving practices are such that it
is unlikely that any city will have to
contribute any money in addition to its
premium. This means the risk that you
win 'have to pay ad assessment because
of another city's losses is extremely
small.
The total losses of the group deter-
mine whether surplus funds are avail-
able for distribution back to the
members. In that sense, another city's
losses might mean the c~erence as to
whether there is a surplus or not, and
thus whether there can be a dividend
or not. Of course, other dries are
taking the same risk with respect to
your losses. Note, though, that
LMCIT's underwriters are fairly hard-
nosed in looking at a city's loss history.
A city with a consistent history of lots
of preventable losses will pay a corre-
spondingly higher premium: than a city
with good loss experience.
Our agent has gotten a quote from a
private company which is cheaper than
LMCIT's quote. If LMCIT is a non-
profit operation, how can a private
company give a cheaper price?
Several possible reasons for this
exist. Either the private company's
underwriter or LMCIT's underwriter
might have misjudged the risk. Under-
writing liability risks involves a large
degree of judgement, and different peo-
ple may judge differently. However,
LMCIT's underwriters have far more
experience in judging Minnesota cities'
liability risks, and far more data on
Minnesota dries' losses than anyone
else.
Another possibility is that the cover-
ages are not comparable. LMCIT's
coverage forms incorporate a large
number of features which broaden cov-
erage to match cities' particular needs.
Thus, you need to make sure that you
are looking at comparable coverage
when comparing price.
Another way insurance companies
can provide coverage more cheaply in
the first year is to write coverage on a
"claims-made" basis.
What does "clairas-raade" mean?
A dairns-made i policy covers only
those claims where 1~ the incident
occurred after the coverage inception
date; and 2) the claim takes place
during the policy period. An "occur-
rence'' policy, by contrast, would
cover any inddent occurring during the
policy term, regardless of when some-
one makes the claim.
Liability coverage has a "long tiff."
An inddent may result in damages, but
the claim for those damages may not
happen until several years later. Thus,
a claims-made policy would exclude
many of the claims that LMCIT would
cover under the "occurrence" form
for general liability coverage.
(LMCIT's public officials' errors and
omissions coverage is on a daims-made
basis, as are almost all other public
officials' policies.)
An example may claxify the differ-
ence. Consider a claims-made and an
occurrence policy, each for calender
year 1986. Suppose an incident occurs
which results in a loss. The occurrence
policy will cover that incident, regard-
less of whether someone files a claim
immediately or 20 years later. A
claims-made policy, by contrast, will
cover the damages arising out of that
incident only ff the person makes the
claim during 1986. When the city
renews the claims-made policy for
1987, the renewal policy will typically
cover claims made during 1987, provid-
ing that the incident occurred no earlier
than Jan. 1, I986, the inception date of
the original policy. Each successive
policy, then, will cover claims arising
out of incidents which happened after
the original policy's 1986 inception
date.
Each successive renewal of a
"claims made" policy will cover more
and more claims. The first year can be
very cheap, since only a fraction of the
claims for incidents during that year
will actually be filed the same year.
LMCIT's figures for 1980-81 show
that only 28 percent of the claims
incurred that year were actually filed
that year. This is a fairly typical pat-
tern. In other words, when a claims-
made policy replaces an occurrence
policy, the first-year premium should
be somewhere in the neighborhood of
a third of the cost of the comparable
occurrence policy. Each successive
renewal will be more and more expen-
sive, as the policy covers more and
more claims; after perhaps five or six
years, the costs should be quite dose.
;So, although claims-made coverage
rr~y have an attractive first-year price,
it is a very significant difference in
coverage.
There is nothing wrong with claims-
made coverage. Valid reasons exist for
using claims-made forms. It is a per-
fectly good way to cover risks --
proMded buyers understand what they
-are buying.
We're/n LMCIT and our insurance
consultant says we can expect another
increase of two or three hundred per-
cent for our next renewal. Is tl~'s true?
No. This may be the consultant's
best estimate of what commercial
insurance rates are likely to do next
year; but a consultant who is giving the
city this advice hasn't asked LMCIT.
LMCIT's rates probably won't change
much on renewal. This is because of
the crucial differences between LMCIT
and commercial insurance companies.
LMCIT's rates are now in the range
where the loss experience suggests
they should be. Cities should not
expect another "shock" increase in
LMCIT rates at the next renewal. In
fact, we hope to be able to discontinue
charging the 10 percent reserve
assessment upon renewal.
One factor beyond LMCIT's control
which could affect rates is the cost of
reinsurance. However, by increasing
the amount of risk LMCIT retains, we
have been able to reduce the portion of
premium due to reinsurance costs.
Even a major increase in' reinsurance
costs would now have only a relatively
minor effect on the rates to individual
dries.
Of course, this doesn't mean that no
city w~l see a major increase in its
costs upon renewal. A city which
shows a pattern of consistent, prevent-
able losses can expect to see its prem-
ium go up; the worse the city's losses,
the more the premium will go up. But
we don't expect another general
increase in LMCIT's rates. ·
aeeociation of
metr. opo![t,'.an
munlclpallnee,
April 4, 1986
TO: AMM Member Cities
FROM: J cheibel, Fresident
RE: Summary ~ Legislative Acts
The 1986 Legislative Session was short in time, six weeks, but not
in volume. A short special session was necessary to pass the final
budget balancing bills. The following is a synopsis of some of the
important'legislation passed in the regular and special sessions of
1986 haging impact on cities and other items that were part of the
AMM program.
'Th'~ Legislative Act Summaries contained herein are:
6.
7.
8.
9.
11.
12.
Budget Balancing (SPECIAL SESSION LAWS 1986, HF1).
1987 Local Government Aids (SPECIAL SESSION LAWS 198~, HF1).
Infrastructure Replacement Fund {LAWS 1986, CHAP. 465).
Assessment Hearing Notice {LAWS'1986, CHAP. 473)
Metropolitan Governance (LAWS 1986, CHAP. 460).
Bonding Allocation (LAWS 1986, CHAP.' 465).
Tort Liability (LAWS 1986, CHAP. 455)
Economic Development Authority (LAWS 1986, CHAP. 400).
Optical Scan Voting Devices (LAWS 1986, CHAP. 381).
Interest Rates-Bond/Assessments {LAWS 1986, Chap. 465).
Comparable Worth (LAWS 1986, CHAP. 459).
What did not pass.
Should you have any questions, please contact either Vern Peterson
or Roger Peterson at the AMM Office (227-5600).
This Bulletin is being sent to Mayors and Managers/Administrators
and Designated Delegates.
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183 univc,'sity avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 227-5600
1. BUDGET BALANCING (SPECIAL SESSION LAWS 1986, HF1).
The Special Session Budget Balancinglbill included no cuts to local
government 1986 LGA or Homestead Credit payments. It did change
payment dates from six equal payments to just two payments on July
15 and December 15 to help resolve State. short term borrowing
needs. The entire $450 million reserve fu~d is used and the
prohibition against cutting aids and credits lifted August 15 so
that if August revenue projections are down the Governor may reduce
these'in the last quarter of this year to maintain a balanced state
budget. Other provisions to balance the shortfall included $31
million revenue compliance and sales tax acceleration, $106 million
reversal of Motor Vehicle Excise Tax ~ransfer from the Highway Fund
back to the General Fund. $36 million from Higher Education,
$11.5 million secondary education aids, and ignoring $37 million of
projected welfare overruns. These gains were somewhat offset by $16
million spending for farm initiatives, $10 million in miscellaneous
spending increases, and by repealing the automatic suspension of
income tax indexing. Thus state income tax brackets will be
indexed according to inflation which will cost the state general
fund $75 million. The bill also reduces the $.04 per gallon credit
on gas~hol and targets the remaining credit to Minnesota producers.
Once ~assed, the bUdge~ bill left $110 million deficit for the
Governor to unallot. The Department of Human Services was reduced
$34.7 million, DEED $20 million, Housing Finance $8.2 million,
Metropolitan Transit $4,1 million and the remainder spread
throughout the other state departments budgets.
1987 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AIDS (SPECIAL SESSION LAWS 198'6,
HF1). --
The current local government aid formula was extended with'some
modification of the threshold numbers for calculation but--the
general formula concept remains intact. The overall appropriation
was increased by 4% with a maximum increase of 4% for cities over
$200 per capita aid and a maximum increase of 5.8% for cities
receiving le~s than $200 per capital aid. Most Metropolitan Area
suburbs will receive the maximum 5.8% increase.
INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT RESERVE SPECIAL
19S6, CHAP· 465)
LEVY (HF2287, LAWS
Cities are allowed to make an annual special levy t~' build a
reserve fund for the purpose of replacing streets, bridges, curbs,
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gutters, and storm sewers. The city council,must hold a public
hearing on establishment of the Reserve Fund and pass an Ordinance
or Resolution adopting it by a two thirds majority. The action is
subject to a reverse referendum if a petition signed by eligible
voters numbering 105 of those voting in the most recent general
city election is received within 30 days. The Council may hold an
election on the question at its own initiative. The funds may only
be used for projects described above or if abolished-to pay other
general debt of the city. "
4. ASSESSMENT HEARING NOTICE (HF18'86, LAWS 1986, CHAP. 473).
Assessment hearing notice procedures, have been modified to
eliminate the necessity to print in the legal publicized notice the
entire assessment role of individual parcels and assessments.
However, additional ~nformation will be required in the various
notices effective for assessments prepared after the date of
enactment, approximately April 1, 1986. The published notice in
addition to indicating hearing time, ~ate, ~lace, overall project
description, area to be assessed, and amount of total assessment
must include a description of the appeal procedures and any local
deferrment options.
The individual mailed notice to property owners must include the
published notice information plus specific assessment amount for
that parcel, the right and to whom prepayment may be made, whether
partial payments are authorized, the time by which prepayment may
'.'be made'without interest accrual, and the rate of interest to be
accrued if prepayment is not made. No further notice is required
after the hearing unless 'the assessing authority modifies the
assessment amount or interest and then further notification is
required only for those parcels which were affected by a change.
(Effective day after enactment).
5. METROPOLITAN
CHAPTER 460)
GOVERNANCE REORGANIZATION'
(HF1860, LAWS 1986,
For the first time since 1974, substantial changes were made to the
struGtural arrangements of 'the Metropolitan Governance System.
Improvements to this system have long been a priority for AMM
lobbying efforts and we are generally pleased'with the changes
accomplished this session.
APPOINTMENTS AND MEMBERSHIP ON THE METRO COUNCIL
-In addition to notice of vacancies under the open appointments
law, local governments must be notified in writing and the governor
must create a seven-member Nominating Committee of whom three must
be local elected officials to prepare a list of nominees for each
Metropolitan Council vacancy. The Nominating Committee must
conduct public meetings within or near the open or vacant
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district to consider candidates.
-Members must be persons knowledgeable about urban and metropolitan
affairs and must be appointed to reflect fairly the various
demographic, political and other interests in the metropolitan
area.
-The provision for appointments by the Met Council to the RTB, MWCC
and MPOSC are standardized and are similar to the requirements for
council member appointments except the Met Council ls the
appointing authority.
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT
Establishes an tnteragency financial reporting and management
advisory committee consisting of the chairs of major metropolitan
agencies. The advisory committee has three new responsibilities:
-To biennially publish
projects and analyzes
metropolitan agencies;
a consolidated financial report that
revenues and expenditures for all
-To develop uniform or consistent standards, formats and
procedures for the budget and financial reports of all metropolitan
agencies;
· -To
report to the Legislature on the potential for joint or
coordinated exercise of administrative functions by the
metropolitan agencies acting together.
PLANNING FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT AND TRANSIT
-The present focus which is almost exclusively in the location and
description of new capital facilities is replaced by a broader
focus on strategic Planning for services and related facility
systems.
-There is more emphasis on fiscal and financial planning.
-There is more emphasis on setting goals and objectives and
evaluating performance in meeting those goals and objectives.
-The Council .is empowered to require the agency to make revisions
in the implementation plan to bring it into conformance with the
Council's policy plan. Existing law allows the council merely to
approve or disapprove with comments.
METROPOLITAN AGENCY BUDGETS
The Met Council's power to review and approve the capital budget of
the. agencies is terminated beginning in 1990. However, new
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requirements are added to assure that agency budgets must b_~e
consistent with and effectuate the agency implementation plan
which must be approved by the Met Council. Also, other changes in
the budgeting process enhance public access to the budgeting
process and increase the focus on.changes in user fees.
Effective date is August 1, 1986 for all sections of the bill
except the changes to the planning process for .- wastewater
t~eatment and transit are effective January 1, 1987.
6. BONDING ALLOCATION (HF2287, LAWS 1986, CHAP. 465).
In response to Federal legislation, HR3838, an allocation system
was necessary to meet pending requirements in HR3838 for Minnesota
agencies to be able to issue various types of tax exempt bonds.
The new system basically maintains the 1985 entitlement and pool
scheme at reduced levels and adds bonds that were previously not
included in volume caps such as multifamily housing, hospital, and
many tax increment issues. There 'are new procedures and strict
time limits' for receiving and utilizing an allocation from the
competitive pool. Most general obligation bonds for traditional
public purposes such as streets, storm sewers, public building,
etc. are not subject to the volume cap and will not require an
allocation. Most of the provisions within the bill are affective
upon enactment.
NOTE[. Cities with pending projects or plans for new projects
.in the near future should consult with legal and financial
professionals 'for detailed advice on the new complex
requirements, process, and limitations.
TORT LIABILITY (HF2078, LAWS 1986,. CHAP. ~'55).
The following summary of the Tort Liability and Insurance Reform
bill focusses on provisions of particular interest to cities. A
more detailed summary will appear in the May issue of the Minnesota
Cities magazine.
The definition of municipality'for 'purposes of tort immunities is
clarified to include certain joint powers boards or organization.
Immunity'is provided from any claim based on snow or ice conditions
on any highway or public sidewalk that does not abut a publicly
owned building or publicly owned parking lot, except when the
negligent acts of the mUnicipality cause the condition. Immunity is
provided from any claim based upon the construction, operation, or
maintenance of municipal property that is intended or permitted to
be used as a park, as an open area for recreational purposes, or
for providing recreational services; or from any claim based on
the clearing of land, removal of refuse, and creation of trails or
paths without artificial surfaces, if the claim arises from a loss
incurred by a user of park and recreation property or services.
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(Nothing in this subdivision limits the liabili'ty of a municipality
for conduct that would entitle a trespasser to damages against a
private person). All immunities granted the state in Chapter 3.736
are added for cities. The statute now states the current court
rules regarding indemnification for punitive damages. State
indemnification of municipalities in certain circumstances is
provided. Sections are included to limit the applicability of the
concept of full joint liability to situations where a municipality
is found jointly liable and its fault is. 35 percent or more. If
joint liability is found and the fault of.a municipality is less
than 35 percent, the municipal responsibility is limited to an
amount no greater than twice the a. llocated amount of fault.
The most significant insurance reform is the creation of a
state-run joint underwriting association (JUA). Although the bill
schedules it to sunset on September 1, 1988, until that time the
association will be available to offer insurance to day care
providers, foster parents, group ~omes, and certain citizen
participation groups. Every insurer with. authority to write
property and casualty insurance in this state must be a member of
the association as a condition to obtaining and retaining a license
to write insurance. The bill gives the commissioner of insurance
the authority to review rates and the power to order rebates of
premiums if they are found excessive under the statutes.
Additionally, the bill restricts retroactive premium increases and
mid-term cancellations.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(SF1725, LAWS 1986, CHAP. ~00)
(EDA) FOR REDEVELOPMENT
Two nearly identical bills passed giving all cities the power t°
create an Economic Development Authority --~DA) for the purpose of
establishing Economic Development Districts which must meet the
definition of Tax Increment Finance Redevelopment Districts in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.73 subdivision 10. The EDA
portion of Chap. 399 was repealed in the Special Session so that
EDA provisions in Chap. 400 prevail. The power of the authority is
patterned after Port Authority legislation but is considerably
reduced. The EDA may be established to replace or do the same types
of projects now done under special laws, Port Authorities,
Development Districts, TIF Districts, HRA's, etc. A city with Port
Authority authorization may continue 'to utilize its Port Authority
until and unless it establishes an EDA which then supersedes and
negates further use of the Port Authority.
The EDA is established by the city council and may be a separate
body with council participation or the council itself. The
authority may be given the transfer or control and .operation of
projects defined and created through the NRA, a Port Authority, a
Development District, a Rural Development District, or any other
development statutes or special law. It may acquire or sell
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property, enter into contracts, utilize eminent domain, lease
property, apply for Foreign Trade Zone status, issue general
obligation bonds subject to Chapter ~?B, issue Revenue Bonds, do
various economic need studies, carry out P.R., improve land, etc.
A city may levy .75 mills for the authority, or a greater amount
Subject to-a reverse referendum.
With some.significant exceptions an EDA can do what most all of the
other development acts have provided over the years and was
intended to give all cities equal authority or the ability to
compete equally without requesting special legislation. However,
the latter may not be achieved since unlike Port Authorities an EDA
cannot ~) Issue general obligation bonds without a referendum, 2)
Build structures on land owned by the authority, and 3) Must meet
the TIF redevelopment standards to create a district.
9 OPTICAL SCAN VOTING DEVICES (SF2245 LAWS 1986, CHAP. 381).
This statute' adds to the list of permissable voting methods and
devices Optical Scan Voting Machines which are the latest 'state of
the art' in voting devices. Several cities have expressed interest
in utilizing these for the upcoming election. Permission must be
obtained from the Secretary of States Office and the particular
machine used must be approved by that office. Optical Scan Voting
Machines retain the best of previous voting methods in that people
mark material similar to paPer ballots in individual booths and
then insert the ballot into a single device which electronically
'tallies' the votes. Thus, the totalled results are available
immediately upon closing the polls as they are with the mechanical
lever machines.
10. INTEREST RATES-BONDS/ASSESSI~NTS .(HF2287, LAWS 1986, CHAP..
~65).
Interest rate maximums, for Bonds, which have' been keyed to the Bond
Buyers Index For the month of authorization by Resolution or Month
of sale or ~0%, have been eliminated for Bonds sold April ~, ~986
to July 1, ~987. This no limit peri. od is basically a trial because
of the an(lcipation of variable rate issues some of which may
become taxable, for income tax purposes. The legislature
anticipates reviewing the issue in 1987.
Interest rates charged .on special assessments are still keyed off
the Bond Buyers Index plus one percent or an estimated assumed
maximum rate. For details on application of rates and limits,
professional financial consultants should be utilized.
~1. COMPARABLE WORTH (HF~18; LAWS 1986, CHAP. 459). .
In the last days of the session, Rep. Dempsey and Sen. Merrlam
lifted their Comparable Worth bill from the table and conducted a
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roving conference committee (ie. they never met publicly) without
notice to anyone. The bill was then quickly' passed. Instead of
arbitors being mandated to follow comparable worth study standards
the bill indicates they shall consider the results and standards as
well as employee objections. In essence this appears to make the
study and study results arbitable.
12. WHAT DID NOT PASS
House Research under the direction 'of Representative Bill
Schreiber, spent a great deal of time'making computer runs of
various alternatives to the Metropolitan .. Fiscal .Disparitie~
formula. Through the efforts of the AMM and l'ts individual member
cities, no changes were made this year. Major elements of the
final bill included a variable contribution rate, a 100%
equalized contribution rate, phased in inclusion of the 1971
base year value, phased in inclusion of. the pre,.~1979 TIF value, and
elimination of the minimum distribution provisions. The AMM is
committed to a thorough review of t~e F.D. formula and the key
provisions suggested by Hep. Schreiber for the 1987 legislative
session since a bill of some magnitude will almost certainly he
pushed.' This effort will commence soon.
Other than a provision affecting excess value for the Minneapolis
School District, no major changes occurred to Tax Increment-
Financing, although a form' of volume cap for captured
assessed value and significant curtailment of pre 1979 districts
was inhluded up to the last hours of the session. TIF will, also,
probably become a major 1987 issue pursued by Rep. Schreiber. The
LMC will continue its efforts through its special task force to
work on this legislation.
The bill~(HF2015 - 3F1963) sponsored by the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission which would have established a single, uniform
rate structure for wastewater treatment in the Metropolitan area
did not pass. It was on general orders in the House. when that body
adjourned. The bill had resulted from a six-months study by a
special task force,: appointed by the MWCC to look at the
commissioner's rate structure : Indications are that this issue will
be studied during the interim by the Mouse Local and Urban Affairs
Committee.
Many less significant but troublesome mandates and issues arising
in 1985 were either defeated or not heard in the short 1986
session. A few, which may return in 1987, were plumbing.
inspections by licensed plumbers only.,' sale of city owned land by
competitive bid only, allowing extra long trucks on certain state
highways, and sales of strong beer and wine in grocery stores.
These and other issues will be discussed by AMM policy 'committees
and membership later this year in preparation for the 1987-1988
biennium.
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LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
402 EAST LAKE STREET WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 TELEPHONE 612/473-7033
FRANK MIXA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Rascop, Chairman
Shorewood
JoEIlen Hurr, Vice Chairman
Orono
Audrey Gisvold, Secretary
Wayzata
Jon Elam, Treasurer
Mound
Marvin Bjorlin
Tonka Bay
Jan Boswinkel
Uinnetonka Beach
Robert Tipton Brown
Greenwood
Frank de Monchaux
Uinnestrista
Richard J. Garwood
Deephaven
Eon Kraemer
Spring Park
Robert K. Pillsbury
Minnetonka
Robert E. Slocum
Woodland
Ron Spargo Victoria
H. Weissr
TO: MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES
DA~E: APRIL 3, 1986
Enclosed for your records is a copy of
the Financial Statement of the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District for
1985 and an additional copy for posting.
The 1985 Financial Statement was
accepted by the Board of Directors
its regular meeting April 2, 1986.
at
Executive Director
cu
Enc. 2
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
1985
Lake Minnetonka Conservation
.FINANCIAL STATEMENT
STATEMENT OF
District
1985
CASH RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS, BALANCES
Fund
General
Petty Cash
Save the Lake
Total
Advance Payment of Dues
Fee Advances
Fee Deposits
Balance Disburse-
1-1-85 Receipts ments
$53,719.95 $ 101,261.62 $111,807.46
200.00
58,441.26 25,963.29 9,191.06
$112,361.21 $ 127,224.91 $120,998.52
Balance
Investments 1-1-85 Purchased Redeemed
General Fund $ 80,683.58 $~40,818'.63 $ 31,000.00
Save the Lake Fund 55,311.54 17,404.91 -0-
Donations
Other Income
Total Save
the
Lake Fund
LMCD Communities
Other Income
Total General Fund
'CLASSIFICATION
~o~ Elam, Treasurer
OF RECEIPTS - 1985
· Save the Lake Fund
(dues)
General Fund
TOTAL RECEIPTS - 1985
$21,763.50
~4,199.79
$49,975.00
51,286.62
$25,963.29
$101,261.62
Balance
'12-31-85
43,174.11
200.00
75,213.49
$ 118,587.60
7,384.25
41,490.00
900.00
168,361.85
Balance
12-31-85
90,502.21
72,716.45
$127,224.91
Projects
Total Save
CLASSIFICATION OF DISBURSEMENTS - 1985
the Lake Fund
Save the Lake Fund
$ 9,191.06
$ 9,191.06
(Balance Forwarded)
,
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
LMCD 1985 Financial Statement
Page 2
CLASSIFICATION OF DISBURSEMENTS - 1985 (continued)
Brought forward: Save the Lake Fund
Administration
Personal Services
Salaries
Auditing Services
Total Personal Services
contractual Services
Telephone
Postage
Printing
Utilities
Maintenance: Office Equipment
Janitorial Services
Other Contractual Sevices
Total Contractual Services
General Fund
$58,633.'24
500.'00
$ 781.90
1,411.47
749.46
212.87
· 941.19
645.00
2,942.23
Commodities & Supplies
Office Supplies
Books & Periodicals
General Supplies
Total Commodities and Supplies
Other Charges
Office Rent
Insurance & Bonds
Memberships
Employer Contributions
Mileage & Expences
Total Other Charges
$ 2,389.63
160.80
240.79
$ 3,600.00
1,518.00
235.00
9,305.99
1,162.32
Capital Outlay
Office Furniture, Fixtures &
Equipment
Total Capital Outlay
$ 4,731.38
Legal
Legal Services
Total Legal
$17,055.69
Committees & Contingency
Water Structures & Environment
Lake Use
Executive
Public Information & Program
Total Committies & Contingency
90.57
1,047.83
3,470.10
1559,133.24
$ 7,666.12
$ 2,791.22
$15,821.31
$ 4,731.38
$17,055.69
$ 4,608.50
Total General Fund
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$ 9,191.06
$111,807.46
$120,998.5~