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AGENDA
CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
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7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 25, 1994, REGULAR
PG. 357-364
MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARING: CASE t04-(NI: ROGER DOLLIFF, 5533
§HORELINE DR. (COSSI~I'I'E PROPERTY), LOTS 5 & 6, AUDITOR'S
SUBD. #170, PID #13-117-24 33 0076. REQUEST FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL PARKING
LOT IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINF~S DISTRICT. PG. 365-381
RESOLUTION DI~ING STAFF TO REMOVE PRIVATE
STRUCTURES FROM PUBLIC LANDS, DENYING A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR AN EXISTING LIGHT AND APPROVING A SPECIAL pERMIT
FOR BIRD FEEDER ON WAURIKA COMMONS ABUTTING
1550 CANARY LANE, LOTS 3, 4, AND PART OF 2, BLOCK 4,
WOODLAND POINT, DOCK SITE #01900. PG. 382-383
RESOL~ON TO APPROVE A SPECIAL pERMIT FOR PRIVATE
STRUCTUP-F-~ ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR A STAIRWAY AND SHED
AND DENYING A SPECIAL pERMIT FOR A LIGHT ON WAURIKA
COMMONS ABUTFING 1558 DOVE LANE, LOT 4, BLOCK 3,
WOODLAND POINT, DOCK SITE//01980.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
1993 DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL REPORTS:
- JIM FACKLER, PARKS DIRECTOR
_ GREG SKINNER, WATER, SEWER & STREETS SUPT.
DON BRYCE, FIRE CHIEF
PG. 384-385
PG. 386-397
PG. 398-404
PG. 405-413
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10.
11.
12.
13.
. FRAN CLARK, CITY CLERK PG. 414-425
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 6-13, 1994, VOLUNTEERS OF
AMERICAN WEEK IN THE CITY OF MOUND. PG. 426-430
RESOL~ON APPROVING A PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
AMERICAN LEGION POST//398 - 2333 WILSHIRE BLVD. PG. 431
LICENSE RENEWALS:
GARBAGE & REFUSE HAULER
. CIGARETTE
SET BID OPENING FOR 1994 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECt. (SUGGESTED DATE: MARCH 10, 1994)
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
PG. 432
PG. 433
PG. 434-453
~iNFQ~TION~SCELLA~US
A. Depaxtment Head Monthly Reports for January 1994.
B. LMCD Representative's Monthly Report for
January 1994.
C. Notice from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
(MWCC) RE: Final Draft Report of the Centralization/
Decentralization Study. MWCC will be holding public
information meetings on this subject with the nearest
location being Minnetonka City Hall, Wednesday,
February 23, 7-9 P.M.
D. Material from Councilmember Liz Jensen on economic
development seminar that she attended in Orlando
at the National League of Cities Conference,
December 1993.
E. Economic Development Commission Minutes of
January 20, 1994.
F. The Park & Open Space Commission held a special workshop
on Saturday, January 29, 1994. Here is a summary of
what was discussed.
O. Update from Minnegasco on its pending rate case before
the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC).
PG. 454-480
PG. 481-482
PG. 483
PG. 484-502
PG. 503-504
PG. 505-506
PG. 507-517
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Letter from the Board of Government Innovation &
Cooperation RE: City of Minnetrista and City of Mound
application for funds to cover costs associated with
the development of the Minnetrista Public Works storage
site to be used jointly by Minnetrista and Mound.
We were not funded.
PG. 518-521
Letter from Senator Paul Wellstone RE: our letter on
unfunded mandates.
PG. 522-524
~ "Save the Lake" Recognition Banquet is
scheduled for February 17, 1994, at Lord Fletcher's.
Please let Fran know by February 14, if you wish
to attend.
E]~ Committee of the Whole Meetings, Tuesday,
February 15, 1994, 7:30 P.M.
REMINDER' City Offices closed Monday, February 21, 1994,
in observance of President's Day.
LMCD Mailings.
February calendar.
PG. 525-530
PG. 531
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Mound City Council Minutes
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1994
The City Council of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on Tuesday,
January 25, 1994, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Skip Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Liz Jensen, and
Phyllis Jessen and Ken Smith. Also present were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City
Clerk Fran Clark, City Attorney Jim Larson, Building Official Jon Sutherland, and the following
interested citizens: Peter Meyer, Gary & Mary Fedo, Nancy Ketcher, Lance Coppin, Shelly
Grundmeier and Lyn Hexum.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to approve the Minutes of the
January 11, 1994, Regular Meeting, as submitted. The vote was unanimously in
favor. Motion carried.
1.1 CONTINUED PId'BLIC HEARING CASE //93-058: TO CONSIDER THE
VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 2563 LOST LAKE
ROAD, LOT 18, BLOCK 1, LOST LAKE ADDITION, PID//24-117-24 22 0032.
The Building Official stated that the applicant has not yet supplied the information necessary for
the Planning Commission to review. Therefore, there is no recommendation from the Planning
Commission.
The Mayor opened the public heating.
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Ahrens to continued this public hearing to
the second meeting in February (February 22, 1994), to enable the Planning
Commission to review further information that is to be submitted by the applicant.
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.2 (~ASE//9~01; LYN HEXUM, 1543 BLUEBIRD LANE, PART OF LOTS 1, 2. &
~2, BLOCK 6, WOODLAND POINT, PID #12-117-2~3 0037, VARIANCE FOR~
ENTRY ROOF.
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
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Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
January 25, 1994
RESOLUTION ~4-14
The vote was unanimously in favor.
RESOL~ON TO APPROVE A FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE AND TO RECOGNIZE
EXISTING NONCONFORMING HARDCOVER AND
REAR YARD SETBACK AT 1543 BLUEBIRD LANE,
PART OF LOTS 1, 2 & 32, BLOCK 6, WOODLAND
POINT, PID #12-117-24 43 0037, P & Z CASE//94-01
Motion carried.
1.3
CASE #94-03: GARY & JILL FEDO, 1901 SHOREWOOD LANE, PART OF LOT
1, BLOCK 12, SHADYWOOD POINT, PID #18-117-23 23 0000, VARIANCE FOR
PORCH AND DECK
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Councilmember Jensen made one correction in the proposed resolution as follows:
The shape of the shoreline on the adjacent lot is odd-shaped and takes ~nd an
abrupt curve.
Ahrens moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A LAKESHORE
SETBACK VARIANCE AND RECOGNIZE AN
EXISTING NONCONFORMING FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN
ADDITION AT 1901 SHOREWOOD LANE, PART OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 12, SHADYWOOD POINT, PID #18-
117-23 23 0060, P & Z CASE g94-03
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.4
CASE #94-05; LAWRENCE COPPIN, 2~00 CHATEAU LANE, LOTS 10 & 11,
BLOCK 1, JOHN S. CARLSON ADDITION, PID #13-117-24 43 0146, MINOR
SUBDIVISION & VARIANCE
The Building Official explained the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
The Building Official stated that there are several items in the proposed resolution which should
be changed to reflect suggestions of the City Attorney. The suggested wording is as follows:
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3.C. A water connection charge of $1,175 be paid at the time of Building Permit
issuance.
3.G. Removal of the hardcover and accessory structures located on Parcel 1 must be
done prior to Building Permit issuance.
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 10)4-16 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR
SUBDIVISION AND A VARIANCE TO RECOGNIZE
EXISTING NONCONFORMING SETBACKS, LOTS 10
& 11, BLOCK 1, JOHN S. CARLSON ADDITION,
PID//13-117-24 43 0146, P & Z CASE//94-05
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
T AND TI N FR M ITIZENSPR ENT
There were none.
1.S RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RE:
The Council discussed both candidates and the fact that the Park Commission was only 1 vote
apart on both candidates. Councilmember Ahrens stated she liked the idea a having an applicant
with a planning background such as Mr. Darling's. The Council agreed.
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 194-17 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT WILLIAM E. DARLING
TO THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION -
TERM EXPIRES 12/31/96
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.6 RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RE:_
/~.PPLICATIONS FOR pUBLIC LANDS PERMI'I$ - CHOCK CHAMPINE, 155~
AR LANE_ WA IKA MM N - KITE
The Building Official explained the request. The Park Commission recommended approval with
conditions. The Building Official suggested that item #1 in the proposed resolution be changed
to read as follows:
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1. City Staff is hereby to remove the stairway with Parks Department personnel.
Some minor restoration in the form of seed and mulch will be done.
3. The abutting owner, Mr. Chuck Champine, shall correct the electrical work on
the common and bring the light up to code as outlined in the "Guidelines for
Lights on Public Shoreland". A licensed electrical contractor is required to do
the work with appropriate inspection by the Building Official and Electrical
Inspector in order to verify compliance. In the event the owner is unwilling to
comply with the City Council Resolution within 180 days of the resolution, staff
is directed to work with the City Attorney to obtain safe removal.
The Council discussed the requested light and the guidelines for allowing lights on public lands.
They decided that because the light shines on the lake it does not meet the guidelines. It was
also pointed out that it is currently nonfunctional. The Guidelines state, "Lights are allowed
only to illuminate substantial safety hazard arms, such as stairways with an excessively steep
incline, and for substantial security reasons". The Council was advised that this common area
is traversable. The Building Official stated that this light was not recognized in a permit issued
in 1978 to Mr. Ed Meehan. The Building Official stated if it were repaired underground
electrical would have to be installed from the house to the light. The Council asked that//3 &
//4 referring to electrical and the light be deleted from the proposed resolution and replace it with
the following: "The light be removed within 6 months. Staff is directed to work with the City
Attorney to obtain safe removal."
The Council decided that the stairway is not necessary and the City would remove it and the
retaining wall because the abutting property owner takes no responsibility for the retaining wall
or stairway.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen to approve the proposed resolution,
as corrected.
The Council discussed condition //6 which reads: "A dock permit for the abutting
address shall not be issued until compliance with the conditions is achieved."
Councilmember Ahrens asked if the bird feeder is on the Commons. The Building
Official stated there is no survey and the City is not sure if the bird feeder is on
commons of private land. The City Attorney suggested that a resolution of denial be
prepared as it relates to the light and another resolution approving only the bird feeder
be prepared. The above motion and second were withdrawn.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Jessen directing the Staff to prepare a
resolution of denial for a special permit for the light on public lands and another
resolution approving a special permit for the bird feeder. The vote was 4 in favor
with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carried.
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1.7 RECOMIVIENDATION FROM PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RE:
APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC L~PERMITS - MARVYL O. MCLEOD, 1~5~
DOVE LANE, WAURIKA COMMONS - DOCK SITE//0198Q
The Building Official explained that this request is to approve a Special Permit for a stairway
(in need of maintenance); an accessory structure (shed); and electrical repair of a light, all on
public land. The Park Commission recommended approval with conditions. The Building
Official advised that the electrical repair would be a light that is currently not working. The
Council discussed this light being essentially the same as the previous case.
MOTION made by Jensen, seconded by Smith directing staff to rewrite the proposed
resolution allowing the stairway and shed as per the proposed resolution and prepare
a resolution of denial for the electric service and the light. The vote was 4 in favor
with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carried.
1.8 RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RE:
LOCATING BLUEBIRD HOUSES IN CITY PARK AREAS
The City Manager explained that Mr. Peter Meyer of the Park and Open Space Commission
would like to start a Bluebird/Songbird Recovery Program. The Park Commission
recommended approval. Mr. Meyer has 4 goals for this program:
1. Promote a positive family activity with no cost, other than transportation.
2. To nurture curiosity and respect for the outdoors.
3. To help Bluebirds and most other cavity nesting birds survive when their natural
habitat is shrinking at an alarming rate.
4. Hopefully this will help more birds survive for the enjoyment of the whole
community.
Smith moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION g94-18
RESOLUTION TO CONCUR WITH THE PARK &
OPEN SPACE COMMISSION AND APPROVE A
BLUEBIRD RECOVERY PROGRAM IN THE CITY
OF MOUND AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.9 PROCLAMATIQN DECLARING APRIL 17-23.
RECOGNITION WEEK IN THE CITY OF MOUND
1994, AS VOLUNTEER
Smith moved and Jensen seconded the following resolution:
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January 25, 1994
RESOLUTION #94-19
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 17-23, 1994,
AS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK IN THE
CITY OF 'MOUND
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.10 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION
DISTRICT (LMCD): OPPOSING THE DISSOLUTION THEREOF
The City Manager reported that the chair of the LMCD has asked that the City of Mound adopt
a resolution opposing the dissolution of the LMCD as a show of support for the organization.
The City of Mound some time ago sent a letter of support for the continuance of the LMCD.
Since then Spring Park, Orono and now Wayzata have passed resolutions to dissolve the LMCD.
Jensen moved and Jessen seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION//94-20
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE LAKE
MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(LMCD): OPPOSING THE DISSOLUTION THEREOF
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.11 SET BOARD OF REVIEW HEARING
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to set the Board of Review for
Tuesday, May 10, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 5341 Maywood
Road. The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.12 SET BID OPENING FOR WATER METER READING EQUIPMENT
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to set March 1, 1994, at 11:00 A.M.
for the bid opening for Water Meter Reading Equipment. The vote was
unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
1.13 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR
Smith moved and Ahrens seconded the following resolution:
RESOLUTION g94-21
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JIM FACKLER AS
ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR FOR 1994
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
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January 25, 1994
1.14
pAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION made by Smith, seconded by Jensen to authorize the payment of bills as
presented on the pre-list in the amount of $174,522.43, when funds are available.
Councilmember Ahrens stated she did not agree that a bill paid to McCombs Frank Roos
for $119.10 should be charged against the Commons Dock Fund. She stated it should
be charged to the legal budget because it deals with Flack vs. City of Mound. The other
Councilmembers did not agree with Councilmember Ahrens.
A roll call vote was 4 in favor, with Ahrens voting nay. Motion carried.
INFQRMATION/MISCELLANEOUS
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Financial Report for December 1993 as prepared by Gino Businaro, Finance Director.
Please note that this report is preliminary. The 1993 year is not completely closed out
and final adjustments will have to be made prior to the financial audit.
Be
LMCD Mailings. Please note the Agenda for 1/28/94 Mayor's Meeting and RSVP to
LMCD by 1/26/94. Also, note the letter received from the City of Orono.
Planning Commission Minutes of January 10, 1994.
Copy of letter sent to the Planning Commission from Councilmember Liz Jensen RE:
Questions by a Planning Commissioner on Flack vs. City of Mound issue.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes of January 13, 1994.
Invitation from LMCD to attend "Save the Lake" Recognition Banquet scheduled for
February 17, 1994, at Lord Fletcher's. Please let Fran know by February 14, if you
wish to attend.
Ge
I recently spoke with Nancy Nordstrom, Dutch Lake area RE: Milfoil in Dutch Lake.
She had asked for $500 from the City of Mound to assist in milfoil treatment. Funds
were also coming from DNR and residents. DNR was able to cover all costs for 1993
with no funds needed from citizens or cities (Mound & Minnetrista). Good News! She
wasn't certain about treatment during 1994.
H. Letter from Governor Arne Carlson RE: anti-crime initiatives.
Proposed amendments to Hennepin County Ordinance //13, Source Separation &
Recycling.
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Mound City Council Minute~
January 25, 1994
Letter from Toastmasters International RE: notification that City Manager has
succexsfully completed the first section (Competent Toastmaster - CTM) of the T.I.
-Communication _and ..Leadership Program.
REMINDER: Information from NLC RE: NLC Congressional/City Conference to be
held in Washington, D.C. March 12-15, 1994. If interested in attending, please let Fran
know ASAP.
Lo
We have worked out an arrangement with "Sentencing to Service", a program operated
by the Minnesota Department of Corrections which offers a sentencing alternative to the
courts in dealing with low risk, non-dangerous offenders. Attached is some information
on the program. Presently, crews are working in the Public Works Building painting the
interior. Based upon the quality of work, crews may be asked to come back and do
other work, i.e. park projects, weed removal, etc. Crews are well supervised by a
trained crew leader. We will see how this works out.
DAKOTA RAIL UPDATE
The City Manager reported that the Appeals Court has stayed the Condemnation trial that was
due to start this week until after the Breach of Contract appeal is completed.
HOUSE OF MOY UPDATE
The City Manager reported that a Summary Judgement Hearing is scheduled for March 16,
1994, 1:00 P.M., before Judge Alton which will be for the purpose of having this lawsuit
dismissed.
MOTION made by Jessen, seconded by Ahrens to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Attest: City Clerk
Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION #93-
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITION]fL USE PERMIT FOR A
"COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT" IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
AT 5533 sHoRELINE DRIVE
LOT 5 ]~ND THE WESTERLY 50' OF LOT 6,
AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NUMBER 170
PID ~13-117-24 33 0076
P&2 CASE #94-04
WHEREAS, applicant, Roger Dolliff, has applied for a
Conditional Use Permit for a "Commercial Parking Lot" as required
by the Mound Zoning Ordinance for properties located in the B-1
Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is for storage of privately owned,
vintage automobiles. The interior of the building is to be used
for parking only; body work, repairs and similar activities would
not occur; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has stated that 1) all existing boats
and cars will be removed from the premises, 2) the paint booth in
the building will be removed, 3) the building will be painted as
necessary, 4) windows may be replaced with glass blocks, and 5) no
items or materials will be stored outside; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use does not precisely fit any of the
Central Business (B-i) uses identified in the Mound zoning
Ordinance, however, City staff felt that it is analogous to a
commercial parking lot, even though the parking occurs indoors
instead of outdoors; and
WHEREAS, the proposed vintage auto storage facility is an
appropriate interim use of the site until such time as
comprehensive redevelopment efforts occur; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and
unanimously recommended approval with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Mound, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The city does hereby grant a Conditional Use Permit for a
"Commercial Parking Lot" to allow for indoor storage of
vintage automobiles at the subject property located in the B-1
Central Business Zoning District, subject to the following
conditions:
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The building may be used only for storage of
privately owned automobiles. Sales of
vehicles of any type on the property shall be
expressly prohibited.
Proposed Resolution
February 8, 1994
Case $94-04
Page 2
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Ail existing boats, cars, parts and other junk
materials shall be removed from both the
interior and exterior of the building.
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The existing paint booth shall be removed and
repair or body work on vehicles of any type
shall be expressly prohibited.
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Exterior storage shall be expressly
prohibited, including fenced areas on the
existing site.
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The existing conditional use permits for this
property be revoked upon transfer of the
property.
This Conditional Use Permit is granted for the following
legally described property:
Lot 5 and the Westerly 50 feet of Lot 6,
Auditor's Subdivision Number 170.
This Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with the County
Recorder or the Registrar of Titles in Hennepin County
pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, Section 462.36,
Subdivision (1). This shall be considered a restriction on
how this property may be used.
The property owner shall have the responsibility of filing
this resolution with Hennepin County and paying all costs for
such recording.
MINIYFF3 OF A ME~ING OF THE
MOUND ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 10, 1994
~ ~O~ER DOLLZFF, S533 SHORBLZNB DRZVB (COGGBTTB
~ROPERTYJ, ~¥S S & 6, XUDITOR'8 SUBDIVIBZON NO. 170, PID t13-117~
24 33 0076, CONDITIONAL UBB PBRHXT (POBLlC HE~RXHG]~
Building Official, Son Sutherland, reviewed Mark Koegler's report.
The applicant is proposing to acquire the subject property which is
presently used as ab o dy shop for both automobile and boat repairs.
The proposed use is for storage of privately owned, vintage
automobiles. The interior of the building would be used for
parking only; body work, repairs and similar activities would not
occur. Additionally, the applicant has stated that 1) all existing
boats and cars will be removed from the premises, 2) the paint
booth in the building will be removed, 3) the building will be
painted as necessary, 4) windows may be replaced with glass blocks,
and-5) no items or materials will be stored outside.
The proposed use does not precisely fit any of the Central Business
(B-l) uses identified in the Mound Zoning Ordinance. In examining
the subject proposal, staff felt that it is analogous to a
commercial parking lot, however, in this case, the parking occurs
indoors instead of outdoors.
The proposed vintage auto storage facility is an appropriate
interim use of the site until such time as comprehensive
redevelopment efforts occur. Therefore, staff recommended that the
Planning Commission recommend approval oft he requested conditional
use permit subject to the following conditions:
1. The building may be used only for storage of privately owned
automobiles. Sales of vehicles of any ty~e on the property
stall be expressly prohibited.
2. All existing boats, cars, parts and other junk materials shall
be removed from both the interior and exterior of the
building.
3. The existing paint booth shall be removed and repair or body
work on vehicles of any type shall be expressly prohibited.
4. Exterior storage shall be expressly prohibited, including
fenced areas on the existing site.
The Planning Commission discussed the classification of -Commercial
Parking Lot" as suggested by staff. It was questioned if .Private
Garage' would be a better classification, but it was noted that
this is only allowed as an accessory use.
It was questioned what happens to the existing conditional use
permits attached to this property, and it was noted that it would
be beneficial to the downtown to eliminate the uses currently
permitted.
Vice-chair Michael opened the public hearing. There being no
comments from citizens present, Vice-chair Michael closed the
public hearing.
MOTION made by W·lland, seconded by Claps·ddle to
recommend ·pprov·l of a Condition·l Use Permit to allow
· Commercial P·rking Lot for the storage of vintage
automobiles as roconended by staff, with an ·dditional
condition th·t the existing conditional uss permits for
this property be revoked upon transfer of the property.
Xotion c·rried unanimously.
This request will be heard by the City Council on February 8, 1994.
CITY of MOUND
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
CASE NO. 94-04
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
A COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT IN THE B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
AT 5533 SHORELINE DRIVE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota, will
meet in the Council Chambers, 5341 Maywood Road, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 1994 to
consider a request by Roger Dolliff to allow indoor storage .of vintage automobiles, this proposed use
is being classified as a Commercial Parking Lot and requires a Conditional Use Permit.
The subject property is located at 5533 Shoreline Drive, legally described as follows: Lot 5 and
the Westerly 50 feet of LOt 6, Auditor's Subdivision Number 170 Hennepin County, Minnesota, PID
//13-117-24 33 0076.
All persons appearing at said hearing with reference to the above will be given the opportunity
to be heard at this meeting.
Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
Mailed to property owners within 350' by lanuary 24, 1994, and published in 'The Laker' on January 24, 1994.
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MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 11, 1994
1.17 ~;ET PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jessen to set February 8, 1994, for a public
hearing to consider the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial
parking lot in the B-1 Central Business District at 5533 Shoreline Drive. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Hoisington Koegier Group Inc.
BD
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Mound Planning Commission and Staff
FROM: Mark Koegler, City Planner
DATE: December 29, 1993
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit
APPLICANT: Roger Dolliff
CASE NUMBER: 94-04
HKG FILE NUMBER: 93-10g
LOCATION: 5533 Shoreline Drive (Cossette Property)
EXISTING ZONING: Central Business (B-l)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Commercial
BACKGROUND: The applicant is proposing to acquire the property at 5533 Shoreline Drive
which is presently used as a body shop for both automobile and boat repairs. According to the
proposal, the new use of the property would be for storage of privately owned, vintage
automobiles. The interior of the building would be used for parking only; body work, repairs
and similar activities would not occur. Additionally, the applicant has stated that: 1) all
existing boats and cars will be removed from the premises, 2) the paint booth in the building
will be removed, 3) the building will be painted as necessary, 4) windows may be replaced
with glass blocks, and 5) no items or materials will be stored outside.
COMMENT: The proposed use does not precisely fit any of the Central Business (B-l) uses
identified in the Mound Zoning Code. Minor auto repair, tire and battery stores are conditional
uses in the B-1 zone. Commercial parking lots, not affiliated with a principal use are also
allowed through the issuance of a conditional use permit. In examining the subject proposal,
staff felt that it is analogous to a commercial parking lot, however, in this case, the parking
occurs indoors instead of outdoors.
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Dolliff CUP Planning Report
December 28, 1993
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Mound is currently promoting redevelopment of the downtown area. The existing body shop
does not conform to present zoning requirements and at times, accumulations of automobiles
and boats have detracted from the aesthetics of the downtown area. The proposed auto storage
facility would help clean up the area by eliminating the existing use as well as removing all
outdoor storage. In this regard, the proposed use is an improvement over the current use.
The applicant recognizes that the City's intent is to completely redevelop the portion of the
downtown area that contains the subject property. (Letter to Jon Sutherland dated December
16, 1993) Until such time as redevelopment occurs, the proposed auto storage facility may be
an appropriate interim use of the property. The proposed use is not an appropriate long term
use of the site since it is inconsistent with Mound's goals for the commercial area. The intent
of the downtown area is to establish viable businesses that create employment and trade
opportunities, not buildings used essentially for storage.
RECOMMENDATION: The proposed vintage auto storage facility is an appropriate interim
use of the site until such time as comprehensive redevelopment efforts occur. Therefore, staff
recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the requested conditional
use permit subject to the following conditions:
1.
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The building may be used only for storage of privately owned automobiles. Sales of
vehicles of any type on the property shall be expressly prohibited.
All existing boats, cars, parts and other junk materials shall be removed from both the
interior and exterior of the building.
The existing paint booth shall be removed and repair or body work on vehicles of any
type shall be expressly prohibited.
Exterior storage shall be expressly prohibited, including fenced areas on the existing
site.
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CITY of MOUND
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FAX 6!21 472 0620
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF MOUND
MOUND, MINNESOTA
CaSE NO. 94-04
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
A COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT IN THE B-I CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
AT 5533 SHORELINE DRIVE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
will meet in the Council Chambers, 5341 Maywood Road, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 1994
to consider a request by Roger Dolliff to allow indoor storage of vintage automobiles, this proposed use
is being classified as a Commercial Parking Lot and requires a Conditional Use Permit.
The subject property is located at 5533 Shoreline Drive, legally described as follows: Lot 5 and
the Westerly 50 feet of Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivision Number 170 Hennepin County, Minnesota, PID
#13-117-24 33 0076.
All persons appearing at said heating with reference to the above will be given the opportunity
to be heard at this meeting.
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Francene C. Clark, City Clerk
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FAX (612) 472-0620
December 20, 1993
Mr. Roger Dolliff
501 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
RE:
Existing Arco Auto Body Building
5533 Shoreline Drive, Mound
Dear Mr. Dolliff:
Your proposed use of the above property is unusual and does not
readily fall within any existing use category in the B-1 Zone.
Upon preliminary classification, the use it is most similar to is
a commercial parking lot, and this would require a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP). We could process a request from you by CUP and
respond to questions and issues as they arise at the Planning
Commission and City Council levels. As far as the City looking
favorably or not at your request, the answer is dependent upon the
action of the Planning Commission and City Council.
If you have any further questions, please contact me.
Building Official
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CC:
Ed Shukle, City Manager
Mark Koegler, City Planner
enclosure: CUP Application
P.S. The owner must sign the Conditional Use Permit application form.
December It5, 1993
John Sutherland
Building Official
City of Mound
FAX: 472-0620
Mr. Suthcrland:
As I explained to you by telephone, I've looked at and am considering purchasing the building
two doors east of the House of Moy, which is currently an auto and boat repair shop. I am sorry
I can't give you the exact address but I'm sure you'll know which pwperty I'm referring to.
Before getting into serious negotiations with the realtor, owner and other interested parties, I'd
like to have a pretty good idea that my purchase would be welcomed by the City of Mound.
Perhaps I mentioned to you that we currently own the building at 2261 Commerce, occupied by
Lake Country Antiques.
I understand the city's long term intention is to completely redevelop the strip of land that would
include the garage I'm considering. If that's true, I wouldn't expect any buyer would buy and
invest a large sum of money on an individual building on that strip of property.
What I am considering if I purchase that building, would be to use it as a private garage. There
would be no commercial application and used for storage of vintage autos. If purchased, I could
assure the dty of the following;
All the boats, cars and junk of every son would be removed from inside and
outside the building.
2. The large paint booth would be removed, Sillce there would be no such activity.
3. Building would be painted and straightened as necessary.
4. Windows would probably be replaced with glass blocks.
5. I wouldn't plan on storing anything outside, even in the f~ced-in yard.
Since such use would probably require a conditional use permit, I don't care to go ahead with
further negotiations towards purchase unless the city looks favorably at my purchase and
occupancy as proposed. It may serve my need satisfactorily and at the same time improve the
aesthetics of entering the city. Before pursuing this further, I'd appreciate your advice and
counsel if the city may welcome such a change.
Sincerely,
Roger Dolliff
338-7021 Work
471-9152 Home
Certificate of SurVey
for Century Auto Body
in ~,ots 5 and 6,
AuO~to~ Subdivision I~o. 170
Hennep~n Coun%¥~ H~nnesota
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I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct re~r,~sentatlon of u survey of the bounder/es
of 4ot 5 and the Westerly 50 feet of Lot 6, Auattor's Subdivision Number
170 Henneptn County, Minnesota, and the location ,,~f all existing bu~ld}ngs
thereon. It does not ~urport to sno~ other improvements or encroachments.
Seale~ 1 "= 30'
Date : 11-22-83
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GORDON H. COFFIN CO., INC.
Mark S. Gronberg Reg. N0.12755
Land Surveyors and Planners
Long Lake, Minne~.o%a
RESOLUTION NUMBER 89-42
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April 25, 1989
RESOLUTION TO AHEND RESOLUTION %89-1, ITEM ~1, FOR
VIC COSBETTE, ARCO CENTURY~ OOS., S533 SHORELINE BLVD.,
LOT 5 AND WESTERLY S0; OF LOT Ss AUDXTORsB SUBD. ~170~
PID.J ~3-~?-24 33 0007 AND 000~.
WtIEREAH~ on January 10. 1989~ the Council approved a
Conditional Use Permit (Resolution J89-1) for Cossette
Properties, Inc., located at 5533 Shoreline Blvd., PID J13-117-24
33 0007 and 0008; and
NOW, T~REFORE; BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Mound, Minnesota, that after review by the Planning
Commission and discussion by the Cotu~cil on April 25, 1989, the
Council approved an amendment to Item J2 of Resolution J89-1
which originally read as follows:
#2. No flags, banners or flashing lights shall be permitted.
Additionaliy, loud noises or noises over loud speakers shall
be prohibi~ed.~
Item ~2 is now to read as follows~
Nt. No flags, banners or flashing lights shall be permitted.
Additionally, loud noises or noises over loud speakers shall
be permitted if not allowe~ to exceed 65 decibels at the
property line.
Also this amendment, Resolution ~89-42, shall be recorded with
the County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles in Mennepin County
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 462.3595, Subd. 4.
This shall be considered a restriction on how this property
~ay b~ used.
The property owner shall have the responsibility for filing
t!li~ resolution with Hennepin County and paying all costs for
~=~ recording. Proof of recording must b~ filed with the City
Clerk.,
BR IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Mound, Minnesota, that Resolution ~89-1 be amended to read
follows=
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1989
RESOLUTION NO. 89-L
~CifSS~TTE PROPERTIEg~_~IHC~ LOCATgD ~tT 5533 SHO~LI~ BL~.~
PID ~13-117-24 33 0007 ~ 0008
~P~S, the City Council on October 25, 1988 held a
public hearing pursuant to Section 23.505 of the Mound Code of
Ordinances to consider the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
for the operation of an auto body/boat repaY: facility at 5533
Shoreline Boulevard, PID ~ 12-117-24 33 0007 and 0008~ and
WHEREAS, the applicant requested approval of a Condi-
tional Use Permit to operate the repair facility and associated
uses consistent with either grandfathered rights or the uses
identified in Section 23.625.3 of the Hound Zoning Codel and
request and recommend approval~ and
WHEREAS, 311 ~ers0ns wishing to be heard
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waEms, the matter has been continued for
vestigation until January 10, 1989.
the Planning Commission has reviewed the
were heardl
further in-
NOI/~ THEREFORE# BE. .IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Hound, Minnesota, that the Conditional Use Permit for
the operation of the auto/boat repair facility and listed as-
sociated uses is hereby approved subject to the following condi-
tions for the following legally described property:
"Lot 5, Auditor's Subdivision No. 170" -
PID f13-11~-24.33 0007
and
"The Westerly 50 feet Of Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivision
170" - PID ~13-117-24 33 0008
1. Uses allowed on the property shall be limited to:
A. AUtO Body Repair
B. Boat Repair
Boat Trailer Building .
Welding
Sale of Used Autos, Boats and Boat Trailers
April 25, 1989
F. Other Permitted B-1 Uses
No flags, banners or flashing lights shall be permitted.
Additionally, loud noises or noises over loud speakers shall
be permitted if not allowed to exceed 65 decibels at the
property line.
Display of autos, boats and boat trailers for sale shall be
limited to the paved portion of the site abutting Shoreline
Boulevard. Vehicles for sale shall not be parked on public
right-of-way.
The premises shall be maintained in a neat and orderly man-
ner at all times. There will be no wrecked or damaged
Yehicles.. on prope, rty outside of the enclosed area.
The permit holder shall be prohibited from using the Central
Business District parking areas and any public roads includ-
ing Auditors Road for storage and repair operations.
Business Dis-
Employee and customer parking in the Central
trict lots shall comply with the Mound parking regulations.
Fencing sh~ll comply with Section 23.415 of th. Mound Zoning
code. The property shall also comply with the performance
requirements of Section 7 of the Mound Zoning Code.
Hazardous materials shall be stored in an enclosed building
and discarded in full compliance with all State and Federal
requirements.
All body work, fiberglas work and painting will be performed
in an enclosed building area conforming to State and Federal
Ventilation and emission requirements.
9. Tax parcels shall be combined.
10. All signage shall comply with the Mound Sign Ordinance
within 90 days of the date of the approval of this permit.
All trash and was.te auto parts shall be kept within screened
enclosures ·
12. Gates along fenced storage areas shall be kept close at all.
times except when access is required for parking or removing
vehicles.
13. This Conditional Use Permit is granted for the following
legally described property:
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April 25, 1989
"Lot 5, Auditor's Subdivision No. 170' -
PID f13-117-24 33 0007
and
"The Westerly 50 feet of Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivislo,
170" - PID ~13-117-24 33 0008
Also this amendment, Resolution ~89-42, shall be recorded
with the County Recorder or the Registrar of Titles in Hen-
· -nepin County pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section
462. 3595, Subd. 4.
This shall be considered a restriction on how this property
may be used.
14.
The property owner shall have the responsibility for filing
this resolution with Hennepin County and payinq all costs
for such recordinq. Proof of recording must be filed with
the City Clerk.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councllmember
Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Jensen.
The following Councilm-~bers voted ~ul the affirmative:
Ahrens, Jensen, Jessen, Johnson and Smith.
The following Councilmembers voted ~a the n~gative:
none o
Attest: City Clerk
GENEP~kL ZONING LNFOR~iATION SIIEET
Survey on f~l.? ye.~, no Dat. of survey ~ I--~--~ ~t of Record? yes no ?
Required ~ Width: ~ (f~on~age on I~ ~p~ov~ ~bX~c I~ee~)
Existing ~t Width } / --, Depth,,, ~
SETBACKS REQOIRBDz
50' {sM~oured fro~ O.[~,W,)
EXISTING I~ND/OR PROPOSED SETBACKS:
~ ' I I / -
~NT' "1 s)~ w I I
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LAK~SHOI~E:
ACCESSORY BUILDXNO
FRONT: N S E W
SIDEI N S E W , 4' 9~ §'
SIDE~ N S E W 4" oF 6'
I~AR: # S S W 4'
LA~SHOI~z 50' tmeaeured fr~ O.H.W.J
NO
FRONT
FROtqT
SIDE:
·IDS':
LAK~SHORK
ACCESSORY EUILp;NG
WILL THE PROPOSED I~PROVE~#TS CONFORm? YES
RESOLUTION #94-
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ST21~FF TO
REHOVE PRIVATE STRUCTURES FROM PUBLIC LANDS,
DENYING A SPECIllLL PEI~IT FOR J~T EXISTING LIGHT
APPROVING ~ SPECIiILT., PEI~IT FOR ~ BIRD FEEDER ON
W~URIK~ COMMON, ~%BUTTING ~550 C~I~ARY L~NE,
LOTS 3, 4, 5, ~ND P~M~T OF 2, BLOCK 4, WOODL~qD POINT,
DOCK SITE #0~900
WHEREAS, the City of Mound is updating permits for structures
located on public lands; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 320, requires City Council
approval by a four-fifths vote for Construction of any kind on any
public way, park or commons, or the alteration of the natural
contour of any public way, park, or commons; and
WHEREAS, the structures recognized on this portion of Waurika
Common include a stairway in need of repair or replacement, a
retaining wall in poor condition, a bird feeder, and electrical
work adjacent to the stairway on the commons that is supplied from
the abutting dwelling and services a light at the shoreline; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chuck Champine, current resident at 1550 Canary
Lane, takes no responsibility for the stairway, but was issued a
dock license in 1987 and 1988 for this site. The original permit
for a stairway was issues to a previous owner, Mr. Ed Meehan, in
1976; and
WHEREAS, this area of common is traversable, therefore, a
stairway serving the abutting owner is not a necessity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Champine accepts no responsibility for the
retaining walls or other work he feels needs to be done to prevent
erosion on the hillside on City property; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Champine states that the light is used to help
illuminate a skating rink that is plowed annually on the lake; and
WHEREAS,
repair; and
the existing light and electrical is in need of
WHEREAS, the City has adopted guidelines for allowing lights
on public lands which provide that lights are allowed only to
illuminate substantial safety hazard areas such as stairways with
an excessively steep incline and must be shielded or otherwise
directed to prevent direct illumination out across public waters;
and
WHEREAS,
request.
the Park and Open Space Commission has reviewed this
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,~.by the City Council of the
city of Mound, Minnesota, as follows:
City staff is hereby directed to remove the stairway with
Parks Department personnel. Some minor restoration in the
form of seed and mulch will be needed.
The retaining walls are to be removed at the direction of the
city Manager. This area will be regraded and restored to its
original condition in a natural state.
The abutting owner, Mr. Chuck Champine, shall remove the light
and any electrical wiring with appropriate inspection by the
Building Official and/or Electrical Inspector in order to
verify compliance. In the event the owner is unwilling to
comply with the City Council Resolution within 180 days of the
resolution, staff is directed to work with the City Attorney
to obtain safe removal.
A special permit for the existing bird feeder, if it is
located on the common, is approved.
A dock permit for the abutting address shall not be issued
until compliance of these conditions is achieved.
RESOLUTION #94-
RESOLUTION TO 2~PPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR PRIVATE STRUCTURES
ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR A STAIRWAY ~ SHED, AND DENYING
A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A LIGHT ON WAURIKA COMMON,
ABUTTING 1558 DOVE L~NEv LOT 4v BLOCK 3, WOODLAND POINT~
DOCK SITE #01980
WHEREAS, the City of Mound is updating the permits for
structures located on public lands; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 320, requires city Council
approval by a four-fifths vote for Construction of any kind on any
public way, park or commons, or the alteration of the natural
contour of any public way, park, or commons; and
WHEREAS, the structures recognized on this portion of Waurika
Common include a metal (fire escape type) stairway in good
condition, a 4' x 6' shed, electrical supply, and a mercury vapor
light which is in need of repair; and
WHEREAS, the shed is no longer consistent with the Shoreland
Management Ordinance, and the Public Land Procedure Manual calls
for amortization of these structures; and
WHEREAS, the mercury vapor light is currently not hooked-up
or used and is in need of repair; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted guidelines for allowing lights
on public lands which provide that lights are allowed only to
illuminate substantial safety hazard areas such as stairways with
an excessively steep incline, must be shielded or otherwise
directed to prevent direct illumination out across public waters,
and must be installed by a licensed contractor according to code;
and
WHEREAS, the light in question is reported to be not
installed to code and lying on the ground; and
WHEREAS, the Park and Open Space Commission reviewed this
request and recommended approval with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Mound, Minnesota, as follows:
Stairway: Approval of a five year permit consistent with the
new policy for existing stairways. The stairway permit is
subject to the following conditions:
a. The applicant is responsible for maintenance.
The permit will expire five (5) years from the date of
City Council approval.
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The permit must berenewed<,,with change in Dock License
holder·
Accessory Structure (shed): Approval of a Continuation of
Structure Permit for the accessory structure according to (16)
on the Flow Chart: "Grant permit up to 3 years, not renewable.
To be checked annually." This permit does not allow any
maintenance work to be done to prolong it's existence.
Electrical: The abutting owner, Marvyl O. McLeod, shall
remove the light and any electrical wiring with appropriate
inspection by the Building Official and/or Electrical
Inspector in order to verify compliance. In the event the
owner is unwilling to comply with the City Council Resolution
within 180 days of the resolution, staff is directed to work
with the City Attorney to obtain safe removal.
A dock permit for the abutting address shall not be issued
until compliance of these conditions is achieved.
Parks Department- 1993 Annual Report
PERSONNEL ROSTER
The Parks Department has only one full-time employee, the Park Director. The
rest of the staff is made up of seasonal employees. During the busy spring, summer, and
early fall, there are as many as nine full-time seasonal employees, between eight and ten
part-time seasonal recreational program leaders, twenty-one lifeguards, and one contracted
cleaning service.
1993 Current Employees
Date Hired
Park Director
Park Maintenance
Commons Maintenance
Mowing Crew
Mowing Crew
Tree Trust (2)
Dock Inspector
Summer Recreation
Cemetery Maintenance
Janitorial Service
Jim Fackler
John Taffe
Kent Kirsh
Hal Proft
Mike Petroski
none in 1993
Tom McCaffrey
Jodi Maas
Phil Haugen
Pikes Cleaning Co.
July 1, 1985
May 12, 1983
June 1, 1989
June 1, 1990
June 1, 1991
Every June
November 1, 1990
April, 1993
May, 1990
January 1, 1991
1993 Non-Returning Employees
Grant Bergstrom
GENERAI. COMMENTS
During 1993 the Parks Department was involved mainly with maintaining current
playground equipment and lands. In the past few years, we have seen improvements to
Pembroke, Philbrook, Langdon, Belmont, Chester, Tyrone, and Seton Parks. In 1993
a new play structure was installed at Three Points Park. This structure was installed by
the Minnesota Tree Trust Work Program at no cost to the City of Mound. I have had
calls of appreciation and compliments for this new play equipment.
We still are looking forward to doing planning for other parks that are in need of
alterations, they are Swenson, Highland, Doone, Edgewater, and Crescent Parks. Of
these parks, Crescent, Doone and Edgewater have none. Swenson and Highland have
equipment reaching their need for replacement. Not all of these parks require a play
structure, at Crescent and Doone the plan could be to keep the areas natural but provide
paths and benches.
Parks D~partm~nt
1993 Annual Roi)oR
Along with development, maintenance for the parks must be planned. Maintenance
and upkeep of the parks is a major ingredient for their success. Regular mowing, leaf
removal, litter pick up and periodic repairs are unavoidable aspects of these Parks and
generally take up the most hours over the year. These improvements and maintenance
will provide a visual commitment that the City of Mound has a dedication towards
community development.
Having moved into the Island Park Garage in 1989, we began to make
improvements to the building by following the improvements recommended in a 1987
engineering report for remodeling and repairing the garage. In 1990 a new roof was put
on, in 1991 the electrical was updated, new garage doors were added, and the exterior
of the building was painted. The major repairs for 1993 and 1994 were taken out of the
budget due to budget restraints, but are still needed. These repairs included, besides the
work already done, replacing of the concrete in front of the building, and adding a
secured fence area adjacent to the garage.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
In the past, the City of Mound has sponsored a summer recreation program that
lasts six weeks, from mid-June through the end of July. A program supervisor oversees
a schedule of events at five parks; Belmont, Swenson, Philbrook, Highland, and Three
Points, where there is a Park Leader and an assistant to carry out the daily program.
The 1991 program expanded its arts and crafts, games, and special events for a broader
age of children, and saw other parks receiving visits from the recreation staff to provide
an opportunity for them to get involved in the program, this has continued through 1993.
This program is accomplished by co-sponsoring a program with Westonka
Community Services. The basic concept is a program, still offered in the neighborhood
park, but utilizing the Community Services special facilities, such as the indoor pool or
gym, and co-offering events or field trips.
This type of approach will offer a great deal of flexibility to a wide variety of age
groups. The programming will represent their special interests and allow for expansion
over the years.
An added attraction has been "Music in the Parks" that was organized in 1993 and
will continue in 1994.
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Parks Department 1993 Annual Report
PARKS PROGRAM
1992 1993
LABOR
Evening Program Staff
Community Services Office Staff
EQUIPMENT (Softball, Parachutes,
Games, Coolers, etc.)
SUPPLIES (Paints, Paper,
Craft Supplies, Snacks)
TRANSPORTATION
MISCELLANEOUS
$ 7,925 $ 8,997
530 0
1,500 1,800
400 393
400 0
700 321
50 0
TOTAL $11,505 $11,511
CITY BEACHES
The beaches are operated under a contract with Westonka Community Services.
The costs for 1992 and 1993 are as follows:
BEACH PROGRAM
1992 1993
LABOR
Community Education Staff Time $ 3,522 $1,800
Lifeguard Wages 14,666 12,393
IN-SERVICE 894 0
MILEAGE 104 86
EQUIPMENT 250 318
TOTAL $19,436 $14,597
These costs cover expenses incurred by Westonka Community Services in
supplying lifeguards. They do not show the cost of maintenance, weed removal, buoys,
portable toilets and life saving equipment. These come out of the park fund.
In the past two years we have seen this budget item under Projections due to the
cool or rainy weather allowing the beach to be closed.
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Parks Department
1993 Annual Report
MUNICIPAL CEMETERY
The Mound Cemetery was established in 1884 and operated under an association
until 1944, when the cemetery was turned over to the City of Mound. There are three
divisions, A and B are the old sections to the west and the new section C, to the east.
Currently, the grounds are maintained by a seasonal employee. He supplies his
own equipment and is paid for time and machinery. The Park Crew helps when
requested for projects that are larger in nature than the daily upkeep. The fertilization
and weed control is done though a contract with a lawn care company.
At the beginning of 1993, due to the retirement of Geno Hoff, Street
Superintendent, I assumed most of the responsibility for the Cemetery. This has been,
in general, an easy adjustment except for burials in the oldest area, Section A. Some of
the early burials did not have exact placements and one must have extreme caution when
doing any work there.
A 1990 a survey comparing plot fees at the Mound Cemetery with other municipal
and private cemeteries was updated in 1993. The last fee change was done in 1989. The
current fees are listed below:
Adult, resident $200
Adult, nonresident 400
Baby, resident 100
Baby, nonresident 150
Ash Burial *
* No additional charge if plot is purchased as a single burial, $25 charge
if ash burial is placed on top of a casket burial.
A "resident" for the plot fee is defined as, "An individual to be interred is a
current resident of the City of Mound at the time of his/her death, or at the time of
purchasing his/her grave site."
The operation of the cemetery is at a break even with income from the sale of
plots. The current level of maintenance at the cemetery needs to be upgraded to aid in
providing a more attractive setting. This could be done through irrigation, and fencing.
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Parks Department 1993 Annual Report
HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL
As of December 31, 1993, the yearly total of hazardous tree removals from City
property were 21 trees removed, 0 stumps chipped, and a number of limbs trimmed that
posed a hazard. From private property under forced removal, 2 were taken.
Diseased and hazardous trees are removed on a complaint basis. When a
complaint is received an inspection of the tree is done to determine the need of removal
and the ownership. City owned trees are removed by a contractor as soon as possible,
while private trees are removed in accordance with City Ordinances. Private trees not
removed in the grace period allowed, are forced removed. The cost of a forced removed
tree is billed to the property owner. If this bill is not paid, it is then attached to their
property taxes.
WEED NOTICES
In 1993 nineteen weed notices sent for unkept grounds. Of these nineteen, two
owners did not comply and contractors had to be hired to perform the work. The cost
of mowing incurred by the City was then billed to the owner. If the owner did not pay,
the cost was assessed to their taxes.
COMMONS DOCKS
The Commons Dock system is made up of approximately 4.5 miles of lake shore,
providing 445 dock sites. The Dock Inspector works under the direction of the Park
Director. His main duties are the processing of dock applications, inspections of the dock
sites, notification of the discrepancies to permit holders, and an informational source for
the general public and City.
In 1993 the Commons budget showed a fund balance of $74,880. This balance
will allow for future improvements to the docks program where we have seen cost of
dredging and shoreline repairs increase dramatically over the past years.
In 1993 we supervised riprapping and dredging projects as noted below:
City. Pro_iects on Public Lands
Centerview Cove: 200 lineal feet of riprap.
Kenmore Common: 70 lineal feet of riprap.
Devon Common: 300 lineal feet of riprap.
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1993 Annual
Parks Department
Devon Common: 50 lineal feet of riprap and 40 cubic yards of dredge
material from storm drain.
Stratford Lane: 70 lineal feet of riprap.
Permits were obtained in 1993
completed in 1994:
Private Projects on Public Lands
Stratford Lane: removal of wood seawall and installation of 50 lineal feet
of riprap.
Devon Common: removal of a wood seawall and installation
of 50 lineal feet of riprap.
for the following projects which are to be
1. Wiota Common: 150 lineal feet of riprap.
2. Three Points Bird: 175 lineal feet of riprap.
3. Devon Common: 100 lineal feet of riprap.
All of these projects require permits through the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The City must provide an
application for each site and enclose engineering when required. I have noted that more
engineering is being required now than in the past. The permitting departments are
becoming more site specific than allowing a general drawing based on the Minnesota
Department of Transportation specifications.
DEPOT AND ISLAND PARK BUILDINGS,
The Depot building had no improvements in 1993, this limitation is due to
financing which has been, in part supplied by government subsidies that are no longer
available. Currently, there is still work that needs to be done, i.e. repair or
replacement of exterior siding, soffits, fascia, and updated bathrooms to allow handicap
accessibility.
The facility is being used for meetings of local organizations and for rental by
private individuals for parties. Response from these users has been positive. Future
improvements at the Depot will reinforce the depot as an asset to our City.
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Parks Department 1993 Annual Report
The Island Park building is not being used and has had the water, heat and
electricity turned off. TMs facility is currently being used as a storage area for Police
Department supplies, and the main hall will only be opened during elections for voting.
Only minimum maintenance is being performed on this building. There is a need for
updating, but use demand does not, at this time, justify the expenditure.
CITY HALL MAINTENANCE/JANITORIAl.
The Parks Department is responsible for some areas concerning city hall
maintenance and janitorial services.
The grounds, lawn care and snow removal are seasonal, while responsibilities for
heating/air conditioning are year round. All projects within the capabilities of the park
staff are performed. This has been in the areas of repairs to plumbing, heating and
related equipment.
Major repairs or cleaning services are contracted out through the direction of the
Parks Department. Currently, we have a contract service for janitorial, carpet cleaning
and the heating and air conditioning systems. Other projects have been assigned to the
Parks Department as instructed by the City Manager.
CITY OWNED RETAINING WAIJ.S
Upon the retirement of the Street Superintendent, I assumed the responsibility of
the retaining walls on street right-of-ways. The cost of work done in 1993 and projected
for 1994 is as follows:
1993 repairs $1,300
1993 replacements 8,033
1993 insurance 710
1994 scheduled replacements (two walls) 9,986
All of the replacement walls have been composed of concrete block. This type of
construction has been done at less cost than wood or stone and will last much longer.
The walls that have received work are only a reaction to immediate problems, and
generally from a complaint or hazard.
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Parks Department
1993 Annual Report
In the past, it is my understnading that a budget of $10,000 is projected for each
year. I feel this is a low dollar amount and does not allow an ability to complete work
that is needed. This you can see from the 1994 shceduled wall replacement estimated
cost for only two walls at $9,986. A budget figure of $20,000 per year would allow a
progressive approach to this problem.
PARK & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
The Park Commission is made up of nine members and a council Representative.
Their activities are:
Some
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o
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of the
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Commons Dock Programs and related concerns.
Parks/wetlands and related concerns.
Cemetery.
Island Park Hall and Depot buildings.
Nature Conservation Areas
Swimming beaches and lifeguards.
Hazardous tree removal.
Summer Recreation Program.
Budget preparation.
topics reviewed by the Park Commission in 1993 were:
Commons maintenance permits.
Distribution of funds allotted for park improvements.
Inventory of City owned property for potential Nature Conservation
Areas.
Commons dock fees.
Overseeing summer recreation/lifeguard programs.
Dock location map update.
Review of LMCD fees accessed to docks program.
The Park and Open space Commission received two new members in 1993, both
of which resigned before the end of the years. In addition, two other Commissioners
resigned, resulting in a total of four resignations in 1993. This change in receiving four
new members in 1994 may prove to be beneficial and allow for new perspectives.
8
Parks Department 1993 Annual Report
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
Preventive, daily, and unplanned maintenance of all related equipment is the
responsibility of the Parks Department. Please note Equipment Inventory on the attached
Exhibit A.
An Equipment Replacement Schedule is maintained to allow for updating of major
capital outlays, see Exhibit A. This schedule when observed, will allow the Parks
Department to operate efficiently and provide safety for the general public and the park
crew. The Equipment Inventory, Exhibit B, allows you to see all of the Park Department
equipment, its projected service years, and replacement costs.
9
Parks Department
1993 Annual Report
Equipment Replacement Schedule - EXItmlT A (p. I of 2)
5
6
1990 ~BRUSH CUTTKR
:ITON DU~ 4X4
C~EMICAL SPRAYER
1991
PU$~
(~UND AIRATOR
FLAIL ~
~ATgR SPRINKLi~
h'~g~I P (2)
1992 PUSH MOh'E'R
GRO~D AIRATOR
~ ~TI~R SPRINKLgR
~ ~T B~
~ 72" ~ ~R
~ lb ~I~R
~F~IL ~ (USgD)
1~3 ~1 ~ ~ ~
~S~R (p~l)
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B~ ~S
3/4 ~ ~4 ~
~ P~Y ~~
~ D~R
1995
PUSflMO~R
K~CK HOg / Bobcat
1996
72" ~3NT l'tO~R
BRUSH CLWI'ER
,PUSH ~ / Propel
COST
55O
14,990
24,000
950
400
2,000
24,000
4,000
400
2,900
4,000
1,000
15,000
7OO
2,000
24,300
45O
750
1,200
1,950
24,250
19,600
85O
775
5O0
8,000
15,000
750
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1980 3/4 TON PICI~P
1976 3/4 TON 4X4
1987 PUSHMOWKR
1974 I~ORD TRACTOR
1987 WIU~II~IP (2)
1989 PUS~
1987 BOBCAT BU~
1984 72" MOh'~
1982 TRAILILR
1974 I~DRD SIC~IL~
~1978 1
1991
~1991 h'~KI~IRIP (2)
1985 I~TAL DETgCTOR
WORN OOT BOUYS
1982 3/4 ~ 4X4 PL.
OLD STR~
;1993 W~g[MHIP (2)
1991 PU SI~KR
I None
72" FRONT MOWI~ JD
1990 STHIL ~
1991 PUSH MOWgR JD
PURCHASED
Y~S
Y~S
Y~S
Y~S
NO
NO
NO
Y~S
NO
NO
NO
Y~S
NO
Y~S
NO
YgS
YES
YES
NO
Parks Department 1993 Annual Report
Equipment Replacement Schedule - EXHIBIT A (p. 2 of 2)
1997 SKIDSTgKR LOADgR
CHl~ICAL SPRAYI~
9 11998 ~ 3/4 TOM 4X4
!
10 ) 1999
11 12O00
12 2001
172" FIE~ H(I4gR
OUTBOARD HOTOR
14' ALUHA. BOAT
3/4 TO8 4X4
13 12002 Il TOM 4X2 ~
~ 10,000 LB TRAILIIR
14 ~2003 17,000 LB TRAII.~R
15 12004
16 12005
'17 12006
18 12007 6,000 LB TRAII~R
(X)ST
18,000
1,500
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R/PIICgS ' PURCHASI~D
1987 BOBCAT IDAD~
1990 CHIIB. SPRAYgR
~1990 3/4 ~ CHliV
1992 72" FRONT HONER
1961 14' ALUI'iA BOAT
1961 10 HP JOHONSON
1994 3/4 ~ 4X4
1993 1 TOl/ 4X2 I)OHP
1987 10,000 LB TRL.
I1988 7,000 LB TRL.
~1992 6,000 LB TRL.
Parks Department
1993 Annual Report
Equipment Inventory - EXmBIT B
Ton Chev 4X4
~$/4 Ton ~
~/4 Ion ~ 4X¢
5
48" l~er John Deere
72" Ho~er John Deere
Blower, Broo~,
Cab
72" Ho~er John Deere
8 ~Weed~hipe (2)
9
10
11
12
Brush Cutter
Puslmo~er John Deere
21" self propel
~sh~ower John Deere
21" self ~ropel
Bet, al Detector
13 [Blo~er John Deere
8ackpeck
14
15
16
17
18
19
Skidsteer Bobcat 843
Planer, P. Forks,
O. Forks, Bucket
Utility Trailer
10,000 L8
Utility Trailer
7,000L8
UtilityTrailer
6,000[2
Bode l_~ear ~ Replace_Yeer ~/ervice_Years: Replace_Coat
Outboard 10 HP
Jolumon
Boat 14° Aluma Craft
Chemical Sl>rayer
1990
1994
;1993
2:'001 7
20O2
1993
1968
1992
1993
1990
1993
1992
2OO3
1996
2(XX)
1995
1996
1996
1995
1985 11994
1988
1987
1987
1988
1992
1961
1970
1995
1997
2002
2003
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1997
I$ 30,000
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450
475
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CITY of MOUND
January 25, 1994
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND MINNESDTA 55364 :687
{6~2 4-2-1600
FAX 612 472 0620
TO;
FROM;
SUBJECT;
Ed Shukle, City Manager &
Mound City Council
Greg Skinner
Public Works
1993 Annual Report
Street Department
The street departments primary function is to maintain and
repair the Cities streets and storm sewers. The city has 4
full time employee's in the street department. I have listed
the names of the personnel below.
NAME TITLE STARTING DATE YEARS
Gerald Henke Equip. Operator 7-5-65 28
Dick Johnson Equip. Operator 4-25-72 21
Don Heitz Equip. Operator 5-1-73 20
Tim Johnson Equip. Operator 6-17-83 10
The Street Maintenance Supervision is handled mostly by
myself. I delegate :e¥-ta{n projects or task to each employee.
Examples would be, sealcoating, sign repair, maintenance,
etc. I handle ali of the complaints and questions and try to
resolve them. Some of my other duties include reports
(monthly and annuaI), budget preparallons, supervising
personnel, evaluation report, emergency call out,
construction meeting, monthly meeting, pro.jeer inspections,
purchasing of road material and etc.
Below is a list of the duties for the department. Keep in
mind that this covers repair and maintenance for 50 miles of
streets, ~2 parking lots and 27 cul-de-sacs.
plowing and sanding
Curb & sidewalk
printed on recycled paper
sweep~ng
clearing street r~ght-
of way of b~ush and trees
bituminous street patching
preparing streets for
seaIcoating
repair & maint, of
storm sewer
street sign repairing and
installation of new ones
street lights
retaining walls
and guardrails
maintenance of equip.
transporting street
Christmas decorations
GENERAL
Let me go through the schedule of the Street Department for
year 3ust touching on the main duties starting with Winter.
SNOW, ~ ICE CONTROL
It's my job to determine when the snow equipment is called
out. I depend on the National Weather Service for information
concerning any weather systems moving is our direction, also
the Police Dept. Most of the time I'm out and about to
determine what has to be done. When it's icy we sand as soon
as possible bdt when it snows we like to wait until it's
over if at all possible. When we plow everyone is out 4 from
the Street Department, 4 from the Water & Sewer Department,
3im from the Parks and me. The equipment used is 5 -2 1/2 ton
dump trucks equipped with plow, wing and sanders. 4 - 4X4
pickup trucks equipped with 8' plows. 1-4x4 Blazer with a
6'6' plow to do the sidewalks. We have 11 miles of sidewalks
that we haul the snow away. We use the snow blower, 3 dump
trucks and 2 4x4 for the job.
SPRINt WORK,
The early part of Spring is when we do our street right-of-
way work, that means we cut brush and trim trees that are
hanging in the street.
The Spring clean-up is a big job, 2 street sweepers, 1
sidewalk broom, 2 trucks and I tanker. We sweep everything
in town, 50 miles of streets, 12 parking lots, ll miles of
sidewalks and 26 cul-de-sacs. You're looking at 3 to 4 weeks
of work.
From our Spring clean-up work we move into our street
patching. Our general street maintenance work isn't bad, we
don't have a lot of potholes and cracks to repair. What
takes the time and money is to repair the watermain breaks
and frostboils. The main breaks have to be cut square,
compacted and repaved.
STORM SEWER SYSTEM
We have a very large storm sewer system to maintain. I don't
know how many miles of pipe we have. I know we have 370
catchbasins and 81 sump catchbasins. The 370 catchbasins are
cleaned after every heavy rain and the sumps are cleaned in
the Fall.
The City crew maintains and repairs the catchbasins, but when
it comes to repairing the pipe itself we have a contractor
come in for the work. We don't have the equipment or
manpower to do it.
After freeze-up we move into our material hauling, salt &
sand, rock, winter mix, sandfill, buckshot and Class 5.
SEALCOATING
This year went pretty well and we finished just one day late
due to rainy weather.
STORM SEWER WORK
We had no major repairs with the storm sewer this year. We
did have a number of plugged lines due to the rains. We also
had some problems with the open ditches.
SIGN DEPARTMENT
We had our crosswalks painting done by Precision Striping
Company. We had 14 full faced crosswalks with stop bars done
this year. In 1994 we will be giving the crosswalks a little
different look. I put together a list of signs and posts that
were installed and repaired in 93. We also will be looking to
uniform our no parking on streets.
21 - Stop
32 - No Parking
34 - Street sign names 5 - 4 ton axel
2 - No Parking Here to Corner
5 - Slow Children
5 - Two Hour Parking
4 - Farmers Market
2 - School Zone
3 - Dead End
3 - Crime Watch
2 - No Motorized Vehicles
5 - No Dumping
Straightened 30 posts, installed 107 complete tops and
bottoms. The Street crew also puts up the Mound City Days
Banners and puts up and takes down the Flags through out the
year. This year we help in setting up for the Bruce Miller
Duck Stamps Day.
BITUMINOUS ROAD WORK
Besides our everyday maintenance on the streets such as
patching holes, cracks and dips, we had a one major repair
job. We sub-cut the Centerview Beach Road 1' and laid in 80
tons of 1-1/2" rock and 80 tons of 3/4 minus. We will
hopefully be putting on some blacktop millings in 1994.
This was a two week project that finished with the Parks
Department rip-rapping the west side of the road.
CEMENT WORK
This year we removed two ramps to crosswalks. These were at
the crosswalk at OLL Annex. We also repaired 10 sections of
sidewalks on Commerce Blvd and Shoreline Blvd. We will be
repairing about 10 sections per year.
STREET BUDGET
The Street Department had a budget of $406,750.00 for 93. We
spent $371,361.32 for 1993. This was 91.30~ of the budget.
SHOP ~ ~TORES ~_~
We had a budget of $17,100.00 for the Shop and Stores for 93.
This money is used for the operation of the city garage.
This budget will not be used for 1994.
Public Utilities
Water and Sewer
Public Utilities for the City Of Mound consists of 2
departments. One being Water Distribution and the other being
Sanitary Sewer. First I would like to start with the Water
Distribution system. The Water Department has 2 1/2 full time
employees, which consists of a supervisor and 2 maintenance
employees. We sell water to approximately 3250 customers
within the City from 4 city owned wells, one booster station,
a combined storage of 575,000 gallons in 3 water towers and
approximately 45 miles of watermain. We are also
interconnected with the City of Spring Park for emergencies
if needed.
EMPLOYEES
I have been with the City Of Mound since 1977. I started out
in the Water Department as a maintenance worker. In 1982 I
became the Utilities Superintendent. I am responsible for
maintaining the annual budget of approximately $359,190.00
for 1993, purchases, scheduling work loads, complaints,
employee evaluations, water inspections for new construction,
sight plan review for new construction and development,
watermain and shut off location, monthly report to State
agencies and safety. In addition to my administration
responsibilities, I also have the same duties as the
maintenance personal do in the Water & Sewer Department.
Bob Shanley works full time in maintenance. Bob has been with
the City since 1967. Bob's job consists of outside reader
installation, repairs and testing. In addition, he handles
service calls that consists of turn-ons, turn-offs, final
readings, valve maintenance and repair, watermain breaks and
snow plowing.
Pat Cheney works full time in maintenance and meter reading.
Pat is been responsible for our meter reading, service
locations and working in the meter shop. He also does our
Gopher One locations. Pat has also helps with snow plowing.
We have trained him in the operation of our front-end loader,
plow trucks and bobcat.
PUBLZC ~
The Public Utilities are operated as a business. Revenues are
generated from the sale of water, meter sales and service
charges. Salaries and benefits are paid out of the revenue we
receive. The Utility Departments work closely with the
Building Inspector and the City Engineer on new construction,
new development, utility upgrades or new installation. This
includes site and plan review and inspections along with
discussions with developers.
There are 2 budget prepared for Public Utilities, 1 for Water
and 1 for Sewer. The Water Department had a budget of
approximately $358,190.00 for 1993. The Sewer Department had
a budget of approximately $761,360.00 for 1993. The percent
of increase from year to year is small in both budgets as far
as day to day operations are concerned. History has shown
that Workman's Compensation, General Liability Insurance and
MWCC have been the big reason for budget increases. Budgets
are prepared by the Utility Superintendent. The budget then
goes to the City Manager for review and approval. Each budget
is then presented to the City Council by the Superintendent,
so the Council may ask any questions in regard to certain
expenditures.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requires that the City
of Mound have at least 1 full time employee with a Class C
certificate in Water Supply System Operations. The City is
required by the PCA to have 1 person with a Class D
certificate in Wastewater Treatment. Each person in the Water
& Sewer Department has a certificate in either water or sewer
or in both. The certificates have to be renewed every 3
years. Each employee is sent to schools at least every 3
years, in addition they are sent to various 1 day schools,
conferences and conventions. The purpose of this is to learn
new up to date methods o{;maifitenance, and safety procedures.
WATER DEPARTMENT
WATERMAIN BREAKS
This year we had 14 main breaks. All were routine but one. In
February we had a break at 2567 Emerald Dr. The water
followed the storm sewer line into the channel. We had to
dredge out the channel and put in rip-rap. There was 150' of
street to repair plus 30' of curb and one driveway apron.
WATERTOWER MAINTENANCE
As you know we will be repainting the tower in the Highlands
in 1994.
~JMPHOUSE MAINTENANCE
This year was very different from all of the previous years.
We had no major problems with the wells. I plan to pull and
inspect one well in 1994.
WATER METERS
The cities current water meter system has been in since 1977.
This is a 2 wire system with an outside remote that received
a pulse from the register that is inside. We have found that
this is a very unreliable way of accounting for water usage.
Three years ago we purchased 100 Sensus Touchread meters and
100 Neptune Pro-Read meters. Test with this new system were
completed in 1992 and a report was give to the City Manager
with our results. In December we had the specification
finished and set a bid opening date for 3anuary 5, 1994.
HYDRANT MAINTENANCE
This year we use the same approaches as last year for our
hydrant flushing program. Instead of flushing during normal
work hours I rearranged the shift times to 9:00 p.m. so two
maintenance workers would work from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
for one week in May and one week in October. This worked very
well, with very few complaints from the employee's or the
customers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
We pumped 257,930,000 galIon$ of water in 1993. The Water
Department budget came in at 92.6~.
The Sewer Department has 2 1/2 full time employees.
Damon Hardina has been with the City Sewer Department since
1974. Scott Kivisto has been with the City since 1985.
Their duties consist of maintaining 28 lift stations and
approximately 60 miles of sanitary sewer lines throughout the
City. Stations are checked 2 to 3 times a week. It takes 6
hours per day to perform these checks. We perform minor
maintenance, such as pump removal, seal replacement and
electrical repairs. Any major pump repair is sent out. The
Sewer Department has a truck with a crane so we can pull the
pumps. We also clean the sewer lines in the summer. We have
1 water tanker with a jet cleaner and 1 sewer fodder to
perform this cleaning. The men also help on watermain breaks
and with snow plowing.
My responsibilities for the Sewer Department are pretty much
the same as for the Water Department, except the budget was
approximately $761,000 for 1993.
LIFT STATION UPGRADES
We did not do any up-grades in 1993. We will be completing
the last 11 stations in 1994. We did have one of the stations
that was up-graded in 1992 damaged this year. The station at
Westedge Blvd and Sinclair Rd. was hit by a car in 3une. The
control panel was completely destroyed. This was paid for by
the parties insurance co.
SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE
We cleaned 30,000 feet of sewer line in 1991. This compares
to 40,000 feet last year.
This year we had 3 sewer force main breaks.
The Sewer Departments budget came in at 111~. The reasons for
the over run are as followed.
1. Final payment for the 1992 L.S. up-grades.
2. Engineer cost for the 1994 L.S. up-grades.
3. MWCC costs.
4. Three storms that took out L.S. We had to pump the sewage
until the power was restored.
2415 Wilshire Blvd. Mound, Minnesota 55364
February 3, 1994
TO:
Mayor Skip Johnson
Mound City Council
City Manager, Ed Shukle
FROM: Don Bryce, Fire Chief 1985-1993
1993 MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Fire and Rescue calls were up 24% from last year. The biggest year
(so far) in Mound Fire Departments history, with 603 calls!! Fire
225 calls up 14%, 381 rescues up 31%. So my nine year as fire
chief, I went out in a BANG!
In Mound we were up 12% on fires and up 43% on rescues (117 fires
and 237 rescues). Mounds total residential loss was down
considerable from last year, only $90,350.00 (last year was
$500,000)
For the contracting cities: Minnetonka Beach - down 44% on fires
and down 25% on rescues (9 fires and 4 rescue calls). Minnetrista
- up 48% on fires and down 4% on rescues (31 fires and 38 rescues).
Orono - up 16% on fires and up 28% on rescues, approximately
$10,000.00 valuation loss on fires. Shorewood - up 33% on fires
and up 75% on rescues (4 fires and 4 rescues). Spring Park - down
3% on fires and up 19% on rescues (32 fires and 67 rescues).
Approximately $5,000.00 valuation loss on fires.
Mutual Aid we received 2 from Maple Plain. Gave 6 on fire calls
and 3 on rescue calls. One to Watertown - rescue, 3 to St. Boni -
2 fires and 1 rescue, 1 to Loretto - misc call, (needed our aerial
truck). One to Excelsior for stand by and 4 to Maple Plain - 3
stand by's, 1 stand by rescue. A good camaraderie we have with
Maple Plain. We call them Mounds North Station and they call us
Maple Plains South Station.
Training - Man hours we were down from last year. I believe the
reason for this is because of the many more calls we had this year.
They responded to the calls, so they tend to take off drills to
finish their work that had to be done while they were answering the
fire/rescue calls.
We had 10 go to State Fire School, 7 to State Fire Conferences, 2
to Fire Instructors Conferences, 2 to State Chief Conference and
1 to International Chiefs Conference. Two to E.M.T., 2 to First
Responders, 4 to Regional school and 1 to Fire/Arson Investigation
II Course.
"/o,5'"
page 2.
Maintenance has been good. The 3 heavy maintenance crew that comes
in almost every week and our weekly maintenance that 4 groups do
every 4th week. I was a little disappointed that the painting
didn't get done on the outside (in back) of the fire station. When
we had men available, the weather was bad and vise versa. But it
will get done this Spring.
Repairs to the roof was done and thank goodness, with the rain that
we had, a lot of our equipment would have been ruined. We had a
new heat-make up air system in and the exhaust/fuel smell has
disappeared. Which makes it so much better for everyone's lungs!
We had two new fire fighters put on this year, to take place of the
two that retired. We will be losing four firefighters this year
to retirement, but have applications just waiting to get on the
department, including men and women. We do look for day time
personnel first and how long the applications have been in, plus
they have the agility test to pass plus their physical.
My nine years as Fire Chief, one year Asst. Chief and coming up the
ranks of the fire department has truly been an awarding experience
for me. I've enjoyed working with you, and so very proud to be a
member of the MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT. I have met wonderful people
and learned so very much, seen a lot that I wouldn't have seen and
experienced if I wasn't Fire Chief or a fire fighter. Have had
wonderful friendship through the years and they will always be our
friends. We'll miss not seeing the new friends that I have met at
the International Chiefs Conference and through out Minnesota.
I feel I've accomplished some good for the department plus the
Cities we cover and its citizens, with new rescue truck,
heavy/equipment truck; heart start; part time secretary; computer
system that prints out the directions to addresses for a faster
response; make up air system in our station - to provide a better
air system for our people's health. All new fire gear to better
protect the fire fighters, plus many hours of meeting with you, my
department, State, International, County and our contract cities.
Red flashers for our private vehicle, that helps give the fire
fighter a better chance to respond to the fire station for fast
response to help you and me, on Hennepin County Advisory Board and
President of Hennepin County Chiefs Assn.
I will look forward seeing you at our retirement party, September
10th (keep that date open) and I leave the fire department in very
capable hands with Chief Steve Erickson.
page
FIRE MARSHALS REPORT ~OR 1993 - JERRY BABB AND MIKE PALM
This year the Mound Fire Department experienced the busiest year
ever, in the history of the fire dept. I wasn't able to conduct
as many fire inspections this year as the last couple of years, do
to the closing of my own construction company. I started a new job
as the Fire Marshal with the City of Hutchinson (part time) and
work for another construction company the other half of the week.
J~rry works full time for a company in Jonathan. We just don't
have day time available like we use to.
Inspections are intended to prevent fire from occurring because the
inspector identifies fire hazards which could cause a fire, allow
a fire to develope, or allow a fire to spread once ignited. In
addition to locating and correcting accumulation of combustible
trash and debris, storage practices, proper maintenance and safe
operation of building utilities.
During the inspections process, technical information on the
building and the processes should be collected. When used in pre-
fire planning, this kind of information can be used as a valuable
source for handling a fire at any property. Inspections provide
an opportunity to educate the owners or occupants of a building
about the need for~ adequate fire and life safety condition.
PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION AFFECTS a fundamental change in the way the
general public view fire. It encourages people to act in fire safe
ways. The public needs to be motivated and INSTRUCTED in how to
take actions that minimize the chances of fire and the dangerous
effects of a fire, should one occur.
Fire investigation is a major objective of the fire prevention
program. Discovering the causes of fires within our community is
the basis for establishing fire prevention program priorities and
providing public fire education information. It is the
responsibility of the Fire Marshal to investigate the fire in order
to find the cause and determination and to bring criminal action
to the person or persons who have contributed to a fire.
INSPECTIONS FOR ALL CITIES:
FIRE 'INVESTIGATIONS:
FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION:
HOME INSPECTIONS:
WESTONKA SCHOOL AREA:
400 HRS.
50 HRS.
30 HRS.
50 HRS.
100 HRS.
(should be over 1000 hrs.)
(depends on fire that occur)
(should be 200 hfs or more)
(could be at least 200 hrs.)
(could be 400 hrs.) that's
only 8 hrs. a week
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page 4.
Most of the inspections were spent on underground tanks, day care,
adult care, complaints. One of the major problems we have in the
school district are juvenile fire setters, having spent many hours
at both Grandview and Westonka School talking to youth about
starting fires, and meeting with them and with their parents on
that subject.
We do the best we can for you and all our cities.
MOUND FIRE RELIEF ASSN. - DAVE CARLSON, PRESIDENT
The Mound Fire Department Relief Association had to deal with two
significant issues in 1993. Due to the sale of Marquette Banks the
management service to our accounts changed. Unfortunately, the
change resulted in poorer service that eventually led us to a
search for new investment advisors for our accounts. After
reviewing proposals from Prudential Banks, Piper-Jaffray, and IDS,
the Board decided to move our accounts to Prudential Banks. The
transferring of our accounts to Prudential Banks is currently
underway and we look forward to a relationship with improved
communications, better investment direction, and improved returns
for our accounts.
The second significant issue concerned changes made by the State
Auditors Office regarding their review of all 1992 fire department
annual reports. As a result of these changes more than two thirds
of all fire department annual reports required corrections,
amendments and clarifications - including our report. In order to
amend our 1992 annual report, we had to recruit the aid of Gary
Brakke who helped prepare the report along with the audit of our
accounts. Adjustments had to be made to the 1990 and 1991 reports
as well as the 1992 report in question. Unfortunately, the State
Auditors would not release the 2% State Aid until the 1992 reports
were corrected which delayed receipt of these funds until mid-
January of 1994.
We are hoping 1994 is a less eventful year with an improvement in
investment performance as Prudential Banks comes on line. A
planned actuarial study has been delayed at least 6 months and
perhaps one year until the transition from First Banks to
Prudential has been completed.
FIREFIGHTER A D P R E S S CITY PHONE DOB
~ERSEN JEFF
[DERSON GREG
BABB JERRY
BABB PAUL
BOYD DAVE
BRYCE DON
BRYCE SCOTT
CARLSON DAVID
CASEY JIM
COLLINS STEVE
ENGELHART RANDY
ERICKSON STEVE
FISK PHIL
GRADY DAN
GRADY KEVIN
HENDERSON CRAIG
HENRY PAUL
,ANDSMAN BRAD
{SCHKE RON
NAFUS JOHN
NELSON JAMES
NELSON MARV
NICCUM BRET
PALM GREG
PALM MIKE
PALM TIM
PEDERSON GREG
POUNDER CHRIS
RASMUSSEN TONY
SAVAGE MIKE
SIPPRELL KEVIN
STALLMAN RON
SWENSON TOM
VANECEK ED
WILLIAMS RICK
WILLIAMS TIM
WOYTCKE DENNIS
2221 SOUTHVIEW LN
4924 PLYMOUTH RD
2169 BIRCH LN
2169 BIRCH LN
5460 BARTLETT BLVD
5245 EDEN ROAD
5955 IDLEWOOD RD
6365 ACORN RD
4968 AFTON RD
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
2121 GRANDVIEW BLVD MOUND 55364
3415 WARNER LN
4367 SHORELINE DR
4790 CARRICK RD
5287 EDEN ROAD
MOUND 55364
SP.PK 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
760 APPLEGARDEN RD MOUND 55364
4435 DORCHESTER RD
5056 SULGROVE RD
5555 WESTWOOD AVE
2207 NOBLE LN
2580 DUNWOODY LN
2185 FAIRVIEW LN
2025 SHOREWOOD LN
2449 OAKLAWN RD
2153 LANGDON LN
2695 WESTEDGE BLVD
5942 HAWTHORNE RD.
6087 ASPEN RD
3844 PARK LN
5924 IDLEWOOD RD
3125 HIGHLAND BLVD
2205 BAYVIEW PL
2201 CENTER¥IEW LN
4387 WILSHIRE BLVD
2345 FAIRVIEW LN
5940 HILLCREST LN
3135 AYR LN
4842 DALE RD
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
WAY 55391
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
SP PK 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
WAY 55391
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
MOUND 55364
472-7564 07/i0/57
472-3080 11/18/60
472-2858 08/27/40
472-2858 03/30/68
472-4515 01/30/52
472-4085 12/04/42
472-3622 01/09/57
472-5485 10/17/51
472-1750 09/25/55
472-5267 09/08/50
472-7615 03/15/61
471-7129 10/28/49
472-5173 03/09/67
472-3410 05/07/56
472-4058 07/30/61
472-3361 09/18/57
472-5306 11/24/53
472-1817 02/15/52
472-3815 07/18/41
471-7432 05/10/54
472-6382 01/21/71
472-3500 08/19/50
472-1983 12/09/65
472-1236 04/17/61
472-1972 07/14/59
472-7140 07/16/65
472-5785 02/22/53
471-9474 03/15/63
472-2912 05/02/59
472-3591 03/08/50
471-8659 08/31/65
472-7904 03/18/64
472-7061 06/26/49
472-3178 12/08/66
472-7170 07/08/60
472-6716 02/03/62
472-7906 06/01/71
CHAIN OF COMMAND
FIRE MARSHALS
JERRY BABB & MIKE PALM
CHIEF 1
CHIEF 2
CAPT. 11
CAPT. 12
CAPT. 14
CAPT. 15
STEVE ERICKSON
GREG PEDERSON
DAVE BOYD
DAVE CARLSON
CRAIG HENDERSON
MARV NELSON
TRAINING OFFICER
RICK WILLIAMS
LT. 11 JEFF ANDERSEN
LT. 12 JOHN NAFUS
LT. 14 GREG PALM
LT. 15 KEVIN SIPPRELL
HIGHEST RANKING FIREFIGHTER
OFFICERS AND COMPANIES
CHIEF 1
CHIEF 2
TRAINING
FIRE MARSHAL
FIRE MARSHAL
STEVE ERICKSON
GREG PEDERSON
RICK WILLIAMS
JERRY BABB
MIKE PALM
TRUCK CO. # 1
CAPT. 11
LT. 11
DAVE BOYD
JEFF ANDERSEN
SCOTT BRYCE
JIM CASEY
STEVE COLLINS
PAUL HENRY
MIKE SAVAGE
TOM SWENSON
LADDER CO~ #1
CAPT. 15. MARV NELSON
LT. 14 GREG PALM
RANDY ENGELHART
PAUL BABB
CHRIS POUNDER
ED VANECEK
DENNIS WOYTCKE
TRUCK CO. #2
CAPT. 14
LT. 12
CRAIG HENDERSON
JOHN NAFUS _
GREG ANDERSON
DAN GRADY
KEVIN GRADY
MIKE PALM
TONY RASMUSSEN
RON STALLMAN
BRET NICCUM
RESCUE CO. # 1
CAPT. 12
LT. 15
DAVE CARLSON
KEVIN SIPPRELL
JERRY BABB
PHIL FISK
TIM PALM
TIM WILLIAMS
BRAD LANDSMAN
JAMES NELSON
COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES
TRUCK # 1
TRUCK # 2
LADDER
RESCUE
- -UNIT 12, 18
- -UNIT 11, 15, F TROOP
- -UNIT 17, 22
- - -UNIT 19, 16, S.C.B.A.
"1/I
ACTIVE SENIORITY ROSTER
FIREFIGHTER ENTRY DATE
2. BRAD
3. RON
4. JERRY
5. DAVE
6. GREG
7. TOM
8. STEVE
10o DAVE
11. CRAIG
12. SO3TT
13. STEVE
14. MIKE
15. GRB3
16. JOHN
18. JEFF
19. TIM
2O. RICK
BRYCE .. 021~_ .16 5_
L~JqI)S~.'~ 03/04/74
~SCU~E 03/04/74
BABB 09/09/7/,
BOYD O2/O3/75
PEZ)ERSON 02/03/75
SN~SO~ 09/08/75
ERICKSON 11/O3/75
~N 11/O3/75
CARI.,S(Xq 04/05/76
I-[lm'DERSON 11/01/76
m',¥CE 01/09/78
COLLII~ O2/O6/78
PAI~ 06/04179
ANDI~SON 12/03/79
NAFOS 06/O2/8O
SAVAGE O9/15/80
AND]roSEN 09/22/80
WILLIAMS 11/07/83
WlI.&I~ 11/07/83
21. GREG PAI24
02106184
22. TONY
23. RON
24. KEVIN
25. JIM
O3104185
01/05/87
O61O6188
O9112188
26. PAUL H]~Y
27. PHIL FISK
28. TIH PAI~
29. BRET NICCUM
30. KEVIN SlPPRELL
31. RANDY EN3~T
32. DAN GRADY
33. JAi~iF~ NELSON
'35. ~IS wo~c~
05/01/89
05/01/89
05101189
07110189
03/O2190
04102190
12/03/90
12/03/90
11/04/91
03/02/92
1994 WEEKLY GROUP MAINTENANCE
* JAN. 01, 4 - 22
JAN. 08, 1 - 11
JAN. 15, 2 - 12
JAN. 22, 3 - 15
JAN. 29, 4 - 16
* FEB. 05, 1 - 17
FEB. 1~, 2 - 18
FEB. 1 , 3 - 19
FEB. 26, 4 - 21
MAR. 05, 1 - 22
* MAR. 12, 2 -
MAR. 19, 3 - 12
MAR. 26, 4 - 15
APR. 02, 1 - 16
APR. 09, 2 - 17
* APR. 16, 3 - 18
APR. 23, 4 - 19
APR. 30, 1 - 21
* CHECK TIRES
MAY 07, 2 - 22
MAY 14. 3 - 11
* MAY 21, 4 - 12
MAY 28, 1 - 15
JUN. 02, 2 - 16
JUN. 11. 3 - 17
JUN. 18, 4 - 18
* JUN. 25, 1 - 19
SEPT. 03, 3 - 21
SEPT. 10, 4 - 22
SEPT. 17, 1 -
SEPT. 24, 2 - 12
OCT. 01, 3 - 15
OCT. 08, 4 - 16
OCT. 15, 1 - 17
OCT. 22, 2 - 18
OCT. 29, 3 - 19
JUL. 02, 2 - 21
JUL. 0~, 3 - 22 *
JUL. 1 , 4 - 11
JUL. 23, 1 - 12
· JUL. 30, 2 - 19
AUG. 06, 3 - 16
AUG. 13, 4 - 17
AUG. 20, 1 - 18 *
AUG. 27, 2 - 19
NOV. 05, 4 - 21
NOV. 12, 1 - 22
NOV. 19, 2 - 11
NOV. 26, 3 - 12
DEC. 03, 4 - 15
DEC. 10, 1 - 16
DEC. 17, 2 - 17
DEC. 24, 3 - 18
DEC. 31, 4 - 19
MECHANICAL GROUP
MIKE SAVAGE RICK WILLIAMS RON
GROUP # 1
CAPT 15 MARY
LT. 14 GREG
SCOTT
JIM
PHIL
DAN
PAUL
JAMES
NELSON
PALM
BRYCE
CASEY
FISK
GRADY
HENRY
NELSON
STALLMAN
GROUP # 2
CAPT 14 CRAIG HENDERSON
LT. 12 JOHN NAFUS
KEVIN GRADY
BRET NICCUM
TONY RASMUSSEN
TIM WILLIAMS
RON MARSCHKE
BRAD LANDSMAN
GROUP # 4
CAPT 12 DAVE BOYD
LT. 11 JEFF ANDERSEN
PAUL BABB
TIM PALM
CHRIS POUNDER
TOM SWENSON
JERRY BABB
GROUP # 3
CAPT 12 DAVE CARLSON
LT. 15 KEVIN SIPPRELL
GREG ANDERSON
STEVE COLLINS
RANDY ENGELHART
MIKE PALM
DENNIS WOYTCKE
ED VANECEK
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOQD ROAD
L,1OUND MINNESOTA 55364-1687
,612~ 472-0600
FAX ~6'2~
January 7, 1994
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
CITY CLERK
1993 ANNUAL REPORT
PerSonnel Roster:
Francene C. Clark/Leisinger, City Clerk - 8-10-81
Linda Strong, Secretary/Receptionist - 8-5-85
Linda and I report directly to the City Manager. The City Manager and I share Linda's time.
She is the receptionist first. Ed has her doing secretarial duties and I have her helping me in
various areas. Linda has taken the Minnesota Clerks' Institute program. This is a 100 hour
course put on by the University of Minnesota Continuing Education and she received her
certificate in July, 1989.
RECORDING OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
There were 23 regular City Council Meetings in 1993. In addition there was 1 special Council
Meeting, the Local Board of Review and Budget Hearing. That totals 26 meetings. From these
meetings pages of minutes were generated for Council review and approval. Agendas are
prepared by the City Manager. I then input the Agenda into the computer. The Agenda
material is then put in order, attached, and numbered. Linda then runs the packets on the
Xerox and directs the packets to the proper people. We send agendas to all people who have
items on the agenda, highlighting the item pertaining to them.
printed on recycled paper
After the Council Meetings there are items that need to be followed up, such as contracts signed
and sent to the proper people, directives from the Council that need to be attended to and routine
items that need to be resolved. These items many times are 4 to 6 hours of work after a
meeting. That does not include preparation of the minutes and the resolutions.
I did not have time in 1993 to micro-film the Council packets. This is handy when used in
conjunction with the Clerk's Index Program. I have all of years from 1989 to 1993 on the
computer. This has eliminated the need to index all the City Council actions on 3 x 5 cards
manually.
MAINTENANCE OF ORDINANCE BOOK
An ordinance is a law of local application, enacted by the City Council, which prescribes a
general and permanent rule for persons or things within the City. This is distinguished from
other types of regulations or actions which are undertaken by resolution or motion. Resolutions
or motions generally regulate administrative or temporary actions as opposed to a permanent
law.
An ordinance becomes effective upon its adoption by the City Council and publication in the
official newspaper. Therefore, as soon after a Council meeting as possible, ordinances are
published. After publishing, the new ordinance has to be integrated into the ordinance book in
the correct area.
There were 7 ordinances adopted in 1993.
61-1993
An Ordinance Regulating the Use of Land in Mound by Districts
Including the Regulations of the Location, Size, Use, and Height of
Buildings, the Arrangement of Buildings on Lots, and the Density of
Population for the Purpose of Promoting the Public Health, Safety, Order,
Convenience, and General Welfare of the Citizens of Mound.
62-1993
An Ordinance Amending Section 320:00 of the City Code by Adding
Sub& 6 Relating to a Procedure Manual for Rules and Regulations for
Private Activities on Public Lands and Amending Section 437:05,
Subdivisions 4 and 6, Relating to Dock Permits and Required Compliance
with City Regulations.
63-1993
An Ordinance Modifying and Adding Section 300:15 to the City Code
Relating to Floodplain Overlay Regulations and Adopting a Summary of
this Ordinance for Publication.
64-1993
An Ordinance Adding Section 319 to the City Code Relating to Housing
Maintenance Regulations for Rental Housing.
65-1993
An Ordinance Adding Subd. 5 to Section 800:40 of the City Code
Relating to Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor and Adding Subd. 8 to
Section 810:50 of the City Code Relating to Consumption of Non-
intoxicating Malt Liquor or Beer.
66-1993
An Ordinance Amending Sections 437:00, Subd. 5; 437:10, Subd. 1.c.;
437:10, Subd. 11; and 437:15; Relating to Dock Licenses.
67-1993
Ordinance Amendin Section 540:00, Subd. 3 of the City Code Relating to
Sewer Rates; and Amending Section 540:00, Subd. 13, a. & b. of the City
Code Relating to Water Rates.
As Chapters in the City Code are amended, I am putting these on the computer, a disk for each
Chapter. This will make revisions much faster than typing whole pages. This project is almost
complete.
In 1992, I started and completed a project that I have wanted to do for a long time. I took all
the ordinances and amendments that have ever been adopted by the City of Mound since its
incorporation and cross referenced them to the current code where possible. This was all done
on my Rapid File Program. Now we have a history for each section of the Code. This will
help when someone wants to know when a particular part of an ordinance was adopted. I have
continued to update this project with new ordinances as they are adopted or amended.
MAINTENANCE OF RFSOLUTION BOOK
A resolution is somewhere between a motion and an ordinance. A resolution deals with matter
of a special, administrative or temporary nature and is put in resolution form because of its
importance or length. In 1993, the City Council adopted 163 resolutions. These are all
composed, typed, signed and kept in resolution books. Each resolution is then categorized and
indexed by subject and number in order to make them easier to find at a later date. This
catagorizing is now done with the Clerk's Index. Copies of the resolutions are given to the
various departments when they pertain to their area. I also certify resolutions to be recorded
at Hennepin County if required.
PUBLIC NOTICES
This office arranges for the publication of official and legal notices for such things as public
hearings, changes in meeting dates for the City Council, ordinances, and any other items that
are required by State Statutes or that the Council or City Manager feel should be in the official
newspaper.
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Some public notices (vacating of streets, etc.) must also be posted in 3 public places. The Park
Dept. handles the posting and fills out the posting affidavit.
Some bids come through my office and are advertised according to State Statute. Some of the
specifications for bids for equipment are laid out and prepared by me with input from the
specific department head requesting the item.
LICENSES & PERMITS..
The City of Mound issued 59 licenses or permits for different purposes in 1993. This accounted
for approximately $10,003, in revenues. This process changed in 1992, with one less person
in the Finance Dept., I took over all licensing duties. I spent a considerable amount of time in
the administration of the licenses and permits, i.e. notices and renewal forms are sent before
they expire; when the renewal application is received it and the insurance papers must be gone
over to be sure they are correct; the payment receipt is made out; the names submitted to the
Council for review and approval; the license issued and sent to the applicant. Then there are
always the applicants who wait until the last minute or have to be coaxed to get their applications
and fees in before expiration. I have inputted alot of the license information into the computer.
I am also generating the licenses on the computer which will save money for the forms and time
by not having to redo all of them every year, just changing dates, license numbers, etc.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
I have found being City Clerk that people expect me to be the local expert in everything from
utility costs to the legality of the latest zoning fracas. In attending State and International
conferences I find that most city clerks are used as an information source by local citizens. I
try to stay informed as to what is going on in all aspects and departments of the City so that if
I cannot answer a question for a citizen at least I can direct them to the proper person for an
answer.
What comes along with public information is research into various items that people have
concerns about.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Records Management is a function concerned with the creation, processing, maintenance,
protection, retrieval, retention, preservation and disposition of records required in the operation
and continuance of city operations. The objective is to save space, money and time.
The City owns a microfiche recorder (camera), film processor and a dry ink reader/printer. We
have been using this equipment for Police records that must be kept and require too much
space; for all old permanent records of the City Council i.e., resolutions, minutes, etc.
Unfortunately, there was not time to do much of this in 1993.
TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
In 1993, I dealt with 6 tax forfeit parcels of land. These were all put on hold so that the Park
& Open Space Commission could complete their Nature Conservation Area Study. That has
now been completed and sent to the Council for their approval. The Council decided to look
at the parcels recommended by the POSC in the Spring of 1994. Therefore no action was taken
on the 6 parcels. One parcel that was released previously for sale to adjoining property owners
was taken back for conservation purposes.
0 - parcels were released to sale to adjoining property
owners;
1 - parcel was conveyed to the City for park/wetlands,
drainage, or unbuildable;
0 - parcels were released for public auction;
Hennepin County notifies us of property within the City that has gone tax forfeit because of
nonpayment of real estate taxes. They also periodically ask about property we have taken for
a public purpose to insure that we are using it for that public purpose. The County asks that we
inform them of what we would like done with the property i.e., allow the parcels to the sold at
public auction; require that they be sold only to adjoining property owners if they are undersized
or do not meet the zoning and building codes; or retain them for some public purpose. There
is a considerable amount of research that must be done to determine what should be done with
the property.
The first step is to go to the tax books and get a property description. Then the property jacket
is pulled and its contents examined to see if the property was taken for a public purpose or is
a new tax forfeit parcel.
The next step is to figure the square footage of the property and look at the current zoning
district to determine if it is a buildable lot or not. After all this information is determined, it
is all put on a sheet, a plat map showing the property is made and sent to the City Engineer,
Park Director, Street Superintendent, Sewer & Water Superintendent, Building Inspection and
Finance Director for their comments and recommendations. Occasionally, an easement is
needed for utility purposes; a survey may be needed to determine if part of the property is in
the wetlands; or there may be reasons for the City to retain the property.
The Special Assessment Clerk in the Finance Dept. determines if there are any assessments from
before forfeiture or since forfeiture that need to be put back on the property. The reason we
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need to know assessments before and since forfeiture is that the City gets 90% of the purchase
price to apply to assessments from before forfeiture. The assessments since forfeiture are added
in their entirety to the appraised value (determined by the Hennepin County Assessor) of the
property. In 1984, the City Council adopted a resolution (//84-94, copy attached) setting a
policy on assessments placed on undersized tax forfeit property before forfeiture. This has
helped to encourage adjoining property owners to purchase undersized parcels and combine them
with their property.
In 1987 1 completed a card index by Property Identification Number for the following:
City owned property;
Tax forfeit property that has been retained by the City for a public purpose;
Tax forfeit property that falls into the following categories:
a. Property released for public sale;
b. Property for sale only to and combined with adjoining property.
Each card has a PID (property identification number), plat and parcel, legal description, status
(what it is, park, wetlands, tax forfeit, etc.), whose name it is in (State Land Dept. or City of
Mound or both), any resolutions dealing with the parcel (resolution number and disposition).
I have now completed coordinating the Certificates of Titles, State Deeds, easements, etc. and
recorded that type of information on each card also. This card file, is now complete and is
being kept up-to-date. It has already proved to be a very valuable tool when someone calls in
to check on a parcel of land.
Since we started dealing with tax forfeit property in 1982:
39 parcels have been put up to public auction;
37 parcels were retained for a public purpose; and
83 parcels have been authorized to be sold to and combined
with adjoining properties;
5 temporary construction easements were reconveyed.
Of the above, 34 parcels of the 39 have been sold at public auction and 48 of the 79 parcels
have been sold to adjoining property owners to be combine with their property. I think this
shows how this process is working to the city's advantage to get parcels back on the tax rolls
and increase conformance to the zoning ordinance.
We now have a computer program called Rapid File and I am trying to get all this information
on tax forfeit property into the computer. I will continue to work on this during 1992.
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OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITWS
BUDGET;
In 1993, the inputting of all budget pages was done for all departments. This included all
figures for 1993 and inserting all proposed 1994 figures. There was also preparation of the
Election Budget and joint work with the City Manager on the City Council Budget and the
Manager/Clerk Budget.
CEMETERY
In 1988, I officially took over the Mound Union Cemetery records. In 1993, there were 19
burials and 14 graves were sold. In 1989, I used the Rapid File program in my computer and
inputted all the information from each division of the cemetery. All the information came off
the cemetery cards which were checked and cross-checked. This now allows us to instantly
locate people by name, owner of the grave, or lot and grave number. There are three divisions
and each is separate on the computer. I have a book that I update every few months. It took
a considerable amount of time to do this but I feel it has really cut down on the paper work.
We had new cemetery maps made up at the end of 1993 to include all new information.
FIRE CONTRACTS
The Fire Department keeps track of all fire reports for each contracting city. The fire repons
are all listed according to the City and the number of fire/rescue hours. In 1992, there were
mutual aid hours which are divided equally between the contracting cities. The Fire Contract
Material is figured on a combination percentage of assessed value and a 3 year average of
fire/rescue hours for each contracting city. That percentage is then used on:
A. Operating Costs
B. Capital Outlay
C. Fireman's Relief Fund
D. Fire Truck Payments
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In 1993, the fire hours breakdown is as follows:
ACTUAL EQUAL
CONTRACTING FIRE/~C~ MUTUAL AID
CITY HOURS + HOURS =
TOTAL PERCENTAGE
Minnetonka
Beach 196 + 44 = 240 1.98%
Minnetrista 1287 + 44 - 1331 10.95%
Orono 1178 + 44 = 1222 10.06%
Shorewood 151 + 44 -- 195 1.61%
Spring Park 1994 + 44 -- 2038 16.77 %
Mound 7080 + 44 = 7124 58.63 %
TOTAL 11886 + 264 = 12150 100.00%
These hours will be
figured.
integrated into the 3 year average when the 1995 contract material is
Part of the formula for figuring the fire contracts was to use the total assessed value of the fire
area in a community. This changed a few years ago from assessed value to market value, which
did not change the percentages much but required some language change in the original fire
contracts and at the same time this was done some other changes were made to update the
contract for each fire contracting city.
EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION.
The City Manager and I supervise the Secretary/Receptionist, Linda Strong. As I stated in the
beginning of this report, Ed and I share Linda's time. Linda is first and foremost the
receptionist who answers the phone anywhere from 60 to 80 times a day, fielding calls to the
proper people, taking messages when people are out of the office and directing people when they
come into City Hall. She is sometimes the only contact a citizen has with City Hall and she is
excellent in giving people a positive and helpful image of the City of Mound.
She does a lot of typing for departments who do not have secretarial help, i.e. Finance, Liquor,
and the Dock Inspector. She is also in charge of handling all incoming and outgoing mail;
copying for various departments; office supply ordering; as well as the duties that were
mentioned before. We are lucky to have someone who is versatile, talented and friendly.
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The City Clerk must administer all elections for national, state and county as well as city offices
and special city elections. The State Statutes governing the election process are Chapter 200
through 210 and Chapter 412. On the surface these statutes describe the procedural steps,
however, they do not describe the election process in logical step sequence. Election laws are
constantly being revised by the state legislature and through court rulings so it is necessary to
stay on top of all changes.
I am one of 11 City Clerks chosen to serve on the Hennepin County Elections and Voter
Registration Coordinating Committee. It is comprised of clerks giving good city representation
of the county based on experience, the size of the municipalities and the types of election system
used. This Committee deals with new legislation affecting elections and voter registration.
In 1993, there were no City elections.
MI$I~ELLANEOUS
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
In September assessment hearing notices were prepared, the tax books checked to verify names
and addresses and notices were written, published and sent to all parties concerned regarding the
following:
CBD (Central Business District) Parking Maintenance
Delinquent Water & Sewer Charges
The CBD Assessment Roll is a very involved procedure. The expenses are figured from June
1 of a given year until May 31 of the year being assessed. This figure includes expenses for
railroad lease, special assessments, maintenance materials, crosswalks striping, blacktopping of
lots, Christmas decorations, lighting of lots, parking lot leases, salaries for maintenance. This
figure is sent to each business in the CBD District. There is a very complicated formula for
spreading these expenses between the businesses in the Central Business District. The formula
is based on the following:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Customer parking spaces required (this is determined by the CBD Parking
Committee based on the business).
Employee parking spaces required.
The number of spaces provided by the business.
The first 2 items are added together and the third is subtracted.
A percentage of the total is then figured on item #4.
The business front footage is then taken.
A percentage of the total is then figured on item #6.
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8. The present market value is then taken.
9. A percentage of the total is then figured on item//8.
10. Next the total costs (expenses) are multiplied by the factor .7 and that result is
multiplied by item #5.
11. Next the total costs (expenses) are multiplied by the factor .15 and that result is
multiplied by item #7.
12. Next the total costs (expenses) are multiplied by factor .15 and that result is
multiplied by item//9.
13. Items 10, 11 and 12 are then added together and that is what is proposed to be
assessed to each business in the CBD.
This year the way we handle delinquent utility bills changed. We are no longer doing shut-offs.
At the end of August we are taking all delinquent sewer and water bills and preparing them for
certification and assessment against the benefiting property. With the initial list, we sent out 307
notices. We actually certified 149 for collection with 1993 taxes.
Resolutions were prepared for all the above assessments. Levy sheets were prepared for
Hennepin County, resolutions certified and all sent to the County to appear on the 1992 tax
statements.
OTHER MEETINGS ATTENDED
MCI~OA (Minnesota Clerks' & Finance Officers' Association) Annual Meetino
I have been a member of this organization since 1982. I was Regional Vice President for
Region IV in 1984; Treasurer in 1985; Secretary in 1986; Vice President in 1987; became the
President in 1988; and a Director at Large (Immediate Past President) 1989 and 1990. This
state organization has one annual conference in March which is put on by Government Training
Services and the University of Minnesota Department of Professional Development and
Conference Services. It is designed to meet the needs of Minnesota clerks from large, small and
medium size cities, with different responsibilities, and with varying years of experience. The
technical sessions provide practical information and an opportunity for discussion with other
clerks.
I received the title of MCMC (Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk) in March 1985 after
completing the required courses and extra seminars offered by the University of Minnesota
Continuing Education.
Out of the 855 cities in Minnesota there are over 550 members in MCFOA.
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IIMC {International ln~itute of Municipal Clerks) Conference
I have been a (CMC) Certified Municipal Clerk since November 1985. The State of Minnesota
presently has over 326 member cities in the IIMC. We are 8th out of 77 (including the 50
states, 12 Canadian provinces, and 15 other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Israel,
United Kingdom, South Africa) in membership to IIMC. Total IIMC membership is 9,582.
I attended the annual IIMC Conference from May 16 - May 20. There are a variety of topics
covered in the educational sessions, presentations and the extensive exhibits. This was a very
interesting and beneficial conference with over 40 different workshops in topics such as, records
management, local government productivity, elections, professional development, personnel
management, communications, supervising, to name a few.
I finished serving my third year of a three year term on the IIMC Board of Directors
representing Region VI (Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin) in May and was presented with a
Certificate of Appreciation.
The following is the mission statement that was developed during my last year on the Board,
~The International Institute of Municipal Clerks prepares its membership to meet the challenge
of the diverse roles of the municipal clerk by providing services and continuing professional
development opportunities to benefit members and the government entities they serve."
IIM(~ (INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS) REGION VI
MEETINGS AND OTHER MEETINGS OR COMMITTEF~
In January 1993, I attended the Region VI Meeting in LaCrosse, Wisconsin because it is central
to the three states (Iowa, Wisconsin and MinneSota) in our region. Bernard Kahl (Mukowango,
Wisconsin) and myself conducted this meeting as Region VI Directors for IIMC. This gives us
a chance to bring information we obtained at the IIMC Mid-Year Board Meeting back to our
fellow members.
Some of the other meetings attended were:
League of Minnesota Cities Elections & Ethics Committee.
Member of the MCFOA Elections Advisory Board to the Secretary of State.
On a Committee that is updating the video that was done six years ago for
Election Judge Training.
Advisory Committee on Voter Registration.
I have tried to highlight some of the activities in 1993. In summation, the City Clerk's position
encompasses many areas that require time, effort and knowledge beyond that of a clerk in a
larger city with a full staff to do the elementary tasks. I find the work very challenging and
personally rewarding and I am happy I can contribute to Mound and its citizens. I feel
continuing education, working on various committees with affiliated organizations, receiving and
sharing information with other cities makes me more effective in my position and I want to thank
the Council for their support.
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February 8, 1994
RESOLUTION//94-
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 6-13, 1994,
AS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN THE
CITY OF MOUND
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, a Christian human service organization,
is celebrating its 98th year of service to the people of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore
certainly appropriate for us, the City of Mound, to join in the observance of this milestone with
the commemoration of March 6-13, 1994 as Volunteers of America Week; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is making a valuable contribution by
providing these services to adults and the elderly: 5 homes for mentally disabled, mentally ill,
chemically dependent and/or elderly adults, congregate dining for seniors at 45 sites in Anoka
and Hennepin Counties; home delivered meals for persons 60 years of age and over; semi-
independent living services and supported living services; 3 housing complexes for families, the
handicapped, and the elderly; and 4 long-term health care facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America provides these services for children and
youth: 5 programs serving autistic, autistic-like, and/or development-ally disabled children and
youth; a children's emergency shelter; in-home services; 52 foster treatment homes and
correction group homes; a residential treatment center for emotionally handicapped boys; a
specialized behavioral program for boys with severe problems; short-term after care for youth
with special needs; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America provides 2 correctional services; a pre-
release and work release correctional program serving men; and a women's jail, workhouse and
work-release correctional program; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America, thougt~ its dedicated staff and volunteers
and the many people who help support their work through financial contributions make a
significant impact on the lives of people in the City of Mound; and
WHEREAS, the Volunteers of America is commemorating its founding in 1896
and urges others to join them in bringing the gap between human needs and the resources of the
public and private sector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I Skip Johnson, Mayor of the
City of Mound, do hereby proclaim the week of March 6-13, 1994, as VOLUNTEERS OF
AME~CA WEEK in the City of Mound;
February 8, 1994
AND, BE IT RF_~OLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted to the
Volunteers of America as evidence of out esteem.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the City of Mound to be affixed this 8th day of February in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and ninety four.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
MINNESOTA
5905 Golden Valley Road · Minneapolis, MN 55422-4490 · (612),546.3242
January 26, 1994
The Honorable Ferner (Skip) Johnson
Mayor of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364-1687
Dear Mayor Johnson:
The Volunteers of America has been serving others for 97 years.
Volunteers of America Week, March 6-13, commemorates the founding of
our organization on March 8, 1896.
We are one of Minnesota's largest human service organizations.
Year after year, more than 90% of every dollar we receive, we spend
directly on program services...for the people we serve.
Through the years, Volunteers of America has demonstrated it is
a dynamic organization keeping pace with the everchanging world. We
recognize the need for developing creative ways to solve problems
and meet community needs for all members of our society.
I hope you will recognize March 6-13, 1994 as Volunteers of
America Week and help us celebrate our 98th year of service, both
nationally and in Minnesota. Your personal proclamation will be
encouraging to those who receive services in Mound, and its nearby
communities.
Your proclamation, along with other proclamations and letters
will be duplicated and put into booklet form. A booklet commemorat-
ing our 98th birthday will be placed in the reception area of each
of our programs and senior dining sites.
Something wonderful is happening in Minnesota, because of you!
Your interest and support makes a significant impact on the success
of our organi.zation:,. And, as~-you~know our success is measured
.through the lives of~'th0Se~we~-~o~ch.
Respectfully yours,
~Jame s~E .~Ho~ i~,'/'Jr.
President
Enclosures
Volunteers of America
Minnesota
1993-1994
PROGRAM SERVICES
ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM offers board
and lodging homes for seniors, developmentally
disabled, mentally ill, and/or chemically
dependent adults. Telephone 1-495-3344
BAR-NONE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
CENTER provides services to boys who are
emotionatly and/or behaviorally disturbed.
Telephone: 753-2500
CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER
often social and educational services in a
protective environment to children in crisis.
Telephone: 753-2319
CORRECTION GROUP HOMES offer a struc-
tured therapeutic home environment for teenagers
with a delinquent history. Telephone 546-3242
FOSTER TREATMENT HOMES provide a
supportive, directive environment for behavior-
ally disturbed children and youth. Telephone:
546-3242
HOME DELIVERED MEALS hot noon meals
are delivered to shut-in seniors who are unable to
prepare their own meals. Telephone: 546-3242
IN-HOME FAMILY TREATMENT SER-
VICES strengthens a family's ability to function
and to resolve problems. Telephone: 546-3242
PRINCETON HOME is a home for mentally
disabled adults. Telephone: 1-495-3344
REGIONAL CORRECTIONS CENTER is a
jail, workhouse and work-release program for
women. Telephone: 488-2073
RESIDENTIAL CENTER is a pre-release and
work-release correctional program for men.
Telephone: 721-6327
RESPITE CARE for families of cn~M.,renan~/~or
are handicapped with autism, autistic-tike ana o
developmental disabilities. Telephone: 546-3242
SEMI.INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
provide learning opportunities for individuals
with special needs. Telephone: 1-495-3344
SENIOR DINING PROGRAM serves hot noon
meals at 45 community locations to anyone 60
years of age or older. Telephone: 546-3242
SETTEVIG HOME is a home for developmen-
tally disabled adults. Telephone: 1.495-3344
SETTEVIG TREATMENT CENTER FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
provides intensive treatment service~., for a. u. tis, t!c_ ;
autistic-like and developmentatty atsaotea
children. Telephone: 753-2500
SHORT-TERM AFTERCARE prepares a child
for a successful transition from treatment to home
and community. Telephone: 753-2500
SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM
for boys with severe behavioral problems re-
quiring secure supervision. Telephone: 753-2500
STEVENCROIrf residential care o. fteringnt ~ilf~
coping skills training jor aevetopmen a ty
disabled young adults. Telephone 644-2514
GRAMS are provided for aeve~pmentat, ly ~ls'
abled adolescents and adults witt~ special ne .
Telephone: 1.495-3344
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA... was founded March 8, 1896
in New York City. Less than four months later services were begun in Minneapolis.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, a national Christian human service organization,
has a 97 year history of serving people in need; regardless of their race, color or
creed. It seeks to develop programs in areas where human needs are not being met
by existing services.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA staff is comprised of individuals who not only have
administrative and/or professional social work expertise, but who also have a
commitment to the Christian mission of the organization; the reaching and uplifting
of all people. Last year, in addition to 330 staff, more than 1900 persons volunteered
their talents to help enrich program services in Minnesota.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMFRICA, a 501(c)(3) organization, is eligible to receive tax
deductible donations.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA meets all regulatory standards, publish an annual
report, have a certified audit, and file with the Charities Division of the Minnesota
Attorney General's Office.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark T. Flaten, Chair
James E. Hogie Jr, Pres
Mary E. Adams
Ronald E. Britz
Katie Erlckson
Walter W. Faster
James W. Fell
Gordon M. Haga
Peter L. Hauser
Barbara A. King
Ross E. Kramer
William W. McDonald
W. Lyle Meyer
John T. Richter
Erling W. Rockney
William E. Sandvig
Renee J. Tait
Robert E. Van Valkenburg
Dr. Harm A. Weber
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MINNF3OTA DISTRICT OFFICE
admlni~rative, accounting, and development offices
are located at
5905 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422-4490
(612) 546-3242
RESOLUTION NO. 94-
February 8, 1994
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST//398
2333 WlLSHIRE BLVD.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
approves a Premises Permit Application for the American Legion Post//398, 2333 Wilshire
Blvd., Mound, MN. 55364, for lawful gambling.
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND. MINNESOTA 5536,4 1687
(6121
FAX ~612 ,~-2 0620
F~ruary2,1~4
TO:
FROM:
RE:
CITY COUNCIL
FRAN CLARK, CITY CLERK
LICENSE RENEWAL -
Expire 2/29/94. New License Period 3/1/94 to
2/28/95. Approval contingent upon all required
forms, insurance, etc. being submitted.
Garbage & Refuse Hauler
Blackowiak & Son
Randy's Sanitation
Westonka Sanitation
Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc.
Cigarette
American Legion Post//398
Bficldey's Market
Headliners Bar & Grill
Jubilee Foods
John's Variety & Pets
Meyer's Service
Mound Municipal Liquor
PDQ Food Store//~Y292
R & R Bait Shop
SuperAmerica//4194
Thrifty White Drug//704
VFW Post #5113
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FFB OB ~94 OB:45PM MCCOMBS FRAMK ROOS
SF, CTIOI 0OO30
ADVERTIS~ FOR BIDS
1994 L?FT STATION IMPROVE~ENT PRO3ECT
~o~d, M~eso~a
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk until 11:00 A.M. on
March lC, 1994, at ~he Mound City Hall, at which time they will be publicly
opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all
else necessary for the 199~ Lift Station Improvement Project.
The work includes remodeling eleven dry well lift stations using
submersible pumps in a dry condition for Lift Station Al, Cl, Ct, C6, D2, D~,
E3, Il, K1, L1 and N1. The work includes new submersible pumps, electrical
controls, interior piping, minor exterior piping and all incidentals connected
therewith. The bids will be considered bM the City Council at ~heir meeting on
March 22, 199~, ac 7:30 P.M.
All proposals shall be addressed to:
Ms. Fran Clark, City Clerk
City of Mound
53~1Ma,~aood Road
Mound, Minnesota 5~36~
And shall be securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with the sta=ement
"199~ LI~ STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" and shall be on the Proposal Form
included in ~he plans and specifications for the project.
Copies of the Plans and specifications and other proposed contract
documents are on file at the office of McCombs Frank Roos Assoctate~, Inc.,
15050 23rd Avenue North, Plymouth, Mlrmesoca 55~7. Plans and specifications
for use in preparing bids may be obtained ac the offices of the Engineer upon
payment of $3~.00 per sec, ~hich is NON-REFUNDABLE. Zndividual sheebs o~ the
plans and sections of the specifications may be purchased a~ ~he rate of ~our
dollars ($~.00) per sheet o~ plans and t~enty-~ive cents ($0.25) per page o~
specifications, ~HICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Each bidder shall file with his bid a cashier's check, certified check or
bid bond in an amount of no~ less than five (5) percent of the total amount of
the bid. No bid may be withdravn within six=¥ (60) days after the bids are
opened.
The City reserves the right Co reject any and all bids and waive any
informalities or irregularities ~herein.
CITY OF MOUND, MINNESOTA
Skip Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST: Fran Clark, City Clerk
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BILLS
February 08, 1994
BATCH 3126
BATCH 4012
BATCH 4014
Total bills
$ 5,706.43
142,224.93
60,087.81
$208,019.17
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FAX ~612~ 472-062,~
February 2, 1994
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
JOEL KRUMM, LIQUOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
JANUARY MONTHLY REPORT
The holidays are over and now the cold slow winter months are
ahead. This year January 1st fell on a Saturday. We opted to
close not expecting much business which proved to be a good
decision because of the few stores that were open (limited hours),
not much was doing from what I heard. Therefore, Julie and I took
the annual inventory on Sunday, January 2nd. Actually, a part-time
employee and myself got a jump on it by coming in Saturday for five
hours and doing all of the beer and mix and miscellaneous items.
Julie and myself did the remainder of the inventory in about eleven
hours. There is more than just counting products as far as our
inventory is concerned.
The first thing Julie does is the deposit from New Year's Eve.
This is always the largest deposit of the year and takes her about
2.5 hours to complete. Taking into account that she also has to
write up a Daily Cash Summary Report for the city and a weekly and
a monthly report for me. Then a PLU report (Product Look Up) is
run and the products sold from New Year's Eve have to be deducted
from our perpetual inventory. A process of about 1.5 hours. Then
the next step which is critically important takes up the rest of
the day or around 6 hours. She has to transfer all of our product
totals ending in 1993, to our new perpetual inventory book for
1994. While she is doing all of this, I begin by counting all of
our wine and liquor in the storage area. I usually have all open
bottles and or cases pre-coded ahead of time so all I have to do is
look through boxes and write down the code and amount. That runs
me four hours and then I go out on the sales floor for six more.
It is relatively easy and efficient. I don't like to use more
people because they often make inadvertent errors. What's that
saying about too many cooks in the Kitchen?
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January Liquor Operations Report
Page 2
After it is all over, the days of January are devoted to
extending the inventory to see how much we have in dollars and to
also see how each individual item compares to what we should have.
Remarkably, everything turns out well for the majority of things.
I believe our new inventory system has played a big part. This
year our inventory was up roughly $10,000 or 10% which
coincidentally coincides with our sales figures being up 10%.
See you all on the 24th.
JK:ls
LEN HARRELL
Chief of Police
MOUND POLIC
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Telephone 472-0621
Dispatch 525-6210
Fax 472-0656
EMERGENCY 911
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ed Shukle
Len Harrell
Monthly Report for January 1994
STATISTICS
The police department responded to 1,091 calls for
service during the month of January. There were 23
Part I offenses reported. Those offenses included 3
burglaries, 13 larcenies, and 7 vehicle thefts.
There were 43 Part II offenses reported. Those
offenses included 2 child abuse/neglect, 1 forgery/NSF
check, 3 damage to property, 2 liquor law violations, 8
DUI's, 7 domestics (4 with assaults), 8 harassments, 4
juvenile status offenses and $ other offenses.
The patrol division issued 61 adult citations and 2
juvenile citations. Parking violations accounted for
an additional 25 tickets. Warnings were issued to 37
individuals for a variety of violations.
There were 2 juvenile arrested for felonies. There
were 21 adults and 4 juveniles arrested for
misdemeanors. There were an additional 5 warrant
arrests.
The department assisted in 14 vehicular accidents, 3
with injuries. There were 22 medical emergencies and
73 animal complaints. Mound assisted other agencies on
21 occasions in January and requested assistance 23
times.
Property valued at $307,576 was stolen and $16,121 was
recovered in January.
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT - JANU~Y 1994
II.
INVESTIGATION
The investigators worked on ONE criminal sexual conduct
case and 6 child protection issues in January. Those 7
cases accounted for 45.5 hours of investigative time.
Other cases included burglary, criminal damage to
property, robbery, and theft.
III.
Personnel/Staffing
The department used approximately 38 hours of overtime
during the month of January. Officers used 55 hours of
comp-time, 25 hours of vacation, 83 hours of sick time,
and 12 holidays. Officers earned 45 hours of comp-
time.
IV.
Training
Five officers attended Intoxilyzer certification
courses, accounting for 9 training days. Officer Ewald
attended the Wilson Leadership Course and Inv. Truax
attended the Juvenile Officer Institute in January.
Ail officers attended an in-service shoot to qualify
with their weapons.
Ve
Police Reserves
The Reserves donated 286 hours during the month of
January.
We currently have eleven reserves working with the
department.
q$7
OF FENSES
REPORTED
CLEARED
UNFQJNDED
JJ~TU~Y
EXCEPT.
CLEARED
1994
CLEARED BY
ARREST
ARRESTED
ADULT JUVEN ! LE
PART ! CRI~ES
Homicide
CrJmJrm[ Sexual Conduct
Roi~ery
Aggravated AssauLt
~rgta~
Larc~y
V~Jcte Theft
Ar~
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 2
0 0
0 0
TOTAL 23 0 1 2 0
PART Il CRIMES
Chi td Abuse/NegLect 2 2 0 0 0
Forgery/NSF Checks 1 0 0 0 0
Criminal Dmmge to Property 3 0 0 0 0
We~ 0 0 0 0 0
Narcot J cs 0 0 0 0 0
Liquor La~s 2 0 0 2
Dgl 8 0 0 7 7
SimpLe Assautt 0 O 0 0 0
Domestic AssauLt /, 0 0 3 4
Domestic (No AssauLt) 3 0 1 0 0
Harassment 8 0 0 0 0
JuveflJ te Status Offenses 4 0 0 4 0
PubL Jo Peace 0 0 0 0 0
Trespassing 0 0 0 0 0
Att Other Offenses 8 0 1 7 6
TOTAL 43 2 2 23 21
PART III & PART IV
Property Damage Accidents 11
Persermt Injury Accidents 3
Fatal Accidents 0
Nedicats 22
Animal C~ptaints 7'5
Mutual Aid
Other Genera[ Investigations 899
TOTAL 1,022
Hernepin County ChiLd Protection 3
Inspections 0
TOTAL 1,091
25
21
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME ACTIVITY REPORT
JANUARY 19 9 4
GENERAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY
THIS
MONTH
Hazardous Citations 22
Non-Hazardous citations 32
Hazardous Warnings 17
Non-Hazardous Warnings 76
Verbal Warnings 61
Parking Citations 27
DWI 8
Over .10 5
Property Damage Accidents 11
Personal Injury Accidents 3
Fatal Accidents 0
Adult Felony Arrests 1
Adult Misdemeanor Arrests 25
Adult Misdemeanor Citations 3
Juvenile Felony Arrests 2
Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 4
Juvenile Misdemeanor Citations 4
Part I Offenses 23
Part II Offenses 43
Medicals 22
Animmal Complaints 29
Other Public Contacts 899
YEAR TO
DATE
22
32
17
76
61
27
8
5
11
3
0
1
25
3
2
4
4
23
43
22
29
899
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
53
53
16
16
105
43
8
6
10
1
0
4
22
0
1
2
1
16
39
24
72
437
TOTAL 1,317
Assists 35
Follow-Ups 32
Henn. County Child Protection 10
Mutual Aid Given 21
Mutual Aid Requested 23
1,317
35
32
10
21
23
929
34
10
4
11
0
CITATIONS
DWI
More than .10% BAC
Careless/Reckless Driving
Driving After Susp. or Rev.
Open Bottle
Speeding
No DL or Expired DL
Restriction on DL
Improper, Expired, or No Plates
Illegal Passing
Stop Sign Violations
Failure to Yield
Equipment Violations
H&R Leaving the Scene
No Insurance
Illegal or Unsafe Turn
Over the Centerline
Parking Violations
Crosswalk
Dog Ordinances
Derelict Autos
Seat Belt
MV?ATV
Miscellaneous Tags
TOTAL
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY 1993
ADULT
8
5
0
1
0
18
2
0
2
0
2
0
3
0
17
0
0
25
0
0
0
1
0
JUV
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY 1994
WARNINGS
No Insurance
Traffic
Equipment
Crosswalk
Animals
Trash/Derelict Autos
Seat Belt
Trespassing
Window Tint
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
ADULT
0
4
15
0
6
8
0
0
0
3
36
juv
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
WARRANT ARRESTS
Felony Warrant
Misdemeanor Warrants
Run: 28- Jan-94 13:48 PRO03
Priaary ISN'a onty: No
Date Reported range: 01/01/94 - 01/25/94
Activity codes: At[
Property Status: Att
Property Types: A[[
Property Descs: AIl
Brands: Att
Modets: Att
Of f icers/Sadges:
NOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Property Report
STOLEN/RECOVERED BY DATE REPORTED
Prop Prop lnc no ISM Pr Prop Date Rptd Stolen Date Recov'd
Tp Oesc SN Stat Stolen Value Recov'd Va(ue
940000~8 01 02 R 1/07/94 300 1/07/94
94000062 01 01 R 1/11/94 800 1/11/94
94000118 01 01 R 1/20/94 5,000 1/20/94
9/,000119 01 01 R 1/20/94 2,000 1/20/94
94000061 01 02 S 1/11/94 1,200
94000131 01 O? S 1/21/94 290
CAMERA 9~000009 01 01 S 1/04/94 450
9/,000131 01 09 S 1/21/94 781
94000013 01 01 R 1/03/94 1 1/03/94
94000159 01 01 S 1/25/94 180
94000131 01 08 S 1/21/94 160
94000037 01 01 R 1/08/94 3,300 1/09/94
sgol~o 94000002 01 01 R 1/01/94 4,500 1/08/94
SNOgMO 94000052 01 01 S 1/10/94 5,400
94000061 01 04 S 1/11/94 266,000
94000131 01 01 S 1/21/94 6,000
94000131 01 02 S 1/21/94 850
94000060 01 01 S 1/14/94 ~50
94000061 01 03 S 1/11/94 1,800
94000131 01 04 S 1/21/94 576
94000131 01 05 S 1/21/94 50
94000131 01 10 S 1/21/94 400
94000131 01 11 S 1/21/94 650
94000131 01 12 S 1/21/94 700
94000150 01 01 S 1/~4/94 628
94000150 01 02 S 1/24/94 140
94000008 01 01 R 1/03/94 200 1/03/94
940000~8 01 01 S 1/07/94 430
94000131 01 06 S 1/21/94 255
94000131 01 03 S 1/21/94 ~80
94000061 01 01 S 1/11/94 1,800
94000060 01 02 S 1/14/94 5
94000074 01 01 S 1/13/94 2,000
94000127 01 01 R 1/21/94 20 1/21/94
**** Report Totats:
Page
307,576
300
800
5,000
2,000
1
3,300
4,500
2OO
2O
16,121
Quantity Act Brand Modet Off-1 Off-2
Code AssndAssnd
TC059 419
VB021 FORD VAN 422
VA021 OLDSMO81LE REGENCY 416 422
VB021 PLYHOUTH TRISNO 416 422
TA159 CANNON 416 402
B3334 351eq 422
TGO~9 EXACTA 402
83334 422
U3288 418
TG159 418 422
83334 422
VA024 POLARIS INOY TRAIL 411
V1025 PPOLARIS RXL 650 422
VA025 POLARIS XLT580 418
TA159 416 402
83334 422
B3334 422
T6159 416
TA159 416 402
83334 422
83334 422
B3334 MITSUBISHI 4 HEAD 422
B3334 ONKOY 422
83334 422
TC159 404 422
TC159 404 422
TG059 404 402
TC059 419
B3334 MAGNA 11 PLUS 422
B3334 422
TA159 416 402
TG159 416
TC159 422
TG029 416
112.000
run: 28-4an-94 11:26 CFS08
Primary ISN's onty: No
range: 01/01/9~ - 01/25/94
each day: 00:00 - 2~:59
Hou Received:
Activity Resutted:
Dispositions: Att
Offieer~/Badges~
Grids:
Patrol Areas: Att
Days of the ueek: Att
ACTiViTY COOE
DESCRIPTION
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Carts For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY
NUMBER OF
%NCIOENTS
1
21
1
20
2
5
5
10
1
2
1
9000 SPEEDING 18
9001 J-SPEEDING 2
9002 NO D/L, EXPIRED D/L 2
901& STOP SiGN 2
9018 EOUIPflENT VIOLATION 3
9019 J-EQIIqqENT VIOLATION 1
ALL OTHER TRAFFIC 2
9040 NO SEATBELT
9100 PARKING/ALL OTHER
9140 NO PARKING/I~INTER HOURS
' 9201 J-DAS/DAR/OAC
9210 PLATES/NO-IMPROPER-EXPIRED
9220 NO INSURANCE/PROOF OF
9301 LOST PERSONS
9312 FOUND AN[HALS/iMPOUNDS
9313 FOUND PROPERTY
9314 FOUNO VEHICLES/INPOU~EO
94~0 PERSONAL INJURY ACCIOENTS
9450 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIOENT$
PROPERTY DAHAGE ACC.
9~65 SNCR~q~BILE ACCIDENTS
9560 MEDiCAL/AB
Page
11:26 CFS08
Primary ISN's only: No
Date Reported range: 01/01/94
Time range each day: 00:00 - 2-T:59
Ho~Received: Att
Activity Resutted: ALL
Dispositions: AIL
Offieers/Bedges: Att
Grids: At(
Parrot Areas: Att
Days of the ~eek: ALt
NOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Ca(ts For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY COOE
Page
ACTIVITY CaOE
DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF
...................................................... INCIDENTS
9561 DOG BITE
1
9563 DOG AT LARGE
1
9700 NEDICAL/SU
1
97~0 NED I CAL/DOA
1
973O NEDICALS
19
9731 NEOICALS/DX
1
9750 FIRES
1
9801 DOMESTIC/NO ASSAULT
3
9802 PUBLIC ASSIST
9900 ALL HCCP CASES
3
9945 SUSPICIGUS PERSON
1
9951 SEX OFFENDERS
1
9980 ~ARRANTS
5
9990 MISC. VIOLATIONS
3
9992 MUTUAL AI0/8100
6
9993 MUTUAL AID/6500
7
9994 MUTUAL AID/ ALL OTHER
1
A5351 ASLT 5-INFLICTS ATTENPTS HRN'HANDS-AOLT-FAN 3
A5354 ASLT 5-INFLICTS ATTEFLOTS HRN-NANOS-CHLD-FAR
L5501 ASLT 5-THAT I~OILY NARN-ND I~-AP-AOLT-FAN
1
13334 BURG 3-UNOCC RES FR¢-O-UNK ~EAP-CON THEFT 1
4060 BURG 4-AT FR¢ #RES-N-UNKt~.AP-UNK ACT
'
Run: :>8- Jan-9~ 11:26 CFS08
Primary ISN's only: No
range: 01/01/94 - 01/25/94
each day: 00:00 - 23:59
Ho~ Received: ALL
Activity ResuLted: ALL
Dispositions: ALL
Officers/Badges: ALL
Grids: ALL
Patrol Areas: ALL
Oays of the ~eek: ALL
HOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors CaLLs For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY COOE
ACTIVITY COOE NUMBER OF
DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS
2
1
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
B4430 BURG 4-UNOCC RES NO FRC-D-UNK UEAP-UNK ACT
I3060 CRIM AGNST FAI4-NS-NEGLECT OF A CHILO
J2500 TRAFFIC-GIq-DRIVE UNDER [NFLLIENCE OF LIQUOR
J2900 TRAFFIC-GM-OTHER
J2EO0 TRAF-ACC-GM-AL 10 NORE-UNK ]NJ-UNK VEH
J3500 TRAF-ACCID-NS-DRIVE UNOER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR
TRAFFIC-NS-OTHER
J3EO0 TRAF-ACC-MS-AL 10 MORE-UNK INJ-UNK VEH
M~199 LIQUOR - OTHER
N5350 JUVENILE-RUNA~dAY
N3190 DISTURB PEACE-NS-HARRASSING CGMNUNICATIONS
P3110 PROP DAMAGE-MS-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT
Q1296 STLN pROP-FE-POSSESS-OTH PROP-2500-3~9~9
TA159 THEFT-MORE 35000-FE-NOTOR VEH-OTH PROP
TC059 THEFT-501-2500-FE-YAROS-OTH PROP
TC159 THEFT-SO1-2500-FE-NOTOR VEH-OTH PROP
TGO29 THEFT-LESS ZOO-GM-BUILDING-OTH PROP
TG059 THEFT-LESS 200-GM-YAROS'OTH PROP
TG159 THEFT-LESS 200-GM-MOTC~ VEH-OTH PROP
FRAUO-FE-OTHER ACT-501-L~O0
U~288 THEFT-#S-SHOPL[FTING-200 OR*LESS
V1025 VEH THEFT-FE-OVER 2500-ATV
Page
Run: 28- Jan-94 11:26 CFS08
Primary fIN's only: No
Date Reported range: 01/01/94 - 01/25/94
Time tahoe each day: 00:00 - 23:59
Ho~ Received: ALL
Activity Resulted: AIL
Oisposit ions: ALL
Officers/Badges: ALL
Grids: ALi
Patrol Areas: ALL
Days of the ~eek: ALL
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Calls For Service
INCIOENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY COOE
ACTIVITY COOE NUMBER OF
DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS
VA021 VEH-MO~E THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-AUTO
VAO24 VEH-NC~E THAN 2500'FE-THEFT-SNOUMOBILE 1
VA025 ~H-MORE THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-ATV 1
V$021 VEH'SO1-2500-FE-THEFT-AUTO 2
VB08S ~H'SO1-2500-FE-T~PER WITH'ENTER-SNOUMOBILE 1
X3190 CRIN AGNIT AONN JUST-MS-FALSELY REPORT CRIME 1
Page
Report Totals:
232
Run: 27- Jart-94 9:12 OFFOI
Primary ISll's c~ty: No
01/01/9~ * 01/25/94
Oa~ll~epor ted ra~e:
Tinge e_~__ day: 00:00 - Z~:59
'q~ O isposi tiDeS: ALL
Activity codes: ALL
Officers/Badges: Att
Grids: ALL
NOUND POLICE DEPARTNEI~T
Enfors Offense Report
OFFENSE ACTIVITY DISPO~iTIOlIS
Page 1
OFFENSES UN- ACTUAL
REPORTED FOUNOED OFFENSES
..... OFFENSES CLEARED ....
ADULT dUVENILE BY EX- PERCENT
ARREST ARREST CEPTION TOTAL CLEARED
ACT ACTIVITY PENDING
COOE DESCRIPTION ..............
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3 100.0
0 0.0
1 100.0
ASLT S-INFLICTS ATTENPTS HRN-HANOS-ADLT-FAM
ASLT S-INFLICTS ATTENPTS HRM-HANDS-CHLD-FAM
ASLT 5-THRT 8430[LY HARM-NO IdEAP-AOLT-FAN
BURG 3-UNOCC RES FRC-D-UNK ~EAP-CC]N THEFT
BURG &-AT FRC NRES-N-UNK I~EAP-UNK ACT
A5351
A5354
A5501
B3334
1~060
B4430 BURG &-UNDCC RES NO FRC-D-UNK gEAP-UNK ACT
13060 CRIN AGNST FAN-NS-NEGLECT OF A CHILD
TRAFFIC-GM-DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR
J2900 TRAFFIC-GM-OTHER
J2EO0 TRAFoAC~-GM-AL 10 HORE-UHK INJ-UNK VEH
J3500 TRAF-ACCIO-NS-DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR
J3900 TRAFFIC-NS-OTHER
J3EO0 TRAF-ACC-NS-AL 10 MORE-UNK INJ-UNK VEH
H~199 LIOUC~ - OTHER
M5350 JUVENILE-RIJNAIdAY
N3190 DISTL~B PEACE-NS-HARRASSING COI4NUNICATIONS
P3110 PROP DANAGE-NS-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT
Q1296 STL# PROP-FE-POSSESS-OTH pROP-2500-~4999
TA159 THEFT-NORE 3SO00-FE-NOTO~ VEH-OTN PROP
TCOS9 THEFT-SO1-2SOO-FE-YARDS-OTH PROP
tTHEFT-SO1-2500-FE-NOTO~ VEH-OTH PROP
TG029 THEFT-LESS 200-GM-BUILDING'OTH PROP
TG059 THEFT'LESS 200-G~-YARDS'OTH PROP
3 0 3 0 3 0
1 1 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 0 0 0
I 0 I I 0 0
1 0 I 1 0 0
2 0 2 2 0 0
1 I 0 0 0 0
3 0 3 0 3 0
I 0 1 0 1 0
2 0 2 0 2 0
4 0 4 0 4 0
1 0 1 0 1 0
3 0 3 0 3 0
2 0 2 0 2 0
4 0 4 0 0 4
7 0 7 7 0 0
3 0 3 3 0 0
1 0 1 1 0 0
1 0 1 1 0 0
I 0 1 1 0 0
2 0 2 2 0 0
2 0 2 1 0 0
I 0 1 1 0 0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.o
100.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
50.0
0.0
Run: 2?-Jan-9~ 9:12 OFF01
Primary ISN's o~ty: No
Date Reported range: 01/01/94 - 01/25/94
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
Dispositions: Att
Activity codes: Att
Officers/Badges: Att
Grids: Att
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Offense Report
OFFENSE ACTIVITY DISPOSITIONS
Page
..... OFFENSES CLEARED ....
ACT ACTIVITY OFFENSES UN- ACTUAL ADULT JUVENILE BY EX- PERCENT
COOE DESCRIPTION REPORTED FOUNDED OFFENSES PENDING ARREST ARREST CEPTION TOTAL CLEARED
TG159
U1993
U3288
THEFT-LESS 200-GN-NOTOR VEH-OTH PROP
FRAUO-FE-OTHER ACT-501-2500
THEFT'MS-SHOPLIFTING-200 ON LESS
V1025 VEH THEFT-FE-OVER 2500-ATV
VA021
VA024
VA025
VB021
V8085
X3190
VEH-NC~E THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-AUTO
VEN-NORE THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-SNOIaIqOBILE
VEN-NORE THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-ATV
VEN-5OI'~5OO-FE-THEFT-AUTO
VEH-501-2500-FE-TANPER UITN-ENTER-SNOkNOgILE
CRI# AGNST ADMN JUST-MS-FALSELY REPORT CRIME
0.0
0.0
100.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
100.0
Report Tota[s:
61
2 59 31 19 6 3 28 47.4
HOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
~ OF J/c~UAR~ 199~ --
~10. O~ ~ 59 ~ 59 29
~0~
~ 27 20 . 27 15
NINNE~RISTA
FI~ 3 I 3 0 ,
ORONO
~ Z 2 2 2
FI~ fl n O 0
$HOR~WOOD
~ n N N O
SPRING PARK
MUTUAL AID '
TOTAh EMERGENCY ~ ~ 31 ~ 18
~. OF ~ ~ 327 7%~ ~?~ 152
-MOUNO ~ 527 ~ 527 2~
~ ~9 ~9 ~9 446 .
F;~ 47 o 47 6
- MTKA BEACH ~ O 27 0 0
~ 47 . 27 47 ~
iI~ 42 5q , 42 0
- M' TRISTA B~G~ 75 ~ 75 0
F!~ 72 ~ 72 0
- ORONO ~ 33 ~ , 33 29
~ . O 0. O 0
- SHORE~OOD ~ O O 0 0
~ 0 0 0 9
- SP. PARK ~ 95 1~ 95 24
~ 9b ~ 96 o
- ~ ~ ~ 0 11 0 ~
TOTAL DRILL HOURS 152~ 177~ 152k 1~
TOTAL FIRE HOURS 629 5~ 629 Z~
TOTAL EMERGENCY HOURS 7~ 6~ 7~ 351
~UTUAL,A~D RECEIVED ,. 2 0 2 0
MOUND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOUND, MINNESOTA
FOR MONTH OF JAh~ARY 1994
FIRE FIGHTERS DRILLS & MAINTENANCE FIRE & RESCUE
1 JEFF ANDR~;~ X X 2 19.00 Z ~[ 6.~ ~.~
v
3 J~RY B~B X X 2 19.~ ~ 26 6.~ 156.~
6 ~ BRYCE X X 2 19.~ Z 4} 6.~ 258.~
7 SCO~ BRYCE X X 2 19.~ 2 33 6.~ 198.~
8 DAVID C~ X X 2 19.~ 3 42 6.~ 252.~
12 S~ ~I~N X X 2 19.~ O 56 6.~ 364.~
15
K~IN
G~
20 J~ ~S ~ X 1 9.50 ~ ~ 6.~ 228.~
22 ~V ~ X X 2 19.~ 2 ~ 6.~ 240.~
24 G~ P~ ~ X 2 1~.~ 0 43 6.~ 258.~
25 M~E P~ g g 2 19.~ 2 46 6.~ 276.~
27 G~ PEDE~ON
g X 2 1~.~ 0 35 6..25 218.75
X X 2 19.~ 2~ 47 6.~ 282.~
29 ~ ~SS~ ~ X 1 9.50 2 21 6.~ 126.~
~ MIKE sAvAGE X X 2 19.~ 2 31 6.~ 186.~
31 K~IN SIP~L X X 2 19.~ 2 42 6.~ 252.~
32 R~ S~ X ~ 1 9.50 5~ 27 6.~ 162.~
33 T~I ~ ~ X 1 9.50 2 24 6.~ 144.~
~ ED V~ X X 2 19.~ 3 45 6.~ 270.~
37 D~ ~ X X 2 19.~ 3 43 6.~ 258.~
~ 70 82% 152% 579. ~ 95 1359 ~ 8,1~. 75
MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT
TOTAL MAINTENANCE FOR MONTH OF _
MEN ON DUTY
~ j. ANDERSEN
._~ _ G. ANDERSON
~.___~,~ p. BABB
/_
D. BOYD
D. BRYCE
S. BRYCE
D. CARLSON
j. CASEY
S. COLLINS
ENGELHART
S. ERICKSON
p. FISK
D. GRADY
K. GRADY
2__ C. HENDERSON
~=~ p. HENRY
~ _ B. LANDSMAN
._~ R. MARSCHKE
_~J. NAFUS
~ d. NELSON
~,~ M. NELSON
~_~ B. NICCUM
~ ,. G. PALM
~. M. PALM
e~,~ T. PALM
~ G. PEDERSON
____~ C. POUNDER
~ T. RASMUSSEN
~ M. SAVAGE
~, _ K. SIPPRELL
_~ R. STALLMAN
T. SWENSOB
_ E. VANECEK
_ R. WILLIAMS
T. WILLIAMS
__ D. WOYTCKE
TOTAL MONTHLY ,{OURS __ ~"~-~' -
DRILL REPORT
MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Discipline and Teamwork
Critique of fires
Pre-plan and Inspections
Tools and Apparatus Identify
Hand Extinguisher Operation
Wearing Protective Clothing
Films
First Aid and Rescue Operation
Use of Self-Contained Masks
Pumper Operations
Fire Streams & Friction Loss
House Burnings
Natural/Propane Gas Demos.
Ladder Evolutions
Salvage Operations
Radio Operations
House Evolutions
Nozzles & Hose Appliances
Hours Training Paid :
~ Excused
X Unexecused
O Present / Not Paid
Miscellaneous :
PERSONNEL
.Andersen
.Anderson
%~_7_J.Babb
~%~.P.Babb
.DiB°yd
Bryce
Bryce
Carlson
J.Casey
~:Collins
Englehart
~%_~.S.Erickson
~_~P Fisk
D[Grady
~ ~__K.Grady
~ ~C Henderson
~ P~Henry
inandsman
Marschke
~J.Nafus
~ ~_J.Nelson
~ kM.Nelson
_~ ~B.Niccum
MG.Palm
.Palm
~\l~T.Palm
%~l_G.Pederson
C.Pounder
T.Rassmusen
LM.Savage
K.Sipprell
.Stallman
T.Swenson
.Vanecek
R.Williams
T.Williams
.Woytcke
DRILL REPORT
,ipline and Teamwork
ique of fires
Pre-plan and Inspections
Tools and Apparatus Identify
Hand Extinguisher Operation
Wearing Protective Clothing
Films
First Aid and Rescue. Operation
Use of Self-Contained Masks
Pumper Operations
Fire Streams & Friction Loss
House Burnings
Natural/Propane Gas Demos.
Ladder Evolutions
Salvage Operations
Radio Operations
House Evolutions
Nozzles & Hose Appliances
Hours Training Paid :
~ Excused X Unexecused O Present / Not Paid
PERSONNEL
.Andersen
.Anderson
%~tT~J.Babb
Z~_P.Babb
%~.~l~D.Boyd
%~_%_D.Bryce
~z_S.Bryce
D.Carlson
J.Casey
S.Collins
.Englehart
.Erickson
%~_P.Fisk
!D.Grady
.Grady
.Henderson
.Henry
.Landsman
%_~_R.Marschke
.Nafus
.Nelson
.Nelson
.Niccum
.Palm
.Palm
,T.Palm
G.Pederson
_~C.Pounder
%_7~]_T.Rassmusen
~%_~]_M.Savage
.S1ppre11
.Stallman
%~.'E 'Swens°n
.Vanecek
_~.~R.Wllliams
.Wllliams
.Woytcke
CITY of MOUND
February 3, 1994
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND. MINNESOTA 55364-'687
(6: 2; 472-0600
FAX 6!2) 472-0620
To:
From:
Subject:
Ed Shulke
City Manager
Greg Skinner
Public Works
January Activity Report
Street Department
The only thing I can say about this month is COLD, COLD
,COLD. We did not get alot of outside work done this month.
We did get alot of vehicle maintenance completed. Dick and
Don started checking the no parking sign location. We did get
in two days of work in removing the Christmas decorations. We
still have aleast a 1/2 days left. We plowed snow twice and
sanded three times. We mixed 700 ton of sand this month.
Water Department
With thew cold weather we were very busy. First, we had 6
main breaks in 9 days. We had 32 houses that froze up with
most breaking the meter bottoms. Some of these had this
happen more than once and one house froze up five times. As
for us pump house 3 and 6 had a broken line when the heats
gave out.
We have completed the new specifications for the water
meters. The new bid opening date is set for March 1, 1994.
Hopefully we have it right this time.
Sewer Department
Damon and Scott helped the Street and Water Department quite
a bid this month. We had one sewer backup and this has been
turn over to the insurance company.
printed on recycled paper
02-Feb-94
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
GINO BUSlNARO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
JANUARY FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
I NVESTM E NTS
The following is the January investment activity:
Balance:. ijanuary li1~4 $6,620,477
Bought:
Money Market 4M 350,000
Inst Govt Inc Piper - Income Reinvested 46,746
Money Market 4M - Income Reinvested 947
Matured:
CP 3.31 Dain Bosworth (149,431)
CP 3.31 Dain Bosworth (397,942)
Money Market 4M (70,000)
CD 3.50 Norwest (300,000)
CD 3.72 4M (300,000)
$5,800;797
Closing of the Year 1993
January was, as usual, a very tasking month for the Finance Department.
The new year cycle and the closing of the past year cycle are falling
in place as we move along.
With the issuance of the W-2 and the 1099 forms, numerous reports
were submitted to Federal and State departments. Other reports were
submitted to the independent auditor, the insurance agent, and Hennepin
county.
Computer Printers
Various printers connected to the city computer systems gave us some
problem. We had to spend a considerable amount of tJme to get them back
in working condition. Some of the equipment is getting to be obsolete
or outdated and will need to be replaced or upgraded.
February 3, 1994
CITY of MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND. MINNESOTA 55364-: 687
(612i 472-0600
FAX 6~2} ,472-0623
TO:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
FROM:
FRAN CLARK, CITY CLERK
JANUARY 1994, MONTHLY REPORT
There were 2 regular meetings in January with agendas, minutes, 21
resolutions to prepare and clean-up items from the two meetings.
The first was an organizational meeting, i.e. appointment of acting
Mayor, acting City Manager, official newspaper, designation of
official depositories, etc.
I calculated the Fire & Rescue hours for 1992 and incorporated them
into the first part of the formula for the 1994 Fire Contract.
These figures will be sent to the contracting cities.
Cigarette and Garbage & Refuse Hauler Licenses were sent out to the
licensees. When these are returned everything is checked, i.e.
work comp insurance, sales tax information, data privacy forms,
etc. Checks are receipted and licenses are prepared for Council
approval which will be at the February 8th Council Meeting.
I have completed the computer input of the Ordinance Book.
The Minnesota Clerks' & Finance Officers' Association (MCFOA)
Elections Advisory Board (of which I am a member), met in January
with the Minnesota Association of County Auditors' (MACO). This
meeting was to combine our efforts for the upcoming Legislative
Session. We then met with the Secretary of State's Office to
discuss items that ,will be coming before the Legislature this
session, i.e. absentee voting and uniform election day.
I am also a member of the User's Group (Optical Scan Voting
Equipment Group) and we have been working on preparing a new
Election Judges Training video. The current video was done when
the optical scan equipment was first purchased and is outdated.
Filming will be done by the Minneapolis Technical College, and
direction will be done by Dennis Davis. We had to prepare the
script which has been viewed and reviewed and is now in final form.
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This video should be done by early April. This is going to still
require the groups watchful eye as we will be there when filming is
done to ensure it is what we really want for this training film.
This is very exciting and we are all looking forward to the
finished product.
I attended the IIMC Region VI Meeting in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
There were the usual calls from citizens regarding various
subjects.
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CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 4, 1994
City Manager, Members of the City Council and Staff
Jon Sutherland, Building Official
JANUARY 1994 MONTHLY REPORT
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
In January there were ten building permits issued, one of which was for a new
dwelling. There were 27 permits for plumbing, mechanical, and miscellaneous for a
total of 37 permits this month.
PLANNING & ZONING
We had our usual number of zoning requests and a very exciting sketch plan proposal
by Boyer Building Corporation for a 40 unit twin home development on Pelican Point.
The Council directed staff to work on review of our truck parking regulations and
building permit exterior work to be completed within a reasonable time table. Park fee
comparisons are also being prepared. The Truth in Housing subcommittee is
continuing its work.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER (CSO) ACTIVITIES
January is typically a slow month for complaints, however, four letters went out
regarding trash and several other complaints are in the process of being resolved.
Miscellaneous derelicts, tags, and Police Department duties have kept our CSO's busy.
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City of Mound
BUILDING AC'IlVfI'~' REPORT
Month: J~y Year: 1994
HIS MONTH YEAR TO DATE
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED ! I 83,623 ! 83,623
SINGLE FAMILY A~ACHED (C~DOS)
~O FA~LY I ~EX
~TI~ FA~LY (3 OR MORE UN.S)
~IE~ HSG. (HOWLS I ~TELS)
e~TOT~ t t 83,623 I 83,623
C~.MERCIAL {R~AI~ESTAURAN~
~E I ~OFESSIONAL
IN.TRIAL
~ I SCHOOLS
S~OT~
A~ONS TO PRINCIPAL BUILDING t 8, ~O0 t 8,500
~ACHEO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
~CKS
~E~- MISC RESIDE~AL 5 9,030 ~ 9,030
REM~EL - MUL~E DWE~NGS 2 ~ 23,000 2 [ 23,000
S~TOT~ 8 ~60,530 8 160,530
C~.~RClAL ~R~AI~ESTAURA~ [ 500 [
~ / ~OFESSIONAL
IN--TRIAL
~ I SCHO~
D~ACHED ACCESSORY BUI~ING$
I~TOT~ I ~00 I 500
N~RESlDENTIAL BUI~INGS
~ PER.TS ~ ~ VALUA~ ~ VALUA~ON
'- 226,653
10 226,653 * tO
TOTAL
10 to
'~ILDING
F~ES & R~AINI~ WALLS O O
13
G~DING 0 0
S~W, STRE~ EXCAV.. ~RE. ~C. 2 2
T~AL 37 I 37
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAY~NOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
PARKS DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 1994 MONTHI,Y REPORT
Parks
The ice rinks are in thanks to the cold weather that came shortly after
Christmas. We tried to have the rinks ready for the school vacation,
but the weather did not cooperate.
The capital outlay items that were approved for 1994 have been ordered;
this includes the play structure for Mound Bay Park which should be
delivered in early April with installation to be completed in May.
Once again I have scheduled the Minnesota Tree Trust Organization to
install the equipment, they have done excellent work in the past for us.
Docks
The 1994 Dock License renewal applications were mailed the first of
January and began being returned. Generally we don't see the majority
of the applications until before the deadline of the last day in
February.
The scheduling of the removal of the boat house at 4729 Island View
Drive (Munson) on Devon Common has been worked on. The intention is to
have all required permits so demolition will be the end of February with
restoration coming in the Spring.
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LAKE MINNETONKA.CONSERVATIO. N DISTRICT
900 EAST WAYZATA BOULEVARD. SUITE 160 ° WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 TELEPHONE 612/473-7033
EUGENE R. STROMMEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BOARD MEMBERS
William A. Johnstone
Chair. Minnetonka
Tom Penn
Vice Chair, Tonka Bay
Douglas E. Babcock
Secretary, Spring Park
Robed Rascop
Treasurer, Shorewcod
Mike Bloom
Minnetonka Beach
Scott Carlson
Minnetrista
Dave Cochran
Greenwood
Albert (Bed) Foster
Deephaven
James N. Grathwol
Excelsior
Duane Markus
Wayzata
George C. Owen
Victoria
Tom Reese
Mound
Robed E. Slocum
'Noodland
RECEIVE:] '--3 2 1994
TO: MOUND CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 1994
FROM: TOMR !~'~, LMCD REPRESERI'ATIVE
2.0
2.1 Weha~~~ agreement with Dick Osgood whowas
~ He wUlrcmainin aminor educational role, fstmitiannn~ me ?1~ u°am °n
the status o~ environ_ m _*mn! ~qs they effectthe lake. It was felt thnt ulere was
2.2 Work continues on the access issue. Asemi-f'asltelx~wssdm'L'd
hsrve m do more m make a better cost-benefit relationship for ~ c~t~es, lot me
provision(~thesccessest (Seepar. 1.1. above fer one option)
3.0 ~
3.1 Tbe'vol*u~,eec elec~ical eagme~ Ix'ese~_ _ bis ~ t° tbe ..L~re Use
hearb~ on theissae on Fetmtaty23d m sm'vance mtne tmam meeta~, lnpnvate
30% Post Co~sume~ Waste ~L~ ~JllI
3.3. A very positive Maym"sm~washeld F~28th. ~
mayors~were in attendant, on avery bad weather ~ym~.
3.4 Thankyou for the resolution ofsuppm't for the LM(~:D, and the
continui~ stru~ng_ leadership (x~sition that Skip lxxwides in these Mayors meeting
Shttings. ~mY~-e~.
MoundR~~ve-LMCD
cc. Gene SIz~nmen
Rill Johnw~me
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1633
62222-8423
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS
CENTRALIZATION~ECENTR/tLIZ&TION STUDY
(DRAFT FINAL REPORT)
RECEIVED ,;;,;~i 2 6 1994
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Inver Grove Heights City HaH
8150 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Mears Park Centre
Council Chambers
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Minnetonka City Hall
Council Chambers
14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
The Centralization/Decentralization (C/D) Study is an area-wide planning study that provides
overall direction for expanding and upgrading the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's
(MWCC) plants and interceptor system through the year 2040. The purpose of the information
meetings is to inform the public on the C/D Study results and to receive public input to further
develop various options.
The study addresses:
New population projections with a 2040 estimate of 3,264,000 (an increase of over
900,000 people).
Water quality based effluent limitations.
Other pending effluent standards, such as phosphorus removal.
The MWCC recently forwarded to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency a preliminary draft
of the C/D Study. The recommended alternatives in the preliminary study draft are: 1) to build
a new regional plant in the Couage Grove area to serve the southeastern portion of the Metro
Area and; 2) to abandon the Chaska Plant and convey its flow to the Blue Lake Plant in
Shakopee.
Copies of the executive summary of the C/D Study are available in the following county libraries:
Dakota County: Westcott (in Eagan), Bumsville, Apple Valley, W. St. Paul, Hastings, and Farmington. Hennepin
County: Ridgedale, Wayzata, Westonka, Eden Prairie, and Southdale. Washington County: Cottage Grove, Lake
Elmo, Lakeland, Woodbury, Oakdale, and Newport. Scott County: Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and Jordan.
Carver County: Chaska, Chanhassen, and Waconia. Anoka County: Blaine. Ramsey County: Roseville and
Maplewood.
ff you have questions about the C/D Study, please call MWCC staff member Pauline Langsdorf, at 229-2100.
Equal Opportunity/A/fkmatlv0 Action Employer
R~printcd with Permission
Copyright 1993
Diversified Publishing Group
Access, privacy,
security and
pr0[itg. Guided
by a futuristic
manifest destiny,
federal, state
and local
governments join
cable, telephony
and utilities in a
struggle to reign
over uncharted
public policy
terrain.
Tfi[, i QIIFSTIONS DE
by Ken Freed
"The situation today reminds me of the land
rush days in the old west," says Bro~ber
Richard Emenecker, a Catholic cleric who
serves as thc telecommunications oll~cer for
tile city al' Pittsburgh. '"n~at was a conlcsl to
sec who had thc fastest horse, wagon and
gun. It was survival of the fitt~t and thc
wire,ers were whoever got the most.
"Competition will be the policy byword
in Ihe years ahead," Emenecker continues,
"and there will be survival of' the fittest, but
I expect multiple survivors, and these will
vary from region to region."
Spoken plainly, tile issue here is power,
raw power, the power Io conlrol Ihe mass
communication media that shapes thc cul-
tural consciousness o1' America. I1' the push
Io build tl~c Nalional hd'ornmtion Inl'r.~,;Iruc-
ture (Nil) is akin to a 19th Century land
rash, then whoever wins today's contest
likely will control Ihe public policies gov-
erning thc Nil into thc 21st Century.
As we speed away fi'om the sla,ting line,
who's ahead? Thc cable television and tole-
$tmrre: St~ Al~Ot~he~ tn Telectawm~tnirafi~m.s In/,t~trm~,,'e De~pme,t. bt' It,,~hdt I). ¥,,,,,,tt
t8 C(:xw~ge.ce ~ W'~e~ Issue
one induslrics hold Ihe early lead, pursued
.osely by Ibc compulcr and wireless indus-
Ides. Scrambling IO calch up are federal,
s~ate and local govcmmcnls. Dogging Ihese
harricd conlcnders is a dclcrmined pack of
public inlcresl groups clamoring for univer-
sal access, personal privacy and freedom of
expression. Above Ibis slormy scene looms
Ibe speclcr of Big Brolhcr watching cvcry-
o11~.
The rivals in Ihis COnlCSl, figuring Ihal
possession is nine-lenths of the law, remain
alerl for opportunilies to claim as much of
Ihe policy landscape as possible. Pre[erring
subtlely !o open warfare, Ihey've agreed by
consensus lo accept u common scl of
roles--lo he crealed as Ihey go along.
As a society, Iberefore, we're galloping
headlong inlo fog-bound terrain with con-
Ilicling maps in our minds of where we are
going and how we Wahl Io gert there.
Back East at the White House
To spearhead nalional policy develop-
meal, Commerce Secrelary Ron Brown
· '~c. enlly announced forn~ation of the Nation-
lnfonnalion lnfraslruclure Task Force
(NIITF).
Comprised of 25 governnent officials,
Ibe NIl Task Force is lcd by Larry Irving,
assislanl secrclary of Commerce in charge
of Ihe Nalional Telecommunication and
Inforn~ation Adminislralion (NTIA). Direct-
ly behind Irving stands Arali Prabhakar,
direclor of Ibc Nalional lnslilute of Stan-
dards and Technology. Also assigned are
White House officials from Ihe Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Science
and Technology and Ihc Nalional Economic
Council. Defense, Energy, Educalion and
Hcallh rank among thc other cabinet dcpan-
menls represenled.
According Io ibc Scptcmbtn' 15, 1993
Agenda for Aclion published by Ihe NIlTF,
"lhe administration will work wilh Congress
IO pass legislation by thc end of 1994 that
will increase competition and ensure univer-
sal access... Such legislation will cxplicilly
promote privalc SeClOr infraslruclure invest-
heal--both by companies already in
market and Ihose s~cking entry."
Anlicipaling this agenda, S~ns. John DOn-
.,)rib (R-Miss.) and Daniel Inouyc (D-
Hawaii) have inlroduccd The Tclecommuni-
calions Infraslruclure Act of 1993 tS. 1086).
Their bill amends Tillc II of Ibc Communi-
Td~ ~C,o~ge~ce ~ W~er Issue
calions Act of 1934 to remove federal, slate
and local barriers lo cnlry within one year of
cnaclmenL
Tim Danforlh bill also limils local
exchange carriers to no more Ihan a five-
perccnl iotcresl in any cable system operal-
lng wilhin Ibc carrier's service :,rea. Tclcos
can provide video programming, and cable
companies can provide phone services, bot
only ihrongh scparalc subsidiaries.
The House passed Rep. Rick Boucher's
(D-Va.) National Inform:~lion Infraslruclurc
Acl of 1993 (H.R. 1757). "My bill repeals
Ihc cross-over and cross-ownership rcslric-
lions in Ibc 1984 Cable Act," says Bouchcr.
'This will give Iclcos Iht right Io offer cable
services and Ice cable offer swilchcd Iclc-
phone services."
Washington insiders doubl either bill will
pass. The Danfonh bill will be scullled by
compeling induslry Iobbyisls because each
of Ibem believes the bill gives Ioo much
help to lbeir rivals. Thc Boucher bill, after
[~ssing Ihc House in July, was incorporated
by Sen. Erncsl Hollins (D-S.C.) inlo his
Nalional Compelilivcness Act of 1993 (S.4),
which probably won't reach the Scnalc floor
duc Io Iobbyisl opposition.
More Ihan a Ihousand other bills have
been inlroduccd in Congress Ihat deal with
fragments oflhe N?I debate. The fa~e of
these measures depends on which omnibus
inrraslruclure bill ullimalcly wins President
Clinlon's signature.
Tile mosl likely vehicles for selling Ibc
NIl ground rides will be House bills intro-
duccd individually or collectively by Reps.
John Dingle (D-Mich.), Edward Markcy (D-
Mass.) and Jack Brooks (ELTcxas). Dingle
chairs thc Energy and Commerce Commil-
tee within which Markcy chairs thc
Tclecommunicalions Subeo~nmitlee and
Brooks chairs Ihe Ami-Trust Subcommillcc.
The wild card in this high-stakes poker
game is Ihe While House, which reccnlly
announced a still unnamed privalc-seclor
advisory conlmillee. Also, the administra-
lion may introduce its own bill IO fix nalion-
al policy for Ihc Informalion Superhighway.
State and Local Power
While Ihe polilicians and lobbyists pre-
pare to slap Icalber in Washington, slate and
local regulators stand poised for an equally
desperalc gunfight.
State public utilities and public service
commissions have enjoyed a long reign over
the regional Iclcphonc companies. Dr. Ken-
nclh Gordon, ch~dr of Ibc Massachusetts
Public Utililics Commission and former
presidcnl of thc National Associalion of
Public Ulilily Commissioners, expresses Iht
laissez faire view common among stale rcg-
ulalors. "We would be wise to ask if govcrn-
menl should.iusl gel oul of Ihc way and
enable thc Superhighway players Io acl."
Local officials have regulated Iht prices
and conducl of c:~blc companies Ihrough
their fr:mchise agrecmcnls. Thc basis of Ihis
power is explained by Bill Bradley, a co-
founder of Nadonal Association of
Tclccommunicalion Officers and Advisors
(NATOA) who will rclirc in 1994 as Dircc-
Ior of Iht Denver Office of Telecommunica-
tions. "Our concern is Ihal since cable and
Ihe olhcr lelccommunicalion comp:talcs are
using and will use our municipal rights-of-
way, we deserve a revenue slream from
Ihem.'
As an example of local fiscal intrnsion
into In~dilional slale jurisdiclion. Jones
lnlcrcablc rectally made a deal wilh Public
Service Company of Colorado Io use ils util-
ily conduils for fiber lines. Thc Cily of Den-
ver allowed lie deal only on Ihe basis ora
five-percenl fee.
Michael Hunt, president of Municon
Municipal Cable Consultanls, sees [he Incal-
slate conflicl as a winner-take-all proposi-
lion. "If thc m;~ner was left to the stale
PUCs," he says, "lhey would take over thc
whole ball of wax.'
In an effort Io diffuse turf ballles before
Ihey explode, 26 stales have organized
bipartisan task forces to sludy the issues and
make policy recommendalions lo state and
local governments. In Ihese states, which
collectively are spending $3.7 billion on
infrastmclure development projecls, the
issues being addressed range from tax poli-
cy lo user needs Io universal access ques-
lions.
Bradley states Ihe local goal blunlly. "1
hope the federal government doesn't force
upon us a nadonal policy tempi:tic. We real-
ly don't need any ~nore help from Disney-
land on Ihe Potomac."
Industry Competition
Most key players favor fedend dcregula-
lion and open compelilion as Iht besl means
of building Ibe NIl quickly and holding
19
"We really
don't need
any more
help from
Disneyland on
the Potomac."
down prices.
How will com-
petition shape
thc "nclwork of
networks" in
coming years?
By early in thc
next century,
industry experts
concede private-
ly that the lines
between Iht
cable, telephone,
wireless, com-
puter and soil-
ware providers will become meaningless.
Even Ihe electrical utilities will be
involved. Local markets will feature head-
to-head competition among verlically tale-
grated telecommunication companies who
may or may no[ boast lhe names we recog-
nize today.
Alan Gardner, vice-president of regula-
tory and legal affairs for the California
Cable Television Association, sees the
future marketplace as "a big arch" that fca-
lures joint ventures at thc top. Along thc
legs of the arch, these same providers
operate independently beside all the small-
er regional and local
providers. All of them
will cooperate to main-
tain universal interface
standards.
Such visions do not
wholly please Bill
Squadron, outgoing
president of NATOA
and dircclor of telecom-
munications for New
York city. "We can't
have competitiveness,"
he warns, "unless wc
make sure thc mergers
and acquisitions don't
swallow up thc competi-
lion, or Ihat competition
is lost in a sea of joint
ventures."
Thc National Cable
Television Association
(NOTA) has called for
federal policies that cre-
ate "a telecommunica-
tion infrastructure com-
prising multiple ncr-
works and multiple
White House
and Tectu~
O~ce of
National Econon~
provldcrs... [whilcJ maintaining the
rcquircmcnt thai local telephone compa-
nies acl only as common carriers of televi-
sion signals w!thiq.~hc:!r Ioc~! ~e~ice
afeas.'
"Cable will make short-term alliances
with Ihe lelcos," predicts Municon's Hunl,
"but in the long term, whoever controls the
day-lo-day operation will be the dominant
player. Cable will control thc market by
controlling the day-to-day operation."
"There's more heat Ihan light in the sug-
gestions by cable companies Ihal they will
be direct compclitors," counters John
Sodolski, president of the United States
Telephone Association. Referring to the
existing local telephone exchanges as a
"national resource," he predicts Ihat all of
Ihe networks will one day converge with
telephone companies as the backbone of
Ibe system. "1 can'l see any olher way of
doing it that makes sense.'
.left Miller, spokesman for the Commu-
nication Workers of America (CWA), says
CWA supports "managed competition"
wilhin regulalory structures like Ibe FCC
or the state public utility commissions.
"Competilion can do a lot, but we can-
not rely on it to meel social goals," says
Senate
Commerce, Science
and Transpodalion
Cemmitlee
Commerce
Department S4.JdaCe Tt a~spodation
Federal Ce~m,Aca~
Communication
C, ommissim Enwonment and
National Public Works
Telecomunication and Committee
Inlo~mation Adminis~'alion T~,Wo~on
National Information
Infrastruclum Task Face
Ap~'opriations
Natk:nal Informatim Committee
Infraslmcture Advisoq TmWo~a~
Industry, Public
Interest and
Consumer Lobbyists
Danny Wcilzncr of thc Elcclronic Fron-
tiers Foundation. "Wc support Ictting as
many competilors into thc marketplace as
want Io compctc, but everyone nccds Io
share Ihe same social obligations."
Universal Access
Despite wide supporl for government
deregulating the market for open comped-
lion, there's sparse agreement on the issue
'of"univcrsal access."
"Government may make it a public poli-
cy to promolc univcrs.~l access," caulions
Hunt, "but things may riel happen as thcy
expect. Suppose government says some
chosen technology must be available to a
fixed percentage of thc population by a
cerlain deadline. What if Ihe lechnology
doesn't work right, of if some better tech-
nology comes along in the meanwhile? We
may be buying a pig in a poke."
"To Ihe degree public rights-of-way are
used, there should be some public benefit
Io society," says Emenecker. "Whal
should be Ihese benefits? Should Iherc bc
lifeline inleractive cable service, provided
below cost, if a person passes a needs lest
for now income? Should we hook up
homes first, or should we start with
House
Energy and Commerce
Commitlee
TdeoxT'~n~:al:Na~ S~bc~natee
Science, Space and
Technology Commi~ee
?edwo~ogy. Erlv~ofv~ and
A~
Judiciary Committee
"Competition hoo s.,brar es
and olhcr inslilu-
lious?"
can do Under Ihe aegis
of Rebuild LA.,
If
for example, Ihe
.o. but we cityor cos Ange-
a
les is working
cannot
rely wi~h Pacific Dell
and GTE
on it to meet
lelecommunica-
lion kiosks in
social libraries and other
buildings
oals . devaslaledsouth-
'~ Celllral area.
"We're placing
the technology where people gather,"
explains Los Angeles teleco,nmunicalions
officer Susan Herman, "wilh the belief
thai helping people undersland and use Ihe
technology will allow market forces to
drive Ihe demand for bringing il inlo peo-
ple's homes."
This reliance on market forces high-
lights the fuqdamental controversy around
universal access. Technical expcrls within
Ihe industry maintain thai Ibc broadband
switching capacities of
Ihe "full service riel-
work" will become
available as sooq as
connections are made
between cable and
phone hardware. At
issue is 'lhe last mile"
from Ibc Ironk line to
Ihe consumer. Will Ihe
Superhighway only go
to communities where
Ihcre's enot,gh sub-
scribers Io juslify
capilal oullay for home
on-ramps?
"Everyone is danc-
ing arouqd this issue,"
says John Baltelle, edt-
lot of Wired magazine,
'bul ifs an absolule
fact Ihal Ibere will be
informalion haves and
have-nols. Therefore,
we have Io decide what
is Ihe minimum
acceptable level of ser-
vice, such as during
thc period of rural clectrificatioq and
phone service inslallalion.'
"The proper role of govcrmnent iq thc
access issue," Hunt says, "is Io ensure Ihal
there's no inlentional discrimination due lo
race, age, gender, income or other factors,
such as wiring all but Iht poorcsl neigh-
borhoods of a cily. The governme,~t must
guarantee Ihcre's no rcdlining.'
Whether everyone will have access Io
receive programming is only half or Ihe
cqualion, however.
In a true two-way system, every person
with a video camera and computer has Ibc
polential Io be a program provider. "We
advocale a diverse and competilive ,nar-
ko,place of ideas where Ihe small
providers have similar visibility Io Iheir
larger compelilors," says Todd Newman
from Computer Professionals for Social
Responsibility, "nol like thc almost invisi-
ble public access programming on mosl
cable systems."
Privacy & Security
What about Ihc issue of t,naulhorizcd
access? The NIl Task Force gave the pri-
vacy issue a one-line mcqtion in the Agen-
da fur Action, staling only that Ihe ques-
Lion needs lo be addressed.
The problems here arc Iwofold. Firsl,
how can we protecl d~c privacy of individ-
uals al home and on the job once Ihere's a
microphone and video camera in every
home and al every work stalion? Second,
how can we prevcnl unaulhorizcd people
and organizations from accessing our per-
sonal records and using them Io build
deistical profiles of us without our knowl-
edge or consent.
Most industry insiders admit thai physi-
cal barriers like lens caps aqd liqe switches
will not stop eavesdroppers. Look at all the
hackers and inlelligence agencies who
have gollen around those devices for
years.
"Safeguards need lo be in place Io deter
and detecl abuses," says Hunt, "such as
electronic monitoring of providers through
random sampling, or requiring providers Io
submi! verifiable compliance reports. Pun-
ishments can range from fines and impris-
onmenl Io revocalion of licenses, but Ihat
won't slop people front laking a chance
Ihey won'l gel caught."
We're dealing wilh Ihe old armor and
longbow dilemma; lite Ihicker Ihe armor,
tile stronger Ihe bow. The solulion pro-
,R~ 22 Conveme~ ~ w,,~ ~ssue
posed by tcchnophilcs is public key
· ,ncryplion. This melhod involves a simple
published for thc general public,
y Ihosc involved in a Iransaclion
know which number was used to encode
Iheir messages.
"Public kcy cncrypfion lechnology is
cheap to implement and pracllcally impos-
sible to break wilhoul a few thousand
years of man-hours," says Wcitzncr of Ihc
Elcclronic Frontiers Foundalion. "That's
why cncryption terrifies the National
Securily Agency, the FBI and o~hcr law
enforcement agencies."
Whal aboul Iht sccurily of our personal
files? "We in Ihe privacy communily
advocate a basic principle", says Evan
I lendricks, editor of ?rit,acy Titnt$.
"When someone gives dala, Ihal dala
should be used only for the purpose il was
inlcnded unless Ihal person gives his or her
conscnl to secondary uses. Under Ihis poli-
cy, for inslance, slale departments of
molar vehicles would not have Ihe righl Ia
sell your address Io direcl markelcrs."
In response Io the firsl form of privacy
abuse, Sen. Paul Simon (D-Ill.) has pro-
~scd the "Privacy for Consumers and
IS. 984) which pfohibils
some forms ot' surveillance, such as video- .
I:~ping in balhrooms, and requires limely
reporting or eleclronic moniloring when il
does occur.
Aware thal his bill does not Prevent
eavesdropping, let alone safeguard private
records, Simon is preparing to inlroduce a
bill to creale a privacy board, such its
many European counlries already have.
"There is in lhe Constilulion, clearly, an
implied righl of privacy," Simon coin-
ments. "1 Ihink what we need is Ihe eslab-
lishment of a privacy board that looks at
Ihcse queslions and repons back, because
il is a very complex area where we don'i
need superficial answers."
Emenecker believes we must move Ihe
issue beyond an implied right. "If Ihe poli-
cy makers identify privacy and security as
fronl burner issues, and assign mental
energy Io the task, we can try IO control
abuses. Firsl, Ihere has Ia be a will to make
a slalemenl Ihal personal privacy and secu-
rily is a value worlh preserving in a lech-
nological sociely."
More Questions Than Answers
Will Ihcrc be unrcslriclcd competition in
Ihe lelecommunicalio,~s induslry, or will
Ihere be "managed
com~filion,"
such ns Clinton
now proposes for
Ihe heallh care
industry? Will
public or private
funds be SCl aside
for immediate
universal access,
or wilt market
forces determine
that Ihe lechnolo-
gy penelrales inlo
the markelplace
over a decade or
more, such as
happened with
"The
solution
proposed by
,echnoph les
is public
key encryp-
tion."
color lelevisions and VCR's? Will privacy
lechnology be built inlo Ihe infraslmclure
from the slan, or will Ihere be public calls
for protection after billions have been
spenl? And where will Ihe seat of policy
power reside'?.
Warns Emenecker, "In Pittsburgh, we
built the famous bridge to nowhere. The
stmclure slopped abruplly in mid-air
because we had no vision for Ihe fulure, in
the same way, we need a clear vision of
where we're going wilh
this Informalion Super-
highway.
"We need to slan
wilh a basic queslion:
Why build a national
informalion infrastruc- '
lure'?. If we answer with
some slalemenl about
global compelition, we
belier ask, is Ihal all
Ihere is Ia life, Io bc bet-
let off Ihan olhers in Ihe
world? Are we building
Ihis Io improve our
qualily of life or just to
gain an economic
advanlage? A Iai is al
stake here," he con-
cludes. This lime
around, some pioneers
recognize thai Ihcrc's
more to fronlier life
than land grabbing.
Ken Freed is a De,t-
vet-based freelance
writer.
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NEWS
Franchise, But Don't Forget'
In Pittsburgh, Brother Emenecker practices what he preaches
BY VINCENTE PASDELOUP
Brother Richard Eme-
necker is the man mu-
nicipalities turn to in
times of trouble. His lanky
frame towers over the meet-
ings of the National Associa-
tion of Telecommunications
Administration Officers, which
he helped found and will be-
long to as an honorary mem-
ber for the rest of his lee.
Other franchising authori-
ties rely on £menecker's expe-
rience as the man who wrote
Pittsburgh's comprehensive
cable ordinance, created an-
other one for alternate access
services, and ran the city's 22-
employee Bureau of Cable
Communications. In May,
£menecker, 52, also was
named director of the city's
epartment of General Ser-
.ces.
'lle has been a kind of a
tole model for big city regula-
tors for the last 10 years,' says
Barry Orton, a telecommuni-
cations professor at the Uni-
versity of Wisconsin-Madison
and a consultant to cities on
cable issues. "When the major-
ity of big cities geared up for
cable, they sent someone to
PitLsburgh to watch his style.'
But what's a Catholic cleric doing in
cable regulation?
Teaching history
For £menecker, a Christian Brother, it
was a natural progression that started in
the 1970s when he began to teach televi-
sion production in a local high school. He
then became assistant director of commu-
nications for the Catholic Diocese of Pitts.
burgh.
In 1976, he was appointed subcommit-
tee chairman of the city councirs cable
television study committee, where he de-
veloped the framework for cable televi-
sion in Pittsburgh. The city's current
mayor. Sophie Masloff. was a council-
",oman who chaired the committee in
ose days. Emenecker moved on to be-
,~ome the Bureau of Cable Communica-
lions chief in 1978.
The job isn't easy:. Tele-Communica-
Of all Emenecker's
achievements, forging a
good relationship with TCl is
the most puzzling to other
franchising authorities.
lions Inc. of Pennsylvania offers 82 chan-
nels to 102,000 subscribers in Pittsburgh.
Its 60-percent penetration of the market
is the highest in the nation's top 20 televi-
sion markets, according to Arbitron and
A.C. Nielsen Co. figures. TCl is also
about to buy Penn Access, an alternate
access provider in Pittsburgh.
Of all Emenecker's
achievements, forging a good
relationship with TCI --
which has recently engaged
in several highly publicized
disputes with franchising au-
thorities -- is the most puz-
zling to other franchising au-
thorities.
Flow did he do iL~
"By not franchising and
forgetting," Emenecker says.
"By selling up a regulatory
framework and making sure
they are adhering to it. It's
just like the parking sign that
says: Don't you even think of
parking here. (We say): Don't
you even think of getting
away with iL'
Business of Television
Says Shawn McGorry,
general manager of TCI of
Pennsylvania: "We have a pos-
itive relationship with the city
and with Brother Richard. I
have the utmost respect for
his understanding of the ca-
ble television business.'
When the original Warner
Cable Communications fran-
chise was transferred to TCI in
1984, *We were skeptical of
them (TCI) from day one.
They had an image problem in the sub-
urbs,~ Emenecker recalls.
TCI knew that Warner ran a system
with state-of-the-art technology and so it
would be held up to the same technical
standards. TCrs plant doesn't have two-
way addressability, but it has tried to
meet high performance standards.
'ICl also re-hired the Warner manager
because dealing with the same people
over time helps buttress a system's rela-
tionship with the municipality, Emeneck-
er says.
Emenecker kept a fight rein on the ca-
ble company from the beginning.
At a seminar last May in Madison.
Wis., that focused on municipal cable is-
sues, he detailed how the city monitors
the system in the field: Officials are
equipped with binoculars to check
poles; depth measurers to check the lay-
See Franchise on page 100
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Emenecker Practices what He Preaches in Pittsburgh
Franchise,from page 99
lng of underground wires; two-way ra-
dios; Polaroid cameras to photograph
evidence of problems; and signaLleak*
~e equipment.
"The idea is not to have to fine them
(the cable company)," Emenecker says.
'5~re have never fined TC! (for violating
the cable ordinance). We have a working
relationship with them. They aren't per-
feet.'
How can they be when TCI's plant
runs over 900 miles of public fights-of-
way in the city, he asks.
The Bureau of Cable Communica-
tions' regulation division alone includes
two cable communications inspectors, a
clerical specialist to deal with the paper-
work, and a supervisor.
The city funds the 22-person bureau
through franchise fees, which totaled
$1.6 million in 1991.
ruovemmeut channd
That's also how the dty can afford to
n two 24-hour government channels
and sate-of-the-art production facilities.
Channel 17 shows all city coundl, com-
mlttees and subcommittee meetings,
which are cablecast live during the day
and shown again in the evening.
Channel 15 focuses on municipal ser-
vices -- city employee-training films, in-
formation about employee benefits, blood
drives and the like dominate the pro-
gramming.
It's not always compelling television.
After ali, how much excitement can a
viewer get out of the six-minute-long "Re-
mote Water Meter Installation' or the
nine-minute-long "Kerosene Heater Safe-
tf? But it does serve its purpose.
The Bureau of Cable Communica-
tions' utilization section, which produces
In 1985, he drafted
Pittsburgh's Private Commu-
nications Ordinance to set
up a structure for alternate
access telecommunications.
the municipal programming, counts,
among others, a TV production coordina-
tor, three assistants producers and two
production technicians.
Pittsburgh won't face refranchising be-
fore 1999, but Emenecker knows some is-
sues will come up sooner.
For example, he expects the cable
company to request an extension of the
current franchise next year in exchange
for a fiber upgrade.
"We are not opposed to that,' Eme-
necker says.
But TCI is expected to ask in ex-
change that the public-access fees be re.
moved from the franchise agreement.
.The company now pays the city 25 cents
per subscriber per month to fund a pul>
lie-access channel. 'We are not about to
lose $300,000 a year,' Emenecker says.
He notes that could put public officials
in the difficult position of choosing be.
tween the 25-cent fee for public access or
the fiber system that would clean up sig-
nals.
Future of television
Emenecker's creed: "I believe the fu-
ture of telecommunications is based on a
development of cable television and of al-
ternate access companies. We are not
looking to the Bells to do that.'
In his view, the regional Bell holding
companies face too many regulatory hur-
dles to break much technological ground
in the future.
Emenecker is a pioneer in alternate
access services regulation. In 1985, he
drafted Pittsburgh's Private Communica-
tions Ordinance to set up a structure for
alternate access telecommunications car-
tiers.
This year, the city granted 'ICI autho-
rization to buy Penn Access, an alternate
access provider, ~er making sure there
would be no cross-subsidization between
cable rates and alternate access services.
TCI 'allowed us to look at the books
and accounting system,' Emenecker
says. The proposal is now before the state
Public Utilities Commission.
wireless Cable Operators Target Poorly Served Areas
Intensive needs that a cable operator
does. wireless operators don't have to
sew up an entire market to make a
profit
Before People's Choice launched in
Tucson. s Malarkey Taylor stud)'
showed that "we should get 20 percent
a~etration,' says Joe Hippie, the wire-
company'a president ~l'hafs very
lake with 300.000 homes On the Tucson
WCIT Is also eyeing a 10-to-20-per-
.'?We ge like a mosquito, sucking a
little blood from each of (the cable oper-
ators in the Tampa Bay area),' says
WnorowskL
"You can't get into a price war,' says
Jones' Kerma Smith. 'You focus on your
assets (and) don't bash the other guy."
Success
The key to success is to be proactive,
says John Whitley, Warner Cable's vice
president of new product~
He tells operators to provide a h!gh
level of technical and customer service.
Wbeless operators, for example, don't
have as many outage~
Cross Country'. Ring say, that ~
the latest round of California earth-
quakes, "We didn't lose a single cus-
tomer. People are saying, 'I like you be-
cause -- besides for the price -- there
are very little service problems.' ·
"There is a certain percentage of
people who are dissatisfied with the (c~.
hie company's) customer service," adds
Wnorowski, 'The picture quality is
equal and they don~ need the number of
channels."
Wnorowski says. in'fact, his sub-
scriber sign-ups depend on the compet-
ing operator. The good cable operator~
keep their customers; the others lose
Community and Economic Development
Session 1
Regional Marketing Lends Economic Development Clout
by Mayor Betty Jo Rhea
Rock Hill, South Carolina Population: 43,000
"Upstate", 25 miles south of Charlotte, NORTH Carolina
Considered part of the Charlotte metropolitan area
One of 5 cities around Charlotte, all the same size
In 1970's, 13 of their 14 textile mills closed
Unemployment was at 17%
Formed the Rock Hill Redevelopment Corporation Developed a plan
"What would make us special for businesses to come to?"
Bought mill sites using TIF
Created nice business parks
All 5 cities needed to be successful
Formed a partnership with all 5 cities
< 4% unemployment
159% increase in manufacturing base
Had more historic structures
Saw self as "historic business and garden cities"
The Importance of Networking to Enhance Neighborhood Economic Development
and Minority Business Growth
Networking
A way to overcome the 1980's insular'approaches.
Use public/private partnerships
All need retail and facade fixes
Provide Senior VPs to help in "incubators"
Match manufactures with their retail outlets
(Open a retail store for CR's or Toro's products?)
Loaned Executives for "X" hours/years
Community Reinvestment Act
Measurement will change to "loan performance", not just paper
Half a million dollars in grants for high unemployment areas
Obscure federal agency has money for new minority businesses
Money for 35 cities in rural areas
SBA loan guarantees
South Bronx: Needle industries and networking across ETHNIC Borders -
went after Federal grant to get assistance to computerize cutting equipment.
by Marcus Weiss
Economic Development and Growth Management / Environmental Policies
by Bob Kerstein
Must consider good regulations for environmental protection that allows for growth.
Lousy regulations can drive business away
TOADS (Temporarily Obsolete and Abandoned Defense Sites)
New Jersey changed its regulations to make sure that pollution found after a purchase
does not hurt the purchaser later.
Studies have shown that sound environment and growth regulations do not hurt
development.
Use sound rather than counterproductive regulation
impact fees vs. predictable costs
Page 1
Q&A
Did things that Charlotte did not do
Sculpture
Softball field
Understand what is special about your city
Go to industry conventions
Booth
Base on the kind of business desired
Find consultants on bank boards to help bank meet its CRA requirements
No direct correlation between economic growth and tax abatement
Studies of how businesses make location choices
Taxes - one factor but not key
lack of income tax = lack of resources
Education is a major issue
Life style is very important
Agency grant
Office of Community Services in Health and Human Services'!
Works with Community Development Corporations
Ford Foundation nurtures and supports
Applications from CDCs, maybe EDC/EDAs
High unemployment areas
Businesses have come to Rock Hill because their CEOs want to live there
They have a 5 year incentive but it is not key
50% wage subsidy for trainees
Must address day care and transportation problems
GOOD PROJECTS WILL ALWAYS BE FUNDED
Community and Economic Development
Session 2
Economic Development
by Mike Polovitz, Mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota
Look at the question: What do you want to be? Not: How to attract business. Examine
assumptions about who you are. Build your plan around this.
Why is economic development being done? For whom is it being done? Must consider
the region..
Are you the hub? Are you a spoke?
Whose quality of life will be enhanced?
What are your values? Let your values drive your plan.
Avoid profitless growth.
More ~ Better
Why do companies move?
Environment not conducive to their success - or - the grass is greener
What they look for varies
Fort Worth
Page2 ~'[~3
by Kay Granger - Mayor
The impending closing of Carswell Air Force Base. Half of the base was in 2 other cities and the
county was involved. Formed 5 committees to address:
Community involvement
Community oversight
Intergovernmental relations
Hospital - keep it for retirees
Alternative use committee
An agreement with 4 co-signers established the "re-use authority".
Results
Prison with 700 jobs
Private golf course
Housing for persons with disabilities
What does Fort Worth want to be? Federal Government would put up the money - but with
restrictions. Did a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).
Common Thread: Value driven strategic plan. No one magic formula. Determine what you
want to be. Need to assess your resources. Your resources may not be what they used to be
because things have changed.
Q&A
Grand Forks' sales tax: Grand Forks needed a new water plant. It was a sales tax or
quadrupled water rates. It had failed once. Then they discovered people wanted to know where
the money would go and they wanted a sunset clause. Formed a group that decided a sales tax
would be used to replace the property tax, economic development and infrastructure. Passed
with 75% of the votes. They have a growth fund and the committee gets some of the surplus to
distribute to applicants. Applications are covered in 2 weeks.
Regarding citizen involvement: Beaverton, a 60,000 suburb of Portland, Oregon has a
budget committee of 5 Council members and 5 citizens.
Regarding focusing on seniors and retirees: There are downsides. Getting consensus.
They don't want to pay for schools, services, etc. If taxes go up they are not happy. They have
less resources and therefore contribute less.
Community and Economic Development
Session 3
State enterprise zones
Ohio: Basically property tax relief for businesses moving into these zones.
Revenue sharing/tax sharing
Baltimore has a 25 year old program. Ford Foundation Grant. City uses non-profit
organizations to deliver its resources. Combines grants and loans.
Kansas City, Missouri has 445,000 people with 1.7 million in the region. Is the oldest
City in the area. Urban renewal through 10 year tax abatement.
TIF - use to direct growth not where growth will occur anyway
Federal enterprise zones
Kansas City: Regional cities have agreed NOT to attempt to attract their neighbor's
businesses.
A city established an enterprise zone and the businesses contributed to computers, etc. to
the schools to address the loss.
Abate only the growth of taxes. Abate NO existing taxes. Strike a deal where by city
pays the school for what they lost.
Another city has a TIF Committee with a school person as a member.
Page 3
Infrastructure Investment
Information Super Highway of the Future
Communications Act of 1934 gave FCC and States authority over telecommunications.
Established goal of "universal service" with subsidy whereby business subsidizes residential and
toll subsidizes local. In the '80s we got telecommunications competfion. Information Highways
- Gore "wide band communications to all homes".
Fiber interconnects local switches. Cable uses fiber. Competitive providers have put in
fiber. Gore wants all these to work together.
"Did you franchise and forget?" We deserve what we did not get. We are there to make
them deliver - by Federal mandate. In 1984 municipalities lost everything but the franchise fee.
We have a second chance.
The superhighway does not physically tear us apart. It is a weaving. No one yet has
design or pattern. It cries for monopoly, The Marki bill calls for competition.
We control streets and rights-of-way. Do we want a spaghetti jungle? Look up! Do you
need more poles, conduit, etc.?
It's telecommunications not cable TV. If we did not handle cable, how will we handle
telecommunications. Will we let the highway pass us by? Universal service will be an issue.
Do we want to own it? Do we want to make money on it? Does sales tax apply? How
will franchise fee apply if service provided by local telco?
Impact on real-estate, etc.: People are moving to rural areas. In Santa Fe, New Mexico
housing values have skyrocketed as people move from LA, California, to telecommute, work
from their new homes. People cannot afford taxes in their homes. Transfer information not
people. Set up remote offices to reduce the distance or amount of travel.
Become partners with cable and telco. There are revenue opportunities. Use to your
citizens' benefits.
Need to meet with your local telco to investigate their plans. What's in their annual plan
on file at the state PUC?
This is a vehicle for regional cooperation.
How do cities communicate with cable companies when they don't have the expertise? It
is not free. But what are you doing with the money? We can get 5% if we show the need to
cover regulatory costs.
Go for monthly payment of the franchise fee.
Municipal ownership is not a good idea. Not necessary as long as you have control. This
will become as vital to life as electricity.
What is the FCC benchmark for cable rates? What is the basis, or the costs upon which
the rates are based? See their finances, audit their books, check their maps, etc.
Community and Economic Development: Summary
There are funds available for minority business development.
Federal Enterprise Zones will be established in a few major cities and a few rural cities.
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requires banks to invest in their local community.
Networking is considered valuable
Work with local businesses (public/private partnerships)
Work with sun'ounding cities (
Work with county(ies)
Consider what we want to be, not how do we attract businesses
Let your values drive your plan
Involve citizens
Use TIF to direct growth, not where growth will occur anyway.
When using tax abatement, work with "schools" to pay for what they will lose.
EDAs - involve citizens and impacted taxing units
SWOT analysis: the place to start
Page4 ¢~j il,~
IDEA SHEET
1993 Congress of Cities and Exposition
TITLE OF PRESENTATION: Regional Marketing Lends Economic Development Clout
Problem/Issue Statement: Rock Hill, S.C. (pop'n 43,000) is located in the Upstate, just
25 miles south of Charlotte, N.C. Even though the city is in South Carolina, it is
considered part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, so Charlotte's economic health has a
very marked effect on Rock Hill's. Rock Hill has always been a very aggressive city when
it comes to economic development. Since the mid-1980s, the Rock Hill Economic
Development Corporation has developed four business parks, and is responsible for
bringing 1,600 jobs and more than 40 businesses and industries to town. But the city
doesn't have the money or the resources to market itself extensively on a national and
international basis.
Procedures for Addressing Problem: Rock Hill joined the Carolina Partnership, a 14-
county regional economic development group that is based in Charlotte, N.C. By pooling
resources from all 14 counties, with contributions from both the public and private
sectors, the Partnership can market the region extensively, both nationally and
internationally. Once a business or industrial prospect visits the area, it is of course up to
us to sell ourselves, but getting them to the area is the huge first step.
Solutions/Conclusions: The Partnership's marketing plan includes placement of
advertisements in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Crain's, and many other
national publications, as well as business magazines in several other countries, such as
Canada and Germany. Rock Hill is contributing 910,000 to the Partnership for the year--
that amount would have bought perhaps two ads of similar nature. This way, we get the
same exposure as everyone else in our region.
Contact (name, address, phone): Mayor Betty Jo Rhea, City of Rock Hill, P.O. Box
11706, Rock Hill, SC 29731-1706; telephone (803)329-7011, fax (803)329-7007.
Stephen Turner, Economic Development Director, telephone (803)329-7090; same fax.
J ~
"The lmpomnee of lqetworktn8 to F, nhsnee Neighbor*hood F, eonomk DeveJopmc,*t
end Minorl~ Bushes, Growth"
Pro~!cm/19suc Sutte~e~n; N~ aoro~* nefgM~rhood/~ity/gud~ b~rdcr~ to owr~ome the
limitations of more insule~ ~orms of lo,el economic dcvcl~ epproeohes
* csteblishin8 nctworb to m~imlze public/private initimives tapered towmd ncl§hborhood
ccono~o re~iteAlzetion
* ~working with private sector institutions, loeal govcrnmc~ and ~ishborhood dcvclopment
or~m~z~tl0ns to ~tn a~ce~ to:
- teohuical assistance necessary for nurturing small b~.~n~s ~3~wth
capadty building for loeal organizations to fliellitatc commerchl revitalization, business
llnidxtg with employment and training proBmms mni,~. ;,~*d by community colloilcs,
private oompenies, end savemmental
Unking employers' needs with new Jo~ training inlthtlvos
* improvini ~ Syeitebili~ of/a. owin$ mh~oriw/wom~-owncd firms to pertielpete in
8ovenunenmty mtebllshod teelusionery programs
l~.?lleghle Appmeeho~fodels
I) Thc l~lonal Alllancc for Small Conu'actors/Pon Authority of'New York & New Jersey
2) Pittsburgh Partnership ~or Ncighborhood Dcvclopmmt
- 8ovcrmnent, benke, ~ provtdlns capaci~ bulldin~ md oapltal resources
3) New York DOC
= bunlnc~9 asnlstanee and outreach innovations llp~n_a small cntroproneurs across
e~nunurdty line~ In Bow Park, Chlrmtown, South Bmn~ Harlem
4) Pemnsylvanla's SPEDD, Ino, st~t~hin~ its incub~ ~i._ ~od capacity building
services to ~ cffbrts in l~lwaukcc ~md Clevehnd
O01,~TACT: Mawus We/ss, Pregdent
(at above address)
IDEA SHEET
1993 Congress of Cities and Exposition
TITLE OF PRESENTATON: Economic Development and Growth
Management/Environmental Policies
Theme: Cities and states have historically been reluctant to regulate growth and enact
environmental protection measure because of a concern about impeding job creation.
Further. they have offered a variety of "incentives" to fry to entice business location within
ther boundaries. Although these approaches are understandable due to the pressures
to atl]'act economic enterprise, a mere proactive approach is desirable to manage growth
and protect the environment. Sound environmental and growth management policies
may, in fact, enhance the economic development potential of an area.
Argument: Studies of the relationship between state environmental policies and
economic growth have suggested that states that have adopted strong environmental
legislation have not lagged behind other states in job growth. In fact, there is a slight
posrtive relationshIp between the two. Further, communities have ~ncreasingly seen the
merit of protecting the environment, not just to preserve ecosystems, but to make their
areas more attractive to development by enhancing the "quality of life." For example, the
economic development element of the Sarasota plan emphasizes the importance of
environmental quality for the economic vitality of the dty. Similarly, the Dallas plan that is
presently being considered stresses the strong need for environmental protection along
with traditional economic development efforts. Certainly, some environmental and
growth management efforts can hinder short term growth and necessitate public
expenditures, but m the long term they can be conducive to desred economic growth.
Growth management initiatives and environmental protection are more effective if
formulated on at least a regional basis, with strong support from the state government.
Florida's legislation indicates both the potentials and pitfalls of growth management.
Local officials should consider planning efforts which consider the interdependence of
growth management and economic development.
Contact: Bob Kerstein, Department of History, Political Science, and Sociology,
University of Tampa. Tampa, FI 33606.
IDEA SHEET
1993 CONGRESS OF CITIES AND EXPOSmON
TITLE OF PRESENTATION: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Problem/Issue Statement:
The City of Grand Forks is the County Seat of Grand Forks County, in the fertile Red River
Valley, located 325 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Incorporated in 1881, the
City serves as the economic, educational and retail trade center for the area. The University
of North Dakota (UND) and the Grand Forks Air Force Base are located in Grand Forks.
The population today is 51,000.
The dominance of agriculture upon our economic trade area, as well as the location of Grand
Forks at such a distance from other major manufacturing areas, has greatly influenced the
nature of industry in the area. Consequently, the overall dependence upon agriculture has
been a principle cause of slow economic growth in the trade area.
On September 21, 1987, the voters of the City of Grand Forks approved the extension of a
one-cent sales tax, the proceeds of which were to be used for property tax relief,
infrastructure, and economic development. Policies and guidelines on how to prudently use
that portion of the one-cent sales tax set aside for economic development purposes were
formulated and put together into a document called the City Growth Fund.
Procedures for addressing problem:
The Growth Fund is intended to provide gap financing for new or expanding businesses and
to provide the capital necessary to encourage firms to look positively at a Grand Forks
location. The broad goals of the program are to:
·
·
·
·
·
·
Create new jobs
Save existing jobs
Create new wealth
Enhance local properly tax base
Encourage capital investment
Diversify the local economy
Solutions/Conclusions:
Since its introduction in 1988, the Growth Fund has expended and allocated over $4 million
in the forms of loans and grants. Those funds were used to finance 21 businesses that have
started, expanded, or relocated to the Grand Forks area with the assistance of the Growth
Fund.
IDEA SHEET
1993 Congress of Cities and Exposition
TITLE OF PRESENTATION
Problem/Issue Statement:
Forth Worth was a heavily defense-related economy, with Bell Helicopter Textron and
Lockheed (formerly General Dynamics) both located in the city. 1991 showed Carswell Air
Force Base on the closure list. The base closure alone was a $700,000,000 per year
economic impact.
Procedures for Addressing Problem:
Will describe the five committees I formed for public input, the formation of the Carswell
Reuse Authority and the application for the grant for defense conversion.
Solutions/Conclusions:
Carswell has been named a consolidation demonstration project. Will describe where the
grant is leading.
Con{act:
Kay Granger
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817/871-6110
Office Manager: Shirley Ferrell
IDEA SHEET
1993 CONGRESS OF CreES AND EXPOSITION
Problem/Issue Statement:
Setting local economic development goals is typically undertaken within too narrow a frame,
or context. It sees economic factors in isolation from community factors, private side
interests in conflict with public interests, e.g., economic base concerns in conflict with
education costs, wealth generation acceptable in the face of disparity of incomes; it imagines
them all existing on separate tracks. There is a resultant failure to develop a common vision
that encompasses the living connections among them, and fails thereby to engage the full
energies and resolve of the community. They don't work in the long haul; worse, they can
make things worse.
Procedures for Addressing Problem:
Undertake goal setting within the context of a vision of what the community wants itself to
be and look like in the future as a settlement, giving clear berth not just to growth
possibilities, but to development possibilities, i.e. development of institutional and physical
infrastructure support for an open, just, and inclusive community; begin therefore with the
development of a shared vision of a truly fine community with a strong economy, and frame
goal setting within it; if consultants are to be involved utilize them to facilitate the process,
and train community leaders to become co-facilitators, and then free standing facilitator of
this process but never to develop the goals or the strategies to implement them.
Solutions/Conclusions:
This is a difficult, uneven process to attempt and to accomplish, but it is the necessary
foundation from which and within which to generate the desire, perspective, patience, and
nerve as a community to actually determine its own future, and to avoid the effect and the
experience of being a victim of conflicting forces.
Contact:
Edward G. Jeep
Economic Development Administration
Chicago Regional Office
111 N. Canal -- Suite 8:55
Chicago, IL 60606-7204
312/353-7706
IDEA SHEET
1993 CONGRESS OF CITIES AND EXPOSITION
TITLE OF PRES~ATION: Values Driven/Market Centered Economic Development
Issue Statement:
Especially when an economy is in decline, many seek any kind of economic activity. And
later, when times are too robust, some lurch into "growth management." Presuming most
people seek some balance between 'live to work' and 'work to live,' each community needs
to find its own center and test it in the market economy, for the long as well as the near
term.
Procedures for Addressing the Problem:
Begin first with articulating the kind of place you want to live and work in (i.e., gain a
working consensus on values) to define the kind of development that suits us in the fullest
sense. Test that as a hypothesis in the market place -- will our community shoes truly fit the
kinds of feet we want to have here? Do other communities offer a better fit?
Do we have to 1) improve our community as a product; 2) hone our development strategy; 3)
upgrade our execution of whatever our strategy is? Balance is achieved when you can find
an intersect between community strategies and a company's strategy, to be a place where the
needs of both are well served. That means you need to know what you want and you need
to think about what a business wants. Only with intersects will you achieve the two most
common measures of long term economic health -- increasing wealth and full participation.
There are basically two ways to build and implement your community strategy. The first is
a leadership model. Leaders can decide quickly and then invest time to get it sold and
implemented. The second is a consensus model. It takes longer to develop, but
implementation is usually quicker and more flexible.
Conclusions:
In the end the best places win; the others just get used up.
MINUTES - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - JANUARY 20, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7 AM. Members present: Mark
Brewer, Stan Drahos, Jerry Longpre, Jerry Pietrowski, Sharon
McMenamy Cook. Absent: Ken Smith, Paul Meisel. Also present:
Councilmembers Liz Jensen and Phyllis Jessen; Bruce Chamberlain,
Economic Development Coordinator; Gino Businaro, Finance Director
and Ed Shukle, City Manager.
Upon motion by Longpre, seconded by Drahos and carried unanimously,
the minutes of the December 16, 1993 meeting were approved.
Mark Brewer, Vice chair, called for interviews of candidates for
the vacancy on the Commission. Present was Jim Thomson, 1901
Lakeside Lane. Mr. Thomson gave a background about himself and
indicated that he had experience in the development of shopping
malls. He currently is employed within the firm of Coopers and
Lybrant as a senior systems analyst/consultant. He and his family
have moved to Mound recently and he has a sincere interest in the
economic development of downtown Mound. Following the interview,
Mr. Thomson was excused and discussion was held with regard to his
application and that of Dave Willette. Mr. Willette had indicated
to the City Manager that he would be unable to attend the
interview. The commission discussed appointing one of the two
candidates. It was first moved by Longpre, seconded by Drahos to
appoint Dave Willette to the position. After some discussion with
regard to not having the opportunity to have interviewed Willette,
Longpre and Drahos withdrew their motion. Drahos moved and Longpre
seconded to table this until their next regularly scheduled meeting
which is scheduled for February 17, 1994. The City Manager will
ask Dave Willette to attend for an interview.
Councilmember Jensen presented some material that she obtained from
attending the National League of cities annual fall conference in
Orlando, Florida. The following information was presented:
1. ,,Information Super Highway: State of the Network" This
had to do with telecommuting where through the use of
telephone and computer technology an individual can
commute to a location across the country and perform
their job without leaving their home.
2. Cassette Tapes are available on the sessions that were
part of the conference.
3. ,,Global Dollars, Local Sense" a futures report for our
global economy.
World trade
Community and Economic Development
ae
Ce
de
ho
Regional Marketing
The importance of
neighborhood economic
business growth
Economic Development
Environmental Policies
Question and answers
networking to enhance
evelopment and minority
and Growth Management/
Economic Development - Grand Forks, ND.
State Enterprise Zones
Intrastructure and Investment - information super
highway of the future
Community and Economic Development Summary
The Economic Development Commission thanked Liz for sharing
this material with the Commission. Also discussed in relation to
this material was the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) that local
banking institutions must comply with. Sharon McMenamy Cook of
Norwest Bank, Mound, shared the background on what the CRA program
is. She indicated that proposals can be submitted to Norwest
Corporation for community projects. For example, Norwest Bank in
Excelsior is working with the city of Excelsior on a new park
improvement along the city's waterfront. Norwest is providing
$25,000 to the park improvement. Applications for projects of this
type are reviewed by Norwest Bank Corporation. These are separate
from other community contributions that banks provide.
A discussion was held on Auditor's Road. Bruce Chamberlain,
Economic Development Coordinator, presented the material from the
packet dealing with the road improvement. After some discussion,
it was agreed that a special meeting should be held on this subject
separate from the regular meeting of the EDC. Therefore, a special
meeting was scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 1994, at 7 AM, at
Mound city Hall. Sharon McMenamy Cook is scheduled to bring the
rolls for this special meeting.
There being no other business, it was moved by Longpre, seconded by
Brewer and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 AM.
City Manager
ES:ls
CITY OF MOUND
Memo~ndum
5341 MA'CWOOD ROAD
MOUN D, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
~612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
DATE:
February 1, 1994
TO:
Mayor, City Council, and City Staff
FROM:
The Following Park and Open Space Commission Members: Marilyn
Byrnes, Tom Casey, Jan Geffre, David Steinbring, Mary Goode, Peter
Meyer, Bill Darling, and Carolyn Schmidt
SUBJECT: Summary of Park and Open Space Commission Workshop
On January 19, 1993 the Park and Open Space Commission had a workshop meeting,
and below is a summary of items discussed at the meeting.
Carolyn, Tom and Marilyn reviewed how long they have been on the
Commission and what motivated them to be on the Commission. They then
shared what they felt would most benefit the new Commissioners to review·
The purpose of the Park Commission was reviewed and the fact that it is an
advisory body to the Council. The agenda items that come to the Commission
must be given as recommendations according to current City policy and
ordinances. If the commission feels there must be changes in policy and
ordinances then these recommendations can be made.
The commons and dock program were reviewed. They outlined the
classifications, dedications, and briefly reviewed the history and some current
examples of docks and commons. They then discussed permits on public
lands.
Long range plans for developing the parks and the budget process was
discussed. It was decided that at the next meeting, February 10, 1994, each
Commissioner would like to receive a complete copy of the 1994 City of Mound
Budget. At the February meeting they will then brainstorm ideas for the 1995
Budget. Another workshop meeting is to be scheduled in February to
specifically discuss budget issues and park improvements that could be
requested for to be included in the 199,5 budget.
pr~nted on recycled paper
P&OS Commission Workshop Summary
February 1, 1994
Page 2
Very briefly, the NCA plan was reviewed, and it was discussed how the plan
came to be, the Commission's process of review of parcels and the current
seven parcels.
The workshop adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Carolyn Schmidt, Bill Darling, and Jan Geffre
drove to the proposed seven NCA parcels to review their locations and refresh
memories for the February budget discussion.
It was requested that staff include the LMCD Minutes and the 1994 City of Mound
Budget in their February packet. In addition, the new Commissioners would like large
Dock Location Maps and a revised telephone list for the Park Commission.
It was also determined to have the following included on the February lOth agenda:
Budget Discussion - Brainstorming for Park Improvements
and NCA Improvements.
Recreational Issues for 1995:
a. Skating Rinks
b. Show Mobile
Location of New Playground Equipment at Mound Bay Park.
Schedule Next Workshop Meeting (to be prior to March 10
meeting)
pJ
Mmnegasco'
A Division of Arkla, Inc.
January 28, 1994
RECEIVED
Edward Shulke Jr.
City Manager
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364-1687
Dear Mr. Shulke:
In an effort to keep you informed about energy issues that affect the residents and businesses in
your community, I wanted to give you the latest 'update" on Minnegasco's pending rate case.
As you may recall, on November 5, 1993, Minnegasco filed a request for new rates (3.6%
increase) with the Minnesota Public Utility Commission (MPUC). Upon consideration, the
MPUC on January 13, 1994 approved a 2.3% interim rate increase. The effect of this rate
change is outlined in the attached notice. In addition, Minnegasco has included a copy of the
lVlPUC's Notice and Order for Hearing.
Of course, the impact on any one particular customer will vary with their actual gas usage. In
addition, the ~ temperatures that we have been experiencing, has greatly increased
usage and is sure to push the January bills higher than "normal".
At Minnegasco, we know that keeping you informed about these important issues is critical for
helping you respond quickly to your constituents energy related concerns. In the future, if you
have questions, or would like additional information about this or any other energy related
matter, please don't hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Arne Hendrickson
Program Manager,
Local Government Relations
(612) 342-5375 or 1-800-234-5800 (ex 5375)
201 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC-UTILITIES COMMISSION
Don Storm
Tom Burton
Marshall Johnson
Cynthia A. Kitlinski
Dee Knaak
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
In the Matter of the Application
of Minnegasco, a Division of
Arkla, Inc. for Authority to
Increase its Rates for Natural
Gas Service in the State of
Minnesota
ISSUE DATE: January 26, 1994
DOCKET NO. G-008/GR-93-1090
NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING
PROC~DU~L HISTORY
I. Proceedings To Date
On November 5, 1993, Minnegasco, a Division of Arkla, Inc.
(Minnegasco or the Company) filed a petition seeking a general
rate increase of $22,772,000 or approximately 3.6 percent,
effective January 4, 1994. Knowing that the Commission generally
suspends proposed rate schedules and orders a contested case
proceeding on those proposals, the Company also proposed an
interim rate schedule to be effective on January 4, 1994. The
interim rates would increase present revenues by $16,864,000 or
approximately 2.67 percent.
On November 8, 1993, the Commission issued a memorandum asking
interested persons to file comments on whether the Commission
should accept the filing as substantially in compliance with
applicable filing requirements and whether the matter should be
referred to the Office of Administrative Hearings for contested
case proceedings.
On November 19, 1993, the Minnesota Department of Public Service
(the Department) filed its comments recommending that the
Commission reject the Company's filing as incomplete.
On November 22, 1993, Minnegasco filed schedules showing changes
to filed expense amounts that resulted from the Commission's
decision regarding certain accounting issues in the Company's
previous rate case, Docket No. G-008/GR-92-400.
On November 30, 1993, Minnegasco filed a Reply to the
Department's.Comments of November 19, 1993..
On December 9, 1993, the day the Commission met to consider the
adequacy of Minnegasco's filing, the Company filed a supplement
to its case.
On December 14, 1993, the Department filed its Comments on the
Company's December 9, 1993 supplemental filing.
On December 16, 1993, the Commission issued its ORDER FINDING
FILING INCOMPLETE based on its December 9, 1993 review of the
matter. In its Order, the Commission noted that the Company's
December 9, 1993 filing was untimely filed for consideration on
that day and that without the.supplement its filing was
incomplete. The Commission did not speculate on the effect of
the supplemental filing and reserved review of that filing for a
later date.
On December 21, 1993, the Commission met and took up this matter
once again.
On January 26, 1994, the Commission issued its ORDER ACCEPTING
FILING AND SUSPENDING RATES in this matter.
FINDINGS AND CONChUSION~
II. jurisdiction and Referral for Contested Case Proceedings
The Commission has jurisdiction over proposed rate changes under
Minn. Stat. § 216B.16 (1992). If the Commission is unable to
resolve all significant issues regarding the reasonableness of
the proposed rates on the basis of the filing itself, the
Commission is to refer the matter to the office of Administrative
Hearings for contested case proceedings. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16,
subd. 2 (1992).
The Commission finds that it cannot satisfactorily resolve all
questions regarding the reasonableness of the proposed rates on
the basis of the Company's filing. The Commission will therefore
refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings for
contested case proceedings.
III. ~rol>osed ~ates
The Company proposes rate increases by customer class as follows:
Minnegas¢o-Northern
Customer Class
Test Year
Revenue ·
Present Rates
(in $0008)
Change from
Present Rates
(in $000s)
Change from
Present Rates
(in %)
Residential
Commercial &
Industrial
Large Volume C&I
Small Dual Fuel
Large Dual Fuel
$ 362,795 $ 18,227
5.0%
183,602 1,583 .9%
1,437 (66) (4.6%)
45,458 2,365 5.2%
36.69~ .. 54~ 1.5%
totals
$ 629,986 $ 22,654
3.6%
Customer Class
Residential
Commercial &
Industrial
Small Dual Fuel
Large Dual Fuel
Minneqasco-Viking
Test Year
Revenue O
Present Rates
(in $000s)
Change from
Present Rates
(in $000s)
$ 426 $ ~2
257
101
21
22
10
totals $ 805 $ 65
Change from
Present Rates
(in %)
7.5%
8.6%
9.9%
4.8%
8.1%
IV. Issues to be Addressed
Parties shall address the following issues in the course of the
contested case proceedings ordered herein:
cost allocation between regulated and non-regulated
services*;
the used and usefulness of the combined peak-shaving
facilities, considering additional alternative capacity
available or acquired through the recent exchange of
properties with Midwest Gas;
the request to consolidate rates and PGAs and the
impact on current Minnegasco customers; _._
the recovery of the acquisition adjustment and if so
from which customerse;
3
the Company's capital structure and the cost of
capital*;
the level of manufactured gas plant (MGP) clean-up
costs;
compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle assets and
expenses;
incentive compensation*; and
external funding of post-retirement benefits other than
pensions (PBOPS).
The parties may also raise and address other issues relevant to
the Company's proposed rate increase. In Minnegasco's recent
rate case, many important issues were reviewed only in the
context of a proposed Settlement. The Commission would prefer to
review several of these issues totally on their own merits in
this rate case. Therefore, the Commission will request that the
items in the foregoing list that are marked with an asterisk (*)
not be part of any proposed Settlement in this matter.
V. Procedural outline
A. A~ninistrative Law Judge
The Administrative Law Judge assigned to this case is
Richard C. buis. His address and telephone number are as
follows: office of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1700,
100 Washington Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2138;
(612) 349-2542.
B. Hearing Procedure
Hearings in this matter will be conducted in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 14.57-14.62 (1992);
the rules of the office of Administrative Hearings, Minn. Rules,
parts 1400.5100 to 1400.8400; and, to the extent that they are
not superseded by those rules, the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure, Minn. Rules, parts 7830.0100 to 7830.4400. copies
of these rules and statutes may be purchased from the Print
communications Division of the Department of Administration, 117
University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; (612) 297-3000.
Under these rules parties may be represented by counsel, may
appear on their own behalf, or maybe represented by another
person of their choice, unless otherwise prohibited as the
unauthorized practice of law. They have the right to present
evidence, conduct cross-examination, and make written and oral
argument. Under Minn. Rules, part 1400.7000, they may obtain
subpoenas to cbmpel the attendance of witnesses and the
production of documents. --
Any party intending to appear at the hearing must file a notice
of appearance (Attachment A) with the Administrative Law Judge
within 20 days of the date of this Notice and Order for Hearing.
Failure to appear at the hearing may result in facts and issues
being resolved against the party who fails to appear.
Parties should bring to the hearing all documents, records, and
witnesses necessary to support their positions. They should take
note that any material introduced into evidence may become public
data unless a party objects and requests relief under Minn. Stat.
S 14.60, subd. 2 (1992).
Any questions regarding discovery under Minn. Rules, parts
1400.6700 to 1400.6800 or informal disposition under Minn. Rules,
part 1400.5900 should be directed to Margie Hendriksen, Special
Assistant Attorney General, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350,
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2147, (612) 296-0410.
The times, dates, and places of public and evidentiary hearings
in this matter will be set by order of the Administrative Law
Judge after consultation with the Commission and intervening
parties.
C. Intervention
Persons wishing to become formal parties to this proceeding shall
promptly file petitions to intervene with the Administrative Law
Judge. They shall serwe copies of such petitions on all current
parties and on the Commission. Minn. Rules, part 1400.6200.
D. Preheating Conference
A prehearing conference will be held in this matter on Tuesday,
February 1, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. in the Large Hearing Room, Public
Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul,
Minnesota 55101. Persons participating in the prehearing
conference should be prepared to discuss the standard issues of
time frames, schedulihg, discovery procedures, and similar
issues.
E. Time Constraints
The Commission is required to act on the Company's filing within
ten months, or the proposed rates are deemed approved. Minn.
Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1992). This ten-month period can be
extended for two months, if the parties submit a settlement which
is rejected by the Commission. Minn. Stat. S 216B.16, subd. 2
(1992).
The Commission asks the Office of Administrative Hearings to
conduct contested case proceedings in light of these time
constraints and requests 'that the Administrative Law Judge submit
his final report by August 8, 1994~.to allow the Commission
adequate opportunity for thorough consideration of the case.
The lobhylng provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, Minn.
at ~§ 10A 01 ~e.~_~_~. (x992), apply to general rate cases.
St · ' '--- :-- this ~roceeding may be subject ~o .
persons appearxn~ A,, r .. . ' that
registration, reporting, a~'other requxrements set £ort~ xn
Act. All persons appearing in this case are urged to refer to
the ~ct and to contact the Minnesota Ethical practices
telephone number (~12) 29~-1720, wi~h any questions.
VII. Ex Parte Communications
Restrictions on ~ a~ communications with Commissioners and
reporting requirements regarding such communications with
Commission staff apply to this proceeding from the date of this
Order. Those restrictions and reporting requirements are set
forth at Minn. Rules, parts 7845.7300-7845.7400, which all
parties are urged to consult.
ORDER
A contested case proceeding shall be held on the Company's
proposed rate increase. The proceeding shall begin with a
Prehearing conference on Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at
9:30 a.m. in the Commission's Large Hearing Room,
121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55401-2138.
This Order will be served on the Company, which shall mail
copies of the Order to all municipalities and counties in
its service area and to such other persons as the Department
of Public Service may request.
Public hearings shall be held in this matter at locations
within the service area of the Company.
The Company shall give the following notices of the
evidentiary and public hearings:
a) Individual written notice to each customer, which may
be in the form of a bill insert, and shall be served at
least ten days before the first day of hearings.
b) Written notice to the governing bodies of all
municipalities and counties in the area affected and to
all parties in the Company's last two rate cases.
These notices shall be mailed at least ten days before
the first day of hearings.
c)
d)
Display advertisements in legal newspapers of affected
counties and other newspapers of general circulation.
within the Company's service area. These
advertisements shall appear at least ten days before
the first day of hearings· They shall include the
heading RATE INCREASE NOTICE, which heading shall
appear in bold face type no smaller than 30 points.
The above notices shall contain the information
required in Minn. Rules, part 7830.3200, subp. 2. The
Company shall submit proposed notices to the Executive
Secretary for approval prior to publication or service.
The Commission authorizes the Executive Secretary to enter
Orders on behalf of the Commission varying time requirements
for the filing of pleadings and other documents and
determining the conduct of this proceeding, according to the
standards set forth in Minn. Rules, part 7830.4400. Any
party adversely affected by such an Order may file a motion
for reconsideration, vacation, or modification, no later
than ten days from the date of its entry or one day before
any filing deadline or occurrence of an act directed in such
Order. Such motions will be heard by the Commission.
Parties are requested not to include the following issues in
any Settlement proposed in this matter:
cost allocation b~tween regulated and non-regulated
services;
the recovery of the acquisition adjustment and if so
from which customers;
the Company's capital structure and the cost of
capital; and
- incentive compensation.
This Order shall become
effective immediately.
~t~ISSION
Burl W. Haar - '
Executive Secretary
(S E A L)
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BEFORE THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Suite 1700
100 Washington Square
M£nneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2138
FOR THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2145
In the Matter of the
Application of Northern States
Power Company for Authority to
Increase Its Rates for
Electric Service in the State
of Minnesota
MPUC Docket No. G-008/GR-93-
1090
OAR Docket No.
~OTICE OF APPEARANCE
Name and Telephone Number of Administrative Law Judge:
Richard C. Luis
(612) 349a2542
TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE:
You are advised that the party named below will appear at the
above hearing.
NAME OF PARTY:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
PARTY'S ATTORNEY OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE:
OFFICE ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY:
DATE:
8
Notice to Counties and Municipalities
Under Minn. Stat. § 216B.16 Subd. 1
BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - STATE OF MINNESOTA
In the Matter of the Application )
of Minnegasco, Minneapolis, )
Minnesota, for Authority to Change )
Its Schedule of Natural Gas Rates )
for Retail Customers Within the )
State of Minnesota )
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR RATE INCREASE
MPUC Docket No. G-OO8/GR-93-1090
On November 5, 1993 Minnegasco, a division of Arkla, Inc., (Minnegasco)
filed a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission)
for a general rate increase of $22.7 million or 3.6 percent. On December 9,
1993, the Commission accepted Minnegasco's filing as complete. In accordance
with Minn. Stat. § 216.16 Subd. I (1992), the Commission ordered an interim
rate schedule into effect on February 1, 1994. The Commission has approved a
total interim increase of $14.6 million or 2.3 percent. All Minnegasco
customers will receive a 2.3 percent increase on their bills.
Below are examples of the effect of the proposed and interim increase on
typical bills for Minnegasco customers, except customers formerly served by
Midwest Gas. Individual changes may be h~gher or lower depending on actual
natural gas usage.
Rate class Average Average Average Proposed
(usage shown in monthly monthly monthly rates
Therms) usage in bill: bill:
Therms current interim
rates rates
Residential 103 $ 55.86 $ 57.14 $ 59.11
Commercial/
Industrial
up to 1,500/yr 61 $ 38.12 $ 39.00 $ 38.81
1,500-5,000/yr 233 $ 140.90 $ 144.14 $ 128.50
5,000 or more/yr 1,469 $ 729.50 $ 746.28 $ 750.90
Small Volume
Dual Fuel
- up to ]20,O00/yr 3,491 $ 1,150.62 $ 1,177.08 $1,214.31
- 120,000 or 18,363 $ 5,733.58 $ 5,865.45 $6,108.38
more/yr
Large Volume Firm 25,000 $12,539.50 $12,827.91 $11,961.43
Large Volume Dual 100,000 $29,304.00 $29,977.99 $29,810.00
Fuel
The Commission will determine the amount of the final rate increase on
or before October 10, 1994. If the final approved rates are less than the
interim rates, the difference will be refunded to customers, with interest.
The proposed rate schedules, and a comparison of present and proposed
rates, may be examined by the public during normal business hours at their
nearest Minnegasco office, or at the Department of Public Service, 121 Seventh
Place East, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2147.
A public hearing will be scheduled by the Commission. Public notice of
the hearing dates and locations will be published in local newspapers in
Minnegasco's service areas.
Persons who wish to intervene or testify in this case should contact the
Administrative Law Judge, Richard C. Luis, Office of Administrative Hearings,
100 Washington Square, No. 1700, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2138, 612-349-
2542.
State of Minnesota
Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation
suite 400 · 525 Park Street · Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 · 612/282-2390 · Fax 612/282-2391
January 31, 1994
Edward J. Shukle ;[ RECEIVE3 FEB
City Manager
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, Minnesota 55364
Re: Grant Number SS-93-15
Dear Mr. Shukle:
Earlier this month, the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation received 69 grant
applications, requesting a total of $3.2 million. These applications were reviewed and scored
by members of the Board. At its January 28 meeting, the Board considered the ranking given
to the grant applications by the reviewers and determined which of them it would fund.
As you know, only $750,000 was available for funding grants in this cycle. It was extremely
difficult for the Board to choose just a few of the many worthwhile projects that were submitted.
Unfortunately, there was not sufficient funding for the Board to award you a grant.
The Board would like to encourage you to continue refining your ideas and to seek opportunities
for implementing them. To assist you in preparing another application to the Board or other
funding agencies, you will find enclosed a copy of the consolidated review sheet for your
application.
Again, I would like to stress that insufficient funding was the primary reason you were not
awarded a grant. The Board intends to seek additional funds from the Legislature in the
upcoming session, and hopes to offer another round of grants in the near future. You will
certainly be notified that applications are being accepted.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns. I hope we have the
opportunity to work together again in the future.
Sincerely,
Pati Maier
Executive Director
MINNESOTA
BOARD OF GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AND COOPERATION
Service Sharing Grants
F'mal Review
Application number:.
ss-9s-
Nsme of first applicant:
" i
i i Copy to i
Eligible i Resolution i Exclusive i
Applicant Applicant? ~ Submitted.? '!- Rep? ~ Signature? Qualified?
Yes No i Yes No i Yes No i, Yes No Yes No
Yes No ~ Yes No ~ Yes No ~ Yes No Yes No
Yes No ! Yes No i Yes No i Yes No Yes No
Yes No ! Yes No i Yes No i Yes No Yes No
?oints:
Number of qualified applicants = o~- x 5 = If)
(maximum number of points = 30)
Eligible Application:
If there are not at least two qualified applicants, the application is ineligible
COSTS
(6-0
State grant's share of all necessary one-time only start-up costs
state grant requested = ZO~','3OO
total start-up costs = 20'~,"10 O
=1oo%
_~ 25% = 10 points
26% - 49% - 5 points
_~ 50% = 0 points
Cost benefit ratio --
projected annual cOSt svg.~
state grant requested
= 0.0oooo
5 decimals
= 0
=
(a)
ca.~.t~ be ~ ~o c~lt~t~4.~
best ratio = 2.O.aa~4 t5
5 decimals
0O
pro rata share of 20 points =
(a) + Co) x 20
Eligible Application:
If the costs are not one-time only start-up costs, the application is ineligible
If the costs are for a joint purchase, not to integrate a service or function,
the application is ineligible
Joi~r POWEI~5
Eligible Al~licafion:
(6-1) If the application does not propose to enter into an agreement for the joint
exercise of powers, the application is ineligible
Page 2
TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum length of time applicants committed to implementing the plan
~ years
best length = 20 years (b)
pro rata share of 5 points =
(a) + Co) x 5
TOTAL POINTS
REVIEW SUMMARY
Board Review
(Average of the points awarded by the Board reviewers)
Merits of the description of the services to be provided
(5 points maximum)
Merits of the description of the need for financial assistance
(20 points maximum)
Merits of the description of the desired outcomes
(10 points maximum)
Subtotal: ZI
Staff Review
Subtotal: I 0
TO,ti Points
Total:
Eligible Application
YES NO
,3
12.
Page 3
PAUL DAVZD WELLSTONE
MINNESOTA
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510-2303
January 14, 1994
The Honorable Skip Johnson
5341Maywood Road
Mound, Minnesota 55364
Dear Mayor Johnson:
Thank you for contacting me regarding unfunded federal mandates.
appreciate the opportunity to share my views with you.
It is important to distinguish between the basic classes of federal
mandates. There is a basis group of mandates that have relatively
little cost and are designed to ensure fundamental constitutional
rights. A second group have somewhat higher costs, and are
generally designed to protect public health and safety. Federal
mandates in this latter group have prompted policy makers recently
to reassess the relative costs and benefits of some of these
mandates. As a former governor, President Clinton has been
especially sensitive to concerns expressed by state, local, and
tribal government officials about the cumulative effects of such
mandates on their strained budgets.
During the 1980s, funding available from the federal government to
assist with these costs decreased and demands on state and local
governments increased substantially. Many states' revenue bases
have also been eroded by the recession, causing cuts in many state
programs, some of which serve needy populations. During the same
period, responsibility for many federal program functions shifted
from federal to state governments in accord with the "new
federalism" of the Reagan and Bush Administrations. In addition to
these fiscal impacts, many state and local government officials
have raised the issue of relevance of federal mandates to local
conditions and a lack of flexibility afforded them in implementing
federal laws.
In October, President Clinton issued an Executive Order entitled
"Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership," designed to address
concerns about unfunded federal mandates. It requires a reduction
of such mandates wherever possible under federal law and urges
increased flexibility in the implementation of such mandates for
state, local and tribal governments. I have enclosed a copy of
that order for your information.
Several bills have been introduced in the Senate relating to
federal mandates, including legislation to change specific statutes
January 14, 1994
Page 2
such as the Clean Water Act or the Davis-Bacon Act. Other measures
seek to address more comprehensively the issue of federal mandates
by some form of limit -or outright prohibition -of such mandates
when the federal government does not also provide funds to support
compliance.
As you may know, S. 993, the Community Regulatory Relief Act, would
prohibit the federal government from imposing mandates on state and
local governments without allocating funds to pay the associated
compliance costs incurred by those governments.
This legislation is currently pending before the Senate
Governmental Affairs Committee. While I am not a member of that
committee, I appreciate knowing your views about this measure. I
know how difficult it can be for state and local governments to
find the funds to comply with federal laws and regulations, and
believe we must carefully examine, on a case-by-case basis, the
federal requirements that are imposed. Balancing the need for
public health, safety and civil rights protections with the need to
reduce unnecessary mandates will continue to be my goal. Should
legislation on this issue be considered by the full Senate, I
assure you I will keep your concerns in mind.
Again, thank you for contacting me. I hope that you will continue
to let me know about matters that concern you.
Sincerely,
Paul David Wellstone
United States Senator
PDW:bst
Enclosure
Weekly Compilation of
Presidential
Documents
Monday, November 1, 1993
Volume 29--Number 43
Executive Order 12575---Enhancing
the Intergovernmental Partnership
October 26, 1993
: Federal Government is charged with
pro,ecting the health and safety, as well as
promoting other national interests, of the
American people. However. the cumulative
effect of unfunded Federal mandates has in-
creasingly strained the budgets of State.
local, and tribal gnvernments. In addition,
the cost, complexity, and delay in applying
for and recei,.-ing waivers from Federal re-
quirements in appropriate cases have hin-
ered State, local, and tribal governments
from tailoring Federal programs to meet the
specific or unique needs of their commu-
nities. These governments should have more
flexibility to design solutions to the problems
faced by citizens in this country without ex-
cessive micromanagement and unnecessary
regulation from the Federal C,o~rnment.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me
as President by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States of America, and in order
to reduce the imposition of unfunded man-
dates upon State. local, and tribal govern-
ments; to streamline the application process
for and increase the avail'ability of waivers
to State, local, and tribal governments; and
to establish regular and meaningful consulta-
rio d collaboration with State, local, and
tri. oovernments on Federal matters that
significantly or uniquely affect their commu-
nities, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section I. Reduction of Unfunded Man.
dates. (a) To the extent feasible and per-
mired by law, no executive depa~iment or
agency ("agency") shall promulgate any regu-
lation that is not required by statute and that
creates a mandate upon a State, local, or trib-
al government, unless:
(1) funds necessary to pay the direct costs
incurred by the State, local, or tribal govern-
ment in complying with the mandate are pro-
vided by the Federal Government; or
(2) the agency, prior to the formal promul-
gatio,n of regulations containing the proposed
manaate, provides to the Director of the Of-
flee of Management and Budget a descrip-
tion of the extent of the agency's prior eon-
sultation with representatives of affected
State, local, and tribal governments, the na-
ture of their concerns, any written commu-
nications submitted to the agency b:' .~t:¢h
units of government, and the agehcy:s posi-
tion supporting the need to issue the regula-
tion containing the mandate.
(b} Each agency shall develop an effective
process to permit elected officials and other
representatives of State, loc-al, and tribal gov-
ernments to provide meaningful and timely
inpu.t in the development of regulatory pro-
posals containing significant unfunded n~an-
dates.
Sec. 2. Increasing Flexibility for State and
Local Waivers. (a) Each agency shall review
its waiver application process and take appro-
priate steps to streamline that process.
(b} Each agency shall, to the extent prac-
ticable and permitted by law, consider any
applieantion by a State, local, or tribal gov-
ernment for a waiver of statutory or regu-
latory requirements in connection with any
program administered by that agency with
a general view toward increasing opportuni-
ties for utilizing flexible policy approaches at
the State, local, and tribal level in cases in
which the proposed waiver is consistent with
the applicable Federal policy objecth.es and
is otherwise appropriate.
(e} Each agency shall, to the fullest extent
practicable and permitted by law, render a
decision upon a complete application for a
waiver within 120 days of receipt of such ap-
plieation by the agency. If the application for
a waiver is not granted, the agency shall pro-
vide the applicant with timely written notice
of the decision and the reasons therefor.
(d) This section applies only to statutory,
or regulatory requirements of the programs
that are discretionary and subject to waiver
by the agency.
Sec. 3. Responsibility for Agency Imple-
mentation. The Chief Operating Officer of
each agency shall be responsible for ensuring
the implementation of and compliance with
this oroer.
Sec. 4. Executive Order No. 12866. This
order shall supplement but not supersede the
requirements conlained in Executive Order
No. 12866 ("Regulatory Planning and Re-
Sec. 5. Sc. ope. (a) Executive agency s
an), authority of the United States that ,. an
'agency" under 44 U.S.C. 3502(1), other
than those considered to be independent
regulatory agencies, as defined in 44 U.S.C.
3502(10).
(b) Inde~endent agencies are requested to
comply with the provisions of this order.
See. 6. Judicial Review. This order is in-
tended only to improve the internal manage-
ment of the executive branch and is not in-
tended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce-
able at law or equity by a party against the
United States, its agencies or instrumental-
ities, its officers or employees, or any other
person.
Sec. 7. Effective Date. This order shall be
effective 90 days after the date of this order.
William J. Clinton
The White House,
October 26, 1993.
[F'ded with the Off~--e of the Federal Rev:
11:13 a.m.. October ff7. 1993]
Ncn'g: This Executive order w-as published in the
F~l.m~/Regist~- on October ~.
RECEIVEO 3
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
February 2, 1994
To:
From:
Subj:
City Administrators
Rachel Thlbault, Admfn. Technician
Lakeshore lighting regulations
In response to concerns that the number of bright,
exposed lights on the lake are increasing, the LMCD has
formed a Lakeshore Lighting subcommittee. The goal of the
subcommittee is to look at alternatives for light fixtures
that would provide security and safety, but not be obtrusive
to people using and living on the lake.
The LMCD code Section 2.03, Subd. 12. states that
multiple dock licensees must ensure that their lights do not
affect adjoining dock use areas and are not a hazard to
navigation. The subcommittee plans to develop an ordinance
that would specifically address acceptable types of light
fixtures for shoreline and dock lighting at residential and
commercial sites. A further goal is to develop a model
lighting ordinance that could be used by lake cities.
A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 23,
6:30 PM at the Tonka Bay City Hall to discuss possible
lakeshore lighting regulations. The LMCD Board invites your
comments and suggestions.
This subject has been addressed at the Technical Review
Committee. We would like to know if any new ordinances have
been adopted in your city addressing lakeshore lighting. If
so, please forward a copy before 2/16, so we may include it
with the public hearing agenda. Thanks for your assistance!
encl: advance copy of public hearing notice
To:
RECEIVED 3
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Lake Minnetonka Sun/Sailor
for Excelsior/Shorewood,
Minnetonka, Wayzata
editions
From: Eugene R. Strommen
Executive Director
473-7033
Date: February 2, 1994
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LAKESHORE LIGHT FIXTURE REGULATIONS
The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District will hold a public
hearing at Tonka Bay city Hall, 4901 Manitou Rd, Tonka Bay,
6:30 pm, Wed, February 23, 1994 to discuss alternatives for
lighting on lakeshore and dock locations that would provide
for safety and security without interference with watercraft
navigation, residences on opposite shore of light sources,
and the aesthetics of passive-lake uses, summer and winter
seasons. The goal is to develop an ordinance defining
acceptable lakeshore light fixtures. Persons who support
regulations on lighting sources, as well as residential and
commercial property owners depending on lighting for security
and other purposes are invited and encouraged to comment.
Eug~Strommen, Executive Director
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
RECEIVED FEI)
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Ail Month
Wednesday,
Sat. & Sun.
(All Month}
Sunday, 6th
Friday-Sunday
25th - 27th
Saturday, 12th
Sunday, 13th
FEBRUARy 1994
Lord Fletcher-'s Broomball
Minnetonka Mist Broomball
Lafayette Club - Private Ice
Fishing Party/Sleigh Ride
N.W. Tonka Lions - Westonka winter Fest
Wayzata Chamber of Commerce
Chilly Open Golf Tournament
Annual Wayzata Fire Dept. Fishing Contest
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
February 1, 1994
I .CEIVED FEB
TO:
FROM:
City Administrators
Executive Director Gene Stromm~en
SUBJECT:
Board Action on 1994 Budget Adjustment
A 1993 law change effective 1/1/94 now limits the total
funding from all municipalities in the district to .00242% of
the total taxable market value within the district, unless
three-fourths of the municipalities in the district pass a
resolution concurring to the additional costs.
On 1/26/94 the board approved a 1994 budget adjustment which
reduces the total budget to .00242% of the total of market
value. A reduction from $166,500 to $140,742 or $25,758 will
be charged to the current administrative fund balance.
Cities which have already paid their 1994 levy will receive
an adjustment.
A copy of the amended 1994 Distribution of Budgeted Expense
among the member cities is enclosed.
The board will evaluate its administrative and milfoil fund
balances in February. The board will advise the cities of
the direction it intends to take on the fund balances.
Unaudited fund balances at fiscal year close 12/31/93 are:
Administration -- $266,394 (1].5 months reserve)
Milfoil:
Operations -- 144,672 (13.5 months reserve)
Equipment reserve -- 175,000
Save the Lake -- 79,918
Total Fund Bal. $665,984
Please advise if you wish clarification or have questions.
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1994 BUDGET
DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENSE
1993 Market Value for LMCD 1994 Budget'
RECEIVED
Market Value
Share of Admin. Total Share Total
% of Total EWM Pg. Share of of Share of
Market Value $63,000 $77,742 $140,742 166,500
Deephaven 296,391,600 8.18 5,153
Excelsior 94,416,600 2.61 1,644
Greenwood 53,357,500 1.47 926
M innetonka 2,918,989,301 20.00 12,600
'vltka. Beach 69,008,300 1.91 1,203
,'vlinnetrista 256,386,300 7.08 4,460
;vlound 339,977,500 9.4 5,922
Orono 625,445,300 17.27 10,880
3horewood 402,364,900 11.11 6,999
Spring Park 60,279,900 1.66 1,046
Tonka Bay 125,080,700 3.45 2,174
Victoria 132,913,700 3.67 2,312
'~ayzata 357,327,600 9.87 6,218
./Voodland 83,865,600 2.32 1,462
F ~L * -5,815,804,801 1 OD.OD 63,000
Less Minnetonka
~_2,918,989,301)
2,896,815,500
* 5,815,804,801 X .0000242 140,742
6,360
2,029
1,143
15,548
1,485
5,505
7,308
11,513
3,673
2,069
28,148
2,688
9,965
13,230
13,426 24
8,638 15
1,290 2
2,683 4
2,853 5
7,673 13
1,803
77,742
306
,637
336
,856
165
891
3,265
140,742
12,704
5,362
2,464
33,300
3,180
11,338
15,518
28,555
17,665
3,629
5,627
5,812
17,400
3,946
166,500
Total of market value less Minnetonka because Minnetonka is a
constant 20%
Calculatinq per centaqe_:
City's market value divided by* 2,896,815,500 times .80 equals per cent
Use only 80% because Mtka is 20%
i.e. amount of city market value divided by 2,896,815,500 X .80 = % of total
Take % of 140,742 for dollar amount of total share of budget
5':Zq
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
900 E. Wayzata Blvd., Suite 160, Wayzata, MN SS391
473-7033
L.M.C.D. MEETING SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY, 1994
Thursday
Saturday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
10
12
IS
17
18
21
23
Save the Lake Advisory Committee
S'30 pm, LMCD Office, Wayzata
Water Structure~ Cor, mlittee
7:30 am, #135 Norwest Bank Bldg, Wayzata
Lake Use & Recreation Committee
S:30 pm, LMCD Office, Wayzata
Save the Lake Recognition Banquet
6:1S pm, Lord Fletchers of the Lake
Eurasian Water Milfoil Task Force
8:30 am, #13S Norwest Bank Bldg, Wayzata
President's Day Legal Holiday
Office Closed
Administrative Committee
S'IS pm, Tonka Bay City Hall
Public Hearing Tonka Bay City Hall
6:30 pm, Lakeshore light fixture regulations
7:00 pm, Carlson variance, Colson variance
LMCD Board of Director~ Regular Meeting
7'30 pm, Tonka Bay City Hall
1994
Citti of Mo..el
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COMMISSION MEETII~G
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CLOSED
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COUNCIL
MEETS
7:30 PM
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SM T W T F S
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2 3 4 $ 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2'~/~o~4/)~ 25 26 27 28 29
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MARCH
s M T W T F S
I 2 3 4 5
6 7 S 9 10 I1 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
· Feb. 8th - City CouncR - To consider the issuance of a CUP to allow a commercial
parking lot in the B-1 Central Business District at 5533 Shoreline Drive.
· ·Feb. 22nd. City Council. Continuation of a Public Hearing to consider the
vacation of a drainage easement located at 2563 Lost Lake Road.
531
.NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeff Syme RECEIVED i'ka'
229-2109
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON DEVELOPMENT
OPTIONS FOR TWIN CITIES SEWER SERVICE
(Editor's note: Three public information meetings will be
held in February regarding sewer service development options in
the Twin Cities. The meetings are: February 22, 7-9 p.m. at Inver
Grove Heights City Hall; February 23, 2-4 p.m. at Meats Park
Centre, 230 E. 5th St., St. Paul; and February 23, 7-9 p.m. at
Minnetonka City Hall. For more information, call 229-2100.)
ST. PAUL, February 7, 1994 -- The Twin Cities region is
expected to grow by 600,000 residents over the next three
decades. That means more homes, more businesses and more
wastewater (sewage). And more wastewater will require more
treatment capacity at area wastewater treatment plants.
While not a glamorous subject, the question of wastewater
treatment capacity is critical to developing cities and is
important, literally, to the health of the entire region.
A two-year, $1.3 million study of future sewer service
options is currently underway by the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission (MWCC), which owns and operates the regional
wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities.
The central question to be addressed is this: Should
existing treatment facilities be expanded to accommodate the
projected growth, or should some new treatment facilities be
built? If so, where?
Although decisions will eventually be made by the MWCC and
the Metropolitan Council, public input is a critical component in
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
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Meats Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul. MN 55101
612 222-8423
Page two
the decision-making process. The MWCC has scheduled three public
information meetings in February to present results of the study
and take comment on the alternative solutions proposed.
Dates and times for the public information meetings are:
· February 22, 7-9 p.m. at Inver Grove Heights City Hall,
8150 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights.
· February 23, 2-4 p.m. at the MWCC Central Office, Mears
Park Centre, 230 E. 5th Street, St. Paul.
· February 23, 7-9 p.m. at Minnetonka City Hall, 14600
Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka.
Developing a long range plan now is important because it may
take more than 10 years to plan, design and build a major
wastewater treatment plant. The study looks almost 50 years into
the future, to the year 2040, to project sewer service needs and
alternatives for the expanded Twin Cities area.
Alternative solutions
The study, carried out under MWCC's direction by consulting
engineers Metcalf & Eddy, has been conducted in two phases. In
Phase I, basic information for projecting future sewer service
needs was assembled and analyzed. Some 64 alternatives were
identified for initial screening and study. From among that
group, six long range options were selected for detailed analysis
in Phase II.
The final six options differ in the service areas for the
Metropolitan Plant in St. Paul, the Cottage Grove Plant and the
Rosemount Plant. One option considers a new North Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fridley, while another considers a
new Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Southern
Washington County or Dakota County south of Hastings. In all
options, the Chaska Plant is scheduled to be phased out and the
flow diverted to the Blue Lake Plant in Shakopee. MWCC's other
core plants (Empire, Hastings, Seneca and Stillwater) may be
expanded over time but are not significantly altered.
Page two
the decision-making process. The MWCC has scheduled three public
information meetings in February to present results of the study
and take comment on the alternative solutions proposed.
Dates and times for the public information meetings are:
· February 22, 7-9 p.m. at Inver Grove Heights City Hall,
8150 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights.
· February 23, 2-4 p.m. at the MWCC Central Office, Mears
Park Centre, 230 E. 5th Street, St. Paul.
· February 23, 7-9 p.m. at Minnetonka City Hall, 14600
Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka.
Developing a long range plan now is important because it may
take more than 10 years to plan, design and build a major
wastewater treatment plant. The study looks almost 50 years into
the future, to the year 2040, to project sewer service needs and
alternatives for the expanded Twin Cities area.
Alternative solutions
The study, carried out under MWCC's direction by consulting
engineers Metcalf & Eddy, has been conducted in two phases. In
Phase I, basic information for projecting future sewer service
needs was assembled and analyzed. Some 64 alternatives were
identified for initial screening and study. From among that
group, six long range options were selected for detailed analysis
in Phase II.
The final six options differ in the service areas for the
Metropolitan Plant in St. Paul, the Cottage Grove Plant and the
Rosemount Plant. One option considers a new North Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fridley, while another considers a
new Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Southern
Washington County or Dakota County south of Hastings. In all
options, the Chaska Plant is scheduled to be phased out and the
flow diverted to the Blue Lake Plant in Shakopee. MWCC's other
core plants (Empire, Hastings, Seneca and Stillwater) may be
expanded over time but are not significantly altered.
Page three
Option favored
Although the selection process has not been completed, the
option favored by the MWCC includes a new Southeast Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant in southern Washington County. One
possibility is a relatively modest plant that would handle 12.3
million gallons per day (mgd) to serve Cottage Grove, Rosemount
and eastern Woodbury. Another possibility is a larger 21.5 mgd
plant that would also provide service to Inver Grove Heights,
Newport, South St. Paul and St. Paul Park.
The final report is expected in the spring and will be sent
to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for consideration by
July 1. For more information, call Pauline Langsdorf of the MWCC
at 229-2100.
- end -
RECEIVED ' ?
LAKE MINNETONKA CONBERVATION DIBTRIOT
WATER STRUCTURES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
7:30 AM, Saturday, February 12, 1994
Norwest Bank Bldg, 900 E Wayzata Blvd, Rm 135
(Elevator handicapped access at west entrance, Wayzata Blvd)
Minnetonk& Yacht Club New Multiple Dock License application,
Deephaven, Carsons Bay; Public Hearing Report and Findings
Multiple Dock License Renewals, per staff memo
A. Without change, village certificates completed or expired, paid
in full
B. Without change, village certificates completed or expired,
deposit paid, balance due by 3/31/94 - subject to balance due
being paid
C. With minor changes as noted
D. Excelsior Park Tavern, amenity review
Ordinance relating to Storage of Unrestricted Watercraft; review of
third reading as amended per LMCD'S attorney's recommendations
Resolution setting fees for multiple dock licenses; discussion of
current and proposed fee structure for unrestricted watercraft,
staff memo
Pending issues before the committee (informational-not ready for
action)'
A. Maple Forest A4dition New Multlple Dock License application,
Minnetrista, West Upper Lake; review of revised site plan for 8
slip dock, under consideration by city of Minnetrista
B. ,,Envelope concept" for multiple dock licenses, subcommittee
meeting tentatively scheduled for 8:00 AM, Tuesday, February 22.
6. Additional business
7
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
February 3, 1994
To:
From:
Water Structures Committee
Rachel Thibault ~.
Administrative Technician
Subj: 1994 Multiple Dock License renewals
A. The following multiple dock licensees have submitted
renewal without change applications for 1994 with orders,
stipulations, etc. Village Certificates are approved or time
(45 days) has expired. ApplicatioB fees ar___ge paid iR full..
Staff recommends approval.
Baycliffe Property Owners Assoc., S Upper Lake
Bayshore Manor Condominiums, Excelsior Bay
Big Island Inc., Lower Lake S
Boulder Bridge Farm Inc., S Upper Lake
Cardinal Cove Beach Assn., Halsteds Bay
Cedarhurst Assn., Robinsons Bay
chimo Assn., Carsons Bay
Crane Island, Inc., S Upper Lake
Crystal Bay Service, Crystal Bay
city of Deephaven, Carsons & St Louis Bays
Dennis Boats, Lower Lake S
Driftwood Shores Assn, Harrisons Bay
Eagle Bluff Assn., Halsteds Bay
Forest Arms Improvement Assn., Forest Lake
Grandview Point Assoc., Carsons Bay
Gray's Landing HOA, Grays Bay
city of Greenwood, St Albans Bay & Excelsior Bay
Halstead Acres Improvement Assn., Halsteds Bay
Harborage Homeowners Assn., Smithtown Bay
Hennepin County, Spring Park Bay
Jennings Cove Dock Owners Assn, Jennings Bay
Lafayette Club, Crystal Bay
Lafayette Ridge HOA, Lafayette Bay
Lakewinds Assn, spring Park Bay
Lord Fletchers of the Lake, Coffee Cove
Maple Crest Estates, Jennings Bay
Meadowbrook Boat Club, Inc., Grays Bay & Libbs Lake
city of Minnetonka Beach, Crystal Bay, Lafayette Bay, Lower
Lake N
Minnetonka Edgewater Apts., Spring Park Bay
Minnetonka Power Squadron, Big Island Passage
city of Mound, Priests Bay, Cooks Bay, W Upper Lake, Phelps
Bay, Black Lake, Emerald Lake, Seton Lake, Harrisons
Bay, Jennings Bay, West Arm
Navarre Cove HOA, Carmans Bay
Pheasant Lawn HOA, Carmans Bay
Presbyterian Homes on Lake Mtka, Black Lake
Ridgewood Cove Property Owners, Jennings Bay
Art Rossberg, S Upper Lake
Multiple Dock License renewals, 2/3/94, Page 2
Sandy Beach Place, West Arm (per new site plan)
Seahorse Condo Assn., Jennings Bay
Seton Village Assn., Harrisons Bay
Thomas Development/Bayshore III, Smithtown Bay
city of Tonka Bay, Gideons Bay
Victoria Estates, North Arm
Walden Tract X Property Owners, St Louis Bay
Walter's Port Assn., Carmans Bay
city of Wayzata, Wayzata Bay
West Beach Apts., Coffee Cove
West Point Place HOA, Lafayette Bay
Willow Woods Corp., Gideons Bay
Woodend Shores Beach Assn., W Upper Lake
DISTRICT MOORING AREAS
city of Deephaven, St Louis & Carsons Bay
City of Excelsior, Excelsior Bay
Methodist Lakeside Assembly, Wayzata Bay
Wayzata Yacht Club, Wayzata Bay
B. The following multiple dock licensees have submitted
renewal without change applications for 1994 with orders,
stipulations, etc. Village Certificates are approved or time
(45 days) has expired. A deposit was paid on the application
fee with the balance due by 3/31/94. Staff recommends
approval subject to balance due being paid by 3/31/94.
A1 & Alma's Supper Club, Cooks Bay
Bayview Condominiums, Spring Park Bay
Big Island Vets Camp, Veterans Bay
Boat Rentals of Minnetonka, Harrisons Bay
Chapman Place Marina, Cooks Bay
Clay Cliffe HOA, Old Channel Bay
Curly's Minnetonka Marina, Lower Lake S
Gayle's Marina Corp., Maxwell Bay
Gray's Bay Marina, Grays Bay
Harrison Harbor Twinhome Assn., Harrison Bay
Howards Point Marina, S Upper Lake
Minnetonka Portable Dredging, Gideons Bay
Park Hill/Park Island Apts., Black Lake
PM Pizza Enterprises, Inc., Seton Lake
RDP Partners/Upper Lake Mtka Yacht Club, Spring Park Bay
(subject to docks being built and amenities being
provided per Special Density License Order)
Rockvam Boat Yards, Inc., Site 1, West Arm
Rockvam Boat Yards, Inc., Site 2, West Arm (subject to as-
built survey - which is being processed per J. Rockvam)
Sailors World Marina, Smiths Bay
Tonka Bay Marina, Lower Lake S
Wayzata Yacht Club, Site 1, Wayzata Bay
Wayzata Yacht Club, Site 2, Wayzata Bay
Windward Marine, Inc., Browns Bay & Tanager Lake
Multiple Dock License renewals, 2/3/94, Page 3
C. The following multiple dock licensees have submitted new
dock license applications with minor changes for 1994, with
orders, stipulations, etc.
1) Beans Greenwood Marina, 21945 Minnetonka Blvd, Greenwood,
on St. Albans Bay; Jim Bean, marina owner, submitted a new
as-built survey 11/30/93. The survey revealed that the
location of slip #104 is beyond 100', which was not apparent
from the proposed site plan approved by the Board.
Therefore, Bean submitted a letter, dated 1/31/94, proposing
the relocation of slip 104 from the place beyond 100' to a
new location within 100'. He also requested to move
transient slip T-112 from its present location beyond 100' to
the location of slip 104, per site plan attached.
*Paid 20% deposit, balance due by 3/31/94, village
certificate approved.
2) Herzog Acres Assoc., 2803 McKenzie Pt. Road, Minnetonka,
on Wayzata Bay; minor reconfiguration of two slips, #14 & #15
per site plan dated 12/28/93. This would be a reduction in
slip size from 40' long to 24' long.
(Herzog Acres has a non-conforming density of 1:12')
*Paid in full, village certificate time expires 2/6/94.
3) Shorewood Yacht Club, 600 West Lake Street, Shorewood, on
Gideons Bay; new owner - John Holroyd of Holroyd Enterprises,
Inc., 6905 Limerick Lane S., Edina, MN 55439
*Paid 20% deposit, balance due by 3/31/94, village
certificate time has expired.
4) Seton View Association, c/o Jan Trapp, 4869 Bartlett Blvd,
Mound, on Seton Lake; new owner - The four lots which the
six-slip dock serves were sold and developed, and the new
residents have formed an association, represented by Jan
Trapp, treasurer.
*Paid in full, and the village certificate approved.
A copy of Article IV Dock and Access Easement of the
association by-laws was submitted. This document describes
the easement for each lot to access the docks, how the slips
are allocated to each lot, as well as insurance and
maintenance requirements for the dock and easement area.
Multiple Dock License renewals, 2/3/94, Page 4
D. Exoelsior Park Tavern, 685 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior on
Excelsior Bay; renewal without change, paid deposit, balance
due by 3/31/94, village certificate expires 2/6/94.
~eview o~ special density license amenities for 199% season~.
Attached are letters from Alice Bronstad, ~xcelsior Park
Tavern, listing the amenities that were provided for the 1993
season. The list of eight required amenities, with the
substitution of free charter cruises for underprivileged and
handicapped groups (100 people minimum) in place of the
swimming pool for swim lessons, is also attached.
It appears that item 4 relating to charter boat storage and
service was not met in 1993. This is addressed by Alice in
her letter of 12/21/93.
encl:
Bean's 1/31/94 letter & site plan
Herzog Acres' 12/24/93 letter & (2) site plans
Excelsior Park Tavern letters of 12/21/93, 12/27/93
and 3/12/93, 7/28/93 board minutes excerpt
.T. r4 Fo
City of Mound
02/07194;
Monthly Report
Utilities
Month of: January 1994
Utility-94
No. of Customers:
Water
Sewer
Water Used:
(in 1,000 gallons)
Residential
1,089
1,097
17.152
Commercial
121
121
4.413
Total
1.210
1.218
21.565
Billing:
Water
Sewer
Recycle
Total
Payments:
Water
Sewer
Recycle
Total
$25.764
$47.333
$3,390
$76,487
$17.954
$35.436
$2,868
$56,258
$4.772
$11,979
$18
$16,769
$4.676
$12.164
$21
$16.861
$30.536
$59.312
$3,408
$93,256
$22.630
$47.6OO
$2,889
$73.119
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
417 North Fifth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1309
Phone: [612] 348-6846
FAX: [6t2] 348-8532
F~ruary4,1~4
RECEIVED
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Public Hearing on February 10, 1994, 11:00 a.m.
Hennepin County Board Room, A-2400 Government Center
To All Interested Parties:
This letter serves as notice of cancellation of the public hearing that was scheduled on Thursday,
February 10, 1994, at 11:00 a.m., in the Hennepin County Board Room for the purpose of
establishing a fee of $100. The proposed fee would be imposed if a commercial mixed
municipal solid waste load contained more than one-third, by volume, of corrugated cardboard,
wood pallets, glass, aluminum, and high grade paper.
You will be notified when another hearing is scheduled.
Please contact Carl Michaud at 348-3054 if you have any questions regarding Ordinance 13.
Sincerely, /)
/.,/Janet Leick
'" Division Manager
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunlt~ ~mployer