1998-01-13AGENDA
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1998, 7:30 PM
MOUND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
*Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Council
and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Councilmember or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered in normal sequence.
1. OPEN MEETING - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PAGE
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APPROVE AGENDA. At this time items can be added to the Agenda that are
not listed and/or items can be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon
after the Consent Agenda has been approved.
3. *CONSENT AGENDA
*A.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 1997,
REGULAR MEETING ..................................... 4-10
*B.
RESOLUTION 98- RESOLUTION APPOINTING
ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 1998 ............................ 11
*C.
RESOLUTION 98- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1998 ........................... 12-14
*D.
.RF_SOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK ................... 15
*E.
RESOLUTION 98- RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY
TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR ............................. 16
*F.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1998 ............................ 17
*G.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE
ACTING MAYOR FOR 1998 .................................. 18
*H.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS
TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS ................................ 19
*I. PUBLIC LAND PERMITS - BATCH #11 ........................ 20-29
*j.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PERSONS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION,
AND THE DOCK & COMMONS ADVISORY COMMISSION ............. 30
*K.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 437:10,
SUBD. 12 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DOCKING
OF NON-OWNED WATERCRAFT BY ADDING A
SENTENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF SUBD. 12 ................... 31-32
*L.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES
FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MINNEHAHA CREEK
WATERSHED DISTRICT .................................. 33-37
*M. RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
I-IENNEPIN COUNTY TO SERVE AS LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW ...... 38-39
*N. PAYMENT OF BILLS .................................... 40-59
4. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (SHIRLEY HILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDYFION),
WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS .................................
60-62
5. INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Department Head Monthly Reports for December 1997 ................ 63-77
Notice from the National League of Cities (NLC)
Re: Annual Congressional Conference, Washington, D.C.,
March 6 -10, 1998.
If interested in attending, please let Fran know ASAP ................. 78-82
Letter from Senator Rod Grams summarizing the
105· Congressional Year ................................... 83-86
Letter from Raymond Jorgenson,
resident of Plymouth, RE: Luce Line Trail ........... 87-89
Ee
Letter from Tom Bordwell, Government Relations Manager,
Triax Midwest Associates, L.P., re: plans for 1998 .................. 90-91
Letter from Paul Pecora, Regional Manager, Triax Cablevision,
RE: rate increase for Premium Services and Home Wire Line ........... 92-93
Memorandum from Jim Strommen, Kennedy and Graven and legal counsel
for the Suburban Rate Authority (SRA), re: upcoming annual meeting
of SRA. Councilmember Mark Hanus is the City of Mound's delegate to the SRA.
Ed Shukle, City Manager, is the alternate delegate .................. 94-108
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NSP IS BEGINNING A PROGRAM OF AUTOMATED METER
READING IN THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA.
THEY WILL BE CHANGING OUT METERS AND INSTALLING
NEW METERS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. THEY
WILL ALSO BE INSTALLING EQUIPMENT ON UTILITY POLES
THAT XVILL ELECTRONICALLY READ THE NEWLY
INSTALLED METERS INSTALLED ON HOMES. THE WORK
WILL BEGIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE IN THE CITY OF MOUND.
POSTCARDS WILL BE SENT FROM NSP TO RESIDENTS
INFORMING THEM OF THE PROGRAM AND NEWS RELEASES
WILL BE PUT IN THE LAKER AND IN THE CITY NEWSLETFER
IF THE TIMING IS CORRECT. THERE IS NO COST TO
THE HOMEOWNER FOR THE NEW METER. THE PROGRAM
WILL ENABLE NSP TO GET ACCURATE READINGS AND
WILL BE MORE EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE.
DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF OUR WATER METER READING
PROGRAM WHERE WE INSTALLED A "TOUCH READ SYSTEM?"
SEEMS TO BE THE WAY THAT UTILITIES ARE OPERATING
IN ORDER TO BE COST EFFECTIVE, COMPETITIVE, ETC.
ATFACHED IS A BROCHURE FROM NSP DETAILING
THE PROGRAM .....................................
109-111
1998 City Policies as adopted by the League of Minnesota Cities
at the annual policy adoption conference held in November 1997 ......... 112-152
COMMIT'FEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1998, 7:30 P.M.,
CITY HALL.
REMINDER:
CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1998 IN OBSERVANCE
OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY.
BRUCE NORDQUIST, CITY OF RICHFIELD,
WILL BE PRESENTING INFORMATION ON
A SCATYERED SITE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
IN EFFECT IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998, 7:30 P.M.,
CITY HALL.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AS YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
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M/NUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 16, 1997
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session on
Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road, in said
city.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus, Liz Jensen
and Leah Weycker. Also in attendance were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Attorney John
Dean, City Planner Loren Gordon, Building Official Ion Sutherland, and City Clerk Fran Clark and the
following interested citizens: Carol Hammer, Jeff Bishop and Mark Goldberg.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
*Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the
Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
APPROVE AGENDA. At this time items can be added to the Agenda that are
not listed and/or items can be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon
after the Consent Agenda has been approved.
Councilmembers Hanus and Weycker asked that Case//97-56 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmembers Ahrens and Hanus asked that the resolution approving the 1998 Budget and Final Levy
for 1998 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
*CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Hanus and seconded by Weycker to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended above. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
*1.0 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 9, 1997 REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
*1.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 1997, TRUTH IN TAXATION
PUBLIC HEARING. (Was handed out at the meeting).
MOTION
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
*1.2
Mound City Council Minutes - December 16, 1997
CASE 97-55~
VARIANCE RF~T: FRONT YARD AND REAR YARD
SETBACKS TO CONSTRUCT A CONFORMING ADDITION
CAROL A. KRASNOW-HAMMER, 5972 HII.I.CRF.$T ROAD,
MOUND SHORES, PID 14-117-24 42 0070
RESOLUTION//97-125
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REAR YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN CONFORMING ADDITION
AT 5972 HILLCREST ROAD, LOT P/30, MOUND SHORES,
PID//14-117-24 42 0070, P & Z CASE//97-55
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
'1.3
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE #93-1997 - AME~ING SECTIONS 510, 520 AND 540 OF
THE CITY CODE RELATED TO FEK~;
ORDINANCE #93-1997
AN ORDINANCE AMF~NDING SECTIONS 510, 520 AND 540
OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO FEES
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
*1.4
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 9% REgOLUTION SUPPORTING MINNFSOT.a
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDY OF MOBILE HOME PARKS
RESOLUTION NO. 9%126
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDY OF MOBILE
HOME PARKS
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
'1.5
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 9% RESOLUTION TO SET PRICES FOR CEMETERY
LOTS IN THE MOUND UNION CEMETERY AS PROPOSED STARTING JANUARY 1,
1998
RESOLUTION g97-127
RESOLUTION TO SET PRICES FOR CEMETERY LOTS IN
THE MOUND UNION CEMETERY AS PROPOSED
STARTING JANUARY 1, 1998
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
'1.6
APPROVAL OF RE~OL~ON 9% RF~.qOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 3 YEAR CONTRACT WITH E-Z RECYCLING FOR
WEEKLY CURBSIDE RECYCLING IN THE CITY OF MOUND FOR THE YEARS 1998
Mound City Council Minutes - December 16, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-128
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 3 YEAR
CONTRACT WITH E-Z RECYCLING FOR WEEKLY
CURBSIDE RECYCLING IN THE CITY OF MOUND
FOR THE YEARS 1998, 1999, AND 2000
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
'1.7 PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOTION
Hanus, Weycker, unanimously.
1.8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 97-RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1998 BUDGET AND
FINAL LEVY FOR 1998.
Councilmember Ahrens asked why we need to increase the General Fund balance in excess of 35%? The
City Manager explained that in his memo of November 13, 1997, where he transmitted the changes that
the Council made at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 20th, the fund balance would be
decreased from 40% to 37%. This would be a tax levy increase of 1.91%. He also stated that the 1997
tax levy was zero from 1996. Since that time, the State has instituted levy limits which allow Cities a
maximum amount to levy each year. We have not suggested going to the maximum levy limits which
would be about 11.4%. We felt that because we were at zero in 1997 and to keep up with inflation and
to cover our expenses in terms of trying to deliver services, that a 5.5% increase was appropriate. He
also stressed that we have adequate reserves now, but over a period of time, they have to be used for cash
flow because the tax settlements that the County provides to us do not happen until mid to late year.
Thus, much of the fund balance is used to cover expenses for a good portion of the year. Another issue
is that the Capital Improvement Fund which had previously taken care of capital outlay has been proposed
to be shifted to the General Fund in 1998. This will cause a larger demand on the General Fund than
in years past. There is also the issue of the estimated $200,000 in operating funds for the renovated
Community Center. We will be looking at a tax increase to cover some of those costs because you cannot
rely on the fund balance or the Capital Improvement Fund, or any other fund, on a regular basis. Once
the Community Center is renovated, the operating expenses will be a long term commitment. When you
combine all the above, it gave us reason to propose a 5.5% increase. At the Truth in Taxation hearing
the Council talked about reducing the 5.5% to 3.5% which is better than reducing it to 2% or 1.91%.
The Manager expressed concern that the Council could cut themselves short and need to be thinking long-
term. He felt it is prudent and wise to be looking ahead beyond 1998. He encouraged the Council to
increase the tax levy gradually. In reality, in 1997 Mound fell behind because we did not keep up with
inflation when we were at 0%.
The Mayor stated that because of the downtown redevelopment, the community center, and the pending
stormwater management plan and stormwater utility that we will have to implement because of a mandate,
he is suggesting a 3.5% increase in the tax levy. He felt this was prudent.
Councilmember Hanus disagreed with Mound falling behind, because the taxes were flat but the
expenditures went up approximately 6% and at the same time, the fund balance increased.
The City Manager explained that when the budget is put together you base it on what you think is going
Mound City Council Minutes - December 16, 1997
to happen and sometimes you underestimate and sometimes your overestimate your budget. Fortunately,
Mound has been able to keep that in line, but catastrophe could happen at any time. We cannot bank on
the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust paying us a dividend of $27,000 each year.
The City Manager also stated that Fund 30 will continue to decrease because a lot of money will be spent
on the downtown project. He stressed looking at the long-term not just 1998.
Councilmember Hanus stated he could not support a 3.5% increase.
The Council discussed their options. One of which was to decrease the proposed levy by $18,600 which
would be a 1.91% increase versus the 3.5% proposed.
Polston moved and Hanus seconded the following resolution decreasing the proposed levy by $18,600:
RESOLUTION//97-129
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL 1998 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,776,950; SETTING
THE LEVY AT $1,879,410; LESS THE HOMESTEAD
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT (HAC A) OF $492,040, RESULTING
IN A FINAL CERTIFIED LEVY OF $1,387,370 APPROVING
THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR 1998
Councilmembers Jensen and Weycker did not agree with reducing the proposed levy.
The vote was 3 in favor with Jensen and Weycker voting nay. Motion carried.
1.9 CASE 97-56:
VARIANCE REQUEST: SIDE YARD SETBACKS TO CONSTRUCT
A NON- CONFORMING ADDITION, JEFF BISHOP. 1549 & 1551
BLUEBIRD LANE, LOTS 6 & 31, BLOCK 6, WOODLAND POINT,
PID 12-11%24 43 0038 & 12-11%24 43 0052
Councilmember Weycker stated her concern is that the Commons line is not delineated on the survey.
The City Attorney suggested that a condition could be added as follows: Prior to the issuance of a
Building Permit, the applicant will provide the Building Official with sufficient information to determine
that the proposed structure does not encroach upon the Commons.
The problem with the survey is that you cannot tell where the break line is between the Commons and
Lot 6.
Councilmember Hanus stated that most of the items he wanted are incorporated into the proposed
resolution, handed out this evening. He suggested the following changes in the proposed resolution:
The third Whereas in the proposed resolution read as follows: "WHEREAS, the
combination of the two lots would eliminate the lot of record status with the new sideyard
setback requirement being 10 feet on both sides; and".
Add: "WHEREAS, the requested setbacks on both sides are 6 feet requiring a 4 foot
variance on each side".
Under the Now, Therefore Be It Resolved 1.a. add: "The homeowner is to remove the
existing home at 1551 Bluebird Lane within 6 months of issuance of the Certificate of
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Occupancy." Item 1.b. to read as follows: "Combination of the two lots prior to issuance
of the Building Permit." Item 1.e. be deleted because a drainage plan is required in Item
1.c.
The applicant did not have a problem with the changes or additions.
Polston move and Ahrens seconded the following resolution with changes as noted tonight:
RESOLUTION #97-130
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SIDE YARD SETBACK
VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOME AT 1549 &
1551 BLUEBIRD LANE, LOTS 6 & 31, BLOCK 6,
WOODLAND POINT, PID 12-11%24 43 0038 & 12-11%24 43
0052, P & Z CASE//97-56
The vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
There were none.
1.10. PRESENTATION BY MARK GOLDBERG, CHAIR, DOCK AND COMMONS ADVISORY
COMMISSION RE: PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT POLICY
Mark Goldberg, Chair of the Dock and Commons Advisory Commission, presented the revised
Encroachment Policy. He stated this was approved unanimously by the DCAC. It has been reviewed
by the Park Director, Building Official and the City Attorney.
Mr. Goldberg stated that the encwaching structures they are referring to are nonconforming structures.
They don't conform to current use plans. They were built prior to the ordinances disallowing them.
The DCAC is not recommending that new structures be allowed. The most recent summary of
encroaching structures (January 1995) indicates that there are approximately 10 buildings, 13 decks, 10
platforms, 8 fences and a small number (less than 10) miscellaneous structures such as bird houses and
flagpoles, which would be subject to the policy recommendations.
Mr. Goldberg then reviewed the recommended Encroachment Policy A-E. They recommended changing
the Flow Chart as presented on Page 2165.
The Council discussed how they can make sure people buying a property are aware of an encroaching
structure on Commons. The City Attorney suggested that when we review Policy F, which are ways to
make the owners responsible for the encroachments, there maybe a way of recording some kind of an
instrument against the principal parcel indicating that there is an encroachment from that parcel onto the
Commons which is subject to the City's regulations.
The Council discussed tying the dock license to the encroachment permit. Mr. Goldberg stated that the
DCAC did not vote on tying these together. This came out of discussions with John Dean, Jon
Sutherland, and Jim Fackler. They felt there was no teeth without tying the two together. Mr. Goldberg
stated he did call the other members of the DCAC and they .did not have a problem with it.
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The Council would like to have a separate account in the Dock Fund for these permit fees.
Councilmember Jensen stated she is not in favor pro-actively removing structures, but she does not agree
with the statement under Policy B which says: "The City should not deny approval to maintain a
structure on commons which would otherwise be approved for nonconforming structures that are not on
commons." Jensen also commented on Policy C,2.b. & c. where it talks about the fair market value
of the structure before repair. She was not sure how to reach the value of something before repairs
versus what the value will be after repairs. The City may find it difficult to remove things if we are
using numbers before repair. A bigger issue for her is allowing repairs of structures on commons that
ultimately we would like to see removed.
Councilmember Hanus stated that he thinks the DCAC is trying to draw a line so nothing structural
should be done, but normal maintenance such a painting, roofing (as long as it doesn't include roof
boards).
Councilmember Jensen stated that what would be allowed on private land should be looked at differently
than what is allowed on public land.
The Council discussed the $15 fee for any permits large or small.
The Council asked if any new things, ie. fire rings, birdhouses, etc. would be allowed. Mr. Goldberg
stated new things are not in this recommendation. This recommendation only deals with existing
structures that would no longer be considered to be permitted to be built.
Mr. Goldberg stated that the DCAC is also recommending as a separate topic, we should consider
changing permit fees to conforming encroaching structures. This will come up somewhere down the
line.
The Council does not want to encourage putting things on the Commons.
Mr. Goldberg stated that the Building Official had some concerns about "Guidelines for Writing Staff
Reports for Public Lands Permits as follow:
1. Under 2 b.& c. on the first page - if the DCAC were to delete that the person's dock
license would be withheld for noncompliance, he would have no leverage.
The City Attorney stated that the Building Official also expressed the same concern about items 3.d. and
7. The City Attorney stated that the Building Official felt he should have some say in the manner of the
performance of the minor maintenance rather than simply let the owner of the property do it themselves.
There were also legal issues about safety. In their discussion, the Building Official's suggestion was
item 3.d. and item 7 not be changed at this point, but be subjects of subsequent discussion. The
Commission did not spend a lot of time on this so Mr. Goldberg and the Mayor felt the DCAC would
not have a problem with leaving those items as they are and addressing them at a later date.
Mr. Goldberg stated they are trying to be less heavy handed.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Weycker to accept and approve the encroachment
policy as recommended by the DCAC and directing the City Attorney to prepare it in
ordinance form. The vote was 4 in favor with Jensen voting nay. Motion carried.
Mound City Council Minutes - December 16, 1997
INFORMATION/1MISCFJLLANF3~US:
A. Planning Commission Minutes of December 8, 1997.
B. Economic Development Commission Minutes of November 20, 1997.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Weycker to adjourn at 9:40 P.M.
unardmously in favor. Motion carried.
The vote was
Edward ~I. Shukle, Jr., City Manager
Attest: City Clerk
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January 13, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION APPOINTING GINO BUSINARO, FINANCE DIRECTOR,
ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 1998
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
does hereby appoint Gino Businaro, Finance Director, as the Acting City Manager for the year
1998, if the City Manager is disabled, incapacitated, away on city business or away on vacation.
If both the City Manager and the Acting City Manager are disabled, incapacitated, away on city
business or away on vacation then Len Harrell, Police Chief, is hereby appointed as Acting City
Manager.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
by Councilmember
and seconded
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Councilmember was absent and excused.
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
January 13, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RF~OLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAKER
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1998
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
does hereby designate The Laker the official newspaper for the City of Mound for 1998.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember and seconded by
Councilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
none
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
The
Laker
2365 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364
472-1140
The
Pioneer
December 22, 1997
To: Mound City Council
Re: Appointment of Official Newspaper
Dear Councilmembers:
As you make your appointments for 1998, we ask that you consider re-appointing
The Laker as your city's official newspaper.
The Laker is published each Saturday. The deadline for legal notices is 4:30 p.m.
the preceding Tuesday. Our rate for publication of legal notices is $7.19 per column
inch for the initial insertion, and $5.14 per column inch for each additional insertion.
The column width is 2 inches (12 picas).
We have enjoyed working with you in the past and we look forward to continuing to
do so. Thank you for your consideration.
Si~,¢erely,
Bill Holm
Associate Publisher
The Laker
L kesh°re NeWS
8 ! 78 Minnetonka Boulevard
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
612-473-0890
Fax: 612-473-0895
December 8, 1997
City Council
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Rd.
Mound, MN 55364
Dear City Council Members:
Thank you for the opportunity to bid 1998 legal notices for the City of Mound.
Legal rates for 1998:
$1.25 per line, first insertion
.70 per line on ads that
require more than one insertion
We will automatically deduct 10% from your lineage cost if you mail us a
computer disk of the "legal" notices you wish to have published. (Almost any
format, your disk will be returned.)
Invoices can be sent weekly, or as some communities choose, on a monthly
basis. Two notarized affidavits of each notice of publication will accompany
your statement.
Lakeshore Weekly News will publish your legal notices on Thursday the
same week as executed by the City Council if we receive your notice by
Tuesday at 5 P.M. (up to three pages).
I appreciate your thoughtful consideration of our bid.
Publisher
January 13, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota, does
hereby authorize the purchase of at least a $20,000 bond for the City Clerk, Francene C.
Clark-Leisinger.
January 13, 1998
RESOL~ON NO. 98-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AT LEAST A
$20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
does hereby authorize the purchase of at least a $20,000 bond for the City Treasurer/Finance
Director, Gino Businaro.
January 13, 1998
RF-~OLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES FOR 1998
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota, does
hereby designate the following banks and financial institutions as official depositories for the
City of Mound in 1998:
Marquette Bank (Bank Services)
First Banks
Firstar
Norwest Banks
Dain Bosworth, Inc.
Smith Barney
Minnesota Municipal Money Market Funds
Crow River Bank
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City's deposits shall be protected by
Federal Deposit Insurance and/or collateral in accordance with MSA Chapter 118.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to
open or continue an account or accounts with said institutions on such terms as required by said
institutions in the names of the City, and to deposit, or cause to be deposited in such account
or accounts, any monies, checks, drafts, orders, notes or other instruments for the payment of
money, upon compliance by said depository with this resolution and the law in such case
provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the designation shall continue in force until
December 31, 1998 or until written notice of its revision or modification has been received by
said institution.
January 13, 1998
RESOLUTION g98-
RESOLUTION APPOINTING
ACTING MAYOR FOR 1998
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
does hereby appoint Acting Mayor for the year 1998.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
by Cncilmember
and seconded
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
none.
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
January 13, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION APPOINTING
TO THE PARK COMMISSION (POSC);
TO THE PLANNING COMM[qSION;
TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC); AND
TO THE DOCK & COMMONS ADVISORY COMMISSION (DCAC)
AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR 1998
BE IT RESOL~, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
does hereby appoint the following Councilmembers as Council Representatives to the following
City Commissions for 1998.
to the Park Commission
to the Planning Commission
to the Economic Development Commission
to the Dock & Commons Advisory Commission
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
by Councilmember
and seconded
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
none.
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
RESOLUTION # 98-
RESOLUTION TO ,APPROVE ~PEGIIRL PERMIT5
FOR PRIVATE STRUCTURES ON PUBLIC LANDS
KNOWN AS BRIGHTON BLVD AND BRIGHTON COMMON
"BATCH 11"
DOCK SITES 50490, 50670, 50700, 50820, 51135, 51195, 51375, 51435
51495, 51675, 51735, AND 51795
WHEREAS, the City of Mound is in the process of 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 Dock & Commons Advisory Committee (DCAC) reviewed these cases
at their December 18, 1997 meeting and has recommended approval of the staff
recommendation with certain ammendments as follows,
1. Dock sites 50970, 51030, 51105, 51315, and 51555 where removed for futher
discussion.
2. The DCAC has modified staff's recommendation for dock site 50670 by
suggesting that the portable swing not be listed as an encroachment.
3. The DCAC has modified staffs recommendation for dock site # 51375 by
removing the condition to hold the dock permit until the stairway transition at
the bottom is improved.
WHEREAS, "Batch 11" as amended by the Dock Commission on 12-18-97 details the
private encroachments located adjacent to these Dock Sites. The encroachments have been
inspected by the Building Official and Dock Inspector according to the Procedure Manual,
and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed the Commons Task Force to look at the
process for dealing with structures on the commons (i.e. buildings, flagpoles, decks, etc.),
and City staff is withholding all action on these type of structures until the Council reviews
the recommendation of the task force and gives staff further direction, and;
WHEREAS, the Park and Open Space Commission has reviewed this Batch #11 and
has recommend approval, with the conditions of approval as listed, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mound,
Minnesota, to approve Public Land Permits for Batch #11, subject to the conditions listed.
All conditions of approval must be completed within one (1) year of approval by the City
Council or the dock license will be withheld until completion. These permits will expire five
(5) years from the date of issuance and must be renewed with change in dock license holder.
Batch #1 1
Public Land Permits
Dock & Commons Commission 12/18/97
City Council 1/13/98
DOCK I ABUTTING ADDRESS I ENCROACHMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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BRIGHTON BLVD. CLASS D
50490 3025 BRIGHTON -BIRD HOUSE NONE
BLVD GARY BLIX
CONTACTED - YES
50670 3005 BRIGHTON - LILAC BUSHES NONE
BLVD
BRUCE MCCOMB
CONTACTED - YES
50700 3001 BRIGHTON - SPLIT RAIL NONE
BLVD FENCE
ROBERT ANDERSON - BUSHES
CONTACTED - YES
BRIGHTON COMMON - CLASS C
50820 2971 CAMBRIDGE - BIRD HOUSE NONE
WILLIAM ENGHAUSER
CONTACTED - YES
51135 2921 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
DAVID CLAIRE - RETAINING WALLS
CONTACTED - YES - WISHING WELL
51195 2911 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY
ARTHUR BERGER - DECK
CONTACTED - YES - BIRDHOUSE
- WINDVANE
- LV ELEC. LIGHTS VERIFY STATE ELEC. INSPECTION
51375 2893 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY STAIRWAY NEEDS A BETTER TRANSITION AT THE BOTTOM
TOM/HEATHER PORTER - DOCK STORAGE (NOTE ADJACENT STAIR IS A GOOD EXAMPLE) CORRECT
CONTACTED - YES PLATFORM TRANSITION
51435 2885 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
SAMANTHA BALL - RETAINING WALL
CONTACTED - YES
51495 2873 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
ROBERT KIMBALL
CONTACTED - YES
51675 2855 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
VIOLET SOLLIE
CONTACTED - YES
51735 2851 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
MARILYN BYRNES - RETAINING WALL
CONTACTED - YES
51795 2845 CAMBRIDGE LN - ELECTRIC COMPLETE STATE ELEC. INSPECTION AND ANY REQ'D. *
MARIA AMPLATZ - STAIRWAY CORRECTIONS, VERIFY COMPLETION WITH BLDG. OFFICIAL
CONTACTED - YES - FENCE
All electrical work on public property is required by State law to be installed by a qualified
licensed electrical contractor and inspected and approved by the State Electrical Inspector. The
City Council must first approve of the proposed installation. A scaled site plan must be submitted
showing in detail the location of all electrical services on the public land. All power supply to the
abutting property must be properly disconnected until such work is approved by the City Council.
The applicant must verify disconnection with staff.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
and seconded by Councilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
Attest:
DOCK AND COMMONS ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 18, 1997
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT
Goldberg noted Sutherland was unable to attend this evening. He stated he
would like to look at the non-controversial dock sites and those of the residents
in attendance.
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Cambridge Lane (dock site 51375) was discussed. Goldberg noted the stairway
needs a better transition at the bottom. Mr. Porter asked how far the City can
go to enforce areas of concern. Fackler stated that encroachment repairs are the
responsibility of the homeowner. Goldberg explained when approval is needed
by the City. Mr. Porter asked if there wasn't a stairway, if one would have to
be created. Fackler stated a stairway is basically access to a dock site. Mr.
Porter was concerned about being able to afford what the City would ask to be
done. McCaffry suggested the resident meet with the Building Official to
address current and future concerns. Mr. Porter noted it could be repaired by
spring.
Ahrens stated he had a problem with holding the dock permit until the work has
been completed and suggested the recommendation be stricken.
Commissioners concurred dock site 51375 should be pulled from the list.
Goldberg stated the non-conforming dock structure platform should fall under the
recently passed policy, and the Porters should be given a five year permit.
Dock site 51735 was discussed. Marilyn Byrnes noted the fence belongs to the
neighbor and is not hers. She also noted the area is identified as Brighton
Commons and has always been known as Wychwood Commons.
Fackler noted the dedicated plat is Wychwood, and the dedicated shoreline is
Brighton Commons. Ahrens noted there is a designation in the use plan which
identifies Wychwood Commons and Brighton Commons. Goldberg stated it can
be straightened out.
Byrnes discussed her concerns about fees for encroachments. Ahrens understood
the fee was initiated to separate the encroachments from the docks. Monies
collected would be used to remove encroachments if needed. Byrnes was not in
favor of the new fees. Goldberg noted the encroachment fees are for non-
conforming structures.
Fackler noted the 1908 plat of Wychwood identifies the commons as Brighton
Commons.
It was noted the fence would be moved to the correct resident and the Building
Official notified.
Dock site 50970 was discussed (Terwilliger). Terwilliger noted the stairway
itself has been approved. The handrail was cut off on the walkway and should
be identified on the report. The retaining wall is old and has been grandfathered
in. She stated she needs to talk to the Building Official. She was instructed to
call the Building Official.
Dock site 50670 was discussed (McComb). McComb discussed the purpose of
the commons area. He stated he is in favor of the encroachment fees. He stated
he would like to be reimbursed for all the work he has done to maintain the
commons area. Ahrens again clarified what will be charged the encroachment
fee. Commissioners discussed the purpose of the fee.
Ahrens suggested the encroachment fee be discussed in detail at a future meeting.
Dock site 51315 (Burg) was discussed. Burg was concerned about what is
encroaching. She believed the deck on her house was identified as an
encroachment. Fackler believed a platform section by the shoreline is the actual
encroachment. Burr was also concerned about the issue with the handrail not be
grippable. Fackler discussed the permitting process and noted that the Building
Official will contact her to clarify.
Dock site 51105 was discussed. Ahrens suggested it be carried over to another
meeting to allow the resident an opportunity to discuss. Dock lighting was
discussed. Dock site 51030 was also pulled.
Ahrens suggested moving on the dock sites that have no issues.
Commissioners reviewed the list to identify those which can be moved on and
those which should be heldover for further discussion.
Motion by Tulberg, seconded by Funk to recommend approval of the
public lands permits as identified to move on to the City Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
Fackler noted they would be heard at the City Council on January 13, 1998.
DATE:
TO:
STAFF REPORT
DECEMBER 5, 1997
DOCK & COMMONS COMMISSION and
Gary Blix 3025
Bruce McComb
Robert Anderson
William Enghauser 2971
Wayne Terwilliger 2945
Bev Christensen 2933
Mark Stehlik 2927
David Claire 2921
Arthur Berger 2911
Deborah Berg 2901
Tom/Heather Porter 2893
Samantha Ball 2885
Robert Kimball 2873
Dwight Gardstrom 2867
Violet Sollie
Marilyn Byrnes
Maria Amplatz
Brighton Blvd. 50490
3005 Brighton Blvd. 50640
3001 Brighton Blvd, 50700
Cambridge Lane 50820
Cambridge Lane 50970
Cambridge Lane 51030
Cambridge Lane 51105
Cambridge Lane 51135
Cambridge Lane 51195
Cambridge Lane 51315
Cambridge Lane 51375
Cambridge Lane 51435
Cambridge Lane 51495
Cambridge Lane 51555
2855 Cambridge Lane 51675
2851 Cambridge Lane 51735
2845 Cambridge Lane 51795
FROM:
Jon Sutherland, Building Official
SUBJECT:
Update of Public Land Permits, "Batch #11" Dock Sites #50490- #51795
Dock & Commons Commission Meeting December 18, 1997
City staff is in the process of updating permits for encroachments on public lands as
directed by the City Council. Special permits are required for private encroachments
located on public lands as specified in City Code Section 320.
Batch 11
page 2
Please find attached "Batch #11", this is a listing of dock sites that have private
encroachments such as stairways, ~ights, or some other type of encroachment, located
on public lands. These encroachments have been inspected by the Building Official and
Dock Inspector according to the Procedure Manual as approved by the City Council.
Batch #11 will be reviewed by the Dock and Commons Commission on December 18,
1997, and the City Council will take final action on these permits at their meeting on
January 13, 1998.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a 5 year permit for Batch #11, subject
to the conditions as noted on the attached listing. All conditions of approval must be
completed within one (1) year of approval by City Council or the dock license will be
withheld until completion. Permits must be renewed with change in dock license holder.
Enclosures
Note' Files and photos are available at city hall and will be on hand at the meeting.
Please refer to the flowchart and use plan and contact Jon Sutherland, Building Official
or Jim Fackler, Parks Director if you have any questions.
Abutting property owners / dock site holders have been notified by mail and/or also by phone or in person. To
be heard by the Dock and Commons Commission on December 18,1997. To be heard by the City Council on
January 13, 1998.
Batch #1 1
Public Land Permits
Dock & Commons Commission 12/18/97
City Council 1/13/98
DOCK ABUTTING ADDRESS
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BRIGHTON BLVD. CLASS D
50490
50670
50700
3025 BRIGHTON BLVD
GARY BLIX
CONTACTED - YES
3005 BRIGHTON BLVD
BRUCE MCCOMB
CONTACTED-YES
3001 BRIGHTON BLVD
ROBERT ANDERSON
- BIRD HOUSE
- LILAC BUSHES
- PORTABLE SWING
- SPLIT RAIL FENCE
- BUSHES
NONE
NONE
NONE
CONTACTED - YES
BRIGHTON COMMON - CLASS C
2971 CAMBRIDGE - BIRD HOUSE NONE
WILLIAM ENGHAUSER
CONTACTED - YES
STAIRWAY NEEDS A GRIPPABLE HANDRAIL
2945 CAMBRIDGE LN
WAYNE TERWILLIGER
CONTACTED -
2933 CAMBRIDGE LN
BEV CHRISTENESEN
CONTACTED - YES
2927 CAMBRIDGE LN
MARK STEHLIK
CONTACTED-YES
- STAIRWAY
- RETAINING WALL
- FENCE
- VEGETATION
- WALKWAY
- DOCK STORAGE
PLATFORM
- STAIRWAY
- RETAINING WALLS
- STAIRWAY
- DRIVEWAY
- PLATFORM
- LV ELEC. LIGHTS
NEW STAIRWAY NOT COMPLETE, HILLSIDE NEEDS
RESTORATION, HOLD DOCK PERMIT UNTIL COMPLETE,
RETAINING WALLS WILL NEED MAINTENANCE AT SOME POINT
PORTION OF STAIRWAY MODIFIED SINCE LAST PERMIT,
NEEDS HANDRAIL. VEHICLE PARKING ON FIRE LANE SHALL
NOT BE ALLOWED TO BLOCK ACCESS TO COMMONS. ALLOW
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 80 SQ. FEET OF PLATFORM. REMOVE
ALL ELEC. FROM COMMONS OR COMPLETE INSPECTION OF
SAME BY THE STATE. ELEC. INSPECTOR. CORRECTIONS MAY
BE REQ'D.
51135 2921 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
DAVID CLAIRE - RETAINING WALLS
CONTACTED - YES - WISHING WELL
51195 2911 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY
ARTHUR BERGER - DECK
CONTACTED - YES - BIRDHOUSE
- WlNDVANE
- LV ELEC. LIGHTS VERIFY STATE ELEC. INSPECTION
51315 2901 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY STAIRWAY NEEDS A GRIPPABLE HANDRAIL
DEBORAH BERG - WALKWAY
CONTACTED - YES - DECK
51375 2893 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY STAIRWAY NEEDS A BETTER TRANSITION AT THE BOTTOM
TOM/HEATHER PORTER - DOCK STORAGE (NOTE ADJACENT STAIR IS A GOOD EXAMPLE) CORRECT
CONTACTED - YES PLATFORM TRANSITION AND HOLD DOCK PERMIT UNTIL APPROVED BY
BLDG OFFICIAL
51435 2885 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
SAMANTHA BALL - RETAINING WALL
CONTACTED - YES
51495 2873 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
ROBERT KIMBALL
CONTACTED - YES
51555 2867 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY RETAINING WALL IS WOOD AND DETERIORATING, REPAIR
DWIGHT GARDSTROM - RETAINING WALL WITH MASONRY OR EQUAL AS APPROVED BY BLDG. OFFICIAL/
CONTACTED - YES AND FILL CITY ENGINEER WITHIN NEXT THREE YEARS, ISSUE THREE
- NEW RETAINING YEAR PERMIT FOR RETAINING WALL, REMOVE PORTION OF
WALL APPROX 1' RETAINING WALL ENCROACHING INTO FIRELANE
INTO FIRELANE
51675 2855 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
VIOLET SOLLIE
CONTACTED - YES
51735 2851 CAMBRIDGE LN - STAIRWAY NONE
MARILYN BYRNES - FENCE
CONTACTED - YES - RETAINING WALL
51795 2845 CAMBRIDGE LN - ELECTRIC REMOVE ELEC. OR COMPLETE STATE ELEC. INSPECTION AND
MARIA AMPLATZ - STAIRWAY ANY REQ'D. CORRECTIONS, VERIFY COMPLETION WITH BLDG.
CONTACTED - YES OFFICIAL
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:
JERRY CLAP SADDLE, GERALD REWSCHNEIDER TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION;
THOMAS CASEY, PETER MEYER AND RITA PEDERSON TO THE
PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION; AND
MARK GOLDBERG TO THE DOCK & COMMONS ADVISORY COMMISSION -
3 YEAR TERMS - EXPIRING 12/31/2000
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mound, Minnesota,
does hereby reappoint the following persons to the following commissions for 3 year terms
expiring 12/31/00:
Planning Commission - Jerry Clapsaddle and Gerald Reifschneider
Parks & Open Space Commission - Thomas Casey, Peter Meyer & Rita Pederson
Dock & Commons Advisory Commission - Mark Goldberg
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
by Councilmember
and seconded
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
none.
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
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CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
December 22, 1997
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Fran Clark, City Clerk
Ordinance Amendment
At the October 16, 1997, Dock and Commons Advisory Commission
Meeting, they recommended amending Section 437:10, Subd. 12 by
adding a sentence dealing with allowing a non-owned boat at a
Commons Dock up to 48 hours, two times during the calendar year.
Attached is the proposed addition of a sentence at the beginning of
Subd. 12 which relates to their recommendation.
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ORDINANCE NO. 94-~998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BECTION 437:L0, SUBD. L2 OF
THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DOCKING OF
NON-OWNED WATERCRAFT BY ADDING A SENTENCE AT
THE BEGINNING OF SUBD. L2
The City of Mound Does Ordain:
Section 437:10, Subd. 12, be amended to read as follows:
Subd. L2. Dockinq of Non-Owned Watercraft.
Dockinq of boats not owned by the dock licensee is permitted
for a period of up to 49 hours, two times in a calendar year.
Docking of boats not owned by the dock licensee is not
permitted for a period in excess of 48 hours. The city may
check with the State of Minnesota to determine if the boat
docked at the licensed dock is owned by the licensee and/or a
member of the same household as the licensee. Any boat
registered to someone not a member of the licensee's household
shall not be docked in excess of 48 hours unless a Temporary
visiting Dockage Permit has been obtained from the city and
the fee established by the City Council in Section 510:35 has
been paid. No more than one Temporary visiting Dockage
Permit may be issued in any calendar year to an individual
dock licensee or visitor. All Temporary visiting Dockage
Permits shall contain the State registration number of the
boat and shall be limited to 21 days. Any violation of this
Section 437 by the dock licensee shall result in the loss or
revocation of the dock license unless the City Council shall
determine upon evidence submitted by the licensee that there
were mitigating circumstances. The City Council may determine
that revocation is too severe a penalty and may then condition
said license so that any future violation will result in
automatic revocation. (ORD. #53-1991, 12-23-91)
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
Adopted by the City Council -
Publish in The Laker -
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
MEMORANDUM
January 7, 1998
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER ~-~'
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Attached is a resolution endorsing candidates for appointment to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District. This resolution is a result of a number of meetings which included interviews of
prospective candidates to serve on the Board of Managers of MCWD. The Steering Committee, of
which I am a member, believes that the MCWD needs to undergo a number of significant changes
in how it is managed and governed and believes that changing the membership on the Board is the
first step in accomplishing major change on the MCWD. For your information, an investigation is
pending by the State Board of Water Resources (BOWSR) of the MCWD. This investigation was
requested by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners last fall.
There are three seats open on the Board as of March 8, 1998. Two seats are from Hennepin County
and the other is from Carver County. The Steering Committee is recommending that each city in
the MCWD adopt a resolution endorsing the candidates in the priority order listed. Upon approval
of such resolution, each city's resolution can be forwarded to the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners and the Carver County Board of Commissioners for their subsequent consideration
of the appointments. The Steering Committee believes that the candidates listed will make a
significant impact in how the MCWD will carry out its business in the future.
The Steering Committee has been working closely with Hennepin County Commissioner Penny
Steele, State Senator Gen Olson and John Siegfried, Chair, Carver County Board of Commissioners
regarding the replacement of the three incumbent managers with three of the candidates listed in the
resolution. For your information, the seats due to expire in March are Woodrow Love, Monica
Gross and John Thomas.
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Memorandum to Mayor and City Council
January 7, 1998
Page 2
If you have any questions regarding the resolution or the Steering Committee' s recommendation,
please contact me.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTME~ TO
THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATESHED DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Councils of many of the cities lying wholly or partly within the
boundaries of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (the District) have adopted resolutions
expressing concerns about the governance and conduct of activities of the District and
resolving to work cooperatively with other cities in the District to monitor and oversee the
activities of the District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mound has determined that it would be
in the best interests of the public to appoint new members to the District who will provide a
fresh perspective, who will work in reasonable cooperation with the public and affected
governmental units, and who will restore the faith and confidence of the public and the cities
in the District, while still accomplishing the objectives of the District; and
WHEREAS, a number of the cities lying within the District, acting through a
Steering Committee, have solicited nominations from affected cities and have interviewed
candidates for appointment to the District; and the Steering Committee has found a number
of well qualified candidates who are capable of providing leadership in establishing prudent,
consistent, reasonable and fiscally responsible governance of the District.
NOW, TItEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEB by the City Council of the City of
Mound, Minnesota, that the Council endorses the following candidates for appointment to the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and urges the County Boards of Hennepin and Carver
Counties to make appointments from the following list of candidates giving due regard to
representation of the various hydrological areas within the District as required by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 103 D, sub. 3(C):
Hennepin County candidates: Upper Watershed:
1. Patrick Maloney (top ranked candidate in Upper Watershed)
2. Warren McNeil
Lower Watershed:
1. Jim Calkins (top ranked candidate in Lower Watershed)
2. Ron Baumbach
Carver County candidate:
1. Jerome Keehr (top ranked candidate in Carver County)
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember and seconded by
Councilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
DATE: December 22, 1997
TO:
Cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
FROM: Steering Committee for Cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
SUBJECT: Resolution for consideration by Cities in the District
Attached is a corrected copy of the proposed resolution for endorsement of candidates
applying for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. The
corrections are related to names; i.e., Patrick Maloney rather than Pat Maloney and Jim
Calkins rather than Jim Caulkins.
Again, please consider the attached resolution no later than the first Council meeting in
January 1998. Adopted resolutions should be forwarded to the County Clerk for your
county. Copies of adopted resolutions should also be provided by mail or fax to Mike
Eastling (see attached).
If you have any questions or comments about the Steering Committee and/or the
endorsement process, please contact one or more of the following:
STEERING COMMITTEE and INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
Howard Bennis, Mayor
City of Deephaven
Fred Richards
City of Edina
Ed Shukle, City Manager
City of Mound
INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
Judd Mowry, Council Member
City of Tonka Bay
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Attachments
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director
City of Richfield
Terry Schwalbe, Project Coordinator
City of Wayzata
Phil Zietlow, Council Member
City of Medina
Lee Gustafson, City Engineer
City of Minnetonka
STEERING COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITIES OF THE
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
STEERING COMMITTEE and INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
HOWARD BENNIS, MAYOR
CITY OF DEEPHAVEN
20225 COTTAGEWOOD ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-1877
(home) 475-2490 (work) 474-4755
fax: 474-1274
MIKE EASTLING, PUBLIC WORKS DIR.
6700 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH
RICHFIELD MN 55423
(work) 861-9792 fax: 861-9749
FRED RICHARDS
7225 FLEETWOOD DRIVE
EDINA MN 55435
(home) 941-7626 (work) 925-7573
fax: 925-7553
TERRY SCHWALBE
PROJECT COORDINATOR
600 EAST RICE STREET
WAYZATA MN 55391-1799
(home) 448-7048 (work) 404-5312
fax: 404-5318
ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND MN 55364-1687
(work) 472-0600 fax: 474-0620
PHIL ZIETLOW, COUNCIL MEMBER
2052 COUNTY ROAD 24
MEDINA MN 55340
(work) 540-3435 fax: 540-2425
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INTERVIEW PANEL MEMBER:
JUDD MOWRY
TONKA BAY COUNCIL MEMBER
fax: 474-6538
LEE GUSTAFSON, CITY ENGINEER
14600 MINNETONKA BLVD
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
(work) 939-8200
December 17, 1997
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUN D, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
MEMORANDUM
January 8, 1998
TO:
FROM:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ED SHUKLE, CITY MANAGER~;~)'
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING DUTIES OF LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW
As you know, the State Legislature passed a law in the 1997 Legislative Session regarding allowing
local municipalities the option of transferring the Local Board of Review function to Hennepin
County. This takes the City Council out of having to determine market values of those appealing
their values at the Local Board of Review level.
In lieu of the City Council performing this role, Hennepin County staffhold an "open book" type
meeting with property owners who wish to question or contest their value as determined by the
County Assessor. The property owner would meet with the Assessor's staff, that staff would
conduct a reevaluation of the value and then would indicate to the property owner if there was a
change, up or down, to the property's value. The property owner would then, as they have in the
past, have the opportunity to take their appeal to the Hennepin County Board of Equalization for a
determination. The only change in this process is that the City of Mound would no longer have to
convene as the Local Board of Review.
Based upon past experiences, I have understood that the City Council wishes to remove itself as the
Local Board of Review. Following this line of thinking, I have prepared a resolution transferring
the Local Board of Review function to Hennepin County. If you have any questions, please contact
me.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-
RESOL~ON TRANSFERRING THE FUNCTION OF LOCAL BOARD OF
REVIEW FROM THE MOUND CITY COUNCIL TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council has traditionally served as the Local Board of
Review for purposes of setting the market value for properties within the City of Mound; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature amended the law governing the
function of the Local Board of Review; and
WHEREAS, the amended law allows the City Council to transfer the duties of
the Local Board of Review to Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, upon learning of this law change, the City Council appeared to
have interest in transferring their responsibility to Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, in a letter dated September 30, 1997, and in a
meeting of October 27, 1997, expressed to Hennepin County officials that the City of Mound
would like to consider transferring the Local Board of Review function beginning in 1998;
and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has requested that a resolution be passed by
the Mound City Council regarding transferring Local Board of Review responsibilities from
the City of Mound to Hennepin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mound, Minnesota, hereby agrees to transfer its duties and responsibilities of the Local
Board of Review to Hennepin County effective in 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hennepin County Assessing staff will
conduct public meetings with property owners interested in meeting with staff regarding
individual values. Taxpayers still have the option to appeal their market value to the
Hennepin County Board of Equalization, if they so choose.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember and seconded by
Councilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Councilmember was absent and excused.
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January 13, 1998
Batch 7122
Batch 7123
Batch 7124
Total Bills
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94,894.22
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Mound City Council Minutes - December 9, 1997
CQNTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, ADDITION TO SHIRLEY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WESTONKA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The City Manager reported that this item has been continued since April because of the Task Force
Study on renovating the existing Westonka Community Center. The School District held a Special
Referendum Election on December 4, 1997, to authorize the issuance and sale of up to $7.7 million
dollars in bonds for this project. The result was positive with 819 voting yes to'615 voting no. Since
the passage of the referendum the City Council and the School Board need to meet to negotiate a Joint
Powers Agreement. Assuming this is finalized, this application becomes mute, but if for some reason
the Joint Powers Agreement doesn't come together, there is the possibility that this would come back
before the City Council at a later date. He has discussed this with the City Attorney and we have
several options as follows:
Continue this public heating to a date certain; or __
Set the item aside and deal with it as an application if it were to come back (this would
.require publication of another public hearing notice but would not make the applicant
go through the entire application process again).
The School District is concerned if they were to have to come back and start all over.
The Council expressed concern about the fact that this particular application carried a rezoaing based
upon a time certain that a Conditional Use Permit was to be issued. They did not feel c~)mfortable
leaving that open because of setting a precedent for others who may come before the Council and ask
that a rezoning be left open.
The Council discussed acting on the issue before them and the fact that, at this time, there is no CUP
required.
The City Attorney asked if the Council wants him to draft a resolution denying the CUP th:,..t is before
them tonight and as part of that the Council could specify that if they need to come back to t!~c Council
on this CUP issue in the future, the fees could be waived. The City Attorney pointed c;ut that the
ordinance specifies that after a denial, the School District would have to wait 6 months to reapply and
that too could be waived. The Council asked that the City Attorney prepare the denial resoh:tion based
on the discussion tonight and bring it back to the fa'st meeting in January.
RESOLUTION NO. ~
RESOLUTION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(SHIRLEY HILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION)
PID 24-117-24-12-0059
P&Z CASE NO. 97-08
WHEREAS, the applicant, Westonka Public Schools (1SD No. 277) did on or about
~Ianuary 23. 1997 apply for both a zoning text amendment to make school administrative offices
a conditional use in the R-I zoning districts: and for the issuance of such a Conditional Use
Permit to allow such use at the to be constructed Shirley Hills Primary School Addition; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the matter by the Planning Commission at its
Februa~ 10, 1997 meeting, thc City Council did on March 4. 1997 approve the proposed text
amendment and did continue the hearing on the Conditional Use Permit request to April 8, 1997:
and
WHEREAS, the CUP request was further continued seven additional times with the last
continuance being to the December 9. 1997 Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the reason for all of such continuance was the simultaneous consideration
by lSD No. 277. the City of Mound and others of the rehabilitation, renovation and remodeling
of another facility at 5600 Lynwood Boulevard; that facility, if improved would support the
administ~'ative officcs for which the CUP was sought at Shirley Hills and would eliminate the
need to establish such a use at Shirley Hills: and
WHEREAS, at its December 9, 1997 meeting, the City Council reviewed the progress
of the program to improve the Lynwood site: and
WHEREAS, the Council is concerned that ~he lapse of time since the initial application
may have resulted in the information on which it was based having become stale: and that an
even longcr lapse of time can be expected before a decision is made to go forward with the
L:~awood Site: and
WHEREAS, the Council action amending the zoning text to allow school administrative
offices as conditional uses has expired, so that a conditional use l~rmit may not now be issued
for the Shirley Hills Site.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mound.
Minnesota as follows:
1. The application of Westonka Public Schools (lSD No. 277) for the issuance of a
conditional use peri. it to allow school administrative offices in the Shirley Hills Primary School
Addition is hereby in all respects DENIED.
MINUTES - MOUND CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 13, 1998
The City Council of the City of Mound, Hennepin County, Minnesota, met in regular session
on Tuesday, January, 13, 1998, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers at 5341 Maywood Road,
in said City.
Those present were: Mayor Bob Polston, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Mark Hanus, Liz
Jensen and Leah Weycker. Also in attendance were: City Manager Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City
Attorney John Dean, City Planner Mark Koegler, and City Clerk Fran Clark.
The Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed the people in attendance. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
*Consent Agenda: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by
the Council and will be enacted by a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Councilmember or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered in normal sequence.
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4-10
APPROVE AGENDA. At this time items can be added to the Agenda that are
not listed and/or items can be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon after the Consent Agenda has been approved, a~ ~ '~ ~-~
*CONSENT AGENDA
*A.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 1997,
REGULAR MEETING
11
*B.
RESOLUTION 98- RESOLUTION APPOINTING
ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 1998
12-14
*C.
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 13, 1998
RESOLUTION 98- RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1998
*D.
15
*E.
*F.
.RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION 98- RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
AT LEAST A $20,000 BOND FOR THE CITY
TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1998
RESOLUTION
98
- RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ~~
ACTING MAYOR FOR 1998
*H.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS
TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
20-29
*I.
PUBLIC LAND PERMITS - BATCH #11
I.
,3.
*J.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PERSONS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION,
AND THE DOCK & COMMONS ADVISORY COMMISSION
2
31-32
*K.
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 13, 1998
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 437:10,
SUBD. 12 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DOCKING
OF NON-OWNED WATERCRAFT BY ADDING A
SENTENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF SUBD. 12
33-37
*L.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES
FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MINNEHAHA CREEK
WATERSHED DISTRICT
38-39
40-59
*M.
*N.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
HENNEPIN COUNTY TO SERVE AS LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW
PAYMENT OF BILLS
5.
60-62
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT.
RESOLUTION 98 - RESOLUTION DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (SHIRLEY HILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION),
WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- JANUARY 13, 1998
INFORMATION/MISCELLANEOUS:
63 -77
Department Head Monthly Reports for December 1997.
Notice from the National League of Cities (NLC) RE: Annual Congressional
Conference, Washington, D.C., March 6 -10, 1998. If interested in attending, please
let Fran know ASAP.
78-82
83-86
Letter from Senator Rod Grams summarizing the 105~ Congressional Year.
87-89
Letter from Raymond Jorgenson, resident of Plymouth, RE: Luce Line Trail.
Letter from Tom Bordwell, Government Relations Manager, Triax Midwest
Associates, L.P., re: plans for 1998.
90-91
Letter from Paul Pecora, Regional Manager, Triax Cablevision, RE: rate increase for
Premium Services and Home Wire Line.
92-93
94-108
Memorandum from Jim Strommen, Kennedy and Graven and legal counsel for the
Suburban Rate Authority (SPA), re: upcoming annual meeting of SPA.
Councilmember Mark Hanus is the City of Mound's delegate to the SRA. Ed Shukle,
City Manager, is the alternate delegate.
109-111
NSP is beginning a program of Automated Meter Reading in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area. They will be changing out meters and installing new meters on
residential properties. They will also be installing equipment on utility poles that will
electronically read the newly installed meters installed on homes. The work will begin
in the near future in the City of Mound. Postcards will be sent from NSP to residents
informing them of the program and news releases will be put in The Laker and in the
City Newsletter if the timing is correct. There is no cost to the homeowner for the
new meter. The program will enable NSP to get accurate readings and will be more
efficient and cost effective. Does this remind you of our water meter reading program
where we installed a "Touch Read System?" Seems to be the way that utilities are
operating in order to be cost effective, competitive, Etc. Attached Is a brochure from
NSP detailing the program.
I. 1998 City Policies as adopted by the League of Minnesota Cities at the annual policy
4
112-152
MOUND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 13, 1998
adoption conference held in November 1997
Committee of the Whole
Meeting, Tuesday, January 20, 1998, 7:30 P.m.,
City Hall.
City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 1998 in
observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.
Bruce Nordquist, City of Richfield, will be presenting
information on a Scattered Site Acquisition Program in effect in
the City of Richfield at the Planning Commission Meeting on
Monday, January 26, 1998, 7:30 P.m., City Hall. Please mark
your calendars as Yyu are invited to attend.
MOTION made by~'~~onded by ~ to adjourn at ~'. ~ 0 P.M. The
vote was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Attest:
City Clerk
Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager
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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:
January 13, 1998
City Council and Staff
Jori Sutherland, Building Official ~"~
Resolution/agreement with Hennepin County regarding use of geographical data
base.
As noted in the attached City Council Minutes from June 10, 1997, the City Staff is requesting
the Council to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement with Hennepin
County for the County to release a Geographical Data Base to the City for use in updating City
maps and other uses. The Council had a question regarding the cost and also how the mapping
system works for utilities. The data is free to the city, however we must pay for the County's
staff time to download the data, the estimate from the County is about $500.00. In discussing
the issue with the Public Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, the Data may also be helpful for
his long term goal of utilities mapping. The use of the Data would include but not be limited
to the following and would be very beneficial to the City.
* Zoning Maps
* Storm Water Management
* Comprehensive Plan Update
* Dock Maps
* Parks/Public Lands Map
* New City Half Section Mapping
Enclosures
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MEMORANDUM
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
TO: Jon Sutherland
DATE: June 24, 1997
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Digital Base Information
FROM: Mark Koegler
RECEIVED
JUN 2,5 1997
As you know, we recently received a copy of a digital base map for Mound that depicted general
existing land use categories. The information was created by Hennepin County as part of an update
of their transportation plan. The City of Mound could benefit from having a base map in digital
form. Contacts with the County indicate that they are willing to share their information with the City
for a nominal cost, provided that the City is willing to sign a standard agreement governing the use
of the mapping and data information.
Having a base map and parcel information in digital form would have planning, engineering and
administrative benefits. For example, the zoning map could be created in AutoCAD or ArcCAD
which would allow easy updating as modifications occur. It would also be easy to create large scale
reference wall maps for placement in the City Council chambers and other public locations. Maps
depicting other information such as existing land use, commons docks locations, and tax forfeit
properties could be created and easily updated. The mapping can also serve as a basis for a parcel
based GIS system should the City desire to implement such a system in the future. The mapping may
also have a role in a future home page for the City of Mound, should one be established. Many of
the municipalities in the metro area have home pages for the dissemination of public information and
even access to zoning maps, ordinance text and meeting minutes.
I spoke to the Hennepin County Surveyors Office and was told that the County can create .DXF files
for our use. This file format will be compatible with CAD and GIS software that we currently use
as well as most other firms and agencies. In summary, I feel confident that the modest cost charged
by the County for assembling the information could be immediately offset by the increased efficiency
brought about by the availability of digital map and parcel data.
(612) ....... Fax (612) 835-3160
CITY OF MOUND
May 21, 1997
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
Mr. Bob Moulder
County Surveyor
Hennepin County Government Center-A703
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Mr. Moulder,
Mound is currently assembling the land use information that you recently requested. The map
that was sent to Mound was obviously created from a GIS or CAD base that is presumably
maintained by the County. The purpose of this letter is to inquire about the availability of the
base mapping and corresponding information in digital form. This information would be of
interest and value to the City of Mound in maintaining land use records, zoning and other
mapping needs.
Please provide me with information on the availability of this data for use by the City of Mound.
We would be happy to abide by any proprietary agreements or other stipulations that the County
might place on the use and distribution of such information. Please direct your response to this
inquiry to our consulting city planner, Mark Koegler. He is affiliated with Hoisington Koegler
Group, 7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 525, Minneapolis, MN 55344. He can be reached at
835-9960.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We look forward to your response.
City Manager
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2. In thc event that Wcstonka Public Schools makes a substantially similar request
involving the Shirley Hills site -,~-ithin the t~ext two years, the City w/Ii waive the customary.
application fees which are ~equired for processing such matters.
3. ha the event that Westonka Public Schools should reapply for similar approvals
within the next one year, the City will waive any period of repose contained in the code which
pzovides for time delays for reapplieation.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmembet
and seconded by Cout)cilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following CouncUmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerk
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MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
THIS ,'.LAST THIS'YEAR LAS/
)b'lq,~ 27 DF£E~BER 1997 MO~ MO~ ~ ~ TO DA~
~. OF C.~
39 36 727 774
ou~p FI~ 8 13 209 185
m~G~ 16 10 212 260
IINNiTONKA BEACH FI~ 3 0 20 10
~iN~EiRiSiA FI~ 2 ] 45
~G~ ] 3 39 38
,~o~o F~ 2 O 57 3S
~G~ ] ] 33 42
;HOREWOOD FI~ ] O 5 O
~PRi>:G PARK FI~ ] 2 21 33
~.~G~ 2 ~ 64 71
(UIUAb AiD FI~ 2 1 11 5
~~ 0 1 5 4
rOIAL FIRE CALLS 19 17 368 ~2
~OIAb EMERGENCY CALLS 20 19 359 432
~5~CI~ 1 1 8 13
PgSl D~L~ 7 4 55 48
~v3s~ 0 0 0 1
~S & ~~S ~ 3 168 133
A~
.. O 2 9 19
F.~E ~ / FIRE ~ 4 5 114 45
hQ. OF H~ ,FI~ 2%1 249 4731 4112
HOUND '~G~ 297 170 3920 5153
~ ~08 419 8651 9265
FI~ 61 0 409 341
HTKA BEACH ~G~ 0 O 80 281
~ 61 0 489 622
FI~ 114 13 1106 1114
- H'TRISTA ~,~G~ 9 68 785 746
~ 123 81 1891 1860
FI~ 26 0 1374 1302
oRo~o ~G~ Z7 18 567 884
~ 53 18 1941 2186
F~ 15 0 96 0
SHOR~WOOO m~G~. O ~Z 50 6S
~ 15 12 146 68
FI~ 16 36 423 626
SP. PARK ~G~ 20 64 1165 1372
~ 36 100 ~588 1998
F~E 106 ] ~ 343 116
- ~.~ ~D ~G~ 0 ~4 ~4 114
T~ 106 27 437 230
TOTAL DRILL HOURS 177.5 ]67.5 2040 21~
TOTAL FIRE HOURS 549 3]] ~R2 76]]
TOTAL EMERGENCY HOURS ~353 346 666]
~ FIRE & ~G~ HO~S 902 '6~7 1~.143 · ]6~247
~UTUAL AID RECEIVED ~ Q 7 ]
HUTUAL AID GIVEN I 2 15 9
MOUND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOUND, MINNESOTA
FOR MONTH OF ~_
FigHTERS DRILLS & bIAINTENANCE FIRE & RESCUE
C.~' X X 2 19.00 2 25 6.50 ~ 162 50
~ ,,,~.: LLA[ ~ X X 2 19.~ 17 23 149.50
l K],JKSON X X 2 19.~ 0 30 7.00 210.O0
GIL!Li X X 2 19.~ 2.5 35 6.50 227.50
~ ~!.l.',.b] X X 2 19.~ O 19 6,5Q 123.50
?,7f:~ ?~w ~ ) X 1 9.50 2 29 6, ~O 188.50
~f: ;ES X X 2 lq.~ 10.5 29 6.50 188.50
J .X.~U BIK X X 2 19.~ 2.5 21 6.50 136.50
NAIq'5 X X 2 19.~ 2 27 6.50 ~_
~]REGpA~ X X 2 19.~ 2.5 19 ~ 6.50 ~ 123.50
P~2.1 X X 2 19.~ 2.5 23 6.50 149.50
P~ X X 2 19.~ 3 27 6. 50 175.50
P~ERSON X X 2 19.~ 0 16 6.75 ~ 108.00
C}~IS ~b~q)ER X X 2 19.~ 8.5 24 6.50 ~ 156.OO
SAVAGE X X 2 19.~ 4 23 6.50~ 149.50
R~S X X 2 19.~ 2 32 6.50 ~ 208.00
-~CE SVOBODA X X 2 19.~ 0 21 6.50~ 136.50
X X 2 19.~ 3 26 6.50 169.00
X X 2 19.~ 8.5 23 6.50 149.50
37 _~IS WO~KE
34 37 71
~ 85 92.5 177.5 674.50 151.5 902 ~ , 5888.50
177.5 ~ 674.50
~ 7813.~
DRILL REPORT
i!DISCIPLINE & TE32MWORK X PUMPER OPERATIONS
:RITIQUE OF FIRES
-PLAN & INSPECTIONS
i!TOOLS & APPARATUS IDENTIFY
!IHAND EXTINGUISHER OPERATIONS
WEARING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
FILMS
FIRST AID & RESCUE OPERATIONS
USE OF SELF-CONTAINED MASKS
FIRE STREi~MS & FRICTION LOSS
HOUSE BURNINGS
NATURAL/PROPANE GAS DEMOS.
LADDER EVOLUTIONS
SALVAGE OPERATIONS
RADIO OPERATIONS
HOUSE EVOLUTIONS
NOZZLES & HOSE APPLIANCES
II
~)EXCUSED X UNEXCUSED 0 PRESENT / NOT PAID
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PALM
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OF FIREFIGHTERS
(~T. WILLIAMS
~I~,D. WOYTCKE
TRAINING OFFICER
DATE
MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT
TOTAL MAINTENANCE FOR MONTH OF
MEN ON DUTY
J. ANDERSEN
G. ANDERSON
~. BABB
D.. BOYD
S BRYCE
J
CASEY
COLLINS
CRAWFORD
ENGELHART
ERICKSON
GRADY
GRADY
GUSTAFSON
HENDERSON
HENRY
HENTGES
JAKUBIK
KRYCK
LARSON
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POUNDER
ROGERS
SAVAGE
SIPPRELL
R STALLMAN
B SVOBODA
E VANECEK
R WILLIA~S
T WILLIAMS
D. WOYTCKE
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Mayor, City Council and City Manager
Joel Krumm, Liquor Store Manager
January 5, 1998
December 1997 Monthly Report
Another year come and gone, another holiday season come and gone, now business will drop
off by 30% in January. Gives us a chance to catch our breath while working on inventory
extensions.
Business through the holidays and all of December was basically good. We were up $5,500
over December of last year. 3 1/2% increase. Life in the liquor business the last 10 days of
December is simply a blur. The two biggest holidays of the year are crammed together one
week apart. I don't think that is fair. I have thoughts of petitioning the legislature for a change
in venues. I'll need your help. Anyway I have taken down the holiday ornaments and I feel
somewhat comforted about that. Don't get the wrong perception of me. I am not a scrooge.
Someday I will be out of this business I hope and I and my wife are going to take a two week
Caribbean cruise.
Enough rambling. All in all it was a roller coaster year. One month we would be up and the
next month down. A very unusual pattern for us. When the dust finally settled we were up for
the year by $10,000.00.
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CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUN D, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
January 8, 1998
TO:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
FROM:
RE:
FRAN CLARK, CITY CLERK
DECEMBER 1997, MONTHLY REPORT
There were two meetings in December with agendas, minutes, nine resolutions and one
ordinance to prepare.
The City and School District jointly mn the bond referendum election on December 4th. There
was preparation of a test deck, checking out the machine, a public accuracy test, and judges
training, prior to the election. Since we used our equipment instead of paper ballot, we had the
results at 8:05 P.M.
The Cemetery Map was updated with all the changes that took place in 1997.
I finished entering all the minutes from 1997 into the Clerk's Index Program on my computer.
This really works slick when you need to find something later, just a few key strokes and you
have the information.
I prepared all the resolutions necessary for the first meeting in January.
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
GINO BUSINARO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DECEMBER FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Investment Activity
Balance:
December 1, 1997
Bou.qht:
Money Market
Money Market
Money Market
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
4M Plus
Norwest Bank
First Bank
Dain Bosworth
Dain Bosworth
Norwest
First Bank
First Bank
Matured:
Money Market
Money Market
Money Market
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
First Bank
4M Plus
Norwest Bank
First Bank
First Bank
First Bank
Dain Bosworth
Norwest
Balance:
December 31, 1997
5.81%
5.86%
5.78%
6.228%
5.74%
5.837%
5.67%
5.70%
5.56%
5.49%
$3,639,503
382,654
116,004
65,225
300,692
399,421
400,296
409,708
956,318
(156,500)
(60,000)
(116,900)
(358,955)
(574,901)
(364,959)
(424,147)
(114,673)
$4,498,786
During the month of December we prepared for the closing of the year
in the Finance Department. Changes will be implemented in the Payroll
System to conform to the regulations from the IRS. W-2's will be printed
and will be distributed in early January.
The 1998 City Budget was approved by the Council on December 16.
The levy was certified to the County, the truth in taxation report was filed
with the State Department of Revenue, and a summary report will be submitted
to the Office of the State Auditor. The same summary will be published in
the Laker in January of 1998.
It is again that time of the year when we finalize the year's activity,
summarize and analyze the numbers and prepare for the audit.
City of Mound
Monthly Report
Utilities
Month of: December 1997
Residential
Commercial
01/02/1998
Utility-97
Total i
No. of Customers:
Water
Sewer
Water Used:
(in 1,000 gallons)
Billing:
Water
Sewer
Recycle
Total
1,079
1,081
17,722
$29,614
$55,647
$4,981
$90,242
123
123
2,730
$5,676
$15,585
$106
$21,367
1,202
1,204
20,452
$35,290
$71,232
$5,087
$111,609
Payments:
Water
Sewer
Recycle
Total
$29,115
$61,180
$4,707
$95,002
$5,960
$15,605
$88
$21,653
$35,075
$76,785
$4,795
$116,655!
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CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 5, 1998
TO: City Manager, Members of the City Council and Staff
FROM: Jon Sutherland, Building Official
SUBJECT: DECEMBER 1997 MONTHLY REPORT
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
There were 37 building permits issued in December for a construction value
of $1,250,798. As noted on the attached chart that details our permit
records from 1997 back to and including the year 1988, the permit activity
for December 1997 was more than three times the average for all the
months of December 1988-1996!
We issued 31 plumbing, mechanical, and miscellaneous permits for a total of
68 this month, and 854 permits for the year. 854 is the highest number of
permits we have issued going back to 1988!
Total valuation for 1997 @ $8,012,800 was better than our last ten year
average of $6,575,150!
The majority of our Planning and Inspections work load is directly related to
construction activity and due to the high number of permits issued (854 in
1997), our city and our department has had a very busy year.
PLANNING & ZONING
The Planning Commission reviewed two variance cases this month and sent both to
the City Council. We have attached a chart of case statistics for 1997, we had a
slight drop in the number of variances, 39 in 1997 compared to 46 in 1996.
Additional information will be included in our upcoming annual report.
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City of Mound
IIUILI)ING ACTIVrrY REI'ORT
Month: DECEMBER Year:, 1997
THIS MONTH YEAR TO DATE
SINGLE FAMILY OETAC}I[D 0 0 J. 5 2 , 2 ]. 8 , 7/4 7
SINGLE FAMILY A~ACHED (CONDOS) 0 0 2 5 D 8 , ~ 5 8
TWO FAMILY / DUPLEX ~ 4 5 [ 0 ~ 0 0 0 8 i, ~ 56 ~ 7 [ 9
MULTIPLE ~AMILY (~ Off MOfl[ UNIT]}
TRANSIENT HSG. (HOTELS / MOTELS}
SUBtOtaL 4 4 510, 000 25 4 , 185 , 466
o.,c~ ~ ~o~ss,ou.t
INDUSTRIAL
PUBLIC / SCHOOLS
~UBTOTAL
RESIOENTIAL
ADOITIONS TO PRINCIPAL BUILDING 2 127, 400 38 8lb , 848
OtT*CHEO *CCESSO"Y ~U~LD~NSS 2 27~ 882 23 279, 023
OEC~S 3 26, 760 51 185 , 158
SWm~M,~O "OOLS 0 2 76, 129
REMOOEL- MmC R~S~OEUn*L 20 201, 127 303 1 ~ 535 ~ 712
REMODEL - MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
SUaTO,At 28 393, ~69 aL7 2~832 ~2a0
COMMERCiaL (RETAIL/RESTAURANTI 1 2}0,000 2 250. 100
OmC~ /p.O~SS~ONAL 3 22, 500 8 1[~ ~865
'NDUSm~At 1 75 ~ 129 2 76, 129
"UBUC ~ SCHOOLS 5 557, 000
DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SUBTOTAL 5 347,629 17 995 ~ 094
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS 5
NO~ RESIDENTIAL ~UILDINGS 7
~OYAL D[MOLIYIONS
12
~ PERMITS ~ UNITS VALUATION ~ UNITS VALOAIION
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25
TOTAL 37 4 1,250,798 * 469 8,012,800
'BU,LO,NG 37 469
FENCES & RETAINING WALLS J. 3 ~
S,GNS 2 13
PLUMBING 8 l 3 5
MECHANICAL 13 146
GRAD,NO 0 4
S&W. STREET EXCAV.. F~RE. ETC. 7 51
PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF APPEALS
Case Statistics
1997
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
SKETCH PLAN REVIEW
APPROVED ~ DENIED ~/VlDRAWN i TABLED TOTAL
5 1 6
0 0
PLATS/PDA'S
1 1
SUBDIVISIONS, MINOR
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
REZONING
VACATIONS
1
1
MOVING BUILDING
0
WAIVER OF PLATTING 0
VARIANCE EXTENSIONS 0
VARIANCES 34 1 3
TOTAL 47 3 3
0
1 1
1 39
2 55
1996 TOTAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5 5
iAPPROVED? DENIED WlD~WN i TABLED
SKETCH PLAN REVIEW
PLATS/PDA'S
1 (N/A) _
1 1
8 1
SUBDIVISIONS, MINOR
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
1
1
1
REZONING 1
VACATIONS 2 1
MOVING BUILDING
WAIVER OF PLATTIN~G ......... _3_ .............
3
3
VARIANCE EXTENSIO_NS
VARIANCES 39 3 4 4_6.
TOTAL 62 5 1 4 72
.... ' ~":: ! DENIED
1995 '~PPROVED i
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7
~WIDRAWN i _TA~BL~ED ..... _T._O_'rAL __.i
7
PLATS/PDA'S
SUBDIVISIONS, MINOR , 2
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
VACATIONS ............
MOVING BUILDING
VARIANCES 38
TOTAL 47
3
0
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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:
January 13, 1998
City Council and Staff
Jon Sutherland, Building Official
Resolution/agreement with Hennepin County regarding use of geographical data
base.
As noted in the attached City Council Minutes from June 10, 1997, the City Staff is requesting
the Council to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement with Hennepin
County for the County to release a Geographical Data Base to the City for use in updating City
maps and other uses. The Council had a question regarding the cost and also how the mapping
system works for utilities. The data is free to the city, however we must pay for the County's
staff time to download the data, the estimate from the County is about $500.00. In discussing
the issue with the Public Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, the Data may also be helpful for
his long term goal of utilities mapping. The use of the Data would include but not be limited
to the following and would be very beneficial to the City.
* Zoning Maps
* Storm Water Management
* Comprehensive Plan Update
* Dock Maps
* Parks/Public Lands Map
* New City Half Section Mapping
Enclosures
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Mound City GJuncil Minutes - June lO, 1997
Motion carried.
ADD-ON ITEMS
1.7
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AGREEMENT WITH HEN.'NEPIN
COU~'TY REGARDING ELECTRONIC GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA BASE AND
AUTHORIZING THE ~IAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREE.XlEN'i'. -
The City Manager explained that Hennepin County has developed a. proprietary geograptaical digitized data
base which was designed and built to be used in conjunction with UItimap, an authomated mapping facility
software product. He did not have a price on the cost but the agreement will allow tile City to have this
available for our Staff, City Engineer and City Planner. We could develop a new zoning map, as well as
other maps with this program. Tile Mayor he would like to see how this mapping works for facilities
management for utilities. The Council would like to have a cost before entering into this agreement.
No action was taken on this item.
313
MEMORANDUM
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
TO: Jon Sutherland
DATE: June 24, 1997
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Digital Base Information
FROM: Mark Koegler
t ECEIVED
JUN 2 5 1997
As you know, we recently received a copy of a digital base map for Mound that depicted general
existing land use categories. The information was created by Hennepin County as part of an update
of their transportation plan. The City of Mound could benefit from having a base map in digital
form. Contacts with the County indicate that they are willing to share their information with the City
for a nominal cost, provided that the City is willing to sign a standard agreement governing the use
of the mapping and data information.
Having a base map and parcel information in digital form would have planning, engineering and
administrative benefits. For example, the zoning map could be created in AutoCAD or ArcCAD
which would allow easy updating as modifications occur. It would also be easy to create large scale
reference wall maps for placement in the City Council chambers and other public locations. Maps
depicting other information such as existing land use, commons docks locations, and tax forfeit
properties could be created and easily updated. The mapping can also serve as a basis for a parcel
based GIS system should the City desire to implement such a system in the future. The mapping may
also have a role in a future home page for the City of Mound, should one be established. Many of
the municipalities in the metro area have home pages for the dissemination of public information and
even access to zoning maps, ordinance text and meeting minutes.
I spoke to the Hennepin County Surveyors Office and was told that the County can create .DXF files
for our use. This file format will be compatible with CAD and GIS software that we currently use
as well as most other firms and agencies. In summary, I feel confident that the modest cost charged
by the County for assembling the information could be immediately offset by the increased efficiency
brought about by the availability of digital map and parcel data.
7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 525, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
(612) 835 996a Fax (612) 835-3160
May 21, 1997
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYtNOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
Mr. Bob Moulder
County Surveyor
Hennepin County Government Center-A703
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Mr. Moulder,
Mound is currently assembling the land use information that you recently requested. The map
that was sent to Mound was obviously created from a GIS or CAD base that is presumably
maintained by the County. The purpose of this letter is to inquire about the availability of the
base mapping and corresponding information in digital form. This information would be of
interest and value to the City of Mound in maintaining land use records, zoning and other
mapping needs.
Please provide me with information on the availability of this data for use by the City of Mound.
We would be happy to abide by any proprietary agreements or other stipulations that the County
might place on the use and distribution of such information. Please direct your response to this
inquiry to our consulting city planner, Mark Koegler. He is affiliated with Hoisington Koegler
Group, 7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 525, Minneapolis, MN 55344. He can be reached at
835-9960.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We look forward to your response.
d ~J. Si~
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(SHIRLEY HILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION)
PID 24-117-24-12-0059
P&Z CASE NO. 97-08
WHEREAS, the applicant, Westonka Public Schools (ISD No. 277) did on or about
January 23, 1997 apply for both a zoning text amendment to make school administrative offices
a conditional use in the R-1 zoning districts; and for the issuance of such a Conditional Use
Permit to allow such use at the to be constructed Shirley Hills Primary School Addition; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the matter by the Planning Commission at its
February 10, 1997 meeting, the City Council did on March 4, 1997 approve the proposed text
amendment and did continue the hearing on the Conditional Use Permit request to April 8, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, the CUP request was further continued seven additional times with the last
continuance being to the December 9, 1997 Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the reason for all of such continuance was the simultaneous consideration
by ISD No. 277, the City of Mound and others of the rehabilitation, renovation and remodeling
of another facility at 5600 Lynwood Boulevard; that facility, if improved would support the
administrative offices for which the CUP was sought at Shirley Hills and would eliminate the
need to establish such a use at Shirley Hills; and
WHEREAS, at its December 9, 1997 meeting, the City Council reviewed the progress
of the program to improve the Lynwood site; and
WHEREAS, the Council is concerned that the lapse of time since the initial application
may have resulted in the information on which it was based having become stale; and that an
even longer lapse of time can be expected before a decision is made to go forward with the
Lynwood Site; and
WHEREAS, the Council action amending the zoning text to allow school administrative
offices as conditional uses has expired, so that a conditional use permit may not now be issued
for the Shirley Hills Site.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mound,
Minnesota as follows:
1. The application of Westonka Public Schools (ISD No. 277) for the issuance of a
conditional use permit to allow school administrative offices in the Shirley Hills Primary School
Addition is hereby in all respects DENIED.
JBD135422
MU200-1
2. In the event that Westonka Public Schools makes a substantially similar request
involving the Shirley Hills site within the next two years, the City will waive the customary
application fees which are required for processing such matters.
3. In the event that Westonka Public Schools should reapply for similar approvals
within the next one year, the City will waive any period of repose contained in the code which
provides for time delayS for reapplication.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
and seconded by Councilmember
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerk
JBD135422
MU200-1
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
January 13, 1998
City Council and Staff
Jon Sutherland, Building Official
Resolution/agreement with Hennepin County regarding use of geographical data
base.
As noted in the attached City Council Minutes from June 10, 1997, the City Staff is requesting
the Council to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement with Hennepin
County for the County to release a Geographical Data Base to the City for use in updating City
maps and other uses. The Council had a question regarding the cost and also how the mapping
system works for utilities. The data is free to the city, however we must pay for the County's
staff time to download the data, the estimate from the County is about $500.00. In discussing
the issue with the Public Works Superintendent Greg Skinner, the Data may also be helpful for
his long term goal of utilities mapping. The use of the Data would include but not be limited
to the following and would be very beneficial to the City.
* Zoning Maps
* Storm Water Management
* Comprehensive Plan Update
* Dock Maps
* Parks/Public Lands Map
* New City Half Section Mapping
Enclosures
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Mouml City G~uucil Mi~uttes - June I0, I997
Motion carried.
_ADD-ON ITEMS
1.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AGRE._..~EMENT WITH HEN.'NEPIN
COL'.,'NTY REGARDING ELECTRONIC GEOGRAPHICAL DIGITIZED DATA BASE AND
AUTHORIZING THE .~IAYOR AND CITY *tANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
The City Manager explained that Hennepin County has developed a proprietary' geographical digitized data
base which was designed and built to be used in conjunction with Ultimap, an authomated mapping facility
software product. He did riot have a price on the cost but the agreement will allow, the City to have this
available for our Staff, City Engineer and City Planner. We could develop a new zoning map, as well as
other maps with this program. The Mayor he would like to see how this mapping works for facilities
management for utilities. The Council would like to have a cost before entering into this agreement.
No action was taken on this item.
313
MEMORANDUM
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
TO: Jon Sutherland
DATE: June 24, 1997
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Digital Base Information
FROM: Mark Koegler
RECEIVED
JUN 2 5 1997
As you know, we recently received a copy of a digital base map for Mound that depicted general
existing land use categories. The information was created by Hennepin County as part of an update
of their transportation plan. The City of Mound could benefit from having a base map in digital
form. Contacts with the County indicate that they are willing to share their information with the City
for a nominal cost, provided that the City is willing to sign a standard agreement governing the use
of the mapping and data information.
Having a base map and parcel information in digital form would have planning, engineering and
administrative benefits. For example, the zoning map could be created in AutoCAD or ArcCAD
which would allow easy updating as modifications occur. It would also be easy to create large scale
reference wall maps for placement in the City Council chambers and other public locations. Maps
depicting other information such as existing land use, commons docks locations, and tax forfeit
properties could be created and easily updated. The mapping can also serve as a basis for a parcel
based GIS system should the City desire to implement such a system in the future. The mapping may
also have a role in a future home page for the City of Mound, should one be established. Many of
the municipalities in the metro area have home pages for the dissemination of public information and
even access to zoning maps, ordinance text and meeting minutes.
I spoke to the Hennepin County Surveyors Office and was told that the County can create .DXF files
for our use. This file format will be compatible with CAD and GIS software that we currently use
as well as most other firms and agencies. In summary, I feel confident that the modest cost charged
by the County for assembling the information could be immediately offset by the increased efficiency
brought about by the availability of digital map and parcel data.
May 21, 1997
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAY~NOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
Mr. Bob Moulder
County Surveyor
Hennepin County Government Center-A703
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Dear Mr. Moulder,
Mound is currently assembling the land use information that you recently requested. The map
that was sent to Mound was obviously created from a GIS or CAD base that is presumably
maintained by the County. The purpose of this letter is to inquire about the availability of the
base mapping and corresponding information in digital form. This information would be of
interest and value to the City of Mound in maintaining land use records, zoning and other
mapping needs.
Please provide me with information on the availability of this data for use by the City of Mound.
We would be happy to abide by any proprietary agreements or other stipulations that the County
might place on the use and distribution of such information. Please direct your response to this
inquiry to our consulting city planner, Mark Koegler. He is affiliated with Hoisington Koegler
Group, 7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 525, Minneapolis, MN 55344. He can be reached at
835-9960.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We look forward to your response.
,~~cer~ly,
City Manager
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GENERAL PERMIT REPORT FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER 1997
DAY PERMIT# ADDRESS CONTRACTOR
18 3815 5100 DRUMMOND RE) NSP
I 3870 5211 PHELPS ROAD STANDARD GAS SERVIC
1 3871 5112 EDGEWATER DR VALLEY PLUMBING
I 3872 2462 COMMERCE BLVD CARVER HEATING & AC
I 3873 3030 ISLANDVIEW DR SUPERIOR PLUMB
2 3874 6362 MAPLE RD STATEWIDE GAS
3 3875 1908 SHOREWOOD LANE VOGT HEATING & AC
3 3876 4712 HAMPTON RD RON'S MECH
5 3877 4909 ISLAND VIEW DR SYMINGTON PLUMB
9 3878 2858 PELICAN POINT CIR WESTONKA SAN
8 3879 2125 CEDAR LN COPPIN PLUMB
9 3880 2868 PELICAN POINT CIR WESTONKA SAN
9 3881 4321 WILSHIRE BLVD WESTONKA SAN
9 3882 1605 MAPLE MANORS CT GENERAL P & H
10 3883 1605 MAPLE MANORS CT KLEVE HEATING & AC
10 3884 1607 MAPLE MANORS CT KLEVE HEATING & AC
11 3885 1824 SHOREWOOD LN STATEWIDE GAS
15 3886 5537 SHERWOOD DR NORBLOM PLUMB
16 3887 4420 RADNOR RD RON'S MECHANICAL
16 3888 4909 THREE POINTS BLVD MN WATER TREATMENT
17 3889 2625 WILSHIRE BLVD DONAHUE MECH
17 3890 2625 WILSHIRE BLVD DONAHUE
18 3891 1732 BLUEBIRD LN WESTONKA SAN
22 3892 5241 SHORELINE DR DEVERNS
22 3893 2221 MILL POND LN RESIDENTIAL HEATING
23 3894 5241 SHORELINE DR WENCL SERVICES
26 3895 4909 ISLAND VIEW DR FIRESIDE CORNER
30 3896 5201 PIPER ROAD DINIUS PLUMBING
PERMIT TYPE
ST EXCAV
MECH
PLUMB
MECH
PLUMB
MECH
MECH
MECH
PLUMB
SAN CONNECT
SAN CONNECT
SAN CONNECT
SAN CONNECT
PLUMBING
MECH
MECH
MECH
PLUMB
MECH
PLUMB
PLUMB
MECH
SEWER CON
FIRE ALARM
MECH
MECH
MECH
PLUMB
FINAL DATE
BUILDING PERMIT REPORT FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER 1997
MONT YEA DAY PERMIT ~ ADDRESS
DEC 97 23 11358
DEC 97 27 11618
DEC 97 23 11844
DEC 97 15 12072
DEC 97 17 12178
DEC 97 31 12197
DEC 97 17 12198
DEC 97 15 12209
DEC 97 15 12210
DEC 97 17 12213
DEC 97 4 12214
DEC 97 1 12222
DEC 97 3 12229
DEC 97 9 12230
DEC 97 19 12231
DEC 97 4 12235
DEC 97 4 12236
DEC 97 4 12237
DEC 97 4 12238
DEC 97 1 12240
DEC 97 1 12241
DEC 97 1 12242
DEC 97 1 12243
DEC 97 2 12244
DEC 97 3 12245
DEC 97 4 12246
DEC 97 4 12247
DEC 97 4 12248
DEC 97 8 12249
DEC 97 10 12250
DEC 97 9 12251
DEC 97 11 12252
DEC 97 11 12253
DEC 97 15 12254
DEC 97 15 12255
DEC 97 15 12256
DEC 97 17 12257
DEC 97 18 12258
DEC 97 18 12259
DEC 97 18 12260
DEC 97 23 12261
DEC 97 22 12262
DEC 97 23 12263
DEC 97 30 12265
DEC 97 31 12266
DEC 97 31 12267
OWNER CONTRACTOR TYPE OF CONST.
2996 BLUFFS LN VOIDED VOIDED VOIDED
5238 PIPER RD DON ELLINGSON SELF REROOF/SIDING/DECK
4918 MONMOUTH VOIDED VOIDED VOIDED
2345 FAIRVIEW LN ED VANECEK SAME DECK
4634 KILDARE RD JACK SHUSTER FINE LINE DESIGN SCREEN PORCH
2346 CYPRESS LANE MOUND LANES SELF SIGN
4634 KILDARE RD TOM STOKES TOM STOKES FIRE DAMAGE REPAIRS
VOIDED VOIDED VOIDED
VOIDED VOIDED VOIDED
4657 ISLAND VIEW DR SCO~i' MACK SELF SPLIT RAIL FENCE
5012 TUXEDO BLVD MEL ZUCHMAN MINOR REPAIRS
4882 EDGEWATER DR TOM PETERSON BURNEVIK COMPANY REROOF
4909 ISLAND VIEW DR MIKE MASON SPECIAL ADDITIONS BASEMENT FINISH
2600 WILSHIRE BLVD DAVE OSDOBA DANBERRY CO ADDITION
2600 WILSHIRE BLVD DAVID OSDOBA, JR SELF 24X24 GARAGE
1601 MAPLE MANORS C WATERS EDGE INVEST WATERS EDGE INVEST 1/2 TWIN HOME
1603 MAPLE MANORS C WATERS EDGE INVEST WATERS EDGE INVEST 112 TWIN HOME
1607 MAPLE MANORS C WATERS EDGE INVEST WATERS EDGE INVEST 1/2 TWIN HOME
1605 MAPLE MANORS C WATERS EDGE iNVEST WATERS EDGE INVEST 112 TWIN HOME
2163 DIAMOND LN MIKE DAVID KDK BUILDERS
3014 BLUFFS DR JEFF PETERSON METRO HANDY INC
5211 PHELPS RD JANICE KENNEDY STANDARD GAS
4608 MANCHESTER RD BARBARA DILL PARADISE CONST.
6362 MAPLE RD KAROL FARLEY STATEWIDE GAS
5665 LYNWOOD BLVD LAKE STONE MGMT GRUSSiNG ROOFING
1724 SHOREWOOD LN MAGGIE CANNATELLI HOME ENHANCERS
1733 GULL LN TOM & LEANNE KELLY SAME
4944 CRESTVIEW RD STEVE MATHESON MN EXTERIOR INC
2459 CHATEAU LN DAVID & HEIDI GESCH SELA ROOFING
5880 IDLEWOOO ROAD GLEN BARRKNECHT MIKE DENOMIE
4512 MONTGOMERY RD TODD BENTON MIC-GJ
1824 SHOREWOOD LN DON GULBRANDSON STATEWIDE GAS
2625 WILSHIRE BLVD DAREN & JILL JENSEN JEFF METZGER
1571 EAGLE LN BL STRAND SCOTT WOHLWEND INC CHIMNEY REPAIR
2567 COMMERCE BLVD GREEN T ACCOUNTING SAME TEMPORARY SIGN
1853 SHOREWOOD LN
2213 CHATEAU LN
2521 LAKEWOOD LN
5010 WOODLAND RD
6024 EVERGREEN RD
5201 PIPER RD
5300 SHORELINE DR
1794 JONES LN
5733 LYNWOOD BLVD
2415 WILSHIRE BLVD
2346 CYPRESS LN
HARVEY HOMES
LAUNIE ROUBINEK
DON JERDEE
PHILLIP KLEIN
JERRY CARLIN
AL & ALMA'S
BALBOA CENTER
PHIL LANSING
DIANE ROWE
MOUND FIRE DEPT
MOUND LANES
DECK
SIDING & WINDOWS
GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
REROOF; BASEMENT FI
GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
REROOF
2 STORY ADDITION
DECK, REMODEL
RESIDE
REROOF
GARAGE
WINDOWS
GAS FIREPLACE iNSERT
BASEMENT; REPAIRS
CORONADO ENTERPRI GAS FIREPLACE
SAWHORSE ROOM ADDITION
PANELCRAFT OF MN WINDOWS & TRIM
PANELCRAFT OF MN RESIDE
PANELCRAFT SOFFIT.FACIA,GUTTERS
LAKE COUNTRY BLDRS REMODEL RESTAURANT
RAYCO CONSTRUCTION REROOF
SELF REPLACE DECK BOARD
SAMPSON-LINDGREN ICE DAMAGE TO ROOF
SELF INTERIOR REMODEL
SELF FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR
VALUATION
2.669
3,760
12,000
20,000
VOIDED
VOIDED
1,000
1.000
23,500
75,000
12.499
120,000
120,000
120,000
150,000
7,000
10.000
1,900
9,000
2.300
16,000
50.000
4,000
7,388
7.650
15,383
7.107
2.300
84.000
600
1,000
12,400
13,171
50O
3.542
250,000
75,129
1,500
1,000
3,000
3,500
SAC UNIT
950
950
95O
950
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home.
'~%u'll share experiences and network
· with local leaders from throughout the
countrs:
· You'll be able to attend
special leadership training
institute seminars that will
increase the value of your visit
to \Vashington.
· You'll sec old friends and
make new ones.
10· You'll be a key player as
NL( ~ makes its voice
heard- and you'll be able to
make a diffcrcncc for your
hometown.
Ifil
q:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leadership Training Institute ~minars
5:15 p.m.- 6:30 pm Orientation Session for First Time Attendees and
Newly Elected Officials
3:311 p.m.- 7:00 pm. Constituency and Special Group Meetings
S^ m M3xcvi 7
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
q:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
q:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a Ill. - Noon
1:o0 p m - 3:00 p.m,
3:15 pm.- 5:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NLC Board of Directors Meeting
NLC Advisory Council Meeting
Leadership Training Institute ~minars
lC)q8 Legislative Briefing
Policy Committee Meetings
lit Community and Ecouomic l)evclopmcnt ((',ED)
jr Finanec. Administration. and Intergovernmental
Relations tFAIR/
jr Energy, Em'ironment, and Natural Resources
(EENIt)
Policy Committee Meetings
~ Transportation and Communications (T&C)
'~' Hnman Development (HD)
Jr Public Safety and (.;rime Prevention (PSCP)
Constituency and Special Group Meetings/Events
7:.t{I a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - l(}:(10 a.m.
10:lSam-11:45 p.m
11:4.:, am.- 1:15 p.m
Noon - l:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m - 2:3(} p.m.
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p,m.
4:3(I p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
fi:Il0 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Steering Committee Meetings
'Ir Community and Economic Development (CED)
jr Finance, Administration, and Intergovernmental
Relations (FAIR)
jr Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources
(EENR)
Small Cities Council Steering Committee Meeting
Celebrate Diversity Breakfast
General Session on Restructuring State and Local
Revenue Systems
Roundtablc Networking and Lunch in the
Exhibit Hall
Steering Committee Meetings
jr Transportation and Communications (T&C)
jr Human Development (HD)
Jr Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP)
General Session on I q98 Action Agenda
Legislative \Vorkshops
Small Cities Council Meeting
Constituency and Special Group Meetings/Events
Opening Reception and Entertainment
MONDAY MARCH 9
8:3(I a.m. - 10:00 a.m. General ,Cession on Federal Preemption of Local
10:lSam -]l:lSa.m.
ll:30a.m -12:30 p.m
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2:1 .:, pm - 4:00 p.m.
4:1 .:, p.m - 6:00 p.m.
4:3(I p.m - 6:30 p.m.
Authority
General ~ssion on Congressional Priorities
General ~ssion on The President's Priorities
Roundtable Networking and Delegates Lunch
Legislative Workshops
State Municipal League Briefings and Caucuses
Constituency and Special Group Meetings
7 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Shuttle bus service from the Hilton Hotel to Capitol
Hill
Early morning State I.cague Congressional Breakfasts and Meetings
9:00 am. - 11:00 a.m. Roundtablcs on Capitol Hill
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SPECIAL Evtxrs
Sunday, March 8 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY BREAKFAST
Registration fee: $25 ($30 onsite)
Delegates and guests at CCC '98 are invited to
"Celebrate Diversity in America's Cities and
Towns" at the 14th annual breakfast sponsored by
five NLC constituency groups: Asian Pacific
American Municipal Officials (APAMO), Gay,
Lesbian, and Bisexual Local Officials (GLBLO),
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO), National
Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials
(NBC/LEO), and Women in Municipal
Government (WIMG).
The breakfast will feature a guest speaker who
will provide a perspective on issues facing local offi-
cials and America's cities and towns.
D^w_s TO R M M ER
February 6, 1998 - Deadline for advance registration and housing requests. All
requests must be postmarked by this date. After this date, all delegates must register on-
site at higher rates.
February 6, 1998 - Deadline for cancellations. Cancellation letters must be post-
marked by this date and arc subject to a $50 cancellation charge. There are no refunds
for cancellations after this date.
How TO REGISTER
To register for thc 19q81 '.~mgrcssiooal (~ity (~onfcrence, fill out the regisiration form
and return it with your check, city purchase order, or credit card information to the
NLC Conference Registration Center, postmarked by February 6, 1998.
-h' Each delegate, guest, speaker, member of the press, and any other conference
Back by popular
demand, the CAI'ITOL
S'I E['$ will pcrfi)rm ,)iN
Sunday, March 8, lq08
at the Opening
Reception. h d~sn't
matter whether you am
Dem~rat, lnde~ndent,
or Republican, this show
is bi-partisan and makes
fun of everyone.
I)ON'T MISS IT}
i '~IEMt)RIAI.S Tour Washington to sec and feel the impact
of our heroes, their accomplishments, and experience the beauty
of thc District of Columbia Sec the 1.incoln, Jefferson, Vietnam
Veteran. trihutc to women who served m the military. Roosevelt
and many other memorials recognizing the accomplishments of
all people
I¥IUSI(UMS .- \Vhcther it is one of tile Smithsonian
Institutions. Frederick l)ouglas House, or the Holocaust muse-
um, the diversity of this cnuntry's history is available throughout
the city You can arrange tours or discover I)C on your own.
---25;~,- ~,'. ' 7. Most ,;f the museums ai'e ope .....en days a week. 10:00 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
II~I'T [ WItlTE HOUSE CON(iRESSI(INAL GUn)El) TOUR
\\ bile making app( iotments to meet with your Cungressional
representative to discuss city priorities, you may want to request
I passes for your family to visit the White House. If you have at
least eight to ten weeks advance notice, contact the local or
Washington office of your Congressional Representative, or one of your Senators, to request
free. reserved tickets for the Congressional guided tours of the White House. Tours are
scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, starting between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. Once inside the
.~r~_ White House, the guided tours take 25 to 35
~ minutes. Please note that the number of tickets
l ' ~" for the guided tours is very limited. The tours
~Y'~_~ ~ are conducted m groups of 70, and you will wa,t
~' ~l~r~'I - in line to enter the House. The guided tour narration
~~I~'W is appropriate for high school students a~d older.
~ ~' WASItlNGTON WIZARDS VS. NEW YORK KNICKS
~ ~ · on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. Take the opportunity to see
· ~ exciting basketball in the new MCI arena in downtown
Washington. NLC has reserved a block of 200 tickets until January
16, 1998 Tickets are $t,0 If you are interested, please call Robyn Amos at 202-626-3140.
If you need hotel accommodations, please check the appropriate box on the registration
form.
NLC will make a hotel reservation for you when you register for the conference.
Rooms will be assigned on a first come, first served hafts.
All conference sessions will be held at thc Washlngmn Hihon t{otel.
WHII.E YOU'RE DC SEE...
HOTELS
participant must register. There is no charge for youth or press registrations.
'~' No telephone registrations or cancellations will be accepted.
Payment (check, city purchase order, or credit card) must be included with advance
registrations.
~ People unable to meet the February 6 deadline will have to register on-sitc at the
meeting and make their own hotel reservations.
~ Refunds will be made for cancellations received by February 6, 1998, subject to a
$50 cancellation charge. Canecllation letters must be postmarked by this date. No
telephone cancellations will be accepted. No partial refunds will be made if you
decide not to attend particular functions.
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FL:I.i.-I).xv SF.*IIN.\RS
I. LEADING TttE "NEW BREED:"
ESSENTIALS FOR MUNICIPAL
LEAI)ERSHIP AS THE TURN OF
THE CENTURY APPROACHES
Registration Fcc $145
Thi~ x~.tkshcp will addrcg~ tlw chal
lenses fiMn~ dcctcd ofiicials a% dwx. Icad
PaHit ip,mts will h'arn spccifit leadership
~TaIC~iC~ Ik~r max,mizm~ thc TaJcm~ of all
I'hillq, kan Hooscr. Mana~cmcn~
( 5msuhant, t JcaJa, J:Jonda
HAEr-I).,X~
MORNING
II. CONVINCING YOUR
CONSTITUENTS: PUBLIC
SPEAKING SKILLS CL1NIC FOR
MAKING YOUR POINT
EFFECTIVELY
Rcgi~Irafion Fcc $95
in&~duaJ tccdback and a coachin~ session
xxilh Ibc insttuclnr ( ]on~c prepared wilh a
pant* ~ itl h&c hHiiw thc vidcmal¥ pi d~cir
ptc~cnhd,,n and tcedback ~cssi~m to facili
talc hlllhcl pr;tttitc Rc~ist, ation is limited
~,~ 12 i,am, q,ant* This sc~sion will N' con-
tram, ~cc scssi,,n, ~11. NIL and XVI/
NI;indlll~ t Ix atlons, and P, oibssor.
( ;o ~r¢ct(~k~n University, kk'ashington.
III. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE
PARTNERSHIPS ~qTH THE
MEI)IA
Parm q~ants will Icam and practice strategics
~0~ wur~nE cQcctivdy with thc media to
impmxc cnmmunication in their communi-
ties Sp<ial emphasis will ~ gwcn to
acti, ms dcctcd .fficials can take to forge an
cflbctiw umcrnment media partnership.
'i his ,,'ssmn xx ill ~ repeated this afterm~n.
Karcn Kah4,, I%~idenl, Kalish
( ,,.nmun,( at,rms, Washington, I )C
H:xiJ:-DAx' SI~IINARS
AFFEILNOON
IX'. ETtUCS AND THE PUBLIC
TRUST: LEADERSHIP
STRATEGIES FOR LOCAL
OFFICIALS
Registration Fcc $95
This xx,,rksh.p will focus on thc rcspon-
siNlitics of I.cal dcdcd officials tbr ethical
and moral decision making Special empha-
sis v, ill bc phwcd ~ar hm~ clotted officials
llltlSl t ondt]ct thcmsck cs to earn and main-
lain thc public trust
I h l ~anicl N I l~.land. { h ganizalional
t:onsuJtanl. I.aguna Beach. ( :alifl. nia
V. COLLABORATIVE
LEADERSHIP: SKILLS FOR
ENCOURAG~G COMMUNITY
PROBLEM-SOLYING
Regislralion Fee $93
Participants will team tl~c characteristics of
o4bNn'ati~ c leadership, astdc that is
ram'. inclusive, and based 0n d~arcd
I ,,)t al cbctcd uJficiaJs will dcvd.p stratceics
4~arcd pmNcms
VI. COMMUN1TY-O~ENTED
PUBLIC SAFETY
I 1(1 p m - ;:(10 p m
Registration Fee $95
Participants xdll Icam hm~ to engage thc
whole c(mmnmib's res,urccs ~,) help pm-
point dw causes OJ crime and to dcvcMp
1 .peal officials will hear examples of success
st,,rics and slratcgizc ways tn implement
conmmnity-m icntcd i,dicing m their own
Vll. CONVINCING YOUR
CONSTrFUENTS: PUBLIC
SPEAKING SKILLS CL~IC FOR
MAKING YOUR PO~T
EFFECTIVELY
Registration Fee $%
Participants will receive videotaped in&vid-
ual tbedback and a cuachinR session with the
instructor (:omc prepared whh a topic fi)r a
3 to 3 tumult speech All participants wiJJ
take h~,ne fl~e videota~ of their preseuta-
lion anti feedhack session to facilitate furti~er
practice. Registration is limited to 12 partic-
ipants
I)r Carol M ~impson. President,
Standin~ Oxations, and Professor,
(;corgemwn Unicersity, Washington,
VIII. DEVELOP~G EFFECTIVE
PAR~ERSHIPS B~TH THE
MEDIA
1 30pm -5 Of) pm
Regislrafion Fee $95
['articipams will learn and practice strategies
fi~r working cflbc6vdy with the media
hnprow c,mnmnicadon in dleir communi-
ties. St~'cial emphasis will be given
at tions clotted officials can take Io thrge an
cffcdixc gmcmnwnl media partnership
Kamen Kalish. I'rcsidcnt. Kalish
( :ommunit ations. Washington. I )(:
8A .Kf
MARCH7
FtrLL-D'~Y SI:.XI1NAILS
IX. MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC
PLANNING: FROM V1SION TO
GOALS TO IMF'LEMENTAT1ON
P, cgistration Fcc $145
l'articipants xtill cxpoicncc a community
slralcgit phmnmg proccss flora developing
fl~c shared dsm I,~ determining goals and
tasks Special emphasis will }w placed on thc
local elected official's leadership rule in
strategic planning
CadH Ncu, Jr., Exccntive Vice
I'wsidcm and (;encral Manager, Ncu
and ( bmpany, I .akcwood, ( bbrado
HALt -i)A~ SLMINAKS
MO~G
X. BUILDING COALITIONS
AMONG DIVERSE GROUPS
RcgMra6on Fee $95
Tius ~,,rksh,,p will explore thc h,cal offi-
ciaFs leadership role in bringing together
marine positiw conln/ullicatioB and
in~olvemcnL and working against stereotyp-
ing and prqiudicc.
XI. CHARACFER EDUCATION:
RESTORING RESPECT AND
RESPONSIBII.1TY TO OUR
COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS
Regislration Fee $95
How can I.cal gm,eminent,
ilies, and youfl~ organizations work togelher
to promote respect, reSl~.~sibility, honesty
and cnmpassion in community life? This
workshop will share character education
success stories, emphasizing what municipal
munity wide character building effim.
l)r Thomas Lickona, l)irector,
( :enter Gr the 4th and 5th Rs
(Respect and ResN>nsibility), State
University of New York, t brtland.
New York
XI1. CONVINCING YOUR
CONSTITUENTS: PUBLIC
SPEAKING SKILLS CLINIC FOR
M~ING YOUR POINT
E~ECTIVELY
Regislralion Fee $95
Participants will receive vido~ta~'d individ-
ual fcbdhack and a coaching session wil}~ thc
instructor Come prepared with a topic Ibr a
.t t. 5 nrinulc spec& All participants ~xill
take home thc Gdo,tape of their prcscnta
tiun and feedback session t. lacilita~c Grthcr
praclicc Rcgistrlmon is limited t(, 12 partic-
ipants
Standmu ( ~vations. and ['rofcsmr,
(icorEclown t ]mcrsity, Washington,
~[-'-D&Y SEM~NA]CS
~RNOON
XilI. DEVELOPING AND USING
ELECTRONIC TOWN MEETINGS
TD INCREASE CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION
Regism. i.n Fee $95
I,,m'al official~ xxill learn h,,w u, revitalize
thc town mcctmg Ihrough telex ision
Electronic T.an Mcclings {lS'l'NlsJ provide
olx'n access to thc dcm~'ratic pu~'css and thc
conduct of il cnmmunitx's cMo business Thc
elected official's leadership role m planning
and cnnducting ETNIs will Ix' emphasized
XIV. BUIIJ)ING COMMUNITY
FROM TIlE INSIDE OUT:
ASSET-BASEl) COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Ix{Opm
Registration Fcc $95
Local lcadcr~ will learn a process tor
ex~rience, skills, and enthusiasm present
and p.ssibly untapped Participants will
aim learn strategics tot engaging ~hcsc
tmtap~'d assets m cMo parttcipatim~.
XV. SUCCESS-ORIENTED
STRATEGIES TO REVITALIZE
YOUR COMMUNITY'S
I)OWNTOWN
l:fOpnl ~flOpm
Rcgistrati,m Fcc $95
This workshop ~ill prm'idc local leaders
with t~ls to define a visi.n thr your cnm-
munih"s downtnwn, dcvdop action-nricnt
and build a parmcrship between thc local
dcctcd N~dy and thc Business community
XV1. CONV~CING YOUR
CONSTITUENTS: PUBLIC
SPEAKING SKILLS CLINIC FOR
MAKING YOUR POINT
EFFECTIVELY
l:3dpm.-5:00pm
Registration Fcc $95
Participants will receive vidcota~d indMd-
ual feedback and a coadm, g session with the
instructor ( ]omc prepared with a topic {0r a
t to 5-mmu~c speech Atl participants will
take home thc videotape n(their presenta-
tion and feedback session m facilitate further
practice Registration is limited to 12
parucipants
l)r (:arol M Simpson President,
Ntandin¢ ( )rations, and ]'rolcssor,
(icorgetown University, Washington,
1)(;
(~(;(~ '98 will feat u re policy
and Icgislativc sessions, work-
shops, and rntmdtablcs nn
Cal~iml Hill wid~ (kmgresslonal
and adminislration lea&rs lo
fi~cu~ on thc federal issues that
will affect cities and lowns in
1998. These sessions arc
designed nol only to provide you
xxid~ uscthl infi)rmation, but also
Io give you a chance to ask qucs-
tlon~ and make your views and
concerns knnwn.
Key ismcs
Ihal will hc nn thc
k'dcral-local agenda
in 1998 and Milch
xxill be addressed
during CCC '98
include:
PREEMPTION
\Vhat happened to
( ~tln~Zl'CSs' t'lllnnlil-
auth~rhv back
~t;Itcs and Iota] gev
c~umcnls~ ~1~]q97,
( ~ongrcs~ tried to pre-
crept Ir)ca[ authr)ritv
m'o' traditi()na] and
c~scn6a] local rcspcm
sibililics such as z.mng, taxation.
and rc~ulathm Takings Ic~islatmn
thio;liens l() undcrll/inc local at}llill~
auth~)~ try by permit-
bc made by fcdcral
lion Icuislathm lineal
cns Io ir'duce
ltv and limit Sliltc and
local ahilitx to c.llcct
{aXCS 01/ Intcrnct
mmsacthms and severely handk'ap
Mare ~trcd retailers who will con-
thmc to bc rcqu' cd to collect and
pay all slalc and local taxes, A
tobacco litigation settlement will
preempt local regulation of tobacco
advertising m local communities
and limit thc ability of cities and
towns to recoup tobacco-related
health expenses.
TRANSPOKI'ATION
Thc surface transportation war will
rosunle when (]on~rgss reconvenes
in 1098. Will ( ;engross agree to
revest all thc sorplus in
Highway Trust Fund fi,'a new.
six-year highway and transit pro-
gram or not? Will Congress act
before current t~mding expires?
How will Congress deal with thc
donor-donee issue- lhat is how will
Congress pruposc to allocate dollars
back to cities and states t}om the
tbdcra[ gas tax?
Will ( :engross
remove authority
lo make H'ans-
portalion dcci-
sir)ns If.in vi}ur
oily, impose man-
dales, cut key
programs - or will
( :engross add flex-
ibility and a clear-
ly defined role tbr
local leaders?
ELECTRIC
DEREGULATION
(:ongress is bt-gilmmg to consider
proposals to dcregolatc the nation's
electric utilityiudustry our last
monopoly. Just as local govern-
ments have been forced to react to
changes from the deregulation of
thc lelecommunicatinns industry,
electric deregulation may not bc
positive fi)r all local governments.
:%mc of thc changes bcmg consid-
ered by ( ;ongress could make
obsolete many of thc existing taxes
collected by state and local govern-
merits from electric utilities.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Implementation of thc Telecom-
munications Act of 1 q% conlinucs
to be a key challenge and a continu-
ing threat to local authority. I )eSl>itc
language in law protecting local
zoning and hind use planning
authority, thc Federal Comnmni-
cations Commission (F(;(h has
issued proposed rulcmakings which
would preempt local jurisdict
over ll~c siting (fi'cellular tmvcrs and
broadcast towers.
FEDERAL
MANDATES
Federal mandates-- the local bat-
tlc cry of thc 90s- have evolved
into a modem-day version of taxa-
tion without representation.
1 )cspitc a successful campaign in
1993 to bar the federal government
from imposing new mandates on
cities and towns, \Vashmgton con-
tinues to force local governments to
take action without providing any
federal funds to supvm those
requirements.
Sq;hTE AND LOCAL
REVENUE SYSTEMS
( :hangcs in thc cc(moray,
clcctl-()lliC CIHIIIllCI't'k', lax
rctl)rm, and deregulation arc
having or will have drun/utic
iml)acts on slate and local
revenue systems. [Vorking
wid~ thc National (hwcrnors'
Associali(m and thc National
( ;onfcrencc of Slalc
I .cgislalurcs, Nl .(; is cxamm~
ing thc impacl of Ibcsc
changes and exploring new
ideas lbr l'CVClltlC
thc lk~turc, l.carn about
aclhms at Ibc tk'tlci'a] levcl
Ihat c(afld al'lUcl your city's
abilily Ir)
ab()ut opti()ns t})1-]'cstrtlc-
ttirhlg oily alia SlittC rev
pctitivcncss m thc gh)bnl
CCOllOllly.
STORMWATER
On March 1, l qq8, thc Environ-
mental Protection Administration
(F,I'A) will issue final regulations on
a new program for cities in urban-
ized areas with populations of
.:,0,{100 or more ti) mandate control
of pollutants m rainwater runoff'.
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: S'G Ihmfltlmu (ioaJitions ,'Mnong Dixcrsc Groups
~ $ '~; I k.vdol,m~ and I king I']cctr.nic Town Meetings
$ '!3 qut tess ( )rientcd Strategics $
Si~E~~
; S2; %nday (Mcbralc Diversity Brcakhst ($30 on-site fcc)
APAMO
$~ Mcmlx'r Dues $
(;LBLO
NBC-LEO
$50 Activities Fcc
WIM(;
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Mr. Edward J. Shukle, Jr.
City Manager
City of Mound
5341Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364-1687
Dear Mr. Shukle:
Now that the Congress.~a~.adjourned for the first session of the
105th Congress, I wou~a ~lKe to update you on some of my
activities over the past year.
Tax Relief: As most of you are aware, the $500 per-child tax
credit has been signed into law as part of the overall tax
portion of the budget agreement. This represented nearly five
years of hard work since I was first elected to Congress, and I
am very pleased this goal has been accomplished.
Progress on capital gains and estate tax reductions were also
achieved. Education IRAs for college expenses were created --
now we need to create them for elementary and secondary education
as well.
However, there is plenty of work left in the tax area as we
tackle tax/IRS reform, a priority for 1998 and beyond. Finding
the best way to accomplish tax reform may take a while, but I
remain convinced this is the best way to lower taxes for working
Minnesotans and achieve more fairness and simplicity in the tax
code. This will also greatly reduce the power of the IRS and
make the agency more accountable to the taxpayers.
While we are working toward this goal, I will also support new
tax reduction and efforts to reform the IRS.
Balanced Budget: The first session of the 105th Congress also
saw the passage of a balanced budget for the first time in
decades. While I voted against this section of the budget
agreement, in part because I believe there were far too few
spending cuts, I am hopeful that we can reach balance by 2002, or
even before. The danger, of course, is the recent talk in
Washington that since we don't have to balance the budget until
2002, we can spend any additional revenue spurred by the
continuing economic boom.
One of my priorities for the next three years is TO MAKE SURE
PREP..'~RED. P['BLISIIED, AND MAILED AT T. LXPAYER EXPENSE
THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN. Any'budget surplus that may occur must be
used for tax relief or debt retirement -- NOT for new spending.
Social Security: Another problem I had with the balanced budget
agreement was that it did not include enough entitlement reform.
One bright light is that more Members of Congress are looking at
ways to preserve the Social Security system, including reforms
that would give individuals more control over their savings. To
give individuals more information on what Social Security will
mean to them in their retirement years, I introduced S.1145 to
provide specific details to individuals on their projected total
earnings at retirement, inflation adjusted and compared to what
they could get if they invested privately. The status of the
Social Security trust funds will also be listed. Pursuing this
legislation to help future recipients understand their retirement
options is an important priority for me in 1998.
Other legislation on which I was active:
FDA Reform: New legislation was passed to streamline approval of
medical devices -- long sought by Minnesota's "Medical Alley"
companies.
Nuclear waste: Both the House and Senate passed bills to accept
storage of spent nuclear fuel on an interim basis, a
responsibility the federal government committed itself to in
1982. Despite strong, bi-partisan support in Congress,
presidential veto threats have slowed down progress on a final
agreement. I believe the recent court ruling reaffirming the
federal government's obligation represents a major victory for
states like Minnesota and will provide great impetus for action
next session.
Trade issues: I actively supported Most Favored Nation status
for China and opposed efforts to impose trade sanctions on
countries for unrelated issues. As an export economy, Minnesota
would be the loser if these sanctions were imposed. Loss of Fast
Track trade negotiating authority is another blow to Minnesota's
economy. Efforts by the President to promote Fast Track were too
late and he failed to make his case to the American people that
trade agreements help, not hinder, our overall economy. In my
position as Chairman of the International Finance Subcommittee of
the Banking Committee, I also was able to shepherd passage of the
reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, which supports many
Minnesota exports.
Foreign policy: As Chairman of the International Operations
Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I was
able to finalize an agreement to pay arrears owed to the United
Nations. The money, as well as payment of current dues, would be
tied to specific reforms by the UN that would make it a more
streamlined, viable organization -- one that would hopefully win
back the trust of the American people it has lost. An important
reorganization of our foreign policy agencies was also finalized.
Unfortunately, both of these agreements were delayed at the last
minute, but they will be priorities for me early in 1998.
Agriculture: I have continued my work to promote long-term dairy
reform and to oppose the Northeast Dairy Compact, which has
further tipped the balance against Minnesota dairy producers. A
study I proposed of the Compact was included in the Agriculture
Appropriations bill. The results will give us evidence to help
us oppose the Compact in the future. I was also able to obtain
more research funding to help Minnesota farmers combat wheat and
barley scab.
Health care: A priority for next year is a quick correction of
the Minnesota "Disproportionate Share" payment error in the
Budget package. Chairman Roth of the Finance Committee has
indicated his willingness to help. I also introduced S.238,
which highlights some of the problems emergency medical systems
face, including Medicare reimbursement for ambulance services.
Medicare: Legislation I co-authored was included in the Balanced
Budget Act and changes the way Medicare reimburses health plans.
This will finally give Minnesota's seniors some of the same
health care benefits Florida seniors enjoy. Several new
preventive benefits were added to Medicare--annual mammography,
prostate cancer and colorectal screenings and diabetes self-
management benefits.
Oversight & Streamlining Government: I had several opportunities
to make my case to eliminate the Department of Energy. While I
received new support in 1997, this will be a longer-term goal.
In the meantime, I expect to continue my efforts to streamline
government agencies and programs to lower costs and make them
more efficient. My support for a two-year budget cycle is
designed to ensure Congress has more time to spend on needed
oversight. Right now, most of our time is spent on budget-
related matters.
Natural Resources: My efforts to reopen the three portages in
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are intended to restore
the promises to the people of Northern Minnesota reflected in the
fragile 1978 compromise -- not to pave the way for future efforts
to destroy the pristine nature of this national treasure. As a
member of the Energy Committee, I look forward to continuing my
work to improve the administration of our national parks for the
enjoyment of all. The global warming treaty is another issue I
am closely examining. While the U.S. needs to do its part to
reduce emissions, without substantive commitments from nations
such as China, India, and Mexico, little progress will be made in
reducing global greenhouse gases. As a member of the Private
Property Rights Caucus, landowner's rights remain a major focus
of my efforts, and we have made progress in educating Members of
Congress on the importance of ensuring those rights.
Banking: As a member of the Banking Committee, ! was able to
achieve substantial progress in many areas. Legislation of mine
will ensure that residents of public housing have more assurance
they can live safely, away from drug dealers and users. Progress
was made on financial institutions modernization. I authored
legislation calling for a new one-dollar coin that is more usable
than the current coin. A compromise between banks and homeowners
was achieved on private mortgage insurance.
Transportation: I was disappointed that the best highway funding
we could accomplish was a six-month extension instead of a six-
year reauthorization. We can't allow politics to dictate whether
or not we have a highway transportation bill for the next six
years. Correcting this wrong must be one of Congress' top
priorities when we return to work in January. Minnesota projects
are my personal priority.
Social issues: An override vote is still pending on the
President's veto of the partial birth abortion ban. Hopefully we
will have enough votes to override in 1998.
Border access: I am actively promoting legislation to reverse an
unintended requirement that would require all Canadians to fill
out entry documents at border crossings. The resulting long
lines and paperwork burden would discourage Canadian visitors who
have helped our economy along the northern border.
Crime: A juvenile justice reform crime bill should receive
Senate floor consideration early next year. This bill is
intended to reduce violent crime, including gang crime. In
addition, we passed legislation to strengthen criminal law
against telemarketing fraud and to protect volunteers from unjust
lawsuits. We must continue to be tough on criminals, but also
ensure that states will be free of federal government
interference and mandates. This will enable them to work with
local officials to address their crime prevention needs.
Sincerely,
Rod Grams
United States Senator
RG:pe
16010 5th Ave. N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Jan. 1, 1998
Dear Friends of the Minn. DNR Luce Line Trail,
Please find enclosed copies of articles in the Dec. 31, 1997 "Plymouth Sun
Sailor Newspaper". The DNR is requesting public comments on their Draft
Plan to upgrade the 20+ year old Luce Line Trail before the DNR plan becomes
FINAL. Please read the articles from Barbara Burgum of the DNR and myself.
I believe the Luce Line Trail is a very important resource to the west metro
area. The Luce Line Trail needs your and your friends support.
The Luce Line Trail is a STATE trail, not a local trail. The west metro, area
should have the right to a first class trail like the Gateway Trail in north St.
Paul and the rest of the STATE Trails. The Luce Line is the only DNR trail
that is limestone, all of the other nine or ten multiple use DNR state trails
are asphalt. The Luce Line trail should be the best in the west metro.
The Luce Line should be asphalt to allow in-line skaters, wheelchair and
bikers other than mountain bikes to share the trail with other users.
What I am asking you to do are a) call, write, fax or e-mail your comments to
the DNR, b) make copies for your friends and c) interested parties. Mail
comments to Barbara Burgum, DNR Trails & Waterways Unit, Box 52, 500
Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 551 55-4052. Fax to 297-5475, e-mailed to
laurie,young@dnr.state.mn.us or telephoned to 296-6693.
The 20+ year old Luce Line State Trail is well worth our support for our
children and grandchildren. It will be another 20 years before we of the west
metro has another chance tell the DNR what we want.
The DNR responds to the public they are serving, if you don't comment, the
other interests have already made their comments know.
Thank you for your help, it is worth a little of your time!! We need to be
timely, so do it soon.
_Sincerely yours,
~Rayrfiot~cl_,/E. Jorgensen
473-5539
PLYMOUTH
Comments
sought on
Luce L ne
Official deadline for input
is Jan. 2
By Sally Thompson
Min~esota Sun PJblications
If you use the Luce Line, you
probabl;' have an opinion on
how it o,[:id be improved. %:ell,
now is thc tlIIH,: tO t'x[~t'e~;s your
opinion by ttdephone, thx, e-mail
or leLter.
Barbara Burgum, a member
of the Lute Line State Trail
planning team tbr the Depart-
merit of Natural Resources, said
the deadline fi)r comments ends
on dan. 2.
But, if Sou miss the deadline
and if you have an opinion, don't
hesitate to let the DNR know.
~ile your comments may not
be part of the fomml pape~ork,
your views may still help plan-
ners as they work on the propos-
al, she said.
"We want people to comment,'
Burgum said.
Three open house meetings in
Dece~nbt:r -- in Plymouth,
Hutchinson and Watertown ~
gave people a chance to talk
about DNR plans for the Lute
Line, she said.
Only 30 people attended the
Dec. ¢ meeting in Plymouth, but
about 100 people attended each
of the other meetings, Burgum
smd.
Because these were open
house meetings, not formal hear-
ings, Burg~m said legal notices to
the public were not required.
Rather, the depa~ment relied on
press releases to promole the
public planning process, she said.
Most of the discussiml at the
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December 31, 1997
TRIAX MIDWEST ASSOCIATES, L.P.
TOM BORDWELL, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER
2105 129TM Avenue Northwest, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55448
Telephone · Facsimile (612) 754-5070
December 31, 1997
Dear Friend:
On behalf of Triax Midwest Associates, L.P. d/b/a Triax Cablevision, I would like to wish you a
Happy New Year!
Triax Cablevision is excited about its plans for 1998. In the next few days, you will be receiving
our first newsletter designed to inform you of the many exciting things that are ahead for our
customers and the communities we serve. I welcome your comments on our first issue of
Connect, and look forward to continuing this communication throughout the year.
As public officials, I am sure you are keenly aware of the need for businesses to operate as
efficiently as possible. The cable television industry has experienced many changes over the last
few years. New technology and new market challenges present cable operators with the task of
providing new products and services at a reasonable cost to the consumer. Triax Cablevision is
meeting this challenge by investing in new technology through system upgrades and rebuilds.
By making improvements in our operations, we will be ready to provide our customers with the
next generation of cable services.
We also need to respond to the market by adjusting our rates. Many ofTriax Cablevision's
systems will be receiving rate notices over the next few weeks. The enclosed fact sheet provides
you with information about the factors that help determine rate structures. It is our hope that this
information will provide you with an understanding of this important aspect of the cable industry
and how it affects our customers and your constituents.
We are always interested in expanding our communication efforts. Your ideas and additions to
our mailing list are appreciated and can be faxed to my attention at (612) 896-3278. My direct
telephone is (612) 754-5070. Thank you!
Government Relations Manager
0359144.01
A Message to Our Friends in Government Regarding Rate Increases:
Triax Cablevision continues to work diligently to provide our customers with quality services
and optional new programming choices. We are excited about the completion of the first year of
our ten-year plan to improve our cable systems, and look forward to meeting the challenges in
the ever-changing telecommunications industry.
We understand our market and the importance of listening to the needs of our customers. The
competition to provide increased programming choices and advanced products is very keen.
Triax Cablevision's goal is to provide our customers the highest value possible at an affordable
price.
We do not take rate increases lightly, as we are well aware of the need to balance those increases
with enhancements to our system. We try very hard to make improvements in our operation
without increasing costs. Our management team and employees in the field are continually
finding better and more efficient ways to operate, but several factors affect our ability to control
rates.
As a highly regulated industry, we face costs which other providers, such as direct broadcast
satellite (DBS/satellite) systems, do not. For example, Triax Cablevision collects and returns up
to 5% of its customers' rates directly back to the communities we serve in the form of a franchise
fee. We also pay property leases, pole attachment fees, and other fees which are unique to cable
providers.
However, the biggest cost increase we face is in programming. Programming costs include
the fees we must pay program providers, such as Showtime, TBS, ESPN, etc. Between 1984
and 1993, cable providers industry-wide paid an average yearly increase in programming
costs of 9.2%. In 1995, that number increased to 13.5% , and in 1996 another huge increase
to 14%! In 1998, we expect our programming expenses to increase by an additional 19%.
Increases in programming fees put incredible pressure on our ability to add choices and
channels for our customers at a reasonable cost.
While rate increases will be necessary in 1998, we believe they are in line with the improvements
we are providing. Triax Cablevision is committed to bringing you the next generation of cable
services and we have made significant investments not only in our capital rebuilding program,
but also in our operational improvements designed to provide better customer service. We
appreciate the opportunity to serve your community and look forward to our continuing
partnership.
0359332.01
TRIAX
CABLFVISION
t504 2nd St. S.£., P.O. Box 110, Waseca, MN 56093
December 29, 1997
5O7/835-5975
FAX 507-835-4567
Mayor Bob Polston
City of Mound
5341 Maywood Rd
Mound MN 55364
Dear Mayor Polston:
Effective February 1, 1998, Triax Cablevision is adjusting rates for Premium Services
and our Home Wire Line Plan as outlined on the attached notification letter which has
been mailed to all customers.
These rate changes reflect increases in programming expenses and operating cost
associated with these services.
Mayor Polston, on behalf of the entire Triax Cablevision team of employees we
appreciate the opportunity to provide service to the City of Mound. Should you have
any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me at any time at
(507) 835-5975.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Pecora
Regional Manager
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER NOTICE
Effective February 1, 1998, the rate for the Home Wire Line Plan will be adjusted to $1.25 per
month, an increase of $. 15 per month and the Encore/Starz package will be adjusted to $6.95 per
month, an increase of $1.00 per month.
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
e-mail: attys@kennedy-graven.com
RECEIVED
JAMES M. STROMMEN
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9233
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
Notice of SRA Annual Meeting
On January 21, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. at The Doubleu, ee Hotel in St. Louis Park (formerly the
Sheraton Park Place) the SRA will hold its annual meeting. (Map attached).
Our special guest is Tom Grundhoefer, General Counsel to the League of Minnesota Cities. Mr.
Grundhoefer has been very active in the right-of-way legislation and task force. We are
privileged to have him as our guest and has a good deal of important information on right-of-way
matters.
There are a number of important issues facing SRA cities to discuss at the board meeting.
(Agenda attached). Please RSVP to Shannon by 10:00 a.m. January 19, 1997 at 337-9279.
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MEETING OF THE
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
The Doubletree Hotel, St. Louis Park
January 21, 1998
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
COMMENTS OF GUEST--TOM GRUNDHOEFER, LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA CITIES:
Mr. Grundhoefer will also field questions that you have.
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
5. COMMUNICATIONS:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
- (See Memorandum #1)
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OLD BUSINESS:
ROW Task Force--PUC Rulemaking (See Memorandum #2)
US West Cost Proceeding (Memorandum #3)
EAS Investigation (Memorandum #4)
Area Code Proceeding (Memorandum #5)
NEW BUSINESS:
NSP gas filing (Memorandum #6)
- US West rate filing (Memorandum #7)
- Electric--telephone undergrounding issue (Memorandum #8)
- Needs of SRA in 1998 (Memorandum #9)
- Telephone resellers and "facilities-based" providers (Memorandum #10)
LOCATION AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING:
CLAIMS
ADJOURNMENT
CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
e-mail: attys@kennedy-graven.com
MEMORANDUM
JAMES M. STROMMEN
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9233
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
Executive Committee Election
As you know, the Executive Committee, including officers, is elected at each annual meeting.
The Executive Committee has authority to act on behalf of the SRA between the quarterly
meetings. When issues arise that need immediate attention or feedback, counsel will often
contact the Executive Committee.
Recently, it has been more the exception than the role that the Executive Committee has met
prior ~ the actual quarterly meeting. Therefore, the inconvenience factor for already busy
schedules has been reduced. The SRA board will ratify actions by the Executive Committee at
quarterly meetings.
The SRA chair of the Executive Committee has usually been an elected official. SRA has always
encouraged participation by elected officials as much as possible. The past SRA executive
committee has served the SRA well and consist of the following:
Jim Keinath Chair
Jim Gates Vice Chak
John Wallin - Treasurer
Steve O'Malley
Tim Cruikshank
Dave Osberg
Todd Bennett
To allow interested persons to serve on the executive committee, we welcome any nominations
you have. To do so, you can contact me at 337-9233 to convey a nomination of someone else
or yourself.
Thank you for your continued participation in this vital Organization.
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CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
e-mail: attys@kennedy-graven.com
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
MEMORANDUM
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
ROW Task Force--Rulemaking
JAMES M. STROMMEN
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9233
MEMO g2
The ROW Task Force continued its work recently by submitting its comments to the PUC on
suggested ROW rules arising out of the 1997 Minnesota Telecommunications legislation. As you
know, the SRA was active in the Task Force process through legal counsel and John Flora in
particular. There was consensus on some items, but wide division on others.
Because the League of Cities was effectively able to take the lead in this time consuming
process, I have pared way back on task force and rulemaking participation to save precious SRA
budget funds. (See Memorandum 4/9). A copy of the League's comments to the PUC are
available upon request.
The ROW Model Ordinance was discussed and industry comments were helpful in making the
ordinance a more workable document. It is not yet in a form where we can make any assurance
that it will not be challenged by industry. It is necessary, however, for cities to enact ordinances
similar to the Model to prepare for this upcoming construction season. If any issues arise that
are challenged under the 1997 legislation, SRA counsel or your city attorney is available for
advice.
Copies of the model ordinance are available upon request. Several cities are in the process of
preparing ROW ordinances. There will be a number of versions in place before the upcoming
construction season.
I do not recommend active SRA participation in the rulemaking. However important this issue
is, the SRA cities are already contributing to the League for representation. In my opinion, the
League is providing excellent representation and though I want to be apprised, there is no need
for duplication. The SRA is involved in other unique proceeding in which the League is not
participating.
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CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 teleph0n..e
(612) 337-9310 fax
e-mail: attys@kennedy-graven.com
JAMES M. STROMMEN
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9233
MEMORANDUM
MEMO #3
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
US West Cost Proceedings
The US West cost proceeding continues into the testimony and hearing phase beginning in early
1998. The SRA has intervened in this proceeding which establishes the actual cost of providing
telephone services to customers in the Twin Cities area, as well as statewide.
Because of budget considerations, we have significantly reduced the time spent on this
proceeding. As it progresses, issues of deaveraging as they may affect SRA cities will need to
be addressed. At that time, we can respond through our expert, Basil Copeland.
As you know, the competitors to US West as well as the Department of Public Service have
asserted that the average monthly cost per loop (customer) is approximately $12 to $13. US
West argues that the actual cost per loop is closer to $30 a month.
There are literally hundreds of technical variables and assumptions that cause the dramatic
difference in those numbers. US West takes a replacement cost approach in establishing the high
number rather than embedded cost. To date, the PUC has sided with the lower figures and US
West must lease its equipment to competitors at the $12 to $13 rate. This keeps the rates down
for the benefit of consumers.
US West is challenging this ruling and litigation generally is preventing new competitors from
entering local phone service the market.
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CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
e-mail: attys@kennedy-graven.corn
JAMES M. STROMMEN
MEMORANDUM
Attomey at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9233
MEMO #4
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Board Members/Alternates
Dan Greensweig, Kennedy & Graven
January 6, 1998
EAS AGREEMENTS
Early in 1997, the SRA board authorized intervention into a PUC proceeding where existing
Extended Area Service (EAS) agreements between e.g. US West and Frontier would be examined
in light of the Telecommunications Act. If these agreements were terminated, the rates of
customers in Burnsville would be affected.
On December 9, 1997, the PUC established a task force to study issues raised by proposed
changes to extended area service (EAS) agreements. The as-yet unidentified members of the task
force are to consider the role of EAS agreements in light of the 1996 Telecommunications Act,
and the effect of the Act on existing EAS agreements.
In the PUC's words, however, "the existence of other important regulatory work currently before
the Commission raises significant timing and priority considerations and, as the SRA properly
cautions, careful consideration of potentially far-reaching implications of decisions in this area
is essential." This suggests that any changes in this area will be undertaken only after thorough
review by the PUC and are not likely to occur in the near future. In the interim, we will
continue to review information provided by the PUC and evaluate whether increased SRA
involvement is recommended.
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MEMO #5
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
Area Code Reconsideration
As you may have read in the newspapers, US West sought to set aside or modify the PUC's
original order requiring the new area code boundaries to be along municipal lines. The hearing
was held on December 30, 1997 where the arguments were made by the parties.
The SRA took an active role in opposing US West and recommending that the PUC to reaffirm
its order and establish a standard for area code divisions within densely populated areas
throughout the country, i.e. municipal boundaries. The PUC's order is the first of its type in the
country.
The PUC reaffirmed its order requiring US West and Frontier to draw area code boundaries along
municipal lines. In addition, Bumsville, Lakeville and Apple Valley were allowed to remain in
the 612 area code. Potentially as significant, was the clear affirmation by the PUC that any
future area code splits through St. Louis Park, Edina, Bloomington, Golden Valley must be along
municipal lines.
US West made every effort to seek an area code boundary along wire center boundaries affected
cities including Lino Lakes, Shoreview, and New Brighton. Portions of these cities would have
been in different area codes had US West proposal been accepted. The primary arguments were
cost and technical ability to carry out the desired splits. SRA argued that US West had avoided
this issue throughout the proceeding and was not definite or clear about the cost or feasibility.
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It was not clear until the deliberation, however, that the PUC was not going to acquiesce to wire
center boundaries, primarily because of the timing concern.
While the Department of Public Service provided the critical technical assistance, the SRA was
the sole or primary initial proponent of the SRA municipal boundaries position. SRA and DPS
also argued to move the area code boundaries to include Burnsville, Lakeville and Apple Valley.
Frontier Telephone, serving the suburbs south of Burnsville, was very helpful and accommodating
in this process. Frontier agreed to draw its area code boundaries along municipal lines, while
US West resisted.
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MEMORANDUM
MEMO g6
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FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SPA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
NSP Gas Filing
NSP gas filed a rate increase request on December 2, 1997. No intervention schedule has been
set yet. NSP is proposing several changes to its current customer classification system and is
further proposing rate changes for its gas customers. The company's proposals can be
summarized as follows:
The current Large Volume Interruptible service class will be split into a Large
Interruptible service class and a Medium Interruptible service class.
The Large Volume Interruptible service class will consist of three customers, each using
over 10,000,000 therms per year. The monthly customer charge for this class will go
from $275 to $450. The effective commodity rate will remain at $0.235420/therm. The
class as a whole will see an increase of approximately 0.1%.
The Medium Interruptible service class will include 111 customers, each of which use
from 116,700 to 5,669,000 therms per year. The monthly customer charge for this class
will go from $275 (at the current Large Volume class rate) to $300. The effective
commodity rate will increase from $0.23542 to $0.24316/therm. The class as a whole
will see an increase of 2.8%.
The Small Interruptible service class will include about 450 customers, each of which
uses approximately 90,000 therms per year. The monthly customer charge for this class
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will remain at $100. The effective commodity rate will increase from $0.29185 to
$0.9797/therm. The class as a whole will see an increase of 2.0%.
The current Commercial and Industrial service class will be split into a Large Commercial
service class and a Small Commercial service class.
The Large Commercial service class will include about 8,597 customers, each using more
than 6,000 therms per year. The monthly customer charge for this class will increase
from $14 to $22. The effective commodity rate will increase from $0.43584 to
$0.42565/therm for summer rates and from $0.43584 to $0.46517/therm for winter rates.
The monthly change in the bill will vary drastically, but will be an increase 0.1% for
customers using 750 therms/month in the summer and an increase of 8.8% for customers
using 750 therms/month in the winter. The class as a whole will see an increase of 5.5%.
The Small Commercial service class will include about 18,083 customers, each using
6,000 or fewer therms per year. The monthly customer charge for this class will decrease
from $14 to $10. The effective commodity rate will increase from $0.43584 to
$0.44965/therm for summer rates and from $0.43584 to $0.48917/therm for winter rates.
The monthly change in the bill will vary drastically, but will be a decrease of 0.4% for
customers using 250 therms/month in the summer and an increase of 7.6% for customers
using 250 therms/month in the winter. The class as a whole will see an increase of 3.8%.
The monthly customer charge for approximately 316,000 residential class customers will
increase from $6 to $7. The effective commodity rate will decrease from $0.47061 to
$0.46758/therm for summer rates and increase from $0.47061 to $0.50710/therm for
winter rates. The monthly change in the bill will vary drastically, but will be an increase
of 4.5% for customers using 30 therms/month in the summer and an increase of 8.3% for
customers using 200 therms/month in the winter. The class as a whole will see an
increase of 6.9%.
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MEMORANDUM
JAMES M. STROMMEN
Attomey at Law
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
US West Alternative Regulation Rate Filing
On October 21, 1997, US West filed a petition with the PUC seeking approval of an alterative
form of regulation CAFOR") freezing basic rates for three years while allowing certain other
charges to rise during that time. This is not a contested case hearing, but rather a "notice and
comment" type of proceeding. The DPS and PUC staff reviews the filing for completeness.
There are a couple of issues that come to mind affecting SRA interests or customer interest in
general. First, US West seeks the authority to pass through charges by local governments,
including franchise fees (which are currently prohibited), taxes and "other special charges." It
is not clear what US West means by other special charges. It is my concern that it will seek to
pass through as a line item on customer's bills police power recovery of costs that are part of the
new legislation. This should not be allowed.
Second, US West states that it will seek to deaverage rates if required by law. This refers to the
deaveraging of a generic cost proceeding and legislative study. Deaveraging may be required by
law and thus, be beyond the scope of any opposition the SRA could provide. It is not a current
issue, but should be addressed if and when such deaveraging takes place. Finally, it is not at all
clear that deaveraging will harm SRA cities. It is possible that rates would be reduced from the
current flat rate design, particularly in the more densely populated suburbs.
Because the deadlines for comments is prior to the meeting and the "special charges" issue needs
clarification, I suggest the executive committee authorizes intervention and comment on the
"special charges" proposal.
If you have any questions or comments about this US West filing, please call 337-9233.
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE:
RE:
City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
Electric-Telephone Undergrounding Issue
I am involved in a lawsuit brought by NSP against the City of Oakdale regarding the City's right
to require the undergrounding of electric lines in its right-of-way. The matter has been argued
before a District Court Judge in Washington County, Susan Rester Miles (whom some of you
may know from cable representation when she was a private attorney).
NSP is attempting to make this a test case and essentially makes two arguments:
1. Cities do not have the right to requiring the undergrounding of electric lines on
city ROW even if the cities pay for the incremental additional cost incurred by NSP.
2. Cities do not have the right to require undergrounding and not pay for the
additional incremental cost (over and above the cost of overhead wires).
We have argued that the City has both rights granted by the legislature. The second issue is
more debatable under the law. Essentially, it means if an electric utility incurs an additional "x"
dollars to underground a line, that PUC rules require the municipality to pay for that additional
amount up front. If cities are not required to do that under legislative framework, that additional
cost is absorbed by the general, not city resident, ratepayers.
I will keep you apprised of the development of that case. The telecom utilities are also interested
in challenging a city's right to require undergrounding.
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Direct Dial (612) 337-9233
MEMORANDUM
MEMO g9
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
January 6, 1998
Needs of SRA
This is a time of unprecedented importance for the SRA. The utility industry is in significant
transition from regulated monopoly to competition. This not only includes utility, but also gas
and electric. Cities face a number of issues including control of the right-of-way, recovery of
costs, franchise agreements, franchise fee formulas, deaveraging of rates affecting suburbs, area
code changes, electric deregulation and gas deregulation, raising all of the issues affecting
municipalities as regulatory bodies and as customers.
The SRA has had some significant successes recently. The most recent is the area code change
along municipal boundaries, the first of its type in the United States. With this active and unique
set of issues, however, goes the need to live within the SRA budget. The SRA budget allows
the monitoring of several proceedings and active participation in only one or two annually. Thus,
we need to make tough choices about what issues are more or less important to the SRA.
The issues on the agenda for this annual meeting present that type of dilemma. The unexpected
intensity of the area code issue and the Right-of-Way Task Force have created a strain on the
budget for 1998.
We will be seeking direction from the Board regarding options for the SRA in 1998 and 1999.
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TO:
FROM:
SRA City Managers/Administrators/Directors/Alternates
Jim Strommen
DATE:
RE:
January 6, 1998
Telephone Resellers and "Facilities-Based" Providers
Many SRA cities have been receiving notice of application to the PUC by telecommunications
resellers and "facilities-based" providers, e.g. North American Telecom. Cities need not be
concerned with these applications at this point. Nor is it necessary for the SPA to intervene in
the PUC proceedings.
The resellers are by definition not facilities-based and simply buy excess capacity from US West
or other providers. This has no affect on municipal regulatory issues as these resellers do nothing
more than buy excess capacity from incumbent providers.
Similarly, the facilities-based providers that are applying to the PUC will not be digging up the
right-of-way--at this point in time. I was in communication with North American Telecom.
Their current approach is to establish some switching equipment near a local provider's central
office, on private property. There is no public property affected by these facilities-based
providers.
The type of additional competition that can affect cities significantly is with parallel facilities
construction and competitive access providers, such as those dealing currently with the City of
Hopkins. Cities' authority over telecommunication carriers is limited to "managing their rights-
of-way." If that is not done, rates and services provided by these new entrance are issues for the
PUC, not cities. The Right-of-Way Task Force has attempted to establish the framework within
which all utilities using the ROW can be coordinated by cities in a manner that allows sufficient
cost recovery and void clutter or unsightliness.
If you have any further questions on these matters, please call.
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· Communities are contacted by an NSP representa-
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automation in their community
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CONTENTS
League Staff ............................................................ iii
Legislative Policy Committee Members ...................................... iv
Policy Development Process ............................................... vi
Statement of Intent ....................................................... vii
PART I -- 1998 POLICY GUIDELINE
Improving Community Life
CL- 1. Livable Communities ............................................. 1
PART II -- 1998 CITY POLICIES
General Policy Statement .................................................. 3
Improving Fiscal Futures
FF-1.
FF-2.
FF-3.
FF-4.
FF-5.
FF-6.
FF-7.
FF-8.
FF-9.
FF-IO.
FF-11.
FF-12.
FF-13.
FF-14.
FF-15.
FF-16.
State-Local Fiscal Relations ........................................ 4
State Shared Revenues ............................................ 5
Taxation of Municipal Bond Interest ................................. 5
City Fiscal Year ................................................. 5
Sales Tax on Local Government Purchases ............................ 5
Delinquent Property Tax Penalties and Interest ......................... 6
Payments for Services to Tax-Exempt Property ........................ 6
Truth-in-Taxation ................................................ 6
State Deductions from LGA ....................................... 6
Reporting Requirements ........................................... 6
Federal Budget Cutbacks .......................................... 7
Local Performance Aid ............................................ 7
Price of Government .............................................. 7
Development Fees ................................................ 8
Residential Nonhomestead Property Tax Relief ......................... 8
Electric Utility Taxation ........................................... 8
Improving Local Economies
LE-1.
LE-2.
LE-3.
LE-4.
Tax Incement Financing .......................................... 9
Property Tax Reform. Levy Limits. and TIF .......................... 11
Economic Development Programs ................................... 11
Redevelopment of Developed Communities ........................... 12
1998 City Policies
LE-5.
LE-6.
LE-7.
LE-8.
LE-9.
LE-10.
LE-11.
LE-12.
LE-13.
LE-14.
LE-15.
LE-16.
LE-17.
LE-18.
LE-19.
LE-20.
LE-21.
LE-22.
Property Tax Abatement Authority .................................. 12
Brownfields .................................................... 13
Growxh Management and Annexation ................................ 14
State and/or County Licensed Residential Facilities (group homes) ......... 14
Affordable Housing .............................................. 15
City Role in Telecommunications ................................... 16
Redesign of Electric Utility Regulation .............................. 18
Adequate Funding for Transportation ................................. 1 t)
State Aid for Urban Road Systems ................................... 19
State Aid Roads for Contiguous Cities Under 5,000 ..................... l 9
Turnbacks of County and State Roads ................................ 20
Cooperation Between Counties and Cities Over County Roads
Within Cities .............................................. 20
Management of Rights-of-Way ..................................... 21
Communications Infrastructure ..................................... 21
Effective Telecommunications Competition ........................... 22
Local Zoning Regulation of Telecommunications Service Providers ........ 22
ISTEA Reauthorization ............................................ 22
Workforce Readiness ............................................. 23
Improving Service Delivery
SD-1.
SD-2.
SD-3.
SD-4.
$D-5.
SD-6.
SD-7.
SD-8.
SD-9.
SD-10.
SD-Ii.
SD-12.
SD-13.
SD-14.
SD-15.
SD-16.
Redesigning and Reinventing Government ............................ 24
Unfunded Mandates .............................................. 25
Civil Liability of Local Governments ................................ 25
Environmental Protection ......................................... 26
Personnel, Pensions, and Labor Relations ............................. 26
Election Issues .................................................. 28
Local Election Authority ........................................... 28
City Costs for Enforcing State and Local Laws ......................... 29
Access to Information Technology and Services ........................ 29
Lawful Gambling Fund Expenditures ................................. 30
Design-Build .................................................... 30
Mobile Home Park Oversight ....................................... 30
Proposed Plat Approval Authority ................................... 31
Providing Information to Citizens ................................... 31
Creating a Minnesota GIS Program .................................. 31
State Licensing of Massage Therapists ................................ 32
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League of Minnesota Cities
LEAGUE STAFF WORKING WITH STATE AND FEDERAL ISSUES
Jim Miller, Executive Director
Mandates, telecommunications
Gary Carlson, Director of Intergovernmental Relations
General revenue sources for cities including aid to cities and the property
tax system, fiscal administration of cities, economic development and
redevelopment, personnel, transportation
Kevin Frazell, Director of Member Services
Government innovation and cooperation
Tom Grundhoefer, General Counsel
General municipal governance, telecommunications
Ann Higgins, Intergovernmental Relations Representative
Telecommunications, housing, elections and ethics, utility service districts,
transportation
Andrea Stearns, Intergovernmental Relations Representative
Tax increment financing, land use, ethics, economic development and
redevelopment, fiscal issues, housing, public safety, general municipal
governance
Remi Stone, Intergovernmental Relations Representative
Growth management and land use, environmental protection, personnel
Eric Willette, Legislative Policy Analyst
General revenue sources for cities including aid to cities and the property
tax system, fiscal administration of cities, pensions
1998 City Policies
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Legislative Policy Committee Members
Improving Community Life
Sue Gehrz, Chair, Mayor, Falcon Heights
Jean Andre, Assistant to Manager/HRA Coordinator,
Golden Valley
Jack Barlow, Councilmember, Lauderdale
Bill Barnhart, Intergovernmental Relations,
Minneapolis
Robert Benke. Mayor New Brighton
John Blahna, Mayor, Landfall
Cathy Busho, Mayor, Rosemount
Kathleen Carmody, Councilmember, Brooklyn
Center
Peter Connor. Mayor, Owatonna
Lorenzo Davis, Administrative Intern, Eagan
John Doyle, Councilmember, Marshall
Michael Ericson, City Administrator, Watertown
Pat Farrell. Chief of Police, Rochester
Sharon Feess, Councilmember, Brooklyn Park
Evelyn Fox, Councilmember, Breckenridge
Wendy Gorham, Councilmember, Mora
Harlan Gorath. Councilmember, Fairmont
Arly Gunderman, Councilmember, New Brighton
Vivian Hart, GTS, St. Paul
Sue HenD'. Administrative Aide, St. Cloud
Fran Hesch, Councilmember, Hopkins
James Hurm, City Administrator, Shorewood
John Jenkins, City Administrator, Ortonville
Julianne Manship, Neighborhood Development
Director, West St. Paul
Sandra Masin, Councilmember, Eagan
Roberta Megard, Councilmember, St. Paul
James Mladek, Mayor, Montgomery
Ed Mylnar. Mayor, Lester Prairie
Deb Moran. Councilmember, Burnsville
Larry Nicholson, Councilmember, Moorhead
John Olinger, City Administrator, Mahtomedi
lsobei Rapaich, Councilmember, Duluth
Char Samuelson, Councilmember, New Brighton
Barbara Sanderson, Councilmember, Grand Rapids
Jolie Sasseville, Public Information Officer, Fergus
Falls
Betty Sindt. Councilmember, Lakeville
Grant Thorstad, Police Officer/DARE Instructor,
Rosemount
Blair Tremere, Assistant City Manager, Prior Lake
Dawn Weitzel, Interim Deputy Clerk, Mounds View
Duane Zaun, Mayor, Lakeville
Improving Fiscal Futures
Joy Tierney, Chair, Mayor, Plymouth
Steve Okins. Vice Chair. Finance Director, Willmar
Dick Abraham. City Administrator, Lake City
Karen Anderson. Mayor, Minnetonka
David Beaudet, Councilmember, Oak Park Heights
Steve Bjork, City Planner/Coordinator, St. Francis
Thomas Butt, City Administrator, Rosemount
Gino Businaro, Finance Director, Mound
Dave Callister, Cit? Administrator, Osseo
Henry. A. Duitsman, Mayor, Elk River
Terry. Dussault, Assistant to Manager. Blaine
(alternate)
Gary Eitel, City Administrator. Rogers
Charlotte Erickson, Administrator/Clerk, Minnetrista
Jer%' Faust. Councilmember, St. Anthony
Roger W. Fraser, City Manager, Blaine
Rick Getschow, City Administrator, Hector
John Gretz, City Administrator, Apple Valley
Rod Hale. Councilmember, Cottage Grove
Jeff Haubrich, Assistant Council Administrator,
Red Wing
Steve Helget, City Clerk/Administrator, Tyler
Patrick Hentges, City Manager, Mankato
Susan Hoyt. City Administrator, Falcon Heights
Bill Huepenbecker, Intergovernmental Director,
St. Paul
Greg Isaackson, Clerk-Administrator, Cottonwood
Joel Jamnik, Campbell Knutson, Eagan
Barbara Jeanetta, Assistant to Manager, New
Brighton
Elizabeth Kautz, Mayor, Burnsville
James Keinath, City Administrator, Circle Pines
Dennis Kraft, City Manager, Robbinsdale
Lynn Lander, City Administrator, Hermantown
Bob [.arson, City Administrator, Deephaven
Ann Lenczewski, Councilmember, Bloomington
Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager, Plymouth
Wes Mader, Councilmember, Prior Lake
Michael McGuire, City Manager, Maplewood
Steve Mielke, City Manager, Hopkins
El Mlynar, Mayor, Lester Prairie
John Molt. Finance Department, Minneapolis
Ruth Nelsen, City Clerk, Hilltop
Gary. Neumann, Assistant Administrator, Rochester
John Perino, Mayor, Alexandria
David Pokorney, City Administrator, Chaska
Bryan Read, City Administrator, Montgomery
Douglas Reeder, City Administrator, South St. Paul
John W. Remkus, Finance Director. West St. Paul
Robert Rys, City Administrator, Minnesota Lake
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator, Ramsey
Alfred Schumann, Mayor, Eyota
James Smith, Councilmember, Independence
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Gerald Sorenson, Administrative Services Director,
Moorhead
Pete Stolley, Public Works, Northfield
Malcolm Tilberg, City Manager, St. James
David UrNa, City, Administrator, Blue Earth
Gene VanOverbeke, Finance Director, Eagan
Jeff VanWychen, Intergovernmental Relations,
Minneapolis (alternate)
Daniel Vogt, Cit,~ Administrator, Brainerd
Bill Waller. City Administrator, LaCrescent
Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator, Mounds View
James Willis, City Administrator, Inver Grove
Heights
Donn Wiski, Councilmember, Roseville
Improving Local Economies
Bonnie Cumberland, Chair, Mayor, Brainerd
Duane Zahn, Vice Chair, Mayor, Lakeville
Kirsten Barsness. Economic Development Director,
Cottage Grove
David Beaudet, Councilmember. Oak Park Heights
Jerry Bohnsack, City' Administrator, New Prague
Gerald Brevet, City Administrator, Staples
Kevin Carroll, Councilmember, Rosemount
Victoria Cox, Councilmember, White Bear Lake
James Daniels, Administrator, Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission, Excelsior
Leo W. Eldred, Councilmember, Moorhead
Michael Ericson, City Administrator, Watertown
Keith Ford, Community Development Agency,
Minneapolis
Matt Fulton, City Manager, New Brighton
Allen Greenfield, Councilmember, Prior Lake
Tom Hansen, Deputy Manager Administrative
Enterprises, Burnsville
Duane Hebert, City Administrator, Renville
Pat Heldt. Councilmember, Alexandria
Jon Hohenstein, Assistant to Administrator, Eagan
Bill Huepenbecker, Intergovernmental Relations
Director, St. Paul
Marvin Johnson. Mayor, Independence
Ronald Johnson. City Administrator, Zumbrota
Steven C. Jones, City Administrator. Mora
Andrea Hart Kajer, Intergovernmental Relations
DIrector, Minneapolis {'alternate)
Randy A. Kolb, Councihnember, Blaine
Edward R. Larson, City Manager, Morris
Larry Lee, Community Development Director,
Bloomington
Greg Lerud, City.' Manager, Milaca
Don Levens, City Administrator, Cokato
James L. Mladek, Mayor, Montgomery
Ron Moorse, City Administrator, Orono
E. Craig Morris, Mayor, Lakeland
Mark Nagel, City Manager, Anoka
Rhoda Newlin, Councilmember, Red Wing
James Norman, City Manager. Montevideo
Bruce Peterson, Community Development Director,
Willmar
Dan Rogness, Community Development Director,
Rosemount
Joe Rudberg, City Administrator, Becket
Terry Schneider, Councilmember, Minnetonka
Chad Shryock, City Administrator, Eagle Lake
Robert Therres, City Administrator, Sartell
Brian Wagner, City Coordinator, Lakefield
Craig Waldron, City Administrator, Oakdale
Daniel Wall, Mayor, Roseville
Denny Wilde, City Administrator, Paynesville
Betty Zachmann, City Clerk-Treasurer, Winsted
Improving Service Delivery
David M. Senjem, Chair, Councilmember. Rochester
Jerry Dulgar, Vice Chair, City Manager, Crystal
Patricia Crawford, Clerk-Treasurer, Motley
Laurie Elliott, Personnel Coordinator, Shoreview
Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, Arden Hills
Theresa Goble, Finance Director, Brainerd
Ken Hartung, City Administrator, Bayport
Mimi Hasselbalch, Councilmember, Vadnais Heights
Andrea Hart Kajer, Intergovernmental Relations
Director, Minneapolis (alternate)
Mark Karnowski, City Administrator, Lindstrom
Kay Kuhlmann, Council Administrator, Red Wing
Myrna Maikkula. City Clerk, Brooklyn Park
Kay McAloney. Personnel Director, Anoka
MaD' Helen Mische, Intergovernmental Relations
Assistant, St. Paul
Judd Mowry, Councihnember, Tonka Bay
Susan Olesen, Clerk, Burnsville
Desyl Peterson, City Attorney, Minnetonka
Isabel Rapaich, Councilmember, Duluth
Dan Scott, City Manager, North St. Paul
Ceil Smith. Assistant to City Manager, Edina
Glenda Spiotta, City Administrator, Carver
Jovce Swadner, Elections Office, Minneapolis
Blair Tremere. Assistant City Manager. Prior Lake
Joyce Twistol, Personnel Director/City Clerk, Blaine
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator, Champlin
Susan Walsh, Administrative Assistant, Rosemount
Rena Weber, Clerk/Coordinator, Cold Spring
Liz Witt, Administrative Assistant, Eagan
Krista Witty, MVCOG Director, Mankato
Wally Wysopal, Assistant to Manager/Personnel
Officer, St. Louis Park
1998 City Policies
League of Minnesota Cities
Policy Development Process
The League's policy development process has taken place over the past five months. The process
began with a member survey of priority issues facing city officials. The process will not end with the
policy adoption conference. The conunittees will schedule additional meetings during the upcoming
legislative session to discuss additional issues, develop alternative solutions and to discuss strategies to
implement the League's policies.
Listed below is a brief chronology of the major events in the policy development process. At each
step. members have the opportunity to participate in the development process.
April/May
The League solicits members for ideas and problems. A survey at the Annual
Conference allows members to formally suggest topics.
June
The League President accepts applications for committees and appoints policy
committee members.
The policy committees are:
Improving Fiscal Futures Committee
Improving Local Economies
Improving Service Delivery
In addition, the Improving Community Life Committee meets on a regular basis to
discuss issues affecting "livable communities" and to develop the Improving
Community Life policy guideline.
July
Committees meet to discuss issues raised in member survey. Commitees can also form
task forces to more thoroughly study specific issues. Task forces can include noncity
members with a knowledge of the focus issue.
August
through
September
Committees and task forces meet to discuss issues and problems, accept
testimony and develop policy statements.
October
Legislative Committee meets to finalize policies. The Legislative Committee is
comprised of the League's Board of Directors and the chairs/vice chairs of the four
above-mentioned committees.
November
Policy Adoption Conference. Members have the opportunity to discuss the draft
policies, propose changes, and suggest additional policies for membership
consideration.
December
The Board adopts the Legislative Action Plan. based on input ffomthe Policy Adoption
Conference.
January
through
May
Legislative Session. During the session, the policy committees and task forces
will continue to meet on issues and strategies. Members can assist the League's
legislative efforts by volunteering to contact legislators on a variety of issues
of interest to our cities.
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Statement of Intent
There are many problems which limit the effectiveness of city government to improve
community life, improve the fiscal future and service delivery of city government, and to
improve the local economy.
What follows are statements of the problems facing cities and the solutions proposed to help
resolve these problems. These statements of problems and proposed solutions form the policy
of the League of Minnesota Cities. Additional and alternative solutions to these problems may
be proposed after the Policy Adoption Conference and the members of the League authorize its
Board of Directors to consider and support additional or alternative solutions, if necessary, to
resolve the problems identified in this policy statement.
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Part I
1998 Policy Guidelines
IMPROVING COMMUNITY LIFE
CL-1. Livable Communities
To the greatest extent possible, legislation affecting communities at the state and federal
level should enhance, not diminish, the ability of citizens, businesses, and local
governments to work together in partnership to make every community "livable."
PROBLEM: Cities in Minnesota are at various stages in m,eeting the goal of being
"livable communities."
SOLUTION: The definition of a "livable community" below will be used to
evaluate proposed legislation to determine whether or not it advances the goal of
enabling all Minnesota cities to become livable communities. It should also be used
by cities to evaluate their progress toward the goal of becoming livable
communities.
A LIVABLE COMMUNITY IS:
WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES
share a core of common values including valuing diversity, respect for each other,
and good citizenship
feel:
* safe
* a sense of belonging
* welcome
engage in life-long learning activities that:
* prepare them for responsible citizenship
* enhance the enjoyment of life
* prepare them for changing job markets
participate in the decision-making process of community leaders
· celebrate community
· want to make their home
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/.to
· have access to:
* good paying jobs
* adequate and affordable housing
* choice of efficient transportation systems including transit, pedestrians, and
bicycles
* gathering places
* desired information
* choice of cultural and recreational activities
* affordable goods and services, including health care
· are involved in the nurturing of youth
· care about their homes, community, and the environment
· get to know each other
· have the benefit of strong family support and nurturing adults
· WHERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
· is responsive to the needs of its citizens
· is actively supported by enthusiastic volunteers
· is open and user friendly
· encourages and implements cooperation and collaboration
· provides and maintains an adequate physical infrastructure and promotes social
infrastructure to meet local needs
· educates citizens of all ages on local, regional, and state issues and government
processes
· informs and communicates with citizens to foster participation in public policy
decision-making
· participates in youth development
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Part II
1998 City Policies
General Policy Statement
One of the most important purposes of the
League of Minnesota Cities is to serve as a
Yehicle for cities to define common
problems and develop policies and
proposals to solve those problems.
The League of Minnesota Cities represents
815 of Minnesota's 853 cities as well as 12
urban towns and 24 special districts. All
sizes of communities are represented
among the League's members (the largest
nonmember city has a population of 163)
and each region of the state is represented.
The policies that follow are directed at
specific city issues. Two principles guide
the development of all League policies.
1. There is a need for a governmental
system which allows flexibility and
authority for cities to meet challenges
of governing and providing citizens
with services while at the same time
protecting cities from unfunded or
underfunded mandates, liability or
other financial risk, and restrictions on
local control; and
The financial and technical
requirements for governing and
providing services necessitate a
continuing and strengthened
partnership with federal, state, and
local governments. This partnership
particularly in the areas of finance,
development, housing, environment,
and transportation is critical for the
successful operation of Minnesota's
cities and the well-being of city
residents.
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IMPROVING FISCAL FUTURES
FF-1. State-Local Fiscal Relations
circumstances:
Issue: Minnesota's state and local
government finance system is complex and
intertwined. Cities rely on their
partnership with the state to provide local
services. On the other hand, the needs and
desires of Minnesota's communities are
many and wide-ranging. While the state's
revenue-sharing system has been regarded
as innovative and helpful, there exists a
growing need for local elected officials,
those closest to the electorate, to be
responsive to the service needs of the local
citizenry. To that end, cities need
discretion and flexibility in determining
local revenues.
diversify available city revenue
sources by generally authorizing
local taxes that reduce reliance on
the property tax; and
reduce the property tax burden for
all classes of property by increasing
the state share of school funding.
Any increase in the state share of
school funding must guarantee a
permanent reduction in the local
property tax burden. The League
supports paying for the increased
state costs through income and sales
taxes.
The 1997 legislature made changes to
Minnesota's property tax system that will
impact the ability of local governments to
fund necessary services. The reimposition
of levy limits, significant class rate
compression, and changes in state funding
of schools all may have unintended
consequences.
Response: As the legislature
considers additional property tax changes
in 1998, it should:
carefully analyze the combined
impacts of the 1997 tax bill and
changing economic circumstances on
the taxpayer and on local
governments so that policymakers
can better understand where the
system may need further changes;
repeal levy limits, which are
inefficient, ineffective, interfere with
local accountability and ignore local
The legislature should not:
replace all or part of LGA or HACA
with state-mandated categorical aid
programs, or local option taxing
authority:
switch from the classification system
to a market value based system,
which would cause tremendous shifts
of tax burden between classes of
property. The League also opposes
applying all future levy increases to
market value because this would
further complicate the property tax
system;
interfere in local decision making
regarding service delivery;
impose a state-levied property tax;
and
· cut LGA or HACA to finance an
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increased state role in school finance.
FF-2. State Shared Revenues
Issue: State revenue sharing programs
address at least three problems with a
stand-alone local government finance
system. First, the property tax base
available to communities can vary
dramatically. These programs use state
resources to equalize the ability of
communities to provide essential services
without undue property tax burdens for
local residents.
Second, nonresidents can take
advantage of local services or create
additional demands for services without
contributing to the taxes that support these
services. LGA and HACA help address
the free rider problem where nonpaying
individuals consume services without
contributing to the local tax base.
Third, allowing local units of
government in Minnesota to only levy the
property tax has created an over-reliance on
the property tax. LGA and HACA can
reduce the overall reliance of local
governments on the property tax.
Response: LGA and HACA, or
similar replacement revenues, must be
continued and additional state resources
greater than the rate of inflation must be
allocated to prevent rapid future
property tax increases. In addition, the
HACA household growth factor for cities
should be reinstated.
FF-3. Taxation of Municipal
Bond Interest
Issue: The state law that grants a tax
exemption for municipal bond interest is
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being reviewed and could be repealed.
repeal of this exemption will raise
borrowing costs for cities.
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Response: The state should maintain
the tax exemption for municipal bond
interest income.
FF-4. City Fiscal Year
Issue: The fiscal years for the state
and cities are offset by six months. The
state fiscal year begins on July 1 while the
city fiscal year begins on January 1.
Lawmakers have proposed changing the
city fiscal year to coincide with the state.
Such a change, while providing
questionable benefits for cities, would not
correspond with the current property tax
cycle, impair historical comparisons of
data, force cities to retool accounting
systems, will adversely impact city credit
ratings, and could result in state funding
gaps.
Response: The state should maintain
current law and not change the city fiscal
year to coincide with the state fiscal year.
FF-5. Sales Tax on Local
Government Purchases
Issue: In 1992 when the state was
experiencing a budget shortfall, the
legislature repealed the sales tax exemption
for local government purchases. This
action currently costs local governments an
estimated $77.5 million annually. Because
no additional state aids were added to offset
the additional cost, this repeal has
effectively increased local property taxes to
finance state operations.
Response: The state should reinstate
the sales t~LX exemption for all local
government purchases. The exemption
must not be coupled with cuts in LGA or
HACA.
FF-6. Delinquent Property Tax
Penalties and Interest
Issue: Although city finances are
affected by property tax delinquencies,
cities do not receive any associated
penalties and interest on these
delinquencies. Penalties and interest are
split evenly between counties and schools.
Response: Cities and counties should
receive a pro-rata distribution of 50
percent of the penalties and interest
collected on delinquent property taxes
with the remaining 50 percent to be
distributed to schools.
FF-7. Payments for Services to
Tax-Exempt Property
Issue: Taxable property in many cities
is being acquired by nonprofit and
government entities. Converting the
property to tax-exempt status can lead to a
serious tax base erosion without any
corresponding reduction in the service needs
created by the property.
Response: Cities should be allowed to
collect payments to cover costs of service
in-lieu of property taxes or special
assessments from statutorily exempt
property owners.
FF-8. Truth-in-Taxation
Issue: The legislature created the truth
in taxation process in 1993 as a
replacement for state-mandated levy limits.
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The 1997 legislature re-enacted levy limits
for many cities, yet the truth in taxation
requirements remain. The 1997 legislature
also changed the parcel-specific notice of
proposed property taxes to separate the
effects of local spending decisions on
proposed taxes from the effects of factors
beyond local control such as changes in
valuation or legislative changes to the class
rates or state aids.
Response: Changes made in 1997 ro
the truth in taxation notice will hopefully
clarify the roles and responsibilities of
the state and local governments. But
modifications may be necessary if the
new form proves to be too confusing to
taxpayers. In addition, cities need more
flexibility in the truth in taxation
process. Cities should be able to schedule
their initial hearings that may conflict
with others' hearings, if no other dates
are available. Cities should have the
authority to increase the final levy from
the preliminary levy.
FF-9. State Deductions from LGA
Issue: State administrative costs are
deducted from the LGA appropriation. This
reduces the property tax relief provided by
LGA and creates hidden appropriations for
state agencies.
Response: All appropriations from
LGA resources that fund state operations
should be repealed.
FF-10. Reporting Requirements
Issue: Budget and financial reporting
requirements imposed on cities by the state
otlen result in duplication and additional
COSTS.
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Response: Requirements for
reporting and advertising financial and
budget information should be carefully
weighed to balance the validity of the
state's need for additional information
with the costs and burdens of compiling
and submitting thi~ information. In
addition, all state agencies should be
aware of the information already
required by others to avoid duplication of
reporting requirements.
FF-11. Federal Budget Cutbacks
Issue: Congressional actions to balance
the federal budget will reduce federal
assistance to the state and to local
governments.
Response: The state should not
reduce aids or increase fees to local
governments as a means for dealing with
cutbacks in federal revenues. The state
should take responsibility for reductions
in federal revenues rather than placing
the burden on cities and their property
taxpayers.
FF-12. Local Performance Aid
Issue: When the 1996 legislature
created the local performance aid program,
the legislation was vague and the program
was partially funded by cuts in HACA. In
the future, the requirements for applying for
the aid could become an onerous mandate on
cities and undermine local decision-making.
Response: The League strongly
supports efforts by cities to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of their
operations, including exercises such as
performance measurement systems.
However, these efforts should be local
initiatives rather than state mandated
actions. Therefore, the League opposes
LPA. If local performance aid is to be
continued:
The law must be clarified and the
qualification requirements must be
attainable by all cities regardless of
city size or staffing levels.
Ail additional funding must come
from new revenue sources rather
than shifts of aid from other
programs such as LGA and HACA.
The program must not become an
onerous mandate requiring
additional city resources.
Any information on individual cities
that is collected from the program
must not be used to simplistically
compare cities.
FF-13. Price of Government
Issue: The price of government
legislation enacted in 1994 was intended to
measure the overall effect of state and local
taxation over a long period of time. The
targets measure government revenues as a
percent of personal income. Unfortunately,
the targets have been misinterpreted and
used unfairly to criticize city tax and budget
decisions.
Response: The price of government
statutes as they apply to local
governments should be repealed. If the
price of government law is to continue to
be applied to local governments, price of
government calculations should be:
· based on the sum of levy and state
aid, not just levy; and
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based on long-term trends, not single
year events.
FF-14. Development Fees
Issue: New development and the
resulting growth creates an increased
demand for public infrastructure and other
public facilities. Severe constraints on local
fiscal resources and dramatic forecasts for
population growth have prompted cities to
critically reconsider ways in which we pay
for the inevitable costs associated with new
development. Traditional financing
methods tend to subsidize new- development
at the expense of the existing community,
discourage sound land use planning, place
inefficient pressures on public facilities, and
allow underutilization of existing
infrastructure. Consequently, local
communities are exploring methods to
assure that new development pays its fair
share of the true costs of growth. Given the
existing authorization to impose fees on new
development for water, sanitary and storm
sewer, and park purposes, it seems
reasonable to extend the concept to
additional public infrastructure and facilities
improvement also necessitated by new
development.
Response: The legislature should
authorize cities to impose development
fees so that new development pays its fair
share of the off-site, as well as the on-site,
costs of public infrastructure and other
public facilities needed to adequately
serve new development.
FF-15. Residential Nonhomestead
Property Tax Relief
Issue: Residential nonhomestead
properties (one to three units) are in need of
property tax relief. This is particularly true
of duplexes and triplexes, which did not
enjoy the same amount of property tax relief
in the 1997 tax bill as did single unit rental
property; therefore, these types of property
should be taxed alike. Eliminating the
distinction between single unit rental.
duplexes, and triplexes will simplify the
property tax system by eliminating a class of
property.
However, granting rental property' all
the tax advantages of homesteaded property
lnav decrease homeownership and could
have a destabilizing impact on Minnesota
cities. Homestead property should continue
to enjoy preferential tax treatment relative to
other classes of property. Under no
circumstances should the class rate applied
to residential nonhomestead property be less
than the class rate that is applied to second-
tier homestead property.
Response: The League of Minnesota
Cities supports maintaining the property
tax distinction bet~veen homestead and
rental property. The League also
supports combining ali one to three unit
nonhomestead residential property into a
single class of property with a single class
rate. This single class rate should be
reduced to, but not below, the class rate
currently applied to second-tier
homestead and rental property.
FF-16. Electric Utility Taxation
Issue: Part of the discussion regarding
possible deregulation of the electric power
industry has centered on electric utility
taxation. Proponents of deregulation assert
that if effective free market competition is to
replace governmental regulation, state tax
policy must be changed to "level the playing
field" or ensure competitive parity. The
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main focus of the Investor Owned Utilities
(IOUs) so far has been removal of the
attached machinery or personal property tax.
Utilities subject to the tax argue that it
places them at a competitive disadvantage to
non-Minnesota companies, Rural Electric
Cooperatives (Co-ops), and Municipals.
However, accurate comparisons of tax
burden are difficult, as other states use
completely different taxing systems.
Additionally, Co-ops do pay the tax on some
of their property and Municipals make
substantial payments in lieu of taxes.
Utility personal property can be a
significant portion of the local tax base in all
cities. Most obviously affected are cities
that have power plants; however,
transmission and distribution equipment
account for over half of the personal
property taxes paid by the IOUs and exist in
nearly every city. Replacing the revenue
that would be lost to cities, counties, school
districts, and other local taxing jurisdictions
is a stated goal of the IOUs; however, the
mechanics and funding source~ of such a
replacement revenue would be difficult to
develop and administer, and could be subject
to reductions or elimination over time.
Furthermore, replacement revenues or aids
may not fully address the problems created
by a large tax base reduction.
Response: Cities oppose proposals for
exempting the IOUs from the personal
property, tax. Under no circumstances
should local units of government and
their taxpayers be required to shoulder
the burdens of tax relief for lOUs. Any
effort to remove the personal property tax
must make cities and other local taxing
jurisdictions whole in all respects.
IMPROVING LOCAL ECONOMIES
LE-1. Tax Increment Financing
Issue: The State of Minnesota has
effectively delegated the responsibility for
economic development and redevelopment
to cities. Unfortunately, neighboring states
have given their cities more development
tools and, therefore, cities in these states
have a competitive advantage over
Minnesota cities. In Minnesota, tax
increment financing is the most viable tool
available to all cities in their economic
development and redevelopment efforts.
The state, whether based on a lack of
information or misinformation, has been
critical of cities' use of the tool and has
implemented a series of restrictions over
the past several years rather than partnering
with cities and encouraging their endeavors
to improve and enhance the economic well-
being of Minnesota and the growth and
redevelopment of its cities. Cities,
required to assume the financial risks
associated with development decisions,
have used tax increment financing
responsibly and examples of these positive
uses abound. A legislative task force was
created by the 1997 legislature and directed
to recodify the tax increment statutes for
the purpose of simplification only, with no
policy implications.
Response: To effectively compete
with other states, Minnesota must
provide its cities greater flexibility in the
use of tax increment financing and other
economic development programs. In
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light of substantial changes to the tax
increment statutes over the past several
years, the legislature should not make
major policy changes in 1998. The state
should partner with cities in economic
development and redevelopment activities
and encourage cities' use of tax
increment in achieving the laudable goals
of long-term tax base stabilization and
gro~h, job creation, development of
low-to-moderate income housing,
remediation of pollution, elimination of ·
blight, recycling and redevelopment of
the infrastructure, and redevelopment of
its communities. Counties and school
districts are appropriately involved in
cities' development decisions through
current "review and comment"
requirements. The legislature should
reject any recommendations from the
TIF recodification task force which have
policy implications. If 1998 becomes a
year for major changes in TIF policy, the
legislature should: ·
remove existing restrictions to
property included in a deferred
assessment program within the last
five years (e.g., green acres);
authorize any tax increment districts
approved after April 1, 1990 to pool
increments in the same manner as
districts certified prior to April 1,
1990;
in light of levy limits, eliminate the
LGA/HACA penalty currently
imposed on districts or allow an
exception from levy limits. If the
penalty is not eliminated, the
restrictions on the source of payment
should be removed;
· expand the use of tax increment
financing to assist in the
development of technological
infrastructure, job training, the
restoration of historic structures and
for non-retail commercial projects
(e.g., software companies, banks,
and insurance companies):
· exempt redevelopment districts from
the "five year rule;" and
modify the housing district income
qualification level requirements to
allow the levels to vary according to
those specific to individual
communities.
In an)' event, consistent with the
legislative TIF task force's recodification,
the 1998 legislature should make
technical changes, including, but not
limited to:
requiring the Department of
Revenue's definition of tax increment
to be consistent with the new
statutory definition of tax increment;
authorizing the use of federal grants
and other funds for local
contributions;
removing the LGA/HACA penalty
imposed on housing districts
established between the penalD' years
of 1990 and 1993;
requiring the Office of the State
Auditor to simplify their TIF
reporting forms in consultation with
those required to complete the forms;
authorizing TIF financial
information to be published in a
more simplified format so that it
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provides the average taxpayer with
useful information; and
· providing cities with adequate
administration financing.
LE-2. Property Tax Reform, Levy
Limits, and TIF
Issue: Future proposals to reform the
property tax system from the investor-
owned utilities, commercial and industrial
groups, or others could have significant
implications tbr tax increment financing
districts. For example, if property class
rates are further compressed, existing tax
increment financing districts could
experience additional revenue shortfalls
which, in turn, could jeopardize the
repayment of outstanding debt or other
obligations. Given the long-term nature of
property tax reform, cities could not have
anticipated the impact of the 1997 class rate
changes nor can cities project the impact of
future changes. The $2 million provided
by the 1997 legislature for grants where the
class rate changes cause TIF district
deficits, while critically needed, is likely to
be insufficient to cover every deficit, does
not provide timely reimbursements, and is
administratively contusing. Additionally,
several cities have pledged only the city
property tax portion to a project. Under
levy limits imposed by the 1997 legislature,
these cities will be unable to meet these
obiiganons.
Response: Any future proposals to
reform the property tax system must
provide for state resources in an amount
sufficient to cover any and all TIF
district deficits. Additionally, if the $2
million is insufficient to cover the deficits
caused by the 1997 class rate changes,
the legislature should provide additional
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state resources so that TIF obligations
can be met and third party bondholders
are protected. The legislature should
also bring clarification to the
administration of the grant process and
should require timely reimbursement.
The legislature should repeal levy limits.
The legislature should provide resources
so projects for which only the city
property tax portion has been pledged
are held harmless frown the ramifications
of property tax reform.
LE-3. Economic Development
Programs
Issue: The Mim~esota Investment
Fund is not adequately funded. The state
does not authorize an adequate slate of
tools for local governments to assist job
creation, redevelop blight and decay, and
provide adequate housing choices.
Consequently, cities are not well equipped
to compete nationally and internationally
for business development.
Response:
More state resources should continue
to be contributed to the Minnesota
Investment Fund.
In the event that the LGA/HACA
penalty is not eliminated, a portion
of the revenues should be
contributed to the Minnesota
Investment Fund. These funds
would then be available for cities to
retain businesses in the state and to
attract business looking to relocate
from other states.
The state should establish a new
grant program that would provide
funds to cities to establish a
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Revolving Loan Fund targeted to
gap financing for projects creating
jobs. The funds would be awarded to
cities through a competitive grant
program in which the award is based
on community need and local
development capacity. The
approved applications would be
funded strictly on the
aforementioned criteria as well as
the city's development program and
development priorities. The state
would not be in the business of
reviewing projects with respect to
specific companies and specific
loans. These grants would be in an
amount up to $250,000 and would
facilitate four to five initial local loan
projects. Local governments should
be given the flexibility to utilize these
funds throughout the city without
any geographical restrictions. The
funds to the communities would be
used to develop subordinated
mortgages that are integrated with
the primary financing of a particular
project. The loan could be utilized
for retention as well as new jobs.
The respective community would be
required to "recapture" the funds
and also to develop the appropriate
collateral to protect the integrity of
the Revolving Loan Fund. In the
event that the LGA/HACA penalty is
not eliminated, a portion of the
revenues should also be contributed
to the Revolving Loan Fund.
Congress should remove the caps
that have been placed on Industrial
Development Bonds and
acknowledge that the extensive
eligibility requirements now
adequately limit their use.
LE- 4. Redevelopment of
Developed Communities
Issue: Developed communities across
the State of Minnesota are faced with the
unique circumstances of deteriorating.
obsolete, and vacant structures in
neighborhoods and do~'nto~vns and a lack of
land for development. Redevelopment
activities usually require large, up-front
funds to address multi-phase projects of
extensive duration where site assemblage.
demolition, relocation, or pollution clean-up
must occur before private-sector interest can
be generated. The lack of a coherent
statewide policy and the state's
unwillingness thus far to provide financial
support has and xvill continue to contribute
to the increasing problem of urban sprawl.
Response: In recognition of the
unique needs of redevelopment projects,
the state should make a commitment to
reinvest in its developed communities and
should undertake a comprehensive
approach which provides financial
assistance to address their redevelopment
needs.
LE-5. Property Tax Abatement
Authority
Issue: In an eftbrt to increase the
number of development tools available, the
1997 legislature authorized local units of
government to grant property tax
abatements. While generally supportive of
additional development tools, cities did not
promote this legislation. Abatement
authority was never intended to replace
existing tax increment financing authority.
Abatement is not an adequate replacement
for TIF, particularly in redevelopment
projects which typically have higher costs.
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In addition, abatements were piacea ,,vici:m
the parameters of levv limits, t!ms. tbr
next ~wo years, the "increase" in taxes
cannot be accessed zo :'aciiitate ?rojects:
Response: I'IF is still the primac.'
viable development tool available.
Abatement authority should be available
qut not be offered a~ a rail;mate to
etiminateTIF, lfabaten~cu~:~a~h,rip, is
t,) be at all e!~ctive, tax .dm~cment
projec{s need to be considered "outside"
af levv limits.
LE-6. Bcownfietds
Issue: Brownfiekls are lands tl',at are
not suitable ,.%r de,.'ei,,pme:n duc to tlqe
presence of chemical or other
contaminants. Browi~fields are a maior
cause of blight within cammunities acr~)ss
the state through loss of local tax base.
jobs. housing quality public sat~zv and
community coafidence. Revitalizing ibis
!and is costly :iild requires the cooperati,m
of city. count,,, school, regi,mal, state
t~deral zovernments and tl-~e assistnnce of
!ocai eccmomic ~evelopment ,wganiz2tions
and zltizens. As ,ye nl,.~v~ rotc: an eta
'"* ~ afj(,bs is
necussitv and where increased tax base is u
requirement for local govermn¢nts to
adequately tac: grov.'ing financial
pressures, e~k)i'ts to t'evitalize brotvnfields
~11USt n()[ O!l{',' cofltillU¢ bu'[ bc accelerated
m the uroct;mm~z vetil'5. Fhe 1997
iegisiatur¢ re-authorized 57 million for
Departn:ent of 'i';nCc and Econ.'omic
Dex, eiopment', ~'D'FEi); contammat¢d site
thc Department's, i-,usc. Addi:iona!!>. 56.2
million x%~ili now Dc apprcpriatea annually
from the Pcm)fund t,'~ DTED to be used
clean petroleum-related contamination
without thc ccquirzmcnt ~>~' aiq identifiable
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Res!;o;z~'e~ A comprehensive set of
economic 4 ..,,: ,,.., ~,
,,: ..::t, .n,(.at pr=;grams must be
maintained for c~ties an~ other
deve!opme~:~ 2~ende~. The legislature
should:
increa:-:e ~::~'.:.'i:'w. ?or the Depamnent
of Ti'adc and Economic
De"dopmc..,',l'~ c:mtaminated site
clean-up fund:
act to strengthen enforcement and
col!cc:ion of ,,-evenues for the state
ccntaminati(m
co;,~ti::,.~e s~pport J'or and h'.nding of
local and regional programs to assist
in t~e efforts to t'emediate
brownfields;
estabi?;h a r::Ib:-funded program to
allow cities and other deveh)pment
authorities to oa;,'t control of and
reclaim :md :-evitaiize brownfields;
pro{?c: e:'dstinv: tax increnlent
finn:wing pr.visions that provide for
the r2mez~iatlan of brownfields and
modiVv re:.t~'Sc~ans to allow the
pooling of di.~t:'ict revenues to assist
in the financing of remediation of
l)rownfields:
establish an ip. demnification fund to
pre. vide q::.a'qcia] security for
:"<~"+ "; "~' Ail~.] i,;div;duat~ as they
invest ic elS:frs to recycle
brow:l?ield:4 :.p. re'der to leverage
pr!v'ate in~e,tment in cities' efforts
to increase their tax base and create
jobs: and
* contip, ue ',:he pzt:'ofund as a financing
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mechanism for cleaning
contaminated sites.
LE-7. Growth Management and
Annexation
Issue: Unplanned and uncontrolled
urban growth has a negative environmental,
fiscal, and governmental impact for cities,
counties, and state governments because it
increases the costs of providing government
services and results in the loss of natural
resource areas and prime agricultural land.
Response: The League believes that
the existing framework for guiding
growth and development primarily
through local plans and controls adopted
by local governments should form the
basis of a statewide planning policy and
that the state should not adopt a
mandatory comprehensive statewide
planning process. Rather, the state
should:
provide additioual financial and
technical assistance to local
governments for cooperative
planning and growth management
issues, particularly where new
comprehensive plans have been
mandated by the legislature~
clearly establish the public purposes
served by existing statewide controls
such as shoreland zoning and
wetlands conservation; clarify,
simpli~', and streamline these
controls; elinfinate duplication in
their administration; and fully
defend and hold harmless any local
government sued for a "taking" as a
result of executing state land use
policies;
give cities broader authority to
extend their zoning, subdivision, and
other land use controls up to two
miles outside the city's boundaries
regardless of the existence of county
or township controls, in order to
ensure conformance with city
facilities and services;
clearly define and differentiate
between urban and rural
development and restrict nrban
growth outside city boundaries:
require the Metropolitan Council to
seek cooperation from the State of
Wiscousin and counties (both
Minnesota and Wisconsin)
surrounding the metropolitan area to
ensure responsible and controlled
development, study expansion of
Metropolitan Council authority in
surrounding counties, and examine
the positive and negative impacts of
mandatory regional or local land use
controls and state-imposed
development standards; and
facilitate the mmexation of urban
land to cities by amending state
statutes regulating annexation to
make it easier for cities to annex
developed or developing land within
unincorporated areas.
LE -8. State and/or County
Licensed Residential Facilities
(group homes)
Issue: The need for more residential-
based care facilities resulting from state
policies makes it clear that the state must
also ensure there is sufficient funding to
assure that residents living in group homes
and licensed facilities have appropriate care
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and supervision. In view of the
responsibilities cities have to accommodate
group homes and residential-based
facilities, it is important that state and
county units of government make every
effort to work with local officials to make
sure that adequate care and public safety
concerns are addressed. Cities must also
be aware of special care needed by group
home residents in case of public safety
emergencies. Since operators of certain
residential facilities and services are not
required to notify cities when they intend to
purchase housing for this purpose, cities
have insufficient opportunity to address
special care and public safety needs that
these residences may require.
Response: The legislature should
require state and county agencies which
operate or license companies that operate
residential-based facilities notify cities in
a timely manner and allow opportunity
for cities to respond regarding the status
of facility license requests and renewals
and the special care needed by residents
in case of public safety emergencies.
Legislation should also include provisions
requiring establishment of non-
concentration standards and direction to
avoid clustering residential facilities.
Licensing authorities must also be
responsible for.removing any residents
found incapable of living in such an
environment, particularly so they do not
become a danger to themselves or others.
LE -9. Affordable Housing
Issue: Many families are unable to
afford housing, and cities often lack
resources at the local level to provide
housing for families or to develop housing
alternatives for aging populations that are
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within their means, particularly in smaller
cities. The resulting circumstances limit
economic development and weaken the
city's tax base.
In areas outside the five MSA regions,
housing stock is aging and generally older
than in more urban locations. U.S. Census
figures for 1990 indicate that more than 30
percent of housing units in those areas were
built prior to 1940, as compared with the
high rate of new housing construction
within MSA locations, particularly in the
twin cities metro area where 59 percent of
housing units built 'in the '80's are located.
Almost half the households in the state
paying median rental housing costs
exceeded the level of affordability,
according to the latest census. The ratio of
housing affordability for low-income
renters is also increasing, raising more
concern at the local level about the prospect
that this portion of the city population will
be less likely to become homeowners.
Older homeowners often reside in housing
that is affordable to first-time homebuyers,
but often want to remain in their homes as
long as possible. By the time they do
move, the property may have become run-
down. As a result, the home often
becomes rental property with minimal
improvements undertaken by the new
owners.
Response: Federal, state, and local
government must pursue policies which
encourage public-private partnerships to
make it possible for cities, lending
institutions, and developers to initiate
projects that meet local housing needs.
The state should continue to provide
grants and loans from state revenue
sources and streamline multiple MHFA~
administered programs to create a larger
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pool of state funding with more flexible
criteria and guidelines to make it easier
for cities to apply for and make use of
state housing assistance programs. The
state can also assist cities by establishing
priorities for the use of those funds on
the basis of state housing policy for
which cities and developers can apply
based on their specific project activities
and locally determined objectives.
State housing policy should focus
more resources on preservation of
existing housing stock as an effective way
to promote and retain affordable
housing. More also needs to be done to
reduce the cost to older homeowners of
moving into assisted living or other
housing designed for the elderly, such as
patio homes and to match up first-time
homebuyers with affordable properties
and to make more "fix-up" programs
available at the local level.
Among the state-sponsored initiatives
and policies the League supports to
encourage production of affordable
housing are:
exempting construction of low-
income housing from the state sales
tax;
a state low-income housing tax credit
program;
making it easier for cities with
affordable housing programs to use
tax increment financing or tax-
exempt revenue bonds (IRBs); and
exempting public agencies, including
HRAs, from the state deed and
mortgage transfer tax.
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Cities must also have sufficient local
authority and the flexibility to undertake
housing projects to meet their unique
housing needs and must be able to
leverage federal and state resources to do
so. Bringing together crime prevention
specialists and those working to develop
new affordable housing units should also
be encouraged to improve access to
affordable housing while supporting
neighborhood safety and community
livability.
LE-10. City Role in
Telecommunications
Issue: Cities are facing increasingly
complex challenges in responding to and
planning their own telecommunications
futures. Cities need support at the state
and federal level to assure that community
residents, businesses and non-profit
organizations benefit from the convergence
of electronic information technology,
telecommunications, communications,
video, and cable television service delivery.
Response: Congress and the
legislature should support and encourage
local government planning and authority
to provide public services and assure the
benefits of broadband telecommunica-
tions and wireless communications for
their communities and residents by:
making it easier for cities to own and
operate telecommunications utilities,
in part by amending Minn. Stat. §
237.19 to authorize cities to construct
and operate a telephone exchange by
a simple majority vote of its
electorate, rather than the current
supermajority vote of 65%:
· recognizing the changing nature of
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the public-private partnership in
which multiple providers may
compete to deliver telecom-
munications services;
upholding local authority to establish
telecommunications policies and plans
that respond to community needs;
preserving city authority over matters
directly affecting communities,
including: construction standards,
permitting, installation methods,
construction scheduling and
coordination, degradation of rights-
of-ways, cost recovery, city use of
telecommunications resources for
local public, education, government
access and I-Nets;
aiding cities to develop community-
based information services so that
residents with limited income benefit
from access to local and wide-area
broadband networks and information
services;
supporting local authority to require
providers of open video systems to
provide public, educational and
government access;
making sure cities are allocated
adequate spectrum on the 800 MHZ
radio frequency for public safety and
emergency response.
Cities are encouraged to:
develop a telecommunications plan
identifying community priorities and
values and setting forth how the city
intends to encourage competition in
the local market while ensuring
taxpayer investment in public
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infrastructure is protected;
determine how to implement new
federal and state telecommunications
laws and regulations to create
conditions to attract
telecommunications to make them
widely available to city residents and
businesses;
examine current ordinances to take
into account how to respond to
multiple requests to install wireline
communications or to erect cellular,
personal communications service
(PCS) and other wireless
communications towers and antennas;
treat all providers on a neutral and
nondiscriminatory basis;
seek broad access to advanced
telecommunications services including
bandwidth and spectrum for public
safety and emergency response;
provide for institutional networks (I-
Nets) through cable franchise
agreements with local operators to
acquire a portion of a broadband
network and other advance
telecommunications resources;
consider installing city-owned and
operated broadband networks or
forming partnerships to do so where
the marketplace fails to provide the
infrastructure and/or services;
investigate and develop applications
for those networks to deliver public
services using advanced
telecommunications;
take an inventory of unused,
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underused and/or abandoned conduit
in the right-of-way, in easements, or
on city-owned property to make use
of those resources in developing
needed local information
infrastructure.
LE-11. Redesign of Electric
Utility Regulation
Issue: Policymakers at the state and
federal levels are considering ways in
which to bring competition into the electric
utility industry. Without a cautious
approach which incorporates careful
consideration of the implications of any
deregulation scheme for all consumers of
electric energy, it is possible that only the
largest consumers of electric energy would
experience true cost savings and other
benefits often associated with competition
while the small customers, individuals and
small businesses, may actually see rate
increases. Additionally, city interests in
tax base stability and managing and
obtaining compensation for the use of
public rights of way by utility companies
are often overlooked in electric utility
restructuring discussions.
Currently, the discussion regarding
possible deregulation of the electric power
industry in Minnesota has centered on
electric utility taxation. Proponents of
deregulation assert that if effective free
market competition is to replace
governmental regulation, state tax policy
must be changed to ensure competitive
parity among both intrastate and interstate
producers. The main focus of the Investor
Owned Utilities (IOUs) so far has been
removal of the attached machinery or
personal property tax. Utilities subject to
the tax argue that it places them at a
competitive disadvantage to non-Minnesota
companies as well as Minnesota Rural
Electric Cooperatives (Co-ops) and
Municipals. However. accurate
comparisons of tax burden are difficult, as
other states use completely different taxing
systems. Additionally. Co-ops do pay the
tax on some of their property and
Municipals make substantial payments in
!ieu of taxes.
Utility personal property can be a
significant portion of the local tax base in
ali cities. Most obviously affected are
cities that have power plants. However,
generation and transmission equipment
accounts for over half of the personal
property taxes paid by the IOUs, and exists
in nearly every city. Replacing the revenue
that would be lost by cities, counties,
school districts, and other local taxing
jurisdictions is a stated goal of the IOUs;
however, the mechanics and funding source
of such a replacement revenue would be
difficult to develop and administer, and
would be subject to reduction or
elimination over time.
Response: A cautious, deliberative
approach to restructuring the electric
utility industry is necessary to preserve
the level of service to which Minnesota
consumers of electric energy have
become accustomed. Additionally, it is
crucial that cities have a place at the
table in deregulation discussions and that
they retain their local authority to
manage, and obtain compensation for,
the use of public rights of way, and that
neither cities nor their taxpayers are
asked to shoulder the burdens of any tax
relief provided IOUs. Finally, every
effort should be made to ensure that
additional responsibilities and financial
burdens are not shifted to the local level.
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LE-12. Adequate Funding for
Transportation
Issue: Current funding for roads and
for transit systems across all government
levels in the state is not adequate.
Response: Minnesota should value,
and adequately fund, all transportation
systems in the state. The state needs to
provide an objective basis to determine
the complete needs of the road and
transit systems, their present condition,
and their impact on the economic health
of the state. This should include
acknowledgment that delaying current
expenditures will increase costs in the
future. The League of Minnesota Cities
supports an increase in the gas tax and
urges removing the existing restrictions
on its use so that gas tax revenues can be
used for all transportation projects and
programs, not just road construction and
maintenance. The legislature should
institute additional revenue sources that
can be dedicated to all transportation
programs. Cities should receive revenues
necessary to meet present and future
transportation needs. If funding does
not come from the state, cities should
have funding options available to them to
raise the dollars necessary to adequately
fund roads and transit.
With the exception of funding for the
state patrol, all nontransportation
programs should be funded from a
source o*.her than the highway user
distribution fund. The revenues of the
highway user distribution fund are
collected from transportation users and
should be dedicated to transportation-
related services.
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LE-13. State Aid for Urban Road
Systems
Issue: Current rules governing
municipal state aid expenditures are
restricting the efficient use of these funds
and do not adequately acknowledge the
constraints of road systems in urban city
environments.
Response: 'Rules affecting the
municipal state aid system need to be
changed to acknowledge the technical and
practical restrictions on construction and
reconstruction of urban road systems.
New municipal state aid design standards
should not apply to reconstruction of
existing state aid streets that were
originally constructed under different
standards. Future changes to state aid
rules should ensure the involvement of
elected officials and engineering
professionals in the decision-making
process.
LE-14. State Aid Roads in
Contiguous cities Under 5,000
Issue: Cities under 5,000 population do
not receive any nonproperty tax funds for
their collector and arterial streets.
Response: State statute should be
modified to encourage cooperation and
improved transportation systems by
allowing contiguous cities that jointly
represent a combined population of 5,000
or more to be eligible for Municipal State
Aid (M.S.A.). Participating cities would
enter into a formal joint powers
agreement and establish a joint budget
that would be governed by a board of
elected officials. Cities that participated
in this joint entity would not be required
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to undertake any formal consolidation
activities.
Cities under 5,000 population that
were not eligible for M.S.A. through this
cooperative agreement practice should be
able to use county municipal accounts
and the five percent account of the
highway user distribution fund.
Uses of county municipal accounts
should be statutorily modified so that
counties can dedicate these funds for local
arterials and collector streets within cities
under 5,000 population. In addition, the
five percent set-aside account in the
highway user distribution fund should be
used to meet this funding gap.
LE-15. Turnbacks of County and
State Roads
Issue: As road funding becomes
increasingly inadequate, more roads are
being "turned back" to cities from counties
and the state.
Response: Turnbacks should not
occur without direct funding or transfer
of a funding source. A process of
negotiation and mediation should govern
the timing, funding, and condition of
turned-back roads. City taxpayers
should receive the same treatment as
township taxpayers. The requirement for
a public hearing, standards about the
conditions of turnbacks, and temporary
maintenance funding should also apply to
count~' turnbacks to cities. Ata
minimum, proposed roads to be turned
back to a lower government level should
be brought up to the standards of the
receiving government or should be
compensated with a direct payment.
Direct funding should be provided for
smaller cities that are not provided with
turnback financing through the
municipal state aid system.
LE-16. Cooperation Between
Counties and Cities Over County.
Roads Within Cities
Issue: Some counties want increased
control over county roads that lie within city
boundaries. The statutory mechanism for
resolving disputes between counties and
cities over the construction, reconstruction.
or expansions of state-aid highways that
extend within city corporate limits is
inadequate. Under current laxv, only the
county may request that a dispute resolution
board ("board") be established and the
board's role is not to assist the parties in
attempting to resolve their dispute. Instead,
the board has the authority only "to review'
the proposed change, and make a
recommendation to the Commissioner." It
is the Commissioner of Transportation who
ultimately makes the final decision on
whether to "approve the establishment,
construction, reconstruction, or
improvement of a county state-aid highway
recommended by the board." The statute
does not outline anv formal due process that
must be followed to ensure fairness to all
parties. Additionally, there is no mediation
or non-binding arbitration prerequisite as
exists in other areas of law dealing with
dispute resolutions.
Response: The legislature should
provide a mediation or non-binding
arbitration alternative to assist parties in
reaching a resolution on their own
without involving the Commissioner.
Additionally, to ensure that sound
recommendations are made by dispute
resolution boards, formal due process and
specific criteria should be established.
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For situations where negotiations do not
produce an agreeable resolution, cities
should be authorized to request that a
board be established.
LE-17. Management of Rights-of-
Way
Issue: Demand for all types of uses of
rights-of-way, both surface and subsurface.
is increasing exponentially, forcing
consideration by cities of how best to
allocate this very limited resource. Because
public rights-of-way have been acquired at
public expense through local property tax
sources or other local action, cities have
traditionally had the fundamental
responsibility and attendant liability for
facilitating the safety and convenience of all
right-of-way users. Rights-of-way
management responsibilities are complex,
numerous, and site specific, as are the
particular interests of cities in establishing a
value for private use of public space in the
local rights-of-way. These factors
underscore the fact that rational and
expeditious decisions can only be made at
the local level.
Cities support existing federal
nondiscrimination requirements that local
administration not impose unreasonable
delays or burdens on access, entry, or other
reasonable use of rights-of-way. Cities
should be authorized, as provided in federal
law. to require telecommunications
providers to meet local requirements for
public, educational, and government access
to their networks as well as financial and
technical support for such actions.
Local rights-of-way are a limited and
valuable asset held in trust by municipalities
for the public. Unlike other businesses
which pay for the use of public rights-of-
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way. telephone companies currently pay
property taxes only on a fraction of their
facilities located in public rights-of-way and
nothing for the value of the right to use
them.
Response:
The responsibility for managing and
protecting public rights-of-xvay must
remain with cities and other units of
governme, nt entrusted with protecting
the health, safety, and convenience of
the community.
Construction and safety standards are
of paramount importance to cities,
and consistent with respective
industries' desire for uniformity,
should be developed by the municipal
engineering community for adoption
by cities to ensure effective rights-of-
way management.
Cities and other governmental units
responsible for the protection and
management of public rights-of-way
should be authorized to require
reasonable compensation which
reflects the policy and fiscal objectives
of their community.
The courts should remain the primary
forum for resolution of allegations
that communities have exercised their
authority in an unreasonable,
arbitrary, or capricious manner.
LE-18. Communications
Infrastructure
Issue: Cities must retain authority to
provide for development of effective local
information inlYastructure including public,
educational, and government (PEG) access
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channels and institutional networks.
Sufficient technical and financial support
from telecommunications service providers
is necessary to assure that both traditional
and advanced services and applications,
including both wired and wireless telephony,
video, data and Internet services as well as
PEG access are locally available.
Response: The legislature should
support local authority, to develop, own,
and operate information infrastructure
and services to require that voice, video,
and data communications networks
provide channel spectrum and resources
sufficient to meet local information and
communications needs, assure public
safety and convenience, and provide local
information and community
programming and services.
LE-19. Effective
Telecommunications Competition
Issue: Effective telecommunications
competition will not arrive simultaneously
in alt cities or markets. In the transition to
an effectively competitive marketplace,
which will yield better services, affordability
and deployment of technology to meet
community needs, consumers need
protection from possible market abuses.
Response: Federal, state, and local
governments must coordinate efforts to
protect consumers and encourage
emergence of effective competition to
make it possible for communities to
participate in the global economy through
a local information infrastructure that
provides benefits to residents, business,
and industry. ,
LE-20. Local Zoning Regulation of
Telecommunications Service
Providers
Issue: Cities must have authority to
govern the use of property by
telecommunications service providers
through zoning regulations without
unnecessary state and federal intervention.
Response: The Federal
Communications Commission and the
state legislature should continue to
uphold local government authority to
adopt and enforce local zoning
regulations of telecommunications service
providers as reaffirmed in the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996.
LE-21. ISTEA Reauthorization
Issue: Cities have an important stake in
the reauthorization of the federal Intermodal
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
(ISTEA). Since its enactment in 1991,
ISTEA has assured cities of a key role in
planning as well as benefits of funding for
project enhancements and pollution
mitigation. ISTEA expires on September
30. at the end of this fiscal year. ISTEA
has been successfully implemented in
Minnesota, with a strong focus on
partnerships, local decision-making, funding
flexibility and emphasis on inter-modal
transportation.
Respo,se: Congress should
reauthorize ISTEA this session to
continue support for the new era of
transportation investments in which cities
can work cooperatively with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MnDOT) to address local and regional
transportation interests. Putting in place
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locally developed criteria to evaluate
programming of limited funds has opened
MnDOT programming to recognize
regional priorities. Enhanced ISTEA
reauthorization will allow cities to
continue to work within the current
planning process to address
transportation needs.
The amount of ISTEA funding in the
existing congressional and administration
budget allocations does not meet growing
needs. Trust fund revenues should be
used solely for transportation purposes,
and the federal gas tax revenues should
be transferred to the Transportation
Trust Fund (instead of being used for
deficit reduction).
Regional planning is a strong
component of the current ISTEA
program. Congress should support and
encourage broadening the federal-state-
local partnership and community
participation in transportation decision-
making.
Ail program categories in the existing
ISTEA program should be maintained, in
particular the Surface Transportation
Program (STP), Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP),
Enhancement and Safety, transit,
Congestion/Mitigation Air Quality
(CMAQ), and the National Highway
System (NHS) and Bridge Replacement
programs.
Congress can aid local project
implementation by reducing
unnecessarily burdensome regulations
and procedures, particularly for small
projects for elements that have little if any
negative effects on the environment.
There is also a need to examine the
relationship between the metropolitan
MPO boundary and U.S. Census
boundaries of the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
The MPO in the metro area needs to
recognize the broad regional implications
of transportation in the '7 counties within
Minnesota and the two counties in
Wisconsin that are within the MSA.
LE-22. Workforce Readiness
Issue: State and federal wel'fare reform
efforts have focused on the importance of
the welfare to work transition and have
recognized the challenge of ensuring that
individuals are qualified to work. Cities
have an interest in the availability of
qualified workers as part of their economic
development efforts and can serve as a
catalyst with other public entities and the
private sector to address workforce readiness
issues.
Response: The legislature should fully
fund the Job Skills Partnership and
Pathways programs administered by the
Department of Trade and Economic
Development.
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IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY
SD-1. Redesigning and Reinventing
Government
Issue: Every level of government is
reevaluating, reprioritizing, redesigning, and
renewing its organizational structure and
programs in response to financial realities
and citizens' needs and problems. Reforms.
however, must be more than simply change
for the sake of change or a reshuffling of
existing programs to appease the electorate.
To be meaningful, reorganization and
reassignments of governmental entities and
services should save money where feasible.
deliver improved services, serve essential
needs and be equitably structured. Cities
have and will continue to pursue the use of
cooperative agreements, the reevaluation of
city programs and services, and changes to
organizational structures.
Response: The federal, state, and
count3.- governments should:
ensure that in redesigning, reinventing
or reassigning government services
and programs that the appropriate
level of service to citizens is evaluated
and citizen demands and expectations
are adequately addressed;
· promote local efforts through
incentives rather than mandates;
communicate and establish a process
of negotiation before shifting
responsibility for delivering sen'ices
from one level of government to
another or seeking to reduce service
duplication;
· transfer authoriW for use of revenues
dedicated to such programs or
provide appropriate and adequate
alternatives:
identif) and repeal programs or
discontinue services which are no
longer necessaD' or which can readily
and fairly be provided by the private
sector; and
employ existing government entities in
redesign efforts rather than create
new agencies or units.
The League supports cooperative studies
of the following issues:
whether the enforcement of human
rights laws can best be accomplished
by a single state system which would
allow local governments to discontinue
local enforcement programs;
whether there should be greater use of
statewide or consolidated business
licensing, including licensing of sign
contractors, to eliminate the need for
some businesses to obtain a permit in
each city or county;
whether the existing use and
structure of Regional Development
Commissions can be improved;
whether greater use can be made of
block grants to distribute fi~nds
related to transportation, sewage
treatment, and public water facilities;
whether human services and health
programs can be improved by further
consolidating their administration at
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the state and county levels of
government; and
whether state and federal
environmental and water agencies can
be combined or eliminated to avoid
inconsistent standards and
duplication of responsibilities.
SD-2. Unfunded Mandates
Issue: The cost of federal and state
mandated programs substitute the judgment
of Congress and the President and the
legislature and the Governor for local budget
priorities. These mandates force cities to
reduce funding for other basic services or to
increase taxes and service charges. The
passage by the legislature of reporting
requirements for new state mandates and the
passage by Congress of legislation
restraining new federal mandates should
help address the problem, but other steps are
still necessary.
Response:
Existing unfunded mandates should
be reviewed and modified or repealed
where possible.
No additional statewide mandates
should be enacted unless full fi~nding
for the mandate is provided by the
level of government imposing it or a
permanent stable revenue source is
established.
· Cities should not be forced to comply
with unfunded mandates.
Cities should be given the greatest
flexibility possible in implementing
mandates to ensure that their cost is
minimized.
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SD-3. Civil Liability of Local
Governments
Issue: One of the barriers to the
delivery of governmental services and
programs is the exposure of local
governments and their officials to civil
damage claims. The state has acted to
protect itself and its local governments by
enacting exceptions and limitations to
liability suits and authorizing sell-insurance
and other mechanisms to deal with claims
allowed by law. Additionally. the current
law which requires district court approval of
settlements of claims against municipalities
which exceed $10.000 has become
burdensome for cities.
Response: The League supports:
eliminating joint and several liability,
or severely restricting its application
to situations where private or public
tortfeasors are substantially at fault
for the damages incurred;
extending the protection of the state
and municipal tort claims act to quasi-
governmental entities when
performing public services such as
firefighting;
existing constitutional safeguards for
protecting public and private property
interests without any statutory
expansion of property rights; and
eliminating the district court approval
of settlements requirement or, in the
alternative, increasing the threshold
amount for district court approval of
settlements to $100,000.
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SD-4. Environmental Protection
Issue: State and federal ·
environmental programs are improperly
designed to meet their stated goals, and
impose an undue burden on local
governments because of a lack of federal or
state financial assistance. The refusal to
finance these programs by the governments ·
which pass them has eliminated an essential
restraining feature in program design and
implementation.
Specific problems include:
New programs or standards are
continually adopted without regard to
the existence, attainability, or cost of
existing programs and standards.
Fragmented program adoption and
implementation does not ensure
prioritization of environmental matters
or the establishment of comprehensive
environmental protection strategies.
"One size fits all" implementation
programs force remedial efforts by
local governments for nonexistent
environmental problems.
Permit fees and other cost transfer
elements of federal and state programs
do not provide an incentive for
environmental agency efficiency, policy
prioritization, or risk assessment.
Response:
A comprehensive effort to
consolidate, reorganize, and manage
state and federal environmental
agencies and programs should be
undertaken and a partial or full
moratorium on new programs or
requirements should be considered.
Permit fees should be limited to fifty
percent of the agency's direct
operating costs in order to promote
efficient agency operation and
sufficient legislative oversight.
Sufficient state and federal financial
assistance should be provided to
comply with state and federal
infrastructure requirements,
particularly with regard to sewer and
water facilities.
SD-5. Personnel, Pensions, and
Labor Relations
Issue: Many state laws increase the
cost of providing city service to residents
by requiring city governments to provide
certain levels of compensation or benefits
to public employees, specify certain
working conditions, or limit city
governments' ability to effectively manage
their personnel resources. For instance,
existing state laws limit governments'
ability to effectively address incompetence
or misconduct of city employees specifying
certain procedures to be followed or
standards of conduct.
Response: The state government
should refrain from passing laws which
regulate the public sector workplace and
should repeal or modify problematic
existing laws and regulations to
encourage full local accountability.
The League of Minnesota Cities
proposes the following reforms:
Discipline and Discharge
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The state should modify veterans'
preference and civil service laws
which restrict the ability of local
governments to effectively discipline
public employees. The legislature
should amend the law to:
· remove the right to multiple,
duplicative disciplinary
proceedings;
· limit any back-pay claims to a
maximum of $100,000;
· limit the period in which to
request a hearing to 14 days (from
the current 60 days); and
· exclude probationary period
employees from veterans
preference termination law
protections.
The state should discontinue state and
local civil service systems which are
no longer needed to ensure fair and
accountable hiring and firing
practices.
Data Practices
In light of security concerns, the state
should amend the data practices act
to reclassify all employee address and
telephone data as private data.
The Information Policy Task Force
created by the 1997 legislature should
consider the impact of potential
changes to the data practices act,
particularly the commercial' use and
sale of government information, on
local units of government and take
these into account in any
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recommendation for legislative
action.
Compensation limits
The. state should repeal laws limiting
local government employee
compensation levels to the governor's
salary. If repeal is not possible, the
limit should be amended to be based
upon the governor's total
compensation level.
PELRA
The state should modify the definition
of public employee to limit the
application of PELRA to employees
working more than an annual average
of 20 hours per week other than on a
temporary or seasonal basis.
The state should change public sector
bargaining laws to restrain
arbitration awards which exceed
other internal class comparisons or
outside cost of living limitations.
The state should modify the definition
of public employee to exclude police
and fire cadets.
Pensions
The state should revise public
employee pension laws to facilitate
consolidat'~on of local pension plans
and the transition to more attractive
and fiscally-sound pension programs
such as defined contribution plans.
The state should study initiatives to
reform and make uniform pension
plans for local government
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employees. However, the League
opposes increasing public employer
contribution levels or any proposal to
have the public employer contribution
level exceed the contribution level
required from employees.
The state should adjust the eligibility
thresholds for public pensions to
reflect inflation, adopt a process for
automatic future adjustments, and
limit eligibility for defined benefit
plans to employees working an
average of at least 20 hours per week.
The League opposes special legislation
related to pension benefit increases
that are not initiated by a previously
adopted resolution of the city council
of the affected city, even if the
legislation provides an option that
requires subsequent local approval.
In addition to these state reforms, the
League of Minnesota Cities supports the
following policies regarding federal
employment law:
Overtime compensation
Congress should amend the Fair
Labor Standards Act to eliminate its
applicability to the public sector or at
least recognize unique circumstances
in the public sector such as
accounting for all hours worked by
salaried employees and allowing
regular employees to serve as
volunteers, paid on-call firefighters,
referees, coaches, and other
community service-oriented positions.
Peace officer bill of rights
Congress should oppose a federal
peace officer bill of rights, which
would make internal investigation
and enforcement more difficult and
diminish local accountability.
SD-6. Election Issues
lsstte: hnprovements in absentee
x oting, voter registration, and the election
process are needed.
Response: The 1998 legislature should
develop a bipartisan election reform
proposal that simplifies absentee voting,
provides more cities direct access to the
statewide voter registration system,
clarifies restrictions on locating campaign
signs within 100 feet of polling places,
modifies the voter fraud statute related to
voter residency, and allows cities more
flexibility in appointing and
compensating election judges.
SD-7. Local Election Authority
Issue: Local authority to schedule city
elections and establish terms of office for
local elected officials has been increasingly
restricted by the legislature, thereby
diminishing regard for the role of local self-
government, particularly when state policy
pre-empts home rule authority governing
city elections.
Response: The legislature should
oppose further limits on either the
number or the length of terms city elected
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officials may serve, particularly when
those terms have been established by the
electorate in home rule charter cities.
State policy on uniform elections should
continue to recognize and uphold local
authority to schedule city elections in
November of either even- or odd-
numbered years.
SD-8. City Costs for Enforcing
State and Local Laws
Issue: Cities experience substantial costs
enforcing state and local laws, particularly
those related to traffic, controlled
substances, and incarceration of prisoners.
The current method in our criminal justice
system of recovering costs for law
enforcement and prosecution through fines
is insufficient to meet the costs incurred by
local governments.
Response: The legislature should
review this issue and adopt measures that
provide for complete reimbursement of
the costs incurred by local governments in
enforcing state and local laws. Solutions
which should be considered include the
following:
· increasing fine amounts;
removing or modifying state
surcharges which conflict with cost
recovery principles; and
requiring the defendant to pay the full
costs of enforcement and prosecution
as part of an3' sentence.
SD-9. Access to Information
Technology and Services
Issue: Congress and the state
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legislature should continue to provide a
meaningful role for cities in developing and
supporting access to inlbrmation technology
and services.
Response: The legislature should:
enhance opportunities for cities to
collaborate with community
organizations, schools, libraries, and
nonprofit organizations and
telecommunications service providers
to make training and advanced
services available to community.
residents;
take steps to ensure that businesses
have access to advanced broadband
networks;
provide grants and technical
assistance to encourage cities to
expand use of information technolo~'
to provide citizen access to
government information and deliver
services;
monitor telecommunications service
providers' compliance with
requirements to make public access to
information available at a discount;
encourage providers to make capaci~'
for interactive forums available at the
local level to increase citizen
participation in government;
encourage expanded use of interactive
teleconferencing, public access
channels, and public broadcast
facilities to provide public access to
government meetings: and
· support federal, state, and local
authority, to charge providers of cable
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and cable-like services reasonable fees
to support that capaciW.
SD-10. Lawful Gambling Fund
Expenditures
Issue: State law authorizes cities to
collect up to 10 percent of the net profits
from lawful gambling operations conducted
within their jurisdictions. These funds
must be maintained in a separate account
and can be spent only for "lawful
purposes." These purposes are defined in
statute more narrowly than the permissible
public purpose expenditures for charitable
contributions to cities. The Gambling
Control Board has the authority to demand
that cities make repayment to the fund for
expenditures it deems out of compliance
with the statutorily permitted lawful
purpose expenditures.
Response: Cities are in the best
position to determine the use of funds
that will bring the most benefit to their
citizens. The legislature should expand
the permissible lawful gambling fund
expenditures to include any public
purpose deemed appropriate by the city.
SD-11. Design-build
Issue: The standard bid procedure
c~ties are required to use in selecting
contractors for municipal buildings can be
quite costly. Private sector development
uses a process known as "design-build" in
which various firms submit project
proposals that include both a design and the
construction costs tbr that design. The
selection is then based on the total package.
By granting specific statutory authority to
use the design-build alternative to the
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
and state agencies including the Department
of Revenue, the legislature has recognized
the financial savings it can provide. In
documented instances, cities have saved
taxpayers up to 10 !~ercent of the total
project cost by' using the design-build
alternative. The design-build process also
permits improved project management and
oversight. However. absent statutorv
authorization to use this alternative, cities
are vulnerable to lawsuits from
unsuccessful bidders. In addition, the
design-build process for playground
equipment can encourage greater creativity
while still maintaining cost controls.
Special legislation was enacted for the City
of Chanhassen in 1995 to experiment with
using this process for purchasing
playground equipment.
Response: The legislature should
authorize an extension of the "design-
build" procedure to cities as a less
expensive alternative to the standard bid
procedure.
SD-12. Mobile Home Park
Oversight
Issue: The state has preempted cities in
the licensing of mobile home parks and has
limited the authority of cities to place new
regulations on established mobile home
parks. However, cities are responsible for
dealing with the various housing and public
safety challenges mobile home parks mav
create.
Response: Since the state has already
taken the lead, the legislature should
provide sufficient resources and direct
the Department of Health to conduct a
study on the condition of mobile home
parks throughout the State of Minnesota.
Cities and mobile home park owners and
residents should be involved in the study.
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The results of the study should be used as
a basis for policy discussions regarding
ways in which the state can provide for
increased and improved oversight of
mobile home parks and establish a
statewide support system for cities to rely
on in dealing with the array of issues that
arise in mobile home parks. Outcomes
of the study should include:
· "best practices" for the operation of
mobile home parks;
recommended state regulatory
changes for the operation of mobile
home parks;
suggested ways cities can better
address the issues presented by
mobile home parks; and
identification of mechanisms to
provide assistance in financing mobile
home park upgrades.
SD-13. Proposed Plat Approval
Authority
Issue: Current law generally grants
cities the authority to approve proposed
plats as part of their police power
responsibilities for regulating development.
Certain counties want legislative
authorization to approve proposed plats
which are contiguous with existing or
proposed county roads.
Response: Cities oppose extending
county authority over plat approval.
While counties have a valid interest in
proposed plat decisions, this does not
warrant a duplication of approval
authority. An informal process of county
review with the opportunity to offer
comments and suggestions for
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improvement is an appropriate
cooperative mechanism which is already
in place and working well in many areas
of the state.
SD-14. Providing Information to
Citizens
Issue: To keep the public updated and
informed, state law requires local units of
government to publish various notification
documents in newspapers and often dictates
which newspapers receive cities'
publication business. The number and
variety of documents required to be
published and the costs of publication are
burdensome. Technological advancements
have expanded the ways in which
government can provide information to
citizens. In many cases, these new
technologies are more efficient and cost
effective.
Response: Cities should be
authorized to take advantage of new
technologies to increase the dissemination
of information to citizens and potentially
lower the associated costs. Specifically,
the legislature should authorize local
units of govermnent to designate an
appropriate daily/weekly publication,
elect alternative means of communication
such as city newsletters, cable television,
and the internet, and expand the use of
summaries where information is
technical or len~hy. Additionally, the
legislature should eliminate outdated or
unnecessary publication requirements.
SD-15. Creating a Minnesota GIS
Program
Issue: Cities need Geographic
Information Systems (GIS). Although only
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forty-five cities have parcel-based GIS. this
improved method of local land record
management is already paying tremendous
dividends to those with access to the
technology, but it is costly and difficult to
create, maintain, and upgrade. Cities thce
serious obstacles to modernizing land
records when maps, survey controls, and
electronic records management do not exist
at the county level. Without state
investment to help local government
modernize land management records.
development of GIS will continue to fall
behind, with costly results for residents and
taxpayers in those locations where land
parcel data is not organized. A seamless
land records database would encourage
sustainable land-use planning at both the
state and local level.
Response: The League endorses the
recommendations put forth by the
Governor's Council on Geographic
Information to establish and fund a
Minnesota GIS Program to provide
technical support and funding for local
government development of GIS.
SD-16. State Licensing of Massage
Therapists
Issue: The state does not currently
regulate massage therapy, an emerging but
rapidly growing profession. In order to
control prostitution and to provide tbr health
and sanitation standards, several cities have
entered the traditional state domain of
heaith-care licensure by enacting ordinances
that require all massage therapists to obtain a
local professional license. These ordinances
allow local laxv enibrcement officers to
diO'erentiate between legitimate massa,.2, e
therapists, who have a city license, and-
arostitution businesses frontimz as massage
therapy establishments. The 1,~ck of
statewide licensing of massage therapists l~as
hampered law enforcement techniques and
has caused problems for cities attempting to
regulate an entire health-care profession
without any statewide standards. Currently.
txvent.v-five states license massage therapists
on a statewide level. Statewide licensing of
massage therapists would provide a clear set
of educational standards that massage
therapists must mee~ and would provide
local law enforcement agencies with an easy
tool to distinguish between prostitution and'
legitimate massage therapy. Statewide
professional licensing would not disturb
traditional powers over land use and
business licensure.
Response: The League supports the
statewide professional licensing of
massage therapists in order to aid local
law enforcement efforts at controlling
prostitution and other criminal activity.
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LEN HARRELL
Chief of Police
MOUND POLICE
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Telephone 472-0621
Dispatch 525-6210
Fax 472-0656
EMERGENCY 911
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ed Shukle
Chief Len Harrell
Monthly Report for December 1997
The police department responded to 1,102 calls for service during the
month of December. There were 35 Part I offenses reported. Those
offenses included 3 burglaries, 30 larcenies, and 2 vehicle thefts.
There were 57 Part II offenses reported. Those offenses included 2 child
abuse/neglect, 1 forgery/NSF checks, 3 narcotics, 7 damage to property, 1
liquor law violation, 8 DUI's, 3 simple assaults, 13 domestics (4 with an
assaults), 4 harassment's, and 15 other offenses.
The patrol division issued 174 adult citations and 8 juvenile citations.
Parking violations accounted for an additional 103 tickets. Warnings were
issued to 120 individuals for a variety of violations.
There was 12 adults and 13 juvenile arrested for felonies. There were 28
adults arrested for misdemeanors. There were an additional 6 warrant
arrests.
The department assisted in 5 vehicle accidents, 4 with injuries. There
were 30 medical emergencies and 97 animal complaints. Mound assisted
other agencies on 30 occasions in December and requested assistance 9
times.
Property valued at $23,213 was stolen and $15,272 was recovered in
December.
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT - DECEMBER 1997
II. INVESTIGATIONS
The investigators worked on 6 child protection issues accounting for 36
hours of investigative time. Other cases included continued follow-up on
the homicide a robbery, and a drive-by shooting as well as cases involving
burglary, assault, terroristic threats, damage to property, obstructing legal
process, deprivation of parental rights, NSF checks, counterfeit currency,
theft, harassment, and absenting.
Formal complaints were issued for DWI and possession of a controlled
substance, worthless checks, indecent exposure, no insurance, possession
of fireworks, and exterior storage.
III.
Personnel/Staffin~
The department used approximately 27 hours of overtime during the
month of December. Officers used 55 hours of comp-time, 160 hours of
vacation, 33 hours of sick time, and 21 holidays. Officers earned 33 hours
of comp time.
There were 14 shifts at double time for holidays worked
Officer Donahue attended training in Community Policing and Officer
Ringate attended the 40 hour intoxilyzer certification. Investigator
Swensen attended a seminar entitled, "Drugs, Guns & Gangs".
V. COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICERS
Officer's Packard and Piper addressed 49 animal complaints, 24 ordinance
violations, and 215 miscellaneous calls for services.
11 citations were issued in December.
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME ACTIVITY REPORT DECEMBER 1997
GENERAL ACTIVITY SUMI~ARY
THIS YEAR TO LAST YEAR
MONTH DATE TO DATE
Hazardous Citations 85
Non-Hazardous Citations 83
Hazardous Warnings 46
Non-Hazardous Warnings 68
Verbal Warnings 102
Parking Citations 103
DWI 8
Over .10 6
Property Damage Accidents 1
Personal Injury Accidents 4
Fatal Accidents 0
Adult Felony Arrests 14
Adult Misdemeanor Arrests 32
Juvenile Felony Arrests 13
Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrests 0
Part I Offenses 35
Part II Offenses 57
Medicals 30
Animal Complaints 97
Ordinance Violations 50
Other Public Contacts 842
960
839
262
768
988
634
92
75
82
41
0
56
425
49
184
291
798
314
701
351
9,597
1,053
611
330
832
1,106
738
85
66
76
32
1
36
420
72
199
294
847
361
708
378
8,375
TOTAL
1,676
17,507
16,620
Assists 75 727 840
Follow-Ups 119 696 372
HCCP 5 41 53
Mutual Aid Given 32 208 179
Mural Aid Requested 9 107 98
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
MAY 1996
OFFENSEs CLEA~ EXCEPT- CLEAJ~ED BY ARRESTED
REPORTED UNFOUNDED CLEARED ARREST ADULT JUV
PART I CRIME~
Homicide
Criminal Sexual Conduct
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Vehicle Theft
Arson
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 0 0
30 0 I 13 12 13
2 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL
35 0 i 13
Child Abuse/Neglect
Forgery/NSF Checks
Criminal Damage to Property
Weapons
Narcotic Laws
Liquor Laws
DWI
Simple Assault
Domestic Assault
Domestic (No Assault)
Harassment
Juvenile Status Offenses
Public Peace
Trespassing
All Other Offenses
12 13
2 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0
7 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0 0 3 3 0
1 0 0 1 1 0
8 0 0 8 8 0
3 0 1 0 0 0
4 0 i 3 3 0
9 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
13 0 i 12 13 0
TOTAL
57 i 3 27
28 0
PART II & PART IV
Property Damage Accidents
Personal Injury Accidents
Fatal Accidents
Medicals
Animal Complaints
Mutual Aid
Other General Investigations
TOTAL
1
4
0
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97
29
842
1,003
HCCP
Inspections
TOTAL
1,102 i 4 40 40 13
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
DECE1VIBER 1997
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
Stop Arm Violations
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
Code Enforcement
Seat Belt
Overweight Vehicles
Miscellaneous Tags
TOTAL
8
6
0
8
1
67
2
0
25
1
3
0
12
0
19
0
1
103
0
11
0
0
0
10
277
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 1997
Insurance
Traffic
Equipment
Crosswalk
Animals
Trash/Derelict Autos
Seat Belt
Trespassing
Window Tint
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
37
17
31
0
3
7
0
0
0
15
110
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
10
WARRANT ARREST~
Felony
Misdemeanor
Run: 7-Jan-98 17:21 PRO03
Primary ISN's only: No
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Activity codes: Ail
Property Status: All
Property Types: All
Property Descs: All
Brands: All
Models: All
Officers/Badges: All
Prop Prop Inc no ISN Pr Prop Date Rptd Stolen
Tp Desc SN Stat Stolen Value
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Property Report
STOLEN/RECOVERED BY DATE REPORTED
Date Recov'd Quantity Act
Recov'd Value Code
Brand
Model
Page
Off-1 Off-2
Assnd Assnd
Prop type Totals: 15,001
Prop type Totals: 250
Prop type Totals: 260
Prop type Totals: 2,725
Prop type Totals: 25
Prop type Totals: 550
Prop type Totals: 775
Prop type Totals: 350
Prop type Totals: 137
Prop type Totals: 1,235
Prop type Totals: 1,905
Report Totals: 23,213
15,000 2.000
0 1.000
260 1.000
0 1.000
0 1.000
0 3.000
0 1.000
0 1.000
1 3.000
0 1.000
11 26.000
15,272 41.000
Run: 8-Jan-98 9:16 CPS08
Primary ISN's only: NO
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
How Received: All
Activity Resulted: All
Dispositions: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
Patrol Areas: All
Days of the week: All
ACTIVITY CODE
DESCRIPTION
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Calls For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY CODE
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS
9000 SPEEDING
67
9001 J-SPEEDING
2
9002 NO D/L, EXPIRED D/L 2
9012 OPEN BOTTLE
1
9014 STOP SIGN
3
9018 EQUIPMENT VIOLATION
11
9019 J-EQIPMENT VIOLATION
1
9026 OVER THE CENTER LINE
1
9034 STOP ARM VIOLATION
1
9036 OBSTRUCTED VISION
1
9038 ALL OTHER TRAFFIC
2
9039 J-ALL OTHER TRAFFIC
2
9100 PARKING/ALL OTHER
6
9140 NO PARKING/WINTER HOURS 97
9200 DAS/DAR/DAC
9210 PLATES/NO-IMPROPER-EXPIRED 25
9220 NO INSURANCE/PROOF OF
19
9221 J-NO INSURANCE/PROOF OF 3
9240 CHANGE OF DOMICILE 6
9253 STOP ARM VIOLATION/NO TICKET 1
9301 LOST PERSONS
2
9309 FOUNqD/RUNAWAY 1
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Run: 8-Jan-98 9:16 CFS08
Primary ISN's only: No
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:O0 - 23:59
HOW Received: All
Activity Resulted: All
Dispositions: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
Patrol Areas: All
Days of the week: All
ACTIVITY CODE
DESCRIPTION
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT Page
Enfors Calls For Service
INCIDENT ANA3~YSIS BY ACTIVITY CODE
9312 FOUND ANIMALS/IMPOUNDS 4
9313 FOUND PROPERTY 5
9315 UNCLAIME DESTROYED ANIMALS 3
9430 PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS 1
9450 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENTS 3
9451 H/R PROPERTY DAMAGE ACC. 1
9561 DOG BITE 6
9563 DOG AT LARGE 2
9564 DOG BARKING 1
9566 ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT TICKETS 11
9567 DANGEROUS DOG 4
9700 MEDICAL/SU 1
9710 MEDICAL/ASU 3
9720 MEDICAL/DOA 1
9730 MEDICALS 23
9731 MEDICALS/DX 1
9732 MEDICALS/CI 1
9750 FIRES 2
9800 ALL OTHER/UNCLASSIFIED 5
9801 DOMESTIC/NO ASSAULT 9
9802 PUBLIC ASSIST 1
9810 LOITERING/LURKING i
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS
Run: 8-Jan-98 9:16 CPS08
Primary ISN's only: NO
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
How Received: All
Activity Resulted: All
Dispositions: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
Patrol Areas: All
Days of the week: All
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Calls For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY CODE
ACTIVITY CODE NL~ER OF
DESCRIPTION INCIDENTS
9900 A~L HCCP CASES 5
9904 OPEN DOOR/ALARMS 4
9920 INSPECTIONS DEPARTMEN~ 2
9930 HANDGUN APPLICATION 4
9945 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 2
9950 INFO/INT 4
9951 SEX OFFENDERS
9980 WARRA~NTS 6
9990 MISC. VIOLATIONS 2
9992 MUTUAL AID/8100 13
9993 MI~fUAL AID/6500 8
9994 MUTUAL AID/ ALL OTHER 7
9996 MUTUAL AID/NARCOTICS 1
A5352 ASLT 5-MS-INFLICT BD HRM-HANDS-ASLT-AC 2
A9505 TERR THREATS-INFLT BH-UNK WEAP-CHLD-ACQ 1
AL351 DOM ASLT-MS-INPLT BODILY HARM-HANDS-AD-FAM 2
AL352 ASLT-DOMESTIC-MS-INFLT BODLY HRM-HINrDS-ADLT-AC 2
B3794 BURG 3-UNOCC N-RES FRC-U-UNK WEAP-COM THEFT 1
B4330 BURG 4-UNOCC RES FRC-D-UNK WEAP-UNK ACT 1
B4990 BURG 4-AT FRC RES-U-UNK WEAP-UNK ACT 1
C0442 FORGERY-UNK LVL-REPRODUCE-MONEY-BUSINESS 1
DC500 DRUGS-DRUG PARAPH-POSSESS-UNK-UNK 3
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Primary ISN's only: No
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
How Received: All
Activity Resulted: All
Dispositions: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
Patrol Areas: All
Days of the week: All
ACTIVITY CODE
DESCRIPTION
I3060
I3070
J2501
J2701
J2E01
J3501
J3E01
J3R01
J3T01
N0190
N3190
N3990
Plll0
P3110
P3130
T0060
T0069
TB029
TC009
TC159
TF025
TF059
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Calls For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY CODE
NUMBER OF
INCIDENTS
CRIM AGNST FAM-MS-NEGLECT OF A CHILD 1
CRIM AGNST FAM-MS-MALIC PUNISHMENT CHILD 1
TRAFF~GM-DUI LIQUOR-UNK INJ-UNK VEH 2
TRAFFIC-GM-AGG DUI-UNK INJ-MV 1
TRAF-ACC-GM-AL 10 MORE-UNK INJ-MV 3
TRAFF-ACCID-MS-DRIVE UNDER INFLUENCE 5
TRAF-ACC-MS-AL 10 MORE-UNK INJ-MV 3
TRAFFIC-MS-FAIL TO SUBMIT TO TEST-UNK INJ-MV 1
TRAF-ACC-MS-UND AGE DRINK DRIVE-UN"K-MOTOR VEH 1
DISTURB PEACE-UNK-HARRASSING COMMUNICATIONS 1
DISTURB PEACE-MS-HARRASSING COMMUNICATIONS 4
DIST PEACE-MS-PRIV-COMM-OTHER-UNKNOWN 1
PROP DAMAGE-FE-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT 1
PROP DAMAGE-MS-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT 5
PROP DAMAGE-MS-BUSINESS-UNK INTENT 1
THEFT-UNK LVL VAL-FRM MAIL-UNK PROP 1
THEFT-UNK LVL VAL-FRM MAIL-OTH PROP 2
THEFT-MORE 2500oFE-BUILDING-OTH PROP 1
THEFT-501-2500-FE-UNKNOWN-OT}{ PROP 1
THEFT-501-2500-FE-MOTOR VEH-OT}{ PROP 1
THEFT-201-500-GM-BUILDING-FIREARMS 1
THEFT~201-500-GM-YARDS-OT~ PROP I
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Primary ISN's only: NO
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
How Received: All
Activity Resulted: All
Dispositions: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
Patrol Areas: All
Days of the week: All
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Calls For Service
INCIDENT ANALYSIS BY ACTIVITY CODE
ACTIVITY CODE
NUMBER OF
DESCRIPTION
INCIDENTS
TG029 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-BUILDING-OTH PROP 2
/73031 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-COIN MACH-MONEY 2
TG059 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-YARDS-OTHR PROP
1
TG069 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-MAILS-OTHER PROP 15
TG151 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-MOTOR VEH-MONEy 1
TG159 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-MOTOR VEH-OTHER 1
VA022 VEH-MORE THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-TRUCK-AUTO 1
VE082 VEH-200 LESS-MS-TAMPER ENTER-TRUCK BUS 1
X2080 CRIM AGNST ADMN JUST-GM-OBST LEGAL PROCESS 1
X2200 CRIM AGNST ADM JUST-GM-GIVE FLSE NAM-POL 1
X3250 CRIM AGNST ADMN JUST-MS-VIOL ORD PROTECTION 2
Y3230 CRIM AGNST GOVN-MS-ESCAPE TAX-MTR VEH 2
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**** Report Totals:
493
Run? 8-Jan-98 9:04 OFF01
Primary ISN's only: No
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
Dispositions: Ail
Activity codes: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
MOUND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Offense Report
OFFENSE AC'~IVI~ DISPOSITIONS
Page 1
ACT ACTIVITY OFFENSES UN- ACTUJtL
CODE DESCRIPTION REPORTED FOUNDED OFFENSES PENDING
ASLT 5~MS-INFLICT BD HRM-HA/%rDS-ASLT-AC
TERR THP~EATS-INFLT BH-UNK WEAP-CHLD-ACQ
DOM ASLT-MS-INFLT BODILY }{AR/~-HAN-DS-A.D-FAM
ASLT-DOMESTIC-MS-INFLT BODLY HRM-fSN-DS-ADLT-AC
BURG 3-UNOCC NRES FRC-U-UNK WEAP-COM THEFT
A5352
A9505
AL352
B3794
B4330 BURG 4-UNOCC RES FRC-D-UNK WEAP-UNK ACT
B4990 BURG 4-AT FRC RES-U-UNK WEAP-UNK ACT
FORGERY-UNK LVL-REPRODUCE-MONEY-BUSINESS
DRUGS-DRUG PARAPH-POSSESS-UNK-UN-K
CRIM AGNST FAM-MS-NEGLECT OF A CHILD
CRIM AGNST FAM-MS-MALIC PUNISHMENT CHILD
TRAFF-GM-DUI LIQUOR-UNK INJ-LTNK VEH
TRAFFIC-GM-AGG DUI-UNK INJ-MV
TRAF-ACC-GM-AL 10 MORE-UNK INJ-MV
TRAFF-ACCID-MS-DRIVE b'NDER INFLUENCE
TRAF-ACC-MS-AL 10 MORE-UNK INJ-MV
TRAFFIC-MS-FAIL TO SUBMIT TO TEST-UNK INJ-MV
TRAF-ACC-MS-UND AGE DRINK DRIVE-UNK-MOTOR VEH
DISTURB PEACE-UNK-HARRASSING COMMUNICATIONS
DISTURB PEACE-MS-HARRASSING COM~R3NICATIONS
DIST PEACE-MS-PRIV-COMM-OTHER-UNKI~OWN
PROP DAMAGE-UNK LVL-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT
PROP DAMAGE-FE-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT
..... OFFENSES CLEARED
ADULT JUVENILE BY EX- PERCENT
ARREST ARREST CEPTION TOTAL CLEARED
C0442
DC500
I3060
I3070
J2501
J2701
J2E01
J3501
J3E01
J3R01
J3T01
N0190
N3190
N3990
POllO
Plll0
2 0 2 I 0 0 1 1 50.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 100.0
2 0 2 0 i 0 1 2 100.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 100.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 100.0
1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 100.0
3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 100.0
5 0 5 0 5 0 0 5 100.0
3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 100.0
1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 100.0
1 0 I 0 1 0 0 1 100.0
1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
4 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0.0
i I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
i 0 I I 0 0 0 0 0.0
i 0 I I 0 0 0 0 0.0
R~: 8-Jan- 98 9:04 OFF01
Primary ISN's only: No
Date Reported range: 11/26/97 - 12/31/97
Time range each day: 00:00 - 23:59
Dispositions: All
Activity codes: All
Officers/Badges: All
Grids: All
MOUND ~OLICE DEPARTMENT
Enfors Offense Report
OFFENSE ACTIVITY DISPOSITIONS
Page 2
..... OFFENSES CLEARED ....
ACT ACTIVITY OFFENSES UN- ACTUAL ADULT JUVENILE BY EX- PERCENT
CODE DESCRIPTION REPORTED FOUNDED OFFENSES PENDING ARREST ARREST CEPTION TOTAL CLEARED
P3110 PROP DAMAGE-MS-PRIVATE-UNK INTENT 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0.0
P3130 PROP DAMAGE-MS-BUSINESS-UNK INTENT I 0 1 I 0 0 0 0 0.0
T0060 THEFT~UNK LVL VAL-FRM MAIL-UNK PROP 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
T0069 THEFT-UNK LVL VAL-FRR MAIL-OTH PROP 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 50.0
TB029 THEFT-MORE 2500-FE-BUILDING-OTH PROP 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
TC009 THEFT-501-2500-FE-UNKNOWN-OTH PROP 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
TC159 THEFT-501-2500-FE-MOTOR VEH-OTH PROP 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
TF025 THEFT-201-500-GM-BUILDING-FIREARMS 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 100.0
TF059 THEFT-201-500-GM-YARDS-OTH PROP 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
TG029 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-BUILDING-OTH PROP 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 50.0
TG031 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-COIN MACH-MONEY 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0.0
TG059 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-YARDS-OTHR PROP 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
TG069 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-MAILS-OTHER PROP 15 0 15 4 11 0 0 11 73.3
TG151 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-MOTOR VEH-MONEY 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
TG159 THEFT-LESS 200-MS-MOTOR VEH-OTHER 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
VA022 VEH-MORE THAN 2500-FE-THEFT-TRUCK-AUTO 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
VE082 VEH-200 LESS-MS-TAMPER ENTER-TRUCK BUS 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.0
X2080 CRIM AGNST ADMN JUST-GM-OBST LEGAL PROCESS 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 100.0
X2200 CRIM AGNST ADM JUST-GM-GIVE FLSE NAM-POL 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 100.0
X3250 CRIM AGNST ADMN JUST-MS-VIOL ORD PROTECTION 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 100.0
Y3230 CRIM AGNST GOVN-MS-ESCAPE TAX-MTR VEH 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 100.0
Report Totals: 83 1 82 38 39 1 4 44 53.6
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENOA
7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 1998
Tonka Bay City Hall
C. Additional Business;
EWMIEXOTICS TASK FORCE
*A. Minutes of the 12/12/97 meeting;
B. 12/12/97 meeting report;
C. Additional Business;
CALL TO ORDER RECEIYE I
ROLL CALL
CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS, Chair Babcock
· Save the Lake Recognition dinner, February 12, 1998, Lord Fletchers of the
Lake
READING OF MINUTES - 12/10/97 Regular Board Meeting
1/7198 Workshop/Planning Session (Handout)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Persons in attendance, subjects not on agenda (5 min.)
CONSENT AGENDA - Consent Agenda items identified by "*" will be approved in one
motion unless a Board member requests a discussion of any item, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda.
1. WATER STRUCTURES
A. Pelican Point HOA, consideration of minor change application to relocate
structure;
B. Discussion of outlots on Lake Minnetonka;
C. City of Mound- Lost Lake Channel, consideration of request to waive renewal w/o
change fee's for 1998;
D. Additional Business;
2. LAKE USE & RECREATION
A. Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol Special Deputy Candidates;
*B. Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol Significant Activity Report (handout);
4. SAVE THE LAKE
5. FINANCIAL
A. Audit of vouchers for payment;
· 12/15/97- 12/31/97
· 1/1/98- 1/15/98
B. November financial summary & balance sheet;
C. Additional Business;
6. ADMINISTRATION
A. Review of draft Resolution # 95;
B. Staff recommendation on required notification distance for public hearings;
C. Review of draft position announcement and position description for
Planning/Special Projects intern;
D. Consideration of compensation adjustment for Executive Director;
E. Additional Business;
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
6:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 10, 1997
Tonka Bay City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Babcock called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
DRAFT
ROLL CALL
Members present: Andrea Ahrens, Mound; Douglas Babcock, Tonka Bay; Kent Dahlen,
Minnetonka Beach; Bert Foster, Deephaven; Tom Gilman, Excelsior; Lili McMillan, Orono;
Craig Nelson, Spring Park; Gene Partyka, Minnetrista; Robert Rascop, Shorewood; Herb
Suerth, Woodland; Sheldon Weft, Greenwood. Also present: Charles LeFevere, LMCD
Counsel; Gregory Nybeck, Executive Director; Nancy Randall, Administrative Technician.
Members absent: Bob Ambrose, Wayzata; Victoria and Minnetonka have no appointed
members.
CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Babcock reminded the Board of the Workshop/Planning Session scheduled for 1/7/98 at
6 P.M. in the Grays Freshwater Center.
Chair Babcock gave a recap of the executive session held at the 11/12/97 meeting. He stated
the Board reviewed the performance of the executive director. He noted overall performance
of the executive director was favorable and that there would be a compensation adjustment in
the near fut.~re.
READING OF THE MINLrrF_3
Rascop moved, McMillan seconded to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1997 Regular
Board meeting as amended. Gilman noted on page 5, the vote on motion to table under agenda
item 3B should reflect he voted aye rather than nay. Nybeck noted he believed McMillan
voted nay on this motion rather than Gilman. Babcock stated the minutes should reflect that on
item 3B, third reading was approved; however, it was not adopted due to insufficient votes.
Ayes (8), Abstained (1, Dahlen); Motion carried.
Partyka moved, Nelson seconded to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1997
Workshop/Planning Session as submitted. Ayes (7), Abstained (2, Rascop, Gilman), Motion
carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments from persons in attendance on subjects not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Babcock asked to have agenda item lA, staff recommendation for refund of Schmitt Marina
1998 renewal without change application, removed from the consent agenda.
Gilman moved, Nelson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Items so approved include
the following: 2A: Minutes of the EWM/Exotics Task Force meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Regular Board Meeting
December 10, 1997
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WATER STRUCTURES
A. Schmltt Marina, staff recommends full refund of 488.75 for 1998 renewal w/o change
application.
Babcock noted staff received two 1998 renewal without change multiple dock
applications for Schmitt Marnia. He noted the owner of the property, Mr. Robert
Schmitt, has asked to withdraw his application and receive a refund of the application
fee.
MOTION: Nelson moved, Rascop seconded to approve a refund of $488.75 to Robert
Schmitt for withdrawal of his 1998 renewal without change application for Schmitt
Marina.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously
B. Additional Business
There was no additional business.
®
LAKE USE AND RECREATION
A. Update on 11/18/97 Sheriff's
meeting.
Water Patrol Joint
& Cooperative
Agreement
Babcock stated the majority of the discussion at this meeting centered on special event
permitting and how this would work with both organizations permitting them. He
noted the draft agreement between Hennepin County and the District would require
Board action. He asked LeFevere if he had reviewed the draft agreement.
LeFevere stated he had reviewed it and that he had no concerns with it.
MOTION: Dahlen moved, Gilman seconded to approve the joint and cooperative
agreement between Hennepin County and the LMCD.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously
B. Additional Business
There was no additional business
3. EWM/EXOTICS TASK FORCE
B. 11/14/97 meeting report
Suerth reviewed the minutes from the meeting and noted the following were discussed:
· Special event permitting in 1997 with emphasis on successes and shortfalls.
· Special events in 1998 on Lake Minnetonka would be required to get a permit from
the District in addition to the Water Patrol.
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December 10, 1997
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A zebra mussel pamphlet will be established to be distributed to marina owners and
the public to educate the public on this exotic, to identify infested waters, and
inform them of boat washing requirements on Lake Minnetonka.
· The potential use of a GPS system to assist in milfoil harvesting.
Suerth asked staff if they would like to provide further input on the meeting.
Nybeck noted staffhas been working on proposed fees and an application for special
events.
Ordinance Amendment, third reading of an ordinance relating to special events on
Lake Minnetonka; amending Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Code Section
3.09.
Babcock noted the following changes were recommended by Capt. Bill Chandler of the
Hennepin County Sheriff' s Water Patrol to read:
· Under Subd. 1, "Application for such permit shall be submitted on forms prepared by
the Executive Director no less than 30 days prior to the scheduled date of the special
event".
· Under Subd. lb, condition I on page 2 should read "whether the special event has the
written approval of the Sheriff and any other appropriate law enforcement officials,
any municipality which may be affected with respect to parking, zoning, law
enforcement, or any other municipal concern".
Nybeck stated he believed the Board might want to consider maintaining the 60 day
requirement for applications to be received in the District office. He added he
understood Water Patrol would not issue their special event permits until they have been
notified by the District that they have received a permit from us. He noted the additional
30 days would better allow District staffto complete our requirements and not slow down
the permitting process of the Water Patrol.
Wert joined the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
MOTION: Rascop moved, Gilman seconded to approve the 3~ reading and adoption
of the ordinance amendment relating to special events on Lake Minnetonka, amending
LMCD Code Section 3.09.
VOTE: Ayes (8), Nays (2, Ahrens and McMillan), Motion carried.
D. Additional Business
There was no additional business
e
SAVE THE LAKE
Nybeck noted a third solicitation letter had recently been sent out and that funds received to
date for 1998 have exceeded the budgeted revenue of $27,000.
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December 10, 1997
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Babcock stated there is a need to re-establish the Save the Lake Advisory Committee in
1998 and he encouraged any Board members to contact staff or him if they are interested.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Audit of vouchers for payment
11/15/97 - 11/30/97
Nelson reviewed the audit of vouchers for payment for the period of 11/15/97 - 11/30/97.
He noted check numbers 19111 through 11916 and 2095 through 2098 have been signed
and approved because they are on-going payments and there was not a second Board
meeting in November. He asked for Board to ratify approval of these checks. He also
reviewed the audit of vouchers for the period of 12/1/97 - 12/15/97.
MOTION: Gilman moved, Rascop seconded to ratify approval of the audit of vouchers
for payment for the period of 11/15/97 - 11/30/97, and to approve the audit of
vouchers for the period of 12/1/97 - 12/15/97.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
B. September balance sheet
Nelson stated this balance sheet was tabled at the 11/12/97 meeting because the Board
needed clarification of the $590.00 of Accounts Receivable and the $2,236.00 of Dues
from other Governments under Current Assets. He added staff has checked into this
and the funds identified are unpaid levies in 1996 by Spring Park for Administration
and EWM/Exotics respectively. He noted the Board' might want to consider
consolidating these two accounts.
Foster joined the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Babcock stated LeFevere had sent out a letter to the Attorney General over a year ago
to get their opinion on this non-payment and had not received one yet. McMillan and
Ahrens requested a copy of this letter sent out to the Attorney General. The Board
directed staff to check with the bookkeeper and accountant on whether these accounts
can be zeroed out in the meantime.
MOTION: Rascop moved, Gilman seconded to approve the September balance sheet.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
October f'manciai summary and bahnce sheet
Nelson reviewed the October financial summary and balance sheet.
Wert asked staff if any decisions had been made on reducing the savings balance and
transferring them into an account with a greater rate of return.
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
Regular Board Meeting
December 10, 1997
Nybeck stated he had discussed this with Babcock and Nelson; however, he was trouble
locating the District's Investment Policy in the office.
Staff was directed to locate and place the LMCD's Investment Policy on the 1/10/98
Board agenda.
MOTION: Gilman moved, Suerth seconded to accept the October financial summary
and balance sheet as submitted.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
C. Additional Business
There was no additional business.
ADMINISTRATION
A. Appointments for 1998.
Babcock stated it is that time of the year for the Board to specify appointments for
1998. He added staff has highlighted these appointments and has recommended Board
approval on them in a staff memo.
Auditor Selection- Abdo, Abdo, & Eick
Babcock stated they conducted their first audit last year for 1996 and that they
proposed a three-year plan with them. He added they have proposed to conduct the
1997 audit for $2,800, a $100 increase from last year. He asked for feedback from
Rascop on their performance.
Rascop stated he believed they did a good job.
Legal Counsel - Kennedy & Graven
Babcock noted come February, Charlie LeFevere will have served as attorney for
the District 20 years if he is re-appointed as attorney. He added that an increase of
less than 2.5 % has been proposed for general civil work and for attorneys working
on litigation matters. He noted no increase in rate is proposed for clerks and
paralegals.
Prosecuting Attorney - Tallen and Baertschi
Babcock noted Steve Tallen, the District's prosecuting attorney, was attendance and
asked him to outline his proposal and provide input to the Board on his activities.
Tallen stated he had served as prosecuting attorney for the District since 1986. He
added he is proposing an increase in his hourly rate slightly less than 2.1%. He
noted a great deal of his time is prosecuting BWI's, with approximately 100 this
past boating season. He reviewed recent changes in BWI laws that take effect in
1998 and noted there would be some code amendments to get LMCD Code
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December 10, 1997
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consistent with these laws. Other activities he reported on were personal watercraft
and minimum wake infractions.
Official Newspaper - Lakeshore Weekly News
Babcock noted staff has recommended re-appointing the Lakeshore Weekly News as
the official newspaper.
· Bank depository resolution for fiscal year 1998 - First National Bank
Babcock noted staff has recommended re-appointing First National Bank of the
Lakes as the official depository.
MOTION: Gilman moved, McMillan seconded to approve the 1998 appointments as
recommended by staff.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
Staff reconmaendations on updated fees for licenses for special events, for special
density, for re-configuration of a non-conforming structure, and for deicing.
Babcock outlined the staff memo regarding updating fees. He stated he believed that
$50 for a single event and $100 for a multiple event might not be enough to cover
expenses.
Foster stated he would like to eliminate the deposit for special events and all licenses
outlined in the draft resolution. He added the applicant agrees to reimburse the District
for all expenses up and beyond what they pay.
Babcock stated he believed that deposits should remain for special event permits and
many of the other licenses because he does not want to put staff in the position of
collecting revenue for licenses where expenses exceed revenue collected.
MOTION: Foster moved, Gilman seconded to approve the proposed fees for special
events, for special density, for re-configuration of a non-conforming structure, and for
deicing, amending staff recommendations to not require deposits for them.
MOTION
TO CALL
THE QUESTION: Gilman called, Partyka seconded to call the question.
VOTE
TO CALL
THE QUESTION: Ayes (5), Nays (6); vote on motion to call the question failed.
· VOTE
MAIN MOTION: Ayes (10) Nays (1; Rascop)
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Regular Board Meeting
December 10, 1997
c. Staff reconunendation on Computer Consultant.
Randall noted staff had contacted several computer consultants to replace Geck
Technology. She added all the consultants contacted were generally similar in skills
and fees. She noted staff is recommending All Systems Go to serve as the Districts
new computer consultant, because they are a local company that specializes in
Microsoft products.
McMillan asked what the computers are used for.
Randall stated general correspondence, databases, applications, web page design, and e-
mail.
MOTION: Gilman moved, Suerth seconded to use All Systems Go as the LMCD's
new computer consulting company.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
De
Staff update on Records Retention.
Nybeck stated since the 11/12/97 Board meeting, staff has applied for and been
approved by the Minnesota Historical Society for adoption of the of the city general
records retention schedule. He added the next step is to begin the inventory process, to
begin implementation of this plan, and to identify what types of files are not covered in
this plan. He noted a secondary plan covering these files would have to be approved
prior to implementing it. He concluded staff hopes to have the inventory completed by
spring.
F. Additional Business
There was no additional business.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Nybeck reported on the following:
· A letter was sent out to deicing installation licensees reminding them of the LMCD Code
requirements.
· He will be on vacation from December 24, 1997 to January 5, 1998.
· A copy of a press release from Genmar (Irwin Jacobs) regarding their resignation from the
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NlVlMA) was circulated.
· An initial contact had been made to St. Cloud State University regarding the possibilities of
an intern for the summer. He added a position responsibility would be forwarded for Board
review in January.
· Staff was approached by staff from the Gray Freshwater Foundation regarding the possibility
moving out of our current location. The Board discussed the proposed space located in the
upper level and concluded it is not feasible space because there would be no windows,
because half of the current space is being offered, and because it is too expensive. The Board
also discussed the idea of relocating to another building. Staffwas directed to report back to
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
Regular Board Meeting
December 10, 1997
the Gray Freshwater Center that the District is not interested in relocating at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business
-8-
NEW BUSINESS
Suerth asked if a date for the "Save the Lake" appreciation dinner night had been planned.
He added if a date had not been set, one needs to be set in the near future.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Hawks v. LMCD pending litigation
MOTION: Gilman moved, Rascop seconded to go into executive session at 8:52 p.m. to
discuss pending litigation, as allowed by the Open Meeting Law for c!ient/attomey privilege.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting re-opened at 9:20 p.m.
11. ADJOURNlVlE~
There being no further business, Chair Babcock adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Douglas Babcock, Chair
Gene Partyka, Secretary
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOD ROAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0520
December 9, 1997
Mr. Greg Nybeck
Executive Director
LMCD
2500 Shadywood Road, Suite 19
Excelsior, MN 55331
Re: Multiple Dock License - 1998-Lost Lake
Dear Greg:
Pursuant to our telephone conversation of about two weeks ago, I am writing to request that the City
of Mound's multiple dock license application renewal regarding the Lost Lake Canal be set aside
for the 1998 boating season. Due to the fact that our dredging project did not begin in 1997 as
originally anticipated and is now scheduled for 1998, the City of Mound will not be locating docks
in the Lost Lake turnaround area until 1999. Therefore, the City does not require a 1998 license but
will require a license for the 1999 boating season and subsequent years.
I am requesting that you "hold" the license for use until 1999. Further, I am requesting that we not
be charged any fees until the application for the 1999 boating season is due for submittal. If you
have any questions, please contact me.
r~-'~cer6~
~E dW~d J.~hukle,~.
City Manager
printed On recycled paper
ITEM
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
lanuary 9, 1998
TO: Board of Directors
FROM:
Administrative Technician
SUBJECT: Minor Change Application - Pelican Point HOA
BACKGROUND
Pelican Point Home Owners Association has requested a minor change to their conforming
multiple dock license structure located on Spring Park/Phelps Bays in the City of Mound. The
proposed change is to relocate five inner BSU's to the outside by adding 52' of structure width.
The multiple dock license was initially approved for 40 Boat Storage Units (BSL0 on 2,857' of
non-continuous shoreline on 10/26/94. This breaks down further to 1,386' on the mainland and
1,471' on the island. Applying LMCD Code Section 2.02, Subd. 1 for the general 1:50' rule,
and Subd. 5 for the special rule for non-continuous shoreline in close proximity, the maximum
number ofBSU's that can be approved for this multiple dock are 53.
The original new multiple dock license application was approved with the following five
conditions. They were: 1) the applicant was to provide water depths for each BSU to be filed, 2)
the number of docks installed were not to exceed the number of permits issued, 3) LMCD legal
· ' 's 4) lighting plan
counsel and the Board were to review and approve the association covenants, a
was to be reviewed and approved, and 5) future shallow water relief for boat slips was to be
granted by moving slips to the south instead of out beyond 100'.
DISCUSSION
Staff has further evaluated whether these five conditions have been met since the structure was
approved in 1994. Detailed below is staff's findings:
The applicant submitted water depth measurements for each BSU installed for the 1996
boating season in 5/96.
The applicant installed 20 BSU's during the 1997 boating season. A call has been placed
into the City of Mound to confirm the number of building permits issued.
· Covenants were received in the office by the applicant in 5/96. They appear to have been
reviewed and approved by LMCD staff, counsel, and selected Board members.
· The applicant installed lights on their multiple dock structure during the 1996 boating season.
The lighting plan was reviewed and approved by staff and Tom Reese, past Board member
from Mound.
· With regards to moving slips to the south rather than beyond 100' for shallow water relief,
the proposed application appears to be for shallow water. The five proposed slips are within
100' from the 929.4' lakeshore elevation and are moving to the south.
l:~vly Documcnts~Letters-mcmos~Polican Point.doc
LMCD Code Section 2.03, Subd. 7 states a new license needs to be issued when any change in
slip size, ownership, length, width, height or location of a structure or launching ramp is
proposed. The Code continues that the Board of Directors shall issue a new license, without a
public hearing and without requiring the payment ora fee therefor, provided:
a) all information required by the Executive Director has been submitted by the applicant;
b) the dock, mooring area, or launching ramp is in compliance with the provisions of this
code;
c) there is no change in the number of watercraft to be stored at the dock or launched from a
ramp;
d) there is no substantial change in the slip size, length, width, height or location of the dock
or launching ramp, the amount of the Lake obstructed or occupied by the dock or
launching ramp, the use of the dock or launching ramp, or the type ofwatercraf~ stored at
the dock or launching ramp; and
e) the change will not adversely effect nearby properties, navigation, safety or the
environment.
If these conditions are met, the proposed changes can be applied through a new multiple dock
license, with minor change, application.
Staff has further evaluated the proposed changes to the applicant's structure.
changes would:
The proposed
· Not increase the total number of and size of BSU's. There still would be 40 BSU's, with
eight of them having slips dimensions of 12' x 32' and 32 of them having slips
dimensions of 12' x 24'. The proposed application Would decrease the length of dips 1-
6 from 32' to 24' but increase the length of slips 9-14 from 24' to 32'.
· Move slips 20-24 from the inside of the structure to the outside to the south.
· The width of the multiple dock license structure would expand fi-om 308' to 360'.
· The proposed dock would meet LMCD side setback requirements and would not extend
beyond 100' in length.
· The entrance point from land to the dock would remain in the same location.
Staff has a concern with the proposed 52' expansion in width and whether it can be considered
by the Board with the application submitted because of LMCD Code Section 2.03, Subd. 7(d)
detailed above. Staffbelieves it is a substantial change.
RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends the Board table discussion on the proposed changes until a new multiple dock
license application, which would require a public hearing, is received fi'om the applicant. If you
decide to consider and approve the proposed changes with this application, any approval should
be subject to the applicant securing approval from the DNI~ the City of Mound, and any other
governmental jurisdictions. These jurisdictions were copied on this application on 1/7/98, in
compliance with MN DNR General Permit 97-6098, with comments due within 14 days.
I:~ty DocumentsLLetters-memos~Pelican Point.doc
DOCK - NEW/CHANGE
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
License ~ear
LMcD Receipt 1,3 q( 'No. Bo t.
City response due Boat Density Index
received Can be reached at phone
(for LMCD use)
Because this form is
to be copied, please !
use black ink or type.!
APPLICATION:
NEW MULTIPLE DOCK,
LAUNCHING RAMP,
AND/OR MOORING LICENSE
Any change in slip size, ownership, length, width, height or location of a structure
or launching ramp requiring a license under LMCD Code §2.03 requires the issuance of
a new license, pursuant to §2.03, Subd. 7. The Board may issue a new license without
a public hearing provided the facility is in compliance with the Code; there is no
change in the number of watercraft stored; and there is no substantial change in slip
size, length, width, height, location, use, type of watercraft stored, or amount of
lake obstructed or occupied.
Print or type owner's name
Owner's address
Business name (if different from owner)
Contact person (if different from owner)
47 -z6W 7
Phone; if no
answer, call:
Phone; if no
answer, call:
Phone
Street address
5 ·
Mailing address (if different from street address)
Property located in the City of ~7~OO~J~
Property is riparian to LMCD bay/area(s)~-~,1~ ~f' ~g , No(s).
1. Classification of use per §2.11, Subd. 2 (please check one):
g) private residence
a) commercial marina d) transient
b) private club ~ e) outlot association_~ h) other (explain)
c) municipal f) multiple dwelling
2. Site Lake frontage = Z~OO feet. BSU density = ~O
3. Describe change being applied for: ~ ;~ g~ ~i p~
&. Documents listed below are required; check that they are attached or on file
with the District: ~ Scaled drawing showing present dockage
Locator map Scaled drawing .showing~PrOP°sed dockage
County plat map
Certified land survey, Scaled drawing ~f/d°cks on abutting properties,
legal description ~/ and other affe6ted dockage
Absence of significant data requested,iab°ve 0U{a result in a processing delay. --~ (over)
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
ock License Application
(Name)
5. Public liability insurance: Coverage $ ),CL]3,~ _; Company
6. Watercraft Storage Units (WSU) computation schedule:
BSU @ 1 WSU (each slip up to 20' long and/or up to 10' wide) = _______WSU
~ BSU @ 1½ WSU (each slip 20'+ to 2a' long and/or up to 11' wide) = _~_~WSU
~ BSU @ 2 WSU (each slip 24'+ to 32' long and/or up to 12' wide) _~__WSU
_ BSU @ 2~ WSU (each slip 32'+ to 40' long and/or up to 14' wide) = _WSU
_ BSU @ 3 WSU (each slip 40'+ to 48' long and/or up to 16' wide) = -- WSU
_ BSU @ 4 WSU (each slip over 48' long and/or over 16' wide) = ------WSU
~) BSU -
: Total Watercraft Storage Units (WSU) = ~/WSU
Fee calculation:
Base fee.
Plus number of Watercraft Storage Units (WSU) (~/ @ $7.50 as
determined from WSU computation and schedule shown i~ No. 6 above ..... +
Total fee enclosed (this fee is for processing of the application
and does not entitle the applicant to a license) ~'~
Application fees are non-refundable.
I certify that the information provided herein and the attachments hereto are true
and correct; I understand that any license issued may be revoked b t ' ·
violation of the LMCD Cod° v ........... Y he Dzstrzct for
~. ~ d~ee co rexmourse cae uistrict for any legal,
surveying, engineering, inspectiom, maintenance or other e nses i
District in excess of the ....... ~ ....... xpe ncurred by the
-~uuuu oz cae application ~ee I consent
officers a . . - to permittin
· . nd agents of the Dzstr~ct to enter the -r=-~ ........... g
znvestzgate and to determine whether or not th ~T~=:~ 't_az~ re~sona~£e tzmes to
with. e C .... f the Dz~trzct zs bezng complied
I agree to submit a certified, as-built survey upon complet/~n of the docks.
/'~
Authorized signat
.
Relationship to o, er
Return tbi's application and.a~t~m~n-t~7.to.:.. Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
'= ' ., i~ ' ~ i'90O E. Wayzata Blvd., Suite 160
~ayzata MN 55391
,'~hone (612) 473-7033
11/92 ~-C~_~-______ ~
-Pelic an Point Home Owners Association of Lake Minnetonka
Water depths for each boat slip for currently approved and proposed dock plan
Date 11 ~26~97
Current water elevation
Water depth at slip 4
Normal High Water Elevation
Water depth at slip 4 for 929.4 el.
929.4
46
929.4
46"
Currently aproved plan
depth at normal
Slip no. high water Slip size
I 38 12x32
2 40 12x32
3 44 12x32
4 46 12x32
5 48 12x32
6 50 12x32
7 52 12x32
8 53 12x32
9 54 12x24
10 56 12x24
11 58 12x24
12 60 12x24
13 60 12x24
14 60 12x24
15 60 12x24
16 64 12x24
17 64 12x24
18 66 12x24
19 66 12x24
20 48 12x24
21 48 12x24
22 48 12x24
23 48 12x24
24 42 12x24
25 42 12x24
26 42 12x24
27 42 t 2x24
28 4 2 12x24
29 42 12x24
30 42 12x24
31 42 12x24
32 42 12x24
33 40 12x24
34 40 12x24
35 36 12x24
36 36 12x24
37 30 12x24
38 30 12x24
39 30 12x24
40 30 12x24
Slip
location
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
nside
nside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
~nside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
(8) 12 by 32 foot slips and (32)
19 outside slips and 21 inside
Average slip depth
12 by 24 foot slips
slips
47.025
Proposed Plan
depth at normal
Slip no. high water Slip size
1 32 12x24
2 36 12x24
3 39 12x24
4 39 12x24
5 41 12x24
6 45 12x24
7 47 12x32
8 47 12x32
9 49 12x32
10 51 12x32
11 53 12x32
12 55 12x32
13 56 12x32
14 56 12x32
15 56 12x24
16 58 12x24
17 60 12x24
18 60 12x24
19 60 12x24
20 62 12x24
21 64 12x24
22 64 12x24
23 64 12x24
24 66 12x24
25 50 12x24
26 50 12x24
27 48 12x24
28 48 12x24
29 42 12x24
30 42 12x24
31 42 12x24
32 42 12x24
33 42 12x24
34 42 12x24
35 42 12x24
36 42 12x24
37 42 12x24
38 42 12x24
39 40 12x24
40 40 12x24
Slip
location
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
outside
inside
/~inside
.'~ inside
· inside
' :~inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
(8) 12 by 32 foot slips and (32) 12 by 24 foot slips
24 outside slips and 16 inside slips
slip depth 48.9
PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 11, 1997
Present were: Peter Meyer, Bev Botko, Rita Pederson, Tom Casey, Marilyn Byrnes, Park
Director Jim Fackler, and Secretary Clare Link and the following interested citizens: Sue
Crawford, Christine Fitz and Mary Berglund. Those absent and excused were: Council
Representative Leah Weycker.
Motion made by Byrnes, seconded by Pederson to approve the minutes of the
October 9, 1997 Park and Open Space Commi~ion meeting as amended: meeting
adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA CHANGES
Add Review of the Comprehensive Plan under Discussion and update on Ralph Bower.
Information on the Community Ed Yearbook. Budget Figures for Parks and Beaches.
PLANS FOR PLAY STRUCTURE AT AVON PARK
Commissioners reviewed the play structure costs at Avon Park. Colleen Fitzgerald stated new
seats and a bucket for the existing swingset would eliminate the need to remove it. Fackler
stated the swingset will require a large berm with sand in it. He stated if the budget allows, it
could be moved.
Pederson stated we should recommended the swingset be saved.
Motion by Byrnes, seconded by Pederson to recommend the swingset be saved ff
possible. Motion carried unanimously.
Fitzgerald stated she would rather save the swings than the back drop. Fackler stated work
would probably begin in May.
1997 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENSES
Fackler reviewed what was spent under capital outlay in 1997. He reviewed park dedication
fees. He reviewed proposed capital outlay expenses for 1998.
Byrnes asked if the rental fees from the Depot should come back to the parks budget. Fackler
noted it is only a minimal amount.
Park & Open Space Commission Minutes - December II, 1997
Botko was directed to bring up the idea with the Community Education Council.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS
Casey asked for an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Fackler stated he would check with the
City Manager and report back at the January meeting.
RALPH BAUER ISSUE
Casey asked for an update on the Ralph Bauer land permit. Fackler stated he would have Jon
Sutherland report on the progress and bring back the information at the January meeting.
MEETINGS
Commissioners discussed increasing the number of members in order to have enough people at
the meetings.
Fackler suggested not having a meeting every month. You may find that you don't need to
meet every month. He suggested talking about it at the January meeting when the annual agenda
is planned.
Casey believed there should be a meeting every month. Further discussion will be at the
January meeting.
REPORTS
A. City Council Representative
No report
B. Park Director
No report
ADJOURN
Motion by Botko, seconded by Byrnes to adjourn the Park and Open Space
Commission Meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried un~nlmously.
DOCK AND COMMONS ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 18, 1997
Present were: Commissioners Frank Ahrens, Mark Goldberg, Dennis Hopkins,
Jim Funk and Gordy Tulberg. Parks Director Jim Fackler, Dock Inspector Tom
McCaffrey and Secretary Clare Link. Those absent and excused were: Mayor
Bob Polston. Also present were the following interested citizens: Marilyn
Byrnes, Klm Terwilliger, Deborah Berg, Pam Porter, Bruce McComb and Dwight
Gardstrom.
MINUTES
Motion made by Tulberg, seconded by Funk to approve the minutes
of the November 20, 1997 Dock and Commons Advisory Commission
meeting as amended: Page 2, third paragraph from the bottom, Devon
should be Amherst. Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA CHANGES
Goldberg stated he would like to discuss doing a yearly survey of abutters and
non-abutters.
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT
Goldberg noted Sutherland was unable to attend this evening. He stated he
would like to look at the non-controversial dock sites and those of the residents
in attendance.
Cambridge Lane (dock site 51375) was discussed. Goldberg noted the stairway
needs a better transition at the bottom. Mr. Porter asked how far the City can
go to enforce areas of concern. Faclder stated that encroachment repairs are the
responsibility of the homeowner. Goldberg explained when approval is needed
by the City. Mr. Porter asked if there wasn't a stairway, if one would have to
be created. Faclder stated a stairway is basically access to a dock site. Mr.
Porter was concerned about being able to afford what the City would ask to be
done. McCaffry suggested the resident meet with the Building Official to
address current and future concerns. Mr. Porter noted it could be repaired by
spring.
Ahrens stated he had a problem with holding the dock permit until the work has
been completed and suggested the recommendation be stricken.
Commissioners concurred dock site 51375 should be pulled from the list.
Goldberg stated the non-conforming dock structure platform should fall under the
recently passed policy, and the Porters should be given a five year permit.
Dock site 51735 was discussed. Marilyn Byrnes noted the fence belongs to the
neighbor and is not hers. She also noted the area is identified as Brighton
Commons and has always been known as Wychwood Commons.
Fackler noted the dedicated plat is Wychwood, and the dedicated shoreline is
Brighton Commons. Ahrens noted there is a designation in the use plan which
identifies Wychwood Commons and Brighton Commons. Goldberg stated it can
be straightened out.
Byrnes discussed her concerns about fees for encroachments. Ahrens understood
the fee was initiated to separate the encroachments from the docks. Monies
collected would be used to remove encroachments if needed. Byrnes was not in
favor of the new fees. Goldberg noted the encroachment fees are for non-
conforming structures.
Fackler noted the 1908 plat of Wychwood identifies the commons as Brighton
Commons.
It was noted the fence would be moved to the correct resident and the Building
Official notified.
Dock site 50970 was discussed frerwilliger). Terwilliger noted the stairway
itself has been approved. The handrail was cut off on the walkway and should
be identified on the report. The retaining wall is old and has been grandfathered
in. She stated she needs to talk to the Building Official. She was instructed to
call the Building Official.
Dock site 50670 was discussed (McComb). McComb discussed the purpose of
the commons area. He stated he is in favor of the encroachment fees. He stated
he would like to be reimbursed for all the work he has done to maintain the
commons area. Ahrens again clarified what will be charged the encroachment
fee. Commissioners discussed the purpose of the fee.
Ahrens suggested the encroachment fee be discussed in detail at a future meeting.
Dock site 51315 (Burg) was discussed. Burg was concerned about what is
encroaching. She believed the deck on her house was identified as an
encroachment. Fackler believed a platform section by the shoreline is the actual
encroachment. Burr was also concerned about the issue with the handrail not be
grippable. Fackler discussed the permitting process and noted that the Building
Official will contact her to clarify.
Dock site 51105 was discussed. Ahrens suggested it be carried over to another
meeting to allow the resident an opportunity to discuss. Dock lighting was
discussed. Dock site 51030 was also pulled.
Ahrens suggested moving on the dock sites that have no issues.
Commissioners reviewed the list to identify those which can be moved on and
those which should be heldover for further discussion.
Motion by Tulberg, seconded by Funk to recommend approval of the
public lands permits as identified to move on to the City Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
Fackler noted they would be heard at the City Council on January 13, 1998.
FISHING DOCK
Fackler stated he has contacted the DNR regarding aquatic weed control.
Commissioners discussed when and how it can be applied.
Hopkins discussed weed control, clearing the wooded area for access to the lake,
and costs. He recommended clearing the area and treating in the spring of 1998.
Goldberg suggested a public hearing be held for residents in the area. Fackler
stated a public hearing is not needed, but residents can be informed it will be an
agenda item at a future meeting. The item will be on the February agenda.
Fackler noted the City will need to apply for a public lands permit.
Motion by Funk, seconded by Ahrens to place this item on the
February agenda and invite neighbors in to discuss. Motion carried
unanimously.
1998 BUDGET
Fackler noted the 1998 Budget was approved.
AGENDA CALENDAR
To be reviewed at January meeting.
SURVEY
Goldberg stated he would like to do a survey of abutters and non-abutters with
dock applications to get input on overall satisfaction. It will serve as a
comparison to the survey done three years ago.
Fackler suggested a separate mailing. Commissioners discussed what should be
included in the survey and when it should be done. Ahrens suggested it be done
at the end of the summer.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Tulberg to adjourn the Dock
& Commons Commission Meeting at 9:50 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Chair, Mark Goldberg
Attest: