1973-04-24~2
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEET]i~G OF APRIL 22, 1973 at 8 P.'M. at the SHIRLEY HILLS SCHOCL
MOUND, MINNESOTA
Present at roll call: Acting Mayor John Andreasen, Councilmen Donald Ulrick, Gordon
Swenson and Orval Fenstad; Attorney Curtis Pearson, Village Manager Leonard L. Kopp,
Engineer Keith Englesby.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the April 10, 1973 .meeting were presented for consideration. Fenstad
moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the~.minutes of the April 10, 1973 meeting
as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 17, 1973 were presented for consideration~
Ulrick .moved and Swenson seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the special meetihg
of April 17, 1973 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor, so carried.
BALSAM ROAD
Fenstsd moved and Swenson seconded a motion
RLSOLUTION 73-107 RESOLUTION DIRECTING SEAL COATING BALSAM ROAD
to Spruce on Balsam)
(From Co.mmerceiBlvd.
Roll Call vote was unanimously in favor.
STREET LIGHT REQUEST
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 73-108 RESOLUTION ORDERING INSTALLATION OF STREET EI~FIi~FATTHEINT~P~ECTION
OF MANCHESTER ROADAND STRAFFORDLANE
The vote was unanimously in favor
RIDGEWOOD ROAD
The petition presented was
was instructed to contact the citizen presenting the petition and explain the problem
to him.
RESTAURANT LICENSES
Ulrick .moved and Swenson seconded a .motion
RESOLUTION 73-109 RESOLUTION GRANTING RESTAURANT LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE CURRENt
House of Moy
Mound Lanes
VFW Club
Thrifty Drug
StaDe I
Paul' s Store
A1 & Alma's
Sttrfs ide Inc
Briarwood
American Legion
The vote was unanimously in favor
3.2 BEER LICENSES
Fenstad ,moved and Swenson seconded the ,motion
RESOLUTION 73-110
RESOLUTION GRANTING ON SALE BEER LICENSF~'~RENEWALS TO:
Paul's Store
Mound Lanes
GRANTING OFF SALE RENEWALS TO:
Paul's Store
Mound Lanes
Gr imms Store
Thrifty Drug
National Foods
A1 & Alma's
Surfside Inc
A1 & Alma's
Surfside Inc
Piggly Wiggly
Prize Pantry
The vote was unanimously in favor
LICENSES FOR GAMES OF SKILL
Swenson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 73-111
RESOLUTION GRANTING GAMES OF SKILL AND JUKE BOXRENEWALS TO:
A1 & Alma's Pauls Store
Mound Lanes Surfside Inc
American Legion Briarwood Inc
l~]f01ub
AND GRANTING REN~,IAL OF BO~LINGALLEY LICENSE TO MOUND LANES
The vote was unanimously in favor
~3
METRO RATE AUTHORITY ORDINANCE
Swenson moved and Fenstad seconded a ,motion to ordain the £ollowin9 ordinance
ORDINA/~CE NO. 302
VILT.~GE OF MOUND, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A
MINNESOTA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION
TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN, IN THE VILLAGE
OF bIOUND, MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
AND TRANSMISSION LINES, INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, POLE LINES,
AND FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES; FOR THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC
ENERGY TO THE VILLAGE AND ITS INHABITANTS, AND OTHERS,
AND TO USE Tt{E STREETS, ALLEYS, PUBLIC WAYS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS
OF SAID VILLAGE FOR SUCH PURPOSES; PRESCRIBING CERTAIN
TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE
CHARGED THEREFOR,
THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUND DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. PURPOSES. Northern States Power Company,~
a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Minnesota, owns and operates property used and useful in the
production, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity
in the Village of Mound.
The Village Council has determined that it is
desirable, in the public interest, and to the advantage of
the consumers of electricity in Mound, that a franchise
be granted to Company upon the terms and conditions
contained herein.
Company, in consideration of benefits accruing to
it under the franchise agrees to supply electric service
in M~und upon the terms and conditions
Section 3. GRANT. Subdivision 1. There hereby isi
granted to Company for the period extending to January 1,
1983, (subject to termination on December 31, 1977 upon
notice from Company to Municipality and Authority, or
upon notice of Municipality to Authority and Company at least
90 days before said date of December 31, 1977) the right
and privilege of constructing, operating, repairing, and
maintaining in, on, over, under, and across the streets,
alleys, public ways, and public grounds of Municipality, an
electric distribution system and electric transmission lines,
including all poles, pole lines, conduits, and fixtures and
appurtenances, usually, conveniently, or necessarily used
in connection therewith, for the purpose of transmitting and
furnishing electric energy for light, heat, power, and
other purposes for public and private use in and to
Municipality and the inhabitants thereof, and others,
and for the purpose of transmitting electric energy into
and through Municipality. The electric distribution system
and transmission lines shall be so located as not to
interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary
travel along and over said streets, alleys, public ways,
and public grounds.
Subd. 2. This ordinance is intended to regulate
the exercise of the rights and privileges granted to
Company herein. Nothing in this ordinance is to be
construed to modify, alter or amend any statutory or
charter power of the Municipality to regulate the use of
its streets, alleys, public ways and public grounds. Such
regulations, insofar as they do not affect the rate
Committee may, on its own motion or on the request of
Municipality, review such amendments or rules and regulations.
or disturbance of service due to said causes. Company will
not be in breach of this franchise for interruptions of
service due to such causes.
on an~ ~£ ~ ~u~v~ u~u~ o~ this ordinance. The
schedule shall remain in effect until changed in accordance
with Section 8 of this franchise. The cost to the Company
of any franchise fee, street rental charge, gross receipt~
taxes, or any other duties or imposts, imposed by the
change the rate structure which will become effective
on bills rendered on and after March 15 of that year, to
enable Company to realize Actual Net Earnings during th~
notice from Company to Municipality and Authority, or
upon notice of Municipality to Authority and Company at lea
90 days before said date of December 31, 1977) the right
and privilege of constructing, operating, repairing, and
maintaining in, on, over, under, and across the streets,
alleys, public ways, and public grounds of Municipality, an
electric distribution system and electric transmission lines
including all poles, pole lines, conduits, and fixtures and
appurtenances, Usually, conveniently, or necessarily used
in connection therewith, for the purpose of transmitting and
furnishing electric energy for light, heat, power, and
other purposes for public and private use in and to
Municipality and the inhabitants thereof, and others,
and for the Purpose of transmitting electric energy into
and through Municipality. The electric distribution system
and transmission lines shall be so located as not to
interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary
travel along and OVer said streets, alleys, public ways,
and public grounds.
Subd. 2. This ordinance is intended to regulate
the exercise of the rights and privileges granted to
Company herein. Nothing in this ordinance is to be
construed to modify, alter or amend any statutory or
charter power of the Municipality to regulate the use of
its streets, alleys, public ways and public grounds. Such
regulations, insofar as they do not affect the rate
regula~iOn ~d--~d~in-istrati0n provisions of this ordinance,
need not be identical among members of the Authority. ~..--
Subd. 3. Nothing in this ordinance prevents the i
powers of the Authority from being hereafter delegated by i
law to some Other governmental authority. 1
Section 4. EXTENSIONS; SERVICE; RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Subdivision 1. Company shall provide reasonably efficient, !I
adequate and non-discriminatory service, at reasonable
rates, to all members of the public within the Municipality
who apply for such service in accordance with rules and
regulations of Company.
Subd. 2. Company may, from time to time, promulgate
rules and regulations which are reasonably necessary or
convenient in the conduct of its business. The rules and
regulations may govern matters, including but not limited
to, forms, contracts, extensions of service, curtailment of
service, reconnection charges, billings, security deposits,
and late payment charges, if any. Existing rules and
regulations of Company shall be filed promptly with the
Authority and shall become effective on filing. They shall
be kept open for public inspection. Thereafter Company
may file amendments thereto or additional rules and
regulations. Within 60 days after such filing the Executive
Committee may, on its own motion or on the request of
such amendments or rules and regulati°ns~~1_/3
disapprove any such amendment or rule and regulation which
'is unreasonable or unlawful.
Section 5. SERVICE INTERRUPTION. Subdivision 1.
Company will provide continuous, adequate and non-
discriminatory electrical service in'the Municipality.
Subd. 2. Company's provision of electric servi
to its customers is subject to interruption and disturba
of service due to:
(a) conditions beyond its control;
(b) necessary maintenance and operation of its
(c)
ce
nc.
system;
effect of operations of any interconneCtinc
(d)
(e)
electric'systems;
c~rtailment of electric service as may be
prudent to maintain service to priority loaf
or to maintain the operating stability of
Company's system; or
Temporary interruptions or disturbance ofi
service;
neither Company, Municipality, the Authority nor any
customer shall be liable for damage or loss for interrupt
or disturbance of service due to said causes. Company Wi
not be in breach of this franchiSe for interruptions of
service due to such causes.
Subd. 3. Company will promptly take such action as
may be practicable under the circumstances to remove the 7
cause of any interruption, disturbance, or curtailment and
to resume normal delivery of electric service.
Section 6. NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE. This is'not
an exclusive franchise.
Section 7. RATES. Subdivision 1. The rates and
charges imposed and collected by Company for services in
the Metro Area shall be fair, just, reasonable and
compensatory and designed to recover all reasonable costs
of service therein, including a reasonable return as
herein provided on the capital investment in the business
under an economical and efficient management.
Subd. 2. The rates charged to any class of custome
will not cast an undue burden on any other class of
customers nor shall any rates charged to customers within
the same class of service cast an undue burden on other
customers within that class.
Subd. 3. ~ The schedule of rates contained in Append~
A, attached.and made a part hereof by.reference, is
effective as to all bills computed on regular meter readings
on and after the effective date of this ordinance. The
schedule shall remain in effect until changed in accordance
with Section 8 of this franchise. The cost to the Company
of any franchise fee,~street rental charge, gross receipt~'~
taxes, or any other duties or imposts, imposed by the
Municipality'Will'b~-~ec~Vered~byC0~p~nya'S'-~Surcharge--~~.
to such rates within the Municipality. Ad valorem taxes
may not be recovered by a surcharge. Such surcharge will
be equitably distributed among electric customers in the
Municipality.
Section 8. RATE CHANGES. Subdivision 1. Company
may change its rate structure by changing classification
of rates, the number of blocks, size of blocks, the price
differential between blocks, or by adding a new classificat~
of rates or by closing or withdrawing any existing rate
classification or schedule. Any such change which does
not result in a higher rate for an existing customer may
be made upon twenty days notice to the Rate Administrator
and shall be supported by data showing the desirability
of the change and the reasonableness thereof. Other changes
in rate structure shall be made under Subd. 2 of this
section.
Subd. 2. The rates contained in Appendix A shall
remain in effect until March 15, 1974. On or before
February 1, 1974, and thereafter on or before February 1
of each year during the term of this ordinance, Company
shall file notice with the Authority that it will either
continue, decrease, or increase the rates or continue or
change the rate structure which will become effective
on bills rendered on and after March 15 of that year, to
enable Company to realize Actual Net Earnings during the
~~~~ filinq equal to the Allowable Annual
defined in Section 10 plus part or all of
d,bit balance or less.part or all of any credit _
~nce in the Stabilization Reserve Account established
~ Suction 15. The filing shall recite the proposed
cm~nge or continuance and the forecasts substantiating
~% Provided however, in order to minimize or prevent
~c~ve fluctuation in the rates, the Company may
~d~:t~onally once during a calendar year, but not prior to
~ ~5 thereof, adjust the rates in the same manner as
F~ovided above.
Subd. 3. The rates to become effective on and after
~rch 15, 1974, pursuant to Subd. 2 of this section, shall be
~ub3ec~ to a temporary reduction during the year 1974 totaling
$6,000,000. Such reduction and any credit balance in t~e
Stabilization Reserve Account resulting from 1973 operations
~il~ be applied only to the bills of Customers located'
~n those areas of the Metro Area in Which the base
electric rates for residential service, general service, and
large general service were no less than such base electric rate:
charged in the City of Minneapolis on January 1, 1973. Base
electric rate means the charge to the customer for electric
service excluding any franchise fee, street rental charge,
gross receipts tax or duties or imposts, imposed by the
municipality included in or added to said charge.
.ntinuance of existing rates shall be based on forecasts
~r the calendar year of filing of expenses,.capltal costs
of the revenues required to enable Company to earn an
I Unt equal to the Allowable Annual Return defined in
ection 10, plus part or all of any debit balance
r iess part or all of any credit balance in the
I$.tabilization Reserve Account as provided in Section 15.
subd. 5. Company will annually supply
forecast data to the Rate Administrator in accordance with
t~e following schedule:
Revenue Budget
Expense Budget
November 1
December 1
December 15
Capital Budget
or on such later dates as the Rate Administrator may
authorize.
Subd. 6. On or before December 1, 1975, and at
intervals of no more than five years thereafter, Company
shall furnish a current study of its rate structure to the
Authority.
Subd. 7. On or before March 1 of each year
Company will supply Authority with a tabulation of
customers and revenues attributable to each Municipality
in the Metro Area for the previous calendar year.
Section 9. RATES; RATE FILING. Subdivision 1. Ar
filing by Company with the Authority to changeor contin~..e
At the time of apPlying for judicial review, Company shall~
if ordered by the Court, file with the Clerk a corporate
under'taking obligating it to comply with such relief as
any rates or rate structures as provzded in section '8,
-5~bd. 2, may be altered, amended, or revised by the
~x~utive Committee in conformance with and subject to the
provisions of this ordinance.
Subd. 2. The Rate Administrator shall make written
recommendations as to the filing to the Executive Committee
~thin 20 days of the filing.
Subd. 3. Any alteration, amendment,, or revision in
the filing shall be made by written order of the Executive
¢o..-~ittee which sets forth its findings and conclusions upon
all material issues. The order shall be served on Company
-within 35 days after notice of the proposed change or
continuance of rates has been filed with the Authority.
Subd. 4. Company may obtain judicial review de
novo of any Executive Committee order of alteration,
amendment or revision of rates in the District Court of
Hennepin County if proper application is made therefor
within 30 days after service of the order of the Executive
Committee upon Company. If judicial review is applied for,
the rate proposed by Company in Section 8, shall be in effec
until the question of such alteration, amendment, or
revision is finally determined by the court. In such
review and determination.Company has the burden of proof.
At the time of applying for judicial review, Company shall~
if ordered by the Court, file with the Clerk a corporate
undertaking obligating it to comply with such relief as
court may order consistent with the provisions of this
franchise. /~'~
Subd. 5. The rates determined under Section 8
)r this Section are the "Metro Area Rates".
Section 10. RATE MAKING: DEFINITIONS. Subdivision
For the purposes of this ordinance, the terms defined
in.this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. "Allowable Annual Return" means the product
)btained by multiplying the Allowable Rate Base by the
Allowable Rate of Return.
Subd. 3. "Allowable Rate of Return" means
the Weighted average actual cost for the year of filing of
1) Senior Capital of Company and its utility subsidiaries
and 2) the Allowable Return on Common Equity. The weight to
be given to each class of capital shall be based on Company
and its utility subsidiaries' actual average outstanding
amount of each class throughout the year of filing.
Subd. 4. "Allowable Return on Common Equity" means
that return on common equity capital determined pursuant to
Section 12.
Subd. 5. "Senior Capital" means all debt, including
short-term debt, and preferred stock.
Subd. 6. "Cost of Senior Capital" means the
weighted average cost of all senior capital, where the
cost of each issue is obtained by multiplying the principal
~ebt and by the di~e~--r~%~-"i~-%h~'c~'se of preferred stock,
and dividing by the net proceeds of the issue. /~
Subd. 7. "Net proceeds" in the case of long-term.
debt capital means the principal amount issued, plus
premiums received, less issuance expense and discounts. In
the case of short-term debt capital, the term means the sum
of a) the principal amount of bank loans outstanding, and
b) the principal amount of commercial notes, less prepaid
interest. In the case of preferred stock, the term means
the stated Value plus premiums, less issuance expense and
discounts. In the case of re-acquisition, retirement or
refunding of long-term debt or preferred stock, the call
premiums, expenses and discounts are to be considered as
part of the over-all cost of capital.
Subd. 8. "Actual Net Earnings" for the year 1973
means actual gross revenues of Company received for electric
utility service furnished in the Metro Area less operating
expenses reasonably incurred in rendering such service.
For subsequent years said term means gross revenues of Company
for electric utility service furnished in the Metro Area
calendar year of filing equal to the Allowable Annual
Return, as defined in Section 10 plus part or all of
any debit balance or less part or all of any credit
balance in the Stabilization Reserve Account established
under Section 15. The filing shall recite the proposed
change or continuance and the forecasts substantiating
it. Provided however, in order to minimize or prevent
excessive fluctuation in the rates, the Company may
additionally once during a calendar year, but not prior to
July 15 thereof, adjust the rates in the same manner as
provided above.
Subd. 3. The rates to become effective on and after
March 15, 1974, pursuant to Subd. 2 of this section, shall be
subject to a temporary reduction during the year 1974 totaling
$6,000,000. Such reduction and any credit balance in the
Stabilization Reserve Account resulting from 1973 operations
will be applied only to the bills of customers located
in those areas of the Metro Area in which the base
electric rates for residential service, general service, and
large general service were no less than such base electric rates
charged in the City of Minneapolis on January 1, 1973. Base
electric rate means the charge to the customer for electric
service excluding any franchise fee, street rental charge,
gross receipts tax or duties or imposts, imposed by the
municipality included in or added to said charge.
customers and revenues attributable to each Municipality
in the Metro Area for the previous calendar year.
Section 9. RATES; RATE FILING. Subdivision 1. Any
filing by Company with the Authority to change or contin~e
At the time of applying for judicial review, Company shall~
if ordered by the Court, file with the Clerk a corporate
undertaking obligating it to comply with such relief as
~. v. ~v~ ~~- means tne
weighted average cost of all senior capital, where the
cost of each issue is obtained by multiplying the principal
amount of the issue by the interest rate in the case of
of the amount credited under the Uniform System of Accounts
to Allowance for Funds Used During Construction applicable
to construction work in progress included in the Allowable
Rate Base in Subd. 9 hereof. For the years 1973 and 1974
such allowance shall be computed at the rate of 8%. Thereafter,
the annual percentage rate applied to determine the Allowance
for Funds Used During Construction shall be the lower of
a) the nearest even one-half percent below the projected
overall rate of return or b) the current incremental cost
of financing new construction, and shall change only in
increments of one-half percent, provided, however, that
such annual percentage rate shall not be more nor less
than that required by the Federal Power Commission.
Operating expenses shall include Research and
Development expenses and donations made for charitable,
social, or community welfare purposes. Research and
Development expenses shall be accounted for in the manner
provided in the Uniform System of Accounts.
Subd. 9. "Allowable Rate Base" means the average
of net plant less customer contributed capital and plus
working capital. Net plant means a) the original cost of
electric utility plant and common utility plant used and
useful in rendering electric service in the Metro Area,
plus b) that portion of the original cost of plant
held for future use and construction work in progress
applicable to the Metro Area, less c) related booked
reserves for depreciation and amortization.
Customer contributed capital means amounts
.... ~ .... ~ u~ ~ccrueQ property anQ income
taxes, but cash working capital shall not be less than
be made during the period between November 15 and December
15 in any year, to be effective as of January 1 of the
next year, by serving upon the other Party a notice statin?
the reasons supporting such change and specifying the
~r~m ~ne ~ate A~mln~strator.s order of determination,
the order is final. If an appeal is taken from the Rate t
Administrator's order of determination, the order is an
interim order and shall remain in effect until finally
or Authority ~al±s wxu~ ..........
panel member, the member appointed by the other party
shall proceed as a single member and issue his order, wbi,~
shall constitute the order of the panel.
to construction work in progress included in the Allowable
Rate Base in Subd. 9 hereof. For the years 1973 and 1974
SUch allowance shall be computed at the rate of 8%. Thereafter
the annual percentage rate applied to determine the Allowance\:.-
for Funds Used During Construction shall be the lower of
a) the nearest even one-half percent below the projected
overall rate of return or b) the current incremental cost
of financing new construction, and shall change only in
increments of one-half percent, provided, however, that
~uch annual percentage rate shall not be more nor less
than that required by the Federal Power Commission.
Operating expenses shall include Research and
Development expenses and donations made for charitable,
social, or community welfare purposes. Research and
Development expenses shall be accounted for in the manner
provided in the Uniform System of Accounts.
Subd. 9. "Allowable Rate Base" means the average
of net plant less customer contributed capital and plus
working capital. Net plant means a) the original cost of
electric utility plant and common utility plant used and
useful in rendering electric service in the Metro Area,
plus b) that portion of the original cost of plant
held for future use and construction work in progress
applicable to the Metro Area, less c) related booked
reserves fgr depreciation and amortization.
Customer contributed capital means amounts
re±ated to serVi6~n the Metro Area contributed or advanced
by customers for construction and amounts collected from -'~
customers through rates and chargeS for deferred operating
expenses and taxes except where deduction of the deferred
amount is specifically prohibited by Internal Revenue Laws.
Said amounts shall include but are not necessarily limited
to amounts credited under the current Federal Power
Commission Uniform System of Accounts to Accounts 252
Customer Advances for Contruction, 255 Accumulated Deferred
Investment Tax Credits (except that portion where deduction
from the rate base is prohibited by the Internal Revenue
Laws), 271 Contributions in Aid of Construction, 281
Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes - Accelerated Amortization,
282 Accu3nulated Deferred Income Taxes - Liberalized
Depreciation, and 283 Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes
- Other. ~
Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon between
Company and the Executive Committee, working capital means and
includes the following, based on amounts allocable to the
Metro Area: (a) cash working capital equal to one-eighth
of operation and maintenance expenses excluding purchased ~
power and one-half of fuel expenses, plus average
compensating bank balances to support short-term borrowings,
less the monthly average of accrued property and income
taxes, but cash working capital shall notbe less than
zero; plus (b) monthly average prepayments; plus (c) /~
monthly average materials and supplies; plus (d) monthly
average fuel stocks; plus (e) monthly average miscellaneous
deferred debits.
Section 11. ALLOWABLE RATES OF RETURN. Subdivision
1. At the time of an annual rate filing, a projection of
Allowable Rate of Return shall be used as a basis for
calculating allowable revenue for the calendar year of
filing. At the close of such year the Allowable Rate of
Return shall be determined and shall be used as a basis
for the Allowable Annual Return.
Subd. 2. Allowable Rates of Return and projections.
thereof shall be calculated to the nearest one-hundredth of
one percent.
Section 12. ALLOWABLE RETURN ON COMMON EQUITY.
Subdivision 1. Company shall be allowed a Return on
Common Equity for the Metro Area for the c~lendar year
1973 of 13.25%. For the calendar year 1974 Company shall
be allowed a Return on Common Equity for the Metro Area of
12.95%. For years subsequent to 1974, Company or the
Executive Committee may request a prospective change in
the Allowable Return on Common Equity. Such requests shall
be made during the period between November 15 and December
15 in any year, to be effective as of January 1 of the
ne~t year, by serving upon the other Party a notice statin~
the reasons supporting such change and specifying the
· rom ~ne ~ate Ac~nlnlstrator.s order of determination,
the order is final. If an appeal is taken from the Rate
Administrator's order of determination, the order is an
interim order and shall remain in effect until finally
Proposed Allowable Return on Common Equity for the year.
If no request is made the Allowable Return on Common Equity
remains in effect.
Subd. 2. The request for chan~e in the Allowable
Return on Common Equity shall be reviewed by the Rate
Administrator who shall forthwith set a date prior to January/
15 for hearing upon such request. He shall give '10 days
notice of such hearing published once in a legal newspaper
in each COunty in the Metro Area. At least two days prior
to the hearing date, any person may file with the Rate
Administrator a written notice of intention to appear at
the hearing and of the nature and extent of his parti-
cipation. Only persons complying with this notice
provision may be heard at the hearing. The Rate
Administrator shall prescribe reasonable rules and
regulations for the COnduct of such hearings. Upon
completion of the hearing, and no later than February 15,
the Rate Administrator will serve on Company and the
Authority a written orde~ determining the Allowable Return
on Common Equity for the current year and setting forth
his findings and conclusions on all material issues
relativ~ to his determination. If no appeal is taken
from the Rate Administrator,s order of determin~_.
the order is final. If an
Common Equity for interim rates shall not be less than
that existing at the time of the filing for a change in the
Allowable Return on Common Equity. The Allowable Return on
Common Equity finally determined shall be effective as of
the proposed effective date.
Subd. 3. Within ten days after receipt of the
order of determination, any Party may appeal the order to a
hearing panel by filing a notice of appeal with the Authority
and Company. The panel shall consist of three members
of professional standing, each having one vote. The
members of the hearing panel shall be selected as follows:
Within 20 days of notice of appeal the Company and the
Authority shall each appoint a panel member and each shall
immediately notify the other of such appointment. The
two panel members so appointed shall, within five days
after the second member is appointed, select a third panel
member. If the first two panel members are unable to agree
on a third panel member, the third panel member shall be
appointed by the Chief Judge of the Hennepin County District
Court upon application of either Company or Authority with
five days notice to th~ other. In the event either Company
or Authority fails within said twenty days to'appoint a
panel member, the member appointed by the other party
shall proceed as a single member and issue his order, whi:~l~
shall cOnstitute the order of the panel.
subd. 4. The review by the panel of the Rate
~in£strator's determination shall be de novo and the
~.~41 shall consider all evidence material and relevant
~%~ issues raised by such appeal. The hearing shall be
~.~=¢ted in the manner prescribed by Chapter 15, Minnesota
~, .u=es, for conduct of administrative hearings. The
:.~rd=n of proof shall be upon the appellant. Only those
r==~:¢s and Persons who appeared before the Rate
~ni~trator may appear before the panel.
Subd. 5. The panel shall determine the Allowable
~urn on Common Equity by written order served on Company
a~ ~he Authority, which order shall set forth its findings
a.~ c-onclusions, including the bases therefor, upon all
-_~%,ria! issues relative to such determination. The
~,~.rmlnation of the panel shall be made within 60 days
~f%~r tho third panel member is selected. If no appeal is
=~ak~n from the panel's order of determination the order is
f~nal. .
Subd. 6. Any Party aggrieved by a final order of
· ~:~. ..~ea~ing. panel is entitled to judicial review thereof
In the District Court of Hennepin County if proper applicatior.
~ m~de therefor within thirty days after the hearing panel
~-~ served its order. The review shall be cOnducted by the
Court without a jury and shall be confined to the record,
~cep.t that in cases of alleged irregularity in procedure
D~fore the hearing panel not shown on the record, testimony
theru~on may be taken by the Court. Except as otherwise
provided, all proceedings shall be conducted according to
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Sections 15.0424 - ~
!$.0426.
Subd. 7. The Court may affirm the decision of the
hearing panel or remand the case for further proceedings;
or it may reverse or modify the decision if the substantial
rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the'
hearing panel's findings or conclusions are:
(a) In violation of constitutional provisions; or
(b) In excess of the authority conferred upon said
hearing panel by this ordinance; or
(c) Made upon unlawful procedures; or
(d) Affected by other error of law; or
(e) Unsupported by substantial evidence in view
of the entire record as submitted; or
(f) Arbitrary or capricious.
Section 13. STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING ALLOWABLE
RETURN ON COMMON EQUITY. The Allowable Return on Common Equity
is determined by and must satisfy the following standards:
(a) The Allowable Return on Common Equity shall
permit Company to earn a return on its equity
investment in property which it employs for
the convenience of the public equal to that
generally being made at the same time and in
the same general part of the country on similar
investments in other business undertakings
which are attended by corresponding risks and
uncertainties. 7/
The Allowable Return on Common Equity shall be
reasonably sufficient to assure confidence in
(c)
the financial soundness of Company.
The Allowable Return on Common Equity shall be
adequate under efficient and economical
management to maintain and support Company's
credit and enable it to raise the money
necessary for the proper discharge of its
public duties.
Section 14. ACTUAL NET EARNINGS. Subdivision
1. In the computation of Actual Net Earnings, appropriate
items may be amortized or accrued according to generally
accepted accounting principles and,. except as otherwise
provided in this ordinance for specific items, the amounts
and rates of amortization or a~crual shall be based upon the
actual experience of Company where such experience exists.
Subd. 2. An allocation shall be made by Company
of operating expenses and utility plant within and outside
the Metro Area on a basis that reasonably reflects the
occurrence of such expenses and plant for rendering service
within and outside the Metro Area.
Section 15. STABILIZATION RESERVE ACCOUNT.
ion 1. Actual Net Earnings greater or less than
Allowable Annual Return in any calendar year
shall be credited or debited to an account'designated'the
"Stabilization Reserve Account".
Subd. 2. Any credit balance in said account shall be
credited monthly with interest computed at the current prime
interest rate.
Subd. 3. All or part of any debit or credit
balance in said account may be amortized over not more than two
years to balance earDings and to minimize fluctuations
and stabilize rates in the Metro Area. By agreement of
the Executive Committee and Company all or part of any
debit or credit balance in said account may be amortized
over more than two years to balance earnings and to
minimize fluctuations and stabiliz~ rates in the Metro
Area.
Subd. 4. Any credit balance in the Stabilization
Reserve Account shall not be used to benefit customers
located in Municipalities where rates lower than the Metro
Area Rates were charged in the period during which such
credit accrued.
Subd. 5. Any balance in said account at termination
of the rate-making process in the Metro Area provided for in
this franchise shall be promptly refunded or otherwise
recognized for customers' benefit.
Section 16. RESERVE FOR DEPRECIATION AND
\
ZATION OF UTILITY PLANT. Subdivision 1. The Co~
for Depreciation and Amortization of Utility
, or similar caption, which shall show
_=d charges to operating expenses on account of
~reciation adjusted for salvage and retirements in
~e with Subd. 2 of this section. The annual
,
,e to operating expenses.for depreciation of depreciable
used and useful in rendering electric service in
Metro Area shall be an amount designed to recover
the original cost of such depreciable property
the estimated average service life of each group of
'. Annual depreciation rates shall be revised
~ally so as to reflect all factors bearing on the
of the original cost of such depreCiable property
its estimated average service life. At least once
'ery five years the Company shall prepare a depreciation
analyzing retirement experience and other factors
to the~ establishment of depreciation rates. Such
shall be used as a guide in determining the depreciation
res to be used to recover the original cost of depreciable
Subd. 2. The actual original cost of property A
· otherwise retired from service or not u~ ~
!ul in the public service for any cause· ~ .~-~ ..... ~ ~
· ted to the appropriate plant account. S~ .... ..... ~ ..... ~-~,~,~
Subd 4 The review by the panel of the Rate
Administrator's determination shall be de novo and the
panel shall consider all evidence material and relevant
to the issues raised by such appeal. The hearing shall be
conducted in the manner prescribed by Chapter 15, Minnesota
Statutes, for conduct of administrative hearings. The
burden of proof shall be upon the appellant. Only those
Parties and Persons who appeared before the Rate
Administrator may appear before the panel.
Subd. 5. The panel shall determine the Allowable
Return on Common Equity by written order served on Company
and the Authority, which order shall set forth its findings
and conclusions, including the bases therefor, upon all
material issues relative to such determination. The
determination of the panel shall be made within 60 days
after the third panel member is selected. If no appeal is
taken from the panel's.order of determination the order is
final.
Subd. 6. Any Party aggrieved by a final order of
the hearing panel is entitled to judicial review thereof
in the District Court of Hennepin County if proper application
is made therefor within thirty days after the hearing panel
has served its order. The review shall be conducted by the
Court without a jury and shall be confined to the record,
except that in cases of alleged irregularity in procedure
before the hearing panel not shown on the record, testimo~uy
thereon may be taken by the Court. Except as otherwise
the same general part of the country on similar
investments in other business undertakings
Section 15. STABILIZATION RESERVE ACCOUNT.
~,vision 1. Actual Net Earnings greater or lest
!owable Annual Return in any calendar year
Section 16. RESERVE FOR DEPRECIATION AND
~RTIZATION OF UTILITY PLANT.
ion
in
Subdivision 1. The Company's
~7
~d, otherwise retired from service or not used and
' the public service for any cause, shall be
9 the appropriate plant account. Such original
cost plus the costs incidental to said abandonment or
retirement shall be debited to the Reserve for Depreciation
and Amortization of Utility Plant, subject, however, to the
provisions of Subd. 3 of this section. The salvage value
received and any other amounts recovered from said property
shall be credited to said Reserve.
Subd. 3. When a substantial segment of Company's
utility plant is abandoned or retired from service because
of unusual obsolescence or property damage and such property
is not fully covered by the Reserve for Depreciation and
Amortization of Utility Plant, other reserves or by
insurance, the unrecovered balance of such property after
consideration of tax effects shall be credited to said
Reserve or other appropriate reserve and be debited to a
deferred account designated as "Extraordinary Property
Losses", or similar caption. Debits to said deferred
account shall be amortized by charges to operating expenses
as provided for in Section 14, and the unamortized balance
shall be included in the Allowable Rate Base.
Subd. 4. If the actual original cost is not
shown by the books and records of Company or its pre-
decessors, such amount shall be estimated and a record
be made by Company showing the facts upon which said
estimate was based, the manner in which it was determined~
and the person by whom it was made.
Section 17. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS. Subdivision
plant which show all financial transactions, including
receipts and disbursements and the particulars thereof.
Subd. 4. The Authority shall have access at all
ways and public grounds of Municipality, unless such injury
or damage is the result of the negligence of Municipality,
its employees, officers or agents, or results from the
performance in a proper manner of acts reasonably determ3~3d
to be hazardous by Company, but such performance is
its facilities at its own expense. ~un~~
give Company reasonable notice of plans requi~ing such
relocation. Nothing in this ordinance contained shall
Municipality, interfering with the proper construction,
operation, repair, and maintenance of any poles, pole lines~
conduits, fixtures or appurtenances, installed in pursua~>~re
r
cost plus the costs incidental to said abandonment or
retirement shall be debited to the Reserve for Depreciation
and Amortization of Utility Plant, subject, however, to the
provisions of Subd. 3 of this section. The salvage value
received and any other amounts recovered from said property
shall be credited to said Reserve.
Subd. 3. When a substantial segment of Company's
utility plant is abandoned or retired from service because
of unusual obsolescence or property damage and such property
is not fully covered by the Reserve for Depreciation and
Amortization of Utility Plant, other reserves or by
insurance, the unrecovered balance of such property after
consideration of tax effects shall be credited to said
Reserve or other appropriate reserve and be debited to a
deferred account designated as "Extraordinary Property
Losses", or similar caption. Debits to said deferred
account shall be amortized by charges to operating expenses
as provided for in Section 14, and the unamortized balance
shall be included in the Allowable Rate Base.
Subd. 4. If the actual original cost is not
shown by the books and records of Company or its pre-
decessors, such amount shall be estimated and a record
be made by Company showing the facts upon which said
estimate was based, the manner in which it was determined~
and the person by whom it was made.
Section 17. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS. Subdivision
plant which show all financial transactions, including
receipts and disbursements and the particulars thereof.
Subd. 4. 'The Authority shall have access at all
1. Ail expense items, whether charged directly and entirely
in a calendar year or amortized or accrued over a longer ·
period, all revenue items and all balance sheet items
-~-~ ~o =~oo~a~d in substantial accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Uniform System of Accounts,
as amended from time to time, by the Federal Power Commission.
When Optional accounting is permitted under the Federal Power
Commissions Uniform System of Accounts, Executive committeei'~
and Company shall agree on the option to be followed for
book and rate making purposes.
Subd 3. Company shall keep, maintain and
preserve proper and accurate engineering, accounting,
financial and statistical records relating to the con-
struction, cost, maintenance and operation of its utility
plant which show all financial transactions, including
receipts and disbursements and the particulars thereof.
Subd. 4. The Authority shall have access at all
Subd. 2. Company shall· file with the Authority
(a) schedules showing all of its rates and charges, (b)
forms of service contracts or agreements, and (c) any rules
and regulations relating to rates, charges or service by
Company to its customers in the Metro Area, all of which
shall be open for public inspection. Such schedules, forms
and rules and regulations shall also be kept by Company, and~
shall be available at all reasonable times for public inspection.
reasonable times to inspect, examine or audit all of the ~ ~
accounts, books, records, reports, contracts, documents and
papers of Company relating to its electric operations.
~ .............. ~-~' ~ SOOh
~c~cable after the effective date of this Ordinance,
Company and the Rate Administrator shall compile a manual
of procedures and accounting methods to implement this
ordinance in accordance With the standards set forth herein.
The terms of said manual shall apply to all rate filings and
determinations until changed, modified or amended by mutual
agreement of the Company and the Rate Administrator.
Subd. 6. Company shall prepare and file With the
Rate Administrator statements for its electric utility
operations as provided in the Procedures and Accounting
Manual.
Section 18. INDEMNIFICATION. Company shall
indemnify, keep, and hold Municipality, its officers,
employees and agents free and harmless from any and all
liability on account of injury to persons or damage to
property Occasioned by the construction, maintenance,
repair, removal or operation of Company,s property located
in, on, OVer, under, or across the Streets, alleys, public
'ways and public grounds
or damage is the result
of Municipality, unless such injury
of the negligence of Municipality,
its employees, officers or agents, or results from the
performance in a proper manner of acts reasonably determ~.,.t3d
to be hazardous by Company, but such performance is
nevertheless ordered or directed by Municipality after
notice of such determination by Company. In the event~'f7
that suit shall be brought against Municipality under
circumstances where the above agreement to indemnify
applies, Company, at its sole cost and expense, shall
defend Municipality in such suit if written notice of the
suit is promptly given to Company within a period wherein
Company is not prejudiced by lack of such notice. If such
notice is not seasonably given as hereinbefore provided,
Company shall have no duty to indemnify nor defend. If
Company is required to indemnify and defend, it will
thereafter have complete control of such litigation,
but Company may not settle such litigation without the
consent of the Municipality unless Municipality unreasonably
withholds such consent.
Section 19. RELOCATIONS; Subdivision 1.
Whenever Municipality Shall grade, regrade or change the
line of any street or public place or otherwise improve any
street or public place or construct or reconstruct any
sewer or water system therein and shall, with due regard
to seasonal working conditions, reasonably order Company
to relocate permanently its electrical facilities located
in said street or public place, Company shall relocate
its facilities at its own expense. Municipality shall
give Company reasonable notice of plans requi~ing such
relocation.' Nothing in this ordinance contained shall
Municipality, interfering with the proper construction,
operation, repair, and maintenance of any poles, pole lines:
conduits, fixtures or appurtenances, installed in pursuance
u=mrzve-company'of its ~ights 'Under Minnesota Statutes
Section 161-46, as amended. ~i
Subd. 2 Where the Municipality orders Company
to relocate any of its facilities, Company shall proceed
with such relocation. If such relocation is done without
an agreement first being made as to who shall pay for the
relocation cost, such relocation of the facilities by
Company shall not be construed as a waiver of its right
to be reimbursed for the relocation cost. If Company
claims that it should be reimbursed for such 'relocation
costs, it shall notify the Municipality within ten (10)
days after receipt of such order.
Subd. 3. Except where required primarily for a
municipal improvement project, the vacation of any street,
alley, public way or public ground, after the installation
of electrical facilities, shall not operate to deprive
Company of the right to operate and maintain such electrical
facilities, until the reasonable costs of relocating the
same and the loss and expense resulting from such relocation
are first paid to Company.
Section 20. TREE TRIMMING. Company Shall have the
permission and authority to trim all trees and shrubs in
the streets, alleys, public ways and public grounds of
Municipality, interfering with the proper construction,
operation, repair, and maintenance of any poles, pole lines: ~
conduits, fixtures or appurtenances, installed in pursua~.%e ~
of the authority hereby granted, provided that Company shall
save Municipality harmless from any liability in the premises.
Section 21. FRANCHISE TERMINATION. If Company
shall.be in default in the performance of any of the
f material terms and conditions of this ordinance and shall
continue in default for more than ninety (90) days after
receiving notice from the Municipality of such default,
the Municipal Council may, by ordinance duly passed and
adopted, terminate all rights granted under this ordinance
to Company. The notice of default shall be in writing
and shall specify the provisions of this ordinance in the
performance of which it is claimed that Company is in
default. The validity and reasonableness of any ordinance
so passed declaring a forfeiture of the rights and privileges
granted by this franchise ordinance shall be subject to
review by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 22. CHANGE IN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. Any
change of the form of government of the Municipality as
authorized by the State of Minnesota shall not affect the
validity of this franchise. Any municipal Corporation
succeeding the Municipality shall, without the consent of
Company, succeed to all the rights and obligations
~ the Municipality provided in this franchise
~'~, Section 23. COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION. The
if ,../~Y agrees to pay to the Authority, an initial sum
.,~., ........... ~, uay~ after written acceptance
~n~s franchise by Company, and not less than
Sir0.000 per year payable in quarterly installments
~m=~uncing on January 10, 1974, to be allowed as an
=au~ng expense to the Company and which shall be used
s~cure compliance with this ordinance, and for such
o~ur purposes relating to the Company's costs of service
am the Authority shall deem necessary. The amount of such
annual payment shall be subject to review and revision by the
Au~rity and Company at the end of 1975 and thereafter
as mutually agreed to.
Section 24. ASSIGNMENT. Company upon notice
~ the municipality shall have full right and authority
assign all rights conferred upon it by this ordinance
=o any person, persons, firm or corporation. The assignee
I of such rights, by accepting such assignment, shall
~ecome'subject to the terms and provisions of this
ordinance.
Section 25. WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE. Company shall,
if'it accepts this ordinance and the rights hereby granted,
file a written acceptance of the rights hereby granted
with the Municipal Clerk within 30 days after the effective
date of the agreement establishing the Authority.
Section 26. REVOCATION. If this uniform franchis~
ordinance is not adopted by July 31, 1973, by Municipalit}es
et
in which 60% of Company's electric customers in the Metro~
Area were located on January 1, 1973, the Municipal Council
may revoke the'same. However, this right of revocation
shall terminate when the Authority is established. For
this purpose each Customer Account of Company shall be
deemed a customer. Company shall notify the Municipal
~rk in writing whether the above condition has been
met. If revoked, the provisions of this ordinance
shall be without prejudice in any subsequent proceeding.
Section 27. EFFECT ON EXISTING FRANCHISE. It is
the intention of the Council that this franchise ordinance
is effective upon compliance with Section 25 and
that it shall thereafter govern the rights and duties of
Company and Municipality until its termination. It is
further the intention of the Council that the existing
franchise granted to Company (Ordinance No. 63) is not
repealed but is superseded by the terms of this ordinance an(
that upon termination of this ordinance the existing franchi:
will continue to govern the rights and duties of Company and
Municipality .until the termination thereof.
Section 28. PUBLICATION EXPENSE. The expense of
publication of this franchise ordinance shall be paid by
Company.
of the authority hereby granted, provided that Company shall
save Municipality harmless from any liability in the premises.
Section 21. FRANCHISE TERMINATION. If Company
shall be in default in the performance of any of the
material terms and conditions of this ordinance and shall
continue in default for more than ninety (90) days after
receiving notice from the Municipality of such default,
the Municipal Council may, by ordinance duly passed and
adopted, terminate all rights granted under this ordinance
to Company. The notice of default shall be in writing
and shall specify the provisions of this ordinance in the
performance of which it is claimed that Company is in
default. The validity and reasonableness of any ordinance
so passed declaring a forfeiture of the rights and privileges
granted by this franchise ordinance shall be subject to
review by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 22. CHANGE IN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. Any
change of the form of government of the Municipality as
authorized by the State of Minnesota shall not affect the
validity of this franchise. Any municipal corporation
succeeding the Municipality shall, without the consent of
Company, succeed to all the rights and obligations
~f the Municipality provided in this franchise.
Section 23. COSTS OF ,ADMINISTRATION. The
if .~y agrees to pay to the Authority, an initial sum
file a written acceptance of the rights neremy
with the Municipal Clerk within 30 days after the effective
date of the agreement establishing the Authority.
Section 26. REVOCATION. If this unifor~
ordinance is not adopted by July 31, 1973, b
~ expense of
publication of this franchise ordinance shall be paid by
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AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION METRO RATE AUTHORITY
Swanson moved and Fcnstad seconded a .motion
RESOLUTION 73-112 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE METRO RATE AUTHORITY:
DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND BELIVERYOFA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
The vote was unanimously in favor
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT METRO RATE AUTHORITY
Swanson moved and Ulrick seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 73-113 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ANB THE MANAGER TO SIGN THE
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMBNT METRO RATE AUTHORITY
The vote was unanimously in favor
SEWER ASSESSMENT APPEAL
Andreasen moved and Swanson seconded a motion
RESOLUTION 73-11h RESOLUTION DENYING ASSESSMENT A~PEAL (Esther Fenton)
Assessment met the criteria)
The vote was unanimously in favor
(Original
BILLS
The following bills were presented plus one for $100.00 from the Fire Fund to Lake
Region Mutual Aid Assn.for consideration. Fenstad moved and Swanson seconded a
motion to pay the bills where funds are'::available. The roll call vote was
unanimously in favor.
Village of Mound, Minnesota
Bills - April 2h, 1973
GENERAL FUND
Timothy Ogland 90.00
Gene LaMarre 7.~0
77. o
ADMiNISTRATION FUND
Xerox Corp
Sun Oil Co
Northern States Power
Janski & Gibson
Bell & Howell
State Treasurer of Minnesota
Olerk of District Court
Hennepin County Finance Director
lh2.68
28.oh
26.12
2 o.oo
28.83
10.o0
.oo
1,O28.~2
FIRE FUND
Watertown Community Hospital
3.30
3.30
INSPECTOR FUND
Duane Dodds
166.50
166.S0
61
PARK FUND
Peter Kowal 1
Northern States Power
Hennepin County Finance Director
BOND AND INTEREST FUN D - CBD Parking
Hennepin County Finance Director
WATER FURD
Sexton Data Products
Michael Krause
Northern States Power
Integrated Data Processing
Westonka Plbg
Hennepin County Finance Director
SEWER FUND
Widmer Bros
Sexton Data Products
Northern States Power
Integrated Data Processing Inc
Drews Electric
Westonka Plbg
2.00
2.o8
10 .0
285.81
9.87
87.08
191.67
16.oo
218.6o
27.oo
9.88
392.78
191.68
188.1o
73.oo
lo9.13
28~.8l
882.
LIQUOR FUND
Village of Mound
Famous Brands Inc
Griggs Cooper & Co Inc
Johnson Bros Wholesale Liquor
Old Peoria Co Inc
Ed Phillips & Sons Co
Twin City Wine Co
Wine Merchants Co
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FUND
Gordon Coffin
13.96
1,703.17
1,~98.02
1,87o.25
721.02
1,712.78
170.10
1~7.32
7,828.88
396.25 396.25
Total to here
12,619.02
ULRICK REPORTS ON LITTLE LEAGUE
Don Scherven called Ulrick and stated that they had a committment of $3,000.00 from
the Lions toward a Little League field; he also stated that the Island Park site was
of adequate size if they were able to cut into the bank a little.
SWENSON REPORTS ON JUNK
At the junction of Tuxedo and Argyle, junk cars, garbage and junk.
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RESOLUTION 73-116
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF HELEN EUGSTER TO FILL THE
UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR.PAUL DAHL JtS COMMISSIONER OF THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MOUND (August 29, 1977)
The vote was unanimously in favor
YOUTH COMM%SSION APPOINTMENTS
Fenstsd moved and Swenson seconded s motion
RESOLUTION 73-117 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DONNA HOLSMAN~ STEVE SUNDBERG AND KARLY
KROTZER TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
The vote was unanimously in favor
FIRE DEPT
Russ Orn reported on the condition of the Fire Department equipment and their ~emi-
annual needs.
Bob Johnson reported on Fire Prevention programs and Fire Inspections; five in 1972 and
2 so far in 1973. He commented that the pay was so insufficient that he could not
afford to take time from his regular job to .make inspections.
Russ reported that one .man had been suspended for not attending drills and meetings;
the council reminded him that the Council had the~final say in suspensions that are
to be presented to them in writing.
Fenstad said he was proud of the department but the chief had not agreed with the
council, the village attorney and the State Fire Marshall on the number of exits
necessary in the pool hall.
Ulrich stated that Fire Inspections are very necessary, and are not to close up
businesses but rather to make it safer to operate businesses.
Orn and Garvais both commented on the layouts of business places they had on file
in their department.
The council commended the fire department on the Class 6 Fire Rating recently
achieved for the Village of Mound and their part in it, also commending the officers
and .men of the department for record~,~dg~s. The matter of increasing the budget
for Fire Inspections will be considered at budget time in September.
Acting Mayor Andreasen summarized the discussion with these points:
No. 1
No. 2
No 3
No. h
Need Fire Inspection
Need written communications from both directions to and from the
Fire Department
Council requests are to be
Next ,meeting in September the council wants a complete inventory
of all equipment and the condition of each item.
Russ said that Chaska, Victoria and St. Boni want to join the Lake Mutual Aid.
The attorney said request should be in writing and the Joint Power Agreement would
have to be reviewed to state what action would be necessary.
Minnetrista Sewer was discussed.
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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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~~_ ~,. ,/~72.~~ --_ is an accurate and complete reproduc-
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delivered to the undersigned by MARY ~RSKE
the legal custodian of said records, who affirmed that such
records were microfilmed .by the undersigned in the regular course
of business pursuant to established policy of the following agency:
CITY OF MOUND to maintain and preserve such
records through the storage of microfilm Feproduction thereof,
in protected locations.
It is further certified that photographic processes used for
microfilming of the above records were accomplished in a manner
and on microfilm which meets with the requirements of the National
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