HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 05-08 CCP Regular Session CITY COtiNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF DROOKLYN CENTER
itiv�Y 8, 1995
7 p.m.
1. Call to Order f
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2. Roll Call
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3. Opening Ceremonies
4. Council Report
5. Presentation
6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
-The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
- Councilmembers not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from
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April 17
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2. April 24, 1995 - Regular Session
b. Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Zodiac
Boat for the Fire Department
C. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement
for Bids, Improvement Project No. 1995 -11, Contract 1995 -G, Brooklyn Drive
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair
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p o ement Project No. 1995 -11, Contract 1995-
E, CMP Trunk Sanitary Sewer Relining.
d. Resolution Amending Special Assessment Levy Roll Nos. 13372 and 13 to
Provide for the Award of Assessment Stabilization Grants for the Woodbine
Neighborhood Improvements
e. Licenses
7. Open Forum
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- May 8, 1995
• 8. Council Consideration Items
a. Legislative Update
b. Resolution Approving Acquisition of Easement for Roadway and Utility
Purposes, Improvement Project Nos. 1995 -07 and 08, Woodbine Neighborhood
Street and Storm Drainag° Improvements
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Resolution Expressing Recognition and Appreciation for the Public Service of
Organizations Participating in Brooklyn Center's Adopt -A -Park, Adopt -A- Trail,
and Adopt -A- Street Spring Clean -up /Earth Day Celebration
d. Setting Date for a Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission
e. Approval of Revised Contract Between the Five Cities Transportation Project
and National School Bus Service to Include the Policy for National Drivers
Assistance
f. Staff Report Re: 1995 Capital Improvement Program and Preliminary
Discussion of 1996 Capital Improvement Program
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g. Review of Draft Questions for Community Survey
• h. Consideration of City Council Entering Into Executive e e Session
i. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
9. adjournment
Council Mceting Date May 8, 1995
31 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number
Request For Council Consideration
Item Description: City Council Minutes
April 17, 1995 - Board of Equalization
April 24, 1995 - Regular Session
Department Approval:
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
Manager's Review/Recommendation:
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No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
• Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
April 17, 1995 - Board of Equalization
Kristen Mann was excused from the meeting and the minutes will reflect her abstention from the vote
on these minutes.
April 24, 1995 - Regular Session
Barb Kalligher was excused from the meeting and the minutes will reflect her abstention from the vote
on these minutes.
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MINUTES OF THE PPOCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN Y-VND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
APRIL 17, 1995
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met as the Board of Equalization and was called to order
by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Barb Kalligher, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen
Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Assessor Mark Parish,
Director of Community Development Brad Hoffman, Finance Director Charlie Hansen,
Assistant County Assessor Tom May, Senior Appraiser Joe DaBruzzi, and Council Secretary
Barbara Collman.
Councilmember Kristen Mann was excused from tonight's meeting.
• PURPOSE OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The City Manager explained the purpose of the Board of Equalization is to review the
assessment rolls as they are proposed by the City Assessor. The Board must determine
whether the property values are appropriate and whether all properties are treated fairly
and equally.
The City Assessor reviewed the state law requiring the meeting of the Board of
Equalization. The law outlines the Board's restrictions and capabilities. He noted the
Board's powers are limited to value and classification of properties.
PROCEDURAL REVIEW OF PROPERTY TAXATION
The City Assessor stated a property owner who is dissatisfied with the property assessment
has the right to appeal and appear before the County Board of Equalization during the last
two weeks in June, provided they first appealed to the City Board of Equalization.
The City Assessor also reviewed the time line for the assessment process. The 199
assessment is based on sales records for the period of October 1993 through September
1994. The impacts on taxes which can't be foreseen are administrative issues, budget
authorities, and policy issues.
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The City Assessor noted the goal of the assessor is to value at market value. Market value
is the most probable value, but it may or may not equal the sale price. An attempt is made
to "mirror the market." In the assessment process, it is necessary to collect data by
inspecting properties and monitoring market activity, and also to attempt to predict the
market. The City Assessor explained the meaning of the sales ratio and of the coefficient
of dispersion. The appraisal process also includes the use of computer aids, which is a cost -
effective method.
CITY ASSESSOR'S REPORT
Regarding the 1995 assessment, the City Assessor noted the property market is stable and
improving. The median sales ratio is 94.1 percent.
Sales in five neighborhoods were considered in the assessment. The analysis considered the
style of the homes as well as other details. The City Assessor noted a system of checks and
balances exists with the Hennepin County Assessor's office.
The City Assessor explained Brooklyn Center has 8,000 residential properties, which
accounts for 26 percent of the tax base. It is impossible to inspect all properties each year,
but a certain number are done each year. The assessment process is not perfect but it is
believed to be fair.
PUBLIC INQUIRY REGARDING LOCAL ASSESSMENTS
At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of public inquiry. •
Appointments had been set for five parties to make inquiries. Two of the parties were
present; the rest were not.
The City Assessor recommended the Board go ahead and conf m the assessments for the
parties who had made appointments, but reserve the parties' right to appeal.
Kevin Hatle and Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle, 5508 Logan Avenue North, were not present.
Robert Johnson and Virginia Johnson, 6236 Colfax Avenue North, were unable to stay for
this portion of the meeting due to illness. Bartholomew Dabrowski, 5001 Ewing Avenue
North, asked for his right of appeal to be reserved for consideration at the County Board
meeting. Donna Kabanuk, 4207 Lakeside Avenue, Unit 123, was not present.
Michael Schwartz, 7100 Humboldt Avenue North, addressed the Board regarding his
assessment. He said properties in his neighborhood sold last year for $66.16 per square
foot, yet his is assessed at 569.75 per square foot. When he asked City Staff for comparable
figures, he was given a list of properties outside his neighborhood. His house is for sale and
he has had no offers. He has had market analyses done by three realty firms. The home
was priced at $92,500. Mr. Schwarz commented he has lost his parking, will probably lose
his driveway, there is more pollution, and neighbors have left. The property is not worth
597,100 and, in fact, is not worth anything if it doesn't sell.
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Councilmember Kalligher commented the City Assessor was denied access to Mr. Schwartz's
home to do an inspection and appraisal. Mr. Schwartz said he does not want a City official
in his home and intends to leave Brooklyn Center permanently.
Councilmember Carmodv suggested he try to work it out as long as he is still in Brooklvn
Center. She also asked Mr. Schwartz what he thinks the property is worth.
Mr. Schwartz said he will rent the property. He said he has an investment of $115,000 in
the property.
Councilmember Carmody suggested he lower the price so the property will sell. Mr.
Schwartz did not agree. The current asking price is $94,500.
Mayor Kragness noted most residents who have an assessment dispute are happy to allow
the City Assessor on the property in order to jet a fair assessment. She asked Mr. Schwartz
why he will not allow an investigation. Nfr. Schwartz said he has seen the way City staff
operates and how it figures and he does not want anyone from the City on his property.
Councilmember Kalligher suggested the Citv reserve Mr. Schwartz's right to appeal and let
him take his complaints to the next level.
The City .assessor stated the figure $97,100 was computer - generated and $92,500 would be
more realistic. He repeated it was not possible to complete an inspection without access
to the property, so it is difficult to make an assessment. He recommended Mr. Schwartz's
property be assessed at $92,500 and his rights to appeal be reserved.
Mr. Schwartz said statistics show comparable properties are selling at $88,000 or $89,000.
He said the assessment will not affect him as he is leaving Brooklyn Center; however, it
would not be fair to a new owner.
Councilmember Kalligher suggested Mr. Schwartz appeal to the Hennepin County Assessor.
She suggested Nir. Schwartz might be more satisfied with the response from the next level's
Board of Equalization.
tiir. Schwartz asked whether the Board of Equalization could look at market surveys. Manor
Kragness replied that is what the City Assessor does when making assessments.
Councilmember Hilstrom questioned the process with the Hennepin County Assessor's
office. Tom May, the Assistant County Assessor, said if County officials cannot inspect the
prope^y they will uphold the position of the City Assessor. Mr. Schwartz said officials can
see his they
after he has left it.
The City Assessor stated during this assessment process 2,200 properties were inspected.
In a typical year, two percent of property owners refuse inspection and therefore an assumed
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figure must be used. This year there were 49 refusals. He noted the City does provide
comparabies for discussion purposes not necessarily representing those properties are the
best comparable. Again, it is not possible to appraise a property without inspecting it. He .
stated perhaps the County Assessor, as a third party, will be able to resolve the situation
with Mr. Schwartz.
Mayor Kragness asked whether the volume of traffic on Humboldt Avenue is a factor in the
tax assessment. The City Assessor said it is a factor; through streets are a five percent
downward adjustment.
There were no walk -in inquiries.
One inquiry came in the form of a letter from Brooklyn Center Hotel Ltd. Partnership. The
City Assessor addressed the inquiry. The City Assessor noted he has been unable to contact
a representative of Brooklyn Center Hotel Ltd. Partnership. He said he has reviewed the
information provided by the company and believes it is irrelevant. There is no basis for a
reduction in the assessment based on the information presented. He commented the
property is in the midst of a turn around. He recommended the owner's right to appeal be
reserved.
The City Manaaer explained if an owner's rights are reserved it means the appeal is valid
at the next level; however, the process must begin at the City level.
There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember
Carmody to approve the balance of the 1995 assessment and accept the City Assessor's
recommendations on the properties appearing at the Board. The motion passed
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The Brooklyn Center City Council was adjourned by Mayor Kragness at 7:46 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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. MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 24, 1995
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor
Myrna Kragness at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Myrna Kragness, Councilmembers Kristen Mann, Debra Hilstrom, and Kathleen
Carmody. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Services
Diane Spector, Communications Coordinator Terri Swanson, City Attorney Charlie
LeFevere, and Council Secretary Barbara Collman.
Councilmember Barb Kalligher was excused from tonight's meeting.
OPENING CEREtifONIES
Ulyssess Boyd offered the invocation.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Hilstrom mentioned the Kappa Delta Gamma society was appreciative of
the welcome it received from the City.
Councilmember Mann noted the volunteer firefighters held an appreciation dinner on
Friday. Also, the Saturday morning Adopt -A- Street and Adopt -A -Park kick -off was quite
successful.
Councilmember
ber Carmody announced a meeun., of the Southeast Neighborhood to be held
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Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at the Earle Bro Heritage Center.
Mayor Kragness noted she attended a police appreciation dinner on April 19. A wide range
of Brooklyn Center residents who have aided the Police Department were recognized. Also,
on April 20, 1995, Mayor Kragness attended a luncheon honoring Brooklyn Center as a
recipient of the Tree City USA award for the third consecutive year.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA.
Mayor Kragness inquired if any Councilmember requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. Councilmember Carmody requested Item 6(b) be removed.
Councilmember Mann requested the addition of an item consisting of a resolution
concerning the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Development Policy Plan.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann
to approve the April 24, 1995, agenda and consent agenda as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MARCH 27 1995 - REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Councilmerber Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann
to approve the minutes of the March 27, 1995, regular session as printed. The motion
passed unanimously.
APRIL 10 1.995 - REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann
to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1995, regular session as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -107
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR A STORM WATER POND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -108
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN PARK REGARDING THE LOCATION OF A STORM WATER POND
AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 73RD AVENUE NORTH FROM HALIFAX TO
FRANCE AVENUES NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 -109
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
• RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1995
DISEASED TREE REMOVAL, IMPRO VEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -10, CONTRACT
1995 -C
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -110
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -11, CONTRACT
1995 -E, CMP TRUNK SANITARY SEWER RELINING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by, member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -111
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 1995 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE
• BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by,member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -112
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 13372 AND
1-3-37 TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION
GRANTS FOR THE WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 -113
Member Kathleen Carmodv introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 0
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1995 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) HOIST FOR THE CENTRAL
GARAGE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
PROCLAMATION
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption:
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26, 1995, AS SCHOOL -AGE CHILD CARE
DAY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
LICENSES
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Mann
to approve the following list of licenses:
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Bostrom Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 785 Curfew St.
C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning Co. 1203 Bryant Ave. N.
Centraire, Inc. 7402 Washington Ave. S.
Delmar Furnace Exchange, Inc. 4080 83rd Ave. N.
Flare Heating & A/C Co. 9303 Plymouth Ave. N.
Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 4451 W. 76th St.
Home Energy Center 15200 25th Ave. N. Ste. 128
Horwitz, Inc. 5000 N. Highway 169
Mcquillan Brothers Plumbing & Htg. Co. 452 Selbv Ave.
O'Brien Sheetmetal y 144 Glenwood Ave.
Rouse Mechanical, Inc. P.O. Box 899
Sedgwick Heating & A/C Co. 8910 Wentworth Ave. S.
Vogt Heating and A/C 3260 Gorham Ave.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP CLASS A
Brookdale Dodge 6800 Brooklyn Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet Co. 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
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RENTAL DWELLINGS
Initial:
Maribel Hokanson 5308 Emerson Ave. N.
Renewal:
Shingle Creek Tower 6221 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
B.F.Dabrowski 5001 Ewing Ave. N.
Elfreda Ploof 5319 Queen Ave. N.
SIGN HANGER
Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. N.
Twin Cities Sign Images, Inc. 1940 Edinbrook Court
TAXICAB
Suburban Yellow Taxi #304S 500 E. 36th St.
Town Tani #90 2500 Washington Ave. N.
The motion passed unanimously.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Kragness noted the Council had received no requests to use the open forum session
this evening. She inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council.
There being none, she continued with the regular agenda items.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
The City Manager explained that tonight was the second reading of an ordinance vacating
storm sewer and detention pond easements on the site of the Evergreens at Earle Brown
Farm development. The vacated easements will be replaced with new easements.
Mayor Kragness opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance
Vacating Certain Utility and Drainage Easements in Registered Land Survey No. 1603 and
in Brooklyn Center Industrial Park Plat 1 at 7:09 p.m. She inquired if there was anyone
present who wished to address the Council.
No one came forward.
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom
to close the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -04
Member Kristen Mann introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
IN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1603 AND IN BROOKLYN CENTER
INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT 1
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody, he motion y, d t on passed unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE ACTION COMMITTEE
The City Manager explained there is a recommendation from the Employee Action
Committee to initiate an Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year program.
The Communications Coordinator stated the recommended program is similar to one in
place in the City of New Hope. Many municipalities have such programs in place.
The Communications Coordinator explained an employee would be nominated for the
award, in writing, by a fellow employee. The qualification for nomination would be
exemplary performance resulting in savings of time or money, or encouragement of
teamwork. Recognition for the employee selected would be in the form of public
recognition in a City Council meeting and in the City newsletter, possession of a floating
plaque, and listing on a plaque in City Hall. The four winners of Employee of the Quarter
would be candidates for the Employee of the Year award. The employee selected as
Employee of the Year would receive the same recognitions plus a $100 gift certificate to be
used for any City service including the Community Center, Earle's Restaurant, the Inn on
the Farm or Centerbrook Golf Course.
Mayor Kragness stated the proposed program is an excellent idea.
Councilmember Hilstrom asked whether the committee evaluating the nominations would
be made up of supervisors. The Communications Coordinator said the Employee of the .
Month recognition committee is made up of employees, not supervisors. Supervisors would
select the Employee of the Year.
Councilmember Hilstrom asked when the program would be instituted. The
Communications Coordinator said the program would be effective for second quarter of
1995.
There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody and seconded by Councilmember Hilstrom
to approve the initiation of an Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
program. The motion passed unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The Citv Manager noted there were materials concerning current legislation in the Council
packets. He also he stated the Orfield legislation is being evaluated at this time by the
North Metro Mayors Association.
Mavor Kragness asked whether all issues affecting Brooklyn Center are still unresolved.
The City Manager said they are. He commented there is division within parties and within
the Houses of the legislature, and decisions will most likely not be reached until the end of
the session with a conference committee.
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Councilmember Carmody asked about the unlawful detainers issue. The City Manager said
he believes the legislation is in committee and he will check on it.
• Councilmember Carmody whether v as ed ether there has been any movement on the issue of
change of tax rates for apartment dwellers to equal homeowners' breaks. The City Manager
said there was proposed legislation but, it has not been determined where the funds would
be found to implement a reduction. He said he would investigate the status of the issue.
STAFF REPORT REGARDING STATE AID DESIGNATIONS
The Director of Public Services reported more study has been done on the proposed
changes and it was found the financial impact would likely be neutral. The Metro State Aid
Engineer has reviewed the proposed changes and approved them.
The changes proposed are to designate
to remove the State Aid 7' 3rd Avenue from Humboldt to Dupont a State Aid
route and id designation from 67th Avenue east of Dupont, a route
which doesn't go anywhere. Following the change, Brooklyn Center would have just under
.4 miles available for State Aid designation. There are some roads under consideration by
State Aid at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -114
Member Kristen Mann introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET (67TH AVENUE
NORTH FROM DUPONT AVENUE NORTH TO T.H. 252)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -115
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DESIGNATION OF A MUNICIPAL STATE AID
STREET (73RD AVENUE NORTH FROM HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH TO
DUPONT AVENUE NORTH)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORT REGARDING ARBOR DAY AND EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES
The Director of Public Services stated an Arbor Month celebration will be held with the
students of Willow Lane School on May 17. This celebration is an annual event which is
rotated between schools. Trees will be pianted in Willow Lane Park.
The Director of Public Services discussed the Earth Day kick -off for the Adopt -A -Park and
Adopt -A-Street program. She stated most major streets and parks have been adopted but
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more volunteers are needed. There is a wide range of groups participating in the program.
Citizens have shown concern through participation and their actions do make a difference
in the community. In addition, the volunteers' assistance results in a savings of time for
park maintenance workers. In particular, the first time crews go to parks to mow in the
spring they do not have to clean the areas first.
Councilmember Hilstrom sug a resolution be drafted expressing appreciation to
individuals who participated in the Earth Day activities. The City Manager agreed to
provide a resolution for the next Council meeting.
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Councilmember Carmody noted she often gets calls regarding a park which is very littered
but since Saturday it is much better. She suggested an approximate savings figure be
published in the City newsletter. The City Manager said that has been done in the past and
the figure can be updated. He noted most groups clean their adopted areas two or three
times per year.
PROCLAMATION
Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption:
PROCLAIVIATION DECLARING APRIL 28, 1995, ARBOR DAY AND MAY 1995
ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO 95 -116
Member Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS
A TREE CITY USA
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kristen Mann, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN
The City Manager explained the North Metro Highway 100 Council commented there would
not be sufficient funds in the plan to accomplish needs such as repair of the infrastructure.
In addition, the Metropolitan Council has a longstanding history of procrastination. The
North Metro Hiahwav 100 Council recommends the cities reject the plan. The City of
Robbinsdale would be the most greatly affected by the plan.
Mayor Kragness agreed with the Citv Manager on the matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -117
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Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE APPROVAL OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody, and the motion passed unanimously.
FIVE CITIES SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
Councilmember Carmody stated the Human Rights and Resources Commission priortized
this project low on the list. The service provided, although it has been expanded to some
extent, is very limited. The service does not meet a great need. She indicated she would
like to see the service compared to others.
The City Manager agreed not enough information was provided. He stated he could report
back to the Council at a later date.
Councilmember Mann agreed the matter should be held in light of the position of the
Human Rights and Resources Commission.
There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Carmody
to table action on the Five Cities Senior Transportation Project until further information is
received. The motion passed unanimously.
• The City Manager urged members of the Council to notify him of specific questions
pertaining to this issue.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion b Councilmember Hilstrom and seconded by Councilmember Carmody
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City
Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
Recorded and transcribed by:
Barbara Collman
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
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Council Meeting Date 05/08/95
3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Numbe
Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Zodiac Boat for the Fire
Department
Department Approval:
Karla Wickre, Deputy City Clerk
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Approval of Resolution Accepting Quote and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Zodiac Boat for the
Fire Department
• Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached )
An appropriation of $9,875 was approved in the 1995 fire department capital outlay budget to purchase
one Zodiac boat used for diving rescues. Two written quotes have been received.
I recommend acceptance of the quote from Great American Marine in the amount of $5,638.
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Member introduced the following resolution and
• moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF ONE (1) ZODIAC BOAT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, an appropriation was approved in the 1995 fire department capital
outlay budget for the purchase of one Zodiac boat; and
WHEREAS, $9,875 was originally appropriated for the purchase of the Zodiac
boat; and
WHEREAS, two written quotes were received as follows:
Company Quote
Great American Marine $5,638
Dive Rescue International 6,556
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
• Brooklyn Center that the purchase of one (1) Zodiac boat from Great American Marine in the
amount of $5,638 is hereby approved.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Council Meeting Date 05/08/95
3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Numbe
Request For Council Consideration
i Item Description:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -11, CONTRACT 1995 -G,
BROOKLYN DRIVE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REPAIR
Department Approval:
Scott Brink, City Engineer \
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
A resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement
Project No. 1995 -11, Contract 1995 -G, Brooklyn Drive Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair.
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
On April 10, 1995 the City Council, by Resolution 95 -102 established Corrugated Metal Pipe Sanitary
Sewer Trunk Relining, Improvement Project No. 1995 -11, Contract 1995 -E. On April 24, 1995, the
City Council, be Resolution 95 -110, approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement
for bids.
One existing sanitary manhole located at Brooklyn Drive with its intersection of the CMP trunk sanitary
sewer must be repaired prior to the CMP relining.
Due to the nature of the construction requirements for this repair, the Engineer deems it is in the best
interest to advertise for bids for a separate contractor to complete this specialized repair.
The estimated cost is $18,900.00 and was included in the contract estimate of $1,078,000 as approved
by Resolution 95 -102.
•
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -11,
CONTRACT 1995 -G, BROOKLYN DRIVE SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REPAIR
WHEREAS, the City Council on April 10, 1995 per Resolution 95 -102,
established Improvement -
p ent Project No. 1995 11 and authorized preparation of plans and
specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on April 24, 1995 per Resolution 95 -110, approved
plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared the plans and specifications for
Improvement Project No. 1995 -11, Contract 1995 -G, Brooklyn Drive Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Repair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
• Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The specifications for Contract 1995 -G for said improvement project prepared by
the City Engineer are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Deputy City
Clerk.
2. The Deputy City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official
newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the
making of such improvement in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. The advertisement shall be published in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, shall specify the work to be done and shall state the time and
location at which bids will be opened by the Deputy City Clerk and the City
Manager or their designees. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned
during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the
Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed
and filed with the Deputy City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit,
cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City Clerk for 5
percent of the amount of such bid.
•
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
i
Council Meeting Bate 05108/95
31 City of f Br Center Agenda Item Number �0 GC
Request For Council Consideration
Item Description:
RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 13372 AND 13373 TO
PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION GRANTS FOR THE
WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
Department Approval:
6 C it
Diane Spector, Director otTolic Servic
7 6!93FL
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Approve the resolution awarding assessment stabilization grants.
• Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached )
The attached resolution represents assessment stabilization grants for Levy Nos. 13372 and 13373.
Additional grants are anticipated and will be forwarded for Council action.
•
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NOS. 13372
AND 13373 TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION
GRANT FOR THE WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City
Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed Special Assessment
Levy Nos. 13372 and 13373 for the following improvements:
WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -07
WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1995 -08
WHEREAS, Special Assessment Levy Nos. 13372 and 13373 were approved by
the City Council on March 27, 1995; and
• WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an Assessment Stabilization Program
to provide economic assistance to low income property owners in the form of grants to reduce
or pay in full their special assessments for street improvement projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. Certain property owners are eligible for a grant to pay the entire amount
of their special assessment. Special Assessment Levy No. 13372 is hereby
amended to delete the following assessment:
PID # Amount
27- 119 -21 -31 -0065 $1,700
27- 119 -21 -32 -0085 $1,700
Special Assessment Levy No. 13373 is hereby amended to delete the
following assessment:
PID # Amount
27- 119 -21 -31 -0065 $725.00
27- 119 -21 -32 -0085 $725.00
® 2. Certain property owners are eligible for a grant to pay some part of their
special assessment. Special Assessment Levy No. 13372 is hereby
amended to reduce the following assessments as noted:
RESOLUTION NO.
•
PREVIOUS
PID # AMOUNT REDUCED TO
27- 119 -21 -31 -0011 $1,700 $707.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0040 $1,700 $769.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0091 $1,700 $1,334.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0101 $1,700 $693.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0103 $1,700 $851.00
27- 119 -21 -32 -0012 $1,700 $1,214.00
27- 119 -21 -32 -0067 $1,700 $1,214.00
27- 119 -21 -32 -0094 $1,700 $171.00
Special Assessment Levy No. 13373 is hereby amended to reduce the
following assessments as noted:
PREVIOUS
PID # AMOUNT REDUCED TO
27- 119 -21 -31 -0011 $725.00 $303.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0040 $725.00 $329.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0091 $725.00 $572.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0101 $725.00 $297.00
27- 119 -21 -31 -0103 $725.00 $364.00
27- 119- 21 -32- 0012 $725.00 $520.00
27- 119 -21 -32 -0067 $725.00 $520.00
27- 119 -21 -32 -0094 $725.00 $73.00
3. All costs associated with these grants shall be funded from Local State Aid
Account #2900.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Council Meeting Date May 8. 1995
3 City of Brooklyn Center agenda Item Number
Request For Council Consideration
i Item Description:
Licenses
Department. Approval:
Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Approve attached list of licenses.
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
•
City of Brooklyn Centel
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on May 8, 1995:
NIECHANICAL SYSTEINIS
Air and Furnace Care 8733 Humboldt Ave. N.
All- American Heating & A/C, Inc. 1900 Glenwood Ave.
Allied Fireside, DBA Fireplace Corner 2700 Fairview Ave.
Aspen Heating 1871 E. Minnehaha
Louis Degidio, Inc. 6501 Cedar Ave. S.
Environmental Comfort Systems, Inc. 890 N. Mill St.
Fore Mechanical, Inc. P. O. Box 130788
Gas Supply, Inc. 2238 Edgewood Ave. S.
Minnesota Heating & A/C 10701 93rd Ave. N.
NewMech Companies, Inc. 1633 Eustis St.
NW Sheetmetal Co. of St. Paul 2136 Wabash Ave.
P & D Mechanical Contracting Co. 4629 41 st Ave. N.
Pete's Repair, Inc. 8835 Xylon Ave. N.
Quality Air. Inc. 7907 5th St. NE
Ron's Mechanical 1812 E. Shakopee Ave.
Sheet Metal Services 30 NW Main, Bethel �y n C
United Heating & A/C 2702 Idaho Ave. N. (- a
Building Official
RENTAL DWELLINGS
• Initial:
Robert C. Witt 7100 Unity Ave. N.
Renewal:
Doug and Kathleen Williams 5107 Drew Ave. N.
Jack and Nancy Wold 5907 -09 June Ave. N.
Bobby and Sally Robson 1107 57th Ave. N. L�
Director of VV �Ax
Community Development
SIGN HANGER
Electric Sign and Lighting 11328 Zane Ave. N.
Nordquist Sign Co., Inc. 312 W. Lake St. n
Universal Signs. Inc. 1033 Thomas Ave. (�
Building Official >
General Approval:
Sharon Knutson. Deputy City Clerk
Council Meeting Date 5//8/
3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number
Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
Legislative Update
Department Approval:
Gerald G. Splinter, QwManager
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
• Attached is a copy of the April 28, 1995, League of Minnesota Cities Cities Bulletin and a copy of the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Legislative Contact Alert dated April 27, 1995, regarding
the tax comparison /bill status report.
•
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DATE: April 27, 1995
TO: Legislative Contacts
FROM: AMM Staff
RE: Tax Comparison/Bill Status Report
The following is a summary of the city-related provisions of the House and Senate Tax
bills. Also enclosed is a general status report on other important bills.
• Please contact your legislators as appropriate. Be especially aware of the Senate freeze
and House TIF provisions.
OMNIBUS TAX BILL
The Omnibus Tax Conference Committee will meet late this week or early next week.
The Senate Tax bill (H.F. 602) was passed April 12 and the House Tax bill (H.F. 1864)
was passed April 26. Each bill addresses sales, income, property tax and economic
development, but each provide drastically different approaches to these issues. The
following tax bill comparison highlights the provisions which affect cities.
HOUSE TAX BILL SENATE TAX BILL
LGAIHACA No 1995 aid cut. Reduces No LGA/HACA cuts
HACA for 1996 to all local for either 1995 or 1996.
units by $20 million ($9.5 million
is city share). The reduction
would be a percent of levy plus
aid revenue base (about 1%).
•
HOUSE TAX BILL SENATE TAX BILL
LEVY LIMITS No limits or freezes in bill. Provides a hard freeze for
1996 on levy rates and
property values. New and
add -on construction can
provide extra revenue. Debt
issued prior to March 30,
1995 and decreased market
value will be compensated by
state aid. Debt issued after
March 30 must be absorbed
within the current levy rate.
For 1997, a levy limit increase
of the lessor of 3% or the
implicit price deflator is
imposed.
MANDATE No provision. Any mandate which results in
FUNDING a $250,000 or more
aggregate statewide
expenditure for cities must be
paid for by the state. The •
level is $500,000 for counties.
BEG FOR A local government efficiency No provision.
YOUR LGA/ and effectiveness review panel
HACA ACT of 10 legislators is created.
They may add 5 local officials.
Y
Metro cities over 5000 and
counties must apply by
Dec. 31, 1995 and respond to
questions of which
level of government should provide
a service, whether cooperation has
been explored and if services are
provided efficiently. Criteria
related to outcome, evaluation,
competition, efficiency, cost and
long -term planning must be
addressed. The panel may request
more information, hold public
hearings and investigate.
By Feb. 1, 1996, the panel may
HOUSE TAX BILL SENATE TAX BILL
approve or deny applications.
Five percent of 1997 LGA/HACA
is at risk. If approved, the city receives
all of its LGA/HACA. If not approved,
5% of LGA/HACA is withheld and
may be lost. The panel must establish
re- application procedures and may
reinstate the withheld aid by the end
of 1996. No criteria to judge
applications is specified. The
panel must recommend
whether the review program will be
continued, ended or modified
by Feb. 1, 1996 to the full
Legislature.
RENTAL TAX Continues St. Paul program No provision.
EQUITY and adds a program for
Brooklyn Park.
THIS OLD No provision. Repeals the cap limit of
HOUSE $300,000 in Mpls /St. Paul.
SENIOR Seniors with income under No provision.
CI'T'IZEN $30,000 may have property
PROPERTY taxes in excess of 5% of income
TAX DE- deferred. The state will pay
FERRED the deferral.
TTF Much of H.F. 147 (Ozment) is Eliminates the LGA/HACA
included. The state aid offset is offset penalty. Provides 25
repealed for qualified special TIF bills for cities,
manufacturing and hazardous most of which eliminate the
substance districts and for some local LGA/HACA offset
other districts if the developing penalty.
authority pays part of the costs.
However, districts that receive
duration extensions by special
law will be subject to the offset.
Also, duration extensions granted
by special law will have county and
school approval attachments.
Other significant restrictions include:
(1) Restricting the use of soils districts to
contamination and pollution clean-up.
(2) Strengthening the but -for test and
requiring a cost - benefit analysis before
approval of districts.
(3) Limiting pooling to 10% of increments
(present law allows 25 %).
(4) Requiring expanded financial reporting
and disclosure.
(5) Transferring all state level responsibility
for financial reporting and enforcement
to the state auditor and appropriating 0.1%
of increments to pay the auditor's
costs.
(6) Requiring developers or other recipients
to repay all or part of the TIF assistance
for up to nine years, if they move or
otherwise fail to carry on the induced
activities at the site.
1995 AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4/17/95)
Policy Name H.F.IS.F. Author - Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
IA H.F. 602 NA Property tax freeze. Sen. Moe in
P h' .f Hse Roger, opposed.
g PP
response to property tax increases
LEVY S.F. 1570 Sen. Moe rhetoric, suggested a property tax freeze Sen Tax:
LIMITS for 1996 (an election year). Passed. Is in
OmnibusTax
bill.
I
IB, HA H.F. 339 Rep. Wenzel Local government employee compensa- Hse Govt Ops: Roger; opposed.
tion cap. Limits the pay of employees or Passed Local &
MANDATE/ no S.F. elected officials to the level of the State Metro Affairs.
LOCAL Finance Commissioner ($78,500). Attor- Withdrawn and
CONTROL neys are limited to 95% of the Attorney returned to author.
General. Provides a freeze for those in May be tried as
excess of this amount. Elected official's amendment to
salaries cannot be raised during term of constitutional
office.
officer bill on floor.
IB, HA H.F. 641 Rep. Brown Land use permit deadline. A permit Hse: Roger; opposed
must be granted or denied within 60 Passed in present form.
MANDATE/ S.F. 647 Sen. Wiener days after written request relating to Sen Govt Ops:
LOCAL land use for a permit, license, etc. If Laid on table
CONTROL state statute, federal law or court order 3/29, but was
imposes time limits on activities, the 60 included in
days start at completion of these. Both S.F. 1246 (art.
versions modified to 60 days for zoning, 4) in Finance.
septic systems or MUSA.
• • •
Policy Name H.F.IS.E Author Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
IB H.F. 21 Rep. Milbert Local tax referendum. Requires local Ilse Tax: Roger, opposed.
communities to conduct a referendum to Laid on table.
MANDATE no S.F. determine whether a local tax levy can Could be
be increased if a petition signed by brought up
voters equalling 5% of those voting in during Tax
previous election is submitted. Election Conference
in December based on Truth in Tax Committee.
hearings held earlier than current law.
IC, IG H.F. 630 Rep. LGA/IIACA cuts. Provides $57 million Ilse Ways & Roger; opposed.
Macklin cut in LGA/HACA for cities and coun- Means
LGAIIIACA ties in 1995. City cut is $32 million. Aid
S.F. 610 Sen. increase in 1996 but to a level $20
Belanger million less than current law which is $5 Sen:
million less than 1994 aid allocation. Defeated
Also channels all LGA/HACA through unanimously
Aid Distribution Councils established by on floor
each county board to negotiate how April 3.
aids will be distributed locally. Repeals
political contribution refund.
IC, IG Hse and DFL Caucus LGA/HACA restoration. Both the Discussion Roger; supports.
Sen House and Senate DFL have announced during
LGA/IIACA targets budget targets. Both restored the 1995 omnibus
(current year) $57 million LGA/HACA mark -up.
cuts recommended by the governor. The
Senate appears to have restored the
1996 $20 million cut, but not the House.
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4117195) 2
e • •
Policy Name H.F./S.F. Author Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
ID-4,11 H.F. 431 Rep. Orfield Tax base equalization. Original bill was Hse Tax: Roger, neutral
total metro tax base sharing equalized. Passed and sent but monitoring.
PROPERTY S.F. 277 Sen. Novak Current bill was amended to capture the to floor.
TAX REFORMI net tax capacity of the value over
FISCAL $200,000 of all existing and new home- Sen Tax
DISPARITIES stead property and redistribute it through
the current C/I fiscal disparity program.
IIB H.F. 835 Rep. Trimble Tort liability adjustments. Amended Hse: Roger; opposed.
Senate bill increases limits from Included in
TORT S.F. 230 Sen. Kelly $200,000/$600,000 to $300,000/ OmnibusLaw (LMC was part of
LIABILITY $750,000 effective 1/1/96 and to bill (H.F. 1700). negotiated agree -
$300,000/$1,000,000 as of 1/1/2000. ment on House -
The House bill increases the limits to Sen Finance increased limits.)
$250,000/$750,000 as of 1/1/96 and
$250,000/$1,000,000 as of 1/1/2000.
IIG H.F. 597 Rep. Kelley 800 MHz metro radio system. Provides Hse Taxes: Roger; neutral.
metro -wide 800 MHz public safety and Passed Govt
804 MHz S.F. 467 Sen. Mondale public works radio communication. Ops, Reg Indus - (Bill basically
Backbone will be built/funded by -MN/ tries, Econ Dev meets all criteria
DOT, highway patrol, MTC and MAC, Finance, Capital set forth in policy)
with a 911 phone tax to help foot the Investment.
$30 -40 million cost. The governance
board in both bills includes 7 county Sen Finance:
commissioners, 2 suburban officials, Passed Metro
metro police chief, Mpls., St. Paul and a Affairs, Govt Ops
city in a contiguous county. H.F. 597 and Jobs.
also includes a Bloomington official.
S.F. 467 sunsets board in 1999.
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4117195) 3
•
Policy Name H.F. /S.E Author Bill Mle, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
No specific H.F. 565 Rep. Mariani Metro HRA joint powers option. Hse: Vern; supports.
policy, Urban Allows metro HRA to enter into joint Passed.
Revitalization S.F. 501 Sen. Pappas powers to administer Section 8 housing Sen:
Report programs with willing local HRAs. Included in
Omnibus Jobs
IIRA bill (H.F. 565).
No specific H.F. 833 Rep. Long Amendment to Metropolitan Land Hse: Vern; not opposed
policy Planning Act. Requires update of local Passed. based on AMM
S.F. 841 Sen. Mondale comprehensive plans by 12/31/98 and amendments included.
METRO LAND once every 10 years thereafter. Deletes Sen:
PLANNING the "Merriam Amendment." Met Council On General (AMM subcommittee
ACT must report to 1996 Legislature as to the Orders. worked on bill with
financial resources needed to implement. Met Council.)
IIIA -2, IVD, H.F. 779 Rep. Orfield Land Stewardship's land use planning Hse: Vern; opposed.
AMM bill. Original bill froze the MUSA line. On floor
Blueprint S.F. 698 Sen. Morse Language relating to comp plan review (second reading). Should be dead for
Report and MUSA line removed from H.F. session.
779. The bill as amended is on General Sen Local Govt
LAND USE Orders. S.F. 698 was defeated in & Metro Affairs
PLANNING Senate Local Govt.
IVC -1 H.F. 609 Rep. Orfield Elected Met Council. Calls for direct Hse: Vern; supports
election of the Met Council in 1996. Not heard yet.
ELECTED S.F. 1107 Sen. Mondale Dead for this
MET Sen: session.
COUNCIL Not heard yet.
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (417195) 4
1 Policy Name H.F. /S.F. Author Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
49 , No specific H.F. 1114 Rep. Entenza Affordable housing quotas As introduced, Hse Housing: Vern; opposed.
policy these bills required the Met Council to establish Passed. Testified against the
S.F. 1109 Sen. Novak affordable housing goals for each city and codified bill because it's
into statute portions of the Met Council's Regional unnecessar and
HOUSING Blueprint. The provisions of H.P. 1114 were Sen Housing �'
QUOTAS amended into H.F. 1258 which is on House General council should be
Orders. S.F. 1109 was added as an amendment to given Chance to
S.F. 1482 which is in Senate Taxes. implement Blueprint.
IVD, H.F. 1258 Rep. Hausman Makes housing a regional system. As Hse. Local Govt & Vern; opposed.
Regional introduced, these bills made housing into the fifth Metro Affairs:
Blueprint S.F. 1233 Sen. Pappas regional system plan. The original provisions of H.F. Passed, but
1258 were deleted in committee and the language of housing as a
H.F. 1114 was added as a strike everything amend-
s stemelimi-
HOUSING ment. Is on House General Orders in amended form. Y
S.F. 1233 is on Senate General Orders but has been nated.
SYSTEM amended to merely call for the Met Council to Sen:
develop a regional housing plan and report to the On General Orders.
Legislature.
IIIA -6, IIIB -7, H.F. 1269 Rep. Long Contaminated sites program. Appro- Hse Taxes Vern; supports.
Urban priates $14 million from the state gen-
Revitalization S.F. 1000 Sen. Flynn eral fund and allows the Met Council to Sen Taxes The provisions of this
Report levy up to $10 million per year for a bill were basically
loan and grant program to clean up included in the Livable
CONTAMINATED contaminated sites on a priority basis. Communities Act
SITES (S.F. 1019/fI.F.1156).
IIIB -4, B -5 H.F. 149 Rep. E. County TIF project approval. Re- Hse Taxes Vern/Roger,
Olson quires county board approval of TIF opposed.
TIF projects if county tax rate is to be
S.F. 909 Sen. used. Sen Taxes Likely dead for session
Vickerman as provisions not
included in either
Omnibus Tax bills.
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4117195) 5
0 •
F licy Name H.F.IS.E Author Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
IIIB -4, B -5 H.F. 147 Rep. Ozment TIF restrictions. Places additional Hse: Vern/Roger; opposed.
restrictions on prospective TIF districts and On floor.
TIF S.F. 284 Sen. G. Olson shoots down many existing districts. H.F.
147 provisions contained in House Omni- Sen Taxes
bus Tax bill although slightly loosened.
IIIB -4 no H.F. NA Eliminates LGA/HACA penalties. Sen: Vern/Roger; support
Removes the LGA/HACA penalty for Included in
TIF S.F. 1282 Sen. Hottinger all types of TIF districts. The provisions OmnibusTax
of this bill contained in Senate Omnibus bill (S.F. 1570/
Tax bill. H.F. 602).
IVG -2 H.F. 1238 Rep. Trimble Surface and groundwater manage - Hse: Vern; supports.
ment. Streamlines the review and Passed.
S.F. 897 Sen. Price approval process of the surface and
GROUNDWATER groundwater management plans. In Sen Finance
MANAGEMENT theory, it reduces review and approval
process time by 30 -45 days.
IVH H.F. 672 Rep. Waste Management Act Amendments. Hse Environ- Vern; neutral.
Wagenius Contains the recommendations of the ment & Natural
WASTE Solid Waste Management coordinating Resources
MANAGEMENT S.F. 462 Sen. J. B. board with some exceptions. Finance Division
Johnson
Sen Finance
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4117195) 6
Policy Name H.T.IS.E Author Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
HIA-4, 5, 6, 7, H.F. 1156 Rep. Long Metro Livable Communities Act. Pro- Hse Taxes Vern/Roger; support.
Urban vides funding to create and preserve
Revitalization S.F. 1019 Sen. Mondale living wage jobs, develop affordable Sen Taxes
Report housing opportunities and clean up
contaminated sites. Several provisions of
URBAN ISSUES S.F. 1482 have been incorporated in the
bi- partisan compromise.
HIA-4, 5, 6, 7, H.F. 1627 Rep. Van Anti poverty program. Establishes a Hse Taxes Vern/Roger; support
Urban Dellen metro revitalization fund to accomplish most provisions.
Revitalization virtually the same objectives as the
Report S.F. 1482 Sen. Oliver Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Sen Taxes
Several provisions of S.F. 1482 became
URBAN ISSUES part of the Senate bi- partisan compro-
mise S.F. 1019.
VB H.F. 395 Rep. Marko Metro transitfunding. Provides $110 Hse Transp Roger; supports
million to fund regional transit in 1995 -
TRANSIT S.F. 219 Sen. Langseth 97 period. The governor's budget Sen Transp
FUNDING includes $89 million.
VA, VB, VD H.F. 327 Rep. V. Gax taxltransit funding. A 5% gas tax Hse Transp: Roger, supports
Johnson indexed to cost of living. Statutorily Laid over 4/7.
TRANSPORTA- dedicates a percentage of MVET equal Sen:
TION FUNDING S.F. 67 Sen. Johnston to governor's transit recommendation Included in
for transit (approximately 27% of Omnibus
TRANS MVET). Transportation
TRANSIT bill (H.F.
1536).
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4117195) - 7
Policy Name H.F. /S.E Author Bill Title, Summary Status Lobbyist /position
VA, VB, VD H.F. 1121 Rep. Lieder MEGA projects /gar tax /transit funding. Hse Transp Roger; supports.
A 5% gas tax indexed to cost of living.
TRANSPORTA- S.F. 832 Sen. Flynn Up to 1/2 -cent metro sales tax to replace Sen Taxes:
TION FUNDING metro transit property tax and state share Passed
of metro transit except metro mobility. Transportation.
TRANS Indicates that "Road Funding" will be
TRANSIT studied and designated for MEGA
project funding in the future.
VA, VB, VD H.F. 1162 Rep. Lieder Gas taxltransiticounty -state aid. A 5% Hse Transp Roger, supports
gax tax indexed to cost of living, with a highway &
TRANSPORTA- $29,243 additional transit allocation for Sen Transp transportation
TION FUNDING S.F. 569 Sen. Langseth biennium. Changes CSAH system miles funding.
and board.
VA, VB, VD H.F. 1766 Rep. Tunheim Gas taxltransit /county -state aid. A 5% Hse Transp Roger, supports
tax indexed to cost of living. An un- highway &
TRANSPORTA- S.F. 573 Sen. specified transit appropriation. Changes Sen Taxes: transportation
TION FUNDING Chmielewski CSAH formula and miles. Passed funding.
Transportation.
VB H.F. 1793 Rep. Lieder Transportation Appropriation bill. Hse: Roger; monitoring.
The Senate bill cuts metro transit by at On General
TRANSPORTA- S.F. 573 least $10 million. Including federal Orders.
TION FUNDING Sen. Langseth cuts, this equals an 11% regular route Sen:
cut and an 8% metro mobility cut. Passed.
AMM Legislative Tracking Report (4117195) 8
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League of Minnesota Cities I!Nd
Cities Bulletin
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Number 16 April 21, 1995
House tax bill restores some aid cuts
Doesn't include property tax freeze
Gary Carlson As expected, the House bill is the exemption for property tax sup -
tough on TIF. The bill contains ported bonds.
The House Tax Committee took up provisions included in H.F. 147, The constitutional amendment to
their 1995 omnibus tax bill with a Representative Dennis Ozment's (IR- take education finance off the property
mixture of good and bad for cities. The Rosemount) TIF restriction bill. It tax (see page 7) is not part of the tax
bill restores $57 million in LGA and includes the expanded "but -for" test, bill. Other items that are part of the bill
HACA cuts originally proposed by the the developer repayment provisions, include a senior citizen property tax
Governor, and does not include a and a narrower definition of soil deferral, a circuit - breaker credit for
property tax freeze. The bad news is condition districts. The bill would cabin owners, a increase in the ciga-
• that the bill would not restore the $20 expand TIF reporting and disclosure rette tax, and the creation of a local
million payable 1996 aid reductions, requirements, and would allow a government efficiency and effective -
and contains numerous TIF restrictions. project to be exempt from the LGA/ ness review panel.EE
The Committee met on Friday, HACA penalty if a city elects to make -- ---, --
April 21, after this edition of Cities a qualifying local contribution. The
Bulletin went to press. We received a bill would also require early 3he,League`aertda theCJ!!es
copy of the bill late Thursday and decertification of districts by limiting Bvlletlp t0 the mByCM' 4gtd to t
completed a cursory overview. ?Text the use of revenues to costs defined in administrator£or c►e& 863 Ufe toi=l �.
tot
week's Cities Bulletin will include a a qualifying plan by December 31,
route it our councitmemt�W*
detailed review of the bill, including and CI8�18rt[it @flth@8t3li.
b 1995. The bill also restricts revenues
any amendments or floor action. to covering repayment of debt issued
The House bill will restore the $57 before July 1, 1995, and certain other
million in proposed 1995 LGA and limited uses. The bill would require
HACA cuts that were included in the the Met Council to study the use of TIF
Governor's budget recommendations. in the seven county metropolitan area.
However, the bill will not restore the The tax bill does not contain any city
payable 1996 aid reductions of $20 specific TIF provisions.
million proposed by the Governor and The bill eliminates the tax- exempt "
will take the entire $20 million from status of interest on certain governmen- .. ,..,. `-
HACA. The bill changes the distribu- tal bonds. However, this provision
tion of those cuts to include counties appears to be less onerous than the
and special taxing districts. original language of H.F. 1380. As a
rule of thumb, the bill does not remove
j
Page' — Nominations open Page 4--A chilling effect
• Nominations are now open for The Senate property tax freeze
1 LMC board and officer spots, would affect city residents in
many ways.
i
1995 League of Minnesota Cities
Action Agenda
We will include this list every week of the
legislative session with a page number if a
story appears about the issue.
1
Unfunded Mandates - Oppose additional
unfunded mandates and allow cities not to
comply with current unfunded mandates.
Contents Local Government Aid - Maintain LGA
at a constant, inflation - adjusted level and
House tax bill restores some aid cuts .......... ............................... 1 increase LGA levels to decrease the reliance on the property tax. /page 1
Nominations open for LMC board of directors ......................... 3
Property tax freeze hits close to home ........ ............................... 4 Homestead Agricultural Credit Aid
4M Fund update 4 Growth - Reinstate the HACA household
........ ...............................
ICMA launches small town environmental growth adjustment factor and apply an
inflationary adjust factor similar to LGA. /
partnerships program ............................... ............:.................. 5 page 1
Now is your chance to shine ....................... ............................... 6
Innovative approaches to rethinking public safety .................... 6 Transfers of LGA and HACA to
1995 Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards ....................... 6 schools - Protect city aid programs from
House DFL proposed constitutional amendment ...................... 7 further transfer to school aid programs. /
page 7
Training/conferences .................................. ............................... 8
Municipal ads ............................................. ............................... 9 Growth Management and Annexation -
Restrict development outside city bound-
aries, facilitate annexation of urban •
property, and maintain city authority over
services provided to townships.
TIF Penalties - Eliminate the LGA/
HACA aid penalty for TIF use and
reauthorize use of TIF on scattered site
housing.
Personnel - Reform the arbitration
process and veterans preference discharge
procedures.
Telecommunications - Preserve local
authority over rights of way and require
I state licensing of telecommunications
providers to ensure public service and use.
!
! Transportation - Increase revenue
The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes sources for transportation programs, and
an update of state legislative, administrative, and congressional actions that affect cities. It grant city authority to raise funds if
i also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan necessary, eliminate all nontransportation
Municipalities. use of highway funding.
League legislative staff members are available to answer your questions concern-
ing legislation relating to cities. Workers' Compensation - Make
Minnesota's system competitive with
neighboring states.
Executive Director Editor Typesetting and design
Jim Miller Tim Busse Gavle Brodt
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League of Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55126 Printed on recycled paper
Phone: (612) 490 -5600; (800) 925 -1122; Fax: (612) 490 -0072; TDD: (612) 490 -9030.
Page 2 LMC Cities Bulletin
Nominations open for LMC board of directors
Nominations due June 2
Nominations are now open for Greater Minnesota Cities will name a The League will accept nomina-
positions as officers and board mem- replacement for Eric Sorensen's tions until June 2. Walk -in candidates
bers with the League of Minnesota position. will not be interviewed.
Cities. Nominations are due June 2, and Officials elected to fill these The nominating committee will
elections will take place Thursday, June positions will serve until June 1998. interview candidates Wednesday, June
15 at the LMC Annual Conference in Candidates must complete a 14 at the LMC Annual Conference in
Duluth. nomination form and submit a brief Duluth and will present their recom-
"The next few years will be an resume. The nomination form asks mended candidates to member cities at
exciting and important time for the candidates to list previous experience the LMC business meeting on June 15.
League of Minnesota Cities," said on LIviC committees, conferences, and To request a nomination form or to
Chuck Winkelman, LMC President. affiliate organizations. Local service in volunteer for the nominating commit -
"The Board will play a huge role city government is also an important tee, contact Jim Miller or Sharon
-- implementing the strategic plan. I hope aspect that w_ ill be considered, Klumpp at the LMC office at (612)
everyone interested steps up and seeks 490 -5600 or (800) 925 -1122. C lid
a position on the board of directors."
League members will elect a LMC Nominating Committee Guidelines for 1995
president, a first vice president, and a
second vice president. Officers are 1. Population
elected to one -year terms. Board members should come from cities of differing populations so that
The terms of four board members interests unique to certain size communities may be represented.
expire in June. Up for election are seats 2 Geography
currently held by Patricia Pidcock,
• den Prairie Councilmember; Yvonne The nominations should generally be recommended to the membership
Eden
e n P r, Duluth Councilor, Joy Robb, taking into account the goal of balancing representation from Greater
Minnesota and the metropolitan area.
Robbinsdale Mayor; and Eric
Sorensen, Winona City Manager. 3. Gender
Because of a previous commitment Every effort should be made to ensure equal gender representation on the
by the League Board, the Coalition of board.
Nominating committee 4. Position
members sought Elected officials should fill a majority of seats. Full -time appointed
The nominating committee
officials from a variety of positions (clerks, city managers, attorneys, etc.)
plays an important role in i should be represented on the board.
selecting the League Board. The 5. Term
I committee interviews Board
candidates and presents their Board members should serve only one term. A board member who was
recommendations to member I appointed to fill one year or less of an unexpired term may be recom-
cities at the LMC business mended for his or her own term. Current or past board members are
meeting. eligible for officer positions or to complete an unexpired board term.
"Serving on the nominating
committee is a great way to meet 6. Process
League members," said Chuck Prior to convening, the nominating committee chair, LMC president, and
Winkelman. "The volunteers executive director will determine how much time will be allocated to each
who offer their talents and ! candidate for that year. This will be based on the number of applicants
insights into the process do the expressing interest at least one week prior to the Nominating Committee
League a great service." meeting and will be conveyed to those individuals. Persons who have not
City officials interested in notified the League of their candidacy by that deadline will not be
serving on the nominating
j considered. Candidates will be informed that their presentation will be
committee should contact Jim
Miller or Sharon Klumpp. The confined to that time limit, but may be divided as the candidate sees
LMC Board will appoint the appropriate, including seconding speeches. In no event, will candidates
nominating committee at its May receive more than 20 minutes for board positions or 30 minutes for
10 meeting. i officer positions.
April 21, 1995 Page 3
Property tax freeze hits close to home
Jim Miller needed services, like street mainte- local services residents receive daily, a
nance and public safety, will be discussion of the freeze is incomplete
The property tax freeze approved sacrificed. The property tax freeze is without a thorough understanding of
by the Minnesota Senate is the kind of much more than a pocketbook issue. It what residents can expect.
proposal that Iooks good at first glance. is a threat to the quality of local The property tax freeze would
After all, who wouldn't like a guaran- services Minnesotans rely on every keep money in the pockets of taxpav-
tee that the property taxes you pay next day. The supposed intent of the ers, but the estimated $9 per person
year will be no more than the property property tax freeze is to force reform of saved on city property taxes will be
taxes you paid this year? It sounds too the state and local finance system, a more than offset by immediate disrup-
good to be true, and it is. reasonable goal. But, it accomplishes tions in city services and a long term
Like many other government this objective by deliberately creating a decline in the quality of life city
"reforms" being discussed these days, crisis -- a crisis that will be borne by residents have come to expect.
the property tax freeze proposal city residents throughout the state. A survey of cities conducted
appeals to our pocketbooks, not to our The League of Minnesota Cities, recently by the League of Minnesota
sensibilities. Local governments, an organization of cities dedicated to Cities found many examples of service
working closely with their residents, promoting excellence in governance, cutbacks that will happen if the state
are in the best position understand management, and services to citizens, enacts a property tax freeze. The city
local needs. If state legisis lators impose strongly believes that a closer look at of Byron will not be able to expand city
a property tax freeze, local determina- the property tax freeze proposal is hall to create a new local library.
tion of how best to provide basic warranted. Because it deals with the Chanhassen would not be able to open
their new community recreation
facility /senior center /library. In
4M Fu nd update Woodbury, operation of the new city
ambulance service could be jeopar-
What is the 4M Fund? dized. In St. Anthony, a freeze would
The 4M Fund is a short-term money market fund specifically designed to address the cash end a proposal to build a joint school •
management needs of Minnesota cities and their instrumentalities. The Fund is comprised district/community center. In Savage a
of the highest quality, short-term investments allowable under Minnesota Statute 475.66
and the Fund's objectives are safety, liquidity and a competitive yield. The short term nature growing city that is attracting about
of the Fund helps to insulate it from the effect of changes in interest rates. The Fund is 1 ,000 people per year, city officials are
managed by Insight Investment Management and Dain Bosworth and served by MBIA - concerned that they may not be able to
Municipal Investors Service Corporation. A fixed rate investment program for :Fund hire the number of police officers and
participants, offering such alternatives as certificates of deposit and U.S. Treasury and maintenance workers needed to
Agency securities, is also available.
provide adequate services.
Market update —Week of April 10-14, 1995 Countless cities provided examples
The yield curve continues to flatten from overnight through one year, and the Federal
f Reserve Board has given no indication that an increase in the Fed Funds rate will occur in of delayed infrastructure maintenance.
the near future, even to support the dollar. In Browerville street repairs will be
delayed, which, over time, will make
Against this backdrop, the Federal Home Loan Bank has stepped up their issuance of one more repairs necessary. These mainte-
year callable securities. Over the last several weeks, the Agency has issued over 5500 J away ro ects won't �o the will
million in such issues. In other market activity, issuance of bank debt has increased, nance P b Y. Y
I
particularly in the six months through three year area. Lower borrowing rates have fueled simply cost more tomorrow than they
the flurry of activity. Forshortterm investors, each weekseemsto bring with it tighter spreads j would have cost today.
and lower- yielding reinvestment opportunities. With cities prohibited from making
Daily Rates —Week of April 10-14,1995 even modest increases to their budgets,
Interest Average Maturity i
residents in most cities can expect
1 Date Rate' of Portfolio cutbacks in many services, perhaps
4110 5.60°x° 15 days particularly those that contribute most
I
4/11 5.60% 15 days to their sense of safety and security.
4/12 5.60% 15 days Cities are service organizations and, as
4/13 5.58% 15 days
4/14 5.58% 15 days such, 60 percent or more of their
budgets are related to personnel costs.
Interest rates are net of all applicable tees. •
Police and fire services, street and park
{ Daily interest compounding, free checking, andAutomated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems are maintenance, and snow removal are
among the conveniences offered by the Fund. For more information, please call Kathy Kardeli of Insight
Investment Management at (800) 333 -0813 or Shirley Hogan at Dain Bosworth at (800) 388 -7125.
Continued on next page
Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
Continued from variety of development projects best able to determine the most
ranging from industrial parks to water effective response to local needs.
previous page and sewer extensions and new road Reform of our state and local govern-
among the most expensive services construction. A property tax freeze ment finance system is undeniably
cities provide. When budget cuts are would prevent them from issuing needed. Cities do not blindly defend
necessary, it is virtually impossible not general obligation debt which means the status quo. But they do want to be
to affect these services in some way. the projects could not be completed. deeply involved in discussions of
Another effect of the property tax Inability to issue debt could mean that reform since the property tax is the
freeze will be to put on hold many of local taxpayers might ultimately major source of revenue to pay for
the public works projects that are vital shoulder the repayment of the bonds. local services including police, fire,
to insuring water quality in local And, since local taxes are frozen, the streets and parks.
communities. Because the freeze repayment of bonds would be financed The absence of a well- thought out
includes the amount cities levy for through even greater service cutbacks. approach to reform will throw cities
debt, many of these projects will be Private landowners, developers and into a tailspin and disrupt the local
disrupted or delayed. Cities that have new employers would also be affected services residents depend on every day.
been planning to issue bonds to finance as city services and utilities could not Indeed, it is poor public policy to
the cost of capital improvements would be extended to new developments and blindly put the safety, health, and
be barred from incurring debt. business expansions. For example, in quality of life of all Minnesotans at
Red Wing, for example, must Avon, the city has awarded contracts risk. Can we afford the property tax
complete a state - mandated combined for a development to be paid for by freeze? Only if we are willing to
sewer overflow project by the end of assessments. If a freeze prevents the, sacrifice our quality of life, calmly
1996. Without the ability to issue city from issuing bonds, the city fears accept disruption of basic local
general obligation bonds, the city that it could be sued for breach of services, and provide increased future
cannot complete the project. In contract. From a jobs standpoint, funding for the hidden costs that are
Waseca, an outdated stormwater Vadnais Heights has four projects certain to result from a property tax
collection system floods parts of the underway that would be put on hold, freeze. K
city after every heavy rain. Aproperty including a $13 million shopping
tax freeze would put off indefinitely center that will employ 700 people. Author's note: The League has
any plans to correct the problem. The property tax freeze proposal distributed this article to daily and
Much is made about the need to tells only part of the story. It is a gun - weekly newspapers throughout the
strengthen the business climate in to- the -head proposal that ties the hands state. Member cities are asked to
Minnesota, and cities play a prominent of local officials who are closest to the encourage their local newspaper to
role in facilitating economic develop- residents of their cities and therefore publish it.
ment. Many cities are mid -stream in a
CIA launches small town environmental
partnerships program
In response to the urgent need to the development and implementation of innovative approach to environmental
help small local governments comply national environmental requirements. programming, publications, and
with federal environmental regulations, Small local governments and commu- information dissemination. Although
the International City /County Manage- nities will benefit as the program the STEP program will focus on small
ment Association (ICMA) has devel- distributes regulatory information, communities over 2,500 in size, its
oped an innovative Small Town assists in strategic planning, explores benefits will also extend to larger local
Environmental Partnerships (STEP) financing alternatives, enhances governments by working with EPA's
program, funded by the U.S. Environ- cooperative regional networks, links Small Town Task Force and other
mental Protection Agency's (EPA) rural communities, and provides the networks.
Office of Regional Operations and opportunity for a stronger small town For more information on the STEP
State./Local Relations. voice in the regulatory development program contact Barbara Stoddard at
The STEP program provides small process. (202 962 -3539 or Shannon Flanagan at
local governments with assistance ICMA's STEP program responds (202) 962 -3540. (�1
needed to understand and participate in to these challenges by providing an
April 21, 1995 Page 5
At
�, t A
*W No w is Your chance dominations are open
for the 1995 C.C.
Lud ' , Leadershi ,
to s hine and CAchievement V*7 .wards
1995 C.C. Ludwig and Leadership Awards
w�.t►i The C.C. Ludwig Award honors elected city officials. The Leadership"
Award honors appointed city officials. 9hese prest�]tous awanfs wiff
These awards recognize outstanding leadership, the pursuit of excellence be presented at the League's
GV in municipal government, and unselfish concern for public welfare. annuaCconference,
Tune 13- 16,1995, in Duluth.
1995 City Achievement Awards
The City Achievement Awards recognize and encourage innovation and
excellence in city government. De 4%u eXftn4d
appacation
Award categories include • communications, • community development, Dto for is
• public safety, • cooperation and consolidation, and • management. Apa28,1995
f � For more information on the awards program caff the
2d League at (612) 490 -5600 or (800) 925 -1122
1995 Innovation Awards 1995 Excellence
Innovative approaches to rethinking in Affordable
public safety Housing Awards
The National League of Cities has designated "Rethinking Public The National League of Cities, in
Safety" as this year's Innovative Awards topic, not only to recognize and cooperatic;a with seven other national
reward those communities that have developed innovative approaches to Public interest groups, is sponsoring
rethinking public safety, but also to disseminate those approaches the first Excellence in Affordable
nationwide. Housing Awards.
NLC invites cities who have adopted a synthesized approach to The Awards will recognize and
rethinking public safety to apply for the 1995 Innovation Awards. showcase successful, exemplary
Applying cities should have: HOME- funded projects throughout the
• Developed an effective and coherent mission that integrates all I nation. If your city has an outstanding
affordable housing program, NLC
public safety functions within city hall;
• Mobilized all city departments to maximize their contribution to encourages you to apply.
achieving public safety; and, The application deadline is May
31. For more information, call
• Engaged the community in developing and carrying out more Michael Doaks at NLC at (202) 626 -
effective strategies that address the full scope of public safety. 3181. E�
Application deadline is June 2. For more information, call Erica
Price at NLC at (202) 626 -3181. E
I
Wage 6 LMC Cities Bulletin
House DFL proposed constitutional amendment
Would allow voters to decide on school finance
Gary Carlson (DFL -New Brighton) bill S.F. 1568, Senator John Brandl. Although it
two bills by Senator John Hottinger appears unlikely that any major
The House DFL this week pro- (DFL- Mankato), and several other reforms will emerge from the 1995
posed a constitutional amendment that property tax reform bills. In addition, legislative session, we may be spending
would allow voters to decide the the Governor has proposed a reform the summer and the 1996 legislative
funding source for K -12 education in study to be headed by former Con- session discussing ways to modify
the State of Minnesota. The proposed pressman Vin Weber and former State local government finance. KE
amendment appears to be the House
response to the Senate property tax Introduced by Rest, I. Anderson, Solberg, H.F. No. 1844
freeze proposal. Although the amend- Long, wagenius
ment does not provide many specifics, April 18, 1995
it would allow voters to decide if Referred to Committee on RULES & LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION
schools should be financed via the 1 A bill for an act
property tax or other state revenue
sources. 2 proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution,
The vagueness of the amendment 3 article XIII, section 1; prohibiting financing of
makes it difficult to anticipate how 4 certain education costs with property taxes.
cities might ultimately be affected. On 5 BE IT ENACTED BY TIE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
one hand, it only focuses on K -12
education finance and does not directly 6 Section 1. [CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.]
affect cities. However, when altema- 7 An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution article XIII
tive financing sources for schools have
been discussed in the past, LGA and 8 section 1. is proposed to the people. If the amendment is
• HACA have been targeted as sources 9 adopted, the section will read as follows:
of revenue.
During the discussions of the K -12 10 Section 1. The stability of a republican form of
education finance bill on Wednesday,
Representative Todd Van Dellen (IR- 11 government depending mainly upon the intelligence of the people,
Plymouth) offered an amendment to 12 it is the duty of the legislature to establish a general and
the bill that would sunset virtually all
school property tax levies for taxes 13 uniform system of public schools. The legislature shall make
payable in 1997. Representative Iry 14 such provisions by taxation or otherwise as will secure a
Anderson (DFL- International Falls)
offered an amendment to the amend- 15 thorough and efficient system of public schools throughout the
ment that would require the state to use j
corporate and personal income taxes to lb state but without the use of local property tax revenues.
finance the school takeover. The 17 Local propertv taxes may be used to secure and pay debt used to
Anderson amendment to the amend-
18
ment as well as the Van Dellen amend- i finance public school capital facilities.
ment were both adopted and included 19 Sec. 2. [SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.]
in the K -12 education finance bill.
These proposals would hasten the 20 The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at
education reform efforts proposed in
the House Constitutional Amendment. 21 the 1996 general election. The question submitted is:
The movement toward reform of ( 22 "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to require
the state's property tax and education
finance systems appears to be steadily 23 that public school operating funds be entirely from sources
Gaining momentum. On Thursday 1 24 other than local property taxes?
evening, the Senate Tax committee will
discuss several reform proposals 25 Yes .... .
including Senator Steve Novak's 26 No . .
April 21, 1995 Page 7
3)7aining/C onferences
LMCIT Loss Control Workshops Minnesota PRIMA (Public Risk Fifth Annual Minnesota Conference
LMC Insurance Trust Management Association) Meeting on Pollution Prevention: Making
April 25— Rochester Dakota County Risk Management Dollars and Cents Out of Pollution
April 26—St. Louis Park May 11 —St. Paul Minnesota Office of Environmental
May 3— Crookston (612) 266 -8897 Assistance
May 4— Hibbing June 7— Minneapolis
(612) 490 -5600 Conference on Access to Electronic (800) 643 -3843
(800) 925 -1122 Public Records (612) 296 -0237
U of M Journalism
Urban Storm Water Quality May 17— Minneapolis Sixteenth Annual National Meter
MN /WI Storm Water Conference (612) 625 -8095 Reading Conference
April 25— Hudson, WI Memphis Light, Gas and Water
(715) 836 -4199 Telecommunications Conference Division
Government Training Service June 7 -9— Memphis
Sixth Annual Transportation Re- May 17 -I8— Bloomington (901) 528 -4631
search Conference (612) 222 -7409_
University of Minnesota LMC Annual Conference
May 2- 3— Minneapolis Communities and Tourism 1 95...A League of Minnesota Cities
(612) 626 -1632 Conference for Local Government June 13- 16— Duluth
International City /County Management (612) 490 -5600
Teleconference on: The Major Association (800) 925 -1122
Investment Study (MIS) Process May 25 -27 —Canada
University of Minnesota (202) 962 -3652 Sixth International Conference on
May 4— Minneapolis Low- Volume Roads
(612) 626 -1077 Working It Out Creating Inclusive Transportation Research Board
Social Structures June 25 -29— Minneapolis •
National Safe Kids Week National Conference on Peacemaking (612) 626 -2259
Minnesota Safety Council and Conflict Resolution
May 6 -13 May 26- 30— Minneapolis GFOA's Advanced Government
'(612) 291 -9150 (612) 858 -8950 Finance Institute
Government Finance Officers
; 1995 Skill- Building Seminars Viability of Golf Courses on Association
Minnesota Office of Dispute Resolution Landfills August 6 -11— Wisconsin
May 10 -11; September 20 -21; National Golf Foundation (202) 429 -2750
November 8 -9; June 14-19; June 4 -6
October 12 —New Brighton (404) 744 -6006 LMC Clerk's Orientation
(612) 296 -2633 League of Minnesota Cities
August 22- 24—LMC office
(612) 490 -5600
(800) 925 -1122
'Conference Spotlight
LMC Regional Meetings
The University of Minnesota's School of Journalism and Mass Commu- League of Minnesota Cities
nication will hold a conference called Electronic Public Record. The Who$ September 26, 27, 28
and Why$ of Public Acce$$ on Wednesday, May 17 in Minneapolis. October 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
Questions to be addressed include: Who sets policies regarding access to (612) 490 -5600
records? How are pricing decisions made? Who is responsible for the choice (804) 925 -1122
of technology that is used by public records keepers? How are privacy issues
resolved. What administrative remedies are there for complaints and con- 1995 LMC Policy Adoption Conference
cerns about restricted or costly access? League of Minnesota Cities
For more information call Linda Wilson at (612) 625 -8095. November 17 —St. Paul •
(612) 490 -5600
(800) 925 -1122
Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin
Municipal ads
ment qualifications include a bachelor's
Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads run in one degree in civil engineering, licensed as a
issue only unless notice is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is professional engineer in Minnesota (or
published weekly during the legislative session and once a month during the ability to become licensed in Minnesota
interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear in the next within six months of employment), five
available Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on years experience managing engineering and
equipment or proposals, and to waive any informalities there. Minnesota public works functions. Desired qualifica-
cities are equal opportunity employers. tions include GIS experience, six or more
years experience managing engineering and
public works functions, and a master's
degree in business or public administration.
may be substituted); a Minnesota senior Competitive metropolitan area salary range,
The League of Minnesota Cities assessor accreditation with the State Board excellent fringe benefits. A complete city
Personnel Services Department can now of Assessors (or ability to obtain within one employment application form must be
assist your city in filling vacancies or new year of employment); a thorough knowl submitted to be considered for this position
positions. Please contact Personnel edge of Minnesota Statutes affecting and sent to City of Columbia Heights,
-. Adviser Kay McAloney for a proposal or assessments and appraisals; and excellent Attention Assistant to City Manager, 590
more information on this service (800) written and oral communication skills.
40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN
925 -1122 or (612) 490 -5600, ext. 282. Starting salary is $46,000 to $48,000 55421, (612) 782 -2811, TDD (612) 782-
depending on qualifications plus benefits. 2806. Deadline is 4:45 p.m., Friday, May
Positions For a complete job description and an 12, 1995.
AQUATICS PROGRAM ASSIS- application packet contact Woodbury City MANAGER OF CITY SERVICES.
TANT. Maplewood is seeking a part-time Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, Baxter (population 4,487) a rapidly growing
aquatics program assistant to work MN 55125, (6 12) 739 -5972, TDD (612) community in the lakes area is seeking a
approximately 35 hours per week. Respon- 731 -5796. To be considered for the position manager of city services. Primary responsi-
sibilities include supervisory and parapro- a completed Woodbury application must be bilities include administration of public
fessional work scheduling, coordinating, received by 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 8, works, parks, and city projects. Require -
and overseeing g aquatics programming and 1995. ments include strong administrative,
q P .. g
• staff and assisting with other recreation COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT personnel, and technical skills; bachelor's
programming. Requirements include Red DIRECTOR. Arden Hills is seeking a degree in civil engineering, administration,
Cross certification in first aid and CPR and community development director who will or equivalent; and five years public works
as a lifeguard and WSI and two years manage and administer a department that is experience (two years supervisory). Salary
experience in recreation programming responsible for planning, zoning, commu- range is $34,200 to $42,751 depending on
(college can be substituted for experience nity and economic development, code qualifications. Application and job
on a two for one basis). Pay range is $9.00 enforcement, and recycling. Qualifications description are available upon request. Send
to $10.30 per hour plus some benefits. For include being a result oriented professional to City Administrator, City of Baxter, P.O.
with significant experience in planning, Box 2626, Baxter, MN 56425. Application
an application or job posting contact communit development, and intergovern-
Maplewood City Hall, 1830 E. County y p deadline is May 31, 1995.
Road B., Maplewood. MN 55109, (61 2) mental relations. Minimum requirements MIS COORDINATOR. Maplewood is
770 -4500. Deadline is April 28, 1995. include a bachelor's degree in planning, seeking a MIS coordinator to perform
CITY ASSESSOR. Woodbury public or business administration or closely professional work managing the manage -
(population 31,600) is seeking applicants related field, master's preferred and two to ment information system including network
for a city assessor who reports to the three years responsible experience in a local administration, hardware and software
director of finance. Responsibilities include
government, planning department, or in a purchases and utilization, troubleshooting
directing and supervising personnel and management position providing communi- system problems, planning, and training.
resources of the assessing division in the cation, negotiation, and supervisory skills. Requirements include two years recent
Starting salary is $38,000 to $51,000 experience troubleshooting PC hardware
execution of equitable appraisals and
assessments of all real property in depending on qualifications. Send resume, and software problems and six months
Woodbury in a manner that will establish application, and five work related refer- experience administering Novell network.
the proper valuation and equalization for ences to City of Arden Hills, 1450 West Must have one year experience using
tax purposes. Requirements include a high Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112, (612) Windows, DOS, and WordPerfect. For an
degree of interaction with residents, staff, 633 -5676. Deadline is May 1, 1995. application or job posting contact
property owners, and governmental DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ Maplewood City Hall, 1830 E. County
agencies. Minimum qualifications include a CITY ENGINEER. Columbia Heights is Road B., Maplewood, MN 55109, (612)
bachelor's degree in business administration seeking a public works; city engineer. 770 -4500. Deadline is May 5, 1995.
Responsibilities include managerial, PARK AND RECREATION DIREC-
or related field, six years appraising and administrative, and technical work in Q
assessing experience (an equivalent TOR. Prior Lake his an immediate openin
combination of education and experience planning and directing municipal public for afull -time park and recreation director
works and engineering activities. Require - who reports to the city manager. Responsi-
April 21, 1995 Page 9
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Municipal ads continued
bilities include planning, organizing, and maintenance of wastewater system, water ment; equipment maintenance programs of
directing all aspects of the department; system, streets, and parks. Candidates with the department and public works buildings;
indirect supervision of park programming a minimum water /wastewater license are plans, develops, and implements methods
and maintenance; primary responsibility for preferred. Mechanical ability and a valid and procedures which maximize the level of
capital park planning; construction driver's license is required. For an applica- service to the citizens of St. Paul Park.
administration and yearly budget adminis- tion contact Maureen K. Cirks, Clerk- Minimum qualifications include high
tration; grants administration; revenue Treasurer, P.O. Box 108, Nevis, MN 56467 school graduate or GED; five years
planning /solicitation; and department (612) 652 -3866. Submit application and experience in a municipal maintenance
liaison to park advisory committee and city resume by May 9, 1995. department or related field, two years
council. Work includes substantial public PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. supervisory experience in maintenance
contact and communication, supervision of Benson (population 3,235) is seeking operations including that of sanitary sewer
others, and management of department. applicants for a public works director who systems and water distribution systems;
Effective oral and written communication will report to the city manager. Responsi- must possess a Class B commercial drivers
essential. Qualifications include a combina- bilities include overseeing the city streets, license with air brake endorsements;
tion of experience and training equivalent to electric, water /wastewater, parks, airport, experience in budget preparation/manage-
a bachelor's in park and recreation and transit departments and coordinating ment; and good communications and
administration or public administration, planning and budgeting in those areas. leadership skills. Starting salary is depend -
three to five years experience in park and Desired skills include personnel manage- ing on qualifications with range of $40,000
recreation management with supervisory ment, planning, engineering abilities, to $43,900. For an application and position
experience. For an application contact Prior budgeting, and public speaking. Qualifica- description contact City of St. Paul Park,
Lake City Hall, 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue, tions include strong technical, administra- 900 Third Street, St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Prior Lake, MN 55372, (612) 447 -4230. A tive, leadership, and public relations skills; or call (612) 459 -9785. Cover letter and
city application must be completed and the knowledge of public works practices and resume should accompany application and
deadline is Monday, May 1, 1995. equipment; three years minimum supervi- the deadline is May 5, 1995.
PAYROLL CLERK, Rosemount is sory experience in public works field and SENOR PLANNER. Woodbury
accepting applications for a full -time post secondary education degree in civil (population 31,600) is seeking applicants
payroll clerk. Responsibilities include engineering administration or equivalent for senior planner. Responsibilities include
performing all payroll functions and desired. Salary is mid to upper 30s coordinating the review process for •
providing accounting and financial support depending on qualifications. Send resume development plans, coordinating compre-
to the finance director. Requirements to City Manager, 1410 Kansas Avenue, hensive plan amendments and updates, and
include a bachelor's degree in accounting, Benson, MN 56215 by 4:00 p.m., May 3, assisting in the direction and administration
business, or finance related field; three 1995. of planning division activities. Require -
years accounting experience or equivalent PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTEN- ments include a high degree of interaction
combination; and a minimum of five years DENT. Arden Hills (population 9,400) is with real estate developers, consultants,
governmental accounting experience is seeking a public works superintendent. residents, staff, property owners, and
desired. Starting salary is $25,000 to Responsibilities include the planning, governmental agencies. Minimum qualifi-
$28,000 depending on qualifications. For an budgeting, fleet management, operations, cations include a bachelor's degree in urban
application contact Rosemount City Hall, and supervision of the city's street, water, planning or related field and five years
2875 - 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN and sewer system and supervising one municipal planning experience (an
55068, (612) 423 -4411, TDD (612) 423- foreman and five maintenance employees. equivalent combination of education and
6219. Resume and completed application Requirements include a minimum of five experience may be substituted); and
deadline is May 5, 1995. years experience in municipal public works, excellent written and oral communication
PUBLIC WORKS POSITIONS. heavy construction, or fleet maintenance; skills. A master's degree in urban planning
Forest Lake Township is accepting one to two years previous supervisory or related field strongly preferred. Starting
applications for two public works positions. experience; and a Class B and commercial salary range is $38,000 to $41,000
Responsibilities include maintenance on the driver's license. Salary depends on depending on qualifications plus benefits.
town's sanitary sewer systems, roads, and qualifications. Send resume, application, For a complete job description and
parks. For applications and job descriptions and five work related references to City application packet contact Woodbury City
contact Alan W. Borsheim, Town Adminis- Administrator, 1450 West Highwav 96, Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury,
trator, Town of Forest Lake, 21350 Forest Arden Hills, MN 55112, (612) 633 -5676. MN 55125, (612) 739 -5972, TDD (612)
Blvd. N., Forest Lake, MN 55025, (612) Application deadline is May 1, 1995. 731 -5796. To be considered for this position
464 -4348. Deadline for applications is May PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR. St. a completed Woodbury application packet
1, 1995. Paul Park (population 5,200) is accepting must be received by 4:30 p.m., Monday,
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE. applications for a public works supervisor. May 8, 1995.
Nevis (population 400) is accepting Responsibilities include the overall WATER/WASTEWATER DEPART -
applications for a maintenance position. direction, supervision, and administration of MENT SUPERVISOR. Benson is seeking
Responsibilities include operation and the street, water /sewer, and parks depart- qualified applicants for a water /wastewater
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Municipal ads
• continued — —
at.
department supervisor. Responsibilities
include lanning, directing, coordinating,
P g L, Would you like to see your
supervising, and participating in all
operation, maintenance, and construction community's accomplishment
activities of the water and wastewater
department. Qualifications include t
possession of valid Minnesota Class B
wastewater operator's certificate and Class
C water operator's certificate. Previous at the LMC annual conference?
supervisory experience a plus. Salary range
is $30,000 to $32,000. Send resume to
Brian Flynn, Director of Public Works,
1410 Kansas Ave., Benson, MN 56215. If so your opportunity is here!
Application deadline is May 1, 1995.
For Sale During the Minnesota Cities: Building Quality
MOTOR GRADER. Two Harbors is Communities Conference this June, as part of the
accepting sealed bids for a 1969 Caterpillar community life mini session, the community life
#120 motor grader. The grader can be
inspected and specifications obtained policy committee will present a slide show featuring
Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. the accomplishments of 30 communities around
and 3:30 p.m. at the South Avenue City the state.
Warehouse. Bids will be accepted until
11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 1995, and
will be opened and read aloud. A minimum
bid of $14,000 has been established. Bids
should be sent to City Administrator, 522
1 st Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616.
POLICE CAR. Randall has for sale a® What was the problem ® What parts of your
1991 Ford Crown Victoria police car with identified that this community or population
89,000 miles. Police equipment has been project/program were involved?
removed. Inquiries can be made by calling addressed?
Jerry at city hall at (612) 749 -2159 Is there anything unique
Monday through Fridav, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Sealed bids will be accepted until 5 :00 Who was involved in ® about this project you are
p.m. on May 10, 1995 at Randall City Hall IN making this happen? proud of?
P.O. Box 206, Randall, MN 56475.
PUMPER FIRE TRUCK. Sealed bids
for the purchase of a 1995 Model Pumper
Fire Truck will be received by the City
Clerk, Starbuck City Hall, 407 Wollan,
Starbuck, MN 56381 until 4:00 p.m. on the
27th day of April, 1995. Bids will be Please send five to 10 slides with a 30 to 45 second narrative
opened publicly and read at a special describing the nature of the project/programs.
meeting of the Starbuck Fire Department
Truck Committee at 7:00 p.m. on April 27, If your community is selected, you will be asked to bring additional
1995 in the City Council meeting room. information and provide a contact person.
The ro osed unit shall be a new 1995
P P
custom manufactured unit. Plans and Send information and slides to Duke Addicks, Director of Member
specifications are on file at the office of the
City Clerk. Bids will be reviewed for Services, League of Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St.
acceptance or rejection by the Starbuck City Paul MN 55126.
Council at their regular meeting on May 8,
1995 at City Hail. Questions should be Deadline is Friday, May 12, 1995
directed to the City Clerk's Office (612)
239 -2525. �
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League of Minnesota Cities =
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ities Bulleti
Number 17 April 28, 1995
'Action Alert
LINK opposes AFSC1�L amendment: Call ASAP
Joel Jamnik relations activities. Of course, the Please ask your House member to
unions will be able to provide input delete Article S, sections 1 and 2 of
The union representing the lion's apd guidance to the BMS in these unit H.F. 976 (the confidential employee
share of Minnesota's public employees determinations. provision is section 1, the supervisory
is proposing to give the state more Second, with respect to unit employee provision is section 2).
authority to second guess and direct determinations involving supervisory Contact your Senator, particularly if
chances in the organizational structure employees, "the commissioner shall they are authors of S.F. 1195, and urge
of local Governments. examine the organizational structure them not to accept the AFSCME
An amendment placed on H.F. of the employer to observe specifically amendment. EE
976 would chance the state's public the balance between proposed supervi-
• sector labor relations law (PELRA) to sory employees and employees
broaden the authority of the Bureau of supervised. The commissioner's Y = z
Mediation Services (BMS) to make examination shall include consider - �{ ±J y�� � ��y ~
'ITV Ll� YiY�
determinations of which employees ation of the physical layout of the B6118d/f tp >t 8F1d tp
are properly considered by cities and facilities, proximity of supervisors to adnilnlstratitir or delk sure to A
other local Governments as confiden- those supervised• number of work (route R to your.casindCmemliaers
tial or supervisory. locations and their geographical I and depaMrsent
First, with respect to the confiden-
Pe placement, and hours of work."
tial employees, the amendment states Both of these proposals would
that "the commissioner shall not deem overturn recent court decisions which
administrative convenience to be a found that BMS does not currently
sufficient justification to declare an have the authority to second guess
einpiovee confidential if the record management structure or staffmc level
estaciishes that an adequate number of decisions. The League opposes
confidential employees presently exists ar t' a
P .. an m_ the B�IJ this authority
P thou tv
to 4�fmciently conduct the employer's The House bill is now in the Ways I
labor relations activities." In short, a & Means Committee. The Senate !
s a o
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Local regulation of tobacco Cities see few favorable
sales could be in jeopardy. provisions in House omnibus j
tax bill
1995 League of Nlinnesota Cities
Action Agenda
We will include this list every week of the
legislative session with a page number if a
story appears about the issue.
Unfunded Mandates - Oppose additional
unfunded mandates and allow cities not to
comply with current unfunded mandates.
C ontents Local Government Aid - Maintain LGA
at a constant, inflation - adjusted level and
increase LGA levels to decrease the
LMC opposes AFSCME amendment: Call ASAP .................... 1 reliance on the property tax. / page 6
Update on workers' compensation ............. ............................... 3
Action alert —Fire departments need more state support .......... 3 Homestead Agricultural Credit Aid
Action alert— Preemption of city regulation of tobacco Growth - Reinstate the HACA household
sales amendment possible growth adjustment factor and apply an
" " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " """ 3 inflationary adjust factor similar to LGA. /
Shooting range bill could restrict local control ......................... 4 pag 6
4MFund update .......................................... ............................... 4
Wetlands bill advances ............................... ............................... 5 Transfers of LGA and HACA to
Changes proposed to EAW and EIS rules schools - Protect city aid programs from
House completes work on omnibus tax bill .............................. 6 further transfer to school aid programs.
City officials influence bond interest provisions ....................... 6 Growth Management and Annexation -
Summary of omnibus House tax bill .......... ............................... 7 Restrict development outside city bound -
Compensation bill amended ....................... ............................... 8 aries, facilitate annexation of urban
House vote on telecommunications bill likely this week .......... 9 property, and maintain city authority over
Bill summaries 10 services provided to townships.
........................................ ...............................
Training/ conferences ................................. ............................... 12 TIF Penalties - Eliminate the LGA/
Correction ................................................. ............................... 13 HACA aid penalty for TIF use and
Municipal ads ....................... .:.....
............ ...... ..
....................... 14 reauthorize use of TIF on scattered site
Valuable tools for local officials housing. / page 6
Personnel - Reform the arbitration
process and veterans preference dis-
charge procedures.
Telecommunications - Preserve local
authority over ric,hts of way and require
state licensing of telecommunications
providers to ensure public service and
use. / page 9
Transportation - Increase revenue
The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes I sources for transportation programs, and
an update of state legislative, administrative, and congressional actions that affect cities. It grant city authority to raise funds if
also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan necessary, eliminate all nontransportation
Municipalities. use of highway funding.
League legislative staff members are available to answer your questions concern- y y
ing legislation relating to cities. Workers' Compensation - Make
Minnesota's system competitive with
neighboring states. /page 3
Executive Director Editor Typesetting and design
Jim ':Miller Tim Busse Gavle Brodt
League of Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St. Paul. I N 55126
Printed on recycled paper
?hone: (612) 490 -5600; (300) 925-112:. Fax: (b 12) 490 -0072; TDD: (612) 490 -9030.
gage 2 LNIC Cities Bulletin
Update on Ac Alert
workers'
Fire departments need more state support
compensation
Joel Jamnik between volunteer and professional
Joel Jamnik With three weeks left in the firefighters and departments, an arcane
state and federal tax code, and other
session, it's now a rood time for city
According to the Minnesota factors.
Chamber, current legislative proposals officials with fire departments to What is ironic is that the aid
regarding workers' compensation contact their legislators and urge that amount issue could be resolved by
reform are not sufficient to com ti- they act to increase funding for
� finding one to three million dollars in
tively balance Minnesota's system firefighter training, fire department the state budget. There are few, if any,
with that of neighboring states, in equipment, and firefighter retirement. public services which provide more
particular Wisconsin. Historically, many of the needs of value than our predominantly volun-
In a recent fax the Chamber Minnesota's fire departments have teer fire service. These services have
references H.F. 642 (Winter, DFL- been met through a state tar on the basically had state aid frozen since
Fulda) and S.F. 1020 (Novak, DFL- gross premiums for fire insurance
1987 and could be significant
a Y
New Brighton) and states: "Neither issued in Minnesota. 'Me tax was assisted with less state money.
bill achieves significant reform and the modified in 1988 which decreased the We encourage city officials to
Winter bill even raises costs to the amount collected by the state. In fact, contact their legislators with a simple
system. Senator Novak's bill reduces the fire aid amount has remained message: please find some way to
costs by about two percent over time." steady or declined each year since increase funding for the fire state aid
Thev also state that the Minnesota 1989, and the issue has gathered program. The program funding issue
Department of Trade and Industry concern due to ten percent reduction in will be resolved as part of the House
recently compared the workers' aid amounts between 1992 and 1993.
The matter is complicated b the and Senate Omnibus Tax bill confer -
compensation "assigned risk" pre- p Y ence committee. x"15
mium rates for 11 firms that moved "no- new -tax" pledge, differences
from Minnesota to Wisconsin from
July 1991 to March 1994. The data
showed that of the 11 manufacturers,
10 may have lowered their workers'
compensation premium costs signifi-
cantly when they moved to Wisconsin.
Of the 10, Minnesota "was at least 23 =*=Acdon_
percent higher in every case and more
than twice as high in one case." j
These statements would probably
be disputed or refuted by employee ! Preemption of city regulation of
and labor groups but nonetheless
demonstrate the basis for concern by ! tobacco sales amendment possible
Minnesota's business community.
In legislative action this week,
Just as cities are making bold strides in regulating the sale of ciga-
H.F. 612 was passed out of its last
finance division in the House and was rettes and other tobacco products, a proposal will be made preempt local j
seat to the Rules Committee. House regulation. T'ne Minnesota Retail Merchants Association will try to
floor action could be taken yet this amend H.F. 108 (Simoneau, DFL- Fridley) and S.F. »8 (Sams, DFL-
week, although given he political Staples) to preempt the ability of cities to regulate the sale of tobacco
pro
volatility of the issue and the narrow ducts. If you have concerns about this, please contact your senator and
DFL ma the bill could be held in representatives immediately.
the Rules Committee until their are
enough votes committed to avoid
i
• adoption of a more "business favor-
able" bill. EE
April 28, 1995 Page 3
Shooting range bill could restrict
local control
•
Andrea Atherton resources. These practices are an violates new or amended ordinances.
"unknown" since they have not yet In addition, the "generally accepted
A bill which would limit a city's been adopted and it is uncertain operation practices" would trump local
ability to regulate existing shooting whether such practices could be
ordinances in the he followin g areas:
ranges has been progressing through applied fairly and effectively in Reconstruction of a conforming or
the legislature. The central feature of different locales. non - conforming structure for
S.F. 1421 (Vckerman, DFL- Tracy) The bill would require a city to public health reasons or for the
and H.F. 1227 (Holsten, IR- Stillwater) allow a shooting range to remain in extension of use;
is the adoption of "generally accepted operation as long as the range was not Reconstruction of a structure
operation practices" for shooting in violation of existing law at the time following a fire:
ranges by the commissioner of natural it was established even if the range - Anything authorized by the
g membership
,, practices" includin
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expansion, public participation,
and activity /event expansion.
i Another section outlines the
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could require a shooting range to
What Is the 4M Fund? , suspend operation or relocate. To
The 4M Fund is a short -term money market fund specifically designed to address the cash ' require suspension of operation, a city
management needs of Minnesota cities and their instrumentalities. The Fund is comprised would have to give notice and provide
of the highest quality, short -term investments allowable under Minnesota Statute 475.66
and the Fund's objectives are safety, liquidity and a competitive yield.The short term nature an opportunity for the range to to
of the Fund helps to insulate it from the effect of changes in interest rates. The Fund is j respond and correct any safety defect. •
managed by Insight Investment Management and Dain Bosworth and served by MBIA - In addition, if the shooting range could
Municipal Investors Service Corporation: A fixed rate investment program for Fund obtain an Official Statement of compli-
participants, offering such alternatives as certificates of deposit and U.S. Treasury and
Agency securities, is also available, ance with the minimum safety stan-
dards contained in the state "practices"
Market update —Week ofApril 17-21,1995 1 P
In describing the short term market over the past several weeks, the flat yield curie has been I the city would have to vacate its order
a recurring theme. Investors who have extended the maturity of their portfolios have not been suspending operation.
rewarded by more than a few basis points for their efforts. To require relocation, a city would
have to show that due to the develop -
While the flat nature of the yield curve has not changed, it seems that there has been a shift
in investor psychology. As described by March 31, through April 15 reports from IBC ment of adjacent land the range has
Donoghue, some investors have extended their maturities to reach for any extra yield. While become a "clear and proven safety
average maturities in the money market funds have risen from 45 days to 50 days over this ; hazard" Or that it can no longer meet
period, the average yields in those funds has not changed by more than two basis points .This the minimum safety standards con-
1 maturity extension protects the investor's yield should the curve flatten further, or even invert.
tained in the practices. A hearing with
Daily Rates — Week of April 17 21 ,1995 testimony would be required and the
Interest Average Maturity
city would have to pay the shooting
Cate Rate of Portfolio i range operators the fair market value
411 5.51% 15 days of the range business as a going
4/18 5.60% 15 days concern and the fair market value of
4/19 5.59% 15 days
4/20 5.58% 15 days the land.
4114 5.58 %'0 15 days The bill is on General Orders in
the Senate and is still in the Judiciary
Interest rates are net of all aoclicable fees.
Committee in the House. Passage is
Daily interest compounding, free checking, andAutcmated Clearing House (ACH) payment systems are r possible, so please contact the authors
among the conveniences offered by the Fund. For more information, please call Kathy Kardell of Insight
I nvestment Management at 8 vour leg! lai v
co 33 ors if you have an
9 ( ) 3 -0813 or Shirley Shirl V
e Nocan at D i
y _ Da in Bosworth at {SCOT 388 -71 �5. � y
concerns with this bill. The League
has not taken a position on this bill nor .
have we lobbied the issue. E?
Wage 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
Wetlands bill advances
• Joel Jamnik draining and filling activities, H.F. 787 and will focus our efforts on the
is preferable. defense and indemnification provi-
The House approved its version of A compromise is attainable. The sions to ensure that they adequately
amendments to the Wetland Conserva- League will continue to support protect city governments from liability
tion Act (WCA) 127 -4 on Wednesday, passage of amendments to the WCA arising from a state law. E1
April 19. Floor action on the Senate's
proposal is expected on Thursday, Issue House Senate
April 27, but could be delayed. The
League supports both bills, H.F. 787 Local planning plans as Significant agency Little oversight, allows
(Munger, DFL- Duluth) and S.F. 4$3 alternatives to WCA oversight and approval, total exemption by wetland
(Stumpf, DFL -Thief River Falls). The allows function and value type
environmental lobby and state agen- exemptions
cies find H.F. 787 acceptable but S.F. Shoreland area wetlands Special rules to protect Special rules would apply
483 too broad while the property wetlands within 300 feet of only within the building
owners, developers, and some local river or stream and 1,000 setback area (often as little
feet of lakes as 75 feet from lakes)
governments strongly favor the Senate
version over the more restrictive Road construction and Reduces 2:1 mitigation No mitigation required for
maintenance exemptions ratio to 1:1 any road project which is
House version. exempted from federal
Given these differences, S.F. 483 wetlands rules
appears to be is a more favorable bill Defense and State may assume State assumes
from the operational perspective of indemnification for local responsibility after responsibility
City government. However, from the governments which are appropriations process is
perspective of protecting wetland sued for "takings" because followed
of state WCA
resources from public and private
Changes proposed in EANY and EIS rules
Joel Jamrik
• Clarification of which impacts lure, and forestry; projects destroying
City officials have until May 10 and alternatives must be addressed in historic places, and communications
to review and comment on proposed an EIS and in what level of detail, towers;
amendments to state rules governing including treatment of unavailable • Establishment of a mandatory
the Environmental Review information, Ell category for certain PCB incinera-
T.he program is the system of environ- • Modification of the procedures tion activities:
mental assessment worksheets for terminating an Ell process; • Revision of the time period for
(EAW's) and environmental impact • Modification of the way of filing legal appeals of decisions that
statements (EIS) that must be applied applying EAW and EIS mandatory EAW's and EIl's are or are not
to various land use or public project category thresholds to existing stages needed; and
proposals. of certain projects; • Revision of the procedures for
The amendments address: • Modification of the mandatory assessing EIS costs to the project
• Revision of the criteria for EAW and EIS and Exemption catego- proposer.
assigning petitions for EAW's to units ries for certain types of projects These rules will have a significant
of government; including industrial, commercial, and impact on developing cities and cities
• Revisions to the contents and institutional facilities, air pollutant which undertake large projects. We
preparation procedures for EAW's; sources, solid waste facilities, waste- encourage city planning officials to
• Clarification of the criteria by water systems. residential projects, review the proposal. To obtain the
yhich it is determined that an EIS is recreational projects, as port projects. proposal or additional information,
needed; water appropriations and impound- contact Gregg Downing at the Envi-
ments, marinas. stream diversions, ronmental Quality Board at (612) 296 -
projects impacting wetlands, agricul- 2603, FAX (612) 296 -3698.
April 28, 1995 Page 5
Douse completes work on omnibus tax bill
Little if anything for titles
Gary Carlson bonds issued by municipalities that would make state bonds taxable.
maintain their tax exempt status. The The Ohio lawsuit that has been cited
The House completed work on the bill was amended by Representative as the rationale for the bond interest
Omnibus Tax bill on Tuesday April 25. Ann Rest (DFL -New Hope) so that all provision could still ultimately lead to
During a four hour floor debate, municipal bonds will maintain their major changes in the Minnesota law.
members of both parties mounted tax exempt status. This amendment If this continues to be viewed as a
several attempts to modify the bill. was a major victory in our efforts to potential state liability, we can expect
However, in the end, little in the bill preserve the tax exempt status of future legislation to remove the
changed from its original draft, municipal bonds. exemption for all bonds.
Although the League and other city In an effort to close the door this The League is looking for
groups were successful in moderating session on the tax exempt bond potential Congressional remedies for
several of the most onerous provisions, controversy, Representative Gene the issues raised by the Ohio lawsuit.
the bill still contain few, if any Hugoson (IR- Granada) offered an We will keep you informed on any
favorable provisions for cities. amendment to repeal all of the bond development in that arena.
The most notable change involved interest provisions in the bill. The The tax increment financing
the status of municipal bonds for Hugoson amendment was defeated on provisions included in the original
income tax purposes. Under the bill a 65 to 68 vote. House tax bill were essentially
originally adopted by the House Tax City officials should still be changed during the House floor
committee, only general obligation concerned by the remaining provisions debate. Representative Jim Girard
(IR -Lynd) offered an amendment to
remove the pre -1990 pooling restric-
tions from the bill. After a brief •
City officials influence bond debate, his amendment was defeated
on a 54 to 78 vote. For a more
complete review of the TIF provisions,
interest provisions see the bill summary on page 7.
The bill still contains a provision
to make $20 million of permanent cuts
Gary Carlson increase governmental borrowing `
costs. in HACA to cities, counties, special
The changes offered to the districts, and townships for the 1996
I The efforts of city officials that
t provisions on the
bond interest aid distribution year. These cuts are
House floor by Representative Ann wrote or called their legislators "permanent" because the base amount
ultimately aid substantial divi-
Rest were apparently heavily p of HACA for each community would
influenced by the calls and letters derds.e were able to clarify with be permanently reduced into the future
legislators the impact of the
from city officials throughout the by the amount of the 1996 cut.
state. proposal and ultimately change of
Consistent with earlier version of the
According to sources, the DFL the position of the House. bill, the final version of the House bill
caucus meeting shortly before the Unfortunately, the battle over does not contain the governor's
those rovisions may not be over.
tax bill floor debate included a p proposed 357 million of 1995 aid
I lengthv discussion of the provisions Although it may be less likely that reductions.
that would affect the tar status of tax status of municipal bonds would The House tax bill will now be
state and municipal bond interest be reinstated in conference commit- ( sent to the Senate where they will
income. Apparently many DFL tee, stranger things have happened. likely refuse to concur and force a
legislators were skittish about We may call upon you again to conference committee be appointed.
removing the income tax exemp- communicate with not only the We expect this could happen as early
House members Senate
but the S
tion, because it would not only
members as well. as Thursday and the conference
+�
raise income taxes but would committee could convene late this
week early or next week. •
Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin
Summary of omnibus House tax bill
Article 1 (Income and Franchise looking at the property tax implica- require that the 1711 be used to discour-
Tax) includes interest earnings on state tions of reducing apartment class rates. age the relocation of a business to
bonds issued before July 1, 1995 as Article 4 (Senior Citizen Prop- another state and the TIF would
taxable income. Interest earnings on erty Tax Deferral) includes a property increase the employment or tax base of
municipal bonds state bonds issued tax deferral for senior citizens with the state. Pre -1990 districts would be
before July 1, 1995 and bonds of total household incomes of less than restricted by allowing increment
Minnesota 30 000. Seniors would have t v
nnesota Indian tribes are not o apply revenue to be used only Y
PP Y for the
included in taxable income, to the Commissioner of Revenue for retirement of bonds sold before July 1,
Article 2 (Sales and Excise Tax) the deferral. Qualifying applicants 1995, to pay for pending projects for
includes a provision that expands the would only be allowed to defer the which resolutions have been passed by
permissible uses for the lodging tax property tax on their homestead that July 1, 1995, or for costs identified by
within the city of Winona and allows exceeds five percent of their household a plan adopted a municipality before
the city of Hutchinson to impose a income. Interest would be charged on December 31, 1995. Special laws that
local general sales tax of one half of the deferred taxes and the state would extend the duration limit of a TIF
one percent if approved by the voters reimburse local governments for the district would have to be approved by
in a referendum. deferred amount of the property tax. the city, school district, and county.
Article 3 (Property Tax) clarifies Article 5 (Property Tax Refund The Metropolitan Council would study
the tax treatment of park trailers so as a Deduction on the Property Tax the uses of TIF and its impact on land
that those trailers not moved onto a Statement) provides that the regular use patterns in the Twin Cities metro -
highway during the year are treated as circuit breaker and special property tax politan area.
personal property for tax purposes refunds for homeowners will be shown Article 8 (Budget Reserve)
rather than subject to the motor as deductions on the individual's would reduce the state's budget
vehicle re (yistration tax. The article property tax statement. reserve from $360 million to $350
includes a provision that would apply Article 6 (Credit for Seasonal million and would place an overall
• a four percent class rate to commercial Recreational Property) would extend state debt service limitation equal to
and industrial property structures built the circuit breaker property tax credit three percent of the total nondedicated
after January 2, 1996 that are located program to owners of commercial general fund revenues for the bien-
within one - quarter mile of a bus route seasonal recreational property (cabin) nium. The amount of general obliga-
within the metropolitan urban service property. This refund would be in tion debt plus any revenue bond debt
area. Certain wind energy properties addition to the regular property tax for the Cambridge bank case would be
would be taxed as personal property, refund allowed to individuals as limited to 2.5 percent of total personal
In cities under 5,000 population the homeowners or renters. income in the state.
property class rate for apartments with Article 7 (Tax Increment Article 9 (Miscellaneous) would
four or more units would be reduced Financing) would restrict the use of create a local government efficiency
from 3.4 percent to 23 percent for soils districts to contamination and and effectiveness review panel. The
taxes payable in 1996 and thereafter. Pollution clean up only, would expand panel would be comprised of five
This reduction would not be accompa- the "but for" test to require a cost members of the Senate and five
nied by additional HACA to offset the benefit analysis before the approval of members of the House. The panel
property tax shifts. The truth in the district, would limit pooling of TIF would review applications from cities
taxation notice :would be char.2ed by revenues to 10 percent of the incre- over 5,000 population in the metro
specifying the portion of school ments, would require expanded area for five percent of their local
district property tax that is determined financial reporting disclosure, and government aid distribution. The
by the state and removing the esti- would require developers to repay all LGA distribution for the city of
mated percentage increase in Minne- or part of the TIF assistance if they sell Pillager would be increased by
sota personal income. A rental tax the property or fail to carry out the $40.000 for 1995 and later years. The
equity pilot project would be estab- identified development activities. insurance premium tax rate would be
lis; ed in Brooklyn Park for payable Special laws that authorize the increased on automobile insurance and
1996 only. The pilot project would extension of the duration of a district fire, lightning, sprinkler and extended
provide a property tax credit for would require the state aid offset to coverage. The increased proceeds of
! properties that meet certain eiigibility apply to the district. Economic the tax would be used to support fire
requirements. The Commissioner of development district findings would and police pensions. ;ui�iC
Revenue would conduct a study
April 28, 1995 Page 7
n
Compensation
bill amended
Would
you like eke to see your
Joel Jamnik
community's accomplishment
dP H.F. 1710 is a bill which would
ULM � raise the salaries of state agency
commissioners. As introduced, it
reflected the recommendations of the
at the LMC annual conference? state's compensation council that
department commissioners be divided
into two ranges tied to the Governor's
If so, your opportunity is here! $114,506 annual salary. One range
D
would top out at 85 percent of the
During the Minnesota Cities: Building Quality Governor's salary ($97 ,330) and the
other at 75 percent ($85,880). Cur -
Communities Conference this June as part of the rently, there are three ranges capped at
community life mini session, the community life $73,000, $67,500, and $60,000.
policy committee will present a slide show featuring , The House Governmental Opera -
the accomplishments of 30 communities around tions Committee amended the bill to
the state. maintain the current ranges and to
grant agency commissioners annual
raises equal to the lowest amount of
pay increases granted in collective
bargaining agreements with the state's
i
union employees.
m—mi What was the problem ` What parts of your Legislators, judges, and constitu-
identified that this community or population tional officers would receive three
project/program were involved? percent raises in 1997 and 1998, or the
addressed? lowest amount awarded in state union
contracts, whichever is less.
Mvm ® is there anything unique The bill was referred to the Ways
Who was involved in about this project you are and Means Committee. In an unre-
making this happen? proud of? lated matter, H.F. 339 (Wenzel, DFL-
f Little Falls), a bill which would limit
the compensation levels of local
government employees was pulled
from committee and returned to its
author, which under the House's rules
Please send five to 10 slides with a 30 to 45 second narrative is necessary if the issue is to be offered
describing the nature of the project/programs. as a floor amendment.
These developments increase the
If your community is selected, you will be asked to bring additional Iikelihood that local government
information and rovid r "
e a contact toe son. o and employees will be used in
the political debate covering state
Send information and slides to Duke Addicks, Director of Member official salaries. u,
Services, league of Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, St.
Paul, MN 55125.
Deadline is Friday, May 12, 1995
I �
Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin
House vote on telecommunications
bill likely tnis week
Members fail to authorize fee charges
Ann Higgins provide capacity for public, educa- efforts to require them to reserve
tional, or government access. capacity for communities to offer
Legislation giving long - distance As reported by committees in both programming services and access for
and local exchange telephone compa- the House and Senate, the legislation churches, schools, civic organizations,
nies and the cable industry new does require the Department of Public ethnic groups, business interests, and
opportunities to provide communica- Service to study how to ensure citizen other community groups on channels
tions services with less regulation access to local government and public available for local access. The FCC
moved forward on Thursday, April 20. access programming and to make does not require competitors with
But the House voted down an amend- recommendations to the 1996 legisla- cable to provide access.
ment that would have authorized cities ture concerning the use, purpose, and Amendments to S. 652 offered by
to charge providers of new video amounts of municipal franchise fees Senator Kerry (D -MA) grant PEG
services for use of streets, alleys, and and related compensation for the access centers reduced rates for video
other public property. provision of such public services. dialtone services.' Senator Hutchinson
Video dialtone services, including In a joint letter to House mem- (R -TX) has also amended the bill to
video signals, may soon be offered in bers, the League and MACTA indi- allow states to impose a "competi-
competition with cable TV and public cated the organizations neither support tively neutral" fee equal to that paid
access programming and services. U.S. nor oppose the version of the bill now by local cable TV operators.
West has applied for FCC approval of on the House floor because it does not In order for cities to continue to
• video dialtone services in the metro - fully address larger public policy provide public access services on
politan area and has announced plans issues. In particular, the bill doesn't either cable or new video dialtone
to deploy broadband fiber optic address regulatory parity between services, local officials, residents, and
infrastructure over the next several telephone companies and other users organizations which, now use those
years. Telephone companies and other of public rights of way, including the services need to contact Senators
communications service providers will Provision of public, educational and Grams and Wellston to let them know
increasingly need to use the limited government access to emerging that those amendments be retained in
space in local rights -of -way to offer communications services. During the the final version of the legislation.
new communications services. interim, the League will monitor and Lobbyists for the telephone
The League and the Minnesota cooperate with the Public Service industry are pressuring members of the
Association of Community Telecom- Department studies of how state policy U.S. Senate to eliminate or weaken
munications Administrators (MACTA) should address these concerns and those provisions on the Senate floor.
had urged House members to amend prepare to work with lawmakers to Community groups and citizens who
S.F. 752 (Novak, DFL -New Brighton) bring forward legislation for the 1996 depend on this access to inform and
to allow cities to charge up to five session. provide programming at the local level
percent of the gross revenues of video must be contacted and made aware of
dialtone services to replace cable Federal action threatens the importance of this issue. Some
franchise revenues lost when cable public access measures being proposed in opposition
subscribers purchase row services in to current public programming would
P On the Federal level, action on S.
require PEG access centers to pay a
communities where video dialtone 652, the Telecommunications Deregu
services compete with local cable lation and Competition Act of 1995 is much higher cost for access from
companies. The League's policy expected next week. Citv officials programmers on the VDT network,
supports measures to assure that cities must communicate strong local who would be required to give PEG
can continue to offer public access interest in PEG access on all video access a portion of its total package
rogramming over new video tech- g, g rather than directly from providers of
P _ services. Re_:onal bell operatinz
• noiogies which are not now required to companies are working to forestall video dialtone services.
April 28, 199-5 Page 9
Bill summaries
— •
Lesewski offered an amendment council to study general and motor
j The Cities Bulletin lists deleting a provision of the bill that vehicle sales and use taxes and report
authors of bill summaries by their would have required businesses with to the legislature by February 1, 1996.
initials. I 20 or more employees or $1 million in GC
GC —Crary Carlson gross revenues ($2.5 million in gross
AH —Ann Higgins revenues for businesses providing Exemption for TIF districts with
JJ —Joel Jamnik technical or professional assistance) qualifying local contributions
that receive state financial assistance H.F. 1830 (Rest) (Taxes) would
in the form of state grants, loans, or exempt tax increment financing
city- approved tax increment financing districts from the LGA/HACA penalty
in excess of $25,000 to produce a net if the authority or municipality makes
increase in jobs and pay their employ- a qualifying local contribution out of
Data Privacy ees at least poverty level wages ($7.21 unrestricted funds. The required level
Complaints or investigations per hour, $15,150 per year). The of contribution would depend on the
involving public officials specified as amendment passed by a vote of 34-33. type of district. The bill would subject
public data JJ districts receiving duration extensions
S.F. 1624 (Marty, Merriam, Finn) s
to the halt
Y Such extension would
Pe
(Judiciary) would specify that data Environment also have to be approved by all
relating to a complaint or investigation Grants for joint sewage treatment affected local government units. GC
involving a public official become systems
public upon the completion of the Deduction of property
investigation or if the official is H.F. 1821 (faros, Huntley, p pe rty tax refunds
terminated or resi while a matter is Munger, Trimble, M. Murphy) on property tax statements
pending. Exceptions would exist e (Environment & Natural Resources H.F. 1831 (Rest, Ostrom,
Finance) would make an appropriation Wagenius) (Taxes) would provide that •
protect an active investigation or from state water pollution control the regular and special property tax
confidential sources who are public bond proceeds to the Pollution Control refunds for homeowners be paid
employees. JJ Agency for grants to expand the directly to county treasurers and
capacity of treatment works and shown as deductions on the property
Economic Development disposal systems owned and operated tax statements. GC
Omnibus Economic &Community by sewer districts established by a
Development Bill combination of local units of govern- Local government aid formula
S.F. 1670 (Kroening, Novak, ment. JJ changed for small cities
Frederickson, Lesewski, J. Johnson) H.F. 1839 (Wenzel, Winter, I.
(Finance) is the omnibus community Qualified facilities defined for Anderson, Kalis, Girard) (Taxes)
development appropriations bill landfill cleanup purposes would chance the local government
totalling more than $365 million. S.F. 1664 (Larson) (Environment aid formula for cities with populations
Various grant programs would be & Natural Resources) would define under 2,500. The revenue need would
authorized and altered. An extended qualified facilities, for the purposes of be calculated by the sum of the
employment program for severely the landfill cleanup program, to revenue base for the previous year for
disabled people would replace current include those which continue to accept all cities divided by the sum of the
programs, further construction of low- incinerator ash and demolition debris population for all cities, phasing in
income rental housing in core cities in permitted areas and which meet increase in base reduction percentage
with high density multiple family certain additional criteria. The bill to 100 percent of aid payable in 2000
housing would be limited and impact would be effective on the date follow- and thereafter, and changing city aid
statements and city council approval ing enactment. JJ distributions. GC
would be required, and a full cycle
home ownership assistance program Finance & Taxes Local government aid reduction
would be established. Other changes Council to study general and motor base calculation changed
to economic development and housing H.F. 1840 (Wenzel, Winter, I.
programs would be made. The bill has vehicle sales and use taxes •
1825 (Rest, I. Anderson, Anderson, Kalis, Girard) (Taxes)
H.F.
been passed by the Full Senate. After Hug H.F. Macklin) (Taxes) would would chance the method for calcuiat-
heavy debate, Senator Arlene in- the local government aid reduc-
create a 15- member state advisory
Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin
Bill summaries continued
• tions by changing the reduction base to introduced would have changed the compilation of compensation inequi-
the sum of the amounts a unit was local government aid formula for cities ties for legislative employees, applica-
certified to receive in the previous with population under 2,500. The city tion of the state's affirmative action
year from HACA, LGA, disparity revenue need would have been programs, inclusion of the legislature
reduction aid, and taconite aid. GC changed to the sum of the revenue as public employers under PELRA.
base for the previous year for all cities Various studies would also be required.
Constitutional amendment to limit divided by the sum of the population JJ
the use of the property tax for for all cities. phasing in increase in
education base reduction percentage to 100 Residential rental real estate class
H.F. 1844 (Rest, I. Anderson, percent of the aid payable in 2000 and rates reduced
Solberg, Long, Wagenius) (Rules & thereafter. City aid distributions S.F. 1679 (Marty) (Taxes) would
Legislative Administration) would would also have been changed. For reduce the tax rate for class 4a
propose a constitutional amendment at 1996, such distributions would have residential rental real estate (four or
the 1996 general election to require been limited to $86,016,272 for small more units) to 3.2 percent for 1996 and
that general operating funds for cities and $290,170,442 for large three percent thereafter. The tax rate
education come from sources other cities. However, the bill was modified for class 4b real estate (less than four
than the local property tax, and limit by the property tax division to provide units) would be reduced to 2.1 percent
the use of property tax dollars,for an LGA increase to the City of for 1996 and to 1.9 percent thereafter.
education purposes only to secure and Pillager and the Pillager provision was The current rates would be used to
pay debt used to finance public school folded into the House's Omnibus Tax calculate general education and school
capital facilities. H.F. 1845 (Huntley, Bill. GC transportation tax rates. GC
Marko, Wenzel, Otremba, Sarna), H.F.
1846 (Jefferson, Garcia, Lieder, General Government Pensions
Brown, Schumacher) and H.F. 1847 Legislature subject to state agency Salary exclusions for police & fire
(R. Johnson, Mariani, Murphy, laws pension
ur ses
® Entenza, Bakk) are identical to H.R. H.F. 1835 p
(B. Anderson, Bodreau, H.F. 1818 (Knight) (Government
1844. GC Osskopp, Knoblach, Knight) (Govern- Operations) would specify that salary
ment Operations) would require that excludes shift differential, overtime, or
LGA formula, revenue need,'and all legislative contracts by subject to sick leave pay for the purposes of local
distributions changed statutory competitive bidding require - police and firefighter retirement
H.F. 1853 (Wenzel. Winter, I. ments, use of the uniform payroll and association calculation of service
Anderson, Kalis, Girard) (Taxes) as accounting systems, an annuaI pensions and other benefits. JJ
•
April 28, 1995 Page 11
' raining/Conferences
LMCIT Loss Control Workshops Working It Out Creating Inclusive Fifth Annual Minnesota Conference •
LNIC Insurance Trust Social Structures on Pollution Prevention: Making
May 3— Crookston National Conference on Peacemaking Dollars and Cents Out of Pollution
iVlay 4— Hibbing and Conflict Resolution y Minnesota Office of Environmental
(612) 490 -5600 May 26- 30— Minneapolis Assistance
(800) 925 -1122 (612) 858 -8950 June 7— Minneapolis
(800) 643 -3843
Sixth Annual Transportation Re- Conference on Access to Electronic (612) 296 -0237
search Conference Public Records
University of Minnesota U of M Journalism Sixteenth Annual National Meter
May 2- 3— Minneapolis May 17— Minneapolis Reading Conference
(612) 626 -1632 (612) 625 -8095
Memphis Light, Gas and Water
Division
Teleconference on: The Major Telecommunications Conference June 7- 9— Memphis
Investment Study (MIS) Process Government Training Service (901) 528 -4631
University of Minnesota May 17- 18— Bloomington
May 4— Minneapolis (612) 222 -7409 LNIC Annual Conference
(612) 626 -1077
League of Minnesota Cities
Communities and Tourism '95...A June 13 -16— Duluth
National Safe Kids Week Conference for Local Government (612) 490 -5600
Minnesota Safety Council International City/County Management (800) 925 -1122
May 6 -13 Association
(612) 291 -9150 May 25 -27— Canada Sixth International Conference on
(202) 962 -3652 Low- Volume Roads
1995 Skill-Building Seminars Transportation Research Board
Minnesota Office of Dispute Resolution Working It Out Creating Inclusive June 25- 29— Minneapolis
May 10 -11; September 20 -21; Social Structures (612) 626 -2259
November 8 -9; June 14-19; National Conference on Peacemaking
October 12 —New Brighton and Conflict Resolution GFOA's Advanced Government
(612) 296 -2633 May 26- 30— Minneapolis Finance Institute
(612) 858 -8950 Government Finance Officers
Minnesota PRIMA (Public Risk Association
Management Association) Meeting Viability of Golf Courses on August 6 -11— Wisconsin
Dakota County Risk Management Landfills (202) 429 -2750
May 11 —St. Paul National Golf Foundation
(612) 266 -8897 June 4 -6
LvIC Clerk's Orientation
(404) 744 -6006 League of Minnesota Cities
August 22- 24 —LNIC office
(612) 490 -5600
Conference Spotlight (800) 925 -1122
LMC Regional Meetings
The Federal Transit Administration, the Surface Transportation Policy League of Minnesota Cities
Project, the City of Portland, and Tri- County Metropolitan Transportation September 26, 27, 28
District of Oregon (Tri -Met) invite you to attend a conference on Rail and October 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
Urban Livability. i (612) 490 -5600
The conference will have sessions, workshops, displays, forums and (800) 925 -1122
panel discussions addressing transportation funding issues, national and
international success stories of transit oriented development, and the benefits 1945 Ll1C Policy Adoption
of the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (ISTEA) and flexible I Conference
funding. League of Minnesota Cities
i
For more information call (503) 823 -6870. I November 17 —St. Paul
(612) 490 -5600
(800) 925 -1122
Page 12 LICK Cities Bulletin
1995 Bill status
ill an their Senate i
House bills d Se e compan ons
St. Louis County required to establish a polling place in Property tax levy increase reverse referendum allowed
Makinen in counties and certain cities
H.F. 4 (Rukavina) Referred to the General Legislation, H.F. 21 (Milbert) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Veterans Affairs & Election Committee
S.F. 100 (Janezich) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Pre - Kindergarten through grade 12 appropriation caps
Finance Committee repealed
H.F. 25 (A. Johnson) Referred to the Education Committee
Term limits on legislative, constitutional, and S.F. 43 (Pogemiller) Referred to the Education Committee
congressional offices, and constitutional amendment
proposed Regional entities created by the commissioner of
H.F. 7 (Pawlenty) Re- referred to the General Legislation, transportation bound by the Open Meeting Law
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee H.F. 27 (I. Anderson) Referred to the Transportation &
S.F. 48 (Knutson) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Transit Committee
Finance Committee
Solid waste generator assessment provisions modified
Initiative and referendum implementation act adopted, and terminology clarified
and constitutional amendment proposed. H.F. 47 (Wagenius) In Conference Committee
H.F. 11 (Paulsen) Re- referred to the General Legislation, S.F. 94 (Morse) In Conference Committee
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee
Cemetery maintenance employment relationship and
Term limits on legislative, constitutional, county, and local government liability provisions specified
other local offices, and constitutional amendment H.F. 57 (Onnen) Re- referred to the Judiciary Committee
• proposed S.F. 170 (Dille) Re- referred to the Judiciary Committee
H.F. 12 (Sviggum) Re- referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee Term limits imposed on legislative and executive offices
S.F. 240 (D.E. Johnson) Referred to the Ethics & Cam- and constitutional amendment proposed
paign Finance Committee H.F. 64 (Koppendraver) Re- referred to the General Legisla-
tion, Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee
Appropriations not to exceed growth in state's personal
income, and constitutional amendment proposed Group life insurance policy proceeds alternative payment
H.F. 13 (B. Anderson) Re- referred to the Ways & Means methods required
Committee H.F. 68 (Simoneau)•Passed House 127 -0
S.F. 68 (Solon) On Senate Floor
School district noncompliance with unfunded state
program mandates authorized Emergency medical services personnel included in
H.F. 17 (Mares) Referred to the Education Committee workers' compensation occupational disease
S.F. 202 (Chandler) Re- referred to the Education presumption
Committee H.F. 81 (Jacobs) Referred to the Labor - :Management
Relations Committee, now included in House Workers'
Workers' compensation benefits and procedures Compensation bill, H.F. 642
modified, and penalties provided S.F. 260 (Novak) Referred to the Jobs, Energy, and Commu-
H.F. 18 (Bettermann) Referred to the Labor - Management pity Development Committee
Relations Committee
S.F. 107 (D.E. Johnson) Referred to the Jobs. Energy, and Beer, malt liquor, or ale containers holding more than
Community Development Committee five liters sale and possession restricted
H.F. 102 OvIcGuire) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism
Compensation council public official salary & Consumer Affairs Committee
• recommendations effective only upon enactment into law
H.F. 20 (Kraus) Referred to the Government Operations
Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 1
House bill status continued
School board membership plans review by secretary of Tenth Amendment; federal government mandate
state, election expense allocation changed, election reporting and analysis required
materials retained, terms and election frequency H.F. 139 (Pawlenty) Passed House
clarified, and certain election districts dissolved S.F. 204 (Chandler) Passed Senate; presented to Governor
H.F. 103 (Osthoff) Passed House 4-17 -95
S.F. 141 (Sams) Passed Senate
Ch. 8 Tax increment financing use restricted, and additional
disclosure required
Dram shop liability expanded to include adults H.F. 147 (Ozment) Referred to the Taxes Committee
furnishing liquor to minors S.F. 284 (Olson) Referred to the Tares & Tax Laws
H.F. 104 (McGuire) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism, Committee
& Consumer Affairs Committee
Countv economic development appropriation authority
School district election precinct combination procedures increased
revised H.F. 149 (E. Olson) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
H.F. 105 (Ostrom) Referred to the General Affairs & S.F. 909 (Vickerman) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Elections Committee Committee
Tobacco retailer inspections, training, and reports Temporary on -sale liquor license term increase and
required number restriction provided
H.F. 108 (Simoneau) On House Floor H.F. 150 (Jennings) Passed House 122 -11
S.F. 558 (Sams) On Senate Floor S.F. 220 (Solon) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer
Protection Committee
Jail credit sentence reduction awards regulated for
• certain offenders Alcohol retailers and municipal liquor stores required to •
H.F. 115 (Weaver) Referred to the Judiciary Committee post signs warning of the dangers of alcohol consumption
S.F. 114• (Merriam) Referred to the Crime Prevention by pregnant women —
Committee H.F. 174 (McGuire) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism
& Consumer Affairs Committee
Public contract oversight provided for certain state and S.F. 1662 (BergIin) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer
metropolitan government contracts Protection Committee
H.F. 123 (Opatz) Referred to the Government Operations
Committee Sex offender release notification required, registered sex
S.F. 166 (Metzen) Referred to Rules & Administration offender information release authorized, HIV testing of
Committee convicted offenders law clarified, and end -of- sentence
review committee established to assess offender release
County service districts established, county service risks
delivery cooperation required, and board and advisory H.F. 181 (Bishop) Re- referred to the Judiciary Finance
committee creation authorized Committee
H.F. 126 (Bishop) Referred to the Local Government & S.F. 1560 (Kelly) Referred to the Crime Prevention Com-
Metropolitan Affairs Committee mittee, now included in S.F. 1054
S.F. 119 (Flynn) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
Government Committee Punitive damage awards regulated in civil actions
H.F. 184 (Simoneau) Referred to the Judiciary Finance
County consolidation feasibility studied by state auditor, Committee
and money appropriated S.F. 489 (Betzold) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
H.F. 130 (Kahn) Referred to the Government Operations
Committee Appropriations not to exceed growth in state's personal
S.F. 209 (Pappas) Re- referred to the Finance Committee income, mandate funding required, and constitutional
amendment proposed
Ethanol project increment increase provided H.F. 187 (Knight) Referred to the Ways & Means
H.F. 131 (Peterson) Referred to the Taxes Committee Committee
S.F. 404 (Berg) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Status 2 LMC Cities Bulletin
House bill status continued
This Old House Law; valuation exclusion provided for Locomotive audible warning signal sounding regulated
improvements to certain residential property by cities
H.F. 188 (Knight) Referred to the Taxes Committee H.F. 298 (Weaver) Referred to the Transportation & Transit
Committee
School district polling place number requirements S.F. 416 (Merriam) Referred to the Transportation & Public
specified Transit Committee
H.F. 211 (Cooper) Referred to the General Le
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee Local government financial audit provisions clarified
H.F. 305 (Cooper) Signed by the Governor on 3 -29 -95
Governor authorized to veto certain rules and terminate S.F. 265 (Sams) H.F. substituted on General Orders on 3 -9-
rule proceedings 95
H.F. 215 (Greiling) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism Ch. 27; effective 3 -30 -95
& Consumer Affairs Committee
S.F. 322 (Hottinger) Second reading on 2 -16 -95 Gross premium insurance company tax rates changed
H.F. 313 (Hackbarth) Referred to the Financial Institutions
Lyme disease treatment coverage required by health & Insurance Committee
plans S.F. 256 (Runbeck) Withdrawn and returned to author on
H.F. 219 (Murphy) Referred to the Financial Institutions & 3 -22 -95
Insurance Committee
S.F. 221 (Chmielewski) Referred to the Commerce & School board election district dissolution procedures
Consumer Protection Committee authorized, and school board member -at-
large elections provided
Fiscal notes required to accompany each bill before the H.F. 317 (Ostrom) Referred to the General Legislation,
legislature Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee
H.F. 222 (Smith) Referred to the Governmental Operations
Committee Fair campaign practices; campaign material candidate
information provisions modified
Joint and several liability apportionment regulated H.F. 318 (Lieder) Second reading on 3 -22 -95
H.F. 230 (Simoneau) Referred to the Judiciary Committee S.F. 997 (Moe) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Reform
Committee
Noncommercial seasonal residential recreational
property tax class rates reduced Apartment property tax class rate reduction provided
H.F. 240 (Farrell) Referred to the Taxes Committee over a two -year period
S.F. 346 (Kelly) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws H.F. 322 (Pugh) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Committee S.F. 360 (Metzen) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Legislative employee compensation governed by
minimum wage and overtime pay laws Emergency medical services regulatory board
H.F. 245 (Garcia) Referred to the Governmental Operations established
Committee H.F. 332 (R. Anderson) Referred to the Health & Human
S.F. 216 (Pappas) Referred to the Rules & Administration Services Committee
Committee
Local government compensation limits revised
Medical care savings account act adopted H.F. 339 (Wenzel) Re- referred to the Governmental
H.F. 270 (Seagren) Referred to the Health & Human Operations Committee
Services Committee
S.F. 252 (Terwilliger) Referred to the Health Care First responders defined as individuals certified to
Committee perform basic emergency medical procedures
H.F. 346 (Cooper) Passed 131 -0 on 3 -9 -95
• S.F. 397 (Sams) Referred to the Health Care Committee
April 28. 1995 Status 3
House bill status continued
Small gas utility franchise rate regulation exemption Emergency services ambulance drivers and attendants •
provided for incidental utility service employment requirements modified
H.F. 354 (Vickerman) Passed 125 -0 on 2 -16 -95 H.F. 387 (Cooper) Passed 129 -1 on 2 -23 -95
S.F. 807 (Novak) H.F. 354 substituted in the Jobs, Energy S.F. 396 (Sams) Referred to the Health Care Committee
& Community Development Committee
Municipal unincorporated land annexation elections
Recreational property owners allowed to vote on bonding required in certain circumstances
and property tax questions where the property is H.F. 400 (Brown) Referred to the Local Government &
located, and constitutional amendment proposed Metropolitan Affairs Committee
H.F. 356 (Erhardt) Referred to the Taxes Committee S.F. 782 (Larson) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
Government Committee
Property subject to probate exempted from tax
delinquency and accrual of penalties Employees provided time off to donate blood
H.F. 357 (Smith) Referred to the Taxes Committee H.F. 404 (Peterson) Referred to the Labor - Management
S.F. 1453 (Olson) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Relations Committee
Committee
PCA required to meet with affected party prior to
Deadly force peace officer policy modified issuance of an administrative penalty
H.F. 359 (Dom) Referred to the Judiciary Committee H.F. 419 (Pellow) Referred to the Environment & Natural
S.F. 492 (Hottinger) Referred to the Crime Prevention Resources Committee
Committee S.F. 638 (Runbeck) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee
Public disclosure of private facts provided cause of action
H.F. 370 (Farrell) Referred to the Judiciary Committee Snowmobile, motorboat, and all- terrain vehicle
forfeiture provided for violation of certain driving while
Town governments and organized towns dissolved, intoxicated offenses, and vehicle forfeiture law expanded
dissolved town territory governance provided, and H.F. 423 (Van Engen) Re- referred to the Environment &
county and city powers and duties modified Natural Resources Committee
H.F. 372 (Bishop) Referred to the Local Government & S.F. 399 (Knutson) -Re- referred to the Finance Committee
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
S.F. 433 (Pappas) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local Parking violation delinquent fine notification, recording,
Government Committee and collection system established; vehicle registration
prohibited pending parking violation fine payment;
Local government pay equity law noncompliance parking violation warrant issuance prohibited; and fee
penalties modified imposed
H.F. 375 (Perlt) Referred to the Labor - Management H.F. 426 (Simoneau) Re- referred to the Judiciary
Relations Committee Committee
S.F. 476 (Price) Referred to the Governmental Operations & S.F. 756 (Kroening) Referred to the Transportation & Public
Veterans Committee Transit Committee
Home rule charter and statutory cities permitted to close Cottonwood county ethanol facility tax increment
certain unlawful businesses financing district exempted from certain restrictions
H.F. 379 (Haas) Referred for comparison S.F. 317 on H.F. 433 (Winter) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
4 -13 -95 S.F. 366 (Viickerman) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 317 (Betzold) Passed 60 -0 on 4 -13 -95 Committee
Metropolitan area homestead program established; Environment and natural resources and agricultural
contract for deed home purchase assistance provided; appropriations provided for; natural disaster relief
construction community impact statements required; purposes, school land administration, and petroleum
rental tax equity pilot project established tank release assistance
H.F. 380 (Dawkins) Referred to the Housing Committee H.F. 437 (V. Johnson) Referred to the Environment &
S.F. 334 (Kelly) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Community Natural Resources Finance Committee
Development Committee S.F. 414 (Laidig) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee
Status 4 LMC Cities Bulletin
Douse bill status continued
• Public defense, criminal justice, corrections, and judicial Municipal board abolished, local government
appropriations provided incorporation, detachment, and annexation authority
H.F. 442 (D. Swenson) Referred to the Judiciary Committee transferred to the office of strategic and long -range
S.F. 411 (Neuville) Referred to the Crime Prevention planning and the office of administrative hearings
Committee H.F. 515 (Rest) Referred to the Governmental Operations
Committee
Public land and building acquisition and other public S.F. 812 (Hottinger) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
improvements of a capital nature spending authorized Government Committee
H.F. 443 (Dempsey) Referred to the Capital Investment
Committee State department and legislative appropriations provided
S.F. 365 (Laidig) Referred to the Finance Committee H.F. 521 (Sviggum) Referred to the Governmental Opera-
tions Committee
Minors 16 years of age allowed to vote in school district S.F. 441 (Frederickson) Referred to the Governmental
elections, and constitutional amendment proposed Operations &Veterans Committee
H.F. 462 (Trimble) Referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee Waste management and treatment procedures modified
in unincorporated areas
Housing inspection cause of action for damages limited H.F. 526 (Trimble) Referred to the Environment & Natural
H.F. 467 (Wejcman) Re- referred to the Judiciary Committee Resources Committee
S.F. 1499 (Hottinger) Referred to the Environment &
Petroleum tank release cleanup fund site assessment Natural Resources Committee
payment provided prior to tank removal, reimbursement
provisions and tank monitoring requirements modified Fleeing a police officer by means of a motor vehicle
H.F. 488 (Cooper) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- provided felony penalty
•
mem Infrastructure & Rea
g
Committee Finance H.F. 534 (Haas) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Committee S.F. 632 (Betzold) Passed 41-22 on 3 -30 -95
S.F. 507 (Novak) Second reading 4 -11 -95
Residential building contractor license requirements
Town road, bridge, or culvert project pollution control modified, garage defined, license exemption provided for
agency permit fee amount limited Habitat For Humanity volunteers, and contractor's
H.F. 502 (Winter) Re- referred to the Environment & recovery fund law clarification provided
Natural Resources Finance Committee H.F. 536 (Entenza) Passed 115 -16 on 3 -9 -95
S.F. 715 (Vickerman) Referred to the Environment & S.F. 1263 (Zimmer) Referred to the Commerce & Con -
Natural Resources Committee sumer Protection Committee; HF substituted on 3 -20 -95
Park, recreation area, and natural and scenic area grants School district referendum levy notice wording clarified
provided to school districts and municipalities H.F. 551 (Ness) Referred to the Education Committee
H.F. 504 (McCollum) Passed 128 -0 on 4-5 -95 S.F. 724 (Robertson) Referred to the Education Committee
S.F. 428 (Morse) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee :administration commissioner opinion issuance authority
and data treatment clarified
Affordable home investment account established, and H.F. 557 (Pugh) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
money appropriated
H.F. 509 (Clark) Re- referred to the Economic Development, Property tax rate freeze provided for homeowners age
Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee 65 or older
S.F. 1273 (Anderson) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & H.F. 560 (Knight) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Community Development Committee
Property tax proposal truth in taxation notice mailing
Municipal board county representation requirement date changed
removed H.F. 561 (Knight) Referred to the Taxes Committee
H.F. 514 (Rest) Referred to the Governmental Operations
Committee
S.F. 811 (Hottinger) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
Government Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 5
House bill status continued
Peace officers granted notary public powers for the •
administration of oaths upon information submitted to Caucus and voter guides prepared and distributed by
establish probable cause secretary of state, and money appropriated
H.F. 564 (Mahon) Passed 130 -0 on 3 -6 -95 H.F. 621 (Lieder) Re- referred to the Economic Develop-
S.F. 748 (Riveness) Referred to the Crime Prevention ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
Committee
Noncommerical seasonal residential recreational
Human rights department data classification provisions property tax class rates reduced
modified H.F. 636 (Erhardt) Referred to the Taxes Committee
H.F. 584 (Goodno) Referred to the Judiciary Committee S.F. 876 (Belanger) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 1364 (Langseth) Referred to the Judiciary Committee Committee
Impound lots authorized to sell and dispose of Electric power generation facility market value taxation
unauthorized, abandoned, and junk vehicles exclusion provided based on facility efficiency
H.F. 586 (Bertram) Passed 125 -6 on 4 -11 -95 H.F. 637 (Jennings) Referred to the Taxes Committee
S.F. 553 (Bertram) H.F. 586 substituted on General Orders S.F. 1147 (Price) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
on 4 -13 -95 Committee
Public official gift provisions modified Cogeneration power plant siting and construction
H.F. 592 (Simoneau) Referred to the General Legislation, provided
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee H.F. 638 (Jennings) Re- referred to the Environment &
Natural Resources Committee
Passenger automobile depreciation schedules modified, S.F. 809 (Merriam) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
and gasoline and special fuel tax increased Community Development Committee
H.F. 599 (Leppik) Referred to the Transportation & Transit •
Committee Land use request response by government entities
provided time limitation "
Omnibus tax bill providing tax policy, collections, H.F. 641 (Brown) Passed 88 -41 on 4 -12 -95
administrative changes, and penalties S.F. 647 (Wiener) Referred to the Governmental Operations
H.F. 602 (Winter) Passed 107 -22 on 3 -15 -95 & Veterans Committee
S.F. 513 (D.J. Johnson) H.F. 602 substituted on General
Orders on 3 -20 -95 Workers' compensation insurance regulation and
benefits modified, and money appropriated
Omnibus revenue department tax bill providing H.F. 642 (Winter) Re- referred to the Economic Develop-
technical corrections, administrative changes, and ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
clarifications S.F. 1020 (Novak) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
H.F. 603 (Milbert) Passed 129 -0 on 3 -15 -95
S.F. 514 (Price) H.F. 603 substituted on General Orders on Beer keg identification standards established and beer
3 -20 -95 retailers required to maintain records of keg sales and
record keg identification numbers
Metropolitan council made an elective body and H.F. 645 (McGuire) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism
provided public campaign financing & Consumer Affairs Committee
H.F. 609 (Oifeld) Referred to the Local Government &
Metropolitan Affairs Committee Campaign finance spending limit and public subsidy
S.F. 1107 (Mondale) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local provisions modified
Government Committee H.F. 667 (Long) Referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee
Telephone company alternative regulation provided for S.F. 887 (Cohen) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign
limited periods, local exchange service competition Reform Committee
promoted, and technical provisions modified •
H.F. 620 (E. Olson) S.F. 752 substituted on 4 -10 -95 Fair campaign practices; polling place campaign sign
S.F. 752 (Novak) Passed 64-0 on 4-3 -95 posting regulations clarified
H.F. 693 (Dehler) Referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee
Status 6 LMC Cities Bulletin
House bill status continued
® Liquor retailer liability insurance financial Conservation easement assessment benefit
responsibility proof requirement eliminated determination, zoning and planning, and metropolitan
H.F. 720 (Bertram) Referred to the Commerce, Tourism & agricultural preserves provisions clarified
Consumer Affairs Committee H.F. 779 (Orfield) Second reading on 4-5 -95
S.F. 640 (Bertram) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer S.F. 698 (Morse) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
Protection Committee Government Committee
High speed rail corridor through Minnesota, Wisconsin, County recorder real estate fee collection authority
and Illinois feasibility studied by transportation restricted
commissioner, and money appropriated H.F. 780 (Brown) Referred to the Local Government &
H.F. 729 (Frerichs) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- Metropolitan Affairs Committee
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee S.F. 595 (Beckman) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
S.F. 696 (Morse) Referred to the Transportation & Public
Transit Committee Wetland replacement, protection, and management
provisions modified
High pressure pipe installation licensure requirements H.F. 787 (Munger) Designated Special Order & Continued
modified, and penalties provided on 4 -13 -95
H.F. 733 (Bakk) Passed 126 -2 on 3 -23 -95 S.F. 1116 (Merriam) Referred to the Environment & Natural
S.F. 1547 (Lesewski) H.F. 733 substituted in the Jobs, Resources Committee
Energy & Community Development Committee
Minimum wage increased
Malt liquor and intoxicating malt liquor additional excise H.F. 800 (Carruthers) Referred to the Labor - Management
tax repealed Relations Committee
H.F. 753 (Jacobs) Referred to the Taxes Committee S.F. 971 (Betzold) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
• S.F. 639 (Bertram) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Community Development Committee
Committee
Sewage sludge definition modified to conform with
Voters required to sign polling place rosters on election federal language
day, and penalty imposed H.F. 804 (Ozment) Referred to the Environment & Natural
H.F. 758 (Jefferson) Referred to the General Legislation, Resources Committee
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee S.F. 1068 (Laidig) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee
Elections held over a period of two consecutive days
H.F. 760 (Jefferson) Referred to the General Legislation, Public pension plan membership contractual right
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee provided and pension payments guaranteed
H.F. 816 (Clark) Referred to the Governmental Operations
St. Paul tax increment financing districts exempted from Committee
certain aid offsets
H.F. 763 (Farrell) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee School board approval required for tax increment
S.F. 589 (Kelly) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws financing plans and modifications
Committee H.F. 824 (Rest) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Public facilities authority maximum bonding amount Crystal and New Hope consolidated volunteer
H.F. 766 (Ness) Re- referred to the Capital Investment firefighters' relief association authorized
Committee H.F. 829 (Carlson) Referred to the Governmental
S.F. 875 (Frederickson) Re- referred to the Finance Operations Committee
Committee S.F. 862 (Reichgott Junae) Referred to the Governmental
Operations & Veterans Committee
Wind enemy conversion system taxation provided
H.F. 7 777 (Winter) Referred to the Taxes Committee
• S.F. 637 (Lesewski) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 7
House bill status continued
Administrative procedure act rule adoption and review Public employee and employer retirement contributions •
procedures revised and annuities increased
H.F. 830 (Greiling) Re- referred to the Ways & Means H.F. 891 (R. Johnson) Referred to the Governmental
Committee Operations Committee
S.F. 871 (Hottinger) Re- referred to the Finance Committee S.F. 765 (Morse) Referred to the Governmental Operations
& Veterans Committee
Metropolitan comprehensive municipal planning
provisions modified Agricultural processing facility tax increment financing
H.F. 833 (Long) Passed 79 -50 on 3 -22 -95 districts P rovided aid reduction exemption
tion
S.F. 841 (Mondale) H.F. 833 substituted on General _
Orders H.F. V'
895 ickerman Re referred t
( ) o the Taxes Committee
on 3 -27 -95 S.F. 443 (Frederickson) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax
Laws Committee
PCA abolished and environmental protection
department created Lake City tax increment financing district duration
H.F. 834 (Ozment) Referred to the Environment & Natural extended
Resources Committee H.F. 912 (Osskopp) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
S.F. 1021 (Lessard) Referred to the Environment & Natural S.F. 798 (Murphy) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Resources Committee Committee
Education funding provisions modified, special and Local government aid distribution increase provided to
community programs provided, organization and certain cities
cooperation provided, library provisions modified, and H.F. 916 (Murphy) Referred to the Taxes Committee
state agency duties provided S.F. 670 (Chimielewski) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 849 (Seagren) Referred to the Education Committee Committee
S.F. 817 (Scheevel) Referred to the Education Committee
Lakefield tax increment financing districts established,
Mutual insurance company grass premium tax rate state aid offset exemption provided, and regional tax
modified capacity defined
H.F. 864 (Jefferson) Referred to the Governmental, Opera- H.F. 928 (Harder) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
tions Committee S.F. 816 (Vickerman) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 754 (Solon) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Committee
Committee
Independent public pay telephone service providers
Businesses receiving state financial assistance required to granted access to telephone lines, and flat access rate
pay at least a poverty level wage and increase provided
employment H.F. 930 (Kelley) Referred to the Regulated Industries &
H.F. 869 (Clark) Second reading on 4-6 -95 v
t, Energy Committee
S.F. 705 a Re- referred gY
OS (Hottrn�er) Re referred to the Taxes &Tax Laws S.F. 1245 a
2 5 (Metzen) Referred to the Jobs, Enemy &
Committee Community Development Committee
Employer wage payment earnings statement required, Highway user tax distribution fund used for public
and discharged employee pay provisions modified highways, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and public
H.F. 882 (Mahon) Referred to the Labor - Management transit, fund apportionment provided, and constitutional
Relations Committee amendment proposed
S.F. 1223 (Runbeck) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & H.F. 931 (Wagenius) Referred to the Transportation &
Community Development Committee Transit Committee
S.F. 794 (Ranum) Referred to the Transportation & Public
Dram shop action liability imputed Transit Committee
H.F. 886 (Pugh) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
S.F. 1368 (Metzen) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Status 8 LMC Cities Bulletin
House bill status continued
. Liquor sale practices restricted between 9 p.m. and 1 Environmental quality board review program modified
a.m. to prohibit discounted prices, multiple drinks, and H.F. 1015 (Hausman) Passed 127 -0 on 3 -27 -95
increased alcohol volume or percentage S.F. 1256 (Merriam) Referred to the Environment &
H.F. 934 (Delmont) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism Natural Resources Committee
& Consumer Affairs Committee
S.F. 1130 (Runbeck) Referred to the Commerce & Public building and construction contracts regulated,
Consumer Protection Committee indemnification and insurance agreements provided, and
mechanics liens regulated
Property tax value increase prohibited for homesteads H.F. 1041 (Jennings) Referred to the Commerce, Tourism &
owned by persons 65 years of age or older with certain Consumer Affairs Committee
income requirements S.F. 115.8 (Solon) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer
H.F. 959 (Murphy) Referred to the Taxes Committee Protection Committee
S.F. 1529 (Chmielewski) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee Landfarming contaminated soil reporting to
unincorporated townships requirements modified
Public employees retirement association police and fire H.F. 1047 (Bakk) S.F. 1520 substituted on 4-10-95
fund early retirement reduction factors changed S.F. 1520 (Lessard) Conference Committee requested on 4-
H.F. 970 (Bertram) Referred to the Governmental 12 -95
Operations Committee
S.F. 797 (Pogemiller) Referred to the Governmental Railroad grade crossing repair and safety device
Operations & Veterans Committee installation provided by cities and counties, and cost
apportionment provided
Library accessibility grant requirements modified, school H.F. 1054 (Van Dellen) Referred to the Transportation &
district and library internet revenue and access grants Transit Committee
established, online service provider contracts provided, S.F. 869 (Olson) Referred to the Transportation & Public
and money appropriated Transit Committee
H.F. 977 (Kelley) Referred to the Education Committee
S.F. 892 (Stumpf) Referred to the Education Committee Feedlot local government regulatory authority limited
H.R .1057 (Hugoson) Re- referred to the Agriculture
Police state aid excess aid amounts disposition provided Committee
to fund an additional amortization aid program S.F. 868 (Berg) Referred to the Environment & Natural
H.F. 995 (R. Johnson) Referred to the Governmental Resources Committee
Operations Committee
S.F. 863 (Morse) Referred to the Governmental Operations Government innovation and cooperation board to study
& Veterans Committee the elimination of unfunded state mandates
H.F. 1059 (Orenstein) Referred to the Governmental
State accounting procedures modified, dollar threshold Operations Committee
for gifts to the state changed, state debt collection
procedures modified, and petroleum tank release State agency fee cap provided
cleanup account terminology modified H.F. 1070 (Abrams) Referred to the Ways & Means
H.F. 1002 (Rukavina) Referred to the Governmental Committee
Operations Committee
S.F. 1078 (Frederickson) Referred to the Finance Workers' compensation rate calculation modified
Committee H.F. 1071 (Vickerman) Referred to the Labor - Management
Relations Committee
School districts authorized to levy for special S.F. 1298 (Scheevel) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
assessments Community Development Committee
H.F. 1004 (Sviggum) Referred to the Education Committee
S.F. 849 (Day) Referred to the Education Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 9
Douse bill status continued
Local government official participation limited in public New democracy act adopted, fusion candidacy provided, •
employee retirement association defined benefit plan citizen campaign jury established, minors aged 16 and
H.F. 1080 (Jefferson) Referred to the Governmental over allowed to vote in school board elections, money
Operations Committee appropriated, and constitutional amendment proposed
S.F. 972 (Morse) Referred to the Governmental Operations H.F. 1141 (Dawkins) Referred to the General Legislation,
& Veterans Committee Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee
S.F. 1232 (Pappas) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign
Packaging and products recycled content requirements, Reform Committee
and transport, disposable, and reusable packaging
regulated, deceptive environmental claims prohibited, Collective bargaining agreements provided to address
wood waste and residue lan
p required, penalties certain obligations and procedures relating to workers'
provided compensation
H.F. 1100 (Munger) Referred to the Environment & Natural H.F. 1146 (Bettermann) Referred to the Labor - Management
Resources Committee Relations Committee
Water resources protection laws provided technical Election judges permitted to serve outside of the counties
corrections in which they reside in certain cases
H.F. 1101 (Trimble) Passed 130 -0 on 3 -23 -95 H.F. 1148 (Dehler) Referred to the General Legislation
S.F. 1405 (Frederickson) H.F. 1101 substituted in the
Veterans Affairs &Elections Committee
Environment & Natural Resources Committee on 3 -23 -95 S.F. 1099 (Bertram) Signed
I
( ) � by the Governor &approved by
the Secretary of State on 4 -11 -95
Civic and convention center benefit assessment required Ch.
q 34; effective Au 1, 1995
H.F. 1103 (Hausman) Referred to the International Trade &
Economic Development Committee Noise abatement provided along freeways and
expressways
Lobbying prohibited b campaign
Y g P Y committees or
H.F. 1149 (McElroy) Re- referred to the Environment &
political party committees that issue refund receipt forms Natural ral 12esources Committee
H.F. 1106 (Cooper) S.F. 1086 substituted on 4-6-95 S.F. 1582 (Ranum) Referred to the Transportation & Public
S.F. 1086 (D.J. Johnson) Passed 45 -20 on 4-3 -95 Transit Committee
Little Davis -Bacon Act; prevailing wage provisions Municipalities authorized to establish trust or escrow
modified accounts for losses due to destruction of uninsured real
H.F. 1108 Bettermann ( ) Referred to the Labor-Management property, and municipal control over such ro ert Y
Relations Committee P P
provided
S.F. 1237 (Dille)
Referred to the Jobs, Energy & H.F. .y 119 Jefferson Passed 125 -2 on 4-6-95
Community Development Committee S.F. 1056 (Kroening) H.F. 1159 substituted on General
Orders on 4 -11 -95
Affordable housing policies implemented by
metropolitan council Fleeing a peace officer and obstruction of legal process
H.F. 1114 (Entenza) Re- referred to the Local Government penalties increased
& Metropolitan Affairs Committee H.F. 1168 (Weaver) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
S.F. 1109 (Novak) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
Government Committee Airport property tax exemption provided
H.F. 1172 (Macklin) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Clean water partnership loan program modified, sewage S.F. 1064 (Pariseau) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
sludge definition modified, and permit fee increase rules Committee
provided
H.F. 1128 (V. Johnson) Re- referred to the Environment & Rental equity tax program established in Minneapolis,
Natural Resources Committee St. Paul, Duluth, and certain other cities
S.F. 1006 (Morse) Referred to the Environment & Natural H.F. 1182 (Dawkins) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Resources Committee S.F. 1224 (Kelly) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Status 10 LMC Cities Bulletin
House bill status continued
Sport shooting ranges provided civil and criminal Swift county authorized to establish a redevelopment tax
liability immunity increment financing district, and state aid offset
H.F. 1227 (Holsten) Re- referred to the Judiciary Committee exemption provided
S.F. 1421 (Vickerman) Second reading on 4-3 -95 H.F. 1284 (Peterson) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
S.F. 1194 (Berg) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Municipal population estimates provided by state Committee
demographer for annexed territory
H.F. 1231 (Rest) Referred to the Labor - Management Spanish - speaking affairs council and Asian - Pacific
Relations Committee Minnesotans council report required, and public agency
multi - lingual services provided
Occupational safety and health requirements extended to H.F. 1303 (Mariani) Referred to the Governmental
independent contractors Operations Committee
H.F. 1242 (Farrell) Referred to the Labor - Management S.F. 1299 (Pappas) Referred to the Governmental
Relations Committee Operations & Veterans Committee
S.F. 1283 (Runbeck) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
Community Development Committee North St. Paul tax increment financing district time limit
extension provided
Peace officers standards and training board licensee H.F. 1315 (McCollum) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
discipline basis specified S.F. 1323 (Chandler) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 1248 (Dawkins) Referred to the Judiciary Committee Committee
S.F. 1168 (Berglin) Referred to the Crime Prevention
Committee Booking photograph release and classification provided
H.F. 1326 (Skoglund) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Metropolitan housing policy and system established to S.F. 1212 (Merriam) Referred to the Crime Prevention
encourage development of housing options Committee
H.F. 1258 (Hausman) Second reading on 4 -10-95
S.F. 1233 (Pappas) Second reading on 4-3 -95 Richfield low and moderate income housing nonprofit
corporation development authorized
Amateur sports commission ice arena authority H.F. 1327 (Garcia) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
increased, bond use authorized, and money appropriated S.F. 1303 (Riveness) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 1260 (Milbert) Re- referred to the Capital Investment Committee
Committee
S.F. 1135 (Metzen) Referred to the Rules & Administration Green acres program applicant income requirements
Committee modified, and property classification provided
H.F. 1351 (Molnau) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Government innovation board abolished, and strategic S.F. 1388 (Johnston) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
and long -range planning office and legislative auditor to Committee
monitor local government waiver and combination
requests State auditor tax increment financing approval required
H.F. 1265 (Sviggum) Referred to the Local Government & H.F. 1354 (Abrams) Referrred to the Taxes Committee
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
Telephone company local exchange service territory sales
First class city home rule charter commission expenses regulated
increased, and home rule charter amendment drafting H.F. 1356 (Kelley) Second reading on 3 -30 -95
and election provisions modified S.F. 1173 (Chandler) Second reading on 4 -11 -95
H.F. 1274 (Dawkins) Referred to the Local Government &
Metropolitan Affairs Committee Peace officer standards and training board conduct
S.F. 1332 (Cohen) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local standards review required, conduct model policy
Government Committee development required, license revocation provided for
• peace officers convicted of felonies
H.F. 1360 (Skoglund) Re- referred to the Judiciary Finance
Committee
S.F. 1151 (Spear) Second reading on 4-5 -95
April 28, 1995 Status 11
House bill status continued
School district debt service equalization and levy County library and human service activity maintenance •
provisions modified of effort requirements eliminated
H.F. 1362 (Delmont) Referred to the Education Committee H.F. 1498 (Lynch) Referred to the Local Government &
S.F. 1287 (Krentz) Referred to the Education Committee Metropolitan Affairs Committee
S.F. 1338 (Runbeck) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
Railroad peace officer appointment, licensure, and Government Committee
compensation provided, and railroad crime designation
provided Omnibus property tax bill modifying property tax
H.F. 1385 (Tunheim) Referred to the Judiciary Committee classification, tax refunds, local government aid,
S.F. 1206 (Hanson) Referred to the Crime Prevention municipal service charges, state aid, education
Committee cooperation, and court administration finance, and
money appropriated
Wind energy conversion system property tax recovery H.F. 1545 (Kelley) Referred to the Taxes Committee
provided through rate modification
H.F. 1398 (Winter) Referred to the Taxes Committee Lawful purpose expenditure local authority provisions
modified
Homestead assessment increase by revenue department H.F. 1564 (Holsten) Returned to the author on 4 -12 -95
prohibited S.F. 1360 (Laidig) Second reading on 4-3 -95
H.F. 1400 (Murphy) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Civic and convention center benefit assessment required
Roseville special service district authorized, and H.F. 1565 (Hausman) Re- referred to the Economic Devel-
hazardous substance subdistrict provided aid offset opment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
exemption S.F. 1467 (Cohen) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
H.F. 1406 (McGuire) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee Community Development Committee
S.F. 1617 (Marty) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws •
Committee Public fund agreements, deposit, and investment
regulated
Emergency medical services personnel provided civil H.F. 1567 (Long) Passed 129 -1 on 4 -11 -95
action immunity S.F. 1441 (Pogemiller) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 1420 (Winter) Referred to the Judiciary Committee Committee
City budget report date modified, and budget Hopkins tax increment financing district modified
publication requirements eliminated H.F. 1574 (Kelley) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
H.F. 1460 (GreiIing) Passed 126 -4 on 3 -10 -95 S.F. 225 (Mondale) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 1374 (Marry) H.F. 1460 substituted on General Orders Committee
on 4 -12 -95
Wastewater infrastructure funding program to include
Dangerous dog definition modified, license restriction basic grants to municipalities
provided, civil fine established for dangerous dog H.F. 1578 (Goodno) Referred to the Environment & Natural
offenses, and other penalties imposed Resources Committee
H.F. 1490 (Jefferson) Referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee Technical college purchase by municipalities, counties,
or school districts authorized
Government innovation and cooperation board fund H.F. 1591 (Kraus) Re- referred to the Capital Investment
distribution approval required Committee
H.F. 1494 (Dawkins) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
S.F. 1478 (Pappas) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local Employee mandatory overtime work hours prohibited
Government Committee H.F. 1609 (McCollum) Referred to the Labor Relations
Committee
Status 2
s LlY1C Cities Bulletin
House bill status continued
• Metropolitan revitalization fund established to provide Road authorities authorized to maintain and repair
funding for housing, urban development, and roads affecting public water wetlands
employment, urban homesteading program established, H.F. 1768 (Tunheim) Referred to the Environment & Natural
jobs opportunity program for AFDC recipients provided Resources Committee
H.F. 1627 (Van Dellen) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax S.F. 1576 (Stumpf) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Laws Committee Resources Committee
S.F. 1482 (Oliver) Re- referred to the Jobs, Energy &
Community Development Committee Property tax exemption qualification time requirement
exception provided for a certain church acquired facility
Senior citizens' property tax deferral program H.F. 1770 (Kelley) Referred to the Taxes Committee
established, and money appropriated S.F. 1579 (Mondale) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 1636 (Carruthers) Referred to the Taxes Committee Committee
S.F. 1481 (Mondale) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee Government purchase of services prohibited from new
media that do not annually publish their ethical
Metropolitan council transit planning financing, standards
coordination, and operation authority transferred to H.F. 1779 (Abrams) Referred to the Governmental
transportation department, light rail transit provided Operations Committee
H.F. 1675 (Osthoff) Referred to the Transportation &
Transit Committee Public information policy training program established
for state and local government officials, and money
Seasonal recreational property tax payment income tax appropriated
credit established H.F. 1780 (McGuire) Referred to the Governmental
H.F. 1682 (Bakk) Referred to the Taxes Committee Operations Committee
. Public employment labor relations act expanded to Senior citizen's property tax deferral program adopted,
include legislature and money appropriated
H.F. 1750 (Simoneau) Referred to the Labor - Management H.F. 1794 (Long) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Relations Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 13
Senate bills and their House companions
State primary election date change and precinct caucus Ethics provisions modifications •
system eliminated S.F. 36 (Marty) Passed 63 -1 on 2 -13 -95
S.F. 2 (Larson) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign H.F. 999 (Greiling) Referred to the General Legislation,
Committee. Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee
H.F. 549 (Davids) Referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans' Affairs and Elections Committee Resolution for meetings between state congressional and
legislative members to discuss unfunded federal
Election judges eligibility expansion mandates
S.F. 3 (Cohen) Passed 61 -0 on 3 -2 -95 S.F. 52 (Stevens) Referred to the Finance Committee
H.F. 1367 (McCollum) Referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans' Affairs and Elections Committee Constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle
excise tax proceeds to highway user tax distribution and
Metropolitan council transit matters tort liability limits transit assistance funds
increase S.F. 53 (Johnston) Referred to the Transportation & Public
S.F. 7 (Cohen) Referred to the Judiciary Committee Transit Committee
H.F. 93 (Van Engen) Re- referred to the Transportation &
Property tax increases disclosure and approval Transit Committee
requirements
S.F. 8 (Cohen) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Human rights act employer prohibition and sexual
Committee harassment evidence discovery and admission limits
S.F. 57 (Marty) General orders: Amended, progress
Property tax exemption for federal lands Iease for H.F. 330 (We;cman) Re- referred to the Judiciary Committee
cottage and camp purposes
S.F. 10 (Cohen) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Public employer early retirees reemployment prohibition
Committee S.F. 60 (Merriam) Referred to the Governmental Operations •
& Veterans Committee
County state aid highway apportionment formula and H.F. 76 (Kahn) Referred to the Governmental Operations
screening boards composition modifications; gasoline tax Committee
rate increase; transit assistance fund and motor vehicle
sales tax distribution modifications; transit assistance Publicly owned transitional housing program bond sale
appropriations restrictions exemption
S.F. 15 (Chmielewski) Referred to the Transportation & S.F. 62 (Merriam) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
Public Transit Committee H.F. 224 (Clark) Referred to the Housing Committee
Firefighters state aid limit removal Foster care facilities for delinquent children local
S.F. 17 (Bertram) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws government notice requirements
Committee S.F. 64 (Betzold) Passed 61 -0 on 3 -6 -95, returned form the
H.F. 48 (Bertram) Re- referred to the Governmental House on 3- 16 -95, presented to Governor on 3- 20 -95, and
Operations Committee approved by the Secretary of State on 3 -29 -95
H.F. 74 (A. Johnson) S.F. 64 substituted on 3 -9 -95
Resolution for federal government conformity to Ch. 12; effective August 1, 1995
constitutional limits v
S.F. 23 (Hanson) Re- referred to the Governmental Gasoline tax increase and annual adjustment; motor
Operations & Veterans Committee vehicle excise tax proceeds transfer requirements
H.F. 10 (Lvnch) Referred to the Rules & Legislative modification
Administration Committee y S.F. 67 (Johnston) Referred to the Transportation & Public
Transit Committee
Voter registration and absentee voting procedures and H.F. 327 (V. Johnson) Referred to the Transportation &
requirements modifications Transit Committee
S.F. 35 (Marty) Passed 42 -22 on 2 -13 -95
H.F. 167 (Jefferson) Re- referred to the General Legislation,
Veterans' Affairs, & Elections Committee
Status 14 LMC Cities Bulletin
Senate bill status continued
• Minimum wage increase Milk trucks length limits and weight restrictions
S.F. 81 (Solon) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Community S.F. 190 (Bertram) Referred to the Transportation & Public
Development Committee Transit Committee
H.F. 415 (Huntley) Referred to the Labor- Management H.F. 494 (Bertram) Referred to the Transportation & Transit
Relations Committee Committee
Eden Prairie volunteer firefighters relief association Presidential primary election repeal
service pensions vesting requirements and postretirement S.F. 192 (Marty) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign
adjustments Reform Committee
S.F. 126 (Terwilliger) Referred to the Governmental
Operations & Veterans Committee Property tax classification rate reduction for commercial
H.F. 1604 (Paulsen) Referred to the Governmental Opera- industrial property
tions Committee S.F. 211 (J.B. Johnson) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Building permit surcharges rebate requirement
S.F. 143 (Pariseau) Referred to the Governmental Opera - Municipal contract awards above lowest bid
tions & Veterans Committee S.F. 222 (Beckman) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
H.F. 259 (Dempsey) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism Government Committee
& Consumer Affairs Committee H.F. 1412 (Kalis) Referred to the Local Government &
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
Constitutional amendment for recall of elected state
officers Soil and water conservation district supervisor office
S.F. 153 (Reichgott Junge) Referred to the Ethics & capability with city and town offices
Campaign Reform Committee S.F. 257 (Morse) Passed 59 -3 on 3- 20 -95, returned from the
• H.F. 343 (McCollum) Referred to the General Legislation, House with amendments on 4 -3 -95, Senate did not concur,
Veterans Affairs & Elections Committee Conference Committee of three requested
H.F. 450 (Pelowski) S.F. 257 substituted on 3 -30 -95
Volunteer firefighters training appropriation
S.F. 158 (Bertram) Referred to the Education Committee Partisan primary election modifications
H.F. 1150 (Bertram) Referred to the Education Committee S.F. 259 (Betzold) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign
Reform Committee .
Simulated elections for minors
S.F. 168 (Solon) Passed 46 -20 on 2 -21 -95 Constitutional amendment for elementary and secondary
H.F. 299 (Jaros) Referred to the General Legislation, education trust fund
Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee S.F. 270 (Chandler) Referred to the Education Committee
H.F. 427 (McCollum) Referred to the Education Committee
Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program
S.F. 179 (Price) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Water supply systems and wastewater treatment facilities
Committee classification and operators certification provisions
modifications
Legislative vacancy elections employes time off to vote S.F. 273 (Price) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
S.F. 181 (Cohen) Passed 547 on 2- 16 -95, returned from the H.F. 503 (Bishop) Re- referred to the Health & Human
House on 3- 22 -95, presented to the Governor on 3-2-1-95, Services Committee
and approved by the Secretary of State on 3 -29 -95
H.F. 647 (Jefferson) S.F. 181 substituted Metropolitan area property tax base equalization
Ch. 20; effective March 28, 1995 S.F. 277 (Novak) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Constitutional amendment for full funding of state H.F. 431 (Orfield) Referred to the Taxes Committee
mandates on local government units
S.F. 185 (Kramer) Referred to the Metropolitan & Loral Dram shop insurance requirement for temporary on -sale
• Government Committee intoxicating liquor licensees
H.F. 194 (Knight) Referred to the Local Government S.F. 283 (Solon) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer
lletr000Iitan Affairs Committee Protection Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 15
Senate bill status continued
Contamination cleanup grants authorized use expansion Bomb disposal expense reimbursement; bomb squad or •
and application cycle modification hazardous materials response team members tort claims
S.F. 290 (Kelly) Passed 65 -0 on 4-3 -95 and workers compensation coverage provisions
H.F. 361 (Farrell) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- clarification
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee S.F. 359 (Metzen) Re- referred to the Crime Prevention
Committee
Election provisions modifications H.F. 522 (D. Swenson) Referred to the Judiciary Finance
S.F. 291 (Novak) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Committee
Reform Committee
H.F. 662 (Simoneau) Referred to the General Legislation, Legislature meeting prohibition during walleye fishing
Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee season opener
S.F. 374 (Lessard) Referred to the Rules & Administration
Municipal contractors prompt payment of Committee
subcontractors; nonexclusive lienholders rights;
performance bond provisions modifications Homestead property tax qualification time period
S.F. 293 (Betzold) H.F. 367 substituted on General Orders reduction for seasonal recreational residential property
on 3 -20 -95 occupied by relatives
H.F. 367 (Macklin) Passed 13 1 -0 on 3- 15 -95, returned from S.F. 392 (D.E. Johnson) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
the Senate on 3- 30 -95, and signed by the Governor on 4-5- Committee
95
Ch. 31; effective on various dates Video lottery terminals pilot program
S.F. 402 (Berg) Referred to the Gaming Regulation
:Minimum wage increase Committee
S.F. 302 (Kelly) Tabled 2 -23 -95
H.F. 401 (Rukavina) Second reading 3 -29 -95 Transportation and public safety appropriations
S.F. 405 (Johnston) Re- referred to the Transportation &
Crime information reporting requirements Public Transit Committee
S.F. 329 (Ranum) Referred to the Crime Prevention H.F. 495 (Molnau) Referred to the Economic Development,
Committee Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
Businesses receiving state financial assistance living wage School districts general education, referendum and
payment requirement training and experience revenue modifications,
S.F. 336 (Solon) Referred to the Jobs, Energ & Commu- discretionary aid and levy program creation and
nity Development Committee supplemental revenue repeal
H.F. 414 (Peterson) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- S.F. 412 (J.B. Johnson) Referred to the Education
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee Committee
Wastewater infrastructure funding program expansion Solid waste management provisions modifications and
S.F. 345 (Stumpf) Referred to the Environment & Natural metropolitan council solid waste management duties
Resources Committee transfer implementation
H.F. 447 (Winter) Referred to the Environment & Natural S.F. 462 (J.B. Johnson) Re- referred to the Finance
Resources Committee Committee
H.F. 672 (Wagenius) Re- referred to the Environment &
Dice in licensed liquor establishments Natural Resources Finance Committee
S.F. 353 (Bertram) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer
Protection Committee National pollution discharge elimination system permit
fees limits
S.F. 463 (Lessard) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee
H.F. 572 (Peterson) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee
Status 16 LMC Cities Bulletin
Senate bill status continued
Metropolitan area public safety radio communications Home rule charter cities tax anticipation certificates
systems coordination and consolidation issuance authority
S.F. 467 (Mondale) Re- referred to the Finance Committee S.F. 531 (D.J. Johnson) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax
H.F. 597 (Kelley) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- Laws Committee
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee H.F. 680 (Huntley) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Private property rights provisions State agencies license fee refunds
S.F. 475 (Finn) Referred to the Judiciary Committee S.F. 538 (Murphy) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
H.F. 796 (Carruthers) Re- referred to the Governmental
Wetlands requirements modifications Operations Committee
S.F. 483 (Stumpf) Second reading on 4-3 -95
H.F. 622 (Tunheim) Re- referred to Environment & Natural Oakdale tax increment financing district provisions
Resources Committee S.F. 540 (Price) Referred to Taxes & Tax Laws Committee
H.F. 653 (Perlt) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
Mankato economic development tax increment financing
districts establishment and state tax increment financing Bonding authority housing allocation provisions
aid reduction exemptions modification
S.F. 491 (Hottinger) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 546 (Bertram) Referred to the Jobs, Energy and
Committee Community Development Committee
H.F. 810 (Dorn) Referred to the Local Government & H.F. 736 (Schumacher) Re- referred to the Capital
Metropolitan Affairs Committee Investment Committee
Public employees leave of absence for elective office Environmental education provisions modification and
candidacy environmental education council establishment
• S.F. 493 (Hottinger) H.F. 624 substituted on 2 -16 -95 S.F. 547 (Morse) Referred to the Rules& Administration
H.F. 624 (Ostrom) Passed 77 -54 on 3 -9 -95 Committee
H.F. 626 (Hausman) Re- referred to the Governmental
Water quality and quantity data analysis; best Operations Committee
management practices use and effectiveness'evaluation;
well sealing cost share program extension and grant Real property adverse claims notice requirements
increases; water projects appropriations exceptions
S.F. 496 (Price) Referred to the Environment & Natural S.F. 550 (Chmielewski) Referred to the Judiciary
Resources Committee Committee
H.F. 643 (Bishop) Re- referred to the Environment & H.F. 640 (Murphy) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Natural Resources Committee
State and local government unit contracts prevailing
Minnesota collection enterprise wages payment requirements elimination
S.F. 503 (Riveness) Re- referred to the Finance Committee S.F. 552 (Johnston) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Com-
H.F. 625 (Orenstein) Re- referred to the Governmental munity Development Committee
Operations Committee H.F. 615 (Girard) Referred to the Labor - Management
Relations Committee
Law enforcement reports filing requirements
modification Indian tribal governments sales or excise tax refunds
S.F. 517 (Pariseau) Referred to the Crime Prevention determination and revenue sharing agreements repeal
Committee S.F. 560 (Berg) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Commit-
H.F 646 (Bishop) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- tee
ment, infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
Emerging Communications Services Act of 1995
High rise buildings automatic fire safety sprinkler S.F. 568 (J.B. Johnson) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
• systems installation requirement Community Development Committee
S.F. 529 (Kroening) Second readins on 410 -95 H.F. 857 (Kahn) Referred to the Regulated Industries &
H.F. 1064 (R. Johnson) Second reading on 4-3 -95 Energy Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 17
Senate bill status continued
County state aid highway system mileage limit removal Government innovation and cooperation board •
and screening boards composition modification; gas tax authority and procedures modification and clarification
increase; transit assistance appropriations S.F. 657 (Reichgott Junge) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax
S.F. 569 (Langseth) Referred to the Transportation & Public Laws Committee
Transit Committee H.F. 896 (Brown) Re- referred to the Governmental Opera -
H.F. 1162 (Lieder) Referred to the Transportation & Transit tions Committee
Committee
County state aid highway system
i system apportionment formula
Workers' compensation benefits modifications and and screening boards com sition modifications
employers safety program requirements S.F. 658 (Flynn) Referred to the Transportation &Public
S.F. 572 (Murphy) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Transit Committee
Community Development Committee H.F. 1277 (Hausman) Referred to the Transportation &
Transit Committee
Transportation funding provisions; gasoline tax increases
S.F. 573 (Chmielewski) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Law enforcement agencies forfeited firearms sale
Laws Committee authority
H.F. 1766 (Tunheim) Referred to the Transportation & S.F. 669 (Neuville) Referred to the Crime Prevention
Transit Committee Committee
Property tax classification rate reductions for H.F. 929 (Boudreau) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
noncommercial seasonal recreations residential property Cities local government aid increase
S.F. 575 (Metzen) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 670 (Chmielewski) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee Committee
H.F. 650 (Long) Referred to the Taxes Committee H.F. 916 (Murphy) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Sport shooting ranges nuisance liability protection City grants to nonprofit community food shelves •
S.F. 581 (Hanson) Referred to the Judiciary Committee S.F. 683 (Murphy) HF substituted in the Metropolitan &
Local Government Committee on 2 -23 -95
Snowmobile operators and passengers helmet H.F. 866 (Osskopp) Passed 129 -0 on 3 -15 -95
requirements
S.F. 605 (Vckerman) Passed 64-0 on 4-3 -95 Administration commissioner advisory opinions issuance
provision modification
Ethics provisions modifications S.F. 684 (Merriam) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
S.F. 628 (Moe) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Reform H.F. 789 (Pugh) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Committee
H.F. 856 (Bishop) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- Government officials private property entry procedures
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee S.F. 699 (NIoe) Second reading on 3 -30 -95
H.F. 1262 (E. Olson) Re- referred to the Environment &
Restaurants statutory minimum seating requirements Natural Resources Committee
elimination for alcohol beverage sales purposes
S.F. 630 (Langseth) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer Tobacco retail sales licensing and regulation
Protection Committee requirements
H.F. 792 (Dauner) Re- referred to the Commerce, Tourism & S.F. 703 (Reichgott Junge) Referred to the Commerce &
Consumer Affairs Committee Consumer Protection Committee
H.F. 903 (Rest) Referred to the Commerce, Tourism &
Transportation department waters edge building Consumer Affairs Committee
purchase bond issue and appropriation
S.F. 646 (Langseth) Referred to the Transportation & Public Workers' compensation procedures and benefits
Transit Committee regulation
H.F. 1024 (Lieder) Re- referred to the Capital Investment S.F. 717 (Runbeck) Referred to the Jobs, Ene �y & Com-
Committee munity Development Committee •
H.F. 921 (Goodno) Referred to the Labor - Management
Relations Committee
Status 18 LMC Cities Bulletin
Senate bill status continued
• Local government units environmental legal assistance Metropolitan council transit bonding authority increase
pilot project and paratransit facilities and equipment and metro
S.F. 722 (Morse) Referred to the Environment & Natural mobility capital costs funding
Resources Committee S.F. 835 (Pappas) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
H.F. 1027 (Peterson) Re- referred to the Governmental H.F. 1073 (Simoneau) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
Operations Committee
Metropolitan area transit provisions; route and schedule
Peace officers soft body armor reimbursement increase planning
and death benefits adjustment S.F. 837 (Pappas) Second reading on 4-3 -95
S.F. 778 (Kelly) Re- referred to the Crime Prevention H.F. 1056 (Garcia) Re- referred to the Economic Develop -
Committee ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
H.F. 898 (Carruthers) Re- referred to the Economic Devel-
opment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee MinnesotaCare program modifications
S.F. 845 (Berglin) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Property tax classification rate modifications for Committee
residential homesteads H.F. 1077 (Cooper) Re- referred to the Health & Human
S.F. 780 (Oliver) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Services Committee
Committee
H.F. 1131 (Krinkie) Referred to the Taxes Committee Sign contractors licensing
S.F. 866 (Metzen) Referred to the Commerce & Consumer .
State environmental services reorganization Protection Committee
S.F. 785 (Pogemiller) Re- referred to the Governmental H.F. 1088 (Pellow) Referred to the Commerce, Tourism &
Operations & Veterans Committee Consumer Protection Committee
• Breezy Point lodging tax proceeds use for regional sports State agency rulemaking procedures modifications
recreational facility S.F. 872 (Hottinger) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
S.F. 804 (Samuelson) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws H.F. 1759 (Jennings) Referred to the Governmental Opera -
Committee tions Committee
H.F. 1192 (Hasskamp) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Public information policy training program
South St. Paul fire and police department employees civil S.F. 884 (Ranum) Referred to the Governmental Operations
service exclusion & Veterans Committee
S.F. 810 (Metzen) HF substituted in the Governmental
Operations Committee on 3 -2 -95 Public nuisance crimes provisions modifications
H.F. 1060 (Push) Passed 125 -0 on 3 -27 -95 S.F. 885 (Ranum) Referred to the Rules & Administration
Committee
Contamination cleanup grants appropriation H.F. 1137 (Wagenius) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
S.F. 826 (Kelly) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Community
Development Committee Metropolitan area surface and groundwater
H.F. 1160 (Trimble) Referred to the Economic Develop- management provisions modification
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee S.F. 897 (Price) Referred to the Rules & Administration
Committee
Gasoline tax increase and annual rate adjustment; H.F. 1238 (Trimble) Passed 114-15 on 4 -12 -95
metropolitan council transit bonding limit removal and
taxing authority modification; metropolitan area sales Wind energy conversion systems property tax status_
tax; road pricing and trunk highway turnback studies S.F. 902 (J.B. Johnson) Re- referred to the Jobs, Energy &
S.F. 832 (Flynn) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Community Development Committee
Committee H.F. 1273 (Hausman) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
H.F. 1L1 (Lieder) Referred to the Transportation & Transit
Committee Economic recovery grant program modification and
legislative audit
S.F. 903 (Riveness) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Com-
munity Development Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 19
Senate bill status continued
Telecommunications access for communication impaired First responders regulation •
persons board abolishment and duties transfer S.F. 987 (Betzold) Referred to the Health Care Committee
S.F. 910 (Marty) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Commu- H.F. 1214 (Cooper) Referred to the Health & Human
nity Development Committee Services Committee
H.F. 1093 (Lynch) Re- referred to the Ways & Means
Committee Plumbing code advisory council membership increase
and extension and plumbing work group establishment
Used motor oil and filters collection requirements S.F. 989 (Betzold) Withdrawn and returned to author (see
S.F. 915 (Merriam) Referred to the Environment & Natural S.F. 992, sec. 1)
Resources Committee H.F. 1407 (Marko) Referred to the Health & Human
H.F. 1087 (Leighton) Re- referred to the Environment & Services Committee
Natural Resources Committee
Metropolitan are contaminated site cleanup loan
Low income housing grant appropriation program
S.F. 926 (Piper) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Community S.F. 1000 (Flynn) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Development Committee Committee
H.F. 1187 (Clark) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- H.F. 1269 (Long) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
Public employment labor relations provisions
Business opportunities development grant appropriation modification
S.F. 927 (Piper) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Community S.F. 1005 (Flynn) Referred to the Governmental Operations
Development Committee & Veterans Committee
H.F. 1223 (Long) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- H.F. 1221 (Rest) Referred to the Labor - Management
ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee Relations Committee
Sales tax exemption state convention center construction Air quality permit fee and assessment provisions t
materials and supplies modifications
S.F. 954 (Solon) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 1007 (Morse) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Committee . Resources Committee
H.F. 1206 (faros) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Property tax residential property improvements
Crookston tax increment financing district state aid valuation exclusion
reduction exemption S.F. 1016 (Kramer) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 961 (Moe) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Committee
Committee H.F. 1691 (Haas) Referred to the Taxes Committee
H.F. 1200 (Lieder) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
Educational cooperative service units replacement S.F. 1019 (blondale) Re- referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 975 (Hanson) Referred to the Education Committee Committee
H.F. 1692 (Schumacher) Referred to the Education H.F. 1156 (Long) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
Committee
Tax- forfeited lands sale notice requirements and lease
Metropolitan area replacement transit service program limit modifications and counties roads use authority
provisions modification S.F. 1023 (Lessard) Passed 64-0 on 4-6 -95
S.F. 980 (Johnston) Re- referred to the Finance Committee H.F. 1441 (Solberg) Referred to the Environment & Natural
H.F. 1549 (Workman) Re- referred to the Local Government Resources Committee
& Metropolitan Affairs Committee
Temporary restroom facilities at construction sites
State agencies and local government units architectural S.F. 1028 (Pappas) Referred to the Governmental
and engineering documents certification requirement Operations & Veterans Committee
S.F. 981 (Johnston) Referred to the Governmental Opera- H.F. 1318 (Garcia) Referred to the Commerce, Tourism &
Lions & Veterans Committee Consumer Affairs Committee
Status 20 LMC Cities Bulletin
Senate bill status continued
Retired state employees health insurance coverage Nonfelony enforcement advisory committee duties
termination notice requirements; MSRS health expansion, reporting deadline and sunset extensions
insurance payments deduction from retirement benefits S.F. 1205 (Spear) Referred to the Crime Prevention
S.F. 1031 (Hottinger) Referred to the Governmental Committee
Operations & Veterans Committee H.F. 1544 (Skoglund) Referred to the Judiciary Finance
Committee
Landscape irrigation system installations regulation
S.F. 1035 (Terwilliger) Referred to the Governmental Housing development fund additional revenue deposit
Operations & Veterans Committee and housing programs appropriations
S.F. 1214 (Anderson) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
Municipal annexation procedures Community Development Committee
S.F. 1049 (Hottinger) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local H.F. 1492 (Wecjman) Referred to the Housing Committee
Government Committee
H.F. 1718 (Rest) Referred to the Local Government & Utility disconnections regulation during cold weather
Metropolitan Affairs Committee S.F. 1231 (Anderson) Referred to the Jobs, Energy &
Community Development Committee
City elected officials recall H.F. 1448 (Kelley) Referred to the Regulated Industries &
S.F. 1059 (Pariseau) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Energy Committee
Reform Committee
H.F. 1298 (Macklin) Referred to the General Legislation, Individual sewage treatment systems provisions
Veterans Affairs, Elections Committee modifications
S.F. 1238 (Dille) Referred to the Environment & Natural
Traffic regulations provisions modifications Resources Committee
S.F. 1089 (Lesewski) Re- referred to the Environment &
Natural Resources Committee Peace officer education requirements modification
• H.F. 1341 (Osthoff) Re- referred to the Economic Develop- S.F. 1248 (Kelly) Referred to the Crime Prevention
ment. Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee Committee
H.F. 1519 (Orenstein) Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Eminent domain damage limits
S.F. 1115 (Merriam) Referred to the Judiciary Committee Petroleum tank release cleanup program modifications
and consultants and contractors registration
School districts referendum revenue and equalization requirements; oil discharge liability clarification
provisions modifications S.F. 1253 (Samuelson) Second reading on 4 -11 -95
S.F. 1119 (Chandler) Referred to the Education Committee H.F. 1537 (Wenzel) Re- referred to the Economic Develop -
H.F. 1757 (Mares) Referred to the Taxes Committee ment, Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee
Homestead and agricultural credit aid payments Government data classification and dissemination
elimination to special taxing districts provisions
S.F. 1131 (Runbeck) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 1279 (Finn) Re- referred to the Finance Committee
Committee H.F. 1473 (McGuire) Re- referred to the Governmental
Operations Committee
Inflow and infiltration revolving fund establishment
S.F. 1138 (Janezich) Referred to the Environment & Natural Tax increment financing LGA/HACA offset elimination
Resources Committee and district grants
H.F. 850 (Munger) Re- referred to the Environment & S.F. 1282 (Hottinger) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Natural Resources Committee Committee
School districts unfunded state mandates noncompliance Peace officer education programs and peace officer
authority standards and training board provisions modifications
S.F. 1157 (Ourada) Referred to the Education Committee S.F. 1286 (Kelly) Referred to the Crime Prevention
Committee
H.F. 14 96 Orenstein Re-referred the Judiciary Finance
Committee
April 28, 1995 Status 21
Senate bill status continued
Crystal and Fridley housing replacement districts Proposed property tax notice statement requirements •
S.F. 1325 (Reichgott Junge) Referred to the Taxes & Tax expansion
Laws Committee S.F. 1403 (Chandler) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 1594 (Rest) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee Committee
H.F. 1632 (Orfield) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Open primary election
S.F. 1327 (Pogemiller) Referred to the Ethics & Campaign Public officials salary limits establishment and
Reform Committee modification
S.F. 1406 (Terwilliger) Re- referred to the Finance
Transportation regulation board abolishment and duties Committee
transfer H.F. 1710 (Davids) Referred to the Governmental
S.F. 1329 (Murphy) Re- referred to the Government Opera- Operations Committee
tions & Veterans Committee
H.F. 1674 (Tunheim) Referred to the Transportation & Property tax assessment of platted land in small cities
Transit Committee S.F. 1425 (Sams) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Tax increment financing LGAIHACA offset elimination H.F. 1725 (Otremba) Referred to the Taxes Committee
and district grants
S.F. 1331 (Flynn) Referred to the Taxes & Tar Laws Property tax classification rate reductions
Committee S.F. 1435 (Runbeck) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
Local government units aid distribution councils pilot
project Property tax exemption for new commercial, industrial,
S.F. 1376 (Reichgott Junge)'Referred to the Taxes & Tax or agricultural buildings
Laws Committee y S.F. 1438 (Dille) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
H.F. 1611 (Dawkins) Referred to the Taxes Committee Committee i
City and county aids payment restructuring; local City or county property tax abatement districts
government finance and property tax reform commission establishment
S.F. 1392 (Pappas) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 1454 (D.E. Johnson) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee Committee
H.F. 1656 (Dawkins) Referred to the Taxes Committee H.F. 1690 (Cooper) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Public finance provisions modifications Prevailing wage payment provisions modifications
S.F. 1393 (Pogemiller) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 1459 (Stumpf) Referred to the Jobs, Energy & Commu-
Committee nity Development Committee
H.F. 1614 (Rest) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee H.F. 1724 (Jennings) Referred to the Labor - Management
Relations Committee
County, city and town ordinance copies requirement
S.F. 1396 (Knutson) H.F. 1641 substituted on General Tax increments use restriction for employer subsidies
Orders on 4 -12 -95 S.F. 1474 (Runbeck) Referred to the Taxes & Tar Laws
H.F. 1641 (Macklin) Passed 127 -5 on 4 -10 -95 Committee
Nonpoint source pollution agriculture best management Proposed property tax hearings highest paid employee
practice and clean water partnership loan programs information availability requirement
modified S.F. 1475 (Runbeck) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
S.F. 1398 (Morse) Re- referred to the Environment & Committee
Natural Resources Committee
H.F. 1618 (V. Johnson) Re- referred to the Environment & Fairmont tax increment financing district state aid
Natural Resources Committee reduction exemption
S.F. 1477 (Beckman) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee
H.F. 1646 (Hu2oson) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee
Status 22 LMC Cities Bulletin
Senate bill status continued
. Faribault tax increment financing district and economic Sales tax increase on alcoholic beverages for chemical
development loan and grant program establishment dependency treatment
S.F. 1496 (Neuville) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 1597 (Finn) Referred to Taxes & Tax Laws Committee
Committee
H.F. 1712 (Boudreau) Re- referred to the Taxes Committee Property tax market values and levy limits; local
government finance and education reform studies; local
Fireworks display operators certification requirements government unit payments termination
S.F. 1503 (Stevens) Re- referred to the Finance Committee S.F. 1605 (ReichQott Junge) Referred to the Taxes & Tax
H.F. 1783 (Schumacher) Re- referred to the Judiciary Laws Committee
Finance Committee
Duluth and western border city enterprise zones
Property tax classification rate modifications; transition duration extension
aid; basic tax rate; excess levies voter approval S.F. 1607 (D.J. Johnson) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
requirement; targeted property tax refund provisions Committee
S.F. 1505 (Novak) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws H.F. 1804 (Huntley) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Committee
State mandates development, imposition and
Transportation and public safety appropriations management regulation
S.F. 1536 (Lan -seth) Passed 49 -17 on 4 -12 -95 S.F. 1608 (Morse) Referred to the Metropolitan & Local
H.F. 1793 (Lieder) Referred to the Economic Development, Government Committee
Infrastructure & Regulation Finance Committee H.F. 1785 (Long) Referred to the Local Government &
Metropolitan Affairs Committee
Bonding authority allocation procedures modification
S.F. 1543 (Pogemiller) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Higher education board land acquisition appropriation
Committee S.F. 1609 (Kelly) Referred to the Education Committee
H.F. 1808 (Rest) Referred to the Taxes Committee H.F. 1788 (Trimble) Referred to the Education Committee
Constitutional amendment for sales tax dedication to Sales tax on mixed municipal solid waste collection and
property tax relief and funding of public education disposal services provisions modifications
S.F. 1556 (Hottinger) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws S.F. 1614 (Finn) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws
Committee Committee
H.F. 1811 (Wagenius) Referred to the Taxes Committee
Property Tax Reform Act of 1995
S.F. 1557 (Hottinger) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws Vocational high school planning process
Committee S.F. 1616 (Beckman) Referred to the Education Committee
H.F. 1743 (Carlson) Referred to the Education Committee
State and local taxes and budgeting comprehensive
reform State park trails physically handicapped accessibility
S.F. 1568 (Novak) Referred to the Taxes & Tax Laws plan requirement
Committee S.F. 1619 (Reichgott Junge) Referred to the Environment &
H.F. 1354 (Lon,) Referred to the Taxes Committee Natural Resources Committee
H.F. 1279 (Rest) Passed 128 -0 on 4-6 -95
Property tax values, levies and rates limits; property tax
and education aids reform program
S.F. 1570 (Moe) Passed 38 -29 on 4 -6 -95
April 28, 1995 Status 23
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( NSP 3'9.197.3 St 75.000 S xl 53,493,971 550 '
LTV Si P we ) 074. 5175 O 575.1X10 SI. N6.JS5
Joel Jamnik LTV Steel 57 '4.0 5104.'060 51 sfk6.7k
Minneapdu _3.126.3 5104,060 3773.(X10 523 L11a5
United Power A-. 7.323.6 S35'" 550.000 5175.254
Base Cascade 16.654.) 535.000 550.000 5166.543
O"-.I Power '0,517.1 535.000 550.000 5145,171
In the April 14 Cities Bulle- SJIM Peul 17.7x9.8 5x0,054 $175.000 $177.898
Hibbing T-t. 9.4653 S35." S50,W0 594,655
Imerztate Power 8, '62 53500 ,0 530.000 582,628
tin, we reported that the legisia- Sh; iy Company 7,957.7 535.809 575.000 579.577
USS Division of USX 7,430.8 533.438 574.308
ture was considering fee increase D.I.,h 6,6 530.679 550,000 568.177
Roth -er Public Util. 6,'48.3 S28.I 19 $50.000 562.483
to pay for certain projects pro- Bl inin 5.584.7 525.!29 550.000 S55.843
Cyprus itat. Mining 5.035.7 522.660 S50.3 57
Virginia Public Unl. 4,383.0 S1(1." 510.000 S43,SJ0
posed by the Legislative Water 3M 4.349.5 5!9.568 543.485
Potlatch Corp. 4 -68.3 519.:10 542.688
International Commission. We reported that Ch-P.- International 3.193.1 515,269 533.931
N,aiuwi Steel 3.259.1 314.799 53
01x161 3,227.3 511.525
6'0 532.278
the fees would increase for those Fed Kracmor.k Son, Inc. :98:.0 513.419 529.820
Koch Relining Co. '.702,4 512.160 527,024
cities pumping more than four Edina .1-M 7 511,649 525.887
Bloomm7mn '377.8 511,592 523,778
million gallons per day. We Plym ° e,h ',�": 5 ".' °' 524.682
B=1 :.'90.3 511:+51 322.903
Bmoktyn 1'afk '.117 a $9.616 521,370
were wrong. Apparently the Kith- ika 2.136.4 59,613 521,364
S S Park S Retreat- :.!32.0 59.594 521.320
proposal would apply to all St. L-a Puk '095.2 59.383 52°,832
SI. Ck.d 2000.1 59,000 5110.001
Stroh B-.,y Ca !.992.5 58.966 519.925
cities and businesses that use Coon Rapid, 9863 $9.939 519.865
Fagan 1,876-5 $8,144 Sill . ?65
more than 450 million gallons Eveloth Mine, 1, 73! 57,978 311.731
Eden P1. 1.724:7 S7:761 517,247
per year which equates to an Fridley . 03.3 57,664 $17.033
Mankato 1.388.3 57,148 513.885
Apple Valley 1,399.4 56.297 513.994
average of 1.2 million gallons ( Maple Groye 356.5 56.104 513.565
Albert Lea 1.331.3 55.990 513.331 I'll per day. Si xty - eight cities and �a' z ND ': ; ; ;� 44.123 s z:9
many businesses could be 8, ; "` :� SS,ial s;z:7
H -onoal PPdlu.tz I .314.8 55.466 $12.148
affected. The following table Winn.. .!99.3 55.352 511.894
Richfield 1.144.1 55.149 511.444
shows the possible impact of the Bdklyn Coma .132.6 55.097 511.326
Marshall P6I;c Utilities 1.118. S3.034 511.186
proposal which as we reported Sl maoy !•6367.6 54.709 S0. I 377
S9prnor R- 3 Light 1,017.1 54.069 510.317
A-- Uufil- 1.020.5 54.592 510.205
earlier, does not have a high W�� ;s S4:S81 59.320
probability of being enacted but (.,rev; "` 910.0 $4.230 $91,5
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Ana 915: 54.115 39, 2
(j''^,7 Woodbury 906.7 54.080 59.1367
is still viable !41!4 South St. Paul 902.4 54.060 59.024
Seab -d Farms of M.N. Inc. 9693 53,908 57,816
Unimin x55.1 57,699 33.849
Hormel Fod, CoM 152.8 53,837 57.657
Yew Bri8m9n 1 $3,332 $7.665
Inland Sled Mining 341.0 53.784 57,569
whim Bear 1-- 134.8 53,756 57,513
Hopkins 833.9 53.752 57,505
Virginia 333.0 53.7 57,497
Hibbing Pbhc @d;ty 3232 53.709 57,117
New Ulm 53,59' 56.390
Shoreview "x 53.558 56,325
waldoa Cora 771.4 S3.471 56.111
Md. ai ad P 61K Service, 7 53.423 Sit.Q94
1 C.Mge G- Pb11c work, 7WJ 53.151 55,503
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Sho;« 567.5 53.004 54,673
.asnlad P -tnirh Co. 66:.9 $2.983 54,640
Oakdalo 6'x,2 5 54.538
Hwingz ^34.0 - 52.353 54.438 -
Noah Star Steel Ca 5_3.5 52,528 54.400
Hutnh -. ,:38 52.316 54.381
W- Pat. Utility 515.1 52.172 54.313
In Gmve Hnginz 5:5.3 5:.:71 54,310
Noah-field 611.3 52 755 54,286
3ntirenl r:79 52;33 54,255
CSO Inteoors ire. 594.9 52,617 53.569
Chaska 5.'7.1 52.560 53.347
Rd wing 52521 $3.503
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Still- :'9.3 52602 53470
Ferris Fah s -s.3 5 53.451
Mend- A sN
sae, 573.2 52,579 53,439
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Larerne 545.7 52.456 53.27
met- Pblic Utih0n 5443 52.454 53.267 i
soahwev Atrlrnez 3x.3 52.422 S3.'-30
Fairmont 517,4 S7 .3x 53.104
CSarpiin ".43 52.315 53,087
HoaewNl Inc. 51!.: S2. 3C4 53,067
lobo -" _03.7 52.:66 53.02'.
A¢. Pnxesnng 3106. 503.4 511.:55 53.020
Rahr Mating Co. 4'Pi 52.:45 52.49
Haannann & Rnmcr 1: .9. 52,E
Exit Grand Forks 177,9 52: W 52.389
Bemrd;i 11 4 52089 S2 t..
Savage =67.7 52:J73 52.303
N-n Mankao 459.9 52 69 52299
Georsm Psd.c C: r«. 458.1 5-561 52.:91
Vcnh Si. P 4n 7 S:r ?55 52.:33
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CITY MANAGER. Milaca (popula-
Municipal ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads run in one Lion 2,288) has an immediate opening for a
issue only unless notice is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin is city manager. It is a city manager form of
published weekly during the legislative session and once a month during the government, a five- member city council
interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear in the next elected at large. Requirements include
available Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on demonstrated experience in leadership,
equipment or proposals, and to waive any informalities there. Minnesota planning, and economic development; and
cities are equal opportunity employers. the ability to work with staff, council, and
constituents. Starting salary is $30,000 to
$38.000 depending on qualifications. Apply
by Nlay 25, 1995. Send confidential resume
The League of Minnesota Cities background; ability to use spreadsheets to Citv Manager Position, Milaca City
!! Personnel Services Department can now and word processors; ability to research a Government Center, 1205 Central Avenue
assist your city in filling vacancies or new variety of issues and work independently; N., Milaca, .LtN 56353.
positions. Please contact Personnel and must be currently pursuing or have a FINANCE DIRECTOR. Winona is
Adviser Kay McAloney for a proposal or degree in planning, public administration, seeking a finance director. Requirements
more information on this service (800) or related field. Salary range from $7.50 to include a bachelor's degree in business
925 -1122 or (6 12 490 -5600, ext. 282. $9.00 per hour. Submit city application and administration or accounting and five
resume by May 17, 1995 to Acting years experience in accounting and
Administrator, 1391 Walnut St. Lauder- administration of public funds including
dale, MN 55113. For an application call supervisory and administrative capacities.
(612) 631 -0300. Responsibilities include directing and
pOS1t10IISr CITY ASSESSOR. Woodbury coordinating the financial functions of the
ACCOUNTANT The League of (population 31,600) is seeking applicants city and direction and supervision of staff,
Minnesota Cities has an immediate opening for a city assessor who reports to the including treasury, accounting budget, and
for an accountant. Responsible for payroll director of finance. Responsibilities include data processing. Requirements include
administration and processing, administra- directing and supervising personnel and considerable knowledge in the principals
tion of the employee benefit program, resources of the assessing division in the and practices of municipal accounting, •
assisting in the development of the annual execution of equitable appraisals and auditing, and budgeting; considerable
budget, and providing - g -
idin o g
g p on g oin g financial - s Knowledge of state an g slation
reporting and budget support in a fund
assessments of all real r d local le i
property • in
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Woodbury in a manner that will establish governing municipal finance activities:
accounting environment. Associate degree the proper valuation and equalization for knowledge in tax increment financing; and
in accounting required; four -year account-
tax purposes. Requirements include a high knowledge in sound investment practices.
ing, financial or business degree highly degree of interaction with residents, staff. Send resumes, references, salary history.
desired. Must have two years of experience property owners, and governmental and salary requirements to City Manager,
in accounting, including n_ avroli admi m"
_ p , gt a agencies. Minimum qualifications include a City of Winona, P.O. Box 378. Winona.
lion, budgeting and financial reporting, and bachelor's degree in business administration NIN 55987 by May 15, 1995.
demonstrated knowledge of Lotus or or related field, six years appraising and LIQUOR STORE MANAGER.
equivalent spreadsheet software. Salary, assessing experience (an equivalent Morga has an immediate opening for a
range is 527,307 to 538,230 depending en combination of education and experience liquor store manager. Duties include
qualifications. Completed application form may be substituted); a Minnesota senior managing and bartending. Experience
must be received by Human Resources, assessor accreditation with the State preferred. Salary open. A lications due by
Board PP
League of Minnesota Cities, 3490 Lexing- of Assessors (or ability to obtain within one March 15. For an application contact City
ton Ave. N., St. Paul, 4iN 551_6 by May year of employment); a thorough knowI- of Morgan. City Offices (507) 249 -3455 or
12, 1995. Application may be obtained by edge of Minnesota Statutes affecting FAX (507) 249 -3839.
calling (612) 490 -5600 or TDD (612) 490- assessments and appraisals; and excellent MIS COORDINATOR. Maplewood is
90.,8' written and oral communication skills. seeking a MIS coordinator to perform
ADNIINISTRATIVE IN TERN. Starting salary is 546,000 to 548,000 professional work managing the manage -
LauderdaIe is accepting applications for an depending on qualifications plus benefits. ment information system including network
administrative intern to work 20 hours per For a complete job description and an administration, hardware and software
week for approximately four months. application packet contact Woodbury City purchases and utilization, troubleshooting
Responsibilities include researching issues Hall. 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, system problems, planning. and training.
related to the comprehensive plan, drafting :SIN 55125, (612) 739 -5972, TDD (6 12) Requirements include two years recent
portions of the comprehensive plan, and 731- 5796. To be considered for the position experience troubleshooting PC hardware
special projects as assigned. Qualifications a completed Woodbury application must be and software problems and six months
include public administration or p lannin g received by 1:30 p.m.. tifonday. May 8, experience administering Novell network. .
1995. Must have one year experience using
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• Windows, DOS, and WordPerfect. For an Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road. Woodbury, be clearly marked chassis bid or tank bid
application or job posting contact MN 55125, (612) 739 -5972, TDD (612) on the envelope. Plans and specifications
Maplewood City Hall, 1830 E. County 731 -5796. To be considered for this are on file at the office of the city clerk.
Road B., Maplewood. MN 55109, (612) position a completed Woodbury applica- Send bids to Rollingstone Fire Depart-
770 -4500. Deadline is May 5, 1995. tion packet must be received by 4:30 p.m., ment, P.O. Box 74, Rollingstone, MN
PARK OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR. Monday, May 8, 1995. 55969 until 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 1995.
Eagan has an immediate opening for a park Rollingstone and the Rollingstone fire
operations supervisor. Duties include For sale department reserve the right to reject any
supervision of the evening and weekend AMBULANCE. Browerville has a or all bids. Questions should be directed to
park maintenance /operations. Minimum 1980 Ford ambulance approximately 80,000 the city clerk's office at (507) 689 -4110.
qualifications include five years of ark ENT. The Western
q p miles with 10,000 miles on the engine, light USED E UIPM Q
maintenance experience, with increasing bar, siren, radio, etc. would make excellent Lake Superior Sanitary District has for sale
responsibility and educationiexperience rescue vehicle. $2,500 or make offers. For by sealed bid (No. 735) one each 72"
equal to college degree in parks administra- primary seeder Model 15 series with hay
particulars contact Roger Weske, Ambu-
tion. Starting salary range is $40,200 to lance Director at (612) 594 6113. rack caddy. MFG: Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
$42,700 per year and benefits. A completed FIRE ENGINE PUMPER. Madison Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m.,
city application form must be received by Lake has for sale one fire en sine pumper Thursday, May 18, 1995. Bid forms and
May 12, 1995. Application forms are with 1250 gallon per minute pump and a information are available upon request at
available at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, 1500 gallon tank. Bids will be taken no the District Offices, 2626 Courtland Street,
MN 5512^_, (612) 681 -4600. Qualified 5 Duluth, MN 55806 -1894 or call (218) 722 -
later than June _ 1995, 5:00 p.m. at Office
females and minorities are encouraged to of City Clerk, 525 Main Street, P.O. Box 3336, ext. 203 and ask for purchasing, Don
apply. y 295, Madison Lake. MN 56063 and will be Lemmerman. (G(S
PEACE OFFICER. White Bear Lake opened and read at a public meeting.
is seeking a peace officer. Applicants who Bidders present will be authorized to
are currently eligible for MN POST examine bids for a reasonable period of
licensure or will be eligible by September 1, time at the hand of the fire department
1995 may compete in the first portion of the committee responsible for their delibera- valuable tools for
exam process. Excellent salary and fringe tions. The purchase decision to be made and
benefits. For information, employment notification to the successful bidder shall be local officials
conditions, application, and instructions made not later than 30 days after bid
contact Peace Officer Announcement, 4700 The League of Women Voters of
opening. Unsuccessful bidders shall be
Miller Avenue, White Bear Lake, WN. notified by mail, with appropriate bid bonds Minnesota has just published two
55110, (612) 429 -8550 weekdays between. and/or cash deposits returned at that time. booklets and a video on Minnesota
1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Application deadline is Copies of the fire apparatus specifications state finance. A Citizen's Guide to
12:00 (noon) on Wednesday, May 17, 1995. may be obtained from Madison Lake City State Finance: An Overview of Minne-
SENOR PLANNER. Woodbury Clerk, 525 Main St., P.O. Box 295, sofa Government Revenue and Expen-
(population 31,600) is seeking applicants Madison Lake. MN 56063 upon payment ditures makes Minnesota tax policy
for senior planner. Responsibilities include of $20 for each set all of which is
coordinating the review process for easy to understand with concise
nonrefundable.
development plans, caerdinatina compre- explanations, charts, and gra hs.
p p
RAFTS. North St. Paul has for sale by
hensive plan amendments and updates, and sealed bids two aluminum beach or lake A Citizen's Guide to State Fi-
assisting in the direction and administration rafts. 20' lone by 8' wide, sold as is for nance: Looking at the Issues is a
of planning division activities. Require $1.000 each. Send bids to the Parks and discussion guide that explores policy
ments include a high degree of interaction Recreation Department. 2290N. First St., alternatives and their implications.
with real estate developers, consultants, North St. Paul. MN 55109 until 4:30 p.m. The video, Citizen's Guide to
residents, staff, property owners. and on Friday, Nlay 12. 1995. Rafts may be
Minnesota Fiscal Policy is a valuable
governmental agencies. Minimum qualifi- inspected between 3:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at tool for meetings. It features insights
cations include a bachelor's degree in urban the Public Utility Building, 2303 First St.
fanning or related field and five ears into fiscal policy issues by leading
planning years North, North St. Paul. Rafts will be sold to
municipal planning experience (an the highest bidder over the listed minium experts.
equivalent combination of education and required bid. Also available is the 1995 edition
experience may be substituted); and TANKER FIRE TRUCK. Rollingstone of the citizen lobbyist handbook How
excellent written and oral communication h for 4e by sealed bid a 1995 tanker fire to Make a Difference.
skills. A :^ aster's degree in urban planning track '•with 33.000 sound GVW truck To order these publications or to
or related field strongly preferred. Stavin; chassis and a stainless steel water tank. Bids get more information, call Eydie
salary ranee is 538.000 to S-11,000 will be opened for revie'. and consideration garo_ss at (612) 473-8610 or the
• depending on qualifications pius benefits. at the city council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Lea of Women Voters at (612) 224 -
For. complete job description and May 15. 1995 at the ctrr hall. Bids should 545
application packet contact Woodbury City
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Council Meeting Date 5/8/95 7
City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number S b
3
. Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
Resolution Approving Acquisition of Easements for Roadway and Utility Purposes, Improvement Project Nos.
1995 -07 and 08, Woodbine Neighborhood Street and Storm Drainage Improvements
Department Approval:
Diane Spector, Director � \ blic e
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Consider a resolution authorizing the acquisition of four easements for roadway and utility purposes.
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
® The Council will recall that it was proposed as a part of the Woodbine Neighborhood street improvements to
"straighten out" the curve at 71st and Kyle Avenue. A "traffic kidney bean" has been proposed to improve the
safety of this intersection, has been presented to the neighbors, and has received a positive response. To realign
this street, we will require the acquisition of easements from three property owners, with the one property owner
at the "point" being the most impacted by the need for additional right of way. The owners of this property are
very enthusiastic about the proposed modification to the street alignment, as they have had cars run up over their
lawn many times. This realignment will require the taking of at least one tree, of which the owners are aware.
We have contacted the owners of all three of the properties, and they are all amenable to the proposed easements.
The City Assessor has placed the following values on these easements:
7100 Lee Avenue North $1,200
4406 - 71st Avenue North 3,400
7101 Kyle Avenue North 160
Utility and Ingress /Egress Easements
A 15 foot utility and drainage easement over the northernmost part of the north parking lot serving the office
condos is needed to "connect" the new south storm water pond with the new storm sewer being constructed in the
Woodbine Neighborhood. In addition, a temporary ingress /egress easement for construction of the pond is needed
across the northerly 82.5 feet. We have been in contact with a number of the owners of the condos, and with the
association board members. They are all in favor of providing these easements, but the entire association is
meeting to review the proposals and vote on the proposal on Monday, May 8. The City Assessor has placed a
• value on the permanent easement at $4,500. The City is also responsible for restoration of any damage to the
parking lot caused by its use during the construction.
Funds are available in the construction contingency line item established when the project was established, so there
would be no overall increase in project cost due to the acquisition of these easements. Should the Council approve
acquisition, we will finalize the easement documents and proceed with their execution.
F,b
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR ROADWAY
AND UTILITY PURPOSES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1995 -07 AND 08,
WOODBINE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council on March 27, 1995 by Resolution No. 95 -92
ordered Improvement Project Nos. 1995 -07 and 08; and
WHEREAS, a realignment of a portion of 71st Avenue North was proposed to
be constructed as a part of Improvement Project No. 1995 -07 ; and
WHEREAS, said realignment would require the acquisition of easements for
roadway purposes from the owners of three properties, these owners being amenable to the
realignment and to providing these easements; and
WHEREAS, a utility easement on one property is required to accommodate the
• south storm water detention pond being constructed as a part of Improvement Project No. 1995-
08, as well as a temporary ingress and egress easement for construction purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Assessor has reviewed the proposed easements and has
placed on them the following values:
Roadway
ADDRESS PID VALUE
7100 Lee Avenue North 27- 119 -21 -32 -0015 $1,200
4406 - 71st Avenue North 27- 119 -21 -32 -0016 $3,400
7101 Kyle Avenue North 27- 119 -21 -32 -0017 $160
Utility, Ingress, and Egress
ADDRESS PID VALUE
• 7050 to 7086 Brooklyn 27- 119 -21 -33 -0080 through $4,500
Boulevard 27- 119 -21 -33 -0096
RESOLUTION NO.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The acquisition of the four easements detailed herein is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to
execute easement agreements with the owners of the four properties, at the
value determined by the City Assessor.
Date Mayor
• ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Council Meeting Date 05/08/95 Q
City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number `� a,
Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE
OR ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN BROOKLYN CENTER'S ADOPT -A -PARK, ADOPT -A-
TRAIL, AND ADOPT -A- STREET SPRING CLEAN -UP /EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Department Approval:
- CAuw� s
Diane Spector, Director k pjl blic S v es
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Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this rep Comments below/attached
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Recommended i
C t Cou y c 1 Action:
Adopt the attached resolution recognizing program participants.
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached )
In observance of Volunteer Recognition Week and Earth Day 1995, volunteers from the Adopt -A-
Park/Trail /Street Program participated in a spring kick -off event Saturday, April 22. More than 80
volunteers met at Constitution Hall for a continental breakfast before starting their clean -up efforts.
Groups that were unable to participate on Earth Day did so during the week by giving generously of their
time to clean their adopted facilities.
The high level of participation in the Adopt- A- Park/Trail /Street Program indicates a great amount of
community support for our park and trail system as well as our streets, and a desire to maintain the
quality of them.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE
PUBLIC SERVICE OF ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN BROOKLYN
CENTER'S ADOPT -A -PARK, ADOPT -A- TRAIL, AND ADOPT -A- STREET SPRING
CLEAN -UP /EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center determined that it
is in the City's interest to operate volunteer programs that involve the community in the
maintenance of city parks, trails, and streets; and
WHEREAS, the following organizations have generously volunteered their time
and energy participating in the Adopt -A -Park, Adopt -A- Trail, Adopt -A -Street spring cleanup and
Earth Day 1995 Celebration; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that their service to the community be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
• Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the public service of the following groups is hereby recognized
and appreciated:
Carol Stauber and Elizabeth Muellner
Region B Campfire Boys and Girls
Brooklyn Center Lioness Club
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center Rotary Club
Evergreen Park School & PTO
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Childcare
Brooklyn Center Charter Commission
Friends of Freeway Park
Brookpark Dental Center
Children's World
Earle Brown Elementary
Boy Scout Troop #401
Girl Scout Troop #1606
Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission
Girl Scout Troop #1789
Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission
Kids On The Move Daycare
Palmer Lake Elementary
Dallas Road Neighbors
Cub Scouts - Den 5 - Pack 401
Twin Lake Association
RESOLUTION NO.
Tim Olson
Ray & Dolores Beach
Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth
Willow Lane Student Council
Girl Scout Troop #759
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
Textron Financial Corp.
Barnacle Bill's Steak & Seafood
Holiday Inn Staff
City of Brooklyn Center Employee Action Committee
Target, Brooklyn Center "Good Neighbors"
Loony Weavers
Brooklyn Center Lions Club
Brooklyn Swim Club
Humboldt Avenue SubStation
. Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
•
Council Meeting Date 5/8195
3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number
Request For Council Consideration
Item Description:
Setting Date for a Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission
Department. Approval:
Gerald G. Splinter, City anager
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
i
Discuss possible alternate dates and set a proposed date for joint meeting.
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached No )
• I have been contacted by Rod Snyder of the Charter Commission, and the initial date the Charter
Commission believed acceptable for a joint meeting was May 24, 1995; however, this date conflicts
with the City Council's attendance at the HRG public hearing at the Crystal Community Center. In
talking with Mr. Snyder, he is proposing the following possible dates for the joint meeting:
Wednesday, May 17
Thursday, May 25 (regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting)
Monday, June 5
Wednesday, June 7
Please review your calendars and express and indicate you preferences for the Joint meeting date.
I •
Council Meeting Date 05/08/95
3 City of Br ooklyn C enter Agenda Item Number F4
Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
Approval of Revised Contract Between the Five Cities Transportation Project and National School Bus
Service to Include the Policy for National Drivers Assistance
Department Approval:
Nadc Gohman, ssistant City Manager �-- -
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
I recommend the City Council approve the contract between the five cities and the bus company at the
regular Council meeting of May 8, 1995.
• Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
The contract between the Five Cities Transportation Project, a project jointly agreed to by and between
the municipal corporations of Robbinsdale, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Brooklyn Center,
and National School Bus Service, has been revised to include a Policy for National Drivers Assistance.
Such policy, as recommended by the liability insurance carrier, states that drivers will assist passengers
needing assistance entering and exiting the bus. The contract before you is for the bus service. Funds
for this program have been approved in the 1995 budget. Also attached for Council's information is
a memo from Assistant City Manager Nancy Gohman to City Manager Gerald Splinter regarding the
Five Cities Transportation Project.
•
City of Brooklyn Center
Memorandum
To: Gerald Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Nancy Gohman, Assistant City Manager
DATE: May 4, 1995
SUBJECT: Five Cities Transportation Program
Attached is a copy of the agreement for the operation and management of the Five Cities
Transportation Program for a joint Five Cities Senior Transportation Project between the cities
of Robbinsdale, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Brooklyn Center, and National School
Bus Service. The major changes in the contract include sections regarding Addendum numbers
two, three, and four, which mainly relate to an agreement with the bus company that the drivers
will assist individuals who are disabled or who need assistance boarding the bus with such
assistance. As shown in Addendum #4, the Policy for National Drivers Assistance has been
reviewed and recommended by the insurance carrier for Five Cities Transportation.
I have also been informed the Council has several questions regarding the Five Cities
Transportation Program. Listed below are the questions as I understand them and the answers
I received when asking such questions:
1. i J
Who s served by the Five Cities Transportation Program?
The Five Cities Transportation Program serves seniors, aged 60 and older.
2. What is the schedule of the Brooklyn Center Five Cities Transportation Program?
Kathy Flesher, program supervisor in our recreation department, works directly with
Rita DeBruyn, the seniors' program coordinator specifically for this transportation
program, to schedule rides as directly needed and used by Brooklyn Center residents.
A typical schedule includes grocery and shopping outings to Jerry's New Market,
Target, Kmart, Walmart, Brookdale, and also Ridgedale, Byerly's in Golden Valley,
and Cub in Crystal.
3. How many Brooklyn Center residents ride the bus?
In 1994 there were 2,366 rides scheduled through apartment complexes, and 336
• rides scheduled for home pick up.
Gerald Splinter
May 4, 1995
Page 2
4. Does the Five Cities Transportation Program allow for home pick up?
Yes, Brooklyn Center was one of the first to incorporate home pick up into the Five
Cities Transportation Program.
5. What is the cost per ride?
The cost per round -trip ride is $9.84. This includes the $1.25 donation by the person
served and any Title III grant funds that we have obtained to run the program.
6. Are there other alternative transportation. programs?
There are other transportation programs such as MTC if you are on a bus line; using
at i i
ax cab; and finally, you qualify or Metro Mobility. Other than that there are
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no comparable senior transportation programs in this area. In past years, CEAP had
a program that would provide transportation, but they are no longer offering a
transportation program of this type.
7. What about medical transportation?
The Five Cities Transportation Program does not coordinate medical transportation.
If the City Council is interested, the program could investigate adding medical
transportation, but it would be at an additional cost and additional service for
ridership. Another option for the City if they are to add medical transportation is to
contract with Camden Advantage or Champlin Senior Transportation Program, to add
an additional contract for service and additional fees for transportation in the area of
medical.
8. What are the advantages of the program?
The main advantage of the program for Five Cities Transportation is cost
effectiveness. Working together as a group with five cities in coordination of
transportation lowers the cost than if the City offered a program such as a taxi cab
hop -a -ride program or went on their own having their own transportation bus service.
Secondly, safety is a concern when coordinating a seniors' transportation program.
Typically, you will find most seniors will not ride MTC or are hesitant to call a taxi
for ridership due to their own safety concerns. Seniors are more comfortable once
they have the same drivers who maintain the same routines and schedules in the
transportation program.
Gerald Splinter
May 4, 1995
Page 3
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9. What is the overall cost for the program /how are costs shared between cities?
The cost for the program between each city is $11,010 each for 1995. This is
reduced from the 1994 cost for each city of $11,500.
10. Transportation in General
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is working with a committee on
transportation to study the whole transportation issue in the northwest suburbs. I plan
to keep in contact with Patty Wilder, executive director, on this topic as it progresses
through the study.
As we all know, transportation is a need in the northern suburbs. In my opinion, inion, the Five Cities
Transportation Project is a good solid program for senior ,transportation. If the City Council
desires, g g o
es es we v
could investi ate ex andm the pro reach each other areas in 1996. But
b expandin P � , as we
all know, expansion of a program requires additional funding.
Recommendation
• I recommend the City Council approve the Agreement for Operation and Management of the
Five Cities Senior Transportation Project, the contract between the five cities and National
School Bus Service. We have been in operation in 1995 and we would like to continue
operation of this program.
As always, if you have any questions regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to ask me.
Attachments
•
FIVE CITIES PLUS...
Available in all Five Cities!!
A component of the Five Cities
Transportation Project offering
home pick up service. Five Cit ies Transportation
WHO MAY RIDE? Project
Persons, 60 years and older 537 -0229
residing in their own homes or
apartments not served by regu-
lar Five Cities service.
WHERE CAN YOU GO?
City sponsored senior clubs,
senior dining and shopping
trips.
HOW CAN YOU RESERVE A RIDE?
Find your day and trip on the
schedule. Call the Five Cities �' "'^
office 48 hours in advance to j
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make a reservation.
For reservations call 537 -0229
between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Serving the Cities of ...
HOW MUCH DOES A RIDE COST? Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden
Suggested donation of $1.25 per valley, NO Hope i Robbinsdal•
round trip. The Five Cities Project is made
Possible in part under the
No one will be denied service Federal Older American Act
due to inability to pay. funded by federal t,ix dollars
through a grant from the metro-
politan Council under an area
plan approved by the Minnesota
Board on Aging; from the
participating cities of Rob -
binsda
le Crystal, r y New Hope,
Golden Valley and Brooklyn
Center; and with rider dona-
tions.
FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION ... RIDER INFORMATION
Serving he cities of _
9 Brooklyn For information call 537 45
Y 34
Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Ext.
Hope and Robbinsdale. 0
For reservation, call 537 -0229,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. -4:30
WHO KAY RIDE p.m.
Persons, 60 years and older resid-
ing in senior apartment buildings RESERVATIONS /CANCELLATIONS
and other apartments that house
older residents. A monthly schedule will be mailed
Older adults requiring handicapped to you.
accessible vehicles. Make your reservation at least 24
h
WHERE CAN YOU ao? ours in advance.
Cancel reservation if unable to
City sponsored senior clubs and ride the bus.
senior activities, senior dining,
shopping centers and grocery RIDER TIPS
stores.
HOW CAN YOU RESERVE A RIDE? Be ready for the bus.
Allow the driver to help you on
Find your day and trip on the Five & off the bus. Wait at the
Cities monthly schedule for your door of the bus and the driver
city. Schedules are available from will help you.
the transportation office or build- •
ing manager's office. Request step stool from driver.
Call: 537 -0229 Call 537 -4534, Ext. 433 with
Call for a ride 24 hours in any questions about service.
advance. If you must cancel, DONATIONS
please call the office immediately.
Donations are payable to the bus
HOW MUCH DOES A RIDE COST? driver.
Suggested donation of $1.25 per Suggested donation is:
round trip. 75 cents per one -way trip.
No one will be denied service due $1.25 per round -trip.
to inability to pay. No one will be denied a ride due to
inability to pay.
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INFORMATION � GROCERY SHOPPING
*Buy only what you can handle on your own.
*Make frequent trips to the grocery store.
*Drivers and carryouts will help load /Linload
AE8ERVATION8jCANCELLl1TION8 your bags onto.the bus.
*You will be ible
*Make your reservation at least 24 hours in groceries from e the n store to the r bus g and u from
advance (unless otherwise noted on the month -- the bus to your apartment /home. Drivers will
ly schedule). help as needed.
*Please cancel your reservation if you are * Use a grocery cart to take your groceries
to the bus or use parcel pick up. You may
unable to ride the bus. want to use a "personal carte for your gro-
*The bus will not sto p pick ick you up unless ceries if you usually have more than you can a reservation has been made in advance. carry from the bus to your home.
*Request a monthly schedule from the Trans- *Personal carts are not allowed on the bus.
portation office it you would like it mailed Ask your apartment manager about leaving your
to you. personal cart downstairs close to the building
entrance. [LLU
RIDER TIPS �J
*Allow the driver to help you on and off the
w bus!
DONATIONS *Wait until the bus has stopped and the
driver is out of the bus by the door before
*75 cents suggested per one -way ride, payable you get on or get off.
to the bus driver.
*$1.25 su *Fasten your seat belt as soon as you are
ggested per round trip payable to seated.
the bus driver.
*Have exact change readys Driv Q ,: � S *Request help from the driver if you are
A� IQ aive - t � unable to fasten your seatbelt or if the belt
VOU is uncomfortable when fastened.
*Your donations will help the Five Cities . *Remain seated while the bus is in motion.
project continue to provide,service to you.
*No one will be denied a ride due to inabili- bus f
uncomfortable(t hot, too u cold). the
ty to pay.
*Be ready to board the bus as soon as it
arrives.
0 .0 . RIDER TIPS
BUSSING
*Your apartment /home pick up is scheduled
within a 15 minute block of time, please-be
ready by the first stated time.
10 2'.
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Example: Pick up time 87 4
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'• 5'�
11:00 -11:15 a.m. 6 PROJECT
Bus will come sometime between Phone: Reservation 537 -0229
Information 537 -4534, Rut. 33
11:00 and 11:15 a.m.
Be ready by 11:00 a.m. Bourg: 8:00 a.m. -4 =30 p.m.
*Depending on where the bus needs to stop for
reservations, your apartment /home could be at
the beginning, middle, or end of the 15
minute block of time. <�
*The bus may not always use the same route
you are accustomed to riding.
The Five Cities Senior Transportation Project
is for those persons 60 years and older. The A
purpose of the program is to provide the V �-
senior citizens of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Q
Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale with ---
transportation to city- sponsored activities,
congregate dining, social services and to
major shopping centers. This project is made
possible in part under the Federal Older
Americans Act, funded by federal tax dollars
through a grant from the Metropolitan Council
under an area plan approved by the Minnesota
Board on Aging. The program is also funded
by the five cities.
Revised October 1992
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TEL: 1- 612 -569 -3300 Mar 22,95 11 10 No.005 P.02
5 CITIES TRANSPORTATION
APRIL 1995 BUS SCHEDULE - BROOKLYN CENTER _
* Open to persons 60 years of age or older
* Rider offered on a space availability basis.
* Call 537 -0229 between 8 am - 4:30 pm
* If an emergency occurs and you cannot take the bus, PLEASE CALL1
* Donation: $1.25 round trip. (No one will be denied
service and a sum of less than $1.25 will be acceptable.
A larger donation will also be accepted.)
HOME 'PICK -UP FOR BROOKLYN CENTER RESIDENTS
Reservations must be made a minimum of two working days in advance. After
your reservation is made, call the day before for a more specific pick up
time.
5 CITIES APARTMENT PICK -UP
*Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance_
M onday, Avril 3, Destination• Jerry's New Market & K -Ma
9:45 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
10:05 a.m. Beach Condo's 4207 Lakeside Ave
Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Brookdale Ten A 3433 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten S 3417 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten C 3305 53rd Ave N
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Twin Lane N (A) k 4534 58th Ave N
T L { )
Twin eke N C 4590 58th Ave
N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Carson Properties A
6331 Beard Ave N
Carson Properties C 6425 Beard Ave N
Ma rana the Amts 5415 69th Ave N
Ponds Town House 5314 Ponds
Ave
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
River Glen Apts. 607 70th Ave N
10:25 a.m. Earle Brown Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Northbrook Terrace A 1308 69th Ave N
Rental Office
Northbrook Terrace C 6920 Humboldt Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
0.30 a.m. Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
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le Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Earle
Evergreens 6011 Earle Bro wn Dr.
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10:45 a.m. Arrive at R -Mart
Noon Depart for Jerry's 5801 Xerxes N
1:15 a.m. Depart for home
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TEL: 1- 612 -569 Mar 22,95 11:10 No.005 F.03
Wednesday, April 5 Destination: Brooklyn Center Community Center- Leisure
Time Club. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Come and sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of
the April Birthday folks. Entertainment: Kitchen Kut Ups
10.00 a.m. Home pick ups begin. •
1J:�J a.m. Apartment at 520? Xerxes Acre N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Four Courts E 2830 Northway Or
Carson Properties 6425 Beard Ave N
Earle Brown Farm Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Brookhaven. Apts 3909 65th Ave N
10:30 a.m. Earle Brown Estate 6641 Xerxes Ave N
Northbrook Apts 1302 `69th Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Or
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Or
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr.
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10 :50 a.m. Arrive BCCC 6301 Shingle Crk P
2:05 p.m. Depart for home
Monday, April 10, Destination: Jerry's New Market & Tarctet._
9:30 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
9:45 a.m. Beach Condo's 4207 Lakeside Ave •
Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Brookdale Ten A 3435 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten B 3417 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten C 3305 53rd Ave N
Twin Lake DI (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Orson Properties A 6331 Beard Ave N
Carson Properties C 6425 Beard Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Ponds Town House 5314 Ponds Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
River Glen Apts 607 70th Ave N
10:00 a.m. Earle Brown Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Northbrook Terrace A 1308 69th Ave N
Rental Office
Northbrook Terrace C 6920 Humboldt Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr.
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 shingle Crk P
10:15 a.m. Arrive at Target
11.15 a.m. Depart for Jerry's 5801 Xerxes N •
12:45 p.m. Depart for homy
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TEL: 1- 612 -569 -3300 Mar 22,95 11 10 No.005 F.04
Tuesday, April 11, Destination: Wal -Mart.
10:20 a.m. home pick ups begin.
1 0:30 a.m. Beach Condo's 4207 Lakeside Ave
• Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Brookdale Ten A 3433 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten B 3417 53rd Avc N
Brookdale Ten C 3305 53rd Ave N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 59th Ave N
Four Courts x 2936 Northway Dr
Carson Properties A 6331 Beard Ave N
Carson Properties C 6425 Beard Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
River Glen Apts 607 70th Ave N
Ponds Town House 5314 Ponds Ave N
Earle Brown Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Northbrook A 1308 69th Ave N
Rental Office
Northbrook C 6920 Humboldt Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Creek P
10:45 a.m. Arrive at Wal -Mart
12:45 p.m. Depart for home
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Wednesday, April 12, Destination: Brooklyn Center Community Center_
Leisure Time Club. Anniversary Luncheon. Paid reservations due by April
7, Noon. $5 per person.
10:00 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
10:20 a.m. Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Four Courts B 2830 Northway Dr
Carson Properties 6425 Beard Ave N
Earle Brown Farm Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
10:30 a .m. Earle Brown Estate 6641 Xerxes Ave N
Northbrook Apts 1302 69th Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6202 N Lilac Dr
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Evergreens 601! Earle Brown Dr.
Shingi -e Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10:50 a.m. Arrive SCCC 6301 Shingle Crk P
2:05 p.m. Depart for homy
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CITY JF EEROOKLYN CENTER TEL 1 - 569 -3300 Mar 22,95 11 =10 No.005 P.05
Friday, April 14t Destination: Ridgedale Shopping Ce ter.
S� hoppinc� on Your own. Make reservations at least 2 days in advance. You
will be Galled the before with pick up time.
8 :45 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
9 :00 a.m. Beach Condo's 4207 Lakeside Ave
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Brookdale Ten 3433 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten 3417 53rd Ave N
Br., Ten 3305 53rd Ave N
River Glen Apts. 607 70th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
Drookwocod Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Shingle Creek Towers 6 Shingle Crk P
10:15 a.m. Arrive Ridgedale -N. entrance /between Carson's & Sears
1 :15 P.M. Depart for home
Monday, April 17 Destination: Jerj:y's New Market & K-Mart.
9 :45 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
10 :05 a.m. Beach Condo's 4207 Lakeside Ave
Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Brookdale Ter. A 3433 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten B 3417 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten C 3305 53rd Ave N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
T Twin Lake N (C) 4590 Seth Ave N
Ir j Twin Lake N (D) 4500 Seth Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Carson Properties A 6331 Beard Ave N •
Carson Properties C 6425 Beard. Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Ponds Town House 5314 Ponds Ave N
Brookhaven Ants 3909 65th Ave N
River Glen Apts. 607 70th Ave N
10:25 a.m. Earle Browse Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Northbrook Terrace A 1308 69th Ave N
Rental Office
Northbrook Terrace C 6920 Humboldt Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
10:30 a.m. Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Or N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr.
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10 :45 a.m. Arrive at K -Mart
Noon Depart for Jerry's 5801 Xerxes N
1:13 a.m. Depart for home
. -ITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TEL: 1 -612- 569 -5500 Mar 22,95 11 10 No.005 P.06
Wednesday April 19 Destination! Brooklyn Centex Community Center Leisure
` Time Club. Progressive 500.
10:00 a.m. Home pick ups begin
1 0 :20 a.m. Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
40 Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Four Courts B 2830 Northway Dr
Carson Properties 6425 Beard Ave N
Earle Brown Farm Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3905 65th Ave N
10 :30 a.m. Earle Brown Estate 6641 Xerxes Ave N
Northbrook Apts 1302 69th Ave N
Hi. Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Or
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Or N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr.
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10:50 a.m. Arrive BCCC 6301 Shingle Crk P
2:05 p.m. Depart for home
Thursday, April 20, Destination: Earle Brown School Senior Lunch.
Transportation reservations by April 17. Lunch reservations ca11561 -4805.
Lunch menu: baked potato topped with ham & cheese, roll, lettuce, salad,
fruit, dessert and beverage. The cost is $2.75 per person.
11:15 a.m. Home and apartment pick ups.
Toon Arrive at Earle Brown School 5900 Humboldt Ave N
:30 p.m. Depart for hams.
Friday, April 21 Destination Brookdale- Shopri a & lunch on your own.
10 -11 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
10:40 a.m. Beach Condo's 4207 Lakeside Ave
Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Brookdale Ten A 3433 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten B 3417 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten C 3305 53rd Ave N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Carson Properties 6425 Beard Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
River Glen Apts 607 70th Ave N
10:55 a.m. Earle Brown Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 6121 Shingle Crk P
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Or
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
11:05 a.m. Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
• 11 :15 a.m. Arrive at Brookdale /Sears entrance
2:15 p.m. Depart for home
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TEL: 1-0 Mat 22,95 11 :10 No.005 P.0
Friday April 21, Destination• Brooklyn Center Community Center,Brooklyn
sunver Club. $5 reservation must be paid by April 14 at the Brooklyn _
Center Community Center. All welcome—Menu: Tender chicken with vegetables
in a Creamy sauce over baking powder biscuit, fruit salad, lemon poppyseed
cake and haverage. 0
if your apartment is NOT listed and you would like to come, please call
Rita. at 537 -4534 by April 14.
4:45 p.m. Home pick ups begin.
5:00 P.M. Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Earle Brown Farm Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Earle Brown Estate 6641 Xerxes Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
5:30 p.m. Arrive BCCC 6301 Shingle Crk P
9:00 P.m. Depart for home
Monday. April 24 Destination• Bverlv's Golden Yaliey.
9:30 a.m. Home pick ups begin.
9:45 a.m. Beach Condole 4207 Lakeside Ave
Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Brookdale Ten A 3433 53rd Ave N
Brookdale Ten B 3417 53rd Ave N •
Brookdale Ten C 3305 53rd Ave N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts A 2936 Northway Dr
Carson Properties A 6331 Beard Ave N
Carson Properties C 6425 Beard Ave N
Maranatha Ants 5415 69th Ave N
Ponds Town H."use 5314 Ponds Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
River Glen Apts 607 70th Ave N
10:05 a.m. Earle Brown Apts 1701 69th Ave N
Northbrook Terrace A 1308 69th Ave N
Rental office
Northbrook Terrace C 6920 Humboldt Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates 6201 N Lilac Dr
Brookwood Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit Dr N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr
Shingle Creek Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10 :30 a.m. Arrive at Byerly's Duluth St.
Noon Depart for home
CITY OF EROOKLY%l CENTER TEL: 1 -612- 569 - 3300 Mar 22,95 11 :10 No.005 P.03
Weunesday, April 26 Destination- Brooklyn Center Community Center Leisure
• 1i C1ub. Cards and social.
?0:00 a.m. Home pick ups begin
e7.20 a.m. Apartment at 5207 Xerxes Ave N
Twin Lake N (A) 4534 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (C) 4590 58th Ave N
Twin Lake N (D) 4500 58th Ave N
Four Courts P. 2936 Northway Dr
Four Courts R 2830 Northway Dr
Carson Properties 6425 Beard Ave N
Earle Brown Farm Aats 1701 69th Ave N
Maranatha Apts 5415 69th Ave N
Brookhaven Apts 3909 65th Ave N
10:30 a.m. Earle Brown Estate 6641 Xerxes Ave N
Northbrook Apts 1302 69th Ave N
Hi Crest Apts 1400 67th Ave N
Brookwood Estates x'201 N Lilac Dr
Brookw Manor 6125 N Lilac Dr
Earle Brown Commons 6100 Summit nr N
Evergreens 6011 Earle Brown Dr.
Shingle Creel; Towers 6221 Shingle Crk P
10:50 a.m. Arrive BCCC 6301 Shingle Crk P
2:05 p.m. Depart for home
❑ RIDERS NOTE: if you want assistance bonding or exiting the 5 Cities
Hu$.
` WAIT for the driver to HELP YOUIii You may need to allow riders who do
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not want assistance to board or exit before you receive help.
Rid,rs are encouraged to bring their own identifiable grocery bag(s) for
QUICKER identification of your groceries at your stop.
Trana;artntion 4city Ap:i:. 95
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Five Cities Transportation Project
1994 Rider Summary
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City Individuals* Non Duplicated ** New Riders One Way
Served Riders Riders
Robbinsdale 773 219 69 2
Crystal /New Hope 771 194 77 3,168
Golden Valley 831 230 54 2
Brooklyn Center 455 80 27 21 3 366
Five Cities Plus 235 48 9 860
B. C. Home Pick -up 61 14 5 336
Total: 3,126 785 241 11,926
Hours
Robbinsdale 266
Crystal /New Hope 452
Golden Valley 267
Brooklyn Center 310
Five Cities Plus 0
B.C. Home Pick -up 0
Total: 1,295
* Individuals 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Served 3 3 3 3 3,958' 3,796 x,665
"Non-duplicated 785 922 940 1,096 1 1,163 995
Riders
One -way Trips 11 12 12 14,136 14 13 9
* "Individuals Served" means 1994 total of monthly
non - duplicated riders.
Non-duplicated Riders mean actual number of persons
using service one or more times during 1994.
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AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
• OF THE FIVE CITIES SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 15th day of April, 1995, between the
Five Cities Senior Transportation Project, a project jointly
agreed to by and between the municipal corporations of Robbins-
dale, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Brooklyn Center
(hereafter referred to as the Cities), and National School Bus
Service, Inc. - AKA National Division, a Delaware corporation
(hereafter referred to as the Company).
WHEREAS, the Cities desire to use the services of the Company in
the operation and management of the Cities' special public trans-
portation service for seniors; and
WHEREAS, the Cities agree to compensate the Company for services
provided in accordance with the rate schedule (see attached) ; and
WHEREAS, the Company is willing to undertake operation and man-
agement of the Cities' special public transportation service for
Seniors..
THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and of the follow-
ing terms and conditions, the parties agree as follows:
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. The services to be performed by
the Company consist of the complete operation and management of
the Cities' special public transportation service for Seniors in
full accordance with: (1) this Agreement; and (2) any written
instructions from the Cities. In the event of apparent incon-
sistency, lack of clarity or failure to address pertinent issues
in these documents, written instructions from the Cities will
• prevail.
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In the operation of the transit system pursuant to this
• Agreement, the Company will acquaint itself with and comply with
all applicable State and Federal regulations and statutes, local
ordinances, and instructions and policies of the Cities.
2. TRANSIT AREA. The transit area is defined as the area
consisting of the corporate limits of the Cities and other s P e-
cial destinations designated by the Cities.
3. SERVICE. The Company shall provide the full and complete
management and operation services reasonably required for the
conduct and operation of public transportation facilities provid-
ing public transportation of passengers for hire within the
transit area according to routes, schedules and fares designated
from time to time by the Cities and the Company. It is recog-
nized and mutually agreed that actual transit services shall not
i begin under this agreement until May 1, 1995, and shall run
continuously through April 30, 1996.
Public transportation service shall be available for the
transportation of eligible senior citizens regardless of race,
creed, color, national origin, or sex.
4. MANAGEMENT. The Company shall provide all supervisory
and managerial services as are usual and customary for sound and
efficient operation of a system of public transportation of
persons for hire and to provide the service to be provided here-
under.
5. PERSONNEL. The Company shall furnish qualified and
properly licensed operators necessary for the safe operation of
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buses used in providing services; for the efficient and economi-
cal operation, supervision and maintenance of service, including,
but not limited to supervising, mechanical, scheduling, purchas-
ing, dispatching, inspecting, repairing and cleaning.
It is specifically understood that all personnel furnished
by the Company in connection with the performance of service
shall be and remain the employees of the Company and shall not be
the employees of the Cities. Any and all claims that may arise
under the Worker's Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on
behalf of said employees while so engaged and any and all claims
by any third parties as a consequence of any act or omission on
the part of said Company employees while so engaged in any of the
services to be rendered under this contract by the Company shall
in no way be the obligation or responsibility of the Cities. The
Company shall pay all wages, salaries, fringe benefits, social
security taxes and unemployment compensation contributions re-
quired of the Company by law. The Company shall be considered an
independent contractor as that term is used and applied under the
State laws of the State of Minnesota.
6. OWNERSHIP. All equipment, buses, fuel, materials and
supplies reasonably necessary for the operation of the transit
system shall be furnished by the Company and shall remain the
property of the Company.
7. OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The Company shall
operate and maintain buses and related equipment in compliance
with instructions of the Cities and all lawful orders, rules and
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regulations of properly constituted authorites govenring the
• operation thereof and in a manner suitable for furnishing effi-
cient service. The Company shall provide regular interior and
exterior cleaning of all transit vehicles as needed or required
by the Cities. The Company shall provide inspection of all
vehicles necessary and suitable for their repair and maintenance
and for the comfort, convenience and safety of passengers, in-
cluding preventive maintenance as provided in the suggested
preventive maintenance guidelines or manuals promulgated by the
equipment manufacturers.
The Company shall maintain records for each vehicle used to
provide transit service in the transit area as defined in Para-
graph 2 of this Agreement which records shall accurately show
dates of service, mileage and all other items or costs as re-
quired by the Cities. Said records shall be subject to audit.
8. OFFICE AND SERVICE AREA. The Company shall furnish the
office space, furniture, equipment and utilities reasonably
required to properly and efficiently perform the management
services hereunder including storage for all parts, equipment and
supplies reasonably necessary for the operation of the transpor-
tation service for Seniors.
9. REVENUES. All revenues derived from the operation of the
service whether from passengers or from other sources, shall be
thoroughly and accurately accounted for by vehicle showing the
date, type and kind of service from which said revenue is de-
rived. All accounting shall be in accordance with generally
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accepted accounting principles.
• 10. COLLECTION OF REVENUES. The Company on behalf of the
Cities shall receive, collect and deposit all the aforesaid
revenues from the transit operations in the manner directed by
the Cities, and the Company shall keep and maintain the books and
records reflecting the operation of the ublic transit system P y in
conformance with the requirements of and at the direction of the
Cities and shall render and certify to the Cities such full and
complete monthly and other operating reports and financial state-
ments as the Cities shall request. All money due and payable on
behalf of the Cities in connection with the Company's operation
of the service shall be paid in such manner as the Cities shall
direct.
11.. BUDGETS, ROUTES SCHEDULES FARES The Company shall
prepare the necessary budgets and projections as are required by
the Cities and shall furnish periodic reports and recommendations
to the Cities relating to service extensions, route planning and
service policies and either prepare or assist the Cities in their
relations with other government bodies or agencies as required by
the Cities. The Cities has authority to establish and determine
routes and schedules of service for the transit area and the
authority to fix and alter fares and any other charges to be
collected in connection with the o eratio , -
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p n of the transit se..v
ice; and the Company shall make periodic recommendations as to
the rates of fares required and any deletions, additions or
changes in the service, routing or scheduling of the service.
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The Cities shall have the authority to determine eligibility of
Seniors for use of the service, and what shall constitute suffi-
• cient proof of eligibility.
12. INSURANCE CLAIMS. Whatever bodily injury, personal
injury or property damage tort liability may be incurred in
connection with or arise out of the operation of the service by
the Company, it is hereby understood that all the costs and
expenses thereof including any and all liability of the Company,
its agents, servants, or employees shall be solely and wholly the
responsibility of the Company. The Cities shall be saved harm-
less from any and all claims or liability arising out of the
operation of the Cities' service.
The Company shall provide and keep in force, and furnish
evidence of, a contract or contracts of insurance with a reliable
insurance company or with reliable insurance companies authorized
to do business in the state of Minnesota b which contracts racts both
the Company and the Cities are insured against any claim, demand
or loss for injury to persons or damage to property resulting
from, growing out of or persons or damage to property resulting
from, growing out of or connected with the management, supervi-
sion and operation of said transit system or its appurtenant
facilities or either of them or any act or omissions to act by
the Company or any of the Company's employees. Contracts of
insurance shall provide comprehensive vehicle liability insurance
which includes Bodily Injury and Property Damage with combined
single limits of at least $600,000 in amounts not less than
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$200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily in-
jury, and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. This
obligation shall not require the Company to furnish insurance
against injury to persons or damage to property caused by the
negligence of the joint Powers Cities or its employees.
In addition to the above specified forms of insurance cover-
age to be in effect during the term of this Agreement with the
Cities, the Company shall obtain any other insurance coverage
which is customarily maintained by the transit industry with
respect to similar transit operations.
All insurance policies shall by their terms or by specific
endorsement designate the Cities and the Company as co- insureds.
The Company shall provide the Cities with all appropriate certif-
icates of insurance upon request. The Cities shall be granted
prior notice of actual or pending insurance cancellations.
13. CONSIDERATION. The Company shall submit invoices for
payment of eligible costs associated with the Cities' transporta-
tion system to the Cities on a monthly basis in the format pre-
scribed by the Cities. The Cities will in turn examine and ap-
prove such requests.
14. AUDIT. The collection of revenues under Paragraph 10 of
this Agreement and reimbursement of expenses under Paragraph 13
of this Agreement shall be subject to independent outside audit
by the Cities or its representatives; the records, books, docu-
ments, and accounting procedures and practices of the Company
relating to this Agreement shall be subject to audit and examina-
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at by the Cities or its representatives and the legislative
auditor or the State Auditor at any time during working hours.
15. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS. The Company shall not be excused
from performance of this Agreement if by determination of any
qualified governmental agency, either federal or State, the
Company is found to have violated any law, rule or regulation of
any governmental agency relative to the Company's treatment of
its employees.
16. DEFAULT. Should the Company abandon, delay unnecessarily
in the performance of, or in any manner refuse or fail to comply
with the specification or instructions of the Cities relative
thereto, the Company shall have three (3) days after receiving
written notice of default to comply with said specifications or
instructions.
The Company may petition the Cities and show cause for such
• delay, abandonment, refusal or neglect to comply with this Agree-
ment. However, should the cause not be satisfactory in the
Cities' sole judgement, the Cities may declare a default and
terminate this Agreement by seven (7) days written notice. In
the event of termination due to default by the Company, the
Cities shall not be precluded from claiming actual damages to
which it may be entitled in law or in equity or at its sole
option submitting any default to arbitration pursuant to the
uniform arbitration act, Minnesota Statutes 572.
17. ASSIGNMENT. The Assignment of this Agreement or any
part, thereof may not be done by the Company without prior written
consent of the Cities.
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18. ARBITRATION. In the event of any disagreement between
the parties or any person claiming under them in relation to this
Agreement, such disagreement shall be resolved under and pursuant
to the Uniform Arbitration Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 572.
19. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In connection with the
execution of this Agreement, the Company agrees that it shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, age, creed, sex or national origin. The
Company will take affirmative actions to insure that applicants
are employed, and that employees are treated during employment,
without regard to race, color, age, creed, sex or national ori-
gin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; re-
cruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination;
rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selections for
training, including apprenticeship.
20. PROHIBITED INTERESTS The Company agrees that it
presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest,
direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of its services hereunder. The Company
further agrees that in the performance of the Agreement no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it. It is under-
stood that the Company shall be deemed to have fiduciary rela-
tionship with the Cities which shall be observed in any transac
tiors or contracts that the Company may enter into with third
parties.
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21. SERVICES. Services performed by the Company, under
this Agreement shall be performed in a diligent and competent
• manner and their performance shall be sub to
� review and
inspection at all reasonable times. Upon receiving written
notice of unsatisfactory service the Company shall immediately
comply with performance requirements. A financial penalty may be
imposed on the Company if service continues to be unsatisfactory.
22. INDEMNITY. The Company agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the Cities from and against all claims or demand of
every nature on account of injury to or resulting in any manner
from any -acts or omissions of the Company, its subcontractors or
its agents or employees, in performing or failing to perform any
of the service, duties or operations to be performed by the
Company, and any subcontractor, under this Agreement.
• 23. TITLE VI ASSURANCE The Company HEREBY AGREES THAT it
will comply with Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964 (P.L.
88 -352) and all requirements imposed by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, to the end that, in accordance with Title VI of
the Act, no person in the United States shall, on the ground of
race, color, age, creed, sex or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for
which the Cities receives federal financial assistance from the
Department under Federal Urban Mass Transportation Programs; and
HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures
necessary to effectuate this Agreement. This shall not prevent
the Company from confining service to Senior Citizens the Cities
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have determined to be eligible for the service.
• 24. NON - WAIVER. The failure of the Cities at any time to
insist upon a strict performance of any of the terms, conditions
and covenants herein shall not be deemed a waiver of anv subse-
quent breach or default in the terms, conditions and covenants
herein contained.
25. ADDENDUM. 1, 2 3 and 4.
26. DURATION. This Agreement shall be effective from May 1,
1995 through April 30, 1996.
City of Robbinsdale: National Bus Company:
BY: BY:
ITS: �,/� ITS:
BY: DATED
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WITNESS
City of Golden Valley: City of Crystal:
BY: BY:
ITS: ITS:
BY: BY:
ITS: ITS:
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City of New 'op City of Brooklyn Center:
. BY: BY:
ITS: CC ITS:
BY: BY:
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DATED:
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HOURLY RATE
• 0 - 8 Passenger (with or without lift) . . . . . . $24.50
9 - 25 Passenger (with or without lift) . . . . . . $ 30.50
26 - 50 Passenger (with or without lift) . . . . . $48.50
*PEAK HOURS: 6:00 -9:00 a.m.
3:30 -6:00 p.m.
OFF PEAK: 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
*There is no additional charge for peak use. If the Cities'
schedules overlap too frequently into peak hours, National will
inform the coordinator and schedules will be changed accordingly.
*Prices are based on first pick -up to final drop -off.
*Prices are based on the number of passengers carried, not the
size of vehicle used.
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National Company shall comply with the following:
• 1) All individuals riding in a wheelchair will be offered a
seatbelt;
2) Magnetic signs and the bus roller will identify all
vehicles used for the Five Cities Senior Transportation Project;
3) Collection envelope will be clearly marked to identify
the Five Cities Senior Transportation Project;
4) A footstool will be available on all vehicles and of-
fered to all passengers;
5) Drivers will assist passengers on and off the vehicles
by following the Policy for National Drivers Assistance (See
Addendum #4.)
6) The Five Cities Transportation Coordinator will meet
with drivers and administrative staff at least three times per
year.
7) - A small pool of National drivers will be used for the
Five Cities Senior Transportation Project routes;
8) National dispatch office will call the Five Cities'
office at 4:00 p.m. the day before each trip and at 8:30 a.m. on
• the day of the trip for numbers of passengers and home pick -up
addresses.
9) Drivers will assist passengers with groceries. Passen-
gers are asked to purchase only what they can handle on their
own. If passengers purchase an excessive amount of groceries,
National will notify the coordinator who will contact the passen-
ger.
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SURCHARGE
® National may add a fuel surcharge to the Five Cities monthly
charges if fuel prices rise loo above the average cost per
gallon as indicated by the I.C.C. Fuel index. The Interstate
Commerce Commission Fuel Index will be used to determine the
percent of the surcharge.
The Five Cities Transportation Project's coordinator must be
notified. in writing by a representative of the National Bus
Company if the surcharge is being considered. The Executive
Committee of the Five Cities Transportation Project must author-
ize the surcharge before it is paid.
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Addendum #3
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FIVE CITIES SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
POLICY FOR NATIONAL DRIVERS ASSISTANCE
(Passengers boarding and exiting the vehicle.)
1. Passengers who want assistance when boarding /exiting a
Five Cities bus will wait until the driver has exited the bus and
is standing on the ground by the bus door. It is the decision of
the passenger to determine if he /she needs assistance.
2. National Bus Company will post a sign in the triangular
window to passenger's right of the entry door stating: NEED
ASSISTANCE? Please WAIT for the driver to help you board or exit
the bus.
3. The Five Cities office clerk who phones new riders for
statistical and data privacy information will give new riders
information about the driver assistance policy and remind them
that when help is needed to wait for assistance from the driver.
4. Monthly Five Cities schedules will note the drivers
assistance policy as follows: "If you want driver assistance
boarding or exiting the bus, wait until the bus has stopped and
the driver is out of the bus and standing by the door." (You may
need to allow other riders to board or exit before you receive
assistance.)
• 5. If, in the judgement of the driver, a assen er is i
obvious need of assistance help ill be P g n
p given without a direct
request.
6. On days that are icy or snowy, drivers will use their
own judgement and be available to help all riders boarding or
exiting the vehicle.
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Council Meeting Date 5/8195
3 City o f Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Numbe
Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
Staff Report Re: 1995 Capital Improvement Program and Preliminary Discussion of 1996 Capital
Improvement Program
Department Approval:
D' e Spector, Direct — �f Public Se
Manager's Review /Recommendation: A ff—&—* &-@"
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Receive and discuss staff report.
• Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached YeS )
The purpose of this discussion item is to provide the Council with background regarding the 1995 Capital
Improvements Program (CIP), capital projects in general, the funding sources that we have to pay for them,
and to initiate discussions regarding the 1996 CIP. I have not attached a copy of the full 1995 CIP to this
report; a copy is bound into your final 1995 budget document. I have attached a report which shows just
those items proposed or underway for 1995 and 1996.
There a several important concepts regarding the CIP that are essential to understanding program.
1) The CIP is a planning document, one of the City's most important planning tools. Its purpose is to
list potential capital improvements, estimate costs and identify funding sources, and assure that the
City is in the financial position to consider the listed projects. Inclusion in the CIP is not a guarantee
that the capital expenditure will be approved by the Council. A proposed capital expenditure that has
not been listed in the CIP and included in the financial analysis should be looked upon very
skeptically by the Council, unless it is an emergency expenditure.
2) Not all capital expenditures are required to be included in the CIP. Only those projects which would
require a major capital expenditure are required to be listed. Smaller, maintenance -type expenditures,
equipment replacement and such are usually handled through the budget process.
3) The CIP includes proposed capital expenditures from several different funding sources. Each "pot of
money" has its own rules regarding what it can and can't be used for. The Council has virtually no
• discretion to cross over these funding sources. For example, by state statute public utility funds may
only be used for public utility improvements; we cannot, for example, replace a playground or
remodel a municipal liquor store with those funds.
4) Detail regarding proposed capital expenditures varies significantly depending on the type of
improvement. For example, water and sanitary sewer projects are known in great detail. Regarding
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street improvements, we are required by the Office of State Aid to have a detailed improvement
program for our state aid streets. Vehicle replacement proceeds on a known schedule. However,
e there is always great uncertainty regarding economic development improvements. In another area, we
are in the early stages of planning for storm drainage improvements, and don't yet have a lot of
specific projects identified. Thirdly, we are aware of many government building needs, but until we
identify a funding source, or obtain some assurance of approval of GO bond funds, we can't put
forward very specific proposals.
What is a Capital Improvement? and What's Included in the CIP?
Capital expenditure and capital improvement are two terms which are similar, but which have different
meanings. In general, a capital expenditure is defined as a one -time project or purchase of something with
lasting value. For accounting purposes we use a $500 threshold to try to distinguish between a capital
expenditure and a supply expenditure, although that can get very murky. For example, a $2,000 purchase of
paper is considered supplies. Single expenditures in excess of $500 for items of lasting value are generally
detailed individually in the budget as capital expenditures.
The term capital improvements is generally used to describe projects or expenditures which provide for or
better a public facility or public equipment: increasing capacity, replacing worn -out equipment or facilities,
building a new facility, correcting a safety problem. Some of these expenditures, are considered maintenance
type expenditures, not costly enough to place a burden on our capital funds. Other expenditures need to be
weighed more carefully prior to approval. It is that category of expenditures which the CIP addresses.
In general, a capital improvement is detailed in the CIP if the expenditure, or category of expenditures,
exceeds $10,000. For example, a $15,000 improvement project to add lights to a bicycle /pedestrian trail is a
• capital improvement which would be included in the program, but a $5,000 project to replace the heads on
the lights with more energy efficient models, while still a capital improvement, would be detailed in the
budget but not shown in the program. Likewise, $20,000 for routine replacement of four PCs would be
included, but $2,500 to replace one would not.
How do Proposed Improvements Get on the CIP?
Improvements are identified primarily by staff, although the Council and Commission members also suggest
projects. There are four general categories of improvements:
1) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of facilities. Based on general operating experience.
2) Routine, cyclical replacement, such as replacement of vehicles or equipment.
3) Legislative mandate or code compliance, for example ADA improvements or storm water treatment
requirements. Some non -code compliant facilities which are grandfathered in but which will
eventually need to be addressed are the wading pool in the Community Center and the detention
facility in the Police Department.
4) Opportunities, mainly in the economic development and housing areas.
There is a standard process we use whereby staff prepare a draft CIP which is then reviewed and discussed
by the Commissions and the Council. A final draft is available for public input during the budget process.
What Funding Sources are Available, and What Can They Be Used For
• This is often the most misunderstood area of public finance. It seems contradictory to many that a city may
be stretched very thinly in its operating budget, yet it continues to construct capital improvements. In fact,
there are many sources of funds ( "pots of money ") available, but each type of funding can by law,
government accounting principle, or policy only be used for certain types of things.
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Public Utility Funds
• Each of the three utility funds (water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage) has a balance of funds available for
capital improvements. By state statute, cities may only spend utility funds on utility needs. The statute
enabling storm drainage utilities goes even further and requires that utility funds may only be used for
activities which are consistent with the city's local water management plan.
Street Improvement Funds
Up until a few years ago, except for the annual sealcoating program virtually the only street improvements
being made in Brooklyn Center were on state aid streets. The only funding used was our various state aid
funds, and special assessments. As the City has embarked on a comprehensive neighborhood street
improvement program, funding has expanded to include special assessment bonds.
State Aid Funds
Just over 21 miles of streets in Brooklyn Center are designated state aid routes. A complex formula detailed
by statute and administrative rule is used to distribute to the cities some of the state's proceeds from the gas
and vehicle registration taxes. These funds may only be used to maintain, repair, or reconstruct state aid
roads. These funds are kept on account with the State of Minnesota, and we must go through a complex set
of steps and paperwork to obtain authorization to use the funds, and then to get the funds released. In the
City's chart of accounts, we call this pot of money State Aid Account #1496, or just "regular state aid." We
receive about $830,000 annually from the state, and generally do one or two state aid projects per year. We
are penalized if the amount in this account exceeds certain limits, so it is difficult to "save up" funds in this
• account to take on a big project all at once. For our 69th Avenue project, we accumulated as much balance
as we could, and then juggled expenditures and funding sources as much as we were able, but still had to
internally finance some expenditures until we had accumulated enough regular state aid to pay ourselves back.
There are three other state aid accounts, confusingly referred to as "local state aid," which are totally under
control of the city. The first two are account #2911 (restricted) and account #2900 (unrestricted). #2900 is
unrestricted in that it can be used for a variety of transportation related expenditures. We currently fund the
Assessment Stabilization Program from this account. We also purchased the SMART radar display trailer
from this account.
Account #2911, the restricted local state aid account, is by policy reserved for only certain types of
improvements. We fund sidewalk and trail improvements from this account. Also, on some state aid road
projects, some of the cost of the road improvement is not considered eligible for state aid funding (called "not
participating "); generally we pay those costs from #2911. A recent example is the installation of traffic
signals at 69th and France Avenue. 69th Avenue is a state aid route, as is France Avenue north of 69th.
However, France Avenue south of 69th is not. According to the state aid rules, we could use regular state
aid funds for the three legs which were on state aid routes, but not for the fourth leg. We paid that part of
the cost from #2911.
The final local state aid account, #2912, is a state aid bond account. When we bond for state aid projects, as
we did for a part of the cost of the 69th Avenue project, we deposit the bond proceeds into account #2912.
Expenditures from that fund must be approved by the Office of State Aid. Principle and interest payments
are made from our annual appropriation. There is a limit as to how much of a City's appropriation can be
used to finance bonds.
• Special Assessments
The Village Council originally established a special assessment policy in 1964, and that policy has been
updated periodically ever since, most recently in December, 1994. That policy provides generally guidelines
for the financing of various types of capital improvements. However, special assessment policy in general is
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governed by Chapter 429 of the state statutes, which specifies the types of improvements which may be
assessed and the procedures which must be followed.
• As the City embarks on a comprehensive neighborhood street improvement program, we have used special
assessment bonds to help finance these projects. Under Chapter 429, to issue bonds without an affirmative
referendum vote, at least 20 percent of the cost of an improvement must be financed through special
assessments. It is the Council's current policy to assess 35 percent of the cost of residential improvements,
and 70 percent of the cost of commercial improvements.
Capital Improvement Fund
The Capital Improvements Fund was established by the City Council in 1968, to provide for major capital
outlays such as construction or acquisition of major permanent facilities with a relatively long life, or the
reduce debt incurred for capital outlays. The types of projects this fund supports include construction or
remodelling of government buildings and grounds, park improvements, and land acquisition.
The Capital Improvement Fund is governed by the Capital Improvements Fund Expenditure Policy. In
general, it states that this fund may only be used for projects in excess of $25,000; projects less than that
amount must be funded from the general fund budget. If the project is in excess of $200,000, it must have
been included in the CIP for at least two years in order to be considered. The policy also stipulates a
minimum balance to be kept in the fund as a reserve for emergencies.
Other Funds
i Other funds are available for specific types of improvements. Other enterprise funds, such as the liquor store
fund, golf course fund, Heritage Center fund, and central garage fund, are reserved for those specific uses.
Because those are council - established funds, the Council may transfer between those funds for specific
reasons. For example, when the central garage fund was established, funds were transferred from the various
enterprise funds to the central garage in the amount of depreciation accumulated for equipment replacement.
All vehicles and some equipment is now owned and replaced by the central garage fund. EDA, TIF, CDBG
funds are available for specific purposes regulated legislatively.
The 1995 CIP and Preliminary Discussion of the 1996 CIP
Attached is an extract from the 1995 CIP showing 1995 and 1996 projects. Some of these projects have
already been approved by the Council. Those projects are shown shaded. Some projects have comments
indicating staff is considering recommending that projects be shifted around between years. The CIP is
formally approved with the budget in December, but in a sense it is a 'living document," constantly being
reevaluated as we learn more information.
At the Council work session on May 15 we will go over these projects in more detail.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. GENERAL POLICIES ...... ............................... 1
A. Initiation of Public Improvement Projects ......................... 1
B. History ............... ............................... 1
C. Financing and Assessment Policies Applicable to all Types of Improvements ... 1
SECTION II. SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS . ............................... 2
A. Standards for Surface Improvements ............................ 2
B. Assessment Formula for Surface Improvements ..................... 3
1. Residential Streets ... ............................... 3
2. Municipal State Aid Streets ............................. 4
3. Alleys ........... ............................... 5
SECTION III. SUBSURFACE IMPROVEMENTS ............................ 5
A. Standards .............. ............................... 6
B. Water Mains 6
. C. Sanitary Sewer .......... ............................... 7
D. Storm Drainage .......................................... 8
SECTION IV. ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM ..................... 9
A. Eligibility ............. ............................... 9
B. Calculation ............. ............................... 9
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SECTION I. GENERAL POLICIES
A. Initiation of Public Improvement Projects
Public improvement projects may be initiated by petition of affected property
owners. Public improvements may also be initiated by the City Council when, in its
judgment, such action is required.
The Capital Improvements Program shall detail a program of street
improvements based on Pavement Management Program data, street and utility
maintenance records, Municipal State Aid Standards, and the Local Storm Water
Management Plan.
B. History
In 1964, the Village Council approved a Special Assessment Policy which
detailed matters regarding the financing of public improvements as the community
developed. This Policy has been periodically amended, and related policies approved
by separate resolution. In 1985, a substantial change in policy was approved by
resolution, when the City abandoned residential assessments based on frontage to
adopt a policy based on residence unit. This policy is intended to incorporate all
policies related to improvement project financing. It is understood that this policy
cannot anticipate every situation, and that certain circumstances may justify deviations
from this policy.
C. Financing and Assessment Policies Applicable to all Types of Improvements
When an improvement is constructed which is of special benefit to properties
within a definable area, it is the intent of the City Council that special assessments be
levied against the benefitted properties within that area to the extent that the costs of
such project can be deemed to benefit the properties. The following general
principles shall be used as a basis of the City's assessment policy:
1. The "project cost" of an improvement shall be deemed to include the costs of
all necessary construction work required to accomplish the improvement, plus
engineering, legal, administrative, financing, and other contingent costs.
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2. The "assessable cost" of an improvement shall be defined as being those costs
which, in the opinion of the City Council, are attributable to the need for
service in the area served by the improvement. Said "assessable cost" shall be
equal to the "project cost" of the current project, minus any credit attributed to
remaining useful life expectancy or to that part of the improvement deemed to
benefit the community as a whole.
3. Terms of special assessments shall be as follows:
a. Street improvements - 10 years
b. Bituminous alley improvements - 10 years
Concrete alley improvements - 20 years
C. Water and sanitary sewer hookups and improvements - 10 years
d. Storm sewer improvements - 10 years
Interest is charged at a rate established by the City Council at the time of
certification of the levy.
SECTION II. SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS
Surface improvements shall include grading and base construction, sidewalks,
curb and gutter, surfacing, resurfacing, undergrounding overhead utilities, landscaping,
beautification, and street lighting.
A. Standards for Surface Improvements
1. Arterial streets —shall be of "9 ton" design, of adequate width to accommodate
projected traffic volumes. Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all
arterial streets unless specifically omitted by the City Council, and shall be of
the width approved by the City Council.
2. Collector streets — (including commercial and industrial access streets) shall be
of 7 ton" design, or "9 ton" design, based on anticipated usage, and shall
normally be constructed in accordance with state aid standards. Sidewalks
may be provided on one or both sides of all collector streets in accordance
with the comprehensive plan and shall be at least 5 feet in width, unless
otherwise approved by the Council. Wherever feasible, a boulevard at least 7
feet in width shall be provided, measured from the street face of curb to the
street face of the sidewalk.
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40 3. Residential streets —shall be of "5 ton" design, 30 feet in width, measured
between faces of curbs or edge of street, unless otherwise approved by the
Council. The Council may order the construction of sidewalks when such
construction is warranted.
4. Alleys, in residential areas, shall be of "5 ton" design. Alleys shall be of
bituminous construction unless drainage or other conditions require concrete.
5. Street lighting, when installed, shall be installed in accordance with the
Council's policy on street lighting. Mid -block lights may be installed when
the length of one block from the centerline of one intersecting street to the
next intersecting street exceeds 700 feet, or when it is determined that a
special public safety benefit would accrue.
B. Assessment Formula for Surface Improvements
The assessments to be levied against properties within the benefitted areas shall
be distributed to those properties on the basis of the following provisions:
1. Residential Streets
a. For residential properties zoned Rl, the assessment to be applied
against each non - subdividable property shall be a unit amount
established annually by the City Council. Said assessment is intended
to represent a specific proportion of the average cost of making a
typical improvement, such as the average cost of reconstructing a
typical block of residential street. For properties which may be legally
subdividable into two or more lots, the assessment to be applied shall
equal the maximum number of lots allowable times the unit assessment.
The assessment shall be calculated as follows:
1. For reconstruction or resurfacing of a residential street, the
average cost of a typical similar project shall be multiplied by
the Council's designated proportion to be assessed. The total
assessed shall be divided by the average number of lots to be
assessed to determine the unit assessment.
2. Absent any other policy changes, such as an increase in the
proportion of cost to be assessed, the unit assessment shall be
adjusted annually to reflect cost of living increases as measured
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by the Construction Index.
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b. For residential ro erties zoned R2, the assessment shall be applied on
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a front foot basis, said unit being calculated as follows: The R1 unit
assessment shall be divided by 75 feet, to determine the front foot rate.
The minimum assessment for an R2 property shall be the RI unit
assessment.
C. For residential properties zoned R3, the assessment shall be applied per
unit on the following basis. The R2 front foot rate shall be multiplied
by the total feet of frontage to determine the total benefit. The total
benefit shall be divided by the total number of units in the development
to determine the unit rate.
d. For R4 to R7 properties, commercial, industrial, institutional, or
special use properties, the benefits and resulting assessments shall be
determined on an individual project basis.
e. For those properties zoned Rl or R2 having frontage on two or more
streets, special assessments shall be levied for improvements on only
one of those frontages, at the owner's choice. For example, a property
on the corner of A street and B Avenue may choose to be assessed
when A street is improved, or B Avenue, but not both.
2. Municipal State Aid Streets
a. For properties that are not commercial or industrial in project areas
which are primarily residential in character:
1. Benefitting properties abutting a state aid designated street shall
be assessed in the same manner as those abutting other
residential streets.
2. In those cases where a municipal state aid street improvement
project removes parking from a residential street where parking
was previously allowed, no special assessments shall be levied.
Where parking arrangements have been made, special
assessments shall be levied.
b. For properties which are commercial or industrial in project areas
which are primarily residential in character, and for those properties in
commercial areas:
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1. Commercial and industrial ro erties shall be assessed based on
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an area (acreage) basis. An "A" zone of benefit shall be
determined on a project basis, but would typically include that
area of all properties abutting the street to be improved,
extending to a depth of 200 feet or the property depth,
whichever is less. A "B" zone of lesser benefit may be
established to identify those properties or portions of properties
which do not abut the improved roadway, but which accrue
benefit.
2. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, benefitting
properties within this category will be assessed for 70% of the
total project cost. The Brooklyn Center State Aid Fund will be
liable for the remaining 30% of the project costs.
3. If there is a combination of commercial, industrial and
residential properties, the commercial- industrial rate will be
determined by calculating an equivalent footage rate based on
assessing 70% of the total project cost, while the residential
properties will be assessed in accordance with Subsection 2.a. of
• these policies.
3. Alleys
a. The cost of installation, resurfacing, or reconstruction shall be assessed
on a unit basis. Forty percent of the cost to be assessed shall be
assessed equally to all owners of lots abutting the alley. The remaining
60 percent shall be assessed equally to all owners of lots currently
having access to the alley.
b. The cost to be assessed shall include all project costs. For properties
where a non -hard surfaced driveway exists, the cost of constructing an
asphalt driveway between the paved portion of the alley and property
line, minus the cost of sod restoration for an equivalent area, shall be
individually computed and added to the uniform assessment for the
specific property involved.
SECTION III. SUBSURFACE IMPROVEMENTS
Subsurface improvements shall include water distribution lines, sanitary sewer lines
• and storm sewer lines, ponds, or other drainage improvements.
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A. Standards
Subsurface improvements shall be made to serve current and projected land
use. All installations shall conform to the minimum standards therefore as established
by those state, local, or federal agencies having jurisdiction over the proposed
installations. All installations shall also comply, to the maximum extent feasible, to
such quasi - official, nationally recognized standards as those of the American
Insurance Association (formerly National Board of Fire Underwriters).
Service lines to the property line of each known or assumed building location
shall be installed in conjunction with the construction of the mains.
B. Water Mains
All properties shall be assessed their share of the cost of installing water main
to serve the property and the cost of installing the water service line between the
water main and the property line. In addition, all properties shall be assessed their
share of city -wide or area improvements such as distribution mains, wells, above
ground storage, and elevated storage tanks.
• 1. For those improvement projects where existing main or appurtenances are
repaired or replaced, including service replacement to the property line, no
special assessments shall be charged. The full cost of said improvements shall
be financed by the Water Utility Fund.
2. For those improvement projects where main or appurtenances are installed to
provide new service to previously unserved properties, the full cost of said
improvement shall be assessed, with the basis being the Engineer's
determination of benefit to each newly served property.
3. All properties not previously assessed for water main, storage, and source
improvements shall be charged at the appropriate rate as established by the
most current "Water Hookup Fee Schedule ", unless the City Council by
previous or current action has established a different rate.
a. For those properties zoned Rl or R2, the hookup fee shall be charged
on a unit basis. If the City had previously installed a water service to
the property and the property had not been assessed, the rate shall be
"residential unit with service. " If the service had not been installed,
the property shall be assessed the "residential unit without service"
rate, and the property owners shall be responsible for the full cost of
installing a service from the main to the building.
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• b. For those ro erties not zoned Rl or R2, the hookup fee shall be
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charged on a combination front foot and area basis. The total lineal
feet of frontage shall be charged at the front feet rate. This charge
shall represent the hookup fee for that part of the property from the
property line to a depth of 135' or the back property line, whichever is
less. That part of the property outside the "front 135 feet" shall be
charged a hookup fee based on area, at a rate per 100 square feet.
Properties for which one or more services have been extended to the
property line which had not previously been assessed for those services
shall be charged the residential service rate per service. Properties
without services shall be responsible for the full cost of installing
service from the main to the building.
C. Sanitary Sewer
All properties shall be assessed their share of the cost of installing sanitary
sewer laterals to serve the property and the cost of installing the sanitary sewer
service line between the street and the property line. In addition, all properties shall
be assessed their share of city -wide or area improvements such as interceptors and
pumping stations.
1. For those improvement projects where existing lateral or appurtenances are
repaired or replaced, including service replacement to the property line, no
special assessments shall be charged. The full cost of said improvements shall
be financed by the Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund.
2. For those improvement projects where lateral or appurtenances are installed to
provide new service to previously unserved properties, the full cost of said
improvement shall be assessed, with the basis being the Engineer's
determination of benefit to each newly served property.
3. All properties not previously assessed for sanitary sewer, interceptor, or
pumping station improvements shall be charged at the appropriate rate as
established by the most current "Sanitary Sewer Hookup Fee ", unless the City
Council by previous or current action has established a different rate.
a. For all properties, the hookup fee shall be charged on a front foot
basis. If the City has previously installed a sanitary sewer service to
the property and the property had not been assessed, the rate shall be
"residential unit with service. " If the service had not been installed,
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the roP e rtY shall be assessed the "residential unit without service"
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rate, and the property owners shall be responsible for the full cost of
installing a service from the main to the building.
D. Storm Drainage
All properties shall be assessed their share of the cost of installing storm
drainage facilities to serve the property. In addition, all properties shall be assessed
their share of city -wide or area improvements such as interceptors and detention
ponds.
1. For a project which includes construction of a storm sewer interceptor,
detention pond, or other regional facility, an engineering study shall establish
the distribution of benefit and determine the assessable portion of the project
cost.
The assessable cost of a storm sewer interceptor or detention pond shall be
assessed equally per unit of area (square foot, acre, etc.) over the entire
district served by the interceptor or detention pond.
The assessment is generally levied in the current year of construction of the
interceptor storm sewer or detention pond, and it is entirely likely that a large
number of properties will be assessed which do not receive immediate and
total drainage relief. It is, however, considered that such properties do accrue
benefit from the interceptor storm sewer since the interceptor is available to
receive lateral storm sewer connections, or the detention pond or other
regional facility may provide relief from storm events of greater magnitude
than a 5 year storm.
2. For those improvement projects where existing lateral or appurtenances are
repaired or replaced, or slightly upgraded, no special assessment shall be
charged. The full cost of said improvements shall be financed by the Storm
Drainage Utility Fund.
3. For those improvement projects where laterals or appurtenances are installed
to provide new service to previously unserved properties, or where service is
substantially upgraded, a portion of the cost of said improvement shall be
assessed. Said portion shall be the same as the assessable portion of
residential street improvement costs, as established in subsection B.1.a.
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SECTION IV. ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM
There shall exist an Assessment Stabilization Program to assist low income property
owners in the payment of special assessments. Said program shall provide grants to reduce
or fully pay the assessment levied against homesteaded properties owned by persons whose
households meet certain financial characteristics.
A. Eligibility
1. Income limits shall conform to the annual limits established by HUD to
guide the administration of housing programs. Specific administrative
rules shall be developed and utilized to fairly and consistently evaluate
the household's ability to pay. Properties must be zoned Rl or R2 or
used as Rl or R2, and must be homesteaded.
2. Grants shall be made directly to the Special Assessment Fund, not to
the individual property owner. Grants will reduce or fully pay the
assessment certified to Hennepin County. Grants shall be made based
on the financial circumstances at the time of certification, and will not
be reevaluated in light of financial circumstances which change after
the assessments are certified to Hennepin County.
3. Improvements which qualify for Assessment Stabilization participation
include:
- residential or State Aid street improvements in residential areas
- storm sewer installation in residential areas
B. Calculation
1. Property owners whose gross family income and size place them at 50
percent or less of the HUD "Very Low Income" limit shall receive a
grant in the full amount of the assessment.
2. Property owners whose gross family income and size place them at the
Very Low Income limit shall be eligible to receive a grant in the
amount of 50 percent of the proposed unit assessment.
3. Property owners whose gross family income and size are greater than
the amount midway between the Very Low Income and Low Income
limits are not eligible to receive a grant.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND EXPENDITURE POLICY
POLICY ORTECTTVE
The City of Brooklyn Center makes unrestricted capital expenditures through one of two funds.
Generally, small capital expenditures are funded through the general fund and planned for as part
of the annual budgeted process for the general fund. Large unrestricted capital expenditures are
funded through the capital improvements fund based on resolution 68 -246, which was approved
in 1968. Capital expenditures are also made through other funds such as the M.S.A.
construction fund, the special assessment construction fund, the water fund, the sanitary sewer
fund, and the storm drainage fund. These funds each have restrictions in place to guide their
expenditures.
The objective of this policy is to clarify funding for all unrestricted capital expenditures by
specifically defining which capital expenditures are eligible for funding through the capital
improvements fund. Unrestricted capital expenditures not meeting the criteria for the capital
improvements fund must be made from the general fund operating budget.
Specifically excluded from this policy are capital expenditures that are to be reimbursed by
• insurance proceeds. These may be accounted for through the capital improvements fund at the
discretion of the Director of Finance.
SOURCE OF FU`TNTDS
The sources are ad- valorem taxes, issuance of bonds, state and federal grants, transfers of
unrestricted balances from other funds and investment earnings.
USE OF FUNDS
The following defines general expenditure criteria for the utilization of the capital improvements
fund balance.
A.) Major: Any capital expenditure that exceeds $25,000. Capital expenditures of less than
525,000 are to be made through the general fund operating budget.
B.) Permanent: Any capital expenditure that has an estimated useful life of 10 years or
longer.
C.) Facility: Buildings, improvements to real estate, the acquisition of land for city
purposes. This definition excludes the acquisition of land for development or resale and
• excludes vehicles.
Additionally, the capital improvements fund may be used to provide loans to other funds
maintained b the City. However, loans from the c v
Y Y m capital improvement fund may only be made
to proprietary funds which have the ability to generate revenue and repay the loan within 10
years at prevailing interest rates.
AUTHORITY TO SPEND
Expenditures meeting the above criteria may be funded through the capital improvements fund
based on the following authority limits:
A.) Expenditures from $0 to $25,000: Not eligible for funding from the capital
improvements fund. Funding is required through the general fund operating
budget.
B.) Expenditures from $25,001 to $200,000: The City Council may, through
simple majority, approve these expenditures.
C.) Expenditures over $200,000: Following a public hearing, City Council may,
through a 4 /5th's majority, approve expenditures in this category.
SPENDNG LLNEITATION /FUND BALANCE REQUIREMENT
The objective as described above and previously defined in Resolution 68 -246 requires the
• capital improvements fund to be a permanent source of funding for planned major expenditures.
As such, the following criteria is established to comply with that intent:
A.) Planned Expenditures: If the proposed capital expenditure is in excess of
$200,000 it must have been included in the five year capital improvements plan
for at least two years.
Additionally, the five year capital improvements plan must be approved by the
City Council at a public hearing on an annual basis.
B.) Fund Balance Requirements: A minimum fund balance shall be maintained with
a beginning balance of $3,000,000 as of January 1, 1993 and increased by the
Consumer Price Index each year thereafter.
POLICY AMENDMENT
Amendments to this policy require a 4 /5th's majority by City Council vote.
ROLE OF THE FLNANCE CONMUSSION:
If a review of an expenditure is requested by the City Council from the Finance Commission,
the Finance Commission will respond on the basis of the following questions:
A) Does the expenditure comply with the Capital Improvements Fund Expenditure
Policy?
B.) Is the expenditure appropriate considering the financial condition of the City?
•
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TABLE A - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Water Utility Capital Improvements
Indicates already approved by Council
04 -May 95 19959f > ><` '``'!'3J':
EXPENDITURES:
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
69th Avenue, Shingle Creek Pkwy to Dupont 300,000 All water utility
IVe�ghborhood Street Improvements 65,780 140,000
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
New Electric Controls at Wells 5, 6, 7 90,000
Emergency tie -in to Brooklyn Park move to '96? $225K
WATER TOWERS
Paint Tower #1
Paint Tower #2 150,000 move to '96?
Paint Tower #3 158,000 move to '97?
Landscape Tower #1 10,000
MISCELLANEOUS
Routine Well Maintenance 50,000 50,000
Cathodic Protection 25,000 25,000 In neigh street program
SCADA Hardware & Software Update 20,000
• SCADA Replacement
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $410,7801 $673
FUND SOURCES:
Water Utility 410,780 673,000
TOTAL $410,780 $673,000
TABLE B - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital Improvements
04- May -95 I9 '�.�9 ...U[£)iJE >>
EXPENDITURES:
All San Sewer Utility
LIFT STATIONS
Replace Lift #1 and Forcemain 400,000 800,000
. SEWER REPLACEMENT:
Trunk line, 69th Avenue to Lift Station #1 1,000,000
Neighborhood Street.,ltnprovemenfs '132,300 300,000
MISCELLANEOUS
Annual Televising Program 9,000 9,000
1/1 Remediation Program 20,000 20,000 In neigh street program
• INTRAC Replacement Move to '96? $125K
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1 ,561,300 $1,129
FUND SOURCES:
Sanitary Sewer Utility 1,561,300 1,129,000
TOTAL r 1 ---- 1,561,300 $1,129,000
TABLE C - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Storm Drainage Utility Capital Improvements
Y
95
EXPENDITURES:
Water Quality Improvements 50,000 50,000 All storm drainage utility
Regional Ponds /Other Improvements except as noted
Neig iborhood Street lmpravements 327,950' 150,000
Broaklyr�Gateway Pvncf' 730,000
Shingle Creek Regional Pond 2,000,000 1/4 SDU, 3/4 assessments
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,107 $200,000
FUND SOURCES:
Storm Drainage Utility 1,607,950 200,000
Special Assessments 1,500,000
TOTAL 1 $3,107 j $200,000
*The Gateway Park improvements, also to be funded by the SDU, are shown in Table E, Park Improveme
TABLE D - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Sidewalk and Trail Improvements
04-May-95 1:.9.95
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EXPENDITURES:
OFF - STREET TRAIL:
Local State Aid
Hennepin Parks' R�verrtdge Trail 50 Hennepin County
NSP Easement Trail, Knox to Dupont 50,000 Local State Aid
Willow Lane, 1694 to West River Road 25,000 Local - -or redevelopment
69th Avenue, Shingle Creek Parkway- Dupont 50,000 Local State Aid
ON- STREET TRAIL:
Marking and Signage 20,000 10,000 Local State Aid
SIDEWALK:
MisEellaneous >epairs 75,000 25,000 Local State Aid
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Northway Drive _ 25,000 Move to '96?
71 st/72nd Avenues, Noble to Halifax 27,000 Neighbors don't want, drop
55th Avenue, Lions Park to Logan 35,000 Local State Aid
• TOTAL EXPENDITURES $272,000 $120,000
FUND SOURCES:
State Aid - Local Accounts #2911/ #2900 222,000 120,000
General Fund
Other Governments 50,000
TOTAL $272,000 $120,000
NOTE: The sidewalk and trail plan is currently undergoing comprehensive review.
TABLE E - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Park Improvements
• 04- May -95 1995 't15) tUR
EXPENDITURES:
Shingle Cr Corridor Rec Facility Study & EA 50,000 Capital Impr Fund
A17A Trails &curb cuts
72,700 Capital Impr Fund
Brgoklyn Gateway Park µ 1p0,0gQ Storm Drainage Utility
Repair ped bridges in parks /golf course 100,000 Capital Impr Fund /Golf Crs
Replace Bleachers 56,000 General Fund
Twin Lake Trail 450,000 GO Park Bonds,ISTEA
Twin Lake trailhead acq & improvements 300,000 GO Park Bonds
Acquisition & development of Joslyn site 200,000 GO Park Bonds
Hockey arena 4,000,000 GO Park Bonds
Golf dome Golf Course Fund
INDIVIDUAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Bellvue
Shelter 120,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Brooklane
• Shelter 12,800 GO Park Bonds
Central
Playground equipment GO Park Bonds
Fix ball diamonds 20,000 GO, Park Bonds
Centerbrook Golf Course
Park shelter building 12,100 Golf Course Fund
Build picnic shelter 120,000 Golf Course Fund
Expand clubhouse Golf Course Fund
Evergreen
Shelter 120,000 GO Park Bonds
Build handcapped- access restroom 5,000 GO Park Bonds
Ball field lights 100,000 GO Park Bonds
Move hockey rink 40,000 GO Park Bonds
Storage buildings 10,000 General Fund
Satellite enclosures 5,000 General Fund
Firehouse
Shelter 120,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment GO Park Bonds
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
Freeway
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
Garden City
Shelter 4,200 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Enlarge parking lot 30,000 GO Park Bonds
Grandview
Shelter 45,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 40,000 GO Park Bonds
Move rink 12,000 GO Park Bonds
Ball field lights 100,000 GO Park Bonds
Trail lights 14,000 GO Park Bonds
Happy Hollow
Shelter 60,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
Kylawn
Shelter 120,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Hockey lights 50,000 GO Park Bonds
Lions
Build handicapped- access restrooms 5,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment Capital Impr Fund
Marlin
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Northport
Shelter 100,000 GO Park Bonds
Build handicapped- access restroom 5,000 GO Park Bonds
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park, Bonds
Storage buildings 10,000 General Fund
!! Orchard
Shelter 100,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment Capital Impr Fund
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
E Palmer
Shelter 100,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Fix ball diamond GO Park Bonds
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
IN Palmer
Shelter 80,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 40,000 Capital Impr Fund
Storage buildings 20,000 General Fund
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
Nature Area
Build picnic shelter 80,000 GO Park Bonds
Repl nature trail chips w /crushed limestone 25,500 GO Park Bonds
Riverdale
Shelter 60,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment GO Park Bonds
Twin Beach
Shelter 7,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment 35,000 GO Park Bonds
Fishing pier, including parking lot 64,000 GO Park Bonds /DNR?
Extend trail 7,500 GO Park Bonds
Wangstad
Playground equipment GO Park Bonds
Willow lane
• Shelter 106,000 GO Park Bonds
Playground equipment Capital Impr Fund
Ball field lighting 50,000 GO Park Bonds
Remodel tennis court/expand parking GO Park Bonds
Trail lights 7,000 GO Park Bonds
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,385,100 $5,264,700
FUND SOURCES:
Capital Impr Fund 302,700 0
General Fund 121,000 0
Golf Course 132,100 0
GO Bonds 1,729,300 5,264,700
Storm Drainage Utility 100,000 0
L TOTAL $2,385,100 $5,264,700
TABLE F - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Public Building Improvements
• 04- May -95 1995 T 1996 T FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURES:
CIVIC CENTER
SHORT TERM, INTERIM REMODELLING
Manor Cl Ha> re�traaell,ng * a 50,000 Capital Impr Fund
LONG TERM NEEDS
Construct Public Safety addition and 6,000,000 GO Bonds
remodel existing City Hall space GO Bonds
OPTIONAL APPROACH:
Piecemeal Remodelling
Remodel Community Development office ? ? Some combination of
Replace HVAC system ? ? GO Bonds, Cap Impr Fund,
Remodel Council Chambers ? ? General Fund
Expand Police into file storage room ? ?
Remodel Finance Department reception ? ?
Remodel Administration (Main) reception ? ?
Add 2 conference rooms ? ?
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Remodel Engineering offices ? ? j
Cage phone /MIS area in basement ? ?
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Construct MIS Center ? ?
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Replace underground storage tanks ? ?
Replace roof ? ? j
ADA Compliance ? ?
COMMUNITY CENTER
OPTION 1: Space Needs Study
Activity& Fitness Center 10,000,000 GO Bonds
OPTION 2: Alternative Approach
Activity Center 2,500,000 GO Bonds
OTHER NEEDS:
Replace carpet throughout 86,300 General Fund
Pool ozonation system 37,800 General Fund
Renovate wading pool 46,000 General Fund
ADA Compliance ? Capital Impr Fund
CENTRALGARAGEIMPROVEMENTS
Building improvements Capital Impr, Utilities
Site improvements 325,000 Capital Impr, Utilities
Additional Storage 450,000 Capital Impr, Utilities
FIRE STATIONS
Remodel East Station 700,000 GO Bonds
Remodel West Station 375,000 GO Bonds
Replace East Station roof 70,000 GO Bonds
E & W station dumpster enclosures 10,000 GO Bonds
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,375,100 $9,275,000
FUND SOURCES:
General Fund 170,100 0
Capital Improvements Fund 50,000 612,500
Water Utility 81,250
Sanitary Sewer Utility 81,250
EDA levy
GO Bonds 1,155,000 8,500,000
TOTAL $1,375,100 $9,275,000
' Project also includes acquisition of workstation furniture and high density storage, which is shown in Table H: Equipment.
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TABLE G - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Street Improvements
04- May -95 1995 t�U1 'CIS
EXPENDITURES:
SEALCOA ING 120 , 90,000 General Fund
SIGNALS
Brooklyn Blvd & TH100 NB Ramp /Lilac Dr 150,000 Local State Aid -- unlikely
Brooklyn Blvd & 51st Avenue 150,000 Local State Aid -- unlikely
Summit & Earle Brown W (Target Entrance) 125,000 Special Assessments &
Local State Aid
STATE AID STREET PROJECTS
57th Avenue. Logan to Lyndale 1,130,000
MSA- Regular #1496 404,000 MSA - Regular #1496
MSA -Local #2911/ #2900 126,000 MSA -Local #2911/ #2900
Water Utility 50,000 Water Utility
Sanitary Sewer Utility 10,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Drainage Utility 350,000 Storm Drainage Utility
Hennepin County 190,000 Hennepin County
Humboldt Avenue 69th to N`C�ty limits 552,180
,
MSA Regular #1496 _ 335,540 MSA - Regular #1496
MSA Locai#211! #290Q 102;900; MSA -Local #2911 / #2900
Water Utdtty 0 Water Utility
San4tary Sewer Utility r 22,876 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Dra�nag "e Utility; 40,170 Storm Drainage Utility
; SpeciaiAssessments; _. ' 50,700 Special Assessments
73rd Avenue. TH252 to Humboldt 426,000 50% Brooklyn Park
MSA - Regular #1496 270,000 MSA - Regular #1496
MSA -Local #2911/ #2900 40,000 MSA -Local #2911/ #2900
Water Utility 31,000 Water Utility
Sanitary Sewer Utility 5,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Drainage Utility 0 Storm Drainage Utility
Special Assessments 80,000 Special Assessments
Nobie Avenue, r
kivn Blvd fa N CitX L�rr . 41,300
Iv1SA Regular #1496 . -26,80 MSA- Regular #1496
MSA Locai #2911/ #2900 0
M SA -Local #2911/ #2900
Vlfater Utility Q Water Utility
Sanitary. Sewer Uttltty 0 = Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Drainage Utility 0 Storm Drainage Utility
Special Assessments 14,500 : Special Assessments
Brooklyn Boulevard. 64th to N City Limits
ROW Acquisition 600,000 50% #1496, 50% #2911/ #29
Road Construction 435,205 Various I
Lighting, Landscaping, Other 1,300,000 TIF, Sp Assess, #2911/ #290
67th Avenue. Humboldt to Dupont 189,000
MSA- Regular #1496 148,000 MSA - Regular #1496
MSA -Local #2911/ #2900 (41,000) MSA -Local #291142900
Water Utility 14,000 Water Utility
Sanitary Sewer Utility 7,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Drainage Utility 10,000 Storm Drainage Utility
Special Assessments 51,000 Special Assessments
Logan Avenue N. 53rd to 57th 539,000
MSA - Regular #1496 270,000 MSA - Regular #1496
MSA -Local #2911/ #2900 40,000 MSA -Local #2911/ #2900
Water Utility 81,000 Water Utility
Sanitary Sewer Utility 13,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Drainage Utility 55,000 Storm Drainage Utility
Special Assessments 80,000 Special Assessments
51st Avenue, Brooklyn Blvd to Xerxes 81,000
MSA - Regular #1496 48,000 MSA - Regular #1496
MSA -Local #2911/ #2900 8,000 MSA -Local #2911/ #2900
Water Utility -5,000 Water Utility
Sanitary Sewer Utility 1,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility
Storm Drainage Utility 10,000 Storm Drainage Utility
Special Assessments 9,000 Special Assessments
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PROJECTS
Woodbine
:GO Bands ` : Combination
645,700 , of GO
Spec�al 312,800 bonds and special
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SE:Irving /James /Knox; Happy Hollow assessments
GO Bonds 751,500
Special Assessments 463,500
Garden City East
GO Bonds
Special Assessments
NW:S of 69th; SE:Fremont/Girard
GO Bonds
Special Assessments
Wangstad
GO Bonds
Special Assessments
.
ASSESSMENT STABlLlZATIQN PRQGRAI. 50,000 90,000 Local State Aid
I
LANDSCAPING
Co Rd 10 Streetscape 100,000 1/2 MSA -2900, 1/2 Sp Asse:
Xerxes Avenue Streetscape 70,000 MSA -Local #2900
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1 $2,491,9801 $5,920,205
FUND SOURCES:
MSA - Regular #1496 662,340 1,179,025
MSA - Local #291142900 572,900 935,970
Water Utility 0 176,375
Sanitary Sewer Utility 22,870 57,376
Storm Drainage Utility 40,170 541,649
Special Assessments 428,000 1,256,000
Bonds 645,700 751,500
General Fund 120,000 90,000
TIF Funding 257,810
Other Governments 0 300,000
TOTAL $2,491,980 $5,545,705
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TABLE H - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Equipment
04- May -95 1!959fi FaUR::<'
EXPENDITURES:
DATA PROCESSING
rk Upgrac 32,OOU 10,000 General fund; Heritage CentE
NetwolE }s :�� h, ,,.H. �� � � � �.<�
Optical Disk Management 100,000 General fund
SQftWare:& tacafton 28,150 15,000 General fund
CS & WOrkst3f�orls�fi v
b i 57,880 30,000 General fund
�'rinte s n 4m
""5,3 0G 000 5,000 General fund
LOGIS Distributed site 130,000 70% GF; 10% @ utility,5 %liq,5 %HC
OTHER EQUIPMENT
u«er €�nomicworkstaf�ans story a 390 000 Capital Improvements Fund
Replace phone system 200,000 Capital Improvements Fund
Replace pub safety /pub works radio system Capital Improvements Fund
Remote reading water meters 275,000 Water Utility
Replace chairs 10,000 General fund
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1 $723 $565,000
FUND SOURCES:
• General Fund 111,430 251,000
Heritage Center Fund 21,900 6,500
Liquor Store Fund 6,500
Capital Improvements Fund 590,000
Water Utility 288,000
Sanitary Sewer Utility 13,000
TOTAL $723,330 $565,000
TABLE I - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Central Garage Vehicles & Equipment
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EXPENDITURES:
STREETS
Ford SO Flat Bed /Sander y 8;5
All Central Garage Fund
w
Ghtpper 23,000> except where noted
BobcatioaderwEth planer 34,300
1ng��eec�ng server vary 16,000.:
Sign shop treck L c
30,800
Pickups: Light Duty 14,000
Pickups: Heavy Duty 24,000
Grader 159,000
3/4 Ton Van 26,600
Ford 800 Dump 82,000
Trackless Sidewalk Plow 47,000
Air Compressor 11,000
Crack sealing kettle /router 35,000
PARKS
Pickups 14,000
Ford 350 Dump 27,000
Tractors 28,000
Mowers 65,000
Concession trailer
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Emergency Utility Van 30,000 Water Utility
Sewer Jei 95,000
Drill Rig 25,000 Water Utility
GOLF COURSE
3/4 Ton Pickup 15,500 Golf Course Fund
Mowers 26,100 74,500 Golf Course Fund
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Salvage Van & rescue van 170,000 GO Bonds
Pumpers 105,000 GO Bonds
Ladder
Trucks /autos /vans 21,000
,, Boat - - 10,000 General Fund
POLICE
Autos
77,500 80,000
Boat �
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $446,200 $998,600
FUND SOURCES:
Central Garage Fund 365,100 633,600
Water Utility 55,000 0
Storm Drainage Utility 0 0
Sanitary Sewer Utility 0 0
Golf Course Fund 26,100 90,000
GO Bonds 0 275,000
TOTAL $446,200 $998,600
TABLE J - Capital Improvement Program - Detail of Capital Outlays
Community Development
04- May -95
EXPENDITURES:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Brooklyn Blvd Redevelopment 800,000 800,000 TIF?
Acquire single family houses 150,000 150,000 1/2 CDBG, 1/2 Other ?
Acquire apartments 2,000,000 TIF
HERITAGE CENTER
Acquire land /build parking lot 500,000 TIF
Construct G barn Other revenue
Replace carpet ' 13,600 Heritage Center Revenue
HERITAGE CENTER EQUIPMENT
Additional Conv'.Center equipment 24 ,`
4 200 Heritage Center Revenue
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,487,800 $950,000
FUND SOURCES:
TIF revenue 3,300,000 800,000
CDBG 75,000 75,000
EDA levy 0 0
Heritage Center Revenue 37,800 0
Other Funds 75,000 75,000
TOTAL $3,487,800 $950,000
Council Meeting Date 5/8/95
3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number G
Request For Council Consideration
• Item Description:
Review of Draft Questions for Community Survey
Department Approval: Ut
Gerald G. Splinter, Cit anager
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Review and discuss draft questions produced by Decision Resources.
S Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached Yes )
Attached is a copy of the draft questions proposed to be used in the Community Survey as produced by
Decision Resources.
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612 - 929 -6165 DELI` ION PESOURCEc 523 P02 APR 20 ' a5
Decision Resources, Ltd.
3128 Dean Court CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
• Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 RESIDENTIAL SURVEY
PRELIMINARY VERSION
Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a polling firm
located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the City of
Brooklyn Center to speak with a random sample of residents about
issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because your
city representatives and staff are interested in your opinions
and suggestions. I want to assure you that all
individual
sponses will beheld strictly confidential; only smmaries of the
entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE)
C Approximately how many years have you lived in Brooklyn
2. In what city and /or state was your immediately prior resi-
dence located?
3. As things now stand, how long in the future do you expect to
live in Brooklyn Center?
4. How would you rate the quality of life in Brooklyn Center -
excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
S. What do you like most about living in Brooklyn Center?
• 6. what do you like least about it?
7. What do you consider to be the most serious problem facing
the City of Brooklyn Center?
Moving on....
S. In comparison with nearby suburban areas, do you consider
property taxes in Woodbury to be very high, somewhat high, about
average, somewhat low, or very low?
As you may know, the City share of the property tax is about
nineteen percent.
9. When you consider the property taxes you pay and the quality
Of city services you receive, would you rate the general value of
city services as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each
one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the
service as excellent, good, Only fair, or poor?
10. Police protection?
11. Fire protection?
12. Pavement repair and patching on city streets?
=3• Availability and quality o f City water?
14. Sanitary sewer service?
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15. Accommodation and ccntroi o: storm water run -offs
16. Snow plowing?
• 17. Animal control?
18. Park maintenance?
19. Trail maintenance?
20. Recreational programs?
21. Street lighting?
22. Building inspection?
IF "ONLY FAIR OR "POOR" IN QUESTIONS #10 - #22, ASK:
23 . Why did you rate as (only fair /poor)?
24. How would you rate the general appearance of your neighbor-
hood -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
Moving on...,
25. In general, do you usually spend your leisure time in out-
door activities, whether permitting, or indoor activities?
26. During the past year, have any members of your household
participated in organized activities sponsored by the City of
Brooklyn Center? (IF "YES," ASK :) What were they?
IF "YES," ASK:
• 27. Were you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the
program(s)?
28. How would you rate park and recreational facilities in
Brooklyn Center -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
29. Do you feel that the current mix of recreational facilities
in City meets the needs of members of your household?
IF "NO," ASK:
30• What additional recreational facilities would you like
to see the City of Brooklyn Center offer residents?
The City of Brooklyn. Center is considering a multi- purpos bond
referendum for facility needs in the community, part of this
referendum proposal, might include additions and improvements to
the park system. I would like to read you a short list of poten-
tial components of the bond referendum. For each one please tell
me whether you would strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat
Oppose, or strongly oppose a property tax increase for that
Purpose. If you have no opinion, just say so..., (ROTATE LIST)
31. replacement and improvement of dated playground equipment in
neighborhood parks?
32. Construction of park shelter buildings in larger city parks
to store maintenance equipment?
33. Acquisition of the Joslyn, Property in Southwest Brooklyn
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Center for development as community ballfields?
34. Completion of the trail system to connect all neighborhoods
• across the city?
If the City of Brooklyn Center were to propose a park bond refer-
endum, residents would be asked to approve an increase of their
property taxes for fifteen years. These funds would then be used
to pay for the construction of the facilities and improvements we
have lust discussed.
SuPPOSe the City proposed a park referendum which included the
replacement of playground equipment, construction of park shelt-
ers, development of b
a
llfields, construction of an ice arena, an d
completion of the trail system....
35. How much would you be willing to see your MONTHLY pro ert
taxes increase to fund a park bond proposal? Let's say, p y
` y, would
YOU support a tax increase of
STARTING POINT; Mo (CHOOS RANDOM
MOB' UP OR DOWN DEPENDINGONRESPONSE
per month? (REPEAT PROCESS) � How about
PRICE POINTS: Nothing, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00
The City of Brooklyn Center is also considering the construction
of an ice arena facility. The arena would be used jointly y
the City, the Brooklyn Center School District, and the Osseo-
School District. As you may know, there is a need for more ice
sheets in this area because of federal mandates requiring equal
• opportunity for participation by both boys and girls.
36. Would you favor or oppose the construction of an ice arena
in Brooklyn Center, to -be used jointly by the City and school
districts? Do you feel strongly that way?
37. How much would you be willing to see our
taxes increased to fund the construction of an ice arena r
say, would you support a tax increase of
R -A'�OM STARTING POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN DE$ per month. (CHOOSE
How about $ per month? (R EPEA T PR OC E SS)
ON RESPONSE?
t'R� .jA_ ROC.�SS)
PRICE POINTS: Nothing,.$1,00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00
Turning to the issue of public safety in the community....
38. Are there any areas in Brooklyn Center where you would be
afraid to walk alone at night?
IF "YES ASK
39. What area particularly concerns you?
I would like to read you a short list of public safety concerns.
i 40. Please tell me which one ou consid er �-
.o be the greatest
concern in Brooklyn Center. If you fee
1 that none of these
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Problems are serious in Brooklyn Center, just say so. (READ
LIST}
42. Which do ou consider sider to be the second major concern in the
city? Again, if you feel that none of the remaining problems are
serious in the city, just say so. (DELETE FIRST CHOICE AND RE-
READ LIST)
Violent crime
Traffic congestion
Drugs
Youth gangs
Business crimes, such as shopliftincx and check fraud
Residential crimes, such as burglary, theft, and vandalism
ALL EQUALLY
NONE OF THE ABOVE
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED
42. Do you feel that crime in Brooklyn Center has increased,
decreased, or remained about the same during the past five years?
43. How would you rate the amount of police patrolling the
Police department does in your neighborhood -- would you say they
do too much, about right, or not enough?
44. During the past few years, have you or members of your
household had the occasion to contact the Brooklyn Center Fire
. Department for emergency service? (IF "YES,11 ASK Now would
poor?
you rate their response time -- excellent, good, only fair, or
45. During the past year, have you visited the Brooklyn Center
City Hall?
IF "YES," ASK.
For each of the following characteristics, please rate the
Brooklyn Center City Hall facility or staff as excellent,
good, only fa_r, or poor....
46. Convenience of City Hall hours?
47. Waiting time for service?
48. Ease of finding your way around the building?
49. Courtesy of the staff?
50. Efficiency of the staff?
IF "POOR" IN QUESTION #46, ASK THE TWO FOLLOWING QUES-
TIONS;
51. What hours would be more convenient for you?
52. What types of services would you want to access
at these times?
IF "POOR" IN QUESTIONS # OR #50, ASK-
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• 53. Do you recall which Department you were visiting?
The City is also reviewing space needs in the Civic Center and
the two Fire Stations serving the community.
Let's talk about changes and improvements in City Hall and the
Fire Stations first. I would like to read you a list of
components which might be included in a bond referendum proposal.
For each one, please tell me if you would strongly support,
somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose a property
tax increase for that purpose. If you do not have an opinion,
just say so.... (ROTATE LIST)
54. Improved handicapped accessibility in both City Hall and the
Community Center?
55. Expansion of Police Department office space to allow for
more effective and efficient operations?
56. Expansion of the holding cell and interview areas, to permit
separation of adult and juvenile offenders, men and women, and
victims and the accused?
57. Completion of deferred maintenance projects at City Hall,
such as roofing, ventilation, lighting, and window replacement?
58. Expansion of the two Fire Stations to provide more efficient
storage of fire - fighting equipment and training facilities?
59. Remodeling and renovation of the two Fire Stations to reduce
response time of fire equipment and ambulances for emergencies?
Suppose the City proposed a capital improvement referendum erendum which
included expansion of the Police Department, remodeling and
maintenance of City Hall, handicapped accessibility to the Civic
Center, and expansion of the two fire stations....
60. How much would you be willing to see your MONTHLY property
taxes increase to fund this type of capital improvement bond
proposal? Let's say, would you support a tax increase of $
per month? (CHOOSE RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN DE-
PENDING ON RESPONSE) How about $ per month? (REPEAT PROCESS)
PRICE POINTS: Nothing, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00
61. During the past year, have you or other household members
visited the Brooklyn Center Community Center facility?
62. Have you or any household member visited another city's
community center?
A second area of identified needs at the Civic Center involves
remodeling and renovation of the Community Center. I would like
to read you a list of components which could also be included in
a bond referendum. For each one, please tell me if you would
strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly
• oppose a property tax increase for that purpose. If you do not
have an opinion, just say so.... (ROTATE LIST)
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63. Construction of an indoor playground?
64. Addition of a gymnasium?
is 65. Addition of handball courts?
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6• Construction of a senior citizen drop center?
-in
6 1 Remodeling of the competition -type swimming pool into a
th accessibility family- oriented pool area, wi it for
seniors, and the handicapped, wallow depth ar Young children,
fountains? p areas and water
6$. Construction of a second large meeting room or expansion of
the "Constitution Hall' Meeting Area?
Suppose the City proposed a capital improvement referendum which
included additions and improvement at the Community Center, such
as a senior citizens drop-in center, construction of a family-
creational facilities....
oriented pool area, additional meeting rooms, and enhanced re-
69. How much would you be willing to see your MONTHLY prop
t improvement bond
erty
taxes increase to fund this type of cap
Proposal? Let's say, would you suppor a tax increase of $
Per month? (CHOOSE RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE UP OR DAWN DE-
PENDING ON'RESPONSE) How about $ per month?
(REPEAT PROCESS)
PRICE POINTS: Nothing, $1,00, $2,00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00
Now, let's talk for a moment about all of the bond referendum
proposals op have discussed.
were to prop Suppose the City of Brooklyn Center
propose four referendum questions at the next election --
park facility improvements; an ice arena; City Fall, Police
Department, and Fire Station expansions; and, Community Center
remodeling and renovations. For each one, pleas tell me whether
You would strongly support it, somewhat support,
or strongly oppose it. (ROTATE LIST) somewhat oppose,
70. Park facility improvements?
71. Construction of an ice arena?
72. City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Department expan-
sions?
73' Community Center remodeling and renovations?
Suppose the City Proposed a multi - Purpose bond referendum which
included park facility improvements, an ice arena, City Hall,
Police Department, and Fire Station expansions, and, Community
Center remodeling and renovations. To fund this construction.,
residents would be asked to increase their property taxes for
fifteen years....
69. How much would you be willing to see
ta'%es increase to fund this entire Your MONTHLY property
support a ta: $
t increase of Package. Let s say, would you
P ING POINT;
MOVE ZJp OR DOWNDEPEND month? GOOSE RANDOM START -
per month? (REPEAT PROCESS) SPONSE) Flow about $
PRICE POINTS: Nothing, $3.40, $6.00, $9.00, $12.00,
$15.00
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1 Would like your reaction to a s e ,,;P; r
p � -�yc re�erendum proposal,.,
Su o �.
A {ose the C, :Ly prcposed a ten million dollar bond package,
which included these .four components.
$60,000 homes in the city would see their approved, owners of a
by about $6.70 per mcnth or $80.00 annir property taxes increase
Y for fifteen years.
i
if the bond referendum were
oppose it? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Dooaou,fwouZd you support or
� ,.eZ strongly that way?
71. Could you tell me one or two reasons far our
Y decision?
IF "OPPOSED," ASK:
7 2• Are there any change
to su s which could be made to induce you
pport the proposal?
they? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are
Moving on...,
7 3. What is your principal source of informati
recreational P ro rams offered by y Brooklyn the Ci ty 0 Brooklyn C the
Center?
74• end, what is your primary source of information about cit
government and its activities? y
75. Do you recall receivin
city's information Publication, during thheaghr's Newsletter,' the
• .ASK:) Do you or any members of You
SK:)
read it?
ear, (IF "yES,,l
r household
Now, just a few more
questions for demographic purposes..,.
Could you please tell me how man
age groups live in your household .peLete1sart with n it t he f ldestfl J
ne sure to include yourself. s t
76. First, persons 65 or over?
77. Adults under 65?
78• School -aged or pre - school children?
79• What is your occupation and,
of your spouse or partner? if applicable, the occupation
M:
F:
80 ' D o you Own or rent your present residence?
81. What is your age, please?
(READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED)
And now, for one final (:rsestion kee
answers are held strictly confi&kee'Dlnc in mind that your
82.
incomeCould you tell me your approximate Does . Does the income lie....
pre -tax
Yearly household
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IANGES: UNDER. $12,500, $'2,500- $2S,000,
$37,501- $50,000, $50,001- $62,500 $25,002 - $37,500,
• DON'T KNOW, REFUSED ' $''2,501- $75,000, OVER $75,000,
$ Gender (00 NOT ASK)
Thank YOU VerY much for your time.
a 4 . RtGION OF CITY (FROM LIST)
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Council Meeting Date p 5 //9/95
3 City of Brooklyn Center Agenda Item Number a /7
Request For Council Consideration
16 Item Description:
Consideration of City Council Entering Into Executive Session
Department Approval:
Gerald G. Splinter, Cit�v anager
Manager's Review /Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached
Recommended City Council Action:
Summary Explanation: (supporting documentation attached No )
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