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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 03-28 CCP Regular Session ' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MARCH 28, 1994 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Opening Ceremonies 4. Open Forum'' 5. Council Report 6. Approval of Agenda "and Consent Agenda -All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine by Y the City Council and will be enacted b on items unless a y emotion. There will be no separate discussion of these e s Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. 7. Approval of Minutes: * a. March 7, 1994 - Special Work Session * b. March 14, 1994 - Regular Session 8. Presentation: a. American Red Cross - Ir y o 9. Public Hearings: (7 p.m.) a. On Proposed Use of Year XX (1994) Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Funds ;- 1. Resolution Approving Projected Use of Funds for 1994 Urban Hennepin ;1 County Community Development Block Grant Program Jr, b. Regarding Proposed Improvements in the Northwest Area " prove €t ro d , �P P _ Lam Nos. 1994 -11 and 1994 -12 1. Resolution Ordering Improvement, Approving Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, for the Northwest Area, Improvement x Project Nos. 1994 -11 and 1994 -12 i; e v k -A-A C. Regarding Proposed Improvements on James /Knox /54th Avenues, Improvement Project Nos. 1994 -01 and 1994 -02 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- March 28, 1994 1. Resolution Ordering Improvement, Approving Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, for James /Knox /54th Avenues,, Improvement Project Nos. 1994 -01 and 1994 -02" °, <,_- r �. 10. Discussion Items: ati Staff Report Regarding Humboldt Avenue Task Force b. Earle Brown Commons Bankruptcy C. Legislative Update 1. Resolution Requesting State Legislature to Enact Legislation to Impose or Cap Limit on Amount of Interest Pawnshops can Charge and Support Passage of SF 1702 / * d. Staff Report Regarding Improvement Project No. 1993 -19, Central Garage Improvements 6. e. Financial Commission Recommendation Regarding Administrative Structure Modifications 11. Resolutions: * a. Acknowledging Gift from the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center for the After School Program * b. Acknowledging Gift. from the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center for the "Entertainment in the Parks" ", e * C. Declaring Earle Brown Days as a Civic Event from June 13 through June 26 w t_ * d. Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Sy Knapp * e. Establishing the 1994 Diseased Tree Removal Program, Approving Specifications, and Directing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 1994 -22, Contract 1994 - C F * f. Accepting Work Performed and Approving Final Payment for Improvement Project No. 1993 -24, Well No. 6 Maintenance, and Improvement Project No. 1993 -26, Well No. 8 Maintenance, Contract 1993 -J a * g. Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget to Provide for Painting Jail Cells in the Police Department a CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- March 28, 1994 h. Expressing Appreciation for the Efforts of Representative Phil Carruthers During the Recent Legislative Session * i. Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the Purchase of One (1) Truck Complete with Sewer Vac Catch Basin Cleaner -This was approved in the 1994 budget. * j. Approving Pay Equity Implementation Report k. Calling for a Public Hearing by the City on the Modification of the Redevelopment Plan for the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project which Expands the Geographic Area which will Include the Geographic Area of Existing Housing Development Project No. 01 and Adds Additional "Housing" Powers - Before taking action on Resolution No. 11 -k the Council should adjourn and convene the EDA meeting to take action on EDA Resolution No. 5a. The Council may then recovene and take action on Council Resolution No..11 -k { *12. Licenses C: 13. Adjournment ; CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Coamcil Meeting Date March 28, 199 Agenda Its Number - 7 � b REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION is ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 7, 1994 - SPECIAL WORK SESSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 14, 1994 - REGULAR SESSION DEPT. APPROVAL: Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk n MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: 'J No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SU1VIrVIARY EXPLANATION:. (supplemental sheets attached ) RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION suggested a class at the Community Center and a class for the Human Rights and Resources Commission. Ms. Grunwald agreed those were good suggestions. Mayor Paulson commented the Community substation should be offered for meeting space and suggested a lot could be done using Ms. Grunwald as a resource. g g Councilmember Rosene suggested Ms. Grunwald work with staff regarding the possibility of a proclamation to designate a day for HIV awareness. The City Manager stated the Human Rights and Resources is a good place to start working toward getting more programs going and said Ms. Grunwald should contact him, as well as contacting School District Community Education departments. COUNCIL REPORTS No Council reports were given. APPROVAL QF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Paulson inquired if any Councilmember requested any items be removed frolli Lhe consent agenda. Councilmember Scott asked for removal of agenda item 7c, and Councilmember Kalligher asked for removal of agenda item lla, and the addition of IIf regarding a settlement. There was a motion by Councilmember Mann and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to approve the February 28, 1994, agenda and consent agenda without items 7c and Ila. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO, 94 -29A Member Kristen Mu,itr introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ONE -HALF -TON PICKUPS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalli g her, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -34 Member Kristen Mann introduced the following; resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1 ) SIDEWALK SNOWPLOW WITH SNOW BLOWER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. 2/28/94 -2- There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to approve the public hearing for March 28, 1994, and to authorize publication of the hcdrili� no tice. Councilmember Kalligher asked why DTED had reduced its grant award by $25,000. Staff will report on this at the March 28 meeting. Councilmember Rosene said the budget grew by $25,000 and there were $31,000 in new requests for a $6,000 difference. He asked if the difference came because the City is no longer funding Head Start, and the Community Development Specialist said yes, that was the major difference, as well as some change on programs for the elderly. Mayer Paulson asked to what degree rehabilitati +:)n funds could be shifted to scattered site redevelopment, The Community Development Specialist said $50,000 was recommended to repay the EDA reserve fund for the acquisition and demolition of the apartments on Humboldt Avenue, but staff recommendation was made not to pursue any single family home acquisition. The City Attorney recommended a statement be added to the motion saying the amounts requested by various agencies and specified in the hearing notice may be subject to change at the public hearing. The aforementioned ,motion passed unanimously. FREEDOM QF SPEECH /OP INION SIGNS The City Manager explained the need to form a policy regarding the use of signs in Brooklyn Center and said the basic request of the Council is to sand the issue to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. The Planning and Zoning Specialist explained all Councilmembers had received a copy of a letter from the City Attorney regarding non - commercial signs. He said based on court cases and constitutional challenge, the City cannot regulate non - commercial signs any more than it regulates commercial signs, He added the current sign ordinance does regulate campaign signing, but it appears Brooklyn Center's sign ordinance is not in keeping with recent constitutional developments. He said the City can regulate signs in the right -of -way or on power pules, etc., and an individual has the right to post signs on his or her property, but the issue is whether the City should regulate the size, type, or number of signs allowed. He said there have been some signs appearing and some concerns in the community, and the staff is seeking direction from the Council. Councilmember Rosene said he would not want to regulate a person's free speech by doing anything regarding the regulations for political signs, but he thought it would be a good idea to refer this to the Planning Commission to do some groundwork. He said he would be 2128/94 .7- interested in seeing what the Planning Commission could come up with, and mentioned it is a source of pride for Brooklyn Center not to allow billboards. He believed that sonic regulation as to size and nature, etc. were necessary because Someone could abuse that privilege and the whole community would suffer, fe ty , Mayor Paulson asked what is currently being done to enforce any sign regulations, and the Planning and Zoning Specialist said the City is not taking any overt action at this time. Councilmember Rosene said he thought State Law regarding political campaign signs supursuded the jurisdiction of cities, and the Planning and Zoning Specialist said Minnesota statute states there is no size limit for political signs between 60 days before and 10 days after a state- general election, ntherwisr, lorA regulations prevail. Mayor Paulson asked staff to convey to the Planning Commission this is an opportunity to retain the free speech right and also to keep the community looking nice. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Mann to direct the planning Commission to take up the issue of signs, including areas such as size, number, type, and length of time for posting, The motion passed unanimou51y. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO REQUEST COUNCIL TO RECON IDFR THE 1994 Ft -NDI CUT FOR BROOKLYN COMM N I [J TY BAND The City Manager explained there had been a request from the Brooklyn Community Band to continue its funding. He asked if the Council would wish to do so. Councilmember Roseno said he had not realized this specific item had been removed from the budget when cuts were made, and he said he would move to continue funding because there are so many members of the community who participate, Councilmember Kalligher said she thought there were many similar requests from other organizations whose funding was also cut, including several kids' sporting organizations, She recommended tabling this request until there is a policy made on what will or will not be funded and also said the band could increase its own fund - raising activities. The City Manager explained when the Council was in a tight situation to cut some funds, money want to a contingency fund and was to lac used for youth activities while cutting adult activities. Councilmember Mann said the hand has been part of the community for 31 years which gives historical value. She said she thought cutting that funding was hasty, and perhaps there could be savings on the budget because of overtime staffing charges, 2/28194 -8- 8 The City Engineer explained the intent of the State Aid system is to provide continuity, safe conveyance, and accommodate higher volumes of traffic, and anything that goes against that such as speeds lower than 30 mph, cutting off the road, speed humps, or NO TRUCKS ALLOWED signs would be grounds for non - qualification for funding. Councilmember Rosene asked what number of cars per day could change a street's designation from a collector to a minor arterial, and the City Engineer said there is no specific number givtii fur citllel latael. Councilmember Rosene said if Humboldt is called a collector street in the Comp Plan, then it stluuld be a goal to get it to local street status by lowering the number of cars. The City Engineer explained three resolutions in the agenda. He said 10gl is most like the 1110tioi15 made at the last meeting, 10g2 is identical but prohibits parking and therefore retains State funding, and 1083 calls for interim ,llcasurus. Mayer Paulson asked if there had been any results from the stop signs, and City staff 111crrihers said there had not been any phone calls nor enough time to make any determination. He said he had received calls about the signs and wondered if overtime was paid to workers for putting them up on Saturday. The City Manager explained the workers were already out that day and it was a good time to do it. Councilmember Scott said she is concerned about getting nto trouble with the: Metro olitan g p Council and asked for some verbal input from the representative in attendance this evening. Carl Ohrn, Planning Analyst for the Metropolitan Council and principal author of the 1988 and 1989 policy plan, stated the Met Council withholds funding unless plans are consistent with its policy. He said the intent of the policy is to erasure the system for allowing short trips without adding to congestion of major highways. Councilmember Scott asked how the Met Council expects suburbs to solve problems that a,c i,ul huni sl uIps bul cuC- Chrough traffic. Mr, Ohrn suggested the Task Force be formed to look at details. He said It 5CG111s tlrc City of Brooklyn Center is coming up with solutions that might not be best for the overall picture, and he'd like to think there is a good compromise. Councilmember Rosene said sadly Brooklyn Center is in the position of treating the symptoms rather than the illness. He said it seems a third lane designated as an HOV lane on T.H. 252 would be a good suggestion and asked what it would take to get that type of thing added. 2/28194 - 13 - Councilmember Rosene likened his fear about retaining State Aid to a beautiful pair of shiny new handcuffs, and that it may become restrictive in what action can be taken. He said he hopes that little -by- little the levels of traffic on Humboldt could be reduced and a liveable situation achieved by compromise on all parts. He said if curvilinear construction and stop signs fail to work, the City should retain some other options, all of which would be impossible if State Aid funding is retained. Councilmember Scott said while the Task Force is working on a solution, there should be a request to Brooklyn Park City Council to place a NO RIGHT TURN sign on Brookdalc Drive for some immediate relief to the traffic problem. The City Manager explained that request would be part of these resolutions, Councilmember Rosene pointed out if the overlay is scratched, the Council returns to the point it was at last August and this action is a radical switch. Councilmember Kalligher said there is not much choice since construction is not necessarily vlu a s There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Scott to u ld adopt Resolution 10g3 without the overlay and with the a ddition the Task sk Forces ho present its findings at the second meeting in June and be finished with its recommendations by the second meeting in October, Russ Snyder, 7234 Humboldt Avenue, said he wanted to clarify the sentiment of the want a deli H said it is rt�?t that the do not want an overlay, ' y re e Y ust do not J Y Y in action. He said if the, people who worked for him did what the City staff has done tonight, waiting until the lust night to bring a representative of the Met Council and saying nothing should be done, he'd fire them. Chuck Lenthe, a resident of Irving Avenue, said he represented the greater community area and recommended rather tlian a 30 - foot road Humboldt should be constructed at 32 feet with a variance. Dave Olsen, 1501 73rd Avenue, explained he has become a designated speaker of sorts. He asked why the pedestrian Crossing signs had come down in order for t11C stop signs to go up. The City Manager said there has to be a warning sign before a stop which replaces the. pedestrian crossing sign, Mr. Olsen thanked Mr. Ohrn and commented no one should have to live next to such a road as Humboldt. He said they are quite confident 50% of the traffic is using Humboldt ay a Highway 100 extension. He said because losing State funding on Humboldt may jeopardize other pro }cots, it seems Humboldt Avenue is the most important piece of road to the City. He expressed his disappointment that after six months the people on Humboldt are being 2/28/94 - lb - MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL WORK SESSION MARCH 7, 1994 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special work session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Barb Kalligher, Kristen Mann, Celia Scott, and Dave Rosene. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Police Chief Trevor Hampton, Captains Joel Downer and Scott Kline, and other members of the police department staff. Sy Knapp arrived at 8 p.m. HUMBOLDT AVENUE DEVELOPMENTS The City Manager presented an update on Humboldt Avenue developments. He stated last week he received contact from Mr. Schneider and Mrs. Lippold regarding the feasibility of the City Council ordering a construction project on Humboldt between 69th and 73rd Avenues during the 1994 construction season. He explained he communicated to Mrs. Lippold and Mr. Schneider it would be a very tight timing for such a project, but he recommended if they wish to pursue this type of project, they could request a petition from the public works department and they would prepare it for them to use in soliciting support for their proposed project. He further reported the public works department sent out such a petition to Mr. Schneider which read as follows: "We, the undersigned, petition the City Council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to consider the following improvement for 1994, on Humboldt Avenue North from 69th Avenue to 73rd Avenue North: Reconstruction of the roadway to a width of 30 feet with curb and gutter, built to a State Aid standard, with no parking allowed, with decorative plantings and underground electric service, and additional street lighting. Improvement to be financed by Municipal State Aid, with no special assessments to abutting property owners." In addition to the statement on the petition, the petition contained a listing of all the addresses of the properties on this section of Humboldt and space for names, signatures, and columns to check off whether they were in favor, against, or had no opinion regarding the proposed project. It was further explained the petition was sent to Mr. Schneider, and it was explained to him if they wanted to have the project completed in 1994, they should return the petition to the City Cleik's office by Wednesday evening, March 9, 1994, so it could be placed on the agenda for March 14, 1994. 3/7/94 -1- PRESENTATION BY POLICE CHIEF HAMPTON REGARDING CRIME STATISTICS FOR BROOKLYN CENTER AS COMPARED TO OTHER SINIILAR SUBURBS The Police Chief stated it appeared crime was trending downward in Brooklyn Center which was encouraging, and youthful violent crime was not increasing. He also presented a survey document which is being sent to Brooklyn Center residents with regard to their attitude and opinion of the types of services offered by the Brooklyn Center police department. Captain Kline updated the City Council in the activities of the five -city drug task force (Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, and Anoka). He stated there were nine people on the task force, and among various statistics cited in his report he emphasized there was an increase in the use of marijuana and "home" growing of this substance. He also stated there was an increase in LSD. Mike Kaulfuss, original member of the drug task force, then presented his observations regarding drug activity in Brooklyn Center and he encouraged the Council to continue support of the task force. Her further reported the task force was now arresting many of the original people they arrested three and four years ago, and there were far too many repeaters coming through the system. The City Council then adjourned for a tour of the police department in which the department cited the many space shortages and problems with the existing facilities encouraging the City Council to take steps to reduce the overcrowding and ergonomic problems with work stations and office space. BROOKLYN BOULEVARD STUDIES AND IMPROVEMENT Sy Knapp, consultant for Brooklyn Boulevard project, presented a "very preliminary cost" report for the ISTEA Hennepin County construction project. He presented cost ranges for the project in the following areas: preliminary design, final design, roadway costs, wire undergrounding, Brooklyn Boulevard enhancements, and right -of -way acquisition. He stated it was his recommendation that the City choose BRW as the preliminary design consultant and the County pick the final design consultant. The Council discussed the various costs of the program and asked questions regarding financing. The very preliminary recommendation for financial sources were utility funds for utility improvements, special assessment and Chapter 429 general obligation bonding, and possible use of regular /local State Aid. Staff stated that while tax increment financing is a possibility for this project, at this time it is too early to count on it for a practical funding source. ADJOURNMENT The Brooklyn Center City Council work session adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 3/7/94 -2- !, MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN (;ENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 14. 1994 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Todd Paulson at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Todd Paulson, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Public Works Coordinator Diane g Sp ector, City Enineer Mark Malon City Attorn Charlie LeF evore, and Council F � y y Y Secretary Kathy Stratton. OPENING CEREMONIES Dean Nyquist vfi'ercd the invQCation. OPEN FORUM Mayor Paulson noted the Council had received no requests to use the open forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with the regular agenda items. COUNCIL REPORTS No reports wore given. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND NSEN AGENDA G CO T_ Mayor Paulson inquired if any Councilmember requested any itcins be removed from the consent a g cnda. CQuncilmcmber Rosene requested item 7a be removed, and ('nuncilmember Kalligher requested item 12 be removed from the consent agenda. Mayor Paulson stated there would be one additional discussion item included in the agenda. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to approve the March 14, 1994, agenda and consent agenda as printed, minus items 7a and 12, and with an additional discussion item. The motion passed unanimously. 3;14/94 - 1 APPROVAL OF MINA FEBRUARY 28, 1.994 - REGULAR SESSION Councilmember Rosene made several corrections to the minutes of February 28, 1994, and the secretary noted them. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to approve the minutes of February 28, 1994, regular session, with necessary changes. The motion passed unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS Member Celia Scott introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 3 THROUGH APRIL 10, 1994, AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. Member Celia Scott introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 17 THROUGH 23, 1994, AS BROOKLYN CENTER VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK T motion for • do f he foregoing proclamation was duly seconded b member The mot o r the adoption o f go g p y Y Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. Member Celia Scott introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL, 9, 1994, TO BE A DAY OF SPIRITUAL REDEDICATION IN BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO, 94 -40 Member Celia Scott introduccd the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING VARIOUS CITY INSURANCE CONTRACTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb KalIighcr, and thy: motion passed unanimously. 3/14/94 -2- RESOLUTION NQ, 94 -41 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SIXTEEN -FOOT (16} ROTARY MOWER WITH ROFS CAFE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -42 Ni(:,mlfcr Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1 ) TRAILER - MOUNTED POTHOLE PATCHER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously, RESOLUTION NO. 94 -43 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2,400 FEET OF FIRE HOSE i h the foregoing resolution was duly seconded b Them an for adoption of o of e a Y member Barb p g g Y Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -44 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF SUSAN WARNER FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE AD HOC CITY COMMUNICATIONS TASK FORCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -45 II I Mumbet Cclia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF GERALD NELSON FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE AD HOC CITY CO,VNI MUNICATIONS TASK FORCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. 3/14/94 .3 - RESOLUTION NO. 94 -46 Member C:c1ia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1994 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO U.S. WEST SEARCHDISC ELECTRONIC DIRECTORY AND CD -ROM DRIVE AND SCSI EXPRESS SOFTWARE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -47 Membcr Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGRFRMENT FOR THE FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE HENNEPIN -ANOKA SUBURBAN DRUG TASK FORCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO, 94 -48 Membcr Celia Scott introduced tho following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS ACTRFEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF FI RE TRAINING SITE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -49 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR 1994 SEALCOATING PROGRAM, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -21, CONTRACT 1994 -D The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kallighe.r, and the motion passed unanimously. 3/14194 - 4 - RESOLUTION N0, 94 -50 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptinn: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1993 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR VARIOUS OPERATING DEPAKI'MENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOL LiTION NO. 94 -51 Member Czlia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved ity adoption: RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-29, RESOLUTION SELECTING PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS FOR 73RD AVENUE NORTH, AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94 -52 Mcinber Cq.lia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO LAND ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT PKOJEt T NO. 1992 -29, STORM WATER POND; AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -18, MTC PARK AND RIDE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO, 94 -53 Mr-mber Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE NEGOTIATED PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1992 -29 AND 1993 -18 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barb Kalligher, and the motion passed unanimously. 1,T(7F-NSE TO UTI EXPLOSIVES PERMIT FOR THE HOWL✓ MMPANY There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by C.ouncilmember Kalligher to approve the issuance of a license to utilize explosives permit for The Howe Company. The motion passed unanimously. 3/14/94 -5 - DISCUSSION ITEMS POLI C1 AND P OQ RELATING TO CITY CONTRACT I AL SERVICES FOR N NPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS The City Manager explained this policy had taken a long time to put together and the Financial Commission, Human Rights and Resources Commission, and Park and Recreation Commission all recommend approval of the policy. Councilmember Rosene commented he knows the policy will work and it gets an "A ". He said he would move to adopt the Policy and Procedure Kelating to City Contractual Services for Nonprofit Organizations, Councilmember Scott seconded the motion. Councilmember Mann stated the Park and Recreation Commission has been waiting for this policy to be approved for a Iong time. She said the policy is very appropriate. Councilmember Rosene said part of the beauty of this policy is each Commission can prioritize to snake consistent and appropriate budget decisions. The motion passed unanimously. BROOKDALE AREA DRAINAGE STUDY The City Manager stated there was to be a presentation by a consultant from Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc„ who had not yet arrived. Re recommended the Council move to another agenda item and then return to this one when the consultant arrives. STAFF REPORT ON CITY ATTORNEY SELECTION The City Manager stated staff was to interview five firms and then report back to the Council in regard to ranking them. He said the Council could choose to interview all or some of the five. He explained staffs ranking as follows: Holmes & Graven, Chartered Cw and Clelland Popham, Hair, ct al Barna, Guzy, & 5teffea Sweeney, Borer & Ostrow I There seconded b Councilmember Mann re was motion b Councilmember Kalb h.,r a scco e a y g y to interview these three firms: Holmes &: Graven, Chartered; Popham, Haik, et ul; and Barna, Guzy, & Steffen, Councilmember Rosene expressed some concern about the different ways of showing rates as detailed in the Council packet. He said when hourly rates were listed they were often put in context of using ether sciw'ices such as a bond counsel. He asked the City Manager how much a bond counsel is used. 3/14/94 - 6- The City Manager explained some firms put minimum dollar figures per year and some firms don't. He said it seemed fair for both the firms and the Council to compare on an hourly rate basis. He added a bond counsel would be used in proportion to the frequency of which the City issues bonds for improvements, and that is hard to estimate. C.ouncilmember Rosene asked if it would be possible to pull the figure on how many hours were billed for bond issue legal work in the last three years as compared to the amount billed for total hours of legal work, and the City Manager responded he could do that. Councilmember Mann said the three firms suggested by Councilmember Kalligher were appropriate because she thought it was necessary to hire a firm with bonding experience. Councilmember Rosene asked when a firm with a cap reaches the cap in November, then would December work be pro bono? The City Manager responded each firm takes that risk in offering a yearly cap. Councilmember Rosene said the firms with strengths in environmental concerns were Popham, Haik, et al, and Sweeney, Borer &. Ostrow. He asked the City Manager what is happening in Brooklyn Center's environmental concerns, specifically the Joslyn site. The City Manager explained the Joslyn site is an MPCA issue, and the City no longer is involved. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion passed unanimously. BRQOKDALE AREA DRAINAGE STUDY - C0NTINUED The City Engineer explained last summer the City contracted with Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc,, (SEH) to perform a study of the area surrounding Brookdale with regard to drainage, and the consultant involved in the study is present this evening. He pointed out the scope of the study was technical in nature and does not include any land acquisition or easement. He added staff is hoping for a motion to formally accept the study and direct staff to proceed with an implementation plan. The City Engineer introduced Mark Lobermeier from Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) who stated he would show results of the study and how options preserntcd in it proactively meet Shingle Creek Watershed Management water quality requirements. Mr. Lobermeier reviewed the results of the study. His review included best management practices, an integrated approach for implementing solutions, and several options for the City's consideration that all meet the City's initial goals. He also gave a cast comparison for each of the options, not including land acquisition costs. 3114,194 -7 Mr. Lobermeicr said a goal of the project is to remove 70% of TSS (Total Suspended Solids) in storm water runoff, and explained the more treatment ponds there are, the less surface area is needed, so a series of ponds rather than one large one is more effective. Mayor Paulson asked if on -site ponding is just a big concrete basin with a fence around it, and Mr. Lobermeier said it often takes just that form and can be unattractive. Mr. Lobermeier added landscaped and more aesthetically pleasing areas tend to build up sediment and need maintenance, so a balance must be struck between the two. Mayor Paulson suggested two ponds, one to look pleasing, and one that is more functional. Councilmember Rosene asked what a sediment sump would look like in the context of Northport "lake," and Mr. Lobermeier said it is often a pipe with a big hale in the ground at the end of it that needs dredging when it fills up. Councilmember Mann asked if the regional pond for the whole area were to be adopted, would that be the only lend acquisition necessary? The City Manager explained the next step in this project is to continue the study and show which land would be needed for each of the options. The City Engineer said City staff is looking for the Council to consider action formally receiving the report so it can be made available to other interested parties including Brookdale staff and the City p of Minneapolis and further authorize staff to work on the cost component for land acquisition. Councilmember Kalligher asked when the cost component information would be available, and the City Manager responded in about a month. The City Manager contiuucd several parts can be in phases depending upon commercial projects in the Brookdale area. Councilmember Kalligher asked if Brookdale will lose some parking, and the City Engineer stated no doubt there would be some parking loss if on -site ponds are developed. There was a motion by Councilmember Rosene and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to accept the report and direct staff to proceed with research. The motion passed unanimously, UPDATE ON STATUS OF HUMBOLDT AVENUE PETITION The: City Manager explained there has been a petition circulating among the rvsiderits of Humboldt Avenue asking for their favor, disfavor, or disinterest in reconstruction of Humhnldt Avenue at 30 feet from curb to curb, utilizing State Aid, no parking, decorative plantings, underground olectrical, street lighting improvements, and no special assessment. He said there had been 24 responses received indicating 14 in favor, 10 against, and 14 no returns. 3/14/94 - 8 - Councilmember Scott commented it should be made clear the City did not provide the self- addressed, stamped envelope. The City Manager explained the residents themselves had chosen to modify what the City sent out using additional materials including the self - addressed, stamped envelope. Mayor Paulson asked if the reason for this being on the agenda this evening is just an update, and the City Manager explained if there is to be construction in 1994 there must be action on it this evening. Councilmember Rosene said he had never really seen viable alternatives to reduce traffic. The City Manager said there were a number of alternatives presented to the Council but there was no one interested in implementing them so stop signs were installed and there has been talk of diverting traffic further north in Brooklyn Park. Councilmember Rosene said he remembered reference to diverters and chokers, but those were presented by the residents, not by staff. Councilmember Kalligher asked if there had been any progress on the task force development. The City Manager stated there has been some interest shown and a draft has been made of the proposal which is coming back to the Council on March 25, Councilmember Rosene said all Councilmembers concur a task force is essential, but residents want something done in 1994. He said Councilmember Kalligher is currcct if we go ahead and do something before the task force is finished it might not be the hest option. But, he said the petition seems very attractive because it allows the City to do something for the residents of Humboldt Avenue rather than leaving them in limbo. The City Manager said if it were necessary to go through public hearings it would be a different thing, but with State Aid funding and no assessments it would he passible tc.) -UL construction going in 1994. Councilmember Rosene asked if this proposal would include saving 75% of the existing trees, The City Manager said if the Council passes a motion to proceed with construction, a meeting would be held to show which trees would be affected if the design is Curvilinear, and then it would be decided at that time to use curvilinear construction or not. There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to improve Humboldt Avenue as stated in the petition. 3/14/94 - 9 - Mayor Paulson asked what the traffic impact would be from this action. The City Manager said curvilinear construction could have a little effect, and the stop signs that have already been placed are starting to have an effect. He continued the curbing would keep vehicle off lawns and on the street, but otherwise there would not be much change. Councilmember Kalligher asked whether the request for one additional stop sign would be n n r said so far stop s have not caused an possible, a nd the City Ma age p g y p rublums in mecting State Aid qualifications. Councilmember Mann said based on the percentage of cut - through traffic, there are still many Brooklyn Center residents who use the road who want to know what other options arc available. She said rebuilding at 30 feet will not :reduce traffic, and she stated the task force is the most appropriate action at this time. She concluded she could not support a motion for constriction. Councilmember Scott asked for an update on the construction situation for 73rd Avenue in conjunction with Brooklyn Park, and the City Manager stated Brooklyn Park's process for street improvements would not allow construction in 1994 because of public hearings and the timing of it. Councilmember Scott said she heard there was a petition from residents of the Brooklyn Park side of 73rd Avenue saying they do not want the sidewalk on their side, The City Manager said that is a sticking point because both sides want the sidewalk, but they want it on the other side. He said another sticking point is the issue of overhead power liries. Councilmember Rosene said the task force is still useful, whether or not construction takes place and he has a hard time envisioning construction at anything wider than 30 feet. He said the task farce is most likely goin to find was to het the situation other than a P i Y g t; . do wouldn't be a waste of time or money, in on Humboldt Avenue itself so construe. n 1 , Y , the meantime the residents would have a nicer place to live. Mayor Paulson said he had watched cars barrel off of T.H. 252 at Brookdale Drive and it ' lisandhet hinks the task force will address that. `4a3 �e strikin th�it s where the problem lies, ver g p He said the Council has taken a long time to look at this issue and we finally came to a decision. He said this motion would mean minds of the Councrlmemhers are cha noin 7 � � again, and he is uncomfortable with Councilmembers changing their minds on such a regular basis. Ho, said if there was a policy created it would prevent this type of change from occurring. He stated he thought some of the suggestions involved with the petition would actually increase traffic, which is what the Council has been working against. Dave Olsen, 1501 73rd Avenue North, said everybody would like to have a nice looking road but if the Council voWS for this particular proposal, nothing has been put ill place that reduces traffic and the Humboldt residents will still be asking for traffic reduction. He said it has always boen the position of the residents for the City to be on State Aid is counter- )/14/94 - 10 - productive to reducing traffic, He concluded so far the Council is not doing anything to reduce traffic, Councilmember Rosene said he thought the residents had said they needed traffic reduction in the context that they did not want to pay assessments if the traffic was not reduced. He said at least this proposal involves no assessment. Mr. Olsen said there is a wider area of eo le affected b this and it would be nice if it was F F Y free, but the position of the residents has always been to reduce traffic. John Davis of the Humboldt Square Cleaners said the Council had decided at the last meeting to refer this issue to a task force that would research how Humboldt Avenue affects a larger geographic area, and therefore the City should not proceed without that information, He said the decision to wait for the task force was the correct decision, and to spend money, no matter whose money it is on Humboldt, would be wrong at this time. He said the City does not have answers yct and there needs to be a consensus. He urged the Council to stay with the decision it made at the last meeting. Councilmember Rosene said the consensus of the greater community is to scc Humboldt widened so there is expediency in travel and so a higher volume of traffic can pass mare easily. He said he will not see this neighborhood cut up with wide strips of pavement, and it it's done to Humboldt, it would soon be done to France and Dupont and other roads, Mr, Davis said the task force will help opinions of different sides of the issue become facts. He said Brooklyn Center needs Brooklyn Park, and Brooklyn Park needs Brooklyn Currtcr, so we Can't isolate ourselves, but we should ask how Humboldt relates to the whole community which has not yet been determined. He said the only way to determine facts is the task force, and to forego the opportunity to apply any knowledge resulting. from the work of the task farce would be a mistake, regardless of who pays for it. Councilmember Rosene said Councilmember Kalligher's motion is as close to a compromise as is s ossible and Humboldt Avenue will not be able to care much more volum than it P s i m otion does already does since it is alrea at its maximum potential. He said p assi n g n this c � Y P P g not allow greater volume because it is still only a single lane in each direction, which will not increase traffic. Larry Cuskey, 7024 Humboldt Avenue, said on February 14, 1994, the Council made the policy not to break up the neighborhood and stayed with that policy on February 28, 1994. He said the residents of Humboldt deserve some traffic reduction, and the step signs have probably caused a 10 - 15`o reduction. He showed a "Toolbox" with other options for Humboldt Avenue and urged the Council to do some more of the things listed there, He mentioned there was once an option presented called option 11 that was never considered. He said this construction would make it possible for 15,000 cars per day to pass, which is an • increase. 3/14/94 He said the people who did not return the petition did not respond because of the personal opinion necessary. Councilmember Rosene said it's true that being on State Aid for the road really would prevent further traffic restrictions. Mike Schwartz, 7100 Humboldt Avenue, said his petition is on the kitchen table at home and it didn't seem to matter. He said he has no problem with the road the way it is except for the traffic, and it could be full of potholes and lie would like it better if it carried less traffic. Councilmember Rosene asked lair. Schwartz how he would like to see this decision go. Mr. Schwartz said lie doesn't care because he will move, He also said if the City is serious about traffic reduction, it can't be done, with State Aid. Councilmember Rosene asked if he had any faith in the task force, Mr. Schwartz said he had no faith at all. He pointed out at the last meeting the representative from the Metropolitan Council had not done any homework and didn' cvta know facts about the area. He said the Metropolitan Council has not been heard from yet. Councilmember Rosene said if the City were to construct, there would still be the issue of people roaring down the right turn lane to make a U - turn when it backed up. He asked if doing anything about that would have to be done in eonjunction'with Brooklyn Park, and the City Manager said it would, There being no further discussion the vote was taken. Voting aye: Councilmembers Rosene r n Councilmembers Scott and Mann and or Paulson. Tl� Ma e and Kalb lac . Vann nay: Y g >a _ motion to constn on Humboldt umboldt Avenue as detailed in the pctition faile Lillian Hechler, 7216 Humboldt Avenue, expressed her dissatisfaction that no one had even mentioned the concern about carbon monoxide poisoning. She said resident, of Humboldt Avenue are prisoners in their own homes. ORFIELD INVESTMENT LEGISLATION The City Manager presented this topic and said staff had not had time to prepare a resolution. Councilmember Scott commented it would be helpful to get information carlier, and the City Manager explained this was an urgent request that just came in. Mayor Paulson asked if the Council is on record favoring the Orfield legislation, and the City Manager said it is, bw this is an additional feature. 3/14/94 - 12 - There was a motion by Councilmember Kalligher and seconded by Councilmember Rosene to direct staff to prepare a resolution in support of this legislation, LICEN E An amended version of the requests for licensing appeared at the Council table this evening, which wag brought to the Council's attention by Councilmember Kalligher, There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to approve the following amended list of licenses: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Total McvhL ii;;ul 3c;rviccs 153 E. Thompson avenue RENTAL DWELLINGS Renewal: Muchtar/Fatima Sajady 7205 Perry Court E. Kenneth R. Johnson 5.301 Winchester Lane William and Linda Bjerke 3614 -16 50th Avenue N. Selwin and Odelia Ortega 610 53rd Avenue N. Ivan and Hazel Vetterick 4010 55th Avenue N, Eugene and Diane Wright 4408 59th Avenue N. Richard W, Sandeen 1706 71st Avenue N. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Kalligher to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously, The Brooklyn Ccntcr City Council adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Deputy City Todd p h' ty o d Mayor Recorded and transcribed by: Kathy Stratton TimcSavur Off Site Sccrutarial 3114!94 - 13 - CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3 i28/94 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: PRESENTATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS DEPT. APPROVAL: �l bWAe& Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION:_``�"� No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUNEVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) • A representative from American Red Cross will give a presentation regarding the Mayors Bowl -A- Thon. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Numbcr REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: PUBIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF YEAR XX (1994) URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTFUNDS AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONEMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached X ) Hennepin County's Year XX (1994) Community Development Block Grant Program was presented as a discussion item at the February 28, 1994 City Council meeting. At that meeting, the City Council also set the public hearing date on the proposed use of Year XX CDBG funds for March 28, 1994. The public hearing is a requirement for all municipal CDBG programs in Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Center is one of 43 Hennepin County cities participating in the Urban Hennepin County's CDBG program. The estimated Year XX CDBG allocation for the entire county is $3,688,000. Brooklyn Center's share of the Year XX allocation will be $261,194, which is approximately a ten percent (10 %) increase over last year's allocation of $235,627. This year, the City has received four requests from nonprofit agencies for CDBG funds. A summary of the requests follows: L The nonprofit agency, Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH), has requested $7,500 in Community Development Block Grant funds for support of its HOME Line program. The HOME Line provides a number of services to suburban Hennepin County residents, including tenant advocacy -type services and a mortgage • foreclosure prevention program. A copy of CASH's letter requesting the funds, along with HOME Line data for Brooklyn Center and a program description is included with hi memorandum. t s As you may recall, last year CASH also submitted a request for CDBG funds and at that time the only item eligible for funding under the CDBG program was the mortgage foreclosure prevention program. According to information from Hennepin County staff, the tenant advocacy services included as part of the HOME Line program have become eligible for CDBG funding this year. is 2. The second request for Year XX CDBG funds has come from the Community Emergency Assistance Program, Inc. (CEAP) in the amount of $9,000 for its peer advocate program. Briefly, the peer advocate program is designed to provide assistance to low income families to help them maintain self - sufficiency by providing support from a peer advocate to help families with a variety of problems associated with maintaining a self - sufficient household. A more detailed explanation prepared by CEAP of its peer advocate program is included with this memorandum. 3. The third request is from the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association ( GMDCA) in the amount of $15,000 for the child care sliding fee program. A copy of the GMDCA request is included with this memorandum. 4. The fourth request for CDBG funding was received after the February 28, 1994 City Council meeting and is from the CHAP Corporation, which stands for Caring, Helping and Providing. The CHAP Corporation has established two locations where they provide, free of charge, clothes, toys, books, kitchenware furnishings, etc., to low income families and individuals. The CHAP Corporation is not located in Hennepin County, but they have indicated that they serve residents of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. A copy of the CHAP Corporation request is included with this memorandum. • Staff is not recommending funding any of the four requests received from the above described nonprofit agencies. Staff recognizes the merit and need of these requests, but given the current need of other CDBG funded activities, staff recommends the CDBG dollars be allocated to the following activities and programs: 1. EDA HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM The deferred loan program currently has a waiting list of approximately 76 households. Given the current available funding for this program, it may be several years before the individuals at the end of the waiting list are served. The need for this program is ongoing and is not diminishing and requests continue to come in for the program on a regular basis. Staff is recommending a funding level of $157,194 for the deferred loan program for Year XX. Hennepin County has notified the cities in the CDBG program that we will now be able to spend up to $15,000 per household for the deferred loan program in the upcoming year, which is a $5,000 increase over the $10,000 maximum formerly in place. While spending this increased dollar amount would provide fewer overall grants, staff is finding that the costs of providing rehabilitation has increased over the past decade and we are forced to eliminate many needed repairs to a home to get the project down to the $10,000 maximum. With the ability to use up to $15,000 per household, staff believes this would provide a more complete rehabilitation of single - family properties and would allow us to do needed items that we must now delete from projects. After allowing for administrative expenses and assuming that the upcoming year's grants would be a combination of maximum $15,000 projects and some less than $15,000, staff believes we can accomplish between 10 and 12 projects at the funding level of $157,194. 2. SCATTERED SITE REDEVELOPMENT Staff is recommending this activity be funded at $50,000 for Year XX. This amount will be used to repay the EDA for expenses it has incurred on the acquisition and demolition of the fourplexes along Humboldt Avenue. This project was set up as a multi -year project to repay the EDA from CDBG funds for this project. 3. HOUSEHOLD OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE FOR THE ELDERLY (H.O.M.E.) This program has been part of the CDBG program for the past two years and has proved to be a beneficial program. The program provides minor maintenance and repair for persons 60 years of age and older and /or permanently disabled households. The households are required to pay a certain amount towards the rehabilitation based on a sliding fee scale according to their income. CDBG dollars are used to bring down the overall cost of the repairs. Examples of the repairs included in this program include installation of grab bars, painting (interior and exterior), minor roof repair and concrete repair. Staff believes this has been a good addition to the CDBG program and has provided a needed service for those kinds of repairs that are not the major kinds of remodeling we achieve with the deferred loan program. Additional information about the experience of the program in Brooklyn Center is provided by Senior Community Services, the provider of the H.O.M.E. program, and is included with this memorandum. 4. BUSINESS RETENTION STUDY Year XX is the last year the business retention study will be eligible for Community Development Block Grant funds. Last year, the CDBG program allocated $30,000 to the business retention study. This year, staff is recommending an allocation of $45,000 to make up a shortfall in the state grant from the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED). The $50,000 grant award from DTED was reduced to $25,000, which is the reason for the recommendation for the increase in Year XX CDBG funds for this program. The DTED grant was reduced by state legislative action as an overall budget cutting measure. The business retention program has been looked upon as a very successful program and the budget cutting measure on the part of the state legislature was not a reflection on the performance of the program, but was rather a budget cutting measure on the part of the state legislature for DTED. PUBLIC HEARING The required public hearing on the proposed use of CDBG funds has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. A copy of the public hearing notice is included with this memorandum. Staff has notified in writing all of the agencies requesting funding for Year XX CDBG dollars. At the February 28, 1994 City Council meeting, the Council requested follow -up on several items related to the CDBG program. In response to the issues raised at the February 28, 1994 meeting, staff has prepared the following information: 1. HOME REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN (GRANT) PROGRAM ISSUES The CDBG deferred loan program is one of the most used CDBG program and, as indicated by the 76 person waiting list, is in high demand. In theory, the program is simple but in practice the diversity of needs presented by the City's housing stock can add complexity to the administration of the program. At the June 28, 1993 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the following recommendations from the Housing Commission on the deferred loan program administration. a. No second grants will be approved until those on the waiting list are served unless the second grant is for a life safety item. b. On homes valued at $55,000 or less, as determined by the City Assessor's department, staff will prepare a cost repair estimate to determine if the property can be brought up to Section 8 standards with the funds available. C. Section 8 standards will continue to be addressed in rehabilitation projects, but staff will make an effort to dedicate a portion of the deferred loan proceeds to exterior improvements whenever practical. As additional background information, a copy of Section 8 rehabilitation guidelines prepared by the Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority staff is included with this memorandum. • d. Additional issues affecting the deferred loan program are: • The revision of the grant amount guidelines by Hennepin County raising the maximum grant award from $10,000 to $15,000. • The County has also requested cities in the Urban Hennepin County program to look at the option of creating a 15 year lien period for the grant awards. Presently, the City's lien period is 5 years and is, I believe, the most generous lien period in Hennepin County. Many cities have gone to a longer lien period, some as long as 50 years. 2. SCATTERED SITE ACQUISITION PROGRAM Another funding area the City Council discussed at the February 28, 1994 City Council meeting is the scattered site acquisition program, where blighted properties are purchased and the land cleared for redevelopment. Staff has prepared the following background information on this item. Since 1986, the following properties have been purchased and cleared using CDBG programs: • Single- Family Properties 5501 Humboldt Avenue North 5345 Colfax Avenue North 6730 Perry Avenue North 5206 Drew Avenue North 5538 Colfax Avenue North 6601 Bryant Avenue North 5305 Bryant Avenue North Multi - Family Properties 6715, 6717, 6719 and 6721 Humboldt Avenue North (fourplexes along Humboldt) Staff is not recommending any single - family scattered site funding for Year XX. Over the past few years, federal requirements for the acquisition of blighted properties have become more restrictive to the point where, if possible, staff recommends the exclusive use of local funds to do scattered site acquisitions. Some of the restrictions include: 1. The legislation known as the "Barney Frank" rule, which requires that if a low to moderate income unit is demolished, it must be replaced within a three year period, somewhere in the City. This means for any units demolished by the City we must be able to demonstrate they are above the fair market rent limits established by Section 8 before they are demolished or the City must replace this unit and build a new "affordable" unit somewhere in the City within a three year period. 2. The environmental review requirements have become significantly more • restrictive on the acquisition of properties. The environmental review must now follow the guidelines established by HUD, which require a statement of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), which entails publication requirements and a much more in -depth environmental analysis of a property before it is acquired. 3. Restrictions on the sale of the property continue to be imposed by HUD. One of the provisions requires that the proceeds from the sale of the property must be returned to HUD and while these funds are cycled back into the CDBG program, it provides no flexibility on the part of the City with regard to selling of lots. In other words, if the City chooses to reduce the land value to below the fair market value to encourage a specific type of development, the City still owes the fair market value of the land to HUD. The issues raised in this memorandum regarding the deferred loan program and scattered site acquisition program do not need to be resolved prior to setting the funding levels for the Year XX CDBG program. Staff would recommend that the funding levels be established by City Council by resolution this evening, and that any additional items the Council would like to address with regard to any of the programs be addressed at a future meeting and /or assigned to staff for further analysis. • RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution Approving Projected Use of Funds for 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Funds. City of Brookin Center NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that the City of Brooklyn Center, in cooperation with Hennepin County, pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is holding a public hearing on March 28, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The public hearing is on the housing and community development needs of the City and Urban Henr sp:i County, the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement of Objectives, and the proposed use of the 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program planning allocation of $261,194 by the City. In addition, during the July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995 program year it is estimated that no additional proms oni income from locally funded CDBG activities will be available to the City. The Statement of Objectives consists of the following seven program areas: (1) ADMINIS- TRATION, to maximize program benefit and effectively administer program funds; (2) HOUS- ING, to rehabilitate and assist in the development of housing which is affordable to low - and moderate - income households; (3) NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION, to maintain and preserve viable neighborhoods through concentrated community development activities; (4) PUBLIC FACILITIES, to improve existing and assist in the development of new public facili- ties which benefit low- and moderate - income persons; (5) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, to provide financial assistance to businesses which will provide or retain employment to the ben- efit of low- and moderate- income persons; and (6) PUBLIC SERVICES, to expand and improve the quantity and quality of public services available to low- and moderate - income persons; and (7) REMOVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, to remove material and architectural bar- riers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly or disabled persons. The City of Brooklyn Center is proposing to undertake the following activities with 1994 Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds starting on or about July 1, 1994. The budget amounts allocated to the various activities in this hearing notice are estimates and may be amended at the public hewing. ACTIVITY BUDGET Rehabilitation of Private Property $126,194 Scattered Site Redevelopment $ 50,000 Business Retention Study $ 45,000 Public Service $ 40,000 TOTAL: $261,194 Subsequ -n, increases or decreases in the community planning allocation or the budget of any funded activity by the greater of $10,000 or 50 percent of the allocated amount is a sub- stantial change and pursuant to Urban Hennepin County policy will be subject to the amend- ment process. For additinnal information on the proposed activities, level of funding, program objectives and performance, contact the City of Brooklyn Center at 569 -3300 or the Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development at 541 -7086. The public hearing is being held pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 471.59. (March 9, 1994) - Brooklyn Center Norwest Bank Building C ommun i ty 1011 First Street S., Suite 301 Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 933-9180 for Suburban Hennepin FAX (612) 933-6147 Mr. Brad Hoffman City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 January 31, 1994 Dear Mr. Hoffman: This letter is to request funding in the amount of $7,500 from the city's Community Development Block Grant program for 1994. Funds will be used to support HOME Line, the housing services program of Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH). HOME Line was begun by CASH in January 1992. Over the past two years, HOME Line has developed four housing programs for low and moderate income homeowners and renters: - 1) a tenant "hotline" to assist tenants with rental housing problems; - 2) tenant organizing assistance to educate and train low income tenants to work together to solve common problems in a given complex; - 3) a mortgage foreclosure prevention program to provide personal, technical, and financial help to homeowners facing foreclosure due to circumstances beyond their control; and - 4) free legal help and financial assistance for families with children facing eviction. These programs are described in more detail in the HOME Line Program Description enclosed. I have also included a 1994 operating budget for our housing services and a fact sheet that details HOME Line's tenant advocacy and foreclosure prevention activities in Brooklyn Center. Altogether, HOME Line has assisted approximately 10,000 suburban Hennepin County residents since it began operation in early 1992. Well over 90% of these people have low or moderate incomes by HUD standards. We appreciate your willingness to consider our request for support. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Charlie Warner, our Housing Programs Manager, at 933 -9180. We would also appreciate being informed of any public meetings or hearings at which your 1994 CDBG program is considered. Sincerely, , j �l_ Cv� (�_7 ��ti7�-j Sharon A. Johnson Executive Director Enclosures as noted Working to eliminate the causes of pouerty. HOME Line Data for Brooklyn Center Tenant a dvocacy 4R OME Line operates a "hotline" (933 -0017) to assist tenants experiencing problems with their rental housing situation. The hotline is open from 9am to 6pm weekdays (closes at 3pm on Fridays). We maintain a computerized database documenting all calls. The following summary information is taken from that database. Number of calls received from Brooklyn Center residents since start -up (January 1992) 271 Number of calls received from Brooklyn Center residents during 1993 167 Total number of Brooklyn Center residents served (= number of calls x average household size) 691 Percentages of Brooklyn Center residents served by HOME Line that are: Low income* 88.1% Moderate income* 10.4% Higher income* 1.5% Below are the problem areas most frequently encountered by callers to HOME Line county -wide. The numbers show how many times each was mentioned by callers from Brooklyn Center: Since During 1992 1993 Eviction 49 27 Repairs 79 47 Security Deposit 45 28 Discrimination 4 2 Harrassmant 8 5 Intrusion 6 2 Heat 1 1 Improper Notice 4 1 Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention During 1992, HOME Line established a new program to assist homeowners facing the possible loss of their homes to foreclosure. Assistance provided ranges from budget counselling to securing emergency financial aid to arranging mortgage refinancing. Financial aid has been secured from a variety of public and private Sources, including an emergency loan fund operated by Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH), HOME Line's parent agency. Number of Brooklyn Center homeowners assisted during 1993 17 Financial assistance raised on behalf of Brooklyn Center homeowners $15,249 i illounty -wide, the Foreclosure Prevention program assisted 287 homeowners of whom 64.1% were low ncome*, 25.4% were moderate income *, and 10.5% were higher income.* More than $1,460,000 in mortgage refinances were closed or in process during 1993, resulting in an average monthly savings of 149.24 to the benefitted homeowners. A total of $121,764 in emergency financial aid was raised on behalf eligible homeowners. According to HUD definitions HOME Line Housing Services HOME Line is a program of Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) 1994 Operating Budget USES of FUNDS Salaries $134,865 Benefits 31,000 Contract Attorney 25,600 Utilities 1,000 Mileage /Parking 3,000 Training 5,000 Consultants 10,000 Rent 17,400 Telephone (incl. LD and FAX) 6,000 Meeting Expenses 1,000 Postage 3,000 Printing & Copying 2,000 Maintenance & Repairs 750 Advertising 1,400 Equipment & Furnishings 5,000 Memberships 1,000 Insurance 475 Supplies 2,000 Subscriptions & Publications 500 TOTAL Uses 250,990 SOURCES of FUNDS Municipal CDBG 50,000 County Homeless Prevention and Assistance 25,600 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)* 175,390 TOTAL Sources $250.990 * CSBG is the principle source of funding for Community Action for Suburban Hennepin. These are federal "anti- poverty" funds provided to CASH through the MN Department of Jobs and Training. (January 1994) ROME Services for Suburban Hennepin Tenants r • Advice • Access to Legal Assistance • Information r 933 -0017 1206 Mainstrcct Hopkins, Minncsoti 55343 HOME Line Program Description (January 1994) Introduction HOME Line is the name given to CASH's set of housing services that operate in suburban Hennepin County. These currently include tenant advocacy (started in January 1992), tenant organizing (May 1992), mortgage foreclosure prevention counselling (August 1992), and legal defense for families facing eviction (September 1993). CASH, standing for Community Action for Suburban Hennepin, is the "anti- poverty agency" serving low income people throughout Minneapolis' suburbs. It is a private nonprofit corporation with tax - exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CASH is funded primarily with federal grants passed to us through the Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training. Additional funding is provided by Hennepin County, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), ACTION, and several suburban Hennepin municipalities. Tenant Advocacy The advocacy service assists individual tenants and is provided primarily over the phone (the "hotline "), although tenants do occasionally drop in to the office. Individual advocacy includes identifying the tenant's problem, providing accurate and timely information on relevant tenant /landlord rights and responsibilities, helping the tenant understand options they might use to remedy their problem, and, often, mailing out printed materials provided to us by Legal Aid. As advocates gain experience and expertise, there may be opportunities to assist individual tenants prepare for court and, in some cases, represent them in court. More complex cases are often referred to Legal Aid or to volunteer ( pro Bono) lawyers through the Hennepin County Bar Association's Legal Advice Clinic. Frequently, advocates will assist by referring tenants to other services and programs to help with problems that may be outside the sphere of tenant /landlord issues. Where advocates discover problems affecting many or all tenants in a complex., they may refer the case to HOME Line's tenant organizer. Tenant Organizing Where circumstances warrant and general problems exist, HOME Line's tenant organizer will work with groups of tenants to address problems collectively. Collective tenant action has been used in situations involving poor maintenance and repair throughout a complex, abusive behavior against tenants by management or maintenance personnel, and violation of regulations governing various housing assistance programs. Often, especially in cases involving government- assisted housing, HOME Line will secure assistance for the tenant group from Legal Aid. The organizing project has helped to form a county -wide tenant organization, the Suburban Association For Empowering Tenants (SAFE -T), to promote education on tenant /landlord rights and responsibilities and other housing issues. We are also actively assisting in the formation of a state -wide tenants group, the Minnesota Tenants Network. The Network is primarily focused on improving tenant /landlord law through legislative work. a program sponsored by Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) 933 -9180 HOME Line Program Description Page 2. Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention HOME Line's Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention program helps lower income homeowners who are facing fore- closure and the possible loss of their homes due to circumstances beyond their control. Often this is caused by a family break -up (divorce, abandonment, or death of a spouse) or the loss of a job due to economic dis- location. Intensive individual financial counselling with the homeowner and prompt, knowledgeable negotiations with the lender can sometimes save the situation. The foreclosure prevention staff assist homeowners gain access to public and private financial resources to help solve a delinquency. Where appropriate, a last- resort loan will be made to the homeowner to bring the loan current. The loan is non - interest bearing and comes due on sale of the property or when it is no longer owner- occupied. The program's Emergency Loan Fund is capitalized with funds from CASH; additional loan funds are available to the program through the MHFA's Emergency Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program . Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance This is Home Line's newest program, funded by Hennepin County in September 1993. Through this county assistance, we contract with an attorney in private practice to provide legal advice, help with negotiations, courtroom representation, and, for income - eligible households, emergency loans for families with children who are facing eviction from their homes. The program operates primarily in the Brookdale division of Hennepin County District Court. Most assisted families live in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Crystal. Staffing HOME Line's storefront office on Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins is staffed by CASH employees, VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America, a program of the federal ACTION office) and volunteers from the community. CASH /HOME Line staff include the director of the tenant advocacy program, a tenant organizer, the director of the foreclosure prevention program and her assistant, and an overall housing programs manager. CASH also contracts with an attorney in private practice to provide eviction defense to families with children. The VISTAs are assigned, one each, to the tenant advocacy program and the tenant organizing program. Volunteers serve primarily as tenant advocates. We work closely with the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis. Legal Aid lawyers train our volunteer advocates in Minnesota tenant /landlord law and provide back -up advice to advocates. Legal Aid lawyers also provide representation to tenant groups organized through HOME Line. Because volunteers are a critical element in HOME Line's success, we place strong emphasis on their recruitment, training, and recognition. Volunteer Involvement Volunteers are a mainstay of much of HOME Line's work. Our tenant hotline is staffed in large part by volunteers recruited from area law schools and the suburban community. The tenant organizing program works with groups of volunteer tenants seeking to improve their collective situation. SAFE -T and the Minnesota Tenants Network are totally volunteer organizations. The Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention program utilizes a five - person Loan Committee composed of volunteers from the CASH board and from the community. Law students also volunteer with HOME Line's Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance program. Law student volunteers, provided to the project through the Minnesota Justice Foundation, interview clients, prepare trial documents, and represent eviction defendants in court under the supervision of HOME Line's contract attorney. Altogether, over 3,000 hours of volunteer time are donated to HOME Line each year. (1/94) �pktY ASS1Sr4vV .o F c z January 4, 1994 Mr. Tom Bublitz City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Dear Mr. Bublitz: CEAP submits the following grant for your consideration as a request for the 1994 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $9,000 dollars. These funds would be divided into three areas within the same program. Eighteen hundred dollars would be used for the Family Peer Advocate Team Leader, ( $150 dollars per month x 12 months). Thirty -six hundred dollars for a Family Peer Advocate, ( $300 hundred for x 12 months). Thirty -six hundred dollars for a Family Peer Advocate, (,$300 hundred for x 12 months). With these funds we will be able to continue serve families and meet rising demands. We feel CEAP and the City of Brooklyn Center share a common goal to serve the people of the community. Helping families to self - sufficiency is an extensive task and requires intense staff and volunteer time. It is obvious that to undertake such a wide ranging project we need the communities financial resources to help insure success in meeting the needs of the people of the community. Self - sufficiency needs are intricately connected to the inability to live independently of emergency services. Emergency financial assistance is frequently associated with longer term problems. Intervention Services are the preventive bulwark of hunger and homelessness. To achieve, adequate ability to escape from poverty, self - sufficiency goals must be addressed. The services that we provide are of great value to those who need them. In order to help the families we serve and strengthen the community, we want to proactively respond to the needs before they assume critical proportions. In addition to Intervention and Self - Sufficiency services for the families we serve, a Family Peer Advocacy program is provided to help deal with the problems encountered each day. The Family Peer Advocates work one on one to find out how CEAP can help individual families. 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard at CEAP WAY • Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • 566 -9600, Fax 566 -9604 1201 89th Ave. N.E., Suite 130, Blaine, MN 55434 • 783 -4930, Fax 783 -4700 au.. City of Brooklyn Center Page Two What is a Family Peer Advocate? The best way to describe this role is a welcoming, encouraging and supportive influence to families in the community. Often this means working with people whose experiences are limited or find the system and its array of services confusing and difficult. The Advocate also acts as a resource for education employment and Y involvement in the community. The Peer Advocate themselves go through extensive and intense training and work on their own personal and family goals. Through the process shared by the Advocate and family greater self - esteem and understanding of life is found. The Advocacy program works with the surrounding school districts of Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, Anoka - Hennepin and Osseo. The collaboration helps us as a service provider because we realize that one individual or organization doesn't have all the answers. However, collectively we can develop the right responses to assist an isolated and disenfranchised family to become more involved with the community. By empowering families to take control we make them and the community stronger. We sincerely hope that the City of Brooklyn Center will join with CEAP in the continuing fight to help those less fortunate in our community. The joining of our resources will make the community stronger and more effective in meeting the needs of the people we serve. Best regards. Sincerely , _ RefiC %P .. - cam `be rt� P !/ Director Organizational Development enclosure G pHr,Y ASSIsTgNc .o F J2 �oc�v 0892 A PEER ADVOCATE IS: Welcoming, encouraging, and supportive to others Nonjudgmental, respectful, and sensitive to needs of low income families Knowledgable about community resources and the school system Trained Respectful of confidentiality Team player A PEER ADVOCATE ISN'T: Know It All Childcare Provider Social Worker Legal Expert Financial Expert Emergency Service Provider Medical Professional WHAT DOES A PEER ADVOCATE DO? Helps to empower families by: sharing information about community resources, services, and schools encouraging parent involvement with children and schools advocating for reasonable requests being a listening and caring presence helping people to become aware of their inner resouces FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE PEER ADVOCACY COORDINATOR AT CEAP - 566 -9600 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard at CEAP WAY - Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • 566 -9600, Fax 566 -9604 1201 89th Ave. N.E., Suite 130, Blaine, MN 55434 • 783 -4930. Fax 783 -4700 „M , Post-it" brand fax transmittal memo'7671 w o1 pages ► C From apt. Phone N 0 February 24, 1994 ex M r— � ax 3 itk Brad .Hoffman City of Brooklyn Center �i3Q Shi reek Parkway Br o kl n Centbr, MN 5 Y 5 5430 Dear Mr, Hoffman, On behalf of the Greater Minnea Day Care Association (GMDCA), I am requesting that the $rooklyn Center City Council consider using $15,000 of their Year XX Community Development Grant (CDBG) funds for the child care sliding fee program. This amount would help several Brbokl n Center families in training or in low paying 'obs a for child care. There are 92 eligible Brooklyn Center families on the waiting list. p y There are several Programs that help families pay for child care while the parent is in school or in a low paying fob, When a family calls and is proven eligible, their name goes on to the county waiting list, as well as on the waiting list for their city, if that city has a subsidy program, This county list moves very slowly, because once a family is taken on they may need help for a long time with less assistance as their children get older. At the present funding of the County program, families have to wait at least one year for subsidy, The city waiting ists move more quickly as the list is only for residents of that city, and once a resident is getting help and their name comes up on the county list , they are moved to that source of funding, making way for another city family on that city's program. This system maxiriiized the use of city money, but the paperwork and time moving families from one program to another slows the use of city funds. A Brooklyn Center child care subsidy program benefits your families trying to move toward self - sufficiency. On their behalf, I hope you can include the subsidy program in your Year XX CD13G funding package. The staff at GMDCA also urge the Brooklyn Center City Council to lobby for county and state funding for the child care sliding fee program, Then City of Brooklyn Center money could be used for other programs, Thank you for Considering funding this program, PIease call if I can get any other information for you. I will try to attend your public hearing. Sincerely, N Grace Norris Community Service Coordinator GN:wp Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association *Constance C. BAIL. Executive Director ■ 1628 Elliot Avenue South v Minne expo is, MN 55404 (612) 341 - - Ftv {612) 341.4356 ■ VoicerDD (612) 341 -2066 v An Equal Opportunity Employer § C OOP* WLfla PuM Driw ' Membtr Oru r.w EN(,w+w 3HAP CORPORATION Caring Helping And Providing 9 East Golden Lake Road Circle Pines MN 55014 (612> 636-6787 ' 3-8-94 TOM BUBLITZ CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 RE: HUD 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PROGRAM. DEAR MR. BUBLITZ: ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND HUD 1994�COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK �~ PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR CARING HELPING AND PROVIDING. ' Should you have any questions, please call me at 636-6787. Thank You for considering this request. Greg St. Hilaire CHAP Store Director ` � ` ` . ^ NAME AND LOCATION : CHAP CORPORATION ( CARING HELPING AND PROVIDING > 2102 SILVER LAKE ROAD NEW BRIGHTON MN 55112 636-6787 ' CONTACT PERSON : GREG ST.HILAIRE 9 EAST GOLDEN LAKE ROAD CIRCLE PINES MN 55014 WORK 636-6787 HOME 786-7356 ' STATEMENT OF GOALS AND PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES : TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE TRUE WORD OF GOD BY MEETING THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THOSE SUFFERING PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. TO AID THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS. � TO PROVIDE FREE OF CHARGE QUALITY CLOTHES.TOYS,BOOKS, KITCHEN WARE,FURNISHINGS,SMALL APPLIANCES,SPORTING GOODS,AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO LOW INCOME ' FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. � ` TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THE HUNGRY.— ^ ', ,'' -' � TO PROVIDE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC QUALITY CLOTHES, TOYS,: BOOKS,KITCHEN IANCES,SPORTJNG ' GOODS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS /' EMS AT A REASONABLE COST ' , cu o _ ` - . . AMOUNT REQUESTED : $1500.00 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. GENERAL INFORMATION AND' HISTORY : The CHAP Corporation (Caring Helping and Providing) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, household items and furniture free of charge to low income families. � The CHAP Corporation (Caring Helping and Providing) � became a Minnesota corporation on September 17, � 1991 and entered into a lease agreement for 1,800 � square feet at the Pines Plaza Shopping Center � in Circle Pines, Minnesota. In January of 1992, we � began to lease an additional 3 ' 200 square foot � � space to expand our operations. In October of 1992 �e added another 1 000 feet t Circle � e r square ee o our rc e � Pines facility, bringing it to a total of 6,000 square feet. The 6,000 SQ. FT. distribution center in Circle Pines MN was operational through July 31 1993 and provided items free of charge to over 350 low income families on an ongoing basis. The CHAP Corporation opened a new 8660 SQ. FT. facility in New Brighton at the Rice Creek Shopping Center on September 1st 1993. / The New Brighton Store is stocked with new and used merchandise that has been donated by local businesses and families. The CHAP Store provides these donated items: � food, clothing, household items,/'sporting goods,crafts, furniture, paint, toys, books. small appliances, shoes, and other items free of charge to low-income families and individuals within our service area. ' ' . . � Qualified low-income residents in the following cities may receive items free of charge upon registration. ARDEN HILLS BLAINE BROOKLYN CENTER BROOKLYN PARK CIRCLE PINES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COON RAPIDS FRIDLEY � HILL TOP � LEXINGTON MOUNDSVIEW NEW BRIGHTON ROSEVILLE SHOREVIEW SPRING LAKE PARK ST. ANTHONY Low-income eligibility requirements are as follows: � Individuals with an income < $12,000/yr. Families of two with an income < $13,000/yr. Families of three with an income < $14,000/yr. Families of four with an income < $15,000/yr. Families of five with an income < $16,000/yr. Families of six with an income < $17,000/yr. Families of seven with an income < $18,000/yr. Families of eight with an income < $19,000/yr. Families of nine with an income < $20,000/yr. Families of ten with an income < $21,000/yr. � INDIVIDUALS WITH ANY COUNTY MEDICAL CARD, FOOD STAMP CARD, OR COUNTY ASSISTANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD WILL RECEIVE 50 % ~'. OFF ON ALL CASH PURCHASES. �� , ALL SENIOR CITIZENS WILL RECEIVE 25 % OFF ON PURCHASES. ^ - ~ , ` / . . The CHAP Store currently has no substantial financial supporters, nor are there any pending. The CHAP Store � finances are generated through cash sales at our thrift � store. Another means of generating finances is by the sales of wiping cloths (rags). Articles of clothing that are � unacceptable for use as clothing are cut into rags and sold to industries as wiping cloths for washing, degreasing and soaking up spills. In 1993, the CHAP store distributed over $375,000.00 of merchandise free of charge to low- income families. Our goal for calendar year 1994 is to distribute $500,000.00 of merchandise free of charge to low-income families and churches. � IN 1993 NO SALARIES OR COMPENSATION WERE PAID TO ANY OF OUR WORKERS NOR HAS THERE BEEN ANY PAID THUS FAR IN 1994 Many of the items provided free of charge to low-income families would be unaccessable to them without the help of the CHAP store--thereby making this a worthwhile operation benefitting the low-income families. � AS OF 3-2-94 305 FAMILIES WERE REGISTERED WITH THE CHAP � STORE TO RECEIVE ON-GOING SUPPORT. WE EXPECT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES WE HELP TO REACH 600 BY 1-1-95. Greg and Carol St. Hilaire will administer the grant. ' Greg and Carol (husband and wife) are the co-founders of the HAP Store and h d d directed it since e ore n have manage ' an rec � its conception. � . ~ � The officers and board members of the CHAP store are: * Carol St.Hilaire President ' Greg St. Hilaire Vice-President '- Rick Doherty Board Member Rick Schnarr Food Distribution Coordinator - BUDGET 1994 � EXPENSES INCOME RENT $12617. SALES 36000. PHONE 2100. _ CASH DONATIONS 3500. ADVERTISEMENT 2200. RAGS 6000. INSURANCE 1600. � SALARIES 00. BRK CTR. CDBG 1500. (applied for) MISC. 2000. RAGS 700. TOTAL $47,000. MEALS 3500. TITHE/MISSIONS 5000. SALES TAX 1500. � GASOLINE 2200. � NSP 3700. EQUIPMENT 2500. WATER 200. TRUCK REPAIR 1000. LEGAL 1200. BAD CHECKS 300. BANK CHARGES 50. FOOD SHELF 4633. TOTAL EXPENSES $47,000. ' � � WE HAVE RECEIVED NO CDBG MONEY FROM ANY CITY TO DATE. WE HAVE REQUESTED MONEY FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FROM ANOKA.HENNIPEN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES,THE MC KNIGHT, � BEMIS YOUR HEART AND ALBERT W. CHERNE FOUNDATIONS � WITH NO SUCCESS. � � � � im SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 10709 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 111, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone 541 -1019 Fax 541 -0841 BOARD of DIRECTORS Tom ncen February 8,1994 President Carla Pavone ist Vice President Mr. Torn Bublitz, Bob Zagaros Community Development Specialist 2nd Vice President City of Brooklyn Center Marty Guritz 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Secretary Brooklyn Center, Mn 55430 John Young Treasurer Dear Mr. Bublitz: Daralyn Peifer Member -at -Large Senior Community Services is requesting that the City of John Nelson Brooklyn Center allocate $9,000 for the 1994 -'95 fiscal year from Member -at -Large it's share of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year Robert DeGhetto XX (July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995) funds to support the HOME Member -at -Large Program. It has become increasingly difficult, with decreases in Mary Anderson funding for the past three years from the United Way (due to Lucille Crow poor campaigns) and from contributions, for Senior Community Karl Dansky Services to fill the gap between the HOME Program's expenses Alison H. r and revenues. This is the reason for the la than average 'villiam H. Gray g g ko Higuchi request for an increase this year. wight Johnson Tad Kevin J ud ev n ueger Brooklyn Center's CDBG funds will still be leveraged from client Senator Gen Olson fees, funding from the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches Ryan Schroeder (GMCC) and from donations. The HOME Program operates on a William G. Weiler sliding fee scale. On average clients cover approximately one Benjamin F. Withhart -third of the Programs' cost. GMCC funding, utilizing Federal Executive Director & C.E.O. Title III monies, helps to subsidize chore services. Friends of HOME, an organization that solicits private donations, helps to PROGRAMS fill the remaining gap between the City's CDBG funds and the • Community total Program expense. Senior Groups I have enclosed a copy of the 1993 Summary of Service report, H.o.M.E. including figures for the City of Brooklyn Center, and the 1993 • Multi- purpose Survey Evaluation Results. If you have any questions, or if the Senior Centers Mayor and City Council would like to have an informational Senior Outreach presentation, please let me know. • • Seniors Serving Sincerely Business 1 �V\ 7 Ron Bloch O l e Program Administrator A united Way Agency n tJ recycledpaper H.O.M.E. (Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly) Summary of Service 1993 Maintenance Homemaker Total BLOOMINGTON # of Customers 213 127 340 # of Households! 167 113 280 -- -- - - ------ # of jobs 913 1804 2717 ----------- ------ - # of hours 2331 3911. 6242 RICHFIELD # of Customers 113 6 6 179 1 # of Households: 95 571 152 # of jobs 5331 9501 1483 ------------ # of hours 11981 203 3237 --- ------ ------ EDINA of Customers 88 941 182 # of Households 65 811 146 # of jobs 443 1207 1650 ...... .... # of hours 1050 283 01 3880 - ------------------ EDEN PRAIRIE -- ------------------ # of Customers 23 231 46 ---------- # of Households: 181 =2 2= 40 # of jobs 40 377 417 # of hours 124! 783 907 ST. LOUIS PARK # of Customers 51 5 - -------------------------- # of Households 31 1 3 ----------- ----- -- --- # of jobs 31 3 # of hours ligi 1 119 CHANHASSEN # of Customers 111 1 @ 12 # of Households 8 1 9 # of jobs 121 6j 18 # of hours 1171 17' 1341 .. . ................ MINNETONKA # of Customers 12` 157 # of Households! 1061 121 118 ... ..................... # of jobs 174 103 277 # of hours 7441 4 272; 1016 BROOKLYN CENTER --- - - ----------- ------ -- # of Customers 281 28 # of Households:' 22 22 1 # of jobs 321 32 . . ......... ------- # of hours 62 629 TOTAL # of Customers 6261 3231 949 # of Households 4841 2861 770 - ---------------- ----- - # of jobs 21501 44471 6597 L# of hours 63121 98521 161641 Program : (Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly) Client Survey Response Please fill in the following blanks with the total number of clients that responded to that particular question. If you conduct a survey twice a year, please combine the totals so that only one number appears on each line. Due to programs conducting the survey at various times, please indicate the time period the results cover. Time period the below information covers. January 1, 1993 thru November 1993 1. 662 Number of surveys sent. 2. 320 Number of surveys returned. 48 % of returned surveys. 3. How satisfied are you with the work done? 256 very satisfied 62 Satisfied 1 Not satisfied --&0 of above ?o % of above o % of above 4. Do you feel that the services you receive help you to continue to live in your own home? 269 fiery muCl, 42 Some hat Do not help 85 % of above 14 % of above 1 % of above 5. 36- Number of people making a contribution. 11 % of people making a contribution. 6. $525 Total contributions made. 0 -- SECTION 8 HOUSING STANDARDS 10 NOTE: The following pages contain information on housing standards for Section 8 housing. This information is used in training sessions for Section 8 inspectors and I believe it gives a very basic but thorough review of what Section 8 requirements are all about. In developing a matrix of housing maintenance items Section 8 is one more enforcement tool. ATTENTION!! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE THAT WILL HELP YOU FIND A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE! The home you choose must meet the Housing Quality Standards. Metro HRA must inspect and approve your choice. CAUTION! If the unit was built before 1973 and you have children under age 7, there must not be any chipped or peeling paint inside or outside (within 5 feet of the ground)! DWELLING UNIT MUST INCLUDE Living room, kitchen, bathroom, and one (1) living /sleeping room for every two (2) family members. ALL ROOMS MUST HAVE Ceilings and walls must be in good condition. There must not be any large cracks or any peeling and chipped paint or loose plaster. Floors must be in good condition. The floor covering must not be curling or have loose edges or holes. Windows must be in good condition and must open and close. The sills and frames must not be rotting. There can be no cracked, broken or missing window panes. Windows that are within six feet of the ground must have adequate locks that are permanently attached to the window. All rooms must have two (2) sources of power, except bathroom which only requires a permanently installed light fixture. Kitchen must have one (1) ` permanently installed light fixture and one (1) outlet. All outlets and switches must have covers with no exposed, frayed wiring. There must be no open, exposed electrical boxes or wires! KITCHEN Stove -- all four burners of the stove must work (gas or electric stove). If the stove is equipped with a pilot light system, burners must light with pilot. Check to see if the oven works. Refrigerator -- the door gasket must be attached to the door securely, forming a proper seal. Sink -- must have hot and cold running ater, a drain with trap, properly 8 P � Ps P Y hooked to a waste line, and cannot leak. There must be adequate food preparation and storage areas, with adequate means to dispose of food wastes. LIVING ROOM MUST HAVE TWO SOURCES OF POWER ONE WINDOW OUTLETS OR LIGHT FIXTURE PERMANENTLY INSTALLED WINDOWS - NATURAL LIGHT OPERABLE ONLY IF NEEDED FOR VENTILATION REASONABLY WEATHERTIGHT BEDROOMS MUST HAVE TWO SOURCES OF POWER ONE (OPERABLE) WINDOW OUTLETS OR LIGHT FIXTURE PERMANENTLY INSTALLED WINDOWS MUST BE OPENABLE REASONABLE WEATHERTIGHT BATIIROOM MUST HAVE ONE SOURCE OF POWER VENTILATION SINK/STOOL(TUB OUTLETS OR LIGHT FIXTURE OVERHEAD LIGHT PERMANENTLY INSTALLED KITCHEN MUST HAVE TWO SOURCES OF POWER STOVE/REFRIGERATOR OUTLETS OR LIGHT FIXTURE ONE OVERHEAD LIGHT FIXTURE AND ONE OLTILEI' PERMANENTLY INSTALLED IF NO CODE I MEANS OF NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL ILLUMINATION FAIL SEVE RE DETERIORATION WINDOWS * MISSING/BROKEN OUT PANES * DANGEROUSLY LOOSE /CRACKED PANES * WINDOWS WON'T CLOSE * WINDOWS WITHOUT TIGHT SEAL (allow serious drafts to enter) NOTE: IIQS does NOT require SCREENS PASS MODERATE DETERIORATION WINDOWS * MINOR CRACKS IN PANE * SPLINTERED SILLS * MINOR ROTTING - WINDOW/FRAME * MISSING WINDOW PUTTY (loose window pane) DOES it form a reasonable tIght seal against weather. IF WINDOW is cracked, can somebody get cut? FAIL UNSOUND OR IAZARDOUS CEILINGS * SEVERE BULGINGBUCKLING * LARGE HOLES * FALLING SURFACE MATERIALS (other than paper or paint) * LOOSE SECTIONS OF PLASTER IN DANGER OF FALLING * MANY MISSING PARTS (such as ceiling tile) PASS NON- HAZARDOUS DEFECTS WITH COMMENT CEILINGS * SMALL HOLES /CRACKS * MINOR CRUMBLING OF PLASTER * SOME MISSING/BROKEN CEILING TILES * WATER STAINS (no unkeyed plaster) * DIRTY SURFACES * PEELED PAINT (see lead free HQS) * UNPAINTED SURFACES FAIL UNSOUND OR IIAZARDOUS WALLS * SEVERE BULGINGBUCKLING/LEANING * DAMAGED/LOOSE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS * LARGE HOLES (8 -1/2 x 11 +) * ANY HOLES THAT ALLOW SIGNIFICANT DRAFT'S (especially if in exterior wall) NOTE: Include the worst condition observed (3 walls okay - 1 not - FAIL) PASS NON - HAZARDOUS DEFECTS WITII COMMENT WALLS * SMALL /SHALLOW HOLES * LOOSE/MISSING PARTS * UNPAINTED SURFACES (If paint is peeling, see lead base requirement) FAIL UNSOUND OR HAZARDOUS FLOORS * SEVERE BUCKLING/MAJOR MOVEMENT UNDER WALKING STRESS (unsteady weak) * LARGE SECTIONS OF DAMAGES/MISSING PARTS * HOLES THROUGH FINISH FLOORING AND SUB - FLOORING (allowing weather/vermin in) * SEVERE TRIPPING HAZARD (only if permanent covering) * BIG HOLES (at least 4" in diameter) * HOLE DUE TO MISSING COVER ON HOT AIR REGISTER PASS NON- ITAZARDOUS DEFECTS WITH COMMENT FLOORS * SIGNIFICANT SCUFFING * MARRING /SCRATCHES * MINOR DAMAGE TO LINO/PARQUET * MAY BECOME A TRIPPING HAZARD (but isn't now) * SOILED FLOOR COVE!" ING LEAD PAINT CRACKING * SCALING PEELING CHIPPING IN UNITS BUILT PRIOR TO 1973 AND OCCUPIED OR PROPOSED FOR OCCUPANCY BY FAMILIES WITII CHILDREN UNDER AGE SEVEN, TREATMENT OF DEFECTIVE PAINT ON ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES WITHIN FIVE FEET FROM THE FLOOR OR GROUND. TIIE PAINT MUST BE NOTICEABLY LOOSE AND SEPARATING FROM TIIE SURFACE MATERIAL. KITCHEN MUST HAVE: SINK STOVE REFRIGERATOR PLUS: * ONE OUTLET AND ONE LIGHT FIXTURE * HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN SINK * WORKING OVEN, WORKING TOP BURNERS ON STOVE * LOW TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED FOR FOOD * SPACE FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE * FREE FROM CRACKING, PEELING, CHIPPING, LOOSE PAINT BAT IIROOM * MUST BE ENCLOSURE AROUND TOILET * COUNT THE ENCLOSURE AROUND TOILET AS BATHROOM IF FACILITIES ARE SCATTERED BATHROOM ELECTRICITY: * ONE PERMANENT LIGHT FIXTURE * NO OUTLET REQUIRED * OUTLET CAN'T BE SUBSTITUTED FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL HAZARDS * OUTLET/ELECTRICAL HEATING APPLIANCE VERY CLOSE TO TUB * OUTLET ON OR NEAR MEDICINE CABINET WOULD NOT BE A HAZARD BATHROOM (CONTINUED) TOILETS * EXCLUSIVE, PRIVATE USE BY TENANT * ALLOW FOR PRIVACY TOILET NOT WORKING * NOT CONNECTED TO WATER SUPPLY - LEAKING BADLY * NOT CONNECTED TO SEWER DRAIN * CONNECTIONS FAULTY (VENTS/TRAPS) TO EXTENT THAT SEVERE LEAKAGE OF WATER/SEWER GASES * LOOSE - ROCKS TOILETS DON'T FLUSH WHY? * CLOGGED * MECHANISM WITHIN TANK AT BACK OF TOILET DOESN'T WORK TOILET DEFECTS PASS WITH COMMENT * CONSTANT RUNNING WATER * CHIPPED/BROKEN PORCELAIN * CRACKED TOILET SEAT * SLOWLY DRAINING TOILET BATHROOM (CONTINUED) WASH BASIN NOT WORKING * NOT CONNECTED TO SYSTEM * NOT CONNECTED TO DRAIN WITH GAS TRAP * CLOGGED * WATER LEAKAGE * SEWER GAS ESCAPES WASH BASIN PASS WITH COMMENT * LOW WATER PRESSURE * DRIPPING FAUCETS * MINOR LEAKS * CRACKED /CHIPPED PORCELAIN * SLOW DRAIN * PARTIALLY RUSTED/DEFECTIVE FAUCET HANDLES * BASIN INSECURELY FASTENED TUB /SHOWER PASS WITH COMMENT * DRIPPING FAUCET * MINOR LEAKS * CRACKED PORCELAIN * SLOW DRAIN * ABSENTBROKEN SHOWER ROD * CRACKEDBROKEN/MISSING TILES * DETERIORATED GROUT AROUND TUB BATHROOM (CONTINUED) BATHROOM VENTILATION: ELECTRIC FAN VENTS (WALL OR_CEILING MOUNTED) * FAN MUST OPERATE GRAVITY FLOW * CHIMNEY EFFECT VENT PIPES OR SHAFTS THAT ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE TO OUTSIDE WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC FAN MUST VENT TO OUTSIDE! BATH FLOORING NON- HAZARDOUS PASS WITH COMMENT * BROKEN/LOOSE TILE * DETERIORATING GROUTING AT TUB/WALL AND TUB/FLOOR OR TILED SURFACES * WATER STAINS HEATING * EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF ADEQUATE HEAT * FREE FROM UNVENTED HEATER * HOT WATER HEATER -- DISCHARGE LINE -- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE HEATING FIRE /SAFETY HAZARDS: * COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AROUND FURNACE * IMPROPER FLUES /CHIMNEYS E XHAUS T GASES) S) * IMPROPER FLUES (VERY HOT) NOTE: FLUES LEAD FROM FURNACE TO CHIMNEY AIR DUCTS LEAD FROM FURNACE TO/FROM FLOOR REGISTERS * IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT * IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT * INADEQUATE SOURCE OF CLEAN RETURN AIR PROBLEMS BUT NOT HAZARDS PASS WITH COMMENT * DIRTY FLOOR REGISTERS * COVER MISSING ON HOT WATER BASEBOARD * MALFUNCTIONING RADIATOR VALVE (CONTINUOUS HISSING) HEATING (CONTINUED) HEAT * NOT REQUIRED IN SECONDARY ROOMS * DETERMINING ADEQUACY: ? TENANT ? OWNER ? OTHER TENANTS * WHERE THERE IS A CLIMATE REQUIRING REGULAR HEAT, PORTABLE ELECTRIC ROOM HEATERS AS PRIMARY SOURCE OF HEAT ARE NOT OKAY! HEATING EQUIPMENT SAFETY HAZARDS: * POTENTIAL FOR FIRE * ESCAPE OF GAS FUMES INTO LIVING ROOM LOOK FOR: * TAG/INSPECTION CERTIFICATE CHECK: * DATE * INSPECTION OUTCOME IF UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO PRIMARY IIEATING SOURCE, CIIECK INCONCLUSIVE! HEATING (CONTINUED) HEATING PROBLEM AREAS: * UNVENTED SPACE HEATERS (SEE A -87 FOR WAIVER INFORMATION) * OIL BURNING SYSTEMS -- IMPROPER FUEL STORAGE AND LINES -- SHUT -OFF VALVE NEEDED AT BASE OF TANK -- FUEL OIL LINE RUNNING ACROSS FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED -- CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE FUEL OIL STAINS ON FLOOR -- OIL TANKS VENTED/FILLED FROM OUTSIDE THE UNIT * GAS BURNING SYSTEMS -- MANUAL SHUT -OFF DEVICE AT FURNACE NEEDED PLUMBING * FREE FROM MAJOR LEAKS * FREE FROM CORROSION LOOK FOR: * MAIN WATER PIPES * COLOR OF DRINKING WATER * SEVERE LEAKS IN BASEMENT * SEWER CONNECTION * STRONG SEWER GAS SMELL I GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY * CAN'T GO THROUGH ANOTHER UNIT AS ONLY ACCESS * MUST BE AN ALTERNATE FIRE EXIT FROM BUILDING -- OPENABLE WINDOW IF ON 1ST OR 2ND FLOOR AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO GROUND -- BACK DOOR TO PORCH WITH STAIRWAY TO THE GROUND -- FIRE ESCAPE, FIRE LADDER OR FIRE STAIRS FIRE EXITS * PHA HAS FINAL DETERMINATION * MUST BE OPERABLE * PASSAGE TO ANOTHER UNIT MAY BE ACCEPTABLE PROVIDED THERE IS A TWO HOUR FIREWALL BETWEEN UNITS INFESTATION RATS * LARGE RAT HOLES I * DROPPINGS * RAT RUNS * RAT POISON AROUND LOOK: * ALONG WALLS * UNDER PILES OF RUBBISH * BEHIND OR UNDER BOXES, BOARDS OR THICK VEGETATION ROACHES * CHECK AREAS WHERE TRASH/GARBAGE CANS ARE KEPT * THEIR FAVORITE PLACE IS AROUND A FOOD SOURCE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS * LARGE PILES OF TRASH AND GARBAGE * DISCARDED FURNITURE * DEBRIS THAT IT WOULD TAKE MORE THAN AN HOUR OR TWO TO PICK UP * COUNT ONLY THE TRASH ON PROP IN THIS D.U. REFUSE DISPOSAL * TRASH CANS WITH COVERS * GARBAGE CHUTES * DUMPSTERS * TRASH BAGS (IF APPROVABLE BY CITY) INTERIOR STAIRS COMMON STAIRS AND HALLWAYS * LOOSE, BROKEN, MISSING STEPS OR HANDRAILS * ACCUMULATION OF OBJECTS ON STEPS * RIPPED, TORN OR FRAYED STAIR COVERINGS * LOOSE OR BROKEN STEPS * LARGE AMOUNT OF MISSING SECTIONS OF VERTICAL RAILINGS ALSO: * HANDRAIL IS REQUIRED ON EXTENDED SECTIONS OF STAIRS - GENERALLY 4 OR MORE STEPS * ALL TREADS/RISERS ARE ILLUMINATED OTHER INTERIOR HAZARDS * PROTRUDING NAIL IN DOORWAY * BROKEN BATHROOM FIXTURE (WHERE SOMEONE COULD BE CUT) * DOOR THAT MIGHT FALL BECAUSE PARTIALLY BROKEN OFF HINGES * ELEVATORS: HAVE A CURRENT INSPECTION CERTIFICATE INTERIOR AIR QUALITY Definition: "ABNORMALLY HIGH" MEANS THAT LEVELS OF NOXIOUS GASES OR OTHER POLLUTANTS ARE CONSISTENTLY PRESENT IN AMOUNTS THAT WOULD BE A CONTINUING HEALTH HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANT. AIR QUALITY SOURCES * REFINERIES * PULP OR PAPER PLANTS * CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES * HEAVY TRAFFIC * SEWER /COOKING GAS * IMPROPERLY OPERATING FURNACES IF IIIGII ENOUGII TO BE DANGEROUS TO TENANT, UNIT SHOULD FAIL SITE /NEIGIIBORIIOOD CONDITIONS FAIL WITH JUDGEMENT * OTHER BUILDINGS ON OR NEAR PROPERTY THAT POSE SERIOUS HAZARDS (DILAPIDATED SHED) * FLOODING/MAJOR DRAINAGE PROBLEMS * PROXIMITY TO OPEN SEWAGE * FIRE HAZARDS * ABNORMAL AIR POLLUTION THROUGH YEAR * CONTINUOUS/EXCESSIVE VIBRATION PASS WITH COMMENT * NEARBY VACANT LOT WITH TRASH * LARGE, BARE PATCHES ON GROUNDS AROUND BUILDING * GENERAL LACK OF MAINTENANCE -- SOME LITTER -- GENERAL LAWN IN NEED OF CARE Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1994 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, and held a public hearing on March 28, 1994 to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community development needs and the City's proposed use of $261,194 from the 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center approves the following projects for funding from the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion in the 1994 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. PROJECT BUDGET Rehabilitation of Private Property $157,194 Scattered Site Redevelopment 50,000 Business Retention Study 45,000 Household Outside Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) 9,000 TOTAL: $261,194 Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 03/ L. Agenda Item Number • REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NORTHWEST AREA, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -11 AND 1994 -12 DEPT. APPROVAL: Mark J. Malone ity Engineer �^ ,, MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: r No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes On February 28, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 94 -35 which • scheduled a public hearing for the proposed improvements in the Northwest Area, which includes portions of Toledo, Scott, Regent, Quail, Perry, 70th and 71st Avenues. The City Council has also received and accepted the Engineer's Feasibility Report for these proposed improvements, a copy of which was provided to all property owners in the project area together with the notice of this public hearing. A major component of the proposed improvement is the construction of a complete storm drainage system. This includes replacing the existing "skeletal" system with a substantial amount of pipes and inlets, and the construction of a small storm water treatment pond. Currently, the entire drainage area is served by a single line which flows east -west just north of 70th Avenue, and a large area south of 69th Avenue flows across 69th Avenue to the north. This overland drainage causes standing water in the intersections along 69th Avenue, and creates a traffic hazard especially in the spring and fall of the year. Because of the above described conditions, and the lack of defined gutters, the flow of storm water on the north -south streets (Perry, Quail, Regent) during even average rain events causes localized flooding and severe erosion of the boulevards. In addition to the storm drainage facilities, the improvements proposed for this area include replacement of the affected sanitary sewers, water mains, and overlying street(s). The streets would be reconstructed with concrete curb and gutter, and essentially match the width which exists today. The proposed project also includes an allowance for upgrading the existing street lighting, if desired. The project is financially feasible, and if ordered at this time, could be completed (including restoration) this construction season. We would recommend that any landscape improvements and /or tree plantings be performed by separate contract in the following construction season, after staff has had an opportunity to work out details with affected property owners. It is proposed to specially assess the benefitted properties, in accordance with the existing policy, a total of $1,550 per residential lot. This amount represents, on average, approximately one -third of the cost to reconstruct or rehabilitate a residential street. In an effort to lessen the potential financial burden on low and very low income households, the City may elect to implement an Assessment Stabilization Program. The attached table shows the impact on the special assessments for various income levels. Along with a copy of the feasibility report and notice of this hearing, affected property owners (122 total) were provided individual petitions to indicate their approval or disapproval of the proposed improvements. At the time of this report staff had received 20 petitions indicating approval of the proposed improvements and 5 which indicated disapproval. Copies of the individual petitions are provided for reference. Also, staff has received a separate petition which indicates the desire of some of the residents on 71st /Perry Avenues for the construction of cul -de -sacs at the north end of Perry and at the west end of 71st Avenues, near Willow Lane Elementary School. School district representatives have indicated that while they certainly share the concerns for pedestrian safety and overall welfare of the neighborhood, the construction of cul -de -sacs would adversely affect their normal operations. City staff believes that some system of "neighborhood traffic control measures" (chokers, speed humps, stop signs, etc.) short of cul -de -sacs may be appropriate for this volume of traffic (approx. 800 vehicles per day) and can achieve the effect desired by the neighborhood without adversely affecting the operation of the school district (buses) or emergency vehicles. A copy of the aforementioned petition has also been provided. It is recommended that tonight's proceedings be conducted in the following format: • 1. City Staff presentation of an overview of the proposed improvements 2. Open the public hearing for comments regarding the proposed improvements 3. Close the public hearing 4. Discussion by the City Council 5. Consideration of the attached resolution. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION A resolution which orders the improvements in the Northwest Area, approves the plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids is attached for consideration. • BROOKLYN CENTER ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM Property Owner's Share of Special Assessment Based on HUD 1993 Income Limits (Updated Annually) Family Size Family Income 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $ 17,850 $ $ $ .. .. $ $ - :. $ $ or less $ 18,000 $ 155 $ $ $ $ 19,000 $ 310 $ $ $ $ $ _ $ $ 20,000 $ 465 $ - $$ $ 21,000 $ 620 $ 141 $ _ $ $ $ $ $ 22,000 $ 775 $ 282 $ - $ - $ - $ 23,000 $ 930 $ 423 $ 119 $ $ $ 24,000 $ 1,085 $ 564 $ 238 $ - $ $ 25,000 $ 1,240 $ 705 $ 357 $ - $ - $ $ " $ - $ 26,000 $ 1,395 $ 846 $ 476 $ 111 $ $ $ - $ $ 27,000 $ 1,550 $ 987 $ 595 $ 222 $ 28,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,128 $ 714 $ 333 $ 1 $ 29,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,269 $ 833 $ 444 $ 206 $ $ $ „ $ 30,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,410 $ 952 $ 555 $ 309 $ 97 $ - $ 31,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,071 $ 666 $ 412 $ 194 $ $ $ 32,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,190 $ 777 $ 515 $ 291 $ 91 $ $ 33,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,309 $ 888 $ 618 $ 388 $ 182 $ - $ 34,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,428 $ 999 $ 721 $ 485 $ 273 $ 91 $ 35,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,110 $ 824 $ 582 $ 364 $ 182 $ 36,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,221 $ 927 $ 679 $ 455 $ 273 $ 37,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,332 $ 1,030 $ 776 $ 546 $ 364 $ 38,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,443 $ 1,133 $ 873 $ 637 $ 455 $ 39,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,236 $ 970 $ 728 $ 546 $ 40,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,339 $ 1,067 $ 819 $ 637 $ 41,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,442 $ 1,164 $ 910 $ 728 $ 42,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,261 $ 1,001 $ 819 $ 43,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,358 $ 1,092 $ 910 $ 44,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,455 $ 1,183 $ 1,001 $ 45,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,274 $ 1,092 $ 46,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,365 $ 1,183 $ 47,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,456 $ 1,274 $ 48,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,365 $ 49,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,456 $ 51,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 NOTE: For property owners with incomes and family sizes which fall into a shaded area, the City would pay the entire amount of the assessment, and there would be no assessment to the property owner. 24- Mar -94 9� Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, FOR THE NORTHWEST AREA, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -11 AND 1994 -12 WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has previously initiated a process for the consideration of street and utility improvements in the Northwest Area; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has previously received and accepted a feasibility report as prepared by the City Engineer for said proposed improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared construction plans and specifications for the proposed improvements; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 94 -35, adopted on the 28th day of February, 1994, set a date for a public hearing regarding proposed improvements for the Northwest Area; and WHEREAS, ten days published noticed of the hearing was given and the hearing thereon was held on the 28th day of March, 1994, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered all comments, testimony, evidence and reports offered at, or prior to the March 28, 1994 hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. Improvement Project Nos. 1994 -11 and 1994 -12, Street & Utility Improvements for the Northwest Area are hereby ordered. 2. Said plans and specifications as prepared by the City Engineer are hereby approved. 3. 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. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with RESOLUTION NO. 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. Date Todd Paulson, 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 AS RESIDENTS LIVING ALONG PERRY AVENUE NORTH FROM 70TH AVENUE N TO 71 ST AVENUE N, AND RESIDENTS LIVING ALONG 71 ST AVENUE NORTH FROM BROOKLYN BLVD TO PERRY AVENUE N, WE REQUEST THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CONSTRUCT CUL -DE -SAC'S AT THE WEST END OF 71 ST AND AT THE NORTH END OF PERRY AS PART OF THE 1994 PROJECT TO UPGRADE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ROADWAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. WE FEEL THIS WOULD STOP THRU TRAFFIC ON BOTH AVENUES CREATING A SAFER NEIGHBORHOOD FOR RESIDENTS AND A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN AT WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 7 64 {re v /U ��4� All � D A - Y- A6. _ q A u an 0 ,e -454 4 CIO() o L/Lu m 70 0 v: AS RESIDENTS LIVING ALONG PERRY AVENUE NORTH FROM 70TH AVENUE N TO 71 ST AVENUE N, AND RESIDENTS LIVING ALONG 71 ST AVENUE NORTH FROM BROOKLYN BLVD TO PERRY AVENUE N, WE REQUEST THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER CONSTRUCT CUL -DE -SAC'S AT THE WEST END OF 71 ST AND AT THE NORTH END OF PERRY AS PART OF THE 1994 PROJECT TO UPGRADE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ROADWAYS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. WE FEEL THIS WOULD STOP THRU TRAFFIC ON BOTH AVENUES CREATING A SAFER NEIGHBORHOOD FOR RESIDENTS AND A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN AT WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE �3//, - r - 7`� 51 A/ �,fz d 91 p_ / r Petition M@ M 0 W C _ 4 � Dear Property Owner, W 1 4 M With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to ; a,, mal , informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engi - i i -- report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. - Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assess rtents as proposed on your street at this time? Yes ../ No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? 1/ Yes No 3. Comments w "' .1 POP- (Please continue on the other side) v 1 ,(Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes _L/ No :z ,, 5 c f wa K B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No rn e.a b a n S C, Too Many Too Few Just Right + �o� �`O' }` nr1 h rne,, C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? I Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: z r1 V- �` n Address: %, /01e. Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, I With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearin g, an invitation to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Eng &= —' report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the prI( improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. - Geral G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes _ No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments r' ,�.;. ,c , cam.• -,-r. - -� ,� j (Please continue on the other side) r (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) 0 attend any informational meetings? Yes - No -- B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? j( Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments t z1ze 0" 7 ;J Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition � Dear Property Owner, 4 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitat n o a MU and an Engineer' informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special as essments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) 4 AIR 3 (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . A. Did, you attend any informational meetings? Yes X No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful ? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: C, Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition -- Fg - (a 1 - 9 0 W r j Dear Property Owner, i a With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an ngineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. ? Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes f� No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes ✓ No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Opfiorial`Secton. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes ✓ No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? ✓ Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments 1 Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: -2V t C- �-° Address:. f �' � `r ' ; �' �=,� � Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to si _ informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engine 4E a report regarding proposed improvements on your street.' The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the propo MM 2 1 j994 improvements. i Thank you for your cooperation. Gerai G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special asse sments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes �� No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. _ Did you attend any informational-meetings ? _ Yes No 6f B. If so, did you find them helpful. _ Yes No�� ✓ �x Too Many Too Few Just Right IP C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? _ Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engin improvements on your street. O . report regarding proposed im a � The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the prop W 2 2 1 improvements. ? Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), choose to be assessed now for this p roject or later when the other e i ), y p � r stre i s improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project wa h. special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments Please continue on the other side (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) t: �.3id you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right f General Comments_ 4-- t Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: r� r- Address: i o �� s�'°I g-w , .�! ; �� , S 4- q Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition GE @ 1E 0 M [ Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Eng ' report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. A oz, A'x " 1 Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. P. Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? _X Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? _ Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . A. Did you attend any informational meetings? _ Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many _ Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? _><_ Yes No Too Much \ /Too Little Just Right General Comments 12 e ,GJ /0G le'? A , :n Z5 e .4 A) I3 -e I7 Q NP G 1 '; L l /1 o m— '1 I-,e -6-N D �tcx� Gu�i v Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: -� Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition C Dear Property Owner, 2 2 ON With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitati Lk final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer's feasib ity report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. , ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement projeiZv assessments as proposed on your street at this time? No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes v No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.). A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few V Just Right C. Did you ,find the mailed material helpful? V Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Cen MN 554 30 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final _ informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engine LM ,--.. report regarding proposed improvements on your street. Cr The purp ose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the prop 94 improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. > The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property > Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? -'' Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? -- - Yes No 3. Comments C" /l G`�4CflC� � 1 ' c_./ -.i ^ _r. � ..; /�/.✓ `�' � � ­ ­ ,_ 1 7 7 L ; —' — '. % i1— c.,^(f ! ! r� ^j 1` "fir i/',.f' �'I r!_ /S� /_ r r t ` `r, t. f !" i . t. 7 � �'J.i .� �.i �- (r �' !1' � ! / )iN l/ / "'��'`"t • J..i i� �� � A • { .��^.' ; Y Ma ����� Cc on e CC e/lLc'1�� CSC' � ..��('t2'CC•1� C� i ��L�n' ��� ��'i'_ se contra other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A _ "'Did you attend an in orrriational meetings ? / Yes No y f B. If so, did you find them helpful? >� Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little ' Just Right General Comments ments .. I p it' a ,( /k d ' 1 J f y " C� /L > F _AePz I I (� Z e ll'�, - (���� Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final s �_ _ informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Enginee��� �eas�hil>ay' L v report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the propo improvements. �i Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will e financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. �i Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with sP -eeial assessments as proposed on your street at this time? `'� Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes '� No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) -. A.._ _ .Did. you attend any informational meetings? Yes !Y No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? (-- es No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name. . Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, 16 r With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Eng' ' report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed - improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on comers where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project special assessments as wit proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? I Yes No 3. Comments i�,�,ee,, ,) 7 17V. (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes A-' No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little X Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Z- Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. .. CCG�i� Petition � Dear Property Owner, ! ' NCR 151994 ; I With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitatio g I V` informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an En r's feasibili report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the pro improvements. 111 Thank you for your cooperation. Geral d G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? (/ Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? _ /� Yes No 3. Comments Jc (Please continue on the other side) (dptional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . ' A F Did you attend any informational meetings? C/ Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? V Yes No - Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? V Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments S hould ou have questions or need more e mformation lease contact the Engineering q , P g g P at 569 -3340. Your Name: _ Address: f' Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition CE @ CE 0 W LE Dear Property Owner, M 10 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitati to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an E report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed . improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral d - G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and RvQent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? "_ Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? X_ Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvemenf program.) . A. Did you attend any informational meetings? X_ Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? ) Yes No Too Many Too Few _ Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? X_ Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments th n - to- � Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition [E@ C, OWE Dear Property Owner, y 9 0 { With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. ? Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo :Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ►. Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? !� Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes V' No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? V Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: C T � �QQ Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hail, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Gs' @ LE 0 W F9 Dear Property Owner, 8 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitatioi i to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineers TeasiFffiry' - - report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. ` Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71 st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? ./ Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section i To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procddures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.). A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little -- - Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: 1 //' O Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition [ p Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitatio informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an En ' report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improve d. �ecial Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eli ible fora reduced 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? _� Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Commentsy� -�� (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did,you attend any informational meetings? X Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? X Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments ; Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invita S informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an report regarding proposed improvements on your street. MW 7 The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the pro I improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a art of this project for example, P P ( , Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue P J P North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project it# special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) pule# (Optional Section.. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right _ General Comments - '1- U16 70; 0Ao 056 / Q b1 *L 14F DKi 6�,A D Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: 1 703 - 7 Z6 C-6-I1 F X� Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition v �,3 Dear Property Owner, 1704 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and �E report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th .to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No cC �L CC� to 3. Comments 7A "-') (11 Lt�i 1L' J (Please cont ue on the o r side) (Optional SeciA To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.). A. Did you attend any informational meetings? es No ......... . B. If so, did you find them helpful? t ` No Too Many Too Few Just Right „ �t+ C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? —L�ql Ys No Too Much Too Little Just Right p General Comments cu °� rtiLct,t e Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name:4 dhxit1 Address: # ,?/ Z Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition �. F 17� -- Dear Property Owner, W 17 1994 i With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an in n to a final ( ? informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and V report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment I. Should the Council approve an improvement project wi h special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No ti 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? r ' Yes No 3. Comments lot -GL- ,� t 1 A f J (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section." To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.). A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful ? Yes No l� Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. t J Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a ublic hearing regarding y �' P g g the g proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition _ _. . s ,; � , Dear Property Owner, Mkt 1 i i With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi to a final J informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an ngmeer s 'bilit ---J � report regarding proposed improvements on your street. y The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed y improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time ? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Sectioi To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.). A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful ? Yes No Too Many Too Few X Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? _X_ Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition - Dear Property Owner, 7 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitati informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an E report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to - determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral d G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a art of this project for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue P , P P J ( P North may choose to be assessed ), y now for this protect or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) . A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If. so, did you find them helpful? JL Yes No Too Many Too Few _ Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful. / - Yes No Too Much Too Little _ %� Just Right General Comments LjL ! � & tubu,ub r, ?.l �-�'>� L� `r 1P - Ta-F w1 L'G0 3 LAN E- PA A01) t ► oNAL�- -1 i Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: (CO 4�W OU I l Q- - 10 Lt: / k 4— Address: 70S P 2t z. Y & qa Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing y ou have received a Notice of Public an inv oa i +' g y Hearing, to a fina� informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and 3 report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? `� _ Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (OptioUal Seo.ti w ; To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful ?_ Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpjWl? Yes No Too Much Too Little _ Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address:[ _/lam Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition RCS; Dear Property Owner, t l � With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invita informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an ineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Geral G inter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? _ Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights ? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) r ( Tonal Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful ? Yes No Too Many Too Few X Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? X Yes No Too Much Too Little �_ Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: tr 1Le.(2-- < _ Address: �yA < Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. 0 Petition LE Dear Property Owner, p � � Lineer's With th is mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi l informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an asibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71 st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments Z AzG - !7 - Ap (Please continue on the other side)'��`�C� r I (optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.). A..... _Did you attend any informational meetings . Yes No B: If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much _ Too Little Just Right General Comments GJAli cz4f r Tz / Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Nam Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, 0234M �f With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitati a final' informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an E gineer's ease i report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraldG linter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Perry, Quail, and Regent Avenues North from 69th to 71st Avenue North; Scott and Toledo Avenues North from 69th to 70th Avenue North; 71st Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to Regent Avenue; and 70th Avenue North from Perry Avenue to Toledo Avenue. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Scott Avenue North and 69th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project wit special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? L/ Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) n you Y P Mon. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) Ot3 A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Lo" Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? 1/ Yes No Too Many Too Few _ /�_ Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? '� Yes No Too Much Too Little _ Just Right General Comments A&/) a2d4k, G'/ tup ! Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 03/28/94 Agenda Item Number �+ • REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON JAMES /KNOX /54TH AVENUES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -01 AND 1994 -02 DEPT. APPROV Mark J. Malone, City Engineer * * * * * * ** '**** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *�* ** *, * *�►* MANAGERS REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: �_� No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes On February 11, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 94 -11 which • scheduled a public hearing for the proposed improvements for James /Knox /54th Avenues. The City Council has also received and accepted the Engineer's Feasibility Report for these proposed improvements, a copy of which was provided to all property owners in the project area together with the notice of this public hearing. The major design issue involved in this proposed improvement is the replacement of the sanitary sewer lines in James and Knox Avenues. The City's maintenance records, televised sewer inspections and discussions with adjacent property owners indicate that these sewers, compared to the rest of the City, are expensive to maintain, and there are vast sections of cracked, broken and gasket - less pipes which we believe should be replaced. The Council may recall that during the staff presentation of the proposed Southeast Area improvements last year, video and slides were shown which detailed the cracks, tree roots and infiltration common to these sewers. The improvements proposed for this area include replacement of the sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drains and overlying street(s). The streets would be reconstructed with concrete curb and gutter, and essentially match the width which exists today. The proposed project also includes an allowance for upgrading the existing street lighting, if desired. The project is financially feasible, and if ordered at this time, could be completed (including restoration) this construction season. We would recommend that any landscape improvements and /or tree plantings be performed by separate contract in the following construction season, after staff has had an opportunity to work out details with affected property owners. It is proposed to specially assess the benefitted properties, in accordance with the existing policy, a total of $1,550 per residential lot. This amount represents, on average, approximately one -third of the cost to reconstruct or rehabilitate a residential street. In an effort to lessen the potential financial burden on low and very ow income households the City may elect to Y , Y Y implement an Assessment Stabilization Program. The attached table shows the impact on the special assessments for various income levels. • Along with a copy of the feasibility report and notice of this hearing, affected property owners (69 total) were provided individual petitions to indicate their approval or disapproval of the proposed improvements. At the time of this report staff had received 6 petitions indicating approval of the proposed improvements and 8 which indicated disapproval. Copies of the individual petitions are provided for reference. It is recommended that tonight's proceedings be conducted in the following format: 1. City Staff presentation of an overview of the proposed improvements 2. Open the public hearing for comments regarding the proposed improvements 3. Close the public hearing 4. Discussion by the City Council 5. Consideration of the attached resolution. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION A resolution which orders the improvements for James /Knox /54th Avenues, approves • the plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids is attached for consideration. BROOKLYN CENTER ASSESSMENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM Property Owner's Share of Special Assessment Based on HUD 1993 Income Limits (Updated Annually) Family Size Family Income 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $ 17,850 $ $ $ $: $ $ or less $ $ $ $ $ 18,000 $ 155 K $ 19,000 $ 310 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 20,000 $ 465 $ 21,000 $ 620 $ 141 $ $ - $ $ $ $ WE $ 22,000 $ 775 $ 282 $ $ 23,000 $ 930 $ 423 $ 119 $ $ 24,000 $ 1,085 $ 564 $ 238 $ $ $ i $ $ 25,000 $ 1,240 $ 705 $ 357 $" $ $ 0 -1 $V0 $ 26,000 $ 1,395 $ 846 $ 476 $ 111 $ $ $ $ 27,000 $ 1,550 $ 987 $ 595 $ 222 $ $" $ 28,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,128 $ 714 $ 333 $ 103 $ $ $ 29,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,269 $ 833 $ 444 $ 206 $ 30,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,410 $ 952 $ 555 $ 309 $ 97 $ $ 31,000 $ 1,550 $ 1 $ 1 550 071 $ 666 $ 412 $ 194 $ $ $ 32,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,190 $ 777 $ 515 $ 291 $ 91 $ 33,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,309 $ 888 $ 618 $ 388 $ 182 :$ $ 34,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,428 $ 999 $ 721 $ 485 $ 273 " $ 91 $ 35,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,110 $ 824 $ 582 $ 364 $ 182 $ 36,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,221 $ 927 $ 679 $ 455 $ 273 $ 37,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,332 $ 1,030 $ 776 $ 546 $ 364 $ 38,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,443 $ 1,133 $ 873 $ 637 $ 455 $ 39,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,236 $ 970 $ 728 $ 546 $ 40,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,339 $ 1,067 $ 819 $ 637 $ 41,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,442 $ 1,164 $ 910 $ 728 $ 42,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,261 $ 1,001 $ 819 $ 43,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,358 $ 1,092 $ 910 $ 44,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,455 $ 1,183 $ 1,001 $ 45,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,274 $ 1,092 $ 46,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,365 $ 1,183 $ 47,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,456 $ 1,274 $ 48,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,365 $ 49,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,456 $ 51,000 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 $ 1,550 NOTE: For property owners with incomes and family sizes which fall into a shaded area, the City would pay the entire amount of the assessment, and there would be no assessment to the property owner. 24- Mar -94 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, FOR JAMES /KNOX /54TH AVENUES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1994 -01 AND 1994 -02 WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has previously initiated a process for the consideration of street and utility improvements on James and Knox Avenues between 53rd and 55th Avenues, and on 54th Avenue from a point halfway between Knox and James to a point halfway between Irving and James; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council has previously received and accepted a feasibility report as prepared by the City Engineer for said proposed improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared construction plans and specifications for the proposed improvements; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 94 -36, adopted on the 28th day of February, 1994, set a date for a public hearing regarding proposed,improvements for James /Knox /54th Avenues; and WHEREAS, ten days published noticed of the hearing was given and the hearing thereon was held on the 28th day of March, 1994, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered all comments, testimony, evidence and reports offered at, or prior to the March 28, 1994 hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. Improvement Project Nos. 1994 -01 and 1994 -02, Street & Utility Improvements for James /Knox /54th Avenues are hereby ordered. 2. Said plans and specifications as prepared by the City Engineer are hereby approved. 3. 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. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with RESOLUTION NO. the Deputy City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City Clerk for S percent of the amount of such bid. Date Todd Paulson, 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. Petition Dear Property Owner, j MAC i �QO With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. 1 Gera Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special asses as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments Z o 1' (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes \ No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? es No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments % %' �� / f T'' �� L2 :�L Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final informational meet for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Enginef� report regarding proposed im p rovements on your street. Jp s;; I The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the propose improvements. a 1 Thank you for your cooperation. Germ Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. P. Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with .special a sess is as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No ` B - Ifiso, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments i Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: , Address: r Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Cente MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1.994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. r Petition Dear Property Owner, 6 1,994 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation t ma informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engin report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera . Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment Y g P m 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights ? Yes No 3. Comments > �,c - ✓ �,�,�� a 5 ,z,✓ i� •�5 4�-v�v lease continue on the * side) �— (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes 4 No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments ; '. i n t / fl ,Ya i C t / n i Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: , Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition WEE Dear Property Owner, f 221994 j I „ With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitat on to - a-fi / ---_- informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engines report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera . Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and/or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility. improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us fine tune our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) i A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much r -� -` Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name:�,� Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition i C �, V i Dear Property Owner, ! 2 2 1994 ; J With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitat L� informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an E hineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gerd Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be fmanced from public utility funds; no assessments, will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. > Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes _>(_ No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes __,\" No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments 8%�E 4yeb ,Nt r 6 Y A r 4,y6 &/e y6 Je,&y 4Ajy Na% f�2 IM44VE'MCME TO TXk' LWoo d4�t7;� a E' T, l�l�}7�L S ysTE7ir IV 1 "CV C4'U,Wrz t! Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: lr�lAL�y %Il'Y Address: 211 f ,4V A/ Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition C DW I � �, Dear Property Owner, BAR 2 2 ( 1 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invita h informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an ' report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera . Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be - made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessm s as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine" tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any s? Yes informational meetings? / ' No .f g B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right 6 � C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Address: 41,- Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Lg Dear Property Owner, ,2 2 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi tion to a m informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engine si�i report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, - eplacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd try 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special asses, ments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes ZNO 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Z Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes Y No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material hel ul? Yes No Too Much 1, Too Little Just Right 1 General Comments rl _ Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition �I Dear Property Owner, �; With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th. Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special as rments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes /\ No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments /I , ,, (` �77 " LLL 0-0 L Uf C C( ) Cam., (Please continue on the other side) (OpWat SAW To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few ,X Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? , \ Yes No Too Much Too Little / ` Just Right G en e ra l C onuner,is c �4 R�L ci C. C �S Q.Q�c-t 0 L ttj Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: - F �� Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. 0 Petition C C IE p BUJ , Malawi Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an inv f. informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and ' report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera�l . Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? X Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes X No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Sectioi. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine" `ourocedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? )_ Yes No B. If so, did you find them helpful? _ - Yes - - - No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? _ Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition D Dear Property Owner, 4q With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation t a fin informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately. midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. I ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may g be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No n r. 3. Comments �� (Please continue on the other side) 5 otio ` ection. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes 4 N B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful ?_ Yes No Too Much Too Little ' Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, UdanEngineer's 0 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Heari informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hear fe 111ty report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera . Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. > Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? .';1 Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) -- 6 `�� <. A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes L No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: ��,�,,, ,� ` j �,�n�• -�t� Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition � D r &@ M OWE Dear Property Owner, hi W 7= With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invi tion to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer's feasibility report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. GeraJ. Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project Wth special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments (Please continue on the other side) (01 *1 1 Sec To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) 0 A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. If so, did you find them ,helpful? Yes . No Too Many Too Few i A Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful ? Yes No Too Much Too Little _� Just Right General Comments Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. 'JJ a Your Name: J -z/ Address: r , r; . Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition Dear Property Owner, With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an invitation to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an Engineer ap r =' Lr report regarding proposed improvements on your street. { } The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the propose K11 1 0 1- improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. — — Ger Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North may choose to e assessed ), y b now for this P roject or later when the other street is improved. ► Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project w'th pecial assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? s � Yes No f ff 3. Comments Coo u i �I - D rU /j i / V W C")" 6 c % 1 U cr f' o o I L h () .rm (Please continue on the other side) (Optional Section. To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes ✓ No B. If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little 1/ Just Right Gen, �./ al L -- men .. �. h t Ve cl h(�o- rF / fir, t 0 n (L ►) ;( V e C t mi l° ( � r (f d fps � WE Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: L U—) a Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brook Center, M N 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. Petition IE 0 M R Dear Property Owner, 91 16 With this mailing you have received a Notice of Public Hearing, an inv' tion to a final informational meeting for the neighborhood prior to that hearing, and an ngmeer s ea report regarding proposed improvements on your street. The purpose of this petition is to determine property owner interest in the proposed improvements. Thank you for your cooperation. Gera Splinter, City Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street reconstruction: regrading, base preparation, installation of concrete curb and gutter and driveway aprons, bituminous paving, installation of street lighting, replacement of street signs, and boulevard restoration. Knox and James Avenues North, 53rd to 55th Avenues North, 54th Avenue North from a point approximately midway between Irving Avenue North and James Avenue North to a point approximately midway between Knox Avenue North and Logan Avenue North. Water, sanitary, storm drainage utilities: repair and /or replacement as necessary. All utility improvements will be financed from public. utility funds; no assessments will be made for utility improvements. ► The special assessments are proposed to be $1,550 per property ► Properties on corners where one street will be improved and the other street will not be improved as a part of this project (for example, Knox Avenue North and 55th Avenue North), may choose to be assessed now for this project or later when the other street is improved. • Seniors and others with lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced special assessment 1. Should the Council approve an improvement project with special assessments as proposed on your street at this time? Yes No 2. Do you see a need for additional street lights? Yes No 3. Comments n '�J 0 - MCyzz4r t .> :✓$ l.'l_ .% `,���`'Q .O ti ` 1 G `{- � ! �" "'�" -�"", .� " }MV.�' I �` t"+� ..i i 'v (Please continue on the other side) y� f (Opt ?.pl S�cggiz . To help us better provide information to the public, we ask that you help us "fine °tune" our procedures. Your comments will be especially helpful for next year's street improvement program.) A. Did you attend any informational meetings? Yes No B. _ If so, did you find them helpful? Yes No Too Many Too Few Just Right C. Did you find the mailed material helpful? Yes No Too Much Too Little Just Right I A General Comments �i � � "�' � ���.J G•+ Y'9 � r''''P` �'� ¢ '.d 1(1.6 ��a� 3�t l -/� eV �`C� yl7u ;�!�.' �I-t4 . „� � ,d U.' fx t eU ' : Should you have questions or need more information, please contact the Engineering Department at 569 -3340. Your Name: Address: Please return by March 22, 1994 to: Engineering Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Reminder The Brooklyn Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Council Chambers of Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. We encourage and will appreciate your attendance and participation in that hearing. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meetin Date 3/28194 Agenda Item Number • REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: STAFF REPORT REGARDING HUMBOLDT AVENUE TASK FORCE DEPT. APPROVAL: Diane Spector, Public s Coordinator MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached PP re P SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached No ) This report presents a suggested member list and charge for the Humboldt Avenue Task Force, which the Council authorized to review issues of traffic on Humboldt • Avenue north of 69th Avenue and other related issues. Due to the nature and breadth of issues to be discussed b y the task force it is important that its members represent a broad spectrum of affected parties and interest groups. At the same time, to keep the Task Force manageable and its goals reachable, it is important to keep membership to a reasonable level - no more than 15 members. The following is the recommended membership roster. The Council could choose to appoint a neutral party as Chair, or appoint one of the Task Force members as Chair. Chair (either a neutral party or one of the members below) Brooklyn Center City Council liaison Brooklyn Center Planning Commission liaison 1 or 2 Humboldt Avenue residents 1 or 2 non - Humboldt Avenue residents Brooklyn Center business community representative Brooklyn Park City Council liaison Brooklyn Park Humboldt Avenue resident Brooklyn Park non - Humboldt Avenue resident Ex officio members ( non- voting): Brooklyn Center staff liaison Brooklyn Park staff liaison Mn /DOT representative Metropolitan Council representative Regional Transit Board representative Notice would be placed in the Brooklyn Center Post of openings for this task force. Applicants wishing to represent the residents or business community would be asked to complete the usual application form used for commission members. Applications would be available for the Council to review and make appointments at its April 11, 1994 meeting. Charge The following is a suggested charge to the Task Force: Review transportation issues in the T.H. 252 corridor and the area from the Mississippi River west to Noble Avenue north, from 85th Avenue North to I- 94/694. Specifically to address questions of the level of traffic on Humboldt Avenue, congestion on T.H. 252, general concerns of access, congestion, roadway function, and planning. Recommend interim improvements to provide immediate relief from cut - through traffic on Humboldt Avenue, and long -term improvements and transportation policies. Note The Mayor and City Manager have continued to discuss with residents on Humboldt Avenue options for improvement of Humboldt Avenue in 1994. An option similar to the improvement requested in the March 14, 1994 petition for • improvements will be discussed at tonight's meeting. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Discuss and approve a membership roster and application process. Discuss and approve a charge so that it may be made available to prospective Task Force applicants. Direct staff to prepare and bring to the Council on April 11 any other information to be considered as the Task Force is formally established. • CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Cotmcil Meeting Date 3/28/% Agenda Item Number 1 � , 6 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: DISCUSSION ITEM: EARLE BROWN COMMONS BANKRUPTCY DEPT. APPROVAL: Brad Hoffman, Director of Conuju it Development MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOM MNDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMTVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) • As you and the Council are aware, Earle Brown Commons has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. As part of the restructuring, Earle Brown Commons is attempting to have the development agreement with the City set aside. The development agreement establishes a minimum market value for the building ($6,100,000). Earle Brown Commons currently owes approximately $1,300,000 in back taxes, the vast majority of which is owed to Brooklyn Center's tax increment district. The attempt to have the development agreement set aside through bankruptcy is unique and the implications are far reaching. If bankruptcy courts can be used to accomplish this feat, then other projects (Brookwood and the office adjacent to the Farm) are potential candidates. The results could significantly affect the tax increments within the City as well as others throughout the state. In essence, the stakes in this court action could be quite high for Brooklyn Center, as well as other communities. Therefore, Brooklyn Center needs to have legal representation in this process. At the time the development agreement was put together, the City was represented by the LeFevere, Lefler firm. Holmes & Graven represented the trustee (National City Bank of Minneapolis). As a result of Holmes & Graven's representation of the trustee, they have a conflict of interest. The City Attorney can address this issue in more detail Monday evening. The trustee in this case will not take a position contrary to the City's. Other firms with a potential conflict include Briggs and Morgan, Faegre and Benson and Winthrop and Weinstein. Each firm was involved in the issuance of the bonds for the project. • Brooklyn Center needs to select a law firm to represent it for this specific case. I have discussed the matter with our City Attorney and with Bob Thistle and Gary Fields from Springsted. Several names were common amongst them. Specifically, Jim O'Meara from Briggs and Morgan and John Kirby from the Dorsey firm. Since Briggs and Morgan were involved in the bond issuance, I have focused on John Kirby from the Dorsey firm. In selecting a firm for this case, we need a firm with bond experience, tax increment financing and bankruptcy. There is an initial hearing March 31. Also, we will have to file motions 25 days after the official notice is given. Notice has not occurred at this time. I have asked John Kirby and the Dorsey firm to represent us until the Council can decide upon a desired course of action in this area. The Dorsey firm charges $160 per hour. The number of hours involved in this is unknown. I did speak with Kathy Constantine, their bankruptcy specialist, yesterday. She felt the City may have a good chance of having this dismissed because the restructuring plan requires the City to authorize the issuance of a new tax exempt bond. If the City refuses, the refinance plan is probably not feasible. However, before the City takes any position we really need to explore all of our options. Monday evening, staff needs direction as to Council's desire for selecting legal representation. While the Dorsey firm is currently representing us, there may be other firms the Council would like considered. However, if the Council elects to consider other firms, the process for selecting that firm needs to be spelled out by the Council and be streamlined to have legal representation as soon as possible. Since our initial search for possible representation, I have asked our City Attorney to recommend other possible firms. Two other firms that are possible candidates include Richard Salmen of Moen and Simon and Ryan Leonard of O'Neill, Burke, O'Neill, Leonard, O'Brien, Ltd. Monday evening we will update the Council as to any new developments. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Cameil Meeting Date 3128/94 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE DEPT. APPROVAL: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMI fENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUM MLARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached X ) Attached please find copies of materials relating to the status of and explanation of the Metropolitan Community Stability Act (MCSA), or more commonly knows as the Orfield Legislative Package. Also included is a copy of Senator Mondale's bill which is a variation on some of Representative Orfield's legislation. I have also enclosed for your information a Declaration of House Members Regarding Transportation in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and a copy of a resolution which endorses efforts by Robbinsdale, Crystal, and other suburban communities to seek legislation which would limit the interest rate charged in pawnshops. At your last Council meeting, we discussed briefly new proposals under the Orfield Legislative Package which involved modifications of current fiscal disparities legislation. By the time I received the information on this new legislation and presented you a copy, I found the legislation had been modified. Last year the City Council passed resolutions supporting the general concept behind this legislation. We have used those resolutions to express support of the legislation in the current session. At this time, supporters of this legislation are preparing a resolution which will declare support for the newly modified legislation currently submitted. If I receive that resolution in time for Monday night's meeting, I will present it to you, and I am hopeful that is possible. If it is not available, I believe the resolutions supporting this legislation passed last year will give sufficient direction and support to lobbying efforts and will indicate our support of the current legislation also. In the materials attached, there are summary sheets regarding this legislation attached to bill summaries of each of the individual elements. On each of the individual elements, there is an overview section and if Councilmembers are pressed for time, reading the initial sheet and the overview sections will give you a pretty good idea of what the overall legislative elements are about. In certain sections of these materials there are handwritten notes which are attempts to inform you of late breaking events or status of these elements. This is particularly important in this legislation because this session is moving legislation through at a very accelerated pace when compared to other legislative sessions. I will try and get an update on Monday and orally report to the Council Monday evening any changes between now and your consideration Monday. I have enclosed Senator Mondale's bill relating to a Metropolitan Reinvestment Fund and modification of the fiscal disparities legislation which would require high value homes to contribute a percent of their value to the fiscal disparities pool. This legislation is not quite the same as the proposal currently submitted by Representative Orfield. The Mondale legislation requires the value from the higher value home to be contributed to the fiscal disparity pool and be distributed into a Metropolitan Reinvestment Fund, and the Orfield legislation allows the redistribution of this value in a similar manner that the commercial and industrial funds are distributed under the current fiscal disparities legislation. I have attached for your information a copy of A Declaration of House and Senate Members Concerning Transportation in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Please note that this declaration includes the 610 and Hwy. 10 Corridor and T.H. 100. The cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, and other suburban metropolitan area communities are seeking legislation which will require the regulation of interest rates charged by pawnshops. I have discussed this with Chief Hampton and while we do not have any pawnshops in Brooklyn Center, it is the type of idea he supports. I recommend your consideration of this resolution as an additional element to use in controlling these type facilities should one choose to locate in Brooklyn Center. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Staff recommends the Council discuss the attached materials and legislation, and pass the enclosed resolution supporting efforts to further regulate pawnshops. • Myron Orfield Minnesota State Representative K House of District 60B Southwest Minneapolis - - - Representatives Outline of the Metropolitan Community Stability Act (MCSL Representative Myron Orfield February 29,1994 1. Comprehensive Housing Choice H.F. 2171 Xr it n Li, Lc requires the metropolitan council to encourage the reduction of housing barriers in order to maintain affordable housing throughout the metro area * allowing individuals to live closer to their work, and remain within the same community throughout various life- stages is * hreakin u the concentration o poverty in the central city and inner suhurhs S' P P 2. Metropolitan Reinvestment Fund (H.F. 2174) 4vw, �, - i .j � ' � �� 4i = �• �'t� �`lA earmarks tax on homesteads valued over $150,000 for a metropolitan reinvestment fund, one -third of which may be used to meet affordable housing goals in the wealthier suburbs, the remainder for redevel- opment projects in the central city and inner- suburbs * promoting reinvestment in order to maintain the overall quality and value of the entire metro region 3. Elected Metropolitan Council Bill (H.F. 2276) `wt` "'�f' 1 r �t. ` (T '' L establishes the metropolitan council as an elected, non - partisan, 16- member regional government; and transfers administration of the duties of the regional transit board, the metropolitan transit commission, and the metropolitan waste control commission to the new council * creating a more responsive, effective, and innovative metropolitan council through direct account - ahility * improving regional vision, administration, and decision - making through centralization (612) 823 -6211 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 (612) 296 -9281 House Fax (612) 296 -1563 Too (612) 296 -9896 S 1�1{t: L :L ct'll i rs C� 4. Sustainable Development Bill (H.F. 2126) establishes a process for the state to adopt goals and guidelines in order t-d best balance economic devel- opment and environmental protection * curtailing wasteful urban sprawl * allowing our economy to continue to grow while preserving the overall integrity of our surroundings 5. "Full Community Access" Transportation Bill (H.F. 2173) requires the Mn/Department of Transportation to give priority to high access, mass transit projects, such as: exclusive mass tran lanes; a central corridor light rail transit line (LRT); and park- and -ride facilities * increasing overall accessibility while reducing congestion, pollution, and infrastructure deterioration 6. "Comprehensive Outlook" Transportation Bill (H.F. 2172) requires the state and the met council to consider environmental, and socioeconomic ramifications and appropriate levels of sustainable development when making transportation decisions * insuring more cost - effective and environmentally sound transportation decisions, and central city and inner - suburb access to employment and economic opportunities in developing areas +_li't - 7. Metropolitan Public Works Training Act (H.F. 2152) - + - reu1ce 7; v1si co replaces current Work Readiness Programs in Hennepin and Ramsey counties with a public works program, emphasizing educational skill development and creating a pool of workers for state and local government projects * encouraging the creation of permanently marketable skills, as well as providing assistance for the rehabilitation of blighted neighborhoods, and state park projects HOUSE RESEARCH Bill Summary H. F. 7- i 'i ► S.F. SUBJECT: Comprehensive Choice Housing AUTHORS: Orfield COMMITTEE: ANALYST: Kathy Novak, 296 -9253 DATE: February 22, 1994 OVERVIEW This bill requires the metropolitan council to make rules to allocate comprehensive choice housing to cities and towns, and to describe actions that meet the housing objectives. The council must certify, to the department of revenue, which cities meet the objectives. Certification is based on reducing housing barriers, using available opportunities, and maintaining housing affordability. Only certified cities are eligible for aid payments from the local government trust fund and for increased sewer access. Increased sewer capacity is limited to sectors where 75 percent of the cities are certified. Section 1 Aid penalties for noncompliance with comprehensive choice housing allotment. Limits payments from the local government trust fund to certified cities and towns in the metropolitan urban service area, and certified freestanding growth centers. Cities are certified if they comply with the comprehensive choice housing objectives to reduce low income housing barriers, use available opportunities, and maintain housing affordability. The local government trust fund includes homestead and agricultural credits. Withheld aid payments are redistributed to certified cities and towns in the metropolitan area. 2 Affordable Housing. Establishes a rulemaldng process for allocating housing, monitoring city performance and accessing penalties. Subdivision 1. Policy; goals. Describes the goals of comprehensive choice housing to include providing housing choice, removing barriers, creating incentives, reducing congestion, allowing individuals to live close to where they work and where jobs are being created, and allowing individuals to remain in their community as their life situations change. Resp ,itch Departm Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. February 22, 1994 Page 2 Section Subd. 2. Definitions. Defines "affordable housing," "comprehensive choice housing," "comprehensive choice housing allotment," "median income ", and "substantial compliance." Subd. 3. Comprehensive choice housing allotment; rules. Requires the council to adopt rules for establishing comprehensive choice housing allotments, before July 1, 1995. The council must contract with the office of administrative hearings to hold public hearings with 30 days prior notice. The rules must analyze the metropolitan area's need for housing, and allocate housing to cities on a fair -share basis. The allocation must be by a formula which includes the distribution of housing by value, household income distribution, job base, development and redevelopment potential, and current and past housing efforts. The rules must describe actions a city may take to meet its requirements to provide housing opportunities, establish review criteria, establish annual review procedures and guidelines, and establish procedures for the council to facilitate, coordinate, and cause, within available resources, the development of comprehensive choice housing. Subd. 4. Periodic review of comprehensive choice housing allotment rules. Requires the council to review the comprehensive choice housing rules at least every five years and present any proposed changes to the legislature. Subd. 5. Comprehensive choice housing counseling. Permits the council to provide, or contract for, counseling services to promote housing choice in the metropolitan area by providing services to persons living in areas of concentrated poverty. Subd. 6. Review and certification. Requires the council to begin its annual review and certification of cities' efforts to meet the objectives of removing barriers, using available opportunities, and maintaining affordability in February 1, 1996, and annually certify cities beginning in January 1, 1997. The council must notify uncertified cities, describe what they need to do to be in compliance, and list the penalties for not complying. The council must establish appeal procedures. Subd. 7. Council penalties for noncompliance with the comprehensive choice housing allotment. Prohibits the council from approving extensions to the urban service area boundaries except in sub -areas with substantial compliance with comprehensive choice housing objectives. (Substantial compliance is defined in subdivision 2 as 75 percent or more certified cities.) The council cannot approve increased access for any city that is not certified. The council must define sub -area on a case -by -case basis. These penalties are in addition to withholding aid payments. 3 and 4 Application and effective date. The act applies in the seven - county metropolitan area, effective the day following final enactment. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building HOUSE RESEARCH _E • Bill Summary H. F. & S. F. 474 SUBJECT Transportation,' �Cor,�re�)eansi\he, 0u- Hc)ok AUTHORS Orfield, Carruthers, Kalis, Lieder, Osthoff COMMITTEE As passed by the House and Senate ANALYST Deborah A. Dyson (296 -8291) DATE: May 21 , 1993 Section 1 Revision of the State Transportation Plan. Requires the revision of the state transportation plan to establish objectives, policies, and strategies to help stabilize and enhance the social and economic health of the central cities, the fully developed area and the metropolitan area as a whole. 2 Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan. Requires the nontransit portion of the council's transportation policy plan to include procedures for determining whether the need to be met by any proposed highway project involving increasing capacity could be met at less cost, with less traffic congestion and less environmental impact by transit improvements and to include provisions for considering the impact of highways, in conjunction with housing and land use, on social and economic isolation of low- income populations from the economic opportunities in the developing area.. 3 Transit Policy; Goals. Adds to the regional transit goals stabilizing and enhancing the social and economic health of the metropolitan area by assuring comprehensive transit services, including connecting the central cities to areas with employment opportunities and services. 4 Application. Sections 2 and 3 apply in the seven - county metropolitan area. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Buildng HOUSE RESEARCH 4L Bill Summary H. F. XXXX C�+. F. 2152) S.F. SUBJECT Metropolitan Public Works Training Act AUTHORS: Orfield COMMITTEE: ANALYST Maureen Bellis, 296 -5044 DATE February 21, 1994 OVERVIEW This bill proposes to establish a public works program in Hennepin and Ramsey counties to replace the current Work Readiness Program. Section 1 0 1 Citation. 2 Definitions. The following terms are defined: county agency, educational skill development plan, job search benefit, job plan, participant, and public works training slot. 3 Program Eligibility. Program eligibility is- determined according to GA standards. However, once an individual is receiving job benefits, earnings are excluded from the eligibility calculation. (Otherwise all of the participants would become ineligible because of the increased earnings.) The limits on duration of participation has been changed to 9 consecutive months, with exceptions for illness and employment. 4 Duties of the commissioner of human services. The commissioner is required to supervise the county administration of the program; to allocate funds; and to coordinate the planning,development and evaluation of the program with the Commissioner of Jobs and Training. The Department of Human Services (DHS) must ensure that the program conforms to the work and training requirements of the Federal Food Stamp Act, so that the state can draw down federal monies for some administrative costs. 5 Duties of the commissioner of jobs and training. The duties of the commissioner of the Department of Jobs and Training (DJT) are specified. The major responsibility for job development is with the counties. The DJT has responsibility for developing state agency training slots and the county orientation packet, as well as responsibility for working with the Commissioner of Human Services in the planning, development and evaluation of the overall program. R esearch Denirtmnnt MinnQSnta Homgn of RAnrps?ntativac snn State Offing RiOldinn i H. F. X= February 21, 1994 Page 2 Section 6 Duties of the county agency. Expands the county responsibility for developing public works training opportunities. The county is also required to submit pre -plans and post - evaluations of the projects. 7 Program components. Sets forth the program components. Subdivision 1. Job selection. Requires the county to assist eligible participants in job placement. Subd. 2. Educational skill development plan. Requires the county to assist the participant in developing an educational plan, which must contain a minimum of six, hours per week of educational activity for persons seeking a high school diploma or GED. Subd. 3. Orientation. Requires one -half day of orientation. Subd. 4. Hours and wages. Specifies that participants will be paid at minimum wage for participation in a public works job. Sets a maximum of 32 hours per week. Subd. 5. Provides as follows: If a county is unable to provide an eligible individual with a job slot, then (a ) tY P J individual will be eligible for regular Work Readiness payments, with the county paying a greater share of benefits (see section 8 below). (b) All participants are eligible for General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC). (c) The state and county will split the cost of transportation 50 -50. (d) There is a new section authorizing start-work grants, to be paid to participants for needed tools, clothing and equipment. The grants are totally state funded. (e) Job search benefits are included. This is a stipend (at minimum wage level) to be paid to applicants for time spent searching for permanent employment. Subd. 6. Other benefits. Provides that workers' compensation costs will be split between the state and county for county- developed jobs and the total responsibility of the . state for state - developed jobs. Subd. 7. Sets limitations. Clarifies that individuals who participate in the program are not state employees for most purposes. 8 State and count y P shares. Specifies that the state will cover 100% of the cost of benefit paid as wages for persons placed in job slots, as well as 100% of their medical costs. However, if a county is unable to develop a job slot for an individual, then the person will Research Departm Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. X= February 21, 1994 Page 3 Section receive regular Work Readiness payments ($203 monthly) with the county paying 50% of both the GA and GAMC (General Assistance Medical Care) benefits. 9 Commissioner's council. This section requires the commissioners of education, human services, DJT, natural resources, and transportation to meet regularly and coordinate the program. 10 Amends the current GA statute to ensure that it meshes with the new program. 11 Operation of the Hennepin - Ramsey public works program. Provides that the new public works program will replace the current Work Readiness program in Hennepin and Ramsey County. Research Dpna!�mpnt F HOUSE RESEARCH Bill Summary H. F . [JW1314] C.F, z��3) S.F. SUBJECT Transportation bill AUTHORS: Orfield COMMITTEE: ANALYST: John Williams, 296 - 5045 DATE: OVERVIEW This bill contains provisions in the following areas: -- METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION POLICY: Makes several changes in metropolitan transportation planning processes and requirements to encourage balanced regional development. -- TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS: Imposes several requirements on highway and light rail transit projects in the metropolitan area, including LRT in the central corridor between Minneapolis and St. Paul and reconstruction of interstate highways 494 and 35W and trunk highways 10 and 610. -- TRANSPORTATION FUNDING: Increases the motor fuel tax from 20 to 25 cents per gallon. Expands the uses for which fuel tax and other highway user tax revenues may be spent to include transit projects. Extends the 6.5 percent sales tax to motor fuel and dedicates the revenues to the transit assistance fund. Proposes a constitutional amendment to remove dedication of motor fuel tax revenues exclusively to highway purposes. Section 1 Definition of "highway." Amends the definition of "highway" in the laws governing the trunk highway system and highways generally. Presently the definition includes all classes of highways including cartways and bridges. This section would expand the definition to say that a highway is a right -of -way and related facilities designed primarily for the efficient transportation of people and goods. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. xxx February 17, 1994 Page 2 Section 2 Highway purposes, fuel tax revenue. Provides that revenue in the highway user tax distribution fund may be expended for projects, including mass transit projects, in highway corridors, that are designed to (1) achieve state transportation goals, (2) maximize federal ISTEA (intermodal surface transportation efficient act) matching funds, and (3) contribute to achieving federal clean air act standards for congestion mitigation and ambient air quality standards. Defines "mass transit" as transit available to the public for hire on a regular basis. Excludes ride - sharing and high- occupancy private vehicles. 3 Metropolitan transportation projects. Sets out requirements for such projects. Subdivision 1. Transit. Defines "mass transit" as in section 2. Subd. 2. Priorities. Requires h give es t e department of transportation O to i q P (Mn/D T) g P priority in its highway project selection process to projects that include mass transit or exclusive lanes for mass transit. Subd. 3. Light rail in central corridor. Directs Mn/DOT to apply by January 1, 1995, for federal funds for light rail transit (LRT) for the central corridor between the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtowns. Subd. 4. LRT priorities. Prohibits other state or local LRT projects until construction has begun on the central corridor LRT line. Subd. 5. 35W reconstruction. Allows reconstruction of I -35W to begin only after construction has started on the central corridor LRT line. Allows adding lanes to 35W between I -494 and I -35E only after LRT construction has begun north of I -494. Prohibits Mn/DOT from starting construction or acquiring land for additional lanes on 35W between downtown Minneapolis and 1-35E until the legislature has appropriated money to match federal funds for the project. Subd. 6. I -494 reconstruction. Prohibits Mn/DOT from beginning construction or acquiring land for reconstruction of I -494 until the legislature has appropriated money to match federal funds for the project. Subd. 7. T. H. 610 reconstruction. Requires Mn/DOT to begin reconstruction of trunk highways 10 and 610 at the same time as, or before, reconstruction of 35W or I- 494, whichever begins first. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. xxx February 17, 1994 Page 3 Section Subd. 8. Parking facilities. Allows Mn/DOT to build park- and -ride facilities for mass transit riders. Requires the department to ensure that highway projects after July 1, 1994, include sufficient park - and -ride facilities to maximize mass transit use. 4 Goals. Sets out additional oals for the state transportation system: g P Y -- ensuring that transportation planning enhances balanced regional development -- meeting and maintaining 1990 levels of CO emission 5 State transportation plan. Requires that future revisions in the state transportation plan to establish metropolitan-area transportation policies to help stabilize and enhance the economic health of central cities, the fully developed area, and the entire region 6 Gasoline tax. Increases the state tax on gasoline from 20 to 25 cents per gallon. (By law this automatically raises the state tax on diesel fuel to the same level.) 7 "Sales price" defined. Defines the "sales price" of gasoline in sales tax law to exclude state taxes on g asoline. 8 Repeal of motor fuel exemption from sales tax. Repeals the provision that exempts gasoline and diesel fuel from the state sales tax. 9 Motor fuel sales tax revenue. Requires that revenue from sales taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel be deposited in the transit assistance fund. 10 Local option tax. Provides that the dedication of a part of the state sales tax revenue to local government does not apply to sales tax revenue from motor fuel. 11 Development guide. Requires the transportation chapter of the metropolitan council's development guide to include (1) land use policies that encourage transit, (2) policies that encourage balanced regional development, and (3) policies that give priority to highway policies that include mass transit or exclusive mass transit lanes. Requires the transportation chapter to include: -- procedures for determining if the need to be met by a highway project could be met at less cost and with less congestion and environmental impact by transit improvements in the same corridor; Research D Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. xxx February 17, 1994 Page 4 Section -- provisions for considering the effect of highway projects, along with land use and housing, on isolation of low- income populations from job opportunities in growing areas. 12 Metropolitan area transportation planning. Directs the metropolitan council to plan the area's transit and highway systems. Directs the council to provide a long -term transit strategy that strengthens the area's central cities. 13 Transit goals. Amends the statutory goals of metropolitan transit to include ensuring that transportation and transit planning enhance balanced regional development. 14 Constitutional amendment, fuel tax dedication. Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the dedication of motor fuel tax revenues exclusively to highway purposes. 15 Submission to voters. Places the constitutional amendment on the 1994 general election ballot. 16 Effective date. Makes the act effective July 1, 1994, except that the constitutional amendment proposal is effective immediately. Re search Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building 7 HOUSE RESEARCH Bill Summary H. F. 2126 S. F. SUBJECT: Sustainable Development and Statewide Comprehensive Land Use Planning AUTHORS: Orfield, C. Brown, Neary COMMITTEE: Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs ANALYST: Deborah A. Dyson, 296 -8291 DATE: February 28, 1994 OVERVIEW Article 1 establishes a process for the state to adopt goals and guidelines for sustainable economic development and environmental protection. The goals and guidelines would be implemented by local governments through the comprehensive land use plans that they would be required to prepare and that the environmental quality board would be required to review and approve. Below is a brief summary of the responsibilities of various existing and new entities under this article. Sustainable Development Task Force (task force): The task force is a task force of the environmental quality board. It consists of nine members appointed by the governor, subject to senate confirmation. Its principal duty is to prepare and recommend to the board statewide goals for sustainable economic development and environmental protection. Environmental Quality Board (board): The board is responsible for adopting the goals and guidelines prepared and recommended by the task force, approving local comprehensive plans prepared to implement the goals and guidelines, and enforcing the provisions of this bill. Office of Strategic and Long -Range Planning (office): The office provides staff support to the task force and the board. Citizens Involvement Advisory Committee: The board is required to establish an advisory committee with broad representation to develop a program for the board to promote public participation in the development and adoption of the goals. Towns, Cities, Counties: Towns and cities may prepare local comprehensive plans to implement the goals. Counties must prepare plans to implement the goals and if k.Ainnn"- -3 Wnflen of RcnrcaAntgt ;v;;?q 600 Bute Office Buiidina t H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 2 Section a town or city within a county does not prepare a plan, the county must prepare one for it. The local plans must be approved by the board. Towns, cities and counties are required to enact land use regulations (e.g., zoning) to implement the comprehensive plans. Land Use Board of Appeals (Board of Appeals): The governor appoints a three - member board of appeals to hear complaints based on land use decisions. The board of appeals' decision is appealable to the court of appeals. Article 1 also provides for an unspecified sum of money to be appropriated to the environmental quality board to implement the provisions of the article. Section Article 1 Sustainable Development and Statewide Comprehensive Land Use Planning 1 Sustainable Development. Requires the office of strategic and long -range planning to provide staff and consultant support to the sustainable development task force of the environmental quality board and to the board. 2 Sustainable Development. Requires the environmental quality board to perform the duties required of it under the chapter governing sustainable development and statewide comprehensive land use planning. 3 General Provisions. Subdivision 1. Policy. States that in order to assure sustainable economic development and environmental protection throughout Minnesota, it is necessary to establish statewide goals and provide for coordinated comprehensive plans for towns, cities, counties and regional areas. Subd. 2. Definitions. Defines the following terms: acknowledgment, board, board of appeals, comprehensive plan, director, goals, guidelines, land use decision, land use regulation, limited land use decision, local government, metropolitan area, metropolitan council, new land use regulation, office, person, special district, sustainable development task force, and wetlands. 4 Sustainable Development Task Force. • Terms• Vacancies. Provides for the Subdivision 1. Members; Appointment, , governor to appoint a nine - member sustainable development task force of the Minnesota Research Depart Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building e H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 3 Section environmental quality board. Provides for appointments to be made under the open appointments process and subject to senate confirmation. Members would represent the eight congressional districts and a chair from the state at large. Subd. 2. Officers; Quorum; Compensation and Benefits. Provides for the task force to select officers other than the chair, a majority to constitute a quorum, and per diem at $55. Subd. 3. Duties of Task Force. Requires the task force prepare and recommend to the environmental quality board statewide planning goals and guidelines for sustainable economic development and environmental protection, and to perform other duties assigned to it by the board. 5 Environmental Quality Board. Subdivision 1. Duties of the Board. Requires the board to adopt by rule or goals, policies necessary to carry out the purposes of the chapter, to cooperate with other governmental bodies with respect to sustainable development, to adopt goals and guidelines, to review local comprehensive plans for compliance with the goals, to insure 0 widespread citizen participation, to report to the legislature, and to perform other duties assigned by law. Subd. 2. Powers of Board. Permits the board to apply for federal funds, contract for services assist in development of model land use regulations, lations, erfonn other functions required to carry out provisions of the chapter, and delegate duties to the task force. Subd. 3. Biennial Report. Requires the board to submit to the legislature a biennial report that must include among other things the goals and guidelines adopted by the board. 6 Office of Strategic and Long -Range Planning. Subdivision 1. Duties Generally. Provides for the office of strategic and long - range planning to provide staffing for the task force and board. (Under current law, the environmental quality board is staffed by the office.) Subd. 2. Duties and Authority of Director. Provides for the director of the office of strategic and long -range planning to coordinate office activities with regard to sustainable development and comprehensive planning, to provide staff support for the land use board of appeals (established in section 14), and permits the director to 0 participate in review of local land use decisions. Research Dena rtment . Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 4 Section 7 Advisory Committee. Requires the board to establish a citizen involvement advisory committee to help the board develop a program to insure public participation in developing the goals and guidelines. Requires towns, cities, and counties to submit to the board citizen involvement programs for developing local comprehensive plans. 8 Local Comprehensive Planning Responsibilities. Subdivision 1. Towns, Cities and Counties. Permits each town, city and county to prepare, adopt, amend, and revise comprehensive plans in compliance with the commission's goals and requires the county to do so for any town or city that does not. Requires each town, city and county to enact regulations to implement the comprehensive plan. Requires towns, cities and counties to act in conformance with the goals if their plans are not acknowledged and to act in conformance with their plans if they are acknowledged. Subd. 2. State Agencies. Requires state agencies to carry out their plans and programs in compliance with the goals. Subd. 3. Special Districts. Requires special districts to exercise their planning duties and authorities in accordance with the goals. Subd. 4. Regional Coordination. Requires each county to coordinate planning activities within the county, except in the metropolitan area, where coordination will be provided by the metropolitan council. Subd. 5. Limited Land Use Decisions. Requires limited land use decisions, which are defined as decisions relating to site specific activities such as subdivision plans, to be consistent with comprehensive plans if adopted or with the statewide goals if a comprehensive plan is not yet adopted. Establishes procedures for notice and hearing on limited land use decisions. 9 Goals Compliance. Subdivision 1. Preparation; Adoption. Requires the task force to prepare and the board to adopt goals and guidelines. Subd. 2. Considerations; Findings of Need Required for Adoption or Amendment of Goal. Requires the task force and the board, in developing the goals and guidelines, to consider existing plans of local governments and state agencies. Requires the task force and the board to consider various types of land uses and locations. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building 3 H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 5 Section Subd. 3. Task Force Action. Requires the task force to hold at least one public meeting in each county, and to submit the goals to the board and the advisory committee. Subd. 4. Board Action. Requires the board to hold at least one public meeting on the goals and guidelines in each county before adopting them. Provides for notice of the meetings. Subd. 5. Board Amendment of Initial Goals; Adoption of New Goals. Permits the board to amend the goals and add new ones. Subd. 6. Compliance with Goals Required. Requires local plans to be amended within one year after the board adopts the goals in order to comply with the adopted goals. Subd. 7. Compliance Acknowledgment; Board Review; Rules; Limited Acknowledgment; Compliance Schedule. Provides for the board to review and approve or disapprove of local plans. The board must issue its order within 90 days. Provides for the board to adopt rules governing its procedures for review. Permits the t board to approve a plan in part and to extend the time for preparing a plan. Subd. 8. Comments and Objections. Permits persons to submit to the board comments on and objections to a local plan. Subd. 9. Bar to Contesting Acknowledgment, Appealing or Seeking Amendment. Prohibits special districts from contesting local plans under certain conditions. Subd. 10. County Review. Requires county governing bodies, or in the metropolitan area, the metropolitan council, to review existing local plans after the board adopts the goals and guidelines to advise the local governments as to whether the plans comply with the goals. Subd. 11. County Reports. Requires counties to report within a year after the goals are adopted, the status of local plans. Subd. 12. Costs of Defending Compliance Actions. Provides for the board to pay attorney fees incurred by a local government defending a local plan or regulation adopted to comply with the goals, if funds are specifically appropriated to the board for this purpose. Subd. 13. Copies of Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulations; Post Review. Requires local governments to file copies of their comprehensive plans and Research Decartment Minnesota House of Reoresentatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 6 Section �0 land use regulations with the board, and within the metropolitan area, with the metropolitan council also. Subd. 14. Board to Assure Protection of Water Resources. Requires the board to take actions necessary to insure that local plans and regulations are consistent with policies and rules of Minnesota's water law. 10 Needed Housing in Urban Growth Areas. Subdivision 1. Definitions. Defines the following terms: buildable lands, manufactured home park, government assisted housing, manufactured home, periodic review, urban growth boundary, residential facility, residential home, and zoning requirement. Subd. 2. Needed Housing Defined. Defines needed housing as housing to meet the need shown within the urban growth boundary, and includes single - family and multi- family for owner- and renter - occupancy, government- assisted housing, and manufactured home parks and homes. Subd. 3. Effect of Need For Certain Housing in Urban Growth Areas. States that affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing for lower, middle, and fixed income persons is a matter of statewide concern and when a need is shown within an urban - growth boundary for housing of particular price or rent ranges, it must be permitted to satisfy the need. Requires local government approval standards to be clear and objective and prohibits the standards from having the effect of discouraging needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay. Subd. 4. Limitation on Town, City and County Authority to Prohibit Certain Kinds of Housing. Prohibits local governments from prohibiting government assisted housing or requiring approvals not required of same type of housing that is not government- assisted. Prohibits discriminatory approval standards or procedures for seasonal and year -round farmworker housing. 11 Enforcement of Planning Goals Subdivision 1. Procedures Prior to Request of an Enforcement Order. Requires a person to present to the local government a written request for revisions to a local comprehensive plan, land use regulation, or decisionmaking process before the person can seek an enforcement order from the board. Gives the local government 60 days to issue a written response. Requires the office of strategic and long -range planning to provide mediation services if requested by the local government or the person objecting to the plan, regulation or process. 0 ______ Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 7 Section Subd. 2. Power of Board to Order Compliance with Goals and plans. Gives the board authority to order a local government, state agency, or special district to comply with the goals, an acknowledged plan or land use regulation. Subd. 3. Proceedings Prior to Order of Compliance with Goals. Permits the board on its own motion or at the request of a person to begin proceedings to order a local government, state agency, or special district to comply with the goals, an acknowledged plan, or land use regulation. Requires to board to determine first if there is good cause to proceed with an enforcement proceeding. Subd. 4. Procedures to Consider Order to Comply With Goals. Requires the board to hold a hearing on the petition for enforcement. Sets time limits for proceedings and notices. Subd. 5. Order for Compliance with Goals; Review of Order; Injunctions. Requires an enforcement order to be mailed to the local government, state agency, or special district and to state the nature of the noncompliance and the corrective action required by the board. Permits judicial review of the board order as provided in the Minnesota administrative procedures act. Permits the court to reverse, modify, or remand the board's order only if the order is unlawful in substance or if substantial rights of any party were prejudiced by improper procedure, if the order is g unconstitutional, if the order exceeds the statutory authority of the board, or if the order is not supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole. The board can take f the ' the interim period before conclusion o jurisdiction over local decisionmaking during p enforcement process if the board finds it necessary. Permits the board to seek a court order for enforcement of the board's order. Subd. 6. Weight Given to Goals in Planning Practice; Regional Diversity and Needs. Provides that all goals should be given equal weight and directs the board to consider regional diversity of needs in making or reviewing decisions. Subd. 7. Burden of Persuasion or Proof in Appeal to Board or Board of Appeals. Provides that the person appealing a decision at any level, or a local n a goal, has the burden of kin an exception to government see e g persuasion. States there is P g g P ni no burden of proof in an administrative hearing. 12 Areas of Critical Concern Subdivision 1. Designation. Permits the board to recommend to the legislature the designation of areas of critical concern and requires the recommendation to state, among other things, the need for special regulations, what the existing regulations are, and what permissible uses could be. Researc Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building r H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 8 Section Subd. 2. Use and Activities Regulated; Enjoining Violations. Prohibits use or activities in designated areas of critical concern that are contrary to the regulations for the area and permits the county or state to bring an action to enjoin prohibited use or activities. Subd. 3. Enforcement Powers. Permits the county or the board to investigate an alleged violation, hold hearings, issue orders and take other actions. 13 Post Acknowledgment Procedures Subdivision 1. Local Government Notice of Proposed Amendment or New Regulation; Exemptions; Report to Board. Provides procedures for local governments to amend local comprehensive plans and land use regulations. Permits the office to participate. Subd. 2. Local Government Notice of Adopted Amendment or New Regulation; Content; Notice by Director. Requires a local government that amends a local plan or land use regulation to submit it to the director with the findings adopted by the local government. Requires the local government to also notify persons who participated in adoption of the plan or regulation originally or who requested to be notified of changes. Requires the director to also provide notice to interested persons. Subd. 3. Who May Appeal. A person who participated in the proceedings for amendment of the plan or regulation may appeal its adoption to the land use board of appeals. Subd. 4. When Amendment or New Regulation Considered Acknowledged. Provides that an amendment or new regulation is considered acknowledged after twenty - one days if no one appeals it, or on the date the appellate decision is final. Subd. 5. Scope of Periodic Review. Sets standards for the scope of the periodic review of plans and land use regulations required under subdivision 6. Subd. 6. Phases of Periodic Review; Procedures. Provides for local governments to review existing plans and regulations and to develop a work program to make needed changes, and then in phase two to complete the work program tasks. Requires the board to establish a schedule for review of local plans that is no sooner than four years and no later than ten years after the board's action on a previous review. Subd. 7. Procedures and Actions For Failure to Meet Review Deadlines. Establishes procedures and sanctions the board may impose if a local government fails to submit a work program by the deadline set by the board. Researc Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 9 Section Subd. 8. Modification of Work Program; Board Jurisdiction and Rules; Standards and Procedures. Permits the board to modify an approved work program if issues of regional or statewide significance emerge from another local government's review and work program and require enhanced coordination or if issues of goal compliance arise. Gives the board exclusive jurisdiction for review of the evaluation, work program and tasks in the periodic review. Subd. 9. Implementation of New or Amended Goals, Rules or Statutes. Requires a local government to amend its plan or land use regulations to implement new or amended statewide goals, board rules and laws when they become applicable to the local government. Requires the board to notify affected local governments. Subd. 10. Fees. Permits the board to set fees to cover costs of notice under subdivisions 1 and 2. Subd. 11. Appeal to Court of Appeals. Permits a board order to be appealed to the court of appeals as provided in the administrative procedures act. 14 Goal Exceptions. Establishes conditions and procedures under which a local government may adopt an exception to a statewide goal. Requires the board to adopt rules governing what circumstances will justify an exception. 15 Miscellaneous. Subdivision 1. Meaning of "Compliance With The Goals ". Provides that compliance with the goals means that on the whole the plan and regulations conform with the �'P oses of the goals and that failure to meet individual goal requirements may P be considered technical or minor. Subd. 2. Lands Available for Urban Development. Requires that lands available for development within urban growth boundaries be developed concurrently with key urban facilities according to local adopted standards. Land not needed for urban development during the planning period may be designated for agricultural, forest or other nonurban uses. Subd. 3. Acknowledgment Deadline for Newly Incorporated Cities. Provides newly incorporated cities four years to have their plan and land use regulations acknowledged by the board. Subd. 4. Local Quasi- Judicial Land Use Hearings; Notice Requirements; Hearing Procedures. Establishes notice and hearing procedures for local land use decisions and requires the procedures to be incorporated into the local comprehensive plan and land use regulations. Research Dpr? artment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building } H, F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 10 Section 16 Land Use Board of Appeals. Subdivision 1. Policy on Review of Land Use Decisions. States that it is the policy for review of land use decisions that time is of the essence and that decisions be made consistently with sound judicial review principles. Subd. 2. Land Use Board of Appeals. Establishes a land use board of appeals of no more than three referees, who must be lawyers, appointed by the governor. The referees serve four -year terms with salaries fix by the governor or by law. Prohibits reduction in a referee's salary during the referee's term. Subd. 3. Office Location. Provides for the board of appeals' office to be in St. Paul and permits the board of appeals to hold hearings anywhere in the state. Subd. 4. Duty to Conduct Review Proceedings; Authority to Issue Orders. Requires the board of appeals to conduct hearings upon petition and provides board of appeals members to issue orders. Subd. 5. Jurisdiction of Board of Appeals. Provides the board of appeals exclusive jurisdiction to review any land use decision or limited land use decision. Limits the board of appeals' jurisdiction to cases in which the petitioner has exhausted all other remedies. Provides for court of appeals review of board of appeals' orders. Provides for district court jurisdiction to enforce orders of the board or board of appeals. Subd. 6. Board of Appeals Review of Limited Land Use Decision. States the conditions under which the board of appeals may reverse, remand, or affirm a limited land use decision. Subd. 7. Board of Appeals to Affirm Certain Local Government Interpretations. Requires the board of appeals to affirm local government interpretations of local comprehensive plans and land use regulations unless the interpretation is inconsistent with express plan or regulation language, plan or regulation purpose, plan or regulation policy, or statute, goals or rule. Subd. 8. Review Procedures; Standing; Deadlines; Issues Subject to Review; Attorney Fees and Costs; Publication of Orders; Mediation. Establishes procedures for board of appeals review of land use decisions or limited land use decisions, including notice, and timelines. Requires the board of appeals to adopt rules. Subd. 9. Board of Appeals Publications Account. Establishes a board of appeals publications account in the state general fund to pay for publication of board of appeals orders that are of general interest. Research D epartment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2126 February 28, 1994 Page 11 Section Subd. 10. Scope of Review. Requires the board of appeals to review a land use decision or limited land use decision and issue a final order affirming, reversing or remanding the decision. Requires the board of appeals to adopt rules defining when it will reverse rather than remand. States when the board of appeals must reverse or remand. Subd. 11. Exceptions to Deadline for Final Decision. Provides exceptions to the board of appeals' time limits in which it must issue a final order. Subd. 12. Stay of Decision Being Reviewed. Permits the board of appeals to stay a land use decision or limited land use decision while it is under review by the board of appeals. Subd. 13. Judicial Review of Board of Appeals Order. Permits any party to a board of appeals proceeding to appeal the final order to the court of appeals. Establishes procedures and time limits for an appeal. Permits the court of appeals to affirm, reverse or remand the order and requires the court of appeals to reverse or remand if it makes certain findings. Subd. 14. Deadline for Final Court Order; Exceptions. Requires the court of appeals to issue a final order on a petition for review of a board of appeals order within ninety -one days after oral argument. Subd. 15. Stay of Proceedings to Allow Mediation. Permits all parties to an appeal to the court of appeals to stipulate to a stay of proceedings to allow mediation for a stipulated time. 17 Application. Provides for sections 6, subdivision 4, and 7, subdivision 10, which direct the metropolitan council to coordinate local planning, to apply in the seven - county metropolitan area. 18 Appropriation. Appropriates an unspecified sum of money from the general fund to the environmental quality board to implement this article. The appropriation is available until June 30, 1995. Article 2 Zoning and Planning This article strikes the sentences (1) in the general law permitting municipal comprehensive planning and (2) in the metropolitan land planning act that provide for zoning to supersede planning if a comprehensive plan is in conflict with a zoning ordinance. Research Decartment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building • HOUSE RESEARCH • Bill Summary H. F. 2276 S.F.2015 SUBJECT: Metropolitan Government Reorganization; Elected Metropolitan Council AUTHORS: Orfield, McCollum, I. Anderson, Carruthers COMMITTEE: Local Government and Metrpolitan Affairs ANALYST: Deborah A. Dyson, 296 -8291 DATE: March 3, 1994 OVERVIEW Article 1 establishes the metropolitan council an elected, nonpartisan, 16- member regional government. Article 2 abolishes the regional transit board, metropolitan transit commission, and metropolitan waste control commission and transfers their duties, functions, property, and obligations to the metropolitan council. Article 2 also provides for a regional administrator to act as the principal executive officer of the metropolitan council. Article 3 contains primarily conforming amendments related to the metropolitan government restructuring in article 2. Article 4 states that the act is the Metropolitan Reorganization Act of 1994. Article 1 Elected Metropolitan Council Section 1 Definitions. Strikes metropolitan council from the provision providing for open appointments. Amends section 15.0597, subdivision 1. 2 Salary ranges. Strikes the chair of the metropolitan council from the section providing for the governor to set the salary of certain officials within ranges set by the legislature. Amends section 15A.081, subdivision 1. 3 Allocation of costs. Permits municipalities or counties to allocate the metropolitan council's proportionate share of the cost of conducting elections to the council. Amends section 204B.32, subdivision 2. Research Deoartmen Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 2 Section 4 Coverage (retirement plan). Provides for certain employees of the metropolitan council to be eligible for pension coverage under the unclassified employees retirement program. Strikes the metropolitan council chair from the provision listing those eligible for coverage under the state unclassified employees retirement program. Amends section 352D.02, subdivision 1. 5 Eligibility (retirement plan). Permits elected metropolitan council members to participate in the defined contribution plan open to elected local government officials. Amends section 353D.01, subdivision 2. 6 Creation. Establishes the metropolitan council as a public corporation and political subdivision of the state with 16 members. Amends section 473:123, subdivision 1. 7 Terms. Provides for council members to be elected on a nonpartisan basis from districts, serving 4 -year terms, with one -half turnover every two years. Requires a council member to reside in the district represented and for each council district to be represented by one member of the council. Amends section 473.123, subdivision 2a. S Vacancies; special election. Provides for a special election to be held to fill a vacancy on the council in a manner similar to how a vacancy is filled in the office of county. commissioner. Amends section 473.123, by adding a subdivision. 9 Redistricting. Provides for metropolitan council to redistrict council districts after each decennial federal census and requires the council to adopt the redistricting plan no later than 25 weeks before the state primary in the year ending in the numeral 2. Amends section 473.123, subdivision 3a. 10 Elections; procedures. Provides that, in general, Minnesota election law applies to council elections. Specifies that: - affidavits of candidacy must be filed with the secretary of state; -the filing fee or number of signatures on a petition in place of a filing fee is the same as for candidates for county office ($50 /500 signatures); and - council elections are held at the same time as state and county general elections. Amends section 473.123, by adding a subdivision. 11 Officers, selections; duties and compensation. Provides for the council chair to be elected by and from the members of the council at its first meeting in January each year and to serve a one -year term. Provides for the chair to preside at meetings and perform duties assigned b the council or law. Strikes other es ass g y y provisions establishing the chair P Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 3 Section as the principal executive officer of the council responsible for administration of the council (transferred to the regional administrator in article 2). Provides for the council to elect officers in addition to the council chair as necessary and, if elected to serve one -year terms. Provides for council members, including the chair, to receive actual and necessary expenses and compensation determined by the council. Permits the council to adopt policies and procedures governing its operation. Amends section 473.123, subdivision 4 (incorporating portions of section 473.123, subdivision 5). 12 Transitional salaries of members. Provides for metropolitan council members elected to serve beginning January 1995 to receive an annual salary of $35,000 until otherwise set by the council. 13 Continuation of terms. Provides for the appointed chair and members of the council to continue to serve until January 1995. 14 Metropolitan executive director. Provides for the executive director of the metropolitan council to serve as regional administrator (created in article 2) at the pleasure of the council. 15 Repealer. Repeals section 473.123, subdivision 3 (relating to appointment of metropolitan council members), subdivision 5 (relating to council members duties and compensation, portions of which were incorporated into subdivision 4 in this article), and subdivision 6 (relating to the executive director of the council). 16 Application. Provides for article 1 to apply in the seven - county metropolitan area. 17 Effective dates. Provides for sections relating to the activities of an elected metropolitan council to be effective the first Monday in January 1995. Provides for sections relating to the election of metropolitan council members to be effective June 1, 1994. Article 2 Regional Administrator; Transitional Organization 1 Regional administrator. Requires the metropolitan council to appoint a regional administrator to serve as the principal executive officer for the council and at the council's pleasure. Makes the regional administrator responsible for carrying out policy > decisions of the council and organizing the work of the council, including hiring and firing of employees. Adds section 473.125. Research Depart Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 4 Section 2 Transitional organization. Subdivision 1. Period of effect. States that section 2 is effective June 1, 1994 and expires the first Monday in January 1996 unless otherwise expressly provided (only subdivision 3 provides otherwise). Subd. 2. Divisions. Provides for the metropolitan council to have four divisions: transportation, environmental, community development, and administration. Subd. 3. Regional administrator and management team. Provides for the regional administrator to recommend and for the council to approve the directors of the four divisions and the managers of the transit and wastewater services operations. Provides for the four directors, two managers and the general counsel of the metropolitan council to serve at the pleasure of the council and act as the metropolitan council senior management team. Provides for this subdivision to be effective the first Monday in January 1995. Subd. 4. Council committees. Requires the metropolitan council to have a transportation division committee, an environmental division committee and a community development committee. Requires each division committee to meet q regularly to oversee the operations of its respective division and to recommend policy to the full council. Subd. 5. Interagency money transfers. Prohibits transfers of funds from accounts of a metropolitan agency abolished by section 3 or from its successor's funds proposed action to each council without ten days' written notice of the ro or accounts y P P member and three - fourths approval of the full council. 3 Abolished agencies, successors, personnel. Subdivision 1. Regional transit board. Provides for regional transit board members' and chair's terms to expire on the effective date of this section (June 1, 1994). Prohibits discharge of permanent or regular staff employed as of March 1, 1994, except for cause, before the first Monday in January 1995. Abolishes regional transit board and transfers it duties and responsibilities to the metropolitan council. Subd. 2. Metropolitan transit commission. Provides for terms of metropolitan transit members to expire on the effective date of this section (June 1, 1994). Prohibits termination of regular or permanent metropolitan transit commission employees, except for cause, before the first Monday in January 1996. Abolishes the metropolitan transit commission and transfers its duties and responsibilities to the metropolitan council. Subd. 3. Metropolitan waste control commission. Provides for the terms of the metropolitan waste control commission members and chair to expire on the effective Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 5 Section date of this section (June 1, 1994). Prohibits termination of permanent or regular employees, except for cause, before the first Monday in January 1996. Abolishes the metropolitan waste control commission and transfers it duties and responsibilities to the metropolitan council. Subd. 4. Union rights preserved. Provides that employees rights under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement are preserved. 4 Application. Provides for article 2 to apply in the seven - county metropolitan area. 5 Effective dates. Provides that section 1 is effective the first Monday in January 1995, that section 3 is effective June 1994, and section 2 is effective as provided in section 2. Article 3 Clarifying and Conforming Changes 1 Local governmental expenditures for lobbyists. Strikes regional transit board and inserts metropolitan council in the provision requiring governmental entities to report to the state auditor their lobbying expenditures. Amends section 6.76. 2 Public official. Strikes references to specific metropolitan agencies and inserts member, regional administrator, division director, or operations many manager g of the metropolitan council or member or chief administrator of a metropolitan agency in the definition of a public official for purposes of the government ethics law. Amends section 10A.01, subdivision 18. 3 Definitions. Strikes references to specific metropolitan agencies and inserts metropolitan agency in the open appointments law. Amends section 15.0597, subdivision 1. 4 Salary ranges. Strikes the chairs of the metropolitan council and regional transit board from the section providing for the governor to set the salary of certain officials within ranges set by the legislature. Amends section 15A.081, subdivision 1. 5 Metropolitan officers. Strikes the chair of the metropolitan waste control commission from the section providing for the governor to set the salary of the chair within a range set by the legislature. Amends section 15A.081, subdivision 7. 6 Surcharge for vehicles occupied by one person. Provides for the commissioner of administration to impose a parking surcharge on single- occupant vehicles in state parking facilities in the capitol area and to use the revenue to reimburse state agencies Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Pase 6 Section for costs due to agreements with the metropolitan transit commission or its successor. Amends section 16B.58, subdivision 7. 7 Technical advisory committee. Strikes the metropolitan waste control commission and inserts council in the section directing the Minnesota pollution control agency to establish a technical advisory committee for rules governing wastewater treatment control. Amends section 115.54. 8 Definitions (pollution control agency). Strikes metropolitan waste control commission and inserts the council in the definition of a municipality in the state water pollution control program. Amends section 116.16, subdivision 2. 9 Definitions (PCA financial assistance program). Strikes metropolitan waste control commission from the definition of a municipality. Amends section 116.182, subdivision 1. 10 Submission of corridor proposal. Strikes reference to the regional transit board in the section requiring a trunk highway proposal in the metropolitan area to be submitted to q g g wa YP ro P the council. Amends section 161.173. 11 Submission of layout plans. Strikes reference to the regional transit board in the section requiring a trunk highway proposal in the metropolitan area to be submitted to the council. Amends section 161.174. 12 Definitions (traffic laws). Strikes the metropolitan transit commission and inserts the council in the exception to the definition of "commercial motor vehicle." Amends section 169.781, subdivision 1. 13 Exemptions (traffic laws). Strikes the metropolitan transit commission and inserts the council in the exemption from filing proof of insurance for buses operated by the council. Amends section 169.791, subdivision 5. 14 Exemptions (traffic laws). Strikes the metropolitan transit commission and inserts the council in the exemption from filing proof of insurance for buses operated by the council. Amends section 169.792, subdivision 11. 15 Transit assistance fund; distribution. Provides for the council instead of the regional transit board to distribute assistance from the metropolitan account. Amends section 174.22, subdivision 2. 16 Priorities and requirements (energy emergency conservation and allocation plan). Strikes reference to the regional transit board and inserts the council in the section providing priority to transit providers entitled to priority fuel allocation. Amends section 216C.15, subdivision 1. Research Depart Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Pace 7 Section 17 Exception (Transportation Regulation Board -TRB- powers). Provides that the TRB does not have the power to regulate service or vehicles operated by or under contract with the council, striking the metropolitan transit commission and regional transit board. Amends section 221.022. 18 Exemptions (TRB). Strikes the regional transit board and inserts the council in the section providing that the requirement that motor carriers have a certificate or permit to operate does not apply to the council. Amends section 221.025. 19 Contractors or recipients of transportation assistance (TRB). Strikes regional transit board and inserts the council in the provision requiring operators of passenger transportation under contract to the council to comply with rules for driver qualifications. Amends section 221.031, subdivision 3a. 20 Nonapplicability (TRB). Strikes regional transit board and inserts the council in the provision stating that the TRB's ratemaking powers do not apply to regular -route transit operating with assistance from the council. Amends section 221.041, subdivision 4. 21 Considerations; temporary certificates; amending (TRB). Strikes the regional transit board and inserts the council in the section governing issuing of certificates of public convenience and necessity. Amends section 221.071, subdivision 1. 22 Notice to metropolitan council (TRB). Requires the commissioner of transportation to notify the council, in place of the regional transit board, of any matter before the commissioner or the TRB affecting public transit in the metropolitan area. Amends section 221.295. 23 Notice of proposed property taxes. Strikes the regional transit board from the definition of a metropolitan special taxing district in the truth -in- taxation provision. Amends section 275.065, subdivision 3. 24 Public advertisement. Strikes reference to the regional transit board in the section governing public advertisement of the truth -in- taxation hearing. Amends section 275.065, subdivision 5a. 25 General fund share (motor vehicle excise tax). Strikes the regional transit board and inserts the council in the provision governing distribution of transit assistance fund money. (Under current law this section applied only between June 30, 1990 and July 1, 1991.) Amends section 297B.09, subdivision 1. 26 Included employees (state retirement system). Strikes reference to the metropolitan transit commission, regional transit board, and metropolitan waste control commission in the list of employees included in the state retirement system (leaving employees of the council and other metropolitan agencies). Amends section 352.01, subdivision 2a. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3 1994 Page 8 Section 27 Excluded employees (state retirement system). Strikes reference to the metropolitan transit commission in the paragraphs relating to transit police, and refers to the successor to the metropolitan waste control commission in the paragraph relating to members of trades employed by the commission. Amends section 352.01, subdivision 2b. 28 Membership of board; election; term (state retirement system). Refers to the successor agency to the metropolitan transit commission in the section providing for membership on the board of directors for state retirement system. Amends section 352.03, subdivision 1. 29 Existing employees (metropolitan transit commission and state retirement system). Unamended. Section 352.75, subdivision 1. 30 Transfer of pension coverage savings clause; increase in existing annuities and benefits. Subdivision 1. Existing employees. Unamended. Subd. 2. New employees (MTC pension). Refers to the former metropolitan employees o transit commission in the provision permitting M TC p y ees of the transit operating g division employed on or after July 1, 1998 to be members of the Minnesota state retirement system. Subd. 3. Existing retired members and benefit recipients. Unamended. Subd. 4. Existing deferred retirees. Unamended. Subd. 5. Savings clause for certain existing employees. Unamended. Subd. 6. Increase in existing annuities and benefits. Unamended. Amends section 352.75. 31 Coverage (unclassified employees retirement program). Strikes provisions for coverage of employees of the metropolitan waste control commission, regional transit board, and metropolitan transit commission. Inserts provisions for coverage of the regional administrator, division directors, operation managers, and others as designated by the metropolitan council. Amends section 352D.02, subdivision 1. 32 Pension coverage for certain metropolitan transit police officers. Strikes reference to metropolitan transit commission and inserts the council as the employer of metropolitan transit police. Amends section 353.64, subdivision 7a. Res9arch Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 9 Section 33 Service charges (solid waste management). Strikes the regional transit board in the provision allowing counties by ordinance to charge property owners for solid waste management services. Amends section 400.08, subdivision 3. 34 Minneapolis retirement allowances. Strikes the metropolitan waste control commission and inserts the council in the definition of public corporation. Amends section 422A.01, subdivision 9. 35 Contributions by metropolitan airports commission and metropolitan council. Requires the council instead of the waste control commission to pay to the Minneapolis employees retirement fund annual amounts of unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities attributable to the waste control commission. Amends section 422A.101, subdivision 2a. 36 Strikes the provision r hensive planning). z nd com e eneral requirements onin a P G ( g P for zoning ordinances to supersede comprehensive municipal plans when the two are in conflict. Amends section 462.357, subdivision 2. 37 Municipality (definition for capital intensive public services; private suppliers). Strikes the metropolitan waste control commission from the definition of municipality for the purposes of allowing municipalities to contract with private vendors to provide capital intensive public services. Amends section 471A.02, subdivision 8. 38 Metropolitan agency. Strikes regional transit board, metropolitan transit commission and metropolitan waste control commission from the definition of a metropolitan agency. Amends section 473.121, subdivision 5a. 39 Metropolitan disposal system. Strikes reference to the waste control commission and inserts council in the definition of the metropolitan disposal system. Amends section 473.121, subdivision 24. 40 Creation. Establishes the council as a P ulbiic corporation and a political subdivision of the state. Amends section 473.123, subdivision 1. 41 Powers of the metropolitan council. Subdivision 1. General powers. No change. Subd. 2. Employees. Requires the council to prescribe terms and conditions for employment, including adopting a compensation and classification plan for its employees. Strikes references to officers and agents, filing of performance and fidelity bonds, and references to employees not being governed by state employee rules. Subd. 3. Consulting contracts. No change. I Research Deoartmen Minnesota House cf Reoresentatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 10 Section Subd. 4. Gifts and appropriations. Strikes the requirement that the council deposit all funds it receives in the state treasury subject to an annual appropriation to the council. Subd. 5. Local government participation. Strikes the requirement that the council provide office space to a federal employee assigned to the region under the federal Demonstration City Act of 1966. Subd. 6. Participation in metropolitan area commissions and boards. Strikes references to specific metropolitan agencies and inserts a single reference to each metropolitan agency in the provision requiring the council to appoint a member to serve as liaison with-other metropolitan agencies. Subd. 7. Property. New. Allows the council to own or hold personal or real property. (This subdivision is based on the metropolitan transit commission's power to own and operate property.) Subd. 8. Insurance. New. Permits the council to provide for self insurance or otherwise provide for insurance relating to its property, rights, revenue, workers compensation, etc. (This subdivision is based on the metropolitan transit commission's insurance provision.) Subd. 9. Investigations. New. Permits the council to enter onto property without the entry being a trespass for purposes of investigation and examinations necessary to the performance of the council's duties. Provides for the council to be liable for any actual and consequential loss, injury, or damage from the entry. (This subdivision is based on the investigation powers of the regional transit board.) Amends section 473.129. 42 Budget. Strikes the requirement that an increase of over $10,000 in the council's adopted budget be approved by the council before the increase is allowed or the funds are obligated. Adds a requirement that the council prepare for its transit programs a financial plan covering the succeeding three years in half year segments. (This requirement is from section 473.38, repealed by this bill.) Also adds a requirement that the council's budget show for each year the estimated operating revenues, capital improvement funds, and sources and uses of passthrough funds. (This requirement is taken from the metropolitan agencies budget section, section 473.163, repealed by this bill.) Amends section 473.13, subdivision 1. 43 Accounts; audits. Provides for the regional administrator or designee to countersign checks issued by the council, in place of the director or the assistant director. Amends 0 section 473.13, subdivision 4. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 11 Section 44 Requirement (council policy plans). Requires the council to adopt long range comprehensive policy plans for transportation, airports, and wastewater treatment. Strikes references to implementation plans. Amends section 473.146, subdivision 1. 45 Transportation planning. Strikes references to the regional transit board in the section providing for the transportation advisory board. Amends section 473.146, subdivision 4. 46 Preparation and adoption (solid waste policy plan). Strikes references to the affected metropolitan agency and obsolete language relating to interim policies and plans. Amends section 473.149, subdivision 3. 47 Financial reporting and management advisory committee. Strikes references to the chairs of the waste control commission, transit board, and transit commission in the section requiring the council to form a financial reporting and management advisory committee. Amends sections 473.1623, subdivision 2. 48 Financial report. Changes the date from February to December of even - numbered years as the date the council must submit its financial report to the legislature. Changes the years to be covered in the report to be two years preceding and three years succeeding the year in which the report is made. Amends section 473.1623, subdivision 3. 49 Payment of metropolitan council costs. Strikes references to the parks and open space commission, the regional transit board, and the waste control commission and inserts the sports facilities commission in the provision requiring specified metropolitan agencies to reimburse the council for costs incurred by the council in performing work for the metropolitan agency. Strikes obsolete language relating to costs incurred in 1976. Amends section 473.164. 50 Controlled access highways and transit fixed- guideways; council approval. Strikes references to the regional transit board and implementation plans in the provision of requiring council approval before construction of controlled access highways or transit fixed- guideways may begin. Amends section 473.167, subdivision 1. 51 Freeway exclusive lanes. Strikes reference to the regional transit board in the provision permitting the council to require freeways constructed in the metropolitan area to include exclusive lanes for buses. Amends section 473.168, subdivision 2. 52 -53 Metropolitan significance. Strikes reference to metropolitan agencies' implementation plans. Amends section 473.173, subdivisions 3 and 4. 54 Federal aid. Strikes references to the regional transit board and the metropolitan transit commission in the section permitting the council to apply for and receive federal transportation funds. Amends section 473.223. Researrn, Depart Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building i H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Pase 12 Section 55 -60 Metropolitan parks and open space commission. Inserts language from section 473.141, relating to structure and organization of metropolitan agencies, that specifically applies to the parks and open space commission under current law. (Section 473.141 is repealed in this act.) Strikes references to section 473.123, subdivisions 3a, which provides for an appointed metropolitan council. Strikes reference to chapter 351 in the provision governing removal of a commission member. Amends section 473.303, subdivisions 2, 3a, 4, 4a, 5, and 6. Transit Amendments 61 Policy. Strikes reference to the regional transit board in the section stating the legislative policy for regional transit programs. Amends section 473.371, subdivision 1. 62 Ridesharing. Strikes obsolete transition language and provides that the council in place of the regional transit board is responsible for administering the ridesharing program in the metropolitan area. Amends section 473.375, subdivision 11. 63 Assistance. Permits the council to offer services to transit providers in the metropolitan area. Amends section 473.375, subdivision 12. 64 Financial assistance. Permits the council to provide financial assistance to other transit providers. Prohibits political subdivisions in the metropolitan area from applying for federal transit assistance without council approval. (The regional transit board has the same approval authority under current law, section 473.375, subdivision 8.) 65 Coordination. Requires the council to coordinate transit operations in the metropolitan area. Amends section 473.375, subdivision 14. 66 Performance standards. Requires the council to establish performance standards for recipients of transit financial assistance. Amends section 473.375, subdivision 15. 67 Local planning and development program. Requires the council to insure participation by local governments and coordination and planning of transit by local government units. Amends section 473.382. 68 -74 Contracts required (financial assistance to transit services). Requires the council to make contracts with recipients of transit financial assistance. Requires the council to establish procedures for review and approval of applications for assistance. Requires applicants to submit transit studies and service plans. Requires the council to assess the impact of financial assistance to another provider on the council's transit operations and to provide assistance only if the other service will not impose an undue hardship on the council's transit operations. Amends section 473.384, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. R esearch Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Pace 13 Section 75 Transit service areas. Subdivision 1. Definitions. Strikes reference to the metropolitan council's development investment framework and inserts development guide in the definition of "fully developed service area." Subd. 2. Service areas. Specifies when the cou ncil can p rovide financial assistance to a private, for - profit transit operator. Amends section 473.385. 76 -82 Metro mobility. Transfers responsibility for the special transportation service (metro transit board to the council. Requires, as under current law, mobility) from the regional tr q Y) g for the council to contract for metro mobili ty services. Amends section 473.386, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 83 -85 Administration (special transportation markets). Requires the council to design and administer programs to serve special groups as identified in this section, including the jobseekers program. Amends section 473.387, subdivisions 2, 3, and 4. 86 -89 Replacement service; eligibility (opt -out). Provides for the council to administer opt - p g Y out funding. Amends section 473.388, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, and 5. 90 -93 General authority (bonding). Provides for the council to issue bonds for transit based on the council's transit capital improvement program. Requires the council to adopt a three -year capital improvement program. Amends section 473.39, subdivisions 1, la, lb, and by adding a subdivision. 94 Route planning and scheduling. Pen the council to contract with other operators and local governments for route planning and scheduling services. Amends section 473.391. 95 Service bidding. Requires the council to competitively transit services only with standards, procedures and guidelines adopted by the council. Amends section 473.392. 96 Council exempt from taxation. Provides for the council to be exempt from taxes. Amends section 473.394. 97 -99 Light rail transit. Strikes references to the regional transit board and inserts the council in provisions governing light rail transit. Amends sections 473.399, 473.3994, subdivision 10, and 473.3997. 100 -107 Powers and duties. Transfers powers and duties of the metropolitan transit commission to the metropolitan council. Permits the council to acquire property for transit purposes Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 14 Section by condemnation under chapter 117. Permits the council to own and operate transit and paratransit systems. Permits the council to acquire transit systems. Permits the council to operate a public transit system by contracting for management services. Amends section 473.405, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, and 15. 108 Light rail transit operation. Provides for the council to operate any light rail transit system constructed in the metropolitan area. Amends section 473.4051. 109 -114 Metropolitan transit police. Provides for the council in place of the metropolitan transit commission to establish a law enforcement agency to police its transit property, routes, and passengers. Amends section 473.407, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 115 -120 Fare policy. Requires the council in place of the metropolitan transit commission and regional transit board to establish fare policies. Amends sections 473.408, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 4, 6, and 7. 121 Agreements with commission; encouragement of transit use. Permits the council in place of the metropolitan transit commission to make agreements with government employers that will encourage transit use, including purchase of tokens, passes, and arranging special services for employees. Costs are to be borne by the government employer. Amends section 473.409. 122 Services of department of transportation. Permits the council in place of the transit commission to make use of services of the department of transportation. Limits purchase of services to those included in the council's budget. Amends section 473.411, subdivision 3. 123 State highways; joint use for transit and highway purposes. Permits the council in place of the transit commission to enter into agreements with the commissioner of transportation for the joint construction or use of a state highway for transit purposes. Amends section 473.411, subdivision 4. 124 Use of public roadways and appurtenances. Permits the council in place of the transit commission to use public roads for transit service, except that if the council wants to use a Minneapolis parkway, it must have specific permission. Amends section 473.411, subdivision 5. 125 -127 Labor provisions. Requires the council to assume and observe labor contracts and pension provisions if the council acquires an existing transit system. Inserts a reference to the former metropolitan transit commission in the subdivision providing that if the MTC met the provisions of Laws 1978, chapter 538, it would not be deemed to have placed any employee of an acquired transit system with regard to pension and benefits. Amends sections 473.415, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276. March 3, 1994 Page 15 Section 128 Commissions; taking over personnel and contracts of transit systems. Provides for the council to hire employees of transit systems acquired. Strikes obsolete language relating to the metropolitan transit commission takeover from the previous joint powers transit commission. Amends section 473.416. 129 Disability and survivorship coverage. Requires the council to takeover from the metropolitan transit commission obligations to provide to employees coverage for disability and survivorship. Amends section 473.418. 130 Employer contributions for certain employees. Requires the council to make employer pension contributions for employees on leave and employed by the labor organization representing the transit employees. Amends section 473.42. 131 -133 Legal investments. Provides that debt of the council backed by taxes are proper investments and tax exempt. Permits the council to borrow a short term for transit operations. Amends section 473.436, subdivisions 2, 3, and 6. 134 -139 Transit tax levies. Provides for the council to levy property taxes for transit in the metropolitan area. Amends section 473.446, subdivisions 1, la, 2, 3, 7, and 8. 140 Council; exemption from taxation. Provides for the council to be exempt from taxation, licenses, fees, or charges imposed by the state or any local governmental unit. Amends section 473.448. 141 Act exclusive. Provides that the council's powers under the transit sections of chapter 473 are not sub regulation except as provided in chapter 473. Amends subject to an other re P J Y g P P section 473.449. Metropolitan Waste Control Amendments 142 -148 General powers of council. Strikes the metropolitan waste control commission from the provisions describing the powers of the council or the commission with regard to waste control operations. Powers include: to adopt rules; to accept gifts, grants, and loans; to act under a joint powers agreement; to acquire and dispose of property; to construct and maintain facilities. Amends section 473.504, subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12. 149 -152 Sewer service function. Provides for the council in place of the waste control commission to assume ownership of all interceptors and treatment works needed to implement the council's plan for waste control. Provides for the method of acquisition and credit to local governments for current value of systems acquired. Amends section 473.511, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Recm�rch De partment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Paze 16 Section 153 Labor rovision. Provides that a trade union employee of the former waste control P commission who, on the effective date of this section, is employed by the council is excluded from the Minnesota state retirement system if the employee chose so previously. Amends section 473.512, subdivision 1. 154 Municipal plans and programs. Substitutes the council for the waste control commission in the provision requiring local governments to adopt waste control plans. Amends section 473.513. 155 -157 Sewage collection and disposal; powers. Permits the council to discharge effluent and require and prohibit discharges into the metropolitan disposal 'system. Amends section 473.515, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3. 158 -159 Enforcement of pretreatment standards and requirements. Substitutes the council for the waste control commission in the provisions defining violations and providing for criminal and civil enforcement of wastewater discharge standards and laws. Amends section 473.5155, subdivisions 1 and 3. 160 -164 Waste facilities; sewage sludge disposal. Permits the council to acquire property, construct, maintain and operate facilities to process or dispose of sewage sludge. Strikes reference to conforming with the waste control implementation plan. Permits local governments to impose conditions on construction and operation of facilities to the extent authorized and approved by the council and pollution control agency. Permits the council to contract with a person to use sludge ash in manufacturing. Amends section 473.516, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. 165 -169 Allocation of current cost. Defines current costs of the metropolitan disposal system to be paid by the council each year. Provides that the contingency fund may not exceed an amount equal to 7.5 percent of the council's waste control operating budget. Describes how current costs are to be allocated by the council among system users. Permits the council to establish advisory committees to assist the council in performing its waste control duties. Amends section 473.517, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 6, and 9. 170 Federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972; system of charges. w local charges to assure ultimates stem users a Requires the council to revte oc g Y pay proportionately. Amends section 473.519. 171 -174 Payments to commission. Provides for the council to determine when local governments must pay and requires local governments to pay when council determines. Preserves powers of municipalities under other laws in order for local governments to accomplish duties placed on them by the council. Permits the council to require a levy to make up deficiencies. Amends section 473.521, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Research De partment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 17 Section 175 -176 Contracts for construction materials, supplies, and equipment. Provides that all contract for construction work or purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment relating to the metropolitan disposal system are subject to the provisions of the uniform municipal contracting law. Specifies the bidding procedures for contracts subject to the sealed bidding requirements (contracts over $25,000). Amends section 473.523, subdivisions 1 and 2. 177 Capital improvement program; budget. Requires the council to prepare a capital improvement program and budget for the metropolitan disposal system. Requires debt issued for metropolitan disposal system facilities to be for projects identified in the adopted capital improvement program and budget. Strikes references to the implementation plan. Amends section 473.535. 178 Debt obligations (emergency certificates of indebtedness). Strikes references to the waste control commission and inserts the council in the provisions permitting the council to issue debt and make emergency appropriations to meet unforeseen needs in the waste control system. Amends section 473.541, subdivision 2. 179 Depositories. Permits the council to designate a bank as the official depository for council funds. Amends section 473.542. 180 -183 Moneys, accounts and investments. Provides for moneys from waste control operations received by the council to be deposited or invested as the council directs. Amends section 473.543, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 4. 184 Property exempt from taxation. Provides that council property for waste control purposes is tax exempt. Amends section 473.545. 185 Tax levies. Permits the council to levy for debt service of the metropolitan disposal system and local government deficiency payments. Amends section 473.547. 186 Relation to existing laws. Strikes reference to the waste control commission in the section stating that powers conferred on council for waste control do not diminish or supersede pollution control agency powers. Amends section 473.549. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Amendments 187 -198 Commission; membership; administration. Inserts into the sports facilities commission's enabling law governing organization and structure of the commission, language from section 473.141, which is repealed by this act. In section 188, strikes obsolete language relating to membership of the commission prior to completion of construction of the metrodome. Amends section 473.553, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, and by adding subdivisions 6 to 13. Resp7rch T)eoa rtment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 18 Section 199 Exemption from council review. Strikes reference to repealed section 473.161 (implementation plan). Amends section 473.561. 200 Budget preparation; review and approval. Strikes existing language referring to repealed section 473.163 and inserts as new language the provisions of section 473.163 regarding preparation and adoption of the commission's budget. 201 Metropolitan airports commission; organization; corporate seal; bylaws. Inserts fifty dollars per diem and strikes reference to the repealed section governing compensation for metropolitan agencies. Amends section 473.605, subdivision 2. 202 Solid waste facilities; review procedures. Strikes reference to a waste control commission implementation plan in the section governing operation of solid waste facilities. Amends section 473.823, subdivision 3. 203 Metropolitan system plans. Strikes implementation plan and reference to the waste control capital budget and the definition of metropolitan system plans under the metropolitan land planning act, and inserts a reference to the capital budget for metropolitan wastewater service. Amends section 473.852, subdivision 8. 204 Private sewer facility. Strikes reference to the waste control commission and inserts the council in the definition of a private sewer facility under the metropolitan land planning act. Amends section 473.852, subdivision 10. 205 Comprehensive plans; local governmental units. Strikes the sentence providing for zoning ordinances to supersede comprehensive plans when the two are in conflict. Adds language permitting the local planning agency to prepare proposed zoning ordinances and submit them the governing body of a municipality after the municipality has adopted a land use plan. Permits the governing body to adopt and amend a zoning ordinance by a two- thirds vote of all its members. Amends section 473.858, subdivision 1. 206 Transition; pension. Permits an employee of the metropolitan transit commission who became an employee of the regional transit board, and who subsequently becomes an employee of the council on the effective date of this act to continue pension coverage under the public employees retirement association. (This section is based on a provision currently codified in section 473.373, subdivision 8, which is repealed by this act). 207 Repealer. Repeals the following sections: 115A.03, subdivision 20, defining the metropolitan waste control commission; supplementary review b 115A.33, governing supp ary y environmental quality board of sludge waste facilities; Research Depar tment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 19 Section 174.22, subdivision 4, defining the metropolitan transit commission; 473.121, subdivisions 14a, 15, and 21, defining the regional transit board, metropolitan transit commission, and metropolitan waste control commission; 473.122, stating the purpose of creating the metropolitan council as an administrative agency; 473.141, providing for the organization and structure of metropolitan agencies (portions of which are recodified in the parks and open space commission's and sports facilities commission's enabling laws); 473.146, subdivisions 2, 2a, 2b, and 2c, relating to consultation with affected is plans ' v effect f council of , adopti and e ect o n ado t o P metropolitan a encies hean � policy g �, p 473.153, relating to comprehensive disposal facilities plan for sewer sludge and solid waste from sewage treatment; 473.161, relating to metropolitan agency implementation plans (which under current law applies only to the regional transit board and metropolitan waste control commission); 473.163, relatin g P to metropolitan agency budget preparation requirements (which under current law relates primarily to the regional transit board and metropolitan waste control commission and under the provisions of this act those portions relating to the sports facilities commission are recodified in the sports facilities commission's enabling law); 473.181, subdivision 3, requiring the council to review acquisitions and bond issues of the metropolitan transit commission; 473.325, subdivision 5, an obsolete provision relating to a 1974 reappropriation of funds appropriated in 1973 for parks and open space; 473.373, establishing the regional transit board; 473.375, subdivisions 1 -7, 10, 16, 17, and 18, relating to the powers of the regional transit board (primarily those powers that duplicate powers of the council under other sections, including powers relating to law suits, contracts, property, insurance, investigations, taxing authority, research, reports, audits, and also repealing the subdivision that prohibits the regional transit board from owning and operating transit services; Research Deoartment Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Page 20 Section 473.377, requiring the regional transit board to prepare and adopt an implementation plan; 473.38, relating to the budget requirements for the regional transit board; 473.384, subdivision 9, providing for the regional transit board's assumption of programs from the department of transportation in 1984; 473.388, subdivision 6, providing for the regional transit board's assumption of programs from the department of transportation in 1984; 473.3996, providing for the regional transit board's review and approval of light rail transit plans; 473.404, providing for the structure and administration for the metropolitan transit commission; 473.405, subdivisions 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 14, relating to powers of the metropolitan transit commission including the commission's status as a public corporation and political subdivision, planning, court actions, contracts, gifts and grants, insurance, and entry on premises for investigation; 473.417, an obsolete provision relating to the metropolitan transit commission pension funds, the provisions of which were satisfied about ten years; 473.435, providing for the metropolitan transit commission budget and auditing; 473.436, subdivision 7, prohibiting the transit commission from issuing short term debt after the regional transit board was established; 473.445, subdivisions 1 and 3, relating to annual reports required of the transit commission; 473.501, subdivision 2, defining the waste control commission; 473.503, establishing the waste control commission; 473.504, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8, relating to general powers of the waste control commission, including general powers, court actions, contracts, and research; 473.511, subdivision 5, relating to contracts between local government units in 1971 for the use of the disposal system; 0 Q„�nn. r Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building e H. F. 2276 March 3, 1994 Paae 21 Section ` 473.517, subdivision 8, relating to allocation of costs to municipalities served by the former Minneapolis -St. Paul sanitary district; 473.535, requiring the waste control commission to prepare and adopt an implementation plan and budget; 473.543, subdivision 5, requiring the state auditor to audit waste control commission books each year; 473.553, subdivision 4a, stating additional qualifications for sports facilities commission members that are incorporated into section 473.553, subdivision 4, under this act. 208 Application. Provides for this article to apply in the seven - county metropolitan area. 209 Effective date. Provides for this article to be effective June 1, 1994. Article 4 Citation 1 Provides that this act is titled the "Metropolitan Reorganization Act of 1994." Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building E1? 424 1174 EDINBROOK CROSSING TEL:612-4�4-1174 Mar 23'94 15:13 P-1o.007 P.02 03/21/94 (COUNSEL ) JZS SCS1875A-2 •••••• ... moves to amend S.F. No. 1875 as follows: 0 2 Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert: 3 "Section 1. [462A.35) (METROPOLITAN REINVESTMENT FUND 4 ACCOUNT.] 5 Subdivision 1, [CREATION.] Lt) The metropolitan 6 reinvestment fund account is created as a se Grate account in 7 the housing development fund. 8 b Th e me o fund account consists of: 9 L1) money annually aPpropriated front the metropolitan 10 reinvestment fund under section 473F.09 Subdivision 7b; 11 2 iFt a, ran donations received from the United 12 States, private found and other sources; and 13 (3) mane V made available to the agency for the purpose of 14 the account from other 50urces. 15 Subd. 2. [ METROPOLITAN REINVESTMENT FUND USES.] The agency 16 may use mane y from the _metro politan reinvestment fund account to 17 provi assist cities in the metr02Olitan 18 area as defined in section 472.121, subdivision,Z, to meet their 19 comprehensive Choice housirIg gQal undi?r H. F. No. 2171, section 20 2 3, if finally enacted, and to Meet metropolitan 21 area red eve l o2merl t objectives 11 u subdivision 4. Loans may be 22 made with or without interest. of the money available in the 23 jet reinvestment fund, up to )rie -half ma be used for L Y 24 the Projects and uses under subdivision 3 for to assist 25 eligible communiti to moat their comprehensive choice housing 26 goals, Up to one-half of the moa y aviilable may be used for 27 Projects and uses under subdivision 4 to redevelop areas that 28 are in compli with comprehensive choice housing goals. In 29 making grants and loans, the coflunis!aloner shall the 30 terms and conditions of repayment and the appropriate security, 31 if any, should repayment be feguired. making awards under 32 this subdivision, the _aqency mus cons'-dubr resources available 3 3 WvIthill COMMunities from other federal and state sources 34 including, but not limited to, community devel block 35 rants and other federal entitlement . funds, and the willingness 36 to use available resources and authority to achieve 1 012 424 1174 EDINBROOK CROS: INN TEL :6112-4 4 -1174 Pier 23'94 15:13 Poo .007 P.03 03/21/94 [COUNSEL ) JZS SCS1875A -2 1 com rehettsive choice housing and redevelopment aoals. 2 Subd. 3, [COMPREHENSIVE CHOICE -MOUSING.) The a enC may � Y. Y 3 make loans and for ro'ec in cities which are not 4 Certified under H. F. No, 2171 secti 2, subdivision 6, if 5 finally enacted, as meetin com rehensive Choice housing ob eCtives. Grant3 and loans udder this subdivision must be 7 used to: 8 iU ProviLde resource to facilit the removal of local 4 housin barriers; 10 2 rovide incentives to develo) local ho using options for 11 city residents as their incomes and housinj needs change; 12 3 provide opportunities for me olita t ) p pp .. .F. n area residents 13 to live n ear rowin ab o ortunities; 14 (4) maintain housing affordability; and 15 h increase economic int�gratior within ne ighborhood s, 16 cities, and the metropolitan area as stated in the policv of 17 section 462A.02, subdivision 6 18 Eli ible ro'ects include develraient, construction 19 ac uisition, reservation, and rehabilitation of law - income 20 rental and l imited equit cooperative housing units and homes 21 for ownership. In addition, the agenc m make grants to 22 eligible cities to serve households th rough rental assistance 23 and h ome ownership assistance ry rams incla�ding, but not 24 limit to, down p assistance, rron payment assistance, 25 and maintenance assistance: Consisten w ith the goals of 26 economic inte ration, the agency shall dist grants and 27 loans under this subdivision for proje and services that 28 benefit households at or below 30 per c ent, 50 percent, and 80 29 percent of metropolita median income, adjusted for family size, 30 as determined by the Department Of HC,u and Urban Development. 31 Subd. 4: (REINVESTMENT,) In cooperation wit the 32 commissioner of trade and economic dev eiopment, the agency shal 3.3 make grants and loa for 2rojects in citipv certifie under H. 34 F. No. 2171, section 2 subdivision 6, if fina enacted, as 35 meeti com rehensive choice housin o bjectives. Th e a enc 36 shall make grants and Loans to achieve the f ollowing goals: 2 512 424 1114 EDINBROflK r=ROS'.ING TEL :612- 424 -1174 hear 23'94 15 :14 No.007 P.04 03/21/94 [COUNSEL ) JZS SCS1875A - 2 1 1 reduction or elim ination of ar of concentrated 2 poverty 3 2 distribution of a full range of h ousi . n2 o2portunities 4 throe hout neighbo r h0ads and cities; 5 3 rehabilitation cf existin housi .stock; 6 (4) elimination of blight and abandoned property; 7 5 creation of 4 en space and qi1ality 2arks in distressed 8 areas of cities; 9 6 increased economic inte ry ation within neighborhoods, 10 cities and the cnetro alitan area as stated iri section 462A.02, 11 subdivision 6; and 12 i2_rermediati0n and r edevelopment: of di stressed 2arcals for 13 residential and commercial uses. 14 Consistent with the Qoal5 of economic inte gration an d 15 reductio of areas of concentrated uv erty, eligible projects3 16 may i nclude ro ert ac uisition, demc ;lition , development, 17 constructioti ac uisition, res ervation, rempdiation, and 18 rehabilit in this subdiv req a funded 19 prcziect to maintain current housing densities or prohibit . a 20 funded pro ie ot frtsm rc iacin distress h wi open 21 space, arks or commercial deve rn 22 subs. 5. (MATCHING FUNDS.) The a enc may use m ono Erom 23 the metropolitan r einvestment_ fund acc ount to match federal., 24 local, or private money to be used for projects a uLhorixed u nder 25 this section, 26 Subd. 6. [REPORT.] The agency sh report to the 27 jt2.Ls and the govern annually on the use of the 28 metro clitan rei nvestment fund account irscluding the number of 29 loans and rants made, the g eographic di stribution of 30 assistance, and a summary of the projP; t typ 31 Sec. 2. Minnesota statutes 1992, section 473F.02, is 32 amended by adding a subdivision to rea3: 33 SUM. 25. (EXCESS I3OMESTEAD NET TAX CAPACITY.) 'Excess 34 homestead net tax capaci iy the net tax capa of 4U 35 parce of thLh Q in in the market value of class 36 1 or class 7a property in a mu nicipali z which the 3 512 424 1174 ED I NDROOK CRO:SSING TEL :612 -4 24 -11 7 4 Mar 23'94 15:14 No . i. 07 P.05 0.3/21]44 [COUNSEL ] ,72S SCS1875A -2 1 distribution lev exceeded the contri levy for the 2 prece din taxat�le ear. As used in this subdivision, 3 ualif in increase" is the sum of: 4 I far arcels that had mark values in excess of 5 $200,00 for taxes levied in 1993 th in in valup of the 6 parcel over its 1993 value; and 7 2 ) for parcels that had m arket valu of s200,000 or less 8 for taxes levied in 1993 the amo o value that exceeds 9 $200,000 for the current taxable year 10 In the case og class 2a ro e�LL, onl the net tax capacity 11 of the house qarage, and one acre of land shall be considered 12 in the ca lculation of excess homestead net tax capacity. 13 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 1992, section 473F,08, 14 subdivision 2, is amended to read! 15 Subd. 2, [COMPUTATION of NET TAX CAPACITY.] The net tax 16 capacity of a governmental unit is its net tax capacity, as 17 determined in accordance with other provisions of law including IS section 469,177, subdivision 3, subject to the following 19 adjustments: 20 (a) There shall be subtracted from its net tax capacity its 21 excess homestead net tax cap acity, lus, in each municipality in 22 which the governmental unit exercises ad valorem taxing 23 jurisdiction, an amount which bears the sac:ie proportion to 40 24 percent of the amount cer+ifiea in that year under sections 25 473F.06 and 473F.07 for the municipality as the total preceding 26 year's net tax capacity of commmercial- industrial property which 27 is subject to the taxing jurisdiction of the governmental unit 28 within the municipality, determined without regard to section 29 469.177, subdivision 3, bears to the total preceding year's net 30 tax capacity of commercial- industrial property within the 31 municipality, determined without regard to section 469.177, 32 subdivision 3; 33 (b) There shall be added to its net tax capacity, in each 34 municipality in which the governmental unit exercises ad valorem 35 taxing jurisdiction, an amount which bears the same proportion 26 to the areawide net tax capacity for the year attributable to 4 612 4Z4 1174 EDIPBROOK [=F'OSSIN TEL:612- 424 -11 4 Mar 23'94 15:15 No. 07 P.06 03/21/94 (COUNSEL ] JZS SCS187SA -2 1 that municipality as the total preceding year's net tax capacity 2 of residential property which is subject to the taxing 3 jurisdiction of the governmental unit within the municipality 4 bears to the total preceding year's net tax capacity of S residential property of the municipality. 6 Sec. 4, Minnesota Statutes 1992 section 4'73F.08, is 7 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 8 Subd. 6a. (APPLICATION TO HOMESTEAD PROPERTY.] The 9 areawide tax rate determined under su bdivision 5 shall apply to 10 the excess homestead net tax ca of each homestead property 11 in the area. The tax rate determined in accordance with ^� 12 subdivision 4 shall aoDly in the tcxa of the remainder ok 13 the ne t tax SAeacity of the Property, 14 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 1992, section 473F.08, is 15 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 16 Subd. 7b, (PAYMENT TO METROPOLITAN REINVESTMENT FUND AND 17 CONTAMINATED SITE FUND.] On or b June 15 and November 15 of 1$ each ear, each count treasurer shall pay one - half of the tax 19 levied on excess homestead net tax cap to the state 20 treasur The treasurer sh all deposit one -half of t he amount 21 received in the metrop olitan reinvestm fund account of the 22 housi deveio meet £und under Section 1 and one -half in the 23 contaminated site cleanup and develop accoun created in 24 section 116J.551. The amounts deposited in t state treasury 2S are appropriated annually for the purposes provided. 26 Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 1992, section 473F.08, 27 subdivision Sa, is amended to read: 28 Stibd. 8a. (FISCAL DISPARITIES ADJUSTMENT.]' In any year in 29 which the highest Class rate for class 3a property changes frUm 30 the rate in the previous year, the following adjustments shall 31 be made to the procedures described in sections 473F.06 to 32 473F.08. 33 (1) An initial contribution tax capacity shall be 34 determined for each municipality based on the previous year's 35 class rates, 36 (2) Each jurisdiction's, distribution tax capacity shall be 5 612 424 1174 EDINBF'OOK CR0':v..3ING TEL _6 12- 4'24 -11 74 Mar 23'94 15:15 No .007 P.07 03/21/94 [COUNSEL ] JZS SC81875A -2 1 determined based upon the areawide tax base determined by 2 summing the tax Capacities computed under Clause (1) for all 3 municipalities and apportioning the resulting sum pursuant to 4 section 473F.07, subdivision 5. 5 (3) Each jurisdiction's distribution levy shall be 6 determined by applying the procedures described in subdivision 7 3, clause (a), to the distribution tax capacity determined 8 pursuant to clause (2). 9 (4) Each municipality's final contribution tax capacity 10 shall be determined egnml -to as its e xcess homestead net tax 11 ca alit lus tktat ortion of its initial contribution tax 12 capacity attributable to con'vercial industrial propert 13 multiplied by the ratio of the new highest class rate for class 14 3a property to the previous year's highest class rate for class 1.5 3a property. 16 (5) For the purposes of computing education aids and any 17 other state aids requiring the addition of the fiscal 18 disparities distribution tax capacity to the local tax capacity, 19 each municipality's final distribution tax rapacity shall be 20 determined equal to its initial distribution tax capacity 21 multiplied by the ratio of the new highest class rate for class 22 3a property to the previous, year's highest class rate for class 23 3a property. 24 (6) The areawide tax rate shall be determined by dividing 25 the sum of the amounts determined in clause (3) by the sum of 26 the values determined in clause (4) at tributable to 27 commercial industrial property, 28 (7) The portion of the final contribution tax capacity 29 attributable to commercial indu strial property determined in 30 clause (4) shall also be used to determined the portion of each 31 commercial /industrial properl tax capacity subject to the 32 areawide tax rate pursuant to subdivision 6. 33 Sec. 7. (APPLICATION.] 34 Sections 2 to - 6 apply i n the coun_ies of Ano Carver, 35 GYakc,ta, Henne in, Ramsey, Scott, and Washin 36 sec. 8. (EFFECTIVE DATE.] 6 SLNT UY ::'NN 1 HN::iL; CK' K11 14:4.1 11M t N SL.RV I CL!i W- 4::4 1174:= 1; 1 Mccb 1991 A Declaration of House and Senate Mein hers Concerning Tramportation In the Twin C:itie4 Metropolitan Arcs+ We, the undersigned, assert lire fulluwing faut: i in the last decade $830 million of a total of $ 1,QV7 billion spent on transponauun improvements in tho Twin Cities seven county metropolitan area (80 percent) was spent to serve the develalmient :Lnd grnwth of the southwestern suburbs. We the undersigned protest this grnm nnNrw -FA Wn plodgo that, individually and as a giuup, we will not support any gag tax Inerram ar any major inrrvawr in high- way funding until tite folluwhig cundiduns are melt {a) The northern suburbs receive long over -due funding for 'Trunk Aighway 610/10 corridor and Trunk.Ilighway 100 north of Glenwood Avenwc, And (h) within the metro area, the gas rAx will no longer be dedicated solely to road construction but will hr, availahk for the capital and operating caltenseai of trausiG A Pledge of Support to Outstnte. ?Minnesota and a Request for Help and Understanding Z. To our fi'[ends IU vuL6titty M1 aimutd, we fully recui#& Elie stxsio eccmnmic decline that li occurring in your area. 3. Peeling these pains in our central cities, inner and a v al n bubuibb, WC CSLCLld UU1 hand in empathy, friendship, and support. d. We commie Ounw1ves to your -pod health and are proud of our focat government aid sysLeni which has brought y rxi re;nurces in timts of atr= 5. We tern} uiZA and declare that outstate ib inna%ota shnuld rernin its r'hir share of tt3lts po rtal i of l llll�l 0 Y trtL 1Ctl lbs. We call upon you to support us as we have suppvt tact yuu. Uur roads are nusstly built. We, your friends in the centat! cities, inner and nodlierii suburbs, uccxi LLwzit ds uui urban population, like your rural l\ population, gro�hs aid and poor. 7. The rtorrh ulHirhR hnv¢ long been prom' ads, but they are �Lysda� �' f least _help s complete tfl eac schedul an np ovcd road projcEts. N. �. � nl1 f ( P"i -It" brand tax transmittal memo 7071 *a o.sks ► K" "' F#RI t L.�] . f�79: ear /D e Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO IMPOSE OR CAP LIMIT ON AMOUNT OF INTEREST PAWNSHOPS CAN CHARGE AND SUPPORT PASSAGE OF S.F. 1702 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has determined that it would be to the public's benefit and welfare that the existing practices of pawnshop financing be regulated or controlled due to the concern that the price, penalty, or interest rate practiced on the patrons of the pawnshop were unnecessarily harsh; and WHEREAS, the capacity of an individual city to effectively regulate the practice and protect the citizens is insufficient. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that it does hereby request that the state legislature enact legislation that would impose a cap or limit on the amount of interest that can be charged by pawnshops operating in the State of Minnesota against their patrons or customers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that they hereby support passage of S.F. 1702 during the 1994 legislative session. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28 Agenda Item Number /�/ C REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: STAFF REPORT REGARDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -19, CENTRAL GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS DEPT. APPROVAL: Diane Spector, Public Works,CQordinator MANAGERS REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION. = � No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes • The City Council on September 27, 1993 ordered Improvement Project No. 1993 -19, Central Garage Improvements. These improvements include remedying a number of air quality, life safety, building code, OSHA, and ADA problems. At that time the cost of the project was estimated at $1.375 million, funded about 70 percent by the Capital Improvements Fund and 30 percent by the Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Funds. Over the past several months staff has been working with Al Mjorud, the architect designing the project, and his mechanical, electrical, and structural subconsultants, to finalize a design. The purpose of this report is to request the Council's authorization to go on to the Construction Design stage. After all the detailed design work, a few weeks ago it became apparent that the estimated cost of the improvement was going to be a few hundred thousand dollars over the $1.375 million estimated last fall. Staff and the consultants have been working to refine the plans to reduce the estimated cost while still remedying all noted problems. One reason why the estimated cost is higher than anticipated last fall is that as feared, we encountered poor soil conditions in some of the areas where building additions were planned. Thus, we have had to alter the design to relocate the office addition, and make other changes to the structural plans. The primary reason why the estimated cost as designed is greater than the cost • as sketched is common to any remodelling project and due to the difficulty of retrofitting improvements on an existing building. The architect can make estimates of the cost of mechanical improvements, for example, based on other remodelling jobs, and then add a contingency on top of that cost, but until the mechanical engineer gets in and starts designing the system it is unknown • what the real cost will be. The architect and his consulting engineers are in the process of reestimating the cost of the latest redesign of the building, and should have those figures at tonight's meeting. However, we believe that the final estimate will still be somewhere between $75,000- 125,000 more that the $1.375 million estimated cost. We believe that we have a good, solid design that will remedy the identified problems with the building and meet our space needs. There are sufficient funds available in the Capital Improvements Fund and the two public utility funds to cover this increased cost. At this point, we believe that we have identified all possible cost savings in the building design, and four packages of alternate "deducts" If the Council wishes to stay within the budget figure previously identified, the only additional change to the design which could result in a substantial savings would be the elimination of the paint booth. This could result in an estimated cost savings of $70,000- 80,000. The existing paint booth has been shut down for the past few years because of the air quality problems it caused. the booth has been used for a variety of paint jobs, ranging from dump boxes to plows and sanders to sign standards. Since the paint booth has been shut down, most of that type of painting has ceased. If a new paint booth is eliminated from the remodelling design, then that type of painting would either have to be sent out, done outside the shop • during the summer months, or reduced or eliminated. The street, park, and vehicle maintenance crews believe that an operable paint booth is essential to maintaining and extending the useful life of vehicles and equipment by keeping ahead of rust and other damage. They are also highly supportive of maintaining a fleet which looks good. City vehicles and equipment are very visible not only to residents of Brooklyn Center, but to people who work, shop, and visit here. It is estimated that the cost of sending out painting that used to be done in house could cost an additional $10,000- 20,000 annually. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION It is recommended that the Council consider amending by motion the estimated project cost to allow for the inclusion of a paint booth in the final design of.the Central garage remodelling. The amended project cost figure will be available at tonight's meeting. TIMELINE CENTRAL GARAGE IMPROVEMENT Improvement Project No. 1993 -19 Contract 1994 -A April April 1: Begin Construction Documents PREPARE May PLANS AND May 23: City Council approves plans / authorizes bidding SPECS June June 8 and 15: Ad published in Brooklyn Center Post June 10 and 17: Ad published in Construction Bulletin BIDDING July PHASE July 14: Bids due EVALUATE August 1994 July 25: City Council awards contract / authorizes construction August 1: Construction begins on Phase I September 1994 0 October 1994 CONSTR PHASE I ---- -� November 1994 December 1994 OCCUPY NEW January 1995 January 7: Substantial Completion Phase I AREA January 10: Begin Phase Il Construction ` February 1995 CONSTR I March 1995 PHASE II --L April 1995 WCCUPY REMOD AREA Ma 1995 May 1: Substantial Completion Phase II Construction - — I 11 II I II I 12 II to 4 D 7 O I Ib q 2'. 22 21 20 _ 19 16 17 I - II' - VEHICLEGARAGE ' - # 35 3!a 37 - 33 34 REPAIR I.. 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T Ct 8419 39 vi > \r CN > JT �, � iii •, a t ',. y ryry _ }1 SIT LA ��P , b �� 4 1 i r_ r_ ST .. 1 , `i ' � •, Std, 6v ul W ui cn IA f Y r 4 1 % ! �: ` ✓< „� `s t L � , f S ' ... .... aiY "" , i ' Y y s” CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Number / 0 E REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION * * ** * * * ** ** ** * * * * * ** * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE MODIFICATIONS DEPT. APPROVAL: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONEVIENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached __ ® The Financial Commission, as a part of its organizational evaluation process, has been reviewing suggested changes and modifications to the administrative structure of the City of Brooklyn Center. After this review at its March 15, 1994, meeting, the Financial Commission recommends to the City Council the adoption of a new administrative organizational structure for the City of Brooklyn Center contained in the attached Chart B. I have enclosed for your information Chart A which indicates the current administrative organizational structure of the City of Brooklyn Center. The recommended organizational administrative structure modifications involve the following: • Community Development Department adds the function of City Assessing to the current responsibilities of the department which are inspections, EDA /HRA, zoning enforcement, and management of the Earle Brown Heritage Center. • Financial Services Department adds the supervision of Liquor Stores to its responsibilities. The current official designation of responsibilities for this department are accounting, audit, utility billing, risk management, and management information services. It should be noted here that for many years the Liquor Store Management has been supervised by Financial Services Department, and the official organizational structure has not been modified to indicate this. If the Council passes this structure, it will basically be recognizing what exists at this time. • The major change in this proposed modification of the administrative organization of Brooklyn Center involves the creation of a Public Services Department. This department will be a combination of the current Public Works Department and the Recreation Department. The Public Works Department is currently responsible for engineering, street maintenance, sanitary sewer utility, central garage, government buildings, storm sewer utility, water utility, and park maintenance. The Recreation Department is responsible for management of recreation programs, community center, and the golf course. Because there is currently a vacancy in the Public Works Director position, the Financial Commission recommended that prior to filling that position, the Commission be given the • opportunity to review the administrative structure and make recommendations with regard to that structure. Because of this request, we have delayed recruiting for the Public Works Director position. If the City Council adopts the new administrative structure, we would be recruiting for the position of Public Services Director rather than Public Works Director. This new department would allow the City to more effectively coordinate the operations of the parks maintenance and recreation progr This reorganization further recommended modification of the City Engineer's position to assume supervision of the public works maintenance functions. This would also streamline our administrative structure by reducing the number of departments reporting directly to the City Manager. A few years ago, the city Council approved a similar organization change which led to the development of the Community Development Department by merging the Planning and Inspections Department with EDA /HRA and the Earle Brown Heritage Center management. This has been most successful, and I believe the current recommended reorganization will be similarly successful. It is my recommendation the City Council by motion authorize the City Manager to recruit for the new Public Services Director position internally. I have had an opportunity to review the qualifications of applicants for a similar position in another metro suburban community. The qualifications and experience of the applicants for this position compare favorably to personnel currently employed by the City of Brooklyn Center. For this reason and the fact that we have qualified, successful candidates from within the organization, it will facilitate a smooth transition from Mr. Knapp's leadership to the new individual because they will understand the operations of the current City organization. Because the recruiting would be internal, it can be a quicker process • and offers the advantage of getting someone appointed to this position more quickly than if we went through an external recruitment. RECOMMENDED CITY OUN ILACTION C C Adopt a motion directing staff to prepare the necessary documents to implement the Financial Commission recommendations for modifying Brooklyn Center's administrative organizational structure. In addition, the City Manager recommends the Council pass a motion authorizing internal recruitment for the Public Services Director position. MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCIAL COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MARCH 15, 1994 BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Ned Storla called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Commissioners: Denis Kelly, Lee Anderson, Ned Storla and Larry Peterson. Also present were Mayor Todd Paulson City Manager Gerald Splinter, and Finance Director Charlie Hansen. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Peterson to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1994 and February 15, 1994 meetings. Commissioner Lee Anderson seconded the motion and all members voted in its favor. City Council Action of proposed policies Charlie Hansen reported on the City Council's action in adopting the Policy and on City Contractual Services for Nonprofit Organizations at their March 14, 1994 meeting. This policy was developed by the Financial Commission, the Human Rights and Resources Commission, and the Parks Commission during 1993 and was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Adopted Polices Charlie Hansen handed out to each member present a three ring binder of policies that have been adopted since the inception of the Financial Task Force. This had been requested by Chair Donn Escher at an earlier meeting. Organizational Evaluation Process A memo from Chair Donn Escher was distributed which expressed his opinions on the reorganization since he was unable to attend this meeting. Gerald Splinter introduced the organizational charts included in the agenda and discussed the operation of the Engineering Department. Due to the new technologies of computerized drafting and mapping, there is a possibility of reducing the number of engineering technicians from four to three and using the savings to add an assistant engineer to the department. At the same time, the need for professional staff is increasing. These needs are: increased Council, Commission, and neighborhood meetings, watershed activities, annual rate analysis, annual capital improvement program, program budget, Highway 100, neighborhood street reconstruction, central garage, City buildings Is reconstruction, ADA, hazardous waste, and commercial redevelopment. Denis Kelly commented that the City recently had missed an opportunity to reduce staff in another department. Discussion ensued regarding the need for engineering staff during the time when the city was built up in the 1950s and 1960s verses now when the activity is redevelopment of private property and rehabilitation of infrastructure. Denis Kelly moved adoption of Chart B as a recommendation to the City Council as a basis for reorganization. Larry Peterson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Next Meeting The next meeting will be Thursday, May 5, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT At 8:40 P.M. there was a motion by Commissioner Denis Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Lee Anderson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 1 0 -. .ChartA City of Brooklyn Center Organization 1993 ELECTORATE City Council Advisory Commissicns Purchasing Personnel City Attorney - - - - - - - - City Manager - Elections Licenses City Clark PUBLIC WORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSESSING LIQUOR DEVELOPMENT STORES -Gov't Bld s -Fire Prevention -Patrol - Accountin © 9 - Recreation Programs Storm Sewer -Fire Supression - Investigation -Audit - Inspections -Community Center -Water Dept - Emergency Preparedness -Crime Prevention - Utility Billing - EDA/HRA -Golf Course -Park Mntce - Community Programs -Risk Management - Zoning - Sanitary Sewer - Support Services -Management lnformationServices -EBHC - Engineering Street Mateo - Central Garage I /94 Chart B City of Brooklyn Center Organization ELECTORATE City Council Advisory Commissions Purchasing Personnel City Attorney -------- City Manager Elections Licenses City Clork Sea Chart I Personnel Structure PUBLIC SERVICES* rFl DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY Patrol VELOPMENT -Engineering Prevention - Acceuntinp - Investigation -Audit -Street Supression - CrimePreventton -Utlli Billing -Assessing* Sanitary Sewer rgencyPrepar edness ty 9 pectlons - Community Programs -Risk Management A/HRA - central Garages See Chart E Personnel Structure - Support Services - Management Information Services -Gov't Bidgs - Liquor Stores" HC Storm Sewer See Chart F Personnel Structure nnin -Water Dept See Chart G Personnel Structure g -Park Mntce - Recreation Programs * See Chart H - Community Center" Personnel Structure -Golf course" See Chart D Personnel Structure * = Change from 1993 Organization (Chart A) 3/94 Chart D Brooklyn Center Public Services Department Personnel Structure City Manager I Public Services Director c City Engineer Public Services Recreation Director \ -- Administrative Assistant -- — -- - Engineering Services - Project Finance Mgmt - Community Center -Water Utility Maint - Utility Rate Analysis - Recreation Programming - Sanitary Sewer Maint - Government Buildings Maint - Centerbrook Golf Course - Street Maint - Public Works Safety Program -- -Park Maint -Office Supervision - Central Garage - Public Works MIS -Storm Sewer Maint - Report Development - Forestry Program and Supervision - Budget Development and Supervision -Capital Improvements Program Administration CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ca,ncil Meeting Dato 3 28 94 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: Arnie Mavis, Director of Recreation MANAGER'S REVIEWIRECONEMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** • SL1NIlVIARY EXPLANATION. (supplemental sheets attached ) • 11 aJ Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS, the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center presented the City a gift of five hundred ($500) and has designated that it be used to provide financial assistance for children in the after school ro ra m P g , and WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the gift and commends the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center for its civic efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the : City . Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to acknowledge the gift with gratitude. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Mecting Date -31 J9 y Agenda Item Numbe • REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR "ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS" ***************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: CkAAXZZ h � Charles Hansen, inance Director MANAGER'S REVIE W)RE NDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached • SUN MARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) The City recently received a check from the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center totaling $1,500. The Club asked that its gift be used for the "Entertainment in the Parks" recreation program. The attached resolution would acknowledge the gift with appreciation and designate its use. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Passage of the attached resolution. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT FROM THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER FOR "ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS" --------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS, the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center has presented the City a gift of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) and has designated that it be used for the "Entertainment in the Parks" recreation program; and WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative reciative of the gift and commends the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center for its civic efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to acknowledge the gift with gratitude and appropriate the gift to the "Entertainment in the Parks" recreation program in the amount of $1,500. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date 3 28 94 Agenda Item Number / C.. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION DECLARING EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM JUNE 13 THROUGH JUNE 26 ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: Arnie Mavis, Director of Recreation MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMIENDATION: r, No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SAY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DECLARING EARLE BROWN DAYS AS A CIVIC EVENT FROM JUNE 13 THROUGH JUNE 26 WHEREAS, the purpose of Earle Brown Days is to promote the City of Brooklyn Center, its people, and amenities; and WHEREAS, residents, the city community civic groups, and businesses participate in the annual civic celebration to demonstrate the vitality of the City of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, in order for Earle Brown Days, Inc. to schedule certain events requiring City- issued administrative land use permits, it is necessary for Earle Brown Days to be declared a civic event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that Earle Brown Days are declared a civic event from June 13, 1994, through June 26, 1994. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Number // d REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF SY KNAPP DEPT. APPROVAL: Diane Spector, Publi orks d,00rdinator MANAGERS REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION. /d No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached No ) A resolution is attached expressing recognition and appreciation for the • dedicated public service of Sy Knapp • //d Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF SY KNAPP WHEREAS, Sy Knapp was appointed as Director of Public Works on July 1, 1979, and served in that capacity until he retired on January 28, 1994; and WHEREAS, he has served in many capacities as a long- standing member of the American Public Works Association; Minnesota Public Works Association; City Engineers Association of Minnesota; Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers; and Rotary Club of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, Sy was named City Engineer of the Year by the City Engineers Association of Minnesota in 1989 for his outstanding service and his engineering accomplishments; and WHEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities as Director of Public Works contributed substantially to the effectiveness and success of the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, his stewardship of the public investment in infrastructure, and public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate his service to the community should be recognized and expressed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the dedicated public service of Sy Knapp is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center and that the City wishes him a long and happy retirement. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 03/28/94 Agenda Item Number //4 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 1994 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS, AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -22, CONTRACT 1994 -C DEPT. APPROVAL: �! Di ector, Public Wjrks Coodinator MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes • The City of Brooklyn Center annually establishes a Tree Removal project to expedite the removal of diseased and other nuisance trees. Over 200 trees were marked for removal under last year's program, 110 of which were removed by the City's tree contractor, Outside Tree Services. It is anticipated that there will be minimal increases in the number of diseased trees in 1994. The City utilizes a "fast track" system of procedures for administering this program. These procedures were approved by the Council in 1987, and are intended to, as the name implies, speed up the process of tree removal. Figure 1 shows the process which is followed for a typical tree. No changes have been made to the specifications for 1994. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached resolution establishing the project, approving specifications, and directing advertisement for bids. • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 1994 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -22, CONTRACT 1994 -C BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The following project is hereby established: DISEASED TREE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1994 -22 2. The specifications for Contract 1994 -C for said improvement project are approved and ordered filed with the Deputy City Clerk. 3. The Deputy Cit y prepare Clerk shall re are and cause to be inserted at least twice in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved specifications. The advertisement shall be published as required by law, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that said bids will be received by the Deputy City Clerk until the date and time specified, at which time they will be publicly opened at City Hall by the Deputy City Clerk and the City Engineer. Subsequently, the bids shall be tabulated and will then 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 for 5 percent of the total amount of such bid. 4. The accounting for the project shall be in the Tree Removal Fund. Date Todd Paulson, 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. FIGURE 1 Diseased Tree Removal Program Fast Track Procedures 1 Up To Up To Two Day 1 Week 20 Days - - - -- One To Two Weeks - - -- Weeks Owner Chooses To b Inspected By Tree Inspector, Who Remove Tree By Self, Will Approve Or Will Require Within 20 Days Additional Work Or Clean Up Placed on Tree Work List, Contractor Has Two Tree Owner Owner Requests City Usually Within Two Weeks Weeks To Complete List Marked Notified Tree Contractor To Remove Tree -- - - -- - - - - -- Owner Removes Attempt to Contact By Tree By Self _ Owner Makes No Phone; If Can't, Delinquent Response Within Notice Delivered By Police 20 Days (In Town) or By Certified Mail (Out of Town) Owner Requests City Contractor To Remove Tree Council Declares Tree A Nuisance _ No Response In 5 Days — City Orders Contractor To Remove Tree CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Numbe • REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -24, WELL NO. 6 MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -26, WELL NO. 8 MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT 1993 -J DEPT. APPROVAL:. Mark Maloney, y Engineer ,--; MANAGERS REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION. No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached No • Improvement Project No. 1993 -24, Well No. 6 Maintenance, and Improvement Project No. 1993 -26, Well No 8 Maintenance, Contract 1993 -J, has been completed by Layne Minnesota Company. The City Council accepted their bid per Resolution No. 93 -221 and a contract was subsequently executed The actual final value of work q Y $14,590.00, is the same as the original contract. Staff recommends acceptance of the work performed and authorization to make final payment to Layne Minnesota Company. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION A resolution which accepts the work performed and authorizing final payment to Layne Minnesota Company, of Minneapolis, MN, is attached for consideration. I • Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED AND APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -24, WELL NO. 6 MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -26, WELL NO. 8 MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT 1993 -J WHEREAS, pursuant to written contract signed with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Layne Minnesota Company has satisfactorily completed the following improvements in accordance with said contract: IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -24, WELL NO. 6 MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1993 -26, WELL NO. 8 MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT 1993 -J NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The work completed under said contract is accepted and approved according to the following schedule: As Bid Final Amount Original Contract $14,590.00 $14,590.00 2. The actual value of work performed is the same as the original contract value. 3. It is hereby directed that final payment be made on said contract, taking the Contractor's receipt in full. The total amount to be paid for said improvement under said contract shall be $14,590.00. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Number__l REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: AMENDING THE 1994 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR PAINTING JAIL CELLS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DEPT. APPROVAL: (:7��� — Diane Spector, Public ks Coordinator MANAGERS REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION. No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes The attached memo from Sergeant McComb of the Police Department indicates that during the December, 1993 inspection of our jail facilities, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department recommended that the cells be painted. As Sgt. McComb notes, painting was not required, but he believes that maintaining the cells in good condition will help the city retain its ability to continue to use the non- complying cells. Two proposals were obtained for the work, with the lowest being a bid of $2,200 from Prism Commercial and Industrial Painting, Inc. The Government Buildings Division did not budget for this item for the 1994 budget. Given the need to conduct biennial boiler maintenance this year, I do not believe the Equipment Repair budget is sufficient to fund the cell painting cost. Accordingly, it is requested that the Council appropriate $2,200 from Unallocated funds to paint the jail cells. Sgt. McComb also recommends consideration of painting, recarpeting, and replacing ceiling the in the dispatcher's office. Unless the Council desires to consider that improvement in 1994, I recommend it be requested and considered in the 1995 budget process. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION A resolution amending the 1994 General Fund budget is provided for Council consideration. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. AMENDING THE 1994 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR PAINTING JAIL CELLS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Police Department staff report that officials from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department during their December, 1993 annual inspection of jail facilities recommended painting the jail cells prior to their next annual inspection, scheduled for Fall, 1994; and WHEREAS, funds for said painting were not budgeted in the 1994 General Fund budget, Government Buildings Division; and WHEREAS, Section 7.09 of the City Charter of the City of Brooklyn Center does provide for a contingency appropriation as a part of the General Fund budget, and further provides that the contingency appropriation may be transferred to any other appropriation by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the following proposals have been obtained: Prism Commercial & Industrial Painting, Inc. $2,200.00 Luv Painting, Inc. 2,325.50 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The proposal of Prism Commercial & Industrial Painting, Inc. in the amount of $2,200 is hereby accepted. 2. The 1994 General Fund budget is amended as follows: Increase the Appropriation for the following line item: Government Buildings - No. 119, Object No. 4382 $2,200 Decrease the Appropriation for the following line item: Unallocated Dept. Expense - No. 182, Object No. 4995 $2,200 Date Todd Paulson, 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: 0 and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. O pKLYN CF,y BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: March 16, 1994 T0: Mike Schlosser FROM: Sgt. McComb SUBJECT: Police Department /Jail Painting Needs During the month of December our cells were inspected by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department as part of an annual inspection requirement. During that visit it was brought out that the cells were in need of painting. While their physical condition was not deteriorated enough to warrant a requirement for immediate painting, the inspection stated they thought we should perform some maintenance in the way of painting the cells before their next p c insp in September or October. I believe that the last time the cells were painted was 1988, and with the heavy usage the cells see it is time for painting. I would also .point out that our cells no longer comply to State Standards now in place and we are grandfathered in to allow us to hold prisoners. I don't wish to jeopardize that situation by failing to maintain what we have to the best of our ability. In addition, I believe that the dispatchers office is in need of some work. This was last painted in 1988. The paint is yellowed, the carpet is worn out and the ceiling tile is broken and dirty. I think that this represents undesirable working conditions for the dispatchers who are forced to work in that room day after day. Even if plans were in the works for a new building, I believe that this should be done to provide temporary relief to the dispatchers. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date3 2 / 8 -9 4 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE EFFORTS OF REPRESENTATIVE PHIL CARRUTHERS DURING THE RECENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION. DEPT. APPRO L• - Geral G- / S�pli ter, City Manager I MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION:. (supplemental sheets attached ) i ll� Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE EFFORTS OF REPRESENTATIVE PHIL CARRUTHERS DURING THE RECENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION WHEREAS, Representative Phil Carruthers has awarded a $275,000 grant to the City of Brooklyn Center to assist the city with redevelopment efforts; specifically the acquisition of parcels of commercial property and aging apartment buildings at the intersection of Hwy. 252 and I -694 to clear the way for a $4 million redevelopment project; and WHEREAS, Representative Carruthers was instrumental in the crafting and passage of a bill which addresses the g r o w i n g problem of youth crime by making youths who commit violent crimes accountable for their actions; and WHEREAS, Representative Carruthers is the first majority leader ever to represent both the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the willingness and dedication of Representative Phil Carruthers is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date March 28, 1994 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER DEPT. APPROVAL: Karla K. Wickre, Deputy City Clerk MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMIVIENDATION: Y '' v� No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes ) An appropriation in the amount of $67,500 was approved in the 1994 central garage internal service fund for the public utilities department to purchase one truck complete with sewer vac catch basin cleaner. Attached are the specifications for this equipment. If the specifications are approved, an advertisement for bids would be placed in the Sun -Post, and bids would be opened on April 14, 1994, at 11:00 a.m. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approval of Resolution Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the Purchase of One (1) Truck Complete With Sewer Vac Catch Basin Cleaner. i 1/i Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE City of Brooklyn Center that the specifications for the purchase of one (1) truck complete with sewer vac catch basin cleaner are hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for and receive bids for the purchase of one (1) truck complete with sewer vac catch basin cleaner in accordance with said specifications. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CALL FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) 1994 TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER Sealed proposals endorsed with the title of the equipment and the bidder's name will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota, up to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 1994, at which time bids will be opened and read. The equipment to be furnished consists of the following as called for in the specifications: One (1) 1994 Truck Complete with Sewer Vac Catch Basin Cleaner Proposed forms of contract documents, including the forms and specifications therefore, are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, where they may be examined. Specifications and proposal blanks may be had for the contractor's individual use by applying to the City Clerk. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after scheduled time of opening bids without the consent of the City. Bids must be made on the basis of cash payment for the equipment. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk prior to the closing time for receiving, bids. The City Council reserves the right to waive any informalities in any bids received and reject without explanation any or all bids received. Mailed bids should be addressed to: City Clerk City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 By order of the City Council K. K. Wickre, Deputy City Clerk Date: March 29, 1994 (Published in the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post April 6, 1994) CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 MARCH 29, 1994 PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE (1) TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER BID OPENING: APRIL 14, 1994 11:00 A.M. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE (1) 1994 TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER 1. GENERAL All bids must be received at the office of the Deputy City Clerk on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 1994, and shall be submitted on the enclosed proposal form in a sealed envelope plainly marked 'Bid for Truck With Sewer Vac Catch Basin Cleaner ". It is understood that the City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and to award the contract in the best interest of the City. The truck with sewer vac catch basin cleaner proposed and delivered to the City of Brooklyn Center shall be complete in every respect and ready for operation in accordance with these specifications, with certificates of service and inspection submitted at the time of delivery. Manufacturer's reference, trade name, brand, or description mentioned in this proposal i are descriptive but not restrictive and used only to indicate type and of material of equipment desired. Catalog information showing make, model, and complete specifications of the truck with sewer vac catch basin cleaner the bidder proposes to furnish shall accompany the vendor's bid. Insufficient descriptive information shall be cause for rejection of the bid. The bidder must give assurance to the City of Brooklyn Center in regard to patent infringements and in case of suits against the City by other parties. He must defray all costs in connection with such suit and save the City harmless in all such actions. 2. BID SECURITY Proposals shall be accompanied with a five (5) percent bidder's bond, cash deposit, certified or cashier's check made payable to the City of Brooklyn Center and shall be a guaranty to provide equipment as specified and to enter into an agreement with the City for the truck complete with sewer vac catch basin cleaner. 3. GUARANTY The bidder shall guarantee this equipment as to the specified capacity and satisfactory performance and to be free of defects in design, materials and workmanship. All defective parts and material shall be replaced free of cost to the City of Brooklyn Center, including labor for a period of two years from date of delivery. 4. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS The availability of adequacy of parts and service, and the costs of operation and maintenance of this equipment are all important factors which the City of Brooklyn Center will consider in making the award of contract. No prequalification requirements are specified herein. However, each bidder shall submit written statements with his bid which provide the following information. 1. Length of time this manufacturer has been manufacturing specified unit. 2. Length of time the dealer has been handling this product line. 3. Number, location and ownership of all comparable units in service in Minnesota, or in dealer's service area: (for usage by the City in checking references). 4. Description of parts and service availability for this machine from the dealer and from the manufacturer. Following opening of the bids, the City may require the bidder to submit such additional information as may reasonably be required in order to evaluate the proposed bid for the benefit of the City. In addition, the City of Brooklyn Center reserves the right to consider the previous performance of both the dealer and the manufacturer relating to the parts and service records to the City of Brooklyn Center as related to other City -owned equipment. 5. DELIVERY DATE The successful bidder shall schedule delivery to the City of Brooklyn Center for the earliest date possible. 6. AWARD Award of contract by the City of Brooklyn Center will be based on, but not necessarily limited to the factors of price, delivery date, parts and services; as well as analysis and comparison of specifications and performance. Because the maintenance of this equipment in good operating condition without down time for repairs is very important, it is essential that repair parts and service be adequate and readily available. The bidder shall state clearly in his proposal the location in the Metro area where parts and service facilities are available. Included in the final bid award determination will be a performance evaluation based on City experience and experience of others with similar equipment as to the past performance of the bidders to determine the best parts and service facilities available. 7. EXCEPTIONS Exceptions to any item or part of these specifications shall be submitted in writing one week prior to bid opening. None will be accepted after this date. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to furnish proof that the exceptions or substitutions are equal or superior to the specifications. This may require demonstration, travel to existing machines and locations for demonstration and viewing of such substitute proposal items. This is to be accomplished at no expense to the City of Brooklyn Center. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1994 TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER GENERAL: It is the intent of these specifications to detail the requirements for furnishing a manufacturer's current production truck (41,000 GVV) complete with sewer vac catch basin cleaner. BID CONSIDERATION: 1. Unit shall be equipped as specified and will have all of the manufacturers advertised standard equipment whether specifically mentioned or not. 2. Unit to be a currently manufactured model. 3. Bids will be considered on all makes, models and brands having equal or superior quality, style, workmanship, working capabilities and support facilities. 4. Bids offering lesser sizing or quality will not be considered. 5. Bidders shall supply manufacturer's literature specifications fact sheets on all components of the unit bid. 6. It is expected that all equipment will be delivered as per bidder proposal. Failure to deliver at that time may be cause for cancellation of award. 7. Questions of interpretation of these specifications shall always be resolved in the favor of the City of Brooklyn Center. 8. Prior to manufacture, successful bidder and City shall confer to assure model is manufactured per specification. 9. The City Council reserves the right to reject or waive minor items or informalities in any, or all bids. A. DEBRIS BODY The vacuum storage tank shall have a minimum usable capacity of five (5) cubic yards. The body shall be round in shape and designed for maximum strength. It shall be constructed of 3/16 Corten or Corrosion abrasion resistant high strength steel. It shall be equipped with a full opening rear door locked and unlocked by means of a hydraulic locking mechanism. A non - inflatable gasket shall be provided in the door to seal the tank. A body drain valve and drain hose will be provided on the rear door. This will allow the draining off of excessive liquids while keeping solids in the vacuum shut off to prevent over - filling. A filter shall be provided to control material in the air stream in the front section of the body. A hydraulic method of dumping the body shall be provided. The dumping angle shall be a minimum of fifty 0 degrees for o easy removal of material Controls will be located ( ) Co Y g Y on the forward part of the machine to protect the operator from the discharging material. A built -in debris body hi- pressure water wash -out system shall be provided. B. VACUUM METHOD AND DRIVE The blower shall be capable of 200 inches of negative water vacuum and capable of 8000 C.F.M. of air. The compressor shall be permanently mounted on the machine operating in 1/4 inch steel housing for operator safety. A means of starting and stopping the vacuum from the operator's station at the front of the machine will be provided. The compressor blower shall be driven hydraulically with truck engine as the power source with a direct coupled hydraulic motor to the compressor. A live drive shaft shall be directly coupled to the front of the truck engine for powering the hydraulic pressure compensating pump (or transmission mounted PTO with hot shift). The hydraulic oil must be filtered through dual filters mounted on the suction line. C. WATER TANK A water storage tank with a minimum of 500 gallons will be provided. The tank shall be constructed to resist corrosion. A 2 -1/2" hose fill National Standard hydrant thread, with anti- syphon protection will be supplied. A sight gauge to indicate water level will be located within sight of the fill hose location. D. WATER PUMP A water pump will be supplied that will deliver up to twenty (20) G.P.M. with a minimum operating pressure of 500 p.s.i. The pump shall be driven hydraulically. Controls for starting and stopping the pump and to vary the flow from 0 -20 gallons per minute will be at the operator's station in front of the vehicle. The pump shall be protected by a relief valve. This pump will supply water for the debris body hi- pressure wash out system as well as the hand gun washdown system. The hand gun shall be provided with retractable reel and fifty (50) feet of hose, and shall be mounted near center of truck. E. HYDRAULIC TELESCOPING BOOM AND PENDENT CONTROL A six -way hydraulic boom will be provided to carry and move the vacuum pick -up hose. The boom will lift eight (8) feet vertical and swing complete 180 degrees to reach either side of the machine. Minimum of five (5) feet on telescoping boom. Control for both up and down and horizontal swing will be from a 6 -way pendent control station. The boom will consist of two true telescoping tubes with a steel elbow for wear. Lower and uppermost sections will be reinforced rubber hose. F. VACUUM HOSE AND PIPE EXTENSIONS The vacuum hose will be mounted on a six (6) -way boom located at the front of the machine. The hose will be eight (8) inches in diameter with eight (8) inch flanges and collars for adding extension. Extension pipes of eight (8) inch aluminum to reach thirty-six (36) feet will be provided with holding racks on unit. One ten (10) foot section of eight (8) inch Kanaflex or approved equal, P with hose ends and power clamps, as well as an exterior carrier PP �l rack on debries body. A valve cleaner unit shall be provided as illustrated in Figure #1. G. AUXH.IARY AIR COMP RESSOR -BID AS ALTERNATE N 1 O. . 1. The compressor shall be rated at least 100 CFM, after separation, and shall be capable of maintaining full rated pressure of 100 PSI gauge at rated speed or less when handling one sixty (60) lb. paving breaker operated continually, when connected by a fifty (50) foot length of 3/4" air hose and full sized fitting between each tool and compressor receiver. Three (3) fifty (50) foot lengths of 3/4" air compressor hose with fittings, shall be provided. The total weight of the unit shall not exceed 1000 lbs. Authorized parts and service dealers must be available locally. Compressor to be latest model in production and shall have a regular production line model as set out in one latest manufacturer's literature. 2. MOUNTING - The unit shall be mounted on heavy duty steel frame capable of being securely mounted on truck bed. A lifting bale shall be provided at balance point of unit. 3. COMPRESSOR - The compressor air end shall have two discharge ports plumbed to the front of the vehicle. Both ports shall have removable weather tight covers or caps. Other standard features to be included are minimum pressure valve; automatic blow down valve; air cleaner; ASME 1501b. receiver; high air temp. shutdown device; line oiler and de -icer; method of regulation which is 100 percent stepless and maintains a minimum of 100 PSI discharge pressure at all times. 4. ENGINE - To be six (6) cylinder diesel minimum, heavy duty, water cooled,(wet sleeve) industrial. Minimum horsepower of 100, 300 cu. in. displacement,. maximum RPM of 2500.The engine shall have the following standard accessories: engine oil filter; fuel filter; air filter; 12 volt keyed ignition starting system with maintenance free battery; sufficient cooling system with high temperature shutdown; low oil pressure shutdown. All instruments shall be located on the outside of unit in clear view from standing on the;ground. GAUGES SHALL INCLUDE: - Voltmeter - Start Stop Control - Engine Oil Pressure - Hour Meter - Engine Water Temp. - Fuel Level Gauge - Air pressure 5. ANTI -ICE & AUTOMATIC OILER SYSTEM - One tanner air line de -icer T83, 1/2 gallon capacity with a one (1) inch NPT connection, or approved equal, and one (1) automatic oiler shall be furnished on one (1) air line only completely installed and ready for operation. Both air lines shall be plumbed to front of truck and labeled. 6. SAFETY REQUIRED - Must meet all applicable Federal, State, and Local OSHA standards. 7. WARRANTY - The successful bidder shall provide a one -year warranty on the complete unit; two years on the air end; during which all defects in design, material, and workmanship shall be corrected free of charge to the City. 8. MANUALS - Furnish one (1) operator's manual and lubrication chart; one parts book; and one service and repair manual. Manuals must be delivered to the Brooklyn Center Central Garage, 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430. 9. ACCESSORIES - 1 - Air Knife, X -1, small nozzle, as illustrated in Figure #3 or approved equal. BID AS ALTERNATE NO. 2. 1 - 601b. class,low profile, top of the line paving breaker with integral muffler and two (2) - 1 1/8" x 6" x 11" Asphalt Cutters. 1 - (Pogo Stick) backfill tamper, 40 -lb., with 5 -3/4" round shoe. H. LIGHTING One hand -held spotlight with fifty (50) feet of cord and retractable reel will be provided. The retractable reel shall be mounted adjacent to hose reel. Two (2) Whelen Model 360 Super Strobe lights with yellow lens will be mounted on the machine, one at the top front, and one at the top of the rear door. Strobe lights shall have removable cages that will protect them from damage from tree branches etc. They will be fused separately with the control switch mounted in the truck cab. A backup alarm will be mount at the rear of the vehicle. Mud flaps, heaklights, clearance lights, stop, turn, and tail lights, will meet D.O.T. requirements. An arrow board as illustrated in Figure #2, shall be provided and mounted near top of rear door on debris box with control mounted in cab and labeled. I. TOOL BOXES A minimum of two (2) 6 -foot locking tool boxes and two (2) underbody tool boxes, as large as space provides, will be supplied with the machine. Tool box door hinges shall be stainless steel. J. Provide one (1) manufacturer's kit for sucking under water. K. MOUNTING The units described shall be mounted on a truck chassis at the factory of the manufacturer. L. PAINT (School Bus Yellow entire unit, except exterior cab doors to be painted white). The machine will be primed and painted with Dupont Imron or equal type paint. The entire machine, excluding exterior cab doors, shall be painted with Dupont Imron, School Bus Yellow No. B8779U or approved equal. The exterior cab doors shall be painted with Dupont Imron White or approved equal. M. SERVICE MANUALS Two (2) each o ration /service / arts manuals on the vacuum loader will be delivered with Pe P the machine. VHS maintenance video tape to be supplied. N. DELIVERY AND TRAINING The completely assembled and tested machine will be delivered to the City of Brooklyn Center Central Garage. The machine will be fueled, lubricated and ready for service when delivered. The successful bidder will provide a qualified service representative for a minimum of sixteen (16) hours during regular city working hours, to instruct City personnel on the operation and maintenance of the unit. O. CAB AND CHASSIS - Minimum Specifications 1. Manufacturer's current production model or new 1994 model truck. 2. GVW: 41,000. 3. C.A.: 120 inches 4. Engine: Diesel; 250 HP @ 2400 RPM.. - six (6) cyl., wet sleeve with coolant conditioner /filter system. Turbo charged diesel or equal. Engine shall not be equipped with clutch fan. 5. Transmission: Allison automatic MD3560 with auxiliary oil cooler and high efficiency filtration system with warning light. Transmission oil temperature gauge. Programmed for inputs PTO enable, auxiliary range inhibitor, and auto neutral. 6. Rear Axle: 23,000 lb. Rear axle ratio 7.17. 7. Front Axle: 18,000 lb. w /HD power steering. Oil lubricated wheel bearings. 8. Frame: 1,749,000 inch lb. R.B.M., provide integral extended front frame. 9. Rear Tires: 4 each 11R22.5 14-ply on 8.25 inch rims. 10. Spare Tire and rim for rear. 11. Front Tires: 2 each 315 -80 XR22.5 18 -ply on nine (9) inch rims. 12. Wheels: 10 stud steel disc rims. 13. Brakes: Full air w /12 CFM Compressor. S cam with self adjusting slack adjusters front and rear. 14. Parking Brakes: piggyback spring brakes. 15. Springs: Front and rear compatible with axle ratings for on -off highway operation with 4,500 lb. auxiliary rear spring. 16. Performance data available on SCAAN #414790. 17. Fuel tank: Fifty (50) gallon step tank; L.H. 18. Alternator: 100 amp; 12 volt. 19. Batteries: 12 volt; two (2) each 625 CCA. 20. Fuel Filters: Racor filter and water separator 21. Bendix AD9 Air Dryer. 22. AM /FM Radio. 23. Exhaust horizontal muffler with vertical tailpipe, curved outlet pointing away from truck. 24. All hoses to be silicone. 25. Electronic backup alarm. 26. Dual west coast mirrors 16 X 17 with dual convex mirrors. 27. Seat: Two (2) Bostrum self - leveler type. 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F-lwy 1.3 Burnsville, MN 55337 Area Code 612 -890 -6600. TECHNICAL DATA Simple operation x Y � com pli ment s Design }y�:.,� 125 L' The outstanding design of the SupAIrTM Knife means ease of cpeic . n for y�t_tr Crews. De- 2 .31 sig to be a st and procedure, the ' . 1C}d 100 '; 50 ;upAirl " Knife requires only ci single oppvrator. + 6g0 69� 1`72 �)irmply positlon the SupAlr" Knife over the soil " and pull the trigger, The rest is AC B Technology. 12 f: _. Customer Support r 25 For further Information rpc ording ACB Technology's full line of SupAirl " Knives, Xcova- i 43 i���r'. tion egt.tlpr - rent acid supplies, contact ocB Tech r7()logy Corporatlon direct, or orie of our national 1090 , ,:' _ � g 0 ' or International dealers, Full info n - nation, training, • The X - and X - have the option of N o di(fer product knowledge and customer support await sizes each, as shown abovA to accommnd(I cli(fc.rcnt you. compressors include shoulder stock. Technology Corporation -- - -- World Hoadquatlets inlernallonal Offices :3 4700 Grand Avenue AC131, Ltd. /London, England AC13T - Gulf /Manama, Bahrain Neville Island TEL: 011 -44 - - 878 -9130 TEL: (973) 531 -534 Pittsburgh, PA. 15225 FAX: 011-44-01-876-6285 FAX: (9/3) 531 -396 TEL: 412 -264 -1002 TELEX: 925106 TELEX: 8051 - FAX: 412- 264 -8526 ' TELEX: 3711 Regional Off Ices Pdew York; Portland, Oregon PROPOSAL ONE (1) 1994 TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SEWER VAC CATCH BASIN CLEANER TO: City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 We propose to furnish and deliver one (1) 1994 truck complete with sewer vac catch basin cleaner according to the specifications at the following price: 1. Total Price $ (Including 6.5% Sales Tax) 2. Delivery Date (Calendar Days) 3. Alternate N to to o. 1 Base Bid $ (Including 6.5% Sales Tax) 4. Alternate No. 2 Base Bid $ (Including 6.5% Sales Tax) Signed: Firm Name: Address: Date: BID OPENING: APRIL 14, 1994, 11:00 A.M. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date March 28, 1994 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: m oore- Sykes, Adminis at' /Personnel Assistant * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * ** * MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOIVEMIENDATION:� -� r� b �' G No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUIVEVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes ) Attached is a resolution approving the pay equity implementation report as well as a copy of the report and the required posting of the Notice of Report. tate law requires all jurisdictions to submit a pay equity implementation report to the Minnesota Department of Employee W 31ations (DOER) by January 31, 1994. The penalty for failure to submit a report by the deadline is a five percent (5 reduction in state aid payments or $100 per day, whichever is greatest. When it became apparent in January that this report was not going to be to the State by the January 31 deadline, I contacted Faith Zwemke at DOER to inquire about the possibility of an extension of time so as to complete the report and continue to be in compliance with State law. At that time, Ms. Zwemke advised 'that they would not grant an extension but she would send information regarding a second deadline schedule and what Brooklyn Center would need to do in order to be in compliance. She advised that I wait to hear from her office. When I didn't hear from her in a timely manner, I called her office, leaving several messages. I finally spoke with her on March 22, 1994, and she indicated they are still going through the reports they have received. She advised that I send Brooklyn Center's report as soon as possible. When I expressed concern about being out of compliance, she again advised she would be sending information to the City once they have gone through all of the reports. Ms. Zwemke did not know what penalties if any would be assessed against the City if the implementation report was in compliance by the second deadline, which is still to be determined. So that is why the Council is receiving a copy of this implementation report at this late date and being asked to approve it on short notice. It is assumed that since Brooklyn Center was in compliance in 1992, the City will continue to be in compliance once the council approves the report. As soon as the city council approves the implementation report, the City is required to send it to the bargaining units' exclusive representatives and to the public library. In addition, a notice must be posted informing employees the report has been submitted to the State and is available to the employees upon request. Please note that maximum monthly salaries reported on the form include the maximum health benefit contributions the City paid for full -time employees in 1993. • information is reported as required by DOER; so if the city council needs any interpretation of how or why something 1s reported in a certain way, I am available to respond to any inquiries. This is a very complicated process and the information provided in the implementation report is accurate and complete to the best of our abilities. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Pass a Resolution Approving Pay Equity Implementation Report. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 471.9981 requires each political subdivision to submit to the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER) a pay equity implementation report by January 31, 1994, that includes certain information as of December 31, 1993; and WHEREAS, the City f Brooklyn Center has completed the a equity Y Yn P pay q tY implementation forms as rovided b DOER based on information as of P Y December 31 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the pay equity implementation report is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the report authorizing approval of it by the City Council. Date Todd Paulson, 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. Pay Equity Implementation Report Send completed report to: For Department Use Only Pay Equity Coordinator Postmark Date of Report Department of Employee Relations 200 Centennial Building 658 Cedar Street F_— Jurisdiction ID Number St. Paul, MN 55155 -1603 (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) Name of Jurisdiction —° r City of Brokl n Center U o —°� ® City ❑ County ❑ School ❑ Other: Address City State Zip ,Q (D 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 Contact Person Phone n Kim Moore-Sykes ( 619 569 -3300 O The job evaluation system used measured skill, effort, © No salary ranges /performance differences. responsibility and working conditions and the same ❑ Check here only If both of the following apply, other - system was used for all classes of employees. wise, leave blank. Check the system used: a. Jurisdiction does not have a salary range for any job ❑ class. State Job Match b. Upon request, jurisdiction will supply documentation o ❑ Designed Own (specify) showing that inequities between male and female classes are due to performance differences. 78 Note: Do not include any documentation regarding performance with this form. © Consultant's System (specify) > HR Focus -- PDI An official notice has been posted at a u ❑ Other (specify) City Hall -- employee bulletin boards (prominent location) m Informing employees that the Pay Equity Implementation t Q Health insurance benefits for male and female classes Report has been filed and is available to employees upon ap of comparable value have been evaluated and: request. A copy of the notice has been sent to each exclusive ❑ There is no difference and female classes are not representative, if any, and also to the public library. The report at a disadvantage. was approved by: ® There is a difference and the maximum salaries City Council govemrngoody reported include the monthly amount paid by the employer for health Insurance. Todd Paulson (chief elected officiat, print) Q Information in this report is complete and accurate. Q The report includes all classes of employees over (chiefelected official, signoture) which the jurisdiction has final budgetary approval Mayor authority. (title) (date) U Result from Salary Range Worksheet N h 4250 b is the result of average years to salary range maximum for male classes divided by the average years to salary range maximum for female classes. a m Results from Exceptional Service Pay Worksheet c T O U 20% or less of male classes receive ESP. a m o % is the result of the percentage of female classes receiving ESP divided by the percentage rz a of male classes receiving ESP. UJ o o g 6, 687, 503 is the annual payroll for the calendar year just ended December 31. CL CA_ (Part F on Back) PART F: Jlass Information Report Date 3 City of _Brookly Center Contact Person Kim Moore—Sykes (Name of Jurisdiction) 6301 Shin le Creek Parkway Phone 569 -3300 (Address) Brooklyn Center, NIN 55430 To convert an hourly (City, State, Zip) multiply to a monthly rate, hourly rate by 173.3 A B C D E F G Ii I J Number of Number of Class Comparable Minimum Maximum Years # Years Exceptional Male Female Type WoN Value Monthly Monthly to gr of Service 0- ass_LUI -e EMIDyeel Emalayeta M. F._8 L,tQ Points) Salary. Salary- fix_ Service- _Pay 1. PT F.RHC FlousekeeFer 0 6 F 33 $ 1,040 $ 1,378 0 2. PT EBHC Custodian 1 2 B 33 $ 1,199 $ 1,400 0 3 Custodian 6 0 M 33 $ 1,477 $ 1,797 0 q, EBHC Crew 19 0 M 33 $ 1,083 $ 1,334 0 5 PT Golf Course Clbhs. Wkr. II 1 0 M 37 $ 979 $ 1,126 3 _ 6 PT Liq. S t. Cashier /Clk /Stoc 25 19 B 37 $ 858 $ 1,291 0 7 PT Golf Course Clbhse. Worke I 2 0 M 42 $ 1,152 $ 1,386 3 8 PT Liq. St. Cashier /Office Ass' 0 1 F 42 $ 1,230 $ 1,594 1.5 9 PT EBHC Hostess 0 9 F 42 $ 1,291 $ 1,425 0 10. PT EBHC Mtnce . Worker 4 0 M 42 $ 1,362 $ 1, 544 0 11. PT EBHC Setup Crew Chief 3 1 M 42 $ 1,260 $ 1,471 0 12. PT Police Records Clerk 0 1 F 42 $ 1,426 $ 1,792 0 13 EBHC Receptionist 0 1 F 42 $ 1,551 $ 1,889 0 14. Police Receptionist 0 1 F 42 $ 1,551 $ 1,889 0 15 Switchbd. Op /Receptionist 0 1 F 42 $ 1,551 $ 1,889 0 16. $ $ Please make additional copies of this form as needed to allow space for all the ,job classes in your ,jurisdiction. Return to: Faith Zwemke, Department of Employee Relations, 200 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 -1603 Questions: Call (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) 5o /comp NOTES: I. Maximum salaries for full -time positions include the maximum monthly health insurance contribution by the City. 2. Hourly employee rates are calculated using 2080 hours in the work year as required by the State. 0 J * W PART F: lass Inforoation Report Date Adkl 193 City of B Center Contact Person Kim Moore —Sykes (Name of Jurisdiction) 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Phone 569 -3300 (Address) B rookl yn Center MN 55430 To convert an hourly _ — rate to a monthly rate, (City, State, Zip)` multiply hourly rate by 173.3 A B C D E F G M I J Number of Number of Class Comparable Minimum Maximum Years # Years Exceptional Male Female Type Work Value Monthly Monthly to 4C of Service Clas Title EmPIQye€s Emp_layeas M. F. bla Points) Sala Salary _Max_ ervis-e- _P_ay__ 1 PT P & R Recept /Typist 1 3 F 43 $ 1.069 $ 1,837 0 2. PT Admin. Clerk 0 1 F 43 $ 1,461 $ 1,778 0 3. Admin. /Elections Secretary 0 1 F 43 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 —4— 4_ PT Police Typist 0 9 _F 46 $ 1,709 $ 1,977 0 5. PT Golf Course Mtnce. III 1 0 _M_ 47 $ 867 $ 953 _3 6. PT EBHC Head Hskpr. 0 1 F 48 $ 1,392 $ 1,594 0 7_ Park and Rec Secretary 0 1 F 48 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 0 e Police Secretary 0 2 F 48 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 0 9 Finance Secretary 0 1 F 48 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 0 I 0 Data Entry Operator 0 1 F 48 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 0 11. EBHC Secretary 0 1 F 48 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 0 12 Ping. & Insp. Receptionist 0 1 F 48 $ 1,756 $ 2,137 0 13 PT Seasonal PW Laborer 9 0 M 49 $ 1,180 $ 1,305 4 14 PT Golf Course Mtnce. II 1 0 M 49 $ 996 $ 1,083 3 15 PT Golf Course Ranger 4 0 M 49 $ 893 $ 1,161 3 16. Police Classif. Operator 0 1 F 49 $ 1,799 $ 2,191 0 Please make additional copies of this form as needed to allow space for all the job classes in your jurisdiction. Return to: Faith Zwemke, Department of Employee Relations, 200 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 -1603 Questions: Call (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) 50 /comp NOTES: 1. Maximum salaries for full -time positions include the maximum monthly health insurance contribution by the City. 2. Hourly employee rates are calculated using 2080 hours in the work year as required by the State. PART F: J Class Information Report Date A001/93 Ip City of Br Center Contact Person Kim Moore -Sykes (Name of Jurisdiction) 6 301 Shi 7c -e Cr Parkway Phone 569 -3300 (Address) Broo Cente MN 55430 To convert an hourly (City, State, Zip) rate to a monthly rate, multiply hourly rate by 173.3 A D C D E F G 11 I J Number of Number of Class Comparable Minimum Maximum Years # Years Exceptional Male Female Type Work Value Monthly Monthly to OT- of Service - lass i_l:le EMP LIDYC es. E1110JOYeks M F. 0 L141? PQint_sl. salary- Salary -lax- _Servic _Pay__ 1 Property Room Supervisor 1 0 _ M _ 49 $ 1 , 799 $ 2,191 _Q__ 2. Code Enfo Officer 4 0 M $ 1,799 $ 2,1.91 _Q� 3. Engineering Se cretary 0 2 _ 49 $ 1,799 $ 2,19l 0 d, Ping. & Insp. Secretary 0 1 F 49 $ 1,799 $ 2,191 0 5. Mechanic 3 0 M 51. $ - $ 2,650 - 12 6. P T Lifeguard & WSI 22 26 B 52 $ 1,130 $ 2,348 0 7. PT EBHC Ass't. Innkeeper 2 0 M 52 $ 1,426 $ . 1,572 0 0. Maintenance II 23 1 M 52 $ - $ 2,543 3.5 9 Accounting Tech 0 1 F 52 $ 1,937 $ . _ 2,359 0 10. Utilities Tech 0 1 F _ 52 $ 1,937 $ _ 2,359 0 11. PT Engineering Aide I 1 1 B 5 $ 1,114 $ 1,310 0 12. PT Golf Course Mtnce. I 2 0 M 53 $ 1,213 $ 1,386 3 13 Assessment Tech 0 2 F 53 $ 2,087 $ 2,541 0 1 4 Public Works Dispatcher 1 0 M 54 $ - $ 2,501 0 EBHC Maintenance Custodian 1 0 M 2 087 15. 55 $ , $ _2,437 0 16 P ublic Safety Dispatcher 1 5 F 55 $ 2,087 $ 2,541 0 Please make additional copies of this form as needed to allow space for all the job classes in your ,jurisdiction. Return to: Faith Zwemke, Department of Employee Relations, 200 Centennial Building, 650 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 -1603 Questions: Call (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) 50 /comp NOTES: 1. Maximum salaries for full -time positions include the maximum monthly health insurance contribution by the City. 2. Hourly employee rates are calculated using 2080 hours in the work year as required by the State. PART F: Joss Information Report Date 93 _ City of Brooklyn Center Contact Person Kim Moore -Sykes (Name of Jurisdiction) 6 Shinqle Creek Parkway Phone 569 -3300 (Address) To convert an hourly Bro oklyn C enter , M N 55430 rate to a monthly rae, (City, State, Zip) multiply hourly rate by 173.3 A D C D E F G M I J Number of Number of Class Comparable Minimum Maximum Years # Years Exceptional Male Female Type Work Value Monthly Monthly to Qr of Service Cris T_i3<_l.e Employees E mployees H. F._fl il Points) "r_— Salary Max Service _pay_ 1 . Lead Custodian 1 0 M 57 $ 2,151 $ 2,618 0 2. Payroll /personnel tech. 0 1 F 57 2,151 $ 2,618 0 3 Maintenance Custodian 1 0 M 58 $ 2,303 $ 2,804 0 q_ Admin. Intern /Police 0 1 F 59 $ 2,151 $ 2,618 0 5. Admin. Secy. /Deputy City Ck. 0 1 F 59 $ 2,151 $ 2,618 0 6. Poli Officer _ 34 3 M 59 $ 2,439 $ 3,388 3 L ongevity _ 7. Aquatics Supervisor 0 1 F 59 $ 2,151 $ 2,618 0 8 Liquor Store Supervisor 1 1 B 59 $ 2,151 $ 2,618 0 9 EBHC Innkeeper 0 1 F 61 $ 2,316 $ 2,820 0 10 Engineering Tech III 3 0 M 63 $ 2,480 $ 3,019 0 11 EBHC Salesperson 0 1 F 63 $ 2,374 $ 2,890 0 12 Housing Inspector 0 1 F 63 $ 2,360 $ 2,873 0 13 Admin. Ass't. /Deputy City Cler 0 1 F 63 $ 2,374 $ 2,890 0 141 Maintenance Supervisor 1 0 M 69 $ 2,620 $ 3,189 0 15. $ $ 16. $ $ Please make additional copies of this form as needed to allow space for all the job classes in your ,jurisdiction. Return to: Faith Zwemke, Department of Employee Relations, 200 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 -1603 Questions: Call (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) 50 /comp NOTES: 1. Maximum salaries for full -time positions include trize maximum monthly health insurance contribution by the City. 2. Hourly employee rates are calculated using 2080 hours in the work year as required by the State. 0 PART F: 0lass Information Report Date #112 City of _Brooklyn Cen Contact Person Kim Moore - Sykes (Name of J urisdiction) 6301 S hing le Creek Pa rkwa y Phone 569 -3300 (Address) Bro Center MH 55430 To convert an hourly (City, State, Zip) multiply to a monthly rate, multiply hourly rate by 173.3 A D C D E F G N I J Number of Number of Class Comparable Minimum Maximum Years # Years Exceptional Male Female Type Work Value Monthly Monthly to 9X of Service flas�li�l� fnl -oyeaa fnlRlQye tI F. B Uah- Minfsl 5alar.y_ Sal Max_ Service_ _Pam_ 1 Admin. Srvc. Mgr. Police 0 1 F 70 $ . 2,311 $ 3,264 0 2, Police Serg 5 0 _ M _ 70 $ - $ 3,641 - 27 Longevity 3, Building :Inspector 1 0 _M _ 73 $ 2,665 3,242 0 4 Recreation Program Su . 1 2 _ B $ 2 , 81.5 $ 3,426 0 5. _ F,BHC Mtnce . Supv. 1 0 M $ 2,815 $ 3,426 0 6. Co mmunity Development Speciali 1 0 M 75 $ 2,886 $ .. 3,512 0 7. Appraiser II 1 0 M 75 $ 2,870 $ 3,492 0 o Supv., Streets & Parks 1 0 M 76 $ 3,090 $ 3,761 0 9. Golf Course Manager 1 0 M 76 $ 2,815 $ . 3,426 0 10. Supv Pu blic Utilities 1 0 — M 76 $ _ . 2,800 $ 3,407 0 11 Staff Accountant 0 1 F 78 $ 2,958 $ 3,599 0 12 Inspector /Building Official 1 0 M 78 $ 2,958 $ 3,599 0 13. Liquor Stores Manager 1 0 M 79 $ . 3 1 272 $ 4,426 0 14 Planning & Zoning Specialist 1 0 M 80 $ 3,185 $ 3,876 0 15 Public Works Coordinator 0 1 F 80 $ 3,032 $ 3,689 0 16 Admin. Ass't., Police 0 1 F 80 $ 2,747 $ 3,342 0 Please make additional copies of this form as needed to allow space for all the'job classes in your jurisdiction. Return to: Faith Zwemke, Department of Employee Relations, 200 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, 1.1N 55155 -1603 Questions: Call (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) 50 /comp NCYPES: 1.. Maximum salaries for full -time positions include the maximum monthly health insurance contribution by the City. 2. [sourly employee rates are calculated usinq 2080 hours in the work year as required by the State. PART r: lass Information Report Date 1 93 City of Brooklyn Center Contact Person -.Kim Moore -Sykes (Name of Jurisdiction) _63 Shi - ic le Creek Pa rkway Phone 569 -3300 (Address) Brooklyn Ce MCQ 55430 To convert an hourly (City, State, Zip) to a monthly rate, multiply hourly rate by 173.3 A D C D E F G H I J Number of Number of Class Comparable Minimum Maximum Years # Years Exceptional Male Female Type Work Value Monthly Monthly to Qr of Service E1a5s Title Employees E ffalovees M. E B JAab Points) Sal -Ary- Salary_ _Max_ _�Pr e _P_.ay 1. Engineering Tech IV 1 0 _ M 81 $ 3,090 $ 3,761 _ 0 2. MIS Coordinator 0 1 F 82 $ 3,265 $ 3,973 _Q_ 3. EBHC Manager 0 1 _F_ 82 $ 3,265 $ 3,973 n_ 4 . Supt. of Public Works 1 0 M 84 $ 3,694 2 _ $ 4,495 0 5. City Engineer 1 0 M _$ 5 .$ - 3,978 $ 4,841 0 6. Police Captain 3 0 mil _ 85 $ - 3, . 786 $ • 4,608 n� 7. Personnel Coordinator 0 1 _F 85 $ 3,786 $ 4,608 0 8. Director of Recreation 1 0 M 86 $ 3,869 $ 5,234 _ 0 g, City Assessor 1 0 M 86 $ 3 $ 4,962 0_ _ 10, Fire Chief 1 0 M _ 88 $ 3,741 $ 4,751 11, Ass' t. Dir. . of Finance 1 0 M 89 $ 3,694 $ 4,495 _0_ 12. Director of Community Developm 1 0 M 91 $ 4,025 $ 5,445 13 Chief of Police 1 0 M 93 $ 4, 292 $ 5,807 _0 14. Director of Public Works 1 0 M 98 $ 4,739 $ 6,411 0 15 Director of Finance 1 0 M 99 $ 4,406 $ .. 5,962 0 16 City Manager 1 0 M 114 $ 5,783 $ . 7,824 0 Please make additional copies of this form as needed to allow space for all the job classes in your ,jurisdiction. Return to: Faith Zwemke, Department of Employee Relations, 200 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 -1603 Questions: Call (612) 296 -2653 (voice) (612) 297 -2003 (TDD) 5o /comp NOTES: 1. Maximum salaries for full -time positions include the maximum monthly health insurance contribution by the City. 2. Hourly employee rates are calculated using 2080 hours in the work year as required by the State. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Number //K REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ******************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY ON THE MODIFICATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EARLE BROWN FARM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHICH EXPANDS THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF EXISTING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 01 AND ADDS ADDITIONAL "HOUSING" POWERS DEPT. APPROVAL: Tom Bu Litz, Community Development Specialist r7 MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOM MNDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUNIrVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached X ) At the February 22, 1994 special City Council meeting, the City Council authorized staff to prepare the necessary documents to expand the City's redevelopment project area to include a larger area of the City. As requested by EDA resolution, this Council resolution calls for a public hearing to expand the boundaries of the Earle Brown Farm redevelopment project area to include almost the entire area of the City of Brooklyn Center. A map of the area to be excluded from the redevelopment project area is included with this memorandum. The sequence of actions on this issue require that the EDA first request the City Council to call for a public hearing and then for the Council to actually call and schedule the public hearing. By expanding the redevelopment project area to include the major part of the City, it would increase the City's ability to use financial tools such as tax increment financing on various future and potential redevelopment projects within the City. In short, it provides the greatest flexibility in terms of redevelopment, including residential, commercial and industrial. Also, by creating housing and redevelopment project areas, it would increase the overall authority of the project area to address housing and redevelopment issues. The expansion would also allow the City to share resources from present and future tax increment financing districts, allow for more effective overall redevelopment planning, increase the housing powers of the district and enable the City to use additional financing tools in redevelopment. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing by the City on the Modification of the Redevelopment Plan for the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project which Expands the Geographic Area which will Include the Geographic Area of Existing Housing • Development Project No. 01 and Adds Additional "Housing" Powers. • i EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Brooklyn Center, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 25, 1994, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, relating to the modification of the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project No. 1, which expands the geographic area to include the geographic area of existing Housing Development Project No. 01, adds certain additional areas in the City, and renames the Project as a consolidated Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1, all pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.001 through 469.047, inclusive, as amended. A copy of the Redevelopment Plan will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk at City Hall no later than April 15, 1994. Further information relating to the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. Dated: , 1994. (Publisher) in the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post on , 1994) 111 / /IIf /ttfff/ tit S '�, / Iflf /tf /fib■ �t�111�L11tttlf IIIIIIIt1lff,f■ t /tlittt t1t „tt■ .. 1111111f111fi�fE �d�l11f9ff111f1,■ �■�■■� ,,,, 1f■ I11111■i ■11 ■�I� ■� ■ �� - 1'�1 N ■t�ii� �19■ ■■■ ■ u ■■ �■i ■ ■NINE i i ■�i �. 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''� /�� `/ ■t� �� irk111.. SI �, ��� ���I�I� !��•,I■ 111 IE II � Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY ON THE MODIFICATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EARLE BROWN FARM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHICH EXPANDS THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF EXISTING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 01 AND ADDS ADDITIONAL "HOUSING" POWERS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "City ") as follows: Section 1. Public Hearing This Council shall meet on Monday, April 25, 1994, at approximately 7:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing on the proposed modification of the Redevelopment Plan (the "Plan ") for the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.001 to 469.047, inclusive, as amended; and Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.174 to 469.179, inclusive, as amended. Section 2. Notice of Hearing; Filing of Program Staff is authorized and directed to modify the Plan and to forward documents to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Hennepin County and Independent School District No. 286. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, together with an appropriate map as required by law, to be published in the official newspaper of the City not later than 10 days prior to April 25, 1994, and to place a copy of the Plan on file in the Clerk's office at City Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the public. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date 3/28/94 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: LICENSES DEPT. APPROVAL: Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECONMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SU D ARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) Attached is the list of licenses to be approved by the city council. • RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approve licenses. 0 Amended 3/28/94 Licenses to be approved by the City Council on March 28, 1994: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Aspen Heating and Air Conditioning 1871 East Minnehaha Brady Mechanical Services, Inc. 3075 -C Spruce St Faircon Service 2668 Patton Road } } }iiiiiiii }iii }iii::.: .'iii:i•iiiik'. iii } >} }iiiii:} }iii: iii:4iiiiiii: i ?iii }:};;: ^ }:: ...... iii .................::'::: ?.:• .:'v: .:.: .:y:.: iii'•ii ::: ' .: ?iii }iii } +: McQuillan Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co. 452 Seiby Ave.......... Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 7340 Washington Ave S Pride Mechanical 3025 NE Randolph St R & S Heating and Air Conditioning 21357 Hemlock Ave Ron's Mechanical 1812 E. Shakopee Ave Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Co. 410 West Lake St Superior Contractors, Inc. 6121 42nd Ave N Q �� Building Official RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: William and Constance O'Dell 4201 Lakeside Ave N #108 Steve Bruggeman 4201 Lakeside Ave N #307 Renewal: Brookdale Towers Program Brookdale Towers Eugene Hanauska 6538 Brooklyn Blvd Robert and Bonnie Healy 5517 Bryant Ave N Scott Weicht 5301 Dupont Ave N Hal Gensler 5214 Great View Ave N Ramoodit and Fazee Kimal 6913 Morgan Ave N Joseph and Patricia Simmon 2913 64th Ave N sCJ � Director of Community Development SIGN HANGER Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave N Building Official GENERAL APPROVAL Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk 0� Licenses to be approved by the City Council on March 28, 1994: C CHANICAL SYSTEMS Aspen Heating and Air Conditioning 1871 East Minnehaha Brady Mechanical Services, Inc. 3075 -C Spruce St Faircon Service 2668 Patton Road McQuillan Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co. 452 Selby Ave Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 7340 Washington Ave S Pride Mechanical 3025 NE Randolph St R & S Heating and Air Conditioning 21357 Hemlock Ave Ron's Mechanical 1812 E. Shakopee Ave Standard Heating and Air Conditioning Co. 410 West Lake St n d Superior Contractors, Inc. 6121 42nd Ave N oul� Building Official AX- RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: William and Constance O'Dell 4201 Lakeside Ave N #108 Steve Bruggeman 4201 Lakeside Ave N #307 Renewal: Brookdale Towers Program Brookdale Towers Eugene Hanauska 6538 Brooklyn Blvd Robert and Bonnie Healy 5517 Bryant Ave N Scott Weicht 5301 Dupont Ave N Hal Gensler 5214 Great View Ave N Ramoodit and Fazee Kimal 6913 Morgan Ave N Joseph and Patricia Simmon 2913 64th Ave N Director of Community Development SIGN HANGER Suburban Lighting, Inc. 6077 Lake Elmo Ave N Q •4�t Building Official GENERAL APPROVAL: _ �� �ULl5YY1. IS, Wt- Sharon Knutson, Deputy City Clerk