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Home My WebLink About1990 11-19 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER NOVEMBER 19, 1990 7 p.m. CONSTITUTION HALL 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation 4. Open Forum 5. Approval of Consent Agenda -All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. 6. Approval of Minutes: *a. August 27, 1990 - Regular Session *b. November 6, 1990 - Special Session 7. Resolutions: a. Establishing Water Hookup Rates for Calendar Year 1991 *b. Accepting Work Performed under Contract 1990 -I, Improvement Project No. 1990 -19, Xerxes Avenue Sidewalk *c. Accepting Work Performed under Contract 1990 -L, Improvement Project No. 1990 -23, Willow Lane Park Watermain Replacement d. Approving Class B Gambling License for Brooklyn Center Lions Club - Days Inn e. Approving Class B Gambling License for Brooklyn Center Lions Club - Earle Brown Bowl f. Approving Class B Gambling License for Brooklyn Center Lions Club - Lynbrook Bowl *g. Resolution Amending the 1990 General Fund Budget Replacing the Existing Mimeograph in the Park and Recreation Department 8. Ordinances: (7:30 p.m.) a. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter -This ordinance amends the section pertaining to the passage of the annual budget. This item was first read on October 15, 1990, published in the City's official newspaper on October 24, 1990, and is offered this evening for a second reading. A unanimous vote by the Council is required for passage of this ordinance. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- November 19, 1990 b. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning Classification of Certain Land -This amendment involves the rezoning from R -5 to C2 and C1 of certain land owned by Mr. Howard Atkins, located at the southeast quadrant of T.H. 252 and 66th Avenue North. This item was offered for a first reading on October 29, 1990, published in the City's official newspaper on November 7, 1990, and is offered this evening for a second reading. Staff recommends the public hearing be closed and consideration deferred until final legal documentation is received. C. An Ordinance Adding Chapter 16 to the City Code of the City of Brooklyn Center Establishing a Storm Drainage Utility and Providing for the Establishment of Rates and Charges for g the Use and Availability of the System -This item was first read on October 29, 1990, Published in the City's official newspaper on November 7, 1990, and is offered this evening for a second reading. (8 p.m.) COPIES OF A "FLYER" BRIEFLY DESCRIBING THIS PROPOSAL WAS MAILED TO ALL EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS ON NOVEMBER 8, 1990. IF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, THE COUNCIL SHOULD THEN CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD SET RATES FOR THE STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FOR THE YEAR 1991. 1. Resolution Adopting the 1991 Storm Drainage Utility Rate Schedule 9. Discussion Items: a. Administrative Traffic Committee Recommendation Regarding Brooklyn Boulevard between 49th Avenue and T.H. 100 1. Resolution Requesting the Hennepin County Department p nt of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to Make Improvements to CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) between 49th Avenue and T.H. 100 b. Administrative Traffic Committee Recommendation Regarding 57th Avenue North between Logan and Humboldt Avenue North 1. Resolution Prohibiting Parking on South Side of 57th Avenue North between Irving and Humboldt Avenues North C. Staff Report Regarding Water Rates 1. Resolution Adopting the Water Utility Rates Schedule CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -3- November 19, 1990 d. Staff Report Regarding Sanitary Sewer Rates 1. Resolution Adopting the Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates Schedule *10. Licenses 11. Adjournment r yy, s MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 27, 1990 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Police Chief Jim Lindsay, City Planner Gary Shallcross, Police Captain Scott Kline, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Duane Fluth of the Brooklyn Center Prayer Breakfast Committee. OPEN FORUM Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any 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. CONSENT AGENDA The City Manager noted item 9b should be removed from the agenda completely. Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any other items removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Pedlar requested item 9k be removed from the consent agenda. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO 90 -170 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW WINDOW FRAMES AT BOULEVARD LIQUOR STORE #2 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -171 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING XERXES AVENUE NORTH, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8/27/90 -1- 1990 -19, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -172 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED SHADE TREES (ORDER NO. DST 08/27/90) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -173 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 90015 SUBMITTED BY TEASDALE AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -174 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSING COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION TO FURTHER STUDY THE ISSUES AND ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE NEED TO PROVIDE LARGE FAMILY HOUSING IN BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -175 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS AGREEMENT WITH FIRST BANKS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -176 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING SICK LEAVE AND VACATION BENEFITS FOR THE NEW POLICE OFFICER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. LICENSES There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve the following list of licenses: 8/27/90 -2- CIGARETTE (OVER THE COUNTER SALES) Holiday Inn 2200 Freeway Blvd. GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE Waste Control 95 West Ivy Avenue Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. 4000 Hamel Road ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brooklyn Center Fire Dept. 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy. Brooklyn Center Park & Rec Dept. 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy. Builders Square 3600 - 63rd Ave. N. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Associated Mechanical Contractors P. 0. Box 237 Bell Air Heating 815 West 106th Street RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Maurice & Barbara Moriarty 2825 67th Lane N. Omar & Kathrine Schmidt 5352 72nd Circle N. Leota Spalla 5364 72nd Circle N. Tom & Wendy Wurr 5422 72nd Circle N. W. E. Lemon 5428 -34 72nd Circle N. Arthur & Dolores Kvamme 5529 Aldrich Drive N. Manuel & Faye Silva 6325 Brooklyn Blvd. Russell & Anna Scott 5400 Bryant Ave. N. Saw - Mehone Tebedge 5511 Emerson Ave. N. Jeff Austin 5500 James Ave. N. Brett & Terry Parker 5242 Lakeside Place N. Richard & Kathy Allen 5336 Lilac Drive N. Casmir & Doris Stachowski 5327 -29 Queen Ave. N. Gene & Anna Gullord 5328 -30 Queen Ave. N. Wai A. Chan 6685 Xerxes Place N. Renewal: Lloyd J. Waldusky Georgetown Park Townhouses Ryan Lake Partners 3401 -13 47th Ave. N. Lyle Miller & Russel Domke 3513 47th Ave. N. Harriet J. Berg 620 53rd Ave. N. Steve & Donna Schweim 3512 53rd Ave. N. Douglas & JoMarie Hentges 5206 63rd Ave. N. M & J Properties 2937 69th Lane N. Keith L. Nordby 5964 Brooklyn Blvd. James Ferrara 6031 Brooklyn Blvd. Ron & Ruth Shodeen 5448 Dupont Ave. N. Paul Hinck 4715 France Ave. N. Khalid Mahmud 5843 Fremont Ave. N. Jerry Truman 5519 -23 Lyndale Ave. N. Kenneth W. Kunz 5601 Lyndale Ave. N. .Roland Scherber 7212 Newton Ave. N. Mrs. Paul Enge 4748 Twin Lake Ave. N. 8/27/90 -3- Harshad Bhatt 7206 -12 West River Road Richard & Sharon Krawiecki 5209 Xerxes Ave. N. SIGN HANGER Schad -Tracy Signs, Inc. P. 0. Box 364 The motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had passed a Resolution Recognizing the Achievement of Mary Jane Gustafson at a past meeting. He noted this evening he would like to present the official resolution to Ms. Gustafson. PROCLAMATION Member Philip Cohen introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17 -23, 1990, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. REPORT - HUMBOLDT /CAMDEN TASK FORCE REPORT The City Manager noted after months of work the Humboldt /Camden Task Force has submitted its final report. He recognized the Chairman of the Task Force, Police Captain Scott Kline. Captain Kline went on to introduce the members of the Task Force which were present this evening. He noted this report represents six- months worth of meetings. He added that staff has recently been notified that the City is the recipient of a $25,000 grant to work with at -risk youth in the area, and two $2,500 grants which will hopefully be used towards a recreation director for these youth. Captain Kline then recognized Mr. John Davis, a member of the committee, who read a letter from Mr. Dennis Kelly. Captain Kline then recognized Virginia Erickson. Ms. Erickson stated she is one of the owners of Score Board Pizza and noted her business had experienced a loss of 22% but has gained back 8% of the business since the foot patrol started. She urged the Council to continue this foot patrol. Captain Kline then introduced Mike Miller, vice chairman of the committee. Mr. Miller stated Brooklyn Center is a much more diverse community than it was 16 years ago. He stated he is much more in favor of work training versus sports for these at -risk youth. Councilmember Scott stated she would like to thank all the members of the committee for their hard work and commitment. Mayor Nyquist noted he had attended one of the meetings and was very impressed by the citizens' input. He noted without the support of the community, the Police Department would not be able to achieve as much as they have. Councilmember Cohen inquired if the foot patrol would be continued in 1990. The City Manager stated it would be continued in 1990, and it will be a proposed budget item in the 1991 budget. Councilmember Cohen stated he would like to commend the committee for recognizing that not all the issues can be solved or handled by the City Council. 0 8/27/90 -4- There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Scott directing staff to prepare an implementation plan by November 1, 1990. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED) The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Proposal to Provide Archaeological Site Survey Re: 69th Avenue Improvement Project No. 1990 -10. The Director of Public Works noted in January of 1990, the Minnesota Historical Society recommended the project area be surveyed to determine whether historic or archaeological sites exist in this area. He explained in August of 1990, the City received a letter from the Minnesota Historical Society advising us that "cultural material has been found." He noted its letter recommends that redesign of the project be considered. He stated after staff has reviewed the project with SEH, Inc., they find an alternate design is not feasible. He noted the Minnesota Historical Society has stated if an alternate design is not feasible, an additional survey involving more extensive testing would have to be undertaken. The Director of Public Works stated staff has received a proposal from the Institute of Minnesota Archaeology to conduct the necessary studies. He noted this institute is an independent consulting agency which is included on the list of approved archaeological contractors. He added SEH, Inc. has also worked with this agency on previous contracts and recommends its use. Councilmember Scott inquired what this study would involve. The Director of Public Works stated it would involve more excavating and looking for other items. The City Manager pointed out it is better for this to occur at this point in the project than in the middle of construction. RESOLUTION N0, 90 -177 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE SURVEY RE: 69TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -10 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Todd Paulson, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution Accepting Proposal from SEH, Inc. to Provide Professional Services Relating to Design Concepts for Improvements to T.H. 100. The Director of Public Works noted at the August 13, 1990, City Council meeting, the Council expressed general dissatisfaction with the alternatives developed by MNDOT for the France Avenue area. He noted while staff has been unable to suggest a better plan, this doesn't mean it's not possible to develop better alternatives. He stated staff is recommending review by an independent traffic engineering specialist. He stated staff has requested and received a proposal from SEH, Inc. He noted Glen VanWormer would take the lead roll in conducting this review. He stated not only has Mr. VanWormer shown excellent professional competence on other City projects, his work is highly respected by MNDOT and any of his recommendations will receive MNDOT's full attention. Councilmember Scott stated the residents in this area have been promised changes for many years. She noted until now none have occurred. She stated whatever happens in this area the Brooklyn Center residents will have to live with it for 8/27/90 -5- many years. She stated she feels Mr. VanWormer is quite capable, and she is confident he will do a good job. Councilmember Paulson noted in the past he has asked for a report on the amount of money which has been spent on consultants. He stated he feels the City is turning to SEH, Inc. and excluding others quite often. He added he is not downgrading the work SEH, Inc. has done in the past but noted there must be other firms and individuals from whom the City could take proposals. The City Manager stated one reason the City turns to SEH, Inc. is that Mr. VanWormer is capable and well versed on traffic signals and designs. Councilmember Scott stated SEH, Inc. has done numerous studies for the City, and they have them all contained in its files. She noted if the City were to hire another firm SEH, Inc. could not be required to turn these studies over to the other firms, and it would take a while for other firms to get up to speed. Councilmember Cohen stated it is not unusual for cities to continually use one consultant. Councilmember Pedlar pointed out, in some instances, the vendor realizes there is no competition and may take advantage of the situation by raising the fees. He added this may not be the case with SEH, Inc., but it could happen. The City Manager explained the City does bid out the larger projects but noted this is a $4,000 proposal, and it does not warrant a bid and interview process. He noted a lot of money could be spent trying to hire a different consultant for $4,000. Councilmember Pedlar inquired if MNDOT has used its internal resources to review and develop any alternatives. He inquired if MNDOT is happy with the alternatives and noted they must know the City of Brooklyn Center is not happy. The Director of Public Works stated MNDOT has hired Barr National to review the alternatives. He noted the City will have to prove to MNDOT the new plans are necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -178 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM SEH, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO T.H. 100 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and the motion passed with Councilmember Paulson opposed. The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending the 1990 Pay Plan. He noted this will change the position title of one code enforcement officer to property manager. He noted one CEO will remain authorized within the plan. Councilmember Pedlar stated if we advertise the position as property manager, it gives the impression this person will be in a position of authority and managing other personnel. He noted he feels there could be a better title. Councilmember Scott inquired if the Police Chief had any problems with changing the position title. The Police Chief stated he would not have any problems with changing the position title. Councilmember Pedlar stated he would recommend approval of the resolution if the title were changed to property supervisor. There was a general consensus this could be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -179 Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 8/27/90 -6- RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1990 PAY PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCES The City Manager presented An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Political Signs. He noted this item was offered for a first reading on July 23, 1990, published in the City's official newspaper on August 8, 1990, and is offered this evening for a second reading. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Political Signs. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. There being none, he entertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances Regarding Political Signs. The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 90 -14 Member Celia Scott introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING POLITICAL SIGNS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Manager presented An Ordinance Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements in Dale and Davies Second Addition. He noted this item is offered this evening for a first reading. There was a motion by Councilmember Cohen and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve for first reading An Ordinance Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements in Dale and Davies Second Addition and setting a public hearing for September 24, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO 90021 SUBMITTED BY BRENDA NOYED REQUESTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO OPERATE A HOME HAIR CARE SALON IN THE BASEMENT OF THE RESIDENCE AT 4012 58TH AVENUE NORTH The City Manager noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of this item at its August 16, 1990, meeting. The City Planner directed the Mayor and City Council to pages one through three of the August 16, 1990, Planning Commission minutes. He noted no one appeared at the public hearing and stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application subject to nine conditions. He briefly reviewed the nine conditions for the Council. The Planner briefly reviewed the site and the site drawing prepared by the applicant. Councilmember Pedlar inquired what percentage of the yard will be paved. The Planner stated he does not believe it will exceed the percentage allowed within the ordinance. Councilmember Pedlar inquired if there is adequate parking and if the turnaround q p g round 8/27/90 -7- area provides for this parking. The City Manager stated the turnaround is not necessary for parking, it only makes it safer for ingress and egress to 58th Avenue. Mayor Nyquist inquired if only two appointments are allowed at one time, why we are allowing ten people in the basement. The City Planner stated this is a code requirement. Mayor Nyquist pointed out it has already been stated that the business will comply with all codes. The City Planner stated it may be redundent, but staff felt it was better to be more explicit. Councilmember Cohen stated he didn't feel it would hurt to be redundent. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 90021 submitted by Brenda Noyed. He inquired if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council. No one appeared to speak, and he entertained tertained a motion to close the public hearing. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 90021. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to approve Planning Commission Application No. 90021 submitted by Brenda Noyed subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted only for a home beauty/barber shop with a single operator. The use may not be altered or expanded in any way without first securing an amendment to this special use permit. 2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 3. All parking associated with the home occupation shall be on improved space provided by the applicant. On- street parking is expressly prohibited. 4. The applicant shall provide a turnaround space on her property prior to issuance of the special use permit. 5. The hours of operation shall be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Customers shall be served on an appointment -only basis. 6. The total number of occupants in the basement at any one time shall not exceed 10. 7. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and complete all required building improvements prior to issuance of the special use permit. 8. The applicant shall install a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the area of the home occupation prior to issuance of the special use permit. 9. A current copy of the applicant's state shop license shall be submitted 8/27/90 -8- prior to issuance of the special use permit. The motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO 90022 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER REQUESTING REZONING APPROVAL TO REZONE FROM I -1 TO ClA SIX PARCELS OF LAND BETWEEN I -94 AND SUMMIT DRIVE AND BETWEEN SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY AND T.H. 100 The City Manager noted this item was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its August 16, 1990, meeting. The City Manager noted basically the ClA zoning will limit the development to service /office uses with no limit on the height of the buildings. He noted this is the use being made of the developed property and the proposed use for the undeveloped property in this area. The City Planner directed the Mayor and City Council to pages eight through ten of the August 16, 1990, Planning Commission minutes. He noted there are two actions required this evening, one on a resolution, and the second, a first reading of an ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -180 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION NO. 90022 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and the motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the Zoning of Certain Property and setting a public hearing date for September 24, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY He explained the auditors recommended staff develop a written business ethics Policy. Councilmember Pedlar inquired if some of this information is contained within other policies and forms for the City. The City Manager noted a lot of the information is contained within other policies, but the auditor wanted it all in one area and approved by the City Council. Councilmember Cohen stated there seems to be some confusion as to the definition of public official and City official and employees. The City Attorney noted some of the provisions were not meant to apply to all people defined under public official. Councilmember Cohen stated it just appears there is some scrabbling of names and titles. The City Attorney stated he and staff could do some rechecking on the titles. Mayor Nyquist stated he was concerned with the possibility of discriminating against elected officials' relatives. He stated he does not believe the City should show favoritism, but he also does not believe elected 8/27/90 -9- officials' relatives should be discriminated against. The City Attorney explained that is why paragraph No. 6 is included in the section for employment of relatives. He noted these issues should be dealt with on a case -by -case basis. There was a general consensus among Councilmembers that this item should be further reviewed by the City Attorney and staff. HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP CURBSIDE RECYCLING RULES The City Manager noted these rules are proposed to be common among the three members of the HRG and must be adopted individually by each City Council. He noted the proposed rules add rules for recycling in apartments. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to approve the Hennepin Recycling Group Curbside Collection Service rules and policies. The motion passed unanimously. SETTING BUDGET HEARING DATES The City Manager explained state law now requires the Council to set two budget hearing dates between November 15 and December 20 of each year. He noted the first is the formal budget hearing, and the second is a reconvened budget hearing, should it be necessary. He added cities cannot choose meeting dates which coincide with any school district or county date. He briefly reviewed the proposed meeting schedule for October through December. Councilmember Scott stated she would not be present at the October 15, 1990, City Council meeting. There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to approve the meeting schedule as proposed by the City Manager. The motion passed unanimously. NEW RETIREMENT PLAN ALTERNATIVES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS The Finance Director explained recent legislation permits elected officials to participate in the defined contribution plan of the Public Employee Retirement Association. He added there are also other pension options now available to elected officials, including buy -back for past elective service. He stated if anyone on the Council has any further questions, they should speak to him or call Marsha Nelson at 296 -7460. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Pedlar and seconded by Councilmember Paulson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council uncil adjourned at 8:53 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 8/27/90 -10- MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL j OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY ( OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION NOVEMBER 6, 1990 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session as an election canvass board and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 2:35 a.m. on November 7, 1990. ROLL CALL Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Celia Scott, Todd Paulson, Jerry Pedlar and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Clerk Darlene Weeks, and Administrative Aide Patti Page. CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS The Brooklyn Center City Council proceeded to canvass the City election returns from the various City precincts, reporting ballots cast in the City of Brooklyn Center contests as follows: Office of Mayor Ballot Count Todd Paulson 8,117 Robert Hock 2,209 Write - ins -Mayor 48 Office of City Councilmember Ballot Count Celia Scott 7,147 Dave Rosene 6,745 Write- ins - Councilmember 110 RESOLUTION NO. 90 -237 Upon completing the election canvass member Philip Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 6, 1990, GENERAL ELECTION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Pedlar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council ncil adjourned at 2:36 a.m. City Clerk Mayor 11/6/90 -1- CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 11/19/ 90 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER HOOKUP RATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1991 DEPT. APPROVAL: SY KNAPP, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: sz��°•,•'. No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) Explanation • Annually he water hook rates a a y p re dusted to account for inflation. This year the change in the Twin Cities Consumer Price Index was 4.3 percent. Accordingly, the proposed water hookup rate for calendar year 1991 have been increased 4.3 percent. City Council Action Required Adopt the attached resolution. 7a, Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER HOOKUP RATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1991 WHEREAS, Resolution Nos. 74 -45 and 77 -113 provided for the annual adjustment of water assessment rates for non - single - family residential and single- family residential properties, respectively; and WHEREAS, said adjustment in water assessment rates is to be effective January 1 of each year; and WHEREAS, Resolution 88 -05 changed the date from October to July; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported to the City Council that the change in the Twin Cities Consumer Price Index from July, 1989 to July, 1990 was an increase of 4.3 percent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the water assessment rates effective January 1, 1991 shall be as follows: Assessment 1991 Rate Single Family Residence $3,001.75 (includes service hookup) Frontage (front 135 feet) $30.59 per front foot Area (area outside front 135 feet) $9.49 per 100 square feet Service Hookup $707.50 each Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 11 /19 0 Agenda Item Number b REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1990 -I, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -19, XERXES AVENUE SIDEWALK DEPT. APPROVAL: SY KNAPP, DIRECT0 PUBUt WORKS .�r MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: Li Y No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) • Contract 1990 -I, Xerxes Avenue Sidewalk (Improvement Project No. 1990 -19) has been completed by Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. The City Council accepted the bid per Resolution No. 90 -185 and a contract was subsequently executed in the amount of $23,508.00. Upon inspection at the time of construction, it was discovered that a portion of the existing sidewalk originally installed by MnDOT had heaved, thereby causing an unsafe condition. Also, the City Engineer determined that an additional pedestrian ramp was required at the intersection of Freeway Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue North. Due to the above - described underestimation of quantities in the original contract, the actual value of work performed, $24,714.43, is $1,206.43 or 5% more than the original contract amount. Staff recommends acceptance of the work performed and requests authorization to make final payment. City Council Action Required Adopt the attached resolution. 7b Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1990 -I, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -19, XERXES AVENUE SIDEWALK WHEREAS, pursuant to written contract signed with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract: XERXES AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -19 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 Approved Final Amount Original Contract $23,508.00 $24,714.43 2. The value of work performed exceeds the original contract value by $1,206.43, as a result of an underestimation of quantities. 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 $24,714.43. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: 1. There is appropriated the sum of $1,206.43 for additional costs. 2. The appropriation will be financed by MSA Fund #2611. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that: RESOLUTION N0, Project 1990 -19 is final and is accepted and approved according to the following schedules: Project Costs As Approved As Final Contract $ 24,680.00 $24,714.43 Staff Engineering (10 %) 2,468.00 2,471.44 Administration (15) 247.00 247.14 Legal (1 %) 247.00 247.14 Total $27,642.00 $27,680.15 Project Revenues Local MSA Fund #2611 $27,642.00 $27,680.15 Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 followin g voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 11/19/9 Agenda Item Number 7 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION • ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1990 -L, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1990 -23, WILLOW LANE PARK WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: SY KNAPP, DIRECTOR OF PUB I WORKS MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) Contract 1990 -L, Willow Lane Park Water Main Replacement (Improvement Project No. 1990 -23) has been completed by Inland Utility Construction Co. The City Council accepted the proposal per Resolution No. 90 -224 and a contract was subsequently executed in the amount of $8,781.30. Due to an overestimation of quantities, the actual value of work performed is $8,604.30, or $177.00 less than the original contract amount. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the work performed and authorization to make final payment. City Council Action Required Adopt the attached resolution. I . 7C Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1990 -L, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1990 -23, WILLOW LANE PARK WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT WHEREAS pursuant nt to written contract signed ned with the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Inland Utility Construction Co. has satisfactorily completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract: Willow Lane Park Water Main Replacement 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: Original Contract Final Amount Value of Work $8,781.30 $8,604.30 2. The value of work actually performed is less than the original contract value, due to a minor overestimation of quantities. 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 $8,604.30. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 Agenda Item Number 7 • REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS B CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS, DAYS INN LOCATION - LYNBROOK BOWL LOCATION - EARLE BROWN BOWL LOCATION DEPT. APPROVAL: ' O Signature - tit - James Lindsay, Chief off' MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached yes ) The State of Minnesota has made several changes in the licensing process for charitable gambling licenses. In the past, the State's Charitable Gambling Control Board approved all license, and the individual cities were only given the option of objecting to the licenses. The new requirements are for cities to individually approve or disapprove each license by resolution. For all licenses approved, the application with the accompanying resolution are submitted to the State. The State will not accept any applications unless they are accompanied by a resolution adopted by the city approving the license. The gambling division states that they then take from six to eight weeks to process the license. City staff just became aware of this new process within the last week. The Lions currently have three licensed premises within Brooklyn Center. Each location is a separate application calling for a separate resolution. Attached are the three resolutions, one for each location of Days Inn, Lynbrook Bowl, and Earle Brown Bowl. The police department has had no problem with the Lions in the running of the establishments and believes all three locations should be approved. One of the three current licenses expires the end of December, 1990. Because of the processing time required by the State of Minnesota, the licenses must be approved • at this time to avoid the possibility of a lapse in the licenses which would cause the Lions to have to shut down operations for a period of time. RECOMMENDATION: The city council adopt the three resolutions approving the applications for Class B charitable gambling licenses for the Brooklyn Center Lions to sell pull -tabs at the three locations of Days Inn, Lynbrook Bowl, and Earle Brown Bowl. • 7o/ Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS B CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS, DAYS INN LOCATION WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Lions Club has operated a charitable gambling license to sell pull -tabs at the Days Inn located in Brooklyn Center for several years; and WHEREAS, the current license for this location expires the end of December 1990; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Lions Club has made application to renew this license; and WHEREAS, the operation of the charitable gambling license at this location is a well -run operation causing little problems for the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Brooklyn Center that this application for a Class B gambling license is approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS B CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS, EARLE BROWN BOWL LOCATION WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Lions Club has operated a charitable gambling license to sell pull -tabs at the Earle Brown Bowl located in Brooklyn Center for several years; and WHEREAS, the current license for this location expires the end of January 1991; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Lions Club has made application to renew this license; and WHEREAS, the operation of the charitable gambling license at this location is a well -run operation causing little problems for the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Brooklyn Center that this application for a Class B gambling license is approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS B CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS, LYNBROOK BOWL LOCATION WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Lions Club has operated a charitable gambling license to sell pull -tabs at the Lynbrook Bowl located in Brooklyn Center for several years; and WHEREAS, the current license for this location expires the end of January 1991; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Lions Club has made application to renew this license; and WHEREAS, the operation of the charitable gambling license at this location is a well -run operation causing little problems for the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Brooklyn Center that this application for a Class B gambling license is approved. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 111/19/90 Agenda Item Numbe REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1990 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REPLACING THE EXISTING MIMEOGRAPH IN THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT *********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: Signature - title *************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached C SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached _� Our present mimeograph (printing) machine was purchased in 1984. In recent months, the service personnel servicing this piece of equipment have indicated to us this piece of equipment has now reached a point where repair is becoming exceptionally difficult and breakdowns will become more • severe and more frequent. This machine is located in the Parks and Recreation Department and does all the printing f p p g or the Recreation Department and all other City departments, mostly at night and on weekends. Some of the examples of the type of printing done by this equipment are: time sheets, inserts for the City Manager's Newsletter, plus miscellaneous flyers for the City Manager's Office, letters and flyers for the Public Works Department, and record cards for the Police and Public Works Departments. In an average year, this machine will run approximately 300,000 pieces for the Parks and Recreation Department and about 70,000 for other City departments. This machine is critical to the Recreation Department's operation because it provides the printing of the activity flyers for our recreational programs. The department is constantly running these flyers to promote their various programs. Such things as the Senior Happenings are sent out once a month to seniors who belong to the Leisure Time and Brooklyn Twins organizations. In the spring we also run flyers announcing registration for both Little League and Babe Ruth. In addition, we print schedules for different sport activities year around plus numerous other items. This is a critical piece of equipment for most all of our departments. We only recently became aware of its rapidly deteriorating condition, and it was not anticipated in our budget process. Because of its crucial nature, we are requesting the Council consider an $8,000 transfer from 1990 Contingency Fund for the purpose of purchasing a replacement for this piece of equipment. RECOMMENDATION. We recommend your favorable consideration of the attached resolution transferring $8,000 from the Contingency Fund to the appropriate Capital Outlay account authorizing the purchase and replacement of this piece of equipment. • '7 5 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1990 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REPLACING THE EXISTING MIMEOGRAPH IN THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 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 Director of Recreation has requested an appropriation from the Contingency Fund to replace the existing mimeograph; and WHEREAS, the existing machine is used heavily and has been experiencing numerous breakdowns; and WHEREAS, the cost to replace this machine plus a one year service contract is $8,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center to amend the 1990 General Fund Budget as follows: Increase the Appropriations for the following line item: Recreation and Parks Administration, Account #01 -4551- 284 -61 $8,000.00 Decrease the Appropriations for the following line item: Unallocated Departmental Expenses, Account #01- 4995- 440 -80 $8,000.00 Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. yo-, CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER R Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 19th day of November , 1990, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 569 -3300 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 7.06 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter is hereby amended as follows: Section 7.06. PASSAGE OF ANNUAL BUDGET [The City Manager shall present the proposed budget as an item of business at the first regular monthly meeting of the Council in September and the Council shall hold adjourned meetings from time to time until the Manager's budget has been considered in total. The initial meeting and all subsequent meetings in which the proposed budget is considered shall constitute a public hearing on the budget and the Council shall cause to be published a notice of the time and place of the initial meeting, giving not less than seven (7) days nor ( ) y more than fourteen (14) days notice of the time and place. The meetings shall be so conducted as to give interested citizens a reasonable opportunity to be heard.] At least thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of the Proposed annual budget and /or property tax levy required by state law, the City Manager shall submit a preliminary proposed budget and /or property levy to lev to the City Council. Public hearings notices of public hearings and other legal Publication requirements shall be in accordance with state law Complete copies of the City Manager's proposed budget shall be available for public view at all meetings at which the Council reviews the proposed budget. The annual budget finally agreed upon shall set forth in detail the complete financial plan of the City for the ensuing fiscal year for the funds budgeted. It shall indicate the sums to be raised and from what sources and the sums to be spent and for what purpose according to Section 7.05. The total sum appropriated shall be equal to the total estimated revenue and allocated surplus. The Council shall adopt the budget not later than three (3) calendar days prior to the statutory requirement for certification of the budget to the County Auditor by a resolution which shall set forth the total for each budgeted fund and each department with ith p such segregation as to objects and purposes of expenditures as the Council deems necessary for purposes of budget control. The Council shall also adopt a resolution levying whatever taxes it considers necessary within statutory limits for the ensuing year for each fund. The tax levy resolution shall be certified to the County Auditor in accordance with law. At the beginning of the fiscal year, the sums fixed in the budget resolution shall be and become appropriated for the several purposes named in the budget resolution and no other. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after publication and ninety (90) days following its adoption. ORDINANCE NO. Adopted this day of 199_ Mayor ATTEST: Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted.) 76 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a ublic hearing will be held on the P g 19th day of November , 1990 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the zoning of certain land. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561 -5440 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center is hereby amended in the following manner: Section 35 -1140. MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (R5). The following properties are hereby established as being within the (R5) Multiple Family Residence District zoning classification: [That part of Lot 15, Auditor's Subdivision No. 310, lying east of a straight line extension of the west line of Lot 1, Block 2, Farr's First Addition, and west of Willow Lane. That part of Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 1, Olson's Island View Terrace, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 6, thence northerly to the southeast corner of the north 25 feet of Lot 7; thence west 100 feet; thence southwesterly to a point in the south line of Lot 5, distant 10 feet west from the southeast corner thereof; thence east to the point of beginning.] Section 35 -1170. SERVICE /OFFICE DISTRICT (Cl). The following properties are hereby established as being within the (Cl) Service /Office District zoning classification. Lot 2, Block I E and H Properties Addition. Section 35 -1190. COMMERCE DISTRICT (C2). The following properties are hereby established as being within the (C2) Commerce District zoning classification: [That part of Lot 15, Auditor's Subdivision No. 310 lying west of a straight line extension of the west line of Lot 1, Block 2, Farr's First Addition; except highway. ORDINANCE NO. That part of Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 1, Olson's Island View Terrace described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 5, thence northerly to the southwest corner of the north 25 feet of Lot 4; thence east to a point 100 feet west from the southeast corner of the north 25 feet of Lot 7; thence southwesterly to a point in the south line of Lot 5 distant 10 feet west from the southeast corner thereof; thence east to the point of beginning; except highway.] Lot 1, Block 1, E and H Properties Addition. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of , 19 Mayor ATTEST: Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.) CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 11/19/90 Agenda Item Number al REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ESTABLISHING A STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USE AND AVAILABILITY OF THE SYSTEM DEPT. APPROVAL - SY KNAPP, DIRECTOR OF P(ISL1C WORKS MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes The City Council on October 29, 1990 held a first reading of an ordinance establishing Chapter 16 of the City Code. This chapter establishes a Storm • Drainage Utility and procedures for administering that utility. This ordinance is offered tonight for a second reading. Notice of public hearing has been duly published in the City's official newspaper on November 7, 1990. A flier describing the utility and announcing the public hearing was mailed to all current public utility customers on November 8, 1990. Council Action Required Conduct a second reading of the ordinance and hold the public hearing. If the ordinance is adopted, consider the resolution adopting the storm drainage utility rate schedule. • Fe-, CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing ill be held on the 19th day of g y November , 19 90 , at 8 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider An Ordinance Adding Chapter 16 Regarding Storm Drainage Utility. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 569 -3300 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16 REGARDING STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 16 is hereby added to the City Ordinances with language as follows: CHAPTER 16 - STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY Section 16 -101. FUNCTION. There shall be in the City of Brooklyn Center a Storm Drainage Utility, which shall be operated as a public utility pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 444.075. Section 16 -102. MANAGEMENT The city manager shall be responsible for the management of the Storm Drainage Utility. Operations shall be supervised by the city director of public works Section 16 -103. STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FUND. There shall be maintained within the City accounting_ system a separate fund to be known as the Storm Drainage Utilit Fund. All revenues derived by the utility shall be deposited in such fund. Such fund shall be used to operate maintain repair expand and administer the City's storm drainage system Section 16 -201 RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCY FACTOR (REF) One (1) REF is defined as the ratio of the average volume of runoff generated by one (1) acre of a given land use to the average volume of runoff generated by one (1) acre of typical single family residential land during a standard one (1) year rainfall event. Section 16 -202. STORM WATER DRAINAGE FEES. Subdivision 1. Calculation of Fee. Storm water drainage fees for parcels of land shall be determined by multiplying the REF for a parcel's land use by the parcel's acreage and then multiplying the resulting product by the storm water drainage rate The REF values for various land uses are as follows CLASSIFICATION LAND USES REF 1 Cemeteries, Golf Courses 0.25 ? Parks 0.50 3 Single Family and Duplex 1.00 4 Schools and Institutional 1.25 5 Multiple Family and Churches 3.00 6 Commercial, Industrial 5.00 7 Vacant Land As assigned ORDINANCE N0, Subdivision 2. Standardized Acreage For the purpose of calculating storm drainage fees all developed single family and duplex residential parcels shall be considered to have an acreage of one-fourth (1/4) acre Subdivision 3._ Excluded Lands The following land uses are exempt from storm water drainage fees:. (a) public rights of way: and (b) vacant unimproved land with ground cover. Subdivision 4. Other Land Uses. Other land uses not listed in the foregoing table shall be classified by city manager v y Ly assigning them to the classes most nearly like the listed uses from the standpoint of probable hydrologic response Subdivision 5. Appeals Appeals regarding the determination of the proper classifications may be made to the city council The council may adjust by resolution, the _storm drainage fee for a parcel or a class of parcels based upon hydrologic data to be supplied by property owners which data demonstrate a hydrologic response substantially different from the standards Such adjustments of storm water drainage fees shall not be made retroactively. Section 16 -203 STORM DRAINAGE RATE The city council shall adopt by resolution a base storm drainage rate which shall be included in the Public Utilities Rate Schedules pursuant to Section 4-104 of this code Section 16 -204. PAYMENT OF FEE The city manager shall establish procedures for determining and collecting customer charges consistent with the adopted rate schedules Collection of fees shall be subject to the same obligations service charges, penalties and methods of collection as are charges for water and sanitary sewer service pursuant to Section 4-105 of this code Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after publication and thirty (30) days following its adoption. Adopted this day of 19 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Date of Publication Effective Date (Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.) - 2C Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ESTABLISHING A STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USE AND AVAILABILITY OF THE SYSTEM WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 444.075 provides that municipalities may establish a public utility for the purpose of operating and maintaining a storm drainage system; and WHEREAS, Section 16 -203 of the City of Brooklyn Center ordinances provides that the City Council shall adopt by resolution a base storm drainage rate to be included in the Public Utilities Rate Schedules; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the financial requirements of the utility and has developed a recommended rate schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the following schedule of storm drainage fees will be in effect as of January 1, 1991: Charge Per Quarter Classification Land Use Per Acre 1 Cemeteries, Golf Courses $3 2 Parks $6 3 Single Family and Duplex $3 /lot 4 Schools and Government Buildings $15 5 Multiple Family and Churches $36 6 Commercial and Industrial $60 7 Vacant Land As Assigned Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF B:YROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MIN 55430 TELEPHONE: 5693300 C ENTER FAX: 561 -0717 EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 October 29, 1990 TO: Sy Knapp FROM: Diane Specto`, SUBJ: Establishment of a Storm Drainage Utility S Ut2* y: The City Council has discussed establishing a storm drainage utility in Brooklyn Center on two occasions, and has requested staff to develop this detailed proposal for formal consideration. Under this proposal the City would charge property owners a storm drainage fee based on the property's contribution to storm water runoff. The revenues generated would be used to operate, maintain, improve, and administer the City's storm water management program. This utility would be established by creating a new chapter within the Brooklyn Center city ordinances. The base rate per quarter is recommended to be $12 per acre per quarter. Single family and duplex residential property owners would be charged a flat rate of $3 per quarter. These rates would provide a 1991 budget of approximately $260,000. The Costs of Managing the Storm Drainage Svstem Brooklyn Center has constructed a basic storm water drainage system, and has to the present time maintained that system using general tax revenues. The Surface Water Management Act of 1982 (SW;1A) mandated that municipalities provide more planning and management of storm water. Implementation of these mandates will continue to increase the cost of managing Brooklyn Center's storm drainage system considerably tthhe level of general tax revenues now spent. .� z* 2 Table 1 details the 1991 proposed budget for Brooklyn Center's storm drainage activities: TABLE 1 1991 PROPOSED STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY BUDGET ACTIVITY BUDGET ITEM AMOUNT 1. Watershed District $36,700 Allocations MANAGEMENT AND 2. Street Sweeping $40,000 MAINTENANCE 3. Storm Sewer $40,000 Maintenance PROFESSIONAL 4. Develop Local $75,000 SERVICES Management Plan 5. Ryan Lake /Twin Lake $27,500 CAPITAL Outlet Improvements PROJECTS 6. Other $20,000 RESERVE 7. Reserve $25,000 TOTAL $264,200 Notes to Items: 1. Cities are required to participate in the planning and management activities of Watershed Management Organizations (WHO'S), which are required to manage the various Watershed Districts. These organizations pass along the costs of management and administration to the cities within their districts. 2. The City conducts a regular program of street sweeping, to reduce the amount of leaves, sand, and other debris which washes into the drainage system and the lakes, rivers, creeks, and wetlands which drain the city. The $40,000 shown represents the cost of the current level of service for this activity. 3. The storm sewer system requires routine maintenance and repair. The $40,000 shown represents the current (minimal) level of service for this function. 4. In addition to the requirement for development of management plans by the U 110's, the St;HA required that cities develop comprehensive Local Storm Water Management Plans. These plans are intended to identify operational, maintenance and capital project needs within the municipality. A consultant would be retained to prepare this 3 plan for Brooklyn Center. The $75,000 shown for 1991 represents one -half of the estimated costs for development of such a plan. While a plan meeting the minimum requirements of state mandates could be developed at a lower cost, City staff recommends that a more detailed study be conducted, so as to develop a comprehensive plan which fully addresses the City's entire storm water management needs. Note: City staff plans to present a proposed process for selection of a consultant for the development of this local plan to the City Council for review and discussion prior to seeking any consultant .proposals for this purpose. 5. The Watershed Management Commissions also manage capital improvement projects which benefit the entire district; these costs are also allocated to the cities. The Shingle Creek Watershed Commission is constructing in 1990 the Twin Lakes /Ryan Lake outlet improvements, with Brooklyn Center's share estimated at $27,500. 0. This item would provide a reserve for other activities or projects which could include water quality improvements to the Twin Lakes. If no additional projects or activities are approved for 1991, this revenue could be reserved for future capital improvements or storm water management activities. 7. This item would begin to provide for a capital reserve. This reserve could be used to fund capital projects, or it could also be used to pay some or all the costs of replacing street sweeping equipment. The $65,000 mechanical sweeper is due to be replaced in 1992, and the $150,000 vacuum sweeper in 1997. Future Costs While Brooklyn Center has in place a basic storm drainage system, by today's standards there are areas where the existing system is undersized, and the existing system in other areas is only skeletal. It can be expected that a number of capital improvement projects will be identified in the local management plan. In addition, standards of quality of runoff entering surface waters are now more stringent. The plan will evaluate the need for any storm water treatment. Finally, operational and maintenance needs of the existing system will be evaluated. There is no estimate at this time of the potential annual cost of the improvements that a comprehensive local plan might identify. The Generation of Revenues A storm drainage utility created under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes Section 444.075 would generate the revenues needed to conduct these activities by charging a fee that is based on the property's contribution to runoff. That is, a more densely developed parcel of land with little or no 4 grassy area such as a commercial or industrial property with a large building and parking lot will contribute more storm water to the drainage system. A less densely developed property, such as a school with large playing fields, or a park will contribute less. Thus, storm drainage utility fees are user fees. A comprehensive study conducted for the City of Roseville in 1985 has been used by many Metro area suburbs as a model for establishing storm drainage fees. City staff has reviewed this model and found it to be technically and financially sound. Accordingly, we recommend its use, with a few minor adjustments to more accurately reflect factors which are specific to Brooklyn Center. This model establishes Residential Equivalency Factors, or REFs, for different types of land use. These factors consider the typical residential property to have a factor of one. An REF of five, such as that recommended for commercial and industrial land uses, means that such a property contributes on average five times more runoff per acre than one acre of residential property. Thus, that property would be charged five times more per acre than a residential property. Table 2 shows the land use classifications and REFs recommended for implementation in Brooklyn Center: TABLE 2 RECOMMENDED LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCY FACTORS (REFS) CLASSIFICATION LAND USE REF 1 Cemeteries, Golf Courses 0.25 2 Parks 0.50 3 Single Family and Duplex I 1.00 4 Schools, Institutional 1.25 5 Multiple Family, Churches 3.00 6 Commercial, Industrial 5.00 7 Vacant Land As assigned A property's storm drainage fee is calculated by multiplying its acreage times its REF times the base rate. For simplicity and fairness, all single family and duplex parcels are considered to be 1/4 acre (this is the average size of all R -1 and R -2 lots in Brooklyn Center) . Thus, all single family and duplex property owners would pay the same flat rate. Table 3 shows the estimate of revenue that would be venerated if the base rate was $12 per quarter per acre per REF. The rate for a residential property would then be: 1/4 acre times 1.00 REF times $12 per quarter, or $3 per quarter. Table 3 Brooklyn Center Proposed Storm Drainage Utility Estimate of Annual Revenue if Residential Rate Equals $3 /Quarter (Number of Parcels and Area Estimated) Residential Parcels = 114 Acre Residential Rate Per % of Equivelency Acre If Total Average Average Factor Base Rate= Area Annual Annual Total Area Quarterly Land Use Class ( $12 /qua rter (Acre) Revenue Revenue Parcels (Acres) Charge Cemetary 1 0.25 $3.00 8.999 $107.99 0.0% 1 8.999 $27.00 Golf Course 1 0.25 $3.00 17.534 210.41 0.1 12 1.461 4.38 Parks 2 0.50 $6.00 358.103 8,594.46 3.3% 38 9.421 56.54 Single /Double Family 3 1.00 $12.00 1,843 88,464.00 33.5% 7372 0.258 12.00 ($3.00 /parcel) (7372 parcels) Schools 4 1.25 $15.00 101.127 6,067.62 2.3% 7 14.447 216.70 Institutional 4 1.25 $15.00 79.652 4,779.11 1,8 15 5.310 79.65 Multiple Family 5 3.00 $36.00 236.514 34,057.96 12.9% 773 0.306 11.01 Churches 5 3.00 $36.00 61.873 8,909.76 3.4% 27 2.292 82.50 Commercial 6 5.00 $60.00 243.203 58,368.73 22.1% 128 1.900 114.00 Industrial 6 5.00 $60.00 227.357 54,565.64 20.7% 63 3.609 216.53 Vacant 7 As Assigned - -_ -_ - _ TOTAL - -_ -- -- 3,177.361 - $264,125.67 100.0 8,436_ - - -- --- $7.83 DRAFT PUTIL:summ2 /dfs 25- Oct -90 o Table 4 shows the fees charged by some other cities in the metro area with storm drainage utilities: TABLE 4 PROPOSED BROOKLYN CENTER STORM DRAINAGE FEE COMPARED TO OTHER CITIES' 1990 RATES QUARTERLY QUARTERLY RESIDENTIAL BASIC CITY RATE RATE Apple Valley I $5.25 Individually Set Edina $5.00 $13.45 Fridley $1.75 $ 5.75 Richfield $7.20 $ 7.20 Robbinsdale ( $3.00 $20.00 Roseville I $4.29 $13.00 BROOKLYN CENTER TER (proposed) $3.00 I $12.00 Because these fees are user fees, such a utility provides a mechanism for raising revenue in a fair way that does not increase taxes. The City may also then collect the user fee from the owners of properties which are tax exempt. Proposed Ordinance A storm drainage utility must be established b ordinance. It is proposed to g y y P P create Chapter 16 of the Brooklyn Center ordinances to establish this utility and define the administrative procedures. It is proposed to begin charging a storm drainage utility fee with the water and sewer utility bill as of January 1, 1991. The storm drainage fee would be subject to the same payment schedules, penalties, and collection methods as are water and sanitary sewer charges. This ordinance would provide an appeal process for property owners who dispute the land use classification assigned to their property, or who believe that there are special circumstances regarding their property. These owners can present hydrologic evidence to the Council and to staff for review. The Council may authorize the City Manager to adjust the storm drainage fee for that property, or for a class of parcels. However, the ordinance as proposed would not allow the Council to make a retroactive adjustment. Brooklyn Center Is Considering Establishing 0 A Storm Drainage Utility WHY DO WE HAVE A WHY IS A UTILITY NEEDED? STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM? Recent State legislation now requires Brooklyn Center has a basic storm water Brooklyn Center to take greater and drainage system. It is important to costlier actions to protect water quality control storm water. Storm drainage in our community than ever before. facilities have to be built, maintained and These actions include participation in renewed in order to: two watershed management organizations and developing regional and local plans • PROTECT PEOPLE to identify problems. • PROTECT PROPERTY • REDUCE INSURANCE RISKS Today, storm water costs are paid for • IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUES using general tax money - property • IMPROVE SURFACE WATER QUALITY • PROVIDE FOR SAFE TRAFFIC FLOW taxes. These represent a major expenditure of tax money. Brooklyn Center must find a way to meet these ' rising costs in a fair and equitable manner, without adding additional burden to the property tax rolls. Inlilirati+ I I / Ruewl, LoMpi�o lion E,ap ation Part loll°n � Rirer `a` °< ° °" WHAT'S MY SHARE OF THE COSTS? All properties would be charged a fee It costs money to control storm water which is based on the size of the and receive these benefits. Brooklyn property and its land use. This fee Center's proposed storm drainage utility would be added to your water and sewer would spread these costs to those who bill starting in January, 1991, rather than contribute to the problem of storm water being added to and increasing your runoff. property taxes. The proposed fee would be based on the amount of water discharged into the PROPOSED system. For example, a parking lot QUARTERLY FEES creates more runoff than a grass area of 1991 the same size, so it would pay a higher fee. A large parcel creates more runoff sing family /duplex $ 3/lot than a small parcel, so it too would pay Parks $ 6 /acre a higher amount. With this new utility, schools & $15 /acre Brooklyn Center residents would pay for Government Buildings the storm water management in propor- Multiple Family $36 /acre tion to the amount of water contributed Churches $36/acre Commercial & $60 /acre not on the value of their property. Industrial HOW WOULD MY MONEY BE USED? DEVELOPING PLANS SYSTEM OPERATION, AND PROGRAMS MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENTS • Participate with other cities in • Maintain existing storm drainage regional organizations which facilities so they will operate manage the Shingle Creek and properly for a longer period of West Mississippi Watersheds. time. • Prepare a Local Storm Drainage • Repair or replace existing storm Plan which would identify: drainage facilities that become unusable over the years due to the • Where changes or repairs to existing natural deterioration process. facilities need to be made. • Where and when future facilities will be needed. • Improve the storm drainage system • What should be done to protect the to better serve areas which may be quality of water in our lakes, streams, experiencing drainage problems. and wetlands. • Develop facilities and maintenance • Establish criteria for new programs which improve water developments and for redevel- quality. opment projects to assure that they are environmentally sound. CALL CITY HALL * * * 569 -3362 * * * FOR MORE INFORMATION CITV of BULK RATE BROOKLYN U.S. POSTAGE P A I D CENTER Minneapolis, Minn. Permit No. 2170 A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR: NOVEMBER 19, 1990 8 P.M. i CONSTITUTION HALL BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 11/19/ 90 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BROOKLYN BOULEVARD BETWEEN 49TH AVENUE AND T.H. 100 ********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: SY KNAPP, DIR OR OF US&C WORKS MANAGER'S REVIEW RECOMMENDATION: �v'.�•"'�s�.;, No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes ) . On October 9, 1989 the City Council adopted a resolution requesting Hennepin County Department of Transportation (HCDOT) to review existing conditions on CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) between 49th Avenue North and T.H. 100, and to develop plans for safety and access improvements to this segment of roadway. A copy of HCDOT's 9/12/90 letter of response to the City's request is attached. In summary, HCDOT's letter states that (refer to attached Exhibit A - location map and Exhibit B - Existing Conditions) • installation of a traffic control signal system at the Brooklyn Boulevard /51st Avenue intersection is warranted by existing traffic volumes • existing traffic volumes do not warrant the installation of a traffic control signal system at the intersection of the south ramp terminal with Brooklyn Boulevard. However, o if the existing T.H. 100 OFF ramp for northbound traffic at 50th Avenue North is closed (as currently proposed by MNDOT in conjunction with their plans to upgrade T.H. 100 in Brooklyn Center), the resulting diversion of traffic to the T.H. 100 /Brooklyn Boulevard interchange would increase the volume of traffic using the intersection of the south ramp terminal with Brooklyn Boulevard to a level which would warrant the installation of a traffic control signal system at that intersection. An additional consideration is that the City has previously discussed the possible realignment of Lilac Drive so that, instead of connecting to Brooklyn Boulevard at 51st Avenue, it would connect to Brooklyn Boulevard at the intersection of the south ramp terminal for the T.H. 100 interchange (see Exhibit C attached). When this . concept was considered in 1983, it was considered as part of a larger concept which also included the removal of both the OFF and ON ramps for northbound T.H. 100 traffic at 50th Avenue, and the signalization of the Brooklyn Boulevard /ramp terminal intersection. Consideration of that proposal was terminated in 1983 primarily because of neighborhood opposition to the closing of the ramps at 50th Avenue. After considering this historical perspective, MNDOT's plans for upgrading T.H. 100 (within the next 4 to 6 years) and HCDOT's analysis, the Administrative Traffic Committee, on October 30, 1990, recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution which • requests HCDOT to proceed with installation of a traffic control signal system at the Brooklyn Boulevard /51st Avenue intersection as soon as possible. (Note: It is estimated that the total cost of this installation would be $80,000 to $100,000, and that these costs would be split 50/50 between HCDOT and the City. Regular Municipal State Aid Street funds could pay for one -half of the City share, while the other one -half could be charged to the "local" MSA fund) • requests that MNDOT and HCDOT develop plans for closing the 50th Avenue ramps from T.H. 100 and installing a traffic control signal at the Brooklyn Boulevard /south ramp terminal, in cooperation with the City's plan to develop a new Lilac Drive connection to this intersection. Note The resolution as written requests that these changes also be made as soon as possible. If the Council prefers to wait for these changes to be made in conjunction with MNDOT's schedule for upgrading T.H. 100 to freeway standards (i.e., 1993 - 1997), the resolution should be amended accordingly. The estimated cost for these traffic signals is also $80,000 to $100,000. However, on this location, MNDOT should pay 25% of the cost, HCDOT should pay 50 %, and the City 25% (from local MSA funds). In addition, the City would have to pay the entire costs for developing the new Lilac Drive connection to this intersection, i.e. - $50,000 to $100,000, depending on the extent and details developed for this connection. City Council Action Required - Review and discussion of this report. - Consider adoption of the attached resolution. 9o. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO CSAH 152 (BROOKLYN BOULEVARD) BETWEEN 49TH AVENUE AND T.H. 100 WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 89 -194 the Hennepin County Department of Transportation ( HCDOT) has reviewed existing conditions and problems relating to CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) between 49th Avenue North and T.H. 100 and has reported to the City that: • installation of a traffic control signal system at the intersection of CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) with 51st Avenue North is warranted by existing traffic volumes; and that • existing traffic volumes at the intersection of CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) with the south ramp terminal at the T.H. 100 interchange do not warrant installation of a traffic control signal system at that intersection; but that M o if the existing OFF ramp for northbound traffic at 50th Avenue is closed, as currently proposed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) in conjunction with their plans for the future upgrading of T.H. 100, then the resulting diversion of traffic to the T.H. 100 /Brooklyn Boulevard interchange would increase the volume of traffic using the intersection of CSAH 152 with the south ramp terminal to a level which would warrant the installation of a traffic control signal system at that intersection. AND WHEREAS, the City Council supports the closing of the ON and OFF ramps for northbound traffic at 50th Avenue, as soon as possible, if a traffic signal system is concurrently installed at the intersection of CSAH 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) with the south ramp terminal from T.H. 100. AND WHEREAS, the City Council recommends that, if traffic signals are installed at the CSAH 152 /T.H. 100 south ramp terminal intersection, consideration should be given to revising the geometric design of that intersection to include a direct connection from Lilac Drive to that intersection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. HCDOT is hereby requested to proceed with the installation of a traffic control signal system at the CSAH 152/51st Avenue North intersection as soon as possible, based on a cooperative agreement to be developed for this improvement. RESOLUTION N0, 2. MNDOT is requested to develop plans for closing the ON and OFF ramps for northbound traffic at 50th Avenue North and to proceed with these changes as soon as possible. 3. MNDOT and HCDOT are requested to proceed with installation of a traffic control signal system at the intersection of CSAH 152 with the south ramp terminal for T.H. 100, such installation to be complete before the ramps at 50th Avenue are closed, based on a cooperative agreement to be developed for this improvement; and 4. MNDOT and HCDOT are requested to cooperate with City staff to develop plans for geometric redesign of the CSAH 152 /T.H. 100 south ramp terminal intersection to include a direct connection from Lilac Drive to that intersection. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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. N0RTHP'ORT ' p SCHOOL n ,` 55TH 54TH AVE z 53RD PLACE N. o N. LILAC DR � o 53RD AVE. N ' 31 53RD AVE N. N to 1 I I _..® LU w > z z p Z 52ND AVE_ w 0 � 52ND ui a � c uj C }', D 51ST. P v, k z 51 ST " HAPPY HOLLOW w W ARK. y Z W p k �� w JJ C X � GI W ts1 w T1 tl > 7 c X !Y 0 50TH Q AVE N. 50TH � o n z 49TH Q N q 49TH 0 <1 48 H EXHIBIT A � Ni P L S. Y '� Z. SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION N. L ILAC — D R 53RD A N Z ND I AVM Li3 Q pp J� Z ��• o w a 51 S7.� P v C� d v ' c� o y x cr- LLJ VI 7 �O x Q � � D. 50TH AVE. O cc z cc 49TH Q N QVIE N SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION EXHIBIT B EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING SIGNALIZE SIGNALS N. � I L A 0 D R i INTERSECTION 53RD A CONSTRUCT NEW CONNECTION: LILAC DR. TO BROOKLYN BLVD. OPPOSITE EXISTING INTERCHANGE RAMPS r UJ: z uj 4 Q "� Q ST AVE SIGNALIZE INTERSECTION w cz W CLOSE x as ENTRANCE w cr- RAMP > 7 x � < 7 50TH AVE. N. to� s � Z CLOSE EXIT = p �- RAMP 0 }" � W EXISTING 49TH Q N SIG 4 EXHIBIT C �. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 11/19/ 90 Agenda Item Number c� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF 57TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN IRVING AND HUMBOLDT AVENUES NORTH DEPT. APPROVAL: �i� SY KNAPP, DIREQTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: � •, 1 ��•-:;�` No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) 57th Avenue North between T.H. 100 and Humboldt Avenue is designated as County Road 57 and is under the jurisdiction of the Hennepin County Department of Transportation ( HCDOT). The portion of 57th Avenue west of Logan Avenue is a 4 -lane roadway, while that part which is east of Logan is a narrower 2 -lane roadway with on- street parking allowed, and with solid white "shoulder stripes" to mark the boundary between the driving lanes and the parking lanes. On October 30, the Administrative Traffic Committee reviewed a citizen complaint that some eastbound motorists on CR 57 utilize the south parking lane as a driving lane, particularly between Logan Avenue and Knox Avenue and again between Irving Avenue and Humboldt Avenue. Several years ago HCDOT crews painted a short tapered merge line just easterly of Logan Avenue to direct drivers to merge to a single lane after passing through the Logan Avenue intersection. This has been only partially effective in achieving that goal. Accordingly, the Administrative Traffic Committee recommended that HCDOT review this situation and develop a more positive way to direct eastbound traffic through this 4 -block area. The Administrative Traffic Committee suggested consideration of the following elements: • A more clearly marked, and signed, merge lane east of Logan Avenue g � g g • Designation and establishment of a "Right -Turn Only" lane in the easterly half of the block between Irving and Humboldt Avenues. o Painted tapers from both ends of the "shoulder stripes" to the curb lines at each of the intermediate intersections (i.e. - at Irving Avenue, at James Avenue and at Knox Avenue). After reviewing these recommendations, HCDOT has agreed to implement all of the Administrative Traffic Committee's suggestions, provided the City Council adopts a resolution prohibiting parking on the south side of 57th Avenue between Irving and Humboldt Avenues. The Administrative Traffic Committee recommends adoption of such resolution. City Council Action Required A resolution is provided for consideration by the City Council. Note HCDOT has advised that, if weather conditions permit, they will implement all of these items this month. Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF 57TH AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN IRVING AND HUMBOLDT AVENUES NORTH WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is necessary and desirable to establish a Right- Turn -Only lane for eastbound traffic on 57th Avenue North (County Road 57) approaching Humboldt Avenue North, so as to improve traffic movements and to reduce safety problems at this intersection; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Transportation (HCDOT) has agreed to establish said turn lane if the City of Brooklyn Center prohibits on- street parking on the south side of 57th Avenue between Irving and Humboldt Avenues North. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that on- street parking is hereby prohibited on the south side of 57th Avenue North between Irving and Humboldt Avenues North. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to install the required signs in coordination with HCDOT's establishment of the turn lane. Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 11/1 ° / 90 Agenda Item Number G ' REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WATER UTILITY RATES SCHEDULE DEPT. APPROVAL: SY KNAPP, D RECTOR )NF PUBLIC WORKS f, "� MANAGERS REVIEW RECOMMENDATION: ,.- No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes ) Attached is the 1990 water utility rate study for Council consideration. City ordinances do not require that the rates be considered at a public hearing. The study recommends that the Council consider establishing rates for 1991, 1992, and 1993, directing staff to conduct another rate study in 1993. Council Action Required Discuss the study and recommend rate increases. A resolution is provided if the Council wishes to approve the rates at the November 19 meeting. Staff recommends that any rate increases beyond those approved in Council Resolution 87 -97 be approved no later than December 3 to allow sufficient time for the rates to be programmed into the Utility Billing system at LOGIS for billings as of January 1, 1991. i 1990 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER WATER UTILITY RATE STUDY TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY RESOLUTION ADOPTING WATER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE RATE STUDY I. INTRODUCTION ...... ............................... 1 II. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1985 -1990 ..... III. RATE STUDY ........ ............................... 3 FIGURE 1: Current Water Rates Compared to Recommended Rates ......... 4 TABLE l: Anticipated Water Utility Capital Improvement Projects ......... 5 TABLE 2: Impact of Recommended Rate Increases .................. 6 TABLE 3: 1990 Charges of Metro Area Cities ..................... 7 IV. RECOMMENDED RATE SCHEDULE ........................ 8 FINANCIAL SCHEDULES OPTION A: Current Rates OPTION B: Recommended Rates FOOTNOTES APPENDIX A: Comparison of Various Public Utility Statistics APPENDIX B: Explanation of Other Water Fees and Charges CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 B ROOKLYN TELEPHONE: 569 -3300 C ENTER FAX: 561 -0717 EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE November 16, 1990 911 TO: G. G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works SUBJ: Executive Summary: Water Rate Study City Council Resolution 87 -97 established the current Public Utilities Rate Schedule and directed staff to reevaluate in 1990 the adequacy of those rates. The attached rate study evaluates the rate increases proposed for 1991 and 1992. It also includes a financial analysis for the years 1993 -2000. Summary The rate schedule adopted in 1987 was based on the following three objectives: • That the base charge would be a single rate per 1000 gallons used, with neither conservation nor volume discounts; • That one -half of the interest earnings on retained investments be utilized to pay operating and maintenance costs (thereby subsidizing the rate structure), while the other half should be used to provide financing for capital outlay projects; and • That a minimum balance of $3.7 million be retained as a "restricted investment" for partial funding for a future water treatment plant. Utilizing these criteria, the water utility is expected to have a net operating loss in 1990. That loss is projected to increase in 1991 and 1992, even with the rate increases established in the current rate schedule. The schedule established in 1987 increases rates from $0.47 per 1000 gallons in 1990 to $0.51 in 1991 and $0.55 in 1992. Without a larger rate increase, the City will in 1991 not be able to maintain the $3.7 million reserved for future construction of a water treatment plant. This conclusion is based on current and projected operations and maintenance costs, and an anticipated, conservative capital projects progam. The shortfall of the established rate increases is due primarily to three factors: 1986ALL,iMEPoCAIXiY November 16, 1990 Page Two 1. An underestimation in the last rate study of future operating costs, due both to increased costs and accounting practices which now more accurately reflect the costs of operations and maintenance; 2 An overestimation of the billable water in the years beyond 1989; and 3. Anticipation of a relatively modest level of capital outlays. The rate structure adopted in 1987 was established using a "depreciation expense" method of providing funding for capital improvements. Using this method, funds for future improvements are programmed based on a retrospective analysis of the cost of improvements to date. While this methodology is appropriate for use when capital expenditures occur at a relatively constant level, it will not accomodate increased levels of capital improvements. Accordingly, this study incorporates a capital outlay program for the years 1990 -2000 and recommends that rates be established to assure that funding will be available for these proposed improvements. To maintain the solvency of the fund, it is recommended that water rates be increased by eight cents per 1000 gallons per year in 1991, 1992, and 1993, rather than by the four cents per year already approved. It is projected that e even with those recommended increases the fund would still experience net operating losses in 1991 and 1992. However, by 1993, operating expenditures would approximately equal operating revenues plus one -half the utility's interest earnings, while assuring retention of a minimum balance of $3.7 million of restricted investments. Thus, adoption of the recommended rates would meet the three objectives stated above. If approved, these recommended water rates would still be among the lowest in the Metro area. It is also recommended that the Council direct staff to evaluate rates in 1993. Beyond three years it becomes increasingly difficult to accurately predict both expenditures and revenues. In addition, Black and Veatch, the consulting firm which the City hired in 1989 to study the adequacy of the City's water supply, has made several recommendations for major capital improvements. The most costly improvement, construction of a 2MG, $3.3 million reservoir and pumping station, is recommended for 1993. If approved, the choice of financing schemes for this improvement could have a major impact on future rates, and that impact should be evaluated as a part of any feasibility report. Finally, while retention of the $3.7 million restricted reserve has been an operating assumption and objective, that purpose of that reserve has not been formally designated by the Council. Finance Department staff and the City's auditors recommend that the Council do so. Respectfully Submitted, Sy Kn�appV Director of Public Works Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WATER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, a municipal Public Utilities Division exists for the purpose of providing and maintaining water and sanitary sewer facilities for the citizens of the City of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the City Charter that the Public Utilities Division be a self- sustaining entity through revenue provided by a uniform schedule of rates, fees and charges; and WHEREAS, City of Brooklyn Center Ordinances states, "The City Council shall adopt by resolution schedules of water and sanitary sewer rates, fees, and charges which schedules shall be known as the Public Utilities Rate Schedule;" and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that it is necessary to restrict $3.7 million of reserved investments within the Public Utilities Fund for the purpose of partial payment of the cost of constructing a water treatment facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the following Water Utility Rate Schedule be adopted with the first increase effective for all billings issued after January 1, 1991 and successive increases effective for all billings issued after January 1, 1992 and after January 1, 1993. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Staff is directed to complete a rate study in 1993, or at the time previous to that, that a study of the feasibility of constructing a 2MG reservoir and pumping station is conducted. WATER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE 1. WATER RATES Base Rate AMOUNT PER YEAR 1,000 GALLONS 1990 $0.47 1991 Proposed $0.55 . 1992 Proposed $0.63 1993 Proposed $0.71 RESOLUTION NO. Quarterly Minimum Rate 1990 QUARTERLY 1992 & MINIMUM 1991* 1993* METER SIZE CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE 5/81, X 3/4-1 $ 6 $ 6 $ 7 3/4" $ 9 1�� $ 10 $ 11 $ 12 $ 13 $ 14 1 1/2" $ 15 $ 16 $ 18 2 " $ 29 3" $ 32 $ 35 $ 58 $ 64 $ 70 4" - $ 99 - $109 6 " _ $226 $119 $250 $273 8" $426 $470 $515 10" $568 $627 $686 * These rates were approved in resolution 87 -97; no changes are recommended for 1993. 2. FEE PRESENT PROPOSED Water Meters 5/8" x 3/4" $40.00 Same 3/4" or Larger Cost Plus $2.00 Same • Fire Protection Inspection $50.00 Same Private Fire Hydrant Maintenance Labor, Materials Same Equipment and Overhead 3. CHARGES PRESENT PROPOSED Delinquent Account Greater of Quarterly $3.00 or 10% Same Certification to Taxes Per Account $25.00 Same Restoration of Service Monday to Friday Except Holidays Between the Hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. $25.00 Same Restoration of Service Anytime Saturday, Sunday and Holidays and Between the • Hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:30 A.M. on Monday Through Friday Except Holidays $75.00 Same RESOLUTION NO. 3. CHARGES (continued) PRESENT PROPOSED Delinquent Meter Reading Per Account $ 1.00 $ 2.00 Curb Stop Stand Pipe Repair $ 40.00 Same Hydrant Meters 5/8" x 3/4" Deposit $100.00 Same Daily Rental $ 1.00 Same Minimum Rental $ 20.00 Same 2 1/2" Deposit $600.00 $700.00 Daily Rental $ 6.00 $ 7.00 Minimum Rental $ 30.00 $ 35.00 Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 BROOKLYN TELEPHONE: 569 -3300 C ENTER FAX 561 -0717 EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 November 15, 1990 TO: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works FROM: Diane Spector, Public Works Coordinator SUBJ: Water Utility Rate Study I. INTRODUCTION In 1987, City Council resolution 87 -97 established the Public Utility rate schedule for the years 1988 -1992. The resolution directed City staff to review the adequacy of those rates in 1990. That review is presented in this report. It is staff's opinion that the data reflected in this report reflect a clear and accurate view of the Public Utilities Fund's financial performance and that the study is adequate to establish the water rate schedule through the year 1993. Projections are provided through the year 2000 for information and to support the findings. The data analyzed in this report include financial information and other water use statistical information from the period 1985 through 1989. Data for 1990 are projected based on the experience of the first three quarters of the year. Information included in this report for the years 1991 through 2000 are projections from the historical information. This study continues three key assumptions established in the previous rate study: • A single rate per 1000 gallons of water used, with neither conservation nor volume discounts. • One -half the interest earned on both restricted and unrestricted investments would be made available to finance operating costs; in other words, to subsidize the rates. The other half would be available to fund capital improvements and /or increase the unrestricted reserves. 19B6ALL�MEfiCAClfY 2 • A reserve fund of $3.7 million would be restricted to use in financing a future water treatment plant. H. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1985 - 1990 The rate study conducted in early 1987 projected operating costs for 1988 -92 based on 1985 actual and 1986 preliminary actual expenditures. It also projected a slow but steady increase in water use. A. ACTUAL COSTS Actual expenditures for the period 1985 -1989, can be seen on the two attached schedules labeled Option A and Option B. Expenditures were for several reasons greater than anticipated in the earlier rate study. Some increases were due to new activities; some a result of difficult to predict costs for repairs and maintenance; and some a result of improved accounting practices which more accurately reflect actual costs. • Personal Services: Aside from annual salary and benefit cost increases, some supervisory staff received comparable worth increases. Additional part -time staff were hired, in part to assist in new activities such as: water main flushing; collecting water quality samples; and marking public utility locations for private utility and contractor excavators as required by the state mandated Gopher State One Call system. Participation in the One -Call program, which began in December, 1988, consumed over 750 employee hours in 1989, or the equivalent of 0.36 employees. The cost of the time of non- public utility City staff working on utility activities (such as street maintenance staff assisting in repairing a water main break) is also included. This cost varies yearly, as does overtime cost, with the number of repairs required. • Contractual: Nearly half this amount is administrative services, or portions of all non - public utility employees who regularly perform utility activities. These include two full time clerks; one -fourth of the City receptionist; one -half of the Assistant Finance Director; one -half of the City Engineer; and one - fourth of the Director of Public Works. This cost increases as salary and benefit costs increase. The cost of contracting miscellaneous well, water main and hydrant repairs varies with the number of repairs required. The past few years have seen an increased incidence of water main breaks. In 1989, the cost of these miscellaneous repairs was almost $30,000. Finally, the water utility's share of the cost of producing utility bills, that is for LOGIS charges and postage, increased over $30,000 in 1989. 3 • Supplies and Expense: Three - quarters of these expenditures is the cost of water treatment chemicals. This cost has tripled in the past five years, with the addition of orthophosphate treatment to reduce manganese precipitation ( i.e. - "black water" problems), especially in the west central portion of the City. B. ACTUAL WATER USE Water use is much more difficult to predict than operating costs. The drought of 1988 -89 had a dramatic impact on the use of water. Water consumption was much higher than predicted for 1988, even with Stage Two watering restrictions (a ban on watering lawns from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.). With the wet spring and summer of 1990, water consumption is dramatically down. 1990 water consumption for billing purposes is expected to be about 1,225,000 thousand gallons, or about 50,000 thousand gallons less than predicted. C. CAPITAL OUTLAYS The 1987 study did not separately consider capital outlays. The approach which was used assumed that future capital outlays would remain relatively constant, and approximately equal to the depreciation expense programmed into the operating costs. While depreciation expense ranged between $200,000 and $250,000, actual capital outlays varied from a low of $90,000 in 1989 to $625,000 in 1987. Capital costs in 1990 are expected to exceed $1 million, mostly due to construction of Well #10. These outlays in excess of programmed revenues reduced the reserves invested in the City's Investment Trust Fund. Higher than expected interest rates minimized the short term impact, as the amount of interest earned was about what was expected. Capital outlays in 1990 are expected to be substantial, which will reduce the interest earnings in future years. However, the long term impact is more crucial. Unrestricted assets, the cash that is available to fund capital improvements, have fallen to a level which is insufficient to fund anticipated future capital outlays. III. RATE STUDY A. PROJECTED EXPENSES The final payment on the bonds issued in 1963 for expansion of the water system will be made in 1992, so bond interest and fiscal fees will no longer be an expense. The rate study assumes that there will be no further increase in the number of water department personnel. Personnel and utility expenses are projected to increase three percent per year, while other operating costs are projected to increase five percent per year. • 4 Table 1 on the next page is the current estimation of the cost of a conservative program of capital improvements. This schedule is used to project the impact of these costs on investments and projected interest revenues. B. ADEQUACY OF EXISTING RATES The schedule at the end of this report labeled Option A shows the effect of continuing the present annual rate increases of 4 cents per 1000 gallons. It is expected that the water utility will have an operating loss of about $70,000 in 1990. However, when interest earnings are taken into account, net income is projected to be about $120,000. In 1991 and 1992, projected operating losses would be substantial, and interest earnings would not be sufficient to make up the difference. The effect on investments would be dramatic. If the capital projects identified for 1991 would be approved, all unrestricted investments would be depleted in 1991. Without internal borrowing or some other measure, the $3.7 million restricted reserve could not be maintained. C. RECOMMENDED RATES The schedule labeled "Option B" details the impact of the recommended rate increase. This option establishes rates that would in equal steps over the years 1991 -1993 bring • the water utility to where operating expenditures approximately equal operating revenues plus one -half the interest earnings. Current rates are compared to the recommended rates in Figure 1. 1999-2000 ;1. 40 = $1.20 d J J Q ;1. 00 O e ;0.80 0 tr $0.60 W CL LU $0.40 t7 cc _ ;0.20 U ;0.00 1888 1888 1800 1411 1882 1809 1884 1496 1888 1497 1888 1898 2000 Current Rat es ®Recommended Rat es Figure 1: CURRENT WATER RATES COMPARED TO RECOMMENDED RATES TABLE 1 5 ANTICIPATED WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS . Year Amount Well #2 Rehabilitation 1990 $15,000 Well #5 Emergency Repair 1990 25,000 Construct Well #10 1990 915,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1990 50,000 Water Repair West River Road 1990 69,000 Water Repair Freeway Boulevard 1990 59,000 TOTAL 1990 $1,133,000 Water Distribution System (Well #10 to #6) 1991 600,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1991 50,000 TOTAL 1991 $650,000 Water Distribution System (Shingle Ck Pkwy - Brooklyn Blvd) 1992 300,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1992 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1992 50,000 TOTAL 1992 $400,000 2 MG Reservoir & Pumping Station 1993 3,300,000 Water Distribution System (Well #6 to Shingle Creek Pkwy) 1993 300,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1993 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1993 25,000 TOTAL 1993 $3,675,000 New Electric Controls at Wells 5, 6, 7 1994 90,000 Loop 2" Water Main at Lawrence Circle 1994 15,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1994 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1994 25,000 TOTAL 1994 $180,000 Paint Tower #2 1995 150,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1995 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1995 25,000 TOTAL 1995 $225,000 Paint Tower #3 1996 158,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1996 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1996 25,000 TOTAL 1996 $233,000 Construct Well #11 1997 1,000,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1997 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1997 25,000 TOTAL 1997 $1,075,000 Cathodic Protection 1998 25,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1998 50,000 TOTAL 1998 $75,000 Paint Tower #1 1999 166,000 Routine Well Maintenance 1999 50,000 Cathodic Protection 1999 25,000 TOTAL 1999 $241,000 Routine Well Maintenance 2000 50,000 . Cathodic Protection 2000 25,000 TOTAL 2000 $75,000 GRAND TOTAL $7,962,000 6 Option B also shows projected rates beyond 1993, including a bond issue in 1993, for constructing the proposed 2 million gallon reservoir and pumping station. A bond issue is one way of financing this improvement. Staff recommends Option B because it is believed that the rates proposed under this approach provide the City's utility customers with a reasonable charge for water service. These rates provide operating and interest revenue necessary to recover operating expense and maintain a financially strong Public Utility Fund. The rates shown for future years are those which would be necessary to: maintain the $3.7 million restricted reserve; minimize operating losses; and provide adequate funding for capital projects and "smooth out" the increases required to finance anticipated major capital improvements. Table 2 illustrates the impact the recommended rates would have on the 1991 summer quarter water bills of various types of customers. TABLE 2 IMPACT OF RECOMMENDED RATE INCREASES SUMMER WATER BILLS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CUSTOMERS 1990 RECOMMENDED % TYPE OF CUSTOMER RATE 1991 RATE INCREASE RESIDENTIAL: . Low Use (Senior) $ 6.00 $ 6.00 - Average Use 18.33 21.45 17% High Use 53.11 62.15 If Apartment, 36 Units 296.10 346.50 It COMMERCIAL: Car Dealership $110.45 $129.25 17% Heavy Commercial Use 406.08 475.20 it It is recommended that the Council establish rates for the next three or five years, with a rate review in 1993. Or, the Council may wish to establish rates just for 1991. In the latter case, there are two options. The first option is to consider the 1991 increase as the first in equal increases over the three years. Such a rate increase would be eight cents, or a charge of $0.55 per 1000 gallons of water consumed. The second option is to raise rates the amount needed to fully fund the water utility in 1991, or a ten cent increase. This would raise the charge of $0.57 per 1000 gallons. Increases in subsequent years could then be smaller. Under any option, it is recommended that the Council direct staff to include a rate study as a part of any study of the feasibility of constructing a reservoir and pumping station. Table 3 is a summary of the 1990 water rates per 1000 gallons of a number of Metro area cities. Brooklyn Center currently has the lowest rates of those cities on the list. The recommended rates would still be comparatively very reasonable. TABLE 3 1990 CHARGES OF METRO AREA CITIES PER 1000 GALLONS WATER CONSUMED (Converted From Cubic Feet Where Necessary) LONG LAKE $2.25 LITTLE CANADA 1.50 BLOOMINGTON 1.30 MINNETONKA 1.27 ROBBINSDALE 1.27 COTTAGE GROVE 1.19 ORONO 1.17 RICHFIELD 1.15 MINNEAPOLIS 1.14 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1.14 STILLWATER 1.10 ST. PAUL PARK 1.10 ROSEVILLE 1.09 ST. ANTHONY 1.07 CRYSTAL 1.04 ST. CLOUD 1.00 MOUND 1.00 DELANO 1.00 WOODBURY 1.00 GOLDEN VALLEY 0.98 COON RAPIDS 0.98 EDEN PRIAIRE 0.95 BURNSVILLE 0.95 NEW HOPE 0.95 MAPLE GROVE 0.90 HOPKINS 0.85 ST. LOUIS PARK 0.82 MINNETONKA 0.80 BROOKLYN PARK 0.77 LAKEVILLE 0.77 OAKDALE 0.75 PLYMOUTH 0.75 HASTINGS 0.73 ANOKA 0.65 APPLE VALLEY 0.65 FRIDLEY 0.60 EDINA 0.56 NEW BRIGHTON 0.55 BLAINE 0.50 BROOKLYN CENTER 0.47 i Source: City of o ms a e 8 IV. RECOMMENDED RATE SCHEDULE The following is the recommended water utility rate schedule. Appendix B provides explanations of the various charges. Aside from the base rate, it is proposed to increase only two of the charges on this schedule, i.e.: • It is recommended that the charge for delinquent return of meter reading cards be increased from $1 to $2. This would provide more incentive to return the cards on time, and would more recover the cost of estimating a meter reading. • The deposit and rental rates for a 1/2" hydrant meter are recommended for increase. The cost of replacing these meters has increased, and the $700 deposit and recommended rental rates would recover that cost. WATER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE 1. WATER RATES BASE RATE AMOUNT PER YEAR 1,000 GALLONS i 1990 $0.47 1991 Recommended $0.55 1992 Recommended $0.63 1993 Recommended $0.71 QUARTERLY MINIMUM RATE 1990 QUARTERLY MINIMUM 1991 1992 -93 METER SIZE CHARGE CHARGE* CHARGE* 5/8" X 3/4" $ 6 6 7 3/4" $ 9 10 11 1" $ 12 13 14 1 1/2" $ 15 16 18 2" $ 29 32 35 3 $ 58 64 70 4" $ 99 109 119 6 $226 250 273 8 $426 470 515 10" $568 627 686 *These rates were approved in Resolution 87 -97, and no changes are recommended. 9 2. FEE PRESENT PROPOSED Water Meters 5/8" x 3/4" $40.00 Same 3/4" or Larger Cost Plus $2.00 Same Fire Protection Inspection $50.00 Same Private Fire Hydrant Labor, Materials, Same Maintenance Equipment and Overhead 3. CHARGES PRESENT PROPOSED Delinquent Account Greater of Quarterly $3.00 or 10% Same Certification to Taxes Per Account $25.00 Same Restoration of Service Monday to Friday Except Holidays Between the Hours of 7 :30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. $25.00 Same Restoration of Service Anytime Saturday, Sunday and Holidays and Between the Hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:30 A.M. on Monday Through Friday Except Holidays $25.00 Same Delinquent Meter Reading Per Account $ 1.00 $ 2.00 Curb Stop Stand Pipe Repair $40.00 Same Hydrant Meters 5/8" x 3/4" Deposit $100.00 Same Daily Rental $ 1.00 Same Minimum Rental $ 20.00 Same 2 1/2" Deposit $600.00 $700.00 Daily Rental $ 6.00 $ 7.00 Minimum Rental $ 30.00 $ 35.00 PU RATES: h2ocurr /dfs Water Utility : Current Rates: Continue to Increase at 4� Per 1000 Gallons Per Year 15- Nov -90 1985'` 1986 1987 1988 19891 1990 r, 1991 1992 1993 1994 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $155,547 $165,581 $159,253 $215,693 $217,254 $225,000 $250,485 $259,499 $267,284 $275,303 Contractual 206,429 207,444 108,058 216,281 225,589 216,868 223,375 230,076 236,978 244,087 Supplies & Materials 16,608 26,568 100,796 120,961 90,418 94,939 99,686 104,670 109,904 115,399 Heat, Light & Power 100,374 106,873 121,267 142,460 132,368 136,339 140,429 144,642 148,981 153,451 Interest on Debt 14,154 12,399 10,786 8,889 7,180 5,365 3,610 1,855 0 0 Depreciation Expense 194,089 200,227 149,672 229,327 253,248 248,580 294,000 296.000 305,000 320,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $687,201 $719,092 $649,832 $933,611 $926,057 $927,091 $1,011,584 $1,036,742 $1,068,147 $1,108,240 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $448,002 $456,352 $541,165 $681,872 $662,165 $575,750 $629,850 $686,235 $743,400 $801,360 Billable water, 1000 Gallons 1,229,670 1,218,975 1,453,369 1,661,897 1,587,317 1,225,000 1,235,000 1,247,700 1,260,000 1,272,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL : $0.35 $0.35 $0.35' $0.39 $0.43 $0.47 $0.51 $0.55 $0.59 $0.63 3) Miscellaneous Operating 98,815 16,927 15,057 12,782 25,817 75,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 27,076 18,843 21,014 8,419 11,622 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 1/2 Interest Earnings 242,731 234,9 195,820 183,321 206,704 1 162,710 145,817 138,902 3,625 TOTAL REVENUES $816,624 $727,118 $773,056 5886,394 $906,308 $855,695 $827,560 $867,052 $917,302 $839,985 PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS $129,423 $8,026 $123,224 ($47,217) ($19;749) ($71, 397) ,($184,025) ; ($169,690) ($150;845) ($268,255) 6) 1/2 Interest Earnings 242,731 234,996 195,819 183,321 206,704 194,945 162,710 145,817 138,902 3,625 NET INCOME OR LOSS $372`,,154 $243,021 $319,043 $136,104 $186,955 $123,548 ($21;315) ($23,873) ($11,943) , ($264,631) 1985' 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990: 1991 1992 1993 1994 EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS: 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $4,431,224 $4,611,484 $4,630,113 $4,427,483 $4,568,069 $4,873,616 $4,067,744 $3,645,429 $3,472,556 $90,613 8) Capital Outlay 340,983 379,619 626,345 179,845 89,656 1,133,000 650,000 400,000 3,675,000 180,000 9) Net Income or Loss 372,154 243,021 319,043 136,104 186,955 123,548 (21,315) (23,873) (11,943) (264,631) 10) Bond Debt Outlay 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 11) Depeciation Add -back 194,089 200,227 149,672 229,327 253,248 248,580 294,000 296,000 305,000 320,000 12) End of Year Cash & Inv $4, 611, 484 $4, 630, 113 $4, 427, 483 $4,568,069 $4,873,616 $4,067,744 $3,645,429 $3,472,556 $90,613 ($34,017) Restricted Inv 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 Unrestricted Inv 911,484 930,113 727,483 868,069 1,173,616 367,744 (54,571) (227,444) (3 (3,734, PU RATES: h2ocurr /dfs 15- Nov -90 < 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $283,562 $292,069 $300,831 $309,856 $319,151 $328,726 Contractual 251,410 258,952 266,721 274,722 282,964 291,453 Supplies & Materials 121,169 127,227 133,589 140,268 147,281 154,645 Heat, Light & Power 158,054 162,796 167,680 172,710 177,892 183,228 Interest on Debt 0 0 0 0 0 0 Depreciation Expense 320,000 320,000 350,000 350, 350,00 350,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,134,195 $1,161,044 $1,218,820 $1,247,556 $1,277,288 $1,308,053 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $860,950 $921,580 $983,250 $1,045,960 $1,110,540 $1,175,370 Billable water, 1000 Gallons 1,285,000 1,298,000 1,311,000 1,324,000 1,338,000 1,351,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL $0.67;' $0.71 $0.75 $0.79 $0.83 $0.87 3) Miscellaneous Operating 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 1/2 Interest Earnings ( 1,361) (7,199) (22,474) ( (61, 862) (67,721) TOTAL REVENUES $894,589 $949,381 $995176 $1,019,665 $1,083,678 $1 ,142,649 PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS ($239,606); ($211,664) ($223, ($227,891) ($193,610) ($165,404 6) 1/2 Interest Earnings (1,361) (7,199) (22,474) (61,295) (61,862) (67,721) NET INCOME OR LOSS ($240,966) ($218 ($ 245; 518) ($289,186) ($255,472) ($233,125) 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS: 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv ($34,017) ($179,984) ($311,847) ($1,282,364) ($1,296,550) ($1,443,022) 8) Capital Outlay 225,000 233,000 1,075,000 75,000 241,000 75,000 9) Net Income or Loss (240,966) (218,863) (245,518) (289,186) (255,472) (233,125) Q 10) Bond Debt Outlay 11) Depeciation Add -back 320,000 320,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 J 12) End of Year Cash & Inv ($179,984) ($311,847) ($1,282,364) ($1,296,550) ($1,443,022) ($1,401,147) Restricted Inv 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 Unrestricted Inv (3,879,984) (4,011,847) (4,982,364) (4,996,550) (5,143 (5,101,147) Z D PU RATES: h2oopt2/dfs Water Utility : Recommended Rates: Showing 1993 Bond Issue to Pay For Reservoir /Pumping Station 15- Nov -90 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $155,547 $165,581 $159,253 $215,693 $217,254 $225,000 $250,485 $259,499 $267,284 $275,303 Contractual 206,429 207,444 108,058 216,281 225,589 216,868 223,375 230,076 236,978 244,087 Supplies & Materials 16,608 26,568 100,796 120,961 90,418 94,939 99,686 104,670 109,904 115,399 Heat, Light & Power 100,374 106,873 121,267 142,460 132,368 136,339 140,429 144,642 148,981 153,451 Interest on Debt 14,154 12,399 10,786 8,889 7,180 5,365 3,610 1,855 0 264,000 Depreciation Expense 194,089 200,227 149,672 229,327 253,248 248,580 294,000 296,000 305,000 320,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $687,201 $719,092 $649,832 $933,611 $926,057 $927,091 $1,011,584 $1,036,742 $1,068,147 $1,372,240 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $448,002 $456,352 $541,165 $681,872 $662,165 $575,750 $679,250 $786,051 $894,600 $1,043,040 Billable water, 1000 Gallons 1,229,670 1,218,975 1,453,369 1,661,897 1,587,317 1,225,000 1,235,000 1,247,700 1,260,000 1,272,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL'- $0.35 $0.35 $0.35 $0.39 i $0.43 $0.47 $0.55' $0.63 r $0.71 $0.82' 3) Miscellaneous Operating 98,815 16,927 15,057 12,782 25,817 75,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 27,076 18,843 21,014 8,419 11,622 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5)1 /2 Interest Earnings 242,731 234,996 195,82 183,321 206,704 194,945 162,7 147,793 145,029 1 48,289 TOTALREVENUES $816,624 $727,118 $773,056 $886,394 $906,308 $855,695 $876,960 $968,844 $1,074,629 $1,226,329 PROJECTED' INCOME OR LOSS $129,423 $8,026 $123,224- ($47,217) ($19,749) ($71,397) ($134;625) ($67,898) $6,482 ($1.45,910) 6)1 /2 Interest Earnings 242,731 234,996 195,819 183,321 206,704 194,945 162,710 147,793 145,029 (115,711) NET INCOME OR LOSS $372,154 $243,021 $319,043' $136,104 $186,955 $123,548 $28,085 $79,895 $151,511 ($261,621) 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990' -1991 1992 :1993 1994 EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS: 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $4,431,224 $4,611,484 $4,630,113 $4,427,483 $4,568,069 $4,873,616 $4,067,744 $3,694,829 $3,625,724 $407,235 8) Capital Outlay 340,983 379,619 626,345 179,845 89,656 1,133,000 650,000 400,000 3,675,000 180,000 9) Net Income or Loss 372,154 243,021 319,043 136,104 186,955 123,548 28,085 79,895 151,511 (261,621) �rq 10) Bond Debt Outlay 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 100,000 11) Depeciation Add -back 194,089 200,227 149,672 229,327 253,248 248,580 294,000 296,000 305,000 320,000 ..® 12) End of Year Cash & Inv $4,611,484 $4,630,113 $4,427,483 $4,568,069 $4,873,616 $4,067,744 $3,694,829 $3,625,724 $407,235 $185,614 Restricted Inv 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 Unrestricted Inv 911,484 930,113 727,483 868,069 1,173,616 367,744 (5,171) (74,276) (3,292,765) (3,514,386) PU RATES: h2oopt2 /dfs 15- Nov -90 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $283,562 $292,069 $300,831 $309,856 $319,151 $328,726 Contractual 251,410 258,952 266,721 274,722 282,964 291,453 Supplies & Materials 121,169 127,227 133,589 140,268 147,281 154,645 Heat, Light & Power 158,054 162,796 167,680 172,710 177,892 183,228 Interest on Debt 256,000 248,000 240,000 232,000 224,000 216,000 Depreciation Expense 320,000 320,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,390,195 $1,409,044 $1,458,820 $1,479,556 $1,501,288 $1,524,053 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $1,195,050 $1,349,920 $1,507,650 $1,522,600 $1,538,700 $1,553,650 Billable water, 1000 Gallons 1,285,000 1,298,000 1,311,000 1,324,000 1,338,000 1,351,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL $0.93 $1.04 $1.15 $1.15 $1.15 $1.15 3) Miscellaneous Operating 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 4) Miscellaneous Non- operating 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 1/2 Interest Earnings 135,425 125,413 120, 86, 9 0,151 87,6 TOTAL REVENUES $1,365,475 $1,510,333 $1,662,691 $1,643,997 $1,663,851 $1,676,309 PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS ! ($24,720) $101,289 $203,871 $164,441 $162,562 $152,257 6) 112 Interest Earnings (120,575) (122,587) (119,959) (145,603) (133 (128,3 NET INCOME OR LOSS ($145,296) ($21;299) $83,911 _ $18,838 $28,713 $23,916 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS: 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $185,614 $35,318 $1,019 ($740,069) ($546,231) ($508,518) o 8) Capital Outlay 225,000 233,000 1,075,000 75,000 241,000 75,000 9) Net Income or Loss (145,296) (21,299) 83,911 18,838 28,713 23,916 10) Bond Debt Outlay 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 150,000 11) Depeciation Add -back 320,000 320,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 0 12) End of Year Cash & Inv $35,318 $1,019 ($740,069) ($546,231) ($508,518) ($359,603) Restricted Inv 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 3,700,000 Z Unrestricted Inv ( (3,698,981) (4,440,069) (4,246,231) (4,208,518) (4,059,603) W WATER UTILITY FOOTNOTES: 1. Operations Personal service: The costs of full and part time labor and benefits. Contractual service: Administrative costs such as LOGIS charges, postage, insurance, administrative services, and contracted repairs. Supplies and materials: Office supplies, repair and maintenance supplies, safety equipment, water traetment chemicals. Heat, light, and power: NSP and Minnegasco charges for well houses, booster pumps, etc. Interest on debt: Interest and fiscal fees on bond payments. Depreciation expense: A method of financing fixed assets over the anticipated life of the asset. Straight -line depreciation is used, meaning the asset is depreciated in equal installments. Any new fixed asset ( such as a new water main) is added to the total for the fixed asset category (mains and lines, structures, equipment, land, and construction in progress). Any addition or repair to an existing fixed asset that adds to the life of the asset (such as well repair) is also added. 2. Billing Revenues Billable water: Approximately 98 percent of water pumped is billed out. The remainder is used by utilities crews to flush hydrants, mains, etc. with less than one percent unaccounted for. After two years of higher than average pumping, it is expected that 1990 water use will be more like 1985 -86 than 1988 -89. Because the number of residential connections is not expected toincrease substantially, it is assumed that billable water would increase at a modest one percent per year. 3. Misc. Operating Revenues Revenues from other fees and charges, such as meter rentals. 4. Misc. Non - operating Revenues Revenues from other sources. 5. 112 Interest Earnings Restricted and unrestricted assets are invested in the City's Investment Trust Fund. Interest is earned at about eight percent per year. PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS Operating revenues minus operating expenditures, plus 1/2 interest revenue. Numbers in parens are losses. 6. 1/2 Interest Earnings See #5 above. NET INCOME OR LOSS Projected operating income or loss, plus 1/2 interest income. A positive is a net gain in retained earnings, while a negative is a net loss to the fund. 7. Start of Year Cash & The sum of restricted and unrestricted ( "cash on hand ") assets. Investments 8. Capital Outlay The estimated cost of anticipated capital projects. 9. Net Income or Loss From above; the net operating impact on the fund. 10. Bond Debt Retired Annual bond payment. 11. Depreciation Add -back Depreciation is "added back" because it is not a true cash outlay. Because it is treated as an expense for rate - setting purposes, some capital outlay is paid for from water charges, and the outlays in excess of that are paid from cash reserves. 12. End of Year Cash & The sum of restricted and unrestricted assets, after considering #8 -11. Investments Restricted Assets: $3.7 million reserved for partial funding of a future water treatment plant. Unrestricted Assets: All non - restricted assets. "Cash on hand." Comparison of Various Public Utility Statistics Personnel Water Treatment # Miles Miles Super- Full Part Mang./ # Towers, Water Lift Sanitary City visor Time Time Softening Iron Wells Reservoirs Main Hydrants Stations Sewer I Brooklyn Center 1 7 2 No No 10 9,0 112.2 827 10 104.7 Brooklyn Park 1 15 12 No Yes 15 2,8 120+ 1,600 4 120+ Coon Rapids 1 8 4 No Yes 17 2,2 222 2,200 14 208 Crystal 1 6 0 - - 0 0,1 90 800+ 8 92 Fridley 4 8 5 No Yes 13 4,0 109 1,500 13 102 Golden Valley 2 7 2 -3 - - 0 3,2 128.4 1,500 2 119.4 Maple Grove 1 6 8 No Yes 10 2,0 142 2,500 15 140 Plymouth 3 10 3 No Yes 13 5,0 200 3,500 18 200 Richfield 3 14 4 Yes Yes 7 2,* 122 1,035 4 119.4 Robbinsdale 1 4 2 -4 No Yes 5 2,2 48 377 11 48 Roseville 1 9 2 -4 - - 0 1,1 160 1,700 13 165 St. Louis Park 1 16 6 No Yes 14 3,4 160 1,500 23 165+ White Bear Lake 2 16 15 Yes No 4 2,0 110 1,320 11 122 *Eight ponds and three lakes. a �v M z v x a APPENDIX B EXPLANATION OF OTHER WATER FEES AND CHARGES 1. FEES a. 5/8" X 3/4" WATER METER Property owners are charged $40.00 for a water meter when a water account is opened with the City. The City then buys the water meter from the property owner when the water account is closed and the new owner is then charged for the water meter when a new account is opened. Since most of the water meters in the City are of this size it is administratively convenient to charge the same fee to all accounts. b. 3/4" OR LARGER WATER METER Property owners requiring water meters larger than the standard residential water meter, are charged the cost of the meter plus a $2.00 administrative fee. Since there are much fewer of the larger meters it is not as difficult to administer the buy -back of the water meters and the cost fluctuates with the cost of the water meters. C. FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION Property owners with fire sprinkler systems are charged an annual fire inspection fee of $50.00 to test the fire sprinkler system. d. PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE Property owners who have privately owned fire hydrants located on their property are billed the cost of labor, materials, equipment and overhead whenever the City performs maintenance of their fire hydrants. 2. CHARGES All charges detailed on the rate schedule have been reviewed. All but two (see (e) and (g) below) have been found to be adequate, and increases of only two charges are recommended. The following are short descriptions of each charge. a. DELINQUENT ACCOUNT CHARGE The present delinquent account charge is $3 or 10 percent of the utility bill. It applies to the bill as a whole. 1 b. CERTIFICATION TO TAXES The special assessment service charge for delinquent accounts recovers the cost of certification of the delinquent amounts to taxes with the Hennepin County Auditor. C. RESTORATION OF SERVICE - MONDAY TO FRIDAY, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. The restoration of service charge during working hours is $25.00, and includes the cost of one hour labor, labor additive and vehicle rental. It is charged in all instances where a customer's water has been turned off, whether by the customer's request or for non - payment of utility bills. d. RESTORATION OF SERVICE - ANYTIME SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AND BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND 7:30 P.M. ON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS Restoration of service during off hours is much more expensive because Public Utility employees are called back to work for a minimum of two hours at overtime pay. The restoration of service charge is $75.00 during these hours. e. DELINQUENT METER READING The delinquent meter reading charge is designed to motivate water customers into reading their own meter and forwarding the meter reading card to the city for billing. It is recommended that the charge of $1.00 per account be increased to $2.00, to cover the cost of estimating water usage, and provide more motivation to send in the meter reading card within the allotted time. f. WATER HOOKUP CHARGE Properties that have never been assessed, or not fully assessed, for water are charged a hookup charge when water hookup is requested. The charge is intended to cover the cost of the lateral water main, supply and trunk capital investment in the water system. It is calculated on a per lot basis for single family residential and on a linear foot plus square foot basis for all other properties. It is established annually by resolution. g. HYDRANT METER CHARGES The hydrant meter charges are for meters that attach to fire hydrants used as a temporary water connection, usually for construction projects. The City has two sizes of hydrant meters, 5/8" X 3/4" and 2 1/2 ". The charges for the 5/8" X 3/4" hydrant include $100.00 deposit, $1.00 per day rental, $20.00 minimum charge and the cost of water used at the prevailing water rate. The charges for the 2 1/2" hydrant meter include 2 $600.00 deposit, $6.00 per day rental, $30.00 minimum charge and the cost of water used at the prevailing water rate. It is recommended that the $600.00 deposit be increased to $700.00, which is now the cost of replacing these large meters. h. CURB STOP STAND PIPE REPAIR City crews are called on to repair curb stop stand pipes for private properties due to damage or settling. In cases where the curb stop stand pipe is bent or otherwise damaged a substantial amount of time can be involved in repair which at the present time is not collected through any charge. A standard charge of $40.00 is charged for curb stop stand pipe repair. 3 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date 1 1/19/90 Agenda Item Number :� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATES SCHEDULE ********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DEPT. APPROVAL: SY KNAPP, DIRECTOR O UBLIC WORKS MANAGER'S REVIEW RECOMMENDATION: d' `''`' '''�`"" No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached ********************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached Yes ) • Attached is the 1990 sanitary sewer utility rate study for Council consideration. City ordinances do not require that the rates be considered at a•public hearing. The study recommends that the Council consider establishing rates for 1991, 1992, and 1993, directing staff to conduct another rate study in 1993. Council Action Required Discuss the study and recommend rate increases. A resolution is provided if the Council wishes to approve the rates at the November 19 meeting. Staff recommends that any rate increases beyond those approved in Council Resolution 87 -97 be approved no later than December 3 to allow sufficient time for the rates to be programmed into the Utility Billing system at LOGIS for billings as of January 1, 1991. 1990 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE STUDY TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY RESOLUTION ADOPTING SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE RATE STUDY I. INTRODUCTION ...... ............................... 1 II. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1985 -1990 ...................... 2 e TABLE 1: Growth in Residential Sanitary Sewer Accounts .............. 3 III. RATESTUDY ........ ............................... 3 TABLE 2: Anticipated Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Projects ........ 4 FIGURE 1: Current Sewer Rates Compared to Recommended Rates ......... 5 TABLE 3: Impact of Recommended Rate Increases .................. 6 TABLE 4: 1990 Residential Quarterly Charges .................... 7 IV. RECOMMENDED RATE SCHEDULE ........................ 8 FINANCIAL SCHEDULES OPTION A: Current Rates OPTION B: Recommended Rates FOOTNOTES APPENDIX A: Comparison of Various Public Utility Statistics APPENDIX B: Explanation of Other Sanitary Sewer Fees and Charges • . CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY :BR000K'LYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE: 569 -3300 CENTER FAX: 561 -0717 EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 November 16, 1990 TO: G. G. Splinter, City Manager FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works SUBJ: Executive Summary: Sanitary Sewer Rate Study City Council Resolution 87 -97 established the current Public Utilities Rate Schedule and directed staff to reevaluate in 1990 the adequacy of those rates. The attached rate study evaluates the rate increases proposed for 1991 and 1992. It also includes a financial analysis for the years 1993 -2000. Summary The rate schedule adopted in 1987 was based on the following three objectives: • That the base charge would be a single rate, with neither conservation nor volume discounts, except that the standard quarterly rates for senior citizen and apartment accounts are proportions of the residential quarterly rate. These rates are based on the demonstrated lesser volume of use by these customers. • That one -half the interest earnings on retained investments be utilized to pay operating and maintenance costs (thereby subsidizing the rate structure), while the other half should be used to provide financing for capital outlay projects; and • That a minimum balance of $300,000 be retained as a "restricted investment" to provide for unexpected, major capital improvements. Utilizing these criteria, the sanitary sewer utility is expected to have a net operating loss in 1990. That loss is projected to increase substantially in 1991 and 1992, even with the rate increases in the current rate schedule. The schedule established in 1987 increases rates from $1.13 per 1000 gallons in 1990 to $1.19 in 1991 and $1.24 in 1992. The residential quarterly flat charge is slated to increase from $27.10 in 1990 to $29.05 in 1991 and $31.00 in 1992. Without a larger rate increase, the City will incur increasingly large losses, which will by 1999 consume the utility's entire cash and investment balance. ,986uiT an November 16, 1990 Page Two This conclusion is based on current and projected operations and maintenance costs, and an anticipated, conservative capital projects program. The shortfall of the established rate increases is due primarily to two factors: 1. An underestimation in the 1987 study of the increases in the Metro Waste Control Commission's (MWCC) annual service charge, which is about three - fourths of the sewer utility's annual operating costs; and 2. An overestimation of the number of residential connections. The previous rate study projected an increase of over 450 residential connections between 1985 and 1990; the actual figure is 50. To maintain the solvency of the fund, it is recommended that sanitary sewer rates be increased by thirteen cents per year in 1991, 1992, and 1993, rather than by six cents per year already approved. It is projected that even with the recomended increases, the fund would experience operating losses in 1991 and 1992. However, by 1993, operating expenditures would approximately equal operating revenues plus one -half the utility's interest earnings, while assuring retention of a minimum balance of $300,000. Thus, adoption of the recommended rates would meet the three objectives stated above. If approved, these sanitary sewer rates would still be in the lower half of those in the Metro area. • The recommended rates would increase 16 percent for residential customers and 11 percent for non - residential customers. This disparity is due to the way the 1987 rate schedule phased the rate increases. Prior to 1987, residential rates did not "fully fund" the cost of providing service to that group. The 1987 rate schedule was phased so that full funding would occur in 1992. These rates assume that that full funding would occur in 1991. It is also recommended that the Council direct staff to reevaluate rates in 1993. Beyond three years it becomes increasingly difficult to accurately predict both expenditures and revenues. Three- fourths of the sanitary sewer utility's annual operating expense is the MWCC service charge. MWCC has advised us that their service charge for 1991 will increase by 8.4 percent, and by an estimated six percent in both 1992 and 1993. It is especially important to annually review MWCC charges, as increases beyond those projected could have a significant impact on the future rate increases necessary to maintain the solvency of the utility. Finally, while retention of the $300,000 restricted reserve has been an operating assumption and objective, the purpose of that reserve has not been formally designated by the Council. Finance Department staff and the City's auditors recommend that the Council do so. Respectfully Submitted, Sy Knapp; Director of Public Works Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, a municipal Public Utilities Division exists for the purpose of providing and maintaining water and sanitary sewer facilities for the citizens of the City of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the City Charter that the Public Utilities Division be a self - sustaining entity through revenue provided by a uniform schedule of rates, fees and charges; and WHEREAS, City of Brooklyn Center Ordinances state, "The City Council shall adopt by resolution schedules of water and sanitary sewer rates, fees, and charges which schedules shall be known as the Public Utilities Rate Schedule;" and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that it is necessary o rstri ct 300 000 0 y $ f reserved investments within the Public Utilities Fund for the purpose of paying the cost of unanticipated capital improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the following Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Schedule be adopted with the first increase effective for all billings issued after January 1, 1991 and successive increases effective for all billings issued after January 1, 1992 and after January 1, 1993. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Staff is directed to complete a rate study in 1993, or at any time previous to that, that staff is directed to conduct a study of water rates. SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE 1. RATES QUARTERLY RESIDENTIAL RATES SINGLE SENIOR YEAR FAMILY APARTMENT CITIZEN 1990 $27.10 $18.98 $14.43 1991 Proposed $31.50 $22.05 $17.33 1992 Proposed $34.75 $24.33 $19.11 1993 Proposed $38.00 $26.60 $20.90 RESOLUTION NO. NON-RESIDENTIAL RATES PER 1,000 FIXTURE YEAR GALLONS UNITS 1990 $1.13 $1.70 1991 Proposed $1.26 $2.00 1992 Proposed $1.39 $2.20 1993 Proposed $1.52 $2.40 2. FEE PRESENT PROPOSED SAC Charge Set by MWCC Set by MWCC 3. CHARGES PRESENT PROPOSED Delinquent Account Greater of Quarterly $3.00 or 10% Same Certification to Taxes Per Account $25.00 Same Line Cleaning Charge Labor, Materials Labor, Materials Equipment and Equipment and Overhead Overhead Sanitary Sewer Hookup Established Established Annually by Annually by Resolution Resolution Date Mayor ATTEST: 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 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY OF :BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE: 569 -3300 C ENTER FAX: 561 -0717 EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE 911 November 15, 1990 TO: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works FROM: Diane Spector, Public Works Coordinator SUBJ: Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Study I. INTRODUCTION In 1987, City Council resolution 87 -97 established the Public Utility rate schedule for the years 1988 -1992. The resolution directed City Staff to review the adequacy of those rates in 1990. That review is presented in this report. It is staff s opinion that the data reflected in this report reflect a clear and accurate view of the Public Utilities Fund's performance and that the study is adequate to establish the sanitary sewer rate schedule through the year 1993. Projections are provided through the year 2000 for information and to support the findings. The data analyzed in this report include financial information and other sanitary sewer use statistical information. from the period 1985 through 1989. Data for 1990 are projected based on the experience of the first three quarters of the year. Information included in this report for the years 1991 through 2000 are projections from the historical information. This study continues three key assumptions established in the previous rate study: • A single rate, with neither conservation nor volume discounts. This rate is shown for commercial and other non - residential customers as a charge per 1000 gallons of water used. A standard quarterly fee is charged residential customers. This fee is based on the average water use, as established by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC). Apartment accounts are charged 70 percent of that fee, while senior citizens are charged 55 percent. • One -half the interest earned on both restricted and unrestricted investments would be made available to finance operating costs; in other words, to '��I�'o 2 subsidize the rates. The other half would be available to fund capital improvements and /or increase the unrestricted reserves. • A reserve fund of $300,000 would be restricted as a reserve to finance unexpected, major capital improvements. II. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1985 - 1990 The rate study conducted in early 1987 projected operating costs for 1988 -92 based on 1985 actual and 1986 preliminary actual expenditures. It also projected a continued increase in residential accounts. A. ACTUAL COSTS Actual expenditures for the period 1985 -1989 can be seen on the two attached schedules labelled Option A and Option B. Expenditures were less than projected in 1986 -1989, due primarily to an over estimation of depreciation expense. A higher than expected increase in Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) charges will most likely result in 1990 expenditures greater than projected. Sanitary sewer customers have benefitted from an improved sewer cleaning and lift station maintenance program. The number of sewer backups have decreased dramatically, from highs of 53 in 1981 and 48 in 1982 to 11 in 1988 and 4 in 1989. The additional expense for this preventative maintenance program has been more than offset by the reduction in service calls. While expenditures were actually less than projected, the sanitary sewer utility operated at a loss in 1987 and 1988. Increased water use and a smaller than expected MWCC increase improved the utility's performance in 1989. However, starting in 1990, operating expenses are projected to exceed revenues, resulting in an operating loss. B. SANITARY SEWER USE The 1987 study projected that there would be a fair amount of growth in the number of residential accounts served. It projected that between 1985 and 1990 the number of residential accounts would grow from 8,439 to 8,893, or by 454. The number of accounts as detailed in Table 1, actually grew only to 8,489 or by 50. At the same time the number of Senior accounts rose from 1,262 to 1,591, or by 329, just slightly less than the 348 expected. The net result is many fewer accounts than expected, with a greater proportion being charged the reduced Senior rate. 3 TABLE 1 GROWTH IN RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER ACCOUNTS 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Total Residential 8,439 8,460 8,473 8,483 8,484 8,489 Non - Senior Residential 7,177 7,132 7,079 7,024 6,959 6,898 Senior* 1,262 1,328 1,394 1,459 1,525 1,591 Apartment 3,264 3,259 3,335 3,543 3,542 3,545 *Number for 1986 -1989 estimated; 1985 and 1990 are actuals C. CAPITAL OUTLAYS The 1987 study did not separately consider capital outlays. The approach which was used assumed that future capital outlays would remain relatively constant, and approximately equal to the depreciation expense programmed into the operating costs. While the depreciation expense was about $100,000, actual capital outlays varied from a low of $25,000 in 1987 to about $140,000 in 1989. Capital expenditures in 1990 are expected to exceed $275,000 for replacing lift stations 4, 5, and 7. When outlays are in excess of programmed revenues, the reserves invested in the City's Investment Trust Fund are reduced. Higher than expected interest rates minimized the short term impact, as the amount of interest earned was about what was expected. M. RATE STUDY A. PROJECTED EXPENSES It is anticipated that MWCC charges will exceed $1.4 million by 1993. These changes account for about 75 percent of the total cost of providing sanitary sewer service in the City of Brooklyn Center. MWCC has advised us that their service charges for 1991 will increase by 8.4%, and by an estimated 6% in 1992 and 1993. Personal services and the cost of heat, light and power are projected to increase at an annual rate of three percent. Contractual services and the cost of supplies and materials are projected to increase at five percent. . 4 Table 2 is the current estimation of the cost of a conservative program of capital improvements. This schedule is used to project the impact of these costs on investments and projected interest revenues. TABLE 2 ANTICIPATED SANITARY SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1990 Replace Lift Stations 4, 5, and 7 $257,000 _ 1991 Replace Lift Station 2 600,000 1992 69th Avenue Sewer, Lee to Drew 130,000 Intrac /Motorola Update 84,000 TOTAL 1992 214,000 1993 Lift #1 Rehab, Replace Forcemain, 500,000 Cathodic Protection 1994 53rd Ave Sewer Replacement 32,000 James Ave Sewer Replacement 70,000 • TOTAL 1994 102,000 1995 Replace Sewer, 69th to Lift #1 600,000 1996 Replace Sewer Jet 130,000 GRAND TOTAL $2,403,000 B. ADEQUACY OF EXISTING RATES The schedule labeled "Option A" details the financial effect of continuing the present annual rate increases of six cents per 1000 gallons ($1.95 per quarter, residential rate) . It is expected that the sanitary sewer utility will operate at about a $118,000 loss in 1990. However, when interest earnings are taken into account, net income is projected to be about $27,000. Due primarily to substantial MWCC service charge increases, the utility would operate at increasingly large losses in 1991 and 1992. The continued lack of growth in residential accounts and the increasing number of reduced -rate senior citizen accounts are also factors in these projected operating losses. If the rates continued to increase at only six cents per 1000 gallons per year, all cash and reserves would be depleted by the end of the decade. 5 C. RECOMMENDED RATES The schedule labeled "Option B" details the impact of the recommended rate increase. This option establishes rates that would in equal steps over the years 1991 -93 bring the sanitary sewer utility to where operating expenditures approximately equal operating revenues plus one -half the interest earnings. Current rates are compared to the recommended rates in Figure 1. $2. 50 d S2. 06 J Q L3 o $1. 50 0 0 • LLLJ $1. Do CL W 0 s $0. so Q s U $0. 00 1888 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1998 1997 1998 1999 2000 Cur r ent Rat es ®Recommended Rat es Figure 1: CURRENT SEWER RATES COMPARED TO RECOMMENDED RATES "Option B" also shows projected rates beyond 1993. Staff recommends "Option B" because it is believed that the rates proposed under this approach provide the City's utility customers with a reasonable charge for sanitary sewer service. These rates provide operating and interest revenue necessary to recover operating expense and maintain a financially strong Public Utility Fund. The Option B approach also provides reserves adequate to fund capital improvements and provides a cushion in case of a catastrophic incident. 6 The rates which are shown for future years are those which would be necessary given the following goals: • Maintain the $300,000 restricted reserve; • Minimize operating losses; and • Provide adequate funding for capital projects. Table 3 illustrates the impact the recommended rates would have on the 1991 summer quarter sanitary sewer bills of various types of customers. The recommended rates would represent a greater increase to residential customers than to non - residential customers. This is because prior to the 1987 rate study, the residential quarterly rate did not "fully fund" the cost of providing service to that group. The 1987 rate schedule was phased so that by 1992 residential customers would pay the full cost of service. The recommended rates assume that that full funding would begin in 1991. Note also that the recommended senior rate would be a greater increase. This is because prior to 1987, the senior rate was 50 percent of the residential; the 1987 schedule phased that percentage up to 55 percent over its five years. The recommended rates assume that in 1991 the senior rate would be 55 percent, rather than the 54.2 percent of the previous schedule. TABLE 3 IMPACT OF RECOMMENDED RATE INCREASES • SUMMER SANITARY SEWER BILLS Recommended 1990 1991 Percent Type of Customer Rate Rate Increase RESIDENTIAL: Low Use (Senior) $ 14.43 $ 17.33 20% Average Use 27.10 31.50 16% High Use 27.10 31.50 it Apartment 683.28 793.80 it (36 Units) COMMERCIAL: Car Dealership 265.55 296.10 11% Heavy Commercial 976.32 1,088.64 it Use Table 4 is a summary of the 1990 sanitary sewer quarterly residential rates of a number of Metro area cities. Brooklyn Center's rates are in the bottom third of this group. Since MWCC charges are a substantial component of most cities' rates, it can be assumed that most cities on this list will also be considering rate increases, and that with the recommended rate increases Brooklyn Center's "place" on the list would not change dramatically. TABLE 4 1990 RESIDENTIAL QUARTERLY CHARGES OF METRO AREA CITIES (Converted Where Necessary) STILLWATER $97.51 MOUND 63.53 ST. PAUL PARK 52.50 ORONO 51.15 LONG LAKE 48.75 MINNEAPOLIS 47.45 EDEN PRAIRIE 47.30 ANOKA 44.45 LAKEVILLE 44.25 ST. ANTHONY 44.13 HOPKINS 13.75 EDINA 43.35 MINNETONKA 42.50 OAKDALE 40.75 HASTINGS 37.25 • NEW HOPE 36.64 PLYMOUTH 36.50 WOODBURY 34.20 NEW BRIGHTON 32.50 LITTLE CANADA 32.50 ST. LOUIS PARK 32.48 MAPLE GROVE 32.00 BROOKLYN PARK 32.00 BLAINE 30.00 DELANO 29.00 COTTAGE GROVE 28.50 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 28.41 MINNETONKA 27.50 BROOKLYN CENTER 27.10 CRYSTAL 26.00 FRIDLEY 24.65 APPLE VALLEY 23.75 ROBBINSDALE 23.60 BLOOMINGTON 22.50 ST. CLOUD 22.40 COON RAPIDS 20.00 GOLDEN VALLEY 20.00 BURNSVILLE 17.25 Source: City of Robbinsdale • 8 IV. RECOMMENDED RATE SCHEDULE The sanitary sewer utility has three methods of billing services. First, the residential customers are billed on a flat quarterly basis. The quarterly fee is calculated using SAC (Service Availability Charge a MWCC standard rate) water gallons per single family home multiplied by the base rate per 1,000 gallons of water divided by the number accounts. Senior citizen and apartment rates are calculated from the single family rate as 55 and 70 percent of the single family rate respectively. Second, the non - residential customer is billed in the same manner as water service. The present sanitary sewer base rate is $1.13 per 1,000 gallons of metered water. The third method of billing is the fixture rate. The fixture rate is used to bill non - residential accounts that are not connected to the water system and have no way of metering water usage. In this case the number of water, fixtures are counted and multiplied by the fixture unit charge. The fixture unit charge is approximately 1 /16th of the single family rate. • SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE 1. SANITARY SEWER RATES QUARTERLY RESIDENTIAL RATES SINGLE SENIOR YEAR FAMILY APARTMENT CITIZEN 1990 $27.10 $18.98 $14.43 1991 Proposed $31.50 $32.05 $17.33 1992 Proposed $34.75 $24.33 $19.11 1993 Proposed $38.00 $26.60 $20.90 i 9 NON - RESIDENTIAL RATES PER 1, 000 FIXTURE YEAR GALLONS UNITS 1990 $1.13 $1.70 1991 Proposed $1.26 $2.00 1992 Proposed $1.39 $2.20 1993 Proposed $1.52 $2.40 2. FEE PRESENT PROPOSED SAC Charge Set by MWCC Set by MWCC 3. CHARGES PRESENT PROPOSED Delinquent Account Greater of Quarterly $3.00 or 10% Same Certification to Taxes Per Account $25.00 Same Line Cleaning Labor, Materials Labor, Materials Charge _ Equipment and Equipment and Overhead Overhead Sanitary Sewer Hookup Established Established Annually By Annually By Resolution Resolution i PU RATES: sewcurr/dfs Sewer Utility : Current Rates : Continue to Increase at 6(D Per 1000 Gallons Per Year 15- Nov -90 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 11990 1.991 1992 1993'. EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $86,587 $91,590 $92,974 $94,237 $108,661 $113,000 $131,278 $136,217 $140,303 Contractual Service 154,878 148,060 140,708 171,656 178,826 187,767 197,156 207,013 217,364 Supplies & Materials 7,349 2,349 15,695 21,501 20,163 21,171 22,230 23,341 24,508 Heat, Light, & Power 15,485 15,833 15,081 14,810 16,248 17,060 17,913 18,809 19,750 Depreciation Expense 106,196 99,906 91,041 98,454 89,221 97,133 219,590 165,000 180,000 Subtotal: City O & M Expense $370,493 $355,738 $355.499 $400,65a $413,119 $436,132 $588,167 $550,381 $581,925 MWCC Charges $806,390 $850,889 $926,083 $1,049,939 $1,086,314 $1,173,219 $1,272,124 $1,348,451 $1,429,359 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,176,883 $1,206,627 $1,281,582 $1,450,597 $1,499,433 $1,609,351 $1,860,291 $1,89 $2,011,2 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $1,070,678 $1,065,217 $1,091,749 $1,181,378 $1,376,232 $1,324,852 $1,418,106 $1,508,990 $1,583,403 Residential Accts 7,177 7,132 7.079 7,024 6,959 6,898 8,866 8,843 6,820 Quarterly Charge $21.25 $21.25 $21,25 $23.20: $25.15 $27.10 ! $29.05 $31.00 $32.50 Senior Accts 1,262 1,328 1,394 .1,459 1,525 - 1,591 1,800 1,625 1,650 Quarterly Charge $11.69 $11.69 $11,69 $12.76 $13.83 $14,43 $15.98 $17.05 $17.88! Apartment Accts _._. ._.... .__ .. 3,284 ....._. ..3.259 .... _ .. 3,335 3.543 :::::. 3.542 _. 3.545 ...:: 3.545 3,545 .. ..3,545:. Quarterly Charge $14.88 $14.88 $14.88 $16.24 $17.60 $18.97 $20.34 $21.70 $22.75 Non -res Water 218,988 222,512 234,338 245,454 248,000 191,400 193,000 195,000 197,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL $0.95 $0.95 $0.95: $1.01 $1.07,, $1.13 % $1.19 $1.24 $1.30' 3) Miscellaneous Operating 8,030 6,973 5,453 23,554 28,604 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 16,451 11,466 26,228 12,829 10,975 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 1/2 Interest Earnings 140,362 135,344 119,003 130,687 147,591 145,848 139,741 118,017 117,905 TOTAL REVENUES $1,235,521 $1,219,000 $1,242,433 $1,348,448 $1,563,402 $1,490,700 $1,577,847 $1,647,007 $1,721,307 PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS $58,638 $12,373 ($39,149) ($102,149), $63,969 i ($118,650).:_'($282,444) ($251,825) ($289,977) 6) 1/2 Interest Earnings 140,362 135,344 119,003 130,686 147,590 145,848 139,741 118,017 117,905 NET INCOME OR LOSS" $199;000 $147,717 $79,854 $28,537! $211,559: $27,198 ($142,703) ($133,809) ;($172,072)' 1985 1986 1987. 1988 7989 1990 1991 19921 1993:' EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $2,858,256 $3,059,039 $3,256,018 $3,401,855 $3,485,105 $3,646,204 $3,493,535 $2,950,422 $2,947,613 8) Capital Outlay 104,413 50,644 25,058 43,741 139,681 277,000 620,000 34,000 520,000 9) Net Income or Loss 199,000 147,717 79,854 28,537 211,559 27,198 (142,703) (133,809) (172,072) - 7 10) Depreciation Add -back 106,196 99,906 91,041 98,454 89,221 97,133 219,590 165,000 180,000 O 11) End of Year Cash & Inv $3,059,039 $3,256,018 $3,401,855 '$3,485,105> $3,646,204 $3,493,535 $2,950,422 $2,947,613 $2,435,541 Z Restricted Investments 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Unrestricted Investments 2,759,039 2,956,018 3,101,855 3,185,105 3,346,204 3,193,535 2,650,422 2,647,613 2,135,541 PU RATES: sewcurr /dfs 15- Nov -90 1994 1995 1996: 1997 1998 5999 2000 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $144,512 $148,848 $163,313 $157,913 $162,650 $167,529 $172,555 Contractual Service 228,232 239,644 251,628 264,207 277,418 291,289 305,853 Supplies & Materials 25,734 27,020 28,371 29,790 31,279 32,843 34,486 Heat. Light, & Power 20,737 21,774 22,863 24,006 25,206 26,488 27,790 Depreciation Expense 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 Subtotal: City O & M Expense $629,215 $647,286 $666,173 $685,916 $706,553 $728,128 $750,684 MWCC Charges $1,515,120 $1,606,027 $1,702,389 $1,804,532 $1,912,804 $2,027,572 $2,149,227 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,144,335 $2,253,313 $2,368,562 $2,490,448 $2,619,357 $2,755,700 $2,899,910 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $1,657,945 $1,732,616 $1,807,416 $1,882,345 $1,957,403 $2,032,590 $2,107,905 Residential Accts 6.797 8,774 6,751 6,728 6,705 6,682 6,659 Quarterly Charge $34,00 $35.50. $37.00 $38,50 < $40.00 $41.50! $43.00'< Senior Accts 1,675 1,700 1,725 1,750 1.775 1,800 1.825 Quarterly Charge $18.70 $19.53 $20.35 $21.18 ! $22.00" $22.83 $23.65: Apartment Accts _. ::. 3.545 3,545 3,545 3,545 _. 3,545 .. 3,545 . 3,545 : Quarterly Charge $23.80 $24.85 $25.90 $26.95 $28.00 $29.05 $30.10 Non -res Water 199,000 201,000 203,000 205,000 207,000 209,000 211,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL, $1:36 $1.42:,:, $1.48: $1.60 $1.66< $1.72 3) Miscellaneous Operating 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 112 Interest Earnings 97,422 90,080 60,858 46,481 31,275 12,699 (9,809) TOTAL REVENUES $1,775,366 $1,842,695 $1,888,274 $1,948,826 $2,008,678 $2,065,289 $2,118,096 PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS ($368,969) ($410,618) ($480,288) ($541,622); ($610,679)! ($690,412) ($781,814); 6) 1/2 Interest Earnings 97,422 90,080 60,858 46,481 31,275 12,699 (9,809) NET INCOME OR LOSS ;($271,547) ($320538) ($419,430): ($495,141);! ($579,404)', ($677,712) ($791,623); 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 7999 2000 EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS O 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $2,435,541 $2,251,994 $1,521,456 $1,162,026 $781,885 $317,481 ($245,232) wU 8) Capital Outlay 122,000 620,000 150,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 9) Net Income or Loss (271,547) (320,538) (419,430) (495,141) (579,404) (677,712) (791,623) O 10) Depreciation Add -back 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 11) End of Year Cash & Inv $2,251,994:, $1,521,456 $1,162,026 $781,885 $317,481: ($245,232) ($921,855) Z Restricted Investments 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Unrestricted Investments 1,951 ,994 1,221,456 862,026 481,885 17,481 (545,232) (1,221,855) D PU RATES: sewprojl /dfs Sewer Utility: Recommended Rates : Operating Expenditures = Revenues 15- Nov -90 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 19931 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $86,587 $91,590 $92,974 $94,237 $108,681 $113,000 $131,278 $136,217 $140,303 Contractual Service 154,878 148,060 140,708 171,656 178,826 187,767 197,156 207,013 217,364 Supplies & Materials 7,349 2,349 15,695 21,501 20,163 21,171 22,230 23,341 24,508 Heat. Light, & Power 15,485 15,833 15,081 14,810 16,248 17,060 17,913 18,809 19,750 Depreciation Expense 106,196 99,906 91,041 98,454 89,221 97,133 219,590 165,000 180,000 Subtotal: City & M Expense $ 370, 493 $ 355,738 $355,499 $400,658 $413,119 $436,132 $588,167 $55.381 $581,925 MWCC Charges $806,390 $850,889 $926,083 $1,049,939 $1,086,314 $1,173,219 $1,272,124 $1,348,451 $1,429,359 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,176,883 $1,206,627 $1,281,582 $1,450,597 $1,499,433 $1,609,351 $1,860,291 $1,898,832 $2,011,284 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $1,070,678 $1,065,217 $1,091,749 $1,181,378 $1,376,232 $1,324,852 $1,531,974 $1,691,529 $1,851,363 Residential Acets 7,177 7,132 7,079 7,024 8,959 6,898 6,868 8,843 6,820 Quarterly Charge $21.25. $21.25 $21.25 $23.20 $25,15 $27.10 ? $31.50 $34.75 $38.00' Senior Accts 1,262 1,328 1,394 1,459 1,525 1,591 1,800 1,625 1,650 Quarterly Charge $11.69 $11.69 $11.69 $12.76 $13.83 $14.43 $17.33 $19.11 $20.90 Apartment Accts 3,284 3,259 3,335 9,543 ...........: ..3,542 ..:.: 3,546 3,545 3 545 .: ::. 3,545 : Quarterly Charge $14.88 $14.88 $14.88 $18.24 $17.60 $18.97 $22.05 $24.33 $26.60 Non -res Water 218,986 222,512 234,338 245,454 248,000 191,400 193,000 195,000 197,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL $0.95 $0.95 $0 $1.07: $7.13 $1.26 a1.39 $1.52' 3) Miscellaneous Operating 8,030 6,973 5,453 23,554 28,604 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 16,451 11,466 26,228 12,829 10,975 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 1/2 Interest Earnings 140,362 135,344 119,003 130,687 147,591 145,848 139,741 122,572 130,125 TOTAL REVENUES $1,235,521 $1,219,000 $1,242,433 $1,348,448 $1,563,402 $1,490,700 $1,691,715 $1,834,100 $2,001,488 PROJECTED <INCOME 'OR LOSS $58;638 $12,373 {$39,149) ($1'02,149); $63,969 ($158,650) ($168,576) ($64;732) ($9,795)! 6) 112 Interest Earnings 140,362 135,344 119,003 130,686 147,590 145,848 139,741 122,572 130,125 NET :INCOME OR LOSS $199,000 $147,717 $79,854 $28,537; $211,559 $27,198 ($28,835):::: $57,840 $120,330 EFFECT ON CASH & 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1 99or r r 1991 1992! 1993; INVESTMENTS Q 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $2,858,256 $3,059,039 $3,256,018 $3,401,855 $3,485,105 $3,646,204 $3,493,535 $3,064,290 $3,253,130 8) Capital Outlay 104,413 50,644 25,058 43,741 139,681 277,000 620,000 34,000 520,000 9) Net Income or Loss 199,000 147,717 79,854 28,537 211,559 27,198 (28,835) 57,840 120,330 0 10) Depreciation Add -back 106,196 99,906 91,041 98,454 89,221 97,133 219,590 165,000 180,000 Z 11) End of Year Cash & Inv ` $3,059,039 $3,256,018 $3,401,855 $3,485,105 $3,646,204 $3,493,535 $3,064,290 $3,253,130 $3,033,460 Restricted Investments 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 W Unrestricted Investments 2,759,039 2,956,018 3,101,855 3,185,105 3,346,204 3,193,535 2,764,290 2,953,130 2,733,460 PU RATES: sewproj 1 /dfs 15- Nov -90 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 EXPENDITURES 1) Operations Personal Service $144,512 $148,848 $153,313 $157,913 $162,850 $167,529 $172,555 Contractual Service 228.232 239,644 251,826 264,207 277,416 291,289 305,853 Supplies & Materials 25,734 27,020 28,371 29,790 31,279 32,843 34,488 Heat. Light, & Power 20,737 21,774 22,863 24,006 25,208 26,466 27,790 Depreciation Expense 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 Subtotal: City O & M Expense $629,215 $647,286 $666.173 $685,916 $706,553 $728,128 $750,684 MWCC Charges $1,515,120 $1,606,027 $1,702,389 $1,804,532 $1,912,804 $2,027,572 $2,149,227 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,144,335 $2,253,313 $2,368,562 $2,490,448 $2,619,357 $2,755,700 $2,899,910 REVENUES 2) Billing Revenues $1,999,286 $2,098,661 $2,234,845 $2,346,819 $2,458,987 $2,583,593 $2,720,669 Residential Accts 8,797 6,774 6,751 8,728 6,705 6,682 8,859 Quarterly Charge $41,00 $43.00' $45.75 $48.00 $50.26 $52.76 $55.51 Senior Accts 1,675 1,700 1,725 1,750 1,775 1,800 1,825 Quarterly Charge $22.55 $23.65 $25.17 $26.40 $27.64: Apartment Accts _._ _. __.. ._ 3,545 3,545 3,545 3,545 Quarterly Charge $28.70 $30.10 $32.03 $33.60 $35.18 $36.93 $38.85 Non -res Water 199,000 201,000 203,000 205,000 207,000 209,000 211,000 RATE PER 1000 GAL $1.64 $1.72, $1.83 < $1.92 $2.01 $2.11 $2.22' 3) Miscellaneous Operating 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 4) Miscellaneous Non - operating 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5) 112 Interest Earnings 121,338 129,563 118,143 125,445 135,136 144,932 155,042 TOTAL REVENUES $2,140,625 $2,248,225 $2,372,988 $2,492,265 $2,614,123 42,748,524 $2,895,711 PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS :($3,711) ($5;088) $4,425 $1,847 ($5,235); ($7,176) ($4,200); 6) 112 Interest Earnings 121,338 129,563 118,143 125,445 135,136 144,932 155,042 NET INCOME OR LOSS $117,628 $124,4751 $122,568 1 $127,262 $129,901 $137,756 $150,842: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 EFFECT ON CASH & INVESTMENTS 0 7) Start of Year Cash & Inv $3,033,460 $3,239,087 $2,953,563 $3,136,130 $3,378,392 $3,623,293 $3,876,049 ou 8) Capital Outlay 122,000 620,000 150,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 9) Net Income or Loss 117,628 124,475 122,568 127,262 129,901 137,756 150,842 .� 10) Depreciation Add -back 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 0 11) End of Year Cash & Inv $3,239,087 $2,953,563 $3,136,130 $3,378,392' $3,623,293 $3,876,049 $4,141,892 Z Restricted Investments 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Unrestricted Investments 2,939,087 2,653,563 2,836,130 3,078,392 3,323,293 3,576,049 3,841,892 *WTARY SEWER UTILITY FOOTNOTES: 1. Operations Personal service: The costs of full and part time labor and benefits. Contractual service: Administrative costs such as LOGIS charges, postage, insurance, administrative services, and contracted repairs. Supplies and materials: Office supplies, repair and maintenance supplies, safety equipment, degreaser, uniform cleaning. Heat, light, and power: NSP and Minnegasco charges for lift stations, etc. Depreciation expense: A method of financing fixed assets over the anticipated life of the asset. Straight -line depreciation is used, meaning the asset is depreciated in equal installments. Any new fixed asset ( such as a new lift station) is added to the total for the fixed asset category (mains and lines, structures, equipment, land, and construction in progress). Any addition or repair to an existing fixed asset that adds to the life of the asset (such as sewer line repair) is also added. MWCC charges: Charge by MWCC, based on sewage flow. 2. Billing Revenues Residential accounts: The quarterly fee is calculated by multiplying the number of accounts by the average water use of 274 gallons per day times 365 days, divided by 1000. That total flow is multiplied by the rate per 1000 gallons, for the total residential charge. That total is divided by the number of accounts, then by four for a quarterly charge. Senior accounts: Seniors may request the senior sewer rate, which is 55% of the residential rate. Accounts are assumed to increase by 25 per year. Apartment Accounts: Apartments are charged 70% of the residential rate per unit. Non - residential water: Commercial and other non - residential accounts are charged based on actual water consumption in the winter quarters. 3. Misc. Operating Revenues Revenues from other fees and charges, such as meter rentals. 4. Misc. Non - operating Revenues Revenues from other sources. 5. 1/2 Interest Earnings Restricted and unrestricted assets are invested in the City's Investment Trust Fund. Interest is earned at about eight percent per year. PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS Operating revenues minus operating expenditures, plus 1/2 interest revenue. Numbers in parens are losses. 6. 1/2 Interest Earnings See #5 above. NET INCOME OR LOSS Projected operating income or loss, plus 1/2 interest income. A positive is a net gain in retained earnings, while a negative is a net loss to the fund. 7. Start of Year Cash & The sum of restricted and unrestricted ( "cash on hand ") assets. Investments 8. Capital Outlay The estimated cost of anticipated capital projects. 9. Net Income or Loss From above; the net operating impact on the fund. 10. Bond Debt Retired Annual bond payment. 11. Depreciation Add -back Depreciation is "added back" because it is not a true cash outlay. Because it is treated as an expense for rate - setting purposes, some capital outlay is paid for from water charges, and the outlays in excess of that are paid from cash reserves. 12. End of Year Cash & The sum of restricted and unrestricted assets, after considering #8 -11. Investments Restricted Assets: $3.7 million reserved for partial funding of a future water treatment plant. Unrestricted Assets: All non - restricted assets. "Cash on hand." Comparison of Various Public Utility Statistics Personnel Water Treatment # Miles Miles Super- Full Part Mang./ # Towers, Water Lift Sanitary City visor Time Time Softening Iron Wells Reservoirs Main Hydrants Stations Sewer Brooklyn Center 1 7 2 No No 10 9,0 112.2 827 10 104.7 Brooklyn Park 1 15 12 No Yes 15 2,8 120+ 1,600 4 120+ Coon Rapids 1 8 4 No Yes 17 2,2 222 2,200 14 208 Crystal 1 6 0 - - 0 0,1 90 800+ 8 92 Fridley 4 8 5 No Yes 13 4,0 109 1,500 13 102 Golden Valley 2 7 2 -3 - - 0 3,2 128.4 1,500 2 119.4 Maple Grove 1 6 8 No Yes 10 2,0 142 2,500 15 140 Plymouth 3 10 3 No Yes 13 5,0 200 3,500 18 200 Richfield 3 14 4 Yes Yes 7 2,* 122 1,035 4 119.4 Robbinsdale 1 4 2 -4 No Yes 5 2,2 48 377 11 48 Roseville 1 9 2 -4 - - 0 1,1 160 1,700 13 165 St. Louis Park 1 16 6 No Yes 14 3,4 160 1,500 23 165+ White Bear Lake 2 16 15 Yes No 4 2,0 110 1,320 11 122 *Eight ponds and three lakes. 'G M z v x a APPENDIX B EXPLANATION OF OTHER SANITARY SEWER FEES AND CHARGES 1. FEES The only fee for sanitary sewer service is the SAC (Service Availability Charge) unit charge which is established by MWCC. This fee goes directly to MWCC. 2. CHARGES All charges detailed on the rate schedule have been reviewed. All have been found to be adequate and no increases are recommended. The following are short descriptions of each charge. a. DELINQUENT ACCOUNT CHARGE The present delinquent account charge is $3 or 10 percent of the utility bill. It applies to the bill as a whole. b. CERTIFICATION TO TAXES The special assessment service charge for delinquent accounts recovers the cost of certification of the delinquent amounts to taxes with the Hennepin County Auditor. C. LINE CLEANING CHARGE The line cleaning charge recovers the cost of cleaning city sanitary sewer lines due to misuse by the property owner. The most common infraction is grease build -up due to improper sewering of restaurant greases. d. SANITARY SEWER HOOKUP CHARGE Properties that have never been assessed, or not fully assessed, for sanitary sewer are charged a hookup charge when sanitary sewer hookup is requested. The charge is intended to cover the cost of the lateral sanitary sewer main and is calculated on a linear foot basis. It is established annually by resolution. 1 A) Licenses to be approved by the City Council on November 19, 1990: CIGARETTE OVER THE COUNTER SALES Brooklyn Center Municipal Liquor #1 1500 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Municipal Liquor #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Center Municipal Liquor #3 1966 57th Ave. N. City Clerk GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Brookdale Unocal 5710 Xerxes Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Service "76" 6245 Brooklyn Blvd. Superamerica #4160 6545 West River Road Superamerica #4058 1901 57th Ave. N. City Clerk MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Albers Sheet Metal 200 West Plato Blvd. Brady Mechanical Services, Inc. 3075 -C Spruce Street Building Official RENTAL DWELLINGS Initial: Duane Orn, M.D. 5407 Brooklyn Blvd. Charles & Sharon Ogren 3901 Burquest Lane James & Dawn Lundquist 5740 -44 Logan Ave. N. James & Kathleen Utecht 5900 Washburn Ave. N. Terry Hartmann 1300 - 68th Lane N. Valerie Blount 1316 - 68th Lane N. Renewal: Michael J. Adkins 6315 Brooklyn Blvd. Ronald L. Nyberg 5301 Dupont Ave. N. Gary D. Anakkala 5412, 5412 1/2 Fremont Ave. N. Richard T. Stallman 1217 - 54th Ave. N. l, Eugene W. Hess 3218 63rd Ave. N. �. t� 1 �� °✓tlwL Director of Planning and Inspection SIGN HANGER Anchor Signs, Inc. 1033 Thomas Avenue dba Universal Sign Company Signart Company, Inc. 2535 Pilot Knob Road Building Official I . x. GENERAL APPROVAL: at1 D. K. Weeks, City Clerk