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Home My WebLink About1997-09-09 CC Packet Special Meeting . SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE CITY OF STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-23 Stillwater City Hall 216 North Fourth Street September 9, 1997 4:30 p.m. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. Resolution 97-213: Adopting proposed tax levy for the Year 1998 Resolution 97-214: Adopting proposed budget for the Year 1998 Resolution 97-215: Setting date for Truth in Taxation Hearing . 2. Other Business ADJOURNMENT . ~, . . . Resolution No. 97-213 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1998 Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the sum of $4,138,164, and the same is hereby levied against all of the taxable property of the City of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota for City purposes for the year 1998. Adopted by the City Council this 9th day of September, 1997. Mayor Attest: City Clerk -1 . . . Resolution No. 97-214 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998 Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the proposed operating budget for the General Fund is hereby adopted for the year 1998 with revenues and expenditures in the amount of Adopted by the City Council this 9th day of September, 1997. Attest: City Clerk Mayor ~, . . . Resolution No. 97-215 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR TRUTH IN TAXATION Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the Truth in Taxation public hearing shall be at 7 p.m. on December 2, 1997 and a continuation public hearing, if needed, shall be at 7 p.m. December 10, 1997. Adopted by the City Council this 9th day of September, 1997. Mayor Attest: City Clerk ~'1 I *' . . . MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FROM: City Coordinator SUBJECT: 1998 budget reduction considerations DATE: September 5, 1997 ~" Discussion: Based on the information Diane has provided, it appears that the operating budget and C/O budget requests will have to be substantially reduced. I have met with Department Heads and have informed them that I will be recommending budget reductions as follows: Capital Outlay budget requests (see attached C/O worksheet) Requested General operations Library Parks Lily Lake Parking Fund Sewer Fund Total requested 2,055,020 139,153 1,176,580 234,500 391,500 245.000 4.241.753 Less proposed ad1ustments General operations Library Fund- Operations Plant 1,796,100 None 64,153 889,800 220,000 + 25,000 380.000 3.325.053 Parks Lily Lake Sewer Fund (Jetter cost increase) Parking Fund Total proposed adj. Total Proposed C/O 916.700 , ,. Recap of proposed C/O: General operations Library- Operations Plant 258,920 . 14,853 60.147 Total Library 75,000 286,780 14,500 11,500 270.000 916.700 Parks Lily Lake Parking Fund Sewer Fund Total In regards to the proposed reductions, I believe it is necessary to consider the Public Works facility a "potential" project rather than part of the operating budget at this time. There isn't any disagreement as to the desirability and need for a new facility. The main problem is that the inclusion of the facility (along with several of the items requested by the Parks department) would create an overall tax levy increase (with the related debt service levy) that would probably exceed 10%. Obviously the Council has the option of including the facility in the budget if the tax levy increase is deemed to be acceptable by the Council based on the need to do so. However, I believe it may be better to treat the facility as a potential project and if other revenues (non-tax revenues) do become . available (such as the sale of the Colonial Craft property, TIF, etc.) the project could be added. Or the Council could add the project at any time during 1998 and bond for it with the debt service levy being made in 1999. I am also recommending that some of the office furniture and equipment items be deducted at this time. I am in the process of determining [mal City Hall project costs and I am hoping that some of the requested items can be purchased in conjunction with the project. Further, I have also proposed to eliminate the request for the refrigeration system for Lily Lake Ice Arena. Granted the system is old, however it could conceivably last for another 3 to 5 years or beyond. I think we should be aware of the potential problem and cost but do not need to include it at this time. I am further recommending that a number of items be eliminated from the Parks budget and most of these items can be deferred to another budget year or be considered as a "potential" project. Finally, the Library C/O budget is proposed to be reduced to $75,000 in total (including Library Plant). The Library Board has requested that they be allowed to determine what specific items should be reduced. I would agree. However, I would recommend that this request only apply to the Plant budget and not the operating budget. In other words the initial request for Library - Operations was $14,853 and I think the budget should be approved at that amount and the reduction would then only apply to the Plant budget (and not be used to increase or modify the operations budget). . I , . Operations In regards to the operating budget, I am proposing that no new personnel be hired during 1998 and that some other non-essential items be excluded along with some fine tuning of some of the line items (i.e., supplies, printing and publishing, other professional services, etc.). In summary the reductions are as follows: Fund/account Line Item Proposed Reduction Mayor and Council Contractual (Legislative Associates) 20,000 Elections None Finance Personal Services (Additional Acct. Clk.) 16,549 Other Professional Services 1,000 Administration Part Time Salaries) 2,000 Office Supplies .., 1,200 General Supplies 500 Records Retention 2,000 Postage 1,000 . Maintenance agreements 1,000 Memberships and Dues 500 Law/City Attorney None Plant City Hall Other Professional Services 12,000 Electricity 3,000 Natural Gas 2,000 Maintenance Agreements 4,000 Police Personal services (Additional Patrol Off.) 43,314 Maintenance Agreements 500 Fire None Inspection Personal Services (part time Secretary) 18,432 Other Professional Services 1,000 Civil Defense None Public Works . General/City Engineer Printing and Publishing 1,500 Various Studies 35,000 , ~ Various Studies 35,000 . Street General Supplies Chemicals Tires Contractual Trailer Rental Sidewalk Repair/Replace. Equip. Maint. Shop Maintenance Agreements 3,000 1,500 2,000 5,000 6,000 2,000 2,500 Planning Consulting Engineer Postage Equip. Repair Charges 2,000 500 250 Signs And Lighting Electricity 5,000 ." Library Operations Line item reductions To be determined by Library Board (but based on request . for additional personnel) 31,651 Plant Line item reductions to be determined by Library Board 2,316 Parks Personal Services (New secretary) 37,889 Trees 2,000 Professional Services (see Planning budget) 12,000 Middle River Consulting Engineer 35.000 Total reductions 317.101 The reductions as proposed should bring the budget in line with the proposed 5% tax levy increase. As you know the proposed budget can be modified after the Truth in Taxation hearing. However, the budget and tax levy cannot be increased (the penalty is a loss of some Local Governmental Aid). Therefore staff is recommending that the proposed tax levy be set at least 5% at this time. If any further modifications are desired staff can work with Department Heads to do so prior to the actual adoption of the budget in December. I should also point out that some of the reductions I am proposing were unilaterally made and the . affected Deparment Heads will probably want to have the items reconsidered (especially Public \ . . . Works/Engineering items because Klayton is on vacation this week and I couldn't discuss all of the proposed reductions with him - but will when he returns). Again, these matters can be addressed prior to final adoption of the budget. Diane and I will be prepared to discuss the budget further with you at the meeting Tuesday. 4lP ~" , . . Date: September 5, 1997 To: Mayor and City Council From: Diane Deblon, Finance Director Subject: 1998 Budget The 1998 Budget worksheets and schedules presented to you are based on a 5% increase in the tax levy over 1997. The recommended cuts have resulted in a operating surplus of $24,059 for the property-tax supported funds. This is excluding the capital outlay items less than $5000. (As you may recall, the Council implemented a new policy of bonding only for items over $5000.) These capital outlay items total $104,053 and create a deficit of $79,994 for the property-tax supported funds. Since the capital outlay bonding is a council policy decision, we can discuss the alternatives and the impact on the tax levy on Tuesday. ~'1 The proposed general tax levy presented is strictly 5% over 1997 as is the debt service levy. The levy limit is set by the state at $2,557,684. The 5% general tax levy is $12,678 less than the levy limit. At the meeting, we can discuss the split (between general and debt service) of the total tax . levy. . , . 09/05/97 . PROPOSED 1998 TAX LEVY General Tax Levy (at 5% Increase) $2,545,006 Debt Service Tax Levy (Existing $1.525,592) (New $67.566) $1,593,158 Total Tax Levy $4.138,164 * *This is a 5% increase over the 1997 tax levy as shown below. For comparison purposes ., 1997 Tax Levy $2,423.816 1997 Debt Levy $1,517,293 1997 Total Levy $3,941.109 . . 09/04/97 . 1998 RECOMMENDED BUDGET (Excluding Capital Outlay) Fund Revenue Expenditure Surplus/(Deficit} General $6,225,676 $6,181,608 $44,068 Library $665,196 $665,196 $0 Parks $417,258 $433,267 ($16,009) Middle River SO $4,000 ($4.000) Total (property tax funded) $7,308,130 $7,284,071 $24,059 Capital Outlay items less than $5,000 $104,053 ($79,994) Enterprise Funds (Self-supporting) - Excludes Depreciation and Cap~.rl Outlay Sewer $1,610,380 $1,751,826 ($141,446) Storm Sewer $175,000 $143,132 $31,868 Solid Waste $1,270,300 $1,270,300 $0 . Parking $154,000 $88,748 $65,252 Lily Lake $18,000 $40,801 ($22,801 ) . 1998 CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPARTMENT finance Office Equipment Computer and Printer Software CAFR/MICRO Administration Computer and Printer Software Office Furniture Police Personal Computers (2) Protective Vest Radar Units (2) New Camera Equipment Oxygen Kits (2) Stop Sticks (5) State Computer Office Equipment (Squad Room) Marked Squads and Changeovers (2) Add One New Squad Car Outfit New Squad Car Fire Firedome Helmets (36) Facepiece Masks (12) Audio Visual For Training Dive Team Face Mask (communicator) HT Portable Radios (3) Commerical Washer and Dryer Building Inspections Pick Up Truck 4WD Software Upgrades Computer and Printer Lateral File Cabinets Office Furniture PublLcY'Lorks PROPOSED RECOMMENDED · REQUESTED ADJUSTMENT $3,800.00 * ($3,800.00) $0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,500.00 * $2,500.00 $11,300.00 ($3,800.00) $7,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 * $1,000.00 $2,000.00 * ($2,000.00)____ $0.00 $8,000.00 ($2,000.00) $6,000.00 $4,800.00 * $4,800.00 $600.00 * $600.00 $6,000.00 ~, $6,000.00 $1,000.00 * $1,000.00 $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 $3,000.00 * $3,000.00 $10,000.00 ($10,000.00) , $0.00. $48,800.00 $48,800.00 $24,400.00 ($24,400.00) $0.00 $13,900.00 ($13,900.00) $0.00 $116,500.00 ($48,300.00) $68,200.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,320.00 * $4,320.00 $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 $5,000.00 ($5,000.00) $0.00 $4,200.00 * $4,200.00 $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 ._-,._~------~-_._~---- --...-. $22,520.00 ($5,000.00) $17,520.00 $20,000.00 ($20,000.00) $0.00 $2,500.00 * $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $3,000.00 * ($3,000.00) $0.00 $500.00 * $500.00 - - ------- ------- $31,000,00 ($23,000.00) $8,000.00 . 1998 CAPITAL OUTLAY . PROPOSED DEPARTMENT REQUESTED ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED Arc View & Info Software (1/2 Planning) $3,600.00 $~,600 .00 File Cabinet $1,000.00 * $1,000.00 Tools / Tool Box $500.00 * $500.00 Survey $4,000.00 * $4,000.00 Computer $4,000.00 * $4,000.00 Upgrades $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 ACADD $4,000.00 * $4,000.00 Office Furniture (1/2 Planning) $5,'000.00 ($5,000.00) $0.00 Blueprint Copier (1/2 Planning) $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $30,100.00 ($5,000.00) $25,100.00 Street Pick Up Trucks (2) $36,000.00 $36,000.00 Sanders (2) $4,000.00 * $4,000.00 Flashers $4,000.00 * $4,000.00 Power Washer $1,500.00 * $1,500.00 Miscellaneous $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ..., Public Works Facility $1,700,000.00 ($1,700,000.00) $0.00 $1,750,500.00 ($1,700,000.00) $50,500.00 Shop Roof $60,000.00 $60,000.00 . Computer $4,000.00 * ($4,000.00) $0.00 $64,000.00 ($4,000.00) $60,000.00 Planning Office Furniture (1/2 Public Works) $5,000.00 ($5,000.00) $0.00 Arc View & Info Software (1/2 Pub Works $3,600.00 $3,600.00 Blueprint Copier (1/2 Public Works) $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Computer $4,000.00 * $4,000.00 PC Processor $2,500.00 * $2,500.00 $21,100.00 ($5,000.00) $16,100.00 Total Operating: $76,720.00 ($12,800.00) $63,920.00 Total Bonded: $1,978,300.00 ($1,783,300.00) $195,000.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $2,055,020.00 ($1,796,100.00) $258,920.00 . 1998 CAPITAL OUTLAY PROPOSED RECOMMENDED · DEPARTMENT REQUESTED ADJUSTMENT Library Operations Nonfiction Video Shelving $3,000.00 * $3,000.00 Newspaper Cabinet $800.00 * $800.00 New Terminals for Circulation Dept (2) $750.00 * $750.00 New Wands for Circulation Dept (2) $720.00 * $720.00 Additional Receipt Printer $508.00 * $508.00 Replace Theft Detection Desensitizer $175.00 * $175.00 Replace Theft Detection Sensitizer $150.00 * $150.00 Public Printers (3) $750.00 * $750.00 Graphic Searching Terminals (4) $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Total Operations $14,853.00 $0.00 $14,853.00 F acilit~ Repair Water Damage to Interior $3,000.00 * $3,000.00 Remove Attic Cellulose (Fire Hazard) $5,500.00 ., $5,500.00 Insulate Roof, Install'Vapor Barrier $11,500.00 $11,500.00 Repair Cornices $25,.000.00 ($14,153.00) $10,847.00 Repair Planters/ Exterior Water Damage $50,000.00 ($50,OOO.00) $0.00 Redesign Delivery Area $9,800.00 $9,800.00 Security Lighting $7,000.00 $7,000.00. Redesign Bookdrop $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Repair of Stainglass Window $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 Ceiling Fan in Circulation Dept $2,500.00 * $2,500.00 Signage $2,000.00 * $2,000.00 Total Facility $124,300.00 ($64,153.00) $60,147.00 Total Operating: $16,353.00 $0.00 $16,353.00 Total Bonded: $122,800.00 ($64,153.00) $58,647.00 TOTAL LIBRARY FUND: $139,153.00 ($64,153.00) $75,000.00 . 1998 CAPITAL OUTLAY . PROPOSED DEPARTMENT REQUESTED ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED Parks Automobile (replace rusted van) $26,000.00 $26,000.00 McKusick Boardwalk & Walking Path $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Pioneer Park (Matching Contribution) $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Tiller and Blade for J Deere Tractor $2,600.00 * $2,600.00 Replace Portable Generator $1,050.00 * $1,050.00 Cordless Electric Drill $300.00 * $300.00 Lawn Thatcher $1,800.00 * $1,800.00 Chemical Storage and Gas Cabinets $2,100.00 * $2,100.00 Portable Sprinkler System $4,500.00 * $4,500.00 Ball Field Marking Machine $230.00 * $230.00 Park Benches and Picnic Tables $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Play Equipment at Northland Park $32,000.00 ($17,000.00) $15,000.00 Replace Privacy Fence Parks Bldg $3,800.00 * $3,800.00 Replace Picnic Shelter at The Mini Park $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Picnic Shelters Washington I Bonse $12,000.00 ($12,000.00) $0.00 ~" Skateboard Area for Kids $18,000.00 ($10,000.00) $8,000.00 Monument at The Old Prison Site I Flower Beds North and South of Town $21,000.00 ($21,000.00) $0.00 Basketball Court at Schulenberg Park $27,000.00 ($27,000.00) $0.00 . Storage Building for The Parks Dept $20,000.00 ($20,000.00) $0.00 New Horseshoe Pits at Croixwood Park $15,000.00 ($7,500.00) $7,500.00 Lights at Croixwood I Bonse Ball Fields $70,000.00 ($70,000.00) $0.00 Disc Golf $100,000.00 ($100,000.00) $0.00 Land Purchase $600,000.00 ($600,000.00) $0.00 Update Computer and Software $3,500.00 * ($3,500.00) $0.00 Fax Machine $500.00 * $500.00 Copy Machine $2,400.00 * $2,400.00 File Cabinet $1,300.00 * ($1,300.00) $0.00 Office Chairs $500.00 * ($500.00) $0.00 Total Operating: $24,580.00 ($5,300.00) $19,280.00 Total Bonded: $1,152,000.00 ($884,500.00) $267,500.00 TOTAL PARKS FUND: $1,176,580.00 ($889,800.00) $286,780.00 Lily Lake Replace Cooling System (Ice Arena) $200,000.00 ($200,000.00) $0.00 New Beach Markers $2,700.00 * $2,700.00 Lifeguard Stand $1,200.00 * $1,200.00 Lifeguard Rescue Equipment $600.00 * $600.00 Beach and Boardwalk Improvements $30,000.00 ($20,000.00) $10,000.00 . Total Operating: $4,500.00 $0.00 $4,500.00 Total Bonded: $230,000.00 ($220,000.00) $10,000.00 TOTAL LILY LAKE FUND: $234,500.00 ($220,000.00) $14,500.00 Parking Fund 1998 CAPITAL OUTLAY PROPOSED RECOMMENDED. DEPARTMENT REQUESTED ADJUSTMENT Hand Held Ticket Writer $5,000.00 * $5,000.00 Scooter $6,500.00 * $6,500.00 Resurface South Main Lot $20,000.00 * ($20,000.00) $0.00 Resurface River Lot (FEMA Monies) $30.000.00 * ($30,000.00) $0.00 Surface UBC Lot $100,000.00 * ($100,000.00) $0.00 Surface Mulberry & Water St Lots $150,000.00 * ($150,000.00) $0.00 Surface Mulberry & 2nd St Lot $80,000.00 * ($80,000.00) $0.00 Total Operating: $391,500.00 ($380,000.00) $11,500.00 Total Bonded: $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL PARKING FUND: $391,500.00 ($380,000.00) $11,500.00 Sewer Jetter (net of trade-in) $175.000.00 * $25,000.00 $200,000.00 Lift Station Improvements $70.000.00 * $70,000.00 --, Total Operating: $245,000.00 $25,000.00 $270,000.00 Total Bonded: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL SEWER FUND: $245,000.00 $25,000.00 $270,000.00 . RAND TOTAL - CAPITAL OUTLAY 1998: $4,241.753.00 ($3,325,053.00) $916,700.00 TOTAL Non-Bonded Capital Outlay: Other Funds: All items less than $5,000 $122,153.00 * ($18,100.00) $104,053.00 Parking Fund: $391.500.00 * ($380,000.00) $11,500.00 Sewer Fund: $245.000.00 * $25,000.00 $270,000.00 TOTAL Bonded Capital Outlay: $3,483,100.00 ($2,951,953.00) $531,147.00 . ,. 199 -1998 H 97-1998 GENERAL FUND 1996 1997 1998 Budaet $ Increas i (Decrease) % Incre~ se (Decrease) ~ ~ Requested Recommended Requested Recommended R~nllested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommend;ations Mavor and Council Personnel 48,518 50,207 50,759 50,759 552 552 1.10% 1.10% Services & Charaes 77,506 65,298 82,550 62,550 17,252 (2,748 26.42% -4.21% Miscellaneous 12,933 21,500 .tUOO ~ 710 000 (10.000 -46.51% -46.51% TotalOoeratina - 138,957 137,005 144,809 124,809 7,804 (12,196 5,70% -8.90% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 Elections Personnel 8,096 0 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 Supplies 483 0 600 600 600 600 Services & Charoes 2,319 1,910 2,589 2,589 679 679 35.55% 35.55% Increase to actual - Miscellaneous 0 0 Q Q 0 Q TotalOperatino 10,898 1,910 12,189 12,189 10,279 10,279 538.17% 538,17% -, Capital Outlay .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Finance Personnel 222,491 283,819 322,667 306,190 38,848 22,371 13.69% 7.88% Full year expenditure vs partial-Senior Account Clerk Supolies 7,783 4,050 8,250 8,250 4,200 4,200 103.70% 103.70% Increase to actual Services & Charoes 50,952 64,730 60,504 59,504' (4,226 (5,226 -6.53% -8.07% Miscellaneous ~ 3,550 3,850 3.850 .3QQ .3QQ 8.45% 8.45% Increase to actual TotalOperatina 285,323 356,149 395,271 377,794 39,122 21,645 10.98% 6,08% Capital Outlay 50,496 9,065 11,300 0 0 0 0.00% 0,00% Administration Personnel 200,076 250,581 256,623 254,623 6,042 4,042 2.41% 1.61% Supplies 6,966 9,400 10,700 9,000, 1,300 (400 13.83% -4,26% Services & Charaes 87,777 88,205 108,339 104,339 20,134 16,134 22,83% 18,29% $8,000-records retention; $7,000. increase-maint agreements/assessino Miscellaneous 32,847 32.000 34.500 34,000 I 2M.Q 2.000 7.81% 6.25% Increase to actual TotalOoeratino 327,666 380,186 410,162 401,962: 29,976 21,776 7.88% 5.73% Capital Outlav (16,000 ...- 20,156 24,000 8,000 0 (24,000 -66.67% -100.00% City Attorney Personnel 56,274 58,212 63,660 63,660 5,448 5,448 9.36% 9.36% 9% wage increase Supplies 2,644 2,900 2,900 2,900i 0 0 0.00% 0.00% Services & Charaes 160,921 127,456 144,769 144,769 17,313 17,313 13.58% 13.58% $20,000 legal service-interstate bridae --~ Miscellaneous ~ 300 350 ~ ~ 50 16.67% 16,67% TotalOoeratino 220,692 188,868 211,679, 211,679' 22,811 22,811 12.08% 12.08% . . . : ! 199j7-1998 19~7-1998 GENERAL FUND 1996 1997 1998 BudQet $ Increas e (Decrease) % Incre se (Decrease) I Actual Budget I Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations i Plant/City Hall Personnel 19,269 14,471 42,435 31,803 27,964: 17,332 193,24% 119.77% Full-time janitor Supplies 6,805! 5,500 4,500 4,500 (1,000 (1,000 -18.18% -18,18% Services & Charges I 48,979 61,679 87,975 66,975 26,296 5,296 42.63% 8.59% Increase due to telephone/electric/heat charges I Miscellaneous 675 600 800 800 2QQ 200 33.33% 33.33% Increase to actual Total Operating 75,728 82,250 135,710 104,078 53,460 21,828 65.00% 26.54% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 Police Personnel 1,227,563 1,311,536 1,440,220 1,396,950 128,6841 85,414 9.81% 6,51% Police officer-full year vs 9 month (1997). Step increase-6 emplovees Supplies 32,452 37,576 39,500 39,500 ' 1,924 1,924 5.12% 5.12% Increase to actual Services & Charges 113,603 122,318 112,230 111,730 (10,088 (10,588 -8,25% -8,66% Miscellaneous ~ 40.428 ~ 41 121 ~ ~ 1.71% 1.71% .1 Total Operating 1,416,395 1,511,858 1,633,071 1,589,301 121,213 77,443 8.02% 5.12% 1 I Capital Outlay 79,654 85,000 116,500 0 31,500 (85,000 37.06% -100.00% Fire Personnel 499,928 497,738 519,995 519,995 22,257 22,257 4.47% 4.47% Supplies 14,178 26,000 18,900 18,900 17,100 (7,100 -27.31% -27.31% Services & Charges 151,274 130,855 140,485 140,4851 9,6301 9,630 7.36% 7.36% $18,000 increase-fire relief; $11,000 decrease-insurance Miscellaneous 4,735 6,700: 6,700 6,700 0 Q 0.00% 0.00% TotalOperatinQ 670,115 661 ,293 686,080 686,080 24,787 24,787 3.75% 3.75% Capital Outlay 177,987 44,200 22,520 0 (21,680 (44,200 -49.05% -100.00% Inspection Personnel 127,936 126,963, 155,421 137,062 28,458 10,099 22.41% 7.95% Step increasellonaevitv increase Supplies 3,145 2,450 3,100 3,100 650 650 26.53% 26.53% $500 increase-office/aeneral supplies Services & Charges 21,033 22,211 ' 27,159 26,159: 4,948 3,948 22.28% 17.77% 1,200 increase-maint aQree;$1,1 00 increase-education/conferences Miscellaneous 601 85Q 9QQ 9001 50 ~ 5.88% 5.88% Increase to actual I Total OperatinQ 152,715 152,474 186,580 167,221 34,1061 14,747 22.37% 9.67% Capital Outlay 237 15,000 31,000 0 0 0 0,00% 0.00% Civil Defense Supplies 0 501 50 50: 0 0 0,00% 0.00% Services & CharQes 1,672 846 1,310 1,310 4641 464 54.85% 54.85% General insurance increase I Miscellaneous 0 ~ 0 0, (50 L50 -100,00% -100.00% j" : I Total Operating 1,672 9461 1,360 1,360, 414 414 43.76% 43,76% r-- I , . . . "' 199 17-1998 Hi 97-1998 GENERAL FUND 1996 1997 1998 Budaet $Increas ~ (Decrease) % Incre~ se (Decrease) Actual J:iu~ R~IIASh"d Recommended ~auested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations City Engineer Personnel 133,617 212,892 255,315 255,315 42,423 42,423 19.93% 19.93% Full year expenditure vs partial-Civil Enaineer, Ena Tech, Secretary Supplies 1,835 3,500 4,500 4,500 1,000 1,000 28.57% 28.57% $1,000 increase-office supplies Services & Charges 91,576 38,506 79,917 43,417 41,411 4,911 107.54% 12.75% $5,000-Lona Lake Study Miscellaneous ~ 850 1.Q1Q 1.MQ 160 .1ftQ 18.82% 18.82% Memeberships/Dues Total Operating 227,280 255,748 340,742 304,242 84,994 48,494 33.23% 18.96% Capital Outlay 7,779 47,000 30,100 0 (16,900 (47,000 -35.96% -100.00% Street Personnel 315,201 313,894 324,189 324,189 10,295 10,295 3.28% 3.28% Supplies 116,833 84,600 98,600 92,100 14,000 7,500 16.55% 8.87% Increase to actual Services & Charges 155,982 134,485 155,264 142,264 20,779 7,779 15.45% 5.78% $15,000 increase-contractual services Miscellaneous lAM 2.QO.Q 6.000 2.QQQ 0 .Q 0.00% 0.00% Total Operating 595,500 538,979 584,053 564,553 45,074 25,574 8.36% 4.74% Capital Outlay 51,126 115,000 1,750,500 0 1,635,500 (115,000 1422.17% -100.00% Equip Maint Shop Personnel 90,488 91,436 91,732 91,732 296 296 0.32% 0.32% Supplies 8,632 10,400 11,400 11 ,400 1,000 1,000 9.62% 9.62% Increase-Small tools Services & Charges 19,050 20,589 22,268 19,768 1,679 (821 8.15% -3.99% Miscellaneous 0 1O.Q .Q .Q (100 {100 -100.00% -100.00% Total Operating 118,170 122,525 125,400 122,900 2,875 375 2.35% 0.31% Capital Outlay 0 0 64,000 0 64,000 0 Planning Personnel 136,195 141,269 155,101 155,101 13,832 13,832 9.79% 9.79% Intem/step increase Supplies 1,742 3,750 4,250 4,250 500 500 13.33% 13.33% $500 increase-office supplies Services & Charges 33,565 38,498 43,260 40,510 4,762 2,012 12.37% 5.23% $5,000 increase-professional services Miscellaneous 1.M1 1500 1,600 1.600 100 100 6.67% 6.67% $100 increase-memberships/dues Total Operating 172,843 185,017 204,211 201,461 i 19,194 16,444 10.37% 8.89% Capital Outlay 0 5,000 21,100 0 16,100 (5,000 322,00% -100.00% . . . v. 19917-1998 19 97-1998 GENERAL FUND 1996 1997 1998 Budget $ Increas (Decrease) % lncre~ se (Decreasel Agygf Budget Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations Signs & Lighting Supplies 12,793 18,000 12,000 12,000 (6,000 (6,000 -33.33% -33,33% Services & Charges 157,082 171,500 167,200 162,200 . (4,300 (9,300 -2,51% -5.42% Miscellaneous ti1Q UQQ ~ 1,000 0 Q 0.00% 0.00% Total Operating 177,991 190,500 180,200 175,200 (10,300 (15,300 -5.41% -8,03% Capital Outlay 0 0 0 01 0 0 Unallocated Personnel 73,288 77,000 78,725 78,725 1,725 1,725 2.24% 2,24% Services & Charges 1,075,913 2,000 3,600 3,600 1,600 1,600 80.00% 80,00% $1,60O-Human Rights Commission Miscellaneous M[Z MOO MQQ MQQ Q 0 0.00% 0,00% Total Operating 1,152,688 84,000 87,325 87,325 3,325 3,325 3.96% 3,96% Capital Outlay 40,451 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL OPERATING - 5,744,633 4,849,708 5,338,842 5,132,154 450,012 260,801 9.28% 5,38% GENERAL FUND Capital Outlay 427,886 344,265 2,055,020 0 1,710,755 (344,265 ~ I . . . 199 -1998 19 197-1998 GENERAL FUND 1996 1997 1998 Budget $ Increas ' (Decrease) % Incre~ se (Decrease) ~ ~ Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 RecommendatiQM Transfers Transfer Out - Special Events 7,500 12,000 0 0 (12,000 (12,000 -100.00% -100.00% Transfer Out - DARE 1,000 1,000 0 0 (1,000 (1,000 -100.00% -100,00% Transfer Out - Brown's Creek 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 Transfer Out - Library Fund 565,203 635,700 650,854 647,196 15,154 11,496 2.38% 1.81% Transfer Out - Park Fund 347,059 382,489 393,964 392,758 11,475 10,269 3.00% 2,68% Transfer Out - TIF #7 802,741 0 0 0 Transfer :Out - Storm Sewer 0 0 0 0 Transfer Out - Solid Waste Fund 21,500 21,500 9,500 9,500 (12,000 (12,000 -55.81% -55,81% Transfer Out - Parking Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transfer Out - Lily Lake Fund 0 6,100 0 0 (6,100 (6,100 -100,00% -100.00% Total Transfers 1,747,503 1,058,789 1,054,318 1,049,454 (4,471 (9,335 -0.42% -0.88% SUBTOTAL (Transfers & 7,492,136 5,908,497 6,393,160 6,181,608 445,541 251,466 7.54% 4.26% Operating - Excludes - Capital Outlay) GRAND TOTAL- GENERAL FUND 7,920,022 6,252,762 8,448,180 I 6,181,608 (92,799 -1.48% . . . I 19~7-1998 19< 7-1998 1996 1997 199 Budget $ Increa~e (Decrease) % Increa e (Decrease) Actual ~ Requested Recommended Reauested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations LIBRARY FUND Revenues Charges for Services 3,002 4,000 4,000 4,000 0 0 0,00% 0.00%, Book Sales 2,546 3,500 3,500 3,500 0 0 0.00% 0.00% Miscellaneous 8,005 10,000 10,500 10,500 500 500 5,00% 5.00% Increase to actual General Fund Transfer 565,203 635.1QQ 650,854 647,196 ~ .11AOO 2.38% 1.81%i Total Operating 578,756 653,200 668,854 1 665,196 15,654 11,996 2.40% 1,84% Capital Outlay Bonds 20,060 7,800 122,800 0 115,000 (7,800 1474,36% -100,00%' Grand Total 598,816 661,000 791,6541 665,196 130,654 4,196 19.77% 0.63%, Library Operations ....., Personnel 382,829 426,462 468,538 436,887 42,076 10,425 9.87% 2.44% Supplies 94,668 86,330 96,185 96,185 9,855 9,855 11.42% 11.42% Increase to actual Services & Charges 40,173 38,889 49,999 49,999 11,110 11,110 28.57% 28.57% i $6,700 increase-professional services Miscellaneous 3.271 ~ 3,150 3,150 [3 475 f3475 -52,45% -52.45%, i Total Operating 520,941 558,306 617,872 586,221 59,566 27,915 10.67% 5,00% Capital Outlay I 20,248 21,480 14,853 0 (6,627 (21,480 -30,85% -100,00% Library Plant Personnel 23,975 24,118 24,940 24,940 822 822 3.41% 3.41% Supplies 5,126 4,250 4,600 2,284 350 (1,966 8,24% -46,26% : Services & Charges 49,701 44,646 49,751 49,751 5,105 5,105 11.43% 11.43% ' $3,000 increase-building repair Miscellaneous ~ 2..2QQ 2,000 2,000 [200 (200 -9,09% -9.09% Total Operating 80,421 75,214 81,291 78,975 6,077 3,7611 8.08% 5.00%. Capital Outlay 3,125 6,000 124,300 0 118,300 (6,000 1971.67% -100.00%' I Total Operating for Library I Operations & Plant (Excludes 601,362 633,520 699,163 665,196 65,643 31,676 10.36% 5.00% Capital Outlay) 4,196 0.63% GRAND TOTAL-LIBRARY FUND 624,735 661,000 838,316, 665,196 . . . I 19~ 7-1998 1 97-1998 I 1996 1997 199' Budget $ Increa~ e (Deaease) % Incre ~se (Decrease) Actual Budget Requested IIRecommended Requested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations PARK FUND I I I Revenue Ii Trust Income 112,845 11,000 12,000 12,000 1,000 1,000 9,09% 9.09% Miscellaneous 119,388 10,900 12,500 [i 12,500 1,600 1,600 14.68% 14.68% $1,000 increase-donations Dutch Elm Fund Transfer 116,000 0 01 0 0 0 General Fund Transfer 347.059 382,489 393.964 392.758 11,475 10.269 3.00% 2.68% Total Operating: 395,292 404,389 418,4641 417,258 14,075 12,869 3,48% 3.18% Capitall Outlay Bonds 290,436 328,000 1,152,000 0 824,000 251.22% 0.00% I I Grand Total 685,728 732,389 1,570,464 Ii 417,258 838,075 12,869 1114.43% 1.76% Ii -'7 Parks Expenditures I Personnel 268,241 321,403 389,650 i 351,906 68,247 30,503 21.23% 9.49% Step increase/Full year expenditure vs partial-Secretary Supplies 24,056 25,200 32,600 I 30,600 7,400 5,400 29,37% 21.43% $1,OOO-Trees Services & Charges 53,355 47,186 58,711 I 46,711 11,525 (475 24.42% -1.01% Miscell'aneous 5.242 3.600 4.050 i 4.050 450 450 12.50% 12.50% Increase to actuall Total Operating: 350,894 397,389 485,011 I 433,26,7 87,622 35,878 22,05% 9.03% Capital! Outlay' 178,939 335,000 1,176,580 I 0 841,580 ~335,OOO 251.22% -100.00% I GRAND TOTAL-PARK FUND .. 529,833 732,389 1,661,591 I 433,26.7 929,202 (299,122 1126.87% -40.84% . . . i 19 a7-1998 1 B97-1998 I 1996 1997 199 Bud~t $ Increa ~e (Decrease) % Incre ~se (Decrease) Actual Budget Requested Recommended ReQu~ Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations SEWER FUND Revenues Service Charges 1,315,432 1,346,000 1,386,380 1,386,380 40,380 40,380 3.00% 3.00% Other Charges 169,075 122,000 119,000 119,000 (3,000 (3,000 -2.46% -2.46% Interest Income 60,803 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 0 0.00% 0.00% Miscellaneous 9.956 40.000 55,000 55.000 15..OOQ 15000 37.50% 37.50% $25,000-Sale of jetter Total Operating 1,555,266 1,558,000 1,610,380 1,610,380 52,380 52,380 3.36% 3.36% Expenses Personnel 245,238 200,817 210,174 210,174 9,357 9,357 4.66% 4.66% Supplies 6,209 8,500 8,100 8,100 (400 (400 -4.71% -4.71% Services & Charges 1,313,259 1,394,532 1,412,073 1,531,352 17,541 136,820 1.26% 9.81% Sewer charges Miscellaneous 2,726 2,200 2,200 2,200 0 0 0.00% 0.00% Depreciation ~ ~ Q 0 (24.000 (24.000 -100.00% -100.00% -, Total Operating 1,592,275 1,630,049 1,632,547 1,751,826 2,498 121,777 0.15% 7.47% Capital Outlay 0 340,000 245,000 270,000 (95,000 (70,000 -20.59% GRAND TOTAL-SEWER FUND 1,592,275 1,970,049 1,877,547 2,021,826 . . . 19~ 7-1998 199 17-1998 1996 1997 199 Budget $ Increa~ e (Decrease) % Increas ~ (Decrease) Actual Budaet Reauested Recommended Reauested Recommended Reauested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations STORM SEWER FUND I I I Revenue I State Grant 0 0 30,000 i 0 30,000 0 Service Charge 131,058 173,000 173,000 f 173,000 0 0 0.00% 0.00% Miscellaneous 1,424 2,000 82,000 2,000 80,000 0 4000.00% 0.00% Transfer In 0 0 Oi 0 0 0 Total Operating 132,482 175,000 285,000 175,000 110,000 0 62.86% 0.00% Expenses I Personnel 0 24,416 26,671 26,671 2,255 2,255 9.24% 9.24% Step increase Services and Charges 114,760 171,800 409,461 116,461 237,661 (55,339 138.34% -32.21 % Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0 .~ I - Total Operating 114,760 196,216 436,132 143,132 239,916 (53,084 -27.05% . . . 19 7-1998 1! 97-1998 1996 1997 199 Budget $ Increa~ e (Decrease) % Incre ~se (Decrease) Actual ~et Renuested Recommended Reauested Recommended Reauested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations SOLID WASTE FUND Revenues Services & Charges 1,177,365 1,164,000 1,195,000 1,195,000 31,000 31,000 2.66% 2.66% Miscellaneous 5,110 1,000 5,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 400.00% 400.00% Interest Earnings I General Fund Transfers 21,500 21,500 9,500 9,500 (12,000 (12,000 -55.81 % -55.81% Recycling Grant ~ 5LOO.Q 2M.OO 60.800 MOO 3,800 6.67% 6.67% Grant increase Total Operating 1,260,630 1,243,500 1,270,300 1,270,300 26,800 26,800 2.16% 2.16% Expenses - Supplies 758 3,000 1,000 1,000 (2,000 (2,000 -66.67% -66.67% Services & Charges 1,255,525 1,239,200 1,269,300 1,269,300 30,100 0 2.43% 0.00% Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0 Depreciation U04 0 0 Q 0 0 -, Total Operating 1,258,187 1,242,200 1,270,300 1,270,300 28,100 (2,000 2.26% -0.16% . e . 19~ 7-1998 19~ 7-1998 1996 1997 1998 Budget $ Increa~ e (Decrease) % Increa e (Decrease) Actual Budaet Requested Recommended Reauested Recommended Requested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations PARKING FUND Revenues Permits 32,327 17,000 32,000 32,000 15,000 15,000 88.24% 88.24% Parking Tickets 28,140 16,000 28,000 28,000 12,000 12,000 75.00% 75.00% Parking Fines 14,993 10,000 15,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 50.00% 50.00% Interest 9,111 4,000 9,000 9,000 5,000 5,000 125.00% 125.00% Miscellaneous 34 6.250 0 70.000 (6 250 63.750 -100.00% 1020.00% $70,OOO-Contract Lots Total 84,605 53,250 84,000 154,000 30,750 100,750 57.75% 189.20% Expenses -- Personnel 28,330 29,401 41,388 41,388 11,987 11,987 40.77% 40.77% Part-time parking enforcement officer Supplies 0 600 600 600 0 0 0.00% 0.00% -'/ Services & Charges 42,576 28,946 33,760 33,760 4,814 4,814 16.63% 16.63% $2,000 increase-printing;~1,300 increase-rental Miscellaneous 707 150 13,000 13.000 12.850 12.850 8566.67% 8566.67% Real Estate Taxes-UBC Total Operating 71,613 59,097 88,748 88,748 29,651 29,651 50.17% 50.17% Capital Outlay 0 0 391,500 391,500 47,315 . . . 19< 7-1998 19< 7-1998 1996 1997 1998 !Budget $ Increa~ e (Decrease) % Increa e (Decrease) .- Actual Budaet Reauested Recommended Requested Recommended RAnuested Recommended Comments on 1998 Recommendations LILY LAKE FUND Revenues Arena Rental 13,440 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 0 0.00% 0.00% Softball Field Fees 2,843 2,500 3,000 3,000 500 500 20.00% 20.00% Increase to actual Miscellaneous 5,934 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0.00% 0.00% General Fund Transfers 0 6,100 0 0 (6 100 (6.100 -100.00% -100.00% Total Operating 22,217 23,600 18,000 18,000 (5,600 (5,600 -23.73% -23.73% Capital Outlav Bonds 10,943 25,000 230,000 0 205,000 (25,000 820.00% -100.00% Expenses Personnel 9,207 13,995 19,377 19,377 5,382 5,382 38.46% 38.46% Hourlv rate increase ...4 Supplies 336 2,600 3,600 3,600 1,000 1,000 38.46% 38.46% $1,000 increase-topsoillseedllime . Services & Charges 13,944 16,401 16,724 16,724 323 323 1.97% 1.97% Depreciation 19,167 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 84 100 1.100 1.100 1.000 1.000 1000.00% 1000.00% Total Operating 42,738 33,096 40,801 40,801 7,705 7,705 23.28% 23.28% Capital Outlay 0 31,100 234,500 0 203,400 (31,100 -100.00% GRAND TOT AL~LlL Y LAKE FUND 42,738 64,196 275,301 40,801 . . . . . Modi Weldon, City Clerk . RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 216 (amending Resolution No. 97-184) APPROVING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OF KEITH NELSON AS CHIEF MECHANIC BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the full-time employment of Keith Nelson as Chief Mechanic, from and after August 21, 1997 for a probationary period of six months, is hereby approved; and that as compensation for services the said Keith Nelson shall receive wages and benefits as specified in the agreement between the City of Stillwater and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 49, AFL-CIO. Adopted by Council this 19th day of August, 1997. -, Jay Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: 09/04/97 THU 16:48 FAX IaJ 002 , PAUL D. WELLSTONE MINN!SOl'A M,...E50T.. Tou. P~u Nu_~: 1..aclll-lM2~41 tinittd ~mtts ~tnetf WASHINGTON, DC ;Z051o-;Z30J C:OMMITTUS; LAIIORANg HI,lMAN IlESOURCES llMA~~ IU$INfSs INDIAN Al'FAlftS VU!RANS' AFFAlR$ FOREIQN Rlil.A'TlONS . September 4, 1997 FYI The Honorable Harry Reid Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Reid: I want to thank you and the committee for including funding for several important proj eets in the state of Minnesota in S. 1004, the Energy and Water Development Appropriation bill for FY 1998. As you prepare for the upcoming conference on the bill, I wish to reiterate my support for several projects. . Ftrst~ I urge you to maintain the: $1.5 mjJIion for the Marshall Flood Control Project that was included in S. 1004. This project has been under consideration since the early 1970's and w8NuthOriZed under the 1986 Water Resources Development Act. It is a priority project for the state of Minnesota. The project has been designed in two phases to anow the original 1963 Marshall Flood Control Project to functio:1 as intended. The design plans and specifications for Stage I are complete. Stage I consisted of improving conditions upriver by cleaning out the existing channel. Stage II consists of the construction of 4. 7 miles of additional levee. The $1.5 million appropriated in the Senate's packaae is urgently needed to complete the second year construction of Stage n of the project. Second, 1 urge you to recede to the House appropriation level of$~.7 million. for the Stillwater Levee project. The existing double levee wall was built by the WP A in 1937-38 to protect the fraiile shoreline and downtown area of Stillwater from hiaher water levels on the St. Croix RIver. The higher water levels were caused by the construction of dams On the Mississippi River more than 24 mites down stream from Stillwater. A study in 15191 revealed that more than one-third of the lOwer wall of the levee had . disintegrated. The Army Corps of Engineers has stated that the entire levee could be washed out if major flooding occurs because the existing levee is in such poor condition and built on poor quality landfill. While Stillwater was included in t~ President's emergency disaster declatation due to sprina flooding and the levee survived this spring's hiih waters. it is in urgent need of repair. The new levee will protect downtown Stillwater. which includes over 60 sites on the National Register of Historic Sites. I urge you to recede to the House appropriation of $1.7 million to complete the repair, reconstmction and extension of the Stillwater levee. Finally, I urge you to recede to the House language relating to two sec. 107 small navigation projects in Minnesota that are part of the Lake Superior Harbon of Refuge Program. The Harbors of Refuge Program was desiiJ'led by the Minnesota Department ofNaturll1 Resources to p{ovid~ shelter at nine safe harbors along the north shore of lake Superior for small commercia! and recreational boaters against the sudden and savage storms that can blow aCTOSS the lake. Minnesota's north shore is particularly dangerous due to the eltttemely rocky and jagged shoreline. In 1992. the Water Resources Development . o H...~? Sl..... Tt 0,..0. lIulu_OJ W~$"'N(iTON. DC 2051~2303 t20~) ~~4-5641 o 2550 UN",,,.,,," AV'lr<<JE. WlaT COU"? INTEIlN.. TlON"" ''''LllING ST. PAUL. MN 55114-1025 (& 121165-0.121 o !"oar Ofr"CIIIOJ( Ul 10$ 20 AYliNl:IE. SO'-'TH Vila,...... MN 5579. 12181 '41-10H o 417 ~'Te""ILO AVENue. SW W"~MM. MN 55201 132012~1-llOQ' ""NTEO ON ~EC'rCl.fO 'A."E~ 09/04/97 THU 16:49 FAX September 4, ] 997 page 2 Act (WRDA) authorized construction of three oftbe nine safe harbors and the 1996 WRDA included authorizing language for three additional harbors. The state of Minnesota and the local communities are now ready to begin construction of safe harbors at Taconite Harbor and Two Harbors. I urge you to recede to the House appropriation of $1.5 million for Taconite Harbor and $3.5 million for Two Harbors as a part of the Lake Superior Harbors ofR.efuge Program. Thank you for your consideration of these projects. Please feel free to contact me directly, or have your staff contact Sarah Neimeyer (224-5641) afmy staff, should you have any further questions. Sincerely, ~~ \Q.W~ Paul David Wellstone United States Senator PDW:scn ~, ~003 , . . . \ . . . ". : (\ (1 . '- I '"-A 4..,,'.lA v.,v') ~t -Lv~~.....__. lU~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM ORDINANCE ,"" ,~. Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of September, 1997 at 5':30 p.m. at the Washington County Board Chambers, Washington County Government Center, Stillwater, Minnesota, the Washington County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an ordinance regulating the location, design, installation, use and maintenance of individual sewage treatment systems in all of the unincorporated areas of Washington County and in all the cities in Washington County, other than those cities that have adopted an individual sewage treatment ordinance that complies with and are as strict as the Washington County Ordinance. When adopted, this Ordinance will become a chapter in the Washington County Development Code. This Ordinance is authorized under MINN. STAT. ~~ 115.55, 115.6 and 145A. Verbal and written testimony will be accepted at the hearing and written comments may be sent to Mary McGlothlin, Department of Health, Environment and Land Management, 14900 61st Street No., Stillwater, MN 55082-0006 prit1r to the hearing. Copies of the proposed Individual Sewage Treatment System Ordinance are available at the Washington County Department of Health, Environment and Land Management during business hours or by calling (612) 430-6655. Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or handicap status in employment or provision of services. t1&-~ niJff~ Mary Mc lothli6 Director . Health, Environment and Land Management Washington County Government Center 14900 61st Street No. Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 430-6655 ~IECIE~VIE[)) SEP - 5 1997 --------------- WASHINGTON COUNTY R. H. STAFFORD, AUDITOR-TREASURER 14900 61ST STREET NORTH P.O. BOX 6. STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082-0006 FAX: (612) 430-6178 , . Administration 430-6181 Elections 430-6188 Finance! Taxation 430-6175 Land Records 430-6183 Vital Statistics 430-6200 August 29, 1997 The Honorable Jay Kimble Mayor, City of Stillwater 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Morli Weldon 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor Kimble and Ms. Weldon: ~, Washington County and other metropolitan counties have begun the process of looking into the possibility of purchasing new election equipment for the 1998 elections. Due to the age of our current equipment and the advances in technology over the past ten years, an upgrade in equipment would improve the processes for administering elections for all officials countywide. The Washington County Elections Equipment Task Force . has requested that I provide an update of our progress to you at this time. The County Board has approved our proposal for paying for the purchase and charging back half of the cost of the machines over a period of years to the municipalities that use optical scan precinct equipment. Communities would continue to pay the costs for maintenance. This would mean that no municipality would need to budget for the purchase prior to 1999. We have formed a task force (see enclosed list) comprised of city and township election clerks and judges to discuss the issues involved in purchasing new equipment and how that equipment would improve our administration abilities. The task force recently received demonstrations from the three vendors who are certified or are in the process of certification to sell elections equipment in Minnesota. At this point we are moving ahead with the planned purchase. Because it is not feasible to maintain two different systems, we need to make this purchase occur simultaneously countywide. The task force therefore needs to hear from any community that has questions or issues related to the purchase. If you have questions about this process or would like to discuss this matter further please give me a call at 430-8272. We will continue to keep all of you informed as we move along in this process. sin~h David Maeda Elections Coordinator LICENSE CENTERS: Forest Lake 464-7500 . Stillwater 430-6176 . Woodbury 731-5780 . Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color. national origin, sex, religion, age, and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. , . . . Washinlrton County Elections EauiDment Task Force Donna Wieb - Afton 436-2224 Ken Hartung - Bayport 439-2530 Kathy Weber - Birchwood 426-3403 Caron Stransky - Cottage Grove 458-2814 Dorothy Baland - Forest Lake Township 464-4348 B.J. Bryan - Forest Lake Township 464-4348 Mary Ann Creager - Hugo 429-6676 Linda O'Donnell - Lake St. Croix Beach 436-7031 Cheryl Bennett - May Township 439-8599 Dolores Peterson - New Scandia Township 433-2274 Modi Weldon - Stillwater 439-6121 Pat Bantli - Stillwater Township 439-9051 Kathy Schmoeckel - Stillwater Township 439-6451 Sue Agrimson - West Lakeland Township 436-2228 David Maeda - Washington County 430-8272 Molly O'Rourke'" Washington County 430-6182 -, 1. 2. 3. 9:00 9:00 4. 9:45 5. 10:00 6. 11:10 7. 8. 9. 11 : 30 10. 11:30 to 12:30 W ASIllNGTON COUNTY Dennis C. Hegberg District 1 t Mery Heuser District 2 COUNTY BOARD AGENDA Welly Abrehemson District 3 SEPTEMBER 9, 1997, 9:00 A.M. Myre Peterson District 4/Chelr Deve Engstrom District 5 Roll Call Consent Calendar Public Hearing - General Administration - V. Erdahl, Deputy Administrator Proposed Abandonment of Joint Ditch No. 1 County Attorney - R. Arney, County Attorney County Attorney's Office 1996 Annual Report General Administration - V. Erdahl, Deputy Administrator A. Resolution Enabling Special Levy Legislation for the HRA B. Adoption of Proposed Budget for Payable 1998 C. Certifying Proposed Property Tax Levies for Payable'1998 for Washington County, Washington County RRA, Brown's Creek Watershed Management District and Washington County Special Levy for the BRA D. Certifying Proposed Property Tax Levy for Payable 1998 for the HRA E. Update and Direction on Brown's Creek Water Management Activities Discussion from the Audience VlSiton may sJuzre their concerns with 1M CoIDll)l Board oj Commissionen on arry ium not on 1M agend4. The ClUlir will direct the Counzy Administrator to prepare responses to your concerns. You are encouraged not to be repetitious oj previous speaJcen and to Umit your address to jilHl minules. Commissioner Reports - Comments - Questions This period oJtime shall be used ITy 1M Commissioners to repon to IMjWl Board on committee activities, maJce commenLS on mallers ofinzerest and inJonnation, or raise questions to 1M stoff. 1his action is not inlentkd to result in substantive board action during this time. Any action necessary because oj discussion will be scheduled Jor a future board meeting. Board Correspondence Adjourn Board Workshop with H.E.L.M. Department - Room lOOA Discussion on Zoning Ordinances ................................................................... Date Committee MEETING NOTICES Time Location Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 11 Sept. 11 Mental Health Advisory Housing and Redevelopment Authority Community Social Services Metro TAB Minnesota Extension 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1584 Hadley Ave. - Oakdale City Hall Cobble Hill Apartments - Woodbury Washington County Government Center 230 E. 5th St. - Mears Park Centre 1825 Curve Crest Blvd. - Stillwater AMiniY. lisr.ning devkes .,. .veiabl. fiN UM in tIN County BOMTI Room. /( you ".<<I.u__ d_ to di_bility or .n(lUll(1- b.tri_" pi... ".n 430-6000 fTDD 439.32201 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY I AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONSENT CALENDAR * SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 . following items are presented for Board approval/adoption: DEPARTMENT/AGENCY ITEM Administration A. Approval to appoint Randall Samuelson, Marine on St. Croix, to the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, to fill an unexpired term to December 31, 200 1. Auditor-Treasurer B. Approval of abatement applications for refund of Green Acre payback. Community Services C. Approval of contract amendment with Rule 36 Limited Partnership of Duluth III for Residential Services at Hamilton House in Lake Elmo. Court Services D. Approval of amendment of Lease No. 1-2828 #3 with the Department of Corrections for the rental of building No. 47, the adjacent yard area, driveway and parking area at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater. Health, Environment and Land Management E. Approval of agreements with the Cities of Cottage Grove, Birchwood and Lake Elmo and authorize payments for distribution o"f curbside recycling funds in the amount of $143,491. Public Wor1cs F. Approval of resolution, final payment to Daffinson Asphalt in the amount of $49,866 for product provision and installation of crackseal material on various County roads. . G. Approval of resolution, final payment to Orr Schelen Mayeron & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $712.25 for engineering consultant for the West End Mechanical modifications to the 1968 addition of the Government Center. H. Approval of resolution, authorize the County Engineer to expand the "No Parking" zone on CSAH 12 adjacent to the Gateway Trail crossing in the City of Grant and to erect and maintain the appropriate signing. I. Approval of resolution awarding dle bid for construction of the 60th Street Bridge in Afton, to the lowest responsible bidder, Park Construction Company in the amount of $157,990 conditioned upon the execution of a contract as approved by law. Recorder J. Approval of the plat of Keller Farm Country Estates, May Township. . *Consent Calendar items arc generally defmed as items of routine business, not requiring discussion, and approved in one vote. Commissioners may elect to pull a Consent Calendar item(s) for discussion and/or separate action. .' ~c, ,..',':'<,\.,'" , ~;,',~~~':i3'i-, '.: -',;: " 1. Welcome and Introductions - Myra Peterson, Chair, Washington County Boa~d, of Commissioners - , - - (I -, , 2. Condition of County Roads and Future Needs - Don Theisen, Deputy Director of Public Works 3. Status of Plat Approval Discussions - Don Wisniewski, Director of Public Works 4. Discussion 5. Next Meeting Date? . \ St. Croix Alliance . for the Interstate Bridge Brick Alley Building 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082-5127 612/439-8000 September 2, 1997 Honorable U.S. Representative Bruce Vento 2304 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Representative Vento: As the Chair of the St. Croix Alliance for the Interstate Bridge (the Alliance), I was taken aback by your recent comments in Hudson, Wisconsin concerning the need to fight the construction of the proposed bridge that is destined to replace the existing one affectionately known as the Stillwater Bridge. Evidently, the Alliance's July breakfast presentation in Washington has done little or nothing to dissuade you in your efforts to champion environmental causes. Like many, the Alliance believes that a careful balance between progress and the environment can be achieved, and for you to forsake a) life and safety, b) the Environmental Impact Statement process, and c) the ability to manage and control growth through local comprehensive plans, in the name of the environment is both short sighted and misguided. ..." . Like many infrastructure projects of its time, the Stillwater Bridge is fast approaching the end of its economic life, and in fact, it has been hastened due to the unanticipated traffic to which it is currently subjected. Certainly you will agree that a new bridge must be constructed as a solution to the current and future traffic levels. The Environmental Impact Statement successfully sought input from many groups and regulatory agencies, and the recommended site of the new bridge is proposed along a stretch of the St. Croix that is hardly wild, scenic, or pristine. In short, every measure that is practical has been employed so as to minimize the impact of the new Interstate Bridge. Progress and the environment have been carefully balanced, not compromised as some may suggest. Representative Vento, let us work together and commit both public and private resources in the preservation of sensitive areas where wildlife and habitat needs protecting instead of suggesting that the preservation of an antiquated bridge is the only environmental solution in a growing and vibrant part of the 13-county metropolitan area. written comments to these points are respectfully requested. truly yours'!l ~ 8.\~o D. Soderberg, Chair . roix Alliance for the Interstate Bridge cc: Honorable U.S. Representative Ron Kind Honorable U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar Mayor Jay Kimble, Stillwater, MN President Jeff Johnson, Somerset, WI Supervisor Daryl Standafer, St. Croix County, WI Commissioner Myra. Peterson, Washington County, MN Cliair John Soderberg . National Bank of Richmond, Wisconsin tlJirector Bill Lawson Laser Machining, Inc. Somerset,Wisconsin tlJirector Roberta Opheim Citizen of Stillwater, Minnesota PresUent Chris White Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Stillwater, Minnesota 'Director Bill Rubin SI. Croix Economic Development Corporation, Hudson, Wisconsin tlJirector Jim Kellison Kellison Company Lake Elmo, Minnesota 'Director Tom O'Brien Simonet Furniture, Flooring & Appliances, Stillwater, Minnesota Legis[ative .!lldvisor Ed Cain Legislative Associates, Inc. Stillwater, Minnesota I August 28, 1997 STILLWATER TOWN BOARD MEETING Town Hall . 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairperson Jerry Hicks, Supervisors Sheila-Marie Untiedt and David Johnson. Also, Attorney Tom Scott, Engineer Paul Pearson and Treasurer Warren Erickson. 1. AGENDA - M/S/P Johnson/Untiedt moved to adopt the agenda as amended. (3 ayes) 2. MINUTES - M/S/P Untiedt/Johnson moved to approve the 8/14/97 Stillwater Town Board Meeting Minutes as written. (3 ayes) 3 . TREASURER - 1. Report given. 2. Claim #1728 through #1743 and checks #12902 through #12915 were approved for payment. ., ., . 4. INTERNET INFORMATION - The treasurer asked permission to put together information regarding the levy and the budget for the internet. He will bring the information to the next meeting for review. Supervisors will review it and other information sent by the internet committee. The committee will be invited to discuss the information at a meeting on . September 25, 1997. . 5. ATTORNEY - Reported that a watershed manager may not be a county, state or federal government official except for soil and water conservation officers. 6. FLASHING LIGHTS - Representatives from MNDOT were present to discuss the placement of a flashing light and two street lights at the highways 96, 5 and 55 intersection for the sake of continuity along highway 96. M/S/P Johnson/Untiedt moved that the township declines the request for a flashing light and street lights being placed at the intersection of highways 96, 5 and 55 in Stillwater Township. Reasons are that of protecting the rural nature of the area, to protect the night sky and because there has been no demonstrated safety issue existing that would necessitate a change at the intersection. (3 ayes) 7. ENGINEER standards be be located 3 or hazards. committee is - M/S/P Johnson/Untiedt moved that item #2 of the trail changed to: It is desirable that the edge of the trail or more feet from trees, fences or other obstructions Further, during the comprehensive plan review, the park to review trail standards. (3 ayes) 8. COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE - Information to be submitted by the will be faxed to supervisors for their review. Supervisors will at the zoning ordinance hearing to make comments as necessary. township be present . ~ Stillwater Town Board Meeting - 8/28/97 Page Two ~ ELECTION JUDGE APPROVAL - M/S/P Johnson/Untiedt moved to approve the llowing election judges for the November 4, 1997 election: K~. Schmoeckel, . Larson, H. Olsen, M. Raleigh, A. Robey, E. Bartholmy. (3 ayes) 10. PARK MEMBER APPROVAL - M/S/P Olson as a park committee member. Untiedt/Johnson (3 ayes) moved to approve MaraLee 11. PENTHOUSE ACRES - David Johnson attended a neighborhood meeting regarding possible annexation of Penthouse Acres. Tom Scott wi,11 check into some questions brought up at the meeting to see how they would effect residents should they wish to be annexed. 12. EXPANSION AREA COMMITTEE - David Johnson reported that he was very impressed with the discussion he heard by developers r~garding the Kroenig and Staloch property. There was an emphasis on retaining natural areas and creating a community spirit. 13. MEMORIAL TREE - The clerk will look into replacing the red maple memorial tree that died in the Ot~o Berg park. ' 14. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. -'/ Clerk . Chairperson Approved Ie I U8/29/97 20:24 U6124394705 STILLWATER TWP ~~~ K NELSON ~001 Stillwater Township Calendar . Chair Hicks September 2 County Zoning Ordinance Hearing 6:30 or 7:00 PM September 3 Comprehensive Plan Workshop 7:30 PM September 4 Planning Commission 7:30 PM September B Park Committee 7:30 PM September 9 Filings End 5:00 PM September 9 Townhall Renovation Committee 7:30 PM September 11 Town Board Meeting 7:30 PM September 22 Expansion Area Planning 7:00 PM September 25 Town Board Meeting ...."1 7:30 PM September 30 League of Governments 7:00 PM Chair Johnson October 1 Comprehensive Plan Workshop 7:30 PM . October 2 Planning Commission 7:30 PM October 9 Town Board Meeting 7:30 PM October 13 Park Committee 7:30 PM Odober 14 Townhall Renovation Committee 7:30 PM October 15 Budget Meeting 7:30 PM October 20 Stonebridge Turn-up 7:30 PM October 23 Town Board Meeting 7:30 PM October 27 Expansion Area Planning 7:00 PM Pat Bantti August 29, 1997 . . . . Stillwater Township September ] I, 1997 Chair: Hicks 7 30 p.rn. Regular Meeting A2enda: Adopt Minutes: Approve Minutes August 28 and September 3, 1997 Treasurer: 1. Internet Information 2 Claims & Checks Attorney: 1. Penthouse Acres Letter ., Planner: 1. Scott Roberts Subdivision . Eoe:ineer: 1. NSP Permit . Public Works: ]. Is October 20 For Stonebridge Turn-up Meeting o.K.? Clerk: 1. Cancel Holiday Meetings 2. Information for Newsletter 3. Election Equipment Committees: PeoDle - 8:30 PM: 1. Holly Hart - Park Applicant Old Business: 1. Watershed Plan? 2. Carnelian-Marine Watershed Meeting re: Lake Louise New Business: Note: CLAIMS PLEASE Pat Bantli 917i97 FYI 0'3 . 08/97 ~2: 4e, C I T',' :JF '::IH~; PRF'I< HE I C,HT'; HCi. 72t, [102 , , CITY or OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESOAY, September 9, 1997 -- 4:30 P.M. . 4:30 P.M. AGENDA I. Preliminary 1998 Budget & Tax Levy Enclosure 1 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call To Order/Approval of Agenda II. Visitors 1. Proclamatlon of Consti~~tion Week Enclosure 2 II: . D.epartment Repo~t~ 1. Police 2. Parks Enclosure 3 3. Administration 4, Cable 5. Water Management Organizations 6. Recycling Award Enclosure 4 7. OPH Business Group 8. Bridge Reports -, . IV. Consent Agen~ (Roll Call Vote) Enclosures S & SI V. Public Hearin~ 1. Request for Variance from the Front & Side yard setback to construct a garage and addition - Sandra Boettcher - 5857 Olinda Avenue North Enelosure 6 & 68 2. Resolution 97-09-33 ~ Proposed Construction of Public Improve~ents - Brackey West Addition Enclosure 7 . 3. Continuation of Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Enclosure e VI. Unfinished BusinesE 1. Bike Trail on SE Frontage Road Enclosure 9 . . . . 0'3 C':::: '::? L2:4t C I T{ :IF OAf: F'AF'V c.E I i3.,T'3 r,JCL r;2t., [;Ie] VII. New Businp.E;s 1. Resolution 97-C9-32 - Approval of Pre11minary 1998 Tax Levy & Budget Enclosure 10 2. Establish Truth-ln-Taxation Heari~g Dates Enclosure 11 3. Appointment of Council Representatives to Cooperation Committee Enclosure 12 4. Review of Pla~ning Expe~ditures Enclosure 13 5. Bike Trail from Oakgreen to St. Croix Mall Enclosure 14 6. Reconsideratlon of Mary Stenfors Spec~al Home Occupat~on Permi~, 5323 O'Erien Avenue North Enclosure 14X ~. 7. Discussion of Garbage Rates 8. Community Center Grant VII I. Corres~ondence 1. Letter from Andrew MorrlSon Enclosure IS Closed Session: The Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters, union negotiations, & pending litigation. Enclosure 16 Adjournment: . METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 602-1888 and on our web page at: www.metrocounciLorg. Comments on Council issues can be made by electronic mail at: data.center@metc.state.mn.us or by calling the Public Comment Line at 602-1500. DATE: September 5, 1997 WEEK OF: September 8 - September 12 METROPOLITAN COUNCn. ~ City of Hugo Meeting and Tour by Community Development Committee and Council Members - Monday, Sept 8, 11 :30 a.rn. - 3 p.rn. The purpose of the meeting and tour will be to review land use issues related to the city's comprehensive plan update scheduled for review on Sept 15. Permanent Agricultural Land Preservation Project Task Force - Monday, Sept 8, 3 p.rn., Room 1A. The task force will consider: protocol; project overview; future meeting dates; agricultural land in the metropolitan area; and other business. . Transportation Committee - Monday, Sept 8, 4 p.rn., Chambers. The committee will consider: introduction of Metro Transit retirees; welfare-ta-work transportation funding allocations and grant agreements; amendment to 1997 Capital Budget Program and Capital Budget; Nicollet Mall status report; Metro Transit general manager's update; and other business. Public Hearing for Public Reaction to 1-394 Express Lane Demonstration Project - Monday, Sept 8, 5 p.m., Chambers. Environment Committee - Tuesday, Sept 9,4 p.rn., Chambers. The committee will consider: authorizations for the assistant regional administrator to execute the commitment and loan agreement with the Public Facilities Authority (PF A) and issuance of general obligation sewer note, Series 1997- $40 million; discussion of 1998 Capital Budget and 1998-2002 Capital Improvement Program; and other business. Environmental Services Sewer lbte Billing Process Workshop - Wednesday, Sept. 10,8 a.m., Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr., Crystal. Metro Plant Tour and Special Meeting for Environment and Finance Committees - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1 - 3 p.rn., Metro Plant, West Screen and Grit Building, Room 103, St. Paul. There will be a presentation and tour of Metro Plant to provide background infonnation on a number projects that will be in the proposed 1998 capital budget. Environmental Services Sewer lbte Billing Process Workshop - Thursday, Sept 11, 8 a.m., Eagan City Hall, Old Council Chambers, 3820 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan. . Metropolitan Council - Thursday, Sept 11,4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: Minnesota Valley Authority grant amendment for small bus acquisition; application for 1998 Federal Aviation Administration continuous planning grant; City of Lilydale comprehensive plan update and critical area 1 . . . plan; Metro Mobility demand contract amendments; small bus acquisition contract amendment; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) span of service day throughout the ADA service area; donation of retired Metro Mobility vehicles; Council support for ISTEA funding; and other business. Livable Communities Advisory Committee - Thursday, Sept. 11,4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: introduction of new committee members; staffreport on proposals received for fall 1997 application cycle; initial evaluation of proposals; evaluation process for applications and schedule; and other business. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confIrmation of meetings, call 602-1447, (TIY: 291- 0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 602-1888 for coming meetings and agendas and other Council information or fmd them on our web page at www.metrocouncil.org TENTATIVE MEETINGS TIlE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 Community Development Committee- Monday, Sept. 15, Noon, Room lA. Audit Committee - Monday, Sept. 15,2 p.m., Room 2A Finance Committee - Monday, Sept. 15,4 p.m., Room 2A. .~ Industrial Rate System Task Force - Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m., Room 1A. Environmental Services Sewer Rate Billing Process Workshop - Tuesday, Sept. 16,8 - 9:30 a.m., Maplewood Inn, 1780 East Co. Rd. D, Maplewood. Land Use Advisory Committee - Tuesday, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m., Room 1A. Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission Tour - Highway 96 Regional Trail and Grass- Vadnais Lake Portions of Snail Lake Regional Park, Ramsey County and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Anoka County - Tuesday, Sept. 16,3 - 7:30 p.m. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Sept. 17,2 p.m., Chambers. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Sept. 18,4 p.m., Room 1A. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACll..ITIES COMMISSION Personnel Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 10,8 a.m., Commission Conference Room, Metrodome, 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis. Finance Committee - Friday, Sept. 12, Noon, Commission Conference Room, Metrodome, 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. All meetings are held in the conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please call Nancy Matowitz, 335-3310. 2 ~ Metropolitan Council METRO DIGEST AUGUST, 1997 A digest of actions taken by the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks & Open Space Commission and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Minutes of all Council and Commission meetings are filed with the Legislative Reference Library, 645 State Office Building, 6th Floor, in St. Paul for a period of up to two years and can be viewed by the public. Call the appropriate commission or operations area for meeting information and/or specific questions. Metropolitan Council The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN, 55101. For further information regarding the contents of this publication, contact Sandra Lindstrom at 602-1390. The Council's general number is 602-1000 (TDD: 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 602-1888 for recorded information about Council publications, Council actions, coming meetings, job openings and subsidized housing referrals. Recent Council publications can be found at major public libraries in the Metro Area Publications can be ordered bye-mail. The address is: datacenter@metc.state.rnn.us. Comments can be made to that address as well as 602-1500, the Metro Council Public Comment Line. Check the internet web site at http://www.metrocounciLorg. The Council... ..." Community Development that the Council require the city to modify its MUSA request to exclude the ten acres within the southwest area of the proposed B zone and the twenty acres within the proposed building expansion area south of the existing airport property that are guided for low- density residential development. . adopted the fmdings and conclusions regarding Osseo' s comprehensive plan and recommended: 1) that the city put their plan amendment into effect with no modifica- tions; and 2) that the city prepare a Surface Water Management Plan consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 9 103B. 235 and 473.859, Subd. 2, and submit it to the Council for review before December 1, 1998. Environment . authorized its Regional Administrator and General Manager of Wastewater Services to award to, and execute a unit price contract with, Polydyne, Inc. for its Polydyne 725 polymer at a price of $.75 per pound. . increased its spring Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency/ Minneapolis for the Garelick Steel site by $140,748 for a total award of$238,148. . authorized the General Manager of Wastewater Services to negotiate, and its Regional Administrator to execute, an additional services amendment to the contract for Professional Services for the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, 12 MGD Phase 2 and Phase 3, Step II Design Services and Step III Construction Support, MCES Contract #C- 3195, MCES Project Number 940103, at a cost not to exceed $185,500. . adopted the staff s review record of Eden Prairie's Comprehensive Plan with the following recommendations: that the city of Eden Prairie be informed that it may add the approximately 250 acres of the remaining 280 acres that are guided Park and Open Space to the MUSA; and . . . . METRO DI6EST . authorized staff to include use of . canceled 1997 (payable in 1998) tax levies Metropolitan Council employees to for General Obligation Solid Waste Bonds, provide operation and maintenance Series 1990B. services for the Blue Lake/Seneca solids stabilization facilities as a proposal . authorized its Regional Administrator and evaluation factor with a weight of 5% General Manager of Wastewater Services to out of 100% total. award and execute contracts for stock electrical parts with the following vendors Finance for a period of two years: Border States Electric, Graybar Electric, Newark . adopted its preliminary 1998 Work Program Electronics and United Electric. and Budget. . authorized its Regional Administrator to . certified a Preliminary 1997 General enter into an agreement between the Operating Levy (payable in 1998) to the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Commissioner of Revenue and County Council Management Association (MANA) Auditors in the amount of$9,694,609. effective (retroactively) July 1, 1996, through June 30:1998. . adopted resolutions levying Preliminary Ad Valorem Property Taxes for Transit . certified the tax capacity rate reduction for Purposes for 1997, payable in 1998. 1998 transit taxes for specified . municipalities in the Transit Taxing District. . adopted a proposed 1997 tax levy of $2,142,932 for the Metropolitan Right-of- . approved the Metropolitan Radio Board's Way Acquisition Loan Fund and $0 for the 1998 budget. Tax Base Revitalization Account in the Livable Communities Fund. Parks . adopted a resolution setting the preliminary . authorized an amendment increasing Grant 1997 tax levy (payable in 1998) for the SG-95-83 by $55,000 from 1991 Livable Communities Demonstration Metropolitan Council bonds for a new total Account in the Metropolitan Livable of $200,000 to acquire 8.6 acres in Lake Communities Act in the amount of Rebecca Park Reserve. This amendment is $5,282,450. subject to approval by the Legislative Com.lnission on Minnesota Resources as an . certified to the Ramsey County Auditor a amendment to the 1995 Environmental Trust proposed tax levy of $5,000,000 in 1997 Fund (ETF) appropriation work program; (payable in 1998) as an addition to the Fiscal Disparities area-wide levy for the Tax . authorized a grant of$153,000 to Base Revitalization Account in the Bloomington consisting of$37,800 of 1995 Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund. Environmental Trust Funds and $88,200 of 1996-97 Metropolitan Council bonds and . canceled 1997 (payable in 1998) tax levies $27,000 of 1991 Metropolitan Council for debt service for sewer debt covered by bonds to acquire 7300 Marth Road in the Common Bond Fund. . Page 2 August, 1997 METRO DIGEST . Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve . authorized its Regional Administrator to in Bloomington. This grant is also subject enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to approval by the Legislative Commission between the State of Minnesota Department on Minnesota Resources as an amendment of Administration and the Metropolitan to the 1995 ETF appropriation work Council to proceed with a joint development program. project for the planning and construction of bus facility and a multi-use service facility. . adopted the Final Statement of Findings and Conclusions and the policy regarding . approved the 1998-2000 Transportation Telecommunications Towers on Regional Improvement Program (TIP); certified that Recreation Open Space Land as revised in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Transportation the Final Statement as an amendment to the Planning Process is being carried on in Recreation Open Space Development conformance with all applicable federal Guide/Policy Plan. requirements; found that the TIP is consistent with the Transportation . authorized an amendment to Grant 7421, Development Guide Chapter/Policy Plan Spring Lake Park Reserve Acquisition, that which is in conformance with applicable permits $80,282 to be spent on the Lake federal transportatmn and air quality Byllesby beach bathhouse in conjunction regulations; found that the Transportation with Grant SG-95-45; authorized an Advisory Board provided adequate amendment to Grant SG-87-46, Tamarack opportunity for public, agency and transit Marsh re-establishment at Lebanon Hills operators' involvement through its regular Regional Park, that permits $9,305 to be process and special public meetings, open . spent on the Lake Byllesby beach bathhouse house and hearings; and transmitted the in conjunction with Grant SG-95-45; and 1998-2000 TIP along with these comments considered reimbursing Dakota County to the Minnesota Department of $225,000 in future regional park capital Transportation and Minnesota Pollution improvement programs for related beach Control Agency. and road improvements at Lake Byllesby Regional Park under the provisions of . directed the Chair of the Council to 'vVIite a Policy 19a. letter to the Commissioner of Transportation indicating the Council's desire to be . approved deleting 45 acres from the Bunker involved in the detailed design development Hills Regional Park Master Plan Boundary. for the bridge over the St Croix River at Stillwater and also encouraging an Transportation investment by MJ1IDOT in the local community-based planning on both sides of . authorized its Regional Administrator to the river that will result from this bridge amend the agreement with the city of investment Brooklyn Center in the amount of $170,000 to permit the completion of the 65th and . authorized its Regional Administrator to Brooklyn Boulevard park-ride lot. negotiate and execute an agreement with HSI for the delivery of transit services in . authorized its Regional Administrator to South Washington COlmty from September enter into an interagency agreement with the 22, 1997, to September 30, 1999, in an Minnesota Department of Transportation to amount not to exceed $767,105; approved fund Team Transit Project costs in an the expenditure 0 f $119,812 from the . amount not to exceed $129,865. available fund balance III the 1997 Page 3 August, 1997 . METRO DI6EST Rural/Small Urban Programs Account for increasing capital program authorizations the 1997 operating portion of the new HSI for all Metro Transit capital projects by contract; and approved the expenditure of $24,495,000 (from $70,516,019 to $18,900 from the available balance in the $95,011,019). Transit Redesign Small Bus Acquisition Capital Account for a one-time start-up . amended the Metro Transit element of the investment Council's 1997 Capital Budget by increasing projected 1997 capital . approved the Phillips Shuttle transit service expenditures by $5,183,100 (from plan for implementation beginning on $22,460,704 to $27,643,804). October 11, 1997; authorized its Regional Administrator to negotiate and execute a . authorized its Regional Administrator to cost shari_Tlg agreement with both the execute a purchase order with Gillig Minnesota Department of Transportation Corporation in accordance with Contract 94- and the city of Minneapolis for 014-018 for the purchase of 78 40- foot implementation of a Phillips Neighborhood transit buses in an amount not to exceed Shuttle Service in an amount not to exceed $19,238,160. $30,000 from October 11,1997, to October -, 10, 1998; and approved a transfer of . authorized its Regional Administrator to $12,398 from the available balance in the execute a purchase order with Gillig 1997 Non-Metro Transit Regular Route Corporation in accordance with Contract 94- Programs Account for the 1997 cost of the 014-018 for the purchase of an additional 20 . Phillips Shuttle service to Metro Transit. 40- foot buses at a cost not to exceed $4,916,000. . authorized its Regional Administrator to enter into an agreement to lease the property . authorized its Regional Administrator to currently owned by Industrial Associates for enter into a five-year contract with the a two-year period for an amount not to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for tire exceed $40,000 to provide expanded lease and service effective October l, 1997. parking capacity for the Foley Boulevard park and ride facility. The Council also: . authorized its Regional Administrator to . confirmed the appointment of Council enter into an interagency agreement with Member Jim Wychor to the Environment Hennepin County for the jointly-funded and Community Development Committees. construction of a large bus shelter at 3rd A venue South and 5th Street, the cost of . consented to Hinshaw & Culbertson's which will not exceed $245,000. continued representation of North brook Property and Casualty Company and . amended Metro Transit's Capital Project American States Insurance Company; and 3710, the purchase of98 40-foot buses, by authorized the Council's General Counsel to increasing the project spending execute the appropriate consent documents. authorization by $24,495,000 (from $5,000 to $24,500,000). . appointed the following individuals to the Council's Permanent Agricultural Land . amended the Metro Transit element of the Preservation Task Force: Pete Beckius, . Council's 1997 Capital Program by Kevin Chamberlain, Bonnie Dehn, Dave Page 4 August, 1997 METRO DI6EST . Drealan, Roger Fox, Jane Harper, Marv Johnson, Ray Jones, Ted Kornder, Dick Krier, Gail Lippert, Ralph Malz, Carol Molnau, Jim Olson, Gloria Pinke, Len Price, Lee Ronning, Warren Sifferath, David Washburn and Lothar Wolter, Jr. · appointed the following individuals to the Council's Livable Communities Advisory Committee: Jim Johnston, Ken Ford, Kari Gill, Hank Fischer. New Publications Council publications are available from the Council's Regional Data Center. For a free and complete list of publications, \VIite the Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, 1vfN 55101, or call 602-1140. E-mail address is: data.center@metc.state.mn.us. There is a charge for some publications. The bi-monthly Council Directions newsletter provides information on regional issues and Council Programs. If you wish to receive a copy of Council Directions, call Carol Berens at 602- 1447. Metropolitan Commission Activities Metropolitan Airports Commission Metropolitan Airpons Commission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorenson at 726-8186. The Commission: · adopted Ordinance No. 83, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Ground Rental Ordinance, updating the Commission's ground rental rate policy adjusting those rates to the current fair market value. . voted in support of an evaluation of the feasibility of light rail transit to provide service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, as well as the study of potential impacts and fmancing options. . authorized staff to proceed with the land acquisition process by negotiation or condemnation on the property located at the south end of the North-South runway at MSP. . approved revised parking rates for each parking facility at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport effective October l, 1997. Page 5 Metropolitan Parks ~ Open Space Commission (MP&OSC) Metropolitan Parks & Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, 55101. For more information, call Ellie Porter at 602-1312. . The Commission: . forwarded recommendations to the Council regarding the policy for locating telecommunications towers on regional recreation open space land as reported on page 2 of this publication. . forwarded recommendations to the Council regarding the reallocation of funds from two Dakota County regional park grants (and reimbursement consideration of funds) for a Lake Byllesby Regional Park improvement project as reported on Page 2 of this publication. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) Metropolitan Sports Facilities ComrTIlssion offices are located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 554] 5. For more information, call Nancy Matowl!Z at 335- 3310. . August, 1997 . METRO DIGEST In July the Commission: . authorized $15,000 to defer a portion of . authorized the discontinuance of the the advertising costs for the University current contract with SIT Investment of Minnesota Gopher 1997 season and and authorized entering into a new one- $8,000 for an inflatable helmet team year agreement effective August 1, tunnel, subject to staff review. 1997, which would continue the Commission's short duration investment . authorized $30,000 to subsidize the account and establish SIT as investment University of Minnesota shuttle bus depository for the Commission's cash program as budgeted in the 1997 equivalent account. It was further budget. recommended that bids be secured from other [mancia1 fIrms after August 1, . authorized $25,000 to reimburse the 1998. Minnesota Vikings for the purchase of banners. In August the Commission: .~ . postponed further refurbishment and . approved the personnel complement as maintenance of concession stands until outlined in the proposed 1998 budget. the future of the Minnesota Twins has been decided. . approved Resolution 97-09 establishing . AffIrmative Action Policies relating to . took action to contribute $10,000 toward all bidders, applicants, contractors, sub- the costs of the Minnesota Twins' 10th contractors, vendors and suppliers. Anniversary event. . approved the Commission's proposed . rejected bids for the 1997 Portable Stage 1998 budget for public hearing on Project. September 2, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. at the Commission offIces and for transmittal . took action to include the roof to the Metropolitan Council. maintenance project in the budget as a line item. . approved Resolution 97-10 amending the 1997 Operating Division Budget to . granted a 30-day extension to August 31 reflect an additiunal $650,000 for to complete negotiations with the facilities planning (research/public Metropolitan Airports Commission information) bringing the total 1997 concerning the Bloomington land sale. Amended Operating Division Budget to $900,000. . reaffIrmed Resolution 96-20 extending the contract with Volume Services for an additional year to January 31, 1999. . Page 6 August, 1997 II ~"i ,! ~:~_.- ~-' " ',I 1 j ; ~ ,/ " II ~,\' i'- t t j \ 1 t;1 h \ ( S () e (); 1 inn e s () () lLnL---.----- B () LJ n.i () r C~ () \' l' r n Il1 e 11 tIn n () \' a b ()!1 a 11 tl-t~) 0 per a li () !l , j' ) 1 I I i J. ~""j.:: ";~0C( ':~n:::!t'ML.i! 3u;!,:;:i:1g . S53 Cadar StreBt . 5<Jint P:::H..iJ,~"'Ir.nB5ot3 55135.. 512':232-::390. r3A &~2':296-3oS8 TO: City Managers/Administrators/Clerks FROM: Jim Gelbmann Executive Director RE: Regional Forum For Local Government Officials Please extend the enclosed invitation from your state . legislators to your Mayor, all City Council Members and Senior Administrators. Our goal is to have at least one elected and one appointed official from each city at the forum. My commitment to you is that we will do everything possible to make the evening forum as worthwhile and productive as possible! Please note the Date of the event is Tuesday evening, September 30th. . Stille of '\lil1I1e~ot.:l . 15 ().-1 reI f) i {~ ( ) \ . i ' "11 11' . . J ~ 1 '-_ ' 1........ J ..... J ~ j 1.. 11l11()\'ati0l1 c1llJ Coopcrclt]OI1 -;;'r::1 Flccr">=:,:-~,"',:'')l3w;;::=ir.J - :;3JC.~~.':Ir S~:~3B': t S.aint ?::LJ! ,'tlinnes,'Jt.J 3::~:35 ~ 3:::3::-::390. ;::~:{S-,2_2;S-3oJ:3 September 5, 1997 TO: All Elected and Senior Appointed Local Officials FROM: Senator Len Price Representatives Nora Slawik, Sharon Marko, Peg Larsen and Mark Holsten RE: Regional Forum For All Local Officials; Tuesday evening, September 30th As state legislators, we recognize your responsibilities have become increasingly difficult in recent years. While strong public sentiment has precluded state and local officials from approving general tax increases, the demand for high quality public services continues to grow. lB an effort to discuss opportunities for addressing the fiscal challenges we face, we would like to invite you and your colleagues to a public forum on Tuesday evening, September 30th. The public forum will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Valley Crossing Community School. Valley Crossing is located at the intersection of County Road 19 and Valley Creek Drive in Woodbury. . The purpose of our regional forum is to unite all elected and senior administrative officials from our counties, cities, townships and school districts to discuss our common goals. A portion of the public forum will focus on opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration as a means of improving the efficiency of our public services. We will discuss grants that are available through the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation to help fund pilot projects that may serve as models for more efficient and effective public services. This forum will also give local officials an opportunity to let us know what the state can do to assist you in your effort to improve the quality and efficiency of the services you deliver. The public forum will be facilitated by Jim Gelbmann, Executive Director of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation. This state Board was created by the 1993 Legislature to promote imergovem.111ental couperation and innovation in r.;'1e delivery of public services. Jim will be on hand [0 infonn local officials about the various programs of the Board - programs that can be used by local officials to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the services they deliver. The programs of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation are designed to empower local officials to develop more efficient and effective ways to achieve desired public policy outcomes. For example. the Board has a relatively simple process for waiving state administrative rules and procedural laws that may impair the ability of local officials to administer their programs in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Jim will share with us the results of several of the projects the Board has sponsored in other areas of the state. If you have questions about the forum, please feel free to contact Jim at (612) 282-2390. . We have enclosed an agenda for your review. Please extend this invitation to all elected and senior administrative officials from your jurisdiction. We look forward to seeing you on September 30th. enclosures 7:00 P.M. 7:10 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 8:10 P.M. 8:25 P.M. 8:50 P.!vl. StZltC or '\linnc5otiJ I ~ 0.:1 reI () r c~ {) vcr n I11l.' I1 t I 11 11 ( ) \. C1 t j () llL1l1l1 . ( , n (" l L' 1" < 1 Ii () '1 '-- l r .I!, .i ~... J i.i;r~ :=1cor C8n~8n(1131 Buddin:; ~ 653 Ceo::H Street , S~JLit .~;"l~i .'t1innesota 3:5~ 35 J :;': :81-239'J '* ~J><' :ii:: '::SG.3G33 LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS' REGIONAL FORUM Valley Crossing Community School Tuesday, September 30, 1997 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Introduction By Legislators Overview Of The Evening's Activities - Jim Gelbmann The Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation: A Resource For Local Officials Identification and Discussion Of Several Pilot Projects and Waivers Description of Current Grant Program - Application Process Panel Discussion Of Local Officials - One representative of each of the following levels of government: County, City, Township and School District (Representatives of the Metropolitan Council will also be invited to participate in the panel discussion.) . "What is the current status of intergovernmental cooperation and innovation within the region?" Issues to be addressed by the panel may include: Are there any intergovernmental forums for discussing expanded opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation and innovation? Identify specific intergovernmental initiatives that are currently in progress. What other activities have been tried? Have there been any notable successes? Have there been any initiatives that did not meet expectations? How do citizens react to intergovernmental cooperation and other innovative initiatives? Is there interest in pursuing consolidations of one or more local governments within the regio~? What are some of the barriers to intergovernmental cooperation and innovation? How can those barriers be eliminated or minimized? Can you identify specific opportunities for future intergovernmental cooperation and innovation relative to the delivery of local government services? Are there examples of duplication of effort that results in inefficient or ineffective local government service delivery? Break What role can the State play in assisting local officials'? Participants will be asked to identify and discuss state policies that may impair . the ability of local officials to effectively and efficiently deliver essential public services. Where do we go from here? How do we assure that there will be follow up to the day's discussions. 'J ,'? '-:: 1.' J,'! ,n, i, # . r "., '~ ' . Stillwater Township September ] I, 1997 Chair: Hicks 7 30 p.rn. Regular Meeting Aeenda: Adopt Minutes: Approve Minutes August 28 and September 3, 1997 Treasurer: 1. Internet Information 2. Claims & Checks Attornev: 1. Penthouse Acres Letter .~ Planner: 1. Scott Roberts Subdivision . Eneineer: 1. NSP Permit . Public Works: l. Is October 20 For Stonebridge Turn-up Meeting o.K.? Clerk: 1. Cancel Holiday Meetings 2. Information for Newsletter 3. Election Equipment Committees: PeoDle - 8:30 PM: 1. Holly Hart - Park Applicant Old Business: 1. Watershed Plan? 2, Carnelian-Marine Watershed Meeting re: Lake Louise New Business: Note: CLAIMS PLEASE FYI 9/7/97 Pat Bantli 0'3 /[1:3/'37 :2: 4c, C I r,- :]F '=IHV F'HF'f<. HE I [,HT'3 ~--~ i]. 7~~~, D[l2 CITY or OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESOAY, Septembe~ 9, 1997 -- 4:30 P.M. . 4:30 P.M. AGENDA T. Preliminary 1998 Budget & Tax Levy Enclosure l 7:00 P.M. AGENDA T. Call To Order/APproval of Agenda II. Visitors 1. Proclamatlon of Consti~~tion Week Enclosure 2 II::::. Department Repo{~ 1. Police 2. Parks Enclosure 3 3. Administration 4. Cable 5. Water Management Organizations 6. Recycling Award Enclosure 4 7. OPH Business Group 8. Bridge Reports -, . IV. Consent Age~d~ (Roll Call Vote) Enelo8u~e8 5 & S~ V. Public Hearin~~ 1. Request for Variance from the Front & Side yard setback to construct a garage and addition - Sandra Boettcher - 5857 Olinda Avenue North Enelosure 6 & 6S 2. Resolution 97-09-33 - Proposed Construction of Public Improverr.ents - Brackey West Addltion Enclosure 7 3. Continuation of Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Enclosure 8 VI. Unfinished BusinesE 1. BiKe Trail on SE Frontage Road Enclosure 9 . . . . 0'3' C'8 '::7 L2:4~ C I Tr' JF OAf: F'AF'V I-E I 1:;1.,1'3 'JCi. '"'26 [;Ie] VII. New Businp-ss 1. Resolution 97-C9-32 - Approval of Prel~minary 1998 Tax Levy & Budget Enclosure 10 2. Establish Truth-:n-Taxation Heari~g Dates Enclosure 11 3, Appointment of Council Representatives to Cooperation Committee Enclosure 12 4. Review of Pla~ning Expe~ditures Enclosure 13 S. Bike Trail from Oakgreen to St. Croix Mall Enclosure 14 6. Reconsideratlon of Mary Stenfors Speclal Home Occupat~on Permit, 5323 O'Brien Avenue North Enclosure 14% .~ 7. Ciscussion of Garbage Rates 8. Community Center Grant VII I. Correspondence 1. Letter from Andrew MorrlSOn Enclosure 15 Closed Session: The Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters, union negotiations, & pending litigation. Enclosure 16 Adjournment: . METRO MEETINGS A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its advisory and standing committees, and three regional commissions: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Meeting times and agendas are occasionally changed. Questions about meetings should be directed to the appropriate organization. Meeting information is also available on the Metro Information Line at 602-1888 and on our web page at: www.metrocounciLorg. Comments on Council issues can be made by electronic mail at: data.center@metc.state.mn.us or by calling the Public Comment Line at 602-1500. DATE: September 5, 1997 WEEK OF: September 8 - September 12 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ~ City of Hugo Meeting and Tour by Community Development Committee and Council Members - Monday, Sept 8, 11 :30 a.m. - 3 p.rn. The purpose of the meeting and tour will be to review land use issues related to the city's comprehensive plan update scheduled for review on Sept 15. Permanent Agricultural Land Preservation Project Task Force - Monday, Sept 8, 3 p.rn., Room lA. The task force will consider: protocol; project overview; future meeting dates; agricultural land in the metropolitan area; and other business. . Transportation Committee - Monday, Sept 8, 4 p.rn., Chambers. The committee will consider: introduction of Metro Transit retirees; welfare-ta-work transportation funding allocations and grant agreements; amendment to 1997 Capital Budget Program and Capital Budget; Nicollet Mall status report; Metro Transit general manager's update; and other business. Public Hearing for Public Reaction to 1-394 Express Lane Demonstration Project - Monday, Sept 8, 5 p.m., Chambers. Environment Committee - Tuesday, Sept 9, 4 p.rn., Chambers. The committee will consider: authorizations for the assistant regional administrator to execute the commitment and loan agreement with the Public Facilities Authority (PF A) and issuance of generai obligation sewer note, Serics 1997- $40 million; discussion of 1998 Capital Budget and 1998-2002 Capital Improvement Program; and other business. Environmental Services Sewer Rate Billing Process Workshop - Wednesday, Sept 10,8 a.m., Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr., Crystal. Metro Plant Tour and Special Meeting for Environment and Finance Committees - Wednesday, Sept 10, 1 - 3 p.rn., Metro Plant, West Screen and Grit Building, Room 103, St Paul. There will be a presentation and tour of Metro Plant to provide background information on a number projects that will be in the proposed 1998 capital budget. Environmental Services Sewer Rate Billing Process Workshop - Thursday, Sept. II, 8 a.m., Eagan City Hall, Old Council Chambers, 3820 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan. . Metropolitan Council- Thursday, Sept 11,4 p.m., Chambers. The Council will consider: Minnesota Valley Authority grant amendment for small bus acquisition; application for 1998 Federal Aviation Administration continuous planning grant; City of Lilydale comprehensive plan update and critical area . . . plan; Metro Mobility demand contract amendments; small bus acquisition contract amendment; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) span of service day throughout the ADA service area; donation of retired Metro Mobility vehicles; Council support for ISTEA funding; and other business. Livable Communities Advisory Committee - Thursday, Sept. 11,4 p.m., Room 2A. The committee will consider: introduction of new committee members; staff report on proposals received for fall 1997 application cycle; initial evaluation of proposals; evaluation process for applications and schedule; and other business. The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul. Meeting times and agenda are subject to change. For more information or confIrmation of meetings, call 602-1447, (TrY: 291- 0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 602-1888 for coming meetings and agendas and other Council information or fmd them on our web page at www.metrocouncil.org TENTATIVE MEETINGS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19,1997 Community Development Committee- Monday, Sept. 15, Noon, Room lA. Audit Committee - Monday, Sept. 15,2 p.m., Room 2A Finance Committee - Monday, Sept. 15,4 p.m., Room 2A. .~ Industrial Rate System Task Force - Tuesday, Sept. 16,7:30 a.m., Room 1A. Environmental Services Sewer Rate Billing Process Workshop - Tuesday, Sept. 16, 8 - 9:30 a.m., Maplewood Inn, 1780 East Co. Rd. D, Maplewood. Land Use Advisory Committee- Tuesday, Sept. 16,8:30 a.m., Room 1A. Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission Tour - Highway 96 Regional Trail and Grass- Vadnais Lake Portions of Snail Lake Regional Park, Ramsey County and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Anoka County - Tuesday, Sept. 16,3 - 7:30 p.m. Transportation Advisory Board - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Chambers. Committee of the Whole - Thursday, Sept. 18,4 p.m., Room 1A. METROPOLITAN SPORTS FACILITIES COMMISSION Personnel Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m., Commission Conference Room, Metrodome, 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis. Finance Committee - Friday, Sept. 12, Noon, Commission Conference Room, Metrodome, 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission office is located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. All meetings are held in the conference room, unless noted otherwise. Meeting times and agendas occasionally may be changed. To verify meeting information, please call Nancy Matowitz, 335-3310. 2 ~ Metropolitan Council METRO DIGEST . AUGUST, 1997 A digest of actions taken by the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Parks & Open Space Commission and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Minutes of all Council and Commission meetings are filed with the Legislative Reference Library, 645 State Office Building, 6th Floor, in St. Paul for a period of up to two years and can be viewed by the public. Call the appropriate commission or operations area for meeting infonnation and/or specific questions. Metropolitan Council The Metropolitan Council is located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, tvfN, 55101. For further information regarding the contents of this publication, contact Sandra Lindstrom at 602-1390. The Council's general number is 602-1000 (TDD: 291-0904). Call the Metro Information Line at 602-1888 for recorded infonnation about Council publications, Council actions, coming meetings, job openings and subsidized housing referrals. Recent Council publications can be found at major public libraries in the Metro Area. Publications can be ordered bye-maiL The address is: datacenter@metc.state.lTUl.us. Comments can be made to that address as well as 602-1500, the Metro Council Public Comment Line. Check the internet web site at http://www.metrocounciLorg. The Council... Community Development . adopted the fmdings and conclusions regarding Osseo's comprehensive plan and recommended: 1) that the city put their plan amendment into effect with no modifica- tions; and 2) that the city prepare a Surface Water Management Plan consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 9 103B. 235 and 473.859, Subd. 2, and submit it to the Council for review before December 1, 1998. . increased its spring Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency! Minneapolis [or the Garelick Steel site by $140,748 for a total award of$238,148. . adopted the staff s review record of Eden Prairie's Comprehensive Plan with the following recommendations: that the city of Eden Prairie be informed that it may add the approximately 250 acres of the remaining 280 acres that are guided Park and Open Space to the MUSA; and "'" that the Council require the city to modify its MUSA request to exclude the ten acres within the southwest area of the proposed B zone and the twenty acres within the proposed building expansion area south of the existing airport property that are guided for low- density residential development. . Environment . authorized its Regional Administrator and General Manager of Wastewater Services to award to, and execute a unit price contract with, Polydyne, Inc. for its Polydyne 725 polymer at a price of $.75 per pound. . authorized the General Manager of Wastewater Services to negotiate, and its Regional Administrator to execute, an additional services amendment to the contract for Professional Services for the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, 12 MGD Phase 2 and Phase 3, Step II Design Services and Step III Construction Support, MCES Contract #C- 3195, MCES Project Number 940103, at a cost not to exceed $185,500. . . METRO DIGEST . authorized staff to include use of . canceled 1997 (payable in 1998) tax levies Metropolitan Council employees to for General Obligation Solid Waste Bonds, provide operation and maintenance Series 1990B. services for the Blue Lake/Seneca solids stabilization facilities as a proposal . authorized its Regional Administrator and evaluation factor with a weight of 5% General Manager of Wastewater Services to out of 100% total. award and execute contracts for stock electrical parts with the following vendors Finance for a period of two years: Border States Electric, Graybar Electric, Newark . adopted its preliminary 1998 Work Program Electronics and United Electric. and Budget. . authorized its Regional Administrator to . certified a Preliminary 1997 General enter into an agreement between the Operating Levy (payable in 1998) to the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Commissioner of Revenue and County Council Management Association (MANA) Auditors in the amount of $9,694,609. effective (retroactively) July 1, 1996, through June 30,-r998. . adopted resolutions levying Preliminary Ad Valorem Property Taxes for Transit . certified the tax capacity rate reduction for Purposes for 1997, payable in 1998. 1998 transit taxes for specified . municipalities in the Transit Taxing District. . adopted a proposed 1997 tax levy of $2,142,932 for the Metropolitan Right-of- . approved the Metropolitan Radio Board's Way Acquisition Loan Fund and $0 for the 1998 budget. Tax Base Revitalization Account in the Livable Communities Fund. Parks . adopted a resolution setting the preliminary . authorized an amendment increasing Grant 1997 tax levy (payable in 1998) for the SG-95-83 by $55,000 from 1991 Livable Communities Demonstration Metropolitan Council bonds for a new total Account in the Metropolitan Livable of $200,000 to acquire 8.6 acres in Lake Communities Act in the amount of Rebecca Park Reserve. This amendment is $5,282,450. subject to approval by the Legislative Commission on ML.'1l1esota Resources as an . certified to the Ramsey County Auditor a amendment to the 1995 Environmental Trust proposed tax levy of $5,000,000 in 1997 Fund (ETF) appropriation work program; (payable in 1998) as an addition to the Fiscal Disparities area-wide levy for the Tax . authorized a grant of S153,000 to Base Revitalization Account in the Bloomington consisting of $37,800 of 1995 Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund. Environmental Trust Funds and $88,200 of 1996-97 Metropolitan Council bonds and . canceled 1997 (payable in 1998) tax levies $27,000 of 1991 Metropolitan Council for debt service for sewer debt covered by bonds to acquire 7300 Marth Road in the Common Bond Fund. . Page 2 August, 1997 METRO DIGEST . Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve . authorized its Regional Administrator to in Bloomington. This grant is also subject enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to approval by the Legislative Commission between the State of Minnesota Department on Minnesota Resources as an amendment of Administration and the Metropolitan to the 1995 ETF appropriation work COWlcil to proceed with a joint development program. project for the planning and construction of bus facility and a multi-use service facility. . adopted the Final Statement of Findings and Conclusions and the policy regarding . approved the 1998-2000 Transportation Telecommunications Towers on Regional Improvement Program (TIP); certified that Recreation Open Space Land as revised in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Transportation the Final Statement as an amendment to the Planning Process is being carried on in Recreation Open Space Development conformance with all applicable federal Guide/Policy Plan. requirements; fOWld that the TIP is consistent with the Transportation . authorized an amendment to Grant 7421, Development Guide Chapter/Policy Plan Spring Lake Park Reserve Acquisition, that which is in conformance with applicable permits $80,282 to be spent on the Lake federal transportarteJn and air quality Byllesby beach bathhouse in conjWlction regulations; fOWld that the Transportation with Grant SG-95-45; authorized an Advisory Board provided adequate amendment to Grant SG-87-46, Tamarack opportunity for public, agency and transit Marsh re-establishment at Lebanon Hills operators' involvement through its regular Regional Park, that permits $9,305 to be process and special public meetings, open . spent on the Lake Byllesby beach bathhouse house and hearings; and transmitted the in conjunction with Grant SG-95-45; and 1998-2000 TIP along with these comments considered reimbursing Dakota COWlty to the Minnesota Department of $225,000 in future regional park capital Transportation and Minnesota Pollution improvement programs for related beach Control Agency. and road improvements at Lake Byllesby Regional Park under the provisions of . directed the Chair of the Council to write a Policy 19a. letter to the Commissioner of Transportation indicating the COWlcil' s desire to be . approved deleting 45 acres from the Bunker involved in the detailed design development Hills.Regional Park Master Plan BOWldary. for the bridge over the St. Croix River at Stillwater and also encouraging an Transportation investment by MnlDOT in the local commWlity-based planning on both sides of . authorized its Regional Administrator to the river that will result from this bridge amend the agreement with the city of investment. Brooklyn Center in the amoWlt of$170,000 to permit the completion of the 65th and . authorized its Regional Administrator to Brooklyn Boulevard park-ride lot. negotiate and execute an agreement with HSI for the delivery of transit services in . authorized its Regional Administrator to South Washington COWlty from September enter into an interagency agreement with the 22,1997, to September 30,1999, in an Minnesota Department of Transportation to amount not to exceed $767,105; approved fund Team Transit Project costs in an the expenditure of$119,812 from the . amount not to exceed $129,865. available fund balance m the 1997 Page 3 August, 1997 . METRO DIGEST RuraVSmall Urban Programs Account for increasing capital program authorizations the 1997 operating portion of the new HSI for all Metro Transit capital projects by contract; and approved the expenditure of $24,495,000 (from $70,516,019 to $18,900 from the available balance in the $95,011,019). Transit Redesign Small Bus Acquisition Capital Account for a one-time start-up . amended the Metro Transit element of the investment. Council's 1997 Capital Budget by increasing projected 1997 capital . approved the Phillips Shuttle transit service expenditures by $5,183,100 (from plan for implementation beginning on $22,460,704 to $27,643,804). October 11, 1997; authorized its Regional Administrator to negotiate and execute a . authorized its Regional Administrator to cost shari..ng agreement with both the execute a purchase order with Gillig Minnesota Department of Transportation Corporation in accordance with Contract 94- and the city of Minneapolis for. 014-018 for the purchase of 78 40-foot implementation of a Phillips Neighborhood transit buses in an amount not to exceed Shuttle Service in an amount not to exceed $19,238,160. $30,000 from October 11, 1997, to October ~, 10, 1998; and approved a transfer of . authorized its Regional Administrator to $12,398 from the available balance in the execute a purchase order with Gillig 1997 Non-Metro Transit Regular Route Corporation in accordance with Contract 94- . Programs Account for the 1997 cost of the 014-018 for the purchase of an additional 20 Phillips Shuttle service to Metro Transit. 40-foot buses at a cost not to exceed $4,916,000. . authorized its Regional Administrator to enter into an agreement to lease the property . authorized its Regional Administrator to currently owned by Industrial Associates for enter into a five-year contract with the a two-year period for an amount not to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for tire exceed $40,000 to provide expanded lease and service effective October 1, 1997. parking capacity for the Foley Boulevard park and ride facility. The Council also: . authorized its Regional Administrator to . confirmed the appointment of Council enter into an interagency agreement with Member Jim Wychor to the Environment Hennepin County for the jointly-funded and Community Development Committees. construction of a large bus shelter at 3rd Avenue South and 5th Street, the cost of . consented to Hinshaw & Culbertson's which will not exceed $245,000. continued representation of North brook Property and Casualty Company and . amended Metro Transit's Capital Project American States Insurance Company; and 3710, the purchase of98 40-foot buses, by authorized the Council's General Counsel to increasing the project spending execute the appropriate consent documents. authorization by $24,495,000 (from $5,000 to $24,500,000). . appointed the following individuals to the Council's Permanent Agricultural Land . . amended the Metro Transit element of the Preservation Task Force: Pete Beckius, Council's 1997 Capital Program by Kevin Chamberlain, Bonnie Dehn, Dave Page 4 August, 1997 METRO DIGEST . Drealan, Roger Fox, Jane Harper, Marv Johnson, Ray Jones, Ted Kornder, Dick Krier, Gail Lippert, Ralph Malz, Carol Molnau, Jim Olson, Gloria Pinke, Len Price, Lee Ronning, Warren Sifferath, David Washburn and Lothar Wolter, Jr. . appointed the following individuals to the Council's Livable Communities Advisory Committee: Jim Johnston, Ken Ford, Kari Gill, Hank Fischer. New Publications Council publications are available from the Council's Regional Data Center. For a free and complete list of publications, vvrite the Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101, or ca11602-1140. E-mail address is: data.center@metc.state.mn.us. There is a charge for some publications. The bi-monthly Council Directions newsletter provides information on regional issues and Council Programs. If you wish to receive a copy of Council Directions, call Carol Berens at 602- 1447. Metropolitan Commission Activities Metropolitan Airports Commission Metropolitan Airports Conunission offices are located at 6040 28th Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. For more information, call Lynn Sorenson at 726-8186. The Commission: · adopted Ordinance No. 83, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Ground Rental Ordinance, updating the Commission's ground rental rate policy adjusting those rates to the current fair market value. . voted in support of an evaluation of the feasibility of light rail transit to provide service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, as well as the study of potential impacts and fmancing options. . authorized staff to proceed with the land acquisition process by negotiation or condemnation on the property located at the south end of the North-South runway at MSP. . approved revised parking rates for each parking facility at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport effective October 1, 1997. Page 5 Metropolitan Parks 8! Open Space Commission (MP&OSC) Metropolitan Parks & Open Space Commission offices are located at Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth Sr., Sr. Paul, 55101. For more information, call Ellie Porter at 602-1312. . The Commission: . forwarded recommendations to the Council regarding the policy for locating telecommunications towers on regional recreation open space land as reported on page 2 of this publication. . forwarded recommendations to the Council regarding the reallocation of funds from two Dakota County regional park grants (and reimbursement consideration of funds) for a Lake Byllesby Regional Park improvement project as reported on Page 2 of this publication. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) Metropolitan SportS Facilities ConumsslOn offices are located at 900 South 5th St., Minneapolis. MN 55415. For more information, call Nancy Matowitz at 335- 3310. . August, 1997 . METRO DIGEST In July the Commission: . authorized $15,000 to defer a portion of . authorized the discontinuance of the the advertising costs for the University current contract with SIT Investment of Minnesota Gopher 1997 season and and authorized entering into a new one- $8,000 for an inflatable helmet team year agreement effective August 1, tunnel, subject to staff review. 1997, which would continue the Commission's short duration investment . authorized $30,000 to subsidize the account and establish SIT as investment University of Minnesota shuttle bus depository for the Commission's cash program as budgeted in the 1997 equivalent account. It was further budget. recommended that bids be secured from other [mancia1 fIrms after August 1, . authorized $25,000 to reimburse the 1998. Minnesota Vikings for the purchase of banners. In August the Commission: -~ . postponed further refurbishment and . approved the personnel complement as maintenance of concession stands until outlined in the proposed 1998 budget. the future of the Minnesota Twins has . been decided. . approved Resolution 97-09 establishing AffIrmative Action Policies relating to . took action to contribute $10,000 toward all bidders, applicants, contractors, sub- the costs of the Minnesota Twins' lOth contractors, vendors and suppliers. Anniversary event. . approved the Commission's proposed . rejected bids for the 1997 Portable Stage 1998 budget for public hearing on Project. September 2, 1997, at 9:30 a.m. at the Commission offIces and for transmittal . took action to include the roof to the Metropolitan Council. maintenance project in the budget as a line item. . approved Resolution 97-10 amending the 1997 Operating Division Budget to . granted a 30-day extension to August 31 reflect an additional $650,000 for to complete negotiations with the facilities planning (research/public Metropolitan Airports Commission information) bringing the total 1997 concerning the Bloomington land sale. Amended Operating Division Budget to $900,000. . reaffIrmed Resolution 96-20 extending the contract with Volume Services for an additional year to January 31, 1999. . Page 6 August, 1997 111\'. : ..",-- ! I I! 11 tj ,I 11.< e - 1 ~ \ S ta te 0 f :'1] n 11 e ~ 0 tZl IU"(~._---_. Boal'll Dr l~O\Trnrncl1t I 11 I1()\'t1L10!1 an~rr"()()perati()n . -:""'::r1 ,=:o.-::r C:?i1:arrLJl 3~t:.::lr:g a ~53 C~~d;]r St;Bet., Sajn~ 0:;1.;:, Minr:esot3 55135. 0"12'<232-2390 ~ ;:3>: G-il.296-36;3 TO: City Managers/Administrators/Clerks FROM: Jim Gelbmann Executive Director RE: Regional Forum For Local Government Officials Please extend the enclosed invitation from your state . legislators to your Mayor, all City Council Members and Senior Administrators. Our goal is to have at least one elected and one appointed official from each city at the forum. My commitment to you is that we will do everything possible to make the evening forum as worthwhile and productive as possible! Please note the Date of the event is Tuesday evening, September 30th. . St<lte or :.linne~()L] . 1 . 1 B () Zl r d () t c--;' () \ T r Jl 111 i...' 11 l I n 11 () \' Zl t i () n .1 t1 d C {) () P L' r cl b () 11 ~:-,jr~ .=10cr Ce,,,,::.);;:~~'.:d :::'...j,jd;i~d ~ ;33 ':.3::.)( 5:,.8--.:t . Sa;/1{ P3UI; .~it:i1asot3 53~S~ '):;~2, :3:::-::.33G ~:::-~:\ Sj~~ -:~S-3;:)3 September 5, 1997 TO: All Elected and Senior Appointed Local Officials FROM: Senator Len Price Representatives Nora Slawik, Sharon Marko, Peg Larsen and Mark Holsten RE: Regional Forum For All Local Officials; Tuesday evening, September 30th As state legislators, we recognize your responsibilities have become increasingly difficult in recent years. While strong public sentiment has precluded state and local officials from approving general tax increases, the demand for high quality public services continues to grow. lB an effort to discuss opportunities for addressing the fiscal challenges we face, we would like to invite you and your colleagues to a public forum on Tuesday evening, September 30th. The public forum will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Valley Crossing Community School. Valley Crossing is located at the intersection of County Road 19 and Valley Creek Drive in Woodbury. .The purpose of our regional forum is to unite all elected and senior administrative officials from our counties, cities, townships and school districts to discuss our common goals. A portion of the public forum will focus on opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration as a means of improving the efficiency of our public services. We will discuss grants that are available through the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation to help fund pilot projects that may serve as models for more efficient and effective public services. This forum will also give local officials an opportunity to let us know what the state can do to assist you in your effort to improve the quality and efficiency of the services you deliver. The public forum will be facilitated by Jim GeJbmann, Executive Director of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation. This state Board was created by the 1993 Legislature to promote intergovermnental couperation and ilIDovation in ule delivery of pubiic services. Jim will be on hand LV inform local officials about the various programs of the Board - programs that can be used by local officials to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the services they deliver. The programs of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation are designed to empower local officials to develop more efficient and effective ways to achieve desired public policy outcomes. For example, the Board has a relatively simple process for waiving state administrative rules and procedural laws that may impair the abil ity of local officials to administer their programs in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Jim will share with us the results of several of the projects the Board has sponsored in other areas of the state. If you have questions about the forum, please feel free to contact Jim at (612) 282-2390. . e have enclosed an agenda for your review. Please extend this invitation to all elected and senior administrative officials from your jurisdiction. We look forward to seeing you on September 30th. enclosures 7;00 P.M. 7;10 P.M. 7;15 P.M. 7:35 P.M. 8;10 P.M. 8:25 P.M. 8:50 P.M. St~te of .\linne~()tll B () a r d () f c-; () \' ern III e n tIn !l () \' 11 t i () n i1 n a Coo P L' rat ion . rMird Fleer Centenni31 8uilding 't 653 Ced8r Street ~ S~iilt PawL Minnesota 55155. ;12..282-1390. FJ>< '512,296-3698 LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS' REGIONAL FORUM Valley Crossing Community School Tuesday, September 30, 1997 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Introduction By Legislators Overview Of The Evening's Activities - Jim Gelbmann The Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation: A Resource For Local Officials Identification and Discussion Of Several Pilot Projet:ts and Waivers Description of Current Grant Program - Application Process Panel Discussion Of Local Officials - One representative of each of the following levels of government: County, City, Township and School District (Representatives of the Metropolitan Council will also be invited to participate in the panel discussion.) . "What is the current status of intergovernmental cooperation and innovation within the region?" Issues to be addressed by the panel may include: Are there any intergovernmental forums for discussing expanded opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation and innovation? Identify specific intergovernmental initiatives that are currently in progress. What other activities have been tried? Have there been any notable successes? Have there been any initiatives that did not meet expectations? How do citizens react to intergovernmental cooperation and other innovative initiatives? Is there interest in pursuing consolidations of one or more local governments within the region? What are some of the barriers to intergovernmental cooperation and innovation? How can those barriers be eliminated or minimized? Can you identify specific opportunities for future intergovernmental cooperation and innovation relative to the delivery of local government services? Are there examples of duplication of effort that results in inefficient or ineffective local government service delivery? Break What role can the State play in assisting local officials? Participants will be asked to identify and discuss state policies that may impair. the ability of local officials to effectively and efficiently deliver essential public services. Where do we go from here? How do we assure that there will be follow up to the day's discussions. " r"i' ; ~ I-~l!/;:'i ", ! !,' f'j' f /..'., J ( '! :;? t : j; : /, . D. U~ i~ C 1.:.'- !\ /~-J! PIG Dlf\INE~( Fund Raiser to Paint Joe Roach J-I3!l Saturday SepteInber 13 th 5 to 7DITI "' I~/~(s/C - St. Croix Alane Society: Inc. 208 south 3rd. St. ....." StilhvateL l\rlN . Adults -- $5.00 (includes 1 raffle chance) Children under 12 -- $2.00 Raffle tickets may be purchased at the door or, prior to the event, also at the Alano Club Prizes: TV, Hot Air Balloon Ride, and gift certificates from local merchants and restaurants . S';o.€a .~ e r '1 '30 // /?7