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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-12 CC Packet Special Meeting• 93- i1 THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA January 8, 1993 M E M O TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY LOU JOHNSON, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1993, 4:30 P.M. This memo is a reminder to Council that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 1993, at 4:30 P.M. in the Stillwater City Hall, 216 No. Fourth St., to discuss the following: 1. Discussion of Solid Waste Issues; 2. Approval of Plexiglass Screen for Spectator Protection at Lily Lake Ice Arena to be taken from Capital Oulay; 3. Request to hire Scott Shely as Warming House Attendant; 4. Any other business Council may wish to discuss. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612 - 439 -6121 • • • 1 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and City Council FR: City Coordinator DA: January 7, 1993 RE: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ISSUES The following items need to be addressed at the workshop with Jim Junker: 1. Fees for Bed and Breakfast operations. 2. Fees for multifamily units such as Victoria Villa, Charter Oaks, etc. 3. Fees for businesses operated out of the home. 4. Basis for payment to Junker Sanitation, Inc., for sale of specialized garbage bags (i.e., for extra waste and for reimbursement of cost of bags). 5. Policy on vacant units including changes from multifamily to lesser occupancy (i.e., change from duplex to single family with or without removal of separate kitchen /household facilities). 6. Policy on use of garbage cans (owned by resident) for storage of extra garbage bags to prevent dogs /cats from ripping open bags. 7. Fees for pick -up of city trash (including possible purchase of dumpster by City). 8. Possible requirement of clear plastic bags for detecting contents of extra waste. 9. Clarification of what constitutes extra waste as it relates to "minor" amounts of construction material (and whether or not it should be classified as "regular" household waste and not "extra waste (such as white goods and large goods). 10. Timing of Payments to Junker Sanitation for Certified Accounts. 11. Copy of list of accounts billed by Junker Sanitation, Inc. 12. Renewal of recycling agreement which expired on December 31, 1992. 13. Establishment of Dispute Resolution Committee. 14. Copy of original sign up forms and container change forms (container size). ITEM #1 - CHARGES FOR BED AND BREAKFAST'S Discussion This issue was raised by the owner /operator of the bed and breakfast located at 319 West Pine Street. Apparently the owner was informed by Jim Junker that the appropriate rate for this bed and breakfast was $19.75 or the rate of a 90 gallon container. The owner contends that he only needs a 60 gallon container for the waste he generates. Jim contends that bed and breakfast's generate more "extra" waste (i.e., beds, appliances, etc.) than normal households and they should therefore be charged more. The bed and breakfast operator contends that his bed and breakfast wouldn't generate any more "extra" waste than a normal household and his rate should only be based on the container size he needs to dispose of the volume of waste generated. Recommendation Council establish a fee policy for bed and breakfast's. The fees should be based on relevant data pertaining to waste generated by bed and breakfasts. (The fees could be based on a per bedroom (non - family) basis). The development of "relevant data" could be a difficult task. Therefore, the Council may also want to consider just letting the bed and breakfast operator decide the container size and base the fee on this. As will be the case for some of the other issues rai:ed herein, if there is a cost to Junker Sanitation for this then it could be added to the total cost of the system and the fees in general should be set at a level to cover the cost. In any event, the fees :should be based on some justifiable cost. ISSUE #2 - FEES FOR MULTIFAMILY UNITS Discussion This issue was raised by the manager of the Charter Oaks housing complex. Apparently the Contractor is charging a fee of $17 per month, per unit (60 units) plus a charge of $120 per month for the dumpsters that are provided (in lieu of individual containers). The agreement states that the fees shall be a minimum of $13.75 per unit for multifamily dwellings unless a different rate is negotiated between the Contractor and the owner of the multifamily residence. The Contractor believes the fee that has been established for the Charter Oaks facility is appropriate based on his judgement of the amount of waste generated. The manager would like to see the data that would support the fee. Although I was concerned. during the development of the new system and agreement about how fees for multifamily units would be addressed, I took some comfort in the "negotiated rate" language in the agreement. I think this issue could be resolved if the Contractor would provide the manager with relevant data (average volume per unit, etc.) to support the fee. 2 0 • • • • Recommendation Council should direct the Contractor to justify fees (in excess of the minimum fee) charged to multifamily units. The costs should be based on average volume per unit and the cost of providing dumpsters. ITEM #3 - FEES FOR BUSINESS IN HOMES. Discussion This issue is very similar to the bed and breakfast issue. It was not an issue that was specifically addressed in the negotiations of the new agreement because it was assumed (at least on my part) that the volume base system would lead to an appropriately sized container and fee for all users - whether regular households or owners with businesses. (e.g., if the home business generates waste, the resident would need to have an appropriately sized container to handle the waste or if the business didn't generate waste then the container would only have to be of a size to handle the regular or normal household waste). Recommendation Council establish a fee policy for home businesses. The fees should be based on relevant data pertaining to waste generated by home businesses. The development of "relevant data could be a difficult task. Therefore, the Council may also want to consider just letting the home businesses operator decide the container size and base the fee on this. As will be the case for the bed and breakfast issue and for some of the other issues raised herein if there is a cost to Junker Sanitation for this then it could be added to the total cost of the system and the fees in general should be set at a level to cover the cost. In any event, the fees should be based on some justifiable cost. ISSUE #4 - PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR COST AND SALE OF SPECIALIZED BAGS. Discussion This issue was raised when the Contractor submitted an invoice for the cost of 25,000 bags (the amount ordered by the Contractor) and for the sale of 5,000 bags (the amount of bags delivered to the City by the Contractor for sale to the public). The City's understanding (per minutes of the City Council meeting) is that the cost of the bags were to be split 50/50 between the City and the Contractor at the time of purchase. The Contractor contends that the City was to purchase the bags. In regards to the sale of the bags, the contract actually pertains to "stickers" sold, with the Contractor presenting the stickers at the end of each month to the City. Payment would then be made, based on the stickers actually collected by the Contractor. At the request of the contract, the City agreed to substitiute "bags" for "stickers ". City staff believes that monthly payments are a reasonable method of paying the Contractor. Otherwise the City is advancing revenue it has not yet received. Further, the City would have asked for fewer bags (e.g., have the Contractor deliver X number of bags per month to the City rather than the 5,000 bags that were delivered). Also, the bags were to have been sequentially numbered for internal control, which they were not. Recommendation Council should establish a policy for reimbursement to the Contractor for the purchase and sale of bags. Staff recommendation would be to have Contractor pay for the bags and pass t is cost on to the City as part of the systems cost (otherwise the City must pay for the bags out of the General Fund which is tax supported rather than r covering the costs from the user). Staff would also recommend continuation o the monthly payment for the sale of bags which is the same basis for payment f r the collection service. ISSUE #5 - POLICY ON VACANT AND CHANGED OCCUPANCY Discussion This issue was raised by the owner of a residence that is (to the best of my knowledge) changed from a duplex to a single family occupancy. The Contractor believes that this residence should continue to be charged the duplex rate even if presently not occupied because the residence still contains the kitchen facilities (etc) for a second unit. The Contractor further contends that it is very difficult to determine when or if a dwelling unit becomes occupied and that the system can easily be I agree to some extent. However, the agreement states that the fees shall be based on occupancy and if a unit is not occupied I think it will be difficult to sustain the fee. A related issue is the vacancy caused by "snow birds" or residents who take an extended vacation or vac present policy is to su unoccupied for a period this is costly to him b he had to supply to the cost of the system and the general fees that ar ate the residence for an extended period of time. The spend the monthly fee for any residence that is to be of three months or more. The Contractor contends that cause he is losing the "rent" from the container that esidence. However, I believe this is just part of the he cost (i.e., lost "rents ") should be recovered from set. I agree with the Contractor on the "rent" issue. Recommendation Council establish a policy to address changed /unoccupied dwelling units. ISSUE #6 - USE OF GARBAGE CANS FOR SPECIALIZED BAGS This issue was raised by a resident who apparently had his specialized garbage bags ripped open by a dog or cat. The resident suggests that residents should be allowed to place the Dags in their own garbage containers to prevent animals from getting to the bags. I agree with this idea and if there is a cost to the Contractor, it could be part of the cost of the total system and be recovered from the general fees that are set. 4 t • • • Recommendation Council should discuss this with Contractor and try to establish a reasonable policy for handling of specialized bags. ISSUE #7 - PICK UP OF CITY TRASH Discussion The agreement requires that the Contractor shall pick up, at no additional charge, city trash. The City presently has a number of Contractor provided dumpsters that it uses to store trash that is accumulated from City offices /facilities and parks. The Contractor charges the City "rent" for the use of the dumpsters (about $4,100 per year) and an additional charge per dump (or emptying of the dumpster) from July 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992 the dump charge total was $2,236.50. Therefore, the City could save about $4,000 - $5,000 per year if the City were to buy the dumpsters. The Contractor contends that he has been charging the City a reasonable rent and that he needs to have some revenue for disposing of City trash. I agree with the Contractor to some extent. However, I believe that the cost of handling city trash should be determined and the cost should be recovered from the general fees that are set (otherwise the City cost must be paid from the General Fund which is tax supported rather than from the user). Recommendation Council should approve City purchase of dumpsters and not be charged per dump. ISSUE #8 - USE OF CLEAR BAGS FOR YARD WASTE Discussion The Contractor has suggested that the City eventually require the use of clear or see - through bags for yard waste. Apparently some residents are mixing regular waste with yard waste which is prohibited by MN Statutes and is not accepted at the RDF, if discovered. I can see that this is a problem for the Contractor. However, I'm not sure how the public would react to this kind of regulation. I don't think cost is a consideration because clear bags are not anymore expensive that the other kind. The problem is that it is just one more thing that the community would have to contend with - and be educated about. Recommendation Council should give this matter careful consideration and try to determine public opinion on this matter before a regulation is established. ISSUE #9 - CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,!!! Discussion This issue has been a real pain over the years. The ordinance states that "extra" waste includes minor amounts of construction material from household repair/remodeling. The problem has always been - "what is a minor amount of construction material ?" We have never adequately quantified "minor" amounts and of course everybody has their own opinion as to what constitutes a "minor" amount. The Contractor contends that construction material should be classified as regular waste and be placed in the container he supplies or in the specialized bags if the container is full. I agree because it is very much like regular household waste and I think it will solve this problem once and for all. Recommendation Council should agree to classify construction material as regular waste and require that it be placed in the container supplied by the Contractor or in specialized bags. ISSUE #10 - PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS Discussion Junker Sanitation bills and collects all multifamily dwellings (three plex and above). This was a carry over provision from the old agreement. However, the new agreement provides that the City shall certify to the county for collection with the taxes on the property any accounts Junker Sanitation Inc bills that are not paid by a certain date. The amount certified for Junker Sanitation for 1992 (payable 1993) was $10,338.50. The City will collect approximately one -half of this amount in July, 1993 and the other one -half in December, 1993. Actually, the City will not collect 100 percent because 3% - 4% of the properties remain delinquent through nonpayment of taxes. However, the City over time should collect 100 percent of the charges even if the property becomes tax forfeiture. The question or issue here is one of timing. In other words, should we pay Junker Sanitation when the accounts are given to the City for certification or should we pay as we receive the money which could be spread over one - seven years. Recommendation Council establish a policy for payment of accounts certified for Junker Sanitation Inc. 6 • • • ISSUE #11 - LISTING OF ACCOUNTS BITJRD Discussion The City has previously requested a listing of accounts (as per the contract) including the fees being billed for each account. To date, the City has not received this information. Recommendation The Contractor should forward a listing of accounts and amounts billed to the City. ISSUE #12 - RECYCLING AGREEMENT The recycling agreement expired on June 30, 1992 and I have previously submitted a draft of a new agreement to the Contractor that is similar to the old agreement (only the rates and duration would change). The Contractor and City extended the original agreement with an addendum. However, the Contractor and Council have yet to discuss the new agreement and the Contractor has continued to provide recycling service at the terms and conditions of the old agreement based on the addendum. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee has reviewed the draft agreement and finds it acceptable except for the rates and duration of contract which were not known by the Committee. Recommendation Council meet with Contractor to determine terms and conditions of a new recycling agreement. ISSUE #13 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE Section 14 of the Agreement between the City and Junker Sanitation provide for the establishment of a Dispute Resolution Committee ( "DRC "). The "DRC" would consist of three members; one appointed by the City, one appointed by the Contractor and the other member would be appointed by the first two appointees. The "DRC" would be used to resolve any controversial disputes between the Contractor and a resident. The Council would arbitrate a dispute that is not resolved by the "DRC ". At this time, we have two matters effecting residents that are in dispute. They are Item #1 - Fees for Bed and Breakfast and Item #2 - Fees for Multifamily Units (the other issues are interpretations of the agreement or disagreements regarding the intent of the City or Contractor on nonspecific issues such as purchase of bags). I would assume that these matters would normally be reviewed by the "DRC" if I was not able to resolve them with the Contractor. However, I think we need to establish a clear policy regarding these issues before a "DRC" could effectively deal with the issues. In other words, we need to establish a policy in order for the "DRC" to determine whether the agreement is being fairly administered and complied with. Recommendation Defer appointing "DRC" until the Council and Contractor can agree to a policy on the aforementioned issues. ISSUE #14 - ORIGINAL FORMS FOR SIGN -UP AND CHANGES OF SERVICE Discussion Although this item was not addressed in the contract, it was assumed that the City would receive the yellow copy of the three -part form signed by customers originally or when changing containers. For accounting purposes,, the City has absolutely no documentation of fees we are charging to customers. Recommendation City Council should require that the yellow copy be forwarded to the City for internal control purposes. 8 • City of Stillwater Residential Garbage & Trash Hauling Recapitulation for 1992 ( Excluding Townhouses & Condiminiums ) Ju1..y through December MONTH TONS July 393.11 August 362.26 September 414.39 October 655.75 • November 538.25 December 319.30 2,683.06 Total tons "Your Garbologist" James Junker. P.O. Box 246 . Stillwater, MN 55082 . 612 - 439 -7135 • O 4.b. oQ _ l _,,,,....,,....._,..„....„)..._.......... _. 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Unknown 7 -7 -92 Did not like volume base system because Junker no longer picks up everything. Jim Junker also "put her down ". Unknown 11 -18 -92 Junker was rude on phone. Won't pick up because lid was up 1 -1/2 ". 416 So 4th Street 11 -19 -92 Cardboard box was not picked up. Unknown 12 -2 -92 Called Junker with complaint about recycling containers. Was told to move out of Stillwater if I didn't like the service. 312 Northland Avenue 12 -23 -92 Did not have container out on time so he pushed it down the street to collection truck. Hauler refused to empty. 415 South Harriet 1 -6 -93 Container not emptied. (lid was opened about 6- 1/2") Jim Junker was very rude and insulted his intelligence. NOTE: The complaints listed here do not represent all of the complaints the City received during the year or even after the new system was implemented. 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Late. - ot-c-f /2-C-1 dais ,AvA 97,0 ri)- /Old rit 66) v-�' nfn • • O A RTMENT 0/ SUBMITTED BY STAFF REQUEST ITEM MEETING DATE DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Briefly outline what the request is) 79 /73-o S add DATE 72-e$412-a //t 7 ,&6544-cifle-- CerS----e0-06r1- FINANCIAL IMPACT (Briefly outline the costs, if any, that . are associated with this request and the proposed source of the funds needed, tai fund the request) q g d5 �! / iVL -X ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED YES ___ NO ___ ALL COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS MUST BE R SUBMITTE TO THE MINIMUM OF FIVE �R ING DAYS F I COUNCIL MEETING I ■' •ER TO CED IN THE COUNCIL M TE.IALPACKET. • • DEPARTMENT / /? k STAFF REQUEST ITEM DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Briefly outline what the request is): R Petit , S 7 . h, D 7 I4 /ra 4 6vr / / k S A .7 X.5% - A P o 7/ .c' '7/ /e / . S'T .S/.//!.✓.4 7 ' /sc/ 4/e yc d ,Pe L(s /y ,e 1•e / k< 10e,n i - ST. ;ye / Ni SUBMITTED BY: /'h /f� , 1-• FINANCIAL IMPACT (Briefly outline the cots, if any, that are associated with this request and the proposed source of the funds needed to fund the request) tA4 `■ (r9 4 1 6e ¶e / ,4 7 2Y 66 5 hae, Rucici Y"e'd Ir'odz u c e cam- i 7' /i 5 /..&' / �/�'y ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED: YES NO X ALL COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IN ORDER TO PLACED IN THE COUNCIL MATERIAL PACKET. MEETING DATE DATE: / 7- .' • Applicant Information Name of organi mat icon__ Applicant Name(Full)__ Street Address City Home Phone Wo rk Phone Facility Information Park facility to be used Date to be used / Number of persons expected Purp' use (soft bal 1 game, wedding, etc.) Type of activity(fund raiser, dancing, nusic, etc. )_;' Check Appropriate Information Beer to Consume 4/ Beer to Sell & Consume Wine to Consume iliw ater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA APPLICATION TO CONSUME State Birth Late / / £ / 1 Time to be used_ Security Informat ion (Internal Use Only) Police Officer Required by City? Yes. No. Officer Rate of Pay $ Mail License To:(If different than applicant) c e& , ) )4_ Liquor t o Consume Liquor to Sell & Consume Kline to Sell & Consume CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612- 439 -6121 • STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF WASHINGTON TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Personal Injury Eleanor Anderson, Plaintiff, v. SUMMONS City of Stillwater, Johnson Bros. Corporation, and Arcon Construction, Inc., Defendant. TO: THE HONORABLE WALLY ABRAHAMSON, MAYOR, CITY OF STILLWATER, 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082; JOHNSON BROS. CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 1002, LITCHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55355; ARCON CONSTRUCTION, INC., 903 EAST FOREST, P.O. BOX 57, MORA, MINNESOTA 55051 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the attorney for Plaintiff an answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Date: I V/9 R sc.ca RAMSTAD, MATTOX & KENNEDY CHARTERED (bi A zi,tpi- ILA Andrea Ryan Andcrsbn Attorney for Plaintiff 3918 Beau D' Rue Drive Eagan, MN 55122 612/452 -4252 Attorney I.D. No: 186478 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Eleanor Anderson, Plaintiff, v. COMPLAINT City of Stillwater, Johnson Bros. Corporation, and Arcon Construction, Inc., Defendant. DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Personal Injury Plaintiff, Eleanor Anderson, for her cause of action, alleges the following: I. That at all times relevant to the complaint herein, Plaintiff was a resident of the State of Minnesota, County of Washington. II. That Defendant, City of Stillwater, is a municipality within the State of Minnesota, County of Washington, with administrative offices located at 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. III. That Plaintiff is in substantial compliance with the notice requirements of Minn. Stat. §466.05 and that Defendant, City of Stillwater, had actual and /or constructive notice of this claim within the meaning of said statute. • • • • • • IV. That Defendant, Johnson Bros. Corporation, entered into a contract with the Defendant, City of Stillwater, to maintain and or repair the municipal sidewalks located in the City of Stillwater on Myrtle Avenue and Third Street. V. That Defendant, Arcon Construction Inc., subcontracted with Johnson Bros. Corporation to repair the sidewalk located on Myrtle Avcnuc and Third Street in Stillwater, Minnesota. VI. That on or about November 27, 1 991, at approximately 1:00 p.m., while walking upon a municipal sidewalk which was under construction located on Myrtle Avenue and Third Street in Stillwater, Minnesota, in front of the American Legion, Plaintiff sustained a fall and resultant injuries due to the Defendant's negligent and reckless disregard of the rights of others in failing to post a warning sign or place a barricade or properly maintain the aforementioned sidewalk within their control. VII. That as a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendants, and each of them, the Plaintiff was caused to suffer and sustain severe and permanent injuries to her head, neck, and back area. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays judgment against the Defendants and each of them in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) together with her costs and disbursements herein. Date: 1 ) c '2- I sc.ca RAMSTAD, MATTOX & KENNEDY CHARTERED / 2J 1 Andrea Ryan Anderson Attorney for 3918 Beau D' Rue Drive Eagan, MN 5.5122 612/452-4252 Attorney I.D. No: 186478 • • • STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Plaintiff and Plaitiff's attorney hereby acknowledge that costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party or parties if the Plaintiff or her attorney acts in bad faith, assert a claim or defense that is frivilous and is costly to the other party, assert an unfounded position solely to delay the ordinary course of the proceedings or to harass, or to commit a fraud upon the court. Date: 13 /2 2 /9 �-- ) SS. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2 5 day of 1 ' L�,.i4t.6_/t , 1992. TANYA DERBY 1 NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA DAKOTA COUNTY My Commission Expires Sept. 2, 1 736 Notart kflublic aC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RAMSTAD, MATTOX & KENNEDY CHARTERED 1 � Andrea Ryan Anderson Attorney for 3918 Beau D' Rue Drive Eagan, MN 55122 612/452 -4252 Attorney I.D. No: 186478 • AGENDA CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1993 -- 6:15 P.M. I. Staff Reports I. Call to Order III. Visitors Post -It`" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 I #o+ pages To From — A Co. Co. / Dept. Phone # Fax# Fax# 6:15 P.M. AGENDA 7:00 P.M. AGENDA II. Public Hearings Jerry Brown - Conditional Use Permit Ordinance #601 - Domestic Animals IV. Departmental Reports Doerr - Utilities Kern Streets Seggelke - Parks O'Neal - Police Bridge Update Cable Update Consolidation Update Water Management Update V. Old Business Council Accident Policy (LMC) VI. Review Minutes December 14th and 28th VII. New Business 1993 Departmental Appointments 1993 Official Newspaper Appoint Mayor Pro tempore Designate Checking Account & Bank Depositories Change Regular Meeting October 11th to 12th (Columbus Day Holiday) Phyllis Dahl - Kennel License Resolution - Norell Ave. /Frontage Rd. Acquisitions 1993 Engineering Rates Junker Option Acknowledgment ,American Disability Act - Valley View Park Reappoint Mike Dahlquist - Park Commission Reapplication from Colleen Geraghty Behrendt for CUP for Home Occupation License JAN 018 '93 08 :E9 OAK PARK EIGHTS VIII. Bills Presented for Approval & Treasurer's Report IX. Correspondence Presented Metroprlitan Council • • • • • • December 31, 1992 TO: School District 834 City -Town- County Interagency Co -op FROM: Beverly Schultz, Mayor, City of Bayport RE: Interagency Co -op Meeting Notice As discussed at our last meeting, the next Co -op meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, January 20, 1992 Bayport City Hall 294 No. 3rd Street Bayport, Minnesota 7:00 PM AGENDA 1. Barriers to cooperation. 2. Redesigning system for delivering services. Talks by Lyall Schwarzkopf and Chuck Ballentine from Met - Council staff. • • Gary R. Johnson Vice President and General Counsel Mollies M. Winston Secretary David A. Lawrence Jack F. Slohotm Director —Law Director —Law Writer's Direct Dial Number 330 -2868 Audrey Zibelman Senior Attorney Northern States Power Company Law Department 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Telephone (612)330 -6600 Fax No. (612)330 -5827 January 7, 1992 TO: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES IN NSP'S ELECTRIC SERVICE TERRITORY RE: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Docket No. E- 002/GR -92 -1185 Attorneys Gene R. Sommers Ralph S. Towler Stephen C. Lapadat Harold J. Bagley James L Altman Donnellda L. Rice Cheri L. Brix Michael J. Hanson Michael C. Connelly John W Haine Chandra G Houston Audrey A. Zibelman On November 2, 1992, Northern States Power Company ( "NSP ") filed for an electric rate increase with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ( "PUC "). The Commission has accepted NSP's filing and issued a Notice and Order for Hearing. A copy of this notice is enclosed, as directed by the Commission. The Commission has referred this filing to the Office of Administrative Hearings for evidentiary and public hearings. At a prehearing conference held December 18, 1992, Judge Richard C. Luis set January 22, 1992 as the last day to file petitions to intervene as a formal party to the case. Petitions should be addressed to Judge Luis at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 100 Washington Square, Suite 1700, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2138, and served on NSP. Other procedural matters are discussed in the PUC's Notice and Order for Hearing. Also enclosed is NSP's Notice of Application for Rate Increase. If there are questions, feel free to call the undersigned. Notice to Counties and Municipalities Under Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, Subd. 1 BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION STATE OF MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Application of ) NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, ) Minneapolis, Minnesota, for Authority to Change its S:hedule of Electric Rates for Reta1 Customers Within the State of Minnesota NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE DOCKET NO. E002 /GR -92 -1185 On November 2, 1992, Northern States Power Company (NSP) filed notice of an increase in its electric rates with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statues §216B.16. The Company proposed a schedule of new rates to take effect on January 1, 1993. If the Commission suspends the proposed rates so they do not go into effect, it must permit the Company to put interim rates into effect on January 1, 1993, until a final rate level is determined. NSP has filed a schedule of interim rates based on the Commission Order in the preceding NSP electric rate case. The Commission gill determine the amount of increase in rates it will allow on or before September 2, 1 93, and final rates reflecting that determination will be implemented thereafter. If the final rate level is less than the interim rate level, the amount collected during the interim period attributable to that difference will be refunded to customers with interes . Examples of the effect of these increases on typical bills are as follows: • • • Residential Service • General Service Use Present* Interim Pronosed 250 KWH $ 17.79 $ 18.74 $ 20.73 500 KWH $ 36.08 $ 38.01 $ 39.97 750 KWH $ 51.88 $ 54.66 $ 57.70 1000 KWH $ 67.67 $ 71.30 $ 75.43 Small General Service Use 500 KWH 1000 KWH 2000 KWH $ 38.18 $ 69.77 $132.93 Average Monthly Bills $ 40.23 $ 73.51 $140.06 $ 41.42 $ 75.83 $144.67 Use(KWH/Demand (KW) 10,000 /50 $ 661 $ 696 $ 722 30,000/75 $ 1,417 $1,493 $1,544 400,000/1,000 $18,625 $19,623 $20,315 * The present rate levels identified in this application represent the rates authorized in Docket No. E002 /GR -91 -001. The Department of Public Service is conducting an investigation of NSP's books and records. Individual customers will be notified when public hearings are scheduled. The proposed rate schedules and a comparison of present and proposed rates may be examined by the public during normal business hours at the Department of Public Service, 121 7th Place East, Suite 200, St. Paul and at Northern States Power Company offices located at 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 2302 Great Northern Drive, Fargo; 421 Wabasha St., St. Paul; 825 Rice St., St. Paul; 1700 E. County Road E, White Bear Lake; 3000 Maxwell Ave., Newport; 2763 First Ave. N.W., Faribault; 3930 Pepin Ave., Red Wing; 3515 Third Street. N., St. Cloud; 5050 Service Drive, Winona; 500 W. Russel St., Sioux Falls; 4501 68th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center; 5309 W. 70th St., Edina; 210 Lime St., Mankato; 5505 County Road 19, Shorewood; 1505 Washington Ave., Montevideo; and 3115 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville. If you wish to intervene or testify in this case, contact the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1700, 100 Washington Square, Minneapolis, Mn. 55101- • 2147 or contact Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101 -2147 or phone (612) 296 -7124. BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Don Storm Chair Tom Burton Commissioner Cynthia A. Kitlinski Commissioner Dee Knaak Commissioner Norma McKanna Commissioner In the Matter of the Application ISSUE DATE: December 14, 1992 of Northern States Power Company for Authority to Increase Its DOCKET NO. E- 002/GR -92 -1185 Rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING I. Proceedings to Date PROCEDURAL HISTORY On November 2, 1992 Northern States Power Company's Electric Utility (NSP or the Company) filed a petition seeking a general rate increase of $119,000,000', or 8.98 %, effective January 1, 1993. On December 14, 1992 the Commission issued its Order Accepting Filing and Suspending Rates in the matter. A copy of the Company'; rate increase proposal is on file in the offices of the Department of Public Service, 121 7th Place East, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2145, and is open for public inspection during regular office hours. Copies are also available for public inspection at the Company's office at 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401. 1 In its Notice of Change in Rates the Ccmpany stated its proposed rate increase was $119 million; the accompanying schedules and workpapers supported an increase of $119.138 million. In its ORDER ACCEPTING FILING AND SUSPENDING RATES the Commission found that the Notice of Change in Rates controls and that any final rate increase cannot exceed the amount set forth there. 1 • • • • • • II. Jurisdiction and Referral for Contested Case Proceedings The Commission has jurisdiction over proposed rate changes under Minn. Stat. § 216B.16 (1990). If the Commission is unable to resolve all significant issues regarding the reasonableness of the proposed rates on the basis of the filing itself, the Commission is to refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings for contested case proceedings. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1990). The Commission finds that it cannot satisfactorily resolve all questions regarding the reasonableness of the proposed rates on the basis of the Company's filing. The Commission will therefore refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings for contested case proceedings. III. Proposed Rates The Company proposes rate increases by customer class as follows ($1,000's): Customer Class/ Revenue Cateaory FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Residential Commercial /Industrial Other Sales to Public Authorities Street and Protective Lighting Late Charges 2 Present Pr000sed Rates Rates $460,894 $512,363 836,207 902,344 9,228 10,116 17,322 17,637 3,664 3,993 Total Retail $1,327,315 $1,446,453 The Commission has suspended the Company's proposed rates by separate Order. By further Order, the Commission will direct the Company to place an interim rate schedule into effect. Interim rates are subject to refund if the Commission ultimately orders a lower overall revenue increase than is recovered through interim rates. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 3 (1990). 2 This figure does not include local franchise fees, which are collected for local governments and do not affect net operating income. This figure also does not reflect the Commission's finding in its ORDER ACCEPTING FILING AND SUSPENDING RATES that the rate increase cannot exceed the amount set forth in the Company's Notice of Change in Rates, $119 million. IV. Issues to be Addressed Parties shall address the following issues in the course of the contested case proceedings ordered herein: (1) Is the test year revenue increase sought by the Company reasonable or will it result in unreasonable and excessive earnings by the Company? (2) Is the rate design proposed by the Company, including its proposed restructuring of interruptible rates, reasonable? (3) Are the Company's proposed capital structure and return on equity reasonable? (4) Is the Company's proposal for implementing SFAS 106 reasonable ? (5) What are appropriate rates for standing by with capacity and how do general service and standby service demand charges relate to one another during customer system outages? (6) Should any adjustments be made to the Company's proposal to include refuse derived fuel generating facilities in rate base and to recover their operating costs from ratepayers ?' The parties may also raise and address other issues relevant to the Company's proposed rate increase. V. Procedural Outline A. Administrative Law Judge The Administrative Law Judge assigned to this case is Richard C. 3 See, two Commission Orders: In the Matter of the Accounting? and Ratemaking Effects of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 106, Docket No. U- 999/CI- 92 -96, ORDER ADOPTING ACCOUNTING STANDARD AND ALLOWING DEFERRED ACCOUNTING (September 22, 1992) and ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART PETITIONS FOR CLARIFICATION (November 2, 1992). 6 The Commission Consolidated the record of its investigation of the Company's refuse-derived fuel activities with this rate case record in an Order dated October 30, 1992. In the Matter of an Inlestication Regarding Northern States Power Companv's Refuse Derived Fuel Activity, ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND CONSOLIDATING RECORD. 3 • • • Luis. His address and telephone number are as follows: Office ilo of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1700, 100 Washington Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2138; (612) 349 -2542. Any party intending to appear at the hearing must file a notice of appearance (Attachment A) with the Administrative Law Judge within 20 days of the date of this Notice and Order for Hearing. Failure to appear at the hearing may result in facts and issues being resolved against the party who fails to appear. Parties should bring to the hearing all documents, records, and witnesses necessary to support their positions.' They should take note that any material introduced into evidence may become public data unless a party objects and requests relief under Minn. Stat. § 14.60, subd. 2 (1990). • B. Hearing Procedure Hearings in this matter will be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 14.57 -14.62 (1990); the rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minn. Rules, parts 1400.5100 to 1400.8400; and, to the extent that they are not superseded by those rules, the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, Minn. Rules, parts 7830.0100 to 7830.4400. Copies of these rules and statutes may be purchased from the Print Communications Division of the Department of Administration, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; (612) 297 -3000. Under these rules parties may be represented by counsel, may appear on their own behalf, or may be represented by another person of their choice, unless otherwise prohibited as the unauthorized practice of law. They have the right to present evidence, conduct cross - examination, and make written and oral argument. Under Minn. Rules, part 1400.7000, they may obtain subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. Any questions regarding discovery under Minn. Rules, parts 1400.6700 to 1400.6800 or informal disposition under Minn. Rules, part 1400.5900 should be directed to Margie Hendriksen, Special Assistant Attorney General, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2147, (612) 296 -0410. The times, dates, and places of public and evidentiary hearings in this matter will be set by order of the Administrative Law Judge after consultation with the Commission and intervening parties. 4 C. Intervention Persons wishing to become formal parties to this proceeding shall promptly file petitions to intervene with the Administrative Law Judge. They shall serve copies of such petitions on all current parties and on the Commission. Minn. Rules, part 1400.6200. D. Prehearing Conference A prehearing conference will be held in this matter on Friday, December 18, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. in the Large Hearing Room, Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. It will be combined with the prehearing conference in the Company's gas rate case, which was filed the same day. Persons participating in the prehearing conference should be prepared toldiscuss the standard issues of time frames, scheduling, discovery procedures, and similar issues. They should also be prepared to discuss coordinating proceedings in the two rate cases. Although the two cases will be tried separately, by separate Administrative Law Judges, the cases do involve some of the same issues, witnesses, customers, and parties. The two Administrative Law Judges have urged interested persons to consider ways of avoiding duplicative hearings and minimizing scheduling conflicts, such as holding joint public hearings and combining evidentiary hearings on specific issues. The Commission urges full :ooperation with these efforts by all parties. E. Time Constraints The Commission is required to act on the Company's filing within ten months, or the proposed rates are deemed approved. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1990). This ten -month period can be extended for two months, if the parties submit a settlement which is rejected by the Commission. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1990). The Commission asks the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct contested case proceedings in light of these time constraints and requests that the Administrative Law Judge submit his final report by July 2, 1993, to allow the Commission adequate opportunity for thorough consideration of the case. 5 In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company for Authority to Increase Its Rates for Gas Service in the State of Minnesota, Docket No. G- 002/GR -92 -1186. 5 • • • The Commission notes that the statutory deadline for the final Order in this case falls within 20 working days of the statutory 4, deadline for the final Order in an earlier case filed under Minn. Stat. § 237.075 (1990). Assuming the earlier -filed case was complete on the date of filing (or before the date this case was filed), the Commission can extend the rate suspension period and Order deadline in this case by 20 working days, if necessary. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (b) (1990). Similarly, this case and the Company's general rate case for its gas utility were filed on the same day, making available, if necessary, another 20- working day extension. At this point it is unclear if either or both of these rate cases will require an extension of the standard 10 -month rate suspension period. • • VI. Application of Ethics in Government Act The lobbying provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 10A.01 et seq. (1990), apply to general rate cases. Persons appearing in this proceeding may be subject to registration, reporting, and other requirements set forth in that Act. All persons appearing in this case are urged to refer to the Act and to contact the Minnesota Ethical Practices Board, telephone number (612) 296 -1720, with any questions. VII. Ex Parte Communications Restrictions on ex parte communications with Commissioners and reporting requirements regarding such communications with Commission staff apply to this proceeding from the date of this Order. Those restrictions and reporting requirements are set forth at Minn. Rules, parts 7845.7300 - 7845.7400, which all parties are urged to consult. ORDER 1. A contested case proceeding shall be held on the Company's proposed rate increase. The proceeding shall begin with a Prehearing Conference on Friday, December 18, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. 2. This Order will be served on the Company, which shall mail copies of the Order to all municipalities and counties in 6 This complex filing by U S WEST Communications carries three docket numbers: P- 421/EM -91 -1002; P- 421/EM -91 -1000; P- 421/EM -91 -328. The filing was made October 30, 1992. 6 (S E A L) its service area and to such other persons as the Department of Public Service may request. 3. Public hearings shall be held in this matter at locations within the service area of the Company. 4. The Company shall give the following notices of the evidentiary and puY lic hearings: a) Individual wr tten notice to each customer, which may be in the form of a bill insert, and shall be served at least ten days before the first day of hearings. b) Written notice to the governing bodies of all municipalities and counties in the area affected and to all parties it the Company's last two rate cases. These notices shall be mailed at least ten days before the first day of hearings. c) Display advertisements in legal newspapers of affected counties and ther newspapers of general circulation within the Co pany's service area. These advertisements shall appear at least ten days before the first day of hearings. They shall include the heading RATE INCREASE NOTICE, which heading shall appear in bold face type no smaller than 30 points. d) The above notices shall contain the information required in Minn. Rules, part 7830.3200, subp. 2. The Company shall submit proposed notices for Commission approval prior to publication or service. 5. The Commission authorizes the Executive Secretary to enter Orders on behalf of the Commission varying time requirements for the filing of pleadings and other documents and determining the conduct of this proceeding, according to the standards set forth in Minn. Rules, part 7830.4400. Any party adversely affacted by such an Order may file a motion for reconsideration, vacation, or modification, no later than ten days from the date of its entry or one day before any filing deadline or occurrence of an act directed in such Order. Such motions will be heard by the Commission. 6. This Order shall become effective immediately. 7 RD •F/� COMMISSI' Richard R. aster Executive Secretary • • • • • BEFORE THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS Suite 1700 100 Washington Square Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2138 In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company for Authority to Increase Its Rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota Name and Telephone Number of Administrative Law Judge: TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE: You are advised that the party named below will appear at the above hearing. NAME OF PARTY: ADDRESS: FOR THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 121 7th Place East Suite 350 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2145 TELEPHONE NUMBER: SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY: DATE: Richard C. Luis (612) 349 -2542 TELEPHONE NUMBER: PARTY'S ATTORNEY OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE: OFFICE ADDRESS: 8 MPUC Docket No. E- 002/GR -92- 1185 OAH Docket No. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE • • Gary R. Johnson Vice President and General Counsel Hollies M. Winston Secretary David A. Lawrence Jack F. Sjoholm Director —Law Director—Law Writer's Direct Dial Number 330 -6607 Gene R. Sommers Senior Attorney Northern States Power Company Law Department 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Telephone (612)330 -6600 Fax No. (612)330 -5827 January 7, 1992 TO: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES IN NSP'S GAS SERVICE TERRITORY RE: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Docket No. G- 002/GR -92 -1186 Attorneys Gene R. Sommers Ralph S. Towler Stephen C. Lapadat Harold J. Bagley James L. Altman Donnellda L. Rice Chen L. Brix Michael J. Hanson Michael C. Connelly John W. Haine Chandra G. Houston Audrey A. Zibelman On November 2, 1992, Northern States Power Company ("NSF') filed for a gas rate increase with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ( "PUC "). The Commission • has accepted NSP's filing and issued a Notice and Order for Hearing. A copy of this notice is enclosed, as directed by the Commission. The Commission has referred this filing to the Office of Administrative Hearings for evidentiary and public hearings. At a prehearing conference held December 18, 1992, Judge Allan W. Klein set January 22, 1992 as the last day to file petitions to intervene as a formal party to the case. Petitions should be addressed to Judge Klein at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 100 Washington Square, Suite 1700, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2138, and served on NSP. Other procedural matters are discussed in the PUC' s Notice and Order for Hearing. Also enclosed is NSP' s Notice of Application for Rate Increase. If there are questions, feel free to call the undersigned. Notice to Counties and Municipalities Under Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, Subd. 1 BEFORE THE MINNES6TA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION STATE OF MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company for Authority to Change is Schedule of Gas Rates for Retail c ustomers Within the State of Minnesota NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE Docket No. G002/GR -92 -1186 On November 2, 1992, Northern States Power Company (NSP) filed notice of an increase in its gas rates with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 216B.16. The Company proposed a schedule of new rates to take effect on January 1, 1993. If the Commissio suspends the proposed rates so they do not go into effect, it must permit the Com any to put interim rates into effect on January 1, 1993, until a final rate level is dete 'ned. NSP has filed a schedule of interim rates based on the Commission Order in e preceding NSP gas rate case. The Commission will determine the amount of increase in rates it will allow on or before September 2, 1993, and final rates reflecting that determination will be implemented thereafter. If the final rate level is less than the interim rate level, the amount collected during the interim period attributable to that difference will be refunded to customers with interest. Examples of the effect of these increases on typical bills are as follows: • • Residential Service: Present* Interim Proposed pit Rates Rates Rates 0 CCF $ 4.00 $ 4.15 $ 6.00 30 CCF $ 17.21 $ 17.84 $ 19.53 50 CCF $ 26.02 $ 26.97 $ 28.55 100 CCF $ 48.04 $ 49.79 $ 51.10 200 CCF $ 92.07 $ 95.43 $ 96.20 300 CCF $136.11 $141.07 $141.30 • Commerical /Industrial Service: • Average Monthly Bills 0 CCF $ 14.00 $ 14.39 $ 14.00 100 CCF $ 53.52 $ 55.00 $ 55.54 500 CCF $211.59 $217.45 $221.68 1000 CCF $409.17 $420.51 $429.35 2000 CCF $804.34 $826.63 $844.71 3000 CCF $1,199.51 $1,232.75 $1,260.06 * The present rate levels identified in this application represent the rates authorized in Docket No. G- 002/GR -86 -160. The Department of Public Service is conducting an investigation of NSP's books and records. Customers will be notified when public hearings are scheduled. The proposed rate schedules and a comparison of present and proposed rates may be examined by the public during normal business hours at the Department of Public Service, 121 7th Place East, Suite 200, St. Paul, and at Northern States Power Company offices located at 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 3115 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville; 2302 Great Northern Drive, Fargo and 1206 Fifth Avenue South, Grand Forks; 421 Wabasba Street, St. Paul; 210 Lime Street, Mankato; 825 Rice Street, St. Paul; 1700 East County Road E, White Bear Lake; 3000 Maxwell Avenue, Newport; 2763 First Avenue Northwest, Faribault; 3930 Pepin Avenue, Red Wing; 3515 Third Street North, St. Cloud; and 5050 Service Drive, Winona. If you wish to intervene or testify in this case, contact the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearing, Suite 1700, 100 Washington Square, Minneapolis, MN 55401; or contact the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55101-2147, or call (612) 296 -7124. • • • Don Storm Chair Tom Burton Commissioner Cynthia A. Kitlinski Commissioner Dee Knaak Commissioner Norma McKanna Commissioner • BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of the Application ISSUE DATE: December 14, 1992 of Northern States Power Company's Gas Utility for DOCKET NO. G- 002/GR -92 -1186 Authority to Change Its Schedule of Gas Rates for Retail NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING Customers within the State of Minnesota PROCEDURAL HISTORY I. Proceedings to Date On November 2, 1992 Northern States Power Company's Gas Utility (NSP or the Company) filed a petition seeking a general rate increase of $14,873,000, or 5.83 %, effective January 1, 1993. On December 14, 1992 the Commission issued its Order Accepting Filing and Suspending Rates in the matter. A copy of the Company's rate increase proposal is on file in the offices of the Department of Public Service, 121 7th Place East, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2145, and is open for public inspection during regular office hours. Copies are also available for public inspection at the Company's office at 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS II. Jurisdiction and Referral for Contested Case Proceedings The Commission has jurisdiction over proposed rate changes under Minn. Stat. § 216B.16 (1990). If the Commission is unable to resolve all significant issues regarding the reasonableness of the proposed rates on the basis of the filing itself, the Commission is to refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings for contested case proceedings. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1990). 1 The Commission finds that it cannot satisfactorily resolve all questions regarding the reasonableness of the proposed rates on the basis of the Company's filing. The Commission will therefore refer the matter to the Office of Administrative Hearings for contested case proceedings. III. Proposed Ratesl The Company proposes rate Customer Class /, Revenue Catecory Residential Commercial /Induktrial Large General Service Small Interrupt Large Interrupt'ble Interdepartment 1 Transportation Late Payment Service Charges Miscellaneous IV. Issues to be Ad Total Revenues $255,004.6 $269,877.6 The Commission has suspended the Company's proposed rates by separate Order. By further Order, the Commission will direct the Company to place an interim rate schedule into effect. Interim rates are subject to refund if the Commission ultimately orders a lower overall revenu increase than is recovered through interim rates. Minn. Stat. 216B.16, subd. 3 (1990). essed increases by customer class as follows: Present Rates (000) $153,851.2 72,393.6 3,238.5 10,414.4 11,860.2 49.5 1,745.1 606.1 252.0 594.0 Proposed Rates (000) $164,481.7 76,193.6 3,280.0 10,727.2 11,860.2 49.5 1,745.1 641.3 305.0 594.0 Parties shall address the following issues in the course of the contested case proceedings ordered herein: (1) Is the test year revenue increase sought by the Company reasonable or will it result in unreasonable and excessive earnings by the Company? (2) Is the rate design proposed by the Company reasonable? 1 This figure does not include local franchise fees, which are collected for local governments and do not affect net operating income. 2 • (3) Are the Company's proposed capital structure and return on equity reasonable? (4) Is the Company's proposal for implementing SFAS 106 reasonable ? (5) Is the Company's proposed treatment of carrying costs associated with its use of gas storage reasonable? The parties may also raise and address other issues relevant to the Company's proposed rate increase. V. Procedural Outline A. Administrative Law Judge The Administrative Law Judge assigned to this case is Allan W. Klein. His address and telephone number are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings, Suite 1700, 100 Washington Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2138; (612) 341 -7609. B. Hearing Procedure Hearings in this matter will be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 14.57 -14.62 (1990); • the rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minn. Rules, parts 1400.5100 to 1400.8400; and, to the extent that they are not superseded by those rules, the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, Minn. Rules, parts 7830.0100 to 7830.4400. Copies of these rules and statutes may be purchased from the Print Communications Division of the Department of Administration, 117 University Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; (612) 297 -3000. Under these rules parties may be represented by counsel, may appear on their own behalf, or may be reoresented by another person of their choice, unless otherwise prohibited as the unauthorized practice of law. They have the right to present evidence, conduct cross - examination, and make written and oral argument. Under Minn. Rules, part 1400.7000, they may obtain subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. 2 See, two Commission Orders: In the Matter of the Accountina and Ratemakina Effects of the Statement of Financial Accountina Standard No. 106, Docket No. U- 999/CI- 92 -96, ORDER ADOPTING ACCOUNTING STANDARD AND ALLOWING DEFERRED ACCOUNTING (September 22, 1992) and ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART PETITIONS FOR CLARIFICATION (November 2, 1992). 3 Any party intending to appear at the hearing must file a notice of appearance (Attachment A) with the Administrative Law Judge within 20 days of the date of this Notice and Order for Hearing. Failure to appear at the hearing may result in facts and issues being resolved against the party who fails to appear. Parties should bring to the hearing all documents, records, and witnesses necessary to ;support their positions. They should take note that any material .introduced into evidence may become public data unless a party objects and requests relief under Minn. Stat. § 14.60, subd. 2 (1990). Any questions regarding' discovery under Minn. Rules, parts 1400.6700 to 1400.6800 or informal disposition under Minn. Rules, part 1400.5900 should be directed to Margie Hendriksen, Special Assistant Attorney General, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2147, (612) 296 -0410. The times, dates, and places of public and evidentiary hearings in this matter will be - et by order of the Administrative Law Judge after consultatioi with the Commission and intervening parties. C. Intervention Persons wishing to beco e formal parties to this proceeding shall promptly file petitions to intervene with the Administrative Law Judge. They shall sery copies of such petitions on all current parties and on the Commission. Minn. Rules, part 1400.6200. D. Prehearing Conference A prehearing conference will be held in this matter on Friday, December 18, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. in the Large Hearing Room, Public Utilities Commission, 131 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. It w_11 be combined with the prehearing conference in the Company's electric rate case, which was filed the same day.' Persons participating in the prehearing conference should be prepared to discuss the standard issues of time frames, scheduling, discovery procedures, and similar issues. They should also be prepared to discuss coordinating proceedings in the two rate cases. Although the two cases Administrative Law Judg issues, witnesses, cust ill be tried separately, by separate s, the cases do involve some of the same mers, and parties. The two Administrative Law Judges have urged interested persons to 3 In the Matter of the Apolication of Northern States Power Company for Authority to Increase Its Rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota, Docket No. E- 002/GR -92 -1185. 4 • • • • • consider ways of avoiding duplicative hearings and minimizing scheduling conflicts, such as holding joint public hearings and combining evidentiary hearings on specific issues. The Commission urges full cooperation with these efforts by all parties. E. Time Constraints The Commission is required to act on the Company's filing within ten months, or the proposed rates are deemed approved. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1990). This ten -month period can be extended for two months, if the parties submit a settlement which is rejected by the Commission. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (1990). The Commission asks the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct contested case proceedings in light of these time constraints and requests that the Administrative Law Judge submit his final report by July 2, 1993, to allow the Commission adequate opportunity for thorough consideration of the case. The Commission notes that the statutory deadline for the final Order in this case falls within 20 working days of the statutory deadline for the final Order in an earlier case filed under Minn. Stat. § 237.075 (1990). Assuming the earlier -filed case was complete on the date of filing (or before the date this case was filed), the Commission can extend the rate suspension period and Order deadline in this case by 20 working days, if necessary. Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, subd. 2 (b) (1990). Similarly, this case and the Company's general rate case for its electric utility were filed on the same day, making available, if necessary, another 20- working day extension. At this point it is unclear if either or both of these rate cases will require an extension of the standard 10 -month rate suspension period. VI. Application of Ethics in Government Act The lobbying provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 10A.01 et sea. (1990), apply to general rate cases. Persons appearing in this proceeding may be subject to registration, reporting, and other requirements set forth in that Act. All persons appearing in this case are urged to refer to the Act and to contact the Minnesota Ethical Practices Board, telephone number (612) 296 -1720, with any questions. 4 This complex filing by U S WEST Communications carries three docket numbers: P- 421/EM -91 -1002; P- 421/EM -91 -1000; P- 421/EM -91 -328. The filing was made October 30, 1992. 5 VII. Ex Parte Communications Restrictions on ex parte communications with Commissioners and reporting requirements regarding such communications with Commission staff apply to this proceeding from the date of this Order. Those restrictions and reporting requirements are set forth at Minn. Rules, parts 7845.7300- 7845.7400, which all parties are urged to consult. 4. The Company shal evidentiary and ORDER 1. A contested case proceeding shall be held on the Company's proposed rate increase. The proceeding shall begin with a Prehearing Conference on Friday, December 18, 1992 at 9:30 a.m. 2. This Order will be served on the Company, which shall mail copies of the Order to all municipalities and counties in its service area and to such other persons as the Department of Public Service may request. 3. Public hearings shall be held in this matter at locations within the service area of the Company. give the following notices of the ublic hearings: a) Individual ritten notice to each customer, which may be in the f rm of a bill insert, and shall be served at least ten d ys before the first day of hearings. b) Written notice to the governing bodies of all municipalities and counties in the area affected and to all parties in the Company's last two rate cases. These notices shall be mailed at least ten days before the first day of hearings. c) Display advertisements in legal newspapers of affected counties and other newspapers of General circulation within the Company's service area. These advertisements shall appear at least ten days before the first day of hearings. They shall include the heading RATE INCREASE NOTICE, which heading shall appear in bold face type no smaller than 30 points. d) The above notices shall contain the information required in Minn. Rules, part 7830.3200, subp. 2. The Company shall submit proposed notices for Commission approval prior to publication or service. 6 • • • 5. • • • 6. This Order shall become effective immediately. (S E A L) The Commission authorizes the Executive Secretary to enter Orders on behalf of the Commission varying time requirements for the filing of pleadings and other documents and determining the conduct of this proceeding, according to the standards set forth in Minn. Rules, part 7830.4400. Any party adversely affected by such an Order may file a motion for reconsideration, vacation, or modification, no later than ten days from the date of its entry or one day before any filing deadline or occurrence of an act directed in such Order. Such motions will be heard by the Commission. 7 BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION Richard R. L caster Executive Secretary In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company's Gas Utility for Authority to Change Its Schedule of Gas Rate=s for Retail Customers within the State of Minnesota Name and Telephone Number of Administrative Law Judge: TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE: You are advised that the party named below will appear at the above hearing. NAME OF PARTY: ADDRESS: BEFORE THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS Suite 1700 100 Washington Square Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 -2138 FOR THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 121 7th Place East Suite 350 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2145 Allan W. Klein (612) 341 -7609 TELEPHONE NUMBER: PARTY'S ATTORNEY OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE: OFFICE ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY: DATE: 8 MPUC Docket No. G- 002/GR -92- 1186 OAH Docket No. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE • • • League of Minnesota Cities Cities Bulletin Number 1 January 8, 1993 League of Minnesota Cities names new executive director John Ainley Larry Bakken, president of the League of Minnesota Cities today named Minnetonka city manager James F. Miller executive director of Minnesota's oldest and largest associa- tion of city governments. The an- nouncement caps a three- month, nationwide search to fill the leadership roll of the 815 -member organization of cities. Miller has been city manager of Minnetonka for the past 13 years. He was assistant city manager in Des Moines, Iowa; assistant to the city manager in Janesville, Wisconsin; administrative assistant to the village manager in Brown Deer, Wisconsin; and served a management internship in Phoenix, Arizona. He is an adjunct professor in the graduate program in public administration at Hamlin University and was an instructor in the graduate program in public administra- tion at Drake University in Des Moines. "James Miller is the most suitable person I know to fill the position of executive director of the League;" stated Bakken. "Jim is an extremely qualified and competent individual. He knows the League of Minnesota Cities inside and out, is familiar with the policy questions confronting city government in this state, and we feel extremely fortunate to have him lead our team." Miller will begin his new duties on February 4, succeeding interim director Cam Andre, former city manager of St. Louis Park. In addition to possessing over 27 years of cumulative city government experience, Miller is also a past president of the League of Minnesota Cities and a past chairman of the LMC Budget Committee. He is a member of the metropolitan agencies commit- tee of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, the chair of the operating committees of both the Southwest Suburban Cable Commis- sion, and the Municipal Legislative Commission. He is a past president of the Metropolitan Area Managers Association and the Local Government In late December, the Department of Employee Relations (DOER) began sending out notices of compliance/ noncompliance to cities and other public sector employers who must comply with the pay equity act. DOER staff have indicated that so far about 75 percent of reporting jurisdictions are in compliance. They do not have a breakdown between type of jurisdiction so we do not know if cities are higher or lower than the James F. Miller Information Service and a member of the LMC's development strategies committee. DOER sending out pay equity compliance notices Joel Jamnik average. Additionally, there is no pattern to the processing of the reports so we cannot advise you as to when you can expect to receive notification. Cities which receive a compli- ance determination are to be con- gratulated. Cities which receive a notification of noncompliance have several options. If you need advice on this matter, please contact Sherrie Le at the League office 612/490 -5600. Inside: House and Senate member addresses, phone numbers, districts, and committees Page 2 Contents 1 / League of Minnesota Cities names new executive director 1 / DOER sending out pay a juity compliance notices 3 / New IRS withholdings for fire relief associations 3 / City utilities would lose eminent domain authority under utilities commission proposal 4 / LMC newly elected conference offers valuable training 4 / Technical assistance for J DA is available from state council 4 / LMC budget committee ppointments 4 • / MCFOA to hold annual eeting 5 / State aid to cities grows lowly 5 / LMC seeks volunteer 6 / State agency vacancies 7 / Minnesota House of Representatives 1993 -94 8 / Minnesota Senate 1993 -94 9 / Minnesota House and Senate membership by district 10 / Minnesota Congressional Delegation 11 / Minnesota House committee assignments 13 / Minnesota Senate committee assignments 15 / Municipal ads 15 / 1CMA provides waste management report 0 Printed on recyeled paper 1. eague I'M innesotaCities ,3490Lexington frenue North, St. Paul, MN 55126, (612) 490 -5600. The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes an update of state legislative, administrative, and congressional ac- tions that affect cities. It also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan Mu- nicipalities. League legislative staff members are available to answer your questions con- cerning legislation relating to cities. John Ainley—JA Gayle Brodt —GB Tim Busse —TB Gary Carlson—GC Don Diddams —DD Sarah Hackett —SH Ann Higgins —AH Joel Jamnik JJ Legislative mission statement The League of Minnesota Cities will vigorously represent the policy positions and interests of its members before the Minnesota State Legislature in a positive and effective manner; characterized by timely, quality information provision and policy advocacy. This representation will be based on greater LMC membership participation in the League's legislative program, which is to be facilitated by the League board and staff. LMC Cities Bulletin • • New IRS withholdings for fire relief associations Stan Peskar Volunteer firefighters relief associations paying lump sum benefits must generally withhold 20 percent of the distribution, which the recipient can apply to his or her income tax. Amended section 3405 of the Internal Revenue Code requires withholding on distributions from a tax- qualified pension plan if the distribution is eligible to be rolled over to an individual retirement account (IRA) or to another tax- qualified public pension plan, but is not actually rolled over. The withholding amount is 20 percent of the amount of the pension distribution. The change is effective for distributions made after December 31, 1992. If a benefit other than an annuity (benefit payable for life) or other than a long pay -out benefit (over a 10 -year payout period) is payable after Decem- ber 31, 1982, the withholding provi- sion will apply and can only be City utilities would lose eminent domain authority under utilities commission proposal Joel Jamnik The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is expected to lobby the 1993 Legislature to repeal the state law (Minn. Stat. 216B.47) which allows municipal utilities to establish service territories or areas through eminent domain proceedings. If successful in obtaining the law's repeal, the PUC would become the sole authority for determining municipal utility bound- aries. While the right of a municipal utility to adjust the service area by eminent domain might not seem worth fighting for because it has only been avoided if the distribution is rolled over into an IRA or into another tax - qualified pension plan, fund to fund, without the participant receiving the funds even temporarily. Minnesota public pension plan members generally can roll over their non - annuity distributions to an IRA or other pension plan, if the plan member is willing to forego immediate access to the benefit. Volunteer firefighters covered by lump sum volunteer firefighter relief associations also can have their relief association convert their lump sum benefit into an annuity through the purchase of an insurance annuity contract under Minn. Stat. 424A.02, subd. 8a. Various brokerage firms and other financial institutions will undoubtedly use this federal tax law change to market their IRAs to public employees terminating public employ- ment or retiring volunteer firefighters. Previous law provided for with- holding on pension distributions that used once, it nonetheless is a vitally important option that cities should work hard to retain. The right of a municipal utility to take this issue to court encourages greater cooperation from electric cooperatives or other parties interested in the service territory, and helps keep the PUC itself accountable to its own statutory role and processes. The 1974 law which established the PUC also created service territo- ries. The law allowed two avenues for a municipal utility to acquire territory though the commission or through the courts. A recent Minnesota Supreme Court case reaffirmed a municipality's were rolled -over, unless the plan participant elects not to have the withholding, at a 10 percent withhold- ing rate for partial distributions and at Internal Revenue Service - specified withholding table percentage rates for total distributions. Application to other Minnesota public pension plans The change in pension plan distribution rules applies to some extent to virtually all Minnesota public pension plans. In addition to its application to volunteer firefighters relief associations that pay lump sum service pensions, it affects the PERA defined contribution retirement plan where a lump sum benefit is payable. For other plans, it applies to individu- als who take a refund of accumulated member contributions instead of deferring an accrued retirement benefit. right to acquire the electric service territory and facilities of a private utility through eminent domain. The PUC has not historically been supportive of territory adjustments, or prompt in its handling of cases, slower even than the judicial process. Most city utility officials believe the condemnation process to be faster and in some respects earlier than the PUC process. Please discuss this issue with your legislators. You can call Steve Downer at the Minnesota Municipal Utility Association (612/682 -4104) or Joel Jamnik or Stan Peskar at the League (612/490 -5600) for further information. January 8, 1993 Page 3 LMC newly elected conference offers valuable training The League of Minnesota Cities conference for newly elected officials will take place January 30 at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park. We expect over 300 mayors and councilmembers to attend the one -day event. The meeting opens at 7:15 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet with officials from the League and network with their peers from throughout the state. Larry Bakken, LMC president and mayor of Golden Valley will give the welcome at 8:15 a.m. Next, Desyl Peterson, Minnetonka city attorney, will present "Councils: What they can and cannot do." The morning session includes presentations on personal liability and conflict of interest. The presenter is George Hoff, of the Hoff and Allen law firm. Timothy Kuntz, from LeVander, Gillen, Miller, Anderson & Kuntz, will review the open meeting law and data practices. During the afternoon, participants will attend sessions depending on the The State Council on Disability is committed to assuring that public entities are aware of and are in compliance with the Americans with disabilities act (ADA) of 1990. The council has held many seminars and sponsored many educational training seminars covering all aspects of the ADA and has worked on projects in conjunction with the League of Minnesota Cities. The council would like to encour- age local government officials to take advantage of the assistance they have available to answer questions or size of their cities. Tom Thelen, LMC field representative, will lead the 1 udgeting and finance session for ities under 2,500; Lori Johnson, Elk 'ver finance director, for cities 2,500 tb 4,999; and Karl Nollenberger, of Duluth, for cities over 5,000. Planning is the second afternoon session and Mike Black, associate planner with the firm of McCombs Frank Roos Associates will present the topic to cities under 2,500; Kathy Annenson, senior planner from Chanhassen, cities 2,500 to 4,999; and Barbara Dacy, community develop - ent director for Fridley, cities over ,000. Labor and personnel relations oncludes the conference. Karen Olson, of Labor Relations Associates, 11 lead the discussion for cities under 5,000; Morris Lanning, mayor of Moorhead, for cities over 5,000. The c onference will conclude at 4:30 p.m. Kuntz, League has sent registration materials to each city and to all newly elected officials. For information call Cathy Dovidio at the League of Minnesota Cities, 612/490 -5600. Technical assistance for ADA is available from state council oncerns relating to the ADA. Please el free to contact the council for ers to specific questions on mployment and physical access sues, programmatic concerns, or eneral interpretations. The council has developed a Building Access Survey book for assessing the accessibility of existing buildings. The survey book is available free by contacting Curt Wiehle at the State Council, 296 -6785 (voice or D) or 800/945 -8913 (voice or D). LMC budget committee appointments Six vacancies presently exist on the League of Minnesota Cities budget committee. Larry Bakken, LMC president will fill them by appoint- ment. Bakken has asked city officials to send nominations to the League office as soon as possible. The budget committee is com- prised of two members from each of the state's eight congressional districts, each serving three -year staggered terms. The committee reviews LMC services, the dues structure, and recommends the budget for the fiscal year to the board of directors. Mayor Leland Swanson of Morris is the committee chair. Members whose terms have expired are: First district, Dick Abraham, city administrator Lake City; third district, Virginia Sterling, councilmember, Apple Valley; fourth district, David Childs, Manager, New Brighton; sixth district, Sharon Leintz, clerk, Maple Lake; seventh district, Elaine Niehoff, councilmember, Melrose. Two vacancies exist from the eighth district; one for retired board member Frank Salerno, mayor of Ely, and an additional position never filled. MCFOA to hold annual meeting Plans are complete for the Minnesota City Finance Officer Association's March meeting at Cragun's Resort near Brainerd on March 16-19, 1993. Hal Schippits will deliver the keynote speech on Wednesday, March 17, while Kelley Ott, associate professor of speech at Winona State University, will address the closing session on March 19. Registration for the conference is $120 and complete information will be available soon. Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin • State aid to cities grows slowly Gary Carlson The table below shows the annual appropriations for property tax relief programs that the state pays to cities. The table shows that under current law, total state aids that cities receive will increase by 7.8 percent from the 1992- 93 to the 1994 -95 biennium. This is somewhat less than the nine percent projected rate of growth in total state revenues for the biennium and signifi- cantly less than the over 15 percent growth in overall state spending. LMC seeks volunteer The League staff has been asked to participate in a task force studying and recommending changes to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's odor rule. We know of several cities that have recently experienced prob- lems with industries or other properties Local government aid (LGA) and equalization aid will grow by less than three percent while disparity reduction aid payments to cities will actually decrease. Homestead and agricultural aid payments to cities will increase by $61.4 million, largely due to the cost of the class rate reductions for high value homes, rental property, and businesses. The increases in HACA do not provide cities with additional revenue. HACA functions to reduce property taxes on classes of property. The Legislature defines those classes. State Aid Payments to Cities Actual FY 1992 and Budgeted FY 1993 -1995 (in millions - $000,000) CY 1991 CY 1992 Biennial CY 1993 CY 1994 Biennial Biennial Biennial % Program FY 1992 FY 1993' Total FY 1994 FY 1995 Total $ Change Change HACA to Cities 155.3 173.5 328.8 190.0 200.2 390.2 61.4 18.67% LGA 283.6 279.6 563.2 288.0 288.0 576.0 12.8 2.27% Equalization Aid 19.5 19.4 38.9 20.0 20.0 40.0 1.1 2.83% Disparity Reduction 14.3 13.9 ..28.2 13.9 13.9 27.8 -0.4 -1.42% Aid to cities TOO togoo: 4 . ;?....:..:4 ::::959:1:. »;::: >::5119 >: >::: >::: >;:522:1 »;10 4.4 :: < >::: >:::: <74.9 ;::: 7.0 Does not include the increased aid distributions received in December, 1992 due to the surplus in the Local Government Trust Fund. source: Minnesota Department of Revenue Research Division handout dated August 26, 1992 within their jurisdiction that produce offensive odors. If your city has had an experience with this particular nuisance issue, please contact us at the League. Additionally, if you are able to help us out by serving on the task force, let Local government aid and property tax relief payments to cities are not contributing to the state's budget problems. In fact, the lack of growth in LGA will cause property taxes to rise in many cities. increased funding for LGA in the second year of the biennium is important to help prevent these property tax increases. City officials receiving questions on this issue can use the information in the table below or provide similar information on the aid amounts for their cities over the same time period. Joel Jamnik know at 612/490 -5600. The first meeting will be on January 22 and there will be a meeting or two per month for six months. Given staff restraints due to the session, we would really appreciate any help members could provide. January 8, 1993 Page 5 State agency vacancies Joel Jamnik The January 4 issue of the State Register includes notice of vacancies in multi -member agencies. For an application write to the Office of the Secretary of State, Open Appoint- ments, 180 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 -1299, 612/297 -5845; or in person at Room 174 of the State Office Building. More specific information about these vacancies is available from the agency. The application deadline is January 26, 1993. Regional Transit Board Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55101. 612 -292- 8789 Appointing Authority: Governor, Metropolitan Council. Compensation: $50 per diem plus expenses. Vacancy: Two vacancies: One member from District H, must be an elected official -- includes the commu- nities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Hastings, Farmington, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Afton, Marine on St. Croix, Baytown, Lake Elmo, Oakdale, St. Paul Park, and all of the townships located in or around these communities. One member from District G, must be an elected official—includes the counties of Carver and Scott, excluding the city of New Prague; that part of the county of Dakota consisting of the cities of Burnsville and Lakeville; and that part of the city of Chanhassen which is in Hennepin County as well as Bloomington and Richfield in Henne- pin County. The board coordinates transit programs, conducts transit research .u>d evaluation, and implements short- to mid -range planning consistent with the long -range transit plans of the Metropolitan Council. The board consists of 11 members, including eight members appointed by the Metropolitan Council, one from each metropolitan agency district, six of the eight members are to be elected city, town, or county officials; three members appointed by the governor, including a chair, one person age 65 or older, and one person with a disability. Appointments are with the advice and consent of the senate. Members must file with the Ethical Practices Board. Meetings at 4 p.m. every first and third Monday at Mears Park Centre. Market Development Coordinating Council Minnesota Office of Waste Management, 1350 Energy Lane, St. Paul, MN 55108. 612 -649 -5750 Appointing Authority: Office of Waste Management Compensation: Expenses. Vacancy: Two vacancies: repre- sentatives of private recycling collec- tDrs, private recycling markets, and 1 cal government. Knowledge of recycling, recycling markets, or recycled products is desired. The council develops and coordi- F es statewide strategy for developing ar kets for recyclable materials and vises the Office of Waste Manage - ent on expenditure of market d evelopment funds. The council consists of not less than nine nor more r d members: one representative from the Department of Trade Economic Development, Depart- t of Administration, Pollution trol Agency, Greater Minnesota Corporation, Metropolitan Council, Legislative Commission on Waste Management; also representation from local government, private recycling markets and collectors. Monthly meetings at the Office of Waste 1 , 1anagement in St. Paul. 11etropolitan Airports Commission ( >040 28th Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55450. 612- 726 -8100 Appointing Authority: Governor. Compensation: $50 per diem. Vacancy: One vacancy: Appli- cants must be residents of cities, towns, or counties containing an intermediate airport. The commission promotes air transportation locally, nationally, and internationally by developing the Twin Cities as an aviation center. The commission consists of 15 members including the chair and 12 members appointed by the governor, including eight residing in precincts determined by the governor, and four residing outside the metro area, two from cities, towns, or counties containing a key airport, and two from cities, towns, or counties containing an intermediate airport. The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, or designees, are ex- officio members. The chair receives $20,226 per year plus expenses and serves at the pleasure of the governor. Monthly meetings. Members must file with the Ethical Practices Board. Pesticide Applicator Education and Examination Review Board 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107. 612 - 297 -7175 Appointing Authority: Commis- sioner of Agriculture. Compensation: None. Vacancy: One vacancy: The Board reviews, revises, and updates pesticide applicator training manuals and examinations, and discusses topics of concern that can be incorporated into pesticide applicator training. The board consists of 15 members, repre- senting industry, private, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental agencies, including the the University of Minnesota, the Pollution Control Agency, Department of Health, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Transportation. Mem- bership on the board must include representatives from environmental protection organizations. The terms of members are indefinite. Quarterly meetings of approximately three hours, specific dates are set by the board. Meetings are held at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin 45A 03A 10A 53B 06A 17B 5713 48A 14B 10B 30B 40B 13A 25A 4613 47B 61A 38A 15B 09B 31B 65A 14A 29A 24A 42A 5213 67A 31A 63B 21A 09A 62A 54B 1613 30A 12A 27A 6613 56A 26A 06B 49B 0713 58B 18B 48B 04A 32B 59B 2613 44A 35B 04B Minnesota House of Representatives 1993 -94 District/Member /Party Abrams, Ron (IR) Anderson, Iry (I)FL) Anderson, Bob (1)FL) Asch, Marc (DFL) Battaglia, David (DFL) Bauerly, Jerry (DFL) Beard, Pat (DFL) Bergson, Brian (DFL) Bertram, Jeff (DFL) Bettermann, Hilda (IR) Bishop, Dave (IR) Blatz, Kathleen (IR) Brown, Chuck (DFL) Brown, Kay (DFL) Carlson, Lyndon (DFL) Carruthers, Phil (DFL) Clark, Karen (DFL) Commers, Tim (IR) Cooper, Roger (DFL) Danner, Marvin (DFL) Davids, Gregory (IR) Dawkins, Andy (DFL) Dehler, Steve (IR) Delmont, Mike (DFL) Dempsey, Jerry (IR) Dorn, John (DFL) Erhardt, Ron (IR) Evans, Geri (DFL) Farrell, Jim (DFL) Frerichs, Don (IR) Garcia, Edwina (DFL) Girard, Jim (IR) Goodno, Kevin (IR) Greenfield, Lee (DFL) Greiling, Mindy (DFL) Gruenes, Dave (IR) Gutknccht, Gil (IR) Ilassk.unp, Kris (DFL) Ilaukoos, Hob (IR) 1 lausman, Alice (D FI ,) llolstcn, Mark (IR) Hugoson, Gene (IR) Huntley, Thomas (DFL) Jacobs, Joel (DFL) Jaros, Mike (DFL) Jefferson, Richard (DFL) Jennings, Loren G. (DFL) Johnson, Alice (DFL) Johnson, Bob (DFL) Johnson, Virgil (IR) Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) Kalis, Henry (DFL) Kelley, Steve (DFL) Kelso, Becky (DFL) Kinkel, Tony (DFL) Room* Phone (612) District/Member/Party 209 585 437 507 377 409 565 449 571 239 309 281 597 551 379 575 503 215 545 581 331 371 223 307 241 533 243 557 353 247 411 213 327 375 393 203 261 451 291 403 253 217 387 485 559 577 349 539 345 207 367 543 339 415 453 296 -9934 296 -4936 296 -4946 296 -7153 296 -2190 296 -5377 296 -3135 296 -5513 296 -4373 296-4317 296 -0573 296 -4218 296 -4929 296 -4229 296 -4255 296 -3709 296 -0294 296 -3533 296 -4346 296 -6829 296 -9278 296 -5158 296 -7808 296 -4226 296 -8635 296 -3248 296 -4363 296 -0141 296 -4277 296-4378 296 -5375 296 -5374 296 -5515 296 -0173 296 -5387 296 -6316 296 -9249 296 -4333 296 -8216 296 -3824 296 -3018 296 -3240 296 -2228 296 -4231 296 -4246 296 -8659 296 -0518 296 -5510 296 -5516 296 -1069 296 -4257 296 -4240 296 -3964 296 -1072 296 -2451 19B Klinzing, Stephanie (DFL) 4313 Knickerbocker, Jerry (IR) 17A Koppendraycr, LeRoy (IR) 53A Krinkie, Phil (IR) 1 IB Krueger, Rick (DFL) 18A Lasley, Harold (DFL) 45B Leppik, Peggy (IR) 02A Lieder, Bernie (DFL) 33B Limmer, Warren (IR) 33A Lindner, Arlon (IR) 60A Long, Dee (DFL) 08B Lourey, Becky (DFL) 47A Luther, Darlene (DFL) 50B Lynch, Teresa (IR) . 37B Macklin, Bill (IR) 40A Mahon, Mark (DFL) 6513 Mariani, Carlos (DFI.) 5513 McCollum,Bctty (DFL) 54A McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) 39B Milbert, Bob (DFL) 35A Molnau, Carol (IR) 36B Morrison, Connie (IR) 23B Mosel, Darrel (DFL) 07A Munger, Willard (DFL) 08A Murphy, Mary (DFL) 56B Neary, Pamela (DFL) I IA Nelson, Syd (DFL) 20A Ness, Robert (IR) 0213 Olson, Edgar (DFL) 2213 Olson, Katy (DFL) 19A Olson, Mark (IR) 20B Onnen, Tony (IR) 16A Opatz, Joe (DFL) 64B Orenstein, Howard (DFL) 60B Orfield, Myron (DFL) 66A Osthoff, Tom (DFL) 2413 Ostrom, Don (DFL) 37A O•rment, Dennis 1). (IR) 4213 Pauly, Sidney (IR) 3811 Pawlcnty, Tim (IR) 32A Pelowski, Gene (DFL) 57A Pcrlt, Walter (DFL) 1 3B Peterson, Doug (DFL) 39A Pugh, Thomas (DFL) 27B Reding, Leo (DFL) 46A Rest, Ann (DFL) 58A Rice, James (DFL) 25B Rodosovich, Peter (DFL) 05A Rukavina, Tom (DFL) 59A Sarna, John (DFL) 41A Seagren, Alice (IR) 50A Sekhon, Kathleen (DFL) 52A Simoneau, Wayne (DFL) 62B Skoglund, Wes (DFL) 34A Smith, Steven (IR) Room* Phone (612) M9 283 233 323 357 433 225 515 301 227 463 421 525 295 317 401 303 501 567 579 201 251 521 479 389 429 527 221 517 553 315 277 423 529 413 591 369 287 273 231 531 359 523 583 537 443 381 445 473 563 321 593 365 477 311 296 -5063 296 -4315 296 -6746 296 -2907 296 -3201 296 -5364 296 -7026 296 -5091 296 -5502 296 -7806 296 -0171 296 -4308 296 -3751 296 -5369 296 -6926 296 -7158 296 -9714 296 -1188 296 -4342 296 -4192 296 -8872 296 -4212 296 -8634 296 -4282 296 -2676 296 -4244 296 -4293 296 -4344 296 -4265 296 -5373 296 -4237 296 -1534 296 -6612 296-4199 296 -9281 296 -4224 296 -7065 296 -4306 296 -7449 296 -4128 296 -8637 296 -7807 296 -4228 296 -6828 296 -4193 296 -4176 296 -4262 296 -8237 296 -0170 296 -4219 296 -7803 296 -2439 296 -4331 296 -4330 296 -9188 January 8, 1993 Page 7 District/Member /Party Room* Phone (612) District/Member /Party Room* Phone (612) 0313 Solberg, Loren (DFL) 0113 Sparby, Wally (DFL) 55A Stanius, brad (IR) 21B Steensma, Andy (DFL) 28B Sviggum, Steve (IR) 51B Swenson, Doug (IR) 05B Tomassoni, David (DFL) 36A Tompkins, Eileen (IR) 67B Trimble, Steve (DFL) 01A Tunheim, Jim (DFL) 34B Van Dellen, Todd (IR) 64A Vellenga, Kathleen (DFL) 23A Vickerman, Barb (IR) Minnesota Senate 1993 -94 District/Member/Party 19 Adkins, Betty (DFL) 66 Anderson, Ellen (DFL) 26 Beckman, Tracy (DFL) 41 Belanger, Bill (IR) 31 Benson, Duane (IR) 16 Benson, Joanne (IR) 13 Berg, Charlie (DFL) 61 Berglin, Linda (DFL) 14 Bertram, Joe (DFL) 48 Betzold, Don (DFL) 55 Chandler, Kevin (DFL) 08 Chmielewski, Florian (DFL) 64 Cohen, Dick (DFL) 28 Day, Dick (IR) 20 Dille, Steve (IR) 04 Finn, Harold "Skip" (DFL) 62 Flynn, Carol (DFL) 23 Frederickson, Dennis (IR) 50 llanson, Paula (DFL) 24 llottinger, John(DFL) 05 Janezich, Jerry (DFL) 15 Johnson, Dean Elton (IR) 06 Johnson, Doug (DFL) 18 Johnson, Janet (DFL) 35 Johnston, Terry (IR) 67 Kelly, Randy (DFL) 30 Kiscaden, Sheila (IR) 36 Knutson, Dave (IR) 51 Krentz, Jane (DFL) 58 Kroening, Carl (DFL.) 56 Laidig, Gary (IR) 09 Langscth, Keith (DFL,) 10 Larson, Cal (IR) 21 Lesewski, Arlene (IR) 343 296 -2365 63A Wagenius, Jean (DFL) 439 296 -4200 351 296 -9918 29B Waltman, Bob (IR) 289 296 -9236 259 296 -5363 49A Weaver, Charlie (IR) 237 296 -1729 471 296 -4336 61B Wejcman, Linda (DFL) 431 296 -7152 267 296 -2273 15A Welle, Alan (DFL) 459 296 -6206 255 296 -4124 1213 Wenzel, Stephen (DFL) 487 296 -4247 569 296 -0172 22A Winter, Ted (DFL) 407 296 -5505 245 296 -5506 41B Wolf, Ken (IR) 329 296 -5185 491 296 -4201 28A Worke, Gary (IR) . 229 296 -5368 335 296 -9635 43A Workman, Tom (IR) 313 296 -5066 249 296 -5511 509 296 -8799 211 296 -9303 *All rooms are in the State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 Room Phone (612) District/Member /Party 309 Cap. 296 -5981 03 Lessard, Bob (DFL) G -27 Cap. 296 -5537 47 Luther, Bill (DFL) 301 Cap. 296 -5713 54 Marty, John (DFL) 113 SOB 296 -5975 33 McGowan, Pat (IR) 119 SOB 296 -3903 49 Merriam, Gene (DFL) 153 SOB 296 -6455 39 Metzen, James (DFL) 328 Cap. 296 -5094 02 Moe, Roger (DFL) G -9 Cap. 296 - 4261 44 Mondale, Ted (DFL) 323 Cap. 296 -2084 32 Morse, Steven (DFL) G -2 Cap. 296 -2556 29 Murphy, Steve (DFL) 111 Cap. 296 -5369 25 Neuville, Tom (IR) 325 Cap. 296 -4182 52 Novak, Steven (DFL) 317 Cap. 296 -5931 43 Oliver, Edward (IR) 105 SOB 296 -9457 34 Olson, Gen (IR) 103 SOB 296 -4131 65 Pappas, Sandy (DFL) 306 Cap. 296 -6128 37 Pariseau, Patricia (IR) G -2') Cap. 296 -4274 27 Piper, Pat (DFL) 139 SOB 296 -8138 59 Pogcmillcr, Lawrence (DFL) 328 Cap. 296 -3219 57 Price, Len (DFL) G -29 Cap. 296 -6153 63 Ranum, Jane (DFL) 328 Cap. 296 -8017 46 Reichgott, Ember (DFL) 147 SOB 296 -3826 40 Riveness, Phil (DFL) 205 Cap. 296 -8881 45 Robertson, Martha (IR) 322 Cap. 296 -5419 53 Runbeck, Linda (IR) 117 SOB 296 -4123 11 Sams, Dallas (DFL) 122 Cap. 296 -5285 12 Samuelson, Don (DFL) 143 SOB 296 -4848 07 Solon, Sam (DFL) 133 SOB 296 -4120 60 Spear, Allan (DFL) 235 Cap. 296 -7061 17 Stevens, Dan (IR) 124 Cap. 296 -4302 01 Stumpf, LeRoy (DFL) 141 SOB 296 -4351 42 Terwilliger, Roy (IR) 0-24 Cap. 296 -3205 22 Vickerman, Jim (DFL) 145 OB 296 -5655 38 Wiener, Deanna (DFL) 135 SOB 296 -4125 Room Phone (612) 111 Cap. 296 -4136 205 Cap. 296 -8869 G -9 Cap. 296 -5645 129 SOB 296 -2159 122 Cap. 296 -4154 303 Cap. 296 -4370 208 Cap. 296 -2577 309 Cap. 297 -8065 G-24 Cap. 296 -4264 226 Cap. 296 -4264 123 SOB 296 -1279 322 Cap. 296 -4334 121 SOB 296 -4837 131 SOB 296 -1282 G -27 Cap. 296 -1802 109 SOB 296 -5252 G -9 Cap. 296 -9248 235 Cap. 296 -7809 235 Cap. 297 -8060 325 Cap. 297 -8061 306 Cap. 296 -2889 317 Cap. 297 -8062 125 SOB 296 -4314 107 SOB 296 -1253 G -9 Cap. 297 -8063 124 Cap. 296 -4875 303 Cap. 296 -4188 G -27 Cap. 296 -4191 127 SOB 297 -8075 G -24 Cap. 296 -8660 115 S013 296 -6238 226 Cap. 296 -5650 303 Cap. 297 -8073 Page 8 LMC Cities Bulletin Minnesota House and Senate membership by district Dist. Name and Party Dist. Name and Party 01 Sen. LeRoy Stumpf (DFL) 01A Rep. Jim ihnheim (DFL) O1B Rep. Wally Sparby (DFL) 02 Sen. Roger Moe (DFL) 02A Rep. Bernie Lieder (DFL) 02B Rep. Edgar Olson (DFL) 03 Sen. Bob Lessard (DFL) 03A Rep. Iry Anderson (DFL) 03B Rep. Loren Solberg (DFL) 04 Sen. Harold "Skip" Finn (DFL) 04A Rep. Bob Johnson (DFL) 04B Rep. Tony Kinkel (DFL) 05 Sen. Jerry Janezich (DFL) 05A Rep. Tom Rukavina (DFL) 05B Rep. David Tomassoni (DFL) 06 Sen. Doug Johnson (DFL) 06A Rep. David Battaglia (DFL) 06B Rep. Thomas Huntley (DFL) 07 Sen. Sam Solon (DFL) 07A Rep. Willard Munger (DFL) 07B Rep. Mike Jaros (DFL) 08 Sen. Florian Chmielewski (DFL) 08A Rep. Mary Murphy (DFL) 08B Rep. Becky Lourey (DFL) 09 Sen. Keith Langseth (DFL) 09A Rep. Kevin Goodno (IR) 09B Rep. Marvin Dauner (DFL) 10 Sen. Cal Larson (IR) 10A Rep. Bob Anderson (DFL) 10B Rep. Hilda Bettermann (IR) 11 Sen. Dallas Sams (DFL) 1IA Rep. Sydney Nelson (DFL) 1 IB Rep. Richard Krueger (DFL) 12 Sen. Don Samuelson (DFL) 12A Rep. Kris Hasskamp (DFL) 12B Rep. Stephen Wenzel (DFL) 13 Sen. Charles Berg (DFL) 13A Rep. Chuck Brown (DFL) 13B Rep. Doug Peterson (DFL) 14 Sen. Joe Bertram (DFL) 14A Rep. Steve Dehler (IR) 14B Rep. Jeff Bertram (DFL) 15 Sen. Dean Elton Johnson (IR) 15A Rep. Alan Welle (DFL) 15B Rep. Roger Cooper (DFL) 16 Sen. Joanne Benson (IR) 16A Rep. Joe Opatz (DFL) 16B Rep. Dave Gruenes (IR) 17 Sen. Dan Stevens (IR) 17A Rep. LeRoy Koppendrayer (IR) 17B Rep. Gerald Bauerly (DFL) 18 Sen. Janet Johnson (DFL) 18A Rep. Harold Lasley (DFL) 18B Rep. Loren Jennings (DFL) 19 Sen. Betty Adkins (DFL) 19A Rep. Mark Olson (IR) 19B Rep. Stephanie IClinzing (DFL) 20 Sen. Steve Dille (IR) 20A Rep. Robert Ness (IR) 20B Rep. Tony Onnen (IR) 21 Sen. Arlene Lesewski (IR) 21A Rep. Jim Girard (IR) 21B Rep. Andy Steensma (DFL) 22 Sen. Jim Vickerman (DFL) 22A Rep. Ted Winter (DFL) 22B Rep. Katy Olson (DFL) 23 Sen. Dennis Frederickson (IR) 23A Rep. Barb Vickerman (IR) 23B Rep. Darrel Mosel (DFL) 24 Sen. John Hottinger (DFL) 24A Rep. John Dorn (DFL) 24B Rep. Don Ostrom (DFL) 25 Sen. Tom Neuville (IR) 25A Rep. Kay Brown (DFL) 25B Rep. Peter Rodosovich (DFL) 26 Sen. Tracy Beckman (DFL) 26A Rep. Gene Hugoson (IR) 26B Rep. Henry Kalis (DFL) 27 Sen. Pat Piper (DFL) 27A Rep. Bob Haukoos (IR) 27B Rep. Leo Reding (DFL) 28 Sen. Dick Day (IR) 28A Rep. Gary Worke (IR) 28B Rep. Steve Sviggum (IR) 29 Sen. Steve Murphy (DFL) 29A Rep. Jerry Dempsey (IR) 29B Rep. Bob Waltman (IR) 30 Sen. Sheila Kiscaden (IR) 30A Rep. Gil Gutknecht (IR) 30B Rep. Dave Bishop (IR) 31 Sen. Duane Benson (IR) 31A Rep. Donald Frerichs (IR) 31B Rep. Gregory Davids (IR) 32 Sen. Steven Morse (DFL) 32A Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL) 32B Rep. Virgil Johnson (IR) 33 Sen. Pat McGowan (IR) 33A Rep. Arlon Lindner (IR) 33B Rep. Warren Limmer (IR) 34 Sen. Gen Olson (IR) 34A Rep. Steven Smith (IR) 34B Rep. Todd Van Dellen (IR) 35 Sen. Terry Johnston (IR) 35A Rep. Carol Molnau (IR) Dist. Name and Party 35B Rep. Becky Kelso (DFL) 36 Sen. Dave Knutson (IR) 36A Rep. Eileen Tompkins (IR) 36B Rep. Connie Morrison (IR) 37 - Sen. Patricia Pariseau (IR) 37A Rep. Dennis Ozment (IR) 37B Rep. Bill Macklin (IR) 38 Sen. Deanna Wiener (DFL) 38A Rep. Tim Commers (IR) 38B Rep. Tim Pawlenty (IR) 39 Sen. James Metzen (DFL) 39A Rep. Thomas Pugh (DFL) 39B Rep. Bob Milbert (DFL) 40 Sen. Phil Riveness (DFL) 40A Rep. Mark Mahon (DFL) 4013 Rep. Kathleen Blatz (IR) 41 Sen. William Belanger (IR) 41A Rep. Alice Seagren (IR) 41B Rep. Ken Wolf (IR) 42 Sen. Roy Terwilliger (IR) 42A Rep. Ron Erhardt (IR) 42B Rep. Sidney Pauly (IR) 43 Sen. Edward Oliver (IR) 43A Rep. Tom Workman (IR) 43B Rep. Jerry Knickerbocker (IR) 44 Sen. Ted Mondale (DFL) , 44A Rep. Steve Kelley (DFL) 44B Special election January 2 45 Sen. Martha Robertson (IR) 45A Rep. Ron Abrams (IR) 45B Rep. Peggy Leppik (IR) 46 Sen. Ember Reichgott (DFL) 46A Rep. Ann Rest (DFL) 46B Rep. Lyndon Carlson (DFL) 47 Sen. Bill Luther (DFL) 47A Rep. Darlene Luther (DFL) 47B Rep. Phil Carruthers (DFL) 48 Sen. Don Betzold (DFL) 48A Rep. Brian Bergson (DFL) 48B Rep. Alice Johnson (DFL) 49 Sen. Gene Merriam (DFL) 49A Rep. Charlie Weaver (IR) 49B Rep. Joel Jacobs (DFL) 50 Sen. Paula Hanson (DFL) 50A Rep. Kathleen Sekhon (DFL) 50B Rep. Teresa Lynch (IR) 51 Sen. Jane Krentz (DFL) 51A Rep. Mike Delmont (DFL) 51B Rep. Doug Swenson (IR) 52 Sen. Steven Novak (DFL) 52A Rep. Wayne Simoneau (DFL) 52B Rep. Geri Evans (DFL) January 8, 1993 Page 9 Dist. Name and Party Dist. Name and Party 53 Sen. Linda Runbeck (IR) 53A Rep. Phil Krinkie (IR) 53B Rep. Marc Asch (DFL) 54 Sen. John Marty (DFL) 54A Rep. Mary Jo McGuire (DFL) 54B Rep. Mindy Greiling (DFL) 55 Sen. Kevin Chandler (DFL) 55A Rep. Brad Stanius (IR) 55B Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL) 56 Sen. Gary Laidig (IR) 56A Rep. Mark Holsten (IR) 56B Rep. Pamela Neary (DFL) 57 Sen. Leonard Price (DFL) 57A Rep. Walter Perlt (DFL) 57B Rep. Pat Beard (DFL) Minnesota Congressional Delegation Senator David Durenberger 154 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224 -3244 Senator Paul Wellston 702 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5641 District 1 Representative Tim Penny 436 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-2472 District 2 Representative Dave Minge 1508 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -2331 District 3 Representative Jim Ramstad 322 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -2871 58 Sen. Carl Kroening (DFL) 58A Rep. James Rice (DFL) 58B Rep. Richard Jefferson (DFL) 59 Sen. Lawrence Pogemilier (DFL) 5QA Rep. John Sarna (DFL) 59B Rep. Phyllis L. Kahn (DFL) 60 Sen. Allan Spear (DFL) 60A Rep. Dee Long (DFL) 60B Rep. Myron Orfield (DFL) 61 Sen. Linda Berglin (DFL) 61A Rep. Karen Clark (DFL) 61B Rep. Linda Wejcman (DFL) 62 Sen. Carol Flynn (DFL) 62A Rep. Lee Greenfield (DFL) 62B Rep. Wesley Skoglund (DFL) Dist. Name and Party 63 Sen. Jane Ranum (DFL) 63A Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL) 63B Rep. Edwina Garcia (DFL) 64 Sen. Dick Cohen (DFL) 64A Rep. Kathleen Vellenga (DFL) 64B Rep. Howard Orenstein (DFL) 65 Sen. Sandy Pappas (DFL) 65A Rep. Andy Dawkins (DFL) 65B Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL) 66 Sen. Ellen Anderson (DFL) 66A Rep. Tom Osthoff (DFL) 66B Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL) 67 Sen. Randy Kelly (DFL) 67A Rep. Jim Farrell (DFL) 67B Rep. Steve Trimble (DFL) District 4 Representative Bruce Vento 2304 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225 -6631 District 5 Representative Martin Sabo 2336 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-4755 District 6 Representative Rod Grams 1713 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-2271 District 7 Representative Collin Peterson 1133 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-2165 District 8 Representative James Oberstar 2366 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-6211 Page 10 LMC Cities Bulletin Minnesota House committee assignments Agriculture Wenzel - -Chair Bauerly Bertram Bettermann Cooper Dauner Dehler Girard Hugoson Koppendrayer Molnau Mosel Nelson Ness Olson, K. Peterson Sparby Steensma Trimble Winter Capital Investment Kalis —Chair Beard Dempsey Girard Haukoos Jefferson Kelso Krueger Lieder Reding Rodosovich Simoneau Stanius Steensma Trimble Waltman Commerce and Economic Development Sarna —Chair Anderson, R. Asch Bishop Clark Commers Delmont Erhardt Evans Hasskamp Holsten Jams Johnson, B. Kinkel Knickerbocker Lindner Lourey Luther Milbert Murphy Olson, M. Opatz Perlt Rice Smith Thnheim International Trade and Technology Division Jaros--Chair Asch Bishop Clark Commers Delmont Erhardt Lourey Luther Milbert Rice Sarna Smith Tourism Division Tunheim —Chair Anderson, R. Evans Hasskamp Holsten Johnson, B. Kinkel Knickerbocker Lindner Murphy Olson, M. Perit Sarna Economic Development, - Infrastructure and Regulation Finance Rice—Chair Dempsey Farrell Frerichs 'Calls Lieder Mahon Marian Molnau Mosel Sarna Steensma Waltman Wolf Education Carlson —Chair Bauerly Bertram Bettermann Brown, C. Dehler Dorn Greiling Hausman Johnson, A. Kahn Kelly Kelso Kinkel Koppendrayer Lasley Leppik Limmer McCollum Morrison Ness Olson, K. Orenstein Ozment Pawlenty Pelowski Rodosovich Seagren Skoglund Tomassoni 7Lnheim Vellenga Weaver Higher Education Finance Division Rodosovich —Chair Bertram Bettermann Brown, C. Carlson Dehler Dorn Kahn Kelly Kinkel Limmer McCollum Morrison Orenstein Pawlenty Pelowski K-12 Education Finance Division Vellenga—Chair Bauerly Carlson Greiling Hausman Johnson, A. Kelso Koppendrayer Lasley Leppik Ness Olson, K. Ozment Seagren Skoglund Tommassoni Tunheim Weaver Environment and Natural Resources Munger —Chair Battaglia Dorn Farrell Frerichs Hasskamp Hausman Johnson, V. Leppik McCollum Milbert Morrison Orfield Ozment Pauly Peterson Rukavina Sekhon Sparby Trimble Wagenius Waltman Weaver Winter Wolf Environment and Natural Resources Finance Battaglia —Chair Commers Hasskamp Johnson, V. Lynch McGuire Munger Pauly Pugh Sekhon Sparby Swenson Trimble Wenzel Ethics Lieder —Chair Bishop Leppik Pauly Solberg lbnheim Financial Institu- tions and Insurance Reding —Chair Abrams Asch Bertram Carlson Davids Farrell Greenfield Gruenes Huntley Jennings Lourey Lynch Onnen Osthoff Peterson Stanius Wenzel Winter Worke January 8,1993 Page 11 General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections Sparby —Chair Abrams Bergson Bertram Blatz Commers Cooper Delmont Gutknecht Hasskamp Haukoos Johnson, B. Lasley McCollum Opatz Orfield Ostrom Pelowski Seagren Waltman Governmental Operations and Gaming Kahn —Chair Beard Bergson Dehler Dempsey Evans Greiling Haukoos Jefferson Johnson, B. Kinkel Knickerbocker Krinkie Krueger Mosel Olson, M. Opatz Reding Seagren Tommassoni Van Dellen State Government Finance Division Krueger —Chair Beard Bergson Evans Haukoos Jefferson Johnson, B. Kahn Knickerbocker Krinkie Olson, M. Opatz Van Dellen Health and Hunan Services Simoneau --C Anderson, R. Asch Brown, K. Clark Cooper Davids Garcia Greenfield Gruenes Gutknecht Huntley Jennings Klinzing Lindner Lourey Luther Neary Nelson Onnen Stanius Tompkins Vickerman Worke Health and Ho ing Finance Divisio Anderson, R. hair Asch Brown, K. Clark Greenfield Klinzing Lindner Lourey Nelson Onnen Simoneau Tompkins Worke Human Services Finance Division Greenfield—Chair Anderson, R. Cooper Davids Garcia Gruenes Gutknecht Huntley Jennings Luther Neary Simoneau Stanius Vickerman Housing Clark —Chair Brown, K. Bauner Davids Dawkins Evans Garcia Klinzing Luther Mariani Olson, K. Olson, M. Onnen Pawlenty Rest Smith Tomassoni Wejcman Workman Judiciary Skoglund —Chair Bishop Blatz Brown, C. Carruthers Dawkins Delmont Holsten Limmer Lynch Macklin • Mariani McGuire Murphy Orenstein Perlt Pugh Smith Solberg Swenson Wejcman Judiciary Finance Division Murphy —Chair Bishop Carruthers Delmont Holsten Macklin McGuire Perlt Pugh Skoglund Smith Solberg Swenson Wejcman Labor - Management Relations Beard—Chair Battaglia Bettermann Farrell Goodno Huntley Jams Johnson, A. Leppik Murphy Ness Perlt Rice Rukavina Sarna Sekhon Vickerman Wolf Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Anderson, I. —Chair Bergson Brown, C. Carruthers Cooper Dorn Greiling Johnson, V Kelly Klinzing Krinkie Macklin Mahon Marian Molnau Nelson Orenstein Orfield Pawlenty Pugh Swenson Tompkins _. Wagenius Weaver Regulated Industries and Energy Jacobs —Chair Anderson, I. Anderson, R. Dawkins Dempsey Erhardt Goodno Gruenes Hausman Jaros Jennings Kelly Kelso Limmer Mahon Neary Olson, E. Osthoff Ozment Pelowski Vickerman Worke Rules and Legisla- tive Administration Welle - -Chair Abrams Bauerly Blatz Carlson Greenfield Gutknecht Hugoson Jacobs Knickerbocker Long Lynch McGuire Munger Olson, K. Rest Rice Simoneau Solberg Page 12 LMC Cities Bulletin Agriculture and Rural Development Bertram —Chair Hanson —V Chair Berg Dille Lesewski • Morse Murphy Sams Stevens Vickerman Sviggum Trimble Vellenga Taxes Rest —Chair Abrams Anderson, I. Blatz Carruthers Dauner Dawkins Erhardt Girard Goodno Hugoson Jacobs Janos Commerce and Consumer Protection Solon —Chair Wiener —V. Chair Anderson Belanger Chandler Day Janezich Johnston Kroening Larson Luther Metzen Oliver Price Samuelson Crime Prevention Spear —Chair Anderson —V. Chair Beckman January 8, 1993 Long Macklin Milbert Olson, E. Orfield Osthoff Ostrom Peterson Rukavina Sviggum Van Dellen Wagenius Welle Winter Workman Belanger Cohen Kelly Laidig May McGowan Merriam Neuville Piper Ranum Crime Prevention Finance Division Beckman—Chair Kelly Laidig May McGowan Merriam Neuville Ranum Spear Education Pogemiller—Co- Chair Stumpf— Co-Chair Krentz—V. Chair Price —V. Chair Beckman Benson, J. Hanson Janezich Knutson Langseth Larson Transportation and Public Transit Osthoff —Chair Brown, K. Dauner Frerichs Garcia Hugoson Jefferson Johnson, A. Johnson, V. Kelso Krinkie Lasley Lieder Marian Morrison Neary Olson, E. Ostrom Pauly Steensma Tompkins Wagenius Wenzel Workman Ways and Means Solberg —Chair Abrams Anderson, I. Anderson, R. Battaglia Carlson Frerichs Greenfield Minnesota Senate committee assignments Moe Murphy Neuville Olson Pappas Ranum Reichgott Robertson Solon Terwilliger Wiener Education Division Pogemiller—Chair Beckman Hanson Janezich Knutson Krentz Langseth Larson Olson Pappas Ranum Reichgott Robertson Stumpf Terwilliger Education Higher Education Finance Division Stumpf —Chair Benson, J. Larson Moe Murphy Neuville Pogemiller Price Solon Wiener Environment and Natural Resources Lessard—Chair Chandler —V. Chair Anderson Benson, J. Berg Dille Finn Frederickson Johnson, J. Laidig Merriam Mondale Morse Novak Olson Pariseau Price Riveness Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Morse—Chair Berg Finn Frederickson Johnson, J. Gutknecht Jacobs Kahn Kalis Krueger Long Murphy Pauly Rest Rice Rodosovich Simoneau Skoglund Stanius Sviggum Vellenga Weaver Welle Laidig Lessard Merriam Olson Pariseau Price Riveness Ethics and Cam- paign Reform Marty—Chair Luther —V. Chair Cohen Flynn Johnson, Dean Johnson, Doug Laidig McGowan Moe Pariseau Pogemiller Reichgott Family Services Piper —Chair Betzold —V. Chair Adkins Benson, J. Berglin Chandler Johnson, J. Kelly Kiscaden Knutson Krentz Page 13 Riveness Robertson Samuelson Solon Stevens Finance Merriam —Chair Kelly —V. Chair Beckman Cohen Frederickson Johnson, Dean Johnson, J. Johnston Kroening Laidig Langseth Larson Luther McGowan Morse Piper Ranum Samuelson Spear Stumpf Terwilliger Finance State Government Division Cohen —Chair Frederickson Johnston Kelly Kroening Langseth Luther McGowan Merriam Morse Piper Terwilliger Gaming Regulation Berg —Chair Janezich —V. Chair Adkins Bertram Johnson, Dean Marty McGowan Mondale Neuville Spear Governmental Operations and Reform Metzen —Chair Riveness —V. Chair Beckman Benson, D. Hottinger Morse Pogemiller Runbeck Sams Stevens Stumpf Terwilliger Wiener Health Care Berglin —Chair Sams —V. Chair Benson, D. Betzold Day Finn Hottinger Kiscaden Oliver Piper Samuelson Vickerman Health Care and Family Services Finance Division Samuelson--Chair Benson, D. Berglin Betzold Day Kiscaden Piper Riveness Sams Solon Stevens Vickerman Jobs, Energy and Community Development Novak —Chair Johnson, J.— V.Chair Anderson Chandler Chmielweski Dille Frederickson Johnson, Doug Kelly Kroening Lesewski Metzen Runbeck Jobs, Energy and Community Development Finance Division Kroening —Chair Anderson Chandler Chmielewski Frederickson Johnson, J.B. Lesewski Metzen Novak Runbeck Judiciary Reichgott— Chair Finn —V. Chair Berglin Betzold Cohen Kiscaden Knutson Krentz Robertson Spear Metropolitan and Local Government Adkins —Chair Mondale —V. Chair Betzold Day Flynn Hottinger Janezich Langseth Lessard Oliver Pappas Pariseau Robertson Runbeck Wiener Metropolitan Local Government Tax Division Flynn—Chair Hottinger —V. Chair Adkins Lessard Mondale Oliver Pappas Pariseau Runbeck Rules and Administration Moe —Chair Luther —V. Chair Adkins Belanger Benson, D. Berg Berglin Bertram Chmielewski Flynn Frederickson Johnson, Dean Johnson, Doug Laidig Lessard Marty McGowan Merriam Metzen Novak Olson Pariseau Piper Pogemiller Reichgott Solon Spear Stumpf Terwilliger Vickerman Taxes and Tax Laws Johnson, Doug —Chair Pappas —V. Chair Belanger Benson, D. Benson, J. Berglin Bertram Day Finn Flynn Hottinger May Mondale Neuville Novak Olson Pariseau Pogemiller Price Reichgott Riveness Sams Transportation and Public Transit Chmielewski —Chair Ranum—V. Chair Belanger Dille Flynn Hanson Johnston Krentz Langseth Lesewski Murphy Novak Olson Pappas Vickerman Transportation and Public Transit Finance Division Langseth —Chair Belanger Chmielewski Dille Flynn Hanson Johnston Novak Vickerman Veterans and General Legislation Vickermann —Chair Murphy —V. Chair Bertram Chmielewski Hanson Johnston Larson Lesard Lesewski Metzen Page 14 LMC Cities Bulletin Municipal ads Munlclpal ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads run in one issue only unless notice is received to run a second time. The Cities Bulletin Is published weekly during the legblative session and once a. month during the interim, the time between sessions. Municipal ads will appear In the next available Cities Bulletin. Cities have the right to reject any or all bids on equipment or proposals, and to waive any Informalities therein. Minnesota cities are equal opportunity employers. Positions ATTORNEY. The City of Branch is accepting proposals until January 19, 1993 for city attorney services in the area of municipal, civil, and criminal law. An outline of duties and expectations is available from the City Clerk, P.O. Box 440, 7299 St. Croix Trail, Branch, MN 55056 -0440. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER. The City of Coon Rapids is seeking an assistant city manager. Duties include personnel administra- tion, governmental relations, and project management. Minimum requirements include minimum of two years experience in local government, Bachelors degree in public administration or closely related field, strong communication and analytical skills, intergovernmental experience, and knowledge of Minnesota personnel /comp worth mandates. Expected starting salary range is $42,000 to $48,000. Send city application form and resume with three references to Personnel Department, City of Coon Rapids, 1313 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433 no later than Friday, January 15, 1993. The City of Coon Rapids does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability in employment or provision of services. BUILDING INSPECTOR. The City of Minnetonka is seeking a building inspector. Duties include code enforcement through plan review and field inspections. Requirements include knowledge of building codes, effective communication skills, previous experience in code enforcement or building construction, and certification as a building official by Minnesota. Salary range is $32,614 to $36,837 with excellent fringe benefits. For an application and a job description contact Personnel Division, City of Minnetonka, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345, (612) 939 -8200. Application deadline is February 1, 1993. The City of Minnetonka does not discriminate on the basis of disability. AAE CITY ADMINISTRATOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The City of Mountain Iron (population 3,362) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of city administrator/executive director of the housing and redevelopment authority. The city has an operating general fund budget of $1.62 million and 18 full -time employees. Requirements include a degree in public administration or closely related field, grant writing experience, and five years experience of increasingly responsible experi- ence in professional city management. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and January 8, 1993 experience. Send resume with three references to Mayor William Mattila, City of Mountain Iron, P.O. Box 505, Mountain Iron, MN 55768 -0505 by February 8, 1993. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND SERVICES. The City of Brooklyn Center is seeking vendors who are interested and capable of negotiating a performance based contract for providing energy management systems and service delivery at city -owned buildings and facilities. Send written statements of qualifica- tions by January 20, 1993 to Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55436. For more information call (612) 569 -3340. For sale ELECTRIC MOTORS. The City of Kilkenny has for sale two used vertical shaft, electric motors with 10 and 15 h.p. Triple phase. Will consider any reasonable offer. Contact Jim Sheridan, Box 12, Kilkenny, MN 56052, (507) 595 -2361. ELECTION EQUIPMENT. The City of Hoyt Lakes has for sale CES Votomatic punch card election system equipment and supplies. Contact Richard Bradford, City of Hoyt Lakes, 206 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750, (218) 225 -2344, FAX (218) 225 -2485. FIRE EQUIPMENT The City of White Bear Lake has for sale fire equipment that has never been used. Taro MSA one hr. SCBA for $500 each; three Fyrepel proximity suits for $200 each; and two Acid King chemical suits for $200 each. For more information contact lim Vadnais, White Ilear Lake fire department, (612) 429- 8568. FIRE IRI WK. City of Alvarado has for sale a 1956 II1C R185 fire truck with 750 GPM midship two stage pump (rebuilt), 250 GPM P'11) pump with ladders, 8,600 miles, and is in nice shape. Please call (218) 965 -4911 (daytime) or (218) 965 -4825 (nighttime). FIRETRUCK. The City of New Hope has for sale a 1961 Ford C -850 fire truck. It has five speed V-8, 750 GPM Waterous two stage pump, high pressure pump 650 PSI at 30 GPM, and 500 gal. tank on a general safety body. Other equipment include 20' soft suction, two 10' hard suction, 40' ext., 28' ext., 14' roof, 10' folding ladders, and 12' pike poles. No minimum bid. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and offers. All bids must be in writing and submitted in sealed envelopes marked "fire truck" to City Clerk, City of New Hope, 4401 Xylon Ave. No., New Hope, MN 55428 by Friday, February 26, 1993. For more information or to request inspection call Chief Smith at (612) 531 -5120. GAS DISPENSERS. The city of Cass Lake has for sale two Wayne gas dispensers with pump. Minimum offer of $100. ('onlact Vyron Hoftiezer, 335 -2238. TRUCK. The City of Clara City has for sale a 1972 Galion 160-0 -Series 473 Cummins diesel six cyl. with V plow and wing attachment. Bids accepted until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 1993. The city of Clara City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. POLICE CARS. The City of Silver Bay has for sale two 1989 Chevrolet Caprice four -door sedan police cars. They are presently being used by the department but will be available in late January 1993. Vehicles may be seen any time at Silver Bay police department. Bid forms are available at city hall and will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., January 26, 1993. Address bids to City Clerk, City Hall, Silver Bay, MN 55614 (218) 226 -4408. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the bids in the best interest of the city. Wanted CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. The City of Argyle is seeking good, used Christmas decorations to mount on utility poles and string across the street. Send description and prices to City of Argyle, Box 288, Argyle, MN 56713- 0288 or FAX (218) 437 -6621. ICMA provides waste management report The International City Managers Association (ICMA) has a report called Composting: Solutions for Waste Management. It is a resource for communities that want to reduce the volume of materials sent to their landfill by starting a composting program. The report provides models of four types of composting programs- - backyard, municipal yard waste, municipal solid waste, and co- composting and case studies from seven communities. It discusses environmental and marketing considerations for each type of composting operation. For more information or to order contact the ICMA Distribution Center at (800) 745 -8780, FAX (301) 206- 9789. GB Page 15 League of Minnesota Cities 3490 Lexington Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55126 Phone: 612 - 490 -5600 The League of Minnesota Cities publishes the Legislative Bulletin weekly during the Legislative session and monthly during the interim, the time between sessions. Subscriptions: members -$30; non-members- $45. ('intact: Publications Ikpartment, League of Minneman Cities. League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors PRESIDENT Larry Bakken Mayor Golden Valley FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Leland Swanson Mayor Morris SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Bob Long Coum ilmember St. Paul DIRECTORS Jerry Dulgar Joy Robb City Manager Mayor Crystal Robbinsdale Lyle Itanks Betty Sirrdt Mayor Council St. Louis Part Lakeville DesyI Peterson Eric Sorensen City Attorney Manager Minnetonka Winona Patricia Pidcock Greg Sparks Cormcilmember City Administrator Eden Prairie Worthington Todd Prafke Chuck Winkelman City Administrator Mayor Bricelyn, Delavan, St. Cloud Easton, Minnesota Lake John Young, Jr. Councilmember Hawley EX OFFICIO Donald Fraser Mayor Minneapolis Karen Anderson ('ouncihnember Minnetonka N i l e K.rie=el Icio 21i N 4th St. ti l lw.: ter MN . 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