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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-15 CC Packet e STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL October 15, 1991 SPECIAL MEETING - Executive Session 1. Discussion of Police Performance Report. 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular & Recessed Meetings - October 1, 1991 INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Lin Blaskovich - Proclamation, Red Ribbon Campaign Week, October 19 - 25, 1991. 2. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Terri Galles for successfully directing the HRA Seniors Center and Apartments Project. e STAFF REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Report from Armory Committee. 2. Approval for Contract with NSP for Downtown Improvement Work. 3. American Engineering Testing, Inc. proposal for analysis of contaminated soil on No. Main St. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for Authorization for Lily Lake Park Plan. 2. Implications from the 1991 Minn. Wetlands Conservation Act. e PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS (Continued) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 91-213) 2. Applications (List to be supplied at meeting). 3. Submission of Claim from Craig Hoolihan for damage to car from falling "No parking" sign at Main and Chestnut Streets. 4. Set Public Hearing date of Nov. 5, 1991 for the following Planning Cases: a. Case No. SUB/91-50 - Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placen~nt of a 28 sq. ft. free-standing sign for a retail use at 110 So. Greeley St. in the RB, Two-Family Residential Dist., Melissa Johnson, Appl icant. 1 b. Case No. V/91-51 - Variance to the sideyard setback requirements for constructi on of a Igarage on a corner lot (30 ft. required, 17 ft. e requested) & to thle size requirements for'an accessory building (1000 sq. ft. required, ~008 sq. ft. proposed) at 317 No. Owens St. in-the RB, Two-Family Res~dential Dist., Donald Hill, Applicant. c. Case No. V/91-52 -I Variance to the Sign Ordinance for additional signage on a commejrcial retail establishment which includes 24 in. channel letters onl the rear building facade and another additional sign mounted on a free-Istanding pylon at 14304 No. 60th St. in the BP-C Bus. Pk. Comm. Dist., Cbndura Marketing/Tires Plus, Applicant. d. Case No. V/91-53 -I Variance to the Sign Ordinance for tile placement of an 85 sq. ft. pylo~ sign, 18 ft. in height, at 110 So. Greeley St. in the RB, Two-FamilYI Residential Dist., Stillwater Sign Co., Applicant. e. Case No. SUP/91-54j - Special Use Permit for a residential use on the second level of a commercial structure at 125 So. Main St. in the CBD, Central Bus. Dist.l, James & Kathleen Granger, Applicants. I I COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS I STAFF REPORTS (Continued) COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS 1. Carole V. Ryden, repr~senting Sandra Boehm & Assoc., regarding Downtown Improvement Project. i I 2. Anthony L. Andersen, ~.S. Dept. of Interior - Dedication of Stillwater Vi s i tor Center. I QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM N~WS MEDIA ADJOURNMENT e e 2 ~ - REGULAR MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Oc tober 1, 1991 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by t~ayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, and Mayor Abrahamson. Also Present: Councilmember Opheim City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Consulting Engineer Peters Comm. Dev. Director Russell Fire Chief Seim Public Works Director Junker Public Safety Director Mawhorter Building Official Zepper City Clerk Johnson Absent: Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette e Others: Peter Racchini, David Heitmiller. INDIVIDUALS & DELEGATIONS Discussion with David Heitmiller Mr. Heitmiller, 426 So. Owens St., stated he has had several home robberies and incidents at some restaurants in the City. He has checked with the Police Chief and the Police Dept. does not have reports for all of the incidents. Mayor Abrahamson asked Mr. Heitmiller to stop by in the morning to discuss the matter further. Peter Racchini - Roof Replacement, Stillwater Fire Station Mr. Racchini was present to explain the bids received. He recommends that a similar roof to the present one, only fiberglass, be installed. He stated the bids came in higher than expected because the roof drains will be moved and the conduit would require additional work. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution accepting the bid of Berwald Roofing Co., Inc. in the amount of $48,871.00 to replace the roof at the Stillwater Fire Station. (Resolution No. 91-192) Ayes - Counci 1 members Bodl ovi ck, Farrell, Funke, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None e 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Regular Meeting e STAFF REPORTS 1. Finance Director - No ireport. i 2. Public Safety Direct01 - No report. I 3. Public Works Director i- Check Valve for 260 D~erpath Ct. Motion by Councilmember F4nke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the placement of a check ialve at 260 Deerpath Ct. (All in favor). Road Grader Bids I Discussion followed r1garding the bid vs. leasing process. This item will be discussed further ~t the evening meeting. I 4. Community DevelopmentlDirector Appolntment to Herlta e Preservation Commission Moti on y ounCl mem er B OVl C , secon e y Council member Funke to approve the appointment of Howard Lieberman to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (All in favor). to Inc. for L. 1. (All in e Payment No.3 to Johnson Bros. for L.l. 257 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve Paym~ent No.3 in the amount of $682.649.39 to Johnson, Bros. Corp. for L.l. 257, Downtown Constructio1. (All in favor). I 6. lights, at a cost of $588.00, for I 7. City Attorney - No re~ort. I Public Works Director (continued) Placement of a Stop Sign at Willard & Second Streets Motion y CounCl member F n e, secon e by Councllmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolutio~ approving the placement of a stop sign at Willard and So. Second St. (ReSollution No. 91-193) 2 e e e e . Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Regular Meeting Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 8 . City C 1 e rk - Purchase of Microfilm Reader/Printer Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to authorize the purchase of a microfilm reader/printer at a cost of $2,348 for City Hall. (All in favor). COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS Separation of Police & Fire Depts. Councilmember Funke initiated discussion of separating the Police and Fire Departments and eliminating the Public Safety Director position. Discussion included that this move could possibly result in a future cost savings and also giving more thought to the decision so as not to move hasti ly. Motion by Council member Funke, seconded by Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate Resolution separating the Police and Fire Depts. and eliminating the position of Public Safety Director. (Resolution No. 91-194) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - Councilrnember Farrell 9. City Coordinator - Discussion of Parking Enforcement Officer Position Mr. Kriesel initiated discussion of Ms. Capuzzi's position as it relates to the arrangement of her hours and its effect on benefits -- sick leave, vacation and insurance, besides setting a precedent for others. Beverly Junker, representing Season1s Tique and other Downtown merchants, presented a petition to Council in support of Cara Capuzzi, Parking Enforcement Officer, asking the Council to reverse their decision regarding her employment and educational request. Discussion followed regarding the attendance of the Community Development Director and Police Chief at the Parking Task Force meetings. Mr. Russell stated he was there only to provide information regarding Downtown Plan improvements and how they affected parking in order for tne Task Force to make recommendations to the Council. Motion by Councilmember Farrell to of the Parking Enforcement Officer personnel or advertise a part-time for lack of a second. adopt a Resolution reassigning the position to a part-time status and to reassign other jOb opening as required. The motion died 3 Stillwater City Council M nutes October 1, 1991 Regular Meeting Motion by Mayor Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Funke to allow the Parking Enforcement Officer to rearrange her schedule in order to work the full time status of 40 ho~rs per week. Ayes - 3; Nays - 1, Councilmember Bodlovick. i RECESS i Motion by Councilmember Bbdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to recess the meeting at 6:00 P.M. (All in favor). MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLEIRK Resolutions: I' No. 91-192 - Award Bid tOi Berwald Roofing for Fire Dept. Roof. No. 91-193 - Placement o~ Stop Sign at Willard & Second St. No. 91-194 - Elimination of Public Safety Director Position. 4 e e e . e e RECESSED MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 1~ 1991 7:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick~ Farrell, Funke~ Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Consulting Engineer Peters Comm. Dev. Director Russell Public Works Director Junker Planning Comm. Chair Fontaine City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Mary Alden, St. Croix Valley Press Others: Ellen Anderson~ Carol Ryden, Jelle De Boeuf, D. Notaro, Richard Kilty, Mark Balay~ Tom Lillesve~ Mike Pohlena. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilmember Funke~ seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17~ 1991 as presented. (All in favor). INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Dave Paradeau - Update on Minnesota Zephyr property & request for consideration of relocation of power. Jelle De Boeuf, representing Mr. Paradeau and the Minnesota Zephyr, explained they have been approved by the ICC for exemption from local ordinances in operating the train and will continue the dinner train as they have in the past five years. They would like to start building the depot and proposed to underground the electrical utilities. Mr. Russell stated the possibility of undergrounding the electrical had been denied by NSP and it was proposed to relocate the utility poles behind the train near the Stillwater Yacht Club. Therefore, undergrounding was not included in the bid for Downtown Improvements and the cost would be approximately $37,000. Council directed Staff to arrange a meeting with Northern States Power and David Paradeau~ of the Minnesota Zephyr, to discuss utilities for the Zephyr property. 1 Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Recessed Meeting 2. Carol Ryden - Discusslion of problems with Downtown Construction. Ms. Ryden, representing some of the Downtown merchants, was present to express concerns regarding lighting, coordination of work during Downtown construction, etc. Ms. Ryden was advised to attend the Thursday construction meeting~ and to submit her concerns regarding Downtown Construction, in wri~ing, to the City Attorney. I i PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 1. This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision of 1,400 'I'sq. ft. of Lot 19 to Lot 18 of Fairmeadows 1st Add. (10 ft. of property a,long the north 140 ft. boundary line of Lot 19) located at 2316 Oakri~ge Rd. & 2307 FairmeadO\'is Rd. in the RA, Single-Family Residenltial Dist., John Serier, Applicant. Case No. SUB/91-46. i Notice of the heal~ing was published in The Courier on September 19, 1991 and mailed to af,fected property owners. I Mr. Russell explainedl the request to subdivide ten feet of property along the north 140 ft. bour~dary line of Lot 19 in order for the owner of Lot 18 to purchase the propelrty and combine it with his lot. The new lots will meet the RA lot requirements. Mr. Russell added that the City could approve the subdivisibn and waive the requirement for a Certificate of Survey and the properb would then be recorded by a legal description. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved the request, waiving the Certificate of Survey in favor of the legal description, and adding the remaining conditipns. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. I Motion by Councilmember F~rrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve the request for al Minor Subdivision of 1,400 sq. ft. of Lot 19 to Lot 18 of Fairmeadows 1st Addl. (10 ft. of property along the north 140 ft boundary line of Lot 19) located a~. 2316 OaKridge Rd. & 2307 Fairmeadows Rd. in the RA, Single-Family Residential Dist., waiving the survey requirement and including the other conditions, Joh Serier, Applicant, Case No. SUB/91-46. (All in favor) . 1 I , 2. This is the day and t~me for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the Bluffland/Shorelapd Ordinance for the placement of an on-site septic system on a slope gre~ter than 12%, located on Dellwood Rd. No. in the RA, Single Family Residential Dist. & Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Kenneth Seefert, Applicant. ~ase No. V/91-47. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on September 19, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. 2 . e e . e e Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Recessed Meeting Mr. Russell explained the applicant will meet the conditions of the original subdivision and has withdrawn his request. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Funke to accept the petition for withdrawal of Case No. V/91-47, for a Variance to tne Bluffland/Shoreland Ordinance for the placement of an on-site septic system on a slope greater than 12%, located on Dellwood Rd. No. in the RA, Singl,e Family Residential Dist. & Bluffland/Shoreland Dist., Kenneth Seefert,1 Applicant. (All in favor). This is the day and time for the Public Hearing to consider a Variance to the Sign Ordinance for the placement and replacement of exterior signage for Lakeview Memorial Hospital/St. Croix Valley Clinic at 919 West Anderson St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., Visual Communications, Applicant. Case No. V/91-48. . Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on September 19, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mr. Russell explained this request will upgrade the signing for Lakeview Hospital by replacing the existing signs at the same location and will not increase the impact of signage in a residential area. Mr. Fontaine stated the Planning Commission approved the request. Richard Lang, of Visual Communications, designer of the signs, was present to explain the plans. Mr. Russell mentioned that a street sign indicated the entrance to the Hospital parking lot off of Greeley St. is Anderson St. and suggested it be removed. Mayor Abrahamson closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the Variance to the Sign Ordinance for tne placement and replacement of exterior signage for Lakeview Memorial Hospital/St. Croix Valley Clinic at 919 W. Anderson St. in the RB, Two Family Residential Dist., as conditioned; with removal of the Anderson St. sign near the parking lot entrance. Visual Communications, Applicant, Case No. V/91-48. (All in favor). 3. 4. This is the day and time for the Improvement Hearing to consider the making of a street improvement, consisting of street reconstruction, repair of curb and gutter and appurtenances on Northland Ave. between the southerly line of C.S.A.H. No. 12 to the terminus of Northland Ave. south of Sunrise Ave. Notice of the hearing was published in The Courier on September 19 and 26, 1991 and mailed to affected property owners. Mayor Abrahamson and Council advised that after Council had reviewed the material on this improvement and received many calls and letters, that the 3 Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Recessed Meeting . project should be set aside until a Pavement Management Study is comp 1 eted. John and Karen Melvilhe, 125 Northland Ave., asked about delaying the project and recommend~d to the Council that the residents be involved with the Pavement Managemelnt Study. A gentleman with 20 y~ars of experience with the Army Corps of Engineers stated concerns with !the computer program which the City Engineers use for planning a project. i Another person suggeslted that an increase in property tax be used to cover funding of street improvements and residents could then deduct this from income taxes. I Mayor Abrahamson CloS~d the public hearing. I Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the Improvement Hearing for L!.!. 275 to consider the making of a street improvement, consisting or. street reconstruction, repair of curb & gutter & appurtenances on Northlan~ Ave. between the southerly line of C.S.A.H. No. 12 to the terminus of Northl!1nd Ave. south of Sunrise Ave. (All in favor.) tit Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 8:02 P.M. Design above item bori ngs which i Motion by Councilmember Bbdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolutior awarding the bid for Remedial Investigative/ Corrective Action Design report for the Glacier Park property to ATEC Environmental Consultants~ (Resolution No. 91-195) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodnovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1 I 2. Request for Extension! of Condition of Special Use Permit for a Tern orary o lce at 232 No. Mal St., Case No. SUP Motion y CounCllmember F nke, secon e y Councilmember Farrell to approve the request for extension! of Condition of Special Use Permit, for one year, for a Temporary Office at 232 No. Main St., Case No. SUP/89-60. (All in favor ). 4 e . Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Recessed Meeting NEW BUSINESS 1. Minnesota Transportation Museum request for Council consideration of annexation of property. Discussion followed regarding the request of the Minn. Transportation Museum for City consideration of annexation of property including the railroad tracks. Council tabled any action on the request until nt>re information is received and it is discussed further. e Richard Kilty, 118 W. Oak St., questioned why the City would consider this request. He also asked why the depot has not been built as yet. City Attorney Magnuson explained. Diane Polzin, a member of the Township Residents Against Illegal Nuisances, asked the City to deny any request to annex the tracks. 2. Request by St. Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. for Pull-Tab Operation at Brines Restaurant & Bar, 219 So. Main St. Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Council member Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the gambling operation by the St. Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. at Brines Restaurant & Bar, 219 So. Main St. (Resolution No. 91-196) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 3. Request by Stillwater Elks for Pull-Tab Operation at American Legion Post #48, 103 So. Third St. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the gambling operation by the B.P.O Elks at the American Legion Post #48, 103 So. Third St. (Resolution No. 91-197) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 4. Comments on Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Comments on the Oak Park Hei ghts Comprehens ive Pl an Amendment will be made at the next meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve the Consent Agenda of October 1, 1991, including the following: (All in favor) . 1. Resolution Directing Payment of Bills (Resolution No. 91-191). 2. The following Contractor's Licenses: e 5 Stillwater City Council M~nutes October 1, 1991 I Recessed Meeting . Authentic Homes, Inc. 6181 Partridge Ct. White Bear Lake, Mn. 551~O i I C & B Excavating/C & B Sewer 16115 Quality Trail No. Scandia, Mn. 55073 Commercial Design & Bui1d~rs 143 Wildwood Ave. ! White Bear Lake, Mn. 551~O General Contractor New Excavators Ne\'/ General Contractor Ne\'1 Conlin Construction 6030 50th Street No. Oakda1e, Mn. 55128 General Contractor New Tom Harvieux 918 South Third St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor Renewal Krongard Construction Co. 1056 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 General Contractor Renewal e Timberline Tree Service, nc. 9376 55th Street No. Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Tree Trimmers New Pump & Meter Service, Inc 11303 Excelsior Blvd. Hopkins, Mn. 55343 W. T. Simonet P1mb. & Htg 5976 Stagecoach Trail No. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 3. Request from Red Ribbn Committee to hang banner on Main & Olive Sts. or campalgn agalnst drugs rom Oct. 1 - I COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS I Workshop Meetings wit~ Solid Waste Committee and Park & Rec Commission Council will meet wit~ the Sol id Waste Committee at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Oct. 22; and with thelPark & Recreation Commission at 7:00 P.M. on Oct. 22 to discuss Ice Arena fees. I Meeting with Oak Park Heights to discuss the New Bridge General Contractor New Excavators Renewal 6 e . e e Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Recessed Meeting Mayor Abrahamson and Council member Opheim will meet with representatives of Oak Park Heights at the Stillwater City Hall on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss the new bridge. Communication to Rep. Gerry Sikorski Motion by Council member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to approve transmittal of a letter to Rep. Gerry Sikorski requesting financial help with the Levee Wall. (All in favor). Garavalia House City Attorney Magnuson reported on the Garavalia IInuisancell house. A condemnation hearing is being held on November 14; Nuisance at 916 So. 4th St. Councilmember Funke requested that the backyard of 916 So. Fourth St. be checked for storage of vehicles. It was noted that the Police have cleaned out this yard before. League Conferences Council member Bodl ovi ck reported on the League conference hel d at Lakevi 11 e and recommended tl1at Staff attend the Comp Worth conference being held next week in Brooklyn Center. Commendation for Rob Zoller for Fire Prevention Week Promotion Motion by Councilmember Funke, seconded by Councilmemoer Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution commending Rob Zoller for his part in promoting Fire Prevention Week by working with Cub Foods in imprinting the Fire Prevention logo on several hundred thousand Cub Food bags. (Resolution No. 91-198) Ayes - Council members Bodl ovi ck, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None Charter Commission and Creation of Wards Councilmember Farrell reported on the work of the Charter Commission in creating the four wards in the City. At present, all Councilmembers reside in the southwestern ward. Council will decide which members will represent each Ward at a later date. Discussion also included what has to be done to change back to an IIAt-Largell system. A workshop will be scheduled at a later date with the Council before final decisions are made. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Pay Schedule for Part-Time Ice Arena Employees 7 Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 I Recessed Meeting I . Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the pay schedule for Part-Time Ice Arena Employees. (Resolution No. 91-199) Ayes - Councilmembers Boqlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 1 1 Setting Minimum Fee or 1991 Summer Hockey School Motion by Councl member Ophel m, seconded by Councll member Farrell to approve the minimum fee of $12,270 for the 1992 Summer Hockey School. (All in favor). , I Public Works Direct01 Award of Motor Graderl Bi d Motion by Councilmember Blodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the appropriate resolutiohl awarding the bid for a new motor grader for the Public Works Dept. to swe6eney Brothers Tractor, Inc. of &urnsville, Minnesota in the amount of $77,500.,0 and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract. (Resolution Nol. 91-100) Ayes - Coun~ilmembers BOd~OViCk, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None I COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMSI (Continued) e Christmas Party . Councilmember Funke reported on the plans for the party, urging everyone to nominate an "Employee of the Year". Soliciting and receiving prizes from merchants was also discussed. It was decided that this practice is not acceptable. Croixwood Blvd. - Exc ssive Car Parking The Pollce Dept. was ske to chec on the cars parked near the townhomes on Croixwood Blvd. be ause of parking too close to County Road 5. COMMUNICATIONS/FYI 1 1. Beverly Hackbarth - cbmplaint regarding vandalism to vehicle while visiting on Eagle Ridge Trail. Counci 1 noted thi s item, no acti on taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Bpdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M. (All in favor). MAYOR 8 e . e e Stillwater City Council Minutes October 1, 1991 Recessed Meeting ATTEST: C!TY CLERK Resolutions: No. 91-191 - Directing Payment of Bills. No. 91-195 - Award Bid to A-Tech for Glacier Park Property. No. 91-196 - Approval of Pull-Tabs for St. Croix Valley Hockey Ass'n. No. 91-197 - Approval of Pull-Tabs for Elks @ American Legion. No. 91-198 - Commending Rob Zoller for Fire Prevention Promotion. No. 91-199 - Pay Schedule for Part-Time Ice Arena Personnel. No. 91-200 - Award of Bid for Motor Grader. 9 1--t51 HUMAN SERVICES, INC., INWASIUNGTONCOUNTY.MINNESGrA e The Community Prevention Project WHEREAS, Alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has reached epidemic stages, and the 15-24 year old age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age group; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs, and WHEREAS, the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, the state of Minnesota and the Community Prevention project of Human Serv ices, Inc. in Wash ington County are sponsor ing the National Red Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Campaign will be celebrated in communities throughout America during "Red Ribbon Week", October 19-25, 1991; and e WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians, senior citizens, military, sports teams, and individuals will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and WHEREAS, the community of stillwater further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Campaign; Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the City Council of Stillwater does hereby support october 19-25, 1991 as Red Ribbon Week, and encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug free community. Be it Further Resolved, that the City Council of Stillwater encourages all citizens to a commitment to reduce and prevent the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Mayor: Attest: City Clerk: ;J~~ f~7 ~~~ e Ayes: Noes: Absent: Publish: October 17, 1991 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1825 Curve Crest Boulevard - Stillwater, MN 55082 - (612) 430-2720 e e e CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION COMMENDING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HRA AND TERRI GALLES FOR WORK ON THE ANN BOOLOVICK SENIORS APARTMENTS AND STILLWATER SENIORS CENTER WHEREAS, Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Administration (HRA) has been the lead developer of the construction of The Ann Bodlovick Seniors Apartments and Stillwater Seniors Center, which includes space for the Community Volunteer Services; and WHEREAS, The Ann Bodlovick Senior Apartments and The Senior Center are now completed with many of the tenants moving in; and WHEREAS, Terri Galles is the Deputy Director of the Washington County HRA; and WHEREAS, Ms. Galles has worked in close harmony with the City of Stillwater and Community Volunteer Services to effect a project that would reflect their needs while still coming in at budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota that it hereby commends The Washington County HRA, and especially Terri Galles, in her role as Deputy Director of the Washington County HRA, for her diligent and faithful work on the project from beginning to end, creating affordable housing, a Senior's Center and Community Volunteer Services Center for the Ci ty of Sti 11 water. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 15th day of October, 1991. MAYOR e e e TO: FROM: DATE: RE: / a I f ',*' f.~>~ f ST. CROIX VALLEY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 423 SOUTH FIFTH STREET STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 (J:; ;:J $!_-C ( {.~ V P. tV. TELEPHONE 439.7142 Mayor Wally Abrahamson Sister Joyce Miller, Director Religious Education Program October 10, 1991 barricades on South Fifth Street (in front of St. Mary's School Building) The Religious Education program requests permission to put up barricades during lunch hour on school days. The building is located at 423 South 5th Street, next to St. Mary's Church. Each school day approximately 70-90 students are here for religion classes. Throughout the month 860 students cross 5th street to get to the parking lot for playground. There have been some close calls on cars going through at a good rate of speed which is a danger to the children in that area. The time of closing off the street would only be from 11:15A.M. to 12:00A.M.Noon. If you have any further questions please feel free to call/stop by the Office (439-7142). We would appreciate some action to correct this situation. Thank you for your services. e e e STAFF REQUEST ITEM DEPARTMENT Finance MEETING DATE 10-15-91 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Briefly outline what the request is) Request Council authorization to purchase a computer and printer for finance department. This is included in the 1991 budget for $3,000. FINANCIAL IMPACT (Briefly outline the costs, if any, that are associated with this request and the proposed source of the funds needed to fund the request) Approximate cost: IBM Computer $1,500 IBM Monitor $ 525 Software & Setup $ 150 Printer $ 500 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED YES NO X Total $2,675 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 BE PLACED IN THE COUNCIL MATERIAL PACKET. '-- DATE !tJ-//-CjI SUBMITTED BY e e e , MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1991 SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM ARMORY COMMITTEE The Armory Committee met October 9, 1991. At the meeting, the Committee reviewed an offer from the property owner next to the Armory site to sell the land to the City. The site contains 7.5 acres and is offered for $330,000. The Committee discussed the offer and felt this was a good time to purchase the site for further Committee needs. The site is directly west of the 8.0 acre parcel purchased this Spring for the Armory by the City and could provide for an expanded Armory Community Facility. RECOMMENDATION: Consideration of purchase of 7.5 acre site and direct Staff to review alternatives for financing purchase. In other actions, the Committee discussed enhancements and additions to the Armory and decided to send a questionnaire to government and community groups regarding space and facil i ty needs. The Committee also recommends the Mayor send letters to their state representatives in support of a new Stillwater Armory, including relocation, the Minnesota Finance Company and Vehicle Maintenance Shop. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor to send letters to State Representatives supporting the Stillwater Armory. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 e ARKORY UPGRADE :ITEMS e ITEMS SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN STATE AND PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENT UNITCS} Trophy Case Floor Grid - Electrical service Acoustic Wall Panels Enlarge Assembly Hall to 7000 SF if criteria smaller Floor striping and Finishing (Assembly Hall) Basketball Backstops Room Finish Schedule (Alternates) optional Window stools Recessed Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Solid Core Wood Doors in lieu of steel Core Wall-Hung Water Closets 10 Burner Oven (in lieu of 6 burner) Post Mounted Lighting at Main Entrance Mechanical ventilation in Flammable storage site Preparation Electric sign Sound System OPTIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCED ITEMS Athletic Anchor Devices Additional Kitchen Equipment Additional Space for Functions Upgrading Firing Ranges special Floor Covering in Assembly Hall Additional Parking beyond Criteria Air-condition Assembly Hall Sprinkle Assembly Hall 250ct90 e TCiTHL F,02 1!l...~. iBSSi1Ii!6 NORWEST RETAIL ..m.. SERVICES "...... June 20, 1991 Mr. Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Stillwater, Minnesota Dear Mr. Russell: .$5082 , I I ! Norwest Retail Services, Inc. Minnesota/Wisconsin Community Banke Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479-1069 612/667-7575 Enclosed find a purchase agreement covering the approximate eight acres remaining in the Woodland Lakes si~e. This agreement contains the conditions of sale acceptable to the Bank. . If you have any questions, please contact me at 667-1028. e Sincerely, ~ .ri.t7 " ~ Te2n ' Vice President Loan Support Team TSJ / cu If ?Z~Oi>t> Z7~"5 :5~ 4-tT 4v/-Kd~.; e ~lLU--J I VI, I . JL z _1 -,\ - z RM. " , - ~ ~ --i. 1 If _',-I " VJ') '~.~ f~ 0 J/~ '~ ~vls &IV _ I I 1 I \ .--- ..-..- I. -- -- -- I OUTLOT A III J ... -0' I z I 2 3 S .- 0 r!l1'J. · oun , · V~ A""'" -. 'ARW.4 ~~ I / 'A~ 3 ~ I p~LZ ~ :-- \ I l ~l"l.'_ .. _"~"-A:;~. ~ _ ~ . _ l~\ I I Z 3 4 7 3"\!l6W~1^ 2 ~ 1 .~. I~ 11 II 'Ol~ll~ 91110i I 12 \ II 110 L 1. < BP.C .,; I 1 I 2 I ~ 3~ ~ ~2~ , I , \ 10 .... ~ 1 IT. I {- L II 1 ~ r-- \ I IZ - _.- \ ...~~-~_.-.. ~ . 9831se23p.3/305 -ft ~ ..- ... :e -- - )0 e \ " ~,,\ - ,,\ ~ t \ ~ I \ i - e ", (~ - ~ -. "- ,,) (' I.. \- Y " e e e (.. r iIlwater ~ ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ~ DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1991 SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN WORK. The City has received the contract from NSP for the Downtown work. The contract cost is $;407,259. The previous estimated cost that was used in the financing plan was $512,000. The contract cost is $104,741 less than the estimate. The estimated cost of finishing undergrounding from laurel to Elm along North Main is $70,000. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of contract with NSP. ATTACHMENTS CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 e e e '. NiP Northern States Power Company White Bear Lake Area . 1700 East County Road E White Bear lake, Minnesota 55110-4658 October 9, 1991 City of Stillwater 216 N 4th St Stillwater MN 55082 Dear Customer: Enclosed for signature are three (3) copies'of Statement of Work Requested for Lowell Inn/City of Stillwater for 102 2nd St N, ~tillwater. Retain one copy for your records and return the original and one copy along with a check for $135,123.00 in the enclosed envelope. We would appreciate receiving the agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt. Very truly yours, &-/&/12 C S MacFarlane Area Engineer White Bear Lake Area Enc (3) ,:HI " .... NiP Northern States Power Company e July 2, 1991 White Bear Lake Area 1700 East County Road E White Bear Lake. Minnesota 55110-4658 City of Stillwater 2126 N 4th St . Stillwater MN 55082 , I Enclosed for signature are three (3) copies of Statement of WorklRequested for the undergrounding of existing overh~ad electric distribution lines in downtown Stillwater. Dear Customer: Retain one copy for your records and return the original and one copy along with a check for l272,136.00 in the enclosed envelope~ e We would appreciare receiving the agreement within thirty (30) days of rece~pt. , ! Very truly yours, I.. ~ tZf /!~J"/--- C S MacFarlane Area Engineer White Bear Lake I ! I Area , Enc (3) e STATEMENT OF WORK REQUESTED FORM 1;,7012 112:811 I\SP ~ORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY e WORK REQUESTED BY October 8 19 91 CITY OF STILLWATER WORKTOBEAT Water St, Nelson St to Mulberry. Mulberry St. Water St to Main Main St, Mulberry St to Laurel, Stillwater, Minnesota ADDRESS 216 N 4th St Stillwater MN 55082 CONSISTING OF: The undergrounding of existing overhead electric distribution lines in downtown Stillwater. This Statement of Work Requested includes only those costs associated with the undergrounding.of overhead primary that the City of Stillwater has requested. This Statement of Work Requested, 2 of 2 that will be required, includes costs associated with cable and transformer installation. These Statements do not include any monies for the installation or upgrade of secondary service entrances, underground secondary services or secondary connection cabinets. \ In consideration of these special requested facilities, Customer agrees to pay a one-time charge of $135,123.00. File # NSP Project Co.st e 512315 MAl N URD AA8 $ 43,646 502590 WATR URD CAG 37,526 502578 WATR URD BAF 44,623 497778 REMV 4KV BAE 9,328 $135,123 The facilities installed or removed by the Company shall be the property of the Company and any payment by customer shall not entitle customer to any ownership interest or right therein. The undersigned hereby requests and authorizes the NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY to do the work described above, and in consideration thereof, agrees to pay One hundred thi rty- fi ve thous and on e hundred twenty-three and no/100--dollars ($135,123.00 ),inaccordancewiththefollowingterms: within thirty (30) days of receipt of this agreement Credit Approval Receipt of the above amount hereby acknowledged on behalf of NSP by :~7!:;;TFMPANY e* * * * * * * * * * * * NSP Representative C MacFarlane Customer CITY OF STILLWATER * * * * * * * By * * * * * * * * * * * * *.* * * .* Division White Bear Lake NSP Proj. No. See 8.bove Const. $ Rem. $ Maint. $ Oper. $ Transf. $ Total $135.123.00 ORIGINAL - DIVISION ACCOUNTING COpy - CUSTOMER COpy - DIVISION DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING STATEMENT OF WORK REQUESTED FORM 17.7012112,811 I\SP iii''> ,..ORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY July 2 19 91 e WORK REQUESTED BY CITY OF STILLWATER WORK TO BE AT Wa ter St. Nelson St to Mulberry. Mulberry St, Water St to Main Main St, Mulberry St to Laurel, Stillwater, Minnesota ADDRESS 216 N 4th St Stillwater MN 55082 , CONSISTING OF: The undergrounding of existing overhead electric distribution lines in downtown Stillwater. This Statement of Work Requested includes only those costs associated with the undergrounding of overhead primary that the City of S~illwater has requested. This Statement of Work Requesteq, 1 of 2 that will be required, includes costs associated with the installation of a duct/conduit system necessary for ithe, installation of primary electric distri- bution-! cable. I The second Statement of Work Requested will include theco~ts associated with cable and transformer installation. I These Statements do not include any monies for the insta~lation or upgrade of secondary service, entrances, unqerground secondary services or secondary connection caqinets. NSP Project It Cost In consideration for these tt special requested facilities, Customer agrees to pay a one-time charge of $272,136. File It 502307 File It 502526 File It 502544 File It 505568 File It 505573 $ 17,499 106,250 133,167 12,699 2,521 $272,136 The facilities installed or removed by th~ Company shall be the property of the Company and any payment by customer shall not entitle customer to any ownership irerest or right therein. The undersigned hereby requests an4 authorizes the NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY to do the work described above, and in considerationthereO~,agreestopaY Two hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred thirty six and no/lOO--dol1ars ($ 272,136.00 l,inaccordancewitht efollowingterms: -w.;lllin l:1~. L (0) a[l~"-s _f .ee"':llt rl _I ' i 13 ",iig ii I ~,l , t C d' A I re It pprova MAl N DCT AAS WATR DCT AAY WATR DCT BAZ HOLT FED AAU HOLT OVH AAN Receipt of the above amount hereby acknow~edged on behalf of NSP by , . NORT.HERN ~TA~OWJf' COMP~AN; I By I!kf/fJ/f L ..4r/Ir-f,(~'!'--~ * * * * * * * * * * * *1 * * * * * * * * I NSP Representative C MacFarlane 1 DivisionWhi te Bear Canst. $ Rem, $ Mai~, $ Oper. $ ORIGINAL - DIVISION ACCOUNTING 1 COpy - CUSTOMER i Customer CITY OF STILLWATER By * * * * * * * * * * *.* * * * e Lake NSP Proj. No. See above Transf. $ Total $ 272,136.00 COpy - DIVISION DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING e e e ,~ CONSULTANTS . GEOTECHNICAL . MATERIALS AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING, INC. October 1, 1991 Mr. Dave Junker City of Stillwater 261 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Soil Borings City of Stillwater Storage Yard 501 North Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota MPCA Leak #4160 Dear Mr. Junker: American Engineering Testing, Inc. is pleased to offer our services for drilling soil borings, screening the soil and submitting selected samples for laboratory analysis at the above-referenced property. This proposal describes the work scope, schedule, fees and other information regarding our servIces. Project Information Three underground gasoline storage tanks were removed from the above-referenced property on Thursday, June 20, 1991. Soil surrounding the tanks exceeded the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) excavation guidelines. Approximately 75 cubic yards of contaminated soil was excavated at the time of the tank removal. Due to site constraints, it was not practical to remove contaminated soil which remains in the base of the tank excavation. Clean fill was placed in the excavation. The petroleum release was reported to the MPCA by Bill Tomczyk of American Engineering Testing, Inc. on Thursday, June 20,1991. The MPCA project manager assigned to the site is Dawn Davison (643-3429). The MPCA site identification is MPCA Leak #4160. As petroleum contamination remains at the tank excavation, the MPCA will request that you determine the extent of the contamination and propose site remediation or no further action, depending on the extent of the contamination remaining at the site. 2102 University Ave, W. Sl. Paul, MN 5511.+ Phone 612-659-9001 rn 612-659-137lJ e e e \ Mr. Dave Junker October 1, 1991 Page 2 Purpose The purpose of our work is to collect soil samples from borings in and around the detected soil contamination to determine the horizontal and vertical extent of the contamination. Four to six borings will be put down to an approximate depth of 20'. If deeper borings are necessary, we will discuss the increased work scope with you prior to proceeding with such work. We will screen the samples with a photo-ionization detector (H-Nu meter). The H-Nu meter will detect many volatile organic compounds, including petroleum products and other solvents. In addition, we plan to submit six water samples and zero to six soil samples to the laboratory to support our field measurements. The number of samples will be determined by the number of borings and the extent of contamination. Scope of Services To accomplish our above purpose, our work scope for the estimate of fees as described below, is limited to: 1. Clear public utilities with the Gopher State One Call system. 2. Steam clean down-hole drilling equipment prior to entering the site, and at the site as necessary. Wash the split-spoon sampler between samples with Trisodium phosphate (TSP) and rinse with tap water. 3. AET will have field personnel on-site for air monitoring and soil screening. 4. Drill four to six soil borings to an approximate depth of 20' each or to ground water if encountered at shallower depths. Sampling will be at 21f2' and 5' intervals as site conditions warrant. 5. Screen all soil samples with an H-Nu meter. 6. Submit six water samples and zero to six soil samples to the laboratory for analysis for benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene and xylene (EP A Method 8020) and lead, to support our field measurements. 7. Steam clean the down hole drilling equipment pnor to leaving the site if gross contamination is detected or suspected. 8. Backfill the bore holes with bentonite and drill cuttings if no contamination is detected by field methods. Contaminated bore holes must be backfilled with neat cement grout, as per Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. e e e Mr. Dave Junker October 1, 1991 Page 3 9. Locate the soil borings in relation to on-site structures. 10. Prepare a written report of our work for the City of Stillwater. 11. Prepare and submit a written report, induding AET's recommendations, to the MPCA for review. 12. Provide the City of Stillwater with a Petro fund application. Those portions of the application requiring technical information will be filled out by AET. Project Direction Services we perform will be done under the direction of an experienced engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. Conditions The attached Service Agreement and Subsurface Boring Supplement are a part of this proposal. Fees Our fees for these services will be charged on a time and materials basis in accordance with our current schedule of fees which is attached. We anticipate that the field work will take one and one half to two days. Verbal results of our field screening will be available on the day of the field work. Laboratory results will be available approximately ten working days following field work. For the work scope described above, our estimated cost is: Drilling Operations and Report Preparation Lab Analysis (six to twelve samples) $3900 $820 - $1710 If grout is required to backfill contaminated bore holes, the cost will increase by $8 per foot of grouted bore hole. Acceptance Please indicate your acceptance of this proposal by signing both copies and returning one to us. e e e Mr. Dave Junker October 1, 1991 Page 4 American Engineering Testing, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to provide this service to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us. Sincerely, ~~e2 Daniel R. Pingel H ydrogeologist DRP/sk Attachments PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE BY: SIGNATURE: COMPANY: DATE: e e e ,- ~iJ~ate~ '" ."""AC' OF .,,""~ MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STEVE RUSSELL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ~~D h ~ TIM THOMSEN, PARKS DIRECTOR (~ DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1991 FROM: SUBJECT: PREPARATION OF PLAN FOR BEACH AND LANDING AREA OF LILY LAKE. The Parks Department would like to make some walkway/picnic area improvements next to the Lily Lake Beach. 1 In discussion with the Parks Director we agreed it would be a good idea to have an overall plan for trails, landscaping, and landscape material for the entire lake front area. The attached proposal would provide that information. The consultant would work with the Parks Board, Parks and Planning Staff to develop the plan. The cost of the project is $360.00 which is available from the Planning budget. RECOMMENDATION: Authorization for study. CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 612-439-6121 e e e , '. Mr. Steve Russell City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 7 October 1991 Re: Landscape Architectural Services Dear Steve, Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal for consultant services for the Lily Lake Swimming Beach. Outlined below are tasks and associated fees which we feel may be necessary for development of a plan for the area. 1. Area Plan Fee: $360.00 -Review of Lake/Shoreline requirements -Review of comprehensive plan for the Lily Lake Area -Review of circulation and access to park and beach -Material alternatives for picnic area -Planting plan -Walking path layout 2. On Site Consultation As required-$30.00/hr. -Path and planting layout and staking -Bench and picnic table catalog search/selection -Construction details I look forward to working with the you and the Parks Department. Please call with questions. Sincerely, STEFAN ASSOCIATES A SL{- AmyW ; "'SeJ e ENCINEERS. ARCHITECTS. PLANNERS MEMORANDUM 3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, 5T: PAUL, MINNESOfA 55110 612490-2000 October 2, 1991 TO: All SEH Engineers, St. Paul FROM: Joel G. Schilling, Senior Scientist~ Water Resources Department {f' SUBJECT: Implications from the 1991 Minnesota Wetland Conser\'ation Act e Randy Thoreson and myself attended a short seminar today entitled: "Recent Developments in Federal, State, and Local Wetland Regulation" sponsored by the law firm of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren, Ltd. The main speaker was Ms. Linda Fisher, Senior Attorney with the firm who prepared a 27 page handout pertaining to the maze of local, state and federal regulations dealing with wetland impacts. A copy of her handout, which is in outline form and quick reading is available from Randy or myself. The main reason for this memorandum is to raise a few very important issues to each of you with respect to the new state law mentioned above, as follows: . The MDNR'S permitting authority remains over protected wetlands (Types 3,4, 5 ) greater than or equal to 10 acres in unincorporated areas and 2.5 acres or greater in incorporated areas. . New jurisdictional authority was granted to the State which applies essentially to all wetlands. This authority granted to the lead state agency: Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is either very similar or exactly the same as the Corps of Engineers (CaE) authority under Section 404. This means that all wetlands would be covered. . BWSR must develop rules to implement the Act by July 1, 1993. The Act takes effect on January 1, 1992 which means that no landowner may drain, fill, or burn a wetland under the State's jurisdiction after that date. There are exceptions to e SHORT EWOTT HENDRICKSON INe. 5T: PAUL, MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN this with the mqst notable being projects which have a preliminary or final plat, site! plan or conditional use permit approvals or in which infrastructp.re has already been installed. e I · Even after BWSRj adopts rules, a landowner may not wholly or partially fin orJI rain a wetland unless replacement of wetland areas of equal valuee completed in accordance with an approved replacement pla~ on a ratio of 1:1 for agricultural areas and 2:1 for nonagritultural areas. The problem with these latter two bullet items is t~at replacement plans cannot be created or approved until the BWSR ttules have been completed on or before July 1, 1993. I I The new Act is comprehens~ve and complicated, therefore it's important that our clients (particularily loc~l governments) are appraised of it's existence and implications to both private I and public developments and improvements. Please see me if you have questioQs regarding this matter. e e J LIST OF BILLS EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 91-213 e Replant Shrubs Supplies Posters Paper Plywood Repair Fence-Rogness Lease/Rental Leased Equipment Rodac Impact Wrench 1 Box HInges Sewer-Lakeside Pipe Chain Saw & Parts Bond Services Light Bulbs Repairs Squad Car Mobile Radio Service Call September Expenses Uniform Rental Target Supplies Pipe-Storm Sewer Work at 4th & pine September Recycling Drop Box/Lift Stations Rebuild Susp. Assy. Cuff Restraints-3 Pkg. premium-Multi-Peril Boat Dock Legal Services Volunteer Fire lnsurance Abrahamson Nurseries Ace Hardware American Heart Association Anchor Paper Company Arrow Building Center Arrow Fence Company AT & T A T & T Capitol City Disposal Catco Parts Service Clog Un-Boggler, Inc. Davies Water Equipment Del's Lawn & Log Dorsey & Whitney Duro-Test Corporation Gannon Auto Body General Electric Gene's Service Goodwill Iedustries G & K Services Gun N Smi th J. H. Larson Electric Company Junker Landscaping Junker Recycling Junker Sanitation Service Kremer Spring & Alignment Law Enforcement Equipment Lg. Mn. Cities Insurance Trust Luck Marine Magnuson, David McGarry-Kearney Agency Metro?olitan Waste Control Commission Miller, Leo MTI Distributing Moore Computer Supplies Northern States Power Co. North Star Turf One Hour Express Photo River City Beverage Russell, Stephen St. Croix Animal Shelter St. Croix Car Wash St. Croix VAlley Clinic Snyder Bros. *16 Stafford, R. H. Washington County Treas. Stafford, R. H. Washington Coun ty Treas. State Chemical Mfg. Stickan, LaDonna Census Maps Fragrance Packs Reimburse-Coffee e Sewer Service Charge Expenses-Conference Pulley Billing Cards Energy Charge Parts for Sweeper Film Processing Concession Supplies Expenses September Charges Squads Washed Blood Test Cat/Dog Food Assessing 1991 e 290.46 1,017.65 6.90 78.36 589.22 300.00 146.20 47.63 30.00 94.00 85.00 496.34 392.08 6,550.00 176.74 402.20 1,147.00 93.75 606.75 989.43 152.25 109.10 1,625.00 6,594.00 426.00 703.94 65.47 40,514.75 895.00 5,982.60 250.00 71,024.00 211. 09 65.89 964.00 723.85 287.64 25.61 209.00 27.33 171.00 56.00 14.00 12.89 30,054.95 18.00 314.54 29.61 , 1 e Stillwater Book & Stationery Stillwater Photo Suburban Lwghting T. A. Schifsky ! Sons Thompson Hardware Twin City Testing U. S. West Communications Universal Medical Service Valley Auto Supply Valley Trophy Van Paper Company Wardell, Leslie W. vl. Grainger Wybrite, Inc. Zee Medical Service ADDENDUM TO BILLS e Bd. Water Commissioners Braun Intertec Bryan Rock Burlington Northern R. R. Capitol Communications Century Laboratories Croixland Excavating Flanagan Sales, Inc. Fred's Tire GAB Business Services, Inc. Hawkins, Craig Johnson, Ron K Mart Labelawn Turf Farm Lake Country Chapter ICBO Metro Fire Equipment Meyer Sewer Service Motorola, Inc. Mn. Dept. of Revenue Oxygen Service Company Road REscue St. Croix Cleaners Short Elliott Hendrickson Stillwater Book & Stationery Stillwater Photo Techniflow Corporation Uniforms Unlimited U. S. West Communications Pins Film/Processing Tennis Court Lights Fine/Sand MIx Supplies Density Tests Telephone Charges Lights/Switches Auto Parts 4 Badges Paper Towels Meals Equipment Parts Mte. Agreement First Aid Supplies 5.50 14.85 901. 47 472.01 292.21 630.00 862.04 249.00 1,125.01 20.00 101. 25 11.16 91. 79 158.00 143.05 Water Services/Hydrant Soils Investigation Crushed Rock Replace Crossing Remove/Install Deodorant Blocks Services Waste Receptacles Tire-Dump Truck Kerrigan Claim Refund-Parking Fine Reimburse~Refresher Course Spill Pans Sod Membership-Zepper Engine/Parts Pumping-Marine Circle Service Agreement Sales Tax Welding Supplies Wig-wag Control Laundry Engineering Shipping Film/Batteries Chimney Gaskets Uniforms Telephone Service Adopted by the Council this 15th day of October, 1991. APPROVED FOR PAYMENT e 356.10 1,364.35 33.40 33,531.00 300.49 390.00 1,709.00 12,450.00 30.15 165.00 15.00 40.00 19. 72 830.00 20.00 2,382.98 120.00 267.00 34.28 112.00 39.88 27.30 265,329.21 24.60 18.71 400.00 2,491.18 626.63 CONTRACTORS APPLICATIONS e October 15, 1991 Biagini Brothers, Inc. General Contractor New 1103 Payne Ave. St. Paul, Mn. 55101 Broadway Builders General Contractor New P.O. Box 32 Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Capital Utilities, Inc. Excavators New 4120 Isle Ave. Lake Elmo, Mn. 55042 Eagle Contracting Excavators New 1139 County Road H2 White Bear Lake, Mn. 55127 William Hayes Construction General Contractor Renewal P.O. Box 10855 White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110 J & J Insulating Insulation New 15960 180th St. E. Hastings, Mn. 55033 e Liberty Construction General Contractor New 458 Burlington Rd. St. Paul, Mn. 55119 Midwest Framers, Inc. General Contractor New 16820 Wren St. N.W. Andover, Mn. 55304 Morgan Stevens Homes, Inc. General Contractor New 2226 Berland Place St. Paul, Mn. 55119 New Homes Coordinated General Contractor Renewal 2230 Orwell Ct. No. Sti 11 water , Mn. 55082 Paramount Homes General Contractor New P.O. Box 24038 Apple Valley, Mn. 55124 Rivard Masonry Masonry & Brick Work Renewal 1474 23rd St. Houlton, Wi 54082 Schield Construction Co. Excavators New e 13604 Ferris Ave. Apple Valley, Mn. 55124 1 So.Lake Construction of General Contractor New e of Forest Lake, Inc. 920 West Broadway Forest Lake, Mn. 55025 Stillwater Sign Co. Sign Erection New 804 West Laurel St. Sti 11 water, Mn. 55082 Thompson Decorating Painting New 285 Crestview Dr. Hastings, Mn. 55033 Titan Construction, Inc. General Contractor New 6414 47th St. No. Oakdale, Mn. 55128 Twin City Fireplace Fireplace Installation Renewal 1525 W. River Rd. No. Minneapolis, Mn. 55411 Va 11 ey Cement Co. Masonry & Brick Work New 14345 Guthrie Ave. Apple Valley, Mn. 55124 Western Excavating Excavators New e 565 No. Ferndale Rd. Wayza ta, Mn. 55391 e 2 '~ t- CLAIM AGAINST CITY OF STILLWATER e NAME OF CLAIMANT: CRAIG HOOLIHAN AnORESS 333 ED G E WOOD 0 R I V E , H U 0 SON, WI 54016 -WHEN DID EVENT OCCUR? MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 PHONE NO.715-386~2308 612-483-11~ 7 WHERE DID EVENT OCCUR? nIRFCTI Y IN FRONT OF ART TRAIL/WILDLIFE GL\LLERY FOUR CARS BACK FROM THE STOP lIGHT AT HWY qC:;(N-<\) ANn rHf5TNIIT ST (E-W). WHAT HAPPENED?WHILE I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC nilE TO A RFn IIGHT,HFAnING NORTH ON HWY. 95 IN DOWNTOWN STIIIWATFR, A NO PARKING ~IGN Frl I OVER FROM THE SIDEWALK ONTO THF RIGHT RFAR PANFI OF MY lq84 RED e THUNDERBIRD. WHY 00 YOU FEEL THAT THE CITY WAS AT FAULT? THE CITY OF STILLWATER IS WORKING ON BOTH HWY. 95 AND CHESTNUT STREET IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND HAS OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROJECT. THE NO PARKING SIGN THAT FELL ON MY STILL VEHICLE WAS POORLY ANCHORED AND FELL EASILY WHEN REACHED BY A GUST OF WIND. STATE THE NATURE OF THE DAMAGE AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATEDDENT AND GAUGE IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL. FOR COSTS SEE REPAIR ESTIMATES. NOTE: COSTS SHOWN 00 NOT INCLUDE RENTAL FEES FOR A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE REPAIRS ARt ~tlNG CUMPLEIED. NAME OF PERSON MAKING REPAIR; OR GIVING CAREUNDETERMINED TO DATE. q/&J!tJ/ DATE You have to formally notify the City in writing within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of an event whereby you feel you have suffered damages. City of Stillwater 216 No. Fourth St. Stillwater, Mn. 55082 e ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS STILLWATER MOTOR COMPANY [!J Phone: 439-4333 -*- Jeep .~91 15 541f 5900 Stillw.ter Blvd. North STILLWATER, MINN. 55082 OF SHE_ NAME PARTS NECESSARY AND ESTIMATE OF LABOR REQUIRED SUBLET COST ESTIMATE PAINT COST ESTIMATE PARTS COST ESTIMA TE LABOR COST ESTlMA TE AL PART NEW ORIGINAL EOUIPMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE!SPECIFIED TOTALS o INSURED PAYS $ ! INS. CO. PA Yp $ R.O. NO. GRAND TOTAL INS CHECKS PAY ABLE TO I The above is an estimate, based on our inspect jon, and does not cover additional parts or labor which may be required after the work has been o~ened up. Occasionally, after work has started, worn, broken or damaged parts are discovered whlqh are not evident on first inspection. Quotations on parts and labor are current and subject change.! A REASONABLE STORA'3E CHARGE WILL BE ADD FO VEHICLES!LEFT AFTER ESTlMA TE ANDOR REPAIR COMPLETED WRECKER SERVICE 18900614 NORICK OKLAHOMA CITY TAX ~ .30~io~ ESTIf\ftA TE MADE BY Authorization For Repairs. You are hereby authorize described herein. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE RUST SIGNED DATE '9 TOTAL OF ESTIMA TE NAME . '.. : . ' ClAIM 1/ .. C~A-/r~ ~a7/~//~ ADDRESS ~3~ E~6~uJt!Jt:J.J 0"'- CI1Y /-N~~S"o~ ISTATE-iV,6'IZlP SI/O/c' AOJ HOME PHONE' " :3 YCo - 0l.JC( . BUSINESS PHONE · ~E' ff.:::lf< /I~ IVIN./ f.#lJr~h3xc-r/07/YV/U ~E I COLOR ,t:" r D d PRO DATE & /d' V A~@ AUTO I EST. BY 9f/RITsoURCE/ BODY D. 2660 COON RAPIDS BLVD. D COON RAPIDS, MN 55433 '--../' (612) 422-1222 __~:~.i ", ~ ., ' INS. CO. .. PHONE ST1< . PO, 919 2ND STREET SO. HOPKINS, MN 55343 (612) 938-6400 D 904 W. 79TH STREET D 1399 TOWNCENTER DRIVE D 2806 HIGHWAY 61 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55420 EAGAN, MN 55121 MAPLEWooD, MN 55109 (612) 888-0333 (612) 452-0717 (612) 483-2145 D 7180 NORTHLAND CIR. BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428 D 9057 FLYING CLOUD DR. D 1734 RICE STREET (612) 560-2623 . Drive.in EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 MAPlEWOOD, MN 55113 (612) 533-1756 - Shop (612) 829.5922 (612) 487.2470 D 510 W. SO. CROSS DR. D 7710 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. D 3555 S. HIGHWAY 100 BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 ST. LOUIS PARK. MN 55416 (612) 892-1747 (612) 574.1610 (612) 925-0875 . RO No. ESTIMATE DATE 19-,.9 9'( YEAR OF VEHICLE ;;'--:9" MAKE OF VEHICLE ;/ 6~ 6 MODEL --r;. (5r;e D DATE IN DATE OUT D 520 EAST 7TH STREET ST. PAUL, MN 55101 (612) 224-9726 D 1865 UNIVERSITY AVE. ST. PAUL, MN 55104 \U'LI"",,""~ 14382 N. 60TH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 (612) 430-0800 }J D 7101 W. OLD SHAKOPEE RD. W. BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 943-4091 I~~L X /,t47AJTrO,P/"A) STkJ//f .<'., ..,.,...... OVERALL .' PAINT -7//tJr ~ ~K^-\b /J~ .1...;....~ .,.,<''''':'"i$,.\'....~,', jl::,.. .;;~; pi .~< ,-"-~'. ';",.. ~..",i.,., ~~ , ;{Jt) '-J'/TC"~ ~vw~e~ ~ l:Jb# I /#AAJf,{~ ~ ,/2..77 "'">-'~ ..'w....;i'/..,......;, :._ V~';",: BODY/PAINT SUPPLIES ....::>. ~ X # - /-y..co_ 7L/_dO TOTAL '" '" Pi ...:... I;;."i'~? @a~~ SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NOTICE PARTS PRICES SUBJECT TO INVOICE. NO GUARANTEE ON RUST REPAIRS. Signature I AUTHORIZE ONLY THE ABOVE REPAIRS TO BE DONE AND YOUR EMPLOYEES PERMISSION TO OPERATE MY VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF REPAIR. COMPLETION CERTIFICATE I'VE RECEIVED THE ABOVE SERVICES THAT WERE PERFORMED SATISFACTORilY ON MY CAR AND A COPY OF THE REPAIR ORDER. UNDERSTAND A.B.RA WILL NOT BE PONSIBLE FOR MECHANICAL FAILURE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO CARS DUE TO AUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. ALL PARTS NEW ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DATE AMT. Signature PARTS RETURNED YES D NO D METH. Ins. Co. To Pay $ Customer To Pay $ <::.;> .... . ...., '.. . z:... " '::.~'.:"ii~' ..;,...<, . ,'.' ..... " " ,:".."." : .. ....".:.>.. ..' '.... .' '. 8/~J 2 TWO TONE 3 URETHANE 4 CLEAR COAT 5 JAMBS 6 HOOD & TRUNK 7 STRIPES 8 STONE GUARD 9 RUST INHIBITING 10 PAINT SEALANT 11 BODY GUARDS 12 HAZARDOUS WASTE 13 9"..a.:. 14 ~_.. ~~~t~t-- '15 -=-7?G23~ .'. E.<:(410) . ~ 1 ...._~.~aos'l,~....-e~~l ---.. U~IB~~1fRRAME 17....~ . .. (440) . PAINTIBODY SUPPLIES 18 ......79r~ E~ EI'~ 8"'0'7'9:..;:)".01 EI.........yr~....1 1~....Jt7~ (420) PARTS ,.,. (422) ~""',.SUBlET & TOWING I I I GROSS TOTAL TAX TOTAL wrrAX Crossroads 738-1244 Collision . Celnter 8910 Hudson Blvd. Lake t:Jmo. MN 55042 We use BUSKE Body/Fra~e"'quip" ment, the Modern new system for Fast, Economical repairs. tl NAME IA.///L ~ ~, L__ .J ADDRESS ~ AlA. .L PHONE DA~h 533 C~ I __...co' ,. ~ -.. ? H:6 - :J3<JJ 9//7 'Y; - .- :.i?t!(J j G. .., YEAR MAKE / MODEL LICENSE No. (V LJ . SPEEDOMETER MTR. No. " /' "-I 7/2-, '~ J./JfrYJ)9 SEll.. No. .... INSURANCE CARRIER 'ADJUSTER PHONE CAR LOCATED AT U Ill: c( cc ... a.. a.. ---- . .... .... OPERAT ION S Ill: I Ill: Subl.t Mat.rial PARTS LABOR !y f ,J ? /"V _____ .--%-;7 .....- ~7 00 ~ I ! i I I ! , , ,~. '~.-/. ~. :3 y ~, ~""D ..- / - /' ~.. /r//? d~/)W' ~] /37 J-o lIo ! -- i i , 0/ 10 -':;) (; :;-0 ! !~A- '1'0 i - I (~. 4 L'J C. j i ~ .!)qc-J. t:- ~, , I I I _..t- I ! I I , i I , j I I .-+-- -- j I I I I ! I I i I I I ! I I ! I -r-- I I I i i I ! I I I I I I I , , I I H ! - I , I I r ! I INSURED PAYS S INS. CO. MYS R. O. No. - INS. CH.;CK PAYABLE TO '"' 0..... " o^ ''''.0''. oo~ '^ ~, '^'~,~ OM r' ~, ,~" o","o~, ~'" 0' '000' ~," !nOy be reQulrt!'d oft~, 'he work'nos been opened up. Dc oSlonolly. ofter work. hos storted. worn, broken ,,( domoqed pa,t~ ort!' dIscovered .t"'llch ore not ~Ident 0 'Int Inspection. Quotations on porh and lobor o'e current and ,ub,ec' '0 chon..~. ~ , TOTAL OF I' EST. MADE BY ( _. ~. ESTIMATE ,I I - ....~ / -- - ll_L== AUTHORIZ.... TlON FOR REPAIR. You ore hereby OU'ho"fe/,mOke the ~ove ,peclfled Tepo", 10 Ihe co' deserloed here'" ... j v""" &:, ' (J /0 ~""" ""7f-'P I... _// .. c-" L e STILLWATER, MINNESOTA DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT CITY PROJECT NO. L.I. 257 S.P. 8214-106 S.P. 8210-88 S.A.P. 169-106-04 S.A.P. 169-104-06 SEH FILE NO. 89255.02 SUMMARY OF CHANGE ORDERS AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS Item Description Amount Base Bid $4,579,818.50 t,.i C.O. No. 1 Signing Changes $ 2,718.00 .../ C.O. No. 2 Add Light Option No. 1 $ 89,360.00 C.O. No. 3 Add 23 Storm Stubs $ 13,800.00 e C.O. No. 4 Add 34 Storm Stubs $ 51,400.00 (;../'" C.O. No. 5 Two Additional Traffic $ 2,016.00 Signs l.-- ,.. I""'; No. 6 Verify Light Standard $ 0.00 ,_" '" v '" Color - Brown V No. 7 Change Light wattage $ 0.00 / C.O. ~ vC.O. Add Type AB No. 7 North Main and Lowell $ 22,765.00 Inn Parking Lot Lighting C.O. No. 8 Verify Lighting Count $ 800.00 Per Staff Wattage Change c/C.O. No. 9 Delete Wall Closure <$ 48,630.00> (SF) and 18" Casing Subtotal: $4,714,047.50 e I e Summary of Change Orders and supplemental Agreements Page #2 :Item No. Description Amount S.A. No. 1 Verify Wall Closure $ 21,150.00 Price S.A. No. 1 High Early Concrete $ 6,960.00 Use on Main Street S.A. No. 2 Add Pavers $ 120,487.50 S.A. No. 2 Add Jacking Price $ 14,000.00 of 3611 v S.A. No. 3 Add 4 Electrical $ 12,540.00 Connection Cabinets e S.A. No. 4 Price for #72-4020 $ 2,040.00 Catch Basin - Elm street S.A. No. 4 Price for Type 4020 $ 1,400.00 LP 4-3.5 - Elm street Subtotal.: $ 178,577.50 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $4,892,625.00 e e e e NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING S.P. 82-664-01 M.P. M5295( ) On October 16, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. at Stillwater City Hall, 216 N. Fourth St., Stillwater, MN; Washington County Public Works and City of Stillwater will hold a Combined Location & Design Public Hearing to discuss the improvements to C.R. 64 (McKusick Road) from CSAH 15 (Manning Ave. N.) to CSAH 5 (Owns St. N.); and on Neal Ave. N. from 800 ft. S. of C.R. 64 to 600 ft. N. of C.R. 64. This hearing will discuss the location and design features of the project along with the need for the project, consistency of the project with local planning goals and objectives, and the social economic and environmental effects of the project. The improvements are for complete reconstruction and widening of C.R. 64 and Neal Ave. N. The building alternative affects wetlands. There is non-significant flood plain encroachment. Maps, drawings, and Project Path Report are available for inspection and copying at the Washington County Public Works Department, 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater MN 55082. To review these documents, contact Project Manager, Richard D. Herold, at the above address, or phone 612-439-6058. Written and oral statements will be taken at the Public Hearing and written statements will be accepted for 10 days after the Public Hearing at the Washington County Public Works Department. ss/ Donald Wisniewski Director of Public Works Publish Stillwater Gazette September 16, 1991 October 9, 1991 e Item No. Item 2564.531 F&I Sign Pane1s- Type "C" 0564.602 Pvmt. Message (Handicap)-Epoxy 0564.602 S&R Sign Pane1s- Type "C" 0564.602 F&I Sign Posts 0564.603 4" Wide Solid Line-White Epoxy COST TOTAL e e \ SUMMARY OF QUANTITY AND COST BREAKDOWN FOR CHANGE ORDER #1 PER PROJECT NUMBER A B Project Number C D E Total 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 80 1360 ( -5 )( -85 ) 7 119 7 119 (-5)(-85) 84 1428.00 (-2)( -310) 0 0 0 0 (-1)(-155) 0 0 ( -3)( -465 . 00) 4 48 (-1)(-12) 1 12 0 0 1 12 5 60.00 19 1216 3 192 3 192 0 0 1 64 26 1664.00 0 0 0 0 30 31.50 0 0 0 0 30 31.50 X $2314 X $95 X $354.50 X $(-36) X $(-9) X $2718.50 NOTE: 1 = Quantity in Appropriate Units 2 = Total Cost (Quantity x Unit Price) A = City project L.I. 257 B = S.P. 8214-106 C = S.P. 8210-88 D = S.A.P. 169-106-04 E = S.A.P. 169-104-06 e e e SANDRA R. BOEHM ELAINE SHRIVER MICHAEL M. CARTER SANDRA R. BOEHM & ASSOCIATES, LTD. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2310 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 (6121 290-9119 FACSIMILE (612) 290-2534 -ADMINISTRATOR KATHLEEN B. LINDENBERG October 9, 1991 Mayor and City Council Members City of Stillwater 216 N. 4th St. Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 HE: IXHmliN IMPRJV.EMEN.l' ProJEX:l' Dear Mayor and City Council: In our recent correspondence to you, we asked that you address a number of issues. To date we have had no response. There is still a problem with handicap access behind Trump's. The contractor stated he would remove the sand pile which blocks the end of the ramp, but he has not done so yet. Also, we have not yet received a copy of the original lighting schedule. Finally, on Friday, October 4, 1991, the dust on South Main was unbearable. The merchants did not get any help with this until approximately 3:00 p.m. We were not able to locate the engineer, the City Attorney, or the City Planner. Therefore, we request that, when the engineer is unavailable, an alternate contact person will be on hand to take care of problems. We ~ld appreciate your attention to these matters. Sincerely, SANDRA R. OOEIM AND ASSX:IATES, L'ID. ~rrJ?~ Carole V. Ryden CVR:vs cc: City Attorney City Coordinator Stillwater Merchants SANDRA. R. BOEHM & ASSOCIATES, LTD. ATTOfu'fEYS AT J..AW 2310 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 16121290-9119 FACSIMILE (6121 290-2534 SANDRA R. BOEHM ELAINE SHRIVER MICHAEL M. CARTER October 9, 1991 lvlr. Nile Kriesel City Administrator i 216 North 4th Streetl Stillwater, Minnesot~ 55082 RE: DO~YNTO~VN IMPROV&~ENT PROJECT Dear Mr. Kriesel: e KATHLEEN B. LINDENBERG -ADMINISTRATOR We note from the contract that Johnson Brothers Construction Company is required ~o provide the City with a schedule update which must accompanyl each request for payment. Vie would like copies of each of th~se scheduled updates submitted by the contractor. i Thank you. Sincerely, SANDRA R. l . '/? --,,:-/. (_- "1___ ,.." 7' ;".. (....J__ BOEHM AND ~SSOCIATES, LTD. /) -;- /. . . /. i ,( . /) ~,,,j/ / I . 'V / / " \ ......., ~ij"""""""~ . Carole V. Ryden CVR:vs ': I .j ! cc: Stillwater Merch~nts Mayor and City C~uncil City Attorney e e United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN REPLY REFER TO: ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAY P.O. BOX 708 ST. CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN 54024 -- - - . October 4, 1991 A8215(LOSA) Honorable Wally Abrahamson Mayor of Stillwater 1301 Cottage Drive Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mr. Ab~n: lut Thank you for participat~ng in the dedication of the Stillwater Visi tor Center on September 29. The ceremony represented the culmination of a lot of concentrated effort by many people. Of major importance is the fact that the new facility demonstrates the positive results through cooperative efforts among Federal, State and local governments. e I appreciate the support you, the city government and the people of Stillwater gave to this endeavor and look forward to our working together in the future as we promote both public enjoyment and protection of the scenic values of our shared resource, the St. Croix River. Sincere~ Anthony L. Andersen Superintendent e ..J' , e e e Pete J. Marinovich 245 Woodpecker Ridge Road Tonka Bay, Minnesota 55331 October 10.1991 Mr. Larry Wallack East Rockway, New York Dear Mr. Wallack: I've learned about you in this mornings Minneapolis Star and Tribune. It stated how you came to the aid of Cougar owner, by gifting him a Million Dollar policy, so that he can keep his Cougar in the City of Stillwater, MN. Mr. Wallack, this story saddened me so much, as it reminded me how my grandson was at~acked by a neighbors Pet Wolf. It was the most gruesome thing anyone could ever imagine. My grandson still has horrific nightmares of the attack even though two years have past and he is now seven years old. The doctors hope the nightmares will diminish in the years to come. Mr. Wallack, I am enclosing copies of some of the newspaper articles that were written about our little Peter Lemke and the traumas he has endured. Do you feel money, can make up for all the hurt and the agony? You couldn't possibly, if you really understood that it could happen. I know you think it can't. In one of the articles that is attached a university professor who is making a life long study of Wild Animals In Captivity states they are TIME BOMBS waiting to GO OFF~ No, it is not the animals fault, they belong in the wild. Humans are at fault, for trying to tame them. I hope and pray that you will think twice about what you have done. I also hope and pray that you will never have to live with your conscious if one of the wild animals you are attempt- ing to protect attacks a small child. s~erel pe~ Marinovich cc: Mayor Abrahamson, City of Stillwater Mayor, I would appreciate your mailing this letter to Mr. Wallack. I could not locate him in East Rockway, NY. Thank you. Pete J. Marinovich 245 Woodpecker Ridge Road Tonka Bay, Minnesota 55331 e October 10, 1991 e Mr. Wally Abrahamson, Mayor City of Stillwater City Hall 216 North 4th St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Abrahamson: I read the article on the Cougar problem Stillwater is facing, in this mornings Star & Tribune. Judging from the story you are putting up a legal defense to to contain the Cougar, inorder to protect your citizens of the City of Stillwater. Congratulations~ It is gratifying to see City officials that are so concerned about their citizens. I only wish the City officials in Kenyon, MN had been equally cognizant of the terrible problem Wild Animals in captivity can pose for its ~itizens. I am enclosing articles that were written when my grandson, Peter Lemke, was attacked by a PET WOLF. We recognize it wasn't the animals fault. It had. been left on a chain for two days unattended. A professor who studies wild animals in captivity has been quoted saying;"Wild Animals in captivity are a Time Bomb waiting to Go Off". Believe me, my grandson is living proof to that statement. But, the terrible truth is there are hundreds of similar cases throughout the country happening each year. Our Support Group can .attest to this fact.' We-hope you can s61ve the Cougar problem for Stillwater, regard- less of Million Dollar insurance policies. Money, can't bring back a child or erase the agonizing memories of the attack. S~~ln:" ~ . P~la~~ cc: Mr. Richard Sowers Mr. Larry Wallack, New York Mr. Jim Adams, Star & Tribune Mr. Vern Hauge, Mayor of Tonka Bay e Pete J. Marinovich 245 Woodpecker Ridge Road Tonka Bay, Minnesota 55331 II October 10,1991 Mr. Jim Adams Staff Writer Star Tribune 425 Portland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55488 e Dear Mr. Adams: I read your article in this mornings paper about the Cougar in Stillwater. My what horrible memories your story brought back to me. My grandson was attacked by a neighbors "pet" wolf on July 1, 1989 in Kenyon, Minnesota. The nightmare that followed that attack will live in my 'families memory forever. Lu~kily, my grandson lives in Kenyon which is very near Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He waatrans-" ported by the Mayo One helicopter to St. Mary~ Hospital which is the only reason he is alive today. His heart stopped twice in the helicopter and was restarted by the physicians aboard prior to arrival at St. Marys. Mr. Adams, I could go on for pages describing this horrible accident that was caused by someones "pet" wild animal. It wasn't the animals fault. It's wild and as a professor who studies wild animals in"captivity put it, "They are a TIME BOMB waiting to go off, and they WILL GO OFF. "_::- Is it worthwile to take that chance to cause the permanent injury to a child and in most cases death, just to be able to boast that one has a WILD ANIMAL as a pet? I am attaching copies of many of the articles that were written about my grandsons, incredibly horrible experi~nce. Please, please do what you can to stop this from ever happening to anyone again. S(P~y , P€te J. M rinovich cc: Mr. Wally Abrhamson, Mayor of Stillwater Mr. Richard Sowers, Cougar Owner Mr. Larry Wallack, New York Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lemke, Kenyon, MN. Mr. Tom Wieser, Meier, Kennedy & Quinn e Pete J. Marinovich 245 Woodpecker Ridge Road Tonka Bay, Minnesota 55331 It October 10, 1991 It Mr. Richard Sowers 1251 West Orleans Street Stillwater, MN 550g2 Dear Mr. Sowers: I read about your Cougar in this mornings Star and Tribune. Mr. Sowers I know you probably feel you have a right to own whatever pet you want to own. That is probably true, if you lived on. farm miles away from anyone else. But, your pet is a Wild Animal regardless of your opinion and it does pose a terrible threat to those around you. . Please read the articles that were written about my grandson, Peter Lemke, when he was attacked by someones Pet Wolr. Believe me, that owner thought his pet was SAFE. But, wild animals belong in the Wild. I know you love your cougar but, is it worth it, knowing it could kill or seriously injure a small child~ If you really think about it, deep down in your heart, you know it is a TIME BOMB waiting to go off. Mr. Sowers, it will GO OFF~ I could go on for hours describing the terrible tragedy that happened to my grandson Peter Lemke. The wolf tore him apart when this five year old walked up to pet the animal. His -lntestines were in the dirt when his parents found him, .. with the wolf standing over him. Lucky his father was a paramedic and the Mayo helicopter arrived so quickly. His poor little heart stopped twice in the helicopter, taking him to St Mary's hospital. Mr. Sowers, do you have children? Would you want this to happen them. Of course not, but it could. Why in Gods name do you want to take that chance? Is it worth it........... Sincerely, Pete J. Marinovich cc: Mr. Larry Wallack, New York Mr. Jim Adams, Star & Tribune Mr. Wally Abrahamson, Mayor of Stillwater Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lemke, Kenyon, MN e _..2>>..:. ..;!:>i. :- ..~ -of.., .. ~ J.. ~. .....Il"I~ .':.~ t ~ I\..~, .... t ~ -.4 .. oJ< ~ - w... . , .~ ~ ~ #'. .... .. t j" 's.."."" ~ ... 'to . ':. " r. \If ....." -".,: ~ -,.I '-"''1:..t.~~ -...~.....,.....,}} . /- ~.. f ~ .:J..,. ~.::ll '''t.. '-'f, \ h "'lo:.#"" Lr~""~.......~~. , ...f.... ~ .,11 '. . (Io. ... t...,.,. - ", ..../fl, ~. . t... ..., .: l ., '-..:' ,,,.... ..:..~ Plant Science Research Inc. is the new name for the new local BioTechnica Inc. station, which was hought from Molecular Generics Inc. in March. Below right. Duane Grensteiner, .ftalion manager here ill Kenyon. loolcs over a corn plot in the 40-acre research parcel southeast of Kenyon. t !IlC: t\.en) vII :>~U\J" ,.4.:> 1:1b'" : i~.y test locations scauered around southeastern Minnesota and Nonh- em; Iowa, 'with the largest - a 40- acre piece - located nearby. The work done locally mimics a farmer's. During the warm season lhere is much worle to be done and ,. . ,f e Protecting our resources through citizen action Editor's Note: Paul Schmiechen, a planner in the Goodhue County Zoning Offiu, has bun worlcing with a committee to develop a Comprehensive Lotal Water Plall for Goodhue County. 111 the following article submitted by him. Schmiechen explains the need for such a plan. and the public meetings to be held for public participation. can be influenced at the local level. A common phrase in the environ- mental field is, "Think globally, act Iocally.~ Actions must take place at the local level if we are to have an impact--whcther it be in Alasb, or Minnesota. The residents of Good- hue County may not be sure how they can act locally. but a process does exist where citizens can have an impact. Goodhue County and its citizens are currently developing a Compre- hensive Water Plan to protect its valuable resources. This Plan (continued on page 8) Peter Lemke attacked by wolf; in critical condition e by Paul Schmiechen Now, more than ever. newspapers are filled with stories of environ- mental tragedies. On any given day we open our papers and read of oil spills, acid rain or the greenhouse effect. We may look at these issues in dismay, and think, "There's nothing I can do." It may be true that the global environmental problems cannot be solved by one person, but all of these problems Cherry Grove 4-H ice cream social Sunday Peter Lemke, five-year-old son of Richard and Pam Lemke of Kenyon, remains in St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester aftcr being attacked by a chained wolf Saturday morning here. Peter was found by his mother in the yard of the wolfs owner, Dou- glas Earl. according to Troy Dunn. a patrolman with the Kenyon Po- lice Department. The wolf was chained and standing over the child. Dunn reponed that a call came in at 11 :28 Saturday morning for the police, ambulance, and Dr. Lon Krieg to respond to the Earl resi- dence al717 Home Street He added that when he and the ambulance crew anived they imme- diately radioed to have the Mayo I helicopter standby for possible transport to 5t. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Dr. Krieg confinned the need for air transpon, and the heli- copter landed at the Kenyon Ele- menlar)' School parking lot. The boy suffered multiple lacera- tions and punctures on the front and back of his abdomen and on' his legs and arms. Patrolman Dunn An Ice Cream Social will be held said. He underwent six hours of Sunday. July 9, at St. JOhn's surgery Saturday, and as of about United Church of Christ, Wheeling noon Tuesday his condition was TOwnship. Serving will begin at 4 listed as critical. p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. Authorities said that the Lemkes Menu includes: barbecues, ham began looking for Peter Saturday sandwiches. homemade pie and morning after he'd been missing cake, milk, coffee, and ice cream. from their home at S 16 Forest This event is sponsored by the Street about 20 minutes. Peter was St John's Youth Fellowship. Ev. found in a semi-conscious state Clyone is cordially invited to attend. with the wolf still chained and St John's is loca~ six miles west standing over him. of Ke~yon on Highway "60, then The wolf was temporarily quaran- two nnles north on Jacobs Avenue. tined and taken to Cannon Falls KC.1l40Yl Lec.aeY" NUIJ~ ' / ~I ~l The annual ice cream social of the Cherry Grove Busy Gopher 4-H club will be held 81 Dale Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 9 from 4-8 p.m. Menu includes hot ham sand- wiches, barbecues, baked beans potato ~hip5, homemade pie, ic~ cream. Ice cream cones, coffee and lemonade. . St. John's ice cream social July 9 Animal Health Center, Dunn said. He added that Earl has owned the wolf for about two years since it was a pup, and has a license for the animal. It has been kept chained in Earl's yar 1. He said the wolf has had rabies sr. IS, but their value in un- known since the shots were de- signed for use on dogs. Patrolman Dunn stated that the wolf also bit a girl in September. 1988, but that the girl was not in- jured seriously. A story in Tuesday's July 4 Rochester Post-Bulletin reported that police and Goodhue County officials are discussing whether charges could be brought against the wolfs owner. And a naturalist who researches 40 wolves in captivity said incidents of captive wolves biting or challenging people are not uncommon. ~There's a lot of incidents like thaL It"s just countless times that I have gotten caUs from people that have captive wolves," Peggy Callahan told the Post-Bulletin. The P-B also stated that Michael Pedersen, a veterinarian at the Can- non Falls Animal Health Center, said the wolf, which was described as three-fourths Arctic Tundra and one-fourth British Columbia, prob- ably will be killed Wednesday (July 5). Its brain will be analyzed for ra- bies at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in St. Paul. The state health department classifies wolves as. wild animals, and wild animals that bite humans must be killed for rabies analysis, said Larry Edmonson. an epidemi- ologist with the health department, the story cominued. - .. . .~. . The former rural Goodhue County are their 15th annual Wednesday, July 19 ; sipp~ International House in Red Wing. The club house is ai and has easy ground Registration and puncl from 11:30 to 12:30 I buffet luncheon at ]~; Special honored te~ retired rural teachers older. IC in need of a ride: and would like to atte Helen K., 789-6676 ( Farmers m~ Most of Minnesc markets are now ope of fresh. Minneso13. ucts, according lO K marketing specialist nesota Deparunem of "The markets are g: buy foods. see nc J about gardening. look items not seen in grclo just enjoy the fun 01 an outdoor setting:' E. "Many markets ~ festivals or sales Ih sea!'.on. a<; w.::11 a< \; A 5-year-old bo,' from Ken\"on. Minn.. ~as hospiialized in cri"tical condition Monday after being mauled Saturday by a pet wolf that was chamed in a vard two blocks from his home. " Peter Lemke. son of Richard and Pam Lemke. was found b\" hiS moth. er in the yard of the wolfs owner. Douglas Earl. said Kenyon police of- ficer Troy Dunn. The wolf was chamed and standing over the child. The boy suffered abdominal and leg mJunes and underwent six hours of surgery at 51. Marvs Hospital in Rochester. Minn. " Authorities said that the Lemkes be. gan looking for Peter Saturda\" mom. ing after he'd been missing from their home for about 20 minutes. When Pam Lemke found the boy, she lot her husband and they dragged Peter, who was ~miconscious. away from the wolf. No other children were in the immediate area. Dunn said that. although it was known that Earl kept a wolf in his yard. there is no evidence that the boy knew the it was there. The Yard where the wolf was kept is. not fenced. but is well hidden bv shrubs. Dunn said. " Dunn said Earl. 30, has owned the wolf for about two years and has a hcen~ for the animal. He said the wolf has had rabies shots. but their value is unknown since the shots were designed for u~ on dop. Earl was at work at the time of tl!e attack. Authorities said Kenyon city statutes do not forbid kc:epinl a wolf within city limits. . The wolf has been quarantined at the Ammal Health Center in Can Don Falls. Minn. An investigation into the attack is conttnumg. - Fund set up for attack victim A trust fund bas been established to accept donations from people interested in helping the family of Peter Lemke. the S-year-old Kenyon boy who was attacked by a woU Saturday. . . Rosemary Myran said the fund has been established at the Secu. rity State Bank in Kenyon. Donations can be made to The Peter Lemke Trust Fund. in care of the bank. at P.O. Box G, Kenyon. Minn., 55946. .'We know that his expenses. even the family's expenses are going to be tremendous before this is over:. Myran said. She said friends of the family established the fund to help with the medical costs and other costs being incurred by the family. Peter underwent five bours of surgery at St. ~arys Hospital after the attack. His condition was upgraded from critical to serious Thursday and he remains in serious conditio.n today. The wolf. which was chained in its owner's yard. has Since been destroyed. Peter will face further surgery in coming months as a result of the injuries he suffered. Myran said. Myran asked that anyone who can help the family with such things as meals, babysitting, lawn mowing and other chores come forward. Peter is the son of Richard and Pam Lemke. ;cJ..~,t<-( "~J~ ~...I..tlr. 7/1/-;....' Wolf kept as pet mauls 5-year-old boy in Kenyon .:.lll.....d"'i r"'h"~r;' ..~..:.+~ L~'<!K Wolf Continued from pale 18 ! I I I Dunn said Earl. 30. has owned the I ~olf for about two years and has a bcc:n~ for the animal. He said the . wolf has had rabies shots. but their value is unknown since the shots were designed for u~ on dogs. A 5-~'ear.old bo\' from Kenvon. Minn:. was hospi"talized in cri"ucal condition Monday after being mauled Saturday by a pet wolf tl-- ~t was chained in a vard two blo. . ; from his home. " Peter Lemke. son of Richard and Pam Lemke. was found bv his moth- er in the yard of the wolfs owner. Douglas Earl. said Kenyon police of. ficer Troy Dunn. The wolf was chained and standing over the child. The boy suffered abdominal and leg injuries and underwent SIX. hours of surgery at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Dunn said. .. Earl was at work at the time of the attack. Authorities said Kenvon tit\" s~tutes do not forbid kc:c:pmg a woif wlthm city limits. The wolf has bc:c:n quarantined at the Animal Health Center in Cannon Falls. Minn. An investiptioD into I the :lItack ,.. C'ontinllin.. Authorities said that the Lemkes be- gan looking for Peter Saturday morn- ing after be'd bc:c:n missinl from their home for about 20 minutes. When Pam Lemke found the boy. she ,ot her husband and they dragged Peter, who was ~miC'onscious. away from the wol( No other children were in the immediate area. Dunn said that. althouth it was known that Earl kept a wolf in his vard. there is no e,'idence that the boy knew the It was there. The yard where the wolf was kept IS not fenced. but is well hidden by shrubs, Wolf continued on page 68 L.':.tl l/4-J 5'-J 98 TUESD-\r JLlr ~ il.4l1~ p()....7".~lL_~- '- :;( ,I -F"'-::;'~ ,.:....'- Boy, 5, bitten by captive wolf, is still critical By JOHN Hl"GHES Post. Bulletin SIde Writer Five-vear-old Peter Lemke of Kenyon ,err:J:r.ed In crltlcal"conditlon at St, Marys Hospital thiS :r.0rmng suffenng from inJunes mcurred when a capt;'.e w.)lf attacked hIm late Saturday mornIng. Meanwhile. police and Goodhue County oificlals continued discussing whether charges couid be brought against the wolfs owner, Doug Earl oi Ken- von, And a naturalist who researches ~o woi ves m captivity said incidents of captive wolves bltlng or challenging people are not uncommon "There's a lot of incidents like that. It's Just count- less times tfiat I have gotten calls from people that have captive wolves." Peggy Callahan said. Peter wandered into Earl's backyard shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday and received lacerations and punctures all aver his body from Earl's pet wolf. which was chained at the time. Kenyon police said, Peter was transported by helicopter to St. Marys and the wolf was temporarily quarantined at Cannon Falls Am- mal Health Center, Michael Pedersen. a veterinarian at the center, said the wolf, which he described as threi!-fourths Arctic Tundra and one-fourth British Columbia, probably will be killed Wednesday, Its brain wlll be analyzed for rabies at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in S1. Paul. The state health department classifies wolves as wild animals. and wild animals that bite humans must be killed for rabies analvsis. said larrY Ed- monson. an epidemiologlSt With the health depart- ment. Callahan said wolves born and raised in captivity still maintain characteristics of wild wolves, "That's why they make terrible pets." she saId. Wild wolves live in paclts and constantly challenge the "alpha" wolf for leadership. she said. Captive wolves often include humans among those they chal- lenge, . Humans must constantly demonstrate their supen- orny to captive wolv~ by slapping them on the nose. tugging their ears or even imitating their growl. she said. "The wolves here are submissive to us ani v be- cause we put ourselves physically at nsk." she- said A tied-up wolf on June 5 attacked and kiHed Alysha Berczyk. 3. of Big Lake. lD the back yard of her father's home near Forest Lake, The girl suf- fered mostly scratches and cuts. but she IS belleved to have suffered massive liver damage after being slammed to the ground. Rodney Twite. who raises 20 wolves to sell In Gully, Minn., ~id "le.1ving a wolf out In the back yard on a chain is not controlling a wolf," "They're potentially dangerous:' TWite said.'Peo- pIe start treating them like a dog. and when they do. they have trouble," 1 -4 Twite said he sells ..wolves only to buvers '~ith " ~Jme breeder s license, even though '.llnnesotd :J W .j,jes not reqUIre a llcense for the purchdse oi J >Ingle wolf born In captivity Game wardens usuall\' .....111 not prOVIde a license unless the owner has a pen for the wolf. he saId, "Chaining a wolf IS like haVing J (Ime bomb :n your back yard," he said. Earl could not be reached for ,:OrT,ment \l,)nd.r; PolICe said he has owned the 'solf for Jb<lu~ t\\:() years. and that he was not home at the time uf the attack. Callahan. who asked that the hc.:ltlon of ',he wolf refuge where she works be kept secret, saId she IS concerned that publicity on recent attacks w:ll g!\'e wol\'es a bad name, She said that In the wild. wOlves stray as far as pOSSible from humans "The problem With soclallZlng wolves IS that the\ lose their natural fear of humans." she said Ogden Eggelston. who raises wolves In WJ!ker \IInn, said wolf owners find that hanng a pet W,jif is an mtngumg experIence. 'Theyre a faSCinating ammal to watch In a ':ard. a faSCinating anImal to study.' he said - Twite said a :\few Mexico researcher who wants to develop a rabies vaccine for wolves recent!\' esti- mated that Minnesota has 324 wolves and wi)1f hv- brIds !'"! captivity. ' Kenyon 5-year-old attacked by wolf By JOliN illiG liES l'II~I.Rull('lin SlaH Wrilrr A ~-yt'ar-old Kt'nyon boy was in ('ritkal condition this morning af. ter a wolf held in captivity at- tacked him late Saturday morning. Peter Lemke is being treated for abdominal and leg injuries. a Sl. Mary's Hospital llpokeswoman said. The boy had multiplt' lacer- alions and functures on the front and back 0 his abdomen and on his It'gs and arms, Kenyon police "Hict'r Troy Dunn said. Tht' boy afparently wandered into lJoug Ear's back yard shortly after II a.m. Saturday either un. knowingly or to play with Earl's pet wolf, Dunn said. The boy was found in a semi-conscious state at about 11:30 a.m. with the wolf ~tanding over him, he said. The boy was transported in a hl'licopter to 51. Mary's, and the wolf was temporarily ~uarantined Boy attacked by wolf improves, Clinic official say A Kenyon boy who was attacked by a wolf has improved from criti. cal condition to IIerious condition. Mayo Clinic offlciall said today, Peter Lemke, S, wal bitten by the wolf Saturday and underwent five hours of lurKer, at St. Marys Hospital. The wolf, whlcb wal chained In ita owner'l yard, baa lince been deltroyed. Kenyon police uid they found the wolf ltandinl over the boy when they arrived at the 1CeM. f:c.(ill..A(.-Q;....I~ll~fll' 7/dfJl ' and taken 'to Cannon Falls Animal Health Center. Dunn said. The inci- dent remains under investigation, and police planned to discuss possi- ble charlel with the Goodhue County Attorney today, Dunn said. Earl, who could not be reached for comment, has raised the wolf for the past two years since it was a pup. Dunn said. The wolf is kept chained in Earl's yard, he said. The Department of Natural Re- sources would intervene in the ease only if it was determined that the wolf was taken from the wild ;md raised in captivity, said Nancy Hunder of the DNR's enforcement division. If the owner IhoWI a re- ceipt that the animal was taken from a private game farm, it is treated the same as a dOl, hone or any other domestic animal. Dunn said Earl's wolf also bit a girl in September. 1888, but that the girl was not injured IIerioualy. Boy mauled by wolf still critical A 5-year.old boy who was mauled by a pet wolf in Kenyon over the weekend remained in critical condition this morn. ing. Experts say such attacks are not unusual. .8 tf ..... ~ '',J :t \. ~ ~ 0'. .... C ~ ~ ... .~ '.\ THE KENYON: LEAl Thursdal. Jull 20, 1989 Whole Number S411-29 Mailed Under USPS No. 293-580 Kenyon, Goodhue COWlty, Minnesota 55946 Telephol Volume H Community asks council for wild animal ordinance ~. . By Elsie Slinger Leader Nun Editor Rkhard Lemke thanked the com- munity for their suppon sinee his son's att:lCk by a wolf July I. but then asked the Kenyon City Coon- cilto put lOgether an ordinance for- bidding wild animals wilhin the cill, limits. I would like 10 1hank the city of JCenyon fa their support during the recent tragedy," Lemke sweet at the begin of the meeting July 11. "We have major problems to overcome at this point, but we have taken a positive approach: Peter Lemke, 5, has been up- ~aded to fair condition at SL Mary's Hospital. He could be home as early as this weekend, according to his Cather, Richard Lemke. He was mauled by the wolf in the back yard oC its owner, Douglas :Earl. Over SO people showed up at city council chambers to suppon a dan- Jerous animal ordinance. Council mCormed the standing-room only crowd that their city attorney ad- vised the council members not to comment about the case. Several people stood up and asked whether or not there was a new or- dinance being drawn up~ the possi. ble condluons and handlmg oC wild animals within the city limilS and a definition oC 'wild animals'. City Administrator Bryan Read IOld the audience the council is working with city attorney Maren Swanson to put LOgelher an ordi- nance lhat "would stand up in court. Right now, the details are sketchy: Cliff Roberts of Northfield, who works for Milavetz and Associates law firm in lhe Twin Cities, was on hand to inform lhe council his rum could provide documentation and numcrous volumes of informa- -- lion for the council in helping for- the sewer wodc scheduled to be done mulate a wild animal ordinance. in two weeks - there is a September The council had been updating 1 deadline on the sueet projects. the city ordinances and had asked Cor ; Slee Street bas a dcadline of 0c:I.0- a wild animal ordinance prior to the her 15. wolf anack. Howan1 Held was l1II1Il:d down for . Read ended the discussion, telling a subdivision ~uest by the COUIl- die crowd that the city would like cit Held had the property for sale 10 come up with an ordinance but managed to sell jUst Iialf of the within the next few months. property. He wanted to separaIC the Juran and Moody Inc.. an in- two propenies. vestment rum from SL Paul, was Council felt the property may be 00 hand to discuss a bond sale for split into two non-buildable lots. the upcoming Street consuuction in according to city code. Mayor JoIm Kenyon. Cole broke the 2-2 deadlock against Alaer much discussion. the coun- the subdivision request. cil decided to have J\II1II1 and Moody The playground and ~l projects purchase S380,OOO of general obli- arc almost done, ac~g to Read. gation improvement bonds. The Of the S22,OOO avatlable to spend terms were by negotiated bond sale; on the pool and pool house. bonds were sold at 6.83 per cent $17,287 has been SpenL wilh bonds maturing in 1999. Council commended the part The council had the choice of a committee in finding volunteer public bond sale, a negotiated bond workers to put up the playground sale, lhe latter being lhe rum ilSelf equipmenL bought the bonds under the above Read also informed council mentioned conditions. members of lhe disruptive behavior Estimated construetion costs are at the pool by a few people. The S324,000. Council decided against lifeguards suspended those involved. any construction on Pine Street this including three boys who will nol year, opting to return the street to be allowed back Ihis year. its original condition before lhe Read contacled Rice County and Fred's Fairway project Staned. Cound thaI garbage hauled to lheir Several Pine SlreCt residcnts were landfill dropped 30 per c:alt through at the special meeting prior to lhe' May. It is eSlim,lIed that 80 per regular council meeting. The resi- cent of Kenyon residenlS panieipaae denlS said lhey preCcncd having the in recycling since the program was street returned to the pre-construe- implemented in March. tion condition. wilh lhe possibility "Tbe Cily oC Kenyon is doing an lhe street would n<<d Cuture con- OUlSlanding job complying," Read SU'UCtion because of the expected in- said. .Many people c:m't believe we crease in trafIic. ~et this amount of people to partic- TI!e patch.up job on Pine will lpate in such a shon time." cost approximaaely 52.200, which He also said that tin cans may be- will be a 1 112 Inch bituminous come pan oC the recycling scene. overlay. Hany Carlson was hired as dump Construction will stan July 24 attcndant at S5 an hour. He will be on Spring and Forest streets. wilh on hand at the dump from 12 to 3 D~m. Wc.tlncsd...". 1IlI"" Q .... -- aoon on Salurdays. The council reminded the citizens tba1 the dump is for tree debris, tree trunks and leaves - no ~arbage. Councilts considering applying for a compost siae permit, where more yard wasae could be accepted. Council also: .Put Patrolman Troy Dunn on permanent staws Cor the Kenyoo Police DcpanmCIIL -Gave pc:nnission to hold a horse pull by the city shed, and allow the rll'C department a aemporary beer permit Cor the horse pull during Rose Country Days. Council also allowed Forest Street, from First to Second, to be blocked ore for a vari- ety of booths for Rose Days. Also. First Street Crom Red Wing 10 Spring will be blocked ore Cor park- ing of antique ears during Rose Days. H.M.S. 1 opens Sz. The complex patterns of scenery,cOSlWneS,makeup sound, lights, props, danei dialog are all coming toge the Kenyon Arts Council I lion oC "H.M.S. PinaCore" into its fmal week of prepar< The rust show is on Sun remoon. July 23. and the rlf formanee is another matin Saturday. July 29. The olh, shows arc 01\ the evenings ( 24. ~, 27. and 28. One of the ~m$ Cor a ( and Sulliv81l musical is'1u t the dem~nds for complex even 'A:aelS. and that for dialo Boatswain is David Drum, 1 also sings some of the part 0 Deadeye, which means lh Monroe has to sing part ( Bos'n's role and Jon Lockert to spcaIc some of his lines. Ti one complex scene David Dicit's lines, Ty the CBJpeJI\er Gol's plans set for 125th anniversary (Edilor's NOle: This is the first of a string of arlicles the uDder will presenJ in following wetlc.:s abolll Kenyon area cluJrche:s.) One of lhe oldest congregations in Minnesota still worshipping in its original building celebrates its 125lh anniversary lhis summer. GoI Lulheran Church, one mile west of Kenyon, built a stone ehurch in 1870 that has been used by the same families for worship ever since. The settlers. living in sod homes or log houses, followed the plans of their home church in Gol.. Norw.v~ co"atrUClin. eh_ 1864. toward the end of lhe War. A concrete block parish ~nked to the sanctuary by a gla ID narthex, was added in 197~ the congregation insisted on serving lhe west wall of lhe sa ary and belfry in the nathex. The congregation has been I vating the interior of the ch building to malee it look even I like it did when it was builL A set oC lighlS were installed. reI ing elecuic lights from the IS bul simih.t 10 the first keto r.h__"'_'l___ ---,*.. . M1c::h. Althqugh Jamie Swanson, 16, daughter of O1arles and ~swanson, .17575 177th Sl. W., camccaway from JII1 . c:ompetitioo without any =' * did gain . driving experience from ion Qriver Ex- eelleooe, sponscred by the American VctenInI fA World War n, Korea and Vietnam and Dodge. I : And she is the state's top teen-age driver. Swanson reprt:SCllted Minnesota at \he national com~tition. She The road test consisted of driving through Detroit took fltSt place in a spring state competition at Red suburbs and performing basic maneuvers wilh the ve- W g hicle, such as parallel parking. Swanson had to parallel in. "I didn't want to (compete) It first," Swanson said. But park on both the right and the left side of the street. the poSlible prizes, including a S5,OOO scholarship and "I felt I did good, but I' didn't corne back with use of a Dodge for a year, overcame her misgivings. anything, .. she said. . ' , Seca1d. through flfth.place finishen were awarded In one emergency stop exercise, her car slid and ICholarships of $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 knocked down a nwnber of cones. respectively. AMVETS awarded $25,000 in scholarships Another test required her to react to a light telling her and prizes. to go left or right at a moment'. notice while her vehicle , , Swanson received a trophy for her nrst-place accom- was traveling about 30 miles per hour. plishment at state. Swanson didn't have any driving tipe, but she did note , "I was excited," she said. "I didn'. think it could a signiflC8nt difference in the way driving was taught at happen and I didn't believe it at fll'St." the seminars. In Faribault driver education, Swanson was In Detroit Swanson competed against sophomore and insuucted to use her right foot for both the brake IIld the junior drivers from every state and Washington D.C. TIle acx:elerator. At nationals instructor. taught participants to C<lll\petition included written and oral tests and a "hands. use the len foot to brake and right foot to accelerate. on" driving test. Since the competition Swanson said she watches more .She spent many hours practicing baic car maneuven carefully when driving and is attwlCd to situations that with driver's instructor Lynn Babcock. ' can OQCW when behind the wheel of I car. Kenyon cited, Ul.l.~U::1 u'v, . ru '""UVIIU',) "Jo)" Ul.'VI ,) taught participants to use the left foot to brake and right foot to accelerate, ,\ , .~.. "~" ':~ '. I ~" ~:..,.--.,.....;.---_..... ;.. ..' ...~~~:- -'. r~~~.\':. .-, . .', ~.. 4 , Jamie Swanson of Farlbault has spent many hours practicing and competing In the driver's leat. As Minnesota', top teen-,ge driver, Swan- Ion recently con' Ing competition I and Junlorl. For d . ,.,.. " .' , '4 JIIIIIM, VII. 7 ~i...,Fddo.l, Today No~ laws 'against wolf attacks MINNEAPOUS (AP) - Minne- IOta law offers little assurance thai. attaclcs by pel wolves like the ene which repeatedly bit S.year-old Peta- Lemke recently won't happen again, say state animal e~. Unlike a pet dog, there are no federal, stale, county or municipal laws that require domesticated wolves or wolf. hybrids to be licensed, leashed. vaccina1ed or penned, an oddity in that wolves arc not general- ly known to .uack humans unlCSI they are held in captivity, expert. say. C1.v.rent "laws generally are designed to protect endangered wolves from Lemke was Illeast the secood within humans, rather than humans from the a month. wolves. Lemke wandered within reach of a ''There are real issues that need to domesticated wolf chained in an un- be worked out here," said Randy fenced back yard 1 1/2 blocks from Evans, an enforcement division con- his home. The animal attacked, biting servation officer for \he Minnesota the boy en his back, neck, buttocks Department of NatW'll Resource.. and leg. and abdomen. The boy un. "We don't even have an idea how derwent six hours of surgery at Sl. many wolves are k~ as pelS ... we Marys Hospital in Rochester, includ- thinIc it's quite a few. ' ' ing a l'emporary colostomy. He is The frequency of these attacks in expected to fully recover, but faces a Minnesota i. unkno~ .~e no. I~.J ~li'?O II1d more ~- governmen~agency IS ~wred to...;...~.' ' ,.' , record- them'. 'but the July t attack on '00 June 3, Alyshia Ann Berczylt, 3, (rom Big Lake was killed when she was attacked by a domesticated wolf chained in the back yard of the home where her father, Joseph Berczylc, lived near Forest Lake. BOlh animals have been destroyed even though they were legally held pets. But wolf laws are confusing. After each attack, the wolf o~r showed authorities "ills of sale and special disposal permits that regis- tered the pur~hase with' the DNR. FEW TOWNS Continued on page 2 Astro.graph .......................6B Church Notel ......................5 Classified ....................28-<4 B Comlcs................:...........15B Community .....................:.1 B Crossword ........................68 Dear Abby.........................68 Local brlels..........................3 Obltuarle................... ........ ..2 Opinion................................ .. Sportl ..............................6-7 Wea$her ................. .............2 , . o.lIy Nen All Department...;'.. 334-1853 :" ;.~ r "!' v' .tJ"'" "- ~ -. -' ry "The high pressure system will give us a perfect wind which blows right up the runway, which will be able to slow down litis long nyushin- 76," he said. Steger's group landed Saturday af- ternoon at Pw\ta Arenas, Chile, 00 the Slnlit of Magellan. Blowing snow IIld UVlII ~"VC:IW lIun -wueu COWllCles. Corporations and individuals have do- nated much of the $11 million it will cost to support six men 00 the ice for seven months. . The expedition was marred early, when two of Steger's 42 sled dogs died durina an W1IC:heduled repair .', lt19 Aoc...W....,...,. Inc. Uf'S I the Ioirport: 79 OvaniaJIt Jow: 65 or tne wnole expedition. It's going to be very, very tricky touching down," Steger said. "Jt is a pioneer flight to Antarcti- ca." said Arthur Chilingarov, the Soviet polar bureaucrat who is escort. ing the expedition south. The Chilean. owned runway OIl pilot for the nyushin air manufaCl ing firm, will decide how, and w ther, to land his lwnbering jet wI he gets there. "They are the best aeronauti people in the world, the Russian: said Trans.Antarctica co-leader Je. LouiJ Eticooe. . Freach pbysic~ Iy cloudy with SliD . 20 percent cluance for .ow in the lower 10 middle 60s. Hip ClD 111801. Wiad CODi&bl u,bl1OU'''. Planners oppose street vacation ...... ,ore widely ICIltered evenin, and late ~ntonnl with partly cloud)' akiu, Low. lday in the 80a eulto lower 90s west. s mainly in the north half Wednesday and )ry Friday. Hip mostly in the 80s with. Ildneaday IIld m the middle 70. northeast nday and Friday. Lows In the upper 501 dDeiday coolin,to the lower 501 oonh to (Continued from page 1) between Third and Fourth streets. The .developers hope to construct a 30,000 squarc-foot office-rctail com. plex on lhe site of the old junior high school. Vacating lhe street would allow lhe developers and Rice County to develop a IIG-stall parking area to benefit both the coW1howe and new ~clopment with parking. The Faribault. Planning Conunis- sion, after a hearing on the mailer last week, haa recommended the council deny the vacation request. Conunis- sioners believe NW Third Street is too heavily trafficlced to vacate. In other action the council will: . Consider 5156,467 worth of public improvcmcnu for &he develop- ment of the fourth addition or the County Club Estates subdivision. The money would be paid back to thc city through special assessments on lhe lots. Included as part of the improve- ments is a storm sewer system \0 carry water into natural ditches now- ina inIo &he Carmon River. Thole Few towns have wolf laws. ~ c:banc:e of ahowa1 md thundentorrnl nainly in the 80a. Lows in &he 60s. , WInD and humid with . chance for Uming cooler Thursday with . chance for 11th. Fair Friday. Highs in the 80s to low to low 80. by Friday; cooler near Lake ay. Lows in the 60s Wednesday coolin, IY. . dry Wednesday through Friday. Highs i()a. Lows in the 60s. ~ thunderstorms mainly c1wing the late I Wednesday &hrou&h Friday. Highs 8S \0 I. .." omp- baWl, !ary's brief (Continued from paae 1) . pets, except in transit. Since both wolves were hybrids, eith- Many citics, such as Kenyon. er a dog-wolf mix or a full-blooded where Lem1ce was injured, do not wolf descended from different wolf hAve wild animal regulations and do species, neilher animal was covered not consider passing one until after a by eilher DNR or U.S. Fish and tmgedy. Kenyon Mayor John Cole Wildlife regulations. Evans said lhe said his city could have an cxotic pet DNR's receipt and permit require- ordinance wilhin a month. ments are only applicable on Norlh. Proposed animal regulations often em Timber wolves, which are native face stiff opposition. Rep. Joe QuiM, to slale forests. DFL-Anoka, sponsored a bill in lhe The most effective laws regarding last legislative session to regulate domeslicated wolves and wolf - hy- unusual pets. The bill, which would brids are municipal ordinances that have required lhe DNR to come up forbid wolves or wild and vicious with a Iisl of dangerous animals lhal animals wilhin city limits. Minneapo- pet owners would have to report to lis and St. Paul and some suburbs their COWlty sheriffs, didn't pass the have such regulations, but wolf - Senate. . hy~rids might no~.be subject to those, Quinn 'will find .strong support ....-..J.,4 '~...... ~rdinan~s,_ ... ~, :' . ;. .- . ./rOl1l ~~JlWUI)', ~ have . "&Sma ~. tJlUB ... For m~l~ce, t~e city of (lol~MI.. .vow~d to 0 y or more restrictive . . Valley forbids resWents from keepll1g IIIWf on wol ownership. . NORnIFJELD -. Roberta E. any animals other than dO!ls, c..tS, .. Accidents hAppen to children all Llltle, 4~, NonhfieJd, dl~ Monday, gerbils and other conunon househo.ld." ."4 time but m~ family will do July 24, m Northfield Hospnal. " ~ ' . Services will be at 10:30 a.m. 1'uesday in Benson Funeral Home, Ntlrtl.r.~ld, wilh lhe Rev. Willard Nawnan officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. YiS!tation.1 be Crom 6-8 p.m.: plans initially eliminated an eltistil retention pond in lhe subdivision. B because of complaints by cxistiJ residents of lhe subdivision, the ci has come up with a way of retainil the pond. . However, the deve1o~ and rt idents must come up With a plan maintain the pond, for which the ci doesn't want to be responsible. . COnsider annexation of 1 : acres of Wells Township proper adjacent to the Hcselton IndusLri Park to enlarge that park. . Consider hiring a consultant help the city revise its airport mast. plan. . Consider a formal conunent I the Rice County Board on its positic on recycling. everything we can to ensure no other child is injured like this," said Peter's aunt, Merrie Marinovich, of MiMeap- olis. "This should've been prevented; after all, in Pcte's eyes, that animal was a dog." . In fact, Doug Earl, lhe owner of the Ad~CltJsement wolf that attacked Peter Lemke, said New Hollme he initially had been shopping for a How To Bu' dog. He said he decided on the wolf .J when a DNR-regislercd animal breed- S e I- zed Aut 0 ' er offered to "cut me a deal:' ~ But Mike Link, executive director D. Ch of lhe Internalional Wolf Center in Irt eap E1y, suspects people scek pet wolves Cor deeper reasons. UST now available in )'our area for "There's a degree of power when model Luxury Auto.. Yach!'. Boats. a person thinks he's controlling an pla~s, Vans. .Trucks, Fumllure, Stet ani al tha ' .... d :pl. E~ Jc~'fJ1uch. m m t s as ,ascrnAtlO8 an com- more..elzed In Oov't . pleCItll~ f01k,I,orc and ":'~ as Surplus, Iluy for own use or resell al the wol,f, he ~a,d. B~t Illey re J~st rRORTS. Sales now being held in )' massagrng lhclr ego If lhey think area and around U.S.A.. For infonnal they're controlling an animal like andUSTavailabilicy~1-216-453. that. Wolves are not pets." Exl. P2634 . 01'" DS.A. 0 :$day wd', ~ollin ~~ .JAIII .. .Ate Earlier concerns voiced Wolf destroyed; youth improves Fi\'e.\eJr-\JIJ Pet~r Le::r;~.: ,li Kenyon \\J~ ur~r.lJe:J :'".r.. _~:~:..JI to ~er:llU~ ':1..'OJIl:,ln :"JJ, .1' 't. .\\arn H"~rl!oli. R,,,'he:'t::~ L.:::-,":': "'dS lr:lur~U. ..\ ::C~ J ....tr~:'\.; '. ~~ Jtta.:ke:J :um Satur-iJ\' .\\eanwh:1c:. the wvlf \\".1' :-.,.: '.' s1c:ep ,ll the Cannun F Jih .\::::":'iJ! Health Co:nter oln..! t..lk.:r:' ':1<= l"n1vers!t\' vi ~\InneSOl.i \',,' :~::'...:~'. Diagnostic Lab\JralOrv 11: ': l' ~,::. the arumal health center r;:;-' ~'';.".i Its brain Will ~ .moll\'zeJ tor ubles. The \\,'If WolS Ilwned t-y Doug EJd .'1' Ker.v'l)n, L:t\" (,'un.:il E.lfl Fredn.:kson '..l~j t,~J'. :~-.: :-t..l\.l ~xr:-~..,,~J ~.)!1..~~n ol::-'\IH thc: w')II' :w:.:e Jt .:oun':ll ~<=cl;m~' In re.:ent month,. r-ut waS "'IJ n.~thl:-,It ..;"uld be: done ~in.:e Eold ~JJ re.:c:m:J the appropnau: :,c:~r.llt . "1 !:w .1 halt' .1 t'ol.)..:k from ther::. ).) ! '.\J~ nl..\1 :lJrr\' .lb\Jut :t - "s a Red ~'''Cj ~~I€ 1J(.w.$ ,1~/~'1 Kenyon boy, 5, critical after being bitten by wolf By DOl\~A mERO~T\ICZAK buI:mcc from the scene 10 St. ~L~'.~ DaiJ~ ~e""'S staff writer In Rochester WIth abdominal. le~ _::J KE."';YON - A wolf which bit a head injuries. Dunn said, - 5-year-old Kenyon boy Salurdav was The wolf was a pet owned -... put to sleep this morning whiie the Douglas Earl. Kenyon. Dunn 5.!:d. boy remains in critical condition al Sl. Apparently L:mke had wandcr.:d \farys Hospit.1.l in Rochester. away from his home and to the Earl Kenyon pellce were c:1lled :0 3 d ~esldence at 11 :30 3.m. Salurda" res I eoce. Lemke had be\.'n rrusslng h . ~bo'..1t ~o-15 mlIlutes v.hen he was were .3 child was reponed to have round. he So1!d. ::>een blUen by a dog. \\ "hen officers W d . kno ed h . " e on 1 w if the child went .:lIT I" at t e scene. It ""as found that th If had m to pet e wolf or what happened H a wo altacked :md was standing Dunn saId. "He was about '\lli0 block ~"er Peter John Lemke. S. Forest :lway from his home'" s trl~et. a"ordmg to Kenyon police . officer Troy Dunn. WOLF Rifrl>>tlf-l)il" ~IP!!; Lemke was transported by ~ am- Continued OD paae 2 7/5 rzq i ! Wolf: It was put to sleep Continued from paRe 1 The wolf was transponed ro the ~eaIth Center in C:mnon F41ls IA.here It was put \0 sleep t.oday. The wolf is being S~1t to the umversitv or" U;"_ nesota di . I . .v.... ing. agnosuc ab for funher test- The wolf had biuen another ;lerson in September 1988. Dunn said th;U!1 has owned the wl)lf f~ about . ee, years and has kept It chained up In .his yard. There is no Ktttvon ordinance prohibitlIlg the possession of a pel wolf, Dunn said. and Earl did have the necessary permit for the pet. rriv.;ltc "itizen. not .as .I ..:ouncil member..' FreJri.:kson \a1J. 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He will be and numerous volumes of informa- on Spring and Forest sucers. with 011 hand at the dump from J2 10 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to Lemke improves, may come home this weekend [-' 'rt1 ". ....:~. ..::~~ ....-.. .,... '~.' '~. ..... . . '. ';'-!"f . 1":'. . . ... /" --' 11ft.. '.' ~? ~ -- ... ... I I By Elsie Slinger Leader News Editor Five-year-old Peter Lemke con- tinues to improve and could be home as early as litis weekend. his father. Richard LemU, said Tuesday morning. Pelel' has shown "tremendous im. provement in the last week and the doctors say if it continues he could be home as soon as litis weekend." Richard said. "He will lake a lot of care, but they (dOClOrs) lItink hell improve even better at home." SL Mary's Hospital in Rochester, however. still listS him in fair con- dition as of Tuesday morning. Pera was found mauled by a wolf owned by Douglas Earl July 1. Lemke suffered extensive injuries lD the mid.section of his body and was found semi.conscious behind the Earl home where the wolf was chained. A 'Pelel' Lemke Fund' was esta- blished locally. sponsored by Foldcmt employees. Donations can be sent 10 the Security Slate Bank of Kenyon, P.O. Box G. Kenyon ~nnesola. 55946. . Peter Lemke Kenyon Police Depanment con- tinues to investigate the IIl81leI' and bas not formally charged Earl. but do plan on pressing a pcuy misde- meanor charge lOOn. violating a city ordinance by permitting a pub- lic nuisance. The police department also said they plan 10 band the C8!Ie over 10 the Goodhue County auomey's of. fice when their investigauon is complete. But the county attOrney's office reponed late last weel: it's questionable whellter any cbarges would be filed against Earl at the county level Earl did have a Dcpanment of Nalwal Resource pennit 10 have the wolf. According 10 the DNR. if the owner shows a receipt thaI the animal was wen from a private pille farm, il is lrC8ted me same as a dog. Kenyon does have an ordi. nance requiring dog licensing and keeping the animal under conll'OL The wolf was put 10 sleep and tests returned negative for rabies from the University of Minocsola V cterinary Diagnostic L.aboJalay in SL Paul. It was reporu:d thatLemkc lost 12 inches of bis intestine and colon. suffc:ml a LCa/" in his SlOmaCh and bites to his arms. legs, butlOCks. . back and neck in the auack. Kenyon ambulance was called when the boy was found, but Dr. Lon Krieg requested a dispatch for die Mayo One emergency helicopter wil. which tnnsfezred him to 5L Mary's. Local population remains stable over eight-year period The population of Minnesota arew by 230,550 persons from April I. 198010 April I, 1988. ac- cording 10 new estimates from the Minnesola Slate Planning Agency. The J 988 population of 4.306,550 represents an increase of 5.7 per cent since 1980, giving Minnesola the highest rate of popu- lation growllt of any Slate in lite J2-Slale Midwesl region. Minnesola's suburbs continue 10 show the mOSI rapid growth in the slate, increasing by 18.2 per cent be.tween 198~ and 1988. During lhis same penod, the population of ~ state's cenuaJ cities (Minneapo- Ils. SL Paul. Bloomington, Du- luth, Moorhead, Rocbester and 5L Cloud) declined by 1.7 per cent. The populations of the slate's smaller cities and rural areas have increased over the decade. However. the population of rural areas has de- ! e elined since J983. though not by an amount large enough 10 offset the gains recorded early in the cIccade. Kenyon and nearby rowns appear slable. Kenyon showed a 1988 population of J,S44; Wanamingo, 837; West Concord. 759; Zum- brota. 2.376; and Nerstrand. 223. Goodhue County gained 2.080 people in the eight-year period. from 38.749 10 40.829 . a 5.4 per cent increase. Neighboring Dodge County gained just 464 people. from J4,173 10 15,237. Rice Counly's gain was slightly larger than Goodhue's, up from 46.087 in 1980 10 48,220. There was a 10.6 per eent incl\:85e in number of households in Rice. compared to 9.4 per cent in Goodhue and 6.2 per cent in Dodge. Among the Slate'S metropOlitan areas. the three counly SL Cloud area has shown the greatest growdl of J3.7 per cent during the 1980s. . Rapid $Wwth has also been experi- enced !D the Rochester area (10.8 per cent) and lite IO-county Twin Cities area (10.2) per cenL Fony-seven of the st:lte's 87 counties have gained population since 1980, led by a 30. J per cenl increase in Dakota County. Eleven of \be state's 12 most rapidly grow- ing counties are located in the 5L Cloud, Rochester or Twin Cities areas. the exeeption being Roseau County in nonhwestcm Minncsola. Population losses continue 10 oc. cur in northeastern Minnesola and along the southern and western bor. ders of -the slalC. SL Louis Counly, wbich includes Duluth. lost 22,200 people between 1980 and 1988. although the rate of decline has slowed considerably in the last two )'CMS. . . c:hUlCft m lll"lU UI3l nas IleefI used by \be same f8lDilies for worship ever sillCC. The settlers. living in sod homes or log houses. followed . the plans of their bome cburcb in Gol. Norway. constructing the sanetuary of limCSlOne thrce feet thick at the base and it is stilI Slanding foursquare in the same place. The celebration will be July 29- 30. There will be a banquet for membetsand fonncrconfmnands of Gal on Saturday evening. and a special service at J 0:30 a.m. on Sunday morning with Bishop Glen Nycklemoe of the Southeas,em Minnesota Synod delivering the ad- dress. Sunday afternoon there will be a dinner. followed by nits of Gol's history in a shon program. There wiD be time for people 10 renew ac- quaintances with their old friends. Many of the members will dress up in clomes like those used by the flr5l members, and the children will present a WI. . A Day in the Life of Gol A Century Ago: Gol was the .West Church" of four oullying congregations serving fanners who lived 100 far from Holden Lulltcran Churcb to get there regularly, by pioneer Lutheran pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The idea was 10 have one congregation in CYCry IOwnship so that most of the farmers would be within three 10 four miles of a church. This was in IlUlkling to make it look ev like il did whcn it was buil! set of lights were installed ing electric lights from the but similar to the flfSl k chandeliers. Professor Maalceslad (SL Olaf Colle partment of Art) painted vase (Acts 16:31) in Norwe the board behind the altar te the Norwegian phrase over t .Mit bus er et Bcdchus. (M is a house of prayer). The outside woodwork church is being painting , steeple is being reshinglil conditioning will be instal Ie- Parish Hall and a special being sewn with members' on iL The congregation is also s. bell. decorated with a pictur< church building, and a stamped with Luther's f( Ulurch directory and churcb ; will also be published this su John Hagen, the Go)'s J: pastor, is the 10th strelChin; 10 Pastor Muus in J864. Ha Crookston native, has been since 1973 . it was his firs istry. Prior 10 Gol, he studie ~ and theology four ye Hagen went 10 school th se~nth grade in Crooksto JIlIduated in a Tokyo, Japar scbool. He is a 19S6lU8duate (colllinued I/) page 8) School board adds tv Kenyon School Board members. in action at the regular meeting Monday niShl. added two pan-time staff posiuons at the dementary school for this fall. Added are a (IlC.haIf lime kinder- garten teacher for a third section. and a 3I8ihs time cenifJed instructor \0 assist with reading and math programs at the fust and third grade levels. Superintendent Arlen Johnson presented Kenyon elemenlary school projecled enrollmen, figures for me fall. Kindergarten students are expected to number 63. fllSt grade 55. second grade 47. third grade 58. fouM grade 55, fifth grade 43 and sixlh grade 46. (High School class numbers arc expected as follows: seventh 57, eighth 45. ninth 43. ,enth 45. elevenm 37. and twelfllt 40.) Because of the large kindergarten enrollment, it was lite administra. tion's recommendation that a lItird section be added. and board mem- bers concurred. The newly added class will meet every other day, all day, the same as the other two sec- tions. Superintendent Johnson recom- mended that additional reading and mallt belp at the lhird grade level be provided by a Chapter One ai year. Last year as second grac students received extra assist: those areas when a certified I was bired for the morning $( with the students returning t other classrooms for other ~ in the afternoon. That eXlr was added for \he second seolf The superimendent point( the projected lItird grade enro this fall is one less man lasl second grade IOlal, and he fc from a Chapter One aide wo U:quale. Several parents were p. Monday evening to tell members their decision IaSI 'j add help for the large second classes was successful. Thc' asked the board ID provide exi sistance for the third grader year. and also at the first level. Elementary Principal 0 Monroe IOld the board that i his recommendation that a mum of three hours per day 1 lotted for an addilional cer teacher for the flfSt and third levels. He explained that the would be diVided as needed i two classrooms. Board members approved th, . . ~lchCrt. MorristoMl. -NORTIi MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: A girl was born to Ken and Diarme Gillen, 18975 Cannon City Blvd. W olf.victim released from hospital KENYON - A 5-year-old Kenyon boy attacked by a wolf 1uly 1 was released from S1. Marys Hospital in Rochester today. Peter Lemke, son of Richard and Pam Lemke. Kenyon. was released after spending 20 days in the hospital and undergoing surgery. Lemlce lost 12 inches of his intestine and colon, suffered a tear in his stomach and bites to his anns, legs, buttocks, back: and neck, according to reports.. , "He said he wants to blow this joint," said Richard Lem1ce today. Although walking is difficult, Peter was helped dOMl to the car when released. Lemke said that he believes prayer by people all over Minnesota as well as other states helped his son to heal. "Special services were held and people said they wouldn't stop praying until he gets out of the hospital," Lemlce said. Peter Lemke was attacked by a 70-pound, 14-month-old wolf which was kept chained behind the home of Douglas Earl, Kenyon. The wolf was killed July 5. Although police officials expected Earl would be charged with permitting a public nuisance, a petty misdemeanor charge, a represen- tative from the Goodhue County attorney's office said today that charges have not been filed. Carleton gets six grants NORTIiFIELD - Carleton College received six grants totaling $79, 500 for suppon of scholarships and academic programs. A Honeywell grant recently awarded to Carleton of $25,000 was used to fund Carleton's Summer Academic Enrichment Program for minority seventh graders and provide scholarships for the Summer Writing Program. Carleton has also received an award of $25,000 from the George I. Alden Trust toward the George I. Alden Scholarship Endowment Fund. The college has matched the gift with an additional $50,000 raised for scholarship pWJlOses. 3M's Liberal Arts Scholarship Program has given $9,000 in scholarship funds to the college with $7,500 being awarded by the Dow Chemical Company for chemistry majors. The geology department has received a $10,000 grant from the Shell Undergraduate Grant and the Minneapolis Foundation has awarded $3,000 from the Dr. Walter H. Judd Fund for the Carleton Asian Studies Lec~ Series endowment 'Montg!Jrnery school officers elected MONTGOMERY - Orville Kuchinka was re-elected chainnan by the Montgomery School Board Monday night at its regular meeting. Other members re-elected include Richard Lee. vice-chairman; Myles Simon, treasurer; and Lorraine Dvorak. clerk. Kathy Westerman was named to the interdistrict special education cooperative, Lee to the Minnesota Stale High School League, Dvorak to the local continuing education committee, Simon and Leon Maxa to be transportation representatives and Westerman to the planning, evalualion and reponing committee. Meetings of the Montgomery-Lonsdale school board will continue to be at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the district office board room. e Kolacky queen candidates to be on TV MONTGOMERY - The Montgomery Women of Today have made arrangements for the 14 Kolacky Days Queen candidates to appear on the "Good Company" TV program Monday. , The taped program is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday on Channel S. ' Connie David, the reigning queen. will present a shon announcement at the end of the show explaining events planned for this year's Kolacky Days July 28-30. " ..' News tip? Call 334-1853 1.1111;> ~.. _U.& - ___ __oo__g -- - - be completed soon and windows are scheduled to be installed by the end of the week. All phases of the ccnstruction, with the exception of the floor, Ire moving along as planned. Warlcers will be able to continue work in the class- rooms while the floor is being c0n- structed. School officials were aware when the bathroom addition was that it would not be comple flJ'Sl day of classes, Schoeb ~ Each of the eight classro< by.30 feet and will be out 30 stUdent desks. The four ~ the second grade will t addition. as well as spe including music. Bush want: By RITA BEAMISH time back to stay." Associated Press writer "Then a jowney into tOl WASHINGTON (AP) - President he proposed, "A jowney I Bush today called for establishing an planet, a manned mission te American base on the moon. followed In a nationally televised by a manned flight to Mars, as he from the steps of the Air , presided over a ceremony marking th~ Museum, Bush called for 20th armiversary of the fU'St moon ing Space Station Freedo landing. The moon and, Mars inilia next decade, with the rem live would be achieved in the nex his program to follow in th Century, Bush said. ~ ahead. The challenge is cle: Bush proposed no firm timetable 01 er. Congress is balking at price tag for a daring program he sai~ up costs for the S30-billi would take the nation "back to th~ station already, and it is the moon, back to the future. and tha fast step to the moon and ~i Races highligl The stock car races, an event which has retwned to the fair after a IO-year absence, will highlight Thursday night's Rice County Fair events. The race, which begins at 7 p.m. in the grandstand, will feature drivers frun the racing circu1 racing on the If). mile dirt track. Debbie Asp will be giving a V~ ' Ship presentation at the Histcrical Society Museum as part of the RICE COUNTY museum's tribute to Norway. Other Norwegian exjbits will also be on display. 7:30 p.m. - Uebt)1e Merriam's Midway is also sponsor- Viking ship trip, Historical ~ ing a carnival teen night from 7 p.m. Free-act stage _ Jons tho to ~:~g is a day-by-day listing Norris Welch, old time org; of the rest of the week's activites Sidecar Simon. FRIDAY scheduled far the fair: 8 a.m _ 4-H swine shov THURSDAY .. 3-5 .m _ Sewing with Serger, 10 a.m. - 4-H bicycle re , IassP buil. . din ' 10 a.m. - 4-H goat shOl open c g. 3-5 p.m. - Olair caning. open arena. class building. I p.m. - 4-H dog sh( S-7 p.m. - SpUming. open class arenal-6 Cami al kid building. 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I~L Y 29, 1949 this week, Edwin I cting business as . ilure and Funeral funeral service and ge W. Hanson and Hanson. Mr. Han- I move into the new latcr date. S tate Bank of its 15th year in n July 23, 1949. . stablished July 23, y growth of lhe in-. n in an adverlise- in this issue of the ; rt shows that de- n from $15,744.72 3, 1934, to n the same date in . ns Club wiJI be members from innesotil cities at oU club, Monday, event is the annual ing for Lions of this than 100 Lions are licipale in the day's ich will open with a l at ] o'clock. Olher r entertainment will hoe, croquet. softball, ' etc. A cafeleria dinner will be served at (>:30 p.m. and the evening will be-spent in a social way. THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1964 Miss Bruni Ludwig. a 16 year old girl from Dusseldorf, Germany, will attend Kenyon High School during the 1964-65 term. She will auend school here under the Ameri- can Field Service program. Bruni will live with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barsness during the school lerm. Her American sisler-for-a-year will be Lois Barsness also a senior. Outstanding speakers head the feslivilies at Gol Lutheran Church, Kenyon, for its Cenlcnnial obser- vance August 8 and 9. Dr. William Larsen, Secretary of lhe American Lutheran Church, is the main speaker at thc Sunday morning Ctntcnnial service. ';':!fhe Sunset Home Auxiliary officers for the coming year are as follows: President, Mrs. Edith _ Hcgvik; vice-president, Mrs. Clif- ford Numedahl; secretary, Mrs. Olaf Vox land; treasurer, Mrs. Cleland Sw..mson. THURSDA Y, AUGUST 2, 1979 pposes ruling ifficult for me to Mite ly because of the con- subject mauer. I have er this for thc past week Id like to first star1 out t I am a Vietnam vet- ry proud of that fact. I . my country honorably If six years. ;onally outraged to hear ion, the Supreme Court lag-burning as a political ~ected by the First uarantee of free o my understanding >n effectively nullifies ation laws in 48 of the including Minnesota. I though1 I would live to lay that a group of who arc supposed to be ; for ourcountry..",:ould name of political freedom of speech and expression, why don't we just completc thc job and tell the Supremc Court to pass a ruling that it's permissible to shoot the American Bald Eaglc in thc name of political protest and the freedom of the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech and expression. I fcel that thc thousands and thousands of Vietnam soldiers who were killcd protecting our country. Our freedoms, our liberties and our .....ay of life must be turning over in th~ir graves. Can you imagine this ~cws gelling b:lck to our P.0.W.'5 In Vietnam. My God wha1 they mUS1 feel right now. How about OUr Korean and WWII veterans. Thc Supreme Court has surely Slabbed them in the back by their actions. I would at this time like to ask :Ill mv frllnw Americans to do as Stuart Campbell, a 17-year--o]d Ncw Zealander; arrived July 19 to spend the year at Kenyon High School as an AFS student. He is living with the Douglas Emerson family in Holden Township about six miles northeast of Kenyon. and will be a senior a1 Kenyon High this fall. Joanne Kviuem, daughlcr of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kviuem of rural Kenyon, is onc of three girls who will rcpresent Goodhue County at the Slale Fair 4-H Fashion Revue. She won that honor at the county event last Wedncsday at Zumbro13. An honor Coun was recognized for each catcgory in the contest. Area participants included in the list were Catherine Olson. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Olson; Cindy Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Monroe; Leann Kviuem, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joscph Kvittem; and Joanne Kviuem. Liz Maki, Sandy Rumstick, lone Overby, and Beulah Callister at- tended a baby shower for Sara Jean Johnson at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grcg Johnson at De- lano on Friday. Waltons offer free water testing service How safe if your water supply? Perhaps those of us with our own wells don't really know. Some wells arc actually supplying water that was on the surface of the ground only a Jew months or even days ago. 'The earth is usually a good filtcr and bio-degradcr. but it just can't handle overloads. One of the many substances that stays in the water as it travels down into the earth is nitrate. Nature it- self is a source of nitrate, and there is an acceptable level that our bod- ies can tolerate; excessive amounts arc unhealthy. Thc State health standard is not more than 10 mg of nitrate nitrogen per liter of water. Higher levcls arc unsalC for infants and young livestock. Moreover, excessive amounts. if found in the waler, indicatc that the door is open for olher possibly-harmful sub- Correction Tom Larkin of Kenyon received top honors at the Minnesota State Trapshooting Championship by winning the AA Double Cham- pionship, not Tim as indicaJ.ed in last week's Leader. Tom also won the AA singles championship. Lemke. . . '-:,~~'- , ..J ....i. .._~ .;j . 1 t . 4 ..: ~ <I (continucd/rompagc 1) Doug Earl place on Home Street. When they check.ed it out they found Earl's pel wolf standing over Peter, who was covered with scratches and cuts - he was almost completely black from dirt around the wolfs pole. "I didn't think he would make it. " Lemke said about it laler. "It's been a rough time, but now that he's up and around, that's all that matters." Neudecker. . . (continued/rom page 1 ) well. He atlended Na7.areth Hall in St. Paul (now Northwestern Bible College) and has been in Lhe priest- hood for 45 years. His stay in Kenyon has been four years and as long as his health holds out. Father Ncudeckcr expects to Slay active in the priesthood. The future may call (or the rural parishes to be more intellectually responsible, according to Father Neudecker. And the ncci:l ror reli- f.ious education may mount as spir- ItualilY declines. . His da)' stallS around 5 a.m. :md ends about 1] p.m. Although the Catholic church limits a priest's Slay to six years, he doesn't worry about that. "There's work to be done hcre, I don't have time to think about moving on." Besides the strain of his work, for the (laS1 10 years Father has workcd with cancer. Now the disease seems to be in recession after a dormant period. "I believe it's better to rust out, than wear out," he chuckled. If you're going 10 be alive, go for aU you can." Sviggum . . . (continued/rom page 1) pills. She was told the academic compe- tition at the school is greal. "Most of these kids arc well-to-do, ,nd h;lve traveled a great deal," she said. She will be in charge of the Close- Up progr.lm lhere, and will Oy with her class to Washington, D.C. during the year. She ran the program at Annandale as well. "These kids will be a harder group .- .M~h Ih,.v =-11 will be J!.ood stU- ~ ;: Earl... at (conJimadfrompage 1) it ~ bimself Ilying 10 get out. Earl lOOt e it down. t- "I feel bad about what Ilappcnc:d: ~ be said. "But I fccllhat I knew Ihe I animal well enough Ihat he would J have done it for no reason. , "I understand if (Kenyon) people . don.t like me after what bas bap- ~ pcncd, but it seems like my kids arc . being affcctcd.1 don't know if par- d cnts tell their kids to stay away II now. but why now? The wolfs p gonc.... IS Earl plans on staying in Kenyon If and wanlS to find a place outside Ie IOwn. "We moved here, for one lCa- II son, to lake advancage of the excel- lent school system. And this is a ff fnH.cndly town. we like}t here." I e did say oncc he lound a pace outside Kenyon, he would like 10 f- get another wolf. . ~ "If I fell the animal would cndan- II: ger my own kids, , wouldn't keep " him for a minute," he said. '" Devcr I- had a reason to believe this would ~ happen." F air talk. II is ry by David Lohmann IS to Thc Goodhue County Fair is Jess .. than three weeks away. running fl' August 8-12. t The Premium books arc lvailable " in the county banks, for the open It cI:lSS exhibilors. The division for L open class sheep was left out of the r premium books. There will be an t open class sheep show. Please use thc information from In old pre- mium book, or conlaCt Carl Bang, . for Pen rescrvation and more infor- it malion. phonc 612.388-3983. tr Salurday aftcrnoon August 12 ~ there will be a Pedal Power Pull. This contcst is for 4 and S year , olds. 6 and 7. 8 and 9. and 10 and ~ 1 1 year olds. Each age group will It usc the same pedal tractor to move It a small weight transfer. The IraCIOrS ., will be provided. The winners at the It Goodhuc Counly Fair will be " eligible to enler the Minnesola ~ SlalC COnleSl. The Midway althe 1989 Good- . hue County Fair will be Barnell .. Shows. This is a kiddy Carnival , wilh sill. rides and miniature golf. .. The rides are all free. The cost is a II front gale tickel for everyone over t the agc of 3; S2.00 for onc trip in . . thc gale or S5.00 for a season tickct (. and you can come evcry day. II The Grandsl.:lnd shows start on Tuesday evcning with a Demolition i Derby. Thursday thcrewill be a 'tractor pull, Frid.IY evening will be a Horsc pull and Salurday the second Demo Dcrby. ! . . d.loans and leases. net oil . . unearned income. aIIowlUlCe ~. .. and reserve : ,_ . 18.066,000 Premises and fIXed assets (inclUding ". .... ~. . :'. . .., . capitalized leases) . '. '.. ~ ':-.:: <....:. 117.000 OIher assets . ... 807,000 Total assets . .... -..., '. J1.512,OOO Total assets and losses deferred ., . : . pursuant to 12 U.S.C.1~1(J) . ... '..~.: ,31.512,000 . . ".". . ",' .:-; . . UABILmES Deposits a In domestic offices 1. Noninterest-bearing 2.lnterest-bearing Federal funds purchased and sold under agreements to repurlchase in domestic offices of the baB< & of its Edge & Agreement subsidiaries . & in IBFs: a. Federal funds: pJrchased Other liabilities . ;. TOT AlllABILITIES . . . .". . : . :'. ;" '.'; .25,543,000 .30514.000 .22.0?9.ooo.. .- 2,525.000 242,000 28,310,000 EQUflY CAPITAl Common Stock (No. of shares a. Authorized 1,000 b. Outstanding 1,000) Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves ..... Total equity capital Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant 1012 U.S..C.1823(D." .. T otalliabilities. limited -Ife preferred~;\ .' ...... stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant . . . to 12 U.S.C. 1823 (J) 100,000 1.700.000 1.402,000 . 3.202,000 .. 3.202.000 . .... ~. . 31.512.000 MEMORANDA: Amounts outstancfmg as of Report Date: a. Standby letters of credit. Total 216.000 I, the undersigned officer, do hereby declare this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with. official instructions and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. JEFFRYT. EllINGSON VICe President and CashIer Date signed 7/24189 (507) 789.6123 .. We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that . has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared,in conformance with official iristructions and is true and correct. . _ . Directors: BERNHARD A. EllINGSON . LARRY W.lEHMAN DUANE SCHAPER State of Minnesota, County of Goodhue. IS: Swom to and subscribed before me this 24th day of July, 1989, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. My commission expires December 10.1990. . Franklin D. Peterson, Notary Public ! " .\ i'. r ill . expensive and disrup- ition. We do not believe nt to embark on an ,ile search al this time." lllaintained lhal aherna- lU"e available at IWO olher overall ash management for a monolill for ash at Ihe thr"" power plants use-derived fud - Red nkalo and Elk River. e Mankato facililY is to be built in 1990 and inn., in 1991. anolher alternative mono- Wing would be expensive company. plus terribly i c: 10 Ihe community, 'd, noling the lunnoil two , in selecling the present SWer wasn't good enough uisl or Falconer, who said no guarantees thaI the ill be gramed at the other hat they would accepl Red sh. The Red Wing agree- les thaI only local ash will d. Devcr have eDoush ~~, ........ ~ mu\\ \;.,\O:C bUlitinc'~ how far il looks into e nmindc:d SandquiSI Red Wing ICcepled ash 'Iy from rhe Elk River rings er also raised lhe issue of raken about live years NSP was seekiDg a site. iscd to f1ll them borings, hbor fell into one IaSI year. Ihe hole, he said, but t a nasty letter to Falconer. said Ihe holes Were f1Ilc:d. I the soil sel tied. He said eYcr raised Ihe problem d mainlained Ihe letter to WlI$ not meanl 10 be 'ul. mmon concern by many members was Ihal Ihe us packel of male rial be them elU"lier 10 allow for CITY. page 2 missed much of Ihe . ve alley. where spring . grown. leaving 13 percent rap in poor condition. Ihe rain came 100 Iale for acids where droughl and pers already have caused ... "',- .,--~-- Lemke on physical, emotional mend Watching wolf movies is part of his therapy 8y Steve Andenon STAFF WAlTEA KENYON - Five.ycar.old Peler Lemke cheered a "BeDji" movie scene in which a wolf failed to snare Ihe dog and rolled over a cliff. "Chicken," Pelc:T rold his father. Walching wolf m.lvies is ;ust part of Peter's Iherapy since being attacked by a wolf July I. He relurned home Thursday after being hospitalized 20 days, during which he lost half of his colon and 12 inches of inlestine. Peler suffered wounds on his back, neck, bUllocks and legs and abdomen, but looay only three or four wounds concern the father. He wears a coloslomy bag, bUI it will be removed in Ihree monlhs after an opc:ralion. Richard Lemke says his son's recovery is a miracle. bur iI'S nor pver. "Really, iI'S only one-lhird of the way," he said. "God, Ihe doclors and Peler have done this much; now we have 10 deal wit.tJ the psychological aspc:CI." Thought he was dead Peler has been "grounded until he's 27," his falher said with a ,mile, for w"IlJeriJl~ from home and c:nl<ring Ih< bad. ...arJ w!.<r-- ,:< . . "l(i, - fOOl chain. r.cltr ,oh.1 hh lather he saw a "prellY puppy" Ihmugi. Ihe hedge and wanted 10 pel him. The wolf was on lOp of Peler wben Lemke found him in mud around the wolfs pole. Peter Iifled his head, bUI his father lold him to lay still. Lemke charged and. afler the wolf backed away, carried the boy 10 safelY. Peter was covered wilh CUIS and scratches, and his . intestines were exposed. "I Ihink Ih< wolf really felt Peler was dead, so he was in no hurry 10 kill him," Lemke said. The wolf was killed and rabies leslS proved negarive. Neither his falher nor those involved in the boy's care in Rochesler though I Peler had much chat.<'e for recovery. Pc:ter's abdominal injuries were Ihe worsl one doctor said he'd ever seen, according 10 Lemk<. "LillIe by lilll< h< made a believer OUI of us," his falher said. Ordinance discussed The Lemkes are direcling Iheir anent ion toward passage of laws prohibiling pel wolves in the Slale lIS well as Kenyon. About 50 people attended the July II ", \ t~... ) \-.......-. ....-:....... . -.' " ..- -- - .... .;,,"'." :. .:~.~::~.;:~~-~ . ~ ,~-~ .... .. ".f"'" , '. .. Q~._~\'-- - .~~".. '" .-.... ...,..~..}... .--.: ~r;.":..~:~,~-.~. ", ..~':K"_,,: t:.j~~,.~.. _ .~'\~~._...:__. _ P".-:"'''':~;:'''~ ...~:L}j;;i~:',.,::T;'."""-"'-"'.\'Ji"~'~~~' ,,\;'V ~.~". ~\l<':':';:~:~''':J~,"'';-:;,}'1f.',(~:~;~~ . _..,~.:'~,.~ti:":'"~,,,:;:,:~,;,:~~: ~.,,\ ~~. ....;. ,_t~~,.,...,..."..J~'t(jjl",~;;:.h... . .'c.......". '\"_'. . ..~', . .-', .... ....., ,. meD! syslem, also drew criticism. Tht: plan woul~ project the <-aunry's road and bridge needs through oUlside consultants and technical formulas, placing construclion inlo ux-year budgeted cycle.. n .. . _. ._......;..... ._.......... '-rnm.. '-,..,,;;" Perter Lemltels nuzzled by hi. pet poodle. Koko, es his fether, Richerd. looks on. - staff photo by Brett Groehler . . Kenyon CilY Council meeting when such an ordinance was discussed. umke hopes a splil docsn'l ckvelop, wilh some favor. ing a ban on all wild animals and others wanting cage restriclions. He's disturbed lhal the city took no aClion after the wolf bil a girl in Seplember., "But 1 nally believe Peter is the one who's loing 10 bring wnllS to a bead," he said. The Lemkes have received several cards and 1c:1Iers, and a fund has been eSlablished al SecurilY Slale Bank in Kenyon. whiL:h was eSlablished by Lemke's supervisor al Folderafl. The money will pay hospital bills nOI covered by insurance. and any nmaiJling money will 10 toward the boy'. education. Monday, me wife of Lemke's supc:r\"isor broughl a donation thaI includeJ food and a wooden lrain set thaI immediately drew Peler's anenoon. USI weekend Peter walked down Ihe aisle wilh the Catholi< priesr al church and was introou<<J I" a leary-eyed congre- galion. Warming up to dogs Be.:oming used to dogs is another pan of Peter's Iherapy. His aum broughl a large dog 10 the Kenyon home that chased afler his own flCl poodle. The pelS had 10 be removed for awhile. .'It's going 10 lake him some time 10 for him '10 gel used to a dog coming al him real fasl,"' umke said. Lemke doesn't blame Doug Earl, Ihe wolfs owner; he only wishes somelhing had been done 10 preveD! Ihe alla.:k. The possi- bili tv of a lawsuit has been left 10 Lemke's altorney. Lemke said he didn'l know Earl before the attack and hasn'l spoken wilh him since the accidem. The Earl family mailed a card, though it was poslmarked in Faribault. Earl's wife, Cindy. works lor umke al Foldcrafl, bUI they ha\'en't discussed Ihe incidenl. Meanwhile, Lemke saiJ Ihe family has had 10 .teal WJlh ils share of mental anguish of events leading up 10 Ihe incident. Peler haJ slomped off afler arguing wilh his IO.year.old brolher, Corey, o\'er a basketball game. Corey informed hiS mother, Pamela, who finished washing TlUDloLEMKE.pqe2 Highway department probe funded ay Rob Bignell SlAFF WAITE A ELLSWORTH - A special investigalion of Ihe Pierce CounlY to.. . _ . ... '-..._.. See rclaled atorie.. pqe 5 been anything impropel or if it's ;USI a 101 of tumor.." Supervisor VirJrinia Johnson said. '.It', our place, however. Supervisor Ray Anderson said. He ciled a time when sUflCrvlsors rolled di", 10 see: which road. would be rel'on- strucled. "W'e no longer can afford 10 spend 50 percent of our ta~ ~~?!y r Kenyon boy now 'biggest thing on block~ By JOHN HUGHES Post-Bullelin Staff Writer KENYON - Five-vear-old Peter Lemke played with toys Friday in his first full day home since a wolf attacked him, and the wolf's former owner who lives two blocks away said he feels unwelcome in Kenyon. Doug Earl, whose pet wolf, Raja, seriously injured Lemke in Earl's back yard, said some Kenyon residents used to wave and say helIo but have given him the cold shoulder since the July 1 attack. "You sort of feel that they would like to see you out of here," t . Earl said. l Peter's friends visited him at I home Friday while the boy played with cars, blew bubbles and i played with his pet poodle, Koko. ~ '"He's ~e biggest thing on the i block here," said Richard Lemke, the boy's father, as some of Peter's friends knocked on the door. . Peter still didn't want to talk !. about the wolf attack which left him hospitalized for 20 days and caused him to lose half his colon and 12 inches of intestine. Peter must use a colostomy bag for up to 3", months until he undergoes another operation, Richard Lemke said. Peter told his father that he I saw a "pretty puppy" through f Earl's hedge and went to pet him when he was attacked, Richard I Lemke said. The 14-month-old wolf. which was three-fourths Arctic Tundra and one-fourth British Columbia, had been tied to I a pole with a 20-foot chain. Peter had stormed off from the . Lemke home after having an argument with his brother over a t basketball game. By the time his t,' parents found him in Earl's back yard, the wolf stood over him and Peter was covered with scratches I and cuts and was almost t. completely black from dirt around the wolf's pole. "I carried him from under the wolf, laid him in fresh grass and e Peter Lemke,' 5, bad to blow bubbles indoors Friday because bis .motber said be wasn't quite well enougb to go outside. Lemke bad 12 incbes of intestine and balf his colon removed after a pet wolf attacked bim July 1. Friday was bis first full day back borne. Post-BulletiD Photo b) Merle Dalen didn't think he would make it." the father said. Hundreds of cards and letters, some containing up to $3.000. have come from throughout the country for the Peter Lemke Trust Fund at Security State Bank in Kenyon. Richard Lemke said he doesn't know how much mone\' he has collected. but he said ii will go toward hospital bills if insurance doesn't co\'er them. or an education fund for Peter. The Lemkes ha\'e not spoken with Earl since the incident. But Earl received a letter dated July 17 from the Lemke's attorney advising Earl to notify his homeowner's insurance company that the Lemkes will be filing a claim. Earl's wife, Cindy, works for Richard Lemke at Foldcraft Co. in Kenyon, and although the two have spoken, they have not discussed the incident. Richard Lemke said. Lemke said he has no bad feelings toward Earl, but he said the wolf probably shouldn't have been kept as a pet. "It was a wild animal. It belonged romping up north." Earl disagreed. "He was a _ domesticated wolf, be was not wild. He was born in captivity and his parents were born in captivity," Earl, 30, said television cameras, reporters and gawkers have come to his house but that few people understand his side of the story. He said his wolf wasn't a killer. "He (the wolf) knew my kids real well and played with them," Earl said. "I just feel from knowing the animal that he wouldn't have done it if he wouldn't have had a reason." "Wolves are still territorial, and that was definitely his territory," Earl said. "That was the only way I could see that he could have been provoked." Earl's wolf, which he bought from a Northfield animal farm in June 1988, was destroyed July 5. Earl said he had a wire fence around the wolf last year but that it didn't contain him. He said he had planned to erect another eight-foot fence around the wolf the week after the attack. He added, "I do admit it was a mistake having him (the wolf) in town, It was poor judgment on my part." Earl said that if he gets a chance to move to the country, he'll buy another wolf. "There's so much about a wolf that a person can learn." , e e .... '. CENTRAL SAINT CROIX VALLEY JOINT CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1917 South Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 439-8803 The Joint Cable Commission will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 16, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in Oak Park Heights City Hall, 14168 North 57th Street, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota AGE N D A (Tentative) CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL MINUTES APPROVAL: September 18, 1991, Meeting PUBLIC COMMENT UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Copyright Issue 2. Subscriber Privacy Notice NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer of Ownership A. Bodlovick Letter to Shay 10-7-91 B. Public Hearing C. Report D. Guaranty E. Acceptance Agreement 2. King Videocable's Annual Report for FY 1991 A. Letter to Foukes 10-9-91 3. Subscriber Complaints A. Limited Basic Not Offered B. Channel 12 Playbacks Not Scheduled for Evenings C. Bayport Council October 7, 1991 Not on Channel 12 a. Letter to Foukes 10-8-91 4. Cable Company Report A. Subscriber Activity Report - September 1991 5. Community Access Corporation Report 6. Community Access Center Report 7. Commission's Financial Reports - September 1991 CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 91-10-17 Approving Payment of Bills and Transfer of Money CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT AFFIRM NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT mgr 10-9-91 ~, ~ " ~. " e CENTRAL SAINT CROIX VALLEY JOINT CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1991 MINUTES UNAPPROVED CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jaclyn Ulrich called the regular meeting of the Joint Cable Commission to order at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Oak Park Heights City Hall, 14168 North 57th street, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Jaclyn Ulrich, Doug Beedle, Dean Kern and Phyllis White. ABSENT: Commissioners Ann Bodlovick, Jack Doerr, Tom Cole, Eugene White and Mary Kreimer-Adrian. ALSO PRESENT: Roy Lalime, Donald Aderman, Marilyn Richert and Charlie Foukes. AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented. e MINUTES APPROVAL MOTION by P. White, seconded by Kern, to approve the minutes of the August 21, 1991, Commission meeting as presented. All in favor. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REIMBURSEMENT/COMPANY-RELATED EXPENSES - Vice Chair Ulrich informed the Commission that a check, in the amount of $314.20, had been received from King paying the balance of the bill submitted to them in July 1991 for expenses incurred on their behalf in connection with changing the name of the Grantee to King Videocable Company- St. Croix and then to King Videocable-Minnesota, and also, granting King's request for an extension of time for submittal of their annual reports. The company had previously paid only the cost for publications, questioning their responsibility for legal and administrative costs associated with these variances and amendment. She thanked King Videocable for the reimbursement. COPYRIGHT ISSUE - Ulrich reported that a letter had been mailed to Tony Lewis of the NFLCP seeking his opinion as to how cities, commissions and corporations can best protect themselves from possible liability for program content until such time federal legislation is enacted. According to Multichannel News article (7/29/91) the NFLCP has been attempting for the past two years to have an amendment added to the Cable Act that would explicitly exemplify city and non-profit corporations from liability for program content - same as the cable operator. The corporation is also seeking advice and information on the copyright issue. Charlie Foukes arrived. e Joint Cable Commission Minutes 9-18-91 Page Two e SUBSCRIBER PRIVACY NOTICE - Foukes informed the Commission that the subscriber privacy notice complies with state statute and the only difference between st~te statute and the ordinance is the clause, "or by any other means.~1 Foukes said the company can survey but not monitor subscribers v~ewing habits from subscriber terminals. Ulrich and Richert contended that the ordinance implicitly states that names and addresses of subscribers may not be distributed or sold to another party without the subscriber's prior approval. It was also pointed out that the franchise ordinance can be more restrictive than state statute. Lower Valley Commission's minutes of their August 5, 1991, meeting indicated that their attorney was redrafting the notice along with Foukes. Foukes replied that he is drafting a letter to both commissions, and will, request that changes become effective with the next notice issued (n~xt year.) Richert remarked about King Videocable's responsipility to be in compliance with the ordinance before the transfer o~ ownership can be completed. (The following words are taken directly from the subscriber privacy notice and the franchise ordinance: SUBSCRIBER PRIVACY NOTICE - Item # 3 states, "Unless you object, from time to time, we'may disclose your name and address for mailing e lists and othe. r purpo~es. We will not disclose the extent of your viewing or use of a particular service or the nature of any transaction you may mrke over the cable system, but we may disclose that you are among those who subscribe to a particular service. If you wish to remove yopr name from such lists or limit the use of your name at any time, Ple~se contact us at the system office.p' FRANCHISE ORDINANCEI - Section 13.03B states, "No information or data obtained by monitoring transmission of a signal from a subscriber terminal, or by any o~her means, including but not limited to, lists of the names and addr~sses of such subscribers or any lists that identify the viewing habits of subscribers shall be sold or otherwise made available to anyl party other than the Grantee and its employees for internal businessluse, and also to the subscriber subject of that information, unless the Grantee has received specific written authorization from the subscriber to make such data available.") I I Discussion relating t6 the subscriber privacy notice will be continued at the Commission's mfeting in October 1991. NEW BUSINESS CABLE COMPANY REPORT Activity Report for the month subscribers. Foukes $aid an company is offerirg HBO subscribers. P. White commented that she had seen part she found to be offenrive, last Monday evening I ! The Commission reviewed the Subscriber of August 1991, noting a drop in increase should be realized, as the and Cinemax specials to attract new e of a promotion, which at 7:00 p.m. ~ e e e uoint Cable Commission Minutes 9-18-91 Page Three The point was brought out that subscribers are" not always aware when these promotions will be shown or of their content. If the customer does not already subscribe to that particular program they are unable to lock it out. Beedle asked if subscribers could request not to receive certain programming. Foukes replied that it might be a possibility that the company could lock out programming if notified to do so. Ulrich questioned Foukes on the amount of the fee to be paid in addition to the $11.90 special for HBO and Cinemax. Foukes confirmed Ulrich's statement that it would be the amount of basic ($21.20, which includes $1.25 local programming fee.) UPDATE ON SALE OF COMPANY - Ulrich asked if the Central Valley Commission received the same packet of information as the other franchise .areas. Foukes replied that the Central Valley's was customized in response to Ayotte's letter requesting specific information. Foukes inquired when the Commission would be holding a public hearing. Ulrich replied that Chairperson Bodlovick \ has indicated that a date in November might be selected at the October Commission meeting. Ulrich asked Foukes if there was a time table to which Foukes replied, "Not really," but that the company would like to see things progress in a timely manner. ACCESS COORDINATOR REPORT - Lalime reported that even though all arrangements had been made previously with the school district to cablecast live any Stillwater home footballs, the school district was now preventing any cablecasting or taping for replay of the games, as.' they were afraid it might affect gate receipts. He continued that they may still be able to do some soccer and baseball live. Ulrich ~ stated this could have resulted in an increase in subscribers. Lalime said they are still broadcasting the audio of the football games on channel 3. Lalime reported that St. Michael's Church had successfully cablecast their first church service, and that Trinity Lutheran is purchasing a monitor and will be on live following st. Michael's service when they are ready to go on. He informed the Commission that a Producers Recognition Event will be held on Thursday, September 26, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. in the Access Center. A drawing will be held and one lucky producer will win a VCR. COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION REPORT Ulrich read a written report submitted by Karen Wandmacher, who was unable to be present. The report addressed the corporation's ongoing search for a way to handle the copyright issue; the corporation's fee agreement with Curtin & Barnes law firm; Wandmacher's presentation to area non-profit organizations at the September 4th Davia meeting; the corporation's finance committee meeting on September 17th; a complaint to be filed in connection with missing camera; and, a proposal to MAP to assist in the revision of the statement of compliance. FIXMER HOURS/AUGUST 1991 - MOTION by P. White, seconded by Kern, to pay Don Fixmer for hours of service performed in August 1991 as presented. All in favor. Discussion followed regarding channel 3 being off and the inability to go out live at the last Bayport Council meeting. Aderman reported that the producers felt it was a problem with the I-Net in Bayport, and that Fixmer was in contact with the cable company. Foukes said he was unaware of problem. .~ Joint Cable Commission 4It Minutes 9-18-91 Page Four White said the Bayport Council meeting to be held next Monday night will be a special meeting and will not be cablecast. SET MEETING DATE FOR EVALUATION OF ATTORNEYS RESPONSES - Ulrich reported that South washington uses Tom Creighton and requested that the administrative secretary survey the situation to see if it would I benefit the Central ~alley Commission to use the same attorney. Foukes stated that Hastings, River Falls and the Northwest system is using Adrian Herbst. The administrative secretary is to check the progress of the tr~nsfer of ownership with Finnerty and Raynor and request Margo Coyle td start inventory of files and materials to be transferred to new at~orney when appointed. The Commission will hold a special meeting on ~onday, September 30, 1991, to discuss proposals distributed to them atl tonight's meeting. The location of the meeting is to be announced. \ BANKING SERVICE FEES Ulrich informed the Commission that Firstar had initiated ~ monthly maintenance fee on the General Fund and a monthly servic~ charge on the Operating Expense Fund. Amounts will fluctuate accordi~g to the volume of business for each month. CONSENT AGENDA - MOTION by P. White, seconded by Kern to approve the consent agenda. All in favor. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS Agenda and Minutes were received ~ from Metro Cable Netwotk. .. I Lower Valley Commiss~on Minutes for August 5, 1991, meeting were discussed. Ulrich poihted out paragraph two on page two, which states that "The matter of co~munity access financial support flow-through was briefly addresred. colpny would consider it as an option, Mr. Foukes stated." When asked a~out his statement, Foukes denied ma~ing such a comment. Ulrich also wished to clarify the first paragraph on page four, regarding the ~entral Valley Commission's provision for access support to the corpora~ion. She pointed out that the Commission had maintained the budgete~ level of support to the corporation for public access in spite of the: lawsuit. I PUBLIC COMMENT - None.t' EXECUTIVE SESSION - UI ich informed the Commission that there would be a short executive sess on immediately after tonight's meeting. AFFIRM NEXT MEETING DA!E - Wednesday, October 16, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. at Oak Park Heights Ci y Hall. ADJOURNMENT - MOTION b P. White, seconded by Kern, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeti$g adjourned at 8:22 p.m. with the Commission retiring into executiv~ session. Respectfully submitted, Jack Doerr, Secretary e mgr 9-20-91 e e e ~ .. CENTRAL SAINT CROIX VALLEY JOINT CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1991 MINUTES UNAPPROVED CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Joint Cable Commission was called to order by Vice Chairperson Jaclyn Ulrich at 7:00 p.m. in Stillwater Cith Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Jaclyn Ulrich, Douglas Beedle, Tom Cole, Eugene White and Phyllis White. ABSENT: Commissioners Ann Bodlovick, Jack Doerr, Dean Kern and Mary Kreimer-Adrian. ALSO PRESENT: Marilyn Richert Vice Chairperson Ulrich stated that the main purpose for this meeting was to select an attorney or attorneys to represent the Commission. Proposals were received from David Magnuson of Magnuson and Moberg, Charles LeFevere of Holmes and Graven, Tom Creighton of Bernick and Lifson and Adrian Herbst of Moss and Barnett. These proposals were distributed to Commissioners at the September 18, 1991, meeting for review prior to tonight's meeting. The administrative secretary briefed Commissioners on her conversations with Tim Finnerty, Cable Administrator for South Washington County Cable Commission, who retains Tom Creighton, and Christine Raynor, Cable Admininstrator for the City of Hastings, who retains Adrian Herbst, as their legal representatives. Both attorneys were highly regarded by their respective cable administrators. Cole asked how much concern there was regarding the dollar amount. Ulrich stated that transfer-related expenses would be picked by up the new company. Cole reported that he had had one experience with the law firm of Moss & Barnett and was very impressed with them. He commented on the full service that they have to offer and said he would tend to lean towards selecting them to represent the Commission. Beedle said cost should not be a factor. He would recommend retaining a qualified attorney and felt either creighton or Herbst, having the most cable knowledge, should be considered for the position. Eugene White said that he had initially chosen Creighton, but it appeared that Moss & Barnett may have a greater selection of litigators to choose from. Ulrich said that the question had been proposed to her if an attorney representing a larger system might be more inclined to consider that system's welfare over that of a smaller system, if for example, their franchise ordinances differed. It was pointed out that in addition to some larger systems, Herbst also handles some smaller systems, such as Hastings, Minnesota, and River Falls, Wisconsin. Chairperson Ann Bodlovick was unable to be present at the meeting, as she was attending seminars for the League of Minnesota Cities. Jack Doerr and Dean Kern were attending a workshop for the City of Oak Park Heights, which was scheduled after the meeting date of September 30th had been affirmed by the Commission. .. '*'-- Joint Cable Commission Minutes 9-30-91 Page Two e Phyllis White pointed out that the Commission could possibly work with Herbst's associate, Brian Grogan, on some issues, which would be a cost-saving factor. After considerabl~ deliberation the consensus of the Commission was to retain only on~ firm to handle cable matters, transfer of ownership and litigatipn. MOTION was made by Eugene White, seconded by Tom Cole, to retai~ Adrian Herbst of Moss & Barnett to represent the Joint Cable commis~ion and to seek his recommendation of a litigator to handle th~ lawsuit. All in favor. Discussion fOllowbd regarding the transfer of ownership. Richert. will send a letter to ~riggs & Morgan immediately to request the release of Mark Ayotte,' s files to Adrian Herbst. Ulrich requested ithat Commissioners be thinking of issues, needs and questions that Should be addressed prior to the transfer of ownership, such as rel~ase of escrowed funds to the Commission, years five and eight allocatlions of funds for equipment, etc., the subscriber privacy notice, which will be referred to the new attorney, etc. She requested th~t those Commissioners who had binders from the last transfer of ownerphip review those materials. It should be pointed out to Herbst ~that no arrangement has been made for receiving money for transfer-reI ted expenses up front, and that without that provision the Commissi; n cannot proceed any further. The company would like to see a ca~ put on this amount, rather than "all costs and expenses incurred ~n or associated with the request for approval and'transfer within th~rty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from the Commission for said expenses," as requested in Mark Ayotte's letter of June 27, 1991. This, along with other items requested in Ayotte's letter, will be addressed to 'Herbst. MOTION by Cole, s~conded by E. White, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting adjourned ~t 8:35 p.m. i e Respectfully submitted, Marilyn G. Richert Administrative Secretary mgr 10-1-91 e e AGENDA CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1991 -- 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. AGENDA I. 58th Street Traffic Study 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. public Hearings continued School District Wal-Mart III. Visitors IV. Departmental Reports Utilities - Doerr Streets - Kern Parks - Se9'ge1ke Administration - Carufel Police - O'Neal Bridge Update Cable Update e e v. Old Business Door to Door Sales Fall Street Sweeping? VI. Review Minutes of September 9th and 23rd VII. New Business Investments Approve Assessments to be Collected 1992 Tautges( Redpath Agreement Magler COP Request Davis Subdivision Request Plan Review Fee Haase Request Ranum - Eagle's Payment Request MN Soil & Water Conservation Districts Change Jeffls Title - to Director of Parks Approve RLS - Haase Property Bills Presented for Approval & Treasurer's Report VIII. (OVER) · OCT 10 '91 14:01 OAK PARK HEIGHTS P.2/2 IX. Correspondence Presented Phillips-Klein Co. Heritage Development Leagu~ of MN Cities - x3 Department of Natural Resources City 9f Stillwater Coleman & Christison, Inc. ** Non-Union Salary Workshop - Monday, Oct. 14th at 7;00 P.M. ** Bridge Task Force Meeting - Wednesday, Oct. 16th at 5;30 P.M. ** Cable Meeting - Wednesday, Oct. 16th at 6:30 P.M. ** School Workshop - Wednesday Oct. 16th at 7:30 P.M. e e e e e - CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, EA. Attorneys at Law Thomas J. Campbell Roger N. Knurson Thomas M. Scott Gary G. Fuchs James R. Walston Elliott B. Knersch (612) 452-5000 Fax (612) 452-5550 October 11, 1991 CITY OF STILLWATER Wallace L. Abrahamson, Mayor Ann Marie Bodlovick, Councilmember Tom Farrell, Councilmember Gary Funke, Councilmember Roberta Opheim, Councilmember RE: Annexation of Minnesota Transportation Museum Tracks Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: I am legal counsel for stillwater Township. At its meeting on October 10, 1991, the Town Board discussed the Minnesota Transpor- tation Museum's proposal that the City annex a five mile swath through stillwater and Grant Township. The sole purpose for this proposal is to effectively repeal the County's ordinance regulating the railroad. In return, the railroad has reportedly promised the City gold in the form of taxes. The Town Board urges you to reject this draconian proposal: . The Countyls ordinance protects the welfare of the residents in the vicinity of the tracks. Don't let the railroad buy the right to be a public nuisance. . The annexation would divide stillwater Township in two. . The annexation would be unlawful. The track is not urban or suburban in character and is not about to become so. The Township will defend itself. It takes only a minute to adopt an ordinance, but it is a decision that will create turmoil for years. Representatives of the ~~, ~"\: \ Suite 317 . Eagandale Office Center . 1380 Corporate Center Curve · Eagan, MN 55121 \J~'\' city of stillwater October 11, 1991 Page 2 e Township will be present at your Council meeting on Tuesday to express their united position. yours, RNK: srn cc: Grant Town Board Grant Township Attorney stillwater Town Board Mike Gair i Stillwater city Coordinator stillwater Ci~y Attorney Washington Co~nty Board of Commissioners e e ~ ." e League of Minnesota Cities I~ Cities Bulletin Number 29 . October 11, 1991 Explaining net levies on tax notices '!ruth in taxation notices doesn't include state aid cuts e The more dependent a city is on state aid, the greater the increase in net levy which will appear on their notice of proposed property taxes and posted or published advertisements. lbrough an interpretation of the 1991 law changes concerning the truth in taxation requirements, the Depart- ment of Revenue is requiring the generic mailed notices and published or posted newspaper advertisements to reflect cities' net levies. Last year, these notices provided gross, or certified levies, prior to reductions for state paid aid or credits. The revised notice, shows the city's proposed levy minus homestead and agriculture credit aid (HACA) and equalization aid. (Because of the method of calculating disparity reduction aid, it will not be included in the calculation of net levy. Taxpayers will, however, see their net property taxes decrease below the net levy calculation in areas which receive this aid.) The calculation, however, does not indicate the amount that state aid to cities was cut from 1992 distribu- tions. The law gave cities under the overall levy limits (over 2,500 popula- tion or receiving taconite aid) specific authority to levy to make up for the calendar year 1992 aid cuts. (Most other cities were also able to levy for lost aid under the various levy limits which apply.) Even where cities levied for lost aid, their spending base (excluding special levies) for 1992 e would not increase under these levy limits. General levies for next year were not allowed growth for popula- tion or household increases, or for general inflation costs. Taxpayers, therefore, are likely to see the net property tax levy on their property increase without an explana- tion that a portion of the increase is due to reduced state aids. In addition, the notice will show an overall percent increase of net taxes from 1991 to 1992. Such a calculation needs further explanation in light of the class rates which are applied to different types of property. For example, a single family home valued at $70,000 has a class rate of one percent, a $70,000 commercial establishment is taxed at a class rate of 3.1 percent. Any increased tax burden on the property within the city will affect different types of properties differently. The proposed tax notice which cities have to publish in the newspaper or post in the community (depending on the population of the city) may not be altered from the prototype, accord- ing to the Department of Revenue. The mailed notices county auditors generate will also, in most cases, not include any additional information or further explanation. These are the two primary sources of information that taxpayers will receive through the truth in taxation process. See net levy page 3 State auditor asks for local salary information The local government pay issue has surfaced again at the State Capital, this time in the form of a study being conducted by the Office of the State Auditor. Mter failing in an attempt to freeze the salaries of top local government officials last session, the Legislature directed the state auditor to study the salaries of positions subject to the political subdivision salary limit.h Cities should have received the survey last week, and are being asked to supply detailed information about the salaries of individuals who receive more than $50,000 in pay annually. The League worked with the State Auditor's Office in developing the survey, and will continue to work as the survey results are tabulated and analyzed. When completing the survey, cities should pay close attention to the reporting of actual hours worked. A 40 bour work week is not the norm for all job classes, and incorrect reporting may influence the survey results. TB Contents 1 1 3 4 I Explaining net levies ~n tax notices I State auditor asks for local salary information I Action alert: police bill of rights I Report points out problems with mail ballot requirements I Senate committee to dlSCUSS annexation I Does your legislator s~pport state funding of the presidential priQlary? I Cities comply with AIl1lericans with disabilities act beginning in Janu~ I NAHRO/community ~evelopment conference . in Minneapolis ! I Committee votes not tp increase gas tax I Extention of stormwa~er permit deadline under consideration I I Land Management In~ormation Center offers redistricting service ! I I Special announcement: Asbestos management I LMC Policy Adoption meeting: Registration I House schedules for svburban mini-session I Conferences . 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 Inside back cover I Municipal ads League of Minnesota Cities. 183 Univer$ity Ave. E.. St. Paul. MN 55101 (612)227-5600 Fax(612)221-0986 i , II , The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes an update of state legisla- tive, administrative, and congres- sional actions that affect cities. It also includes reviews of metropolitan area issues by the Association of Metro- politan Municipalities. e League legislative staff members are available to answer your questions concerning legislation relating to cit- ies. The Bulletin lists League and AMM authors of articles and bill summaries by their initials. Gayle Brodt--GB Tim Busse-- TB Jean Mehle Goad--JMG Sarah Hackett--SH Carla Heyl--CH Ann Higgins--AH JoelJamnik--JJ Darlyne Lang--DL Sherrie Le--SL Debra Nyberg--DN Stanley Peskar--SP Roger Peterson-- RP Scott Riggs--SR Donald A. Slater--DAS Jim Stigman--JS John Tomllnson--JT Peter Tritz-- PT e e Page 2 LMC Cities Bulletin Printed on recycled paper , -, e Action alert: police bill of rights e Last week the House Judiciary Committee voted to oppose adding the police bill of rights (HR 2946) to the House version of the omnibus anti- crime legislation. The League encourages city officials to urge their member in the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives to oppose any amendment to add this legislation on the House floor. We expect the House to take action on the omnibus crime control act on Tuesday, October 15. Rep. Campbell, author of HR 2946, attempted to add the police bill of rights to the omnibus anti-violent crime act (HR 3371). House Judiciary Committee members voted 24-10 to defeat that amendment. The police bill of rights proposal would preemptlocal authority in policies governing internal investiga- tions and discipline for police depart- ments. Instead, members voted to support a proposal calling for a national study of police internal non-criminal investigative procedures. The U.S. attorney general would conduct the investigation. Rep. Ramstad, a co-sponsor of HR 2946, first opposed the amendment calling for the study, but then changed his vote to support it. We urge city officials to contact the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives to urge them to oppose including a police officers bill of rights in the anti-crime bill. If the police bill of rights does get added to the anti-crime bill, we ask city officials to contact both Sen. Durenberger and Sen. Wellstone. City officials should request the senators to contact Sen. Joseph Biden. author of the Senate anti-crime bill, and Senate members of the conference committee to oppose police bill of rigbts provi- sions. Many Senators wbo voted last summer for the provisions in the Senate anti-crime package were not aware of the far-reacbing implications of the proposal. Many thougbt they were supporting local police officers on what was posed as a labor issue. We encourage city officials to tell their senators bow such federally mandated restrictions would hamper internal discipline and procedures for . handling internal police investigations of allegations of police misconduct. Also, let local media know how these provisions would impede the effective management of the city police depart- ment and threaten a loss of public confidence and respect for local law enforcement agencies. Senators Durenberger and Wellstone should be urged to support adoption of the provisions calling for a study and to communicate those views to their colleagues who will serve on the House-Senate conference commit- tee on the anti-crime bill. AD Net levy, continued from front page e In order to responsibly explain the net levy changes, cities will bave to develop their own methods of explain- ing this complicated situation--either before their bearing(s) or during them. The League has been supportive of this process of notices and bearings. The required bearing(s) offers an additional opportunity for council- citizen discussion and input; and cities hope the quality of these interchanges doesn't deteriorate as a result of incomplete and confusing information being added to the process. When cities are determining bow they will handle the notice and bearing process this year, they may want to consider including the following information in any explanation of the situation to their taxpayers. . The Legislature and governor cut $38 million from cities during cities' 1991 budget year. These cuts occurred after cities had certified their levies and could not be recouped by taxes. Cities had to reduce budgets or spend fund balances to deal with this loss. · The Legislature and governor cut $42 million from cities for the 1992 budget year. They gave cities authority to raise property tax levies to make up for this cut. Depending on whether or not the city does levy for this lost revenue, many cities will see substantial increases in their property tax levies. · The early date for certifica- tion of proposed levy may bave required the city to overestimate its levy needs. · Levies may be rising due to bonded debt for major capital pur- chases or construction. · Comparisons of city spend- ing, vs. levy may also belp taxpayers understand local government account- ability. The varying spending patterns and needs of eacb city will determine bow they can best educate their taxpayers on these issues. Cities may want to discuss this with each other for ideas of further explanation and clarifica- tion. (See Cities Bulletin #29 for additional information on the impacts of the net levy calculation.) SH . October 11, 1991 Page 3 Printed on recycled paper ,. ,> Report points out problems with mail ballot requirements The City of Plymouth has done a report on the September 3 mail ballot election on whether to change the date of the city election from odd to even years. Plymouth bas a 1990 population of 51,000, with 34,007 registered voters. It is the fIrst city in Hennepin County to conduct an election by mail ballot. The report shows that such election methods are difficult and labor intensive for larger cities. The voter turnout was strong: 41 percent of registered voters cast their ballots and determined that the City of Plymouth will continue to hold city elections in the odd year. But the cost for conducting the election by mail exceeded the cost of a regular election at the polls. Senate committee to discuss annexation State Senator Betty Adkins, St. Michael, Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, recently announced that the committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, October 22, in Detroit Lakes. The meeting will be held at the Detroit Lakes City Hall in council chambers from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The committee will discuss S.P. 1013, authored by Sen. Randy Kelly, a proposal which relates to transferring authority for incorpora- tions, detachments, and annex- ations to the Office of Administra- tion hearings and the State Plan- ning Agency, as well as providing a single annexation procedure. Future meetings may be necessary to further discuss the issue, said Adkins. Election officials throughout the state have concerns about difficulties Plymouth and other cities have encountered. As a result, the League bas asked officials from the Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers Associa- tion, members of the LMC Elections and Ethics Committee, and election officials to help resolve issues con- cerning mail ballot elections. The League will then make recommendations for possible changes in election requirements. Concerns include: · Cost of postage; · Sufficient time for ballot printing, mailing, and publication require- ments; · Logging in of returned ballots to make voter log available to the public; · Procedures to allow processing of returned ballots on a daily basis; · Instruction regarding importance of signature and wibless to avoid ineffective balloting; e · Alerting voters about deadline for mailing returned ballots; · Precinct identifIcation on outside of ballot envelopes; · Infeasibility of resbictions on accepting and rejecting ballots; · Staffing needs to process mailing, voter questions, and election day returns; · Uniform process for accepting and rejecting ballots; · Ballot tracking systems and summary sheets; · Obtaining election judges to process and count ballots. If you are interested in participat- ing in these discussions, please contact Ann Higgins at the League, (612) 227- 5600. Options for meetings are October 17, 18,24, or 25, and at meeting times are 9:30 a.m., noon, or 3:00 p.m. A fInal decision about a meeting date and time will be made by Monday, October 14.AH e Printed on recycW paper Does your legislator support state funding of the presidential primary? concern about this issue. Scheid was planning to urge the Legislature to reimburse local governments for the cost of the 1992 presidential primary. Some members of the House Elections Division are still committed to that, and a number of legislators support a repeal the law establishing the primary (Chapter 207 A). Please contact your locallegisla- tors to fmd out if they support full state funding of the cost of the presidential primary. The estimated cost for cities will average 45 cents per capita; total costs statewide are probably between $4 and 5 million.) Contact Ann Higgins at the League about your legislators' positions. AH e The League urges city officials to talk with local lawmakers about the costs and other difficulties cities face in conducting the presidential primary on April 7, 1992. The League supports using state revenues to fund the primary since it is not an actual election but rather a political party activity. Local officials object to funding the primary from local operating budgets. The League needs your help in determining the extent of legislative support for funding the April 7 primary at the state level. The recent announcement that Rep. Linda Scheid, chair of the House Elections Division, will resign from her legislative seat by the end of 1991, prior to the next session increase Page 4 LMC Cities Bulletin e Cities comply with Americans with disabilities act beginning in January e All cities must comply with new rules implementing the Americans with disabilities act (ADA). There is no phase-in for smaller cities or cities with small numbers of employees. Instead, cities must assure the protection of the civil rights of people with disabilities in the areas of employment, governmental services, and activities. Failure to comply with the law is costly. The ADA imposes civil penalties of up to $50,000 for a flfst violation to a maximum of $100,000 for subsequent violations as well as costs of litigation, including attorney's fees. Beginning ,January 26, 1992, cities must begin ev~uating services, programs, acti~ities, policies, proce- dures, and pracUces (particularly employment and personnel practices) to assure that they meet new require- ments. Cities must complete the process within. a year--no later than January 26, 1993. The process requires a period of public comment. After January 26, 1992, cities must provide to' any interested person information describing how the cityapplies the rules for nondiscrimi- nation on the basis of disability for services, programs, or activities. The city must also be prepared to inform individuals of ADA protections afforded to them against discrimina- tion on the basis of disability. For facilities and buildings, cities must assure that disabled people have access to those locations as soon as practicable--no later than March 26, 1992 if cities can achieve access through non-structural changes. If access requires structural changes, those modifications must be complete no later than January 26, 1995. New construction or alterations that cities begin after January 26, 1992 must meet all ADA guidelines which apply. e Cities with 50 or more employees must also designate at least one employee to coordinate and carry out compliance activities and adopt and publish a grievance procedure. No later than July 26, 1992, cities must develop and adopt a transition plan to establish actions they will take to comply with ADA requirements. Those transition plans are also subject to a period of public comment Information on compliance issues NLC is conducting a seminar for local officials on complying with the americans with disabilities act in Washington, D.C., on November 22- 23. (See annopuncement, page 10.) NLC will also feature workshops on coping with federal personnel mandates under the Americans with disabilities act as part of sessions on federal and state personnel mandates at the 1991 NLC Congress of Cities in Las Vegas, December 12-16. The League is following these issues as well. Plans call for at least one LMCIT staff attorney to attend a program on ADA compliance at an upcoming risk. managementJinsurance seminar. The U.S. Department of Justice has published an 18-page booklet of questions and answers on ADA. It is free and is available from the Office on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66118, Washington. D.C. 20035-6118 or 202- 514..()301. AH NAHRO/community development conference in Minneapolis Minnesota NAHRO is sponsoring the annual community development conference for elected and appointed officials and community development professionals on Thursday, October 24, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registra- tion received after October II is $55. Concurrent session topics include: case study examination of components that make a development project work; environmental issues affecting land development; analysis of pro forma financial feasibility models; organiza- tion and structure of community development departments; impact of recent amendments to the tax incre- ment fmancing act; the relationship of community development to annexation issues; legislative policy development; and opportunities to discuss projects and issues with representatives from state and federal agencies. Registration deadline is October 16. Registration information is available Minnesota NAHRO, Scott Knudson, coordinator, at (612) 458- 9079. The League also has a few brochures and registration forms available. Contact Ann Higgins at LMC.AH October 11, 1991 Page 5 Printed on recycled paper Committee votes not to increase gas tax Last week the House Public Works and Transportation Committee (on which Rep. Oberstar is a senior member) revised its proposal for reauthorizing the federal surface transportation assistance act. The new proposal removes provisions calling for an increase in the federal gas tax and adds substantial increases in funding for public transportation. City officials hope that a House- Senate agreement will produce added funding for transit for both large and small cities. The House bill would provide for a doubling of Section 18 funds for rural transit programs. e NLC encourages city officials to contact House members to support the House Public Works Committee agreement on reauthorization of transportation programs and spending levels for public transportation.AH House members in the Minnesota ICongressional Delegation: i I Rep. Martin Sabo 202-225-41755 not disclOr Rep. GerrY Sikorski 202-225-2271 opposes HR 2946 Rep. Ttm Penny 202-225-2472 opposes HR 2946 Rep. VinWeber 202-225-2331 leaning against Rep. Jim Ramstad 202-225-2871 supports HR 2946 Rep. Bruce Vento 202-225-6631 leaning against To contact House leadership call the following omcials: Speaker of the House Thomas Foley 202-225-5604 Room H-204, Capital Majority Leader Richard Gephart 202-225-0600 Room H-1l4, Capitol Rep. Collip Peterson 202-225-21165 opposes HjR 2946 Rep. Jamts Oberstar 202-225-6Z11 undecidedl Minority Leader Bob Michel 202-225-0600 Room H-232, Capitol I Rep. Jack Brooks . 202-225-3951 I chair House Judicfury Committee Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell 202-224-5556 Room S-221, Capitol e Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole 202-224-3135 Congress must continue to pass resolutions on transportation funding over the next several weeks if delays in action on the transportation reauthorization proposals continue. The Senate-approved amendment for stormwater permits would extend the deadline for both group and individual applications to May 1992 and would restrict the defInition of municipal industrial facilities to include only city-owned airports, power plants, and sanitary landfills not Printed on recycW paper An extension of the deadline for compliance with storm water manage- ment requirements for cities under 100,000 population are tied to trans- portation program reauthorization legislation. The NLC-supported amendment to postpone implementation of the municipal stormwater program has been delayed because the House and Senate did not reach agreement on reauthorization of transportation programs. Extention of stormw~lter permit deadline under consideration I in compliance with federal solid waste management regulations (RCRA). Cities over 100,000 population would still need to sample, monitor, and plan stormwater management activities, but implementation of the program would be delayed until after October 1992. EPA will coordinate application deadlines for those larger cities with system or jurisdiction-wide application deadlines. AH e Page 6 LMC Cities Bulletin It Land Management Information Center offers redistricting service In an effort to assist local government units in meeting the requirement to redistrict political boundaries, the State of Minnesota's Land Management Information Center (LMIC) is offering a series of mapping products and services. The first option is a base map showing the 1990 census geography of blocks, tracts, precincts, and minor civil divisions. This option would allow your staff to apply the population numbers on the sample tabular forms with the base map. By manually adding population counts, you can establish districts that have balanced population and confirm to the new legislative districts. e The second option is a computer-aided service that might be more effective for larger, complex counties or cities. This computer service allows you to construct districts by looking at the map on a monitor rather than adding population counts manually. LMIC would bring the necessary computer equipment and staff to your office to assist you in redistricting. We hope that the availability of these products and services will assist in meeting the requirements of local redistricting. Prices for counties and individual cities range from $300 to $900, depending on the number of map sheets. Please call LMIC at (612) 296-1211 for additional information or a specific price quote. Special announcement: Asbestos management In view of the enormous financial strain and effort already expended to remove asbestos, the American Medical Association recently announced that it would be more reasonable to learn to live with asbestos safely than to try to remove it. Estimates show that it may cost $3.4 billion to clean up public elementary and secondary school buildings nationally. Costs could climb to $150 billion for additional public and commercial buildings. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been urged to set forth clear guidelines for safe management of abestos that is already in place. (This announcement was printed in the September/October 1991 issue of the Housing Journal, published by NAHRO.) Mark you calendar! 68th Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition December 12-16, 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada This year's conference will have several new components. and some changes. all of which will make this a stronger and more informative meeting for you. our members. A notable change are the meeting days...Thursday through Monday. and. sessions specifically designed for those newly .~I~cted to office. and those of you attending the Congress of Cities for the first time. These sessions will take place on Thursday. December 12. . ~.""'"" ,. ......~... -.. e. .. .- ... e.. .: ..- . . . . ....... C GOVERNING IN ...... HALLENGING ~ . TIMES. ~....... .. . . e. ... ..- : -.. ... .. . .. ... . . e. . . . ~ . ~ 1991 Congress of Gries ond Expo~irion December 12-16. Los Vegos. Nevodo Don't miss the most important gathering of municipal leaders!! Please send me full information on the 1991 Congress of Cities Name Title Address City Telephone( e State Zip _ NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Send this coupon to: NlC Conference Registration Center. P.O. Box 17413. Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041 or call (202) 626-3100 October 11, 1991 Page 7 Printed on recycled paper LMC Policy Adoption Meeting The Registry Hotel, 7901 24th Avenue South, Bloomington ~hursday, November 21, 1991 I I Agenda 8:00 a.m. Registration 9;00 a.m. President's Message-Pete Solin~er, LMC President and Councilmember, City of Rochester 9: 15 a.m. Consolidation of Local Government Services lnvitd to spUlt Senator Randy Kelly Dave Childs, City Manager, Npw Brighton Betty McCollum, Councilmc9ber, North St. Paul and Member, Ramsey County Commission 10: 15 a.m. Break ' 10:30 a.m. Video-o/"Iltoms anti cfuJ&nges in a'f4 for cities e 10:45 a.m. Local Government Trust Fund-Is it safe source of revenues for cities? lnvitd to speat Senator Ember Reichgott Representative Paul Ogren Morrie Anderson, Assistant Commissioner, DepanInentofRevenue Luncheon-Governor Arne Carlson (invited) Consideration of LMC Proposed Policies DevelopmeDl Straregies Land U.., Fnergy, EovlrOlllllODI, and Transportatioo Electioo and Elbics Revenue Souroes General legislation and !'enamel Federal legislative Noon 1:30 p.m. ~egistration and Housing I r-------------~---------------------------, . Registration form LMCPollcyAdoptJonMeeting Registration deadline League of Minnesota Cities Thursday, November 21,1991 November 14, 1991 Policy Adoption Meeting I I Zi~ I L_____________~---------------------------~ City Contact Person Telephone Number A.C. Name Title Address City State Registration per person: $40.00 Make checks payable and e MAIL TO: League of Minnesota Cities 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101 1Dill5 r-----------------------------------------, LMC Polley Adoption Meeting Thursday, November 21, 1991 Housing reservation form League of Minnesota Cities Policy Adoption Meeting November 21, 1991 Please specify: Alto: Reservations Department The Registry Hotel Mail to: 7901 24th Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55425-1221 (612) 854-2244 L_____________~------------------------ Room reservation deadline October 30, 1991 Name Representing Address City State Leaeue of Minnesota Cities Zip Arrival CCI) ( ) CI=o MOnth Day Year Check out time 12:00 noon Month Day Year Check In time 3:00 p.m. Arrivall1me _ 6S + Tax Single (one person) _ 6S + Tax Double (two people) I will arrive after 4:00 p.m. Please guarantee the reservation with: (Credit Card) Phone: L.) Number and Expiration Date e .J House schedules for suburban mini-session e The Minnesota House of Representatives is planning a three-day mini-session for October 28, 29 and 30. Meetings will be in suburban locations. The following is the schedule for public forums and meetings that may be of interest to city officials. For a comPlete schedule contact Kris Peterson 296-6610, John Curry 296-5533, or Greg Bergstrom 296-5396. North Suburban Mini-Session Southwestern Suburban Southeastern Suburban Mini- Monday, October 28 Mini-Session Session Thesday, October 29 Wednesday, October 30 2:00-4:00 p.m. Environment 2:00-4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Tours of Solid Waste Management Economic Development - IDgh Local Government and Metro Facilities; Maple Grove Composting Technology Hearing Affairs Committee Facility, Brooklyn Park Transfer ADC Corp., 12501 Whitewater Dr., (Will not be at morning assembly. Will Station, and Ramsey County House- Minnetonka attend afternoon lunch). hold Hazardous Waste Center, Mounds View Environment - Water Quanty issues -Airport expansion meeting in Wetlands and milfoil, 3675 Arboretum Richfield Economic Development, Dr., Chanhassen -Lunch at VFW Hall in South St. Paul Infrastructure & Regulation -Meet in Vemillion with local officials Division/Appropriations Transportation- Collector streets and tour proposed airport site Brookdale Hennepin Library, hearing -chamber of Commerce reception and e Hennepin County Service Ctr., Burnsville dinner in Hastings Brookdale Branch, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center Transportation - Hearing on Local Government and Metro Agenda: Historical grants transportation needs Affairs Committee Meeting Knights of Columbus, 1760 4th Ave. Evening, Hastings on proposed site for Fiscal Disparities Task Force E, Shakopee new airport. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coon Rapids Community Forum at the Environment and Natural Resources Agenda: Public testimony on the Eisenhower Community Center Committee Fiscal Disparities Program 1001 Hwy. F, Hopkins -River clean-up, Pig's Eye tour and briefmg by Metropolitan Waste Housing 7:30-9:30 p.m. Control Commission. Tour of northwestern suburban rental Judiciary Hearing on Criminal housing Justice and Prevention Transportation Committee City Hali, 6700 Portland Ave. S, -Collector streets. Woodbury City 5: 15-7 :00 p.m. Richfield Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road. Dinner at the Shoreview Community Center 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4600 N. Victoria Street (at Hwy. 96) Community Forum Shoreview (w/local city officials from Woodbury Senior High Schooi Gym, Shoreview, New Brighton, Mounds 2665 Woodlane Drive *Open Forum. View, Vadnais Heights, Arden Hills, Q & A fomat North Oaks) 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. e 7:30-9:30 p.m. i Local GovemmentlMetro Affairs Community Forum Roseville Area Committee Middle School 15 E. County Road B2, Hastings on proposed site for new Little Canada airport. October 11, 1991 Printed on recycled paper Page 9 Conferences e Minnesota Transportation Alliance announces annual mt;eeting I The Minnesota Transportation 'arteries, reducing America's third Alliance is holding the 1991 annual deficit--public invesunent and private meeting called "Transportation for a sector growth, an alliance ballot Global Economy" on November 1 initiative proposal, the administration's from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the viewpoint, the legislator's viewpoint, Radisson Hotel, St. Paul. the mechanics of a winning ballot Conference topics include initiative, and an audience discussion. alternative financing around the world, For more information contact the coordinating transit services in Minnesota Transportation Alliance at Minnesota, truck arteries/market (612)379-7227. G TS holds training ~or chiefs of police association The Government Training Service (GTS) is holding a training kick-off event for the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association, designed for patrol officers, supervisors, and police executives. The event is called "When An Incident Occurs; Confronting Deci- sions on Force, Stress and the Media," and is scheduled for November 13 at North Hennepin Community College. It is a one-day program that focuses on controlling others to minimize the need for force and surviving forceful. encounters in the courtroom. Other fall courses include the pursuit/emergency vehicle operations course on October 23-25 at the National Sports Center in Blaine and the field training officer course on November 5-7, and narcotics on December 10 at North Hennepin Community College. The complete training catalog listing courses from January through June will be available in November. For more information, please I contact Sue Tapp, GTS, at (612) 223- 5307. Public sector ethics training available The Government Ethics Center of the Josephson Institute of Ethics is holding training sessions on January 13-16, 1992 in Leesburg, VA. The program is for trainers involved in ethics education in the public sector. The training course is designed to train the trainers on how to teach the new rules passed by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. To register or for more informa- tion contact The Josephson Institute of Ethics. 310 Washington Blvd., Suite 104, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, (213) 306-1868. Water resources conference to take place November 5-6 The University of Minnesota and the American Society of Civil Engi- neers. Minnesota Section are sponsor- ing the annual water resources confer- ence on November 5-6 at the Earle Brown Continuing Education Center on the St. Paul Campus of the Univer- sity of Minnesota. The conference will provide the opportunity to examine ideas and issues in water resources and attendees will be awarded one continuing education unit (CEU). For more information contact Lori Graven, project director (612) 625- 9023 or Bev Ringsak, program association, (612) 625-6689. e Keep America Beautiful sponsors annual meeting Keep America Beautiful, Inc. is sponsoring the "38th Annual Keep America Beautiful annual meeting" on December 4-7 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. The meeting will focus on the leadership role as an educator and facilitator in areas of waste handling and waste management, and the goal is to provide the most timely information available on the issues of waste management that confront us. Session topics include the real costs of solid waste management, the impact of reauthorization of the resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA), and the need to convert partnerships from rhetoric to reality at the local level. For more information or to register contact Marjorie Forbes at KAB headquarters, (203) 323-8987. e Page 10 LMCCities Bulletin Printed on r<<,tled paper e Municipal ads Munldplll ads are printed at no charge to member cities. Ads ron In one Issue only unless notice Is received to nm a second time. The CIties Bulletin Is pubUshed weekly during the legislative session and twice a month during the Interim, the time between sessions. Munldplll ads will appear In the next avllllable Cities Bulletin. CIties have the right to reject any or .u bids on equlpement or proposals, and to waive any InConnalltles therein. Minnesota cities are equal opportunity employers. e For sale CHRISlMAS DECORATIONS. Replace- ment bulbs for Christmas decorations. Ooseout on Christmas decorations. Call Display Sales 1- 800-328-6195 (Mpls.). EQUIPMENT. The City of Sandstone has for sale 2 Wallace & TIerman dual head diaphragm pumps, up to 125 psi, chemical feeding, weight 70-75 Ibs each; I Wallace & TIerman single head diaphragm pump, up to 125 psi, chemical feeding, weight 20-25 Ibs; I direct cylinder mounted gas feeder; 2 model 2710 automatic samplers; I model SA3-A, type 5, 3 inch sandpipes, Warren Rupp Houdaille diaphragm pump; 3 Fairbank, mouse vertical shaft non-clog pump, 2.0 HP, 3 phase, 230-460 volt, 3 HP, 3 phase, 230-460 volt, 3 HP, 3 phase, 230-460 volt. Direct inquiries to 245-5241. Submit a purchase offer in writing to City of Sandstone, Box 641, Sandstone, MN 55072. The city reserves the right to reject any or all purchase offers. ARE TRUCK. The City of Millerville is accepting bids until November I, 1991 for a 1955 Ford F600 fire pumper truck with a 750 gallon tank and 250 gallon per minute pump. The truck has 2,646 miles and is in good condition. For more information contact (612) 876-2290 or (612) 876-2232. STREET SWEEPER. The City of Canby has for sale a 1969 Elgin White Wing street sweeper. The sweeper is in excellent condition. It has a single side broom, UB-264 6 cyl. International; overhauled 1500 miles ago. Sweeper has 27,783 miles. $6,000. Contact Chris Husby, City of Canby, 110 Oscar Avenue North, Canby, MN 56220, (507) 223-7295. Wanted lELEPHONES. The City of Silver Bay is interested in purchasing used AT&T Merlin phones. Please contact Gary Bromberg, City Oerk at (218) 226-4408 or write City Hall, Silver Bay, MN 55614. Free VOTING MACHINES. The City of Grand Forks, ND has 10 (almost new) AVM voting machines (50 column). These machines are no longer used by the city and are available for the asking. Contact Donald TIngum, City Auditor, P.O. Box 1518, Grand Forks, ND 58206, (701) 746-2622. State environmental regulators meet to tackle scrap tire management issues e Over 135 state environmental regulators, legislators, recyclers, and tire industry leaders met for a ftrst- ever educational seminar examining recycling, energy recovery, and other environmentally sound options for managing the estimated 240 million scrap tires generated in the U.S. each year. The seminar offered workshops to those state and federal offIcials who daily oversee scrap tire management programs nationwide. Topics and issues discussed included air emissions for the combus- tion of tires as a fuel, effective regulatory programs for scrap tire control, and stock pile clean up, market development, and the outlook for asphalt rubber. The council also implemented a survey of attending state regulators to identify their views of the most critical issues associated with scrap tire management. Results of the survey will be released in early October. Taped seminar proceedings will be made available shortly, and can be obtained by writing the Scrap Tlfe Management Council, 1400 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 or by calling (202) 408-7781. Joint DNRlCorps of engineers brochure on water permit regulations The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Division of Waters in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has printed ajoint brochure summariz- ing the water regulatory permitting authority of both agencies. The purpose and content of the brochure is aimed at providing the general public with a better under- standing of both programs as they relate to one another. The brochure also includes information on agency telephone contacts, picture examples of the eight different types of wetlands regulated (based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 39), and an explana- tion of a wetlands ecological impor- tance to the public. Brochures are available by contacting any DNR-Waters office or the Corps of Engineers in St. Paul. Reminder ~ The League of Minnesota ~ Cities staff would like to rLJ= remind city officials to keep us infonned, 00 an on-going ~ basis, of any changes in elected officials, clerks, managers, or department heads in your city. This will help us keep our records up-to-date at all times. Thank you for your cooperation. October 11, 1991 Page 11 Printed on recycled paper League of Minnesota Cities 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55101-2526 Phone: 612-227-5600 FAX: 612-221-0986 The League of Minnesota Cities publishes the Legislative Bulletin weekly during the Legislative session and twice monthly during the interim. the time between sessions. Subscriptions: members-$3S; non- members-$SO. Contact: Laurie Audette, League of Minnesota Cities. Donald Slater Executive Director Debra Nyberg Assistant Edilor Jean Meble Goad Editor League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Staff Joel Jamnlk Environment, personnel. public safety, genenl government Jobn TomUnson Taxes. fmance Sarab HackeU Taxes, fmance. transportation Stanley Peskar Pensions, personnel. public safety Donald Slater Development tools Ann Hlgglns Fedenllegislation. eJections, ethics Barry Ryan Taxes, fmance Andrea Lubov Tax increment fmancing. bond allocation. housing Jim SOgman Legislative network Tim Busse Legislative Assistant Mary Dledrlcb Legislative Secretary JuUe Jobns Legislative Secretary Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Legislative StafT Vern Peterson Executive Director Roger Peterson Director of Legislative Affairs FIRST CLASS U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Paul, MN PERMIT NO. 3223 ~' e N i 1. e Kr. i ese 1. 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