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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1987 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John K. Anderson, City Administrator RE: Non-Agenda Informational Items DATE: December 26, 1986 1• It has been brought to our attention that people will be able to play Black Jack at Canterbury Inn. After investigation by city staff it has been learned that the activity is legal because there will be no prizes. A gambling license is required only when there is a game of chance and there is a reward of some worth. 2• Attached is a memorandum from Tom Brownell regarding enforcement of calendar parking on streets with parking restricted to one side. 3 . Attached is the notice for the League of Minnesota Cities conference for newly elected officials on Saturday, January 31, 1987. 4. Attached is an excerpt from the League of Minnesota Cities magazine entitled "Tips for Newly Elected Officials" . The article is also an easy way for all CouncilmemhPrc their role as J_LL r-LCllllillly f 111 ✓ - vi ..r.i...,.�,... 12 . Attached is a project status report from the City Engineer. 13 . Attached is a letter from the County Highway Engineer Brad Larson regarding safety improvements at the intersection of CR 16 and 83 . 14 . Attached is a memo from Gregg Voxland regarding an old fire rescue truck. 15 . Attached is a memo from Marilyn Remer regarding the 1987 group health renewal rates. 16 . Attached is a memo from Scottland regarding the Starwood Music Center. 17 . Attached are esvinaseveralrofttheir insuranceional items oprogramsLeague regarding Chang 18 . Attached is a letter from the Dratioregarding Permit 79-6016 , Prior Lake outlet, Channleso 19 . Please come to the Januar 6th meetin with n. a list of 7 nPnnle you would recommend^to be2'.t. edeareosomeeguidelines TO: Mayor, Councilmembers FROM: Tom Brownell, Chief of Police RE: Calendar Parking DATE: December 22 , 1986 INTRODUCTION On December 16 , 1986 , Council directed the department to discontinue issuing calendar parking tickets to persons parking on streets where parking is restricted to one side the street until it gets an answer. BACKGROUND To my knowledge no tickets during the past three years hav been issued to persons parking on streets where parking is prohibited on one side of the street. DEPARTMENT ACTION Officers will be directed not to issue calendar parking ti rkatc +-n n4rcnnc �n -+- o +-c c.ihcrc narki nn i s Lv�..isuV Vl 11111111�i� Conference for NE Saturday, Januar Marriott, Bloomir Calling Soon you'll be taking office for newly elected officials. Topics • Survival tactics for the newly elected official • Councils-what they can and cannot do • Open Meeting Law and Data Prac- tices Act • Personal liability, conflict of interest • Governing your city-getting a good start budgeting and finance planning personnel and labor relations s all newly 0 cials . ;e. Make it your first move to atter Pre-conference seminars ,d for newly elected and veteran officials o (Sponsored by Government Training C_ Service and Women in City Government.) �d Ethics and public leadership All-day workshop — Friday, January 30 Explores ethical aspects of public policy in general and real-life city situa- tions in particular. Using ethical crite- ria, participants will work through a series of exercises and tackle the chal- lenge of maintaining personal and municipal integrity. Enhancing your effectiveness within the city team: How to develop good relationships with your council colleagues, staff and commissions. Evening program — Friday, January 30 A look at real and ideal scenarios, focusing on issues of communication, authority, roles, expectations and coop- eration. Through presentation and small-group exercises participants will learn ways to make the governance process as smooth as possible. -s Registration The registration fee for the Newly Elected Conference is $45/person including lunch. Pre-conference semi- Ing nays are extra. Hotel rooms are $50 ity single or double occupancy. Please do not make hotel reservations until you receive brochures. iry Complete registration brochures will be available from your City Clerk in )lic mid-December or call the Government ia- Training Service, 202 Minnesota Build- te- ing, 46 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, a MN 55101, 612/222-7409 or toll free jal- 800/652-9719 for a personal mailing. lid From the Meld Tips for newly elected officials "I've been elected, now what?" Get to know your city's staff. Ac Each year local elections bring new Begin with the administrator, city polic faces to the scene of city government clerk, or manager, and the department have in Minnesota. While many new mayors heads — the key personnel who carry trial and city council members are well out policies on a day-to-day basis. They may prepared for their duties, many ask, make sure your city's staff provides haulh "What do I do now?" the best public services in all depart- oper, In most cities new council members ments. A good relationship here will meth take office early in January. Terms are help insure that the citizens in your city do th generally from two to four years. benefit from your good judgment in M. Home rule charters may call for one- setting policy. and( year terms. However, these are rare. Many cities have an orientation for man} In preparing for a term in city gov- newly elected officials which is gener- give: eminent, the official must recognize ally a broad overview of the functions olog} that the office carries a great deal of of their city including the finance, public ers 1 responsibility. The newly elected offi- works, public safety, and other depart- activ cial should feel privileged to serve ments, as well as city enterprises. It abou constituents at the local "grass-roots" often includes a tour of the physical certa level of government. facilities of the city. If The new official should become If your city doesn't have an orienta- you familiar with council meeting proce- tion program, it might be well to imple- file c dures. After the elections each year, ment one. A first-hand inspection is the bene the League of Minnesota Cities pro- best way to acquaint new officials with leave vides newly elected officials in member a city's operations. While small cities' withi cities with basic information regarding operations might not be as involved for F city government and how it attempts compared to larger cities, the city wate. to serve its citizens. council will still need a first-hand knowl- depe Here are some points newly elected edge of what makes things tick. tion c officials may find useful. makE Tr Test your knowledge plan" has r. To f recok How soon after a city decides to nity, some 0 establish a municipal liquor store State may it pass an ordinance and M� actually begin operating the store? Bove, care, Long scrut Find out next month when Minnesota Cities will answer this question and ask time another. Or, you can answer the question yourself if you have a copy of the cities fourth edition of the Handbook for Minnesota Cities. The answer is on page mere 221. The Handbook is an invaluable aid to cities and is available to League age' members for$20. regar equil Last month's question: State law requires certain city officials to furnish incres bonds. Must they furnish individual bonds, or is a blanket bond sufficient? budg( financ Answer: Blanket bonds may be used to cover all officials and employees except those required by statute to furnish a bond. Consequently, a blanket Tr, bond would not cover the clerk, treasurer, assessor, or deputy assessor. takin (Handbook for Minnesota Cities, p. 128.) motto December 1986 Thomas H. Thelen ff. Acquaint yourself with current ty policy. Many of your city's policies int have evolved over the years through ry trial and error. While some methods ey may appear to need an immediate over- es hauling, it might pay to watch the rt- operation for a while before trying new All methods. Don't seek change simply to ity do things differently. in Many cities have an "SOP" (Stand- ard Operations Policy)file which covers 'or many of the city's daily operations and �r- gives the rationale for certain method- ns ology. An SOP file can give policymak- lic ers background information on city rt- activities, and can eliminate questions It about why the city does things in a al certain way. If your city doesn't have this file, :a- you might want to develop one. The le- file could include council salaries and he benefits, employee vacation and sick th leave policies, purchasing procedures �s' within departments, use of city vehicles ed for private use, and how to run the ,ty water plant. What goes into the manual vl- depends on the imagination and percep- tion of those preparing it. A good index makes the document easy to use. ■ Try to help shape the long-range plans of the community. If the city has no long-range plans, find out why. To function effectively a city should recognize its role to the local commu- nity, the region, or in the case of the some cities, to the citizens of the entire state. Many activities, including general government, finance, recreation, health care, and public safety, need plans. Long and short-range plans come under scrutiny especially at budget-setting time each year. Unfortunately, many cities still operate without a budget, merely measuring next year's needs against the current year's without any regard to capital needs, replacement of equipment, how revenue source increases or decreases will affect their budgets, or other factors that will affect financial planning for the coming year. t Try to reach a consensus before taking a vote. When discussing a motion at council meetings, be willing 13 to offer amendments if they will n the motion more acceptable. A early votes that lack the real suppoi the council and could lead to unne, sary "I told you so" situations. T e agreement on every issue isn't neces- d sary, but an amendment to secure better support of the body's members generally will be beneficial. al . Avoid making commitments to constituents on issues that require action of the whole council or on issues about which you are not well informed. Conduct business at your meetings as much as possible. This allows people to bring their claims before the council and allows the city a proper response. Leave the day-to-day activities of running your city to the staff. Mon- itor staff performance and require effi- ciency, but try not to be meddlesome. Make changes only through actions of your entire governing body and your personnel morale will remain high. Be imaginative. There's no law against dreaming a little. Share your ideas with others and build onto them. New innovations are necessary in the public sector whether in planning or in actually carrying out the actions of your unit of government. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find out why and how the city does things, especially when "they've always been done this way." There may in fact be a better, less costly method. Don't be afraid that asking questions might make you appear ignorant. After a time you'll see that most of your questions are relevant and that you do have good judgment. This is especially true when dealing with consultants. Their comments and jargon may seem very foreign at first. However, if you don't know what consultants are say- ing, how can you benefit from their expertise? Ask the consultants to explain things in laymen's terms. If a consultant can- not put comments into understandable language, hire a different consultant. Often, the questions councilmembers fail to ask become problems in the future. Seek advice of previous elected officials who you feel were suc- cessful council members. Successful doesn't always mean popular. Many r successful officials have had to make �t hard decisions to insure that necessary s- services could continue or new ser- e vices could begin. -s When you need to make tough deci- sions, analyze the issue and make a tentative decision. Occasionally run .o these decisions by the former offi- •e cial(s). You'll soon be able to gauge n your judgment. But remember, only )t you can make the final decision. That's at what you were elected to do. 0 is Be cautious in delegating actions a to committees. A surefire method for indecision is to delegate an action to a committee without placing a deadline Df on the committee's recommendation to n- the council. fi- Committees are necessary when the e. council hasn't the time to consider the of issue in depth or when it needs com- er munity expertise or involvement. How- ever, the council must closely monitor committee progress for the process to w work effectively. ur n. Don't fear written agreements ie and contracts. Cities need to conduct in public business with as little misunder- ur standing as possible. A simple well- written contract or agreement can avoid misunderstanding and anxiety. It �s. is not an indication of distrust, but es rather a reminder of what the parties 7e owe to each other. re tly Don't be a "know-it-all." The very best official needs to seek training ns and knowledge. At budget time Gon- er sider the training needs for city officials ur and staff for the coming year. If funds do are limited, prioritize the training. Hy Authorize training sessions for those :s. who can in turn act as trainers. This mm will stretch your training dollars consid- ou erably. Y_ sir Give full attention to all issues before the council. If you ran with an gs ax to grind and got elected, remember, m- your community deserves your full )le attention to all issues. Over a term of it. office, hundreds of issues will come !rs before your governing body. Many he decisions will have long-lasting and costly implications. As a newly elected official you are ed indeed privileged to be serving the ic- greatest constituents in the world. ful Conduct yourself to bring pride to ny yourself, your family, and your com- ke munity. Serve your office, don't use it. iry Good luck during your term. ■ Minnesota Cities CANTfROURr. D O W N S RECEIVED December 10, 1986 DEC 1 21986 Mayor Eldon Reinke and CITY OF SHAKOPE Members of the City Council City of Shakopee 129 E. First Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 RE: Results of 1986 Season and Program for 1987 Season Dear Mayor Reinke and Members of the City Council: Enclosed please find a document which we filed with the Minnesota Racing Commission that summarizes the result of the 1986 program and the program for 1987. We are pleased with the results of thoroughbred racing in 1985 and 1986 and we believe that with the adjustment to the racing schedule and pari-mutuel takeout as discussed in the enclosed document, that the future for Canterbury Downs and the City of Shakopee as it relates to Canterbury Downs Will improve dramatically. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this s document or otherwise, please call me at 937-77001 or Br°oK Hauser at 937-3500, or Bruce Malkerson at 445-3242 . As I have stated to you numerous times before and state again, thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, -6 W. Brooks Fields Chief Executive Officer and President WBF:ap Enclosure C.C. John Anderson, City Administrator Canterbury Downs/1100 Canterbury Road/P.O. Box 508/Shakopee, Minnesota 55379/(612) 445-/223 } 0� (ANT De Mr' Ray Eli @� Minnesota °t• Chairman 11000 W. Cing Commission Eden Prairaeh Street Minnesota U155344te i E 19$6 Canterbury Dawns Dear Fl Ellot: �a�� Per the addendun to direction of the Mi earCantIts amended appiicatgli DoS Y 86, ns herewith provideOnD� D. ver s 5S/ghs Vletl e AD Cante,b,, ry oow�s/� County Road 83/p 0� 1986 CANTERBURY DOWNS FINANCIAL REPORT Prepared for Minnesota Racing Commission December 101 1986 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview 2 1986 Results 5 Plans for 1987 9 INTRODUCTION In 1985, Canterbury Downs began a partnership with the people of Minnesota founded in a mutual desire to build a successful horse racing industry in Minnesota. Over the first two seasons of horse racing in Minnesota our partnership has achieved some notable successes : (1) Average daily attendance in our inaugural season of 1985 ranked in the top ten of all Thoroughbred tracks nationally. (2) 'In 1986, Canterbury Downs achieved national prominence by exceeding all but three states with .eight 20, 000 plus crowds . (3) Thoroughbred racing supported 3,000 jobs at Canterbury Downs and provided the foundation for the fledging Minnesota Thoroughbred industry. (4) Attendance jumped from 1.1 million in 1985 to 1.4 million in 1986, a 27% increase. (5) Total gross revenue (total handle) was $133.7 million a 59% increase from $84.2 million wagered in 1985. (6) The per capita handle increased from 177.08 in 1985 to $95.95 in 1986, an increase of 25%. However, as in any partnership, there are areas we need to strengthen. In 1986, operating results were far below our expectations and well below the levels necessary to sustain the track as a viable economic entity over the long term. Canterbury Downs will report a 17.9 million loss for 1986. The severity of this situation demands immediate action and we propose the following three-step approach: (1) Owners are to provide $14 million of additional private funding (2) Thoroughbred racing dates need to be maximized and increased to a 122-day meeting in 1987. Our fans speak at the turnstile and they want Thoroughbreds ; and, (3) An equitable and competitive reapportionment of the pari-mutuel takeout must be completed. -1- OVERVIEW We knew 1986 was going to be a year of growth and learning. We were expanding our racing season from 83 to 160 racing days (subsequently reduced to 153) . We were racing in spring and late fall for the first time. And, we were making a substantial investment in honoring our commitment to introduce two new racing breeds to the people of Minnesota. We entered the year with considerable optimism. We had finished 1985 with a strong indication that Minnesotans were pleased with their brief introduction to horse racing. Our daily average attendance of 13,163 ranked Canterbury Downs in the Top Ten of all Thoroughbred tracks in just our first year of operation. We surpassed such long-established tracks as Churchill Downs, Louisiana Downs, Aqueduct, Bay Meadows and the Chicago tracks, all with fan bases built through years and years of operation. We responded to the well-publicized demands of a majority of our patrons and horsemen with $12 million in improvements for additional stabling, seating -and other patron amenities. The economic contributions to the State of Minnesota and the local area resulting from the development of Canterbury Downs have been substantial in just two short years : (1) The breeding of racehorses alone has grown from approximately 250 in 1984 to 800 in 1986, to more than 1, 000 next year for the three breeds that have run at Canterbury Downs ; ( 2 ) In addition to the $80 million Canterbury Downs facility, an additional t30 million of new construction has been completed in just the Shakopee area ; ( 3 ) Many horse breeding and training facilities throughout the State are being developed or enlarged every day; ( 4 ) During the Thoroughbred season at Canterbury Downs alone , 3 , 000 jobs become available on site; ( 5 ) Thousands of additional ancillary jobs result from the horse racing ' industry; ( 6 ) The biggest contribution to the economic impact of horse racing in Minnesota has come from the Thoroughbred horsemen and breeders . During the 95-day Canterbury Downs season, horsemen paid more than $12. 5 million in on-track training costs , including t2 million in Minnesota produced agricultural products alone. An additional $2. 5 million was spent on veterinary care, shoeing, shipping and lay-up care of horses for a total of more than tlS million in goods and services taxable in Minnesota for the six months of racing at Canterbury Downs . ( 7 ) The City of Shakopee has received more than *225, 000 in admissions taxes in two years and experienced an increase in land value of more than a $44. 5 million from only the property immediately surrounding Canterbury Downs. More than 140 new commercial and industrial permits have been granted and Shakopee has approved more than 320 housing starts in the last two years _ (8 ) In addition, gross retail sales have increased 26$ from 1983 to 1985_ Shakopee currently ranks above St _ Paul and Duluth in retail sales per capita, showing the positive effect of tourism on the area_ -3- We now have one abbreviated and one full racing season behind us. Based on the information and expert projections available to us before we ever opened the doors, we budgeted for profit, built and expanded to an $80 million facility, met patron demands by adding grandstand seats and other amenities, brought major-league racing to Minnesota and offered three breeds an opportunity to present their type of racing to the public. Throughout the entire process, the owners of Canterbury Downs have stepped forward with their private financial resources and taken major financial risks to make Canterbury Downs into one of America's leading racetracks. For the owners of Canterbury Downs, 1986 clearly has been a year of major disappointments. Despite these poor operating results, the owners again have demonstrated their commitment to the development of the racing industry in Minnesota by providing an additional $14 million in 1986? With this infusion of capital as a base, the adoption of a 122-day Thoroughbred season and the reapportionment of the pari-mutuel takeout, we will have a solid foundation upon which to continue building horse racing into a major Minnesota industry. Results for 1986 Canterbury Downs expects to report an estimated operating loss of $7. 9 million for the year ending December 31, 1986 . (See Attachment A) These operating results can be summarized as follows : Operating Revenues $37, 661, 518 Less : Distribution (18, 772, 508) Operating Costs (19, 960, 967) Net Operating Loss ( 1, 071, 507) Interest and Depreciation ( 7, 681, 113 ) CQnce'ssions Income 837, 720 Net Loss $(7, 914, 900) Although there were many factors that contributed to the Track ' s disappointing results, such as poor weather, flooded roads and bridges, fan inexperience and new racing breeds (see Attachment B for operating results by breed) there were four major factors which overshadowed all others in their impact on the Track ' s results. 1. Purse Overpayment The biggest single expense item contributing to our loss is the overpayment of purses . Of our total net loss of $7.9 million, $3 .1 million can be attributed directly to overpaying purses for all three breeds . The overpayments by breeds were : Thoroughbreds $2, 747, 114 Due from horsemen 518, 443 To be expensed 12, 228, 671 Quarter Horse 89, 329 Harness 835, 503 Total 1986 Expense 13, 153, 503 -5- There is little dispute that the quality of horses is key to long-term success . The better horses attract greater publicity. Greater publicity helps build larger crowds. Larger crowds generate more wagering which, in turn, determines the purses and higher purses attract quality horses. It is a cycle as old as racing itself and it is more evident than ever today with the increase in the number of racetracks across the country. In order to recruit horses to come to Minnesota, it became apparent early in our development that we would have to supplement purses to be competitive. with tracks of similar size and quality of racing. Even at the level Canterbury has overpaid purses to date, the track still ranks in the lower echelon of the tracks with which we are competing for horses and stables each summer (see column 2 below) . Column 3 graphically illustrates the shortcomings of the Minnesota statute earmarking 5% of the handle for purses. If the tracks indicated below were paying purses at the Minnesota legislated rate, they would be offering purses approximately 25-40% below their current levels . 1 2 3 Minn. Statutory Avg. Handle Daily Purses Equivalent Ak-Sar-Ben (Ne) $1, 792, 547 $112,133 $ 89, 600 Churchill Downs (Ky) 1,284,960 111,890 64, 250 Detroit (Mich) 661,150 54, 677 33, 000 Louisiana Downs (La) 1,8351061 124,905 91, 750 Philadelphia Park (Pa) 951, 233 92,940 47, 561 Arlington Park (Ill) 1, 2610' 784 110, 846 63,089 Monmouth Park (NJ) 1, 620,022 137,157 81, 001 Pimlico (Md) 937, 442 86,152 46, 87,2 Canterbury Downs 100140588 830068 50,700 (Figures for 1985) J Canterbury Downs paid the price to bring major-league racing to Minnesota because of our conviction that the Minnesota market place would accept nothing less. We complete in an arena offering the highest level of quality in professional and collegiate sports, the theatre, the arts and other entertainment spectacles. 2. Drop off in handle after Thoroughbred Racing was discontinued on September 1st In 1985 , Tnoroughbred racing in September and October averaged $1, 101, 932 in daily handle.. In switching to Quarter Horse and harness racing for the same corresponding period, the track averaged only $439, 425 per day, a decline of more than 60% to $650, 000 per day. 3. Operating losses from Harness Racing With a daily average attendance of only 3,874 per day during the 1986 harness meet, Canterbury Downs lost more in direct operating costs by racing than if the facility had stood empty. 4. State Pari-mutuel Taxes in excess of current industry average As is displayed by the following schedule the rate of pari-mutuel tax is one of the highest in the country. To tax Canterbury Downs at such a level in light of its early phase of development and particularly in light of the operating results to date threatens to destroy the industry before it has had a chance to really develop. 1986 EFFECTIVE PARI-MUTUEL TAX RATES New Jersey .50% Maryland .50% Arizona 1.00% New Hampshire 1.00% Pennsylvania 1.50% Illinois 2.00% Ohio 2.50% Kentucky 2.75% Massachusetts 3.00% Florida 3.30% Michigan 4.00% Washington 4.00% Louisiana 4.00% Nebraska 4.25% New York 4.37% Minnesota 5.10% California 5.70% Arkansas 5.91% -8- _. PLANS FOR 1987 Because of the substantial losses of 1986, Canterbury Downs has designed a program for 1987 which will help to make the track profitable and insure a viable future for the horse racing industry in Minnesota. The program is divided into two parts : (1) Owners are providing t14 million of additional private funding; (2) A 122-day Thoroughbred season which maximizes the track ' s revenue potential, solidifies the Thoroughbred breeding industry, offers the greatest number of job opportunities in the industry and encourages potential new development and expansion of ancillary businesses ; and, (3 ) An equitable and competitive pari-mutuel takeout which will provide additional funding for the Minnesota breeders, purses and the track itself to encourage further growth and development of the horse racing industry. The health and success of .the horseracing industry in Minnesota hinges on the economicviability of Canterbury Downs. If the industry is to grow and prosper, eventually the track also must be in a position to show a profit. After two years of experience, it has become apparent that the patrons, who in reality determine the success of the entire industry through their attendance and wagering, have spoken clearly in favor of Thoroughbred racing. Attendance and wagering levels for Thoroughbreds- were high enough to contribute to the paying of operating and fixed costs and thereby contribute to the financial viability of the track. The experience of the Thoroughbreds in September and early October in 1985 indicate there is an interest in supporting horse racing in the fall. By extending the Thoroughbred season. to 122 days through September and early October of 1987, the drop off of more than $650, 000 in daily average mutuel handle, as experienced in 1986 during the Quarter Horse and harness seasons, can be avoided. However, the conversion to a 122-day Thoroughbred season cannot alone resolve all of the financial realities which must be addressed. Certain changes in the pari-mutuel takeout also are ne!cessary. t The State of Minnesota and Canterbury Downs share in the success and failure of the racing industry. The State licenses the operation and currently benefits substantially in the track' s gross revenues, even though the track, unlike most sports venues, was built solely by private funds. Canterbury Downs serves as the foundation for a major new industry, which, while still in its infancy, already is regarded as a. $150 million industry. The pari-mutuel tax paid directly from wagering to the State of Minnesota represents only a small portion of the revenues generated by the track' s existence and the industry it promotes. . Under current law, the State in 1986 received a blended rate equal to approximately 5% of monies wagered at Canterbury Downs . The top-end of Minnesota's tax rate is 6%, one of the highest of any racing state in the country. The distribution formula was established prior to the beginning of racing, based on the best available calculations and projections. Speculation now can be replaced by two years of actual experience. Now that wagering levels can be projected on the basis of actual market response, it is clear that the State of Minnesota ' s pari-mutuel tax so reduces the likelihood of profitably operating a major-league racing operation in the formative years that it endangers the entire racing industry. Thus, Canterbury Downs will seek a reapportionment of the takeout to insure the viability of the track and the future of one of the state ' s newest and brightest industries. Excessive pari-mutuel taxes in other states similarly have jeopardized the racing industry. Many states, including those directly competing with Minnesota, have adjusted their share of takeout to strengthen the financial condition of racetracks and the entire racing industry. In summary, it was never the intent of the racing statute that the State ' s primary benefit from the racing industry would come in the form of pari-mutuel tax. Rather, that tax pales in comparison to the positive economic impact derived through the creation of jobs, increased sales, payroll and property taxes, as well as income from increased tourism and new industry. If we are able to complete our three-step program, the track should be able to break even in 1987. Attached is a forecast of 1987 results based on the success of our three-step program. MINNESOTA RACETRACK, INC. ATTACHMENT A CAMERBLRY D04NS PROJECTED OPERATIONS 1986 PROJECTED DESCRIPTION TOTAL 1 OPERATING STATISTICS: 2 RACE DAYS 153 3 AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE 9,083 4 AVERAGE DAILY HAllaE 5869,337 5 PER CAPITA WAGER M.72 6 7 REVERIES: 8 PARI-4UTUEL 527,286,570 9 ACM ISSIONS 6,636,509 10 PARKING 1,502,786 11 6C1 RENT 2,121,518 12 OTHER 114,135 13 i 14 TOTAL REVERIES 37,661,518 15 DISTRIBUTIONS: 16 PURSES 9,694,731 17 PARI-4dtM TAXES 5,908,676 18 BREEDER'S FUND CONTRIBUTIONS 1,086,697 19 BREAKAGE TO STATE 751,355 20 ADMISSION TAXES 665,556 21 SAMA ANITA MANAGE.1fENT FEE 665,042 22 23 TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS 18,772,058 24 OPERATING EXPENSES: 25 SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 7,887,125 26 TOTE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT RENT 1,028,867 27 SERVICES CONTRACTED 1,322,142 28 MATERIALS & SLPPLIES 255,014 29 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,393,009 30 MARKETING 1,188,367 31 PLANT 694,380 32 REAL ESTATE TAXES 2,200,000 33 INSURANCE 1,505,434 34 UTILITIES 835,534 35 OTTER 1,041,095 36 37 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 19,550,967 38 39 NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (1,071,507) 40 NOR-OPERATING INCOME (EDTENSES): 41 42 INTEREST EXPea, NET (4,339,315) 43 DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION ;(3,341,798) 44 45 TOTAL NON-OPERATING =.UE (E)TENSES) (7,681,113) 46 47 NET LOSS - RACING (8,752,620) 48 NET INCOME - MC'SSIM . 837,720 49 50 COMBINED NET LOSS ($7,914,900) 51 ��- 52 ATTACHMENT B J CANTERBURY DOWNS ESTIMATED INCOME(LOSS) BY BREED FOR THE YEAR DOING DECEMBER 31, 1986 OFF SEASON MWTER HORSE HARNESS h RED TOTAL REVENUES $19,590 $1,458,805 $5,189,298 $30,993,824 $37,661,518 DISTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES (4,036,077) (1,776,696) (7,829,954) (25,090,28) (38.733,025) INTEREST EXPENSE (1,630,184) (158,553) (880,893) (1,669,685) (4,339,315) I DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (1.282,518) (135,968) (730,817) (1,192,495) (3,341,798) NET INCOME (LOSS) - RACING (56,929.189) ($612,411) ($4,252,366) $3.041.346 ($8,752,620) ........ � �� NET INCOME - CONCESSIONS 837,720 CANTERBURY DOY PROJECTED 1987 CPE DESCRIPTION RACE DAYS PROJECTED AVERAGE DAILY ATTENC I AVERAGE DAILY HARIE I PROJECTED PER CAP WAGER REVE4JES: PAR I-64ma ADMISSIONS PARKING W 1 RENT OTrFR TOTAL REVE4UES DISTRIBUTIONS: PURSES PARI-?41M TAXES BREELER'S FIJV. CONTR I BUT I ONS BREAKAGE TO STATE ADMISSION TAXES SANTA AN ITA NAllAGSENT FEE TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS OPERATING EXPENSES: SALARIES, KAGES & BENEFITS TOTE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT RENT SERVICES CONTRACTED MATERIALS & SLPPLIES PRCFESSIONAL SERVICES MARKETING PLANT REAL ESTATE TAXES INSURANCE UTILITIES OTHER TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES NET OPERATING INCOME NON-OPERATING INCDk (EXPEXSES): INTEREST EXPENSE CEPRECIATICN & AMCRT1ZATICN TOTAL NON-AERATING INC.)) (EXPE NET LOSS-RACING NET IHCClf- CONCESSIONS CC),B I NED I t4; k TOTAL 122 12.`00 $1,312,500 5105.00 S32.665,SOO 6,862,500 1.617.500 2,287,5X 0 43,493,000 12,810,000 800,625 1,601,250 0 686,250 800,625 16,698,750 7,757,000 867,791 1,098,861 266,727 1,050,163 1,627,752 716,456 2,200,000 1,503,877 839,241 980,985 18,908,853 7,885,391 (5,433,592 (3,420,000 (8,853,592 (968,201 1,116,500 $148,223 Scott County Transuortati P.O. BOX 153 SHAKOPEE,MN 55379 INNIMERW VOL. 1, NO 3 Environmental Impact Statement Approved, Six-Year Process Moves Into Home Stretch AwaitingPreliminaryFerryBridge Design IV The six-year process for approving an engineering consultant to prepare the pre- L01 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for liminary design report.This report,the next Un County Road 18 from Highway 494 to 101, step toward our new bridge, determines which includes the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, exact alignment and sets the stage for the By Br, is drawing to a close. final bridge design. Scott On November 13, the Federal Highway Scott County's resolution must also be Higho Administration notified Scott County offi- approved by the Hennepin County Board of Vice-( cials that it had approved the complete EIS Commissioners.The resolution to hire a con- Execu and would now send the final version to the sultant is in anticipation and contingent upon Scott interested cities and counties for a 30-day approval of design funds by Congress. Ac- Trans, period of comment. Scott County Highway tual hiring of a consultant will not be done Coalit Engineer Brad Larson, a member of the until those funds are tied down, probably in Ott Scott County Transportation Coalition Exec- the spring, according to Congressman Bill utive Committee, estimates that the com- Frenzel's staff. to im ment process making the decision official Federal funding for the bridge design was and v will be complete in the latter part of Feb- delayed as Congress adjourned without of ruary. passing the Highway Transportation Author- gives Meanwhile,in a parallel process,the Scott ization Bill,which includes$3 million for the how -lounty Board of Commissioners approved design of the Bloomington Ferry Bridge.Ap- how 3t its December 9 meeting a resolution to proximately$250,000 of that amount will pay Wt )roceed with the selection process for an for the preliminary design report. usual I'll — — -- ly,20 Legislators Affirm Commitment spen such To District's Transportation Goals must living and busir prow the n r� sam E 3 sitive �., that accol In irtation Coafitio;7 DEC., 198 ultiCoalition Commentary Long Struggle Not ,t Unusual To Improve Road, Sc Former DOT Commission Sees Need for New H ighv The following article written by Stephen Alnes is reprinted, with permission, from the October 28 issue of the Minnesota Jour- nal, a publication of the Citizens League. Dick Braun, former Commissioner of Tws- portation for the State of Minnesota, was a helpful resource to the Scott County Transportation Coali- tion.He advises us to ,,Continue to make the public,the Gover- nor and the Com- missioner aware of the severity of the particu- lar transportation problem in your area." Braun has been succeeded as Commis- sionerby Len Levine.Scott County Transpor- tation Coalition members have scheduled a meeting with the new commissioner to dis- cuss our goals. We will report on that meet- ing in the next NEWSLETTER. As Dick Braun cranks upto leavethe Min- nesota Department of Transportation(DOT), he regrets not being able to convince the people who pay for highways of the magni- tude of the financing problem. He said he did a"lousy job of getting the public to understand." He did not offer an opinion on what kind of job the public did in understanding what he said. "Every day somebody's here(in the trans- portation commissioner's office) with the worst road in the state, the one with the poorest curvature,the most accidents,the most fatalities, the most promises," Braun said."Everybody perceives his own road as the most important." People recognize the shortage of funds, Braun said, but then say,"`You surely have enough money for my job.'Then you get a two-cent gas tax (increase), and they say, `Nowthatyou haveallthis money,obviously you can take care of my job."' One of the "most reasonable" ways to think about road-financing requirements, he said, is in terms of the frequency roads can be rebuilt with the available dollars. "I'm not talking about building new roads. I'm talking about reconstructing parts of the existing system. So if you just take the reconstruction program .. . that tells you what we have programmed through 1991, you take the number of miles(of work)per year and divide it into the 11,200 of non- interstate miles on the system it comes out Scott County Transp )ner Braun hway Fund Sources I that we are currently rebuilding every road 7 once every 135 years." The good news, said Braun, is that the number used to be 372 years before the last two gasoline tax increases.The bad news is that it should be about 50 years.The reality isthat itwould takean additional$340 million a year over 10 years to catch up to a 50-year rebuilding pace. And it would continue to cost$225 million more than what is being spent now to maintain that pace thereafter. Minnesota spent about$304 million on its state system, including the interstate mile- age,in fiscal year 1986.Ofthatamount$1 10 million was spent on resurfacing, recon- ditioning, reconstruction and major con- struction of the non-interstate miles.It's the $110 million Braun says must be boosted by$340 million a year. "And that's not going to happen.That's im- possible,"Braun said."So then it becomes a matter of priorities,"what to work on first. The gasoline tax is now 17 cents a gallon, which,says Braun,ties it with six other states for 12th place in the nation. Each penny of gasoline tax brings in$20 million,of which the state gets$12 million with the rest going to counties and cities. Motor vehicle registra- tion taxes also help fund highways, but they are fairly high in relationship to other states i and not a likely source for significant in- creases in funding, Braun said. Current Minnesota law is shifting collec- tions from the sales tax on new and used vehicles from the general fund to transporta- tion, including transit, on a gradual basis i over several years. Because of budgetary problems,the shift was suspended after one year.ItwillberesumednextJuly1 unlessthe Legislature decides otherwise.But that money is already figured into DOT's and Braun's i calculations.If the Legislature decides against resuming the shift, the funding problem described by Braun will be more severe. For the fiscal year beginning next July 1, the state highway share of the motor vehicle salestaxwould be$51 million.Itwould build in subsequent years to$53 million,$83 million, $87 million and,in fiscal 1992,to$121 million. Working on the concept that the state high- , wayfinancing burden could be eased byshift- ing some of the state highways to lesser units of government,the Legislature ordered a juris- dictional study,to be completed for the 1988 session. Reassignment would not save a lot of money in the overall cost of maintaining the -2- d reconstructing roads, Braun said. "The only way you could save any money is to say that E) you would either lower the standards or there ;t would be efficiencies of scale on a different s level." y But reassignment to a lower level of gov- ernment would shift the cost from state fund- s ing to local funding,that is,the property tax. D And Braun sees the possibility for regional animosities developing if some areas wind up with a greater local road burden than s others as a result of reassignment. Braun said Minnesota's problems are not unique.Newapproachestohighwayfunding are being tried or under study in a number of locations.He cites Phoenix where a half-cent metropolitan area sales tax was imposed to J finance highways and a transit study. Said Braun: "If you take a look at what's going to happen down the road in the met- a ropolitan area,you're probably going to end up with a metropolitan sales tax." Another , possibility is requiring developers of traffic- s generating projectsto assist in thefinancing, f he said. Several states currently are conducting a study in which trucks are weighed while they are in motion and are identified by means of V atransponder attached to thetruck and send- s ing out signals, Braun said. - In Hong Kong an electronic system keeps track of vehicles entering downtown; the owner gets a bill at the end of the month ... I J don'tthink the day istoofaroffthat...you're going to tax on what travels and how far it s travels and also maybe even what time of day it travels.The technology is there to do that...You've got all kinds of possibilities on how you are going to tax.If you tax on weight or whatever the vehicle is and you tax on dis- s tance, you don't care if it's burning gasohol t or gasoline or diesel fuel or prune juice or I anything else . .. And that is a true indicator of what you're taking out of the system,and ... if you use it on the time of day, of how much you're inconveniencing somebody else, i or whether you're using excess capacity,or whatever you're doing." But, Braun added, although the technol- ogy is available,"the politics isn't there to do that"at the present time. Braun started with the Highway Depart- ment in 1948,went to work for a transporta- 3 tion planning firm from 1970 to 1976,returned as deputy commissioner of operations when f BRAUN:Continued On Page 4 Fabcon Chief Looks Forw, Improvement Of Industry Fabcon, a concrete wall manufacturing and construction company with 140 em- ployees on Highway 13 in Savage, looks for ward to the success ., - of the Scott County � Transportation Coalition in the con- struction of the Bloom- ington loom ington Ferry Bridge, 't' ! according to its Pres- s ident, David Hanson. "We're most inter- , ested in its being built," said Hanson."We see David Hanson this as good industrial land along this valley and there would be more development and more jobs if this transportation problem were solved. Industry keeps moving out this way:' "When we came out to Savage, there weren't many people, no racetracks, no en- tertainment complex, only grain trucks," said Hanson. "The traffic on Highway 101 now is horrendous and sometimes it's dif- ficult for us to get on the road.We know that LEGISLATURE:Continued From Page 1. would serve the area well on the committee and she would continue to work with him and Senator Schmitz on transportation issues. "There is absolutely no higher priority than our transportation problems," said Kelso. "There is nothing that comes ahead of it as far as my time. It was an issue that came up time and time again as I was campaigning, reaffirming my opinion that it is a major priority for the residents of this district. "The traffic situation, particularly for the people who have to face it every day, just becomes a real problem in their lives,"Kelso said. "It seems everyone has their own traffic story. "I don't come into this with any illusions that there is a fast fix,"she continued,"but it will be an advantage to be up-to-date and be there when something comes up. In addi- tion,we have to maintain good communica- tion with our federal officials since we depend on them for funding the Bloomington Ferry Bridge." COMMENTARY:Continued From Page 1. spring,we can count on a year for the pre- liminary design,two more years for the final design and three years to construct the bridge. If we stay on track,we can expect a new bridge by 1993.That may sound like a long time,but for those who have been work ward To Successful ry Access to Area 3 road would be helpful." - Fabcon makes concrete panel walls for r buildings and ships a lot of material out of its operation each day, up to 30 or 40 semi- loads. They have put walls on 2000 build- ings in their 16 years of existence."Many of our trucks come back over the Bloomington Ferry Bridge when they're empty because it's shorter," said Hanson. "But the trucks cost$30 to$40 per hour when they're tied up. And if they're tied up on the way to the site because of traffic,the product gets to the job late and the crew and crane at the site costs hundreds of dollars an hour while they're t waiting." J "We have the same problems as John Bailey (Elk River Concrete Products) — ' time and inconvenience. We went through the years of frustration about the building of the bridge over the Minnesota River. We have been supportive of this effort,too,said I Hanson, who noted that he attended the - meeting with Governor Rudy Perpich this t past summer regarding the Ferry Bridge. Rep.Jensen concurs that communication I with federal officials is key to the success of the project,noting that it is crucial to get both I counties working together on mutual con- cerns."Butwe worked together on the Cedar Ave.transportation issue and we finally got it done,"he noted."I'm sure that thing's going to happen, it's just going to take time." r "We're farther ahead than we've ever been," said Senator Schmitz. "I don't know how s many meetings and how many hours I've t worked on this in the past 30 years.It's been painstakingly slow. I "It's so necessary to keep working on it and to keep achieving small victories," Schmitz said. "This is not only a political t issue but a social and economic issue.The s whole bridge and highway structure is de- teriorating much fasterthan we can improve it given thefunding mechanism that we have. I There are a massive amount of requests.It's / going to take a total effort of both counties to make this bridge a reality." ing on it for almost two decades, it's just around the corner. But we still need your help!There continue I to be hurdles to jump on any project,so your continued support, through dollars, letters i and phone calls to keep this issue on the i front burner will help us to move forward on the current schedule. One minor slip, such -3- Durenberger Talks Transportation With Scott County Coalition Supporters Senator Dave Durenberger talks to Scott County Trans oortation Coalition members about the federal highwa authorization bill's progress through committee. sw a; r t ,r ,off County Transportation Coalition members listen Senator Durenberger and talk strategy about the issage of the transportation authorization bill in the w session of Congress. b r Scott County Transportation Coalition P.O. Box 153 Shakopee, MN 55379 • r :'�'• 0 Scott County Transportat Membership Categories i CORPORATE Member: $ 100.00 sponsor: 500.00 Sustaining: 1000.00 CHARTER MEMBER: Any one-time pa, $5000.00 or mors Agri-Growth Council Sup At its recent annual meeting, the Minne- sota Agri-Growth Council joined the growing list of official supporters of the Scott County Transportation Coalition by adopting the fol- lowing resolution. We thank the Council for its support and look forward to continuing to work with its membership toward the improved access to this area which is so vital to the state's agricultural industry. WHEREAS,the agricultural industry of the state of Minnesota depends on the com- bination of road and water transportation to move its ever abundant harvest to terminal markets,and WHEREAS, the movement of this agricul- tural production necessitates traveling to and through the communities located in Scott County, and WHEREAS,the roads, bridges,and high- way facilities now existing in Scott County are badly outdated for the needs of modern day agribusiness transportation, and WHEREAS,these outdated and outmoded roads,bridges and highways in and through Scott County result in traffic delays,detours and tieups of such magnitude as to add enormous costs on to already high farm-to- market transportation charges, and WHEREAS,the farm families of this state shipping their harvest to terminals in Scott County are being economically penalized by these added charges resulting in fewer net dollars to the farmer,the trucker,the country elevator and the grain sales agent THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MINNESOTA AGRI-GROWTH COUN- CIL does hereby urge our Minnesota State Legislature, our Minnesota Department of Transportation, and our Minnesota Con- gressional Delegation to take immediate . 1 V. ation Coalition & Fee Structure INDIVIDUAL $ 15.00 100.00 500.00 payment of Any one-time payment of lore. $1000.00 or more. ipports Coalition Goals - steps to plan,fund,and execute an improved 3 road,highway and bridge access system to, V from and through this area. r BRAUN.Continued From Page 2. the Department of Transportation was cre- J ated,was appointed commissioner by Gov. Quie in 1979 and reappointed by Gov. Per- pich.He left December 1 to become director of the new Center for Transportation studies in the University of Minnesota's Institute of Technology.He will go from having a staff of d 4,500 to a staff of two."I'm thinking of giving them nametags," he said. - Braun has a long list of possible study 9 ideas for the new center,ranging from fairly t soft stuff,to,well,concrete.Asphalt,he said, is a byproduct whose ingredients are almost unknown."And you just have a hell of a time building a decent asphalt road."Concrete is i 'more consistent. But do you think we've learned anything about concrete joints? I i mean you drive these roads.They're not the I greatest ... There isn't going to be any pro- ; blem as to the research that needs to be I done." Tired Of Driving Around The t I'd like to help the effort toward bet ❑ Please add my name to the mailing list. t ❑Send me additional information on how I of ❑Enclosed is a tax-deductible contribution fc Name ' Company Name f Address Please make checks payable to Scott County Tran; -4- Scott County Board Townships Of: Belle Plaine Of Commissioners Blakeley Cities Of: Cedar Lake Belle Plaine Credit River Elko Helena Jordan Jackson j New Market Louisville New Prague New Market Prior Lake St. Lawrence _ Savage Sand Creek Shakopee Spring Lake _ Industrial Chambers Of Commissions: Commerce: Prior Lake Prior Lake Shakopee 'r Savage S Shakopee If f Attractions: 3 Canterbury Downs Race Track Little Six Bingo y Murphy's Landing y Renaissance Festival Valleyfair Family Amusement Park ;t Ex-Officio Members: Minnesota Department of Transportation sHennepin County Department of Transportation Metropolitan Council 3 h%n 121o,.,minr.tnn Marry Rrir1na'7 METROPOLiTA i WAfTE conTROL commillion DEC I i` 1986 December 10 , 1986 CITY OF SHAKOPEE The Honorable Mayor Eldon Reinke Mayor of Shakopee City Hall 129 E. lst Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 Re: Blue Lake Plant Expansion and Improvements MWCC Project No. 85-51 Dear Mayor Reinke: The Blue Lake Sewage Treatment Plant, located near Shakopee► Minnesota, presently treats nearly 20 million gallons of wastewater per day from twenty-one communities in the southwestern suburban area' including Shakopee. Anticipating the plant reaching its design capac- ity within the next few years, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) authorized the engineering firm of Rieke Carroll Muller Associates to prepare a facilities plan with recommendations for improvements to the liquid treatment facilities at the plant. report, titled "Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade Planning Report" was completed in June, 1986 . The report addresses five alternate wastewater effluent standards , since the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has not yet established the final effluent standard. The five standards reviewed represent a range of increasingly stringent effluent quality and would require construction of treatment facilities varying in cost from approx- imately $25 million dollars to $58 million dollars . The facility design will be based on a 20-year planning period and should provide sufficient treatment capacity for the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant service area to 2010 . We anticipate the final effluent standard will be determined in 1987 . The construction is projected to begin in ao- 1990 , however, the construction schedule is part of the permit ne, tiations and is not finalized at this time . A summary and recommendations from the report is enclosed for your _ - - _______ ___ L_ _L__ _ - - , L___� _, l,-, cz q l o n Mayor Eldon Rei, MWCC Project No December 10, 19f Page 2 If you have an Mordorski of the Sincerely, Louis J. Breimht Chief Administre cc: Bob Isakson, Mark Mahon, Enclosure LJB:CJM: jmb C SHAKOPEE COALITION MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 4, 1986 Chairman Brian Norris called the meeting to order at 7:00 A.M. in the Community Room of the Citizens State Bank. Members present : Jerry Knutson (MCF/Shakopee) , Dennis Hron (Lions Club), Sr Jo Lambert ( St. Francis Reg. Med. Center), Mary Sullivan (Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Agency) , Rev. Steven Humburg (Ministerial Association, Maxine Kruschke (Southern Valley Alliance For Battered Women), Claude Kolb (Knights of Columbus) , Duane Wermerskirchen (Shakopee Jaycees) , John K. Anderson (City of Shakopee) , Debbie Jasper (St. Francis Reg. Medical Center) , Kay Fiedler (V.F.W. 4046), Don Mertz ( Lions Club), Barry Stock (City of Shakopee) , Joan Salter (Food Shelf) Virgil Mears (Independent School District #720) , Brian Norris (Citizens State Bank) , Jeanette Kleve (S.A.C.S. ) and George Muenchow (Shakopee Community Services. New members Kay Fiedler and Duane Wermerskirchen provided brief resumes about themselves and the organizations that they represent. Joan Salter reported on the Food Shelf. Approximately 207 families from Scott and Carver Counties received Food Baskets at Thanksgiving . In November 229 families were served. Toys are being requested for distributuon at Christmas. They will be assembled for distributuon at the Minnesota Valley Mall Community Room December 18, 19 and 20. A question was raised that it might be good to have a telephone at the Food Shelf building. A "Volunteers" newspaper column was discussed. it is expected that Wednesday, January 21, will be the first time that the column will appear. It will need a name and logo. Deadline for receiving information at the collection point is January 12. John Anderson reported on Economic Development. The City Council is placing the City Hall Siting Location on the ballot. Two locations will be considered. There will be a public hearing on downtown re-development on December 9. A Community Leadership Workshop will be held on February 10 from 4-9 P.M. under the auspices of St. Francis Regional Medical Center. This is one section of a larger program they have planned. The community is invited and the Shakopee Coalition is encouraging all organization and businesses that have functioning Boards to send a representative. The fee is $25.00. For further information contact Barbara Richardson at St. Francis. Nominations for "Volunteer of the Month Awards are being solicited. If you have a suggestion contact Chaiman Norris. Coming meeting dates (circle them on your calendar) : January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3. The Meeting was adjourned at 7: 55 A.M. Respectful]ySubmitted, George F. Muenchow, Acting Secretary JANUARY ' SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3ATURBA� 1 2 3 l `I i 4 Public 5 City 6 7 Planning 8 9 10 Utilities Council Commission 4: 30 p.m. 7 : 00 p.m. 7 : 30 p.m. I 11 12 City 13 Downtown 14 Energy & 15 �16 17 Council Committee Transportation worksession 7 : 30 a.m. 7 : 30 p.m. 7 : 00 p.m. I .C.C. 5 : 30 p.m. 18 Comm. 19 City 20 21 22 23 24 Serv. 7:30 pm Council Fire Dept. 7 : 00 p.m. 8 : 00 p.m. CITY HALL CLOSE.D 25 26 City 27 28 29 30 31 Council (tentative) 7 : 00 p.m. .lar Sess. rman Cza, Roll Cal: Approval Approval Other Bu: PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Session Shakopee, Mn January 8 , 1987 Chairman Czaja Presiding 1 • Roll Call at 7 : 30 p.m. 2 . Approval of Agenda 3 . Approval of December 4 , 1986 Minutes 4 . 7: 30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider a request for renewal Of Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 436 to continue a concrete and ready mix plant operation upon the property located at E. Highway 101, SW 1/4 of Section 2 , Township 115 , Range 22 . ,L l cant: Model Stone Co. Action: Renewal of Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 436 S . 7: 40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the rezoning of approximately 4 . 14 acres of • property located on Lots 1-10 , Block 174 and Lots 1-10 , Block 40 , City of Shakopee , from R-3 to I-1 . Applicant: T. Edman, J. O'Brien and Shakopee Services Inc. Action: Recommendation to City Council 6 . 8 : 00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the preliminary and final plat of Yarusso Addition lying on property located at 1803-1885 Eagle Creek Boulevard. Applicant: David Yarusso Action: Recommendation to City Council 7 . 8: 15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the preliminary and final P.U.D. of Canterbury Downs which shall include the 8. 8: 30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider an amendment to Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. CC-334 to delete a condition which requires a person with a minimum of 5000 hours experience of working with mentally retarded in the event that person is the only supervisor in attendance, on property located at 1111 East Third Avenue. Applicant: Alternative for Independent Development (A.I .D. Homes Inc. ) Action: Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. CC-334 9. 8: 45 p.m. PUBLICHEARING:_ To consider an amendment to City Code Sections 11 . 40 , Subd. 4F and 12 . 11, Subd. 4F to allow residential densities in Planned Unit Developments to be increased if substantially more site amenities are provided. Action- Recommendation to City Council 10° Discussion: Amendment to Planning Commission Rules and Regulations. 11• Informational Items• a) Annual review C.U.P. No. 442 b) Legal opinion - building over lot lines 12• Other Business 13 , Adjourn Judi Simac City Planner CITY OF SHAKOPEE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA Chairman Czaja called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with VanMaldeghem, Foudray, and Pomerenke present. Also present w City Planner; John K. Anderson, City Administrator; Dennis Kr Development Director and Cncl. Lebens. Comm. Schmitt arrived The agenda was approved as written. VanMaldeghem/Pomerenke approved the minutes of November 6, 19; unanimously. VanMaldeghem/Pomerenke moved to adjourn. Motion carried unan Judi Simac City Planner Carol Schultz Recording Secretary PROCEEDINGS OF THE SHAKOPEE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 4, 1986 Chairman Czaja called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with Comm. Schmitt, VanMaldeghem, Pomerenke, Foudray and Lane present. Also present were John K. Anderson, City Administrator; Judi Simac, City Planner; Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director; and Cncl. Lebens. Comm. Rockne arrived at 10:05 p.m. The agenda was approved as written. Foudray/VanMaldeghem moved to approve the minutes of November 6, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - Conditional Use Permit #479 - Carol Cronkhite, Home Occupation to do therapeutic massage. VanMaldeghem/Foudray moved to open the public hearing to consider a request for a conditional use permit to conduct a home occupation to do therapeutic massage upon the property located at 2560 Muhlenhardt Road. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner said the applicant intends to perform therapeutic massage by appointment only in a separate room outfitted with the necessary equipment. The applicant is certified by the Minneapolis School of Massage. There will be no signs and clients will be obtained by word of mouth or be recommendation of doctors. Discussion ensued on definition of massage parlor_ vs. therapeutic massage in the home. Comm. VanMaldeghem said there is nothing in the City code relating to massage home business, and that a legal opinion by the City Attorney should by sought. The City Planner explained that the code was interpreted to require licensing for a massuese to operate in the home. It was not considered to be a massage parlor, which are required by code to be located in a business district. Fred Corrigan, property owner to the west, raised a concern over the definition of home business. He said it is a new neighborhood and is concerned over more home businesses opening. The City Planner explained the procedures required for starting a home occupation which requires a conditional use permit. The applicant stated she intends to do no more than 2 a day and each appointment will take 12 hours. Hours will be between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone else from audience who wished to address this issue. There was no response. FnnAravl�lanMalAcoham mnvaA ttn rinSP r_he public hearing. Motion carried unanimni,ci„ Planning Commission December 4, 1986 Page -2- VanMaldeghem/Lane moved that the City Council and the City Attorney receive hard copies of the discussion and concerns of the body in regard to Section 6.40 and Section 6.41 of the City Code (language regarding Massage Parlors and licensingof a Masseuse) and Section 11.05, which is home occupation and how one relates to the other. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning of approximately 71.2 acres in Section 7, Township 115N, Range 22W, from Ag to R-2, Jackson Business Park. VanMaldeghem/Lane moved to open public hearing to consider the rezoning of approximately 71.2 acres of property located in Section 7, Township 115N, Range 22W, from Ag to R-2. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner said the preliminary plat has not yet been submitted for review. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to address this issue. There was no response. Schmitt/VanMaldeghem moved to continue the public hearing to February 5, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - Fairest Made Foods, Inc. - Amendment to allow food processing as a Conditional Use in the B-1 Zone. VanMaldeghem/Lane moved to open the public hearing to consider the amending of the Shakopee City Code, Section 11.29, Subd. 3, to allow limited food processing operations as a conditional use in the B-1 zoning district, subject to certain performance standards. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner said the City Council discussed the proposal of Fairest Made Foods Inc. to enlarge the facility and was generally in favor of the owner expanding on existing lots 1-5, Block 168. Discussion ensued on allowing food processing as a conditional use in a B-1 district. Comm. Lane asked about including non-toxic gases as one of the conditions. The Community Development Director said that the use of public nuisance smells would be more definitive. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to address this issue. Bev Koehnen, Canterbury Road asked for clarification from the applicant as to what his exact plans are. The City Planner summarized the history of the site and what the proposed expansion would involve. Discussion ensued on methods of potentially providing financial assistance to Fairest Made Foods including (1) tax increment financing, (2) economic recovery revolving loan from the Department of Energy and Economic Development and (3) the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for the relocation and expansion of the facility. At this time the applicant has requested no financial assistance. Bev Koehnen asked for clarification on food processing. Bill Jonquist, the owner of Fairest Made Foods replied that is is similar to a bakery whereby ingredients are value added to form a product. Planning Commission (� December 4, 1986 Page -3- Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to address this issue. There was no response. Foudray/VanMaldeghem moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Foudray/VanMaldeghem offered a motion to recommend to City Council that Section 11.29 Subd. 3 be amended to allow limited Food Processing as a conditional use subject to the following standards: 1. No slaughtering of meats, poultry or fish on the premises. 2. The operation must combine processing and wholesaling of a product. 3. Liquid waste must have primary separation. 4. Emmissions shall be limited to gases. No liquid pollutants shall be released into the enviroment. Steam exhaust is acceptable. 5. Facility must have State and Federal food and Drug Administration (F.D.A. ) Certification Approval. Roll Call: Ayes: Comm. VanMaldeghem, Foudray, Pomerenke and Chairman Czaja. Noes: Comm. Schmitt and Lane Motion carried. Foudray/Schmitt moved for a 10 minute recess. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was called back xo_order_at 9:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - Model Stone Co. Conditional Use Permit 4436 to continue the temporary concrete and ready mix plant operation. Pomerenke/Lane moved to open the public hearing to consider a request for renewal of Contional Use Permit Resolution 4436 to continue a concrete and ready mix plant operation upon the property located at E. Highway 101, SW 4 of Section 2, Township 115, Range 22. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner reviewed the application by Model Stone to renew Conditional Use Permit 4436 to continue operating a concrete and ready mix plant in the I-2 district. The operation has remained the same and hours of operation are the same. Discussion ensued on the use of the easterly access, which is a private road owned by Sheily. Comm. Schmitt asked how the City could enforce no parking on that road. The City Planner said since it is a private road the City cannot enforce no parking regulations. Discussion ensued regarding the compliance of the applicant with the landscaping requirements of the permit. Mr. Pearson, Prior Lake Aggregate, owner of the property, and resides at 16260 Texas, asked about the landscaping conditions required. The City Planner said there are trees already planted along the boulevard. Mr. Pearson asked if he could have a copy of the code so he could get some idea as to what the requirements of the City Code are. Planning Commiss: December 4, 1956 Page —4— Lane/Schmitt moved to continue the public hearing to January 5, 19879 to give the applicant time to respond to the issue of landscaping pians. Motion carried unanimously. FJBLIC R^ARTNG - Conditional Use Permit P399 to allow a 30 unit addition, Snakopee Super 8 Partnership. Pomerenke/Schmitt moved to open the public hearing to consider a request for an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit Resolution #399 to allow a 30 unit addition to the property located at 531 Marschall Road. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner said there are currently 70 units at the site and the applicant would like to expand into lot 3 and add 30 more units. Discussion ensued on meeting the, side yard setback when there is a combination of 2 lots. The City Planner said the two lots are being jointly developed and they are owned by the same person. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to address this issue. There was no response. VanMaldeghem/Foudray moved to close the public hearing. Motinn carried unanimously. 'TanMaldeghem/Foudray offered amended Conditional Use Permit Resolution 7399 and move for its adoption subject to the following conditions: 1. A landscape plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Vacation of the drainage and utility easement prior to approval of a building permit. 3. Approval of a site drainage and grading plan by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. Construction of the five foot sidewalks along the west side of lots 3 and 4 prior to issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy. Motion carried unanimously. Lane/Schmitt moved that staff seek a legal opinion from the City Attorney relative to issuance of a variagce as opposed to allowing principal structures being built across lot lines. Motion carried with Comm. Foudray opposed. 7UBL7CR^;BrTr, _ Conditional Use Permit '478, "Iutdoor T, vironments ,and— scaping company. e,.r..i++/pnmaranke moved to open the public hearing to consider a request Planning Commission December 4, 1986 Page -5- The City Planner said that Outdoor Enviroments are planning to build an office and equipment maintenance building on the site and store their landscape products. The County ENgineer has requested there only be one entrance on County Road 89. Hugh Kramber, 8409 W. 972 Street, Bloomington, applicant was present for any questions from the Commission. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone from the audience who wished to address the application. There was no response. VanMaldeghem/Foudray moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. VanMaldeghem/Foudray offered Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 478 and moved for its adoption subject to the following conditions: 1. All landscaping and performance standards of the City Code will be met as per the approved plans dated November 17, 1986. 2. Fuel tanks will be cathodic protected and installed in accordance with Fire and Building Codes. 3. All equipment and material storage shall be screened. 4. Approval of a county road entrance permit. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Rockne arrived and took his seat at 10:05 p.m. Discussion ensued on J. L. Sheily Mining Permit Review. The Shiely Company is planning a change in their mining procedures. The new process will consist of a 6 to 8 week contract period whereby portable crushing equipment will be installed in the pit area. Approximately 8,000 tons per day will be mined and crushed between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The mining and crushing will be completed about June 30, and the area could be left alone and the quarry could fill up with water. This process would eleiminate the length of time the pumping of the water out of the quarry occurs and eliminate the crushing and screening at the plant site. This would create maximum use of the quarry with reduces operating costs. Ray . Lappegard, representing Shiely company, siad that there should be no impact on traffic or any adverse effects neighbors. Schmitt/Lane moved to direct the Shiely company to apply for an amendment to conditional use permit #273 to implement the alternative operating plan. Motion carried unanimously. Bruce Malkerson, Scottland Companies, gave a brief overview of the Starwoods Music Center project. The site plan will be 150 acres located east of Valley Park Drive, north of future 101/169 bypass. There is no intent to ask for public financing. A short slide presentation of other music centers throughout the United States was shown by Jeff Siegel. The music will be anything from jazz, rock, broadway musical productions and orchestras. Actual days of operation will depend on the entertainers availability. The season will run from middle of May to middle of September. Planning Commission December 4, 1986 Page -6- Concerns were raise on the amount of traffic this will generate and how it will affect the traffic already in the area. A question was raised as to what will happen to the available industrial area which is surrounded by the recreational corners. Concern was also raised on influence of drugs that this center might have on this community. Chairman Czaja said there are street lights on the corners of County Roads 83 and 16. The City Planner said the City Council did not adopt the Sanitary Sewer Plan within the MUSA at their last council meeting. They asked for a legal opinion as to whether they will be liable for any damages incurred if they adopt the plan. Schmitt/VarnMaldeghem moved to approved the 6 month review of conditional use permit no. 447 issued to Roger, Bauer for a home occupation. Motion carried unanimously, Commissioner Lane said he will not be able to continue his term on the Planning Commission. His term will be up in February, 1987. Schmitt/Foudray moved to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 p•m• Judi Simac City Planner Carol Schultz Recording Secretary PROJECT STATUS JANUARY 1, 1987 PAGE 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*------------------------------------------------------------------------ FLANS SPECIFICATIONS I I i ' ! 1 i FINAL ! {FROJECT DESERIFIIOM 1FETITION i FEASIBILITY REFORT i-----------------------------i BID I CONTRACT ANARD I CHANGE ORDER 1 COMPLETION DATE 1 PAYMENT 1 ASSES :RECEIVED ! !ORDERED 1 APPROVED 1 DATE 1 1 1 1 DATE r , : -- --- --_-- -- - -, - ----,----------------- 1 ! FUbl1C PROJECT 1 I 1 (NOTICE 701 ! : ORDERED !ACCEPTED i HEARING 1 ORDERED : 1 STAFF I COUNCIL 1 1 CONTRACTOR! DATE 1 PROCEED !APPROVED 1APPROVED :APPROVED !CONTRACT 1 ACTUAL 1 1 HEARING r i r r r r r r r: r 1 , :T.H. Wlq.R. 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N. 1 1 PROJECT # 1586-11 ! 1 613166 1912186 19/23/86 19/23/86 19/23/86 i PROGRAM 4 551 ! ' ------'---------' , 1 -------------- ---------'---------'---------'--------- '--------'-- -------'-----------' 1—--------'---------'--------- lN"Ri.ET STREET 1 1 1 PROJECT # 1 5186 112/2/86 PROERAM # 555 ! 1 1 ! I 1 1 -71H-'-L--,E--U-E-- ---- - ---------;-------- ------- 1 ! ! --------- -------- -------- --------- - 1CTY. RD. 89 TO EAST 1 1 1 1 ! ! PROJECT # 1966-9 13/14/06 14/15/86 18/5/86 19/23/86 1 PROGRAM # 554 i1 1 ! 1 , ---------------'---------'---------'---------'-- ! 1 ------ t , 1 1 ! 1 1 " ! !RAILROAD CF0,51INGS 1 PROJECT 1 1986-10 1 i i 18/19/86 18119/86 18/26/86 1 8/26/86 19/11/86 1 PROGRAM 558 i ----------'---------'- ;FOURTH AVENUE • 1i , ! i BUESING ! : 1No. 1 P�O2ECT # 1985-1 , ! I 8/6/85 I 9/3/B5 1 CORP. 1 9/3/05 10/15/85 7/1/86 - PROGRAM 4 548 i ! ! 1 ! ! ! 1 " 1 " , I ! ! -------------------- ----------------------------'- - --------'---------'--------'------ -----'-----------'-- '---------'---------'-------- -------- ------- '--- ---'------- ---------' :EAGLE:000 ii i i i 1 I S.M. 1 i !No. I I I I ! 1 PRO?ECT # 1985-2 i i 5122184 t 3/19185 1 4/16/85 1 4116/85 :4/16/85 1 6/28/85 1 1 8/5185 1 Hentgea 1 8/6/85 1 9/1/85 19/24/85 1 1 1 9/30/85 i :10/01/85 1110/15185 i PROGRAM # 545 ii i ! 1 I 1 " 1 i 1 i i"70 At E. PARKINS LOT! 1 1 i 1 1 Valley i PROJECT # 1385-4 1 1 816/85 1 913/85 1 Paving 1 913/85 1 9/25185 1 1 1 PROCnAM # ' " i 1 ! 1 : !No. I f. 3 ft. 5 i ! : : 11 1 It"TERSECTION ! 1 i i i C.S. i i 1517185 15/21/85 17/16/85 1 ! i ! I ocnim l 1Q,44-A i . ...-,.. . ..-----—.. . .......... .. — . ,u. .. , ulofor I _ i , scowIlk cov��c H�GHW A� DEP AR`CME�1� 6�0 COUN�R� SRA\L EASE _ _ JORO A�1, M�155352-9339 �612� 937.6346 B�aO�E`t J.�p,RSON OP.H\ESM. JOSE �)ec emb e r 24 19 8 6 S`�ako�ee Ci�.y E,nq iz�ee r 129 E,a,s�. First Av en�.e S�ako,Qee � MZy 55319 Re; -Lnter section of CR 83 � CSAH 16 �,s �,e discussed earlier , t1�e following is our response to the Ci'�Y c-o�z'c�l� s cs,� estions on the above intersection area : 4 L.�stallation of a Street Diht at gt he inter sect ion . A _ •Z�e 1nstaZZat ion 1�as been mace . 4 _ Z.nstaZlation of T\arn Lanes & Acceleration Lanes . A _ or1 CR 83 , the primary roadway , right turn and bypass/ acceleration lanes were constructed when CR 83 vias rebuilt CSAR 16 is a STOP condition and turn lanes were not constr\a cc-ed _ Tl-,, any future upgrading of csAH 16 auxiliary lanes wi11 be considered . ConcerT�1ng t1�e skew of tYie intersection , this does cause �otozists to cut t1,�e cornets and disturb the gravel S, �lders as you 'tIaVe noted . However , as T am sure you are aware of , additional paving only leads the motorists to cucorners more and the intersection area keeps expanding and expanding _ This situation is already evident on CR turn lanes are inplace _ .Sne designation o£ CSAR 16 and CR 83 as CSAH 17 ` s detour roue 1�as also magnified this problem_ Ken Ashfeld ember 24 , 1986 2 Speed study between TH 101 and ` These studies will be scheduled will review the results with yc appropriate action can be taken °u have any other concerns or que ' Office . Sincerely Bradley J County Hi Administrator couritY JOe Ri.e5 f TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Gregg Voxland, Finance Director RE: Old Fire Rescue Truck (Informational) DATE: December 19, 1986 Introduction Al Schmitt has contacted City Staff and Council members g t regardin he of the old Fire Dept. rescue truck. Sal e Background The process followed for the past seven years (approximat 1Y) that vehicles are declared surplus by Council and then sold has Hennepin County auction. Prices received through the auction ha., beef better than what we used to get by selling the vehicles through e been the advertising in the local paper. ugh bids much This particular truck has been released by the Fire Dept and Dept. wants to use it to replace their older van (1960? and the related is too small for some uses. The fire truck is a larger Which the park older Ford. Accordingly, unless there is direction from Co nc- vantha hate differently, the Park Dept. will be using the old Fire rescue tr ck to procettIc ed 1111VLllluv v a .- Staff has received the 1987 renewal rates disability insurance for City employees from the Principal Financial Group, formerly Bankers Life. Agents Lee Hennen and Gary Monnens were here Dec. 5th to inform staff that the renewal rate reflects a 22% increase over the previous year due to a tremendous increase in claims the last nine months and also due to overall trends in the increasing cost of health care throughout the industry for health providers. The average cost of family coverage will increase from $215.00/mo, for 1986 to $262.00/mo. for 1987. The current group health plan is the standard plan with a $100 year deductible per person. Options Available Two other plans are available from Bankers Life, a $200 deductible plan and a cost container 50 plan, which could reduce the impact by approx. 11% and 7% respectively. However, these plans do have significant differences in coverages. The City did switch to a $200 deductible plan in 1984, but due to employee request did revert back to the $100 deductible plan in 1985. A memo has been sent to all employees on Dec. 15th informing them of the 4-- ...... 'V—A . — Tr— 1-3.3 -..__ __s—t_ moi_ _ ' __ Mayor Eldon Reinke and Members of the City Council Chairperson David Czaja and Members of the Planning Commission City of Shakopee Jeffrey Siegel/Bruce Malkerson December 19 , 1986 hed please find two additional lett ved, one is from the Minnesota Stat sm and the other is from the Mayor .on. .11 continue to forward materialsto EXPLORE ----- f- , I o MOT December 15, 1986 Mr. Jeff Siegel Creative Services The Scottland Companies 1244 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Jeff: The news of Scottland Company' s plans to establish a first cluo5 outdoor performing arts center in Shakopee will be a tremendo addition to Minnesota' s many tourism assets. The diversi- fication of tourism offerings in any communityis the key t° i5 attracting visitors for an extended stay and he music center a compliment to the excellent facilities existing in the area, I look forward to the 1987 opening of the Music Center and of assure you of the full cooperation of my staff in the areas Public relations and marketing. In addition, your project'Ond concerning the creation of twenty permanent full time jobs an three hundred seasonal jobs will help to meet our objectives relative to economic development for Minnesota. Please advise me as the project progresses and we look formarrket to developing a public-private partnership to effectively Minnesota' s newest attraction - Starwood Music Center. Si cerely, He rn R. Todd Director HRT/rAS•mn#3412 MINNESOTA OFFICE OF TOURISM, 375 JACKSON STREET,250 SKYWAY LEVEL, ST.PAUL,MINNESOTA 55101 USA CITY OF HOU %l Post Office Box 1562 HoL Kathryn J. Whitmire, Mayor c December 10 , 1986 ��r. Brian Hecker Pace Productions 4543 Post Oak Place Suite 200 Houston, TX 77027 Dear Brian: Please accept this as a "to whom it may concern" letter r to the City of Houston' s experience with the various Pace organizations. We have found Pace to be a dependable client. One that d what it promises and is thorcuoh in its business relation enjoy our relationship with -:os and look forward with ple future activities. Regards, R. Alan Rudy CITY OF SHAKOPEE league of minnesota cities November 26 , 1986 To: City clerks, managers, and administrators From: Peter Tritz Re: New developments in LMCIT' s property/casualty program The LMCIT Board of Trustees has approved a number of changes in LMCIT's property/casualty program. Most of these changes take effect for coverage written or renewed after Nov. 15. Enclosed are several memos which describe respectively LMCIT's property/casualty rate changes; new deductible options available to cities; the switch to a claims-made liability form; and the revised liability coverage form. We suggest that these materials be placed on the council' s agenda as an information item, to help keep them abreast of these developments in their program of pooled self-insurance . If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call me at the League office. Or contact LMCIT s program administrator, North Star Risk 3ervices , 1401 W. 76th St. , Minneapolis , Mn. 55423; phone (612) 861-8600. IIII league of minnesota cities LMCIT CHANGES IN COVERAGE LMCIT has made a number of changes in the liability coverage documents . The language has been simplified considerably, and most of the coverage provisions which were formerly handled by endorsements are now incorporated into the body of the document . There are also a number of substantive changes in the coverage . These changes eliminate many of the ambiguities and internal inconsistencies of the old coverage forms , broaden the coverage in a number of areas, and conform the coverage much more closely to the city's statutory duties to defend and indemnify its employees. The format of the liability coverage document is as follows: I . COVERAGES A . General Liability B. Medical Payments C . Personal Injury D . Errors and Omissions E . Automotive Liability II . WHO IS COVERED III . LIMITS OF COVERAGE IV . DEFINITIONS V. SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS VI . CONDITIONS This memo summarizes the major substantive changes in the coverage. (The change to a "claims-made" format is described in a separate accompanying memo . ) Keep in mind that this memo is just a summary. It will be important for cities and agents to read and understand the actual coverage document . 1 . Police Exposures The general liability coverage part has been broadened to provide the city and its employees coverage for the use of reasonable force to protect persons or property . Further, the personal injury coverage part has been broadened to cover the city and its employees for assault or battery committed for the purpose of protecting persons or property, or incidental to an arrest. 1 83 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 551 01 161 2] 227-5600 Z. Civil rights coverage The errors and omissions coverage is revised to make it explicit that Sec. 1983 and similar civil rights claims are covered. (Note that LMCIT has consistently taken the position that most of these claims were already covered under the old forms; thus, this is more a clarification than an expansion of coverage. ) 3. Defense coverage The statutes and court cases make it clear that a city' s duty to pay for defense of its officers and employees is much broader than its duty or its authorization to indemnify them. The general liability, personal injury, and errors and omissions sections are revised to reflect this broad duty to defend employees. A provision in the "conditions" section brings the coverage of damages (as distinguished from defense) into conformance with the city's statutory duty and power to indemnify its employees. 4. Punitive damages LMCIT has consistently taken the position that punitive-a-mages will not be indemnified. This is now made explicit . Note though that LMCIT would still cover the defense of suits for punitive damages, provided that the actions leading to the suit arose in the course of the employee's duties. 5. Errors and omissions exclusions Formerly LMCIT's errors and omissions coverage, like nearly every other errors and omissions form, excluded coverage for property damage, bodily injury, and personal injury. This created a potential coverage gap for those claims which didn't arise out of an "occurrence" (i .e. , an accident) , but which resulted in property damage or bodily injury. (one example might be a claim for property damage arising out of a decision to abate an alleged nuisance, which a court later determined to be improper . ) The errors and omissions coverage has been broadened considerably to eliminate this possible gap. 6 . Professional services exclusion - ambulance and engineer exposures The "professional services" exclusion to the liability coverage part has been modified so that only the professional services provided by an attorney, architect, medical doctor, dentist , nurse, or pharmacist are excluded. Thus, other professional serivees, such as those of an ambulance attendant, paramedic, "First Responder, " etc. are not excluded. Similarly, the professional exposure of a professional engineer who is an employee of the city is no longer excluded. (Consulting engineers would continue to be excluded as independent contractors . ) These changes eliminate the need for a separate "ambulance malpractice" or "engineer's malpractice" policy to protect city employees and volunteers . This revised "professional services" exclusion can also be endorsed on to the city's existing coverage, to provide the expanded coverage for the remainder of the existing policy's term. l � 7 . Aggregate limits All annual aggregate limits have been eliminated with two exceptions: products liability and medical payments. 8 . Fellow emplo�clusion The "fellow employee" exclusion has been removed from the general liability and automobile coverages. Coverage is now provided for claims made against one employee of the city by another employee. 9 . Medical payments The "medical payments" coverage has been modified to apply only to bodily injury arising out of a condition on premises which the city owns or rents. This does not include stpbuildingssorrebtylownedsparkingexcept lots.those abutting city owned 10 . Em to went-related claims Contractual obligations (not to be confused with contractually-assumed tort liability) are generally not covered under the liability coverages . However, hs bento the errors and omissions coverage elated obligationsmodified except forpwagese coverage for employment- and benefits owing. 11 . Firefirhters liability The automobile liability coverage for the use now specifically provides covthegfirefighter'se toters own automobile) of any automobile (including in the performance of hisofficialduties . Cities are require by statute to provide this or ce elief 12. Relief associationofficers,s Localfire employees, landrmembers are now associations and their listed as covered parties under the liability coverages. 13• Joint owers entities The coverage contract now entity, and excludes coverage of any j joint specificallyliability arising out of the activities of a j of any city esinically named in the declarations. powers entity, unless sp mean that LMCIT will�notHcohPrjoint ativitpowers esof a i a ucz) o� , MCI , m,n LMC j T n� T W 11 CLAIMS, so�� c. Iia b . l use MAnE�� Lra� cities 1 lty and clams, LIABILITY written of publIC o ffi madell coverage form Cont ter Nov, 1 5 /Mals errors and ,forgemerai nue t o be W lAUtOmOti ve liabilit fissions e will intended t o help Y coverage will Written on an "occurrence" basis,) This memo is �p eXpldln t0 city Officials what this change mp.ans . the Droblems Ir,laimeomariatlnnvaranee oreatefor the Potential problems with "claims-made coverage The problem with "claims-made" coverage really arises when you want to change carriers. The new carrier typically won' t want to accept risk for claims arising out of incidents which happened before the inception date of his policy. This can create a gap in coverage, for claims made after the date of the change in carriers for incidents which happened before the change. Unless special steps are taken, neither carrier will cover those claims . There are two ways to solve this problem; either will involve paying some additional premium to someone. One is to get the new carrier to agree to cover claims from those earlier incidents. However, most carriers are very reluctant to do this , although it is certainly worth inquiring about if you find yourself in this situation. The second way is to get the old carrier to agree to cover those claims , even though the claim happens after his policy has expired. (This agreement is called an "extended reporting period." ) Of course , the old carrier has no particular incentive to agree to give you that extension, or to charge a reasonable price if he does agree to do it . This is why is is extremely important in purchasing a "claims-made" policy to make sure that the policy gives you the right buy an extended reporting period. Unfortunately, many "claims-made" policies give the buyer that right only if the carrier cancels or refuses to renew the coverage. Thus, if the buyer decides not to renew the coverage, the old carrier is under no obligation to offer an extended reporting period. If an extended reporting period is offered, it may be only for a limited time - sometimes as little as a year or two. An extended reporting period of limited duration certainly is better than nothing, but if there is any time limit at all , the potential gap still exists. A third problem is that even if the policy gives you the right to buy an unlimited extended reporting period, the cost to buy that extension probably won' t be specified. You'll have to pay whatever the old carrier feels like charging. (The standard "claims-made" forms recommended by ISO, for example, state only that the cost of the extended reporting period can't exceed 200% of the last year ' s premium. ) How LMCIT addresses those problems LMCIT's revised coverage document includes an automatic 60 day extended reporting period. It also gives the city the right to purchase an extended reporting period of unlimited duration. The city has this right regardless of whether it is the city's or LMCIT's decision not to continue the coverage. The cost of purchasing the extended reporting period is specified in the coverage document itself. The cost depends on how long the city has been covered under the "claims-made" coverage . It ranges from 34 . 6% of premium if coverage has been for one year, up to 70. 8% of premium if coverage has been for five years or more. By comparison, standard ISO "claims-made" forms allow a range of up to 200% . Other forms often say nothing at all about the cost of extending coverage . Because the LMCIT coverage document offers an unlimited extended reporting period for a known cost , the city really has available the equivalent of "occurrence" coverage. The city may wish to set aside each year the funds necessary to purchase the extended reporting period; i .e. , roughly 35% of premium the first year, 18% the second year, 8% the third year, and so on. After five years , the cost of the extended reporting period stops increasing, so that no further funds would need to be set aside. (The exact percentages needed would vary somewhat depending on changes in the city's rating base from year to year. ) LMCIT' s property/casualty rates wiproperty, e Pe reauceu zsviu1 w lam. LLAG largest reductions will be on the ro ert , automotive physical damage, and inland marine coverages. These reductions reflect LMCIT's consistently good loss experience in these areas. Rates for general liability coverage will also decrease slightly. This reduction is largely a function of the switch to a "claims-made" coverage form, as discussed in an accompanying memo. However, it also reflects projected savings attributable to LMCIT's in-house defense capability, and to the 1986 amendments to the municipal tort liability statutes. The revised rates also reflect the broader coverage provided by the revised coverage forms. Of course, an individual city's premium will be affected by any changes in the city's exposures - e.g. , increased city expenditures, higher property values , etc. - as well as by the rate charges. Cities should also keep in mind that the 10% reserve assessment has been eliminated for all renewals after the June 1 , 1986 . 2. Small cities rate credit As part of the overall review of rates, LMCIT looked at how premiums and losses have compared for various population classes of cities. This study showed that the experience has been somewhat better for smaller cities than for larger ones. Because of this loss experience, cities of under 500 population will receive a rate credit of 20%. Cities between 500 and 2500 population will receive a 10% rate credit. These rate credits will apply to coverage written or renewed after Nov. 15 , 1986 , and will be applied in addition to the overall rates changes described above. I 83 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 551 01 (61 2) 227-5600 L --i 111111111111 ------�11U_Jj league of minnesota cities NEW DEDUCTIBLE OPTIONS One way in which a city can reduce its cost of coverage is by retaining some of the risk itself. LMCIT has developed a new "annual aggregate deductible" approach which offers the potential for substantial savings to medium and larger-sized cities while at the same time keeping the city's total exposure manageable. This option is available to all cities. Under this approach, all lines of coverage are subject to a single annual deductible. This deductible might be as small as $5000 or $10 ,000 for smaller cities, or as much as $100 ,000 or more for larger cities. The city would retain responsibility for all claims - property, liability, and automotive - until the total amount of claims for that year equals the annual deductible. At that point , the coverage reverts either to first-dollar coverage, or to a small "maintenance" deductible. This "capping" of the city' s annual exposure is a key feature . The biggest problem with the more conventional approach of retaining risk through substantial "per-line" deductibles is that the city doesn' t know how many of those deductibles it will have to pay during the year. Under the "annual aggregate deductible" approach, the city knows its maximum cost in advance and can budget and plan for that amount. Thus the city gets the benefits and savings which result from retaining risk, without being exposed to a potentially unlimited amount of liability. This approach can reduce the city's premium substantially. In many cases, the premium reduction is close to the amount of the deductible itself. Of course , that premium reduction is not all savings , since the city will have to use some of that money to pay for the claims under the annual deductible. This approach offers a couple of advantages to the city. First , it keeps more dollars in the city's pocket, giving the city an opportunity for some investment earnings. Second, every claim avoided is money in the city's pocket. LMCIT' s underwriters will be glad to calculate an optional "annual aggregate deductible" quote for any city that is interested. Simply tell the underwriters when you submit the city' s renewal information. I 80 university avenue east, St. Paul, minnesota 551 01 (61 2) 227-5600 STATE OF H1E2OcyQ D SONE N�' 551EPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESpUR 612/296-7523 1200 WARNER ROAD, ST. PAUL, MN C 06 I December 30, 1986 Prior-Spring Lake Watershed District Scott-Rice Telephone Building 4690 Colorado Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RE: PERMIT 79-6016, PRIOR LAKE OUTLET, CHANNEL RESTORATION Dear Sir: In accordance with your November 26, 1986 letter, DNR Permit 7 is hereby extended to November 30, 1987. This extension is to completion of the landscaping at the outlet structurE stabilization of the downstream channel. All terms and s provisions of the permit shall remain in full force and effect. We have received and are in the process of reviewing the pr operational plan for the outlet structure. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Hydrologist Mike Mueller, or myself, for assistance. Sincerely, Kent Lokkesmoe, Regional Hydrologist METRO REGION DIVISION OF WATERS Enclosure L23/dv cc: Al Kremer, E.A. Hickok & Associates City of Prior Lake City of Shakopee Lower MN River Watershed District AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER O 55 BOARMAN ASSOCIATES ^ R CHI T E C ' U R, E E N G i N E E R I N (; .T E R OR DE SIGN MEMORANDUM: TO: John Anderson, City of Shakopee FR: Jack Boarman, President RE: Municipal Facilities Study Citizens Advisory Group DT: January 2, 1987 Based on our revew of the demographics for the City of Shakopee, we have compiled the demographics distribution for selection of candidates for the Citizens Advisory Group. The purpose of this group is to be a demographically balanced Citizens Advisory Group that represents a small workable group of the populous of Shakopee. This information is based on your 1980 census data. The recommended size is approximately 36 members broken down according to gender, age, housing tenure, or local resident business ownership. The selection of candidates according to the attached characteristics should be individuals who are not currently involved with or serve on city boards or agencies. The responsibilities of this group will be to meet with the City and Architect to review various aspects of the municipal facility design (excluding site issues) . The group will meet approximately 3 to 5 times during the process. We do not anticipate nor require the Citizens Advisory Group to do any actual work on the project but only to review the project items or add their advice and direction on service or building items. The following represents the demographic distribution as projected for the Citizens Advisory Group. These requirements are presented and we would recommend group adherence as is feasible. The recommendation are as follows: 1. Age Distribution of the 36 Member Group a. Ages 20 to 44 with 20 members = 10 women and 10 men b. Ages 45 to 64 with 9 members = 5 women and 4 men c. Ages 65 and up with 7 members = 4 women and 3 men 2. Business Owner Representation a. An estimate of 4 of the 36 member group be local business owners who reside in the community. b. This percentage was derived from the business survey and is from the census tract data. aiiu tine under developed area would be 75% to— resulting in 9 of the committee residing in the outlying area ie. census tract 803, Group 1; and tract 803, Group 3. Note: The city should make the distribution among the 2 areas based on maintaining the demographic balance as illustrated in the above distribution. Ideally, the breakdown above would be the optimum goal . We realize you may not be able to establish a 36 member committee. The intent is to keep the proportions similar to those listed above.- even bove,even though you may only gather 24 to 30 members for the committee. We CImn P-S+ vnii hp.nin WY+h Accomh1 {nn 9A nnmoc 711 F,-- o�rh ono nrnnn TENTATIVE AGENDA REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE , MINNESOTA JANUARY 6, X987SESSION Mayor Reinke presiding 1] Roll Call at 7 : 00 P.M. 2] Recess for H.R.A. meeting 3] Reconvene 4] Reading by Mayor Reinke of City' s Non-Discrimination Policy 5] Liaison Reports from Councilmembers 6] RECOGNITION BY CITY COUNCIL OF INTERESTED CITIZENS 71 Approval of Consent Business - (All items listed with an asterick are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. ) *8] Approval of minutes of December 2nd. �9th, and 16th, 1986 91 Communications: (Items noted for consent will be received and filed) a] Jim McNearney, Cavanaugh McNearney Funeral Home re : funeral escort b] Mary Sullivan, Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Agency, Inc . re : request for financial support c] Wallace Bakken re : looping of snowmobile trail d] Daniel Steil re : resignation from Ad Hoc Downtown Committee e] Mn. NBA Basketball re : choosing a name for the NBA team *f] ; John M. Lane re : Planning Commission vacancy *o] Nathaniel Wess, Canterbury Downs re : admission tax 0 hl League of Mn. Cities re : meetings to explain the investment pro^rz 10] 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Vacation of drainage and utility easemen-s in Century Plaza Square 3rd Addition 11] Boards and Commissions: None 121 Reports from Staff: [Council will take a 10 minute break around 9 : 00] a] Implementation of Hotel-Motel Tax b] Application for Masseuse Registration c] Validation of Downtown Feasibility Study d] Sanitary Sewer Infiltration and Inflow e] Mini-Bypass Bridge Project City/MnDOT Partnership f] Upper Valley Drainage Report *g] Federal Aid to Urban Routes Agreement *h] Calendar Parking enforcement Position i] Comparable Worth Appeals and Reclassification Requests *j ] Clarification of Service Credit for Assistant Bldg. Inspector r TENTATIVE AG�N January 6 , 1°�7 Page -2- Reports from Staff continued: k] Approve bills in amount of $73 , 804.33 *1] Interfund Transfers dingy *m] Partial Payment - Purchase of House of Hoy Buil n] 1987 Liaison Appointments o] Nominations to Boards and Commissions *p] 1987 Taxicab Licenses *q] 1987 Cigarette Licenses *r] Official Newspaper Resolutions and Ordinances: a] Res. No . 2674, A Resolution of A Judi d v b] Res. No. 2655 , Ado tin � PPreciation to Lar, P g A Sanitary Sewer Plan for from Metropolitan Urban Service Area (bring item 12a1 agenda) - Ass ' t , table p CitY Attorney' s opinion on to ay c] Reconsideration of Res . No. 2665 , Adopting the 1967 for Officers and tnE r Non-Union Emplo 0 *d] Res . No. 2671 , Designatinggees t Suburban Rate AuthoriDirector and Alternate r; you *e] Res. No. 2672 , Adopting1g86-3 Reconstruction Project Assessments for the d Fc f] Ord. No. 211 , Amendinect mite Processing As g the City Code to Allow L1 g A Conditional Use Other Business: a] b] c] d] at1 Recess for an executive sessto discusss pending �.g on Reconvene io1 Adjourn to Tuesday, January 13, 1987 IorK5t discuss the downtown revitalization aprojecctP .M' for a v John K. Anderson City Administrator annual Meeting :hairman Wampach presiding Roll Call at 7 : 00 p.m. ? . Approval of Minutes of December 2 , 198 ; . Election of Officers } , Update on the Purchase of the House of on the Herrott Property � . Appointment of an HRA member to negoti redevelopment of the former prison sit S . Consideration of an appeal from Dougla the property at 303 East 1st Avenue 7 . Other business 3 , Adjourn Dennis R Executiv PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUS)rNIG AND RLD ;F,,LOP11=7' AUTHORITY REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEr, MIr]:ZESOTA D,v 2 , 1986 Chairman Wampach called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with Comm. Leroux r Vierling, Clay and Lebens present. Also present were John K. Anderson, City Administrator; Dennis Kraft, Txecutive Director; Kenneth kshfeld, City Engineer; Judi Simac, City Planner; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; and .Julius A. ^oller II, ^.ity Attorney. Vierling/T,eroux moved to approve the minutes of November 4, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. Vierling/Lebens moved to direct the Executive Director to return the earnest payment amount of $2,500 to Mr. Thomas Massey, DBA: Kenford Development, Inc. for the former correctional facility site. Motion carried unanimously. Vierling/Leroux moved to authorize HRA officials to execute and deliver Satisfaction of Mortgages to Allen and Carolyn Barnard for the property located on Lot 10, Block 3, Macey's Second Addition and to Can C. Doan and Mau T. Nguyen for the property located on Lot 11, Block 2, Macey's Second Addition. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling moved to adopt Resolution No. 86-14, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 85-24 Adopting the 1986 Budget. Motion carried with Comm. Lebens opposed. The Executive Director said that we have entered into an agreement with Delores Hoy on the purchase of the building known as the House of Hoy and the Jabberwocky. There is now a signed demolition contract for the removal of the building and the building permit has been filed. The building should be demolished by December 15 and closing should be on December 20, 1986• Mrs. Hoy has taken out title insurance which will protect the City in the event that a clear title is not obtained. Leroux/7,7ierling moved to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Carol L. Schultz Recording Secretary MEMO TO: The Shakopee Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Executive Director RE: Election of Officers DATE: January 2 , 1987 Introduction Article II Section B of the Bylaws of the HRA provide for the election of officers at the annual meeting. Background The Bylaws provide that a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary be elected by and from the Commissioners at the annual meeting immediately after the roll call and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. The officers shall take office immediately after being elected. Action Requested Move to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary from the membership of the Commission. DRK/jms MEMO TO: The Shakopee Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Executive Directo��I RE: Update On the Purchase of the House of Hoy and the Herrgott Property DATE: December 31, 1986 INTRODUCTION The HRA authorized the purchase of the property at 101-109 East 1st Avenue in Shakopee from Deloris Hoy. Subsequent to the action taken by the HRA the buildings on the property were demolished and the HRA subsequently obtained title to these properties. BACKGROUND As a result of the demolition of the structures located at 101-109 East 1st Avenue Mrs. Merlyn Herrgott has indicated to the City that it is her opinion that the roof and or wall of her building were damaged as a result of the demolition of the buildings formerly owned by Mrs. Hoy by Mrs. Hoy' s demolition contractor, Mr. James Hauer. The HRA is not aware of whether damage has occurred or not to Mrs. Herrgott' s property. Mr. Hauer' s insurance company has been contacted and been told of the alleged damage to Mrs. Herrgott ' s property by Mr. Hauer. As of the writing of this memo no determination has been made as to whether damage has occurred or not. The upper portion of the West wall of the Herrgott building is presently open to the elements. This is a result of the apparent condition that the Herrgott building was built up adjacent to the property located at 109 East 1st Avenue and formerly owned by Ms. Hoy. When the building at 109 East 1st Avenue was demolished it became apparent that there was an opening at the upper part of the Herrgott building. The Executive Director discussed this item with City staff and with the Assistant City Attorney' s office and came to the conclusion that while the City admits no liability for damages which might have occurred to the Herrgott building the HRA would be willing to have a building contractor install exterior plywood along the open part of the west wall of the Herrgott building so that damage would not occur as a result of rain or snow going into the building opening. The stipulation for the HRA taking this action would be that Mrs. Herrgott sign a covenant not to sue the City as a result of the City taking the action of installing plywood along the building opening. Mrs. Herrgott indicated to the Executive Director that she would not sign the covenant not to sue the City and that she thought it was either the demolition contractor' s responsibility or, possibly the City' s responsibility to repair her building so that the roof of her structure does not leak as a result of the demolition of the property located at 109 East 1st Avenue. Page 2 As of December 31, 1986 no action has been taken on installing plywood along the side of the Herrgott building because of Mrs. Hergott' s unwillingness to sign the covenant not to sue the City. The Assistant City Attorney' s office strongly recommends that the City not initiate this temporary repair without the covenant not to sue being signed because this might be considered by the courts to be an admission of responsibility by the City for any damage which could occur or has occurred to the Herrgott building. ALTERNATIVES Authorize a repair in the amount of approximately $300 to the Herrgott building contingent upon Mrs. Herrgott signing an agreement with the City not to sue the City nor make the City responsible for any damage which may have occurred or will . occur' to her building as a result of the demolition of the structure at 109 East 1st Avenue. Do nothing regarding the repair of the Herrgott building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the HRA Executive Director order the temporary repair of the upper part of the west wall of the Herrgott building only after the signing of an agreement by Mrs. Herrgott whereby she agrees not to hold the City liable for any damage which may have occurred to her building. ACTION REQUESTED Move to direct the Executive Director to order temporary repairs to the Herrgott building in the approximate amount of $300,only after Mrs. Herrgott signs an agreement which would relieve the City of any liability relative to damage which may have occurred to Mrs. Herrgotts building as a result of the demolition of the property at 109 East 1st Avenue. 2. Determine if John Leroux has sufficient time to serve on the committee and have that be considered a part of his responsi for serving on the property acquisition negotiating team. 3. Have the staff negotiate without an HRA member present. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Either alternative no. 1 or .no. 2 -above -is recommended. If Mr. has sufficient time available to negotiate it could be construe part of the responsibilities of the HRA member on the property acquisition negotiating team. ACTION REQUESTED Move to appoint to represent the HRA in negotiating fc the development of the former women' s prison site with Mr. Thon Massey. - sA MEMO TO: Shakopee Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Executive Director RE: Endorsement of the concept to enter into a purchase agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Administration for the purchase of the site of the former Women' s Correctional Facility in Shakopee DATE: January 6, 1987 Introduction• As indicated in HRA memo #5, the HRA is currently negotiating with the State of Minnesota Department of Administration (MNDA) for the purchase of former correctional facility property. MNDA will be sending the City an option to purchase which will enable in HRA to have a six month option to purchase the property for the price of $145 , 000 . 00 . Background: On December 17 , 1986 Mr. James Pederson, the Assistant Commissioner of MNDA sent a letter to the Executive Director indicating a willingness to enter into a purchase option for six months for the subject property. This option would allow. the HRA to purchase the property for $145 , 000. 00 and would give the HRA the responsibility to provide for maintenance, security and insurance on the property. Mr. Jim Zellmer, of the Department of Corrections indicated to the Executive Director on January 5 , 1987 that the Department of Corrections would like to expedite the sale of the subject property. He therefore requested that the HRA endorse the concept contained in the letter of December 17th (attached) and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to enter into an option to purchase agreement for $145 , 000 . 00 for the old correctional facility site. This purchase agreement will stipulate that the HRA will be responsible for the maintenance, security and insurance on the property. It is expected that the details discussed above will be memortalized in a purchase agreement that should be received in the near future from the MNDA. Mr. Zellmer will be in attendance at the January 6th HRA meeting and will answer any questions that HRA members might have on the option to purchase agreement. Alternatives: 1. Authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to enter into an option to purchase agreement with the Minnesota Department of Administration for a six month period in the amount of $145 ,000 . 00. 2. Do not authorize any action on this subject at this time. ff Recommendat' Alternative ion Requested: Move to auth er into an agr en' s Correct C� nnn nn fnr A T OF MINNESOTA w. J epartment of dministratior, OFFICE OF 1E CONIAIISSIONEI Architectural Design Building Code Building Constructior Contracting Data Practices Data Processing Employee Assistance Energy Conservatior Fieet Management Information Managem inventory Manageme'. Local Government Svst Management Analysi Plant Manaeement Printing S Mailing Public Documents Purchasing Real Estate Managem Records Managemel Resource Recycling State Bookstore Telecommunication Volunteer Services 200 Administration$' 50 Sherburne Ave' Sint Paul.AQ innesov -C,1.2)296-3862 a:�a it of ition December 17, 1986 ` F TONER Mr. Dennis R. Kraft Executive Director resign City of Shakopee 129 East First Avenue tie Shakopee, Minnesota 55379-1376 uction g Dear Mr. Kraft: :es I am pleased to learn that the City of Shakopee has an interest ing in purchasing the recently vacated Women's Correctional Facility stance in Shakopee. ration We can accept that portion of your proposal dated November 25, nent 1986 which offers a six month option to purchase the property at $145,000.00. During the six months, the City would be able to tgement conclude a suitable development agreement. The City would also assume the obligation to provide for maintenance, secure the ement property, and to indemnify the State for any damage that might Systems occur to persons or property. Any heating of the buildings on ialvsis the property would be optional, and at the City's expense. nent Unfortunately, certain portions of your proposal are unacceptable because of statutory limitations. After the six month period, we �l'°g cannot accept a $250,000.00 offer for the land conditioned upon ents the State demolishing the existing buildings. (As you know, Laws of 1986, Chapter 367 which provides for this special sale procedure requires that proceeds from the sale of the land must Bement be deposited in the State's general fund.) There is no appropriation giving the Department of Administration authority :mens to plan for demolition or clear this site for purposes of sale. Ging Therefore, if the City does not exercise its option to purchase "e in six months disposition of this property would be made under tions the general statutory procedure for handling surplus property, as provided in Minn. Stat. Ch. 94. ices Mr. Dennis Kraft December 17, 1986 Page 2 If the City elects tO details of this trar agreement. Please fe, Real Estate Managemen' regarding this matter. Since{ely, Js L. Pederson Assistant Commissioner l MEMO TO: The Shakopee Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Executive Director 0, RE: Consideration of an Appeal From Mr. Douglas Kallevig to Purchase Property Located at 303 East 1st Avenue DATE: December 31, 1986 INTRODUCTION In August this year the HRA ordered an appraisal of the property owned by Mr. Kallevig and located 303 East 1st Avenue. Subsequent to the receipt of the appraisal the HRA decided not to purchase this property even though Mr. Kallevig indicated an interest in selling the property to the City or HRA. Mr. Kallevig was in attendance at the meeting when the decision was made not to purchase this property, however, he would like the HRA to reconsider purchasing his property at this time. BACKGROUND The tentative alignment of the mini-bypass would result in the property located at 303 East 1st Avenue having to be purchased. As the HRA is aware, the final alignment of the mini-bypass has not yet been determined although work continues on the alignment with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. During the summer of 1986 , the building inspector declared the property at 303 East 1st Avenue to be unfit for human occupancy. At that time it was determined that it would cost approximately $5, 000 to bring this property into code compliance. As a result of this building code action the property is presently vacant. As stated in the August 14, 1986 HRA memo, if the HRA were to acquire the property a deteriorated structure would be removed from the downtown area and if the property were vacant relocation costs would not have to be paid. After considering all of this information the HRA decided not to pursue the purchase of this property at this time. Within the past week Mr. Kallevig contacted the HRA staff and indicated that he would like to have a few minutes of the HRA' s time at the January 6, 1987 meeting for the purpose of requesting a reconsideration .. of the HRH' s earlier decision not to purchase the property. ALTERNATIVES 1. Reconsider and recind the earlier action and pursue the purchase of the property at 303 East 1st Avenue. 2. Decide to not purchase the property at 303 East 1st Avenue at this time. Page 2 ACTION REQUSTED Move to direct the staff to negotiate with Mr. Kallevig for the purchase of his property at 303 East 1st Avenue or move to not reconsider the action taken during the fall of 1986 and not pursue the purchase of the property at 303 East 1st Avenue. dbs PROCEEDINGS OF THE SH.4KOPEE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DEC771BER 2, 1986 lice Mayor Wampach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Cncl. Lebens, Clay, Leroux and Vierling present. Mayor Reinke was absent. Also present were John K. Anderson, City Administrator; Dennis Kraft, Executive Director; Kenneth Ashfeld, City Engineer; Judi Simac, City Planner, Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; and Julius A. Coller, II, City Attorney. City Attorney delivered the oath .of office to Steven Clay. Leroux/Vierling moved to adopt Resolution No. 2659, A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Comm. Steven Clay for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Shakopee. Motion carried unanimously. Lebens/Leroux moved tQ recess for HRA meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling moved to reconvene to City Council. Motion carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Wampach asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address anything not on the agenda. There was no response. Leroux/Lebens moved to adopt Resolution No. 2651, A Resolution of Appreciation to Dennis Roske for Serving on the Shakopee Community Access Corporation. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Lebens moved that Gloria Vierling be appointed as the City's repre- sentative on the Board•. of Director's of Murphy's Landing. Motion carried unanimously. Lebens/Leroux moved to authorize a check in the amount of 8680.76 to Wishing- well Farm Inc.and Greggor E. Keller for satisfaction of judgement- against the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None motion carried. Leroux/Lebens moved to open the public hearing on proposed assessment for the 1980-3 Holmes Street Reconstruction Project. Motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer reviewed the assessment role stating that there are two property owners involved, Mr. Jerome Wampach and Arthur Fonder. Lebens/Vierling moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Vierling/Leroux offered Resolution No. 2657, A Resolution Adopting Assessments on Holmes Street Reconstruction Project No. 1980-3 and moved its adoption. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling moved to advertise for bids for chassis and tank apparatus for a tankard truck for Shakopee Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously. Shakopee City Council December 2, 1986 Page -2- Vierling/Leroux moved to advertise for bids for Compressor System, electrical wiring and mounting platform for Shakopee Fire Department Breathing Air Compressor System. Motion carried unanimously. Vierling/Leroux moved to authorize the City :bgineer to monitor and approve Septage Waste Hauler permits for the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Blue Lake Site. Roll Call; Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Vierling/Leroux moved to authorize Community Development Director Dennis Kraft to carry over up to sixty hours of leave without pay to June 30, 1987. Roll Call: Dyes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Vierling/Leroux moved, to authorize and direct proper City officials to enter into an agreement with Jack Brambilla and Bergstad Properties for a Municipal Parking Lot Permit for 1987 for the Black Arrow Parking Lot at x'12.00 per parking space. Roll Call: !dyes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Vierling/Leroux moved to authorize the proper City officials to execute a farm lease with Gene Hauer for the Memorial Park land for 1987 under the same terms and conditions as 1986. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to approve the bills in the amount of 0"746,794.76. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Vierling/Leroux moved for a 10 minute recess. Motion carried unanimously. Lebens/Clay moved to reconvene at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Lebens moved to open the public hearing for request for vacation of roadway easement in Eaglewood 3rd Addition. Motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk said it was the request of residents living in the Eaglewood 'rd Addit;nn to vacate the roadwav easement in Ea-mlewood 3rd Addition_ City Council December 2, 1986 ux Page -3- Leroux/Vierling moved to reopen the public hearing to consider suspension or revocation of 3.2 beer license. Motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk said that a certification of insurance for SuperAmerica expired on December 1 , 1986, and they have promised that the City would receive an insurance binder or certificate of insurance on December 3, 1986. Vice Mayor Wampach asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to address this matter . There was no response. Lebens/Vierling moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Lebens moved to suspend the off sale non-intoxicating liquor license.: of SuperAmerica Stations, Inc. , 1155 East First Avenue until such time as a certificate of insurance or insurance binder is filed with the City and accepted by the City Attorney in compliance with the City Code requiring liquor liability coverage, such suspension to begin at midnight on December 4, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued on the Metropolitan Urban Service Area Sanitary Sewer Plan. The City Planner said the resolution sets forth a general policy which allows the 305 acre area to be considered into tradeable land. Ray Lappegaard, Vice President, J. L. Shiely company, said that they are having trouble selling approximately 80 acres to the west of the quarry due to lack of accessibility to the sanitary sewer. Tim Keane, Scottland Company, 1244 Canterbury Road, expressed their to the nrnnn—A Roll Call: ayes: unanimous Avub. 1��i1C ••����•• -� Cncl. Lebens left at 8:35 p.m. Leroux/Vierling Offered Resolution No. 2660, A Resolution Setting Additional Compensation for Certain Employee Positions for 1986, and moved its adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Discussion ensued on information on comparable worth that was requested at the November 24, 1986, Council meeting. Gregg Voxland, Finance Director, reviewed the comparative data for old, new and comparable worth salary levels. Leroux/Vierling moved that a Resolution be drafted for the 1987 pay plan to incorporate the comparable worth as specified on sheet B dated November 12, 1986, but converting implementation of comparable worth from 76% to 100%, and that Department Head Pay Plan also be converted in the Resolution to the six step_as opposed to the 10 step method. (The City's comparable worth pay plan will use the Control Data Study bench marks, the 51% point value/ 49% market rate value blend; the Stanton Group Y Salary Survey; and be adjusted to within 5% of the blended salary figure.) Motion carriers PROCEEDINGS OF THE SHAKOPEE CITY COUNCIL Q� ADJ. REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 9, 1986 0 The Mayor called the meeting to order with Cncl. Wampach, Leroux, Clay, Lebens, and Vierling present. Also present were Barry Stock, Administrative Assistant;John K. Anderson, City Administrator; Dennis Kraft, Executive Director; Kenneth Ashfeld, City Engineer; Judith S. Cox, City Clerk; and Julius A. Coller II, City Attorney. Leroux/Vierling moved to approve the request of the Senior Graduation Party Committee to use the second floor of the police station to prepare decorations for the 1987 Senior Graduation Party. Motion carried unanimously. Wampach/Vierling moved to open the public hearing on Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project Phase I (Project No. 1987-2). Motion carried unanimously. Cncl. Lebens arose to the point and stated that upon the opening of a public hearing such as this, there must be 35% present who are in favor of this project and agree with the assessment process. At this time there are not five councilmembers in favor and asked the City Administrator under what grounds he is proceeding with this hearing. The City Administrator answered that if 35% of the people submitted a petition, then it would not require 4/5 vote of the council. Barry Stock, Admn. Assistant showed a slide on the area that will be included in the Downtown Streetscape project and introduced Gary Laurent, Chairman of the Downtown Committee. Gary Laurent stated that the downtown area is in critical need of attention. Pedestrians are physically at risk. He reviewed the goals and objectives used: Create an economically viable area in the downtown, create an image for the downtown conducive to business and pedestrians, consolidate parking, get the parking where it belongs and provide safety for pedestrians. Kenneth Ashfeld, City Engineer gave a brief update on where the City is in relationship to all the various projects being considered to improve the downtown area. He said the problems in the downtown area are appearance, streets abutting businesses, and sidewalks. The other major problem is the traffic going through downtown. He reviewed the two other highway projects that the City is involved in being the southerly bypass and mini bypass. The southerly bypass is programed by MN/DOT to commence design work within the next year. The schedule on the southerly bypass is to begin in 1990 and complete in 1992. The City has worked a private/public partnership with Mn. Dept. of Transportation and has committed $1,000,000.00. The City has also worked a private/public partnership with MN/DOT for construction and right-of-way costs for the 169 bridge and has committed $1 ,900,000.00. Construction is programmed for 1990. Tim Erkkila, Landscape architect, gave a slide presentation of the downtown area. The problems within the downtown area are narrow sidewalks, parking shortages, old light fixtures and overall appearance. The proposed project would allow more parking, parallel parking on one side of street and angle parking on the other. City Council December 9, 1986 Page -2- Barry Stock reviewed the cost of the project and how it was determined. He said for 3 and 4 family residential properties the streetscape portion will be deferred until the property is converted to commercial use, on 1 and 2 family residential property, the streetscape and street rehabilitation assessment will be deferred until the property is converted to commercial use. Eie-explained the proposed project, where it will be located and that 25% of the cost is being assessed per the Street Rehabilitation policy and that 75% to the cost will come from tax increment financing. The City Administrator explained where tax increment financing comes from and what it is used for. He said it is derived from new development the first being the new senior citizens highrise and K-Mart warehouse distribution center and the last one being the racetrack. Mayor Reinke asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to speak on this matter. Ron Sherer, 1037 Bluff Avenue, Shakopee, asked if the City could go 75% tax increment, why can't they go 100%. Barry Stock answered that if they did go 100% that it would be inconsistent with the City's past policies on street rehabilitation. Mona Strunk, 103 E. 3rd, asked if 3rd street will be done as a separate project. She wonders if it really is going to be a benefit for her, she cannot see that they will improve her property $8,400. Barry Stock said that the City does have to prove the benefit and that she does have the right to bring them to court to prove it. Cncl. Leroux asked how it would affect her assessment since her portion of the north, south street has already been improved. Audrey Jensen, speaking for her father-in-law, Tom Novitzki of 208 So. Atwood, asked how it would affect her property. Barry Stock answered that since her street has already been improved on 2nd Avenue, it is likely that there would not be an additional assessment for improvements that have already been made and assessed. Cncl. Wampach asked if the City would be willing to give the actual assessed value of the improvement for the purchase of the property or if the City would condemn the property. Barry Stock answered that it would depend on the actual value of the property. Lorraine Reis, 220 W 3rd, asked what improvements could be made to the property on Atwood and 3rd. She also said that she did not care for the way she was approached on signing the petition, she was told that it would not cost her anything. Mayor Reinke said that some of the north/south streets are 44 feet wide and some of the streets after reconstruction will no longer be 44 feet, from the City's standpoint, they are looking at making some streets narrower. Tim Walsh, 315 Lewis, asked if the mini by-pass was already under way and what the status is. The City Engineer said that it is still in the preliminary design planning stages. City Council December 9, 1986 Page -3- Ray Seibenaler, 119 W. 4th Avenue, referring to the property at 221 E. 2nd Avenue , asked how the railroad would be assessed since it goes right through it. The City Engineer said the curbing and drainage section only will be assessed to the railroad. Chuck Mensing, 117 Fuller, said that as a downtown businessman he feels that without the mini bypass, the downtown area improvement will not be worth anything. Mrs. Naegle, 137 W. 4th, asked if there was any plans to do anything between 3rd and 4th on Fuller, she said there is still junk left from the construction done this summer. Mayor Reinke replied that some of the rework along the curb line did not get completed this fall, the cleanup work will be completed next spring and any problems or damage done to your property will be taken care of. Tose TI-- .i --- 7 14P i.1 1 .+t --;A 1— 1-,-- A--- o.,mo t., City Council December 9, 1986 Page -4- Marion Houle, corner of Sommerville and 3rd, asked if she was being assessed for the railroad property going throught the corner of her land. The Mayor answered that since she does not own the property she will not be assessed for it. Mrs. Schneider, 127 W. 4th, asked if the new sidewalks will be made wider. The City Engineer replied that the sidewalks should be of 5 foot width and he will check into the matter and respond back to her. Dick Stokes, 135 S. Atwood asked how 2nd Street could be improved because the land belongs to the railroad not the City. The City Engineer said that all along 2nd Avenue the streetscaping will be decreased as it relates overall. The City Administrator said they will investigate the matter further on how his property will be assessed and get back to him with the answer. Mayor Reinke said that the Council has not made a final decision yet as to whether to go ahead with the project or not. There will be a few more hearings before any bids will be awarded and any final assessments are made. Rich Alber, 212 E. 1st Avenue asked if the City had anything in writing from Mn/DOT in regards to the bypass. Mayor Reinke answered that there is nothing in writing but the City is going to be contributing money for this project. Beth Kelzer , 140 W. 3rd, said she believes the City should get their priorities straight first. The traffic problem should be eliminated before we decide on any streetscaping. Jeff Kelzer, 140 W. 3rd Avenue, asked if the money that was being set aside for the streetscaping is included in the money set aside for the mini-bypass. The City Engineer answered that it is not included. Discussion ensued on where the bypass will be going and how that will affect the traffic going into downtown Shakopee. Wampach/Leroux moved for a 10 minute recess. Motion carried unanimously. Wampach/Vierling moved to reconvene at 10:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Karen Lebens, 207 Atwood, asked if they could use tax increment money to redo their building which was damaged while the construction was going on this summer. She also asked what would replace the trees in the streetscapes when they die to which the City Administrator said they will be replaced as are other boulevard trees. She stated she is definately opposed to the Downtown Streetscape proposal as it is now. Tom Gestach, 220 South Street, said that he is not in favor of the Downtown Streetscape project, he would rather see his money spent on repairing the traffic problems within the City. He also asked what recourse would the citizens have if this project went through. Mayor Reinke replied that anyone who is affected with an assessment and believes their property is not benefitted would have the right to take the City to a court of law. City Council December 9, 1986 Page -5- Joe (Butch) Notermann 841 So. Market Street, said that he is not an opponent to the Downtown Redeveloment Project but he questions the way it is being done. He said the main consideration that should be taken is the property owners ability to pay. He feels the bypass should be the main concern for the City right now. Terry Forbord, 2103 Bridge Crossing, member of the Downtown Committee, said the do nothing approach should never be taken, in 4 years he feels it would be too late, there may not be tax increment money left. Mayor Reinke asked if there was anyone else from the audience who wished to speak on this matter. There was no response. Lebens/Wampach moved to close the public hearing. Roll Call: Ayes: Cncl. Lebens, Wampach, Vierling and Clay Noes: Cncl.-_Lerouxand :Mayor_Reinke Motion carried. Vierling/Clay moved to reconsider motion to close public hearing. Motion carried with Wampach and Lebens opposed. Cncl. Leroux said that there are a lot of things about this project that are still up in the air and that the public hearing should not be closed. He replied to Butch Notermann that the residential property owners assessments will be deferred until their property is sold. Cncl. Wampach asked the City Attorney if there was such a thing that could be drawn up like a 25 or 30 year moratorium stating that they will not be assessed again. The City Attorneystated that there was nothing that could be done in regards to that happening. Cncl. Clay suggested the possibility -of assessing the street reconstruction, but paying for the streetscape out of tax increment funds. Cncl. Leroux stated that everyone uses the downtown, but not everyone uses all the streets in the residential area. Cncl. Vierling stated that she too is looking at assessing less for streetscape, but all questions can't be answered tonight. Lebens/'Vierling moved to continue the public hearing. Motion carried unanimouslN Butch Notermann said that the basic issue is dollars and cents and that must be resolved before a final decision should be made. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2662, A Resolution to Authorize the City to Release Restrictive Covenants on Certain Property, and moved its adoption. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Reinke said that the next public hearing will be advertised and notices will again be sent out. Clay/Vierling moved to adjourn to December 16, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. Motion-- carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Judith S. Cox Carol L. Schultz City Clerk Recording Secretary ^IOP_„ =71- 00:77,T=-L v ITISOTA D^^._.^^:B--,E? 16, 1986 7:00 p.m. wi th .^`nc1. T eroux, -41 so present were John K. Cit - gigineer; Dennis Kraft Tud.i-th .9. Cox, City Clerk; wn revitalization project :s originally signed by ri tndrawn their signatures Z4,'J". thus in vali dating property owners . petition from om the original n carried with ished to and lro vember 2.5 , 0 City Council December 16, 1986 Page -2- Lebens/Vierling moved to receive and place on file the letter from Robert Vierling regarding his injury occuring at 221 E. 4th Avenue when he stumbled on the incomplete sidewalk. Motion carried unanimously. The City Administrator indicated that the claim was being handled by our insurance carrier as any other such claim. Leroux/Lebens offered Resolution No. 2668, A Resolution in Appreciation to Kenneth Hanel for Outstanding Dedicated Service to the City of Shakopee and moved its adoption. Mayor Reinke read the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Lebens moved to re-open the public hearing on the request for the vacation of a roadway easement in Eaglewood 3rd Addition. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued on vacating the temporary easement in the Eaglewood 3rd Addition. The City Engineer and Public Works Superintendant evaluated the status of the road and recommended minimal improvements with no upgrading of the roadway's structural capabilities. Leroux/Vierling moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Veirling offered Resolution No. 2658, A Resolution Vacating Temporary Easements in Eaglewood 3rd Addition, and striking number three for retaining the easement for the temporary emergency access but vacating the easement across Lot 5, block 1, which is not needed or used for the existing temporary access, and move its adoption, additionally direct staff that the barriers will be of rough sawn lumber type so that they blend into the area. Motion carried with Mayor Reinke opposed. The City Planner reviewed the request from Fairest Made Foods Inc. to amend the City Code to allow limited food processing in a B-1 District. Lebens/Vierling moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance which will amend Section 11.29, Subd. 3 of the City Code to allow limited food processing as a conditional use in the B-1 District subject to the following standards: I. No slaughtering of meats, poultry or fish on the premises. 2. The operation must combine processing and wholesaling of a product. 3. Liquid waste must have primary separation. 4. Emmissions shall be limited to gases. No liquid pollutants shall be released into the environment. Steam exhaust is acceptable. 5. The facility must pass federal and state inspections. Kscussion ensued on allowing manufacturing companies in a B-1 District, also rendering of meat that might occur within a B-1 district if this request is passed. Vierling/Clay moved to amend the main motion to insert the word "or rendering" under condition no. 1. Roll Call: Ayes: Cncl. Leroux, Lebens, Vierling, Wampach and Clay Noes: Mayor Reinke Motion carried. City Council December 16, 1986 Page -3 - Roll Call on main motion as amended: Ayes: Cncl. Clay, Vierling, Lebens and Wampach Noes: Cncl. Leroux and Mayor Reinke Motion carries. Clay/Vierling moved to accept with regrets Judith Simac's resignation and authorize the advertisement for the filling of the Planner II position. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued on the Downtown redevelopment project. The petition that Cncl. Lebens submitted to the council regarding the withdrawal of names from the original petition was referred to the City Attorney. Consensus was for a work session to be held for the council on January 13, 1987 and a public hearing on January 27, 1987. A cost rundown of 10% across the board assessed for streetscape and street rehab with parking lots not being assessed. More discussion on the timing of Phase I and Phase II as affected by the bridge. More discussion on improvement of the backs of buildings in the city, and legal opinion on the submittal of the petition by Cncl. Lebens. The City Administrator was also asked to check out how lending institutions would handle deferred assessments when property is sold. Leroux/Vierling moved to authorize Mr. Stock to carry over 120 hours of accumulated vacation into 1987 with 40 hours to be taken before March 31, 1987. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/ Vierling moved to purchase three motorola portable radios from Canterbury Downs for a total cost of $1 ,200, using capitol equipment funding. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to authorize the purchase of four squad cars from Than Hawkins Polar Chevrolet in the amount of $45,449.00. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to award the 1987/1988 city towing contract to Shakopee Towing Company and authorize the proper city officials to execute a towing contract with Shakopee Towing Company for 1987 and 1988. Roll Call: Ayes: Uninimous Noes: None Motion carried. Clay/Leroux moved for a 10 minute recess. Motion carried unanimously. Wampach/Clay moved to reconvene at 9:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk said that a gambling violation has occured by a liquor licensee and that if Council wishes to hold a public hearing to consider revocation of the liquor license, the licensee must be afforded at least 15 days notice of the public hearing. The City Attorney recommended that instead of the Council holding a fact finding public hearing, that the matter be laid on the table until such time as the criminal proceedings have been determined by the district court and then act. He also stated that if a decision has not been made by the time liquor licenses are renewed in June, and if Council has not yet acted, then the license renewal should be tabled. City Council December 16, 1986 Page -4- Wampach/Leroux moved to table the Pullman Club gambling violation until after the legal proceedings have been completed or further action of the Council. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued on hiring additional police officers to patrol the commercial districts in Shakopee. Calendar parking should be strictly enforced, which might warrant the hiring of an additional officer. Consensus was to conduct further study into this matter and bring back to council at a later date. The City Engineer reviewed the background of the Highway 169 and mini-bypass project. The Three alternatives were reviewed: Alternative 1 provides for a relatively clean intersection without the need for a signal system. Alternative 2 provides access to Fuller Street and ingress only to the CBD. Alternative 3 provides for access to Fuller Street and would provide a developable space in the southeast corner of Block 5 and adjacent vacated streets. Disadvantages to these alternatives were discussed as to how they would affect the pedistrian movements and developable property within the area. The schedule proposed is to have a presentation to the Senior Citizen groups in mid January, 1987, and hold a public hearing in late January 1987, in early February have council selection of design layout and in Spring of 1987 completion of location and design study report to be sent to Mn/DOT and FHWA for review. Leorux/Vierling moved to approve Change Order No. 6 to the 1984-8 Trunk Highway 101 Improvement in the amount of $682.00 to be taken from the racetrack off-site improvement fund. Roll Call: Ayes: Cncl. Leroux, Vierling, Clay, Wampach and Mayor Reinke Noes: Cncl. Lebens Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to pay F. F. Jedlicki, 14203 W. 62nd Street, Eden Prairie, Mn. 55344, in the amount of $2,788.50 and Louisville Landfill, Inc. 3331 Akers Lane, Jordan, MN 55352, in the amount of $513.50. Above payments to be made from the City of Shakopee General Fund. (Minnesota Valley Trail Cleanup Project) Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Clay/Vierling moved to approve the plans and specifications for the Trunk Highway 101/County Road 83 Signalization, Project No. 1987-1, and setting a bid opening 10:00 a.m. , January 22, 1987, such bids to be reviewed by Council on February 3, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Cncl. Leroux asked the City Engineer if something could be done to change the timing of the light on Valley Park Drive and 169. When the racetrack is not in operation there is no need for a light. The City Engineer said he would talk to Mn/DOT about changing the timing. City Council December 16, 1986 Page -5- Leroux/Lebens moved to receive and file the Upper Valley Drainage Way and Outfall Study prepared by Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer said the railroad is asking for the City's consideration on closing various railroad crossings. Discussion ensued on the trafic on each crossing within the City. Consensus of the Council was to not close any crossings. Wampach/Leroux moved to indicated to staff the Council's Desire to not close any particular crossings in the downtown CBD area. Motion carried unanimously- Leroux/Lebens moved to approved the application and grant a pool table license for 1987 to J.B.F. Inc. , 823 East 1st Avenue; R. Hanover, Inc. , 911 East 1st Avenue; and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 44120, 220 West 2nd Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling moved to open the public hearing on renewal of taxicab licenses for 1987. Motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk stated that the applications are not in order for Council consideration. Wampach/Vierling moved to continue the public hearing until January 6, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Vierling/Leroux moved to authorize appropriate City officials to enter into a 1987 contract with Municipal Ordinance Codifiers, Inc. at $85.00 per hour for counsel $45.00 per hour for Codifer, and $20.00 per hour for typing revision pages for updating the Shakopee City Code. Roll Call: Ayes: Cncl. Leroux, Vierling, Wampach, Clay and Mayor Reinke Noes: Cncl. Lebens Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to confirm the appointment February 1, 1987 for the full time assistant building inspector beginning April 1 , 1987, and pass the information the the County. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes• None Motion carried. Leorux/Vierling moved to authorize the appropriate City officials to execute an electrical contract with John Wagner for the 1987 operating year. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to direct the City's bond attorney, O'Connor and Hannan, to prepare a bond election ballot which states the amount of the proposed bond issue for the new City Hall and offers an advisory ballot which allows voters to indicate a preference for the Block 50 site or the Gorman Street site. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes• None Motion carried. City Council December 16, 1987 Page -6- Leroux/Vierling moved to direct the City Hall Siting Committee to meet with Boarman Architects to select one or more alternative dates for the bond election. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued on setting up a proposed contract with Boarman Architects for their services in completing the bond referendum yet to be completed under Phase I of the new City Hall siting committee. Jack Boarman from Boarman Architects addressed the Council saying that the site issue will , be decided by vote, and the question now lies with the cost and structure of the building. Leroux/Vierling moved to increase the Phase I contract by $7,600.00 based on two additional sites and an additional survey at the request of the siting co7m ttee. (Contract with Boarman Architects) Roll Call: Ayes: Cncl. Lebens, Leroux, Vierling, Clay and Mayor Reinke Noes: Cncl. Wampach Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to direct appropriate City staff to execute a standard architectural agreement between the City of Shakopee and Boarman Architects for Phase II services for the construction of a new City Hall, said services to commence upon the successful completion of a City Hall bond issue. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling moved that the City establish a citizens advisory group to begin meeting in January and this group be of flexible size up to 30-40 people to assist in the bond program for the new city hall. Motion carried with Cncl. Lebens opposed. Discussion ensued on the necessity of filling the Planner I position. It was decided to discuss this issue further at the goals and objectives meeting. Lebens/Wampach moved to table filling the Planner I Position until further discussion at the goals and objectives meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Clay Lebens moved to direct staff to not submit a Small Cities Development Program application for 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling move to direct the City Administrator to not pursue ~ designation as the host city for the midwest interstate low level radio- active site depository. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling moved to approve-the-bills in the amount of $373,294.79. Roll Call: AYes Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2669, A Resolution Authorizing Delivery of a Deed to Extinguish and Easement, and moved its adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2661, A Resolution Setting' Fees for City Licenses, Permits, Services and Documents, and moved its adoption. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2663, A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 2457 adopting the 1986 Budget and moved its adoption. &oll Call: Ayes: Unanimously Noes: None Motion carried. City Council / December 16, 1986 (off Page -7- Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2670, A Resolution Concurring with the HRA Action Terminating and Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District No. 5 Within Minnesota River Valley Housing and Redevelopment Project No. 1, and moved its adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2666, A Resolution Supporting Federal Legislation Allowing More State Control of Safety Standards Concerning Pipelines Carrying Hazardous Substance, and moved its adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling moved to direct the appropriate staff to review zoning restrictions establishing the setback from pipelines. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Leroux/Vierling offered Ordinance No. 210, An Ordinance of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending Shakopee City Code Chapter 2 entitled "Administration and General Government" by Repealing Section 2.20 and by Adopting a new Section 2.20 and by Adoption by Reference Shakopee City Code Chapter 1 and Section 2.99, and moved its adoption. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued on the 1987 Pay Plan for Non-Union Employees. The City Administrator reviewed the comparison of County salary ranges versus City salary ranges. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution No. 2665, A Resolution Adopting the 1987 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non-Union Employees of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and moved its adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Cncl. Leroux, Clay, vierling, Wampach and Mayor Reinke Noes: Cncl. Lebens Motion carried Discussion ensued on Sergeants Pay Resolution for 1987. The City Administrator said the Pay Resolution for 1987 will continue as in the past with the exceptions that the Sergeants additional pay is reduced to bring their total compensation into line with the comparable worth plan for 1987; and the Sergeant assigned as Assistant Chief of Police is kept with the same benefits but the pay is set by the pay plan of the City. Lebens/Vierling moved to table the Sergeants'Pay Resolution for 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Leroux/Vierling offered Resolution Number 2667, A Resolution Amending the City of Shakopee Personnel Policy Adopted by Resoluton No. 1571 and moved its adoption. Roll Call: Ayes: Unanimous Noes: None Motion carried. Lebens/Leroux moved to appoint Bryan Koch to the position of probationary Police Patrol Officer at a starting salary of $23,687.40 the first step of the 1987 contract effective January 12, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. Vierling/Leroux moved to authorize the staff to publish a disclaimer notice on the individual property assessment amounts for the Downtown Streetscape and Street Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. Cncl. Leroux stated there is an increase of $174.25 in the pri c closing on the House of Hoy for the update on the abstract. Leroux/Clay moved to increase the amount payable to Mrs. Hoy by to cover the cost of abstract update. Motion carried unanimous_ Leroux/Lebens admoved to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. M journed at 12:30 A.M. E Judith S. Cox City Clerk Carol L. Schultz Recording Secretary 76U CAVANAUGH WNEARNEY FUNERAL HOME Mr. John K. Anderson December 26, 1986 City Administrator City of Shakopee 129 East 1st Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota John, I am writing as a follow up to our meeting of December 16, 1986, with you, Tom Brownell, Tom Philipp and myself regarding the involvement of funeral escorts by the city police department. Tom Philipp and I would like very much for this service to continue for the citizens of our community. We would like to discuss this with the Council at your next meeting on January 6, 1987. Thank You very much for your time in this matter. Sincerely, dim McNearney DEC-2 9198& CITY OF SHAKOPC, James J. McNearney/333 South Lewis Street/Shakopee, Minnesota 55379/(612)445-2755 Scott-Carver-Dakota Community AIction 41ency, /nc. 420 Oak Street North Corporate Officers: CARVER,MINN. 55315 C A P Harold Trende-Chairman Phone: 448-2302 Richard Graham-Vice Chairperson Denise Parrish-Secretary/Treasurer COMMUNI- �N Tr December 12 1986 =* Ms. Mary F. Sullivan- � PgOOPYM Executive Director Mr. John Anderson, City Administrator Shakopee City Hall 129 First Avenue East Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Dear John, This letter is a request for financial support from the City to assist in relocating our agency to Shakopee. As you know, we have researched several buildings and believe we may have found suitable affordable space. The space we are looking at is in the Industrial Park; office space once occupied by Scotland Corporation. I would hope that the Shakopee City Council would see this as a great benefit to the community. Locating our Community Action Agency in Shakopee would provide bettter access forthe low-income residents of the area as well as bringing additional jobs to Shakopee. Our goal would be to move in the direction of establishing a Service Center, locating several social service providers together. Our request is for financial assistance to offset the increase in rent. We need to raise $8,000 per year or $24,000 for a three year term of the lease. We will be approaching other service organizations such as the Lions, Rotary, VFW and American Legion in an effort to raise the money. The support of the City, both financially and conceptually, will enhance these fund-raising efforts. Sincerely, NN Mary F. Divan Executive Director - �;ECEMBER 22. 19S6 Wailace & Joanne Bakken Hwy. 101 & Marschall Road 1251 E. First Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 (612)445-5074 OL AID DEAR COUNCIL MEMBERE . :N TALKING TO THE D. N. F . AND THESTATE TRAIL SYSTEM PEOPLE I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE WILL BE MONEY AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE 3. N. R. TRAIL TO MURPHY' S LANDING PROVIDING WE CAN FIND A WAY TO LOOP THE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SO IT CAN CONNECT WITH ESTABLISHE[ TRAILS GOING TO PRIOR LAKE. AE HAVE RECIEVED PERMISSION FROM MR. GENE HAUER TO CROSS HIS PROPERTY. WE STILL HAVE A SMALL SECTION OF TRAIL THAT IS NEEDE[ 70 CONNECT FROM THE EXISTING MINNESOTA STATE TRAIL HEAD LOCATED NEAR THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING TO THE OLD RODEO GROUNDS ON �O BLUFF AVENUE AT MARKET STREET. THEN EAST ON BLUFF ONE BLOCK TO MINNESOTA STREET THEN NORTH TO THE RIVER BOTTOMS THEN FOLLOK 9IVER BOTTOMS EAST PAST THE SHAKOPEE VALLEY MOTEL FOLLOWING THE EXISTING TRAIL THROUGH THE CITY PARK LAND ON THE BOTTOM WHERE THE zARMER FARMS AND UP THE ROAD TO HIGHWAY 101 AT THE WEST ENTRANCE OF MURPHY' S LANDIN6. WE NEED INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING: 1 . CAN WE TRAVEL ON BLUFF AVE FOR THAT ONE BLOCK NEAR MARKET AN[ ENTER THE RIVER BOTTOMS AT MINNESOTA STREET? 2. CAN WE USE THE CITY PROPERTY BELOW THE PARK THAT THE FARMEF FARMS FOR SNOWMOBILING AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING? 3. COMMING FROM THE CITY PARK TO HIGHWAY 10� CAN WE USE THE ROAD ' HAT Iv!URPHY` S LANDING ONCE OWNED? 4. CAN WE TRAVEL THROUGH THE DITCH ALONG SHENANDOAH DRIVE TO MR. HAUER' S FARM TO COMPLETE THE TRAIL TO PRIOR LAKE? . r. .. 9 1VaLeI T I yr Iv /01I VKML 11c .7vW11 PHONE NO. 296-2553 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul , Minnesota 55106 December 30 , 1986 John Anderson City Administrator City of Shakopee 129 East First Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 553 79- 13 76 Dear John : The Department of Natural Resources would like to extend the Minnesot Valley Trail east (downstream) from its present terminus by the Parks A Recreation office. There is one problem area and we need the he1P and approval of the City. The problem area is the marina area owned by Bob Sweeney which lies adjacent to the Minnesota River between Minnesota and Market Streets. We have determined that a bridge (previousl considered) across the neck of the entrance to the marina is not practical . An alternative, so indicated on the attached sketch, is to use part of Bluff Street and the Platted Portion of Minnesota Street lying north of Bluff Street. Since this platted portion of Minnesota Street is not currently a road, we need a legal decision on the question: Can the platted portion of Minnesota Street lying north of Bluff Street be used for the Minnesota valley Trail ? The trail would be a ten foot wide paved path used by bikers and hikers in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. If the use of snowmobiles is not acceptable we will try to work out something with Mr. Sweeney to find an alternate route for snowmobiles. Enclosed is a copy of the snowmobile rules. 84.87 (Page 6) describes the rules related to the use of snowmobiles on streets and highways. The State supports the proposal made by Mr. Bakken to extend the Landing- grants- in trail south from Murphy's Landing. I await your decision on the Minnesota Street issue. Thank you. Sincerely, d,.-a �J� Bill Weir Regional Park Manager cc: George Muenchow, Community Services Director Denis Kraftt n Bruce sla , Manager, Minnesota Valley Trail BW650: lk AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 7 « t �+ 1- L ` T t i i„ ti Ws d. UF-y Y8`♦ SCOTT T T ,� #. y 0 COUNTY HENNEPIN COUNT ; ' s CD ' r I 4 �! .•��. P �k br;� a � �. j• �� .. 's�`,`,� X44 � ,,�: ��r ..�* TTTT��� •, y }' . { t •',.. 4 F � t. Yr.M alt:,ti,��•t���•����•���l�r�r j�' _ 7 t, + r , tt i w I a� �,. ;;�"' as• � ie y. } y+ _�.: T ' 1 �` _ . LI , �. { t', •. '� �` +,' }mow . �. t '• �' r i � /y NN .. # A JuL1us A. COLLIER, II JULIUS A.COLLER ATTORNEY AT 1.Aj^T ''..,a gt�_44S-1244 1859-1940 211 WEST FIRST AV EN U E j)9(v�6 SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA *� +,�y 55379 y�) f y �l S�",�AKOPEE December 31, 1986 Mr. John K. Anderson City Administrator Shakopee City Hall 129 East First Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Dear Mr. Anderson: In the communication the Council received recently from Mr. Wallace Bakken four questions were posed and you sent them on to me for an answer. Herewith are the answers. Wim+-,, . -• Question 1: Can we (the Bakken interests) traveljon Bluff Avenue for one Block near Market and enter the river bottoms at Minnesota Street? Answer: Yes, providing that you operate in the most right hand lane. Shakopee City Code Section8.30 Subd 3 page 195. Question 2: Can we (the Bakken interests) use the city property below the park that the Farmer farms for snowmobiling and Cross Country Skiing? Answer: Yes, providing you get the written consent of the tenant and the City of Shakopee, Shakopee City Code Section 8.30 Subd 3 Question 3: Can Bakken interests use the road coming from the City Park to Highway 101 that Murphy's Landing once owned? Answer: The City of Shakopee passed an Ordinance No. 290 on December 17, 1960 which provided for the conveyance of certain lands of the Scott County Historical Society and as a part thereof the City reserved as a roadway a strip of land 50 feet in width, the center line of which coincides with the center line of existing traveled roadway as presently located and traveled; said tr* of land being located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 115/,�ange 22 West and running in a general northerly - southerly direction between State Trunk Highway 101 and 30 feet North of the Mill Creek, but the Council did authorize that Scott County Historical Society, its licensees and invitees to use the road for passage in common with others-. Subsequently, to-wit, February 3, 1969, a deed was, executed in conformity with the ordinance and the deed has been recorded. Subsequently, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 300 which in no way had any bearing on the reservation of the access rights as reserved by the roadway reserv- ation. November 13, 1973 the Council passed another Ordinance but this Ordinance while dealing with some of the Scott County Historical Society property had no bearing on the roadway. The bottom line is that the City can authorize any use of the roadway for snow- mobile purposes 2 - December 31, 1986 to: John K. Anderson, City Administrator Question 4: Can the Bakken interests travel through the ditch along Shenandoah Drive to Mr. Hauer's Farm? Answer: Yes. See 8.30 of the Shakopee City Code Subdivision 3 Respectfully submitted, J us A. Coller, II Shakopee City Attorney JAC/nh with a muffler as required by law and these rules, except that snowmobiles may be operated in organized events as authorized by Minn.Stat.§84.871,without such a muffler. 2. No snowmobile manufactured on or after June 30, 1970, and before February 1, 1972, for sale in Minnesota, except snowmobiles designed for competition purposes only, shall be sold,or offered for sale,unless it is equipped with a muffler that limits engine noise to not more than 86 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet. 3. No snowmobile manufactured on or after Feburary 1, 1972, for sale in Minnesota, except snowmobiles designed for competition purposes only, shall be sold, or offered for sale, unless it is equipped with a muffler that limits engine noise to not more than 82 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet. 4. No snowmobile manufactured on or after April 1, 1975, except a snowmobile designed for competition purposes only, shall be sold,offered for sale,or operated in Minnesota unless it is so equipped and has been certified by the manufacturer to conform to a sound level limitation of not more than 78 decibles on the A scale at 50 feet as originally equipped. 5. In certifying that a new snowmobile complies with the noise limitation requirements of this rule,a manufacturer shall make such a certification based on measurements made in accordance with the SAE Recommended Practice J192(a),as set forth in the Report of the Vehicle Sound Level Committee,as approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers September 1970 and revised November 1973. 6. No snowmobile shall be sold or offered for sale in Min- nesota unless its maker shall have previously furnished the Commissioner with a certificate of compliance certifying that all such snowmobiles made by that maker met or exceed the ap- plicable noise level restrictions established by these rules. The certification of compliance required in the foregoing shall be in the form of a "Snowmobile Safety Certification Committee" label conspicuously attached to the machine showing cer- tification by the Snowmobile Safety and Certification Com- mittee, Inc. Snowmobiles intended for competition purposes only shall be exempt from this rule provided a separate placard identifying that such snowmobile is not so equipped is con- spicuously and permanently affixed thereto. 7. Except for organized events as authorized by Minn. Stat. 84.871, no snowmobile shall be modified by any person in any manner that shall amplify or otherwise increase total noise level above that emitted by the snowmobile as originally equipped, regardless of date of manufacture. § 1.0058 Penalties. a. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. b. A manufacturer who certifies that a new snowmobile can meet the sound level limitations imposed by these rules shall be subject to the penalty provisions of subsection A. for each machine so certified which does not meet the applicable sound level limitations. 20 3. Reflector material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side forward of the handle bars. Reflector material shall have at least the minimum intensity values as prescribed in Table If of federal specifications L-S-300A,dated January 1, 1970. Registration numbers, the manufacturer's trade name, or other decorative material, if meeting minimum reflect orization standards, may be included in computing the required 16 square-inch area. 4. Brakes adequate to control the movement of, and to stop and to hold the snowmobile track under normal conditions of operation. 5. "Street or highway" means the entire width between boundary lines or any way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular traffic. b. Any sled, trailer or other device being towed by a snowmobile during the hours of darkness under normal at- mospheric conditions shall be equipped as follows: 1. Unobstructed and visible reflector material shall be mounted on each side and at the rear of the sled, trailer or vehicle. 2. The Reflector material required herein shall have at least the minimum intensity values set forth in 6 MCAR§1.0057 A.3. or it shall be in accordance with Reflex Reflectors,SAE J594E. c. All snowmobiles made after June 30, 1972, and sold in Minnesota; shall bear the maker's permanent identification number so placed and of such size as follows: 1. Be stamped into the right outside vertical surface of the track tunnel in an area within 12 inches of the rearmost edge of the track tunnel,or other approved location. 2. Have a height of numerals and letters of not less than %4 inch. 3. Have a depth of embossing of not less than 0.010 inch. 4. Be readable without moving any part of the vehicle. 5. Each snowmobile so manufactured shall bear an individual number which is not duplicated by that maker at any time within the succeeding ten(10)years. d. All snowmobiles made after June 30, 1972, and sold in Minnesota, shall be designed and made to provide an area on which to affix the snowmobile registration number at the following location and of the following dimensions: 1. A clear area shall be provided on each side of the cowling or pan with the minimum size of 3%z inches vertical times I 1 inches horizontal. 2. It shall be minimum of 12 inches form the ground when the machine is resting on a hard surface. e. Mufflers. 1. No person shall operate a snowmobile unless it is equipped 19 CONTENTS SNOWMOBILE LAWS—MINNESOTA STATUTES Definitions . ..... ..... . .. . .. ... . .... Snowmobile Registration ........ . .............. Requirements For Makers of Snowmobiles........ Disposition of Receipts. . ....................... Transfer or Termination of Snowmobile Ownership Licensing by Political Subdivisions. . ........... . Rules and Regulations.......................... Operation: Regulation by Municipalities.......... Operation Generally ........................... Regulations by Political Subdivisions. . . ......... Mufflers . . .................................... Crossing of Streets or Highways by Youthful Snowmobile Operators; Prohibitions. . . ......... Signal from Officer to Stop........ Penalties . . . .... .............................. Confiscation of Snowmobile Used in Burglary... Limitations on the operation of Recreational Motor Vehicles within and without the Seven. County Metropolitan Area; Posting of Private Lands; Gates and Fences.... ... ................ Game Laws Relating to Use of Snowmobiles...... NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS Registration and Display of Numbers..........., Dealers' and Manufacturers' Registration........ Game and Fish Resources... ........ ........... Public Lands and Waters...... ........... ... Uniform Signs . . .. ................... ..... ... Accident Reports .......... ......... .......... Snowmobile Education and Training Programs Revocation of Snowmobile Safety Certificate. . Required Equipment ............. ............. Mufflers . . ...... .. ................ .... .. ... Penalties . . . .............. ................ 2 e. Upon successful completion of the training program by a student,the instructor will submit the name,address,and date of birth of the student to the snowmobile safety coordinator who will issue to the student, on behalf of the Commissioner, a snowmobile safety certificate. A duplicate certificate will be issued if the original is lost or destroyed, upon application and payment of $2.00. No snowmobile safety certificate shall be issued to any person less than 12 years of age except to his or her parents or gaurdian,to be held by such parent or gaurdian until the person's twelfth birthday. f. Each snowmobile safety certificate issued shall show on its face the birthdate of the person to whom it was issued. No person less than 14 years of age or any other person 14 years of age but less than 18 years of age who does not possess a snowmobile safety certificate may make a direct crossing of a street or highway at any time. g. Procedures for revocation of snowmobile safety cer- tificates. 1. When the judge of a juvenile court, or any of its duly authorized agents shall determine that any person, while less than 18 years of age,has violated the provisions of sections 84.81 to 84.88,or any other state or local law or ordinance regulating the operation of snowmobiles, the judge, or duly authorized agent, shall immediately report such a determination to the Commissioner on the form prescribed. (Form F).The judge,or duly authorized agent, may indicate upon the form prescribed his recommendation as to whether or not the person's snowmobile safety certificate should be suspended and the length of such suspension,if any. 2. A person under 18 years of age shall surrender his snowmobile safety certificate to the judge, or his duly authorized agent, in all cases when such judge, or his agent, recommends the suspension of such certificate.The snowmobile safety certificate shall be transmitted to the Commissioner in all cases where suspension thereof is recommended and where such recommended period of suspension exceeds 15 days. 3. The Commissioner shall retain possession of snowmobile safety certificates which he suspends during the period of the suspension, all other certificates shall be returned immediately upon a determination that they will not be suspended. § 1.0057 Required equipment. a. No snowmobile shall be operated upon public lands, waters,streets or highways unless it is equipped as follows: 1. At least one head lamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. Such head lamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming snowmobile operator. 2. At least one red tail lamp,having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness,under normal atmospheric conditions. 18 MINNESOTA SNOWMOBILE LAWS Minnesota Statutes 1980 as amended through the Second Special Session of the 1981 Legislature 84.81 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. For the purposes of Laws 1967, Chapter 876 the terms defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them. Subd. 2. "Person" includes an individual, partnership, corporation,the state and its agencies and subdivisions,and any body of persons,whether incorporated or not. Subd. 3. "Snowmobile" means a self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners. Subd. 4. "Owner" means a person,other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a snowmobile entitled to the use or possession thereof. Subd. 5. "Operate" means to ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile. Subd. 6. "Operator" means every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile. Subd.7. "Register"means the act of assigning a registration number to a snowmobile. Subd. 8. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources acting directly or through his authorized agent. Subd. 9. "Roadway" means that portion of a highway im- proved,designed,or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. Subd. 10. "Dealer" means a person, partnership, or cor- poration engaged in the business of selling snowmobiles at wholesale or retail. Subd. 11. "Manufacturer" means a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing snowmobiles. 84.82 SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION. Subdivision 1. General requirements. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall after June 30, 1969, operate or transport any snowmobile within the state unless such snowmobile has been registered in accordance with the provisions of sections 84.81 to 84.88, except snowmobiles in transit by a manufacturer, distributor or dealer.No person shall sell a snowmobile without furnishing the buyer a bill of sale on a form prescribed by the commissioner. Subd. 2. Application, issuance, reports. Application for registration or reregistration shall be made to the commissioner of natural resources,or the commissioner of public safety or an 3 From and after October 1, 1970,no sign intended for any of the purposes indicated in the preceding paragraph shall be erected by the state or its governmental subdivisions unless such sign is substantially in the form,shape,dimensions and colors shown in the preceding paragraph. Detailed plans and specifications of such signs will be available upon written request to the Commissioner. § 1.0055 Accident reports. a. Definitions. For the purposes of this rule,certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows: 1. "Operator" means every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile. 2. "Involved in an accident"means every snowmobile which either strikes or is struck by another person,snowmobile,motor vehicle or other animate or inanimate object. 3. "Injury requiring medical attention" means an injury of such a degree that it's proper treatment requires consultation with or a visit to a doctor or hospital emergency room. 4. "Total damage" means total apparent property damage resulting to each snowmobile and its related equipment or to any other property which is involved in the accident. 5. "Promptly" means that such written report shall be forwarded as soon as possible after an accident but not more than 48 hours after such accident. b. General requirement. The operator of any snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in injury requiring medical attention or hospitalization to or death of any person or total damage to an extent of$100 or more, shall promptly forward a written report of the accident on the form prescribed.(Form E). § 1.0056 Snowmobile education and training programs. a. Snowmobile education and training programs will be administered by the Snowmobile Safety Coordinator, Depart- ment of Natural Resources. b. Training programs will be conducted in each county for the purpose of qualifying persons 12 years of age or older, but less than 18,for a snowmobile safety certificate. c. The course content will include the following: machine nomenclature, control familiarization, machine safety features, operating procedures, snowmobile and highway laws and regulations,loading and towing procedures,snowmobile code of ethics, safety hazards of operation, including possible hearing damage, environmental consequences of snowmobile use, and performance and written tests. d. The fee for enrollment in a training program class is$2.00 payable in advance. A student who fails to pass may take the class over when available,without additional fee.Persons age 18 or over, or age 11 may be admitted to a class to the extent facilities permit upon payment of the$2.00 fee. 17 authorized deputy registrar of motor vehicles in such form as the commissioner of public safety shall prescribe,and shall state the name and address of every owner of the snowmobile and be signed by at least one owner.Upon receipt of the application and the appropriate fee as hereinafter provided, such snowmobile shall be registered and a registration number assigned which shall be affixed to the snowmobile in such manner as the commissioner of natural resources shall prescribe. Each deputy registrar of motor vehicles acting pursuant to section 168.33, shall also be a deputy registrar of snowmobiles. The com- missioner of natural resources in agreement with the com- missioner of public safety may prescribe the accounting and procedural requirements necessary to assure efficient handling of registrations and registration fees.Deputy registrars shall strictly comply with these accounting and procedural requirements. A fee of 50 cents in addition to that otherwise prescribed by law shall be charged for each snowmobile registered by the registrar or a deputy registrar. The additional fee shall be disposed of in the manner provided in section 168.33,subdivision 2. Subd. 3. Fees for registration.(a) The fee for registration of each snowmobile, other than those registered by a dealer or manufacturer pursuant to clauses (b)or (c)of this subdivision, shall be as follows:$12 for three years and$2 for a duplicate or transfer. (b) The total registration fee for all snowmobiles owned by a dealer and operated for demonstration or testing purposes shall be$37.50 per year. (c) The total registration fee for all snowmobiles owned by a manufactuer and operated for research, testing, experimenta- tion, or demonstration purposes shall be $150 per year. Dealer and manufacturer registrations are not transferable. Subd.4. Renewal.Every owner of a snowmobile shall renew his registration in such manner as the commissioner shall prescribe, upon payment of the same registration fees provided in subdivision 3 hereof. Subd. 5. Snowmobiles owned by state or political subdivision.A registration number shall be issued without the Payment of a fee for snowmobiles owned by the state of Min- nesota or a political subdivision thereof upon application therefor. Subd. 6 Exemptions. No registration hereunder shall be required for the following described snowmobiles: (a) Snowmobiles owned and used by the United States, another state,or a political subdivision thereof. (b) Snowmobiles registered in a country other than the United States temporarily used within this state. (c) Snowmobiles covered by a valid license of another state 4 § 1.0054 Uniform signs.The following signs are designated as necessary and desirable to control, direct, or regulate the operation and use of snowmobiles for the purposes indicated: ♦• a''—�{ Informational Blazer: to be used in indicating intersections or major changes in trail direction m through use of the 71/2 inch decals shown below or comparable screened insignia. h-s%� 11 Directional Blazer: to be used in indicating mi- nor changes in trail direction through use of the 51/ inch arrow decal shown below or compara- ble screened insignia. OReassuring Blazer: placed along trail often j enough to reassure the user he is on trail. Allaboveblazers to be orange scotchlite #3274 or its equivalent. ® T Directional Decal: to be used on the 14"x 181/4" Informational Blazer. T Luh � Directional Decal: to be used on the 91/4"x 12" T Directional Blazer. T T ® .i T 1 1 Intersection Decals: to be used on the 14"x 181/4" Informa- tional Blazer. All above decals to have background of orange scotchlite #3274 or equivalent with insignia screened black. Stop Sign: to be used along trail prior to road STOP or highway crossing. Placement to be approxi- mately 25 feet from such crossing point. Colors and reflectorization to conform to highway 12" MIN. standards. NOI No Snowmobiling: to be used to indi- cate trails and areas where snowmobile use is prohibited. Background color is to be orange scotchlite #3274 or equiv- �� alent; snowmobile symbol to be 60% black,prohibiting slash and letters solid black. See Boat and Water Safety Laws for information on WATERWAY MARKER that may be used for special water hazards. 16 and which have not been within this state for more than 30 consecutive days. (d) Snowmobiles used exclusively in organized track racing events. Subd. 7. The commissioner of natural resources may issue special permits to out of state snowmobiles from a state or country where registration is not required to operate in Minn- esota for limited periods of time not to exceed 30 days in con- nection with organized group outings, trailrides, races, rallies and other promotional events. Subd. 8. Registration by persons under 18 prohibited. No person under the age of 18 years may register a snowmobile. 84.821 REQUIREMENTS OF MAKERS OF SNOWMO- BILES. Subdivision 1. All snowmobiles made after June 30, 1972, and sold in Minnesota, shall bear the maker's permanent identification number stamped in letters and numbers in the form and at a location prescribed by rule and regulation of the commissioner. Subd.2. All snowmobiles made after June 30, 1972,and sold in Minnesota,shall be designed and made to provide an area on which to affix the registration number. This area shall be at a location and of dimensions prescribed by rule and regulation of the commissioner. 84.83 DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS.Fees from registration of snowmobiles shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the general fund. 84.84 TRANSFER OR TERMINATION OF SNOWMO- BILE OWNERSHIP. Within 15 days after the transfer of ownership,or any part thereof,other than a security interest,or the destruction or abandonment of any snowmobile, written notice thereof shall be given to the commissioner in such form as he shall prescribe. Every owner or part owner of a snowmobile shall,upon failure to give such notice,be subject to the penalties imposed by Laws 1967,Chapter 876. 84.85 LICENSING BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. No political subdivision of this state shall require licensing or registration of snowmobiles covered by the provisions of Laws 1967,Chapter 876. 84.86 RULES AND REGULATIONS.Subdivision 1.With a view of achieving maximum use of snowmobiles consistent with protection of the environment the commissioner of natural resources shall adopt rules and regulations in the manner provided by chapter 15,for the following purposes: (1) Registration of snowmobiles and display of registration numbers. 5 2. In any state wildlife management area without the written permission of the agent in charge thereof in that part of the state lying south and west of a line described as follows: U.S. Highway No. 2 from East Grand Forks easterly to Bemidji; thence southerly along U.S.Highway No.71 to Wadena;thence easterly along U.S. Highway No. 10 to Staples and U.S. Highway No.210 to Carlton;thence east in a straight line to the easterly boundary of the state. 3. In any area in which such operation is or may hereafter be prohibited by law,regulations,order,or directive. b. Governmental subdivisions of the state may by resolution or ordinance regulate the operation of snowmobiles on public waters within their boundaries, provided such resolution or ordinance is not inconsistent with law or these regulations. No t resolution or ordinance restricting the period of time within which snowmobiles may be operated on public waters shall be valid with respect to such restriction unless first submitted to the Commissioner of Natural Resources and approved by him in writing. c. No person shall deposit any garbage, rubbish, offal, the body of any dead animal, or other litter upon public lands or waters or the ice thereon, other than in containers, provided thereof,or,without the consent of the owner,on private lands or water or ice thereon. d.1. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable or proper under all of the surrounding circumstances or at a rate that is greater than that set by the Commissioner of Natural Resources pursuant to 6 MCAR§ 1.0053 D.2.,on public lands or waters of this state under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Natural Resources, provided that the operation of any snowmobile at a rate of speed in excess of fifty miles per hour on such lands or water shall be unreasonable and unlawful unless operated pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of 6 MCAR § 1.0053 D. 3. 2. Where necessary,the Commisisoner of Natural Resources may establish and post at reasonable intervals,a reasonable and ,+ safe maximum speed limit for the operation of snowmobiles along a specific portion of public trail under his jurisdiction,or in a specific area of public land or water under his jurisdiction. Such speed limit shall be effective when signs are erected and any operation of a snowmobile within such posted portion of trail or area in excess of the posted speed limit is unlawful. 3. The speed limits established by 6 MCAR§1.0053 D. 1.and by the Commissioner of Natural Resources under the authority of 6 MCAR § 1.0053 D. 2. may be waived in writing by the Commissioner during the pendency of an organized race or similar competitive event held upon such lands or waters. 15 (2) Use of snowmobiles insofar as game and fish resources are affected. (3) Use of snowmobiles on public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources. (4) Uniform signs to be used by the state,counties,and cities, which are necessary or desirable to control, direct, or regulate the operation and use of snowmobiles. (5) Specifications relating to snowmobile mufflers. (6) A comprehensive snowmobile information and safety education and training program,including but not limited to the preparation and dissemination of snowmobile information and safety advice to the public, the training of snowmobile operators,and the issuance of snowmobile safety certificates to snowmobile operators who successfully complete the snowmobile safety education and training course. For the purpose of administering such program and to defray a portion of the expenses of training and certifying snowmobile operators, the commissioner shall collect a fee of not to exceed$2 from each person who receives the training and shall deposit the fee in the general fund and the amount thereof is appropriated annually to the commissioner of natural resources for the administration of such programs. the commissioner shall cooperate with private organizations and associations,private and public corporations, and local governmental units in furtherance of the program established under this clause. The commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of public safety in regard to training program subject matter and performance testing that leads to the certification of snowmobile operators. (7) The operator of any snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in injury requiring medical attention or hospitalization to or death of any person or total damage to an extent of$100 or more,shall promptly forward a written report of the accident to the commissioner on such form as he shall prescribe. Subd. 2. The commissioner of public safety may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith in the manner provided by chapter 15,regulating the use of snowmobiles on streets and highways. 84.87 OPERATION; REGULATIONS BY MUNICIPALI- TIES.Subdivision 1.Operation on streets and highways.(a) No person shall operate a snowmobile upon the roadway, shoulder,or inside bank or slope of any trunk,county state aid, or county highway in this state and,in the case of a divided trunk or county highway, on the right of way between the opposing lanes of traffic,except as provided in sections 84.81 to 84.90.No person shall operate a snowmobile within the right of way of any trunk,county state aid,or county highway between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, except on the right hand side of such right of way and in the same 6 5. No person shall operate or transport, and no person shall permit the operation of, a snowmobile within this state which does not have its registration number and unexpired decal af- fixed in the form and manner required by 6 MCAR§ 1.0051 a. unless the owner is exempted from the registration requirements of this state by Minn.Stat.,§84.82. 6. A duplicate registration certificate will be issued upon application by the owner to the Commissioner on the form prescribed and upon payment of the fee required by law. Replacement registration decals may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources License Center or any con- servation officer. 7. Application for transfer of ownership shall be made to the Commissioner within 15 days of the date of transfer. An "Application for Transfer"form(Form C)is to be executed by the registered owner and the purchaser and submitted together with the fee required by law,the owner's registration certificate and a bill of sale in the form prescribed by the Commissioner (Form B). 8. Abandoned, stolen, or destroyed snowmobiles shall be reported to the Commissioner within(15)days by completing the reverse side of the registration certificate.No fee is charged for the reporting. § 1.0052 Game and fish resources a. No person shall operate a snowmobile between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in any area open for the taking of deer by firearms, except for law enforcement purposes or by Com- missioner's order; provided, however, that conservation officers may issue written permits authorizing operation of snowmobiles during such hours in case of emergency or other unusual con- ditions. b. Deer being dragged by a snowmobile must have the prescribed deer tag properly placed and locked at the time the operator arrives at an improved roadway or designated trail.The tag must be properly placed and locked at the time the deer is brought into any hunting camp, dwelling, farmyard or other place of abode of any kind occupied overnight,or before being placed wholly or partially on a snowmobile, or upon a con- t veyance towed by a snowmobile. § 1.0053 Public lands and waters. a. Snowmobiles may be operated on public lands or waters under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Natural Resources except that no persons shall operate a snowmobile in any of the following,except for law enforcement purposes: 1. In any state park, state recreation area,state historic site, or state scientific and natural area with the exception of posted snowmobile trails or areas. 14 direction as the highway traffic on the nearest lane of the roadway adjacent thereto. No snowmobile shall be operated at any time within the right of way of any interstate highway or freeway within this state. (b) A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a street or highway at any hour of the day provided: (1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;and (2) The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highway;and (3) The driver yields the right of way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard;and (4) In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway;and (5) If the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility,only if both front and rear lights are on;and (6) A snowmobile may be operated upon a bridge, other than a bridge that is part of the main traveled lanes of an in- terstate highway, when required for the purpose of avoiding obstructions to travel when no other method of avoidance is possible; provided the snowmobile is operated in the extreme right hand lane,the entrance to the roadway is made within 100 feet of the bridge and the crossing is made without undue delay. (c) No snowmobile shall be operated upon a public street or highway unless it is equipped with at least one headlamp,one tail lamp, each of minimum candlepower as prescribed by regulations of the commissioner, reflector material of a mini- mum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side forward of the handle bars,and with brakes each of which shall conform to standards prescribed by rule of the commissioner pursuant to the authority vested in him by section 84.86,and each of which shall be subject to approval of the commissioner of public safety. (d) A snowmobile may be operated upon a public street or highway other than as provided by clause (b) in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical. (e) All provisions of chapter 169 shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, except for those relating to required equipment,and except those which by their nature have no application. (f) Any sled, trailer, or other device being towed by a snowmobile must be equipped with reflective materials as required by rule and regulation of the commissioner. 7 check beaver or otter traps, or to transport beaver or otter car- casses or pelts,to any licensed trapper having any of the physical disabilities described in section 98.48,subdivision 12.The permit shall be issued in the same manner as provided in section 98.48, subdivision 12. In addition, the commissioner may by order authorize the use of a snowmobile or other type of all-terrain vehicle to transport or check beaver or otter traps,or to transport beaver or otter carcasses or pelts in Lake of the Woods and Koochiching Counties. SNOWMOBILE RULES CHAPTER FIVE:6 MINNESOTA CODE OF AGENCY REGULATIONS (MCAR)§§1.0051.1.0059 l (Filed with the secretary of state and Commissioner of Administration December 22, 1971. Includes amendments through Sept. 14, 1981) § 1.0051 Registration and display of numbers. a. Individual registration. 1. Application for snowmobile registration shall be made to the Commissioner of Natural Resources or his authorized agent on the form prescribed. (See Appendix of Forms, Form A). Registrants must be 18 years of age or older prior to applying for registration of a snowmobile.Upon presentation of a bill of sale in the form prescribed by the Commissioner, (Form B), and payment of the fee required, a snowmobile registration cer- tificate will be issued to the applicant. Registration certificates are valid for a period of three years. A decal showing the ex- piration date shall be affixed to the machine as illustated below. 2. The applicant shall furnish all the information required by the application for snowmobile registration.(Form A). 3. The registration number of the snowmobile,shown on the registration certificate, shall be affixed to the snowmobile and maintained in a clear, legible manner. On all machines made after June 30, 1972, and sold in Minnesota, such registration number shall be affixed in the space provided therefore in ac- cordance with 6 MCAR § 1.0057 D. On all other machines it shall be affixed on each side of the cowling on the upper half of the machine,as follows: z =A - 1234� OECs 4. All letters and numbers shall be of a color which will contrast with the surface to which applied, and shall be at least three(3)inches high and 3/8 inch stroke. When any previously affixed registration number or decal is destroyed or lost, a duplicate shall be affixed in the manner shown above. The registration number shall remain the same if renewed by July I following the expiration date. 13 Subd. la. Organized contests, use of highways, etc. Nothing in this section or chapter 169 shall prohibit the use of snowmobiles within the right of way of any state trunk or county state-aid highway or upon public lands or waters under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources, in any organized contest,subject to the consent of the official or board having jurisdiction over the highway or public lands or waters. In permitting such contest, the official or board having jurisdiction may prescribe such restrictions or conditions as they may deem advisable. Subd. 2. Operation generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in the following unsafe or harassing ways: (a) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding circumstances; (b) In a careless,reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto; (c) While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance; (d) Without a lighted head and tail light when required for safety; (e) In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock. Subd.2a. Operation prohibited on airports. it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile on an airport defined in section 360.013, subdivision 5, or other applicable law. Subd. 3. Regulations by political subdivisions. Notwith- standing anything in this section to the contrary,a county board may by resolution permit the operation of snowmobiles upon the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any county highway or county state aid highway if safe operation in the ditch or outside bank or slope thereof is impossible, in which case the county board shall cause appropriate notice thereof to be given. Any county,city,or any town acting by its town board,may regulate the operation of snowmobiles on public lands, waters, and property under their jurisdiction and on streets and high- ways within their boundaries by resolution or ordinance of the governing body and by giving appropriate notice,provided such regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 84.81 to 84.88 inclusive and rules and regulations,promulgated thereunder. However, no such governmental unit may adopt an ordinance which (1)imposes a fee for the use of public land or water under the jurisdiction of either the commissioner of 8 returning the gate to its original position. No person shall enter or leave the lands of another with a recreational motor vehicle, or pass from one portion of such lands to another portion, through a closed gate, without returning the gate to its original position.No person shall enter or leave the lands of another with a recreational motor vehicle by cutting any wire or tearing down or destroying any fence. Subd. 6. Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise qualify the power of municipalities,counties,school districts,or other political subdivisions of the state or any agency of the state to impose additional restrictions or prohibitions on the operation of recreational motor vehicles on property not owned by the operator in accordance with law. Subd. 7. A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. Game Laws Relating to Use of Snowmobiles 98.46 Fees Subd. 22. No deer, moose, or bear taken in this state shall be transported or possessed unless a tag of a type prescribed by the commissioner bearing the license number of the owner,the year of its issue, and such other information as the commissioner may require has been affixed to its carcass in a manner prescribed by the commissioner.The tag must be so affixed at the time the deer, moose,or bear is brought into any hunting camp,dwelling,farm yard, or other place of abode of any kind occupied overnight,or before being placed wholly or partially on a motor vehicle of any kind,or upon a conveyance towed by a motor vehicle of any kind. Provided, that deer taken by bow and arrow and moose shall be tagged by a conservation officer or other authorized agent as may be prescribed by the commissioner, in addition to the tag herein provided for. 100.26 Unprotected Animals Subdivision 1. Weasel, coyote (brush wolf), gopher, porcupine, and all other quadrupeds for which no closed season or other protec- tion is accorded by chapters 97 to 102,are unprotected animals and may be taken either in the daytime or at night, and in any manner, except with the aid of artificial lights,and possessed,bought,sold or transported in any quantity, provided that for the safety of humans and domestic stock, poison may not be used in the taking thereof, except in the manner authorized by section 18.022.It shall be unlaw- ful to intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill with any motor propelled vehicle any unprotected animals. 100.29 Restrictions and Prohibitions Subd. 29. It shall be unlawful to use any motor propelled vehicle to intentionally drive, chase, run over, kill, or otherwise take any protected wild animal. Subd.30.It shall be unlawful to use a snowmobile or any type of all-terrain vehicle during the season open for the taking of beaver or otter and for two days therafter,for the purpose of transporting or checking beaver or otter traps or transporting beaver or otter carcasses or pelts.However,the commissioner may issue a special permit to use a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle to transport or 12 natural resources or any other agency of the state,or for the use of any access thereto owned by the state,or a county or city;of (2) require a snowmobile operator to possess a motor vehicle driver's license while operating a snowmobile. 84.871 MUFFLERS. Except as provided in this section, every snowmobile shall be equipped at all times with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall snowmobile noise and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound. This section does not apply to organized races or similar competitive events held on(1)private lands,with the permission of the owner,lessee,or custodian of the land; (2) public lands and water under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources, with the commissioner's permission; or (3) other public lands, with the consent of the public agency owning the land. No person shall have for sale,sell,or offer for sale on any new snowmobile any muffler that fails to comply with the specifications required by the rules and regulations of the commissioner after the effective date of the rules and regulations. 84.872 YOUTHFUL SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS; PRO- HIBITIONS. Notwithstanding anything in section 84.87 to the contrary, no person under 14 years of age shall make a direct crossing of a trunk,county state aid,or county highway as the operator of a snowmobile, or operate a snowmobile upon a street or highway within a municipality.A person 14 years of age or older, but less than 18 years of age, may make a direct crossing of a trunk,county state aid,or county highway only if he has in his immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the commissioner. No person under the age of 14 years shall operate a snowmobile on any public land or water under the jurisdiction of the commissioner unless ac- companied by one of the following listed persons on the same or an accompanying snowmobile,or on a device towed by the same or an accompanying snowmobile:his parent,legal guardian,or other person 18 years of age or older. However, a person 12 years of age or older may operate a snowmobile on public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the commisisoner if he has in his immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the commissioner. . It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated contrary to the provisions of this section. When the judge of a juvenile court, or any of its duly authorized agents, shall determine that any person, while less than 18 years of age,has violated the provisions of section 84.81 to 84.88,or any other state or local law or ordinance regulating the operation of snowmobiles, the judge, or duly authorized agent, shall immediately report such determination to the commissioner and may recommend the suspension of the per- son's snowmobile safety certificate.The commissioner is hereby 9 84.90 LIMITATIONS ON THE OPERATION OF RECREA- TIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES.Subdivision 1. For the purposes of this section the following terms have the meanings given them: (a) "Recreational motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes,including but not limited to snowmobile,trail bike or other all-terrain vehicle,hovercraft, or motor vehicle licensed for highway operation which is being used for off-road recreational purposes. (b) "Snowmobile" has the same meaning given by section 84.8 1,subdivision 3. Subd. 2 Within the seven county metropolitan area, no person shall enter or operate a recreational motor vehicle on lands not his own, except where otherwise allowed by law, without the written or oral permission of the owner, occupant, or lessee of such lands. Written permission may be given by a posted notice of any kind or description that the owner, oc- cupant, or lessee prefers, so long as it specifies the kind of vehicles allowed, such as by saying "Recreational Vehicles Allowed", "Snowmobiles Allowed", "Trail Bikes Allowed", "All-Terrain Vehicles Allowed",or words substantially similar. Subd. 3. Outside the seven county metropolitan area, no person shall enter on any land not his own for the purpose of operating a recreational motor vehicle after being notified,either orally or by written or posted notice,by the owner,occupant,or lessee not to do so.Where posted notice is used,signs shall bear letters not less than two inches high and shall state one of the following: "Recreational Vehicles Prohibited", "Snowmobiles Prohibitied", "Trail Bikes Prohibited", "All-Terrain Vehicles Prohibited",or words substantially similar.In lieu of the above ' notice an owner, occupant or lessee may post any sign prohibiting recreational motor vehicles which has been adopted by rule or regulation of the commissioner of natural resources. The notice or sign shall be posted at corners and ordinary ingress and egress to the property and when so posted shall serve so as to raise a conclusive presumption that a person operating a recreational motor vehicle thereon had knowledge that he had 1 entered upon such posted lands. Failure to post notice as Pj provided in this subdivision shall not deprive a person of the right to bring a civil action for damage to the person or property as otherwise provided by law. Subd.4. It is unlawful for a person to post,mutilate,or remove any notice or sign provided in this section upon any lands or waters ` over which he has no right,title,interest,or license.It is unlawful for a person other than a duly constituted legal authority to so post any public lands,including but not limited to tax forfeited lands, as above described.It is unlawful for a person to mutilate,destroy, damage or remove any shelter, comfort station or other trail facility on any trail established on state owned land or on any recreational trail which is funded in whole or in part by state grant-in-aid funds. Subd. 5. No person shall enter or leave the lands of another with a recreational motor vehicle, or pass from one portion of such lands to another portion, through a closed gate, without 11 authorized to suspend the certificate,without a hearing. 84.873 SIGNAL FROM OFFICER TO STOP.It is unlawful for a snowmobile operator, after having received a visual or audible signal from any law enforcement officer to come to a stop,to(a)operate a snowmobile in wilful or wanton disregard of such signal, or (b) interfere with or endanger the law en- forcement officer or any other person or vehicle,of(c)increase his speed or attempt to flee or elude the officer. 84.88 PENALTIES. Subdivision 1. Any person who shall violate any provision of sections 84.81 to 84.89 or any regulation of the commissioner of natural resources or of the commissioner of public safety promulgated pursuant to law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. A person registered as owner of a snowmobile may be fined not to exceed $300 if a snowmobile bearing his registration number is operated contrary to the provisions of section 84.81 to 84.88, 100.26, subdivision 1, or 100.29, sub- divisions 28 or 29.The registered owner may not be so fined if(a) the snowmobile was reported as stolen to the commissioner or a law enforcement agency at the time of the alleged unlawful act, or if(b)the registered owner demonstrates that the snowmobile either was stolen or was not in use at the time of the alleged unlawful act, or if (c) the registered owner furnishes to law enforcement officers upon request the identity of the person in actual physical control of the snowmobile at the time of such violation.The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to any person who rents or leases a snowmobile if such person keeps a record of the name and address of the person or persons renting or leasing such snowmobile,the registration number thereof,the departure date and time, and expected time of return thereof. Such record shall be preserved for at least six months and shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein was the operator thereof at the time it was operated contrary to sections 84.81 to 84.88, 100.26, subdivision 1,of 100.29,subdivision 28 or 29.The provisions of this subdivision do not prohibit or limit the prosecution of a snowmobile operator for violating any of the sections referred to in this subdivision. 84.89 CONFISCATION OF SNOWMOBILE USED IN BURGLARY. A law enforcement officer shall seize any snow- mobile, as defined in section 84.81, used for the purpose of gaining access to property for the purpose of committing the crime of burglary,as defined in section 609.58.Any snowmoible seized pursuant to this section shall be held,subject to the order of the district court of the county in which the burglary was committed, and shall be confiscated after conviction of the person from whom the snowmobile was seized and disposed of in accordance with the procedure provided for equipment used in committing game and fish violations by section 97.50, sub- division 6,except that the balance of the proceeds from the sale of a confiscated snowmobile which are paid into the state treasury shall be credited to the general fund. 10 qd - - December 1, 1986 Shakopee Downtown Ad-Hoc Committee Shakopee City Hall ATTN: Gary Laurent 129 E. First Ave . Shakopee , MN 55379 Dear Mr . Laurent : My responsibilities at The First National Bank of Shakopee have changed within the last month and I have permanently transferred to the bank ' s branch bank located in Prior Lake . Because of this change, I will have to reluctantly resign from the Shakopee Ad-Hoc Downtown Committee . I have worked with the committee many, many years and as I 'm sure with all members, have felt some frustration from the fact that we have not accomplished all of the goals that we originally set out to do in a timely fashion . I still be- lieve that is an imperative to both the economic viability and the history of Shakopee , that it ' s downtown be redevel- oped . I commend the work of the committee and wish all its members success in drawing the rehabilitation project to a conclu- sion . Thank you very much. Sincerely, Daniel G . Stei RESOLUTION NO. 2673 A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DANIEL G. STEIL WHEREAS, the Shakopee City Council did establish on April 21, 1981, an Ad Hoc Downtown Committee as a subcommittee of the Industrial Commercial Commission and requested the Committee to develop a comprehensive plan for the economic revitalization of the Shakopee downtown: and WHEREAS, Dan Steil was appointed by the City Council as one of the original members to serve on the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee; and WHEREAS, Dan Steil has unselfishly given many hours of his time and talents to serve on the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee until his resignation on December 1, 1986 ; and WHEREAS, Dan Steil served in the capacity of Chairman for the Committee from April 29, 1981 until December 31, 1983 . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Shakopee City Council on behalf of the residents of Shakopee and on behalf of the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee, that the Shakopee City Council does hereby extend to Daniel G. Steil the deep appreciation of the City for his time and efforts while serving on the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee. Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 6th day of January, 1987. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Dlerk Approved as to for this dat if ,19 City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 2673 A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DANIEL G. STEIL WHEREAS, the Shakopee City Council did establish on April 21, 1981, an Ad Hoc Downtown Committee as a subcommittee of the Industrial Commercial Commission and requested the Committee to develop a comprehensive plan for the economic revitalization of the Shakopee downtown: and WHEREAS, Dan Steil was appointed by the City Council as one of the original members to serve on the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee; and WHEREAS, Dan Steil has unselfishly given many hours of his time and talents to serve on the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee until his resignation on December 1, 1986; and WHEREAS, Dan Steil served in the capacity of Chairman for the Committee from April 29, 1981 until December 31, 1983 . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Shakopee City Council on behalf of the residents of Shakopee and on behalf of the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee, that the Shakopee City Council does hereby extend to Daniel G. Steil the deep appreciation of the City for his time and efforts while serving on the Ad Hoc Downtown Committee. Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 6th day of January, 1987. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Dlerk Approved as to for this dat if , 19 City Attorney 9J December 1, 1986 Shakopee Downtown Ad-Hoc Committee Shakopee City Hall ATTN: Gary Laurent 129 E. First Ave . Shakopee , MN 55379 Dear Mr . Laurent : My responsibilities at The First National Bank of Shakopee have changed within the last month and I have permanently transferred to the bank ' s branch bank located in Prior Lake . Because of this change, I will have to reluctantly resign from the Shakopee Ad-Hoc Downtown Committee . I have worked with the committee many, many years and as I 'm sure with all members, have felt some frustration from the fact that we have not accomplished all of the goals that we originally set out to do in a timely fashion . I still be- lieve that is an imperative to both the economic viability and the history of Shakopee, that it ' s downtown be redevel- oped. I commend the work of the committee and wish all its members success in drawing the rehabilitation project to a conclu- sion . Thank you very much. Sincerely, Daniel G . Stei MINNESOTA NBA BASKETBALL 5525 Cedar Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55416 612-544-DUNK December 17 , 1986 City Council RE : Minnesota NBA Basketball Dear Council Members : As you know, we have been working hard to bring exciting NBA Basketball back to Minnesota. It has been 26 years since the Lakers left , and our chances are excellent for an NBA franchise to be awarded April 20 , 1987 , when the league has committed to announce expansion sites . In order to maximize the input of our fans , we have had a "Name The Team" contest which ended December 15 . After only one advertisement , we received suggestions from over 5 , 500 people ! We have decided upon two finalists , and want to ask for your help in choosing the eventual team name. We see your council and the other city councils throughout Minnesota as representatives of all parts of our state . Each council has one vote , and we hope that you will consider the two name alternatives and write us with your choice at the address above by January 9 . The majority will rule, and the choice of the most city councils will be our NBA team name. You should know that we have tried to select names which are marketable, consider the personality of our state and its people, and reflect on the geography, recreational opportunities and other unique characteristics of Minnesota. The two choices are : 1 . Minnesota Polars , or 2 . Minnesota Timber Wolves . Thank you for taking the time to help us choose a name for the NBA team which will soon represent our great state . Sincerely, MINNESOTA NBA BASKETBALL 1 Ha ve Ratne 4rvo4lfson Robert A. Stein ,�o`�° Ci o, **Minnesota NBA Basketball is a Division of Northwest Racquet , Swim & Health Clubs , Inc. ** o<0,1 CPI �0 �3� December 4, 1986 The Honorable Eldon Reinke, Mayor of the City of Shakopee and members of the City Council 129 East 1st Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 RE: Resignation from Planning Commission. Dear Eldon: I regret to inform you that I am unable to continue as a member of the Planning Commission at this time. You may recall, the appointment was to fulfill the term of a former member of the commission, which expires in January. Thank you for placing your trust in me and providing me with the opportunity to serve the City in this capacity for the past two years. I feel I have grown personally as a result of this experience. Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. Sincerely; John M. Lane Commissioner cc: Judy Simec, Planning Director 9 CANERBURY. MCI _ 7 185 D O W N S December 24, 1986 John Anderson, Administrator City of Shakopee 129 First Avenue Shakopee, Mn. 55379 Dear John: Pursuant to our recent conversation, please be assured that Canterbury Downs has no intention of asking for a reduction or an elimination of the admission tax paid to the City of Shakopee. Further, there is no intent on the part of Canterbury Downs to seek a reduction in the property taxes below that required by our development contract with the City. As you are already aware, Canterbury Downs ' recently announced a program geared to making 1987 a most successful year and with the approval of a 125-day racing season, that program is well on its way to fruition. Another part of that program, which would be a legislative change regarding the percentage of each dollar wagered at the track kept by the State, also is expected to be resolved positively within the next few months. Sincerely, Nathaniel B. Wess Vice President & Assistant General Manager NBW/ghs cc : Bruce Malkerson Stan Bowker Canterbu Downs/1100 Canterbury Road/P.O. Box D-08/Shakopee, Minnesota 55379/(612) 445-7223 IIII �1 RECEIVED IIII DEC 3 11986 league of minnesota cities CITY OF SHAKOPEE December 24 , 1986 To: Mayors , Administrators, Clerks and Managers From: Don Slater, Executive Director Dear City Official: The League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors on November 19 , 1986 approved the creation of a short-term investment pool for municipalities to provide a viable investment alternative for cities. The plan is scheduled to begin operation on or before February 1 , 1987 . Meetings to explain the investment program have been scheduled and the list of sites and the dates of these meetings in included with this notice. These meetings will include a presentation on the legalities of the investment pool, it' s purpose and advantages, the procedure which will be used to purchase and sell investments through the pool, and other pertinent information. A question and answer session regarding the investment pool will be a part of the program at all locations. Please note a different starting time at several of the locations . While the notice of these meetings has been targeted to reduce mailing costs , all elected officials and staff who are responsible for setting policy or administering investment of city funds are invited and encouraged to attend. We would appreciate having this matter placed on the city's January meeting agenda for discussion. Reservations should be made as soon as possible to assist us in determining space requirements at each meeting site. A meeting will also be scheduled for the metropolitan in the near future. E33 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 551 01 CO1 2) 227-5800 INVESTMENT POOL MEETING INFORMATION Date: Tuesday, January 13, 1987 Date: Friday, January 23, 1987 Location: Cambridge, Minnesota Location: Fergus Falls, Minnesota American Legion Club (lower level) Holiday Inn 200 S.E., 2nd Avenue 1-94 and Highway 210 Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration 10:00 A.M. Meeting 10:00 A.M. Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: Wednesday, January 14, 1987 Date: Tuesday, January 27, 1987 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota Sunwood Inn Sawmill Inn 1 Sunwood Drive (Downtown) Highway 169 South Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration 10:00 A.M. Meeting 10:00 A.M. Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: Thursday, January 15, 1987 Date: Wednesday, January 28, 1987 Location: Marshall, Minnesota Location: Rochester, Minnesota Marshall Inn Holiday Inn South East College Drive (Highway 19 E.) 1630 South Broadway Highway 63 South Time: *2:00 P.M. Registration 2:30 P.M. Meeting Time: *2:00 P.M. Registration 2:30 P.M. Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: Wednesday, January 21, 1987 Date: Friday, January 30, 1987 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Location: North Mankato Holiday Inn Holiday Inn North West Highway 2 Highway 169 North Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration 10:00 A.M. Meeting 10:00 A.M. Meeting Date: Thursday, January 22, 1987 ' Location: Crookston, Minnesota V Northland Lodge North Highway 2 Time: 9:30 A.M. Registration 10:00 A.M. Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Please note: 2:30 P.M. Meeting at Marshall and Rochester MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerl�TV RE: Vacation of Easements Within century Plaza Square 3rd Addition DATE: January 2, 1987 Introduction Shakopee Super 8 Partnership has obtained a conditional use permit to expand to the north from Lot 4 over into Lot 3 , Block 1 , Century Plaza Square 3rd Addition. One of the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit is that the drainage and utility easement between the two lots be vacated. Background The city code prohibits issuance of a building permit for construction of any permanent building over or across any easement of the City or Shakopee Public Utility Commission. A public hearing to consider the vacation of the utility and drainage easement has been set for January 6 , 1987 at 8 : 00 p.m. , or thereafter. Proper notice has been given according to law. Shakopee Public Utility Manager has no objection to the vacation as long as the easements along the east and west property lines are kept. The City Engineer would like to see the site drainage and grading plan prior to the vacation. The conditional use permit requires approval of a site drainage and utility plan by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit, so that concern has already been addressed. If Council finds that the easement serves no public use or interest if the motel is expanded to the north, it would be appropriate to direct staff to prepare the proper resolution upon submission of a building permit application. Alternatives 1. Vacate easement. 2. Vacate easement when the developer is ready to expand. 3 . Retain easement. Recommendation Alternative No. 2 . Action Requested After conducting a public hearing: Direct staff to prepare a resolution vacating the drainage and utility easements across the southerly 10 feet of Lot 3 and across the northerly 10 feet of Lot 4 , Block 1, Century Plaza Square 3rd Addition for Council consideration when a building permit application is submitted to the City for expansion of the Shakopee Super 8 Motel. JSC/jms Nw of SLc e� Szc. b, r./iS/A?z� 1�_ -- - -- Move caused the some to be Surveyed and I SDUARE 3RD ADDITION, and do hereby don for public use torevet the highways and the `-� - , ,r utility purposes as snown on the plot. ,T 1 _1• '' IBJ , -f� I f L; ci Drainage b Utility F. :1: •� O .♦ ; l` .V C p IG -- 1 q _j in r,' \ ' Being 10-D feet NB "�$6•3>•� adjoining lot 10.0 feet in w• � � -- -- - adjoining strel shown otnerwis loo 0 3/9- g 7mob- L <<_ SCALA \ � 1 '"�• I 6�C I ryE`� .i 27l 3%S��`.�...r�-�i•''"`�S,L-' Loi G� Qu;io�B - zo as I \ 'SN D--^r,:,,'• oDFNOTES IR 9c AI'I NUS S . \ \. DEMARS-W '' - LAND SURVEY Planning Commission Dece-rber 4, 1956 Page -4- ;,ane/Schmitt moved to continue the public hearing to January 5, 1957, to give the applicant time to respond to the issue of landscaping pians. Motion carried unanimously. FJBLTC 7"ART—NG - Conditional Use Permit 7399 to allow a 30 unit aadition, Cnakonee Super 8 Parinership. Pomerenke/Schmitt moved to open the public hearing to consider a request for an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit Resolution ;#399 to allow a 30 unit addition to the property located at 581 Marschall Road. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner said there are currently 70 units at the site and the applicant would like to expand into lot 3 and add 30 more units. Discussion ensued on meeting the- side yard setback when there is a combination of 2 lots. The City Planner said the two lots are being jointly developed and they are owned by the same person. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone from audience who wished to address this issue. There was no response. VanIJ,aldeghem/F'oudray moved to close the public hearing. Motinn carried unanimously. 7anMaldeghem/Foudray offered amended Conditional Use Permit Resolution 7399 and move for its adoption subject to the following conditions: 1. A landscape plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Vacation of the drainage and utility easement prior to approval of a building permit. 3. Approval of a site drainage and grading plan by the City �gineer prior to issuance of a building permit. . 4. Construction of the five foot sidewalks along the west side of lots 3 and 4 prior to issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy. Motion carried unanimously. 7 pnej�Sc_ moved see a _'egal o_o`-i on from the City r'.ttorney relative to issuance of a variance as opposed to allowing principal structures being built across lot lines. Motion carried with Comm. Foudray opposed. 7?Tl�_,T(, ', 77 - Condition-1 L'semer^It 91175, Outdoor -r ' yi ronments T,an6— Out li scapinr organ Schmitt/Pomerenke moved to open the public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional use Permit to operate a iandscaping :service upon the property located on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, A & G 1st Addition. notion carried unanimously. 42 cz. MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: John K. Anderson, City Administrator RE: Implementation of Hotel/Motel Tax DATE: January 2, 1987 Introduction The Shakopee City Council has entered into an agreement with the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce to administer a hotel/motel tax as provided under State Statute. City Council had directed the Chamber of Commerce to establish the amount of the proposed hotel/motel tax and a budget. Background The Chamber of Commerce has had a subcommittee working on the amount of hotel/motel tax to be recommended to Council, and a budget with proposed expenditures. That committee has reported to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and as noted in the letter from Virgil Mears dated December 19, 1986 the Board of Directors approved the subcommittee' s recommendation for a 30 hotel/motel tax effective immediately. The Board also approved the proposed first year operating budget. At the Board meeting, when the proposed hotel/motel tax was approved, the Shakopee hotel/motel owners indicated to the Chamber officers that they would be seeking an alteration in the organizational structure established by agreement between the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. The City has received three pieces of correspondence regarding this issue. 1. Attached is a letter dated December 23 , 1986 from the hotel/motel owners requesting that City Council consider altering the organizational structure established to administer the expenditure of the 3% hotel/motel tax. 2. Attached is a letter dated December 22 , 1986 from Virgil Mears requesting that Council not alter the organizational structure for at least a three year trial period. 3 . Attached is a letter dated December 23 , 1986 from Linnea Stromberg-Wise also requesting that the City Council not alter the organizational structure established to administer the tax. Alternatives 1. Implementation of the 3% hotel/motel tax. The tourism subcommittee, Chamber of Commerce and hotel/motel industry support a 3% hotel/motel tax. There are three basic alternatives for implementation that should be considered by Council in reviewing the ordinance implementing the tax (ordinance to be provided on Monday by the City Attorney) . a. Council should consider the date of implementation of the 3% hotel/motel tax. The Chamber has recommended immediate implementation. Based upon the aggressive program proposed by the tourism advisory committee and approved by the Chamber Board the sooner revenues are available the better. On the other hand, Council may choose to wait until the tourism season gets in full swing before implementing the tax. b. Council should determine whether or not a sunset clause should be included in the ordinance. The ordinance being drafted by the City Attorney will have a three year sunset clause in it. The purpose of the sunset clause is to require affirmative action by the Chamber and the City Council to renew the proposed hotel/motel tax after a three year trial period. Council could either eliminate this three year sunset provision or shorten it. C. Council should discuss the planned inclusion of campgrounds in the proposed hotel/motel tax. To date the campgrounds have not fully participated in this discussion although two campgrounds have been well represented in Chamber tourism committee meetings. Those campgrounds are the current campground at Valleyfair and the proposed campground at the Shakopee Valley Motel. We do not know if other cities have included campgrounds in the tax, however it has been recommended that campgrounds be included by the tourism subcommittee and the Chamber. We do have a legal opinion from the City Attorney and the League of Minnesota Cities Attorney indicating that the Minnesota Statute language appears "elastic" enough to include campgrounds in the tax. We have also received a letter from a state-wide camping organization disagreeing with our City Attorney' s legal opinion. 2. Consider alternatives for the organizational structure. a. Council may continue with the present organizational structure which require the proceeds from the hotel/motel tax be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce which in turn will administer them through its newly established Scott County Convention and Visitors Bureau committee which has three representatives from the hotel/motel industry included as members. Linnea Stromgberg-Wise' s letter indicates that several cities have used this organizational structure. b. Council may consider changing the existing organization structure and creating a separate visitor and convention bureau turning the tax proceeds over to that bureau. The elements of the organizational structure for this proposal are outlined in the December 23 , 1986 letter from the Shakopee hotel/motel owners. The creation of a separate visitor and convention bureau is an alternative practiced by other cities as well. Summary I have been working with the tourism advisory committee and the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on the implementation of a hotel/motel tax for more than six months. It is my feeling that there is fairly strong consensus on the worthwhile nature of a 3% hotel/motel tax if the tax is expended as proposed in the 1987 draft budget for the Scott County Convention and Visitors Bureau. There is less consensus about how the future revenues should be expended should any of the three major activities proposed under the Scott County Convention and Visitor Bureau budget be successfully completed in one or two years. City Council, under the present organizational arrangement or any other organizational arrangement, will have to maintain the authority to approve all budgets to insure that future revenues are expended within the guidelines of the State Statute authorizing local hotel/motel taxes. It is because of the uncertain nature of future expenditures that there is a honest difference of opinion about the best organizational structure. Council will also have to work with the Chamber on the issue of ownership of a new Chamber building on City property at Memorial Park to house the Chamber and Tourism Convention Center offices. Recommendation I recommend approval of Ordinance No. establishing a 3% hotel/motel tax ( 1) effective immediately, ( 2) with a three year sunset and ( 3 ) including campgrounds. I also recommend we keep the present structure and review its effectiveness when a 1988 budget is submitted for Council approval. Action Requested Approve Ordinance No. establishing a 3% hotel/motel tax effective immediately. JKA/j ms SHAKOPEE AREAI DEC 2 21986 rw 4;ITY Or SPAKOPEZ P.O. BOX NO. 203❑ SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55379 ❑ (612) 445-1660 12-19-86 The Honorable Eldon Reinke , Mayor City Council Members City of Shakopee 129 South First Ave . Shakopee , MN 55379 Dear Mayor Reinke : The Board of Directors of the Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce , upon the recommendation of the Tourism Advisory Committee , requests that you implement a 3% Hotel/Motel tax effective immediately. Enclosed is the proposed budget for the first year of operation. This recommendation and the enclosed budget has the approval of the Hotel/Motel Association and , in fact , was drawn up primarily with their input . The Chamber Board of Directors approved this recommendation and budget on 12-19-86 . Thank you for your consideration of this request . T* c—ere1y, Virg 1 S . Mears , Chair Tou sm Advisory Committee M/d PROPOSED 1987 BUDGET for SCOTT COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU MAJOR WINTER ACTIVITIES Salaries - (Temporary Director'- Max. 12 weeks) $ 7,200.00 a - (Full-time E)Cecutive"Director - 8 weeks) 5,600.00* Research - (Mileage, Postage and Related Expenses) 1,000.00 Recruiting - (Cost Incurred Interviewing Exec. Dir. Candidates) 4,000.00 Lobbying 2,500.00 Legal `Fees (Cost of Forming N.P.O. ) 1,500.00* $ 21,800.00 a GENERAL TOURISM Brochure (Split Cost With Shakopee C.C. ) $ 7,000.00 Local Promotions (Parades, Festivals, etc. ) 3,000.00 Outdoor Advertising (Billboards, Directional Signs) 6,000.00 Trade Shows (Tourist Related Shows) 3,000.00 $ 19,000.00 OPERATING EXPENSE Rent/Lease (Based on 1,000 Sq. Ft. @ $8 p.s.f. ) $ 8,000.00 Utilities (Pro-rated Shared Cost) 1,500.00 Staffing ('k C.C. Secretaries Salaries) 4,000.00 (Visitors Bureau Additional Staff) 6,500.00 Equipment (Either Purchase or Rental Cost) 2,000.00 Telephone (Installation Costs & Watts Line Cost) 6,000.00 $ 28,000.00 City Administrating Cost (5%) 3,300.00 $ 72,100.00 *Reimbursement From N.P.O. Winter Activities 7,100.00 $ 65,000.00 SHAKOPEE AREA HOTEL OWNERS Shakopee, MN 55379 "'1 �� December 23, 1986 SEG KO0G�. Shakopee City Council Members .-v City Of Shakopeet'� �� 129 East 1st Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Shakopee City Council Members: This letter is to express some of the concerns and ideas of the Shakopee Hotel Owners as they relate to the establishment of a 3% Hotel Tax. First we would like to express our thanks to all the people who have contributed to the discussion and research around this issue. It is through this participa— tion that all of us will make these tax dollars a valuable tool to increasing visitor and convention business in the Shakopee area, especially during the non— summer months; when we need the business. It definitely shows us the community is progressive and willing to help promote a major industry in this area. Because of this progressive attitude, the hotel owners support the tax although it may adversely affect our room revenues. In researching the structure and organization of other successful Convention and Visitors Bureaus, we have found the majority of them are self governing and di— rectly accountable only to the City Council. This is, in part because of the following: (1) The hotels are the payers of the tax. They will promote whatever activities best promote tourism and conventions, because only then will there be additional rental of hotel rooms, which justifies the hotels ' willingness to pay the tax. This is what the statute intended. (2) The hotels have marketing staffs, which daily work at promoting tour— ism and convention business, and can provide effective leadership in addition to the leadership of others who will be on the board. (3) Most importantly, the Board of the C.V. Bureau will be composed of representatives of those entities, whose business success or failure depends in part upon effective use of the tax proceeds. (4) The Board can make sure that the tax proceeds are used only for those purposes mandated by statute. We feel strongly that this is the direction, we should take in the Convention and Visitor Bureaus organization. We recommend.a bureau comprised of: a member of the Shakopee City Council, three members from the Shakopee hotel industry, two members from the major tourist attractions in the Shakopee area, two members from other tourist impacted businesses in the Shakopee area, a seat reserved for someone designated by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce and a seat reserved for an executive director, if and when the need arises. All of them will possibly be members of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce; as most business people are. The members of the Bureau Board would serve staggered three year terms, except for the executive director who would be provided with an employment contract. The schedule for the staggering of the terms could be worked out by the Board. The tax moneys would be budgeted in accordance with the parameters of the state law (which does not allow funding of a building) . We feel however that one- third (1/3) of the budget should be directed toward the promotion of a major winter activity, one-third (1/3) toward general tourism during the winter and spring and fall months and one-third (1/3) toward operational cost. As the tax dollars would increase, you would eventually reach a maximum in the operational cost, and the excess moneys would be split between the other two areas of the budget. It is not the intent of the hotel owners to slow down this process to fund dollars toward the promotion of visitors and conventions, but to ensure that the future of the proposed bureau and it's intended purposes will continue successfully. We strongly feel that this can only be guaranteed by having a direct governing tie from the board to the Shakopee City Council. We also believe that the tax ordinance should provide that, unless extended later by City Council action, the tax will be repealed automatically 3 years after it 's adoption. This would insure that every three years the tax is re-evaluated, and everyone affected will work for the most effective us of the tax proceeds. The Visitors and Convention Bureau would/should operate out of the Visitors In- formation Center. The present center is obviously too small even for its , pre- sent function. As part of the operational budget, the Bureau could lease space from the Chamber, if they built a building, or from the City if they built a building, to help the owner of the building cost justify its ' being built. Add- itionally, the Bureau would also be interested in sharing secretarial and office expenses in order to keep within budget. In this manner the expressed goals of all parties could be accomplished. We have always appreciated the hard work of the City and the Chamber of Commerce in the promotion of the tourism industry, and we strongly endorse and support the present efforts to establish and fund this Visitors and Convention Bureau. Respectfully, The Shakopee Hotel Owners SHAKOPEE AREA RECEIVED DEC 2 :; 1986 CITY 0 H,yt.C; E P.O. BOX NO. 203❑ SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55379 ❑ (612) 445-1660 12-22-86 gyy1 The Honorable Eldon Reinke , Mayor City Council Members Shakopee City Council DEC 129 E . 1st Ave . Shakopee , MN 55379 - C1TY Dear Friends : At our recent Shakopee Chamber Board of Directors meeting, Mr . Stan Ockwig suggested to Linnea Stromberg/Wiese and me that the Hotel/Motel Association would be making an effort to have the governing body of the proposed 3% tax separate from the Chamber of Commerce . The Chamber is opposed to this action at this time. First , we have an agreement with the City Council which allows the Shakopee Chamber to manage the revenue , with a reporting and accounting plan to the city , which has not been given an opportunity to operate as yet . More importantly, however , is that the Chamber has spent considerable time working on this concept , the state laws of Minnesota regulate rather stringently what the money may be used for and , quite frankly, efforts by any governing groups would need the good will and support of the Chamber and we ought not alienate that before it is fostered . I believe the Hotel/Motel people are concerned that the Chamber may have or could have , thoughts for use of these funds for things other than they may wish . Currently this is not true . We are sincerely interested in promoting Shakopee , particularly in the off season. Again, there are severe restrictions in expenditures allowed by our law. The Chamber has agreed by motion to explore possible additional revenue sources through the state legislature. This has been suggested by the Hotel/Motel group. The Chamber has also discussed a possible surcharge for members that benefit most directly from tourism - restaurants , bars , service stations , etc . Neither of these options would be successful without the Chamber ' s backing . One argument may be that since the Hotel/Motel people are paying the tax then they should decide the expenditure . We have two arguments against that . One , no where else do the people who pay a tax have direct control of the expenditures , not school , city, county, state or federal and secondly , the Hotel/Motel people DO NOT pay the tax - their customers do. We believe the current arrangement between the City Council and the Chamber ought to be given an opportunity to work . If , after a period of two to three years , it is found that the system in place is not working then would be the time to consider a change . The Chamber of Commerce believes its goals and future plans are very similar to what the Hotel/Motel people are interested in and we see no apparent conflict . We would urge you to remain with the currently agreed upon plan until and unless it does not work . Another issue which may come before you would be a sunset provision. It has been suggest that a yearly sunset provision would be appropriate . I would suggest , if there is to be a sunset provision , that perhaps one from three to five years would be more reasonable . This would provide adequate time to see if this whole concept will work . It would be hard to generate great enthusiasm and long range planning if one had reason to believe that the committee may not exist in 12 or less months . Thank you for your consideration . Since ely , Virg * S . Mears , Chair Tour�sm Advisory Committee M/d cc : Mr . Stan Ockwig RECm"I ED DEC? 71986 CITY ^~ � n c t f vi ;�.L opm:C December 23, 1986 Chamber of Commerce John Anderson City Administrator City of Shakopee 129-1/2 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Mr. Anderson: As the Director of Marketing at Valleyfair, past chairman, (3 years) of the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee and the current President of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, I have a strong interest in seeing a Convention and Visitors Bureau become a reality to the Shakopee community. I also feel that the bureau should be accountable to the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, as is done in cities such as Minneapolis , Bloomington, and Mankato. Tourism and conventions are industries that affect the whole community. We have in place a concerned, balanced and effective organization in the Chamber of Commerce. With their appointment of an advisory committee for the Convention and Visitor Bureau, I believe we have in place a vehicle for strong and vital leadership of the Shakopee Convention and Visitors Bureau. I urge the city council to levy a 3% tax on motel and hotel rooms and campground spaces for the funding of this bureau. I also recommend the con- tinued leadership of this bureau by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Linnea Stromberg-Wise LSW/js ORDINANCE # 212 Fourth Series An Ordinance of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Amending the Shakopee City Code Chapter 6 Entitled 'Other Business Regulations and Licensing" By Imposing a Lodging Tax, Providing for the Payments and Use Thereof and By Adopting By Reference Shakopee City Code Chapter 1 and Sections 6.99, Which Among Other Things Contain Penalty Provisions THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: SECTION I: New Section 6.44 Added to Chapter 6 A. Local Lodging Tax Adopted THE City Council hereby imposes a lodging tax of 3% on the gross receipts obtained from thefurnishing for consideration of lodging at a hotel, motel, rooming house, tourist court, campsite or resort, except where such. f acilities are leased or rented for a continuous period of 30 days or more. B. Report and Payment of Tax Any firm, association or individual subject to the lodging tax imposed hereby shall report the gross receipts hereinbefore referred to to the City- of Shakopee within fifteen (15) days of the end of the month when collected and said report shall be accompanied by payment in full. C. Records Preserved For Inspection Complete records of all such gross receipts, collections: and remittances shall be preserved for a period of one year and shall during said year be open to inspection and audit by the City of Shakopee. D. Collection Authorized In addition to any other penalty, the City may collect by legal action any delinquent tax plus. 6% interest thereon and the cost of collection including including reasonable. attorney fees. E. Disposition of Proceeds Ninety-five percent (95%) of the gross proceeds from the tax impos.ed .hereby shall be used by the City to fund a local convention or tourist bureau for the purpose of marketing and promoting the City as a tourist or convention center and five percent (5%) shall be used for the administration of this ordinance. F. Termination This ordinance, unless extended, shall terminate and be of no further effect three years after its effective date. SECTION II: Adopted By Reference The general provisions and definitions applicable to the entire City Code including the penalty provisions of Chapter l and Section 6.9.9 entitled "violations. a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim herein. SECTION III: When in Force and Effect After the adoption, and attestation of this, ordinance, it shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City of Shakopee and shall be in full force and effect on and after the date following such publication. Passed in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this day of , 1987. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk Prepared and approved as, to form this 5th day of January,1987 - o City Attor y MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk1� RE: Application for Masseuse Registration DATE: January 2, 1987 Introduction The City has received an application from Carol Cronkhite for registration to practice massages in her home at 2560 Muhlenhardt Road. Background The application is in order and the Police Department has conducted the appropriate investigation, see attached. Because the massages were to be conducted out of the home, and not in a massage parlor, the applicant was instructed to apply for a conditional use permit for a home occupation. After holding the necessary public hearing, Planning Commission did approve a conditional use permit for the home occupation. Planning Commission also had concerns about Section 6 . 40 and Section 6. 41 of the City Code (Language regarding massage parlors and licensing of a masseuse) and Section 11. 05 , which is home occupation and how one relates to the other. The City Attorney was asked to render an opinion. Section 6. 41 requires a masseur or masseuse to be duly registered with the City prior to practicing massage. In Section 6 . 40, Subd. 1 the term "massage parlor" means an establishment in the business of providing massage services either to the public or as a private club. Section 6. 40, Subd. 2 states that any person who directly or indirectly engages in the business of keeping, conducting or operating any massage parlor. . . . must first obtain a license therefor from the City. Section 6 . 40, Subd. 5 states that licenses (massage parlor) may be granted only for locations in the general commercial districts of the City. . . Section 11 . 05 , Subd. 10 Home Occupations. Any home occupation may be permitted only as a conditional use if it complies with the minimum requirements of the Subdivision. A. The home occupation shall be carried on by a member of the family in the dwelling unit with not more than one employee who is not part of the family. B. The home occupation shall be carried on wholly within the principal or accessory structure. C. Exterior displays or signs, except those permitted by the Shakopee Sign Ordinance, exterior storage of materials except in AG or R-1 Districts, and exterior indication of the home occupation or variations from the residential character of the principal structure shall not be permitted. D. Objectionable traffic noise, vibration, smoke, dust, electrical disturbances, odors, heat, or glare or other conditional uses which are objectionable to adjoining property owners shall not be produced. E. The home occupation shall not involve over-the-counter sales except in AG or R-1 Districts. The City Attorney has advised that in this case Section 6. 40 prevails and that a massage parlor may not be located in a residential district as a home occupation. (The City Planner is ' recommending to Planning Commission that based on the City Attorney' s opinion, they reconsider their action of December 4 , 1986 .) Since Ms. Cronkhite' s application for registration as a masseuse lists her home as the business address , her application may not be approved. Staff advised Ms. Cronkhite to apply for a conditional use permit for a home occupation, and as it turns out we errored in recommending this procedure. Because of this error, both the City Planner and the City Clerk recommend that Ms. Cronkhite be refunded her $75 . 00 conditional use permit application fee. Alternatives 1. Approve application of Carol Cronkhite for registration as a masseuse at 2560 Muhlenhardt Road. 2 . Deny application. 3 . Refund conditional use permit application fee. 4 . Do not refund fee. Recommendation Alternatives 2 and 3 . Action Requested 1 . Deny the application of Carol Cronkhite for registration as a masseuse at 2560 Muhlenhardt Road. 2. Approve refunding the $75. 00 application fee for a conditional use permit for a home occupation to Carol Cronkhite, 2560 Muhlenhardt Road. JSC/jms TO: Mayor, Councilmembers FROM: Tom Brownell, Chief of Police RE: Masseuse License DATE: December 22 , 1986 INTRODUCTION Carol Margit Cronkhite has made application to the City of Shakopee for a Masseuse Registration. This department was instructed to do the appropriate investigation. BACKGROUND Officer R. Lawrence conducted an appropriate investigation. No information was developed which would indicate the denial of a masseuse license would be appropriate. RECOMMENDATION Based solely on the facts provided during the course of the police investigation, and not having knowledge of other factors which may be considered, I recommend a masseuse registration be issued to Carol Margit Crohkhite, of 2560 Muhlenhardt Road, Shakopee, MN. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SHAKOPEE PLANNING COMMISSION / REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 4, 1986 Chairman Czaja called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with Comm. Schmitt, VanMaldeghem, Pomerenke, Foudray and Lane present. Also present were John K. Anderson, City Administrator; Judi Simac, City Planner; Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director; and Cncl. Lebens. Comm. Rockne arrived at 10:05 p.m. The agenda was approved as written. Foudray/VanMaldeghem moved to approve the minutes of November 6, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - Conditional Use Permit #479 - Carol Cronkhite, Home Occupation to do therapeutic massage. VanMaldeghem/Foudray moved to open the public hearing to consider a request for a conditional use permit to conduct a home occupation to do therapeutic massage upon the property located at 2560 Muhlenhardt Road. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner said the applicant intends to perform therapeutic massage by appointment only in a separate room outfitted with the necessary equipment. The applicant is certified by the Minneapolis School of Massage. There will be no signs and clients will be obtained by word of mouth or be recommendation of doctors. Discussion ensued on definition of massage parlor_ vs. therapeutic massage in the home. Comm. VanMaldeghem said there is nothing in the City code relating to massage home business, and that a legal opinion by the City Attorney should by sought. The City Planner explained that the code was interpreted to require licensing for a massuese to operate in the home. It was not considered to be a massage parlor, which are required by code to be located in a business district. Fred Corrigan, property owner to the west, raised a concern over the definition of home business. He said it is a new neighborhood and is concerned over more home businesses opening. The City Planner explained the procedures required for starting a home occupation which requires a conditional use permit. The applicant stated she intends to do no more than 2 a day and each appointment will take 12 hours. Hours will be between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Chairman Czaja asked if there was anyone else from audience who wished to address this issue. There was no response. Foudray/VanMMaldeghem moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Foudray/Schmitt offered Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 479 and moved for its adoption. Motion carried with Comm. Schmitt abstaining. VanMaldeghem/Lane moved that the City Council and the City Attorney receive hard copies of the discussion and concerns of the body in regard to Section 6.40 and Section 6.41 of the City Code (language regarding Massage Parlors and licensingof a Masseuse) and Section 11.05, which is home occupation and how one relates to the other. Motion carried unanimously. JULIUS A. COLLER, II ATTORNEY AT I-AtiT 612-any-12A4 JU LIUS A.CO LLER ' I 859-1940 2 1 1 WEST FIRST AVENUE SHAKOPEE, 1%1I7vTI.ESOTA 553Z9 December 16, 1986 Ms. Judi Simac, Shakopee City Planner Shakopee City Hall Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Dear Ms. Simac: You wrote that a certified masseuse, who would like to conduct her occu- pation in her home at 2560 Muehlenhardt Road, submitted an application to the Planning Commission and the City Council. The Commission did. grant the requested conditional use permit subject to Council approval. You further requested that T review the Commission's action prior to the Council meeting of December 16. The Shakopee City Code has specific provisions concerning massage parlors. in Sections. 6.40, 6.41 and 11.05, Subd. 10. Subd. 5 of 6.40, however, is controlling here in that it provides that such license may be granted only for a location in the general commercial district of the City to establish- ments which can meet the safety, sanitary and building code requirements of the City. Since 2560 Muehlenhardt Road is not in the Shakopee general commercial district, the Planning Commission erred in granting the conditional use permit, and in view of the foregoing provision, the Council is prevented from acting favorably on this application. V truly Yours, Ju ius A. Coller, IT Shakopee City Attorney _ JAC/bpm _ _ � t January 5, 1987 City Council Members: I wish to submit this request for a change in the ordinance concerning my being able to practice therapeutic massage from my home. I would like to explain to you a bit of my background so you can un- derstand why I need to work from my home. Four and one half years ago I was given a four day oral dosage of pred- nisone by an allergist for a troublesome rash. In two months it had knocked out my immune system and I was very ill. Since then I have developed extreme chemical, food and environmental allergies, that bring on severe immobilizing reactions. ( Note letter from Dr. Kroker.) I was no longer able to do my upholstery work of 182 years due to the sensitivities to the fabrics and dyes. I could no longer enter peoples homes to do the showing of fabrics and make the sales because of their particular environments. This was June of 1984. Since then, I have filed for social security disability on the advice of Beth Finlayson, a counsilor at the Minn. Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation. Social security has no grid into which severe dibilitationg allergies fall. So, it has been over a two year fight with them and I am still in the process of appeal. At the Dept. of Voc. Rehab. in Dec. 1984 we decided I was to ill to do the testing that is necessary. So we put my file on hold. In Nov. 1985 I did the testing, not without a reactive incident to the environment. I must admit it was an ego trip. Veing I never went to college I had no idea of how I would do. I tested in the upper 94/ and have the intellegence for a meriod of professions. Ranking high toward health care, farming and math. The catch here is that the schooling facilities to train me were environmentally unsuitable. And if I where able to tollerate them I would be unable to do the work because of product, chemicals, location, general public, etc. . We did a lot of discussion on all these factors. On hold again. I was devistated. I could no longer socialize under normal conditions, could no longer do my work or even find a substitute. by total life style and eating habits were changed. My life represented nothing of what it was. I couldn't even be room mother any longer for my 8 year old because of chemicals in or on the school premises. I do volunteer at the Community Food Co-op in Burnsville four 3 hour shifts per quarter. It is very rare I accomplish any of these shifts without incident. The co-ordinators are totally aware of my limitations and work with me for a successful session. I also, at the request of the Co-op council other environmentally ill people and those who are dealing with candidisis. 2. / The Dept. of Vac. Rehab. turned my case over to the Courage Center. They are a wonderful concerned group of people but I can't come all this way in life to make pot holders. It is not enough. In Oct. of 1986, I heard about therapeutic massage. Therapeutic means, having healing qualities, curative. I visited the Minneapolis School of Massage, which is an acredited school and a non-profit organization. The environment was O.K. . I have to wear a mask in the rest room because of air fresheners and couldn't tollerate the oil used by the school but they helped me find a substitute. I enrolled and went. I was certified Nov. 25, 1986 with an evaluation of excellent. Th Dept. of Voc. Rehab. is going to pay 50/ of my future schooling. The next course is to start on Jan. 7, 1987. I am considering heavily the probability of not continueing because I would have no where to proctice my skill. I need to do my work from my home. It has taken us over four years to make it a safe environment for me. We use no commercial cleaning agents, no airisols, fragranced products and petoleum products. I am so sensative I can no longer use shampoo, makeup, petroleum jelly items, deoderants, fragrances, nor can my family members use these fragranced items around me. I have to have a controlled environment where there is no possibility of penetration of outside reactive substances. If I were in a retail space or went to peoples homes and someone had fumigated, washed or polished floors, dusted furniture, deodorized the air, the list is endless, I would be completely immobilized for hours and spend days recovering. I am looking for some small income to help pay my medical ')ills. My insurance benefits have come to an end, the bills haven't. If I could over time build a clientel of 10 a week it would be wonderful but this to may be more than my health state may allow. I won't know untill I try. As the code stands now I won't have the opportunity to try and I will never now. I do not intend to advertise nor put up a sign. I don't consider that I am open to the public, as I would only do this on an appointment basis. I don't care to deal with undesirable clientel. I do believe in regulation and have no problem with someone policing or checking up on my activities. After all you would know where I would be working at all times. I don't like the termor nology of "massage parlor" nor the connotations that go along with it. I do not consider my doing massage out of my home as running a "massage parlor". I am a masseuse. Sincerely yours Carol Margit Cronkhite David L.Morris,M.D.,FACA,ASM GeoW F.Kroker,M.D.,FA CA �LLERGY ASSOCIATES Vijay K.Sabnis,M.D.,ASP Of LACROSSE, Ltd. 1 Offering advanced diagnostic and treatment options for the allergic patient... June 20, 1986 MEDICAL STATEMENT RE: Carol Cronkhite 2560 Muhlenhardt Rd. Shakoppe, MN 55379 Please be advised that Carol Cronkhite has seen me in our allergy offices on January 11, 1985 and on June 13, 1986. Please find enclosed previous assessments which I have written regarding Ms. Cronkhite's case. I initially assessed Ms. Cronkhite on January 11, 1985 for possible allergies contributing to loss of motor control and faint-like states which had begun in approximately December of 1982. On her first evaluation with me on January 11, 1985, testing was not conclusive for allergic disease, and we specifically found no definite reactivity to inhalant or chemical allergens. I had recommended at that time that Ms. Cronkhite receive neurological evaluation to rule out atypical seizures or possible narcoleptic attacks contributing to her condition. Ms. Cronkhite returned to see me on June 13, 1986; she followed my advice and saw a neurologist who apparently could find no underlying etiological condition contributing to her medical illness. For this reason, she again sought re-consultation with me to see if chemical sensitivity could be playing a role in her illness. Testing in our clinic on June 13, 1986 revealed reactivity to petrochemical ethyl alcohol with no reactivity to saline placebo. This is in contrast to her first visit with us on Jan. 11, 1985 when we were unable to evaluate chemical sensitivity due to placebo reactions at that time. On the basis of her chemical testing in our clinic coupled with Carol Cronkhite's history, it appears that Carol has a component of environmental chemical sensitivity syndrome which has contributed at least in part to her medical illness. Ms. Cronkhite appears to be environmentally chemically sensitive and patients with this illness react to small non-toxic amounts of. commonly encountered environmental chemicals such as tobacco smoke, perfume, disinfectants, etc. Patients can have a polysymptomatic response involving multiple organ systems and the reactions can be quite discomforting and even incapacitating. We are beginning Carol on a program of chemical desensitization/neutralization by giving her small extracts of petrochemical ethyl alcohol to see if this helps to reduce the severity, intensity, and frequency of her chemical reactions. COTe ' /`c5` e X ti%Ac-tS 615 So. 10th Street•P.O.Box 2408•LaCrosse,Wisconsin 54602-2408 (608) 782-2027 MEDICAL STATEMENT RE: CAROL CRONKHITE Page 2 Follow-up of Ms. Cronkhite in our clinic will be important in order to more fully delineate the extent of her chemical sensitivity and to see how she responds to this treatment approach. Nevertheless, I believe there is a high degree of likelihood that her chemical sensitivity problem is a permanent one and will not significantly respond to therapy. Further reassessment in our clinic will help bear out the possibilities of this regard. Sincerely, George F. Kroker, M.D. GFK:efm ENC. 3 Z Z 1 D " z CD (!� rn Om o n N O 0 O ID N ° r- � "Through Our Hands We Project MoD 41 D Our Hearts" M Z NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY The Minneapolis School of Massage admits students of any race, color, national and ethics origin to all the rights, privileges, T programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. ESALEN MASSAGE Esalen Massage is, first and foremost, moving the muscle tissue of the body in a way that creates an appropriate level of trust between client and therapist. Secondly, Esalen Massage is long, definitive strokes that connect the body together in a tension- reducing, very relaxing fashion. Thirdly, Esalen Massage works primarily with the largest organ of the body, the skin, to accelerate waste functions. Better circulation invites fluid move- ment, blood flow to inactive muscles, greater flow of healing lymph fluid and removal of lactic acid. Esalen Massage stimulates muscle movement which increases fluid movement, which feeds the muscles, which tones and elasticizes the muscle tissue. Esalen Massage is meant to define the body and to feel terrific. PHILOSOPHY MINI—CLASSES When we are born we receive our first touch. It can be a wonder SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY MASSAGE CLASS or a trauma, but touch is meant to heal and regenerate. You want to learn massage but don't know where to begin . . . this class is for you. It is an excellent introduction to therapeutic massage. You will learn how to give a brief yet effective massage, LOCATIONusing the fundamental strokes of deep muscle massage. Partici- The Minneapolis School of Massage, Inc., is located at 23 S.E. pants will see a demonstration of the work, as well as give and 4th St., Suite 204, Mpls., MN 55414. This location is in Old receive a massage — all in one evening. To join us for this special St. Anthony, the Twin Cities' original neighborhood, which is class, choose a date below and mail in your registration today! currently being refurbished and redeveloped. Nearby landmarks Swimsuits may be used during class. include St. Anthony Main and Riverplace. FEE: $50.00 DATE: SEE SCHEDULE OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MASSAGE—AWAY HEADACHES (612) 623-7616 Tired of living with the pain of headaches? Learn how you can relieve your headaches, or someone else's, in minutes - without APPOINTMENTS the use of drugs. In a relaxed, informal atmosphere you will, learn specific hands-on-techniques; discuss possible sources of Appointments can be made to have either a student or a pro- headaches and learn stress reducing exercises. Say goodbye to fessional massage. headaches - now, all in one evening. Loose, comfortable clothing Rates are as follows: is appropriate for all classes. $15.00 per hour/student FEE: $50.00 $28.00 per hour/professional DATE: SEE SCHEDULE MASSAGE HOURS Staff members of the Minneapolis School of Massage include: STUDENT PROFESSIONAL • Jim Traver - Director, instructor, CMI Tues. 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. Mon.-Fri. • Marie Traver - M.T., director, instructor Wed. 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. • Joan Crawford, M.T., instructor 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. • Paula Berg, instructor Thurs. 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. • Ida Lorraine Wilderson, Ph.D. - M.T., consultant Fri. 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. • Training staff Community staff PROGRAMFor further information about classes, or to register, please call We have developed a four-part program for the school that we the School. believe gives professional-minded people some choices about the level of expertise they want to pursue. (612) 623-7616 COMMENTS I. ESALEN THERAPEUTIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (Basic Massage) ABOUTTHE SCHOOL This course teaches how to give a full body massage, concentrating on muscle and joint tension. While doing Esalen and therapeutic "a//the teachers are professions/and know/edgeab/e . . . techniques the physiological benefits to the recipient will be *** recognized and studied. was my training worthwhile? Unqualifiedly, Yes! l benefitted physically greatly, reducing chest congestion / had had for three This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of months, an indirect result of the training/practices." t Nursing continuing education requirements. The content relates *** to skilled ministration of nursing care, a component of pro- fessional nursing as defined by law. "The training l received has, in many ways, affected many areas of my life, and certainly has been the basis of my career in CLASSES BEGIN MONTHLY massage." AND RUN FOR 8 WEEKS *** This class is for the Beginner, as well as those who need a refresher. This class awards a certificate for 44 hours. "My classes taken at the Minneapolis School of Massage are more COST: $260.00 (44 hours: 32 hours of class and 12 hours of practical than the Business degree l earned at the U of M." externship) *** LENGTH: 8 weeks (once a week) "The training / received through the Minneapolis School of DATE: Massage has enhanced every area of my life." TIME: SEE SCHEDULE *** DEPOSIT: $50 Non-Refundable *** The letters with these comments are available at the school dl, too upon request.*** II. MASSAGE PRACTITIONER RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM This program is designed to compliment the basic and intermediate massage program with additional Anatomy/Physiology, basic bus- The Minneapolis School of Massage, Inc., is registered with the iness skills, telephone, bookkeeping, ad writing sales and com- Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is munication skills. In addition there is an introduction to extern- not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not ships and internships. This program is 120 hrs. in length and is mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to certified by the International Massage Institute. other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational in- COST: $700.00 stitution, or employer. We are the only school of massage in Minnesota recognized to LENGTH: 12 weeks (2 times weekly) TIME: SEE SCHEDULE teach professional massage. DEPOSIT: $100.00 Non-Refundable III. COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IV. SPORTS MASSAGE CERTIFICATION This program is designed to give the student a professional PROGRAM advantage. Anatomy/Physiology, massage at many levels, The Sports massage is tailored to complement an athletic lifestyle. Path to Ethical Business, Communication in assertive control, Athletes place their bodies under maximal stress every moment of internships, externships and many related areas are completely their training; stress that is much different from the stress of covered. The complete program stresses a professional working normal, daily activity. The types of problems which arise from knowledge of how these areas relate to the prevention and (++ athletic stress and strain are very unique, and require the attention treatment (with massage) of stress, sports, and other areas. I of a specially trained therapist. The challenge to become know- ledgeable in the concepts and techniques necessary to support COST: $2,755.00 athletes faces the massage therapy community. Sports Massage addresses this challenge. LENGTH: 24 weeks (500 hrs.) TIME: SEE SCHEDULE DEPOSIT: $100.00 non-refundable The purpose of the Sports Massage Training Program is to engage the therapist in a comprehensive study of the anatomy/physiology , ** ALL CLASSES MAY BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY** unique to athletes, the biomechanics of athletes in all areas of performance, injury recognition, assessment, therapy and pre- Each of these above-mentioned programs can be made a part vention, Sports Massage techniques, and the integration of these - of any of the other programs. skills into the world of amateur and professional sports. The comprehensive program is an ongoing one; inquire about INSTRUCTOR: Jim Traver, CMI beginning any time. Jim has ten years experience teaching Esalen, deep tissue. and related massage techniques. He also is currently teaching Massage- Business, Communication, and Anatomy/Physiology classes. He has a wealth of experience with sports injuries and athletes. In- Comprehensive class list: —ength Cost ternships are provided at the University of Minnesota. • Massage I (basic) 8 Wks. $260.00 COST: $700.00 • Massage II (intermediate) 12 Wks. $380.00 • Massage III (advanced) 12 Wks. $380.00 DEPOSIT: $100.00 Non-Refundable • Internships 44 Hrs. $200.00 History of Massage Independent $125.00 DATE: SEE SCHEDULE LENGTH: 10 weeks (120 hrs.) • Study • Business 8 Wks. $125.00 BASIC MASSAGE I OR THE EQUIVALENT REQUIRED. (getting started and growing) • Communication skills 8 Wks. $125.00 ** Payments may be extended over the class period with a (boundaries around massage) service charge added.** • Anatomy/Physiology 1 12 Wks. $300.00 ** Certification recognizing that the participant has completed • Anatomy/Physiology II 12 Wks. $300.00 a course of study in Sports Massage, will be granted upon • Electives Independent approx. satisfactory completion of the program. (reflexology, shiatsu, etc.) Study $300.00 ** Internships are a part of sports massage and will be arranged. • Massage methods 12 Wks. $260.00 • C.P.R. 10 Hrs. approx. $15.00 MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Barry A. Stock, Administrative Asst. RE: Validation of Downtown Feasibility Study Petition DATE: December 23 , 1986 INTRODUCTION: On December 16 , 1986 a petition was presented to the Shakopee City Council by 22 downtown property owners requesting that their names be withdrawn from the original downtown feasibility study petition. At that time, Council directed the City Attorney to investigate the legal ramifications of said withdrawal request. BACKGROUND: On September 16 , 1986 the Shakopee City Council was presented with a petition signed by over 35% of the affected property owners requesting street and streetscape improvements and the completion of a feasibility study on said improvements . On September 26 , 1986 the Shakopee City Council accepted said petition by approving Resolution #2610, which also ordered a public hearing. The public hearing was subsequently held on December 9, 1986 . On December 16 , 1986 a petition seeking withdrawal of 22 of the original 34 petition signers was presented to City Council. Several persons felt that the withdrawal petition invalidated the original petition. At the request of City Council, Mr. Julius Coller, City Attorney, has tendered a legal opinion on this matter. (See Attachment #1) In summary, Mr. Coller contends that the submission of the withdrawal petition at this time does not effect the 429 improvement process that was initiated by petition and subsequent Council Action. If the project proceeds, pertinent Council actions will require a majority vote. Based on Mr. Coller ' s legal opinion, staff believes it would be appropriate to proceed with a Council worksession on the proposed project scheduled for 7 : 00 p.m. on January 13, 1986 . Additionally, it would be prudent to direct the appropriate City officials to notify the affected property owners of the continuation of the public hearing on said project to be scheduled for 7 : 00 p.m. , January 27 , 1986 . ALTERNATIVES : 1 . Move to direct the appropriate City officials to notify the affected property owners of the continuation of the Downtown Improvement Project Public Hearing scheduled for 7 : 00 p.m. , January 27, 1986 . 2. Set a later date for the continuation of the public hearing. 3. Do nothing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative #1 . ACTION REQUESTED: Move to direct the appropriate City officials to notify the affected property owners of the continuation of the Downtown Improvement Project Public Hearing scheduled for 7 : 00 p.m. , January 27, 1986 . BAS :cah Attachment Attachment #1 cJULIUS A. COLLER, n 7 JULIUS A.COLLER ATTORNEY AT ,.sW 612-445-1244 1859-1940 2 1 1 WEST FIRST AVENUE SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55329 December 22, 1986 The Honorable Eldon Reinke Members of the Shakopee City Council John K. Anderson, City Administrator Dear Mayor, Council Members and Administrator: This is in response to the Council's request for a written opinion on the present status of the Petition for the revitalization of the downtown business area. The facts are as follows: After years of effort by the Downtown Improvement Committee to formulate a proposal to regenerate and rejuvenate the:-original central business district, the committee presented its findings and recommend- ations to the Council and on September 16, 1986, the Council was presented a Petition for certain improvements in accordance with the proposal of the committee. The signatures on the Petitions were checked and verified and found to be the signatures of owners of at least 35% of the property to be benefitted and within the area of the proposed improvement as required by law. As a result of the filed Petition which was accepted September 26, 1986 by Resolution 2610,which among other things, ordered a public hearing which was ultimately held and which afforded all interested parties an opportunity to be heard and at the conclusion of the hearing it was adjourned to some definite future date. After the public hearing and apparently as a result thereof many_ of the signers of the Petition signed a statement withdrawing their signatures. from the Petition and this was presented to the Council on December 16, 1986. The withdrawal letters, if considered, would no longer leave anything like 35% of the required signatures; in fact 22 of the original 34 signers signed the with- drawal letter. The question is - what effect, if any, are the written withdrawal letters? The signers power to withdraw_ his signature from a Petition is an important right, and one that should not be taken from the signer without good cause. Where the right to present a Petition is limited by statute or charter provisions to a prescribed period, if signers seek to withdraw their names near the end of this period, making it impractical if not impossible, to obtain additional names before the deadline, withdrawals are not permitted. However, where no substantial harm is caused to the right of others by withdrawals itrle reasons exists-for prohibiting them. Withdrawals of names from a Petition are not .timely,. however, if- they are presented after the officer or body charged with the duty of certify.t g_:the .adequa-ay of -the original petition has performed this function and most assuredly the attempted withdrawals are not timely after the Council has taken action on the Petition by accepting it and ordering and holding a public hearing thereon as in the case now before the Council. Domeier v Golling 243 Minn 237, 67 NW 2 898; State v Streissguth - Gieb 66 Minn 266 , 68 NW 1081; Slingerland v Norton 59 Minn 351, 61 NW 322. In view of the above decisions and particularly the language in the Domeier case it is my opinion that the withdrawal attempts are ineffective. Should the Council determine to go forward with any part of the project as Petitioned for it will have to give the same notice to the same parties of the adjourned hearing date that it did in the first instance, if it reaches the stage where the Council will order the improvment or any part thereof this will require majority vote of the Council. Respectfully submitted, Julius A. Coller, II Shakopee City Attorney JAC/nh MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer fo- SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Infiltration & Inflow ( I&I) DATE: January 2 , 1987 INTRODUCTION: The City has received correspondence from the Metropolitan Council regarding excessive infiltration and inflow ( I&I ) into the Blue Lake Treatment Plant tributary area. Excessive I & I is using up an inordinate portion of the capacity of the plant , thereby , creating a concern for future service needs and the possibility of a moratorium on area growth. Attached is a copy of the letter from Met Council which also discusses proposed plant expansion. BACKGROUND: An I & I study of the City ' s sewer system was conducted in 1982. That report identified various areas of minor I & I that is not cost effective in correcting . That report also identified a major source of I & I, that being the interceptor that runs from the old treatment plant along the river to the west side of Shakopee . The study indicates that it is cost effective to remove excessive I & I from the interceptor which is identified as district 3 in the report. Removal of I & I is difficult and cost effectiveness is analyzed for several levels of" I & I reduction. Cost effectiveness is defined as those efforts that will result in an annual treatment cost savings that is greater than the annual cost of the I & I reduction efforts amortized over 20 years. Attached is a two page summary of the report and a breakdown of cost estimates. The recommended level of I & I reduction is 20% with an estimated cost of $85 , 282 . 00 which consists of $41 , 007 .00 for a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey ( SSES) and $44 ,275.00 for rehabilitation costs. The interceptor is approximately 10 ,000 feet in length with seven major ccnnections . The 1982 study monitored flows and projected I & I Within district 3 ( interceptor) as a whole. Public works is of the opinion that the majority of the I & I is from Huber Park to the east. It is recommended that the initial SSES efforts consist of flow monitoring within the suspect area in an attempt to identify and localize I & I reduction efforts . This method should result in increased cost effectiveness of selected I & I reduction efforts and identification of areas that would result in non-cost effective efforts. I & I January 2 , 1987 Page 2 Quotations have been received for initial flow monitoring that Engineering wishes to conduct . The low quotation is from in the amount of $ The 1987 sanitary sewer fund budget includes $10 , 000 .00 for such SSES and rehabilitation work. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council authorize an expenditure from the sanitary sewer fund of an amount not to exceed Also attached is correspondence that Staff wishes to transmit to the Metropolitan Council regarding excessive I & I within the entire Blue Lake Treatment Plant tributary area. The intent of the correspondence is to clarify the City ' s position relative to the other communities contributing to the plant. REQUESTED ACTION: 1 . Move to authorize an expenditure from the Sanitary Sewer Fund of an amount not to exceed $ to $ for flow monitoring. — -- 2. Move to direct staff to transmit correspondence to Met Council requesting information relative to Infiltration and Inflow entering the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. KA/pmp I&I P.S. LOW QUOTATION WILL BE PLACED ON THE TABLE FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. 1itah (2-X-- 0 �Da SOD Metropolitan Council 300 Metro Square Building 1 ��I Seventh and Robert Streets � �; St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Telephone (612) 291-6359 !WIN r,1-yr ED October 28, 1986 �tv�U 3 1g3� Dear Mayor: L,ITY 0 S -f; - As you know, the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) are committed to provide for the expansion of 'local sewer service needs in accord with the community development projections of the Metro- politan Development and Investment Framework. Therefore we are particularly concerned about factors that may limit our ability to meet those commitments. At a recent meeting of the Metropolitan Council , the Council determined that inflow/infiltration ( I/I) in the local sewer systems is using an inordinate portion of the capacity of the Blue Lake Treatment Plant and could have a serious impact on our ability to provide for the desired expansion of the local sewer service in the area contributing to that treatment plant. The Council concluded that each communit in sewer service area no. 4, the area trjibutary to the Blue Lake Treatment Plant, shou e notifi d that I is a very serious concern and that each communit should take steps to reduce I/I in its local sewer s stem to ensure that we are ab e o con inue o rove e e d desired eve o service un i the trea ment plant expansion is comDlete�-in late 1991. The timing g of the planned expansion of the treatment plant depends greatly on the ongoing negotiations on the wasteload allocation for the Minnesota River and the final effluent limits necessary to meet the water quality standards. These negotiations involve the MWCC, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Council . Until the effluent limits are agreed to, the engineering plans for the plant cannot proceed and, therefore, the uncertainty in the completion date for the expansion. The present thinking is that the plant eXDancinn coulr� hp on-ling in latQg1 _ Our estimate is that oresently up to possibly 35 percent of the sew P flow to the ue a e reatment- Plant may be I/I much of which is contributed by the loca r sys ems. This is of particular concern because during wet weather the monthly average flow of sanitary sewage and clear water has reached as much as 88 percent of the plan capacity (April 1986). As the plant's designed treatment capacity is approached, this I/I is using precious capacity that will very likely be needed to provide for the urban growth of this sector of the Metropolitan Area. We believe that e-5 should be taken by each individual community to reduce I/I to the extent feasible to ensure that the plant can .provi e capacity needed by urban growth, as well as ensure that the MWCC and Council do not violate water quality standards and other permit conditions October 28, 1986 Page Two for this treatment plant. If it becomes necessary to strictly allocate remain- ing capacity at the Blue Lake reatment: an tY to commune ie ve a resse or are actively a ressin eir _—g_______ prob- lems. At that time communities that have not addressed this problem may face the posse , ,ty of a moratorium on future growth until the Blue Lake plant is , expanded. Next year, during its revisi n o e ewer Policy Plan, e ouncil will develop a policy on I/I inn the sewer system Such a PQ1jrY m}gb- i-rte-4-ude instituting a sewer surcharge for communities vdith substantial I/I or establis ing a comp i sc e u1e for reducing_ 1L—t0arrentahl levels. The Council believes that steps can and should be taken by your community to reduce the level of I/I in the system and that we can work together to ensure the continued economic growth of the area. For our part, we will continue to work to ensure that no delay occurs in our plans for the expansion of the plant. Sincerely, Sandra S. Gardebring Chair SSG:sa cc: Louis Breimhurst, Executive Dir tor, MWCC Dirk deVries, Metropolitan Council District 13 Ray Joachim, Metropolitan Council District 14 Marcel Jouseau, Metropolitan Council staff 2� SUTM24_ARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOM�ENDATIONS The City of Shakopee sanitary sewage flows are transmitted to the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant operated by the Metropolitan Waste Control commission (MWCC). Flows from the City are not determined by summing metered quantities passing through MWCC Meter 401 and flows from the Valley Industrial Park. The Valley Industrial Park flows are determined by use of a combina- tion of sewage meters and water meters at each industry. The MWCC has three other meters numbered 400, 404 and 409 which theorectically could also be used to determine flows from Shakopee. Inaccuracies in one of these meters, how- ever, requires that the alternate method above be applied. Analysis of the MWCC flow data indicates that I/I does exist in the Shakopee sanitary sewer system. The peak seven day flow rate recorded, which was 2,339,000 gpd ex- ceeds the USEPA guideline of 1,500 gpd/in/m and indicates possibly excessive I/I upstream of MWCC Meter 401. The sanitary sewer system was divided into nine districts by the use of temporary flow meters so that evaluations could be made of each district. Analysis of each district indicated that only District 3 had possibly exces- sive I/I. Inflow was analyzed for one particular rainfall event which indi- cated that District 3 was also greatly affected by inflow. Districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 also had inflow, but most of this inflow could be attributed to the holes in the manhole covers which are typical throughout Shakopee. A cost analysis of District 3, indicated that I/I was excessive and cost savings in treatment cost could possibly be realized by pursuing a rehabilita- tion program. Presently, further USEPA funding to pursue a rehabilitation pro- 10 Is - 50 - 5-2751b gram in District 3 is unlikely, but the City owns televising equipment which could be used to begin an effective rehabilitation program. The recommendations based on the data 'presented in this report are as follows: 1. The City of Shakopee should submit this report to the MWCC, MPCA and USEPA for review and to satisfy the requirements of a detailed Infil- tration/Inflow Analysis. 2. The City of Shakopee should apply for further funding through the MWCC to complete the Sewer System Evaluation Survey as outlined in this re- port, including rehabilitation. Should funding be eliminated and the City required to complete the SSES and rehabilitation at its own ex- pense, the costs outlined in Appendix D could be reduced provided Federal and State requirements do not have to be met. For example, the Interim Report costs could be greatly reduced or eliminated and the televising costs could be reduced if the City completed the proj- ect on its own. 3. A Sewer System Evaluation Survey, including rehabilitation, should be completed in District 3 with the objective of reducing the I/I by approximately 20 percent. 4. The City of Shakopee should continue its televising program and begin an I/i reduction program of its own to reduce flows due to I/I as part of the normal operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. 5. The City of Shakopee should be aware of the impact of I/I on the sani- tary sewer system and begin using concealed covers on all sanitary sewer manholes, enforce ordinances which prohibit clear water connec- tions, such as footing drains, and continue to pursue methods of con- trolling I/I sources. - 51 - S-2?51b APPENDIX D (CONT'D) DISTRICT 3, 20 PERCENT REDUCTION Assoc. Sr.Design Design Senior Person Hours Prin. Prin. Engineer Eng ineer Tech. Tech. Clerical Physical Inspect. 2 4 24 4 24 24 Flow Monitoring 2 4 16 4 16 80 4 g 60 16 24 32 Interim Report 24 28 Specifications 4 g 60 16 40 Television Inspect. 4 16 80 Flow Monitoring 2 4 16 60 Rehabilitation Insp. 32 16 48 Final Report 8 24 88 24 22 52 264 168 136 200 108 Total Hours 950 Total Estimated Person Hours $31,262.00 Total Estimated Labor Cost Other Direct Costs for SSES: 990.00 Mileage (55 trips) (90 miles/trip) (20(,-/mile) 120.00 Recorder Materials Cost 1,760.00 Recorder Rental (4 meters) (8 weeks)($55/week) 500-00 Printing 3,370.00 Total other Direct Costs for SSES 34,752.00 Subtotal of SSES Costs (Labor Direct Costs) 6,255.00 Profit at 18 percent $41,007.00 Total SSES Costs Rehabilitation Costs $10,000.00 Manhole Rehabilitation (20 manholes) ($500 each) 500.00 Mobilization Cost 10/lin. ft. ) 11,000.00 Cleaning and Television (10,000 lin. ft. ) ($1. 18,750.00 Grouting of Joints (250 joints) ($75/joint) 4,025.00 Contingency 10 percent $44,275.00 Total Rehabilitation Cost $85,282.00 TOTAL PROJECT COST8,286.00 Annual Project Cost ($85,282.00) (0.09716)CRF @ 7-3/8% $ D-3 S-2766b CITY OF SHAKOPPP INCORPORATED 1870 129 EAST FIRST AVENUE, SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55379-1376 (612) 445-3650 fr December 30, 1986 Metropolitan Council 300 Metro Square Seventh & Robert Streets St. Paul, MN 55101 Attn: Mr. Steve Keefe RE: Sanitary Sewer I & I Reduction Shakopee, MN Dear Mr. Keefe: The City of Shakopee has reviewed the October 28, 1986 correspondence from the Metropolitan Council concerning sanitary sewer infiltration & inflow (I & I) reduction. The City of Shakopee respects the Met Council 's concern for excessive I & I and supports its efforts. A 1982 I & I study cf Shakopee' s sanitary sewer system identified I & I within the interceptor along the Minnesota River. The City is taking actions at this time to correct I & I as identified within the 1982 report. Since excessive I & I affects treatment costs to all communities with sanitary sewer service by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, (MWCC) we would like to receive information answering the following questions: 1. Since there is no longer federal funding for I & I reduction projects, should Cities consider only cost effective I & I reduction efforts? 2. Relative to excessive I & I, how does Shakopee rank with other communities within sewer service area No. 4, the area tributary to the Blue Lake Treatment Plant? 3 . What is the MWCC doing to reduce I & I within MWCC owned interceptors? 4. Since a moratorium on growth would negatively impact all communities in service area No. 4, is the Met Council currently formulating a plan to adr.inister such a moratorium? Thank you for your efforts in addressing these questions. As the City of Shakopee further identifies its I & I reduction efforts, we will keep you informed of those efforts. Sincerely, Eldon Reinke Mayor cc: Ray Joachim u " t GJ P rOg i QSS "y l � MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Infiltration & Inflow ( I&I) DATE: January 6 , 1987 INTRODUCTION: The City has received correspondence from the Metropolitan Council regarding excessive infiltration and inflow ( I&I ) into the Blue Lake Treatment Plant tributary area. Excessive I & I is using up an inordinate portion of the capacity of the plant , thereby , creating a concern for future service needs and the possibility of a moratorium on area growth. Attached is a copy of the letter from Met Council which also discusses proposed plant expansion. BACKGROUND: An I & I study of the City ' s sewer system was conducted in 1982 . That report identified various areas of minor I & I that is not cost effective in correcting. That report also identified a major source of I & I, that being the interceptor that runs from the old treatment plant along the river to the west side of Shakopee . The study indicates that it is cost effective to remove excessive I & I from the interceptor which is identified as district 3 in the report. Removal of I & I is difficult and cost effectiveness is analyzed for several levels of I & I reduction. Cost effectiveness is defined as those efforts that will result in an annual treatment cost savings that is greater than the annual cost of the I & I reduction efforts amortized over 20 years. Attached is a two page summary of the report and a breakdown of cost estimates. The recommended level of I & I reduction is 20% with an estimated cost of $85 , 282 . 00 which consists of $41 , 007 .00 for a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey ( SSSS) and $44 ,275 .00 for rehabilitation costs. The interceptor is approximately 10 ,000 feet in length with seven major connections. The 1982 study monitored flows and projected I & I within district 3 ( interceptor) as a whole. Public works is of the opinion that the majority of the I & I is from Huber Park to the east . It is recommended that the initial SSSS efforts consist of flow monitoring within the suspect area in an attempt to identify and localize I & I reduction efforts. This method should result in increased cost effectiveness of selected I & I reduction efforts and identification of areas that would result in non-cost effective efforts. I & I January 6 , 1987 Page 2 Quotations have been received for initial flow monitoring that Engineering wishes to conduct. The low quotation is from Pace Laboratories , Inc . in the amount of $ 2 , 300 . 00 . The 1987 sanitary sewer fund budget includes $10 ,000 .00 for such SSES and rehabilitation work. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council authorize an expenditure from the sanitary sewer fund of an amount not to exceed $2 , 300 .00. Also attached is correspondence that Staff wishes to transmit to the Metropolitan Council regarding excessive I & I within the entire Blue Lake Treatment Plant tributary area. The intent of the correspondence is to clarify the City ' s position relative to the other communities contributing to the plant. REQUESTED ACTION: 1 . Move to authorize an expenditure from the Sanitary Sewer Fund of an amount not to exceed $ 2 , 300 . 00 to Pace Laboratories, Inc. for flow monitoring. 2 . Move to direct staff to transmit correspondence to Met Council requesting information relative to Infiltration and Inflow entering the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. KA/pmp I&I MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer SUBJECT: Mini-Bypass Bridge Project City/MnDOT Partnership DATE: December 30, 1986 INTRODUCTION: The Environmental Assessment (EA) and the Location/Design Study Report (LDSR) is progressing on the T. H . 169 bridge and mini- bypass project. After conducting public hearings in February , 1987, it is anticipated that the LDSR will be completed and approved in spring, 1987 . The next step of the project is preparation of final plans and specifications. The purpose of this memo is to address alternative actions that the City can take to enhance the probability that the project will remain on schedule or even possibly advance the schedule. BACKGROUND: Currently , the mini-bypass project is included in the Mn/DOT construction program for bid letting in December , 1989 with construction in 1990 . Mn/DOT has indicated that they propose to design the bridge in-house but that the bypass design will need to be done by a consultant . At the present , there are not sufficient funds in Mn/DOT' s consultant budget for this project and will require legislative action to increase this budget. Assuming the were successful at increasing the consultant budget for late 1967 and considering the required consultant selection process that Mn/DOT must follow, it appears the earliest that a consultant would be working on final design would be middle to late 1988 . This time frame would make it difficult, if not impossible , to keep this project on track with the Mn/DOT construction schedule . In a resolution passed December 11 , 1984 , the City committed to a partnership with Mn/DOT for the development of the bypass project . That commitment consists of $ 1 . 9 million which represents approximately 50% of the bypass portion of the project . The City also agreed to be the lead agency in completing the EA, LDSR, and eventually obtaining the right-of- way for the project , cost of which to be part of the $1 . 9 million. Staff has discussed with Mn/DOT the possibility of the City acting as lead agency for the development of plans and specs. On a preliminary basis, Mn/DOT feels this may be a method to continue the project in accordance with the projected time frame . Although Mn/DOT would want the City to conduct a consultant selection process for this project also, design could begin about a year sooner than if Mn/DOT contracted for the I Mini-Bypass December 24 , 1986 Page 2 The estimated cost of the project elements are as follows : EA & LDSR $ 170 , 000. 00 Right-of-Way $1 ,280 ,000.00 Bypass Design $ 130, 000. 00 Bypass Construction $2, 100, 000.00 Bridge Design $ 160, 000. 00 Bridge Construction $2. 800 .000 00 TOTAL $6, 640,000.00 To date, the City has incurred the cost of the EA and LDSR Mn/DOT has verbally agreed that language could be drafted in a letter of understanding such that the cost of design would be considered part of the City ' s $1 . 9 million cost. The risk to the City is investing another $130 , 000.00 into a project that is not absolutely assured . As with all major roadway projects , construction depends on state and federal funding. Mn/DOT cannot guarantee federal funding until the project has been approved for bid letting by the Federal Highway Administration. RECOMMENDATION: In an unofficial sense, Mn/DOT feels the project is assured. If Council feels comfortable enough with the Mn/DOT construction Program to invest approximately $130, 000.00 in the final design of the bypass portion of the project, I recommend that staff be directed to negotiate a draft letter of understanding with Mn/DOT to address : 1 . Shared Funding. 2. Project scope and design elements. 3 . Possible advancement of the program schedule. REQUESTED ACTION: Move to direct staff to negotiate a letter of understanding with Mn/DOT for the advanced funding of final design for the Trunk Highway 169 Mini-Bypass Project and to return with specifics for Council consideration. KA/pm p FUNDING MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator Iq FROM: Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer/�* �- SUBJECT: Upper Valley Drainage Report DATE: December 30, 1986 INTRODUCTION: The Upper Valley drainage study and report are complete and have been distributed to City Council for their review. BACKGROUND: The City instituted a storm drainage utility beginning the first quarter of 1986. The storm drainage utility is scheduled to finance construction of storm drainage facilities in 9 major drainage basins, as indicated on the attachment, and maintenance of City wide facilities . The utility charge consists of two charges, a City wide charge and a special benefit charge. The special benefit charge is applicable only when there is a specific improvement within a particular basin. The only basin improved to date is the Holmes Street Basin, therefore, this is currently the only area with a special benefit charge. The cost of a particular improvement is funded based upon the following schedule : 25% of cost ; Tax Increment Financing 50% of cost; City Wide Charge 25% of cost ; Special Benefit Charge TIF also finances that portion of the City wide charge and special benefit charge that is due on vacant/deferred properties. As these properties develop, the charges are applied over the amortization period ( 10 years) and these charges refurbish the TIF fund. The Upper Valley drainage report estimates the improvement cost at $3 ,600 ,000.00 not including easements. It is anticipated that the drainage improvements can follow existing easements or easements obtained through the platting process. Easements will need to be negotiated through properties between T.H. 101 and Eagle Creek Boulevard ( C. R. 16 ) . Of the $3 . 6 million, it is hoped that Mn/DOT participation can be obtained in the amount of $172 , 600 . 00 ( See attached correspondence to Mn/DOT ) . The estimated City cost of $3 ,427 ,400. 00 is then funded as follows : $ 856 , 850. 00; Tax Increment Financing $1 ,713 ,700 .00; City Wide Charge $ 856 , 850 .00 ; Special Benefit Charge Upper Valley Drainage Report December 30 , 1986 Page 2 When the City wide charge was determined for first quarter, 1986 , the charge was based on a two year storm sewer construction budget which included the Upper Valley Project. Therefore, an increase in the City wide charge is not anticipated in 1987. A special benefit charge is expected to be applied to all properties within the Upper Valley Drainage Basin. Based upon the estimated project cost and funding breakdown, the estimated special benefit charge for the Upper Valley Basin is $ 11 . 09 per Residential Equivalency Factor ( REF) per acre per quarter. In comparison the special benefit for the Holmes Street Basin is $20 . 67 per REF per acre per quarter. Note that the Upper Valley Project includes trunk facilities only, whereas, the Holmes Street charge included the lateral system . As a comparison of single family lots the charges are as follows : $6. 89 per quarter: Holmes Street Basin $3.70 per quarter : Upper Valley Basin The Upper Valley drainage report has been distributed to Council . The consultant, OSM, will be at the January 6 , 1987 Council meeting to answer questions relative to the report. If Council approves the plan, I will then forward the plan to the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District and the Shakopee Water Management Organization for approval . Council should also approve a project scope and schedule for implementation. Staff recommends a Phase I project development from T. H. 101 to County Road 79 at an estimated cost of $3, 000, 000. 00. Project development west of C . R. 79 will depend upon the status of the annexation area as well as cooperation with Jackson Township to extend the system across Township land to serve the Lion ' s Park area. If Council concurs with this recommendation, the next step would be to hold a public meeting. Since the storm sewer fund is an enterprise fund, a public hearing is not necessary . January and February appears to be shaping up as a busy period for Council , therefore , the date of the public meeting may be a point of discussion. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that a date for a public meeting be set. The earliest should be middle to late February . ACTION REQUESTED: Move to order a public meeting for , 1987 to discuss proposed drainage improvements to the Upper Valley Drainage Basin. x . 41 " Ii 1� iii, r: rx 11 j ; l . 2000 0 2,000_ 4000 •`.i ;M1 --�--!_ --� A„� / Oh --- ` ' - T .11- .Pn-OJECT COSTS DRAINAGE BASIN; jr-------------_ ------------------------ 1 ) $234,010 .!.PRAIR- E ST. LATERALS -1 -- �� 2) $289,489 SIDE - WEST LATERALS ,�•�� '; 1 ' 3) $ 1 , 152, 186 ) I IOLMES ST. BASIN \ \ - i� 4) $262,674 MARKET ST. LATERALS S) $3,500,000 :` UPPER VALLEY 6) $800,000 DEANS LAKE 7) $450,000 ' VALLEY PARK 8) $ 120,000 CRETEX IND.PARIC - - F - ++ 9) $450,000 RIVER BASIN M .;SSW 1!1 } ?' i 111:j� , _ 1. 1{ owwwN evert+' �ewu NEEDS 71 - ...HMI ]P_ I 1, CITY OF SHAKOPEE INCORPORATED 1870 t 129 EAST FIRST AVENUE, SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55379-1376 y612)445-3650 f t December 29, 1986 Bill Crawford, P. E. District Engineer Minnesota Dept. of Transportation 2055 No. Lilac Drive Golden Valley, MN 55422 RE : Storm Drainage Facilities for T.H. 169/ 101 Bypass Dear Bill : Enclosed is a drainage study report for the Upper Valley/Mill Pond Basin within the City of Shakopee and parts of Jackson Township and Louisville Township. This drainage basin includes a major portion of the T.H. 169/101 Bypass alignment. The bypass right-of-way consists of approximately 264 acres of the 8 , 437 approximate acres within the drainage basin. Due to proposed development within the drainage way of the basin, the City of Shakopee is considering making drainage corridor improvements to serve the entire basin with a drainage outlet. The corridor improvement design and associated cost depends on the basin land use characteristics and the study assumed land use for highway purposes within the bypass alignment . Although bypass construction is a few years off , it seems prudent to include drainage needs for the bypass in the current design of the corridor improvements . The purpose of this letter is to request Mn/DCT to participate financially in the development of the proposed drainage improvements. The estimated cost of proposed drainage improvements is $3 , 600 , 000 .00 not including drainage easement acquisition. The City hopes to obtain the necessary drainage easements through the platting process as much as possible . Enclosed also are calculations of the proportional capacity designed into the system to accommodate peak flow from the bypass right-of-way . The calculations -i-rLdicate that the proportional cost for the added capacity is appy— fly $172 ,600.00 . The :-heart -of Progress Va11ey Storm Drainage Facilities December 29 , 1986 Page 2 Assuming the City proceeds with the proposed drainage improvements , it is requested that Mn/DOT enter into a cooperative agreement with the City to fund added capacity to accommodate future highway land use . Since Mn/DOT does not currently own the bypass right-of-way , complications may arise with such an agreement. Therefore, it would be beneficial if we could discuss this matter at your earliest convenience . If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincere y, Ken Ashfeld City Engineer KA/pmp BASIN cc : Jim Povich, Dist. Design Engr. /1 MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator 1 FROM: Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer Z�- _ SUBJECT: Federal Aid to Urban Routes Agreement DATE: December 29, 1986 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND: Attached are two copies of an agreement between the City and MN/Dot which allows the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota to act on behalf of the City in administering federal aid to urban routes ( FAU) . This is a standing agreement which was revised in November , 1986 to include an auditing revision as reflected in Section 7 ( 2) on Page 9 . This revision has been reviewed by the Finance Director. This agreement must also be approved by the City Attorney as to form and execution. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the agreement. REQUESTED ACTION: Move to authorize the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement between the City and the Minnesota Department of Transportation which provides for the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota to act on behalf of the City in administering Federal Aid to Urban Routes. KA/pmp FEDAID TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM NO. 86-37-SA-4 December 5, 1986 TO County Highway Engineers Distribution: I Municipal Engineers Distribution: J FROM Gordon M. Fay, Director Office of State Aid SUBJECT MN/DOT Agency Agreement and Official Newspaper Enclosed are two copies of the revised Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement for your approval and execution. Please note that language in the agreement has been added to cover single audit requirements. Any questions in this area should be directed to Karen O'Connor, State Aid Accounting Officer (612-296-8943) . Return both copies to this office upon signature for further approval . We will return a fully executed copy for your files. Because the Agency Agreement does not identify your official newspaper, you will have to submit to us by letter the name and address of your official newspaper and also the day of the month when published. The Personnel in the Office of State Aid have enjoyed the excellent working relationships we have had with all of you this past year. We extend to you and your employees best wishes for an enjoyable Holiday Season and Continued Success in the New Year. 4_r . y, ire e of State Aidctor Enclosures: (2) Agency Agreements f v�Revised 11/1986 Office of State Aid MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AGREEMENT This Agreement made and entered into by and between the City of herein after referred to as the "City" and the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota hereinafter referred to as the "Commissioner" , WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, pursuant to M.S. 161 . 36 the City of desires the Commissioner to act as its agent in accepting federal aid on the City's behalf, for road and bridge construction and in contracting for the construction, improvement or maintenance of roads or bridges financed either in whole or part with federal moneys: and WHEREAS, M.S . 161 . 36 , Subdivision 2 , requires that the terms and condition of the agency be set forth in an agreement: NOW, THEN, IT IS AGREED: - 1 - That pursuant to M.S. 161 . 36 , the City does hereby appoint the Commissioner its agent with respect to all federally funded projects, to accept and receive all federal funds made available for said projects and to let contracts pursuant to law for the construction and improvement of local roads and bridges. Each contract will be in accordance with plans and special provisions for said projects on file in the Department of Transportation, State Transportation Building, St. Paul , Minnesota Page No. 1 55155, and the latest edition of "Standard Specifications for Highway Construction" and all amendments thereof, which said plans, special provisions and specifications are made a part of this agreement by reference as though fully set forth herein. In the letting of said contract, it is hereby agreed that the following procedures shall be followed , to-wit: (a ) The Commissioner shall cause the advertisements calling for bids on said work to be published in the Construction Bulletin. He shall also cause advertisements for bids to be published in the officially designated newspaper of the City. Said advertisement or call for bids shall specify that sealed proposals or bids will be received by the City Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Commissioner as agent of said City. Proposals, plans and specifications shall be available for the inspection of prospective bidders at the Department of Transportation, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 , and at the office of said City Purchasing Agent and the advertisement shall so state. The bids received in response to said advertisements for bids shall be opened for and on behalf of the Commissioner by a District Director of the Department of Transportation or such other engineer of the Department of Transportation as may be from time to time selected by the Commissioner . After said bids shall have been opened , the City Council shall first consider the same and thereupon transmit to the Commissioner all bids received together with its recommendation that the lowest bid submitted by a responsible bidder be accepted or that all bids be rejected. Upon receipt of Page No. 2 all said bids, the Commissioner shall duly cause all of said bids to be tabulated and shall thereupon determine who is the lowest responsible bidder and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or shall reject all bids . (b) The Commissioner shall supervise and have charge of the construction of said projects after the same has been let. The City agrees to furnish its City Engineer or other registered engineer and assign him to the active supervision and direction of the work to be performed under any contract let for the aforesaid projects. Said engineer so assigned shall act under the supervision and direction of the Commissioner. The City further agrees to furnish such other personnel, services, supplies and equipment as shall be necessary in order to properly supervise and carry on said work . (c ) The Commissioner may make changes in the plans or the character of the work as shall be recommended by the engineer in charge of the work . If he concurs in such recommendations , the Commissioner may enter into, for and on behalf of the City, supplemental agreements with the contractor for the performance of any extra work or work occasioned by any necessary, advantageous , or desirable change in plans or construction. It is understood by the City that the Commissioner cannot personally investigate and pass judgment on the various items of extra work and plan changes necessary and desirable during the construction of the projects but that he must delegate such duties to engineers under his supervision and control that Page No. 3 are employed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The City does hereby authorize these engineers, so delegated by the Commissioner , to enter into, for and on behalf of the City, the supplemental agreements specified in the preceding paragraph hereof. (d ) The City hereby authorizes its City Engineer, for and on behalf of the City, from time to time, during the progress of the work on said projects, to request the Commissioner to furnish for use on said projects specific engineering services to be perf.ormed by skilled employees of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Commissioner may but is not obligated to furnish the services so requested. If the Commissioner in compliance with such request shall furnish for the use of the City on said project the services of any Minnesota Department of Transportation employee, then and in that event, the City agrees to reimburse the Trunk Highway Fund for the full cost and expense of the furnishing of such services including all costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, connected with, or incidental to the furnishing of such services. ( e ) The Commissioner shall receive the funds to be paid by the City and the funds to be paid by the United States as federal aid funds , for said projects and to pay therefrom when due any and all sums that may become due the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon final completion and acceptance of the work, to pay from said funds the final estimate to said contractor for said work . Page No. 4 (f ) The Commissioner shall perform on behalf of the City all other acts and things necessary to cause said projects to be completed in a satisfactory manner. (g ) The Commissioner may enter into any agreement for and on behalf of the City with the United States or any officer or agent thereof that may be required or necessary for the purpose of procuring and actually causing to be paid the federal aid funds available for said projects and to that end to bind and commit the City in such agreement to the performance of any and all things required by any law of the United States or of any rule and regulation issued by federal authority pertaining thereto necessary for the purpose of procuring and having paid the federal aid available for said projects. (h ) It is the policy of the United States Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises as defined in 49 CFR, Part 23, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds . Consequently, the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 23 , apply to this agreement. In this regard, the Commissioner and the City shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 23 , to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Women Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform on contracts and subcontracts. The Commissioner and the City shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color , national origin, or sex Page No. 5 in the award and performance of federally funded contracts. Failure to carry out the above requirements shall constitute a breach of this agreement and may result in termination of the agreement or other such remedy that the Commissioner deems appropriate. ( i ) The Commissioner may perform on behalf of the City any other and further acts as may be necessary or required under any law of the United States or of any rule or regulation issued by proper federal authority in order to cause said projects to be completed and to obtain and receive the federal aid made available therefor. 2 _ The City agrees that it will from time to time, after the execution of this agreement, make such reports, keep such records and perform such work in such manner and time as the Commissioner shall from time to time request and direct so as to enable the Commissioner as its agent to collect for it the federal aid sought. Said records and reports shall be retained by the City in accordance with the Commissioner ' s record retention schedule for federal aid projects. - 3 - It is anticipated that the United States will pay to the Commissioner as the agent of the City, the federal aid funds available to said City toward the construction of said projects . It is further anticipated that the contracts to be let by the Commissioner as the agent of the City, for the construction of Paae No. 6 said projects shall provide that the contractor, as the work progresses, shall, from time to time, be paid partial payments designated in said contract as partial estimates and on the completion and acceptance of said work to be paid a final payment designated in said contract as a final estimate for all work performed. The City further agrees that any City funds and/or Municipal State Aid funds to be applied to any contract covered by this agreement shall be deposited with the Commissioner in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 8820.1500 Subp. 3 . At regular monthly intervals after contractors shall have started work under contracts let by the Commissioner as agent for the City for the construction of said projects, the engineer assigned to and in charge of said work shall prepare partial estimates in accordance with the terms of said contracts let for said projects and the procedures established by the Office of Contract Administration and Maintenance, Minnesota Department of Transportation. The said engineer in charge of said work shall immediately after preparing each partial estimate, transmit the same to the Commissioner in duplicate. Each such partial estimate, shall be certified by the engineer in charge and by the contractor performing such work. The said engineer assigned to and in charge of said work shall also prepare and submit to the Commissioner the final estimate data, together with the required project records in accordance with the terms of said contracts let for said projects. Quantities listed on said partial and final Page No. 7 estimates shall be documented in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the applicable documentation manual. After the approved final estimate has been submitted to the Commissioner , the City will pay to the Commissioner any additional amount which together with the federal funds received for that project will be sufficient to pay all the contract costs of the project - 4 - When the contractor shall have completed the work on said projects, the City agrees to inspect the same and forthwith upon the completion of said inspection advise the Commissioner whether or not the work performed should be, by the Commissioner as its agent, accepted as being performed in a satisfactory manner . In the event the City should, after said inspection, recommend to the Commissioner that he should not accept said work, then the City shall at the time such recommendation is made specify in particularity the defects in said work and the reasons why the work should not be accepted. It is further agreed that any recommendations made by the City are not binding on the Commissioner but that he shall have the right to determine whether or not the work has been acceptably performed and to accept or reject the work performed under any said contract. - 5 - It is further agreed that the decision of the Commissioner on the several matters herein set forth shall be final , binding and conclusive on the parties hereto. Page No. 8 6 - It is anticipated that the entire cost of said projects is to be paid from funds made available by the United States, by way of federal aid, and by the City. If for any reason the United States fails to pay any part of the cost or expense of said projects, then and in that event the City agrees to pay the same. The City further agrees to pay any and all lawful claims or demands of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or incidental to the performance of the work under any contract let for said projects in the event that the United States does not pay the same, and in all events, agrees to save the State of Minnesota and the Commissioner harmless from said claims and from any claims arising out of this agreement and to pay any and all expenses and costs connected with said projects or the construction thereof which the United States does not pay. - 7 - The City further agrees that: 1 ) All right-of-way acquisition and relocation will be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 25. Procedures implementing their regulation are contained in Mn/DOT State Aid Manual, Chapter 5-892. 310 . (Additional guidance may be obtained by referring to the FHWA ' s Real Estate Acquisition Guide for Local Public Agencies ) . 2 ) If the City receives total direct and indirect federal assistance of: Page No. 9 A. $100,000 or more per year , the City agrees to obtain a financial and compliance audit made in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 (P.L. 98-502 ) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB ) Circular A-128 . The law and circular provide that the audit shall cover the entire operations of the City government or , at the option of the City government, it may cover departments, agencies or establishments that received, expended, or otherwise administered federal financial assistance during the year . However , if the City government receives $25,000 or more in General Revenue Sharing Funds in a fiscal year , it shall have an audit of its entire operations. B. Between $25 ,000 and $100 ,000 per year , the City agrees to obtain either : 1 . a financial and compliance audit made in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMB Circular A-128 , or 2. a financial and compliance audit of all federal funds. The audit must determine whether the subrecipient spent federal assistance funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the audit must be made in accordance with any federal laws and regulations governing the federal programs the ` subrecipient participates in. Audits shall be made annually unless the state or local government has, by January 1 ,1987 a constitutional or statutory requirement for less frequent audits. For those governments, the cognizant agency shall permit biennial audits, Page No. 10 covering both years, if the government so requests. It shall also honor requests for biennial audits by governments that have an administrative policy calling for audits less frequent than annual, but only for fiscal years beginning before January 1 , 1987 . The audit shall be made by an independent auditor. An independent auditor is a state or local government auditor or a public accountant who meets the independence standards specified in the General Accounting Office ' s Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations , Programs , Activities , and Functions . The audit report shall state that the audit was performed in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-128 (or A-110 as applicable ) . The audit report shall include: A. The auditor ' s report on financial statements and on a schedule of federal assistance; the financial statements; and a schedule of federal assistance, showing the total expenditures for each federal assistance program as identified in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Federal programs or grants that have not been assigned a catalog number shall be identified under the caption "other federal assistance" . B. The auditor 's report on the study and evaluation of internal control systems must identify the organization ' s significant internal accounting controls , and those controls 3esigned to provide reasonable assurance that federal programs are being managed in compliance with laws and Page No. 11 regulations. It must also identify the controls that were evaluated, the controls that were not evaluated, and the material weaknesses identified as a result of the evaluation. C. The auditor ' s report on compliance containing : 1 . a statement of positive assurance with respect to those items tested for compliance, including compliance with law and regulations pertaining to financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements; 2. negative assurance on those items not tested; 3 . a summary of all instances of noncompliance; 4 . an identification of total amounts questioned, if any, for each federal assistance awarded, as a result of noncompliance; and 5 . a statement on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. 6 . refer to the use of the standards required by the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Local Governments, prepared by the Office of the State Auditor. The purpose of this guide is to establish compliance guidelines for verification by auditors auditing political subdivisions of the state. In addition to the audit report, the recipient shall provide comments on the findings and recommendations in the report, including a plan for corrective action taken or planned Page No. 12 and comments on the status of corrective action taken on prior findings. If corrective action is not necessary, a statement describing the reason it is not should accompany the audit report. The City agrees that the grantor, the Legislative Auditor, and any independent auditor designated by the grantor shall have such access to grantee 's records and financial statements as may be necessary for the grantor to comply with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-128. Required audit reports must be filed with the Office of the State Auditor, Single Audit Division and state agencies providing federal assistance, within six months of the City's fiscal year end. If a federal cognizant audit agency has been assigned for the City, copies of required audit reports will be filed with that agency also. Recipients of more than $100 , 000 in federal assistance must also submit one copy of the audit report within 30 days after issuance to the central clearinghouse. Audit reports should be sent to: Bureau of Census Data Preparation Division 1201 East 10th Street Jeffersonville, Indiana 47132 Attn: Single Audit Clearinghouse Page No. 13 8 - All references to statutes and rules shall be construed to refer to the statutes and rules as they may be amended from year to year . - 9 - The Commissioner accepts this said appointment as agent of the City and agrees to act in accordance herewith. Page No. 14 CITY OF RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY Mayor Director , Office of State Aid Attest: Date City Clerk Date APPROVED AS TO FORM AND EXECUTION: STATE OF MINNESOTA BY Commissioner of Transportation DATE DATE (Seal) (Submit in Duplicate) Page No. 15 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID FORM NO. III Be it resolved that pursuant to Section 161. 36 , Subdivision 1 through 6, Minnesota Statutes, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as agent of the City of to let as its agent, contracts for the construction of local roads and bridges, and the Mayor and the clerk are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City to execute and enter into a contract with the Commisioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of such contracts in the form as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement" a copy of which said agreement was before the Council, assuming on behalf of the City all of the obligations therein contained. (SEAL) ( Submit in duplicate ) Note: Attach certification by City Clerk with each copy of resolution Page No. 16 C� 2 ' A TO: Mayor, Councilmembers FROM: Tom Brownell, Chief of Police RE: Calendar Parking Enforcement Position DATE: December 30 , 1986 INTRODUCTION Council on December 16 , 1986 , requested alternative as to the enforcement of calendar parking so that patrol officers time could be better utilized. BACKGROUND From November 15 to April 1 , calendar parking is enforced nightly, from midnight to 8 : 00 a.m. Historically the officers have been able to cover about half the city per night, resulting in approximately 1 , 000 citations being issued annually. The revenue from this activity is approximately 10 , 000 dollars . ALTERNATIVES 1 . Hire a person to enforce calendar parking at a rate of $6 . 00 per hour, five hours per night, five nights per week for nineteen weeks . 2 . Use a city employee to enforce calendar parking. Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime unless this duty is included in the employes regular work schedule. 3 . Continue to have patrol officers enforce calendar parking. RECOMMENDATION Alternative one, using 1987 Police Department funding and amend the budget at a later date if necessary. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Direct staff to hire a seasonal part time person to enforce the calendar parking regulations at a cost of $3 ,000 . Memo To: John K. Anderson, City Administrator From: Marilyn M. Remer, Personnel Coordinator Re: Comparable Worth Appeals and Reclassification Requests Date: December 31, 1986 Information Employees were notified by staff of a number of circumstances under which employees could file comparable worth implementation appeals by December 31, 1986. Background Several appeals/objections have been received. Some clearly fit the appeals procedure as established. Others will have to be reviewed and a determination made as to the validity of the objection. The purpose of this memo to to make Council aware of the appeals received todate. The following employees have filed notices of comparable worth appeals: Steve Hurley John DeLacey LeRoy Houser Gene Jeurissen Joe Honermann Parkkeepers - Wally Lureen, Michael Hullander & Glenn Heyda Police Sergeants In addition requests for reclassification have been received from Ray Ruuska and Steve Hurley. Reclassifications had been put on hold pending the results of the comparable worth study, therefore these requests are a result of the comparable worth implementation plan. Past practice has been to review reclassification requests prior to budget time. Action Requested 1. Request Council accept all Comparable Worth Appeals/objections. 2. Authorize staff to process the appeals and reclassifications. Appeal/Review Procedure For Comparable Worth Implementation of Pay Plan December 11, 1986 Appeals under paragraph A or B below must be filed by December 31, 1986. Appeals must be filed with Personnel who will initiate the review process. A. Those employees whose points are based on a composite Time Spent Profile (i.e. Police Officer, Sergeant, LEO, HEO and Parkkeeper) may appeal based on the premise that their individual TSP and job does not fit the composite and their job is significantly different to be classified differently. 1. The individuals orginal TSP will be reviewed by the employee for accuracy. 2. The Supervisor will review the TSP and make a recommendation to the City Administrator. 3. Personnel and the City Administrator will review the TSP and determine whether to reprocess the TSP or to keep the current classification. B. Employees not in the above category who have not revised their orginal TSP will be reviewed in accordance with the above steps if an error or potential error can be substantiated. C. A new employee may appeal on the basis that the lob changed when they were hired or 'it is a new position and the classification assigned to them is not accurate. D. Those employees who have revised their original TSP, and did not appeal the final points in accordance with the comparable Worth Appeal Procedure of December 1985, may not appeal their TSP unless they can substantiate in writing signficant changes in their job since the revision. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Stephen Hurley, Engineering Tech UUMIS RE: Comparable Worth Appeal DATE: 12/25/B6 TNTRODUCTION FACKSRDUND: A review of the positions used in calculating the MIS Portion of my position has revealed that one city, St. Louis park, was not included in calculating the mean. _ . The MIS position of St. Louis Park has been in existence longer than the position at Coon Rapids and in fact the job - description at Coon Rapids was written using the description from St. Louis Park. _I feel it is only fair to include the salary range from St. Louis Park in calculating the average range since a city MIS position is by definition more comparable to another city MIS position than either a County or LOSIS position. REMU=STED ACTION: _ Racal cul ate the salary range f or. the Tech I I I/MIS position by including the salary range from the St. Louis Park; MIS position with the other ranges used in calculating the mean. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator n FROM: John H. DeLacey , Engineering Tech III d� r SUBJECT: Reclassification of my Engineering Technician Position DATE: December 11 , 1986 INTRODUCTION: I was originally hired by the City of Shakopee, May 5 , 1986 , as an Engineering Technician III. Through the comparable worth study ( TSP ) this position has now been reclassified to an Engineering Technician II level. BACKGROUND: I have attached a copy of a memo from Ken Ashfeld to John Anderson: recommending to the City Council to hire myself as an Engineering Technician III. Ken points out that I meet all the requirements of the Tech III position. In reading the Stanton Survey, regarding the description of a Tech III, I also feel that I meet the requirements for this position- and in some areas exceed them. I would also point out that City Council did approve termination of my probationary status as an Engineering Tech .Ill. I am aware that the person whose position I filled did fill out the time spent profile and that this is the basis for my reclassification . It has also been pointed out that this person' s primary duties were as an inspector. In my interview & with subsecuent conversations with Ken Ashfeld I believe that my duties in the Engineering Department are intended to be more diversified. It was also suggested that I should fill out the T.S. P. and I agree, however at this present time I do not believe that it would show a true reflection of my duties due to my short time so far here with the City. In summarizing I believe that it- would twould be in error to reclassify my position as there is no sufficient data to justify it at this time. RECOMMENDATION: Leave John DeLacey ' s job classification at Engineering Technician IL REQUESTED .ACTION: Move to leave John DeLacey ' s job classification at Engineering Technician III. J.HD/pmD CLQAf,S1.^1''.STT0N Memo To: Marilyn Remer-Personnel From: John DeLace y-� gEn . Tech. � f Subject: Appeal of Reclascif:ication Stntu Date: December 11 , 193L I received the memo acknowledging my request for reclassification. One minor point I would like to make is, I am appealing my reclassification from Tech III to Tech II . At this time I believe I do not need to seely: reclassification. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator City Council FROM: LeRoy Houser, Building Official //f RE: Comp. Worth Rating (^ /� DATE: December 23, 1986 Please be advised, I have employed an attorney to inv stigate and possibly challenge the comp. worth rating assigned me. He will, in all probability, be contacting finance after the first of the year for full disclosure. He is also surveying all comparable cities ratings of the building officials and getting job performance requirements of the other building officials . LH:cah ?' 0I 101; STUD`' ' APPLICh±10tj FOR APPEAL t:E01.1%p DI,TE: December 16, 1986 EMPLOYEE JURISDICT10tl City of Shakopee Name, address and phone number of contact person for appellants: John Anderson, City Administrator. 129 East First Ave. Shakopee, - MN. 66379 445-3650 List individuals and positions represented by appeal : Eugene Jeurissen, City Mechanic Specific nature of the appeal (attach extra sheets if necessary).: Position/job value of City Mechanic is considered to be too low in perspective of the City Mechanic 's value and worth to the City operations. The skill and expertise is not reflected in the comparative survey & worth. SDecific corre:tive action reques,.et: Raise Job Values }lame, address and phone number of EmDiover con—,a:--: Marilyn M. Remer, Personnel Coordinator City Df, Shakopee 129 East First Ave. Shakopee, MN. 55379 __ December 18, 1986 To: Personnel who initiated Review Process: \ I, Joe Itonermann, here-by wish to appeal the Comparable Worth Implement III ion of Pay Plan, based on the following: That the individual TSP and job does not fit the composite and that the job is significantly different to be classified. differently. Also, I wish to appeal placement of TSP down grading through two bench marks. Joe Ilonermann Public Works Egnipmont nporator i { l� CITY OF SHAKOPEE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMO TO: SHAKOPEE CITY COUNCIL FROM: PARKKEEPERS-PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. SUBJECT: COMPARABLE WORTH INEQUITIES DATE: DEC. 31, 1986 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, APPEAL THE COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY AND ITS INTERPRETATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE BASIS THAT THE TSP'S AND QUESTIONAIRE FORM DID NOT ENTIRELY REPRESENT OUR ACTUAL WORKLOAD AND THE DUTIES THAT WE PERFORM FOR THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE. WALLACE LUREEN �i�c2��c/ fiJ �✓� MICHAEL HULLANDER GLENN HEYDA V To: ymycr, Councilmembers Date: December 15, 1986 From: Police Department Sergeants Re: Objection to use of Comparable Worth to set 1987 Salaries On December 159 1986 Sgt. Dennis Anderson of the Shakopee Police Department contacted the State of Minnesota-, Department of Employee RhlStionsudy inndetermining salariesf an attempt to fo he use of a Comparable with avi the Police SergeaworthnCooBrdi attor fo ethe nStei nts ateofMinnesota Lutz, Comparable Department of Employee Relations. Below are the results of that conversation. What was the intent of the COmpara ble Worth Act and was it intended for use as a means to devalue job classifications? A. The sale uurpOse of the Comparable Worth Act was to addrex ased pay discrmon. ess sbiinatiTraditionally in the area Of clerical Staff and in areas of male dominated lassifications in which eoual pay Or female laminated c for eoual work was at issue. y a- f the Compwithin the Comparable Wcrth Act to be 7;as it ever the i n men used as a tool ;.a resprucpure pay scales w particular political zubdivi.sions curren� salary S=ucture? A T,e_in:tely ^.ut. It was desicned for the 'JL'pose cf b,rinSinS Solar i e s Of Unaernaid e=-pl=y^co 4n�0 line w'_Zh salaries of other e:..plovees witr:in the classi-,"i caticn ll leve"�s and ,doing the same wD with the same knowledze. Cc _ een mpler�er.-ed at the Stcte -evel C.nd _f SO r:D:: w3S the �• yns_ len received? A. Yes has and it was received very well. There have been, no objections --0 -::e i_plementac ion. 4= Did L%e -j�at2 r_s tr uG pure SaL• r122 t0 aG�ic Ja =�� ca-ic=s where _ Iecu ties A. e � on' is these classi i _ � - Ts, �u,. -y existed. mese were i�� �it�y clerical pesi . lGns. I called a represe:�tative cf the City cf Shskcpee on an attempt to get +n�prr::atiGn Dn le V2 _ information we, the Sergeants of the Based on the foregoing object to any 1987 pay and Shakopee police Depar�Inen. , benefit proposal based oplohees°ofthe alCityr f Shakopee th study afor as been presented to the em. y the following reasons: y of Shakopee is using the Comua.rable Worth 1) That the Cit stud as a means to devalue certain DDsitions within ture nd in the city of ShakoCeeeD�Da�3'mentscsworn apersonnel. ticu�ar those of the poli 2) That the City of Shakopee is using the exult of the whichthe Comparable Worth Study for purposes in rth Act was not intended. Comparable Wo 3) In as much as the City of Shakopee is attempting to become the first City to imnlement Comparable Worth, r determining if the salary there is no y structure T y. is comparableato that of any other cit A ) The City of Shakopee hasnotpxDlanationhofeColpa-ablef the City with a sati, the . y e - Worth Study Dr Worth, the results of the Comparable uolnt base information used to determine Job value/, - ✓rod a Va or any other asveVt Dl this study. X11 3 V � � � � � + tion were derived, Vand was told ,,ha, ..his informa would not be unaerstood by a person of average intelligence. Do you agree that this is true? A No. If the development of a system to be used, the information used to initialize the program and the results are too complicated or too co=plex to be explained and understood by the average person, then the program itself is cuestionable. To get cooperation in any endeavor requires the total and complete understanding by those affected. The State of Minnesota spent approximately 550, 000 to complete the study and implement the program to the satisfaction of its 35, 000 employees. The Metropolitan Area Managers Association (MAMA) group, of which Shakopee is a member, spent considerably more money for their study than did the State and have considerably less employees. 0. The City of Shakopee is trying to become the first city in the metropolitan area to imn_ lzment the program. How does one compare their urogram to another City if no one else has i=Plemented the program? A. You do not compare programs between one city and another. You only compare classifications within the program with the classifications of another program. :.ow this is done is by m..rket evaluation. The min point that should be the SGC :S Of C. ^era bil-ty is " is our —ay s-ruc uL cumu_ arable to a city of the same size, with approximately the same number c± EMP10vees, emDlOyee classifications and environment that we could rect appll�atiCns fOr eyploymeny and recsive =pplicatiCns from e^plGyees c - _ ?" those cities based on. ccmuarable pay Historically, how do police Departments rate as far as Q. - ccmparable worth? " PG_ice Departure=+tomUsually do not have a problem b caL1se cf t'--e cG:l=_ acts. Any sworn pe_ sGnnel a__ sd by a ur _ 7)0-licetlepZrtu+eu- Ccmes under tae -uL:rviEw G_^e i agreement and 4Ls given ea_ual status, ecual pay and f - bens - - is a :.rale fertile emaloyee• Q. rased uuCn OL'r dis U=-Sion d0 we ._ave a bas4s fCr Objection to im-.)Iemen-ation Of: CO:�=cable Nota? A. If you :eel that the City is usi::g the- he Cud sc' Cf �O�para�le WCr-'h tC devalue your resent salary, you ❑r anyone of the a=plGyees do nGt unzerstand -he Co=arsble worth r2Ju1-c ^.d . ....:G- be _iven an =::?1..na-ion Cf -he -program that pan b: u ed by ever;c-,e , -hen -yes, i would say you have valid -,rounds for objection. 0 HERO TO: John F:. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Ray Ruuska, Engineering Coordinator SUBJECT: Position Reclassification DATE: December 12, 1986 INTRODUCTION: I request reclassification of my position from Engineering Technician IV to Assistant City Engineer, beginning January 1 , 1987. BACKGROUND: During my nearly eight-year tenure with the City of Shakopee, I have been paid as a Technician IV. My position description has always been "Engineering Coordinator/Assistant City Engineer", (See Attachment V1 ) . My job duties are better compared to Job No. 18 of the Stanton Salary Survey ( See Attachment V2) . Therefore , because the Comparable Worth Study has no benchmark for my position, I would request that the formula used to compltte my salary (51p T.S. P. and �9p Stanton) incorporate the mean salary of Stanton Job No. 18 for the �49p portion of my salary. ACTION REQUESTED: Council authorization to reclassify my position and pay rate using the above formula. RR/pmp POSITION -fes MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Stephen Hurley, Eng. Tech. III/MIS SUBJECT: Position Reclassification DATE: December 24 , 1986 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND: As of October 1986 I completed my seventh year with the City of Shakopee in the Engineering Technician III position. The Engineering Technician IV position requires only 6 years of practical experience and a two-year technical school diploma. Since my experience and education exceed those requirements I am hereby making a formal request for position reclassification to Engineering Technician IV. A proved for Submittal Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer SH/pmp Memo To: John K. Anderson, City Administrator J� From: Marilyn M. Remer, Personnel Coordinator / Re: Clarification of Service Credit for Assistant Bldg. Inspector Date: December 30, 1986 Information Effective March 26, 1986 Fulton Schleisman was appointed Assistant Building Inspector filling the position vacated by LeRoy Heitz. At that time Fulton's pay scale was $26,220/yr. , Step 4 of the 1986 Technician Pay Plan for Eng. Tech III, his previous position with the City. The position was authorized at that same pay scale with no direction as to future pay plans. Background With the implementation of the 1987 Pay Plan, it is now necessary to officially establish the pay steps for an Assistant Inspector according to the Stanton Survey classifications consistent with the other City employees on the 1987 Pay Plan. Fulton, LeRoy Houser, John Anderson, Gregg Voxland, and I did meet to discuss Fulton's previous experience, knowledge and skills in order to determine how much service credit should be given for his past experience and employment with the City. Recommendation Based on the following qualifications, it was the consensus of staff that Fulton be given two years service credit. 1. Parttime inspection for building department while an Engineering Tech III. 2. General inspection experience; specifically the good rapport he has in dealing with contractors. 3. Contingent on successfully becoming licensed by January 31, 1987. Fulton is taking test to receive Class II license, which allows inspection of commerical and industrial buildings in addition to residential. 70% of inspectors in state only have a Class I license. With the two years service credit and a year of actual service, Fulton will move to Step 4 of the Assistant Bldg. Inspector classification on the 1987 Pay Plan (attached) on March 26, 1987. Action Requested Request Council approve two years service credit for Fulton Schleisman for his prior appointment as Assistant Bldg. Inspector. 1986 CITY OF SHAKOPEE CHECK REGISTER 01-06-87 PAGE 1 CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. # P.O. # MESSAGE f �2 36401S 12/30/86 11 .02 AMI PROD INC EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-426-42 15056 11 .02 s ***»** *o*-CKS a 364036 12/30/86 12.15 JOHN K. ANDERSON -� - TRAVEL S SUBSIST 01-4330-121-12 a 12.15 s 0 10 - *tssi*----- - ----._. _.. ..-------._---- - ._.._. .._ *ss-CKS 11 12 364067 12/30/86 _ 6,073.76 ROY N. BAKER PROF SERV 01-4310-331-33 1] 6,073.76 s 16 10 ****»* ***-CKS 16 17 364073 12/30/86 125.00 BOY SCOUT TR #218 PROF SERV 01-4310-178-17 a 125.00 s ***-CKS �21 92 364682'- 12/30/86 60.00 CAPE8IUS AGENCY INSURANCE01-4360-331-33 2-) 364082 12/30/86 60.00 CAPESIUS AGENCY INSURANCE 01-4360-411-41 24 120.00 s *s**** ***-CKS 364102 - -12/30/86 J 58.25 COPY EQUIP. INC. SUPPLIES-- - 01-4210-411-41 145637 58.25 s 364103 12/30/86 60.00 — CONTROL DATA INC -PROF 'SERV 01-4310-911-91 �1 60.00 » »s►sss - - - s*s-CKS _r 364111 12/30/86 63.17 CARLSON TRACTOR EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-631-62 85005 63.17 s**-CKS 364134 12/30/86 213.05 EARL F.DRESSEN EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-631-62 3019 213.05 s »*»*ss ***-CKS 364154 12/30/86 271 .29— ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY EQUIP MAINT- 01-4232-321-32 271 .29 ... ....._._ _ *sssss ***-CKS 364172 12/30/86 1,883.00 �-FLEXIBLE PIPE _TOOL EQUIP MAINT 71-4232-714-71 1 ,883.00 s _ ---_ __ i _ _a sss*»» s**-CKS as 364185 12/30/86 199.80 GOPHER STATE TRUCK EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-321-32 73711 1986 CITY OF SHAKOPEE CHECK REGISTER 01-06-87 PAGE 2 CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. A P.O. A MESSAGE 199.80 ; ' ****** *r*-CKS 364191 12/30/86 1 ,350.00 GOV TRAINING SERV PROF SERV O1-4310-911-91 3590 1,350.00 * _._...-.._... ****** ***-CKS 364224 12/30/86 1 ,350.00 HENNEPIN TECH CNTR PROF SERV 01-4310-911-91 3590 364224 12/30/86 1 ,350.00- HENNEPIN TECH CNTR PROF SERV01-4310-911-91 3590 364224 12/30/86 67.00 HENNEPIN TECH CNTR _ CONF 6 SCHOOL "_ - 01-4390-321-32 10380 67.00 ****** ***-CKS 364237 12/30/86 223.65 INDUSTRIAL DOOR BLDG MAINT 01-4230-311-31 60086 - 223.65 * _ _ ****** ***-CKS 364273 12/30/86 43.73 DENNIS KRAFT TRAVEL 6 SUBSIST 01-4330-171-17 43.73 ****** ***-CKS 364285 12/30/86 54.20 L & L AIR INC EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-181-18 110547 364285 12/30/86 79.84 L & L AIR INC EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-182-18 110547 364285 12/30/86 21 .23 L R L AIR INC EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-311-31 110547 155.27 ****** ***-CKS 364297 12/30/86 1,146.46 LOGIS RENTS 01-4380-152-15 118624 364297 12/30/86 284.21 LOGIS RENTS01-4380-153-15 118624 364297 12/30/86 151 .66 LOGIS -- - - -- RENTS ---- - 01-4380-154-15 118624 364297 12/30/86 42.80 LOGIS RENTS 73-4380-731-73 118624 1,625. 13 * ****** ***-CKS 364308 12/30/86 306.77 MEM AD CO PROMOTIONS 14-4319-142-14 364308 12/30/86 684.60 MEM AD CO PROMOTIONS 14-4319-143-14 991 .37 * ****** ***-CKS 364347 12/30/86 12.50 MOR-TEL-CO EQUIP MAINT '-- - T O1-4232-131-13 364347 12/30/86 12.50 MOR-TEL-CO EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-151-15 364347 12/30/86 55.00 MOR-TEL-CO EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-311-31 364347 12/30/86 409.85 MOR-TEL-00 TELEPHONE 01-4321-421-42 489.85 000-CKS 364366 12/30/86 38.40 MANPOWER INC PROF SERV 01-4310-121-12 1986 CITY OF SHAKOPEE CHECK REGISTER 01-06-87 PAGE 3 CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. 0 P.O. Y MESSAGE 364366 12/30/86 38.40 MANPOWER INC PROF SERV 01-4310-131-13 76.80 • **t*** ***-CKS 364395 12/30/86 180.9A ��— NSP UTILITIES 01-4370-427-42 180.98 + *s***r ***—CKS 364412 12/30/86 352.60 ORR—SCH—MAYR & AS PROF SERV 62-4310-537-41 364412 12/30/86 2,586.93 ORR—SCH—MAYR S AS PROF SERV 73-4310-521-41 2,939.53 ***-CKS 364429 12/30/86 390.00 HAROLD PASS SUPPLIES 01-4210-656-65 364429 12/30/86 15.75 HAROLD PASS TRAVEL d SUBSIST 01-4330-421-42 364429 12/30/86 150.00 HAROLD PASS RENTS 01-4380-622-62 364429 12/30/86 30.00 HAROLD PASS RENTS 71-4380-713-71 585.75 + ttr*t* ***-CKS 364459 12/30/86 241 .17 REDFIELD ELECTRIC BLDG MAINT 01-4230-441-44 1218 364459 12/30/86 248.36 REDFIELD ELECTRIC EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-321-32 1207 489.53 _ s*t*tr ***-CKS 364516 12/30/86 51 .00 SPRINGSTED INC PROF SERV 58-4310-000-00 51 .00 • *t***r ***-CKS 364520 12/30/86 35.00 STARKS CLEANING BLDG MAINT 01-4230-181-18 364520 12/30/86 19.00 STARKS CLEANING BLDG MAINT 01-4230-182-18 364520 12/30/86 9.50 STARKS CLEANING BLDG MAINT 01-4230-184-18 364520 12/30/86 18.30 STARKS CLEANING BLDG MAINT 01-4230-321-32 81 .80 + ***-CKS 364528 12/30/86 40.00 STATEWIDE AUTO EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-121-12 57429 40.00 w sts*tr ***-CKS 364533 12/30/86 20.29 BARRY STOCK PROMOTIONS 14-4319-142-14 364533 12/30/86 3.00 BARRY STOCK TRAVEL & SUBSIST 14-4330-143-14 364533 12/30/86 35. 00 BARRY STOCK CONF 3 SCHOOLS 14-4390-142-14 58.29 * -- . � *rr—CKS 364545 12/30/86 155.05 SNAP—ON TOOLS CORP SUPPLIES 01-4210-441-44 1986 CITY OF SHAKOPEE CHECK, REGISTER 01-06-87 PAGE 4 f CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. # P.O. # MESSAGE 155.05 ***-CKS 364580 12/30/86 3.48 UNITOG RENTAL SERV BLDG MAINT -� 01-4230-181-18 364580 12/30/86 3.48 UNITOG RENTAL SERV__'__ BLDG MAINT 01-4230-182-18 i364S80 12/30/86 26.08 UNITOG RENTAL SERV BLDG MAINT 01-4230-311-31 364580 12/30/86 27.48 UNITOC RENTAL SERV BLDG MAINT 01-4230-421-42 60.52 «+»»»» ***-CKS 364590 12/30/86 10.50 VALLEY GLASS INC SUPPLIES 14-4210-143-14 1255 10.50 ***-CKS 364600 12/30/86 5.88 GREGG VOXLAND TRAVEL & SUBSIST 01-4330-151-15 5.88 * ***-CKS 3G4606 12/30/86 2,975.92 VAN POOL SERV INC UTILITIES 14-4370-143-14 2,975.92 * **»»»« ***-CKS 364629 12/30/86 1,585.09 WESTWOOD PLAN. INC. PROF SERV 26-4310-559-41 5761 1,585.09 «*««*« ***-CKS 3G465G 12/30/86 33. 00 ZIEGLER TIRE EQUIP MAINT 01-4232-426-42 99093 33. 00 * ««*»«« ***-CKS 364800 12/30/86 5. 17 PETER ANDREN REFUSE DISPOSAL 01-3650-000-00 5. 17 * 364801 12/30/86 48.50 ASHTON-TATE SUPPLIES 01-4210-311-31 48.50 * 364802 12/30/86 60.00 DR LM CAMPBELL LTD PROF SERV 01-4310-3.11-_31 60.00 * 364803 12/30/86 252.00 CONSOLIDATED CON COR SURFACE MAT 01-4215-622-62 252.00 * 364804 12/30/86 160.70HILLYARD FLOOR CARE BLDG MAINT 01-4230-321-32 21681 160.70 * _..__.._ . .. . ..__ ..... . _ _. .. 364805 12/30/86 5. 17 NANCY HALLETT REFUSE DISPOSAL 01-3650-000-00 5. 17 » _ 364806 12/30/86 60.80 STEPHEN HURLEY TRAVEL 6 SUBSIST 01-4330-404-41 1986 CITY OF SHAKOPEE CHECK REGISTER 01-06-87 PACE 5 CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. N P.O. N MESSAGE I} 60.80 + 364807 12/30/86 --� T00 00 MN POLICE PROFSERV01-4310-312-31 700.00 * 364808 12/30/86 208.00 - NEENAH FOUNDRY CO UTIL SYS MAINT 73-4234-732-73 208.00 * �j 364809 12/30/66 30.00 NEW FRONTIER PRODS PROF SERV 26-4310-197-19 " 30.00 « 364810 12/30/86 622.97 RIES HEATING - --BLD6 -MAI NT 01-4230-321-32 622.97 * 364811 12/30/86 125.00 ^SHAKOPEE AREA PROF-SERV 01-4310-178-17 125.00 * 364812 12/30/86 125.00 -. SHAKOPEE CUB SCOUTS PROF SERV 01-4310-178-17 125.00 * 364813 12/30/86 25.-00 SHAKOPEE BASKETBALL PROMOTIONS 14-4319-142-14 25.00 364814 12/30/86 13.02 TERI VAN CLEVE TRAVEL R SUBSIST 01-4330-311-31 13.02 364815 12/30/86 3.99 CROWN AUTO SUPPLIES 01-4210-312-31 61191 3.99 •*«**« ***-CKS 14,980.95 FUND 01 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 4,061 .08 FUND 14 TOTAL TRANSIT 1 ,615.09 FUND 26 TOTAL DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT 51 .00 FUND 58 TOTAL 81-A IMPROVEMENTS 352.60 FUND 62 TOTAL 1986 IMPROVEMENT 1 ,913.00 FUND 71 TOTAL SEWER FUND 2,837.73 FUND 73 TOTAL STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY 25,811 .45 TOTAL I I Month December Page 3 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEDGER 1986 Debit Acct. Cr. Acct. Amount Batch Remarks Ck. No. Vendor Ck. Amt. 81.4925.000.00 81.1010 $ 9,059.13 Remit Health & Life 22458 Principal Mut $ 9,059.13 01.4370.427.42 01.1010 138.41 Utilities 22459 MN Val Elec 01.4370.351.35 01.1010 72.18 if 22459 of 210.59 01.4391.331.33 01.1010 10.00 Dues & Subscript 22460 Dept. of Comm 10.00 01.4391.411.41 01.1010 10.00 It22461 it10.00 01.11321.121.12 01.1010 4.99 Telephone 22462 AT & T 01.4321.411.41 01.1010 .82 " 22462 " 01.4321.131.13 01.1010 2.59 " 22462 " 14.4321.142.14 01.1010 1.89 " 22462 " 01.4321.311.31 01.1010 42.02 " 22462 " 01.4321.321.32 01.1010 9.50 " 22462 " 01.4321.421.42 01.1010 .82 " 22462 " 01.389o.000.00 01.1010 4.36 " 22462 " 66.99 01.4991.911.91 01.1010 5,000.00 Contingency 22463 Scott Cty Hist So 5,000.00 01.3512.000.00 01.1010 6.00 Assessment Search 22464 North Star Title 6.0o 81.4927.000.00 81.1010 100.00 Remit Defer Comp 22465 IDS 100.00 81.4927.000.00 81.1010 2,670.00 Remit Defer Comp 22466 PEBSCO 2,670.00 81.4831.000.00 81.1010 1,150.00 Remit Payroll Sav 22467 lst Natl -Shako 1,150.00 01.4991.911.91 01.1010 2,788.50 Contingency 22468 F.F. Jedlicki 2,788.50 01.4100.621.62 01.1010 120.61 Salaries FT 22469 Michael Hullander 120.61 81.4928.000.00 81.1010 33.96 Remit Medicare 22470 D.O.E.R.S.S 33.96 81.4922.000.00 81.1010 5,508.94 Remit FICA 22471 115,5o8.94 81.4921.000.00 81.1010 3,925.29 Remit SIT 22472 Comm of Revenue 3,925.29 81.4920.000.00 81.1010 9,210.48 Remit FIT 22473 lst Natl -Shako 9,210.48 81.4932.000.00 81.1010 154.80 Remit Uniform Rent 22474 Unitog Rental 01.4210.421.42 01.1010 10.00 Supplies 22474 it 01.4210.441.44 01.1010 12.00 of22474 01176.80 81.4923.000.00 81.1010 7,510.59 Remit Pera 22475 PERA 7,510.59 $47,557.88 7,557.88 FUND TOTALS 01 - General Fund $ 8,232.80 14 - Transit 1.89 81 - Payroll Trust 39,323.19 $47,557.88 11 1 . Month January Page 1 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEDGER 1987 Batch # Debit Acct. Cr. Acct. Amount Remarks Ck. No. Vendor Ck. Amt. 71.4390.711.71 71.1010 $150.00 Conf & Schools 22476 MN Pollution Cont $150.00 01.4390.331.33 01.1010 80.00 22477 Fulton Schleisman 80.00 ol.4390.411.41 01.1010 105.00 22478 U of MN 01.4390.312.31 01.1010 100.00 22478 205.00 $435.00 $435.00 FUND TOTALS 01 - General Fund $285.00 71 - Sewer Fund 150.00 $$x+35.00 /i TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Gregg Voxland, Finance Director RE: Interfund Transfers DATE: December 30, 1986 Introduction Request Council approve of the following transfers. They have been made in accordance with the budget and previous Council actions. To the General Fund From Revenue Sharing Park Dept Hydraulic Broom Long Lake Ford 3,693.00 Street Dept Snow Plow MacQueen 5,978.00 Typewriter Office Products 995.00 Finance Dept Computer Stearns 2,296.00 Computer Stearns 70.00 Printer Office Products 2,593.00 Engineering Dept Truck D. Rolloff 3,840.00 Truck Deputy Registrar 35.25 Truck Malkerson 3,515.00 Truck Deputy Registrar 39.25 Police Dept Safe Suel 1,397.45 Radar Kustom Electronics 1,898.47 Radio Motorola 1,915.29 Squads Southdale Ford 22,346.00 Squad/propane Carb & Turbo 1,515.16 Light bar Uniforms Unlimited 875.00 Automobile North Star Auto 4,930.00 Automobile Deputy Registrar 24.75 Micro Read/print House of Micro 627.47 Micro Read/print House of Micro 1,877.40 Shredder House of Micro 2,670.69 Computer sys Ameri Data 700.00 Computer sys Ameri Data 1,625.00 Computer sys Ameri Data 9,717.21 Computer sys Ameri Data 4,932.51 Printer Ameri Data 672.00 Software Ameri Data 502.06 ------------ 81,280.96 From Capital Equipment Fund Civil Defense Radio Control Electric Service 1,620.00 Fire Dept Rescue truck Motorola 2,450.00 Rescue truck Reesner Ent. 500.00 Rescue truck Comm. Auditors 1,250.00 Rescue truck Comm. Auditors 171.90 Rescue truck Comm. Auditors 170.45 Rescue truck Deputy Registrar 5.25 Rescue truck Custom Fire 76,284.00 Rescue truck Custom Fire 79,995.00 Foam Equip. Conway 500.00 Foam Equip. Conway 66.50 Foam Equip. Conway 461.00 Foam Equip. Conway 445.00 Foam Equip. Conway 445.00 Foam Equip. Conway 445.00 Foam Equip. Conway 445.00 Hose Conway 267.00 Hose Conway 518.00 Hose Custom Fire 930.00 Hose Custom Fire 2,150.00 Building Insp. Typewriter Office Products 1,025.00 Typewriter Office Products 204.00 Typewriter Office Products 397.00 Engineering Dept Radio Motorola 848.61 ------------ 171,593.71 Action Requested. Move to approve of the transfer of $81,280.96 from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund and $171,593.71 from the Capital Equipment Fund to the General Fund, in accordance with 1986 budget. f. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Dennis R. Kraft Community Development Director tw RE: Payment of $174. 25 to DeLoris Hoy as a part of the purchase of the House of Hoy DATE: December 19 , 1986 INTRODUCTION: At the December 16, 1986 Council meeting the payment of $174 . 25 was authorized as one of the contingency payments for the purchase of the House of Hoy. It was later determined that this action needed to be authorized by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in as much as they will be the purchasers of the House of Hoy property. BACKGROUND: The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Shakopee entered into a purchase agreement to purchase the property at 101 - 109 East First Avenue and 111 - 113 North Holmes Street this autumn. The purchase agreement was signed only after a lengthy term of negotiations and an initial refusal by the HRA for the purchase of the property. As a part of these negotiations it was agreed that the City would pay certain closing costs and special assessments. One of the costs incurred by Ms. Hoy was for the payment of abstract update fees. The amount was $174 . 25. Subsequent to the City Councils action on December 16 , 1986 this matter was reviewed in greater detail with Ms. Hoy and she and the Community Development Director came to the mutual conclusion that this amount was in fact covered by the $200 . 00 which the HRA paid as closing fees for the property. Therefore there is no need for an additional $174 . 25 to be paid to DeLoris Hoy. ALTERNATIVE• 1. Rescind the action of December 16 , 1986 which authorized the drafting of a check in the amount of $174. 25 to DeLoris Hoy. 2. Do not rescind the above mentioned action. RECOMMENDATION: 0Y(o bac., !b, To rescind the action of,, to issue a check to DeLoris Hoy for $174 . 25 . ACTION REQUESTED: Move to rescind the issuance of a check in the amount of $174 . 25 to DeLoris D. Hoy as partial consideration for the purchase of the property located at 109 - 113 North Holmes Street and 101 - 109 East First Avenue in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox RE: 1987 Liaison Appointments DATE: January 2, 1987 INTRODUCTION• The attached lists the Council liaison appointments made in 1986. Council should consider and make appointments for 1987. In addition a three member committee should be appointed to review sewer back-up claims. Resolution 2667 adopted on December 16, 1986 provides that an employee may request a hearing before an appeal committee. The committee shall be comprised of two Council members and the City Attorney. The Council members names shall be drawn by lot on a case by case basis. There is no request for the establishment of this committee at this time. ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Appointment of Acting Mayor for 1987 . 2. Make liaison appointments to: Shakopee Community Services Shakopee Public Utilities ommission Planning Commission .- ' Hazardous Waste and Sewerervice poard Vc� Purchasing Committee Downtown Committee (A) Sewer Back-up Claims Committee (3 members) dbs 1986 COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS *Shakopee Community Services Cncl. Colliaan *Public Utilities Commission Cncl. Wampach *Planning Commission Cncl. Lebens *Hazardous Waste & Sewer Services Board (delete for 1 year) *Vice Mayor Cncl. Wampach *Purchasing Committee Cncl. Leroux and Cncl. Vierling Downtown Committee (Member) Cncl. Wampach .4 Appointments made 1/7/86 MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk RE: Nominations to Boards and Commissions DATE: January 2 , 1987 Introduction We have advertised for interested citizens to step forward and offer to serve on various boards and commissions of the City. We did not advertise to fill vacancies on committees where incumbents desire to be reappointed. The six individuals who were interested in the Council vacancy were called and invited to consider one of the openings. To date we have only heard from one resident, Mr. Miller, who is interested in an ICC opening. Action Requested Make nominations to fill expiring terms on the following boards and commissions. 1 . Planning Commission - two terms expiring Dave Rockne, incumbent - interested in reappointment John Lane, incumbent - not interested in reappointment 2. Industrial Commercial Commission - two terms expiring John (Jake) Manahan, incumbent - not interested in reappointment Jim O'Neill, incumbent - not interested in reappointment 3 . Police Civil Service Commission - one term expiring Dan Steil, incumbent - interested in reappointment 4. Shakopee Public Utilities Commission - the appointment will be made now but will not be effective until April, 1987- one term expiring. Jim Kephart, incumbent - interested in reappointment 5 . Shakopee Community Access Corporation - three terms expiring The membership requirement has been changed from a seven member board to a minimum five member board. Two of the three incumbents whose terms are expiring wish to be reappointed: Robert Ziegler and Deborah Allen. 6. Energy & Transporation - two terms expiring Glenda Spiotta,incumbent - interested in reappointment James Weeks, incumbent - interested in reappointment 7. Cable Communication Advisory Commission - two terms expiring Bill Harrison, incumbent - interested in reappointment Lee Davis, incumbent - interested in reappointment We are still looking for two individuals to fill the terms which expired last year. Both Bill Anderson and Lill Abeln agreed to continue until their successor was appointed and qualified. 8. Community Services - one term expiring and current member Dean Roper is interested in being reappointed. 9. Building Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals - one term expiring Dale Dahlke, incumbent - interested in reappointment 10 . Housing Advisory and Appeals Board - one term expiring Dale Dahlke, incumbent - interested in reappointment Action Requested Make nominations to: C"', Planning Commission - one - we will continue to seek a second Police Civil Service Commission - one �3 . Shakopee Public Utilities Commission - one f4 .! Shakopee Community Access Corporation Board of Directors- two 5 Energy and Transporation - two 6.> Cable Communications Advisory Commission - two (we will continue to seek individuals for the two terms which expired last year) C7�1 Community Services - one Building Code Board of Adjustment and Appeals - one Housing Advisory and Appeals Board - one 10. Industrial Commercial Commission - one - we will continue to seek a second JSC/jms 1189 Jefferson St. _ Shakopee, Mn. 55379 December 29, 1986 Mayor Eldon Reinke City Hall = - 129 E. First Ave. Shakopee, Mn. _. _. 55379 _ Dear Mayor Reinke, _ I am writing you in response to -the recent article in R the Shakopee Valley Dews concerning volunteers to serve on the Industrial Commercial Commission (ICC) . I feel I am qualified for the appointment to the ICC. I have been a long time resident of the Shakopee area and presently reside at 1189 Jefferson Street. For the past eleven years I have been employed by Valleyfair . and I am currently the Manager of Operations. -This has provided me the opportunity to experience the growth and development of the business sector and it' s impact on the surrounding community. Recognizing this rela- tionship and being cognizant 'of the delicate balance that must be maintained as Shakopee continues to prosper and develop I have decided it' s time to become person- ally involved in the direction of Shakopee' s future. As a member of the ICC I would assure the Commission' s goals are obtained through a personal commitment and by enlisting the assistance of community members. I would also be interested in the Tourism Sub-Committee as it is described in the One-Year Economic Development Goals and Objectives for the ICC. If you require any further information I can be reached at 445-4557 (home) or 445-7600 ext. 264 (work) . Thank-you for your time and consideration. Sir_ <iller i r T� /mtm i�ECEIV � DEC 3 0 19€6 OITY OF S IAKOPES RECEIVED JAN - 51986 C,ITY QF SHAKOPEE i G " nf6 1, rah --22 e-7-r .� Q � l �AVeCICIf MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator is p FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk RE: 1987 Taxicab Licenses DATE: January 2, 1987 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND- On December 16, 1986 , the City Council tabled the applications for 1987 taxicab licenses. The applications were not in order because the applicants had not obtained the necessary insurance as required by the City code. The applications are still not in order as I have not received a certificate of insurance from any of the three applicants. ALTERNATIVES• 1) Table applications to January 20, 1987 2) Leave the applications on the table. This will necessitate advertising in the City' s legal paper again when Council will act on the applications. RECOMMENDATION: Alternative No. 1. This will give applicants two additional weeks to obtain the certificate of insurance required. ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Remove from the table the applications for a taxicab license for 1987. 2) Table until January 20 , 1987 the applications for a 1987 taxicab license. dbs MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator !� y 1 li FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk RE: 1987 Cigarette Licenses DATE: January 2, 1987 INTRODUCTION: Although the City code does not specifically state that the Council shall approve applications for a cigarette license, the City Attorney has advised that it would be in order to authorize the City Clerk to issue cigarette licenses for 1987. BACKGROUND: The applications are in order and there are no delinquent and unpaid taxes, when owner occupied. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Clerk to issue cigarette licenses for 1987. (No need to list all licensees. ) dbs 1987 Tobacco Licenses 87-1 K-Mart Minnesota Valley Mall 87-2 Riverside Liquors 507 East lst Avenue 87-3 Backstretch Bar 124 South Holmes 87-4 Shakopee American Legion Post 2 1266 East lst Avenue 87-5 Berens Super Market 123 West 2nd Avenue 87-6 Canterbury Inn 1244 Canterbury Road 87-7 Raceway Park 6528 Hwy 101 87-8 Holiday Stationstores 444 East lst Avenue 87-9 Juba ' s Super Valu 1100 Minnesota Valley Mall 87-10 Dick' s Conoco Station 936 East lst Avenue 87-11 Family Chow Mein 237 East lst Avenue 87-12 Koehnen' s Standard 804 East 1st Avenue 87-13 Rock Spring Supper Club 1561 East lst Avenue 87-14 Hennen' s ICO 807 East lst Avenue 87-15 Sport Stop 101 South Lewis 87-16 Fraternal Order_ of Eagles #4120 220 West 2nd Avenue 87-17 Snyder Drug 1128 Minnesota Valley Mall 87-18 Q Petroleum 234 W lst Avenue 87-19 Eastman Drug 214 South Holmes 87-20 Happy Chef of Shakopee, Inc. 1120 E lst Avenue 87-21 SuperAmerica #4035 1155 East lst Avenue 87-22 Cleve' s Red Owl 828 East lst Avenue 87-23 Cy' s Amoco 312 West lst Avenue 87-24 Jim & Lucy' s 201 West lst Avenue 87-25 Shakopee Bowl 222 East 1st Avenue 87-26 Minnesota Concessions 1100 Canterbury Road 87-27 Valleyfair One Valleyfair Drive 87-28 Friendly Folks Club 122 East lst Avenue 87-29 Brooks Superette #42 1147 C. R. 83 87-30 Brooks Superette - #28 615 Marschall Road 87-31 Wampach' s Inc. 126 West 1st Avenue 8732 Shakopee Super 8 Motel 581 S. Marschall Road 87-33 Granny' s Restaurant 1135 East lst Avenue 87-34 Shenandoah Ballroom 2400 East 4th Avenue 87-35 Shakopee House 1583 East 1st Avenue 87-36 Pullman Club 124 West 1st Avenue 87-37 Mpls. Northstar Auto Auction 7700 Highway 101 87-38 Budget Liquor 6368 Highway 101 87-39 Roberts Drug 814 East 1st Avenue 87-40 Certain-Teed 3304 East 4th Street 87-41 Anchor Glass 4108 Valley Ind. Blvd. 87-42 Kmart Distribution Center 901 Canterbury Road 87-43 Tom Thumb 590 Marschall Road 87-44 VFW Post 4046 132 East lst Avenue 87-45 Perkins 1205 East 1st Avenue J MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk' RE: Official Newspaper DATE: January 2, 1987 INTRODUCTION: One of the actions which needs to be taken at the first Council meeting of the year is the designation of the official newspaper for the City of Shakopee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to designate the Shakopee Valley News as the official newspaper for the City of Shakopee for the year 1987 . dbs SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN PUBLISHING December 23, 1986 DEG 3 The Honorable Eldon Reinke i`� OF .� 'iC3�t� City of Shakopee 129 East First Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Your Honor, Please consider our request for appointment of The Shakopee Valley News as the official newspaper for the City of Shakopee during 1987. Enclosed you will find a guide outlining our procedures, as well as a copy of the document from the office of the Secretary of State which certifies that we are qualified to carry your legal notices. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service in the past. We hope you will see fit to continue that relationship in the coming year. Sinc�F Stan of srud Publisher SR/je enclosure SHAKOPEE VALLEY NEWS•EDEN PRAIRIE NEWS•CARVER COUNTY HERALD•JORDAN INDEPENDENT•PRIOR LAKE AMERICAN 327 Marschall Road, P.O. Box 8, Shakopee, MN 55379612 445•3333 APPLICATION FOR 1987 LEGAL NEWSPAPER STATUS 1 NAME OF NEWSPAPER SHAKOPEE VALLEY NEWS MAILING ADDRESS Post Office Box 8, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 ADDRESS OF KNOWN OFFICE OF ISSUE 327 Marschall Road, Post Office Box 8, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 COUNTY SCOTT PHONE (612) 445-3333 I have attached the following documents pursuant to M.S. 331A.02, Subd. 1 , and certify that I meet all of the qualifications of a legal newspaper under the statute: 1. XX A published copy of the sworn U.S. Post Office 2nd Class Statement of Ownership and circulation; OR, A published copy of the Statement of Ownership and Circulation verified by a recognized independent circulation auditing agency. AND 2. XX A Filing fee of $25.00, made payable to the Secretary of State. *NOTE: You must comply with 1 a f the above. D EG 1 6 186 Signature of Publisher ,ewu Secretary of Stats AUTHORIZATION TO SERVE AS A LEGAL NEWSPAPER IN MINNESOTA co r�. 1 , Joan Anderson Growe, Secretary of State do hereby certify that the above listed publication has met the filing requirements of a legal newspaper for the year 1987, and may act as such as long as they shall fulfill the require- ments set forth in M.S. 331A.02 Subd. 1. Z'x oan Anderson Growe e l� � INFORMATION FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AND INDIVIDUALS USING THE LEGAL NOTICES SECTION OF THE SHAKOPEE VALLEY NEWS Deadlines: Notices to be published must be received in the office of the Shakopee Valley News by noon on the Friday preceding each Wednesday publication date.This deadline must be observed to ensure accurate and timely publication of impor- tant notices. Affidavits: One sworn affidavit of publication will be provided, upon request, without charge for each legal notice. Additional af- fidavits are available at$3.50 each. Additional clippings are available for$1.00 each. Late Fee: Urgent legal notices which do not arrive at the Shakopee Valley News office before the specified deadline may be ac- cepted, at the publisher's discretion, but will have a late fee or surcharge of 10 percent added for special handling. Publication Requirements: Most specifications for legal notice publication, including the number of times a notice is to run, are set forth by statute. Interpretation of the statutes is the responsibility of the customer and its legal counsel, not the publisher. Guidelines for governmental bodies, prepared by the Minnesota Newspaper Association, are available upon request. Format: Legal notices are set in 7 point type with 7.5 points of leading,unless the customer specifies a larger type size.Column width is 13 picas. Kill Fee: Publication of scheduled notices may be stopped depending on how far the printing process has advanced. If a legal notice is killed before the initial publication date,the customer may still be liable for a special typesetting fee,not to ex- ceed 30 percent of the cost of the published notice.The customer must pay on a pro rata basis,for that part of a series of publications that have been completed before interruption by the customer. Errors: Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors in typesetting or scheduling of legal notices. In all cases, publisher's liability shall be limited to a"make good"of a defective legal if it can be demonstrated that the error was made by the publisher and that as a result of the error the legal notice was rendered invalid. Rates: Effective January 1, 1985, the Minnesota Legislature authorized legal newspapers to charge for legal notices in the same manner they charge their best commercial display classified customers.That means legal notices are billed by the column inch, not by the "legal line." The law also restricts rate increases exceeding 10 percent per annum. SHAKOPEE VALLEY NEWS RATE INFORMATION Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users...............................................$7.00 per column inch Maximum rate allowed by law for legal notices.................................................$5.44 per column inch Further information on determining the legal rate structure is available on request. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator w FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk V RE: Resolution of Appreciation to Judi Simac DATE: January ? , 1987 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: The attached resolution is a resolution of appreciation to Judi Simac, City Planner, for her three years of employment with the City of Shakopee ACTION REQUESTED : Offer Resolution No. 2674, A Resolution- of -Appreciation to Judith M. Simac, and move its adoption. dbs RESOLUTION NO. 2674 A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO. JUDITH.M. SIMAC WHEREAS, Judi Simac has served as an employee of the City of Shakopee in the capacity of City Planner from November 28 , 1983 until her resignation effective January 6 , 1987 ; and WHEREAS, during her employment the City of Shakopee has seen many changes and growth with the coming of Canterbury Downs; and WHEREAS, during her employment, Judi took her responsibilities seriously and performed them in a conscientious and professional manner; and WHEREAS, Judi well represented the City of Shakopee during her employment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Shakopee City Council does hereby extend a token of thanks and appreciation to Judi Simac for her dedication and hard work during her employment with the City of Shakopee and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 6th day of January, 1987 . Mayor of the City Shakopee ATTEST City Clerk Approved as to form this day of 19_ City Attorney iib MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judi Simac, City Planner RE: Sanitary Sewer Plan within MUSA DATE: January 5, 1987 Introduction• At their December 2, 1986 meeting the City Council directed staff to obtain a legal opinion as to whether the City can trade sewer allocation (the right to obtain sewer service) from one property to another. Background- Attached is an opinion from Krass and Monroe which states that the "tradeable" land proposal is legally permissable. It is their opinion that land use decisions such as this will be upheld in court as long as it is based upon a rationale basis related to promoting the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. Action Requested: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2655, A Resolution Adopting a Sanitary Sewer Plan for land within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) thereby establishing a Tradeable Area. LAW OFFICES KRASS & MONROE CHARTERED Phillip R. Krass Dennis L. Monroe Marschall Road Business Center Barry K. Meyer 327 Marschall Road Trevor R. Walsten Elizabeth B. McLaughlin P.O. Box 216 Bryan Wm. Huber Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Susan L. Estill Telephone 445.5080 Diane M. Carlson Kent A. Carlson, CPA MEMORANDUM TO: Shakopee Mayor and City Council FROM: Phillip R. Krass, Assistant City Attorney DATE: January 2, 1987 RE: Proposed Internal Sewer Management Plan Judy Simac requested that I give an opinion regarding the proposal to adopt an internal sanitary sewer plan whereby the City would be empowered to label certain land within the MUSA line as "tradeable" for sanitary sewer accessibility purposes. Based upon my understanding as to the purpose the City Council has in labeling certain land as "tradeable," discussions we have had with the Metropolitan Council staff and the general power City Councils embrace with regard to land use decisions affecting their cities, it is my opinion that the "tradeable" land proposal is legally permissable. It is my understanding that the City Council's purpose in wanting to label certain property as "tradeable" is to ensure that the City will have adequate residential housing available in the future. Land use decisions, such as this one, will be upheld by a court so long as it is based upon a rationale basis related to promoting the public health, safety and morals or general welfare. See Campion v. Wright County, 347 NW2d 289 (Minn. App. 1984). Deciding to label certain land as "tradeable" for the purpose of insuring that the City of Shakopee will have adequate residential housing in the future appears to be a rational basis on which to make the decision. Therefore, it follows that the Council's decision would be upheld in a court of law, The fact that the land the Council seeks to label as "tradeable" is designated in the comprehensive plan as available for sewer availability does not alter the City Council's right to label the land as "tradeable." Designation of land uses by a local government on a master plan is generally advisory and the City is not unalterably bound by its provisions. See Amcom Corp. v. City of Eagan, 348 NW2d 66 (Minn. 1984). Thus, even though the comprehensive plan envisions the proposed "tradeable" property as being accessible to sewer hookup, it is not mandatory that the City provide sewer availability. Moreover, in light of the fact that the land in question was only recently included in l the comprehensive plan as appropriate for sewer availability, it would seem that the land owners argument that that right cannot now be taken away is even less compelling. The "tradeable" land question was recently discussed with a member of the Metropolitan Council staff. Mr. Carl Burandt indicated that he felt the City's proposal was valid. He also noted that other municipalities also located on the fringe of the Metropolitan area use similar devices to guide their development. In particular, he noted that the City of Lakeville had a system whereby the Met Council allocated to the City the total number of acres available for sewer hookup. The City then required potential developers to appear before the Lakeville City Council and obtain approval to build on a piece of land. If the Council approves the development, the City then approaches the Met Council with a comprehensive plan amendment and has the comprehensive plan and MUSA line amended to include the new development. It would appear that the City of Shakopee could adopt this same procedure. To do this, the City would amend its comprehensive plan once again to exclude the land sought to be labeled as "tradeable." However upon doing this, the City would put into "reserve" the corresponding number of acres. This amount of acreage would then be available to be developed and included within the MUSA as the City Council deemed appropriate. This would ensure that the City Council would have control over land use affecting the City. Please let me know if you have any further questions on this or any other matter. Very truly yours, KRASS & MONROE ARTERED Phillip R. Krass PRK•1n: '1 RESOLUTION NO. 2655 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SANITARY SEWER PLAN FOR LARD WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN URBAN SERVICE AREA (MIUSA) THEREBY ESTABLISHING A TRADEABLE AREA WHEREAS, the Year 2000 Sanitary Sewer Service Plan has been adopted by the City Council and approved by the Metropolitan Council; and, WHEREAS, within the Year 2000 Sanitary Sewer Service Plan a 305 acre area which consists of three parcels identified in the sewer inventory as tt77 , Y and 066 (and illustrated in attached exhibit A) shall be labeled as Tradeable Area, which means City Council approval must be granted prior to issuance of a building permit for land within the Tradeable Area; and, WHEREAS, the City Council shall approve building permits on a first come, first served basis for land within the Tradeable Area, only if the proposed land use complies with all zoning, building and City Code regulations, the average sewer flow shall not exceed 1, 000 gallons per acre per day, and 150 sewered acres will remain to be traded for the Jackson Township annexation area; and, WHEREAS, the Tradeable Area designation shall be removed from parcels n77, Y and 66 when and if the 150 acre Jackson Township property is annexed to the City Of Shakopee and the Metropolitan Council approves an increase in the saP_itary sewer allocation t0 serve the area; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council Of the City Of Shakopee, Minnesota that a Sanitary Sewer PlaP., for land within the MUSA, which establishes a T.'-adeab l e Area is hereby et X which shall require Ci tv Councyova_il app � - s - c= building permits On a r5t Come, first served basis for land Within the Tradeable Area Only if the proposed land use Complies with all zoning, building and Other City Code rea-uiations, the average sewer flow shall not exceed 1, 000 gallons per acre per day, and .SD Sewered acres YJill remnain t0 De traded for the Jackson Township annexation area. _.-RT_ER :_SO:A ZED tr: t he �✓bo-_ = `� --_ „_�` Tradeable Area designation seal e removed from parcels a /7 , Y and n66 when and if the 1 acre Jackson Township property J o SD _s annexed to the City Of Shakopee and the Metropolitan Council approves an increase i ncreas n the sanitary sewer allocazlon ..o Serve the area. PROPOSED 150 AC. {h,NNEXAT/qN AREA I -. i'.1(�• 1 yl ''� i l 1 I�1�. I:,�• I. ,1, i.���:a t.,�.--:-� `•) - �7i-' .� `�C>'i � i .�. 11 'i��` .� I �, _; .•�- t� �::'Y �;11►( � :/M;. � ,... E .�I� _ MbRATORMM ( '11I�'� TP,Nb E NUR '/ ._.- / - _- .:X., ;�°.. _._ _.. ..\-- "�null, ���...--- ----•— ---•— - -- -� '_ to L -44 41, � >� i � ---I--- \ - --- -I�c•-- — _ _� �� -- --1 I ' I— ___ SII II �-- .. �,--• � __...,, as �� _ :�� _I f �_I I,1 I-`;•, _C•.I..�1 CITY or SIIAKOPEE � '°A�S`�`"- COMPnrnrNSIVE PLAIT ron - �: P-n..� SANITARY SEWER SERVICE I Ilal� II i '• .�I —19OH990— TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Gregg Voxland, Finance Director RE: Reconsideration of Resolution No. 2665 - 1987 Pay Plan DATE: December 26, 1986 Introduction It has been brought to my attention that some of the footnotes on the 1987 Pay Plan are open to differing interpretations. Background The footnotes for the pay plan are open to differing interpretations. Therefore, they have been modified to specify precisely what will happen on pay plan steps for positions footnoted. The Tech II position footnote has not been changed because it is being appealed under comparable worth. It will be ` changed as necessary or as Council directs at a later date. There is an additional informational note regarding positions that were not on the 1986 pay plan which are now on the 1987 Pay Plan. Alternatives 1. Reconsider Resolution 2665 to replace corrected attachments. 2. Do not reconsider Resolution 2665. Recommendation Alternative number 1. These changes do not affect salaries approved 12-16-86. Action Requested Move to reconsider Resolution No. 2665, A Resolution Adopting the 1987 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non-union Employees of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, substitute corrected page and readopt. Footnotes: City Administrator - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and moves up to top step on anniversary date. Finance Director - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and moves up to top step on anniversary date. Police Chief - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and moves up to top step on anniversary date. City Engineer - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and moves up to step five on anniversary date. City Clerk - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and moves up to step five on anniversary date, anniversary date is January 1, therefore position is on step 5 effective 1/1/87. Asst- Bldg Inspector - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and moves to top step on anniversary date. Tech. II - receives 3% increase 1/1/87 and no step increase until salary does not exceed appropriate step. " I The City Administrator, Ass't Building Inspector and Custodians were not on the 1986 Pay Plan based on the Stanton Survey prior to Comparable Worth analysis and implementation. MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator f FROM: Judith S. Cox, City Clerk RE: Appointments to Suburban Rate Authority for 1987 DATE: December 26 , 1986 Introduction It is necessary to designate the director and alternative director from our community to the Suburan Rate Authority for 1987. The attached resolution designates Mayor Reinke as the director and John Anderson as the alternative director for 1987 . Action Requested Offer Resolution No. 2671, designating Director and Alternative to Suburan Pate Authority, and move its adoption. JSC/jms RESOLUTION NO. 2671 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, as follows: Eldon Reinke is hereby designated to serve as a director of the Suburban Rate Authority, and John Anderson is hereby designated to serve as alternate director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1987 and until their successors are appointed. Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this day of 1987. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk Approved as to form this day of 1987. City Attorney l � MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Judi Simac, City Planner RE: Ordinance to Amend City Code - Food Processing in the B-1 Dlstict DATE: December 29 , 1986 Background At their December 16 , 1986 meeting the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance which will amend Section 11. 29, Subd. 3 of the City Code to allow limited food processing as a conditional use in the B-1 zoning district, subject to certain standards. Attached is the proposed ordinance to be considered by the City Council at their January 6 , 1987 meeting. Action Requested Move to adopt Ordinance No. 211, An Ordinance which amends Section 11. 29, Subd. 3 of the City Code to allow Limited Food Processing as a conditional use. JS/jms ORDINANCE NO. 211 Fourth Series An Ordinance of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Amending Shakopee City Code Chapter 11. entitled "Land Use Regulation(Zoning)" By Adopting a new Conditional Use to Section 11.29 Subd 3 "Limited Food Processing" and by Adopting by Reference Shakopee City Code Chapter 1 and Section 11.99 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION I: New Conditional Use added to Section 11. 29 Subd 3 0 Limited Food Processing, subject to the following conditions: 1. No slaughtering or rendering of any kind, including meats, poultry and fish.. 2. The operation must combine processing and wholesaling of a product. 3. Liquid waste must have primary separation. 4. Emissions shall be limited to gas and steam exhaust. No liquid pollutants shall be released into the environment. 5. The facility must pass Federal and State inspection. SECTION II: Adopted by reference The general provisions and definitions applicable to the entire City Code including the penalty provisions- of Chapter 1 and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor " are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim herein. SECTION III: When in Force and Effect After the adoption, signing and attestation of this Ordinance it shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City of Shakopee and shall be in full force and effect on and after the date following such publication. Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this, day- of ' 1986. ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Shakopee City Clerk Prepared and approved as to form this 17th day of December, 1986. City A ttorney MEMO TO: John K. Anderson, City Administrator FROM: Ken Ashfeld, City Engineer SUBJECT: Fourth Avenue Assessments DATE: December 30, 1986 INTRODUCTION: This memo addresses two follow up items relative to the assessments for the Fourth Avenue Reconstruction Project. BACKGROUND: At the public hearing for the Fourth Avenue Project assessments, two adjustments were made to the calculated assessment rate . One adjustment was made for the St. Francis Hospital as a credit for sidewalk left in place . The other adjustment was for the Stanley Stejskal property , located as indicated on the attached "Block 52" sketch, due to a lack of abutting footage. BT. FRANCIS HOSPITAL The adopted assessment against the St. Francis Hospital block reflected a credit of $1 , 148 .40 for sidewalk that was proposed to be left in place . The condition, of the sidewalk was marginal and did not need to be replaced due to changes in elevation . The amount of the credit was in error because the $ 1 , 148 . 40 represented 100% of the reduced project cost. Since only 25% of project costs are assessed, it follows that the credit should only be 25% of $1 , 148 . 40 , or $287 . 10 . When this error was brought . to the attention of the Hospital staff, they elected to replace the sidewalk. Other abutting property owners were afforded this same opportunity when sidewalk of marginal condition did not require replacement due to elevation change . To facilitate correcting the assessment administratively, the Hospital signed a waiver of hearing as attached. Also, note the amortization period of Resolution 2672 is for 9 years so that the assessments run concurrently with the previously adopted assessments. I recommend adoption of Resolution No . 2672 which applies an assessment of $1 , 148 . 40 and thereby establishes the proper assessment amount to the St . Francis Hospital for the Fourth Avenue Reconstruction Project. Fourth Avenue Assessments December 30 , 1986 Page 2 STEJSKAL PROPERTY At the assessment hearing, Council abated the assessment against the Stejskal property. Council directed staff to research the actual property owner of the small triangular piece of property ( slashed on attached Block 52 sketch ) and begin assessment proceedings against that parcel . Since that small piece cannot be developed in itself, staff has a concern of proving benefit to the property equal to the assessment amount ( approximately $1455 .00) . The following alternatives are available : 1 . Commence assessment proceedings against the property . The owner of the property is CMST. P. & P. Railroad of Chicago. 2. Hold a public assessment hearing to amend the previous assessments on all benefitted properties by spreading the $1 , 455 .00 over all the benefitted properties. 3 . Fund the $1 , 455 . 00 by state aid which would require no further action by Council . 4 . Reconsider the abated assessment for the Stejskal property and apply the $1 , 4550 . 00 assessment .. In discussing the matter with Mr. Stejskal , I indicated to him that it may be possible that his overall assessment responsibility in the future may increase when comparing the cost of 142 feet of frontage on Fillmore Street to 60 feet of frontage on Fourth Avenue and 142 feet of zonal cost on Fillmore. Mr . Stejskal preferred the abated assessment on the Fourth Avenue Project with the understanding that the abatement leaves his property with no frontage benefit on Fourth , but instead , 142 feet of frontage benefit on Fillmore Street. I recommend Alternative 3 . Use of state aid to fund unusual circumstances where improvement costs cannot be assessed is justifiable . If Council concurs with Alternative 3 , a copy of this memo should be included in the 27-001379-0 property data file . REQUESTED ACTIONS: 1 , Offer Resolution No. 2672, A Resolution Adopting Assessments for the 1986-3 Public Improvement Program , Fourth Avenue Reconstruction Project. 2 . Direct staff to discontinue assessment proceedings against CMST. P. & P. Railroad for improvements of the Fourth .Avenue Reconstruction, Project 1986-3 . h ', - ---300--- `��• l 1 I I I I I I I i I I' 10 I N �- V) � o I I I i M i � O - _ - J I ( I STEJSKAL PROPERTY • 1 . 1 ,. t. . 5 '= 0' BOCK 52 S.H. 7/ 1/82 , c dCAj i a, CNl GNlO BN!!i ND Dii AW1N(i ND t7" t�^�i''j;" T F SHAKOPEE 'y;; CITY OF SHAKOPEE HEARING AND APPEAL WAIVER FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 429 The undersigned property owners ( s) hereby certifies that ( he , she, they) ( is, are) the owners of the property described below as Parcel No. 27-0014 4-0 All of Block 58 , Shakopee City Plat and is empowered to waive their rights as indicated below. The undersigned property owner( s ) hereby understands that the assessment will be the actual cost of the improvement for a total assessment not to exceed $1 . 148. 40 as specified in the payment Option No. 2 on the Cost Tabulation. The undersigned property owner (s) hereby waives ( s) (its, their) right to a Public Hearing prior to the levying of the assessments related to said improvements and further waive ( s) all rights to appeal said assessments which shall be assessed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, as a result of the installation of Concrete sidewalks in conjunction with the 1986-3 Fourth Avenue Reconstruction Project. Dated this 11th day of December 2 198 6 ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL By: C�i�i/ Gr ,-e 4� Micnaei E . Sor tum STATE OF MINNESOTA) V. P. of Fiscal Services ) ss (INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT) COUNTY OF SCOTT ) On this 11th day of December , 19 86 before me , a notary Public within and for said County , personally appeared: Michael E . Sortum to me personally known, being sworn, did say that this instrument was executed as their free act and deed. LORI L WUAN NOTMpUSSLS—MINNESOTA Notary Public CARVER COUNTY My Comminm Expires lune 15.1992 x x RESOLUTION NO. 2672 A Resolution Adopting Assessments 1986-3 Public Improvement Program Fourth Avenue Reconstruction WHEREAS, pursuant to the proper waiver of hearing duly given as required by law, the City Council of the City of Shakopee met and passed upon the proposed assessments of : 1986-3 Fourth Avenue Reconstruction Project NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA: 1 . That such proposed assessment together with any amendments thereof, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named herein and each tract therein included is hereby found to be benefitted by the proposed improvements in the amount of the assessments levied against it. 2 . Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of nine ( 9) years, the first installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1988 , and shall bear interest at the rate of 8 . 5 Percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added the interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31 , 1988 , and to each subsequent installment when due shall be added the interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Treasurer , except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty ( 30 ) days from the adoption of this resolution ; he may thereafter pay to the County Treasurer the installment and interest in process of collection on the current tax list, and he may pay the remaining principal balance of the assessment to the City Treasurer. 4. The Clerk shall file the assessment rolls pertaining to this assessment in his office and shall certify annually to the County Auditor on or before October 10th of each year the total amount of installments and interest which are to become due in the following year on the assessment on each parcel of land included in the assessment roll . Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this day of , 19 Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk Approved as to form this day of , 19 City Attorney SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT YOLK FOR 1986-3 FOURTH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PID PROPERTY OWNER DESCRIPTION TOTAL ASSESSMM 27-001434-0 St. Francis Hospital Block 58 $ 1,148.40 Shakopee, MN 55379 Shakopee City Plat f1 LAW OFFICES DEC ) 3 X986 KRASS & MO_ NROE0� S ARypKOPE� CHTEREDM. Phillip R. Krass Dennis L. Monroe Barry K. Meyer Marschall Road Business Center Trevor R. Walsten 327 Marschall Road Elizabeth B. McLaughlin P.O. Box 216 Bryan Estill Huber L. Susan L. EShakopee,Minnesota 55379 Diane M. Carlson Telephone 445.5080 Kent A. Carlson, CPA December 22, 1986 The Honorable Michael A. Young District Court Judge 428 South Holmes Street Shakopee, MN 55379 Mr. Robert J. Huber Attorney at Law 1000 Minnesota Mutual Life Center 400 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: City of Shakopee v. Hardrives, rnc. Court File No. 84-01886 Our File No. 5-1373-153 Dear Judge Young and Mr. Huber: This correspondence will confirm my telephone conversation of Monday, December 22, 1986 with Mr. Huber and the Clerk of District Court confirming that Defendants agree to extend the 30-day time period for hearing the Motion of the City of Shakopee for amended Findings or a new trial. Specifically, it was agreed that this matter may be set for hearing on Friday, January 9, 1987. This letter will further confirm that the Clerk of District Court advised the parties that upon agreement of the attorney's , and written confirmation by letter, such extension of time for hearing was acceptable to the Court. Mr. Huber also indicated that he would rather submit oral argument on this matter by telephone conference. The City of Shakopee has no objection to this and would submit Mr. Huber's proposal to the Court for its approval of a hearing by telephone conference. Thank you for your courtesies in this matter. Ver truly yours, K 9S MONROE CHARTERED TRW:mlw Trevor �. Walsten Enclosur cc: J n Anderson /S PE ' IifED LAW OFFICES KRASS & MONROE JA N 1986 CHARTERED CITY OF SHAKOPEE Phillip R. Krass Dennis L. Monroe Marschall Road Business Center Barry K. Meyer 327 Marschall Road Trevor R. Walsten Elizabeth B. McLaughlin P.O. Box 216 Bryan Wm. Huber Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Susan L. Estill Telephone 445.5080 Diane M. Carlson Kent A. Carlson, CPA CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council City of Shakopee FROM: Phillip R. Krass DATED: December 31, 1986 RE: Shakopee v. NSP Lawsuit Our File No. 1-1373-188 Dear Mayor and Council Members: I had a lengthy discussion recently with Ralph Towler, attorney for Northern States Power, on the possibility of settling the litigation we have with Northern States Power. You will recall this litigation involves the cost of moving the Northern States Power poles on the north side of Fourth Street between County Road 83 and about the middle of the Certainteed property. The cost of movement of those poles was $18,297.00. We agreed to pay that cost in order to effectuate the move, reserving for ourselves the right to litigate the responsibility for that cost. Mr. Towler has taken depositions of John Anderson, Lou Van Hout and the Barton-Aschman Design Engineer, David B. Warzala. The poles needed to be moved because of the widening of Fourth Street and the "clear zone" required in accordance with MnDOT standards, since this is a state aid highway and we must utilize their standards in order to obtain the financial assistance of the state. The City's position is that we had no choice but to utilize the standards, and that the standards are correct from a safety standpoint. LISP's position is that we don't utilize these standards on other non-state aid roads within the City, nor have we adopted these state aid standards by resolution or ordinance; therefore, they should not apply to NSP. Moreover they complain that the City is paying for the moving of the SPUC poles on the south side of Fourth Street; therefore, we should not object to paying for the movement of the NSP poles on north side of Fourth Street. The City has explained that the transfer of funds respecting SPUC is merely an accounting procedure and that SPUC is an arm of the City. This is something of a test case for NSP as they have not previously had to litigate this issue and anticipate it is going to be Mayor and City Council Page -2- December 31, 1986 coming up with some regularity in the future. Consequently, I believe they have a significant concern about setting precedent. Unfortunately there is no case law directly on point, although there are some old Attorney General's Opinions and some old case law respecting county roads that is generally helpful to us. My analysis is that we should win this case. On a percentage basis, I think I would put our chances at 60%-70%. As always, you must understand that estimate is our educated guess. And while over the years our educated guesses have been more right than wrong, you will recall that our most recent effort (Hardrives) was unsuccessful. At any rate, the offer from NSP is 40% of the total cost, or $7,318.80. That is the offer that is on the table. (For your information, almost $2,200.00 in legal fees and deposition, file fees and other expenses have been billed thus far on this file. I am estimating it will cost between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00 more to try the case and brief it for the Judge.) RECOMMENDATION: It is my recommendation that you reject the NSP offer. I believe our chances of winning are better than 40%. I informed Mr. Towler that at your January 6 meeting you would make a firm decision respecting settlement and whatever number you came up with would not change before the trial, now scheduled for the 29th of January. Therefore, if you choose not to accept the 40% offer, you can make a determination that we simply proceed to try the case (we are prepared and ready to go), or you can make a counteroffer. An example would be 70% of the total which is $12,807.90. You could also choose another number or another percentage. REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to accept or reject NSP's offer. If rejected, motion for counteroffer if Council desires to accept an amount less than 100%. Very truly yours, KRASS N Ers&ARTERED Phillip R. Krass PRK:mlw C/% MEMO S To: Mayor Reinke, and Councilmembers Leroux, Vierling and Clay. From: Councilmembers Lebens and Wampach. Re: Rebuttal to City Attorney's opinion of Dec 22nd on withdrawals. THE CITY ATTORNEY writes: "In view of the above decisions, and particularly the language in the Domeier case, it is my opinion that the withdrawal letters are ineffective". Mr Coller emphasizes his reliance upon "the language in the Domeier case" as the basis for his opinion, but in an immediate about-face, decides the issue on the language in the Teunis Slingerland case of 1894 instead. And the conflict arises from the fact that Slingerland isn't at all consistent with Domeier, a 1954 case. Now of course none of this confusion would be in the least important were it not for the fact that it's absolutely essential to our case that we know just exactly what Domeier does say. First though, we need to look at Slingerland v Norton, and State v Streissquth, the other two cases cited by Mr Coller. Both of these cases involved petitions for elections to remove county courthouses from one city to another, and the disputes arising out of various attempts to remove and/or re-in- state signatures. They became the cases that gave rise to the long-standing rule to wit: "that withdrawals are not timely after the Council has taken action on the petition" - established on the rationale that once the governing body has acted, the irrevocable election process had commenced. It is this 1896 rule that Mr Coller would now apply to our withdrawals. But the 1954 Domeier case changed everything! By writing new law. On Feb 14th, 1950 the city council of Sleepy Eye received a petition containing 96 signatures requesting that the State Public Examiner conduct an audit of the city's books per MS 215.19. After Mr Golling arrived 14 months later, 62 signers attempted to withdraw, alleging that they had been told that the State and not the City would pay for the audit when they signed the petitions. (And of course, this wasn't true. ) The Council, apparently acting in accordance with the old 1896 rule, refused, and Domeier filed suit. The District Court held with the City, and Domeier appealed, arguing that the original petition had been misrepresented when circulated. On Dec 3rd, 1954, the Supreme Court reversed the lower court as follows: "The signer's power to withdraw his signature is an important right and one that should not be taken from the signers without good cause. In view of the ease with which signatures to a petition are often obtained, signers should be given every opportunity to reflect upon the advisability of their actions and to withdraw their approval if, after mature reflection, they so desire. Without this power to remedy an impulsive act, petitions would serve as a trap for the unwary and would seldom convey the impression of the comm- unity's thought that they are designed to reveal. . . We are of the opinion that the goal of the original petition under consideration differs materially from that which existed in the cases giving rise to the rule that signatures become irrevocable after certification of the petition by the proper officer." Domeier v Golling 243 Minn 237, 67 NW2 898 - 2 - It should be noted here that the Court left the old 1896 rule stand in cases where a time limit is imposed for filing petitions, and where elections or referendums are involved, and properly so. But what we do find in Domeier is that even though the Sleepy Eye city council had acted upon the petition 14 months before the attempted withdrawals; and even though Mr Golling had already started his audit; and even though the Attorney General representing Golling, cited both Slingerland and State v Streissguth, (just as Mr Coller now does) --the Supreme Court nevertheless held that the signers had an unqualified right to withdraw. And that is now the law of the land! Therefore, since there are no known time limits or constraints on the filing of improvement petitions; and most certainly there is no referendum to follow; and we have more than ample evidence to demonstrate that the original petition's real significance was very carefully concealed from the signers and in some instances, even grossly misrepresented, it would appear that the Shakopee case runs strikingly parallel to that of Sleepy Eye and would therefor prevail upon appeal. We thought it only fair that you should be informed of these facts before a confrontation arises. And there is another potential spin-off connected with any serious dispute that you should also be aware of. And that has its roots in the Minnesota Statute of Frauds, upon which Dunnell's comments in part as follows: "It is not essential that the party knew his statements to be false as long as he represented them to be true of his own knowledge or official capacity to prove fraudulent intent." " . .and, that one may be guilty of fraud by keeping silent when he ought to speak." ". . .and one who speaks must say enough to prevent his words from misleading the other party". Our feed-back, as well as certain public pronouncements, all indicated that the original petition was absolutely necessary to order a study and have a hearing. But hasn't this council spent hundreds of thousands before on downtown studies without petitions? Furthermore, if the facts were known it is entirely probable that the so-called study so urgently sought by the circulators had already been completed. At least one circulator admitted publicly that he had copy of the proposed assessments in his pocket while soliciting signatures. Would a rational person believe that assessments could possibly be determined or even speculated upon without first knowing what you were going to build and the approximate cost therof? Our withdrawal people all re-iterated the same statement repeated many times by the circulators - that the petition was for one purpose only, to wit; to request a study and hold a public hearing and that in no way would it cost the signers anything, assuring them that their signature was only an expression of interest and curiosity. But wasn't the true purpose a desperate attempt by staff and certain members of the downtown committee to overcome the political reality that a 4/5th vote needed for council initiative couldn't be secured? So in light of all of the foregoing, doesn't it appear that the public interest i would be served best all around by backing off right now and start anew with a little more old-fashioned honesty and integrity. It's the only way it will work. Dated this second day of January, 1987 .