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Home My WebLink About02/11/1991 TENTATIVE AGENDA ADJ.REG.SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 11, 1991 Mayor Gary Laurent presiding 1] Roll Call at 7 : 00 P.M. 2] Review of Purchase Agreement for Marquette Bank Building 2 ] Other Business: 3 ] Adjourn to Tuesday, February 19, 1991 4] Convene as a Committee of the Whole to Discuss The City' s Financial Status In Light of Local Government Aid Cuts to Cities and The Possible Appointment of An Ad Hoc Commission to Aid The City In This Endeavor 5] Adjourn Dennis R. Kraft City Administrator League of Minnesota Cities MI LI I I Cities Bulletin Number 4 February 1, 1991 Legislature approves Carlson's 1991 budget cuts Legislature cuts $21 the transfer of the motor vehicle excise relief for cities,a"no"vote,please tax receipts out of the general fund. contact them and express your appre- million in aid to cities This loss in dollars will affect cities' ciation for their votes against the cuts. A proposal from Governor calendar year 1991 maintenance and If your representative or senator Carlson which will reduce local construction projects. voted for the bill,a"yes"vote,the government aid,equalization aid,and League urges you to express your homestead and agricultural credit aid Cities should respond disappointment in that vote,and to cities by over$21 million got House explain the impact of the cut on your approval January 24 on a vote of 69 to to cuts city budget and essential city services. - 61.The Senate approved the bill on Cities should contact their Even though the aid cuts equal January 28 by a vote of 36-31. legislators in response to these cuts. only slightly over two percent of total This entire cut will come out of The Bulletin is publishing a list of how city spending for 1991,some cities do the state aid payments cities receive in legislators voted on this budget-cutting not have the flexibility in their budgets July of 1991. Under the bill,cities bill. (See"How they voted,"page 4.) to accommodate such cuts.Cities lost also lost$3.8 million in transportation If your legislators voted against See Cuts,page 3 funding because of the elimination of the bill and its cuts to property tax City officials meet with governor' neapolis; Sharon Sayles-Belton,s staff President,Minneapolis City Council; Jim Scheibel,Mayor,St.Paul;Donald Slater,Executive Director,League of $ • I ' ' '''*K,rs C`` 1 '4 `, ' 1 f 1 Minnesota Cities;Peter Bolinger, Councilmember,Rochester;Bob ' �� t:' Long,Councilmember,St.Paul; Larry 1 ,e :al -, Bakken,Mayor,Golden Valley; Eric . Ire. Sorensen,City Manager,Winona;Tom , , ,, Slaggie,Mayor,Winona;and a 4. '` 4'� -wpm- governor's staff member. 4 Standing: Peder Larson,gover- "' 1111rOommmw - r nor's office;and Carol Johnson,Coun- • cilmember,Minneapolis. Other governor's staff members who attended the meeting were Patsy Randall,Lyall Schwarzkopf,and i c 1 , ' Commissioner of Transportation John Riley. - i Though newspapers reported the meeting as being with the lieutenant City officials met with represents- Seated left to right Dorothy governor,neither Governor Carlson tives of the governor's office to McClung,Commissioner of Revenue; nor Lt.Governor Dyrstad attended. discuss city issues. Alice Rainville,Councilmember,Min- Photo by Barry Ryan The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes an update of state legis- lative, administrative, and congres- sional actions that affect cities. It Contents also includes reviews of metropoli- tan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. League legislative staff members are 1 / Legislature approves Carlson's 1991 budget cuts available to answer your questions 1 / City officials meet with governor's staff concerning legislation relating to 3 / Summary of H.F. 47--Cuts to balance state's 1991 cities. fiscal year budget 3 / League encourages city officials to attend City The Bulletin lists League and AMM Lobby Day authors of articles and bill summa- 4 / How they voted--H.F. 47 ries by their initials. 5 / Bank bailout dilemma: Too big to fail vs too small to save Jeannette Bach--JB 5 / Bank deposits: What cities should do Laurie Behrends--LB 6 / Redistricting task force finalizes recommendations Gayle Brodt--GB 7 / Transfer payment trends differ in Minnesota Tim Busse--TB and U.S. Merideth Chelberg--MC 8 / Memorial service for Orville Peterson Jean Mehle Goad--JMG 8 / Several city officials to serve on state-local Thomas Grunc'hoefer--TG commission Sarah Hackett--SH 8 / Conferences Carla Heyl--CH B1 / Bill Summaries Ann Higgins--AH Inside Joel Jamnik--JJ back Sheryl Le--SL cover / Municipal ads Andrea Lubov--AL Debra Nyberg--DN Stanley Peskar--SP Roger Peterson--RP Vern Peterson--VP Barry Ryan--BR Donald Slater--DS Jim Stigman--JS John Tomlinson--JT Thomas Thelen--TT Peter Tritz--PT Lynda Woulfe--LW Page 2 Printed on recycled paper LMC Cities Bulletin Cuts, continued Summary of H.F. 47-- Cuts to balance state's $85 million in state aid during the years,even though state aid to cities 1991 fiscal budget 1989 Special Session.They lost$15.6 has not been the cause of the state's year g million in state aid during the 1990 severe budget problems. session,and have now lost over$21 If your legislators contact you,we H.F.47 was the proposal from million in 1991. urge you to help fight against further Governor Carlson to cut nearly Governor Carlson is planning to cuts in state aid and help the League $200 million from the state's 1991 propose major cuts to city aid pro- demonstrate that mid-year aid cuts, fiscal year(July 1, 1990 through grams within the next several weeks. compounded by continuing tight levy June 30, 1991). The bill cuts a We expect that proposal to call for a limits,are causing hardships on cities. total of$50 million in state aid to minimum of$200 million in cuts to Legislators need to understand that the local governments: cities-$21 the less than$500 million that cities cuts over the last two years and the million,counties-$24 million, receive in total from LGA,HACA, cuts proposed for the state's next townships-$2 million,and special equalization aid,and disparity reduc- biennium are going to prevent us from taxing districts-$3 million. tion aid. providing the services that Minnesota Only in the Senate was there The League policy has been to citizens want and need. Further cuts in substantial discussion of the bill's oppose all of these cuts. This is the state aid to cities will lead to increases cuts to aid to local governments. message that we have been conveying in local property tax levies.The state Sen.Florian Chmielewski(DFL- to legislators. For the sake of all is passing the budget crisis on to cities Sturgeon Lake)strongly supported cities,whether they receive LGA or without giving us any options to deal protecting property tax relief for HACA,the state should not make any with it. local governments and criticized more cuts in these property tax relief Please let your legislators know the Governor and authors of the bill programs and in cities'levy authority. what the proposed$200 million for the dramatic mid-year spending Cities have taken more than their share decrease in state aid will mean to your cuts that cities and counties would of state budget cuts over the past two city.SH have to make. The bill eliminates the transfer of$52 million of MVET receipts from the general fund to transportation purposes for cities, League encourages city officials to counties,and the state. Cities over 5,000 population will lose$3.846 attend City Lobby Day million of current year M.S.A. (municipal state aid)through this cut. The transportation aid loss for In anticipation of Governor upon our legislators the unfairness of counties is$13.214 million,and Carlson's budget message,the the cuts being proposed." $13.948 million for the state and League encourages mayors and city City Lobby Day will%egin at 10 highway fund. Several of the bill's administrators to attend City Lobby a.m.with an issue briefing in Room reductions in"excess funding"of Day at the State Capitol on February 300N of the State Office Building. state agencies and programs will 20, Benke and League staff will update also negatively affect city City Lobby Day is a chance for attendees on the proposed aid cuts• revenues. • cities to voice concerns about local and otherproposed le gislation. The only substantial amend- government aid,to oppose levy The League encourages city ments to the bill on the floor of the limits,and to discuss other issues officials to bring city employees, House were an amendment to with legislators. business owners,local taxpayers, reduce the cut from$4.78 million The governor's budget message and others the aid cuts will affect toto$1.7 million for the Department is expected to include drastic City Lobby Day. Each city is of Jobs and Training program for proposals to cut state aid to cities. responsible for setting up formal dislocated workers,and a cut of Bob Benke,president of the League meetings with their legislators. $68,000 to the governor's office of Minnesota Cities,said that City Together we can make a differ- budget.The Senate accepted these Lobby Day"will be an earlier ence. If you have any questions, changes to the bill. SH opportunity,before our annual please contact Jim Stigman at the Legislative Conference,to impress League office.JS February 1, 1991 Printed on recycled paper Page 3 How they voted H.F. 47 cuts in state spending. The bill cuts state aid to cities,counties,townships,and special taxing districts by$51 million; halts the transfer of MVET funds out of the general fund,a loss of$52 million in transportation funding for cities, counties,and the state, and reduces excess funding for state agencies.A"yes"vote supported the cuts. The House passed the bill on a 69-61 vote; the Senate passed it on a 36-31 vote. House YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Abrams a Hanson x Anderson,I. x McF-achern x Runbeck x Hartle x McGuire x Sarna x Anderson,R. x Hasskamp x McPherson x Anderson,R.H. H.I Haukoos xSchafer x Milbert x Scheid x Battaglia x Hausmann x Morrison x Schreiber x Bauerly x Henry x Munger Beardg x Seabergx x Hufnagle x Murphy x Segal x Begich x Hugoson x Nelson,K. x Sirnoneau x Bertram x Jacobs x Nelson,S. BettermSmith an x Janezich x Newinski x x Smith d x Bishop x Jaros x Blatz x x O'Connor x Solberg x Jefferson xOgren Bodahl x Jennings -- -- Olsen,S. x x Sparby x Boo x Stanis x Johnson,A. x Olson,E. x Steensma x Brown -- -- Johnson, R. x Olson,K. Carlson x x Sviggum x Johnson,V. z Omann x Swenson x Carruthers x Kahn x Onnen x Clark x Thompson x Cooper Kalis x Orenstein x Tompkins x Pe x Kelso x Orfield x Trimble x Dauner x Kinkel z Osthoff x Tunheim z Dawkins x Knickerbocker x Ostrom x Uphus x Dempsey x Koppendrayer x Ozment x Valento x Dille x Krinkie x Dorn x KruegerPauly x Vanasek x Erhardt x x Pellow x Vellenga x Lasley x Pelowski Farrell x Wagenius x x Leppik x Peterson x Waltman x Frederick x Lieder Frerichs x Lix Pugh x Weaver x Garcia x mmer x Reding x Wejcman x Long x Rest x Welker x Girard x Lourey x Rice Goodno x x Welle x Lynch x Rodosovich x Wenzel x Greenfield x Macklin x Rukavina x Winter x Gruenes x Mariam x Gutknecht x Marsh x 2 seats vacant Senate YES NO YES NO YES NO Adkins x Finn YES NO x Langseth x Piper x Beckman x Flynn x Larson x Belanger x Frank x Lessard Pogemiller x Benson,D. x rix Price x Fredeckson,D.J. x Luther x Ranum x Benson,J. x Frederickson, D.R. I Berg x Gustafson x Marty x Reichgott x Ber lin McGowan x Renneke x g x Halberg x Mehrkens x Bemhagen x Hottingcr xSams ss x Bertram x Merriam x Sams x Hughes x Metzen x Samuelson x Brataas x Johnson,D.E. x Moe x Chmielewski x Johnson,D.J. x Spar x Cohen x Mondale x Spear x Johnson,J. x Morse x Storm x Dahl x Johnston x Neuville • Davis x Kell x Stumpf x x Novak x Traub x Day x K x Olson x Vickerman x DeCramer x Kroening x Dicklich x Pappas x Waldorf x Laidig x Pariseau x Page 4 Printed on recycled paper --no vote cast P Id I League of Minnesota Cities Cities Bulletin Number 2 January 18, 1991 Governor's plan would cut local aid $100 million Cities again hit hard in 2.052 percent of its Pay 1991 revenue An estimate of each city's aid loss middle of budgetyear base.A city's Pay 1991 revenue base is included in the print-out at the end g is equal to the city's Pay 1991 total of this Bulletin.The cut would first Governor Carlson announced on certified levy(including special levies) reduce a city's LGA. If a city receives January 16 a plan to cut property tax plus the city's 1991 LGA payment. no LGA,then its equalization aid, relief and municipal state highway aid Cities'December 1991 aid payments HACA,disparity reduction aid - to cities and counties in order to deal will likely be subject to much deeper payment,in that order,would be cut. with the state's immediate$197 cuts that will be proposed by Carlson _N. million shortfall in fiscal 1991. School in his February 20 budget address. districts appear to be exempt from the See Governor,page 3 aid cuts. League President Bob Benke along with other members of the City , ! Summit Group plan to testify against pit _ 4ce-,4'1' the plan at legislative hearings which i +- ,' y , 7, f begin January 21. y ' ..��i d!.L Y �1. 1 tM�t , .Y On a statewide basis,the proposal 3.e, t a �4 *a 1 /.1 would cut cities' 1991 local govern- -„ ,�,,y 3e ment aid(LGA)and homestead and ,'p.. „ Kr, ' agricultural credit aid(HACA) ?!" 1 Y payments by$21 million. 4.. . i 7 N The Carlson proposal is estimated V $ pi„, s to cut each city's July 1991 LGA or _ 0HACA payment by an amount equal to '. i I 11 s F Governor Arne Carlson _ canceled his State of the State address January 16 shortly after the War .` :. with Iraq started. As of press time, Carlson had LMC Executive Director Donald Slater(right),LMC Vice President Peter Solinger not rescheduled his (left),and LMC President Robert Benke(not pictured)meet with Sen.Doug Johnson speech. (DFL-Cook)to discuss the 1991 session. League photo by Debra Nyberg The Cities Bulletin is a publication of the League of Minnesota Cities and includes an update of state legis- lative, administrative, and congres- sional actions that affect cities. It also includes reviews of metropoli- Contents tan area issues by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. League legislative staff members are 1 / Governor's plan would cut local aid $100 million available to answer your questions 3 / Governor proposes cut in transportation funding concerning legislation relating to 4 / Summit group says governor's aid cuts will cities. result in local property tax increases 6 / Election update The Bulletin lists League and AMM 7 / Foundation to give scholarships authors of articles and bill summa- 7 / LCMR requests abstracts ries by their initials. 7 / IIMC launches second records management award Jeannette Bach--JB 8 / Other cuts Governor proposes will hit cities Laurie Behrends--LB 8 / POST Board vacancy; LMC requesting volunteers Gayle Brodt--GB 8 / Changes to House Committees and Divisions Tim Busse--TB 8 / Law summary Merideth Chelberg--MC 9 / Municipal ads Jean Mehle Goad--JMG D1 / Legislator capitol address and telephone numbers Thomas Grundhoefer--TG P1 / Printout--Proposed Pay 1991 Aid Cuts Sarah Hackett--SH B1 / Bill Summaries Laurie Fiori Hacking--LFH Carla Heyl--CH Ann Higgins--AH Joel Jamnik--JJ Sheryl Le--SL Andrea Lubov--AL Debra Nyberg--DN Stanley Peskar--SP Roger Peterson--RP Vern Peterson--VP Barry Ryan--BR Donald Slater--DS Jim Stigman--JS Thomas Thelen--TT Peter Tritz--PT Lynda Woulfe--LW Page 2 Printed on recycled paper LMC Cities Bulletin Governor, continued The full aid cut would be concen- Benke calls the cuts extremely unfair, education and welfare--to perma- trated on the July 1991 payment, since this is the second year in a row nently solve our budget problems. rather than divided evenly between the that cities have been hit in the middle July and December 1991 payment. of their budget year,leaving them no Legislative reaction (See related article detailing municipal recourse but to cut services."The Some rumors around the Capitol state highway aid cuts.) trend is disconcerting.Cities can't indicated that the Carlson plan could It is possible that the aid cut adequately plan with the constantbe acceptable to the DFL-controlled percentage will rise to three percent of threat of further aid cuts looming Legislature. Rather than fighting this cities'revenue bases if the Legislature overhead,"Benke said. initial plan, legislators could simply uses the revenue base definition it Benke also points out that cities pass it quickly and save their resis- established last year. Under last year's and the state aid they receive are not tance for the bigger budget battle that definition,county welfare levies were the causes of the current budget looms over how to deal with the much not included in the revenue base and problem.In recent years,city aid has larger$1.2 billion fiscal 1992-93 therefore were exempt from the cut. been declining,not increasing.Fur- shortfall.The outbreak of war in the This had the effect of making city aid thermore,over the last decade,cities Mideast could also influence legisla- cuts much deeper. have been frugal.State Auditor data tors to act quickly on the plan since show that city spending has not war is likely to worsen the state's opposes Leagueplanincreased more than inflation. Benke will urge legislators to use budget outlook. In testimony before the House On the other hand,DFL leaders in Taxes Committee,LMC President Bob the state's budget reserve to help both the House and Senate indicated Benke will warn lawmakers that the address the immediate shortfall. Benke early in the week that they prefer to aid cuts will result in sizable reduc- also suggests that legislators will have use the state's budget reserve rather tions in city services and eventually to deal with the more rapidly rising than ask local governments to take a lead to painful property tax increases. portions of the budget- spending on cut. I,FH $52 million cut in MVET proceeds Governor proposes cut in transportation funding In addition to the proposed cuts to 1991 projects at risk they had already planned for use property tax relief programs,Governor during calendar year 1991. At this point in time,only a Carlson is proposing a$52 million "paper transfer"of fiscal year 1991 aid Under current law,sharing the reduction in the Motor Vehicle Excise transfer of MVET funds between the has been made(this was done on Tax(MVET)proceeds. January 15, 1991). The proposed bill state,cities,and counties,is scheduled Currently,30 percent of total is not clear,but appears to allow a cut to end after the state's 1991 fiscal MVET revenues are transferred out of in funds in city,county,and the state year--called the"sunset of MVET." the general fund for transportation trunk highway fund as soon as the bill This means that beginning July 1, purposes. These MVET funds are was passed and became law. 1991,distribution of MVET revenues distributed,as a part of the Highway are no longer to be transferred out of Until funds in MSA,CSAH,and User Tax Distribution Fund,on the the trunk highway accounts are the general fund and passed through constitutional basis of 62 percent tothe Highway User Tax Distribution actually"expended,"and payment is the state,29 percent to counties,and 9 Fund for the state,cities,and counties. made to a city,they only represent percent to cities. Instead,these approximately$52 dollars which are promised for future Under Carlson's proposal,cities projects. Until they are actually used, million are to be distributed directly to would lose$3.846 million from the the state's trunk highway fund. Under munici al state aid(MSA)account, therefore,it is likely that they could be p recaptured by the state. Unless a city this change,cities and counties will counties would be cut$13.214 millionhad"drawn down"its entire MSA not be receiving any MVET funds,but from the county state aid highway account prior to the passage of the bill, are scheduled to continue to receive (CSAR)account,and the MnDOT their constitutionally-guaranteed the distributed MVET funds could be Trunk Highway account would be cut taken back. Cities could be facing appropriations only from two other $34.948 million. cuts to transportation funding which sources: the motor fuels tax and the motor vehicle registration tax. See cut,page 8 January 18, 1991 Printed on recycled paper Page 3 Summit group says governor's aid . cuts will result in local property . tax increases Municipal alliance claims deterioration of state city relationships, warns of dangers of further cuts ST. PAUL,Minn,(January 16, long term,high cost ramifications,as solve the$1.2 billion 1992-93 budget 1991)--The Summit Group,an alliance cities postpone infrastructure mainte- shortfall? of nine Minnesota municipal organiza- nance. In particular,the dramatic cut `Be forewarned.As a conservative tions,today warned that Governor in municipal highway aid endangers example,if cities lose$200 million in Arne Carlson's proposed$100 million the state's infrastructure,which is 1992 aid,Minnesotans will see in aid cuts for 1991 will result in critical to state economic development statewide,on average a 10 percent painful property tax increases,reduc- and job creation. property tax increase for homeowners tions in city services,and an alarming "The state's shortsightedness may on top of the 11-13 percent already weakening of city autonomy.As much accelerate the crumbling of our cities, projected--just to keep our cities as one half of the$100 million aid cuts sewers,water systems,and streets," providing essential services."In some could fall on Minnesota cities. Solinger said."If we are forced to cities,property tax increases would be - The Governor's proposed cuts are delay maintenance of our sewer and in the range of 30-50 percent. The part of his budget recommendations. water systems,we pose a threat to our impact of the combined increases "This is the second straight year pristine environment and precious would be an additional$122 in that Minnesota cities have suffered groundwater." property taxes on a$50,000 home and state aid reductions in the midst of Solinger said that before Carlson's an additional $323 for a$100,000 their budget year.The trend is discon- aid cut recommendations,local home. certing.Cities can't adequately plan property taxes already were predicted Local government aid is designed with the constant threat of further aid to jump 11 to 13 percent,due to last to aid low wealth cities--where nearly cuts looming overhead,"said Peter year's$16 million cut to city aid and one million Minnesotans live.(See Solinger,League of Minnesota Cities other state tax law changes. attached chart.)These continued re- vice president and Rochester city Property tax increases are the only ductions in aid to cities are a danger- councilmember. recourse for many cities to replace ous reversal of state policy--the state is The proposed cuts would be made state aid cuts.Nearly 60 percent of all placing additional financial burdens on in city local government aid(LGA), Minnesota cities have no undesig- those cities that have the least ability homestead and agricultural credit aid nated,unreserved funds. to raise funds through other means," (HACA),and municipal state highway "The state's constant reductions to Solinger said. aid.The cuts would reduce state funds aid payments weaken local govern- The Summit Group is an alliance already promised to Minnesota ment authority,"Solinger stressed. of nine Minnesota municipal organiza- communities.Cities have already "We are losing our local control,as the tions including the League of Minne- adopted budgets predicated upon the state increases its meddling in our sota Cities,the Coalition of Greater promised state funds. budgets. Minnesota Cities,the Association of In Rochester, for example, "We are further distressed that Metropolitan Municipalities,the Solinger said that the aid cuts will state aid to cities also may be the Minnesota Association of Small Cities, mean the city will have to find target of the Governor's upcoming the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, alternative funding sources for February 20 budget address. If cities the Range Association of Municipali- $400,000--or the equivalent of 10 take a$40-50 million hit to solve the ties and School Districts,the North police officers'salaries. current fiscal year's$197 million Metro Mayors Association,and The"slow bleeding"of cities by revenue shortfall,are we looking at Ramsey County League of Local unplanned state aid cuts also may have complete elimination of city aid cut to Governments. Page 4 Printed on recycled paper LMC Cities Bulletin Other cuts Governor proposes will hit cities In addition to the proposed state programs(such as medical and Division($700,000)will probably budget cuts in LGA and transportation household hazardous waste programs have only a minor impact on cities, funding which are discussed in detail and waste composition studies),will there have been indications that cuts in elsewhere in this week's Bulletin, not be undertaken. grant amounts and building permit Governor Carlson's proposals include Second,while cuts of unexpected surcharge rebates will be proposed. other cuts which will impact cities. funds from the budgets of the Depart- These cuts are likely to be proposed as First,some money(aproximately mcnt of Trade and Economic Develop- permanent cuts. 1/2 million)which would be spent by ment($595,000)and the Department If these proposals for 1991 are any the state on various solid waste of Administrations Building Codes indication,cities should assume that any and all transfers from the state are POST Board vacancy* likely to be retrieved and probably cut or eliminated. Indirect transfers,such as solid waste/recycling funds which LMC requesting volunteers are funneled through counties,also stand a good chance of being cut. JJ Mayor Robert Williams(Nash- is important,particularly in light of wauk)has resigned from the Peace proposals that would require all future Law summary Officers Standards and Training Board police officers to have a four-year (POST). Williams must resign since college degree. The League is his election to the Itasca County concerned that this,and other possible Budget Deadline Extension Board. proposals,would make police protec- Chapter 1 (S.F.I)(Moe,Benson) Governor Arne Carlson will be tion more expensive and more difficult extends the deadline for the submis- appointing a replacement which by to obtain for small cities. sion of the governor's budget to the law must be an elected city official in If you or someone you know is 1991 legislature to February 20, 1991. statutory or home rule charter cities of interested in representing small cities' Effective immediately.TB under 5,000 population outside the interests on the POST Board,please seven-county metropolitan area. contact Joel Jamnik at the League. JJ Membership on the POST Board Cut Changes to House Committees continued from page 3 and Divisions Cities,therefore,were already scheduled to see a reduction in their MSA funds for the period of July 1, Appropriations--add Gene Pelowski 1991 to June 30, 1992,and in the future,as a result of the loss of MVET. Appropriations--State government division-- The Governor's proposed MVET cut add Richard Krueger in fiscal year 1991 can be viewed as moving up this loss by one year. Appropriations--Economic development, infrastructure Future cuts considered and regulation division--add Gene Pelowski, remove Richard Krueger There are indications that the administration is also planning to try Judiciary--Criminal justice division--remove to capture an additional$100 million Mary Murphy of MVET revenues during the next biennium. Because of the change in Education--Remove Gene Pelowski the distribution of MVET,it appears that the same process of reductions in future MVET could only be taken Education--Higher education division--remove from distributions going to the state Gene Pelowski trunk highway fund,not from city and county transportation distributions.SH Page 8 Printed on recycled paper LMC Cities Bulletin Foundation to give IIMC launches second records scholarships management award The Municipal Clerks' Education Foundation of IIMC is giving 100 The International Institute of of manual systems,manual systems scholarships to county,city,and town Municipal Clerks (IIMC)is recogniz- with computer assistance,and altema- clerks. ing municipalities and municipal tive technologies. Scholarships will be available to clerks who have established model The awards will be presented at clerks in each of the 10 IIMC regions. systems in records management or the 45th Annual IIMC International Each scholarship carries a stipend of who have improved existing systems. Conference in Grand Rapids,Michi- up to$200 to be applied to tuition and Entries will be judged in the areas gan,May 19-23, 1991. registration fee at an IIMC-recognized of goals and planning; utilization of Application forms are available municipal clerks institute. technology; staff involvement and from IIMC Headquarters, 160 North Applicant must be a member of training; creativity and innovation; AItadena Drive, Pasadena,CA 91107. IIMC at the time of applying for the cost-effectiveness;management The deadline for entry is February scholarship,and must be seeking support;and recognition in categories 28, 1991. scholarship support to attend a first- year institute. Only one application may be submitted from a municipality, New League video and the scholarship is to be used available within a 12-month period of June 1, 1991 to May 31, 1992.The basis of "Cities and the State: the award will be need and merit,and the application must be received by a mixed perspective" January 31, 1991. A scholarship committee will be appointed to administer the program. The League of Minnesota Cities has for sale a video The selection process will take place called "Cities and the State: a mixed perspective." in March and recipients will be an- nounced in April. Cost: $20 to purchase or For further information and a scholarship application write to $5 to rent (to cover postage) Foundation Scholarship Program, Please return within two weeks International Institute of Municipal Clerks, 160 N.Altadena Drive, If you are interested,fill out the form at the bottom and send it back Pasadena,CA 91107,(818) 795-6153, with payment to the Finance Department, League of Minnesota fax(818)795-3615. Cities, 183 University Avenue E., St. Paul, MN 55101. LCMR requests League video order form abstracts "Cities and the State: a mixed perspective" The Legislative Commission on Please check one t 1 Minnesota Resources (LCMR)is re- I would like to purchase the video for$20. questing abstracts to gather informa- , tion for decision making for project I would like to rent the video for$5. d funding for the 1993 funding cycle. LCMR would like to find out what Name you would like to see funded in the area of natural resources. Address For an abstract form and more information contact John Velin, City, State, Zip LCMR,65 State Office Building, St. Paul,MN 55155. The deadline is Send to: Finance Department.League of Minnesota Cities, 183 University Ave. E., St. Paul,MN 55101. February 15, 1991. January 18, 1991 Printed on recycled paper Page 7 PROPOSED PAY 1991 AID CUTS: 2.052 % OF CITY REVENUE BASE CITY NAME AID CUT CITY NAME AID CUT CITY NAME AID CUT CITY NAME AID CUT PLEASANT LAKE 178 SABIN 2,017 ST PAUL 2,436,327 VERMILLION 1,541 PLUMMER 2,295 SACRED HEART 4,973 ST PAUL PARK 22,709 VERNDALE 2,162 PLYMOUTH 190,329 SANBORN 3,010 ST PETER 41,169 VERNON CENTER 1,979 PORTER 1,107 SANDSTONE 7,607 ST ROSA 111 VESTA 2,092 PRESTON 10,977 SARGEANT 217 ST STEPHEN 2,083 VICTORIA 13,955 PRINCETON 18,238 SARTELL 23,380 ST VINCENT 241 VIKING 547 PRINSBURG 3,010 SAUK CENTRE 24,210 STACY 1,956 VILLARD 1,391 PRIOR LAKE 54,632 SAUK RAPIDS 35,878 STAPLES 19,998 VINING 252 PROCTOR 19,126 SAVAGE 38,954 STARBUCK 6,873 VIRGINIA 128,430 OUAMBA 84 SCANLON 6,809 STEEN 383 WABASHA 17,515 RACINE 817 SEAFORTH 460 STEPHEN 3,342 WABASSO 4,430 RAMSEY 34,628 SEBEKA 4,774 STEWART 5,725 WACONIA 20,158 RANDALL 2,015 SEDAN 59 STEWARTVILLE 16,976 WADENA 19,518 RANDOLPH 725 SHAFER 928 STILLWATER 86,937 WAHKON 818 RANIER 525 SHAKOPEE 50,420 STOCKTON 946 WAITE PARK 30,293 RAYMOND 3,824 SHELLY 1,295 STORDEN 2,757 WALDORF 1,809 RED LAKE FALLS 12,953 SHERBURN 9,712 STRANDOUIST 252 WALKER 10,036 RED WING 187,823 SHEVLIN 295 STRATHCONA 71 WALNUT GROVE 4,319 REDWOCO FALLS 36,366 SHOREVIEW 84,968 STURGEON LAKE 493 WALTERS 673 REGAL 80 SHOREWOOD 34,567 SUNBURG 485 WALTHAM 898 REMER 1,630 SILVER BAY 21,287 SUNFISH LAKE 3,992 WANAMINGO 5,341 RENVILLE 10,927 SILVER LAKE 5,184 SWANVILLE 1,516 WANDA 542 REVERE 828 SKYLINE 690 TACONITE 4,869 WARBA 404 RICE 2,215 SLAYTON 17,026 TAMARACK 221 WARREN 7,111 RICHFIELD 198,644 SLEEPY EYE 22,782 TAOPI 81 WARROAD 4,750 RICHMOND 4,855 SO ST PAUL 126,608 TAUNTON 234 WASECA 47,543 RICHVILLE 125 SOBIESKI 179 TAYLORS FALLS 4,623 WATERTOWN 7,957 RIVERTON 416 SOLWAY 177 TENNEY 52 WATERVILLE 10,999 ROBBINSDALE 86,060 SOUTH HAVEN 669 TENSTRIKE 23 WATKINS 4,739 ROCHESTER 416,312 SPICER 6,766 THIEF RIVER FLS 50,592 WATSON 1,917 ROCK CREEK 1,786 SPRING GROVE 9,200 THOMSON 1,171 WAUBUN 1,334 ROCKFORD 12,909 SPRING HILL 186 TINTAH 334 WAVERLY 4,970 ROCKVILLE 1,950 SPRING LAKE PAR 21,622 TONKA BAY 8,741 WAYZATA 31,001 ROGERS 3,690 SPRING PARK 10,260 TOWER 3,968 WELCOME 4,595 ROLLINGSTONE 2,922 SPRING VALLEY 17,837 TRACY 17,960 WELLS 16,229 . RONNEBY 78 SPRINGFIELD 16,191 TRAIL 150 WENDELL 1,220 • ROOSEVELT 100 SQUAW LAKE 167 ROSCOE 356 TRIMONT 6,046 WEST CONCORD 4,762 ST ANTHONY 106 TROMMALD 341 WEST ST PAUL 99,445 ROSE CREEK 1,843 ST ANTHONY 35,062 TROSKY 84 WEST UNION 103 ROSEAU 13,700 ST BONIFACIUS 5,785 TRUMAN 8,241 WESTBROOK 6,214 ROSEMOUNT 52,102 ST CHARLES 13,510 TURTLE RIVER 11 WESTPORT 55 ROSEVILLE 136,483 ST CLAIR 2,234 TWIN LAKES 995 WHALAN 301 ROTHSAY 2,121 ST CLOUD 334,398 TWIN VALLEY 5,311 WHEATON 13,648 ROUND LAKE 2,325 ST FRANCIS 8,498 TWO HARBORS 28,962 WHITE BEAR LAKE 80,137 ROYALTON 2,445 ST HILAIRE 1,297 TYLER 6,493 WILDER 316 RUSH CITY 8,175 ST JAMES 23,713 ULEN 3,230 WILLERNIE 2,776 RUSHFORD 8,865 ST JOSEPH 10,914 UNDERWOOD 1,815 WILLIAMS 899 RUSHFORD VILLAG 2,799 ST LEO 282 UPSALA 1,749 WILLMAR 87,840 RUSHMORE 1,644 ST LOUIS PARK 273,611 URBANK 107 WILLOW RIVER 751 RUSSELL 2,786 ST MARTIN 589 UTICA 851 WILMONT 1,513 RUTHTON 1,472 ST MARYS POINT 0 1 VADNA S HEIGHTS 29,424 WILTON 0 RUTLEDGE 175 ST MICHAEL 7,476 VERGAS 400 WINDOM 30,931 January 18, 1991 P5 PROPOSED PAY 1991 AID CUTS: 2.052 % OF CITY REVENUE BASE CITY NAME AID CUT WINGER 1,428 WINNEBAGO 11,202 WINONA 179,974 WINSTED 10,260 WINTHROP 9,861 WINTON 690 WOLF LAKE 21 WOLVERTON 731 WOOD LAKE 2,706 WOODBURY 96,163 WOODLAND 0 WOODSTOCK 724 WORTHINGTON 76,888 WRENSHALL 1,923 WRIGHT 365 WYKOFF 3,008 WYOMING 7,685 YOUNG AMERICA 6,712 ZEMPLE 104 ZIMMERMAN 7,068 ZUMBRO FALLS 510 ZUABROTA 16,081 TOTALS 20,900,613 P6 LMC Cities Bulletin MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Council FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, City Administrator RE: AMM Budget Handout DATE: February 4, 1991 I received the attached information at the AMM Legislative Reception on January 31st. The information contained in this handout illustrates some interesting information on taxes and taxing trends for cities and other local and state governmental entities for the period from 1980 - 1990. This information may also be of value to the City Council for the discussion on the City's financial status at the Committee of the Whole Meeting which has been scheduled for February 12th at 7: 00 P.M. This item is being sent to the City Council as an information only item and no official action is required. MEMO TO: Dennis R. Kraft, City Administrator FROM: Barry A. Stock, Assistant City Administrator RE: 1991 Pay Plan - Lump Sum Payments - Resolution #3359 DATE: February 11, 1991 INTRODUCTION: On February 5, 1991 the Shakopee City Council directed the appropriate City officials by motion to implement the 1991 Pay Plan lump sum adjustments in conjunction with the City' s next pay roll period. Since the 1991 Pay Plan and subsequent lump sum adjustment was originally approved by resolution, staff has discovered that the motion made by City Council at their last meeting does not override the previously approved resolution in regard to the payment of the lump sums. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time for City Council to approve Resolution No. 3359 as attached amending Resolution No. 3340 adopting the 1991 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non-Union Employees of the City of Shakopee. BACKGROUND: The 1991 City of Shakopee Pay Plan included several adjustments to implement comparable worth. One of the adjustments provided that certain employees whose top steps were decreased after all adjustments would receive a 2% lump sum pay roll payment on April 1 , 1991 . The effected positions received no cost of living adjustment on January 1 , 1991 . On February 5, 1991, the City Administrator requested City Council to consider moving up the lump sum payment date from April 1, 1991 to the first pay roll period in March. City Council subsequently passed a motion in accordance with staff' s recommended course of action and directed that the lump sum payments be made on February 14 , 1991 . Staff has discovered that the motion will not override the previously approved resolution adopting the 1991 Pay Schedule. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to adopt Resolution No. 3359 A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 3340 Adopting a 1991 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non-Union Employees of the City of Shakopee. Approval of the proposed resolution would merely move up the lump sum pay roll payment from April 1 , 1991 to the City' s next pay roll period. ALTERNATIVES: 1 . Offer Resolution No. 3359 , A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 3340 Adopting a 1991 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non-Union Employees of the City of Shakopee. 2 . Do not offer and approve Resolution No. 3359 . 3 . Table action pending further information from staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative #1 . ACTION REQUESTED: Offer Resolution No. 3359 , A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 3340 Adopting a 1991 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non-Union Employees of the City of Shakopee, and move its adoption. TW:AmendPay RESOLUTION NO. 3359 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3340 ADOPTING A 1991 PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE OFFICERS AND NON UNION EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shakopee on December 18, 1990 approved Resolution No. 3329 Adopting the 1991 Pay Schedule for the Officers and Non Union Employees of the City of Shakopee; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shakopee on January 8 , 1991 subsequently amended the 1991 Pay Schedule by adopting Resolution No. 3340 clarifying certain aspects of the 1991 Pay Schedule on January 8 , 1991 ; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shakopee finds it desirous to make the lump sum payments to those positions who are effected by said lump sum payments as soon as possible. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that lump sum payments for those position classifications whose top steps were decreased after all adjustments will receive a 2% lump sum pay roll payment in conjunction with the pay roll period ending February 10, 1991 . Adopted in special session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this 11th day of February, 1991 . Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk Approved as to form: City Attorney