HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 7, 1978 TENTATIVE AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 7 , 1978
Mayor Harbeck presiding
1 . Roll Call and invocation at 7 : 35 P.M.
2 . Approval of Minutes of January 17th and January 24th, 1978
3. Communications : a] Mn. Dept . of Transportation, response to Adm. letter
b] Mn. Dept . of Transportation, notification of hearing
c] Shakopee Recreation Board, notification of meeting
d] Dept . of Housing & Urban Development , final assess-
ment of performance , Community Development Block Grant
4. Liaison reports from Councilmembers :
a] Cncl .Hullander from Shakopee School Board
b] Cncl .Lebens from Recreation Board
c ] Cncl .Reinke from Shakopee Public Utilities Commission
d] Cncl .Ward from Joint Seven Man Committee
e ] Cncl .Leroux from Shakopee Fire Department
f ] Mayor Harbeck from Scott County Board of Commissioners
5 . RECOGNITION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ANYONE PRESENT IN THE AUDIENCE
WHO DESIRES TO SPEAK
6. Old Business :
a] City Code - Approve Draft and authorize printing
b] 1978 Goals
c ] Traffic Study on 11th Avenue , East of Marschall Road (CR-17)
d ] Appointments to the Airport Zoning Board
7 . Planning Commission Recommendations :
8. Routine Resolutions and Ordinances :
a] Res . No . 1199 , Authorizing Filing of Application for Grant To
Acquire Open Space Under the Provision of the Federal Land and
Water Conservation Fund Act and the State Natural Resource Fund
b] Res . No . 1200, Authorizing Filing of Application for Grant To
Acquire Open Space Under the Provision of the Federal Land and
Water Conservation Fund Act and the State Natural Resource Fund
c ] Res . No . 1201 , Adopting the City of Shakopee ' s 5-Year Action
Plan for Parks and Open Space
d] Res . No. 1202 , Supporting the Mn. Recreation and Park Associa-
tion' s Position on Proposed Regulations for Community Develop-
ment Block Grants
e ] Res . No. 1203 , A Res . of Appreciation to John A. Theis
f ] Res . No . 1204 , A Res . of Appreciation to Dennis 0. Olson
g] Res . No . 1205 , Approving the Final Plat of Marceline 1st Add'n.
h] Res . No . 1206 , Setting Hearing Date on Proposed Assessments for
1977-1 Improvement Program, CR-83 Watermain & VIP Sanitary Sewer
i ] Res . No. 1207 , Setting Hearing Date on Proposed Assessments for
1977-2 Improvement Program, Alley in Block 47 , Original Shakopee
j ] Res . No. 1208, Amend City of Shakopee Employee Benefits
k] Ord. No . 418, Establishing A Sewer Connection Charge
9. New Business :
a] 8: 15 PUBLIC HEARING - Increasing garbage and sewer rates-Res . 1209
b] 8: 30 PUBLIC HEARING - Increasing Liquor, Wine & Beer License Fees
c ] 9:00 HEARING - On Suspension of The Original Doc Holliday' s
Liquor Licenses
d] Comprehensive Drainage Plan for City of Shakopee - preliminary
discussion - Dan Johnson, Suburban Engineering
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e] Discussion on increasing building permit fees
f] Consider increasing the fee for fire numbers
g] 1978-1979 Public Works Union Contract - Res . No . 1210
10. Consent Business :
a] Authorize the execution of an agreement for participation in
the Urban Corps Program
b] Set public hearing on 1978 Community Development Program
for February 21st at 8: 15 P.M.
11 . Other Business :
a]
b]
c ]
12 . Adjourn to Tuesday, February 21st at 7 : 30 P.M.
Douglas S. Reeder
City Administrator
TENTATIVE AGENDA
SHAKOPEE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 7 , 1978
Chrm.Lebens presiding
1) Roll Call at 7 : 30 P.M.
2) Approval of Minutes of January 3 , 1978
3) Motion to approve payment of the following bills :
a] Nancy Engman-mileage reimbursement $22 . 90
b] Government Training Service $10.00
c ] Mr & Mrs Bernard Broos $100.00
4) Executive Director ' s Report :
a] 1978 Community Development Program
S) Other Business :
6) Adjourn.
Nancy Engman
Executive Director
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SHAKOPEE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ANNUAL MEETING SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA JANUARY 33 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 34 P.M. by Vice Chairman Hullander
with Commissioners Lebens , Reinke and Ward present . Commissioner
Leroux was absent .
Comm.Lebens/Ward moved tc approve the Minutes of December 13, 1978 as
kept . Motion carried.
Comm-Ward/Reinke moved to approve an expenditure of $55.00 for the
Executive Director to attend the NAHRO Mid-Winter Conference on
January 19th and 20th. Motion carried.
Comm.Ward/Reinke moved to nominate and that a unanimous ballot be
cast for Commissioner Lebens for Chairman. Motion carried.
Comm.Lebens/Reinke moved to nominate and that a unanimous ballot be
cast for Commissioner Ward for Vice Chairman. Motion carried.
Comm.Ward/Lebens moved to nominate and that a unanimous ballot be
cast for Commissioner Reinke for Secretary. Motion carried.
Commissioner Hullander passed the gavel to Chairwoman Lebens .
Comm.Ward/Hullander moved to adjourn at 7 : 37 P.M. Motion carried.
Nancy Engman
Executive Director
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TO: HRA Commissioners
FROM: Nancy Engman
RE: 1978 Community Development Program
DATE: February 2 , 1978
The regulations governing the new Community Development
legislation are not expected to be finalized until March 1st . The
date now anticipated for submission of the preliminary applications
is April 15th, 1978 .
The City is eligible to apply for funds under one of two
program categories . The "Single Purpose Grant Program" is designed
primarily for communities that have not been funded before and have
no experience in operating Block Grant Programs . The program would
consist of a single activity designed to meet a specific need,an ex-
ample being the City ' s Housing Rehabilitation Program. Programs
funded under this category need to be substantially completed each
year before new funds can be applied for . The program is designed
for newcomers to the field of community development and consequently
the planning and statistical analysis required in the application
process is simplified .
The second program category is the "Comprehensive Purpose
Grant Program" . To apply under this program category a community
must have successfully completed a community development program.
The Department of HUD is emphasizing this as the major portion of
their Community Development Program and they have indicated to me
that they hope to reseve the majority of their funds for this
Frogram category .
It is difficult to assess our chances for success under this
category . We would be competing with many larger communities that
we have not dealt with in the past . The program selection criteria
and the planning and statistical work required in the application
process are more comprehensive and more difficult .
The important benefit of applying in this category is that
the City would then become eligible in future years for multi-year
comprehensive funding . This means possibly two to three years of
guaranteed money to accomplish large community development projects .
As I have stated, the comprehensive program requires con-
siderably more administrative work and the chances for success are
impossible to assess in the first year of program operation. It is
my opinion, however , that this is the area we should work in. We
have already completed two single purpose activities and it is time
for the community to advance to larger, more comprehensive projects .
It will provide us with greater flexibility in meeting the City' s
future needs .
The project I would like to undertake is what HUD terms
a "neighborhood revitilization program" . The specific location
would be along Minnesota Street , south of 4th Avenue and abutting
the Chicago , Milwaukee Railroad Tracks . The land is poorly utilized
at this time , with no public utilities in the area, deteriorating
homes and vacant lots .
The project activity would encompass three major tasks :
11 The property would be acquired, businesses and families
relocated and structures and land would be cleared.
21 Public sewer and water facilities would be provided along
with construction of the street .
31 Approximately 15 to 20 lots would then become available
for development of single family homes . The costs of acquisition
and preparation of the sites would be absorbed through the B1Qck
Grant Funds . Agreements would have to be confirmed with private
developers and local lenders for construction of affordable housing
through the Federal Governments 235 housing program. Under the
program, lower interest rates and down payments are required of low
and moderate income families . The mortgate restrictions set by the
program make it difficult to work under without the land write down
we can provide with the Block Grant funds .
(Without further research I cannot estimate the total project
cost but I am confident that it will be within the grant limits set
by HUD.
I think the project will be received favorably by HUD because
they have excessive funding in their 235 program which has not been
used to date . Another favorable aspect of this project is the fact
that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has indicated that
the Chicago-Milwaukee Railroad intends to abandon their railroad
tracks running southeast from Shakopee to Farmington. Official
action has not yet been taken, but it is anticipated .
By completing a neighborhood revitilization project in
this area for our first year comprehensive program, we will be
setting the ground work for multi year comprehensive work in the
other neighborhoods abutting the railroad tracks . Funds could
potentially be used for acquiring abandoned railroad tracks ,
completion of streets and further development preparations in the
area .
Based on all these considerations , if there is general
agreement that this year ' s project is worthwhile, I would like to
proceed with the following:
11 Contact landowners in the area to assess their desire to
sell and be involved in the program.
2 -
21 Survey the income in the surrounding area to verify the
eligibility as a lower income area .
31 Get estimates from consultants on relocation costs .
4] Work with private developers and the bank to get agreements
for the housing construction.
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F A C T S H E E T
235 HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
Eligible Housing
Single Family
Only new construction or substantial rehabilitation
Eligible Families
Must meet the following adjusted gross income limits :
1 PERSON 2 PERSONS 3 PERSONS 4 PERSONS 5 PERSONS 6 PERSONS 7 PERSONS 8 or +
$11 , 500 $13,150 $14, 800 $16 ,450 $17 ,450 $18, 500 $19 ,506 $20, 550
Families can actually make between $500 and $3,000 more than these
limits because of the adjustments permitted under the program.
There are no asset limits .
Mortgage Terms
-- 30 year term.
-- FHA interest rates - subsidized down to 5% depending on applicants
income . Families must pay at least 20% of their adjusted monthly
income in a mortgage payment .
-- Purchase Price Limits : 3 bedroom $45 ,600
4 bedroom $52 ,800
-- Mortgage Limits : 3 bedroom $38 ,000
4 bedroom $44,000
-- Down payment - Must be 3% of the first $25,000 and 5% of the amount
in excess of $25 ,000.
This down payment is only reasonable when the pruchase price is
within a few thousand dollars of the mortgage limits .
The down payment required should a three bedroom home be sold
at the purchase price limit would be $45 , 600 minus the mortgage
limit of $38,000 or $7 ,600. This would be difficult to afford
for most moderate income purchasers of their first home .
The purpose in utilizing the Community Development money in conjunc-
tion with the program is to reduce the costs of the land, and pass this
reduction on to the homeowner in the form of a smaller purchase price
and subsequent smaller downpayment .
The builder on small site projects generally cannot afford to make
this cost reduction himself and still realize his profit .
Taxes and Transfer of Ownership
There are no tax abatements under this program. The community
receives the same taxes from these homes as they would from any similar
single family dwelling in the community.
The intent of the program is to assist families in purchasing their
first home . As their income increases , their interest rates will increase ,
and eventually they will be taken off the program.
All assistance terminates after a home is sold.
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COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT
13 Criteria for Measuring Program
Six criteria must be addressed by the project :
11 Support neighborhood revitilization
21 Implements a Housing Opportunity Plan
31 Deconcentrates low and moderate families
41 Conserves housing supply for low and moderate families
51 Expands housing supply for low and moderate families
61 Resolves a serious deficiency in public facilities which
principally benefits low and moderate families
71 Expands economic opportunities for low and moderate families
81 Removes slums or blight to improve the living environment of low
and moderate families
91 Implements a State growth plan
101 Enhances communities position as a regional or development
center
11 ] Impacts beyond the local jurisdiction
121 Resolves a serious threat to health and safety
131 Deals with impact caused by other Federal programs or support
other Federal programs
The project will also be rated according to benefit to low and
moderate income persons
SINGLE PURPOSE PROJECT
Measurement of Program Impact
Project must address one of the following three problem areas :
1 ] Housing
21 Deficiencies in public facilities which affect public health
and safety
31 Economic conditions
The program will be rated according to the relationship of the
activity to the problem and the impact of the activity on the problem.
The project will also be rated according to benefit to low and
moderate income people .
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJ.REG. SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA JANUARY 17, 1978
Mayor Harbeck called the meeting to order at 7 : 35 P.M. Present were
Cncl .Leroux, Reinke , Lebens , Hullander, and Ward.
The Council and audience rose in a brief moment of silence to honor the
late United States Senator, Hubert Horatio Humphrey.
Reinke/Lebens moved to approve the Minutes of the December 20, 1977 , and
the January 3, 1978 meetings . Motion carried unanimously.
Ward/Leroux moved to open the public hearing on the Comprehensive Develop-
ment Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Chuck Reisenberg made a presentation of the preliminary plan of the
Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of Shakopee .
Mr. William Price explained the sanitary sewer system aspect of the plan.
Mayor Harbeck asked if there was any comments from the audience on the plan
and several individuals asked questions which were answered by the Council
and Mr. Reisenberg.
As requested by Jackson Township, Cncl .Ward and Reinke left the meeting
at 8:05 P.M. to attend the Jackson Township Board meeting.
Hullander/Leroux moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. James Daly from the Metropolitan Council, presented to the City of
Shakopee a check in the sum of $5,510.00, which check represents a
planning assistance grant for 1976.
The City Adm. commented on the letter received from the Northern Scott
County League of Women Voters , requesting the public officials of Shakopee
to attend a meeting on Land Use Planning in the northern Scott County Area
on January 19, 1978, and urging the Council to attend.
The City Adm. informed the Council that he had received a letter from the
Chairman of the Metropolitan Council . The letter contained a positive
review by the Chairman of the draft Environmental Impact Statement of the
Shakopee Bypass .
The Executive Director of the Scott County Housing and Redevelopment
Association sent a letter to the City Adm. , notifying him of the annual
meeting to be held on January 24, 1978, 8:00 P.M. , at the Scott County
Courthouse .
The City Adm. received a copy from the City Attorney of the agreement
with Northwestern Transportation Company concerning the easements for
the west side storm sewer. The City will be dropping the condemnation
action presently against the Northwestern Transportation Company.
Cncl .Hullander reported that he was quite pleased with the results that
the City obtained with having the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities support the City of- Shakopee in the lawsuit against the
proposed Sludge Farm.
Hullander/Leroux offered Resolution No. 1196 , A Resolution Authorizing
the Assistant City Attorney to Represent the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities in Litigation Concerning the Proposed Sludge Farm, and
moved its adoption. The City Adm. read the Resolution.
Roll Call : Ayes ; Cncl .Leroux, Hullander & Mayor Harbeck
Noes ; Cncl .Lebens Motion carried
Cncl .Leroux requested the status of the Standard Oil Suit. The Asst.
City Attorney replied that the case is ready to be placed on the Court
calendar for trial . He indicated that the waiving of a jury trial would
get a closer Court date, but that he preferred the jury trial against
Standard Oil .
Proceedings of the City Council
Page -2- January 17 , 1978
Cncl . Leroux informed the Council that he had received requests
from residents near the Junior High, that they would like stop
signs on 11th Avenue . The City staff will research the sugges-
tion and report back to the Council with their recommendations .
Mayor Harbeck reported that ' he had attended the County Board of
Commissioner' s Meeting and the Joint Recreation Board Meeting.
There will be an increase of charges for using picnic shelters .
A tentative joint meeting of the Recreation Board, School Board ,
and City Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 , 1978 ,
7 : 30 P .M. , to discuss the future funding of the Recreation
Department .
The Recreation Board will also be cleaning up O' Dowd Lake . They
plan on erecting blockage across the front of the park to
immobilize traffic .
The Mayor next asked for comments from the audience - there were none .
Hullander/Lebens offered Variance Resolution No . CC-160 , a variance from
the sign ordinance of 8 sq. ft . requested by Mr. James E. Johnson.
The City Adm. stated that the Planning Commission had recommended
the adopting of the Variance with conditions .
Upon question of the Chair , shall Variance Resolution No . CC-160
now pass?
Roll Call : Ayes - None Noes - Leroux, Harbeck, Lebens ,
Hullander Motion failed.
Leroux/Hullander offered Resolution No . 1194 , A Resolution
Appointing City Pound Master and Designating City Pound, and moved
its adoption . The City Adm. read the Resolution .
Roll Call : Ayes - Leroux, Harbeck , Lebens , Hullander
Noes - None Motion carried.
Hullander/Leroux offered Resolution No . 1195 , A Resolution Supporting
the Location of the New Scott County Human Services Building in
the City of Shakopee , and moved its adoption. The City Adm. read
the Resolution .
Commissioner Dick Hron passed out an information bulletin to
the Council which gave specific reasons why the Human Services
Building should be located in Shakopee .
Upon question of the Chair, shall Resolution No . 1195 now pass?
Motion carried unanimously
Hullander/Lebens offered Resolution No . 1197 , A Resolution
Authorizing Participation in a Joint Airport Zoning Board, and
moved its adoption.
The City Treasurer reported his findings at a meeting which he
attended concerning the Joint Airport Zoning Board.
Leroux/Hullander moved to amend the motion to authorize the insertion
of the names as appointments to the Board in the Resolution at a later
date. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Adm. read Resolution No. 1197 . Motion carried unanimously.
Hullander/Leroux offered Resolution No . 1198 , A Resolution Appointing
a Health Officer for the City of Shakopee , and moved its adoption.
The City Adm. read the Resolution.
Roll Call : Ayes - unanimous Noes - none Motion carried.
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Proceedings of the City Council
Page - 3- January 17 , 1978
The City Treasurer explained the reasons for the increases
proposed for sewer and garbage rates .
Hullander/Lebens moved to set the public hearing on the sewer and
garbage rates for February � , 1978 , at 8 : 15 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
Leroux/Hullander moved for a five minute recess at 9 : 45 P .M.
Motion carried unanimously.
Leroux/Hullander moved to reconvene at 10 : 15 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
Cncl . Ward and Reinke entered and took their seats at 10 : 17 p.m.
Cncl . Reinke reported on the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission
meeting.
Cncl . Ward reported that the Jackson Township Board was concerned
about the construction of a proposed by-pass .
Hullander/Ward moved to direct the City Adm. to write a letter
to the appropriate authorities requesting that progress be made
as soon as possible for the interchange , and also requesting
that adequate consideration be given to the residents of Jackson
Township in deciding the location of the interchange . Motion
carried unanimously.
Hullander/Reinke moved to remove from the table the appointments
to the Planning Commision . Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Harbeck recommended that Dave Rockne and Dean Colligan be
appointed as members of the Planning Commission, and that the
remainder of the applicants be asked if they wished to be
members on the Joint Airport Zoning Commission .
Hullander/Leroux moved to appoint Mr. Dave Rockne and Mr. Dean
Colligan as members of the Planning Commission. Motion carried
unanimously .
Reinke/Leroux moved to schedule January 24 , 1978 , at 5 :00 P .M.
for a meeting of the Council to review the City Ordinances for
the purpose of codification. Motion carried unanimously.
The Asst. City Attorney reviewed with the Council Section 2 . 53
of the City Code in relation to utilities .
Ward/Harbeck moved to approve Section 2 . 53 as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
Leroux/Ward moved to remove the settlement with the Shakopee
Professional Bldg. Asso . from the table . Motion carried unanimously.
Leroux/Reinke moved that the City Attorney be authorized to make
a counter proposal to Mr. Furrie and the Shakopee Professional Bldg.
Asso . to coincide with deleting the last sentence of their proposal
which has to do with storm sewers , and then report back to the
Council . Motion carried unanimously.
The Scott County 911 Plan was next brought up for discussion.
Ward/Leroux moved to direct the City Adm. to respond to the County
Adm. that no name changes of streets are desired and that the
City does not wish to pay money for the program. Motion carried
unanimously.
Proceedings of the City Council
Page -4- January 17, 1978
The Council next reviewed the 1978 proposed goals .
Ward/Reinke moved that prior to the next Council meeting, the Council
members should submit their list of priority items of goals to the City
Adm. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Treasurer made a few changes on the schedule of bills and
answered questions which various Council members had concerning
services .
Ward/Reinke moved to approve the bills as presented.
Roll Call : Ayes ; Unanimous Noes ; None Motion carried
There was a considerable amount of discussion regarding the opening of
Gorman Street , as presented by the City Engineer.
Ward/Lebens moved to direct the City officials to take the necessary
steps to reopen Gorman Street .
Roll Call : Ayes ; Cncl .Ward, Lebens , Hullander & Mayor Harbeck
Noes ; Cncl .Reinke and Leroux Motion carried
The City Engineer informed the Council that the railroad crossing at
County Highway 89 will not be installed until 1979.
Ward/Hullander moved to set a public hearing on February 21 , 1978 at
8: 00 P.M. , for the increasing of building permit fees . Motion carried
unanimously.
Leroux/Hullander moved to approve the Comprehensive Development Plan
on a preliminary basis and submission of the plan to the Metropolitan
Council for approval . Motion carried unanimously.
Ward/Reinke moved to authorize Mr. LeRoy Houser, City Assessor/Building
Inspector to go on a visual inspection trip to California, to inspect
two new rides that are similar to a new ride being added at Valleyfair.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Harbeck received a letter from the Lt . Governor, inviting members
of the City Council to attend a Good Will People To People Tour to
Europe and the Soviet Union, June 10 - July 1 , 1978.
Leroux/Ward moved to authorize the Asst. City Attorney to file a
counterclaim against the Metro Waste Control Commission seeking an
injunction prohibiting the Commission from taking any action within
the City of Shakopee contrary to any Shakopee ordinances or regulations .
Motion carried unanimously.
Reinke/Leroux moved to adjourn, at 12 :27 A.M. , to Tuesday, January 24th,
at 5: 00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Douglas S. Reeder
City Administrator
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJ.REG.SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA JANUARY 24, 1978
Mayor Harbeck called the meeting to order at 5 :08 P.M. with Cncl .
Hullander, Lebens , Reinke , and Leroux present . Cncl .Ward arrived late.
The City Attorney updated the Council on the progress of obtaining an
easement from the Milwaukee 'Railroad for the west side storm sewer
project . Discussion followed.
Reinke/Leroux moved to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate with
the Milwaukee Railroad in order to obtain an easement across trackage
for the west side storm sewer project . Motion carried unanimously.
The Council discussed the proposed city code as presented by the codi-
fiers . Some minor changes were made and the City Adm. will see to it
that the changes are made by the codifiers prior to Council approval
of the final draft .
Leroux/Harbeck moved that in Chapter 2 . 13 the salaries for the Mayor
and the Councilpersons be raised to $300 and $250 respectively effective
January 1, 1980.
Roll Call : Ayes ; Cncl .Hullander, Lebens , Reinke , Leroux & Mayor Harbeck
Noes ; Nane Motion carried
Leroux/Lebens moved to recess, at 6 :00 P.M., until 8:00 P.M. this same
day. Motion carried unanimously.
Hullander/Leroux moved to reconvene at 8: 05 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
Cncl .Ward arrived and took his seat at 8: 10 P.M.
The Council continued to discuss , at length, the proposed city code .
Ward/Hullander moved to adjourn, at 10: 30 P.M. , to Wednesday,
February 1 , 1978, at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
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January 27, 1978 (612)545-3761
Mr. Douglas S. Reeder
City Aministrator
City of Shakopee
129 E. First Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
In Reply Refer To: 315
S.P. 7005-42 (T.H. 101)
Shakopee By-Pass
Dear Mr. Reeder:
This letter is written in response to your January 20, 1978 inquiry con-
cerning the Shakopee By-Pass planning.
The attached bar chart gives you the time phasing for some of the major
activities to move the decision making process forward. As you can see,
we are now in the process of developing layouts and preparing the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). A public hearing on the layouts
will be held on March 2, 1978. Depending on the input received at the
hearing, we may be able to informally select an alternative for the FEIS
by April 1, 1978. At this point in time, the FEIS is the critical element
in the Shakopee By-Pass decision making. Without FEIS acceptance by U.S.
Department of Transportation, the adoption of an "Offical Map" would
jeopardize Federal Aid for the By-Pass. As shown on the bar chart, we
are hoping for the "Offical Map" approximately one year from now. In the
meantime, we will continue to coordinate the long range comprehensive plan-
ning efforts with the City of Shakopee and Jackson Township.
In developing layout plans for the Shakopee By-Pass, we have made consider-
able effort in trying to achieve a balance between traffic flow, relocation
impacts and citizen desires within the given corridor constraints. The
recent interchange alternatives are reflective of the balance desire and
the Directional Interchange alternatives for the County Road 69 connection
depict a choice in terms of the relocation impacts. The alternatives were
developed for that purpose.
The past Task Force working relationships have been of great assistance to
us and we hope that these will continue.
Sinc4rely-, f'
W:' • ..Craw' 0�:Id
District Director4 `
Enclosure:
Shakopee By-Pass An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Development Report
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Combined Location and
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Final Environmental
Impact Statement
Combined Location and
Design Study Report
Adoption of Official Map
By Municipalities
Shakopee By-Pass Project
Programming to FHWA
Detail Design Activities
Right-of-Way Acquisition
For Total Takings
Conetructlon Limits
Determination
Right-of-Way Acquisition
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
INCORPORATED 1870
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January 20, 1978
Mr . William M. Crawford, P.E.
District 5 Director
Minnesota Department of Transportation
2055 N. Lilac Drive
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Re : Shakopee Bypass
Dear Mr . Crawford:
At the request of the Shakopee City Council , I am writing
you concerning the planning for the Shakopee Bypass . The City
Council has two concerns about the Bypass planning.
First they are concerned with the progress being made toward
a decision on the design of the western most interchange . They
are requesting that the decision making process be moved along as
quickly as possible so that everyone involved will know where it
is going at the earliest possible date . This is essential to
allow the City of Shakopee and Jackson Township to complete their
long range comprehensive planning efforts and also to allow
residents of either community who are directly affected by the
location to know what the future holds for them. We would
at a minimum request that you relay to us your current schedule for
completing this work.
Secondly the Shakopee City Council is concerned that in plan-
ning for the Shakopee Bypass , that every possible consideration is
given to Jackson Township and the current residents of Jackson
Township . It is apparent that several of the more recent interchange
alternatives seem to ignore the welfare of the residents as well as
consume an inordinate amount of land.
We look forward to continuing to work with you on this project
which is of great importance to all of us and hope that these
important decisions can be made as quickly as possible .
Sincerely,
Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
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2055 No. Lilac Drive
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 (612)545-3761
January 25, 1978
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In Reply Refer to: 315
S.P. 7005-42 (T.H. 101)
Shakopee By-Pass
Dear Mr./Ms. :
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will hold a public hear-
ing on the Shakopee By-Pass layout plans.
The date for the public hearing is March 2, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. in the
Shakopee Senior High School Auditorium located at 10th and Holmes, Shakopee,
Minnesota. The public hearing is for receiving testimony on the layout
plan changes since the previous hearings.
On Wednesday, February 22, 1978 an open house will be held in the Scott
County Court House, Assembly Room, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mn/DOT per-
sonnel will be available to discuss the layout plans and to answer questions.
Maps, drawings and supporting documents are available for public inspection
at the Mn/DOT Golden Valley Office located at 5801 Duluth Street, Golden
Valley, Minnesota. Mr. Carl Hoffstedt is the Project Coordinator and his
telephone number is 545-3761, Extenstion 158, in case you may have any
questions prior to the open house.
Sin ,
4" W. M. Crawfor , P.E.
District Director
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SHAKOPEE RECREATION BOARD
January 25, 1978
MEMO TO: Doug Reeder
FROM: George F. Muenchow
Bob Mayer has informed me that the Shakopee School Board
has indicated that the date of Tuesday, March 28, would
be just fine for the proposed Joint Meeting of the City
Council and School Board together with the Shakopee Recreation
Board. Please convey this message to the City Council. The
suggested time is 6:30 P.M. Thank you!
George F.M nchow, Dir.
Shakopee Recreation Board
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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REGION V 2 4 JAN 1978
300 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606 IN REPLY REFER TO:
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Mr. Douglas S. Reeder
City Administrator
129 E. First Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
Dear Mr. Reeder:
Subject: Final Assessment of Performance
Community Development Block Grant
B-75-DS-27-0026
The final assessment of the City of Shakopee's performance in carrying
out the 1975 Community Development Block Grant program has been comple-
ted. The city has done an excellent job in every phase of program exe-
cution. Therefore, a finding of continuing capacity to carry out future
Community Development Block Grant programs has been made.
In accordance with 570.512 (3)(c) of the Consolidated CDBG Regulations,
any income received as a result of the FY 1975 program of activities
must be treated as program income for the FY 1977 approved program of
activities.
We are enclosing four copies of HUD-4011, Certificate of Completion for
your review and signature. Please return all four signed copies to our
office. We will then return one fully executed certificate to you for
your file.
Sincerely,
Thomas T. Feeney
Area Director , '
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TO: Douglas S . Reeder
FROM: Chester J . Harrison
RE: Traffic Study on 11th Ave . , East of Marschall Road
The Council has requested information relative to placing
a Stop Sign on 11th Avenue . I have conducted a traffic study both
in the Summer and during the Winter .
The Summer counts reflects about 160 cars per day during
the week. In the Winter I believe that there is less than 100 cars
per day . The visual count taken this Winter gave us an average
count of 48 cars in the morning and afternoon during the rush hour
periods . The most significant amount of traffic does not use
11th Avenue beyond Sibley to the east in the Winter .
Counts were also taken on the side streets . Miller,
Merrifield, Merritt and Ramsey average about 25 cars a day in the
Summer . Sibley had 45 cars per day and Swift had 75 cars per day
during the week.
These counts do not warrent the installation of any stop
signs along 11th Avenue .
I also rechecked with the Police Department and Public
Works . They do nct recommend any stop signs either . We intend
to place additional speed zone signs along the street in question.
Stop signs are not recommended for traffic control .
If the Council believes that a stop sign is needed, it
should be placed at the intersection of Merrifield Street and
11th Avenue .
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FkUM: Chester J . Harrison, City Engineur
SUBJECT: Controlling intersections on 11th Avenue and East of CTH 17
DATE: June 22 , 1977
I have discussed the accident and road safety of llth Avenue
with the Police Department. They have not had any problems directed
to them nor has there been any accidents in the area . They do not
recommend the installation of stop signs . They would be more than
glad to patrol the area more heavily and set up radar if directed
by the Council .
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My recommendations are as follows :
1 . No stop signs should be placed on 11th Avenue at this time.
A traffic count should be taken before any changes are made .
2 . The street should be posted for speed control and to make
people aware of the speed limit .
3 . Centerline striping would be appropriate for the street , but
no money has been budgeted.
If the Council feels that some type of intersection control is
needed, yield signs could be placed on intersecting streets . Eleventh
Avenue will ultimately be a collector street and adjoining streets should
have some type of limitations on them.
If a pedestrian walk is needed, the street could be painted ap-
propriately and pedestrian signs could be installed.
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MEMO TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Douglas S. Reeder, City Administrator
RE : Appointment to the Airport Zoning Board
DATE: February 2 , 1978
Three individuals have contacted me and expressed an
interest in serving on the Airport Zoning Board. Their
resumes are attached. We can appoint two.
Mr. Joseph Perusich
Mr. Robert Vierling
Mr. Charles Olson
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Robert F. Vierling
221 E. 4th Ave.
Shakopee, Minnesota
55379
Kayor Walt Harbeck
1305 W. 6th Re: Vacancies Shakopee
Shakopeep MINNESOTA ylanning Commission
55379
Dear Mr. Harbeck:
I am here by submitting my application for appointment to the Shakopee Planning
Commission,,
I have lived in Shakopee all of my life. I have been in the construction field
since 1948. I have had and still do, have a State p3lLumbing license.
I have volunteered hundreds upon hundreds of hours to the City of Shakopee and the
County of 5cotte Holding as many as six (6) Instructorships at one time.
I think that I have showed a great deal of interest in my Community, And the people
trat live in it.
Thank you.
Respect fu liyO
Subject : Application to idol uiteer for Shakopee city planning; commission.
Name: Charles Warren Olson
Address: 2.002 Parkridge Ur. Shakopee Hinn. 55379
Emploirment: Mechanic for `free Service Inc. Edina; Minn.
Family: wife Sandra sons Warren age 7yrs. & Mathew a;e 4yrs.
Reason for application; As a concerned citizen " parent I wish to be able to
express my point of view on the future groVbh and lifestyle of our fine
community.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Olson-
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MEMO TO: Douglas S. Reeder, City Administrator
FROM: Nancy Engman, Administrative Assistant
RE: Final Applications for O'Dowd Lake , Lions , and Tahpah
Parks
DATE: February 2 , 1978.
In the month of September the City authorized the submission of
two preliminary applications to the State Planning Agency. One was
for acquisition of more acreage on O'Dowd Lake to continue the
municipal park in this area. The preliminary application was
programmed for funding of $130,000.00. The local share of this cost
is $32 ,500.00 and this has already been budgeted.
The second application was for the development of trails in
Lions and Tahpah Parks for walking and bicycling. This has also
been programmed for funding of $24, 354.00. The local share of this
cost is $2 ,435 .00 and the Shakopee Jaycees and the Lions Club have
agreed to pay this local share .
The final applications for both projects are due February 10th
of this year. Funding should be available to complete the projects
this summer . There are three resolutions required as part of
these final applications . Two authorize the filing of the
applications and one authorizes the filing of the 5-Year Recreation
Action Program with these applications . I have attached the latest
update to the Action Program which would be adopted by this
resolution.
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Res . No. 1199 Lions & Tahpah Park
Res . No. 12.00 O'Dowd Lake
C.. Res . No . 1201 Five Year Action Plan
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1978 Revisions
A. O'Dowd Lake
Land Acquisition Amended Schedule
1977
Acquisition of 6. 5 acres $120,000.00
1978
Acquisition of 7 . 7 acres $130,000.00
C. Neighborhood Park - Eleventh Avenue
There was a dedication of 1 . 3 acres of land to initiate the
neighborhood park on eleventh Avenue , adjacent to the new Shakopee
Junior High School . Future platting in the area will result in the
additional acreage needed being dedicated to the Park.
There has also been a donation from the Shakopee Rotary Club for
tree and shrub planting in this Park.
D. Lions Park and Tahpah Park
The Adams Street Park discussed under the 1974-1975 improvement
schedule has been renamed the Lions Park and Tahpah Park.
Approximately one-third of the improvements proposed for the Parks
in the 1974-1975 schedule have been completed .
The 1978 improvement schedule calls for the completion of one
of the items still remaining under the 1974-1975 program. The project
is the development of hiking and biking trails throughout the two parks .
This project was not completed in the past because of a lack of funds .
1978 Improvement Schedule
1 . Hiking & Biking Trails (8 ft . - bituminous surface)
a. Lions Park 7 , 300 ft . $14,545.00
b. Tahpah Park 5,000 ft . $ 9, 900.00
$24, 354.00
E. City Expenditures for Municipal Parks and Recreational Facilities
1977 City Expenditures!:
1977 Recreation Board
Swimming Pool $29, 536 .00 Expenditures : $70,414
Municipal Parks 96 , 993.00
$126,529.00
1978 Estimated City Expenditures : 1978 Recreation Board
Swimming Pool $37 , 584.00 Expenditures : $75,186
Municipal Parks 126 , 539.00
$164, 123.00
These costs include administration and maintenance of all city facilities .
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MEMO TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Douglas S. Reeder, City Administrator
RE: Vacation Policy
DATE : February 2 , 1978
On December 21st of 1976 , the City Council adopted resolution
number 1008 which amended the City Administrative Code to set the
current vacation policy. I am now recommending that the policy again
be changed slightly, partly in accordance with previous Council
action and partly based on my reconsiderations .
1) Vacation Schedule
You have previously approved the change in the vacation schedule
as follows :
Old New
1-10 years service - 2 weeks 1- 5 years - 2 weeks
10-15 years service - 3 weeks 6-15 years - 3 weeks
16- + years service - 4 weeks 16- + years - 4 weeks
2) Sick Leave Conversion
In 1976 you changed the sick leave conversion to vacation to
still allow the conversion, but you limited the total vacation granted
to any non union employee to the maximum allowed in the schedule above .
Therefore , an employee with seven years of service could get the three
week vacation and get five extra days of vacation from sick leave
conversion giving him the maximum of 20 days of vacation.
I am now recommending that because of the new vacation schedule
that sick leave conversion to vacation be totally ended for all non
union employees except those who currently have it . This would allow
George Muenchow, James Karkanen, John Dubois and Pat Thielen to enjoy
some sick leave conversion. With each of these employees , I have
reached an individual agreement to grandfather them in so that they do
not lose a benefit they now enjoy, but are not able to increase the
gap between themselves and other city employees . The proposed contract
with the public works unionized employees also ends sick leave conversion.
3) Vacation Accumulation
The current policy allows an employee to carry over only 1/2 of
his annual vacation allotment into the next year.
I am recommending that we change this policy to allow an employee
to carry over a maximum of 10 days no matter how many he earns each
year . This is moreliberal for the employee earning 10 days per year
and more strict for the employee earning 20 days per year. I believe
Vacation Policy
February 2 , 1978
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however , that it is appropriate to limit the amount of vacation
accumulation. By doing this we force an employee to take his vacation
or most of it - in the year he earns it and not suddenly ask the city
to give him two or three months off in any given year because he has
it accumulated.
The provision allowing for a carry over of only 10 days is in the
public works union contract and the police officers union has agreed
in principal on this point.
4) 1978 Vacation Carryover
In accordance with the 1978 vacation policy, we have four
employees who should lose accumulated vacation automatically:
Accumulated Vacation Maximum Carryover
Leave in Hours Permitted
George Muenchow 362 hrs 104 hrs
John Dubois 168 hrs 84 hrs
Pat Thielen 237 hrs 104 hrs
James Karkanen 142 hrs 84 hrs
All of these employees were notified early in 1977 that they would
have to take a great deal of vacation in order to avoid losing vacation
time . Because of their individual circumstances and the needs of the
City, none were able to take enough vacation in 1977 . In fact , of this
group, only John Dubois finished 1977 with less vacation accrual than
at the end of 1976 . They are all heading in the wrong direction - hope-
less dedicated city employees .
What I believe this really points out is that we should never
grant any increase in the vacation schedule and the loss of the sick
leave conversion will really have little effect on the employee because
most employees will never consistantly take more than four weeks vacation
per year , especially in the non labor group.
It is my recommendation that these four employees be granted an
additional one year reprive . At the end of that time it is my guess
that Pat Theilen will be retired, John Dubois and Jim Karkanen closer
to using their accumulated vacation and George Muenchow will be in
worse shape than now. Each would therefore be allowed to carryover a
maximum of ten days (80 hrs) into 1979.
Vacation Policy
February 2 , 1978
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Action Requested:
The following actions are requested by the City Council :
1) Adopt Resolution No . 1208 which changes , deletes sick
leave conversion and changes vacation carryover.
2) Adopt a motion allowing Munchow, Theilen, Dubois , and
Karkanen to carry over excess vacation for the last time .
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? RESOLUTION NO. 1008
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
WHEJiEAS , the City Administrator has recommended that certain
changes be made in the Administrative Code of the City of Shakopee ,
and
WHEREAS , these changes will be beneficial to the City of Shakopee
and the City Employees , and
WHEREAS , the City Council has reviewed these proposed changes
and finds that they are in accordance with the goals and objectives of
the Employment Policy of the City of Shakopee Administrative Code.
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the following changes shall be
made in the City of Shakopee Administrative Code :
1 )Section 101 . 34 shall be amended to read as follows :
101 . 34 SICK LEAVE . All Group II and Group IV employees shall accumulate
sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Sick leave may
accrue at the rate of 12 days per year to a maximum of 100 days .
After the accumulation of 90 days of sick leave , one-half day
per month will be credited to vacation and the other one-half
day to sick leave . AFter 100 days accumulation, one-half day
per month may be added to vacation time .
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS POLICY, AN EMPLOYEE MAY ACCRUE VACATION
TIME ANNUALLY IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL ACCRUAL SCHEDULE SET
FORTH IN SECTION 101 .33 OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE EXCEPT THAT AN EMPLOYEE SHALL NOT ACCRUE ANNUALLY VACATION
TIME IN EXCESS OF THE HIGHEST ANNUAL ACCRUAL RATE AS SET FORTH
IN SECTION 101 . 33 OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE .
2 ) Section 101 .33 shall be amended to read as follows :
101 . 33 VACATIONS . Vacation leave shall be earned by Group II and Group
IV employees only at the rate of two-and-one-half days for every
three months of continuous employment for the first ten year' s
service ; at the rate of three and three-quarters days for every
three months of continuous employment to and including fifteen
year' s service ; and five days for every three months of continuous
employment thereafter. A MAXIMUM OF ONE HALF OF THE ANNUAL
VACATION ALLOTMENT AS ESTABLISHED IN THE ABOVE SCHEDULE MAY BE
CARRIED BEYOND DECEMBER 31ST OF ANY YEAR. ALL ACCRUED VACATION
IN EXCESS OF THIS MAXIMUM SHALL BE STRICKEN FROM THE ACCRUED
RECORDS AND BE LOST. An employee who is separated for any
reason shall be paid for any accumulated vacation leave ,
provided however, that should an employee resign without
giving two weeks written notice , and except for reasons of
ill-health, he shall forfeit his right to accumulated vacation.
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3) Section 101 . 44 shall be amended to read as follows :
101 .44 INSURANCE COVERAGES . HOSPITALIZATION, MAJOR MEDICAL AND
LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGES SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL GROUP II
EMPLOYEES , AND ALL GROUP IV EMPLOYEES AFTER 30 DAYS OF
CONTINUOUS SERVICE , WITH THE CITY PAYING A MINIMUM OF $65
TOWARD THE TOTAL COST OF THESE COVERAGES FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENT COVERAGE PREMIUMS.
Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council
of the City of Shakopee , Minnesota, held this 21st day of December,
1976 .
Mayor of the City of Shakopee -
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Approved as to form this 07 .0
day of December, 1976 .
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City Att ney
TO: Douglas S . Reeder, City Adminstrator
FROM: Fredric E. Christiansen, City Treasurer
SUBJECT: Sewer Connection Charge for the Eagle Creek Area
DATE : February 2 , 1978
The City Attorney is preparing an ordinance to be passed at the
February 7 , 1978 Council Meeting that will establish a connection
charge for all commercial and industrial buildings in the old
Eagle Creek Township . This charge will be collected at the time
the building is connected to the sanitary sewer system. It will
use the same criteria as the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
uses in determining SAC units . The connection charge will be
$150.00 per SAC unit . This connection charge will be used for
the payments the City is making on the 1971 deferred sewer charges
for Eagle Creek Township. Those deferred charges were $46 ,417 .57
and interest will be $24 , 821 . 27 for a total of $71 , 238 . 84. The
$150 .00 per SAC; unit is an arbitrary figure . The amount of revenue
that would be generated by the connection charge depends on the
type of industry that will build in the industrial area . The
recent Pouliot Designs project would have paid $1 ,050.00 (7 SAC
units x $150) . The Council indicated at the January 17 , 1978
meeting that an ordinance should be prepared .
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TO: Doug Reeder
FROM: Fred Christiensen
RE: 1978 Garbage Rates
DATE: January 9, 1978
The Council needs to set the 1978 Garbage rates . The contract
is with Woodlake Sanitary Service .
The City will pay Woodlake $3 .02 per month for a regular
stop and $2 .00 per month for senior citizens . I have studied one
bill collection experience for 1977 and have determined that the
present City policy of charging an additional 10¢/month is adequate .
Since the rates were increased to $3 . 25/month (The March 1st 1977
SPUC Bill) the City has been collecting sufficient funds to pay
G & H and the administrative costs . The 10¢/month charge in 1978
will bring in an estimated $2 , 300.00 which will offset an estimated
$1 ,00 .00 in billing expense and $1 ,000.00 for the staff time in
preparing the specifications and administering the contract . The
recommended rate for 1978 would be $3 . 12/month for regular pickup
and $2 . 10 for senior citizen pickup . The new rate would be on the
March 1st SPUC Bill .
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TO: Douglas S . Reeder, City Administrator
FROM: Fredric E. Christiansen, City Treasurer
SUBJECT: 1978 Sewer Rates
DATE : February 2 , 1978
The Council has scheduled a hearing on the 1978 sewer rates for
the February 7 , 1978 meeting. The attached letter was sent to
the twenty large users of the sewer system. Those users, their
annual estimated flow and estimated increase are as follows :
1977 Flow 1978 Est . Increase
Rahr 301 ,084,000 gal . 25 , 600
Certainteed 55 , 980,000 4, 796
St . Francis 11 , 947 ,000 1 ,027
Rubber Industries 9 , 211,000 791
Valley Fair 932003000 790
Toro 4, 260,000 371
Berens 4, 149 ,000 360
Friendship Manor 3 , 765 ,000 328
Owens Illinois 3, 7603000 328
Junior High 3 , 119 ,000 273
Kawasaki 237113000 239
First Ave . Cleaners 234553000 220
Conklin 2 ,4223000 214
Country Kitchen 23407 ,000 213
Fremont 2 , 1053000 187
Senior High 23006 ,000 178
Midland Glass 1 , 985 ,000 177
Reformatory 1 , 693 ,000 152
Court House 151743000 108
Happy Chef 13093 ,000 101
The Council should approve the 1978 sewer rates which will be done
by Resolution. The Council should also adopt the following 1978
Sewer Fund budget which can be done by motion.
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Revenues Expenditures
Sewer Charges 436 , 325 Current Use Charges 357 , 571
SAC Charges 45 ,000 SAC Charges 463778
Interest 5 ,000 General Supplies 2 , 500
Sewer Permits 700 Equip . Maint . 13000
Pymts from MWCC 1 ,000 Vehicle Maint . 300
488 ,025 Utility Sys . Maint . 403000
Legal Services 100
Eng . Services 2 ,000
Legal Notices Pub. 50
Printing & Reprod . 60
Machinery Rental 150
EDP Equip . Rental 3 ,600
Awards & Indemnities 1 , 500
Perm. Transfers Out 37 ,000
Insurance 2 ,000
Pymt .of E. C . Defer . 6 , 750
501 , 359
The above budget is based on an annual flow of 680 million gallons
instead of the 675 million gallons used in my memo of January 17 ,
1978 . It appears that MWCC will agree to a flow of 680 mg for
1978 . This does not increase the rate structure .
FEC/k1k
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
INCORPORATED 1870
129 E. FIRST "E. 55379
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January 25 , 1978
Subject : 1978 Sewer Rates
Dear Sir:
The City of Shakopee has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday,
February 7th, at 8 : 15 p.m. to consider an increase in sewer rates
for 1978 . The proposed increase is as follows :
1 . From 47¢/1000 gallons to 55¢/1000 gallons.
2 . From $12/year to $20/year per connection.
3 . From $30/million gallons to $35/million gallons for large users
with an annual flow in excess of a million gallons .
The per gallon charge covers the amount the City is billed by the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. That charge increased from
47¢/1000 gallons to 54 . 6¢/1000 gallons in 1978 .
The $20/year connection charge and the $35/million gallon charge
for large users covers the City ' s maintenance costs . These costs
have increased considerably in the past two years . During 1977
the City inspected the river interceptor and found many instances
where maintenance work must be done . The City is raising money to
do that maintenance and provide more preventive maintenance on the
remainder of the sewer system.
Based on your 1977 sewer flow, your 1978 sewer bill would increase
If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely ,
Fredric E. Christiansen
City Treasurer
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The Heart of Progress Valley
An Eaual Opportunity Employer
TO: Douglas S . Reeder, City Administrator
FROM: Fredric E. Christiansen, City Treasurer
SUBJECT: Proposed 1978 Sewer Rates
DATE : January 17 , 1978
The City Council has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7 ,
1978 to consider a proposed increase in sewer rates for Shakopee . The
proposed rate would be in effect for the March 1st utility bills . The
1978 budget for the Sewer Fund would be as follows :
Revenues Expenditures
Sewer Charges 436 , 325 Current Use Charges 354, 835
SAC Charges 45 ,000 SAC Charges 46 , 778
Interest 5,000 General Supplies 2 , 500
Sewer Permits 700 Equip . Maint . 1 ,000
Payments from MWCC 1.,000 Vehicle Maint . 300
$ 488 ,025 Utility System Maint . 40,000
Legal Services 100
Engineering Services 2 ,000
Legal Notices Pub . 50
Printing & Reproduction 60
Machinery Rental 150
EDP Equip . Rental 3 , 600
Awards & Indemnities 1 , 500
Permanent Transfers Out 37 ,000
Insurance 2 ,000
Pymt . of EC Deferment 6 , 750
$ 498 , 623
The proposed 1978 sewer rate is based on two parts just as the 1977
rate was . The first part covers the cost of treating the sewage. The
MWCC charge has increased to $547 . 25/mg from the 1977 charge of $470.47/mg
or a 16 . 3% increase . Ninety percent of this increase is in the cost of
treatment which is spread evenly over the entire system. The MWCC has
estimated the 1978 flow at 730 mg which is too high based on our 1977
flow. The current use charge in the proposed budget is based on an es-
timated flow of 675 mg for 1978 . The City has written a letter to the
MWCC requesting them to lower their estimate . A rate of $550/mg (or
55¢/1000 gal . ) brings in sufficient revenue to offset the MWCC bill
and the $20,000 due to the Debt Service Fund as a result of the Council ' s
decision not to raise that money through real estate taxes . The 1976
final cost allocation of $13 ,830.29 is being taken from the fund balance .
The second part of the sewer rates is used to cover the maintenance
costs which are estimated to be $70, 260 in 1978 . Engineering services
are down from $16 ,000 to $2 ,000 because most of the work has been dcne
on the comprehensive sewer plan. A figure of $40,000 is included for
utility system maintenance. The television inspection of the river
interceptor indicated that there may be some costly repair work needed .
The City will also be starting a system of television inspection of
other critical lines . The per connection charge of $12/year has been
raised to $20/year in 1978 and the surcharge of $30/mg for large users
(over a million gallons per year) has been increased to $35/mg in 1978 .
This will bring in an estimated $70, 575 .00 in 1978 .
The result of the proposed 1978 rate of 55¢/1000 gal . , a connection fee
of $20/year and a $35/mg charge on large users would increase the fund
balance of the Sewer Fund by approximately $12 ,000.00. The increase for
1577 was approximately $5 ,000.00. The estimated 12-31-78 fund balance
is $84, 279 of which $35 , 233 is uncommitted and available in case of an
emergency . The City staff recommends that this be built up to a level
of $50,000 over the coming years. This can be accomplished by two meth-
ods . The first would be by budgeting a $10,000 surplus each year which
we have been doing . Secondly, I feel that the City should institute its
own connection charge for the VIP area of Eagle Creek Township . The
City is reserving approximately $44,000 of its 12-31-78 fund balance
for the Eagle Creek deferment . If a connection charge was instituted ,
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Proposed 1978 Sewer Rates
this would free a portion of that reserve to be used for emergencies
or major maintenance problems. If a connection charge was instituted
in 1978 the immediate results may not be significant but by 1980 or
1 0,81 as development occurs it could give a substantial boost to the
Sewer Fund .
The payment of the E .C. deferment is being made out cf the fund bal-
ance as it was last year .
Summary : In summary , the rate of 55¢/1000 gal . covers the cost of
treatment (MWCC bill plus debt service for the treatment plant less
the MWCC credit for our present plant)while the $20/year per connec-
tion and the $35/mg covers the cost of maintenance . The proposed 1978
sewer rate is $4. 65 per month for residential and 55¢/1000 gal . plus
$5 .00 per quarter plus $35 .00 per million gal . for all users with an
annual flow in excess of one million gallons . The effect of this is
as follows :
1977 1978 Increase
ResidencE $ 4.00/mo. 4. 65/mo . 7 . 80/yr. 16%
Coast to Coast $ 18 . 58/yr. 27 . 70/yr . 9 . 12/yr . 49%
( 14,000 gal/yr)
Rahr $ 150, 512/yr. 176 , 105/yr . 25 , 593/yr. 17%
( 301 mg/yr . )
Country Kitchen $ 1 , 215/yr. 1 ,424/yr . 209/yr. 17%
(2 . 4 mg/yr. )
FEC/klk
CITY OF SHAKOPEE Y
INCORPORATED 1870
129 E. FIRST AVE. 55379 ,+
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January 27 , 1978
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City
of Shakopee will consider increasing the fees for beer and liquor
licenses at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 7 , 1978, at
8: 30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall . The proposed
increases are as follows :
Current Proposed
Fee Fee
On Sale Beer $ 200 $ 225
Off Sale Beer 50 60
On Sale Liquor 3 , 500 3 , 750
Off Sale Liquor 150 no change
Sunday Liquor 200 no change
Set-up License none 300
On Sale Wine 1 , 750 1 , 875
Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the
proposed increases will. be given an opportunity to be heard at
this meeting.
Sincerely,
Douglas S . Reeder
DSR/jsc City Administrator
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
INCORPORATED 1870
129 E. FIRST AVE. 55379 k,
January 5 , 1978
Mayor & Council
City of Shakopee
129 E. First Ave .
Shakopee , Minn. 55379
Gentlemen:
Please consider this a formal request to raise the fee
for fire numbers from $7 . 50 to $8 . 50 per sign.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Harold O?�;
Fi re Chief
The Heart of Progress Valley
MEMO TO: Douglas S. Reeder, City Administrator
FROM: Nancy Engman, Administrative Assistant
RE: Agreement for Participation in the Urban Corps Program
DATE: February 2 , 1978
The Urban Corps is a placement agency for college students to
complete internships in jobs that provide them with valuable practical
experience . Students work either part time or full time and generally
receive credit for the semester they spend on the job. The City used
an intern under this program last summer and we were satisfied with
the work she performed. The cost to the City will be $1 .05 per hour
for these interns .
The agreement merely allows us to continue to advertise jobs
through this agency for students , and permits us to utilize qualified
applicants that are referred to us .
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nancy Engman, H.R.A. Director
RE: Public Hearing on Community Development Program
DATE: February 2 , 1978
I am requesting that a public hearing be set for the February 21st
City Council Meeting at 8: 15 P.M. to provide citizens with an opportunity
to participate in the development of the community development program
in the early stages .
The Federal Regulations governing the program require that citizens
be informed and be provided with every opportunity to be a part of the
City' s Community Development Program. Several public hearings should
be held for this purpose .
NE/jsc
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas S. Reeder, City Administrator
RE: Urban Corps Intern
DATE: February 3, 1978
I have attached the resume of a senior college student who
would like to work full time through the end of May. He will
work on various housing projects with Mrs . Engman, as well as
doing special research projects for the City.
His salary is set by the Urban Corps , and the majority of his
salary is payed by that agency.
I am requesting authorization to hire him.
DSR/jsc
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Thomas Chris McElveen Age: 21
4020 9th Avenue West Height: 518"
Apartment 220 Weight: 155 lbs.
Hibbing, Minnesota 55746 Marital Statuss Single
(218) 262-1553
SUMMARY
I am looking forward to a career in the field of housing, whether it be in the area
of individualized case work; helping low-income families find housing, or assisting
city and government officials in analyzing, evaluating and hopefully increasing the
number of government subsidized housing units within their given jurisdiction.
EDUCATION AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Hibbing High Schools Class of 1974; grade average B+
Activitiess
Tennis (District Champions 1973, District and Region Champions 1974)
Basketball (Freshman)
Intramural Volleyball
President's Physical Fitness Award (1971 and 1972)
Letterman (1973 and 1974)
Gustavus Adolphus College: Majors in Political Science and Geography; grade aver-
age 2.9
Activitiess
Tau Psi Omega Fraternity
Intramural Sportss Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Hockey (champions 1976)
Softball (champions 1976)
Football (champions 19?7)
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Much of my spare time is spent participating in and watching athletic events of
all types. I also enjoy traveling, having made several trips to Florida and one
to Portland, Oregon. While in Portland I participated in the presidential cam-
paign in 1976, which I found to be quite interesting and exciting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer Type of Work Date of Employment
Gustavus Adolphus College Psychology Lab Assistant School 19?4-1978
Iron Range Interpretative Center Historical Research and Summer 1977
Public Relations
Iron Range Interpretative Center Building/grounds maintenance Summer 1976
St. Louis County Courthouse Building maintenance Summer 1975
Independently Employed Painted houses Summers 19?2-1974
References will be furnished upon request.
Dear Sirs
I would like the opportunity to spend the spring semester as an intern with
your organization. I am particularly interested in the field of government
subsidized housing.
Having been raised in a low-income family, I have observed firsthand many
of the difficulties and hardships which the low-income family must endure
in order to procure a suitable place in which to live that is also afford-
able. Now that government subsidized housing has become a reality, their
burden has become less severe. At the present time however, the supply of
subsidized housing units seems to be less than the demand for them. A
greater number of these units must be made available to meet this demand.
Of equal importance is the need to educate the low-income family or in-
dividual to the options that are available to them in regards to housing and
assist them, if necessary, in filling out the forms required to determine
their eligibility for placement in a subsidized housing unit. I have a
great desire to take part in either or both of these tasks.
I believe my previous work experiences, described in the accompanying
resume, and the introduction my college courses have given me to this
area have equipped me with the raw materials necessary to embark on an
internship in this field.
Thank you for the consideration you have given this request. I do hope
we can work this internship arrangement out.
Sincerely,
Thomas C. McElveen
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MEMO TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Douglas S . Reeder, City Administrator
RE: Meeting With Lower Minnesota Watershed
DATE: January 27 , 1978
The Council is scheduled to meet with the Lower Minnesota
Watershed, Prior Lake Watershed and Prior Lake , to discuss Deans
Lake .
Date : Tuesday, February 14th
Time ; 7 : 30 P.M.
Place : Shakopee Council Chambers
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ;
300 METRO SQUARE Bulk Rate
7th AND ROBERT jw U.S. Postage
ST.PAUL,MINNESOTA ' MPIS.AtMinn.
55101 612 291-6359 RECE�Y'ti� Permit No. 1610
RECEIVED
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��jINISrRATOR EDER
PLANNING 129YI SST AVAEOPEE
SHAKOPEE MN 55379
This Newsletter provides persons involved
in"911"planning with information on
"911"developments in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area and in other areas of
the United States. For more information
on the Metropolitan Council's program of
technical assistance to county 911
planning committees,call Robert H.Scarlett,
"911"Project Coordinator,at (612)291-6494.
December 31, 1977
Issue #24
Tentative Plans Forwarded by Carver, Scott and Washington Countv Boards
The county commissioners in Carver, Scott and Washington r--------�y--,---i
counties have reviewed tentative 911 plans prepared by their
respective 911 planning committees and have forwarded the clans
to the State Department of Administration, and the Department
of Public Service for review and comment. At the same time,
the tentative plans have been forwarded to townships and
municipalities within each county, and the Metropolitan _'••• "" i I^'"""
Council's 911 project coordinator has been out responding
to questions about the plans.
The Anoka and Ramsey county boards took similar x"• }
action earlier in October and November. Action on r �-
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tentative plans is still pending in Hennepin and " .... .. --3 �• I
Dakota counties, while local officials continue I °'•"' ... -� a -
investigations into alternative dispatching
arrangements. As soon as these two remaining I `
.wa+ ro
county plans come in, all seven metropolitan
area counties will have met statutory require- I
ments for 911 plan preparation. 1(a + ' s
Next, each county 911 planning committee �YS •-• _ _.gym y `
will be putting the finishing touches on a ( f~ R y` °""'�"0°,- °r �.M "• r
final 911 plan. During the next several
months, the local committees will be respond-
ing to comments from cities, towns and local 1 __ r -•� t" �'#�^� w ���! -�� _t°�'
agencies and confirming 911 call answering '
and emergency dispatching arrangements. t -• w- .-• °-° - "
In the meantime, the 911 Technical Advi-
sory Committee will continue to work on 911 �` -°I w,� I ^• ^ "A' V..•_.
design standards, 911 financing and other ^" i
tasks leading to the -------_-
g P preparation of final
specifications for the regional 911 network.
TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA
911 in 1980 Still Possible IF L
If the seven counties reach agreement on final specifications for the regional 911 network
and the Legislature reaches agreement on a long-term 911 financing method this session, people in
this metropolitan area might be able to dial 911 for help as early as November or December of 1980.
This schedule is based on the assumption that we will also be able to secure sufficient
capital to pay for the estimated $3-$5 million installation and system implementation costs.
The telephone companies estimate that it will take from 24 to 28 months to completely install
all elements of the sophisticated network that will serve the designated Public Safety Answering
Points in the seven counties. That schedule does not seem entirely unreasonable, if you consider
the fact that there are 87 telephone central offices and thousands of trunking miles involved . . .
not to mention the work that must go into preparing a reliable address _grid for routing 911 calls
to the correct communications centers.
To get the installation process started, though, it will be necessary to commit long-term
financing for the system. This is a matter of state policy and is currently in the hands of the
Legislature.
Experimental 911,System Turns on in May
It looks like Alameda County, California, will be served by a sophisticated, multijurisdic-
tional 911 system sometime before May 31, 1978. The system incorporates many of the features
that are proposed for use here in the Twin Cities Area.
^\ The Alameda County system will be the first of a series
\ \ FRANGSCOBAV AREA,CALIFOPNIA of sophisticated (selectively routed) 911 systems to go into
\ operation around the U.S. It is financed largely by Law
L7 I nforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) funds and is
being used as a trial to test the reliability and cost-
effectiveness of advanced 911 features . . . including Auto-
:natic Number Identification (ANI) and Automatic Location
Identification (ALI) .
The lack of proven technology of the kind Pacific Tel
and Tel is putting to work in Alameda County has hindered
911 growth in areas like ours . . . where there are many public
safety jurisdictions, high population concentrations, and
many telephone exchange boundaries that don't match
W,to jurisdictional boundaries.
1 If you would like more detailed information on the
Alameda County 911 trial, please call Jan Klindworth,
I\ r 911 Project Secretary, at (612) 291-6553. -
l U Minnesota Ranks #30 in 911 Coverage*
Of the 50 states, Minnesota ranks 30th in population served by 911, according to a recent
survey conducted by the Office of Telecommunications Policy in the Executive Office of the Presi-
dent, Washington, D.C. Minnesota, Georgia and Iowa all hold the same ranking, with approximately
seven percent of their people served by 911 systems. Would you believe that the top state is
Alaska . . . with 839 of its people covered?
The top ten states in 911 coverage are: Here's how other states in our part of the
country are ranked:
Rank State Coverage Rank State Coverage
1 Alaska 839 12 South Dakota 348
2 Nebraska 629 26 North Dakota 109
2 New York 629 30 Iowa 79
4 Alabama 619 33 Wisconsin 68
5 Wyoming 559
6 Colorado 529
7 New Mexico 459
8 Tennessee 419
9 Utah 399
10 Illinois 389
If 911 implementation stays on schedule in this region, and outstate 911 implementation con-
tinues at its present rate, 709 of the people in Minnesota will have 911 service by 1980. For
those who like to keep score, that would put Minnesota up among the top ten states. Of greater
importance, though, is the potential for saving lives and property that will be realized as 911
coverage increases in Minnesota.
*This information taken from an article by Roger Reinke (Program Manager, Office
of Telecommunications Policy) on pages 30 to 32 in the January 1978 issue of
"Communications News".
SHAKOPEE RECREATION BOARD
January 25, 1978
City Council
Shakopee, Minnesota
Dear Council Members:
As you know, you recently requested the Shakopee Recreation
Board to study the O'Dowd Lake Park Project and to furthermore
come forward with some recommendations. The Board recently made
an on-site tour of the lake and proposed park area and reviewed
the project at its next meeting.
The following recommendations have come forward:
1. As soon as weather conditions permit, place a
barricade of posts near the present entrance of
the park area to discourage vehicles from being
able to gain further access to this area.
2. As soon as weather permits organize a cleanup
program in this park to eliminate all man made
refuse that has accumulated. Can use CETA
employees or volunteer groups.
3. As time permits prepare a Master Plan of this
Proposed Park including land areas to be included
together with locations of planned facilities.
Emphasis should be on keeping most of the park in
a natural state. Due to funding problems this
planning process should be spearheaded by Shakopee
City Staff. A Park Naming Contest should be organ-
ized. Efforts should continue to be made to receive
gifts and grants for building this park such as
Federal and State Grants, Foundation Grants, etc.
The Board is very excited about this project and will be
most happy to continue working with you in the acquisition and
development of this delightful natural area.
Sincerel
Richard St
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Shakopee Recreation Board
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
INCORPORATED 1870
129 E. FIRST AVE. 55379
January 27 , 1978
MEMO TO: LeRoy Houser, Building Inspector
John DuBois , Asst . Chief of Police
Jack Coller, City Attorney
FROM: Douglas S . Reeder, City Administrator
RE: Junk Yard - see attached
I am sure this matter has been brought to the attention of
all of your departments within the last six months .
Please initiate whatever action is necessary to get this
cleaned up. If legal action is the only answer, please coordinate
quick initiation of such action.
DSR/jsc
The Heart of Progress Valley
An Faisal 7nnnrtunity FmnlnvPr
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas S . Reeder, City Administrator
RE: Public Works Union Contract 1978 and 1979
DATE: February 3, 1978
On November 22 , 1977 the City of Shakopee entered into a union
contract with Local 320 for the Public Works employees for 1978.
Several things have occurred since this contract was negotiated and
signed.
1 . The October to October cost of living came out at 7. 8%.
2 . The City set the salaries of all other City employees .
3. The Police union negotiations have progressed to the point
of a final City position.
4. The City changed the vacation schedule for all other
employees .
5. The cities who have Local 49 representing the Public Works
employees have agreed to reopen the 1978 contract and increase
salaries and health benefits for 1978 in exchange for a 1979
contract .
None of the above occurrences were totally unexpected except
probably the very high cost of living figure , and the reopening of the
49 ' er contract . These are , however, significant factors which warrant a
relook at our position. In addition, the employees in the Public Works
union became concerned when the City employees were granted a vacation
schedule which they thought was better than their' s . In view of these
facts , I agreed to meet with the union representatives to discuss the
possibility of reopening the 1978 contract and reaching an agreement
for 1979 at the same time . The result of this meeting is a proposed
two year contract with the following conditions .
Salaries
Salaries have been agreed to as stated on the attached sheet . The
salaries for Jan. 1 , 1.978 are all the same as were negotiated previously.
The salaries for July 1 , 1978 and Jan. 1 , 1979 are new.
The raises effective in .July of 1978 will. give these employees
an average increase of 6.45% for 1978. This is significantly higher
than the 5. 5% average oTthe previous contract , but in line with salary
increases granted to other employees . The increase for 1979 represents
an overall 7 .08% increase over the January 1 , 1978 rates with increases
ranging from 9.4% to 5 . 5%. These increases reflect more of an adjust-
ment to relationships between salaries than straight salary adjustments .
The increases are recommended for the following reasons .
Public Works Union Contract 1978 and 1979
February 3, 1978
Page -2-
1 . The salary for the Equipment Operator 1 for 1979 is the same
as is being offered to the Local 49 Public Works employees in about
30 other metropolitan cities . In the past, we have always been 10¢
to 15¢ ahead of these cities and substantially ahead of Scott County
and other Scott County communities . We will be granting smaller
increases in 1978 and 1979 than the other communities and will then be
at the same level in 1979. The increase in July of 1978 will give the
O.E. 1 ' s a little better deal for 1978 in line with other City employees .
In the long run the salary for these employees will hopefully be kept
slightly lower than the larger metropolitan cities .
2 . At the same time we have traditionally been slightly ahead for
the E.0. 11s , we have been considerably behind for the E.0. 21s , the
mechanic and the foremen. This contract brings us up much closer to
the rest of the metropolitan area for E.0. 2 ' s and greatly increases the
gap between the E.0. 1 and the E.0.2 and foremen. I think this is a
move 'we had to make at some time . This contract still keeps the E.0.2
about 7¢ per hour behind what is being offered to the 49' ers . I am
particularly convinced that our foremen should enjoy this greater
spread to compensate them for the job I expect them to do . At some
point , when this bargaining unit gets larger and these foremen are
accepting more responsibility, they should come out of this bargaining
unit . In order to make this change , they have to be at a different
salary level . This change is important for the future , should we ever
be faced with a strike we would then have at least three people on the
job. One other factor you should be aware of is that we only have two
E.0.2 ' s and I see a maximum of three people in this category for the
next ten years as well as no increase in the foremen. Any new personnel
added will be E.0. 1 ' s or maintenance men.
3. This contract continues the maintenance man catagory which is
considerably below the E.0. 1 ' s and in fact the wages for the maintenance
men stay the same for the next two years . We have no one at present
in this category and therefore we can now do this . It is my intent to
keep people in the maintenance man category for a minimum of five
years , then allowing a promotion to E.O. 1 at that time . (This has not
been set forth to the union. )
4. The laborer category allows us to hire younger employees under
the various federal programs and pay them what they are worth between
$3 .00 and $5.00 per hour. To date the union has not forced their
membership, however , this category is set to protect us in the event
they are forced to join and are therefore represented.
Vacations
This contract ends conversion of sick leave to vacation and
changes the vacation schedule as shown below:
Public Works Union Contract 1978 and 1979
February 3, 1978
Page -3-
OLD NEW
0- 8 years - 10 days 0- 5 years - 10 days
9-14 years - 15 days 6-15 years - 15 days
15-20 years - 20 days 16-20 years - 20 days
21+ years - 1 additional2l+ years - 1 additional
da/yr, with da/yr, with
maximum of maximum of
25 days 25 days
This change gives three weeks three years earlier and four weeks
one year later.
The net affect in this area, I believe, is very beneficial to
the City of Shakopee . For an employee who works for the City for
25 years , the City will potentially gain a minimum of 20 more
weeks of work over that 25 year period. If he works more than 25
years , the City will gain an additional six days per year. The
Public Works employee still has one more week of vacation than any
other City employee group after 25 years
The maximum vacation carryover from one year to the next has been
changed from one year ' s accumulation to ten days . This is in agreement
with the rest of the City.
Health Insurance
The agreement for 1978 is the same as before with the City
paying $70.00 toward these costs . The agreement for 1979 provides
for the City to pay 75% of any premium increase over the $70 contribu-
tion for 1978.
It is our intent to rebid the health insurance for all City employees
in March or April and I now anticipate little or no increase as a result
of the bidding process . I base this opinion on recent bids received on
coverages similar to ours .
Injury on Duty
I have agreed to extend the injury on duty City payment to 25 days
from 20 days . The maximum cost to the City for this is the difference
between what workmans comp. pays (about 2/3 of salary) and an employee ' s
normal salary for the one extra week. The Police currently have a 60
day injury on duty clause .
Other Changes - There are no other changes (other than language
corrections) in this contract .
Recommendation - It is recommended that the City adopt Resolution
No. 1210 authorizing this contract .
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APPENDIX A
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 1978-1979
Effective Effective Effective
Jan. 1, 1978 July 1, 1978 Jan. 1, 1979
Street Department Foreman $7. 30 per hour $7.60 per hour $8.05 per hour
Mechanic 7.24 per hour 7.40 per hour 7.95 per hour
Equipment Operator II 7.10 per hour/ 7.26 per hour/ 7.69 per hour/
lst 6 mo. 1st 6 mo. 1st 12 mo.
7.16 per hour/ 7.35 per hour/ 7.88 per hour/
after 6 mo. after 6 mo. after 12 me
Equipment Operator I 7.06 per hour 7.16 per hour 7.50 per hour
Leadman - Park 7.17 per hour 7.27 per hour 7.90 per hour
Parkkeeper 7.06 per hour 7. 16 per hour 7.50 per hour
Maintenance Man (Streets 5.00 per hour/start 5.00 per hour/start 5.00 per hour/
and Parks) star
5. 75 per hour/ 5. 75 per hour/ 5. 75 per hour/
after 6 mo. after 6 mo. after 6 mo.
6.00 per hour/ 6.00 per hour/ 6.00 per hour/
after 12 mo. after 12 mo. after 12 mo
6.40 per hour/ 6.40 per hour/ 6.40 per hour/
after 24 mo. after 24 mo. after 24 me
6.90 per hour/ 6.90 per hour/ 6.90 per hour/
after 36 mo. after 36 mo. after 36 mo
Laborer (Streets and Parks)
Salary Range 3.00 to 5.00 per hr. 3.00 to 5.00 per hr. 3.00 to 5.00 per
hr.
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MEMO TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Douglas S. Reeder
RE: Codification
DATE: February 3, 1978
The following changes are recommended in accordance with City
Council discussions .
Section 2 . 30 - Attached is the final corrected version which
was approved by the Council and agreed to by the Police Chief and
Assistant Police Chief .
Section 4.04 - The Council questioned when a building permit is
required.
The Uniform Building Code and the City Code, as written,
require a building permit for any construction or alteration
on a property.
I see no way that our Code can say anything else other
than agree with the Uniform Building Code. In practice we do
not require building permits for work which is not a structural
change in a building. Some examples of areas where we do not
require permits are as follows : painting a house , putting up
siding, putting on a new roof (unless there are already three
layers of roofing on) , metal storage sheds with no foundation,
dog houses , other minor repairs or construction.
Section 4.06 - Attached is a new page 9 , which replaces the page 9
you now have .
Subd. 6 Special Inspection - This section is changed to read,
"In addition to the inspections otherwise required, the owner or
his agent shall employ a special inspector who shall be present at
all times during the construction as required by the building
official in accordance with the Uniform Building Code . " -- All
other language in this subdivision is deleted.
Section 4.05 - The Council questioned when a plan check fee shall
be charged or when are plans required to be submitted.
The code as written requires plans and specifications
for everything for which a permit is required except : wood
frame , storage sheds under 1 ,000 square feet , car ports ,
other wood frame , agricultural buildings used as accessory
buildings when not over 1 ,000 square feet . For other
buildings we will require plans and specifications in
sufficient detail to insure proper construction.
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Codification
February 3, 1978
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Section 4. 50 Subd. 3C - Has been changed to read, "Those installed
in single family dwellings and mobile homes may be activated by self
contained battery. Those located in hotels , motels or multiple dwelling
units (including two family dwellings) shall be permanently wired
to insure the installation will not interfere
with the operating characteristics of the detector and in any event the
signals of any alarm prescribed for by this Section shall be sufficiently
audible in all sleeping rooms to waken sleeping occupants .
Another question raised in this area is whether or not the houses
have to conform to these regulations when the house is sold, in the event
the house is sold between now and January 1 , of 1979 when these regulations
go into effect . The answer is no. The state law does not require
installation at the time of sale , and we do not either. Minneapolis may
require this .
Section 5 . 32 Subdivision 11 - We have checked the ordinance passed
by the City Council and it states that the minimum investment required
is $200,000, as stated in the Code . Motion by Leroux, seconded by
Hullander. The original staff recommendation was $300,000.
Section 6 . 22 Taxicabs - See attached new section.
Section 6 . 26 The minimum bingo license will be $5 .00.
Section 6. 24 and 6.42 will be conbined into one set of rules for
theme park and shows with some slightly different requirements . We will
reference the Manufacturer ' s Recommended Field Inspection Guide and
Maintenance Manual to use as a guide for the inspections .
Section 6. 50 Race Tracks and Rodeos - This will be deleted and
we will not license them. This section will be used to set forth
regulations and inspections for spectator stands throughout the City.
See attached.
Section 7 .05 - Delete Subd. 2 which requires a permit to plant
or remove trees . As authorized in Subd. 1 , we will set up the standards
but not require a permit .
Section 9.05 - As directed by the Council , the staff will study
and report on the problems associated with angle parking sometime in
1978.
Section 10.01 - Health Officer - This section shall be put back
in the Code and will read as follows , "The City Council may appoint a
Health Officer annually as required who shall execute the lawful orders
of the City Council , the State Board of Health and perform such other
duties as permitted by State law and as requested by the City Council .
Section 10. 53 - Has been deleted as directed by the City Council .
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Sec . 2 . 30 Departments Generally
Subd. 1 . Control . All Departments of the City are under the
overall control of the City Administrator. Heads of al Departments
1 men ep t is
are responsible to the City Administrator and subject to his super-
vision and direction, except as otherwise provided by law.
Subd. 2 . Appointment . All Department Heads and employees
shall be appointed by the Council , after screening and recommendation
by the City Administrator. All appointments shall be for an indeterminate
term and subject to any applicable Civil Service regulations , except
as otherwise provided by law.
Subd. 3 . Compensation. All wage and salary scales shall be
fixed and determined by the Council , except as otherwise provided by
law.
Sec . 2 . 31 Police Department . A Police Department , heretofore
established , is hereby continued . The Head of this Department shall
be known as the Chief of Police . The number of employees of the
Police Department shall be determined by the City Council . Chief of
Police shall have , without the approval of the Council , authority to
appoint additional members of the Police Department for temporary
duty when in his judgment an emergency exists for the preservation of
life or property. The Chief of Police shall supervise the operation
of the Police Department . The Chief of Police shall make and file
such reports as may be required by the City Administrator . Employment
of all permanent full time police officers , including the Chief of Police ,
shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and in accordance with
the rules and regulations established by the Police Civil Service
Commission.
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Sec. 4.06. Inspections.
Subd. 1. Requirement. . All construction or work for
which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
Building Inspector and certain types of construction shall have
continuous inspection by special inspectors . The following rules
concerning surveys shall be followed:
A. No building permit shall be issued for any build-
ing unless a survey of the lot upon which the building is to be
erected is submitted and is prepared and attested by a registered
surveyor and provides the following information:
1 . Scale of drawing.
2. Lot and block number.
3'. Dimensions of lot and north arrow.
4. Dimensions of front, rear, and side yards .
5 . Location of all existing buildings on the lot.
6 . Location of proposed building or construction
(may be drawn by the developer and not certified by the surveyor) .
7 . Location of stakes at the lot corners .
8. The side yard and setback dimensions of
buildings located on adjacent lots .
9. The location of all recorded easements , both
public and private .
10. Grade elevations at the following points:
(a) Each lot corner (both existing and
proposed.
(b) Crown of street at each lot line ex-
tended.
(c) Top of curb at each lot line extended.
NOTE: If no curb exists , blue tops to be established.
(d) Proposed lawn and driveway elevations
at all sides of building.
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Section 6. 22 Taxicabs & Drivers
Subd . 1 . Definitions
A. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words ,
combinations of words , terms , and phrases , as used in Section
6 . 22 et seq. shall have the meanings set forth in the sub-
divisions of this section which follow.
B. Taxicab means a motor vehicle engaged in the business of
carrying persons for hire , having a seating capacity of less
than ten persons and not operated on a fixed route .
C . Operator means any person, partnership or corporation to whom
a license has been issued to engegein the business of operating
taxicabs .
D. Driver means any person who drives a taxicab.
E . Person means one or more persons of either sex, partnership or
corporation .
Subd . 2 . License Required . No person shall engage in the taxicab
business in Shakopee without first having applied for and been
granted a license to do so by the Council .
This section shall not apply to taxicabs licensed by any
municipality with which the City of Shakopee has reciprocity
as to taxicab service . To establish reciprocity, the juris-
diction under which the taxicab or taxicab drivers are licensed
must meet or exceed the requirements of this Section. If the
fee in the reciprocal licensed jurisdiction is less than
required herein, the difference shall be paid to the City of
Shakopee .
The licensing ordinance of any municipality shall meet the
requirements of this Section if it meets the following minimum
standards .
A. Insurance or indemnity bond not less than that required in
Subd . 5 of this section.
B . Taxicab drivers must be checked on traffic and police record .
C . Vehicles must be regularly checked for maintenance and safety .
D. Rates of fare card must be required to be displayed in clear
view.
Subd . 3 . Application for Taxicab License
Application shall be filed with the City Administrator upon
forms provided, and said application shall furnish the
following:
[ 11 The name and address of the applicant .
[ 21 The financial status of the applicant , including the amount
cf all unpaid judgmatits against the applicant and the nature
of the transaction or acts giving rise to said judgment .
[ 3 ] The experience of the applicant in the transportation of
passengers .
[4] Any facts which the applicant believes tend to prove that public
convenience and necessity require the granting of a license .
[ 5 ] The number of vehicles to be operated or controlled by the applicac
the location of proposed depots and terminals , the owner of
said vehicles , and the license number of each vehicle .
1: 6 ] The color scheme or insignia to be used to designate the
vehicle or vehicles of the applicant .
[ 7 ] A statement signed by the applicant indicating his under-
standing that falsification of any item on the application
is sufficient reason upon which to base a denial of said
license .
[ 8 ] Such further information as the Council may require .
Subd . 4 . License Fees . If the Council approves the license on such appli-
cation, a license shall be issued to the applicant upon the pay-
ment of an annual $25 . per vehicle license fee . The license
fee shall be pro rated and shall be in effect for the remainder
of the calendar year and shall expire on January 31 of each
calendar year . A new license for each succeeding year shall
be issued upon the payment of a like fee unless the license
has been revoked as provided herein . Each taxicab operated
by the licensee shall bear upon the exterior surface of the
body at the rear of the taxicab, so as to be plainly visible
at all times , the taxicab license number .
Subd . 5 . Liability Insurance Required . No license to operate a taxicab
shall be issued by the City of Shakopee until a certificate of
insurance has been filed with the City Adm. establishing that
there is in full force and effect a liability insurance policy
issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the
State of Minnesota for each vehicle authorized to be operated
by the applicant in the amount of $50,000.00 for bodily injury
to any one person, and the amount of $100,000.00 for injuries
to more than one person which are sustained in the same accident
and $50,000 .00 for property damage resulting from any one
accident . Each such policy will provide that the City of
Shakopee shall receive 10 days written notice prior to cancel-
lation of such policy .
Subd . 6 . Public Hearing . Upon the filing of an application, the City
Administrator shall set a time and place for a public hearing
before the City Council . Notice of such hearing shall be
given to the applicant and to all licensees . Due notice shall
be given in the legal newspaper at least ten days prior to
such hearing .
Subd . 7 . Issuance of Taxicab Licenses .
(a) If the City Council finds that further taxicab service
in the City is desirable for the public convenience and
necessity and that the applicant is fit , willing, and able
to perform such public transportation and to conform to the
provisions of this Section, the City Council shall grant a
license stating the name and address of the applicant and the
number of vehicles authorized under said license ; otherwise,
the application shall be denied .
(b) In making the above findings , the City Council shall take
into consideration the number of taxicabs already in operation;
whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public
needs ; the probable effect of increased service on local traffic
conditions ; and the character, experience , and responsiblity
of the applicant .
(c) The City shall issue a numbered identification tag which
shall be displayed upon the rear exterior of each licensed
vehicle at all times during the license period .
Subd . 8 . Revocation of License . The license of any operator under this
ordinance may be revoked for failing or refusing to comply with the
provisions of this ordinance or for the failure of any driver
of a taxicab employed by the operator to comply with all City ,
State and Federal laws . Such revocation will be pursuant to
a hearing before the Council at which the applicant shall have
an opportun.icy to present evidence in his behalf .
Subd . 9 . Taxi Meter Required . All taxicabs operated under the authority
of this ordinance shall be equipped with taximeters fastened in
front of the passengers , visible to them at all times , day and
night , and after sundown the faces of taximeters shall be
illuminated . Said taximeters shall be operated mechanically
be a mechanism of standard design and construction, driven
either from the transmission or from one of the front wheels
by a flexible and permanently attached driving mechanism. They
shall be sealed at all points and connections which, if mani-
pulated , would effect their correct reading and recording.
Each taximeter shall have thereon a flag to denote when the
vehicle is employed and when it is not employed, and it shall
be the duty of the driver to throw the flag of such taximeter
into a nonrecordiag position at the termination of each trip .
The said taximeters shall be subject to inspection from time
to time by the Police Department . Any inspector or other
officer of said department is hereby authorized either on
complaint of any person or without such complaint , to inspect
any taximeter and, upon discovery of any inaccuracy therein,
to notify the person operating said taxicab to cease operation.
Thereupon said taxicab shall be kept off the highways until
the taximeter is repaired and in the required working condition.
Subd . 10 Rate of Fare . Every taxicab operated under this ordinance
shall have a rate card setting forth the authorized rates
or fares displayed in such a place as to be visible to all
passengers . Every operator licensed to operate a taxicab ,
or taxicabs , in the City of Shakopee shall submit to the
Council for approval the rates to be charged, including
charges for unmetered trips , and no other rates may be
charged without the approval of the Council .
Subd . 11 Drivers of Taxicabs . No person shall drive a taxicab licensed
under this ordinance upon the streets of the City of Shakopee
without having a valid Minnesota driver' s license of the proper
class or kind issued to him and in his possession. Each
driver shall display an identification card, including a
photograph of the driver, visible to all passengers at all
times that he is driving a taxicab.
Subd . 12 Vehicle Inspection. Prior to the use of any vehicle by a
taxicab operator for an operation licensed by the City of
Shakopee , the vehicle shall be inspected by a competent
and experienced mechanic , approved by the Chief of Police ,
and a certificate issued by that mechanic that the vehicle
is in good mechanical condition, that it is thoroughly safe
for transportation of passengers , and that it is neat and
clean . A similar inspection of each vehicle shall be made
at least every 12 months or sooner if directed by the Chief
of Police .
Section 865145
Section 865145. Taxi Meter Reouired. All taxicabs operated under the authority
of this ordinance shall be equipped with taximeters fastened in front of the
_ passengers, visible to them at all times, day and night, and after sundown the
faces of taximeters shall be illuminated. Said taximeters shall be operated
mechanically be a mechanism of standard design and construction, driven either
from the transmission or from one of the front wheels by a flexible and per-
manently attached driving mechanism. They shall be sealed at all points and
connections which, if manipulated, would effect their correct reading and re-
cording. Each taximeter shall have thereon a flag to denote when the vehicle
is employed and when it is not employed, and it shall be the duty of the driver
to throw the flag of such taximeter into a nonrecording position at the termi-
nation of each trip. The said taximeters shall be subject to inspection from
time to time by the Police Department. Any inspector or other officer of said
department is hereby authorized either on complaint of any person or without
such complaint, to inspect any taximeter and, upon discovery of any inaccuracy
therein, to notify the person operating said taxicab to cease operation.
Thereupon said taxicab shall be kept off the highways until the taximeter is
repaired and in the required working condition.
Section 865150. Rate of Hare. Every taxicab operated under this ordinance
shall have a rate card setting forth the authorized rates or fares displayed in
such a place as to be visible to all passengers. Every operator licensed to
operate a taxicab, or taxicabs, in the City of Minnetonka shall submit to the
Council for approval the rates to be charged, including charges for unmetered
trips, and no other rates may be charged without the approval of the Council.
Section 865155• Drivers of Taxicabs. No person shall drive a taxicab licensed
under this ordinance upon the s+Teets of the City of Mirr.Ptonka without having
a valid Minnesota driver's license of the proper class or kind issued to him
and in his possession. Each driver shall display an identification card, in-
cluding a photograph of the driver, visible to all passengers at all times
that he Is driving, a taxicab.
Section 865:60. Liability Insurance Required. No license to operate a taxicab
shall be issued by the City of Minnetonka until a certificate of insurance has
been filed with the Director establishing that there is in full force and effect
a liability insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do
business in the State of Minnesota for each vehicle authorized to be operated
by the applicant in the amount of $25,000.00 for bodily injury to any one person,
and the amount of $50,000.00 for injuries to more than one person which are
sustained in the same accident, and $10,000.00 for property damage resulting
from any one accident. each such policy will provide that the City of Minnetonka
shall receive 10 days written notice prior to cancellation of such policy. The
insurance coverage herein provided for shall be increased to the amount of
Y'50,000.00 for bodily injury to any one person and $100,000.00 for injuries to
more than one person and $10,000.00 property damage as of August 1, 1968.
Section 865,00
Section 865 - Taxicabs
Section 865,00. Definitions.
Subd. 1. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words,
combinations of words, terms, and phrases, as used in Section 865,00
et seq. shall have the meanings set forth in the subdivisions of this
section which follow.
Subd. 2. Taxicab means a motor vehicle engaged in the business of carrying
persons for hire, having a seating capacity of less than ten persons and
not operated on a fixed route.
Subd. 3. Operator means any person, partnership or corporation to whom
a license has been issued to engage in the business of operating taxicabs.
Subd. 4. Driver means any person who drives a taxicab.
Subd. 5. Person means one or more persons of either sex, partnership or
corporation.
Subd. 6. Minnetonka means the City of Minnetonka.
Section 865,05, License Required. No person shall engage in the taxicab
business in Minnetonka without first having applied for and been granted a
license to do so by the Council. Except that any taxicab licensed to operate
in any other municipality may carry passengers from said municipality to any
place or point within Minnetonka and may receive passengers in Minnetonka for
carriage to such municipality where so licensed, but no operator or driver of
such taxicab may solicit business in Minnetonka without being licensed under
the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 865110. Application for License.
Subd. 1. An application for a taxicab license shall be filed with the
Director on forms provided by him and such application shall be verified
under oath and shall contain the information required in the subdivisions
which follow.
Subd. 2. The name and address of the applicant.
Subd. 3. The location from which such taxicab business shall be operated.
Subd. 4. A complete description of each vehicle to be operated as a taxi-
cab.
Subd. 5. The employment history of the applicant.
Subd. 6. Whetheror not the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony.
Subd. 7. Such other information as the City of Minnetonka may from time
to time require:.
Section 865,15. _Police Investigation. Prior to submitting an application for
a taxicab license to the Council, the Director shall request an investigation
and report from the police department as to the facts stated in the application
and as to the applicant's traffic and police record.
Section 86512o
Section 86512o. Council Procedure. The Director shall submit to the Council
at a regular meeting thereof the application together with a copy of the! police
report and the applicant and any member of the public shall have an opportunity
to be heard on the granting or refusal to grant a license. If the Council finds
and determines that the public necessity does not require the issuance of a
taxicab license to the applicant, said applicant may not make reapplication for
a license to operate a taxicab in Minnetonka until six months thereafter.
Section 865125, License Fee. If the Council approves the license on such appli-
cation, a license shall be issued to the applicant upon the payment of the re-
quired license fee as duly set by the Council from time to time. The license
shall be in effect for the remainder of the calendar year and shall expire on
January 31 of each calendar year. A new license for each succeeding year
shall be issued upon the payment of a like fee unless the license has been re-
voked as provided herein. Each taxicab operated by the licensee shall bear upon
the exterior surface of the body at the rear of the taxicab, so as to be plainly
visible at all times, the taxicab license number.
Section 865130. Revocation of License. The license of any operator under this
ordinance may be revoked for failing or refusing to comply with the provisions
of this ordinance or for the failure of any driver of a taxicab employed by the
operator to comply with all City, State and Federal laws. Such revocation will
be pursuant to a hearing before the Council at which the applicant shall have
an opportunity to present evidence in his behalf.
Section 865135. Inspection of Vehicles and Equipment.
operation of any vehicle under the provisions of _thordinnanceosa.id vehicle
shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the Police Department and must
comply with such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the
Council. These rules and regulations shall be promulgated to provide safe
transportation and shall specify such safety equipment and regulatory devices
as the City shall deem necessary. Every vehicle operating under this ordinance
shall be periodically inspected by the Police Department at such intervals as
shall be established by the Council to insure the continued maintenance of safe
operating conditions. Every vehicle operating under this ordinance shall be
kept in a clean and sanitary condition according to the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Council.
Section 865140. pasiQnation of Taxicabs. Each taxicab shall bear on the
exterior surface of the body in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than
4 inches in height the name of the owner or the company name under which he
operates, and in addition may bear an identifying design approved by the Council.
No vehicle covered by the terms of this ordinance shall be licensed whose color
scheme, identifying design, monogram or insignia to be used thereon shall con-
flict with or imitate any other color scheme, identifying design, monogram or
Insignia used on a vehicle or vehicles already operating under the ordinance,
in such a manner as to be misleading or tend to deceive or defraud the public,
and further providing, that if, after a license has been issued for a taxicab
hereunder, the color scheme, identifying design, monogram, or insignia thereof
Is changed so as to be, in conflict with or imitate any color scheme, identifying
design, monogram or insignia used by any other person, owner or operator, in
such manner as to be misleading or tend to deceive the public, the license covering
such taxicab may be revoked.
§ 14.233 LICENSES AND PERMITS § 14.238
(Code, 1958 § 149.01)
Sec. 14.233. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this Division,shall have the following meanings,unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
Seasonal Sales—a sale for a period not more than 30 days to be held inside of the building of a wholesale
establishment or a warehouse establishment in any of the zoning districts in the City.Only those items which form the
basis of the wholesale or warehouse business may be sold at retail.
Warehouse establishment—a warehouse establishment in any of the zoning districts of the City having as its
primary purpose the warehousing of goods or merchandise.
Wholesale establishment—an establishment in the business of wholesaling located in the City of Bloomington as
a wholesale establishment having said wholesale business as a primary purpose of the business.
(Code, 1958 § 149.02)
Sec. 14.234. License Required.
No person, firm or corporation shall have a seasonal sale within a wholesale establishment or a warehouse
establishment in the City without first having obtained a license as hereinafter provided from the License Division. A
license may be obtained for a seasonal sale as provided below not more than four times during a calendar year.
(Code, 1958 § 149.03A; Ord. No. 74-116, 11-18-74)
Sec. 14.235. Application for license.
Licenses shall be applied for not less than 15 days before the sale.Applications for license shall be made in writing
to the License Division,and such application shall specify the following:
(1) Name and residence of the applicant and if a corporation the registered office thereof.
(2) The name and address of the wholesale establishment or warehouse establishment for which the seasonal
sale is to be held and for which the license is being requested.
(3) The name and address of the manager or person responsible for the seasonal sale.
(4) The number of days of the seasonal sale.
(5) Such other information as the License Division shall require.
(Code, 1958 § 149.03B; Ord. No. 74-116, 11-18-74, renumbered to § 149.04)
Sec. 14.236. License Fees.
For each seasonal sale for which a license is applied,the license fee shall be$31.50.
(Code, 1958 § 149.03C; Ord. No. 74-116, 11-18-74, renumbered to § 149.05; Ord. No. 75-62, 12-8-75)
Sec. 14.237. Notice of completion.
When the seasonal sale is completed, a notice of completion shall be filed with the License Division specifying the
date of completion.No seasonal sale shall continue for a period longer than that provided for by this Division.
(Code, 1958 § 149.03D; Ord. No. 74-116, I1-18-74, renumbered to § 149.06)
Sec. 14.238. Applicable Laws.
Licenses shall be subject to all provisions of this Code and of the State of Minnesota relating to retail sales;and this
Division shall not be construed or interpreted to supersede any other such applicable ordinance or law.
(Code, 1958 § 149.04; Ord. No. 74-116, 11-18-74, renumbered to § 149.07)
Division Q. Taxicabs and Drivers
Added by Town Ord. No. 122, 3-2-48; Village Ord. No. 6, 5-26-53; Repealed and new Division added by Village Ord. No. 126, 10-21-
57; Village Ord. No. 251, 12-5-60; Ord. No. 66-64, 11-28-66; Repealed and new Division added by Ord. No. 69-100, 12.22-69
Supp. No. 1 243
14.239 BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE
§ 14.240
Sec. 14.239. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this Division,shall have the following meanings,unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
Person--includes an individual, a corporation or other legal entity, a partnership, and any unincorporated
association.
Rare curd—a card issued by the City for display in each taxicab which contains the rates of fare then in force.
Taxicab—a motor vehicle regularly engaged in the business of carrying passengers for hire, having a seating
capacity of no more than seven passengers and not operated on a fixed route.Also,it may include the carrying of small
parcels and packages.
Taximeter—a meter instrument or device attached to a taxicab which measures mechanically the distance
driven and the waiting time upon which the fare is based.
(Code, 1958 § 150.01)
Sec. 14.240. Taxicab License Required.
(a) No person shall operate or permit a taxicab owned or controlled by him to be operated as a vehicle for hire
upon the streets of the City without having first obtained a license from the City,except as otherwise permitted under
this Division.
(b) Any taxicab licensed to operate in another political subdivision of this state may carry passengers to any place
or point within the City; but neither the owner nor operator of such vehicle shall be permitted to solicit or pick up
business on the streets of the City except: (1) where a return trip to the political subdivision in which the taxicab is
licensed has been previously arranged,or(2)when a taxicab is called into Bloomington by a fare that wishes to be taken
to a political subdivision in which the taxicab is licensed. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport—Wold
Chamberlain Field—shall be deemed a political subdivision for the purposes of this Division.
(c) There shall be a presumption that the owner or operator of any taxicab not licensed in the City who carries or
picks up passengers within the City is operating in violation of this Division,and the burden shall be upon the owner or
operator of such taxicab to prove that his activities are permitted under the exceptions provided in subsection(b)of this
Section.
(d) Any taxicab licensed under an approved licensing ordinance of another political subdivision may stand and
pick up passengers at the Metropolitan Sports Center or the Metropolitan Stadium without obtaining a Bloomington
license so long as the followign requirements are complied with:
(1) Taxicabs wishing to pickup passengers in the Metropolitan Sports Area must file with the License Division
proof of being licensed by an approved licensing ordinance.
(2) When such proof is filed, and upon payment of a$10.00 fee,the taxicab owner shall immediately receive a
Metropolitan Sports Area permit sticker which must be displayed on the lower left-hand corner of the windshield and
which is nontransferrable.
(3) The licensing ordinance of any political subdivision shall be approved by the License Division if it meets
the following minimum standards:
(A) Insurance or indemnity bond not less than that required in Section 14.244 of this Division.
(B) Taxicab drivers must be checked on traffic and police record.
(C) Vehicles must be regularly checked for maintenance and safety.
(D) Rates of fare card must be required to be displayed in clear view.
(Code, 1958 § 150.02; Ord. No. 71-80, 10-18-71, Ord. No. 72-49, 10-16-72; Ord. No. 74-117, 11-18-74; Ord.
No. 75-3, 1-13-75)
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§ 14.241 LICENSES AND PERMITS § 14.244
Sec. 14.241. Application for Taxicab License.
Application shall be filed with the License Division upon forms provided, and said application shall furnish the
following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The financial status of the applicant, including the amounts of all unpaid judgments against the applicant
and the nature of the transaction or acts giving rise to said judgment.
(3) The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers.
(4) Any facts which the applicant believes tend to prove that public convenience and necessity require the
granting of a license.
(5) The number of vehicles to be operated or controlled by the applicant,the location of proposed depots and
terminals,the owner of said vehicles,and the license number of each vehicle.
(6) The color scheme or insignia to be used to designate the vehicle or vehicles of the applicant.
(7) A statement signed by the applicant indicating his understanding that falsification of any item on the
application is sufficient reason upon which to base a denial of said license.
(8) Such further information as the Council may require.
(Code. 1958 § 150.03; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75)
Sec. 14.242. Public Hearing.
Upon the filing of an application, the License Division shall set a time and place for a public hearing before the
City Council. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant and to all licensees.Due notice shall be given in the
legal newspaper at least ten days prior to such hearing.
(Code, 1958 § 150.04; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75)
Sec. 14.243. Issuance of Taxicab Licenses.
(a) If the City Council finds that further taxicab service in the City is desirable for the public convenience and
necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform such public transportation and to conform to the
provisions of this Division, the City Council shall grant a license stating the name and address of the applicant and the
number of vehicles authorized under said license;otherwise,the application shall be denied.
(b) In making the above findings,the City Council shall take into consideration the number of taxicabs already in
operation;whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public needs; the probable effect of increased service
on local traffic conditions;and the character,experience,and responsibility of the applicant.
(c) The City shall issue a numbered identification tag which shall be displayed upon the rear exterior of each
licensed vehicle at all times during the license period.
(Code, 1958 § 150.05; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75)
Sec. 14.244. Bond or Insurance.
(a) No license shall be issued or continued in operation unless there is in full force and effect a liability insurance
policy for each vehicle authorized in the amount of$100,000.00 for bodily injury to any one person,in the amount of
$300,000.00 for injuries to more than one person which are sustained in the same accident,and$50,000.00 for property
damage resulting from any one accident.Said insurance shall inure to the benefit of any person who shall be injured or
who shall sustain damage to property proximately caused by the negligence of a holder, his servant, or agents. A
certificate of insurance conveying the aforementioned insurance shall be issued in favor of the City of Bloomington and
shall be filed in the License Division.This certificate shall contain a ten-day notice of cancellation.
(b) The Council may in its discretion allow the holder to file in lieu of an insurance policy a bond or bonds issued
by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota.
(c) If the applicant for a license under this Division has qualified as a self-insurer under M.S.A. § 170.52 as
amended and has filed with the License Division a certified copy or a duplicate original of his self-insurance certificate
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§ 14.251 LICENSES AND PERMITS § 14.258
Sec, 14.251. Investigation of Applicant.
The Police Department shall conduct an investigation of each applicant, and a report of such investigation and a
copy of the traffic and police record of the applicant,if any,shall be attached to the application for the consideration of
the License Division.
(Code, 1958 § 150.13; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75)
Sec. 14.252. Issuance of Driver's License.
The Issuing Authority upon consideration of the application and the reports and certificate required to be attached
thereto shall approve or reject the application.
(1) If the application is rejected, the applicant may request a personal appearance before the Council to offer
evidence why his application should be reconsidered.
(2) If the application is approved, the Issuing Authority shall issue a license to the applicant which shall bear
the name,address,age,signature,and photograph of the applicant.
(3) Such license shall be in effect for the remainder of the calendar year. A license for every calendar
year thereafter shall be issued upon payment of$3.00 unless the license for the preceding year has been revoked.
(Code, 1958 §§ 150.14, 150.15; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.14, Ord. No. 75-62, 12-8-75)
Sec. 14.253. Reserved.
Sec. 14.254. Display of Driver's License.
Every driver licensed under this Division shall keep the City-issued license in full view of all passengers while such
driver is operating a taxicab.
(Code, 1958 § 150.16; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.15)
Sec. 14.255. Suspension and Revocation of Driver's License.
The City Council may suspend any driver's license issued under this Division in accordance with the procedures
outlined in Chapter 14, Article 1 of this Code for the licensee's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this
Chapter or other applicable state or Federal law.
(Code, 1958 § 150.17; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.16)
Sec. 14.256. Reserved.
Sec. 14.257. Vehicles Inspection.
Prior to use and operation of any vehicle under the provisions of this Division,said vehicle shall be thoroughly
examined and inspected by the Police Department. Subsequent inspections will be required not less than every 180
days. The intent of such inspection is to insure compliance with all applicable safety requirements of the Sta of
Minnesota and an rules established b this Code or the Police Department.
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(Code, 1958 § 150.19; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.17)
Sec. 14.258. Taximeter Required.
All taxicabs shall be equipped with taximeters which are visible to passengers at all times.After sundown,the face
of the taximeter shall be illuminated. It shall be operated mechanically by a mechanism of standard design and
construction, driven either from the transmission or from one of the front wheels by a flexible and permanently
attached driving mechanism. It shall be sealed at all points and connections where manipulation would affect correct
reading and recording. Each taximeter shall have thereon a flag to denote when the vehicle is employed or not
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§ 14.259 BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE g 14.265
employed. It shall be the duty of the driver to throw the flag into a nonrecording position at the termination of each trip.
Any inspector or other officer of the Police Department is hereby authorized to inspect any meter with or without
complaint of any person. Upon discovery of any inaccuracy therein,the person operating said taxicab shall be notified
to cease operation; and said taxicab shall be kept off the highways until the taximeter is repaired and in the required
working condition.
(Code, 1958 § 150.20; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.18)
Sec. 14.259. Rate Schedule and Cards.
(a) Prior to issuance of a taxicab license, the applicant shall submit his rate schedule to the City Council. These
rates shall be uniform to all passengers.Any changes in the rates shall be subject to approval by the City Council.
(b) Every taxicab operated under this Division shall have a rate card setting forth the authorized rates of fare
which shall be displayed in such a place as to be in view of all passengers.
(Code, 1958 § 150.21; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.19)
Sec. 14.260. Receipts.
The driver of any taxicab shall upon demand by the passenger render a receipt for the amount charged on which
shall be the name of the owner,the license or motor number,the amount of the meter reading or charges,the date of the
transaction.
(Code, 1958 § 150.22; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.20)
Sec. 14.261. Refusal to Pay legal Fare.
It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the legal fare of any of the vehicles mentioned in this Division
after having hired the same, and it shall be unlawful for any person to hire any vehicle herein defined with intent to
defraud the person from whom it is hired of the value of such service.
(Code, 1958 § 150.23; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.21)
Sec. 14.262. Receipt and Discharge of Passengers.
Drivers of taxicabs shall not receive or discharge passengers in the roadway but shall pull up to the right-hand
sidewalk as nearly as possible or in the absence of a sidewalk to the extreme right-hand side of the road and there
receive or discharge passengers. On one-way streets, passengers may be received or discharged at either the right- or
left-hand sidewalk or on the side of the roadway in the absence of a sidewalk. In addition,persons may be received or
discharged on private property.
(Code, 1958 § 150.24; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.22)
Sec. 14.263. Number of Passengers.
No more than two persons in addition to the driver shall be carried in the front seat of any taxicab;and no more
than a total number of seven passengers,excluding the driver,shall be carried in any taxicab.
(Code, 1958 § 150.25; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.23)
Sec. 14.264. Refusal to Carry Passengers.
No driver shall refuse or neglect to convey any orderly person or person upon request,unless previously engaged
or unable or forbidden by the provisions of this Division to do so.
(Code, 1958 § 150.26; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.24)
Sec. 14.265. Manifests.
Every driver shall maintain a daily manifest upon which are recorded all trips made each day showing the time and
place of origin, the destination of each trip,and amount of fare.All completed manifests shall be returned to the owner
by the driver at the conclusion of his tour of duty.All manifests shall be available to the License Division and the Police
Department. Every holder of a license shall retain and preserve all drivers' manifests in a safe place for at least the
calendar year next preceding the current calendar year. ti
(Code, 1958 § 150.27; Ord. No. 75-3, 1-13-75, renumbered to § 150.25)
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BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Fr�3 1
Richard J. Parish Cha WLY VE SHAKOPEE
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Ruth R. Cain Comm issVner
Arlen I. Erdahl Commissioner
Katherine E. Sasseville Commissioner
Juanita R. Satterlee Commissioner
In the Matter of the Petition DOCKET NO. P-421/GR-77-1509
of Northwestern Bell Telephone
Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
for Authority to Change its GENERAL RATE INCREASE TO
Schedule of Telephone Rates for COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Customers within the State of
Minnesota
TO: Each Minnesota County and Municipality
Affected by the Captioned Petition
FROM: Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Notice is hereby given that on December 2, 1977, Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company filed with the Public Service Commission, in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes § 237.075, increased rates for intrastate com-
munications services offered by the Company to its Minnesota customers.
The effect of this proposed change in rates will be to increase
revenues for the test year by $64,194,000, which includes $5,575,000
from coin and extended area service changes, plus increased rates
averaging 21 .5% on other services being increased.
The proposed increase will apply to all intrastate communications
service offerings of the Company except for those noted below.*
*DIMENSION 100, 400, and 2000 PBX; Com-Key 416, 718, 734, 1434, and 2152;
2B Automatic Call Distributor, Touch-A-Matic Dialers; Transaction Network
Service; Transaction I Telephone; Transaction II Telephone; Transaction
III Telephone; Manual Entry Pad; Automatic Telephone; Data Jacks; Limited
Distance Data Set; 103J Data Set; 212 Data Set; 407C Data Set and Mounting
Arrangements; Direct Dial Conferencing; Vu Set; Teleprinter 30CPS; Automatic
Route Selection; Dataspeed 40 Selected Items; Princess; Trimline;
TOUCHTONE [AT&T Trademark]; Residence Extension; Business Extension;
Residence Touch-Tone Package; Optique, Sculptura, and Mickey Mouse
Design Line Sets; Long distance MTS and WATS.
Rate increases for different classes of customers and services may
be greater or lesser than that proposed by the Company, depending upon
the final action taken by the Public Service Commission on the Company's
request.
The Minnesota Public Service Commission has the authority to suspend
these proposed rates and is authorized to conduct a hearing on the
reasonableness of the rates, either upon its own motion or upon receipt
of a complaint. If the Public Service Commission elects to suspend these
rates, Northwestern Bell intends to place a portion of the rates into
effect in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 237.075, to become effective
on March 4, 1978. The overall increase to be placed in effect on March 4,
1978, amounts to an increase averaging 18.5% on the services affected, or
revenues of $49,550,000 for the test year. The rates placed into effect
on this date will be subject to refund to the extent that they may
eventually be disallowed by the Commission.
As part of the Company' s filing, it seeks authority to increase the
charges for coin telephone service (from the 10-cent to a 20-cent rate)
and to implement a cost-based extended area service plan. The proposed
coin and EAS rates will not be placed into effect on March 4, 1978,
and will only become effective if ultimately ordered by the Commission.
A copy of Northwestern Bell 's requested rates has been filed with
the Office of the Department of Public Service and is open to public
inspection during normal office hours. A copy of Northwestern Bell 's
entire rate filing is also available for public inspection during
normal business hours at Northwestern Bell 's offices in Minneapolis,
Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Crookston, St. Cloud, Rochester, Owatonna, and
Albert Lea, Minnesota.
This notice is being mailed by Northwestern Bell to all counties
and municipalities in Minnesota affected by this rate increase, pur-
suant to Minnesota Statutes § 237.075(1 ) .
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office in Minneapolis.
This hearing will be conducted by a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Chief Hearing
Examiner of the State of :Minnesota,and will be held in compliance with the applicable laws relating
to the Public Service Commission, the Administrative Procedure Act (Minn.Stat. S 15.0411-.052)
and the rules of the Office of Hearing Examiners(Minn. Rules HE 201-222)and the rules of practice
of the Public Service Commission(Minn. Rules PSC 500-521) to the extent that they have not
been superseded by the rules of the Office of Hearing Examiners. These rules may be purchased
from the Documents Section of the Department of Administration,140 Centennial Building,St.
Paul, :Minnesota 55155 [(612) 296-28741. These rules provide generally for the procedural rights
of the parties including: rights to advance notice of witnesses and evidence,right to a pre-hearing
conference, rights to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses, and rights to purchase a record
or transcript. Parties are entitled to issuance of subpoenas to compel witnesses to attend and
produce documents and other evidence.
Any person intending to intervene as a formal party to this hearing must submit a
petition for leave to intervene to the Hearing Examiner and serve the petition on all existing parties.
All petitions to intervene must comply with Minn. Rule HE 210. The petition must state how the
petitioner's legal rights, duties, or privileges may be affected by the Commission's decision in
the matter. All parties have the right to be represented by legal counsel.
Following the contested hearing, the Commission may approve all or any part of the
rate increase proposed by the Company but may not approve an overall increase greater than
that proposed by the Company. However, the Commission may adjust rates for classes of customers
to levels greater than those proposed by the Company and may make other rate adjustments based
upon the testimony of parties other than the Company. If no person contests the proposed rate
increase at this hearing, the rates may be approved as proposed by the Company.
Any questions concerning informal disposition of this matter or discovery of information
should be addressed to Jerome L. Getz, Assistant Attorney General,Seventh Floor, American
Center Building, 160 East Kellogg Boulevard,St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (Phone: (612) 296-6030).
All other questions concerning this hearing should be addressed to the Hearing Examiner
assigned to this hearing:
GEORGE DERETICH
Minnesota State Office of Hearing Examiners
1745 University Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
(612) 296-8116
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be served on the Company and that
the Company shall mail copies of the same to all counties and municipalities in its service territory,
and also all parties of record in its two most recent contested rate cases before the Commission,
and on all persons deemed interested by the Department of Public Service. The Company shall
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BEFORE THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Richard J. Parish Chairman
Ruth R. Cain
Arlen I. E E. S ll Commissioner Commissioner
Katherine E. assevie Commissioner
Juanita R. Satterlee Commissioner
In the Matter of the Petition by
NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
COMPANY for Authority to Change DOCKET NO. P-421/GR-77-1509
Certain of its Rates for Telephone
Service Furnished Customers NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEAR NG
in the State of Minnesota.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a contested hearing in the above-entitled matter will
be held,commencing with a pre-hearing conference at 9:30 a.m. on 2114 , 1978 in the Large
Hearing Room, Seventh Floor, American Center Building, 160 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul,
Minnesota 55101 and continuing on dates to be set by the presiding officer at the preheating conference.
This hearing is being ordered by the Minnesota Public Service Commission("Commission")
to investigate the necessity for and reasonableness of certain telephone rate increases proposed
by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company ("Petitioner"of "the Company") in Petitioner's Notice
of Rate Change filed with the Commission on December 2, 1977. The Commission is authorized
to conduct this hearing by Minn.Stat. 5 237.075 (1957 Supp.). The proposed increase in rates will
provide the Company with an opportunity to earn $63.194 million a year in overall additional revenues,
which would increase its Minnesota Revenues by 21.42%. Rate increases for different classes
Of customers and services may be greater or lesser than 21.42%. The proposed increase will apply
to all communication service offerings of the Company except for those noted below.*
The Commission has suspended the rate schedule filed by the Company pending the
hearing ordered herein. However, the Company has notified the Commission that it will exercise
its statutory right to place increased rates into effect on blanch 4, 1978 subject to refund if the
COmmissicii ultimately orders a lesser increase. The Company has stated that it will place into
effect schedules which will produce revenue in the test year of $49.55 million, which is an overall
increase of 18.516.
A copy of the Company's requested rates is on file in the offices of the Department
of Public Service, and is open to public inspection during normal office hours. A copy of the Company's
rate filing also is available for public inspection during normal office hours at the Company's general
`Dl-�IENSION 100, 400, and 2000 PBX; Com-Key 416, 718, 734, 1.134, and 2152; 2B Automatic
Call Distributor; Touch-A-Matic Dialers; Transaction Network Service; Transaction I Telephone;
Transaction 11 Telephone; Transaction III Telephone; .Manual Entry Pad; Automatic Telephone;
Data Jacks; Limited Distance Data Set; 103J Data Set; 212 Data Set; 407C Data Set and Mounting
Arrangements; Direct Dial Conferencing; Vu Set; 'Teleprinter 30CPS; automatic Route Selection;
Dataspeed 40 Selected Items; Princess; Trimline; Touch-Tone[AT&T Trademark]; Residence
Extension; Business Extension; Residence Touch-Tone Package; Optique, Sculptura,and Mickey
Mouse Design Line Sets; Long distance MTS and WITS.
also publish notice of the commencement of the hearing at least 10 days prior to the date established
herein in the legal newspaper in each county seat town in its service territory.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company and the Administrative Division of the
Department of Public Service submit testimony concerning the propriety of expenses incurred
in purchases from and fees paid to its affiliates including in particular:
a) Purchases from Western Electric,
b) Expenses for management services entitled"Business Information Systems"
provided by Bell Laboratories,
c) License fees paid to American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
/s/ LEO J. AMBROSE
Secretary
SERVICE DATE: JAN 2 '1978
(SEAL)
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
INCORPORATED 1870
129 E. FIRST "E. SS379 ;rs
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February 3 . 1978
Doug Reeder, City Administrator:
RE: Downtown Bypass (Levee :Drive)
I have investigated the feasibility of constructing a one-
way (westbound) bypass under the 169 bridge . To date the
following information has been collected:
1 . The underpass height is 16 feet . The minimum clear-
ance allowed is 15 feet .
2 . Mr. Chuck Weichselbaum from District #5 (MnDot) believed
we could designate this street as part of the State Aid
System. We have accumulated approximately $257 ,000. 00
in that fund for all streets in Shakopee . No other
funding would be available from the state as far as
cost sharing.
3 . To designate Levee Drive as a truck route it must
meet a standard design for nine ton loading. The pres-
ent roadbed does not meet this standard . We would be
required to remove the present asphalt and replace it
with 4 to 6" of new asphalt. The present road only has
a 2" mate . There is the possibility that the present
asphalt could be recycled and combined with the new
asphalt at a cost savings . Because of the fact that this
street has curb and gutter we can not just add additional
asphalt .
Because of the reconstruction needed I believe that the State
Aid moneys could be used for more practical city problems . If
reconstruction wasn' t needed and if the state would share the
construction cost I believe this would be a valuable project .
If the city feels that this project is practical I can have
cost estimates prepared. ,_-6—
Chet Harrison P.E .
CH: em City Engineer
The Heart of Progress V e
An Equal Opportunity Employer
REPORT OF FINAL ESTIMATE - ~
CITY/VILLAGE OF Shakopee M.S.A. PROJECT N0. 166-105-09
NME OF COII''"fTIACTOR Halvorson Construction Co. COI'dMCT A1•,OUNT $ 16,109:75*
TO THE CCiI•IISSIONER OF HICIBIAYS: _
This is to certify that the above contract was let on
July 13,1976 and ccmplete3 on July 5,1977 and
Date Date
final payment was made to the Contractor on July 5,1977
Date
The City/Village of Shakooee hereby
recuests :a: iciFa2 Ctate-Aid funds for construction and engineering costs as
(Cce attached Final Estimate.) .
^ COSTS $ 14,916.00
De d :ct.C.
SCil._.COS
CC .S („cute Aid) $ 14,916.00
=� -• �� -:: �I; ; i�II;G (5 Est. Costt. cc t) $ 772.99
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i Final Cosst. cost) $ 745.80
it?C:'T C.c' �:�,'� (C;•rti'•_'i.c;? °tj�c;;:cnv .".:,tr^;�e3) � _.._.__..__.__
ti�;;al Eny. (Actual Costs) __ $ 2,434.94
TOTAL AI,GUII'T ELIGIBLE FOR STATE-AID $_ 181869, 73
LOSS. .
STA','Z-AID IZJI:DS Fltk:JIOUSLY PAID $ 14,686, 7Z
A1•:Cu:Jr CH CED '10 STATE-AID BONDS � ---�-__-______ $ 14,§86.77
EP-JJd;CE LUE IiiC14 1-U. UCIPAL STATE-AID FUIrDS $_ 4,182.96
Included addition of Supplemental Agreement ( 650.00) Au9.23,1976
DATED:
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
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February 3 , 1978
Mr . Chuck Weichselbaum
5801 Duluth St
Golden Valley , Minn 55422
Dear Chuck:
Please review the Report of Final Estimate for the MSAO
Project N 16610509 relative to sidewalk construction.
After your approval please submitt your letter of approval
to Mr- . Gordon Fay , Director of State Aid .
Thank You ,
Chester J Harrison P. E.
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City Engineer
Th flecrrt of Progress Valley
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sr riaui,minnesota 55101 (012)222 2861 February 3, 1978
Presiri:'![
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(�1innc_rlusli5
Vke /'r.uric )t Mr. John Boland, Chairman
Jun D,rn;os Metropolitan Council
RoSc6ile 300 Metro Square Building
St. Paul , Mn. 55101
Pa [
Jov_[>hincNumi Mr. Douglas Kelm, Chairman
Charmhlin
Metropolitan Transit Commission
Richard A,l(•>cin American Center Building
AI)I)IL, V'aile) 160 E. Kellogg Blvd . , Room 801
St. Paul , Mn . 55102
Wad no Courtney,
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Gentlemen :
Walter f)zicci7iC
�iirinc,hil ; The Board of Directors of the Association of Metropol-
itan Municipalities on February 2 , 1978 unanimously
. ik LlilL !cr voted to recommend Mayor Walter Harbeck to replace
t,:i.e Llmu
Bill Sauer and Pis . Judy Corraro to replace Alice
['011211 fl211s1'n Rainville on the Transportation Advisory Board .
Mr. Harbeck is Mayor of Shakopee and resides at 1305
St. i'.:u;
West Sixth Avenue , Shakopee , Mn . , 55379 , and Ms . Judy
Corraro is second ward Alderman for the city of Minnea-
K.i i•;trd Hk;l!„nacr polis and her mailing address is Room 307 , City Hall ,
SI, •I,,i,,i:r Minneapolis , Mn . , 55415 .
J;�chli�in�; The Association is p leased to submit these recommenda-
tions for your consideration and are confident that
both Mayor Harbeck and Alderman Corraro would be active
and contributing members of the TAB should they be ap-
pointed.
Sincerely,
Gruiv iN,.%�I(K f.i
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St. LuuI, Vern Pete son
Executive Director
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St. 1'.rul cc: Mr . Clem Springer
!layor Walter Harbeck
I;:rtni L.n;n Alderman Judy Corraro
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KELLOGG & ROBERT STS.
SAINT PAUL 55101
TO ALL MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES SERVED BY: February 1 , 1978
Minnesota Gas Company
Re: In the Matter of the Petition of Minnesota Gas
Company Request for Authority to Change its
Schedule of Gas Rates for Retail Customers
Within the State of Minnesota.
Docket No. G 008 / GR-77-1237
This letter is to notify all affected municipalities and counties of the
Minnesota Gas Company rate increase petition currently before the Minnesota
Public Service Commission and to provide you with information concerning pro-
cedures for intervention.
The utility has applied to the Commission for increased rates that will
generate approximately $16.9 million in additional revenues from its approxi-
mately 360,000 customers in the State of Minnesota, assuming the application of
new rates to all customers. The amount requested represents an 8.2% increase in
revenues.
The hearings on its petition will be held at the folllowing dates and lo-
cations :
March 6-10, 1978 9 :30 a.m. , Large Hearing Room, 7th Floor, American
Center Building, St. Paul , Minnesota
April 10-14, 1978 9:30 a.m. , Large Hearing Room, 7th Floor, American
Center Building, St. Paul , Minnesota
May 15-19 , 1978 9 :30 a.m. , Large Hearing Room, 7th Floor, American
Center Building, St. Paul , Minnesota
General Public Hearings are Scheduled for:
April 5, 1978 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Minneapolis*
April 19 , 1978 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Brainerd*
April 25, 1978 in Willmar*
April 26 , 1978 in Luverne**
April 27, 1978 in Mankato**
* Place has not been decided
** Place and Time have not been decided
Persons (including municipalities and counties) who do not wish to become
parties to this proceeding may in the discretion of the Hearing Examiner have
the opportunity to present testimony and submit exhibits at the scheduled
General Public Hearings on the dates and at the locations shown above without
petitioning to intervene as parties.
AN =Q'_AL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
February 1 , 1978
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Any person (including municipalities and counties) desiring to become a
party to the proceedings must file a Petition to Intervene pursuant to Rule
210 of the Office of Hearing Examiners . Copies of these rules are available from
the Office of Hearing Examiners , 1745 University Avenue, St. Paul , Minnesota
55104.
Any person permitted to intervene may be allowed by the Hearing Examiner
to file a written brief without acquiring the status of a party; or file a
written brief, introduce evidence and cross-examine witnesses at the hearing,
but without acquiring the status of a party; or intervene as a party with all
the rights of a party.
All Petitions to Intervene must be filed with both the Department of Pub-
lic Service and the Office of Hearing Examiners . The granting or denial of
the Petition to Intervene is discretionary with the Hearing Examiner conducting
the hearing.
If you have questions concerning Minnesota Gas Company 's rate increase petition
or on procedures for participation in these proceedings , please contact the under-
signed.
Very.-trdIy yourss-,-_
/ A
Lawrence J Anderson
Director
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City of Shakopee
POLICE DEPARTMENT
476 South Gorman Street
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55379
Tel. 445-6666
Mr. Walter Harbeck February 7 , 1978
Mayor
City of Shakopee
129 East 1st Avenue
Shakopee , Minnesota 55379
Dear Mr. Harbeck:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you
and the, City Council of the City of Shakopee for the
tremendous cooperation I have received from you while
I was Chief of Police . I would also like to thank all
of the Heads of Departments in the City of Shakopee
and the personnel that work for 'them for their tremen-
dous cooperation. I will never forget you.
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Now it is time for me to step aside for the more
modern, younger generation of Law Enforcement . It has
been a long, long road for me and one hell of an edu-
cation that I will never forget ., But, I enjoyed every
minute of it and wouldn"t trade it for the world. I
owe a lot to this City and the people in it, especially
the old established citizens who stuck by me for so
many years and provided me with a job here .
Please , Mr. Mayor and Members of the City Council ,
except this as my resignation to become effective one
June 1 , 1978 . This will give you ample time to choose
a new Chief of Police .
It will be interesting to sit back and watch our
law makers pass legislation full of loop holes and
technicalities and watch our courts with their court
procedures and wonder how lond the people are going
to take this hog-wash in this country.
Sincerely,
/ R. G. Thielen "Pat"
Chief of Police
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