HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 07, 1979 TENTATIVE AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA AUGUST 7 , 1979
Mayor Harbeck presiding
11 Roll Call and invocation at 7 : 35 P.M.
21 Communications :
a] Shak-O-Valley Days Committee
b] City of Prior Lake
c] City of Las Vegas
d] Krass , Manahan, Meyer & Kanning, Re . Real Property Taxes
e ] Krass , Manahan, Meyer & Kanning, Re . Standard Oil Suit
f] Farmington-Shakopee Assn. , Inc .
31 Liaison reports from Councilmembers :
a] Cncl .Hullander from the Shakopee Fire Department
b] Cncl .Lebens from Recreation Board
c ] Cncl .Reinke from Shakopee Public Utilities Commission
d] Cncl .Ward from Planning Commission and Jt . Seven Man Committee
e ] Cncl .Leroux from Shakopee School Board
f] Mayor Harbeck from Scott County Board of Commissioners
4] RECOGNITION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ANYONE PRESENT IN THE AUDIENCE
WHO DESIRES TO SPEAK ON ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
51 Old Business :
a] Angle Parking
b] Ord. No. 20, Governing Non-Transient Theme Parks , Amusement
Parks , Fairs , Transient Shows , Carnivals , Circuses , and
Similar Enterprises
c] Ord. No. 23, Establishing the Minimum Square Footage of Bldg.
for Obtaining An On Sale Liquor License
61 Planning Commission Recommendations :
71 Routine Resolutions and Ordinances :
a] Res . No. 1442 , A Resolution Establishing Loading Zones on
1st and Holmes , tbld 7/3
b] Res . No. 1464, Declaring the Adequacy of a Petition and
Ordering the Preparation of A Report
c] Res . No. 1467 , Awarding Bid on 79-1 , Park Ridge Drive
d] Res . No . 1459, Awarding Bid on 79-5, VIP 5th Addition
e ] Res . No. 1468, Amending the Interim Comprehensive Sanitary
Sewer Plan for the City of Shakopee
81 New Business :
a] 8: 30 P.M. - Application by House of Hoy, Inc. , 101 East 1st
Avenue for a Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License
b] 8: 30 P.M. - Application by House of Hoy, Inc. , 101 East 1st
Avenue for a pool table license
c] 8: 35 P.M. - Application by Valley Racquetball and Handball ,
Inc . , 600 County Road 83 for a On Sale 3. 2 Beer License
d] 8:40 P.M. - Application by John A. Clinkenbeard, American Cab
Co. , 123 East 2nd Street , Chaska, for a taxicab license
e] 8: 45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - 79-8 Valley Industrial Park Storm
Water Control System
f ] Res . No. 1469, Ordering Improvement & Preparation of Plans
79-8 Valley Industrial Park Storm Water Control System
g] Res . No. 1428, Ordering Improvement & Preparation of Plans
79-6 Valley Industrial Blvd. So.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
August 7 , 1979
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h] Application by Shakopee Jaycees for temporary beer licenses
for weekends of August 11 , 12 ; 18, 19; 25, 26, 1979
i ] Report on 1979 Swimming Pool Operations
j] City Engineer status report on public improvements
k] Report on CR-17 law suit
1 ] Jerome Jaspers , Accountant - recommendations
m] Capital Items Budget
n] Sewer Rates for Senior Citizen Highrise
o ] Senior Citizen Highrise
p] Discussion of staff and office changes
91 Consent Business :
101 Other Business :
a]
b]
c ]
d]
111 Adjourn to Tuesday, August 14, 1979 at 7 : 00 P.M.
Douglas S. Reeder
City Administrator
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TENTATIVE AGENDA
SHAKOPEE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Special Session August 7 , 1979
Chrmn ullander presiding:
'111 Call at 7 :00 PM.
2) Approval of Minutes of July 17 , 1979 .
presentation & Discussion of design plans for the Elderly
Highrise Building.
"' P,resentation and discussion of a Redevelopment Plan for Elderly
Highrise Redevelopment Project No. 1 .
Resolution 79-16 , A Resolution Determining to Undertake a
Redevelopment Project .
Resolution 79-15 , A Resolution Designating the City of Shakopee
as the Contracting Agent for the Street Rough Grading and
Drainage for Kmart -- tabled 7/31
7) Other Business
,,/8) Adjourn to August 14th.
James A. Dittrich
HRA Deputy Director
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Special Session Shakopee, Minnesota July 17, 1979
Chrmn. Hullander called the meeting to order at 7:25 PM with Comm.
Reinke , Lebens and Ward present. Absent: Comm. Leroux. Also
present, City Administrator, Douglas S. Reeder; City Engineer, H. R.
Spurrier and Deputy HRA Director , James A. Dittrich, and Rod Krass,
Assistant City Attorney.
Lebens/Ward moved to approve the minutes of June 19, 1979 , as kept.
Motion carried unanimously.
Lebens/Reinke Moved to approve the following bills: $230.65 to the
Wermerskirchen Abstract Co. , Inc.: $1 , 234.66 to VonKlug and Asso. ,
$475.00 to Donald J. & Ann Marie Jeurissen.
Roll Calls Ayes - unanimous
Noes - none Motion carried.
Deputy Director updated the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Mr. Dittrich stated there were four property owners involved in
the eminent domain proceedings.
Chrmn. Hullander asked for questions from the HRA Commissioners.
There were none.
At an earlier meeting, the possibility was introduced concerning the
extension of a City parking lot onto the Senior Citizen Site in
conjunction with the vacation of Fuller Street . Due to problems of
accessibility, the number of parking spaces realized and alteration
costs , City staff recommended the abandonment of this proposal .
Ward/Reinke offered Resolution No. 79-9, A Resolution of the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Shakopee Adopting
Modification No. 1 to the Valley Industrial Park Redevelopment Plan
Dated June 29, 1979, and Authorizing the Submission Thereof to the
City Council of the City of Shakopee, and moved for its adoption.
City Admin. read the resolution.
Roll Call: Ayes - Hullander, Reinke, Ward Motion carried.
Noes - Lebens
Discussion was held on the appraisal for Senior Citizen site. The
Deputy Director stated that several local appraisers were contacted
to perform the appraisal, but each had declined. Therefore , it was
the recommendation of staff to accept the quote of Wiley Appraisal , Inc.
from Bloomington, in the amount of $450-$500, as the Senior Citizen
site appriasers . He further stated that it is expected that the appraisal
costs will be covered by the tax increment project under "admin. costs" .
Reinke/Lebens moved to accept the Wiley Appraisal and direct City
staff to enter into that agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Proceedings of the
Shakopee HRA -2- July 17 , 1979
Discussion was held on the Pilwaukee Railroad spur line easement.
The Deputy Director stated the Milwaukee Road is willing to give up
its easement, but $1500 for the railroad' s administrative engineering
and legal expenses would have to be paid to them. This $1500 would
also cover court costs, but settlement costs that the court may decide
the Milwaukee Road is entitle to are in addition to this amount.
Discussion was then held on this cost and it was recommended by the
City Staff that the City pay the $1500 to vacate the easement in order
to expedite clearing the title to the property for the Senior Citizen
Highrise site .
Ward/Reinke moved to authorize the City officials to pay
the Milwaukee Railroad -to obtain the easement but payment not to
exceed $1500.
Roll Call: Ayes - unanimous
Noes - none Motion carried.
Discussion was held on engaging a relocation specialist for the
Senior Citizen Project. Staff recommended to engage the services
of VonKlug and Asso. , Inc . for the cost of between $250 and $500 .
Lebens/Reinke moved to authorize the payment of up to $500 to VonKlug
and Asso. , Inc . for relocation services on the Senior Citizen Site.
Roll Call: Ayes : Lebens, Hullander, Reinke
Noes: Ward Motion carried.
City Admin. stated that Nancy Engman, HRA Director, would not be
returning to the City Staff after her leave-of- absence .
Lebens/Ward moved to recess for the City Council meeting at 7:45 PM.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reinke/Ward moved to reconvene the meeting of the Shakopee Housing and
Redevelopment Authority at 10: 00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
Ward/Reinke offered Resolution No. 79-10, A Resolution Requesting the
County Auditor to Certify Original Taxable Value of Modified Project
Area, and moved for its adoption. City Admin. read the resolution.
Roll Call: Ayes - unanimous
Noes - none Motion carried.
Ward/Reinke offered Resolution No. 79-11, A Resolution Calling for a
Public Hearing on the Redevelopment Contract Between the Housing Redevelop-
ment Commission of the City of Shakopee & K-Mart, & T_!)ved for its adoption
City Admin. read the resolution.
Roll Call : Ayes - unanimous Noes - none Motion carried.
Ward/Reinke offered Resolution No. 79-12, A Resolution of the Housing &
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Shakopee Approving an
Escrow Agreement for K=Mart, and moved for its adoption. Ass ' t City Att 'y
read the resolution.
Roll Call: Ayes - Hullander, Ward, Reinke
Motion carried.
Noes - Lebens
Proceedings of the
Shakopee HRA -3- July 17 , 1979
Reinke/Lebens moved to adjourn the meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 10: 20 PM.
James A. Dittrich
HRA Deputy Director
MEMO TO: HRA Commissioners
FROM: James A. Dittrich
Deputy HRA Director
RE: Redevelopment Plan for Elderly High-rise
DATE: August 2 , 1979
The redevelopment plan necessary for the tax increment
project associated with the proposed Senior Citizen
High-rise will be presented to the HRA Tuesday night .
Typing of the document is near completion and will be
distributed Tuesday night .
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN /7q
FOR
ELDERLY HIGHRISE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Project No. I
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority
in and for the City of Shakopee
I. Description -ot Reaevelopment Description-o Yro]ect
1. The right-of-way of Holmes Street, south of the north
right-of-way of Second Avenue and north of the south
right-of-way of Fifth Avenue; the right-of-way of
First Avenue, west of the east right-of-way of Fuller
Street and east of the west right-of-way of Atwood Street;
together with an area bounded as follows , the right-of-way
Levee Drive west of the centerline of Holmes Street and
east of the west right-of-way of Atwood Street; the
right-of-way of Atwood Street north of the south right-of-way
of First Avenue and south of the north right-of-way of
Levee Drive; the right-of-way of Fuller Street north
of the south right-of-way of Second Avenue and south of
the north right-of-way of Levee Drive; the right-of-way
of Second Avenue west of the centerline of Holmes Street
and east of the the east right-of-way of Fuller Street;
together with the westerly 10 feet of Lot 4 , Block 6 ,
and Lots 6 through 10 inclusive of Block 6 , and the 16
foot alley right-of-way in Block 6 , all in the original
plat of the City of Shakopee, located in the County of
Scott, State of Minnesota.
II. Statement of need
2 . The Redevelopment project consists of approximately 1/2
of Block 6 in the original plat of the city of Shakopee,
south of Levee Drive, east of Atwood Street, west of
Fuller Street and north of the alley way located in
said Block 6 , together with various right-of-ways for
utility purposes located along the present city streets ,
and one 10-foot pedestrian access through Lot 4 of
Block 6 .
The land within the Redevelopment project contains only
one dwelling and is not predominantly occupied by buildings,
streets, utilities , or other improvements , but at least
800 of the total acreage of said land has a fair market
value upon inclusion in the Project which when added to
the estimated cost of preparing the land for use , including
utilities, exceeds its anticipated fair market value after
completion of said preparation and thus qualifies as a
Redevelopment project within Minnesota Statutes 273.73 Subd.
10 (a) (3) . Because of the location of said property it
has not been developed by private enterprise and therefor
is stagnate and unproductive. Through acquisition, sight
improvements and installation of necessary utilities and
improvements by the housing and redevelopment authority,
this property can be readied for private redevelopment and
thus contribute to the health, safety, welfare and
economic well being of the city.
3. Redevelopment Plan Objectives
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the city of
Shakopee through this redevelopment plan, seek to achieve
the following objectives;
a. to provide logical and organized land use for the
area consistent with the city comprehensive plan
and the zoning ordinance.
b. to eliminate blighting influences which to date
have impeded potential development of the area.
C. to provide adequate utilities and other public
improvements and facilities to enhance the area
for both new and existing development.
d. to stimulate the construction of low and moderate
income housing in the project area in the city.
e. to provide increased employment and to suppliment
the financial and property tax base of the city.
f. to provide maximum opportunity, consistent with the
sound needs of the city as a whole, for redevelopment
by private enterprise.
4 . Proposed Redevelopment Activities
Redevelopment activity in the elderly highrise redevelopment
Project no. 1 will consist of the following:
a. acquisition of real property within the redevelopment
project and the preparation of property for development
by unsight improvements .
b. the construction of a water-main extension to serve
said project.
C. the construction of a stop light to enhance safe access
to the property by the elderly.
d. the sale of tax increment revenue bonds to finance
items (a) through (c) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes ,
Section 462. 551 and 462. 585 .
e. The sale of the improved sight to a private developer
for the purpose of constructing a six-story highrise
residence for the elderly.
III . Property Acquisition
1. Property to be acquired
Subject to execution of a redevelopment contract with
a private developer which (1) provides assurances of
construction satisfactory to the housing and redevelop-
ment authority and (2) enables the sale of tax increment
revenue bonds in an amount sufficient to pay .for the
redevelopment activities described in the Section II , 4,
the housing and redevelopment authority will require
all property within the redevelopment project as
described in Section II, 1.
2. Cost
It is estimated that the cost of acquiring the property
described in Section II, 1, through negotiation or
condemnation, will be approximately $100,000 .00 .
3. Early Acquisition of Land
It is anticipated that it will be necessary to acquire
the property in the redevelopment project area immediately
upon approval of these plans , and to enter into contracts
to provide moneys for this purpose using the land as
security for the repayment of said moneys .
IV. Land Use
1. Permitted Use
All new development on land acquired by the housing and
redevelopment authority in this redevelopment project
shall be for residential purpose and in particular an
elderly highrise.
2. Additional Regulation
All new development on land acquired by the housing and
redevelopment authority in this redevelopment project
shall be used in a manner consistent with this redevelop-
ment plan and as well as all applicable state and local
codes and ordinances , including provisions of the Shakopee
Zoning Ordinance.
V. Sight Preparation
1. Preparation Activities
Activities of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to
prepare the site for development may, but need not, include
the following:
a. tree removal and/or relocation
b. excavation of unstable soil, replacement and
compaction of fill to accommodate development
construction, and graving.
C. the landscaping and fencing.
d. the placement of a water-main extension to serve
said property.
e. administration, planning and engineering required
to pay bids for improvements, issued bonds, and
implement resale of land.
2. Estimate of Cost
The cost of the redevelopment project to be paid by
the city, and of public improvements to be constructed
by the city in aid of the project, and the anticipated
proceeds to be received by the city from the disposition
of the property within the redevelopment project, are
estimated as follows:
a. the acquisition of land - $100,000 .00
b. the water-main extension - 140 , 540 .00
c. placement of stop lights - 30, 000.00
d. capitalized interest - 40,000 .00
e. relocation costs - 7,500. 00
f. paving costs - 5,000 .00
g. administrative and planning-10, 000 .00
h. fiscal and legal - 15,000. 00
TOTAL - $348,040.00
less anticipated sale
proceeds 20,000.00
NET TOTAL $328, 040.00
VI . Land Disposition
1. Sale
Subject to all required public notices and hearings,
the housing and redevelopment authority may enter
into a redevelopment contract with John Bergstead,
his assigns , or another qualitied aeveioper. Tne
contract will contain such assurances and guarantees
as to the development of the property within the
redevelopment project as are required by Minnesota
Statutes , Section 462. 525 and as will enable the
sale of tax increment to revenue bonds.
2. Disposition Value
Prior to disposition of property within the redevelopment
project the Housing and Redevelopment Authority shall ,
as an aid to it in determining the price thereof,
determine the estimated fair market value of the land,
such value to be based on planning use and taking into
consideration the restriction and limitations imposed
by this plan.
VII. Financing
1. Tax Increment Certification
Upon approval of this redevelopment plan by the City
Council after the opportunity provided to members of
the Scott County Board of Commissioners and members of
independent school district 720 to meet with the
Authorities , the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
shall request the County Auditor to certify the
projects original assessed value pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes , Section 462 . 585, assessed value in excess
of the certified amount, attributable primarily to
the value added by the redevelopment, will result in
the production of real estate taxes in excess of those
now produced by the property, with additional taxes
2 . Estimated costs of Housing and Redevelopment Authority
including capitalized interest:
Estimated costs of Redevelopment Project to be financed
by private developer- $25, 000 .00 .
Estimated annual debt service- $1,800,. 000 .00
Estimated annual tax increment- -$4-8-; 1000. 06
3 . Estimated Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
It is estimated that the city will have to issue tax
increment revenue bonds to finance the public redevelop-
ment cost of the project of $ 328,040 .00 It is
estimated that the bond issued will include the amount of
$ 40,000 .00 in order to provide moneys needed to pay
interest on the bonds until tax increments to be derived
from the redevelopment project are available to
pay debt service.
VIII. Relocation
The property within the redevelopment project has
one home occupied by Mr. and Mrs . Alioi.s J_ Menden
and there will be relocation obligations pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes , Section 117 .52 in the
estimated amount of " , 7,S��•o`'
IX. Present Assessed Valuation, Duration of District's Existence,
and Impact on Other Tax and Jurisdictions
The most recent estimate of assessed valuation of
taxable real property within the district is $34 , 815. 00 .
It is estimated that this tax increment: district
will be in existence for a period of years.
It is estimated that the impact of tax increment
financing on the assessed values of all tax and
jurisdictions within which the district is located
in whole or in part is negligable.
X. Redeveloper Obligations
The general requirements to be imposed upon the
redeveloper are as follows :
1. to redevelop the land within the project in
accordance with this redevelopment plan and
the redevelopment agreement.
2 . to submit all construction plans to the housing
and redevelopment authority for review and approval.
3. to commence and complete the construction of
improvements within such reasonable period of
time as determined by the housing and redevelopment
authority.
4. to provide guarantees for the performance of its
obligation under the redevelopment agreement.
5. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, sex, or national origin in the construction.
of facility, the employment of personnel , or rental
of any units within the completed highrise.
6. to devote the land only to the usE:s permitted by
this redevelopment plan for a period of twenty years
from the date of the conveyance by the housing
and redevelopment authority.
7. that they promptly pay all due real estate taxes and
special assessments .
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8. to take no action which would cause the property
within the project to become exempt from real
estate taxation for so long as the ta.x increment
revenue bonds are outstanding.
9 . to comply with all applicable provisions of the
Municipal Housing and Redevelopment act of the
State of Minnesota.
XI. Modification of Plan
The redevelopment plan may be modifiE!d at any time
before or after the sale of the projE!ct area
provided the modification shall be adopted by the
Authority and the city council upon such notice and
after such public hearing as is required for the
original adoption of the redevelopment plan:
provided however, that where the Authority determines
the necessity of changes in the approved redevelopment
plan, or prove modification thereof, which changes
do not alter or effect exterior boundaries , or do
not substancially alter or affect the general
land uses established in such plan, such changes
shall not constitute a modification of the redevelopment
plan nor require approval by the city council.
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7/31/79
W Doug Reeder, City Administrator
City Of Shakopee
Shakopee, 1h. 55379
Dear Doug:
The Shak-0-valley Days Committee has been very busy since
last fall making plans for the 1979 Festival, August 9-12,
but it only has been the last few days that some of the
key pieces have fallen together. The following activities
utilize city property and it is the Committee's requiest
that permission be granted for the same. In each cake the
proper police, fire, and park & street personnel are being
utilized as necessitated.:
1 . Road Run - Saturday morning, Aug. 11
Senior H.S. down 10th to
Apgar, out to Glem Ellyn
Park and back on Spencer
to the H.S.
2. Water Fight - 2nd & Fuller Avenues an
Saturday afternoon, Aug,
11 .
3. Bed Races - 10th Avenue Saturday evening
from Clay to Adams.
4, Kiddie Parade - 10th Avenue Sunday at 1 :00 PM
from High School to Sweeney
School.
All of these events are repeats from the 1978 Shak-(}-Valley
Days Celebration which we feel were very well and safely
administered}.
S� cerely, '�"
George�/F. Muenchow, Chmn.
Shake-0-valley Days Committee
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
MICHAEL A. McGUIRE, MANAGER
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July 17, 1979 JUL 1979
Mr. Doug Reeder
Administrator CITY OF S HAKOPEE
City of Shakopee
129 E. 1st Avenue
Shakopee, Minn. 55379
Dear Doug:
The following is an extract of the July 16, 1979 Prior Lake
City Council minutes pertaining to the Sandlewood plat:
Motion by Bissonett that the Council supports the
Martindale extension and connection contingent upon:
1) drainage plan be submitted to the Prior Lake City
Engineer for review to determine that the drainage
does not adversely effect the City streets in Prior
Lake or overburden the pond in Oakview Estates.
2) that the street not be opened to traffic until the
Sandlewood plat is 75 to 80 percent completed , and
that no construction traffic be allowed on Martindale
Street.
3) an easement be considered for the further extension
of Hickory Avenue through the Sandlewood plat,
seconded by Thorkelson and upon a vote taken it was duly
passed.
If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to con-
tact me.
Sincerely, j
Michael A. McGuire
City Manager
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cc:�'Walter Harbeck, Mayor of City of Shakopee
Fred Corrigan, 4870 Martindale St. , SE
(612) 447-423U 4629 DAKOTA STREET S.E. PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55372
,MAYOR BILL BRIARE
COMMISSIONERS
PAUL I.CHRISTE NSEN I C I TY of LAS VEGAS
RON LURIE
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ROY WOOFTER
CITY ATTORNEY
RICHARD C.MAURER
CITY MANAGER . ...
RUSSELL DORN
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July 2, 1979
Dear Mayor:
for the seventh consecutive year, Las Vegas will be the host for the
Jerry Lewis Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. As in the
past, the telethon will originate from the Sahara Hotel , beginning Sunday
night, September 2nd and continue uninterrupted until Monday evening,
September 3rd.
The live and in color spectacular will be carried on a coast-to-coast
network of over 200 stations. Hawaii and Puerto Rico will again be in-
cluded -- via satellite -- while Alaska and Guam will view Telethon '79
via delayed tape broadcast. This will be the greatest number of stations
for a humanitarian purpose.
Jerry's show in 1966 inaugurated the Labor Day series and was the first
to ever raise $1-million. In 1969, Jerry's Telethon was the first to ever
be telecast over a network. In 1977, Jerry's Telethon topped all previous
records with $26,841 ,490 pledged, 103% of which was collected. In 1978,
records with $29,074,405 pledged, 97% of which was collected.
As Las Vegas Chairman of this event, I am again asking 'your help in
fighting Musuclar Dystrophy and related disorders which afflict so many of
our people. I have enclosed a copy of a Proclamation issued by me, as Mayor
on behalf of the City of Las Vegas and ask that you and your city follow
suit and issue a Proclamation enlisting the support of your citizens.
join with Jerry Lewis and his great crew of people who have worked
so diligently to wipe out this dread disease in expressing our deep appre-
ciation to you and your community for your past support and ask you give
the same support this year.
S' cerely,
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WILLIAM H. BRIARE
Mayor of Las Vegas
CL.V-6215 400 E.STEWART AVENUE- LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101 - (702) 386-6011
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"JERRY LEWIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TELETHON WEEKEND"
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� WHEREAS; the citizens of Las Vegas share with citizens the nation over,
�~ concern for the welfare of this country's victims of neuro-
muscular disease; and
WHEREAS; the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon, which provides major sup-
port for the Musuular Dystrophy Association, will originate
in Las Vegas for the 7th successive year, thus bringing honor
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and recognition to our community; and
WHEREAS; the Muscular Dystrophy Association sponsors worldwide programs
of scientific research, and maintains a nationwide network of
203 clinics to serve patients suffering from these crippling
diseases; and
WHEREAS; the City of Las Vegas is proud to host the Jerry Lewis Muscular
Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon, an event which each year unites
millions of volunteers from every corner of America and which,
with the dollars it raises, benefits the lives of so many more;
wa ;, NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM H. BRIARE, Mayor of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada,
do hereby proclaim the period September 2nd to September 3rd,
1979, to be:
"JERRY LEWIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TELETHON WEEKEND"
in and for the City of Las Vegas,-'and I do hereby urge all
citizens to give full support as they have done so generously
in the past, to the programs of the Muscular Dystrophy Asso-
ciation, National Chairman
s � I� ciation, and to the untiring efforts of its at ,
Jerry Lewis.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of July, 1979.
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WILLIAM H. BRIARE
Mayor of Las Vegas
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Law Off ices of
KRAss'p MANAHAN , MEYER & KANNING
Phillip R.Krass
`J Chartered John M.Manahan
Shakopee Professional Building Barry K.Mayor
1221 Fourth Avenue East Philip T.Kanning
Shakopee,Minnesota 55379
(612)445-5080
July 31, 1979
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Mr.. Brent Peterson AUG 1 1979
Minnesota Tax Court
15th Floor, Space Center Bldg.
444 Lafayette Boulevard QTY is f SHAXO EE
St. Paul, 10T 55101
RE: McCutcheon, et al. vs. State of Minnesoia
and County of Scott, re: Real Property
Taxes payable for the year 1975.
Dear Mr. Peterson:
I am in receipt of Mr. Harbison`s July 27th letter
to you in the above referenced matter. I am very sorry to
see Mr. Harbison replaced as attorney of record in this matter.
He is , I believe, fourth attorney from the office of the
attorney general with whom I will have worked.
With the transfer and result in delays this case
has been waiting for trial for a very long time. My clients
are most anxious to have their day in court as expeditiously
as possible. I really believe that winter is far to :Long
a delay although under the circumstances presented by Mr.
Harbison, I think October would be a reasonable time period.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Yours very truly,
KRASS, MANAHAN, METER & KANNING
Phillip R. Krass
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cc: Mr. Harbison
Doug Reeder
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
WARREN SPA1N1iUS °
ST. PAUL 55155
ATTORNEY GENEI:AL TELEPHONE
(6l 2) 296-6.96
July 27 , 1979
Mr. Brent Peterson
Minnesotan Tax Court
15th Floor, Space Center Bldg.
444 Lafayette Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Re: McCutcheon, et al. vs . State of Minnesota
and County of Scott, re : Real Property
Taxes payable for the year 1975.
Dear Mr. Peterson :
Thalik you for calling to notify me that the above-
entitled case which had been venued in Scott County has
been tratisferred to the Minnesota Tax Court. As 'E mentioned
to you, a had not been notified of the transfer previously.
Thii; is to confirm my statement to you that another
attorney on our staff will be replacing me as the attorney
for the :Mate of Minnesota in this action. Because of this
substitttt:ion of counsel and recent reorganization changes
within ohr office , I would very much appreciate your setting
the trial_ of this matter sometime late this fall or early
winter. I realize this case has been pending for' many months ,
but woulki appreciate your allowing our new attorney to have
a little more time to prepare for the trial . As 1 mentioned
to you, we consider this case a very important matter. At
this tiro we would prefer a trial date no earlier thin
October or November of this year.
I expect to name the new attorney handling this case
within the next one to two weeks . As soon as I make the
change, I will notify you and the attorney for the! plaintiffs .
Thank you for your cooperation.
Si ce ely
KE RB SON
Special Assistant
Attorney General
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNI-fY Et.".PLOYER
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Law Offices of
KRASS, MANAHAN , MEYER & KANNING
Chartered Phillip R. Kress
John M. Manahan
Shakopee Professional Building Barry K. Meyer
1221 Fourth Avenue East Philip T. Kanning
Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
(612)445-5080
July 23, 1979
Mr. Douglas S. Reeder
City Administrator
129 East First Avenue
Shakopee, HN 55379
Re: City of Shakopee vs.
Standard Oil
Dear Doug:
Standard Oil has increased its offer in the above-entitled matter to
$20,000.00. This is for your information.
Yours very truly,
KRASS, MANAHAN, MEYER & KANNING
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FARMINGTON - S} A40P EE ASSN. , INC.
ROBERT SAYERS, President
6886 Lakeville Boulevard
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
Board of Directors: July 23, 1979
Eugene Hauer (445-1713)
2088 Hauer Trail Mr. Walter Harbeck
Shakopee, MN. 55379 Mayor of Shakopee
Huao R. Johnson (469-2608) 1305 West 6th Avenue
11770 205th West Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
Lakeville, M. 55044
Paul Hammer (�6q-2570) Re: Milwaukee Railroad — Right—of—Way Abandonment
20927 Dodd Boulevard
Lakeville, MN. 55944
Dear Mayor Harbeck:
Sylvester Gerold (445-1934)
Route 1 - Box 59 The Milwaukee Railroad has filed an application to abandon its
Shakopee, MN. 55379
right—of—way on its line between Farmington and Shakopee, Minnesota.
William Feldman (447-6387) This application has been approved by the Interstate Commerce Com-
Routel
Prior Lake, MN. 55372 mission (File AB-7 (Sub. 57F)). We are informed that the Depart-
ment of Transportation of the State of Minnesota and other units of
Kurt Weiche (069-5153) government are considering the acquisition of this right—of—way, or
8360 208th Street West
Lakeville, MN. 55044 parts thereof, for public trails or other public uses.
Roberta Schneider_(445-1503)
3300 Valley View Road Our association is composed of the landowners abutting this right—
Shakopee, MN. 55379 of—way. It was formed for the specific purpose of opposing acquisi—
Joseph Speiker (447-2790)
tion of this right—of—way by government and to accomplish the return
16633 Brunswick Avenue S.E. of title to said right—of—way to the original tracts of land from
Prior Lake, MN. 55372 which it was removed when the railroad was established. We have
Larry Gensmer (447-4431) contacted the Milwaukee and requested permission to purchase this
Route 1 - Box 227 right—of—way for the purposes of returning it to the landowners.
Prior Lake, MN. 55372
Irene Carlson (447-4344) We are very concerned about the problems which will occur to us
207 Lemley Lake individuals who own land abutting on and who (in many cases) live
Prior Lake, m1l. 55372 near this right—of—way. We are apprehensive over what we consider
to be the probability of vandalism and noise pollution which will
occur if this right—of—way is acquired by, and dedicated to, public
use. In addition, as taxpayers, it is our view that the cost of
acquisition, together with the cost of converting the right—of—way
to public use, and then the perpetual cost of maintaining and polic-
ing it, is a bill which the taxpayers should not have to pay. In
our view, the aggregate of the above expenditures would not be jus-
tified, based on the limited use which would be made of such a
trail system.
As a public official, we respectfully and earnestly request that
you seriously consider our position in this matter and support us
in our endeavors. Return of the right—of—way to private ownership,
and to the public tax rolls, does the most long—term good for the
most people. Kindly give us a written response to this letter,
indicating your position in this matter.
Very truly yours,
FA GGTON—SHAKOPEE ASSN. , INC.
Robert Sayers, President
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league of minnesota cities
August 3, 1979
Philip R. Krass
Krass, Manahan, Meyer & Kanning
1221 - 4th Avenue East
Shakopee, MN 55379
Re: Metro Waste Control Commission v. City of Shakopee
and County of Scott
Dear Rod:
This letter is by way of confirmation of our phone conversation of July 1 about
League participation.
As I indicated, the Board agreed that the issue of superior-inferior governmental
relationships was one in which all cities have interest. However, because of the
limitations on staff time and League financial resources, as well as the request
of three other cities for separate League amicus participation the Board did not
authorize me to prepare a brief. Instead, the Board authorized League participa-
tion on condition that the city will prepare the brief and cause it to be printed,
at no cost to the League.
I might add that this type of response was also given to the city of Crookston,
with regards to a water rights issue.
I am enclosing a copy of the Board resolution. Let us know if this approach is
acceptable the Supreme practical in order,
or� view. I presume a
request Court be filed i
Very truly yours,
Stan Peskar �
General Counsel vo
SP:kgk AUG 61979
Enclosure
11"x' OF :3No4KOPEE
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EXTRACT OF BOARD MINUTES
July 30, 1979
AMICUS CURIAE PARTICIPATION BY THE LEAGUE
Stan Peskar presented the Board with three requests from member cities
for the filing of briefs Amicus Curiae. 1 ) Prior Lake, 2) Crookston,
3) Shakopee. Following discussion, Elam made: a motion seconded by Nunn,
that in following the procedence of the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities, the League of Minnesota Cities would authorize the
filing of a brief of Amicus Curiae in the name of the League by the
counsel for the city of Shakopee at no cost to the League if' this is
acceptable to the city. Upon vote being taken, the following voted in
favor thereof: Black, Nunn, Thorfinnson, Johnson, Weyrens, Lange,
Carlson, Elam. Against: None
Elam made a motion seconded by Thorfinnson that in similar fashion, the
League of Minnesota Cities would authorize the filing of a brief of
Amicus Curiae in the name of the League by the counsel for the city of
Crookston at no cost to the League if this is acceptable to the city.
Upon vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof:: Black,
Nunn, Thorfinnson, Johnson, Weyrens, Lange, Carlson, Elam. Against: None.
Thorfinnson made a motion seconded by Weyrens, to authorize Stan Peskar
of the League staff to prepare a brief in the behalf of the city of
Prior Lake. Upon vote being taken, the following voted in Favor thereof:
Black, Nunn, Thorfinnson, Johnson, Weyrens, Lange, Carlson, Elam.
Against: None.
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
RE: Existing/Potential Liquor Establishments in Shakopee
DATE : August 2 , 1979
Customer
Total Used
Establishment Square Footage Square Footage
Doc Holidays 17 ,400 10,593
Shakopee House 6 , 333 4, 817
Shopping Mall 6 ,241 4, 500
Richard ' s Pub 6 ,093 2 , 513
(includes basement not now used)
Rock Springs 2 , 265 1 .091
Pullman Club 1 , 762 1 , 162
Opera House Saloon 1 , 736 1 , 100
Clairs Bar 1 , 200 472
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Form No. 3
PETITION FOR ASSESSABLE PUBLIC DeROVEMEN'
DATE
We the undersigned, oimers of the following described real
property, abutting on the proposed improvement and benefited
thereby, hereby petition the Common Council of the City of
Shakopee, for the following public improvements;
on between c,c2r St. /Ave-
and � � S t. /-Aow. , and reouest that the same be made
during the year
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I hereby verify that I circulated the above petition and that
the above signatures of the property owners and petitioners were
affixed in my presence.
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..Approved this -day of 19,,,,__• .
City Attorney R ill E I V D
JUL 24 1979
R CITY OF SHAKOPEE
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MEMO TO: Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
FROM: Steve Nelson
RE : American Cab Company
DATE : August 2 , 1979
John A. Clinkenbeard, owner-operator of American Cab Co. ,
located at 123 East Second Street, Chaska, MN, has applied
to the City of Shakopee for a taxicab operator license .
American Cab is currently not licensed by the City of
Bloomington to pick up passengers within city limits . American
Cab, however, is licensed by the Metro Airport Commission to
operate a taxicab service at the Minneapolis-St . Paul
International Airport . American Cab Co. has met all quidelines
and regulations set by the MAC in order to operate a taxi
service at the airport . The guidelines set by the MAC are
similar to those set forth by the City of Shakopee to operate
a taxi service .
American Cab is presently licensed by the City of Chaska to
operate a taxi service within the city. Chaska ' s ordinance
for the operation of a taxi service is similar to those set
by the City Code in Shakopee.
The American Cab Co . is currently insured by the John Ditzler
Insurance Agency located at 5209 Third Avenue South,
Minneapolis , MN. American Cab is insured for liability. The
liability limits are 100,000 per person and 300,000 per accident .
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Proceedings of the City Council
Page - 2- June S , 1979
Mr. Dan Johnson, Suburban Engineering ,
ment project and costs . P explained the proposed improve-
Mayor rove-
Mayor Harbeck asked for comments from the audience .
Mr . Dave Rockne inquired as to whether the area ' s sewer and water
in agreement with Valley Park 3rd Addition . Mr . Johnson replied
it is . are
P that
Hullander/Ward moved to close the public hearing. Motion carried u
imously .
nan-
Leroux/Hullander offered Resolution No .
Improvement and Preparation of Plan _ 1427 ' A Resolution Ordering
Sewer , and moved its adoption . The City Sanitary
Motion y
Resolution .
Motion failed for lack of a 4/5 affrmative vote. Cnc. Lebensxvoted "
and Cncl . Reinke was absent . i
Ward/Leroux offered Variance Resolution No . CC- 209, variance from setback
requirements for garage requested by Keith Kraai , and moved its adoption.
The City Adm. read the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
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Ward/Leroux moved to open the public
Racquetball Handball Club, Inc . iforhanrOn gSalet3e2aBeerc License y Valley
June S - 30 , 1979 . Motion carried unanimously , for
Mayor Harbeck asked for comments from the audience . There were
Hullander/Ward moved to close the public hearin non .
mously .
g . Motion carried ,unani -
H ullander/Leroux moved to approve the application and grant an On-Sal
3 . 2 beer license to Valley Racquetball and Handball Club Inc .
June 5 - June 30 1979 , i e
Motion carried unanimously, from
Leroux/Hullander moved to open the public hearing on the 79-6 Valle
Industrial Boulevard South Roadway Construction and Storm Sewer .
Motion carried unanimously, y
Mr . Dan Johnson explained the proposed improvement project and its cost
di Gary Eastland inquired as to when the whole drainage plan will b
discussed. He stated that he felt all the drainage construction s
be completed at one time , e
should
Leroux/Hullander moved to close the public hearing . Motion carried
unanimously.
Leroux/Ward moved to table Resolution No . 1428 until the project can
be tied in with the more comprehensiv
carried unanimously . e storm sewer project . Motion
Leroux/Hullander moved to open the public hearing on the application
by Paul Scherber for an On-Sale and Off-Sale Liquor License for
!louse of Hoy , Inc , Motion carried unanimously.
Mr . Paul Scherber was present and answered questions of the Council
concerning the establishment .
Ward/Leroux moved to close
mously . the public hearing . Motion carried unani-
Ward/Leroux moved to preliminarily approve
an On-Sale and Off-Sale Liquor Licenefor House pof1Hoy, oInc . , 101 Ea
Ist ar Avenue apd that final approval be tabled until June 19th, 1979
carried unanimously, East
Ward/Lebens moved to open the public hearing on the 1979/1980 Off-Sale
otion
i' a ':e."Se renewals , Motion carried unanimously , l
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
RE: Link Law Suit
DATE: August 2 , 1979
After a 22 day court proceeding, the jury returned a
verdict against the City of Shakopee in this case . Specifically
the jury found the following:
1 . There was a contract between the City of
Shakopee and Link Brothers and Joseph Topic
which included the sale of the land for
$18 ,000 per acre and an agreement by the City
that the future assessments on remaining
property would not exceed $1 , 300 to $1 ,400
per acre .
2 . This contract was breached by the City of
Shakopee when they levied the assessments for
County Road 17 .
The actual assessments levied on this property were about $128,000.
The result of the jury verdict is a reduction in the assessments
by $112 ,000 plus interest and other charges .
The City Attorney will be prepared to report to the City
Council the next recommended action the City should take .
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JEROME JASPERS �+
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206 Scott Street
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MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS July 16, 1 1.
Members of the City Council
City of Shakopee
Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
MANAGEMENT LETTER
Dear Council Members :
As we stated in our engagement letter of September 28, 1978, an
examination would be made of the accounting and other records of the
City of Shakopee, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on your
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1978. We also
stated in our letter that at the conclusion of our examination, we
would make separate recommendations for strengthening internal
controls and improving operating procedures. We have now completed
the examination of your financial statements and at this time make
the following recommendations to you.
1. Fixed Assets of the City of Shakopee
We recommend that a detailed physicial inventory of
the fixed assets be taken, which should include -
a) description of property
b) location
c) date of acquisition
d) original cost
If the date of acquisition and original cost cannot be
determined, then they should be estimated. This inventory
should be updated at least annually to account for additions
and dispositions during the year.
Advantages to the City of this project would be -
a) source of information for
insurance purposes
b) source of information for
budgetory purposes
c) source of information for
use in maintenance and
safe-keeping.
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2. Diversification of Duties
A diversification of duties regarding the area of cash
cash receipts, bank reconcilations, recording of transactions
to the accounting system, and the depositing of receipts in
the bank account, is not presently incorporated. While this
is always a problem in offices with relatively few employees,
we believe the following recommendations may improve the
internal controls in these areas.
a) the recording of transactions to
the accounting system should be
performed by a person unrelated
to collection of cash receipts
and bank deposits.
b) monthly bank reconcilations should
be entrusted to a person unre-
lated to the preparation of checks,
cash receipts and bank deposits,
and the recording of transactions
to the accounting system.
3 Purchasing System
We recommend that the city review its purchasing system
for goods and improve upon the system by either centralizing
the system or reorganizing the current system such that tle
department heads report to the administration and the
accounting department when an order is placed or received.
A well organized purchasing procedure is important to the
city to insure that -
a) the goods were actually received
with a written evidence of
delivery.
b) that the goods were what was
ordered and paid for.
c) that the prices paid for the
goods were no more than those
shown in the related purchase
orders, bids and contracts.
d) that all discounts were taken.
e) that such purchases were not
paid for more than once.
f) that the pruchases were charged
to proper appropriation accounts.
3 Purchasing System - continued
g) that no expenditure was made in
excess of the balance to the
credit of the appropriation
account to which it was charge-
able.
h) that the accounting department and
administration have data avail-
able regarding outstanding orders
and will be able to report to the
City Council commitments made,
along with the commitments already
paid for at given reporting
intervals .
We will be pleased to discuss these recommendations with you
further, if you so desire .
We wish to thank you for the opportunity of serving you and we
look forward to an enjoyable and continuing association in service
to you.
Yours truly,
JEROME JAS RS
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MEMO TO : Mayor and City Council
Douglas S . Reeder , City Administrator
FROM: Gregg M. Voxland
Finance Director
RE: Sewer Rates
DATE: July 30, 1979
Attached is a letter from Sovell Management Company who is
working with the developer on the Senior Citizen High Rise
Project . Mr. Sovell is requesting a special sewer rate for
this building (after completion) . He has shown rates for
other cities but does not show how these rates compare to
residential rates within each city and it is very difficult
to compare one city with another because conditions vary so
widely.
The City of Shakopee already has a rate for Senior Citizens .
I cannot recommend establishing a separate rate for a
particular building. If such a rate were to be adopted, it
should apply to all Senior Citizens in multiple-unit dwellings .
Also , our billing system cannot handle another rate. If such
a rate were adopted, it would have to be billed entirely
by hand and the Utilities staff have indicated a reluctance
to undertake such a process..
In summary, I recommend this building be billed according to
the rate structure in effect and that Mr. Sovell ' s request
be denied .
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Sovell Management Company
312 Central Ave., Suite 367 • Minneapolis, MN 55414 • Phone (612) 379-7870
GERALD L SOVELL
CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER
PRESIDENT RECEIVED
JUL 2 5 1979
July 23, 1979 CITY OF SHAI(Opgg
Gre^ Voxland
c/o City of Shakopee
129 - 1st Ave. East
Shakopee, MN 55379
Dear Mr. Voxland:
Subject: Sewer Rates for Senior Citizens
It was a pleasure talking to you recently concerning our desire to
have a specific sewer rate applicable to senior citizens who live in
a multiple dwelling designed and financed exclusively for the use of
■ People age 62 and over. We realize that Shakopee has a specific sewer
rate charge for senior citizens, however, we understand that this charge
is more applicable to a senior citizen in a single family home, rather
than a senior citizen in a multiple dwelling building. Operational
costs, including sewer costs, are less per dwelling unit in a multiple
dwelling building than a single family home.
A review of our records for elderly buildings in different municipalities
reflects sewer rates as follows:
Phillips Towers Minneapolis, Minnesota $2.96 per unit
Mille Beneke Manor Glencoe, Minnesota $1.44 per unit
Cedar Crest Apartments Monticello, Minnesota $2.59 per unit
Garden Court Apartments Winnebago, Minnesota $1.36 per unit
As you can see from the above, the cost for sewer service in Shakopee at
$4.65 per senior citizen unit is significantly higher than other elderly
buildings we manage. We request that you restructure the Shakopee sewer
rates to establish a specific category for senior citizens in a multiple
dwelling building designed and financed specifically for citizens of
Sh kopee ages? 62 and over.
F 1 free to call should you have any questions regarding this letter.
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MEMO TO: Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
FROM: Gregg Voxland
Finance Director
RE: Finance Department Floor Plan
DATE: August 2 , 1979
Attached is a drawing for a proposed floor plan for the
Finance Department . Changes to be made are minimal . The
only new installation is to salvage one door and install
it in a new location. What is proposed is to remove two
office partition walls . Involved is modification of ceiling
tile to cover spaces left by removal of walls and some
electrical work to rewire existing light fixtures into a
different existing switch and remove wires from walls being
removed.
This arrangement will provide open office area which is more
flexible for present and future needs . It will also improve
the ventilation in that area which is a problem now. As of
this writing, a reliable estimated cost is not available
but will be by August 7 , 1979 .
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MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas S . Reeder -- ------
City Administrator
RE: Staff and Offices Changes
DATE: July 12 , 1979
In order to improve the Administrative efficiency of City
Hall , I am recommending several changes in staff and office
use . The changes suggested are as follows :
1 . Divide Building Department between the Finance Department
and the Engineering Department . Assessing will go with Finances;
Building will go with Engineering.
a) This will eliminate one department reporting to
the City Administrator and place the functions in
areas where we have strong administrators .
b) The Assessing function is quite compatable with
Finance and in most cities is under their administration.
c) The Building function is closely related to Engineering
and needs to be closely coordinated with the functioning
of the Engineering Department .
d) The relationship between the Assessing and Building
functions can continue as needed even though in different
departments .
2 . Change the Secretary in Engineering to a full time position
(as was originally authorized in the 1979 budget) and move the
Building application function to that Secretary. These applications
were originally received by Finance (Kathy) then moved to Assessing
(Phil) and they would now go to Engineering (Nancy Engler) . This
will allow one stop service for Building Permits which have to go
to Engineering anyway. It will also allow more staff time for
Assessing and will eliminate any part time assessing. The
combination of Assessing and Finance will also provide to some
extent backup secretarial for Finance.
3 . Make some modifications in the office layout to accommodate
their staff shifts . These are shown on the attached drawings .
In making these modifications , I estimate the cost will not
exceed $10,000. I must advise you that within three years we
will be getting relatively cramped for space and may have to look
at some additional space gaining moves .
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4 . I am now convinced that the City should have a full-time ,
experienced Planner on the staff . This position was requested
in 1979 and ended up as an intern position. I believe the
intern position has worked well and we have been able to do a
much better job in this area with the additional manpower . I
will request in 1980 that this position be included in the budget .
I am requesting now that the City Council consider the need for
this position and the need for filling the position at the end
of the current intern period which will run to October. If
we began considering the hiring now, we could have someone on
staff by that time . I am not certain on the starting salary,
however, the salary range adopted by the City Council for 1979
for this job is $13 ,000 to $21 , 500.
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STATE OIL' MINNESOTA
OFFICE Me TIIE GOVERNOR
ALBERT H. QUIE
GOVERNOR ST. PAUL 55155
July 31, 1979
The Honorable wait Harbeck
Mayor - City of Shakopee
129 E. First Avenue
Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
Dear Mayor Harbeck:
This is a follow-up to the thoughts you shared with me earlier this year
concerning the fiscal disparities law and income tax cuts.
I can appreciate your feelings toward the fiscal disparities law--especially
in light of the fact that the City of Shakopee is losing more than $700,000
each year under the law. I did ask Commissioner Clyde Allen of the Depart-
ment of Revenue to put together some information for me showing the impact
of the law on each of the seven counties in the metropolitan area and the
City of Shakopee. The information reinforces the point you were making--
that both Scott County and the City of Shakopee are losing revenue as a
result of the law (see enclosure) .
However, I am not sure how a change in the way the law is now administered
will remedy the situation. The chief responsibility for administering the
law rests with the auditors in the seven county metropolitan area and the
State Treasurer. And, I understand from Commissioner Allen that the procedures
described in the law for its administration are being properly followed by them.
It seems to me that any changes in the procedures for administering the law
would require new legislation. I'd appreciate getting more information as to
what you had in mind concerning changes in the administration of the law.
By now, you've likely had a chance to look at the tax cut measures I signed
into law. Of the total $704.5 million in tax cuts, more than $473 million is
to go toward permanently reducing state individual income taxes. And, almost
ylUV in iiiun is pegged Lol property tax relief. In addition, the state's
inheritance tax and gift tax were eliminated and replaced by a much lower
estate tax. In total, I feel the tax relief package that came out of the
Legislature represented a reasonable compromise in light of the situation.
It is true that the state income tax structure does result in a one wage earner
family paying more tax than a working married couple. However, if the law was
changed to reduce the income tax rates a one wage earner family pays, the
result would be an increase in the amount working married couples pay. In
turn, this could lead to the disincentive for working people to get married
and establish a family.
Right now, under state law, both a husband and wife are each permitted to list
their income separately on the state income tax form. And, each determine
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Honorable Walt Harbeck
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July 31, 1979
their own tax separately based on the amount of their income only. As a result,
the amount of income tax both a husband and wife have to pay is the same amount
as two single people living together with the identical income have to pay.
In fact, if a husband and wife itemize deductions, they can even end up paying
less state income tax than single people having the same income. The reason
for this is that both the husband and wife are permittted to divide the amount
of their deductions between them into any proportions they wish. This, in turn,
permits the husband or wife to put themselves in the lowest possible tax bracket
by subtracting all or most of the deductions from the income of the spouse
having the higher income.
Under the federal income tax laws, a married couple pays more taxes than two
single persons having the same amount of income. The result is a so-called
"marriage penalty" for couples who work. This "marriage penalty" does not
exist under the Minnesota income tax laws. I have enclosed an editorial that
appeared in the July 21st edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press entitled,
"The Tax Penalty on Marriages." I believe you'll find this article both
informative and interesting to read.
In recent years, steps have been taken to reduce the tax of all married couples
through increasing tax credits. First, the amount of personal and dependent
credits has gone from $21 in 1976 up to $55 in 1980. The amount of these
credits will increase again to $60 each in 1981. Also, the 1977 Legislature
adopted a homemaker credit of $50 to reduce the income tax one wage earner
families have to pay.
Again, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
4 Sinc el
AL R H. QUIE
Governor
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COMNDATION FOR KATHY DYESS
The City Of Shakopee is most desireous to be of help to its citizenry
at all times including the provision of pleasant and safe swimming
facilities. Since 1955 swimming instruction and swimming supervision
have been provided. First under the direction of the Shakopee Recreation
Board at leased facilities on the north side of Prior Lake and then at
the Municipal Swimming Pool at Lions Park.
Good facilities are not the only ingredient needed to make a successful
swimming pool. Good staff is even more important! This community has
been very fortunate in having dozens of excellent waterfront staff over
these many years. Yet there are certain people that seem to rise above
others as they shine in the performance of their duties. One such person
is Kathy Dyess!
In 1965 Kathy Borchardt, a young high school student, volunteered her
services as an Aide in the Swimming Instruction Program conducted by the
Shakopee Recreation Board at Pauchner's Beach on Prior Lake. In 1976 she
was hired as a Swimming Instructor at the same location and worked
summers in that capacity until 1968. In 1969 her employment was continued
by the City Of Shakopee as a Guard/Instructor at the new Municipal Swimming
Pool where she has been a summer staff member until the present. During
the school year she was a high school student and then later a college
student at St Olaf until 1972. In 1973 she took employment in the Stillwater,
Minnesota Public School System and was there until 1974 when she took a similar
position in Huron, South Dakota where she has taught in the public school
system until the present. In 1975 Kathy changed her name and married Mr. Dave
Dyess, also a former Shakopee resident. These two people kept their residence
in Huron while Kathy taught high school and Dave attended college in nearby
Yankton, South Dakota. Their summers have been spent in Shakopee. For this the
community has been extremely fortunate. 15 years pf continued service in the
field of public water safety by Kathy Dyess has been the result. The City
is appreciative of this commendable and lengthy period of service.
THANK YOU, KATHY DYESS! ! !
association of
metropolitan
municipalities
A N N U A L R E P O R T
0 F
O P E R A T I O N S
FOR FISCAL YEAR
1978-1979
Issued: June 27, 1979
300 Hanover Building, 480 Cedar Street , St. Paul , MN 55101 222-2861
AMM ANNUAL REPORT OF OPERATION
I.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
The Association 's major function is to represent the collective
interests of its member cities to the Legislature, State De-
partment and Agencies, and the Metropolitan Council and Commissions .
The Association and its member cities had a long list of items on
their "wish list" when the Legislature convened in early January.
This wish list, of course, was the culmination of many months of
hard work and effort by the members of the Association 's Legisla-
tive Policy Committees which had been meeting and developing
policy for the previous year. The Association 's lobbying efforts
during this past session were devoted primarily to economic con-
siderations.
One of the highlights of the session was the adoption of a new
municipal aid formula which was developed by the LMC and the
Association and a significant increase in the amount of state
aids going into the aid pot . While it is true that any general
purpose formula will have differing impacts on individual cities
due to the great diversity in our cities, the new formula does
correct many of the inequities of the previous formula. Additionally,
based on computer analysis and research, practically all of the
Association member cities fare better under the new formula than
they would have under the old formula because of the "one state-
wide pot" system which is part of the new formula .
The Association also played a major role in securing over $25,000,00
in state matching grants to local shade tree disease control programs
for 1979 and 1980. (About $16,000,000 of the $25,000,000 is re-
served for cities in the Metropolitan Area . ) Many other Associa-
tion legislative policies were accomplished during the session,
and our efforts to implement additional policies will continue
during the next session. (For a more comprehensive report of
legislative activity, see Appendix I. )
II.
MEMBERSHIP AND FINANCE
The Association 's membership grew to a total of 61 cities with
Blaine and St. Paul Park being the latest additions . This is
the largest membership since the Association was formed in June
of 1974' We are pleased that the Association is continuing to
grow; however, there are still a significant number of metropolitan
cities which do not belong . . . so we do have continuing growth po-
tential . The more the Association can grow . . . the lower the dues
rate.
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The financial position of the Association remains very strong,
and no dues increase is necessary for fiscal year 1979-80. We
began the year with a funds balance of $32,869.and ended the year
with a balance of $43, 508. (For a complete look at the financial
data , please see Appendix II. )
III.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
As usual , the Association focused a significant amount of its
effort on the programs and projects of the Metropolitan Council
and Metropolitan Commissions. In contrast to previous years, there
were few, if any, major new programs or projects undertaken by the
Metropolitan Council during the past year. This can probably be
attributed to the many changes in Council members as a result of
the 1978 elections . Perhaps this would be a good time for the
Council to conduct a performance audit of its entire operation
and "weed out" unnecessary programs and projects and streamline
the programs which are necessary.
While there were few new programs, the Association through its
Policy committees, Board of Directors, and Staff represented and
voiced the cities concerns with respect to revisions to existing
programs and guide chapters including Housing, Wastewater Treat-
ment, Social Framework (The Council has since terminated the Social
Framework. ) , Transportation, and Solid and Hazardous Waste.
The Association continued to play a significant role in the
appointment of city officials to important Metropolitan Council
Advisory Boards and Committees such as the Transportation Advisory
Board (TAB) , Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) , Solid and Hazardous
Waste Committee, and Metropolitan HRA Advisory Committee and .las°ty
but not least, the Chairmans ° Advisory Committee. It is important
that the city officials continue to take the time to serve in
this capacity.
IV.
SUPPORT AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
The Association, in addition to its lobbying efforts, continues
to provide other services to its member cities. The Association
is the major financial contributor to the annual Metropolitan
Salary Survey and also manages the contract and provides the ad-
ministrative support for the entire project. The Annual Elected
Officials Salary Survey was published, and the Association also
contributed financial support to the Labor Relations Counseling
Seminar. Roger Peterson, Director of Legislative Affairs, or-
ganized and conducted the second annual Levy Limit Seminar. At
the request of LMC Executive Director, Don Slater, the Seminar
was opened up to outstate cities, and more than 50 officials
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from outstate, in addition to about 75 officials from member
cities, attended. Secretarial and administrative support for
the Metropolitan Area Management Association (MAMA) was once
again provided by the Association Staff. The Association and
the Metropolitan Council co-sponsored a series of workshops
for local elected officials aimed at identifying a series of
steps cities can implement to facilitate the production of
affordable housing.
Additionally, several newsletters, legislative briefs, and
informational bulletins were published to help keep member
city:.officials informed of activities, programs, and projects
with city government impact. Last but not least, we said
goodbye to Sylvia Bauer and welcomed Odelia Conlon to the Staff.
V.
THE JOB AHEAD (1979-80)
The Association has just completed its fifth year of operation,
and as we begin the sixth, I believe our creditability with the
Legislature and Metropolitan Council is at an all time high.
The Association 's "track record" of influencing state and
metropolitan level "policymakers" on behalf of the cities can
be well documented. This does not mean we should look back
or that we can be satisfied to maintain the status quo . . . we
must always be alert to opportunities which will increase the
capacity of the Association to serve its member cities in more
effective ways. The job of the Association and its staff, after
all , is to serve its member cities . In support of this purpose,
the Board of Directors has adopted a Work Program for 1979-80
which should keep the Association moving in the right direction
(see Appendix III) .
Your suggestions and comments concerning the work program, or
as to how the Association can do a better job for your city are
always welcome. Help us to help you .
Prepared by:
Vern Peterson
Executive Director
VP/,o c
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APPENDIX I
POLICY SUMMARY
FOR
1 9 7 9
Issued: May, 1979
300 hanover bldg.480 cedar street,st.paul,minnesota 55101 (612) 222-2861
AMM POLICY SUMMARY FOR 1979
Policy
Policy No. Policy Description Priority Met Statu.s/Corrrments
I-A Levy Limit Repeal Low m No consideration by the Legislature
I-B-1 Realistic Levy Limit High o Increase to 8% passed House. Dropped
Index in Conference Committee by Senator
McCutcheon. Will develop statewide
lobby task force for 1980 session .
Authors are lined up for 1980 .
I-B-2 Mandated Programs High - Passed House - See ImB-1 Status
Special Levy
ImB=,3 Natural Disaster/Lawful
Order Special Levies Med. - Passed House - See I-B-1 Status
I-B-4 Reverse Referendum Med. - Passed House - See I-B-1 Status
I-B-5 Levy Limit Exclusion Low - No consideration by the Legislature
to 5, 000
1979
BOD-6 Levy Limit Adjustments High Chapt. Any city less than 85% of county per
303 capita average increases to 85% .
Levy base may be increased for refuse
collection and street maintenance if
these are currently funded some other
1979 way.
I-C-1 State Aid Increase High Chapt . 1980 aids increased $5 to $64 plus
303 Minneapolis catagorical aid for
pensions of $4. 5 million (Mpls.
receives no aid increase in 1980.
1981 aids increased $6 to $70 .
I-C-2 State Aid - Socio Med. 1979 New state aid formula based on Levy
Economic Chapt. limit base minus an amount equal
303 to 10 equalized mills and limited
to a range increase of 12% to 20%
based on current per capita receipts.
I-C-3 State Aid - Mill Rate Med. 1979 Use of mill rate excluded except
Chapt. for cities under 2, 500 population
303 and those receiving minimum aid in-
creases .
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Policy
Policy No. Policy Description Priority Met Status/Comments
I-D-1 Tax Exempt Property High - No consideration
I-D-2 3cc and Subsidized High - Passed in individual tax bills but
Housing dropped in conference committee .
I-D-3 Maintenance of Real Low - No consideration
Property
I-D-4 Tax Assessment Low - Several bills considered but not
Delinquencies passed in 1979 . Some interest existed
for 1980.
I-D-5 Public Property Acqui- Low - No consideration
sition
I-E-1 Eliminate Limited Med, 1979 Reaches full market value in 2 years.
Market Value Chapt. Taxable value rates for homestead
303 property reduced as follows 1979
(20%133%) 1980 (18%130%) 1981 (17%/
28%) Homestead credit increased to
$440 in 1980 and $600 in 1981 .
I-E-2 Sales Ratio Penalty Med. - No consideration
I-E-3 Co-efficient of Disper- High 1979 Delayed for two years to 1982. A bill
sion Penalty Chapt. will be considered in 1980 to change
303 the penalty rates and ranges.
I-E-4 Assessment Procedure for Low OK No changes were made in 1979 . This ful-
Office/Hotel Property (AMM fills policy requirements .
opposes changes)
I-F-1 Tax Increment Financing Med. 1979 LMC/NAHRO/AMM Bill passed.
Chapt .
322
I-F-2 Reinvestment Fund Low - No consideration - bill drafted for
1980.
I-F-3 Redevelopment Construc- Med. 1979 Deferment at local option for period
tion Incentives Chapt . of construction for redevelopment.
322
i-F-4 Fiscal Notes High - Bills considered but not passed in 1979 .
(HF 484 - SF 642)
I-F-5 Minn . City Fiscal Study Med. 1979 $202,000 allocated to State Plan . Agency
Chapts . for city fiscal study. $200,000 allocated
303 & 333 to Tax Study Commission for--local aids
study.
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Policy
Policy No. Policy Description Priority Met Status/Comments
I-F-6 Hotel/Motel/Amusement Tax Med. - Several Bills considered. None passed.
II-A Shade Tree Program High 1979 $25,000, 000 funding for grants to local
Chapts . units . Special levy extended for 2 yrs .
257 & 333 All other policy provisions met.
II-B Municipal Self Insurance Low - In committee. Will be considered in
1980. (HF 251 & 262) (SF 291 & 403)
II-C Agricultural Land Use/ Low - No changes in 1979, but an interium
Green Acres study was commissioned.
II-D Minnesota Municipal Board Med. 1979 AMM/LMC Consolidation bill passed.
Chapt .
287
II-E 911 Emergency Tel . Serv. Low Yes Legislature maintained the philosophy
of state funding for major 911 costs .
II-F Veterans Preference Low Yes No action in 1979. This fulfills policy
requirements .
II-G Tree Removal and Treatment Low Yes No statewide licensing. AMM supports
Licensing local determination.
II-H Highway Turnbacks Low - No consideration in 1979
II-I Judicial System Low - No consideration in 1979
II-J Watershed Districts Low - No consideration in 1979
III-C Legislative Housing Low Yes Committees re-established
III-D No mandatory zoning stan- High Yes No legislative mandates in this area
dards
III-E MHFA - Broader Latitude Low 1979 Several new programs authorized for low
Chapt. 327 and moderate income families
III-F Rehab. funding continua- Med. 1979 Funding extended. Bonding for low and
tion Chapt . moderate income housing mortgage in-
327 creased significantly .
III-G HRA Legislation Expansion Med. - No action . Will work on for 1980.
III-H Low Income Housing Bond Low - No action. Met. Co. did not intro-
Guarantee Fund duce bill in 1979 .
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Policy
Policy No. Policy Description Priority Met Status/'Comments
IV 314 Comprehensive Governance High - No action until 1980.
IV A-5 Extension of Metropolitan Med. Yes No new extended powers. Were success-
Council Powers . (AMM ful in killing a new power in housing
opposes without study) area.
IV A-6 Administrative Conduct of Med. - No action in 1979
Metropolitan Agencies
IV B-1 Metropolitan Council Juris- Low - No action in 1979
diction
IV B-2 Comprehensive Planning Med. Yes No changes in legislation . Will continue
to monitor Met. Council and Legislature
IV B-4 Hazardous & Solid Waste Med. Yes No formal action in 1979 . Will come up
in 1980.
IV-E Transportation Planning - Med. - No action in 1979
3c Process - Local Official
Involvement.
BOD-1 Automatic Municipal Elec- Med. 1979 Recount is automatic upon request if the
tion recount Chapt. vote spread is within certain ranges
90 (approx. 1% up to 10,000)
BOD-2 County Attorney ®s to prose- Med. - No bill introduced by Highway Patrol
cute, State Patrol
BOD-3 Traffic Signal Maintenance Low - No action in 1979
BOD-4 Eliminate 3. 2 Beer High OK Stopped passage of bill in 1979. Issue
(AMM opposed) will be up again in 1980 .
BOD-5 Plymouth Storm Sewer Taxing Low 1979 Passed for Plymouth and Golden Valley .
District Chapt. Allows Storm Sewer Taxing District as well
303 as Assessment District.
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APPENDIX II
Financial Report
SECTION A BUDGET HISTORY AND 1979-1980 BUDGET
PERSONNEL :1977-78 1978-79 1978-79 1979-80
ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL.* BUDGET
Salaries ;'$6Q 360.'48 '$6$;940 $66, 448.16 $68, 710
PERA 3,319. 79 3,627 3,616 . 18 3, 785
Med. & Hosp. 1 ,080 . 00 1 ,200 1 , 215. 00 2, 520
FICA 2,655. 52 3,106 3,044. 78 3, 675
Insurance 315. 00 345 345 . 00 345
$67, 730. 79 $74,218 $74,669 . 12 $79,035
OPERATIONS
Conf. , Travel , Meetings $ 3,667. 89 $ 4,000 $ 4, 393 . 21 $ 4,550
Rent 3, 849 . 32 4,000 4,175. 57 4, 700
Telephone 1 , 315. 11 1 ,400 1 , 597, 54 1 , 800
Postage 1 ,190 . 11 1 ,560 1 ,269 . 84 1 , 700
Equipment 190. 00 200 200 . 16 200
LMC Services 3, 398. 62 3,900 3,154. 70 3,500
Office Supplies 359 . 85 640 508 . 75 740
Audit 350. 00 400 375 . 00 425
Misc. Expense 517. 77 600 540. 74 700
$14,838. 67 $16, 700 $16 ,215 . 31 $18,315
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES
Salary Survey $ 8,955. 86 $ 9,300 $ 8,859 . 34 $ 9,400
Labor Relations 3,000. 00 3,000 3,000. 00 3,000
Newsletter 849 . 10 1 , 700 759 . 60 1 ,800
Committee Support 404. 86 500 473 . 88 600
$13,209.82 $14„500 $13,092. 82 $14, 800
TOTALS $95, 779. 28 $105, 418 $a Q3 977425 $112,150
*Pre-audit figures
SECTION B
STATEMENT OF INCOME, EXPENSE AND FUNDS BALANCE
(Pre-Audit)
1978-1979 Fiscal Year
Beginning Year Balance $32,869
Dues Income 111 , 390
Interest Income 3,189
Miscellaneous Income 37
�d
Expenses $147, 485 103,977
Year End Balance (current) , a , e o , , . , $ 43,508
SECTION C
PROJECTED INCOME, EXPENSES AND FUNDS AVAIL-
ABILITY FOR 1979-1980 FISCAL YEAR
Beginning Year Balance $43, 508
Dues Income 111 , 390
Interest Income 3,000
Miscellaneous Income 50
Total Available Funds . . . e . . , o , . $158, 398
Budgeted Expenses 112,150
Projected Balance $ 46, 248
APPENDIX III
1979 - 1980 PROGRAM PRIORITIES
GOALS AND PRIORITIES
FOR THE
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
A.
ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES
The goals of the Association are embodied in the By-Laws . They are.
le To effectively express in a united voice policies concerning the
structure, powers and other matters relating to municipal govern-
ment for the municipalities in the metropolitan area .
2. To serve as a forum through which all municipalities or groups
of municipalities may develop and propose policies and positions
on matters of concern to the metropolitan municipalities and
develop strategies for advocating those policies and positions .
3. To serve as a forum for the interchange of ideas and information
among municipalities in the metropolitan area , and to foster
inter-municipal cooperation ,
4a To develop and provide, either alone or in concert with the
Minnesota League of Cities or other organizations or agencies ,
programs of technical assistance to member municipalities .
5. To foster, generate, and promote information and data concern-
ing the problems and issues affecting municipal government in
the metropolitan area, to the state legislature, in particular,
and to the public at large,
6e To encourage the improvement of municipal government in the
metropolitan area by holding conferences and by fostering per-
tinent research projects .
7e To work closely with the League of Minnesota Cities in the in-
terest of members of this association .
8 . To strive to make the metropolitan area and its component munici-
palities more efficient and progressive in the continuing task
of making the quality of life as complete and satisfying and en-
riching as possible for all citizens.
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B.
MAJOR WORK PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
FOR
1979-1980
TO
IMPLEMENT GOALS AS STATED IN BY-LAWS
IN SERVING ITS MEMBERS IN THE MOST EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE MANNER POSSIBLE
AND TO IMPLEMENT THE GOALS EMBODIED IN THE BY-LAWS, THE ASSOCIATION
SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM PRIORITIES:
I. EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION OF MUNICIPAL INTERESTS BEFORE THE STATE
LEGISLATURE,
Major activities to implement this priority include:
A . MUNICIPAL REVENUES COMMITTEE.,
1 . Review existing revenue and tax policies in light of
action taken in the 1979 session . Determine which
policies should be retained and/or modified and if
new policies are needed.
2. Develop additional revenues and tax policies or
modify the existing, as necessary, for the 1980
legislative session.
a . Evaluate Municipal Aid Formula .
b. New sources of revenue for cities .
C. Redevelopment financing.
d. Levy limits .
e. Assessments.
3 . Develop priority rating for Board consideration.
4e Develop strategy for working with the Tax Study Com-
mission to accomplish the study of local government
finances and taxes .
B. METROPOLITAN ANGENCIES COMMITTEE.
1 . Review existing metropolitan organization and issues
policies in light of action taken in 1979 session .
2. Develop additional policies or modify existing as
needed for the 1980 legislative session, including
such items as :
a . Wastewater Management .
b. Metropolitan Area Governance.
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3 . Develop priority ratings for Board consideration .
C. HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 . Review existing housing policies in light of action taken
in 1979 session.
2. Same process as A-2.
3. Same process as A-3.
Do GENERAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
1 . Review existing legislative policy not covered in A, B, or
C above in light of action taken in 1979 session.
2. Consider policy with respect to aids for local fire and
police funds .
3. Same process as A-2.
4. same process as A-3
E BOARD OF DIRECTORS°
1 . Determine Legislative Policy Committees needed and es-
tablish membership of same.
2. Adopt legislative priorities for the 1980 legislative
session.
3 . Develop strategy for more effective involvement of member
city officials in the legislative lobbying process . . .
particularly in the area of levy limits .
4 . Sponsor1co-sponsor educational event for the metropolitan
area Legislators to apprise them of the AMM legislative
program, issues , and concerns .
F. STAFF.
1 . Provide support as necessary for AMM standing committees
to perform their assigned tasks .
2 . Maintain liaison with Legislators and legislative committees
during the interim.
3o Maintain coordiantion and communication with appropriate
LMC personnel on legislative items of mutual interest .
4. Lobby during the 1980 session for the implementation of
the AMM policies as prioritized by the Board.
5 , Continue to represent the AMM on the State Shade Tree Ad-
visory Committee,
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II. EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION OF MUNICIPAL INTERESTS BEFORE THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS
Major steps to implement this priority includes
A . METROPOLITAN AGENCIES COMMITTEE.
1 . Analyze and react as necessary to revisions to
existing Metropolitan Development Guide Chapters.
2. Analyze and react as necessary to proposed new
chapters of Metropolitan Development Guide.
3. Monitor the implementation and react as necessary
to the ongoing mandatory planning process and
issues of metropolitan significance.
4. Review and assess the Metropolitan Council 's 1980
Work Program and Budget,
B. HOUSING ADVISORY" COMMITTEE.
1 . Complete activities as specified in the Metropolitan
Council/AMM Cooperative Agreement.
2. Provide input to Metropolitan Council and staff
with respect to the metropolitan area Housing
Market Analysis .
3. Analyze and react as necessary to revisions to
the Housing Chapter of the Metropolitan Develop-
ment Guide,
4. Monitor the activities of the Metro HRA Advisory
Committee with special emphasis on the subsidized
housing issue and problems.
C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
1 . React and take action as appropriate to reports/re-
commendations received from standing committees .
2. Make recommendations as required, requested, and
appropriate to the Metropolitan Council concerning
appointments to key Metropolitan Council Advisory
Committees. (TAB, TAC, Land USE, HRA)
D. STAFF,
1 . Provide support as necessary to AMM standing or
special committees, enabling them to perform their
assigned tasks, and advise Board in C-2 above.
2. Maintain liaison with the Metropolitan Council
members and Council committees and staff.
3. Monitor and assist the Metropolitan Council Chair-
man 's Advisory Committee.
4. Monitor and assist the TAB and TAC.
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5. Monitor the Land Use Advisory Committee.
6. Represent the AMM on the 208 Wastewater Manage-
ment Advisory Committee.
7. Monitor the Metropolitan Council 's Solid Waste
Advisory Committee.
III. PROVIDING SERVICES WHICH ARE UNIQUE AND MEANINGFUL TO
METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES.
Major activities to implement this priority include.
to Provide administrative and financial support
for the Metropolitan Area Salary Survey.
2m Provide financial support for the Labor Relations
Associates, and in cooperation with the LMC deter-
mine the value of continuing this service.
3. Provide administrative support for Metropolitan
Area Management Association.
4m Prepare and issue Elected Official Salary Survey.
5. Communicate timely and in-depth information on
subjects of interest to members through.
ao Newsletters
ba Legislative Bulletins
C. Seminars
dm Membership Meetings
IV. STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE ASSOCIATIOW S GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS.
Major activities to implement this priority include.
1 . Conducting seminars on topics of interest or
importance. Possibilities for this year in-
clude.
ae Levy Limits and Municipal Aids.
be Housing Revenue Bonds
2. Apprise members of opportunities to serve on various
advisory committees that work with the Metropolitan
Council and other levels of government.
a . TAB - TAC
b, Land Use Advisory
C. Solid Waste
do Metro HRA
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3. Hold periodic membership meetings on topical subjects .
4. Continue positive steps to increase membership.
a . Develop priority list and assign contacts to members
of Board.
b. Update AMM story.
C. Communicate on a regular basis to non-member prior-
ity cities via :
1 . Newsletters
2. Legislative Bulletins
3. Special Reports, etc.
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VAIEMO TO: Douglas S . Reeder
City Administrator
FROM: David A. Dacquisto
Assistant Zoning Administrator
RE: Alternative Waste Management Systems Evaluation
Study
DATE: July 31 , 1979
The above mentioned study was received by Mayor Harbeck and
a brief explanation of its contents was requested .
The study deals with the problems associated with different
types of on-site sewage disposal systems , their failure and
potential for failure . The study addresses itself to the
following :
1) Identification of areas served by on-site systems .
2) Definition of failures of on-site systems .
3) Identification of causes of failures .
4) Development of applicable technical alternatives
and range of costs associated with each, and
S) Development of a management implementation
program.
The study purpose is to identify sites where failures have
occured and analyze means of dealing with the problems . As
this is Phase I of Step I , it does not deal with specifics and
does not give site recommendations .
As points of information, areas studied were those with eight
or more houses in areas of five acres or less . No on-site
system failures were identified in Shakopee . In Scott County,
however, a number were identified. The closest of these to
Shakopee were , Brookhaven, Eaglehaven and Marystown in
Louisville Township , and Davies Addition and P and V Addition
in Jackson Township, as well as Schroeders Acres in Savage .
The cause of failures were inadequate drainfield, small lot
sizes , and in some cases tight soils .
In following reports , alternative on-site management and evaluation
standardswill be discussed . Next alternatives will be evaluated
and costs determined . A final report will outline the construction
priorities and management strategies for the entire area.
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Douglas S . Reeder -2- July 31 , 1979
Once priorities and management strategies are established ,
the report will become the basis for a grant application for
Federal funds to rebuild or replace on-site systems with
an alternative which will cure the problems . Federal funding
will provide grants for (90%) of the cost of rebuilding or
replacement .
DAD/jiw
City of Shakopee
K_0 P 1�� POLICE DEPARTMENT
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SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA 55379
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1979 SIX-MONTH ACTIVITY REPORT
The first six months of 1979 showed an increase of 17% in
complaints received and investigated by the Shakopee Police De-
partment. In 1978 , 2 ,993 complaints were received and 3,514
complaints were received in 1979 .
The first six months of 1979 also shows an increase of
15% in Part I and Part II crimes . Of the 648 Part I and Part
II crimes reported in 1978 , 49 were exceptionally cleared or
unfounded, 241 were cleared by arrest, and 358 are pending.
Of the 750 Part I and Part II crimes reported for the first
six months of 1979 , 92 were exceptionally cleared or unfounded,
266 were cleared by arrest, and 392 are pending.
The following is a break-down of Part I and Part II crimes :
PART I CRIMES Y 1978 1979
Homicide -- 4 + 400%
Rape 2 -- - 200%
Kidnapping -- 1 + 100%
_- 2 + 200%
Sodomy
Armed Robbery (People' s Savings & Loan) -- 1 + 100$
Aggrevated Assault 2 2
Simple Assault 10 33 + 230%
Arson 1 1
Burglary
26 42 + 61%
Auto Theft 39 36 - 7$
Larceny
225 218 - 3%
305 340 + 11%
Part I crimes increased by 11% for the first six months of 1979 .
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PART II CRIMES 1978 1979
Extortion -- 1 + 100%
Forgery 5 11 + 120%
Fraud 4 2 - 100%
Poss/Receive/Conceal Stolen Property 6 1 - 83%
Vandalism 127 159 + 25%
Narcotic Violations 30 24 - 20%
Indecent Exposure/Sex Offenses 3 7 + 133%
Obscene Communications -- 4 + 400%
Cruelty/Neglect of Child 7 9 + 28%
Sale of Liquor to Minor 2 3 + 50%
Other Liquor Violations 46 37 - 19%
Resisting/Obstructing Arrest 7 7
Making False• Report -- 1 + 100%
Escape From Custody 3 3
Weapon Offenses 1 7 + 600%
Threat to Bomb 2 1 - 50%
Harassing Communication •► 12 11 - 8%
Disorderly Conduct 23 25 + 8%
Curfew 7 -- - 700%
Loitering -- 2 + 200%
Runaway Juveniles -- 11 +1100%
Incorrigibility -- 1 + 100%
Truancy -- 2 + 200%
Misc. Public Crimes 11 14 + 27%
Trespassing/Tampering with Auto 6 9 + 50%
D.W.I. 39 56 + 51%
Aggrevated D.W.I . 2 2
343 410 + 19%
Part II crimes increased by 19% for the first six months of 1979.
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Statistics for the first six months of 1979 show arrests
have decreased by 1% . During the first half of 1979 , 359 persons
were arrested compared to 366 persons arrested for the first half
of 1978 . Adult arrests increased by 53% in 1979 , while juvenile
arrests decreased by 37% .
The following is a break-down of arrests:
ARRESTS: 1978 1979
Adults 143 220 + 53%
Juveniles 223 139 - 37%
366 359 - 1%
Male 284 308 + 8%
Female 82 51 - 37%
366 359 - 1%
Homicide -- 1 + 10n%
Assault 7 16 + 128%
Burglary 5 4 - 20$
Larceny
66 42 - 36%
Auto Theft 11 8 - 27%
Forgery 3 5 + 66%
Possession of Stolen Property 2 7 + 250%
Vandalism 22 54 + 145%
Weapon Offenses 2 4 + 100%
Other Sex Offenses 1 4 + 300%
Narcotic Violations 43 30 - 30%
D.W.I. 38 54 + 42%
Liquor Law Violations 113 69 - 38%
Disorderly Conduct 24 32 + 33%
Runaway Juveniles -- 7 + 700%
Curfew/Loitering 13 -- -1300%
Miscellaneous 16 22 + 37%
366 359 - 1%
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As of June 30 , 1979 , the Shakopee Police Department has
handled 21% fewer complaints from Valleyfair. During the
first part of their season in 1978 , 74 complaints were in-
vestigated and in 1979 , 58 complaints have been received .
The following is a break-down of Valleyfair complaints :
VALLEYFAIR COMPLAINTS 1978 1979
Shoplifting 4 4
-- 1 + 100%
Forgery
Narcotic Violations 16 8 - 50$
Auto Theft 2 -- - 200%
Vandalism 1 -- - 100%
Disorderly Conduct/Gate Crashing 4 6 + 50%
Liquor Violations 16 8 - 50%
Weapon Offenses -- 1 + 100%
Medicals 1 3 4 + 33%
Traffic Citations 3 2 - 33%
Lost and Found Property 1 4 + 300%
Motor vehicle Accidents r 7 5 28%
Miscellaneous Public Assists 13 12 - 7%
Miscellaneous Officer Calls 4 3 - 25%
74 58 - 21%
As of June 30 , 1979 , there has been a decrease of 46% in the
persons arrested at Valleyfair.
The following is a break-down on Valleyfair arrests:
VALLEYFAIR ARRESTS 1978 1979
ADULTS 37 18 - 51%
JUVENILES 61 _ 34 - 44%
98 52 - 46%
SHAKOPEE POLICE DEPARTMENT SWORN PERSONNEL
1974 : On January 1 , 1974 , personnel consisted of a Chief of Police ,
1 Detective Sergeant, 2 Sergeants , and 4 Patrolmen.
On April 15 , 1974, Michael Vaughan and Teherence Doyle were
hired. On June 1, 1974 , Russell Lawrence was hired to fill
the vacancy left by the death of Terry McGovern.
TOTAL PERSONNEL 12-31-74 : 10 (6 Patrolmen)
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED: 3 ,390
1975: On January 1, 1975 , personnel consisted of a Chief of Police ,
1 Detective Sergeant, 2 Sergeants , and 6 Patrolmen.
On December 17 , 1975, Gerald Poole was hired.
TOTAL PERSONNEL 12-31-75 : 11 (7 Patrolmen)
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED: 3,848
1976 : On January 1, 1976 , personnel consisted of a Chief of Police
1 Detective Sergeant, 2 Sergeants , and 7 Patrolmen.
On January 14 , 1976 , Earl Al Fleck was hired as the Juvenile-
Liaison Officer. On April 5 , 1976 , John DuBois was appointed
to Assistant Chief of Police and Donald Bisek was appointed
as a full-time Detective. On September 19 , 1976 , Michael
Vaughan terminated_his employment.
TOTAL PERSONNEL 12-31-76 : 11 (5 Patrolmen)
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED: 4 ,126
1977: On January 1, 1977, personnel consisted of a Chief of Police ,
1 Assistant Chief of Police, 2 Sergeants , 1 Detective , 1
Juvenile-Liaison Officer, and 5 Patrolmen.
On January 10, 1977 , Gary R. Nosbusch was hired and on
February 1, 1977 , Ronald C. Carlson was hired.
TOTAL PERSONNEL 12-31-77: 13 (7 Patrolmen)
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED: 5 ,685
1978: On January 1, 1978 , personnel consisted of a Chief of Police,
1 Assistant Chief of Police, 2 Sergeants , 1 Detective, 1
Juvenile-Liaison Officer, and 7 Patrolmen.
On June 1, 1978 , Chief R.G. Thielen retired after 30 years
of service. On August 16 , 1978, John J. DuBois was named
Chief of Police. On November 20 , 1978 , John M. Flynn was
hired.
TOTAL PERSONNEL 12-31-78: 13 (8 Patrolmen)
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED: 6 ,647
SWORN PERSONNEL
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1979 : On January 1 , 1979 , personnel consisted of a Chief of Police ,
2 Sergeants , 1 Detective , 1 Juvenile-Liaison Officer, and
8 Patrolmen.
On February 16 , 1979 , John DuBois resigned from the position
of Chief of Police and accepted his former position of
Detective Sergeant. On June 4 , 1979 , Thomas G. Brownell was
hired as Chief of Police .
TOTAL PERSONNEL 06-30-79 : 14 (8 Patrolmen)
COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED: 3 ,514 (first six months)
RECE" W,
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112;IIII IIII CITy ®F �HAK®P
league of minnesota cities
July 5, 1979
TO: LMC Board of Directors and LMC Legislative Contact Persons
FROM: Duke Addicks, Legislative Counsel
RE: STATUS OF LEAGUE PROGRAM
Enclosed is a copy of a chart showing the status of the LMC 1979-1980 legislative
program as of the end of the 1979 session. Of major emphasis during the interim
and 1980 session will be the following:
- Working with the joint Senate/House Agricultural Land Use Committee
(policy III-1 ).
Working on pending revision of municipal subdivision laws
(HoF. 1352/ S.F. 1322) (policies III-6 and 8) .
- Consideration of a revision in the special assessment laws as a
result of recent court decisions (policy III-9) .
- Working with Senate on possible revision of PELRA (policy IV-2) ,
- Working with individual members of the legislature on pension
issues (policies IV-3 and IV-4) .
- Preparation of an application for temporary classification of all
city data which should not be public and drafting a bill to
classify this data (policy IV-11 ).
- Continue efforts for self-insurance for cities (policy V-3).
- LMC and AMM task force on levy limits (policy VI-1 ) o
The League had a good legislative session due to the efforts of city officials in
contacting their legislators. All legislative contacts are encouraged to thank
their legislators for considering the views and concerns of the League during the
1979 legislative session - a brief letter would be appropriate.
And, I would like to thank you for contacting legislators during this last session.
Would you please take time to complete and return to me the enclosed evaluation
form for the legislative contact program.
Enclosures
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Policy Priority Lobbyist LMC Role, File Number, Authors, Progress
III-13 Intergovernmental C Duke Work with PCA
Strategies
III-14 Water Pollution Control C Duke Enacted. Laws 1979, Ch. 285.
Grants
IV-1 Federal Labor Approach B Don
IV-2 PELRA A Arlin Essential employees were defined and last best offer
item by item argitration adopted starting 6/30/80,
for essential employees. Senator Coleman will lead
interim study.
IV-3 Local Police and Fire-
fighters Pension Funds A* Stan/Arlin Possible bill readministration. Work with legislative
study commission. LMC interim work. Bill for IV 3 (3) ,
Local police and fire minimum employee contribution
increase S.F. 1128/H.F. 1192, passed both Senate and
House but due to time did not repass Senate.
IV-4 PERA A* Stan Possible bill readministration. Work with legislative
study commission.
IV-5 Disposition of state C Stan S.F. 778/H.F. 879, in Gov. Op. (H) (S) .
police aid.
IV-6 Taxation of PERA B Stan
Contribution
IV-7 Volunteer Firefighters C Stan
IV-8 Vets. Pref. B Duke
IV-9 IPA C Don
IV-10 Unemp. Comp. B Duke Revision passed.
IV-11 Privacy B Duke Enacted. Laws 1979, Ch, 328. Follow up needed with
rules and new bill in 19800
IV-12 Group Insurance A Duke Included in V-3.
IV-13 Federal Pension Legislation B Don
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Policy Priority Lobbyist LMC Role, File Number, Authors,_ Progress
IV-14 Deferred Comp. B Don
IV-15 Civil Service B Duke
IV-16 Social Security C Don
IV-17 Temp. Military Service C H.F. 129/S.F, 283, Gov. Op. (H) , Gen. Legis, (S) ,
IV-18 Minimum Wages B Duke
V-1 Law Enforc. A Stan Partially enacted. Laws 1979, Ch. 282.
V-2 Bldg./Fire Codes A* Duke Probably need to revise optional law passed in 1979.
V-3 Insurance A* Duke Two bills introduced: S.F. 291/H.F, 251 , self-insurance
of health benefits; S.F. 403, H.F. 262, self-insurance
of other risks and pooling, Out of study committee
in House but problems in Senate subcommittee of
Commerce. Interim work by Senate promised. Passage
doubtful in 1980.
V-4 Liquor B Duke No limit on fees for on-sale clubs (V-4(1)) enacted
as Laws 1979, Ch. 325. Interim study in Senate of
other issues.
V-5 Emergency Medical Services B Arlin Enacted. Laws 1979, Ch. 316, No further action needed.
V-6 Emergency Telephone A Duke Continue state financing and special levy,
Work with AMM,
V-7 Speed Limits C Duke
V-8 Health Inspect. C Duke
V-9 Good Sam. C Duke
V-10 Adv. Possession C Duke
V-11 Courts and Judicial Adm. C Duke
Property Tax Reform (Policies VI-1,2,3,5,7(3) ) 0
VI-1 Levy Limits A* Arlin LMC/AMM Task Force for 1980,
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Policy Priority Lobbyist LMC Role, File Number, Authors, Progress
VI-1 (3) (b) Mandated Programs
and Fiscal Notes A* Duke S.F. 642/H.F. 484 require fiscal notes for new
mandated programs (V-1(3b)) , in appropriations (H) ,
Gov. Op. (S) .
VI-2 Aid A* Arlin LMC/AMM formula included with aid increase in
Laws 1979, Ch. 303.
VI-3 Limited Market Value A* Arlin Elimination of Limited Market Value in Laws 1979,
Elimination Ch. 303.
VI-4 Telephone Gross Earnings C Duke
VI-5 Railroads A* Duke Laws 1979, Ch. 303 contains revision of railroad tax
laws. Work on redistribution of value formula.
VI-6 Cities Study A Arlin
VI-7 Property Tax Administration
1. Homesteads B Stan
2. Subsidized House B Arlin/Don
3. Reimbursement A* Arlin Research needed.
4. Recodification C Stan
5. Classification C Stan
VI-8 Invest. Pool B Arlin
VI-9 Sales/Income Local Taxes B Arlin/Roger
VI-10 Municipal Bonds C
Federal Don
State Duke S.F. 1132/H.F. 1130 in committees. Purchase of IRS
as municipal deposit security.
VI-11 Rev. Sharing C Don
VI-12 Electric Utility Gross C Duke Respond to bills proposed/introduced.
BOD #1 Inspection of Lumber Duke S.F. 150. In Energy and Housing (S) a
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Policy Priority Lobbyist LMC Role, File Number, Authors and Progress
BOD #2 Licensing of Part-time Stan See V-1. Partially enacted,
Officers
BOD #3 Disability retirement Stan
BOD #4 Highway patrol violations Duke
BOD #5 Joint Municipal Gas Duke Laws 1979, Ch, 140. No further action needed,
Associations
BOD #6 Recounts for Municipal Louise Laws 1979, Ch. 90. No further action needed,
Elections
BOD #7 Aid Formula Arlin See V-2o Enacted.
BOD #8 IR Bond use and Arlin See II. Enacted.
BOD #9 Housing Revenue Bonds
BOD #10 Oppose repeal of Little Duke Oppose H.F. 80.
Davis Bacon Act
BOD #11 Oppose tax abatement bill Arlin
for Industrial Development
BOD #12 Oppose one class of beer Duke Oppose S.F. 513/H.F, 490.
BOD #13 Restrict DNR Flood Duke Enacted, Laws 1979, Ch, 253. No further action
Plain rules needed.
BOD #14 Uniform Colors for Law Duke No position.
Enforcement
DOD Building Code Duke Laws 1979, Ch. 287 is not consistent with LMC
BOD policy.
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JUL 13 1979
IIII IIII CITY OF SHAKOPEE
league of minnesota cities
July 5, 1979
TO: All Member City Mayors, Clerks, Managers, and Administrators, and
Legislative Contacts
FROM: Donald A. Slater, Executive Director
RE: IDENTIFICATION OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES BY CITY COUNCILS
The identification and discussion of future Legislative issues and policies will be
a major portion of each of the fourteen 1979 fall regional meetings of the League of
Minnesota Cities. We would appreciate it if you would make it an AGENDA ITEM FOR YOUR
CITY COUNCIL to identify at least five major issues of importance to your city which
you feel the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Committees should discuss when
they are reorganized after the regional meetings.
It would be very much appreciated if, after you city council has identified these
issues, that the enclosed survey form be returned to the League so that at each regional
meeting the Legislative issues of importance to cities can be thoroughly discussed.
I would like to stress that no policy position should be taken at any regional
meeting. The purpose of this survey is to determine those issues of importance to
most of the cities throughout the state. Often, the interests of a variety of cities
must be developed into a consensus position.
At each regional meeting there will be a sign up sheet for those city officials
desiring to serve on the League' s Legislative study committees. Each Legislative
study committee will meet four or five times during the period from November through
March, and will report to the League' s Legislative Committee (composed of the Chair-
persons of the League Study Committees plus the Board of Directors) , which will review
these proposed policies and present a package of legislative items to be adopted by
the membership at the 1980 annual meeting in Duluth.
Please try now to arrange your schedule so that your city will be well represented
at the regional meetings in your area, in order that your concerns and views relative
to the legislative issues you identify can be thoroughly discussed. All regional
meetings will have an afternoon session at 2:30 for an unstructured round table dis-
cussion of questions of importance to your city. The 6:30 dinner meeting will be
preceeded by a reception in most localities. Legislative issues will be discussed
after dinner.
(OVER)
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The following is a list of the 1979 Fall Regional Meetings of the League of
Minnesota Cities:
CITY DAY AND DATE
Crookston Tuesday, September 11
Dilworth Wednesday, September 12
Alexandria Thursday, September 13
Walker Tuesday, September 18
Bovey Wednesday, September 19
Mora Thursday, September 20
Richmond Monday, September 24
Appleton Tuesday, September 25
Tyler Wednesday, September 26
Sanborn Thursday, September 27
Winona Tuesday, October 2
Wells Wednesday, October 3
Norwood Thursday, October 4
Hopkins Thursday, October 25
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SURVEY OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 1981-82 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Return To: Duke Addicks, Legislative Counsel
League of Minnesota Cities
300 Hanover Building
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul , MN 55101
At a meeting of the council of the city of the
following legislative issues were determined to be of major importance to our city:
ISSUE OR PROBLEM HOW OUR CITY IS AFFECTED OUR CITIES PROPOSED SOLUTION
to
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association of B U L L E T I
meio�otan
municipalities
July 18 , 1979
TO: MEMBER CITIES
FROM1: AMM STAFF
Legislative Policy Committee
The President and Board of Directors will be appointing
Legislative Policy Study Committees to begin the process
of developing legislative policy for the 1981-82 Legisla-
tive Biennium. In addition to the longer range activities
for 1981-82, these committees may also deal with some
immediate issues and concerns which will be addressed in the
1980 Legislative Session or in the near future by the Metro-
politan Council and Commissions.
Names of these committees and a general description of sub-
ject area is contained elsewhere in this bulletin. . The
Board would like to have a clear indication of all persons
who are willing and able to give of their time and energy
to serve on one of these committees. The Board would also
welcome any suggestions for specific issues or concerns to
be studied by the committees. This is your opportunity to
become directly involved in the formation of the AMM' s legisla-
tive policies. Please indicate on the enclosed form your
willingness to serve and committee choice. Please return
to the AMM office by no later than August 15, 1979.
This bulletin is being sent to Mayors, Councilmembers, and
Managers/Administrators. If there are other city employees
who you would like to see serve on an AMM Policy Committee,
please submit their names also.
Policy Study Committees/Issues, Subject Area
1. Metropolitan Agencies Committee
Considers legislative issues and non-legislative issues
related to the Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan
Commissions. The Committee also looks at the structure
and interrelationships of the Council and Commissions
and the relationship between these regional entities and
local units of government. The Committee also reviews
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amendments to the Metropolitan Development Guide
',Chapters and any new chapters developed. In
past years the Committee has developed policy
on land use planning, metropolitan significance,
hazardous and solid waste management, SAC, admin-
istrative procedures of the Council, etc. The
Committee will also be examining the 1980 Metro-
politan Council ' s Budget and Work Program and also
some proposed changes to the Municipal Planning Sub-
division Act .
2. Municipal Revenues
This Committee considers any matter concerning revenues,
taxes, and city expenditures. Included are state aid
formulas, state aid dollars, levy limits property tax
assessments, tax increment financing, fiscal disparities,
and redevelopment funding methods. The Committee will
be looking very carefully at the effects of the new state
aid formula, levy limit modifications, new sources of
local revenue, and other pertinent issues as they develop.
3. Housing Advisory Committee
This Committee concerns itself with all issues related to
housing including subsidized housing, affordable housing,
zoning and subdivision requirements related to housing,
and activities of the Metropolitan HRA. The Committee
also reviews all amendments to the Metropolitan Council's
Housing Guide Chapter with particular emphasis on the
so called "fair share formula" for low and moderate income
housing allocation.
4. General Legislative Committee
Looks at issues which have impact on metropolitan area
cities outside the scope of other AMM committees. In
past year, this Committee developed policy on Shade Tree
Disease Control, 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service, Green
Acres, Municipal Self Insurance, Municipal Consolidation,
Judicial System, Watershed Districts, Veterans ' Preference,
etc. In addition to the above issues, this Committee will
be looking at pension legislation including funding for
fire and police pensions and the Public Employee/Labor Re-
lations Act, and other issues which may be identified.
Again, please indicate on the enclosed form your desire to
serve, the committee you wish to serve on, and/or any issues
which you think should be studied. Please return to the AMM
office by August 15, 1979, If you have questions, please con-
tact either Roger or Vern Peterson at the AMM office (222-2861) .
Thank you.
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ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE
NAME: CITY POSITION
CITY:
PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS:
(Street)
City Zip Code
PREFERRED TELEPHONE CONTACT NUMBER:
PREFERRED COMMMITTEE: INDICATE 1ST & 2ND CHOICE
MUNICIPAL REVENUES
METROPOLITAN AGENCIES
HOUSING
GENERAL LEGISLATION
Suggested Issues to be studied:
PLEASE RETURN TO:
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
300 Hanover Building,
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Attn: Odelia Conlon