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1974-12-02_COUNCIL MEETING
Plin aims By PAUL PRESBREY Minneapolis Star Staff Writer A strong. ordinance to stop snow - mobilers and motorcyclists who,-St.. Paul officials say, are "tearing up" some city parks is being drafted for the St. Paul City Council. Under provisions of the ordinance prepared by the city attorney's of- fice, any motor- driven vehicle, in- ciudi snowmobiles an motoi c es will be sub'ect i'tr , and subse vent sa a at a public auction i found in a pro ibite area. St. Paul now has no park where such vehicles are al- lowed. If approved, the St. Paul ordi- nance would be among the first of its type. Stan Peskar, attorney for the League of Minnesota Municipali- ties, today said that he knows of no other ordinance giving cities the pow- er to confiscate. and sell prohibited y at motorized vandals vehicles in parks. The ordinance, which the St. Paul 'City Council will, be asked to ap- prove next week, was sought by Thomas Kelley, director of the de- partment of community services, to combat damage to the city's park system. Kelley said that deep ruts worn in the hillsides of some parks by mo- torcycles have resulted in' erosion. Snowmobiles last winter destroyed newly planted trees and caused grass kill, he added. Kelley said he wants the ordi- nance to have the same provisions as a state law which allows the com- missioner of , resources to seize and sel vehicles, weapons or other equipment used in the'viola- tion of game and fish laws. "I suspect if we seize a few of the vehicles that we could eliminate most of the tearing around and de- struction caused by motor vehicles In our parks, !particularly in places ., I. 1 Q J� /: i�• like Hidden Falls and Crosby Lake," Kelley said. 'Under the ordinance, Kelley can post, restrictions limiting all or any of the park areas to the "enjoyment and use of pedestrians and bicycl- ists." The penalty for violation would be a fine of up to $300 or 90 days in jail or both. tWOIn addition, the arresting officer �rJD) confiscate in the name of the city any vehicles used in the viola- tion and hold them subject�to order of a municipal court judge. If the city wishes to proceed with the con- fiscation, it would start a civil ac- tion detailing that the vehicle to be sold was used in violation of the or- dinance. MON-'v 0 4t' rkY /R':e rActk ��%IrG Ma a v n-EoP Ruby Hunt, presidgnt of the City Council, said she would support the snowmobile ordinance. "I think this running around on our parks with these machines is a form of adult vandalism, and we just can't close our eyes to it," she sad. _1L w $q78 A YOUR CHOICE %J Broyhill Dining Set Or China Enjoy charming Colonial Styling in rich Solid Pine. 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P`L-. in g el ffe ing of Vzdi,mznf:B Gaily. 4/5 farrwxble mllca3_i? vate 21 Seco md hey! -ding should be Waived,, A. Fft8t M!tad.i S 1. Me-t &I I Sales in lad.m9twIL aal st i a', (4C,,zit ,aazsd f a m Riiva?t:ber 18, 1974) 11, LIC Pte_ GIRL T -EFFIM �!" IL PIA' APPROVAL 2�aocluticsn, 315 favorable rl"Alcall vote to passe A. ChrLstine Eisner (rc- at,,kn, °" d ftmw 11/4/74) 11is o GA.ONS A. State Of K aaseft)ta a YneU, -ma U111n R .l ,S". -ed Limit 3. D� M. Akins - Request Uir ft -wiero a�g GzcX °Immitm 611 IV. RM ONS AUD ix'i=OUS A. Flas.mlr% Cemmisti-en 1. Set 1mg lames ago p valimi �r' Plats 1) City off; Man 2egistex-ed Lea Sumvey S; -74-14 (11126/74) 2) Ggayt ax- fttatns 5-74,15 (,11/26/74) 20 Ja nuu7 Meting Date - runner. 8, 197' 3. F'alhe 'ale sam - Ti,mbeg View Addizl B. wastern ZiLma Twmf:;� Co LOsisMU= of "Mmmy Lake" (Myntimuei Erma 11/15/74) D. Filling end Z-ouing, of F.Wt 73830, P Gel 7200 '= Zmrth silo? of QzVss %awa HISbmay at Weaddale Aire (C�m ) naa -al f- mm 11/3,8/74) E. Suburban Rate Anthamity F. FC&TAI G , =dUEaq G. Re dT-d Szlc.,gy Rezvluttrm - 1975 No TTawpwstatia n Traffic. ffic Studw X. Sftt $e raps Pat,?. ftQ Re4evpRcp=n+t Pysrject for 50th & France (12/16/74) �o MHAMLk remeatlam by City Mawgor. Vint Malin mqukges offerbixg of Omanance only. A. Figffit MazuMag A. D0,818Aata CC &L- nicipaal Stoma Aid 14. VgAlcy Vim Read 99kim Umaddel_e Ave. Co Fr.psa; Bide of bridge at T.H. 100 and E uten Awe IL Mica of 1L%icipal Wzte Aid FAgb!;,M- 10 W. 49 Sta ftew laikm Ave. to Mbowmy lAneg, Pitapased Mbrazy b ftvm W. 49rh Sao to W. 50th St. 2. Gleam Road frm C.S„&,,h, USX C%S.A,oH. 155 A.. Purabese of modem Anne Tv€a,"a z A. e C. (MAM PAID. W-Vkeml of aete-audud by far paymst of the aollewing CU%i s pee pife l,i.st.- GTmaa.at i, 24,994,4.6; pp---,k FamwAo, 4,12,M.27 0 4t�t�ti x�� l`'wnd E; $�, � e'e57 . � 1: �. Liquan°a. burs£, 111719 , 654 o t�0 a FIR and ftaw, $7,4, 57. 9 Sever., 4' o` ads r;�1. P�M%,9,Q, 14. OIG--, COMMENDATION RICHARD C. JOHNSON ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINA, we commend you for your nine years of service on the Edina City Council. You were important and instrumental in the organization of the Human Relations Commission, the Environmental Quality Commission, the Covernmental Commission and the Transit Commission. You have shown a dedication to principle, a willingness to work diligently for Edina and have been an articulate spokesman for Edina. We thank you, we congratulate you and we wish you the best. James Van Valkenburg, Mayor C. Wayne Courtney Willis F. Shaw June A. Schmidt `Yhe following procedures will apply to regts€;rcation of voters at Gie polls on Election Days Ell, ible `voters In order to register to voll`s�, a person must,,, Y Be 1.8 year: of age by the day af,�:ar El_ tAon y,• 20 Be .ca resident of the State of laixnnese --i For 20 daya precseedi,ng EAecVion Day,, 3. Be z citizen of the United States. It person cannot register to vote M 1, He has been convicted of a felony or t_oaoon if his civil rights have not been restored,, 20 He is under guardtanship of his person 3. & is adjudicated to be zn.on- coaVo.s menti.s or insane n Residence Pxy gmzlifi.ed person not regi,sicered to vote in the. precinct in which he resides, may register to vote on Election Day be completing and signing an original registration card, signing the duplicate card, the Village registration card, the affidavit of registration (E-xhibit A) -and providing proof of residence in one of the following ways o I. A valid driver's license (or application receipt) shoeing his Edina address. 2. A valid non-qualifying certificate (issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, showing his Edina address Y 3. Residence at current address may be vouched for by a registered voter in his precinct who will sign a certificate (ExWbit B)a This voter cannot loiter at the polls The lava is silent on the number of registrants for whose an Election Judge can vouch. Until we have <aomething definite, an Election Fudge can vouch for any number of registrants, provUed they are personally known to hero boo A voter who has moved from one address to another address in the saira precinct (whose registration card is in the file) can use that registration card for identification for registering. Remember that if a pet-son leaves the polling place, he cannot return later in the day unless given perm13sion to do no by all judges„ R suers . 1. In order to register on Election Day, a regist;rz_,nt must sign; his registration card in front of the Registrar. The rest of the card may he filled out previously, but not the signature. iA new registration card arrest be filled out if the card is already signed when it is brought to the polls. 2. Absentee redistrat;ion cards must be accepted when enclosed with. Absentee ballots. (The ballots are theca handled in the usual rr�nnero) Stamp any new registration cards `voted" and place them, together with the affi.davits� in "New Registration Enaelope" in your supply box, 3. No registration is faulty or defective if it includes the voter's name, address, prior residence, prior registration (it any) and the signature of voter, Election JudRees 1, One ,Judge may both register voters and perform other duties, but one Judge may not perf -o--ri bor.h functLons for the same voter, Please be sure to alternate all duties during the day. 2a if a voter's Tegi.stratiofn card cannot be located on Election Day, we will still use eme:rg,ency voting carols after the voter's registration on has been confia~z--d by calling the Village Hallo Be sure to have voter sign both the emergency voting card and a Village registration cardo A challenger cannot aaest to a voter's residence. AI& AR e 1 s// I �a i Sk i zi p G ail STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DISTRICT NO. 5 2055 NO. LILAC DRIVE MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. October 28, 1974 Ms. Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk of Edina 4801 West Fifteenth Street Edina, Minnesota In Reply Refer To: 315 Speed Zoning Indian Hills Road Dear Ms. Hallberg: We have received a copy of the resolution pertaining to the speed limit on Indian Hills Roadp which was adopted by the Edina City Council on October 219 1974. The required traffic and engineering investigation will be completed as soon as possible after which you will be notified of our findings. If you have questions or comments concerning this investigation, please call Dave Miller, Assistant District Traffic Engineer, at 545 -3761, X -45. Sincerely, elRobinson District Traffic Engineer RMR:kg (EBB) ou STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ST. PAUL, MINN. 55101 November 13, 1574 14r. Robert Dunn City Engineer 4301 W. 513th Street Edina, Minnesota .55424 In reply prefer -to: 370 Speed Zoning Indian Hills Road Edina, 11nnesota Dear Mr. Dunn:... We have completed an engineering and traffic investigation an the above- referenced city street.as requested In a resolution adopted by the City Council an October 21,.1574 and have determined,the reasonable and safe speed as follows: 30:.miles per hour between the.intersection With the:East.Frontage .Road of County State Aid Highway 18 and Cherokee Trail. The establishment of the above limit, therefore, is approved, and this will authorize-the installation of proper speed limit signs Which- shall be in accordance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. R. liven Traffi Engineer cc: Florence Hallberg - City Clerk October 24, 1974 ti r. William Crawford, District Engineer Minnesota State Highway: Departwent District 5 2055 N. Lilac Drive Golden Valley; M 55422 Dear Mr. Crawford: Enclosed herewith is a certified copy of a resolution.adopted by the Zdina City Council at its Regular meting of October 21, _1974, requesting tha State Highway Department to conduct a traffic engin- cering speed study on Indian Hills Road. We will appreciate hearing from you in regard to this request. Yours very truly, City Clerk enclosure bcci Mr. Francis Hoffman DORSEY, MARQUART, WINDHORST, WEST & HALLADAY DONALD WEST WILLIAM J. REM?EL 2300 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING FAMI L OMMAN W VJAM L MARTIN W\LCJ F .An: :ART JOHN S H:83S DAVID A PAN HEi4 wILJAM M. MIPPEE JR. JO. +Y w, x�.v C�C?ST ROd ?PIT O FL5- MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 P.Oac FIT J. SILVERMA4 1RLLIAM R. MIea3 StEpnrM G. SMAN[ P09EP.T A BURRS M.ENR- - 1L;0:AT JULE M. MA,NA:.RO JOMV D. LEVI,E RD3EPT J STRUYA JOHN D. MIR3T TON A BE.. AQIr Up 5 'A:•IlYEY MICHAEL A OLSON - PHILIP F. BOELTER M :GM EL A LAFONO BUSS EII W MI ZCUIST LARRY W, JOH"ON (612) 340 -2600 WILLIAM B, PAT,NE BPAO :COO L FERGUSI7A DAVID R. ?�'N[ THOMAS S nAY CABLE: DOROW JAN STUURMANS ROGER J MAGN"OM MORACE n,TCN G. LARRY GP:FFITN RA SCHAARTZBAUER J ROBERT HIBBS ERA J A. 'o ECK TELEX: 29 -0605 STEVEN IL CMAMPLIN JA. CDD[ ROBERT V TA ? ?OA DAVID L MC:L!SKEY TELECOPIER'(612) 340 -2869 DAVID H.W S'ANLEY RE:. P.03ER! J J: -,SON THOMAS 0. M+E TIE AMAM THOMAS TIN CHAP'_S L POT0J;U7 M.0 �ASSV OILS. JAMES H 0"H AN T JON F T'A. YERlAt /E L EH:OPF PETEP CGR5 °_Y JOHN M.MASCN 1468 W -FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING HEI DEN NISa'JRAT'TI 6E0 ?GE v. FLA �,ERr M:CMAEL w x ?iGMT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 EMERY W. aAP!L EMERY W BAP!LE cEO PGNMM BECIIER CL'R',13 LP. ;., LAPRY L'n_An_T (612) 227 -8017 MICHAEL J RADMER SCMEEPaR PO3E4T M.3 BINS -v ARTHUR E r °_': BEPG DUANE E. JOSEPH LOPE N R K,::• PMILLT M MAP , PAUL CURTIS L ST:NE ARR/ CLAZ_R PETER M-INCCRIASON JA.ME3 3. VE3S., REESE C. J: +%SON MICHAEL TP.UUNO hiCR7 MA'r WILLIAM A x'� ,OCA CHARLES J tA_rNSTEiN JONATHAN VILLAGE CENTER yILLIAN J KEPPEL IiVING WEISIR E J. SCMWARTZ3AUER CHARLES A. GEER CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55313 JAMES A. FLAGER STEPnEN GOTTSCMA.R TIIGMA3 M B 'AN JOHN C ZWAI.,AN (612) 448 -4012 - WILLIAM A. JO"STONE THOMAS ELiUM5 COP..r'__ L'S C. MAMONEY JOHN R. WICAS WILUAN LBO xEN THOMAS S. EP :CA304 EUGENE L. JO +ASSN WILLIAM P. LUTHER - WILLIAM C. QA 3COCa JOHN W. WIN:NCRST, JR. 115 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST - DOUGLAS D. MaFARLANO OF COUNSEL KCMAEL E.B?ESS PMMOND A R_SeR M!CFAEL PPCrARD WILLIAM R. SGT+ ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 55901 DAVID LDOE H'S 'I ALAN O. GILLILAND DAVID E.?RONSOM LEAYITT P_BARRER - JOHN J TArL :R THOMAS R +A.S = V (507) 288 -3156 LAWRENCE R. OLIVER GEORGE LANDERSOM SERNA -D G MEINZEN RICHARD G- SA'ANSON - - FRANK K VOIGT ROBERT LVANFOSSEN November 26, 1974 The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Ordinance No. 902. Dear Council Members and Mr. Hyde: Enclosed is draft No. 2 of the proposed liquor ordinance. You will note that the changes from draft No. 1 are marked in red. I call your atten- tion to some major changes: 1. Provisions for the sale been added. I understand the Council question be submitted to the voters. in the enclosed ordinance. of intoxicating liquor on Sunday have has authorized that the Sunday sale Therefore, Sunday sales are included 2. I have deleted the patrol district. This is at the request of Mr. Shaw and Mrs. Schmidt. 3. I have increased the distance required between premises licensed for the. sale of beer and a public school or church from 250 feet to 1,000 feet [see Sec. 20(e)]. This is at the request of the Mayor. There is a savings clause for the purpose of grandfathering those licenses that presently exist within the 1,000 -foot restriction. 4. 1 have increased the fees for an on -sale license to $10,000 and to a club on -sale license to $500 [see Sec. 10]. The latter increase was at the suggestion of the Mayor. I have also increased the beer license fees to $300 for an on -sale license and $100 for an off -sale license [see Sec. 22]. This, again, was at the request of the Mayor. (Also, to conform to Sec. 10, I have added in Sec. 22 provisions to the effect that the beer license fee shall be prorated and nonrefundable. Very truly yours, TSE /abc Thomas S. Erickson Enclosure cc: Mr. Frederick S. Richards o o MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY pj-ul w Manufacturer of Pumping and Spraying Equipment NOVEMSER 21, 1974 W— ADAM BATKO CITY OF EDINA 5146 EDEN AVENUE SOUTH EDINA, MINNESOTA 551 +3� DEAR MR. BATKO: v/ ,A 5145 Eden Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55436 Phone: 612 - 929 -1070 THIS IS TO CONFIRPA OUR VERBAL QUOTATION ON THE FA3RICATION OF A. TANUEM AXLE TRAILER TO TRANSPORT YOUR J: -tJ DEERE OR M =LROE LOADER. TANDEM TRAILER TO INCLUDE: 1. HYDRAULIC SURGE 3RWES ON FO'.-!7 :Ys =ELS. 2. 211 BALL HITCH AND ADJUSTA9LE TILT JACK "'ITH FOOT. 3. T'.'!O 3500// DROP AXLES, FOUR HEAVY DUTY WHEELS AND TANDEM FENDERS. 11. LOADING RAMPS 5. TAIL, TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE AND CLEARANCE LIGHTS. 6. TRAILER TO BE PRIMED AND F 1 %' 1 SP PAINTED. UNIT TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS PER YO:!R SPECI= ICATIDNS, PRICE OF TRAILER CO?APLETE - LESS TIRES ...............$1200.00 UE CAN START FABRICATION ON RECEIPT CF YOUR ODDER AND 'RAKE PROMIPT DELIVERY. S'NCERGL`Y YOURS, i KFA L. !`lA 'NE R, PRES I PNI AJ:KE`:,' LTURE NDIJSTR�(W � l %'ease Power and Equipment 12540 Dupont Avenue South Burnsville Minnesota 55337 Phone 612 894 -2200 November 14, 1974 Mr. Gilbert Peterson City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Mn. 55424 Dear Sir: We are pleased to quote on your requirements for one trailer with the following specifications: . Surge brakes 6.70 x 15 6 Ply Tires 83,000# Axle Assembly — Tandem 68" x 111 Bed Lights and Turn Signals Safety Chains !;2" Loading Ramp 48" Tongue Steel Ramp Deck Fenders Ball or Pintel Hitch Total cost delivered to your office 1,4]0.00 parts and service are availablo at our store in Burnsville o If honored with an order we are sure you will be pleased with your purchase. Sincerely, i George Hanauska Salesman GH:hl November 13, 1974 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Wayne W. Bennett, Director of Public Safety FROM: James McNellis, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Probeye Purchase Captain Merfeld and myself attended a demonstration sponsored by Public Technology on October 25, 1974, at the Minneapolis Fire Training Center. I personally viewed and operated the Probeye to locate hot spots. The item seems to do everything they said it will do. The Probeye is a portable infrared detector developed by the Hughes Aircraft Company. It gives a clear view of objects under conditions of no light and dense smoke by providing a thermal image on a screen. The device is capable of locating hot spots in or behind walls, above ceilings or below floors, or in debris, and can be effectively used for both initial fire attack and mop -up operations. Special problems such as locating overheated ballasts or fluorescent lights can be handled easily and quickly. The device can also be used for inspec- tion of electrical systems for overloaded or short circuits or defective switches. Most important, this device is so sensitive it can be used in search and rescue operation for rapid identification of victims overcome by smoke in dark or obscured areas (see attached brochure). The device detects heat radiation on a sensor cooled to constant temperature com- pressed argon, converts the heat radiation to form a picture on a display screen for the operator. Sources of heat such as victims, firesites, overloaded circuits have a brighter image than their surroundings. This unit, fully charged for four hours of continuous operation, weighs about seven pounds. The Probeye is housed in a sealed aluminum case designed for trouble -free operation. It can also be used efficiently in the Police Department (see attached brochure for this information). Should our City decide to order a Probeye, we could not expect delivery until late March or April, 1975. The Probeye sells for $3,575.00 and, by submitting a letter of intention to procure Probeye to James T. Faith, Account Executive, Infrared Systems, he will be able to reserve a unit and assign a delivery date. Having personally viewed and used the Probeye at the demonstration, it would be my recommendation to purchase one Probeye to be used jointly by the City of Edina Fire and, Police Departments, Division of Public Safety. JMcN /dd APPROVED: Wayne W. B n tt Director of Public Safety DATE: November 19, 1974 L_ - -U IES oifl(flifla[pofo • t;UGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY 6855 El Camino Real • Carlsbad, California 92 OD • Cod • Phone: (714) 729 -9191 • TWX: 910 - 322 -1393 July 29, 1974 James McNellis, Chief. Edina Fire Department 6250 Tracy Avenue Edina, Minnesota 55436 QertIE?;en: T;Iank You for your recent inquiry concerr=' nrt nfrared.-tl-1e;-12r.. We sincerely ho L `';�� the Hughes ProbeyeTm Will prove useful to you. y p` hat tt,e -enclosed i nforra ; • :�o . r.- It should bs noted that 4•e have r� d they are curr�ntl - Cleas_� 1,,, 1-, to prcr;;ction Part of 19;n, � scheduled for del :very `e � a►id g.nnirg the latter The .price for the ProbeyeTm Infrared includes ttiro (2) Argon cylinders p ,,.f "'t.Y? ,, ,575.QO each and S Tet4' strap and a high it „ate 0 r ^-Crk, battery charger, Q..Eansice, ifF �...t carry 5 This price i .L.r:. �' � C3 lr �2�c. OY'Ma• terms net S g40ued one -Year warranty pub e•- Q &a-s. It. brill d ct to the foTlOri -o J� carry a device is abused= 2 ;t - ex_lu3 ons: 1) it ) ,1 the cover has beEn removed; ' the. ;o i f icat ions are made to the device. °r 3} if any .,E cer =tainly apnrecis to V1r,r . and the Probe e7�m YoLjr interest in lghes Aircraft Company J Infrared !i ,wer.. shoi,' p y Ardor, atir,r, or assistance please do ro�J:1�_Y +u +r`quire additional .ount Executive, James Faith "�'i to cnr,��ct /at:r ar th� ±: ^uer signed. ti'e'' t;- fly yours r, ------------------ :HUGHES Curt A r: ti!Ig N'lna!� /r James T. Faith Account Executive Infrared systems 1-tu;he3 Aircraft Company . Industrial PrOc!uc,, 6635 t! Camino Real . CB;ishad, Ca. Division 92003 •(7t,) 729-9191 r------------- - -- - --i HUGHES I 1 HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT* DIVI *ION IMAGE DEVICE* CARLS *AD. CALIFORNIA INFRARED VIEWER t This Is PROBEYE The Industrial Products Division of Hughes Aircraft Company cordially invites your attention to the PROBEYE' Infrared Viewer, a highly sensitive, hand -held infrared imager which presents, in its ob- server's eyepiece, a detailed thermal picture of the entire scene within the field of view. The PROBEYE Infrared Viewer clearly reveals temperature differences between closely adjacent ob- jects and _between objects and background, thereby quickly and accurately locating sources of fire and heat; moreover, it does this in total darkness, and through smoke and haze. These are capabilities of sig- nificant usefulness to such people as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, mine safety, utility, plant in- spectors and others. Operation of the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is based on the principle that all objects, animate or otherwise, radiate infrared energy according to their temperatures. As the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer scans a scene, it detects and converts the levels of such radiation to corresponding levels of visible light, thereby producing in a small viewing screen a display containing readily discernible temperature pat- terns., of all objects in range. The thermal picture so presented is in red, to maintain its observer's night visio. Highly sensitive, small and light- weight, simple to operate, and notably modest in cost, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is unlike any comparable instrument currently available. Intended for field use, and proven under severe field conditions, PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is housed in a weather - resistant cast aluminum enclosure only 6" high x 8" wide x 9" long. Weighing 7.2 pounds, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is conveniently portable and completely self - contained. WFi.�� i PROBEYE and the Fire Fighter The major concern in the fire fighting mission is carrying out the job of protecting lives and property with the utmost speed. The PROBEYE Infrared Viewer provides the fireman with a tool hck will help him accomplish this job, even when ham k of visibi lity due to darkness or smoke. Upon tfe a qui4k hook at the building may indi- cate in *hich part of the bAft.Ahe fire is located. This is done by virtue'of the PROBLf infrared Viewer's ability to indicate which part of the buildsngg the hottest. A more de- tailed evaluation of the fire can be *ode with the PROBEYE Infrared 'Viewer inside the building. Even though the rooms are filled with smoke, the fireman, may survey a room and im- mediately locate hot spots in the walls or ceiling. The hot spot will show that the fire is located either inside the wall or ceil- ing, or i the area adjacent. During his survey of the room, sho Id t e be any inhalation victims lying on the floor, they will be immediately spotted with the aid of the PROBEYE In- frared Viewer. Electrical shorts in conduit or junction boxes will be immediately obvious, as they will show up as areas of high temperature. The ability of the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer to locate hot spots helps the fire fighter to ascertain which walls must be opened up. This helps prevent unnecessary destruction of property. When working on a roof or a multi -story building, the fire- man may survey the floor or the roof of the building to ascer- tain if there is a fire below him. Should he find a hot spot, he knows that the integrity of the building may be damaged due to the fire and he can avoid an unnecessary fall through a weakened roof or floor. During the mop -up operation, or overhaul, the PROBEYE In- frared Viewer may be used to insure that all fires are out. Debris may be inspected, and should there be any hidden fires they will show up in the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer as a hot spot among the debris. The benefits of applying the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer to the problems of municipal fire departments extend to similarly related organizations. For example, in forestry service, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is highly useful as a helicopter - borne spotter, for locating the seat of brush and timber fires through the usual dense smoke. With the aid of the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer, appropriate fire fighting ap- paratus can be dispatched to the right place with least delay; additionally, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is an effective aid in guiding airdrop operations of equipment, or of chemicals and other extinguishing agents. Again in this instance, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer accelerates operations by promptly and accurately locating the fire, thereby increasing the chance of containment; the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer thus contributes to the saving of valuable timberland, and to the safety of communities near the affected area. These illustrations demonstrate the effectiveness of PROBEYE in fire and rescue operations, where timely discovery of inhala- tion victims is vital. Even though obscured by darkness and smoke, the victim depicted on the top is seen prominently out - lined in Me corresnondinz PROBEYE view on the bottom. I Principal Specifications Field of View . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18° horizontal x 7.5° vertical Temperature Resolution, Minimum . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 °C Running Time, Continuous, in moderate ambient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 hours Power Requirement, NICAD Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.Watts Cryostat Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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CALIFORNIA 1 PD /6 -74/1 D -167 PROBEYE and the Police Officer' By conversion of infrared radiation to visible thermal pat- terns, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer gives law enforcement and security officers the facility to detect people and objects in darkness and in concealment. The PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is a highly useful aid in search missions, especially in wilder- ness areas, enabling its observer to locate people, vehicles, or other objects, whether still or moving, not otherwise visible through brush or foliage. And since the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is portable and entirely self - contained, it can be used on foot, in a patrol car or airborne, or on board a patrol boat. The PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is particularly effective when used in a helicopter application. During search missions, es- pecially in wilderness areas, it allows the user to cover a wide area and also to possibly differentiate between animals and human beings depending upon their range. The PROBEYE Infrared Viewer also allows the helicopter crew to operate on search and chase missions without the need of floodlighting. This is particularly desirable when chasing a suspect on the ground as it provides greater safety for the pilot and observer. Again it provides the user the capability of covering a large area rapidly and with enough detail to see human beings, even if located in trees or on roofs, which would normally be dif- ficult to see from the ground. When used on the ground the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer has a particular advantage in that it emits no signal, sound or light. This allows the user to quickly search unobtrusively in dark al- leys or areas which would normally be hazardous to enter. Freshly turned earth where something has been buried be- comes quite obvious to the PROBEYE user, and a recently discharged weapon which has been discarded will show up dis- tinctly to the user because of the temperature of the weapon. A quick survey of a parked automobile by an airborne observer or a ground observer with the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer will allow him to tell immediately whether the engine is warm and therefore has been used recently. 1 PROBEYE and other applications Early detection of hot spots or ruptures in pipelines has high priority in the ecology conscious oil industry. Of special importance in the safety of underground mining operations are the structural integrity of mining areas and pas- sages, and the condition of electrical equipment and cables that furnish power and light. Using the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer to survey mine walls and overheads, it is possible to find fissures and crevices, and hidden water courses normally not disclosed by other means. The PROBEYE Infrared Viewer proves equally effective in augmenting electrical safety by de- tecting overheated or defective pump motors, cable connec- tions, and other fittings. Hot spot detection with the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer can also be used to advantage by utility inspectors and trouble- shooters. Whether observations are made on the ground in dis- tribution yards or substations, or from helicopters along trans- mission lines, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer can point out abnormal heating in transformers, switchgear, line insulators, and hardware. Impressive savings can result by locating pre- viously unknown causes of line losses, or previously un- suspected sources of potential equipment failure. The light weight and portability of the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer make it possible to carry out plant inspections quickly and thoroughly. While electrical inspections are done in much the same manner as for utilities, the hot spot detection ability of the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer can be further extended to inspection of machinery and heating equipment, and of ducts, uptakes, and chimneys, and locating shorted fluorescent ballasts. The photo on the left shows a 3 -phase distribution transformer bank in a typical industrial installation. The corresponding PROBEYE view on the right clearly reveals one transformer to have a much higher case temperature than the others. Convenient in- spection with PROBEYE has spotted trouble that otherwise might remain hidden until power breakdown. A little more about PROBEYE Operation of the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer is based on a proprietary arrangement whereby a rotating mirror system scans the fields of view, and converts a portion of the infrared radiation of objects into electrical signals. The conversion is done with an ultra- sensitive detector array, cooled to about —186 °C by means of the Argon Gas supplied by the small cyl- inder attached to the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer; the gas be- comes a cooling agent controlled by a cryostat mounted in the detector. The electrical signals are amplified in a series of solid -state in- tegrated circuits, and become visible when applied to light - emitting diodes. The visible light signals are then displayed by the scanner on a small, TV -like viewing screen. In recognition of its innovative design and technical excel- lence, the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer has been cited by Industrial Research Magazine as one of 1973's "100 Most Sig- nificant Products." There is no other instrument of com- mensurate sensitivity, portability, and price available today. Look further into the PROBEYE Infrared Viewer. For addi- tional information, simply call, write, or TWX your nearest Hughes representative; he is listed on the reverse side of this publication. �J National Archives and Records Service Many municipalities are experiencing a "paper -work explosion." Because of increased demands on services, rapid growth, and the advent of Public Information Laws. As the number of services provided by government increases, there will be further demands on printing, repro- duction facilities, and information systems. For many governmental units, the "paperwork explosion" has resulted in inadequate record systems. These records systems are characterized by: -vast numbers of.file cabinets; -poor documentation of activities, expenditures, and decisions; - excessive duplication; -the lack of trained records personnel; -too many or too few reports; and -no standardization of supplies and equipment. State and local governments can obtain management analysis services from the National Archives and Records Service of the General Services Administration under Title III-of the Inter - Governmental Cooperation Act of 1968. This act authorizes federal agencies to provide their services to state, county, and local governments. The service NARS offers under this Act is "paperwork" management. This is defined by NARS as anything relating to the creation, movement, filing and disposal of records. The term "records ", however, is not limited to paper; it may be microfilm, magnetic tape, tab cards, sound recordings, or other media used in conducting an office's business. s -2- According to NABS, the most effective approach for total improve ment of a records system begins by conducting a "reconnaissance" survey. This is a short effort in which an experienced analyst quickly looks at various aspects of a department's paperwork to isolate major prob lams.. Samples of documents and representative workload data are .gath- ered. Where appropriate, general paperwork flow charts are drawn to illustrate problems, bottlenecks, and duplications. These data are compared with known work standards, efficient techniques, modern pro - cessing machines and equipment. A short report of findings and recom- mendations is then prepared which points out -the specific areas where in -depth studies should produce savings from better practices and methodology. In addition, NABS will provide estimates of the time. required, the costs of conducting the study, and estimates of the benefits. An example of a city receiving these benefits is Tacoma,. Washington, which estimates that it's saving $100,000 annually because of'the NABS program. To obtain assistance from NABS, a municipality must begin by writing to the administrator of the General Services Administration: Mr. Arthur F. Sampson . Administrator General Services Administration Washington, D.C. 20408 This correspondence should include: 1) a description of the project, 2) the proposed length of the project, 3) a statement indicating the municipalities ability to reimburse the federal government for - services rendered, and 4) an indication that this service is not available in the area. The letter should be signed by the highest individual within the governmental body to insure recognition at the federal level. -3- Approval of the project depends largely on the work load of the MARS analysts. If the project is approved, written agreements are developed including a description of the desired end product and the payment plan. The cost for a records analyst is $100 per day ($2,500 per month), and the analyst must be reimbursed for travel costs and receive a per diem of approximately $25. Any other work incurred by the NABS staff must be fully paid for by the municipality. It is possible for municipalities to join together to employ a NABS analyst. The initial "reconnaissance" survey of the municipalities' records would be done separately. Following this, it would be possible to determine what elements of the records system could be treated simi- larly. The cost for each community would be slightly lower if the problems were similar. league of minne.sota municipalities �JII IIIIJ November 27, 1974 TO: Mayors and clerks of cities served by Northern States Power Company SUBJECT: Status Report: results of meeting November 8 of affected cities Representatives of about 50 of the cities served by Northern States Power Company. met - November 8th to discuss possible alternative courses of action in response to the anticipated filing of a general rate increase by NSP early in 1975. Agreement was virtually unanimous that the affected cities should join together to take whatever actions are necessary to insure that all the important policy questions inherent in the rate filing are properly, scrutinized and that the interests of consumers are adequately protected.. There are several factors that make such participation crucial: First, this will-be-the Public Service Commission's first electric rate case under the new law and important precedents will undoubtedly be set;,second, the commission and its staff -are relatively new and untried; and third, the proposed rate increase is likely to be substantial. There was also general agreement among the cities represented to support the use of the Suburban Rate Authority as the vehicle through which cities who wish to parti- cipate can present a united front and pro�ride expert advice on behalf of consumers to the Public ServicE Commission, The Suburban Rate Authority (SRA) is a joint powers agency of 18 member cities from suburban Hennepin and Anoka counties, formed about 10 years ago to represent those cities in gas rate matters. As a result of their participation in gas rate'regulati ®n, the SRA members and staff have evolved very considerable expertise in the complex and specialized matters that are involved in utility rate - making. Further, the SRA has substantial financial-assets which the members may determine to use to assist in mounting the electric rate case. Possible changes in the SRA joint powers agreement had already been under con - sideration by the SRA members,- which would permit any city in the Twin Cities area to join the SRA and would also permit the SRA to represent individual cities outside the Twin Cities area before the Public Service Commission on a request basis. At the November 8th meeting, an Ad Hoc Committee was appointed, chaired by Bruce Nawrocki, League Vice President, and with representatives from Minneapolis, St. Paul, outstate communities and representatives of the SRA, The Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss how.to proceed -in the NSP rate case and what changes in SRA structure, operations and financing should be considered to make the SRA a suitable vehicle to represent the interests of participating cities. According to persons familiar with utility rate regulation proceedings, the cost of providing the necessary technical expertise on a consulting basis to critically examine the NSP rate filing and to offer testimony on behalf of the affected cities and consumers for this case, will be substantial.. One.knowledgeable estimate put it in the neighborhood of $50,000. However, the amount that individual cities would need to contribute to this effort is not yet known,. -since it depends upon a number of factors including a more precise estimate of the cost and a determination by the SRA cities of the amount of current SRA assets which can be used in mounting the case. 300 hanover building, 4130 cedar street, saint paul, minnesota 55101 (6121 222 -2661 - 2 - The Board of Directors of the League has authorized the use of the League staff and facilities to provide a communications link among the affected cities and to assist in carrying out any decisions that are made.. Consequently we will be reporting to you from time to time as developments occur. Sincerely, Q Dean A. Lund Executive Director DAL:ls L: IIII ;1 I, II 11 5) league of minnesota municipalities IIIIJJ TO: Mayors and clerks SUBJECT: Recent developments concerning the Minnesota Open Meeting Law In view of the widespread interest in the Open Meeting law and the substantial news media coverage on it, we thought you would be interested in a brief report on recent developments. On October 28, as you may know, the state Attorney General's office issued an opinion which says in essence that all meetings of public officials must be announced in ad- vance.and open to the public. According to the opinion, a conversation about public business between just two members of a council or board is illegal - unless all of the provisions of the Open Meeting law have been complied with. On November 26, primarily as a result of reactions to this restrictive interpretation of the law, the Governmental Operations committees of the House and Senate held a joint hearing to hear testimony on the.Attorney General opinion and the law. Enclosed is a copy of the statement made on behalf of the League by Bruce Nawrocki, League Vice President and Mayor of Columbia Heights, and of the reports of the hearing that appeared in major St. Paul and Minneapolis newspapers. As the newspaper stories in- dicate, the League's comments were well received. In fact, Senator Edward Gearty, Senate Government Operations Committee Chairman, commented that the 1975 legislature will have to enact some amendments to clarify the law. The League's legal staff is now proceeding to draft amendment=: tc achieve the objectives specified in the Nawrocki statement, and we anticipate intrcduhing the bill to amend early in the 1975 session. The basis for this action as well as the statement is the position on open meetings adopted by the membership during the legislative conference held in Duluth last June. If.you have any questions or comments about this or any part of the League's legislative program, please contact me or a member of the League staff. Sincerely, Dean A. Lund Executive Director DAL:ls 300 hanover building, 480 cedar street, saint Paul, minnesota 55101 C61 23 222 -2861 , league of minnesota municipalities IIIIJ STATEMENT BEFORE THE JOINT MEETING.OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, NOVEMBER 15, 1974 Mir name is Bruce Nawrocki and I am the'Mayor.of.Columbia Heights and Vice President of the League of Minnesota Municipalities. I am appearing here today on behalf of the.League to present some observations concerning the effect of the "Open Meeting Law" on municipal government and to suggest some specific amendments to this law which we believe should be considered and adopted during the 1975 session of the legislature. In approaching this task, I am acutely aware that there are sharply differing views on this law which are strongly and honestly held. In view of this, it may be helpful to review briefly the basic rationale upon which this "open meeting law" rests. From there I will proceed to discuss some specific amendments which we believe are necessary if representative government is to continue to flourish and the public interest is to be adequately protected. In its broadest sense, the "open meeting law" is designed to assure the public's right to be informed of what public business is being considered, by whom, and the factors that form the basis for any decisions that are ultimately made. Clearly, this purpose is eminently consistent with, and indeed essential to, the practical functioning of representative government. Municipal officials as a group have consistently been in accord with this view and'indeed have considered it to be implied in our representative.form of government. Consequently, the League did not oppose the original open meeting law enacted in 1957 or the amendments adopted in 1971 or 1973,. even though the 1973 amendments included the (over) 300 hanover building, 460 cedar street, saint Paul, minnesota 55101 16123 222 -2661 . Page 2 imposition of penalties upon the members of local governing bodies including the removal from office, for repeated violations. However, the acceptance of the legitimate purpose of this law leaves unresolved the matter of establishing or defining in practical terms how it shall be applied -. The "Open Meeting,Law" speaks in terms of "meetings" of governing bodies, committees and. subcommittees. Until the recent Attorney General's opinion to the City of Richfield, it was generally assumed that in order to have a "meeting" a quorum of the governing body or committee must be physically present in one place at one time. The theory underlying this interpretation is that since a quorum must be-present for the body to transact business and since the .term "meeting" is normally used to describe the occasions when the local governing body or'committee assembles to transact business, unless a quorum is present no %eeting "can in fact take place. In his recent opinion to the City of Richfield, the Attorney General interpreted the Open Meeting Law as applying to deliberations as well as formal actions of `local governing bodies. In doing so he pointed out that deliberation, which he defined as the process of selection, rejection and refinement, is'the essence.of the municipal decision making-process and forms the foundation for the council's discharge of its duties. To the extent that this logic is applied to a> meeting at which a quorum of the governing body is present, we believe it represents at least a plausible= ,interpretation of the law and. legislative intent. However, the opinion goes on to apply the provisions of this law to deliberations between two members of a five - member council, thus making Page 3 such deliberations illegal unless all of the appropriate provisions of this statute are satisfied. The pertinent part of the opinion reads as follows: "To consider a deliberation involving two members of the five- member council as significantly different from deliberations of a quorum would be to establish an artificial distinction. For example, since a quorum can usually conduct business, less than a quorum could defeat proposals which require a two- thirds vote. of the council." It seems to us in municipal goveriiment that the logic of this part of the opinion reflects a lack of understanding of how the deliberative process actually works in local governing bodies. As a consequence, it is substantially removed from reality and as a practical matter is unenforceable. In order to make our position completely clear, I'd like to describe briefly how the deliberative process works in local governing bodies. First of all, it is well to recognize that the statutes under which municipalities operate often require that important decisions, such as the adoption of the budget or the enactment of an ordinance, be considered at more than one meeting of the city council. Furthermore, the normal operations of local governing bodies are such that any controversial question or issue or any matter involving important policy considerations is seldom, if ever, brought up initially, discussed and decided at a single meeting. This is basically because the members of local governing bodies don't like to (over) Page 4 be rushed into making an important decision, before they have had an opportunity to think through all of its implications and ramifications. As a result, the period during which such questions are being weighed by the individual members of a local governing body may extend from a week to several months. Typically, the individual members of the local governing body use this period to refine and test their own thinking on the issue by studying pertinent reports and documents, discussing it with their constituents, with individuals or groups that may be directly affected by the decision and with the city manager, administrator or others who may have special knowledge or expertise on the question at issue. All of these discussions are apart from, and in addition "to, any informal discussions they may have with their colleagues on the governing body. Three observations are pertinent here. First, the more dedicated and conscientious the individual, the more inputs he will normally try to obtain in the process of sifting and refining his own views. Second, most of these contacts and most of this discussion takes place outside of the "meetings" of the governing body, however one wishes to define that term. Third, many of these discussions could fall within the Attorney General's definition of "deliberation" in the sense that they are an integral part of the process of selection, rejection and refinement of the individual members' views. The point is that there are some very real and practical limitations upon the extent to which we should attempt by law to limit or confine the discussion and deliberation of public business to the meetings of local governing bodies. Clearly it is neither possible nor desirable Page 5 to attempt to prevent members of local governing bodies from studying information and thinking about public issues and questions other than at the "meetings" of the local governing body. Furthermore, it is unthinkable to attempt to hinder or discourage the discussions which take place between a member of a local governing body and.his constituents, or other interested parties, unless we are prepared to abridge freedom of speech and drastically alter our representative form of government. To pursue either of these courses of action is so patently alien to our philosophy and practice of government that they do not require further discussion. To make the point that the discussions and deliberations on public business necessarily extend well beyond the formal meetings of local governing bodies is not to diminish the importance of free, open and thorough discussion and debate during the meetings of local governing bodies.. This is an indispensable part of the operation of representative government. However, it is neither honest nor useful to pretend that the discussion and deliberation of such matters is limited exclusively or primarily to this arena. The deliberations which may take place between two members of a local governing body are a logical and useful part of.this "informal" deliberative process. To include them within the scope of the "Open` Meeting,Law" would servo only to hinder and obstruct the individual members of local governing bodies in.carrying out their public responsibilities. It will also effectively prevent two members of a local governing body from meeting any group to discuss public business. In view of the very high standards of conduct of elected public officials . in Minnesota, it is neither unreasonable nor in any.sense contrary to the public interest to continue to allow.such exchanges. Finally, there (over) Page 6 is absolutely no evidence of which I am aware.that it was the intent of the legislature to make such informal exchanges illegal. While the Attorney General's opinion is not binding on those local governing bodies which did not request the opinion, it has the effect of "clouding" the interpretation which should be given to this law. Obviously the responsibility to clarify the intent of the law lies with -the legislature and should be done by inserting specific language within the statute. We believe a definition of "meeting" should be inserted into the law which limits its application to those instances where a quorum of the body is present. A second major question which we believe should.be addressed is the matter of the extent to which local governing bodies should be permitted to meet in executive or private session when deliberating about certain - specific subj-ects where -the release of ihforination to the public would either be contrary to the public interest or to the interest of an innocent party. Any such exceptions to the general application of the Open Meeting Law must necessarily be closely circumscribed. Nonetheless, we believe there are certain specific situations in which such executive sessions should be permitted. I would like to give four specific examples which I believe.will illustrate the kinds of situations to which I.am referring. One such instance is when the local governing body,is discussing the, strategy, tactics or offers,to be made in the course of collective bargaining or when the governing body is directly involved in the .negotiating sessions. Collective bargaining is by its nature a "give and take" proposition. If the strategy, tactics or offers of the public employer were to become public knowledge before or during the bargaining process, the public employer woulil e at a tremendous disadvantage and the public interest would be adversely affected.. Page 7 Another somewhat similar - situation is when a Local. governing body is discussing the terms and conditions for the negotiated puxchase of land and is giving instructions to its agent. Obviously, if the owners of the land or their agents were to become aware of the maximum price the body was willing to .pay, they would be unwilling to sell for a lesser amount and this could result in a substantial increase in the cost of the land to the public. There are also compelling reasons for allowing private or executive sessions when a local governing.body is discussing possible or actual litigation to which the governmental unit is a party. Once again, the. release of such information to the other litigants could easily adversely - affect ,the public interest. Finally,-a strong case can be'--made for allowing local "governing bodies to meet privately when discussing certain types of personnel actions which would directly affect present or future employees of the unit of government. For example, the selection and evaluation of key administrative employees and the consideration of charges against employees for malfeasance or misfeasance. The release to the public of critical, evaluations or unsubstantiated allegations of wrong doing could permanently and.irreparably damage an employee's reputation, without any offsetting benefit to the public. We beiieve specific language should be written into the Open Meeting Law which would permit local governing bodies to meet privately to discuss such matters. However, in all instances the decisions relative to any such situations should be made and the reasons for such decisions should be stated at a pi lic meeting. (over) Page 8 One final matter deserves at least passing mention. The language of the present statute provides for the forfeiture of office " Upon the third violation by the same person connected with the same governing body..." While it was probably the intent of the legislature that the forfeiture of office should follow the third "conviction" of a violation rather than the third violation, that is not what the statutory language says. We recommend that the language be clarified so that any penalties are provided only upon conviction of a violation under the law. In closing I would like to express my appreciation on behalf of the League for the opportunity to make these remarks. If any members of the \ committees have questions concerning the contents of the statement I would be happy to try to answer them. St. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, SATURDAY, AIOVE1v13ER 16, 1974 �.F � ��7 ��..ai �, I4 1, 6: C'- 'r i .'�: Li <F� i�-� la �, Hy -9 � ►i t..r � � �� <'�:� By Gary DaAvsnp Staff Writer Representatives of local -PpvCiT,,Y1R�ts -and school boards urged the legisla- ture Friday to enact amendinents allmving ex- ceptions to the state's open meeting law. At a joint hearing of the Senate and House Govern - mental Operations com- mittees; critics of the law testified that a recent broad interpretation of the laW. issued by Atty. Gen. lVarren Spannaus prevents many school board members and city councilmen from ade- quately performing their functions. NAWROICKi In an opinion issued last month, Spannaus said it would be a violation of the law for even two mem- bers of a council to dis- cuss council business Pri- vately — at lunch, for ex- ample.. The law requires . all meetings of local govern- ment and school boz:rds to be open to the public anal provides for a $100 penal- ty for violations. Upon a . third offense a public offi- cial may be removed from office by a court. Sen. Edward Gearty, DFL- Minneapolis, Senate Governmental Operations Commlittec: c h a i r in a n, said the Iegislature "doesn't want to take a good law and reduce it to an absurdity." , Gearty said the 1975 leg- islature will have to enact s o In c amendments to clarify the law. Bruce Nawroel:i, mayor of Columbia Ileights and vice president of the League of P.linnesota Mu- nicipalities, told the legis- lators the strict interpre- tation of the lave by Span - naus "is substantially re- moved from reality and as a practical matter is unenforceable." Ile said any delibera- tio:� v: hich may talc: place bet,veen 'two mem- bers of a local govern- ing body in priyate "are logical anci useful part of the informal deliiherli,,Vc process." Informal dis- CUSSions are vital to deci- sion- making in local gov- ernment, Nawrocki said. Nawrocld asked the leg- islature to define an open meeting as one where, a quorum of the governing body is present. He also said discussion of collective bargainingr strategy, negotiated land purchases, possible legal lltl`,ation and some sensi- tive personnel 'matters should not always have to be held in public. The lay., should allow, closed ses- sions to be held oil these subjects, Ns.w'rocki said. William Wettergren, ex- ecutive secretary of the Minnesota School Boards Association, said he would like the legislature to clarify %viletiler school boars] members can dis- cuss I:USine ,S matter: in- formally at social gather ings and whether school superintendents can dis- cuss business with school board members . without holding public meetings. He also Nvould like to al- low school boards to close their doors to the public Nvtien discussing teacher negotiation strategy. Disagreeing with Naw- 1'ocki and Wettergren was St. Paul Councilman L e o n a r d Levine, who teriiled the open meeting law, which was strength- ened by the 1573 legisla- ture, "the most important improvement in govern- ment since the one -man, one -vote Supreine Court decision." Thomas Mattson, assist- ant attorney general, who wrote the opinion for Spannaus, told the legisla- tors "The purpose of the 1 -.v, as it has been since 1917, is to make sine the public knows alt the rea- sons why decisions are made." Tile two committees will continue the hearinrr ai.3 p.m. ne�V Thursday in Room E3 of the State Of- fice Building. YJNNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1974 -` }� �' �y ''`� S��� Er ° I - Nawrocki, ma o; of Co-" lun�bia Heil :.ts aslrec that [ ii ? -�/y 61 i�r';it�,^ [`'j {{�� iiF{�o, •: �-. !I _. >I - t], �J I� tLt-F �.:� t� S u :1 ' the law be amer ded to de- "rr.ee . file .ing" as a quo -. ruin of a yoverrino body, •� � �. , ,.s�,g >;; -,- -F -a tx 4 ' � :�`� ,'� �' ^, .tom, �,: 7 [TO" i\.attson, said, is to a� ow: and that private r,eet!r, %s` be ;err.-' for disco :S- : c v �L h f , Ll a the pub.rc to hear de, aye I -tt ed y about issue by +r ing tae- cs in collective_ By Bennis Cassano hold to the ?eater of the that the "very rigid" on;r:- nounced in advance and an mem- hers of governing bodies.: bargainin", p . chasm' property, lawsuits and the Staff Writer law," said B r u c e Na- ion "does violence to i s open to the p iblic. A con- Thus, he concluded,. a pri- quaii`ications or conduct wrocki, vice president of system. As you pointed v or s a t i o n about public vate conversation by even of public cmp ?oyees. An official of the League the league. "Plain and situ- out; very realistically, gov -. business between just two two officials could be ille- of :vlinnesota .Mu: icipali- p ?e, v ✓e're going to have to ernment is going to cep- members of a council or' gal because that conversa- St. Paul City Courcr!n5un tics told a �ointcommittee violate at least the attor- tinue to function. If _ih ;✓ board could be illegal, ac tion could influence a de-' Leonard Levh:e disagreed of state legislators Friday ney general's interpreta - have to fly in the face ;. of cording to the opinion cision. with Nawrocki. that "res�orsible ' public tion of the .law," he told a the a t o r n e y general's written. by Assistant At : officials in the state will joint meeting of the House opinion, they will." torney G e n e r•a 1 Thomas .. Gearty told Mattson that "I've seen how a mhiorizy` not follow Attorney Gen- and Senate Government - Mattson. _ . _. i e f. the attorney general's throt;�;h snarruver;nb --'d-' oral Warren Spannaus's Operations Committees. The .legal opinion, issued. interpretation- of the lay =i tactic, .adou'Fd -m'secreti interpretation of t h e Oct. 28 in response Mattson said the difficulty is correct, then the law meetings, can thwart the: Open Meeting Law. His message v ✓aS endorsed qu salons from the city at- in . interpreting the law is should be chanced. -will of the majority Lcv; - by the mood of the com -. torneys of Richfield and that the term "meeting" is .. . ire said. "I very seriously doubt mr,tee. Committee chair- Dakota, says in essence not defined. "We don't v::ant to tahe'a .that any responsible per- - man Sen.. Edward Gearty, that all meetings of public good lane and by its practi =' He said St. Pau; council ;son in public office .will _. D- Minneapolis, responded o f f i c i a 1 s must be are- The purpose of the law, cal application reduce it to men now are careful not' .. : a b l u r t y ": Gea n a, d r rty . cuss city b to dis ., usiness said. _ except in public meetings:' . lie said he anal two other counci ?rricn recently saf: together at a Chamber `of Comma ce b r e a k f a's t meeting and tools pains to- talk about other thins. "The inconvenience to 'a few individuals is far out- weighed by the benefits to, the public.'' he said. Tom - You may know what this is'all about. I checked with the Police Department and they have already filed the ti6kets in numerical order and said it would be a real big job to go thru the fide to locate this ticket. Please let me.know if you need anything (or the ticket) and I'll see that you get it. November 26, 1974 8432 Quinn Avenue South Bloomington, Minnesota 55437 Tom Erickson, City Attorney 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, Minnesota Dear Mr. Erickson, Friday November 22nd I was issued a ticket for allegedly driving 40 miles per hour on Antrim Rd in Edina. I am certain the officer made a mistake. I have what I feel are very valid reasons for my opinion. Monday,, November 25th, I went to the Hennepin County Municipal Court build- ing in =St. Louis Park hoping to be able to discuss the charge. I was given an,appointment for a- court appearance Tuesday December 3rd. My intent, to plead not guilty. Today (Tuesday) I sought the 'advice of the attorney who made out our will. I was.very frustrated to find out how cheap it is to plead guilty and how costly' to defends innocence. I also got the. distinct impression that in challenging radar, it becomes more a matter of being guilty until proven innocent rather than the reversermaxim; which I have always valued highly. My frustrations at my discoveries prompts me to communicate these thoughts to you as a representative of law, order and courts for Edina. In spite of my firm belief in my innocence, I'm faced with the dilemma of asking myself: just how much is honesty worth? That's a question that I will be giving much ,thought to between now and next Tuesday. It's a sad commentary on our system of justice when a person has to consider pleading guilty because she cannot justify the expense of claiming innocence. Sincerely, f% Mrs. Kenneth L. Anderson MINUTES OF THE SEV04TH MEETING OF THE EDINA BICENTENNIAL CO�]MISSION Meeting called to order by Chairman Ray Bachtle on Thumday, Novotabor 14, 1974, at ?00 pore, in the conferen-ce Room of tiro F.diasa City Hal... Membsars present w+er®a Ray Bechtloo Lois Struppa, Dorothy Connor, David Dietrich, Dorf; °shy Dunn, R0,9e -vary Gubrud, Bernice Kenkej, Betsy Kuntz, .Ades Li.ndboa, Joan Lonsbury;, HAry Ness, Ken Rosland, Leigh Whkefiold, and Lois Wilder. Absent "rot Ray O'Connell, William Bitter, Kay-Brown, Bann Larso a, and Donna Skaagorborg. Minu o s of the .fast ;rooting were corrected as fog= i*wae Under Comaitteas Reports,: o .• "a l Foatival,, last sentence changed to read„ 'There was a suggestion that the La gu9 of Woman Voters houte ss the preparty. " Also tender the saga headingo oliminaate the state;-ant that them u iJLL be "f lee bands" and substitute "several bands;' The minutes w-are then rapprwivd as corrected. Treasurer Ray O °Connell'a report was Passel. Total incoa:rm $675, loos disbursements of $227.36, leaves a bala=a In the treasury of $447.64. STATIONERYs Received and approved. No loges an envelope due to costs. Bill As quoted. WROPOLITAN AREA BIC s Breakfast woeting at Ra disocaa w911 ratt ®ndetid. Minutes rmv,40ved, SYMPATHY EXTENDEDs 'Faai.ly of Mary EEam Willoon recipients of letter of sympathy f'roin Edina Bic Coa-misasia n at her paaoing. We will miss tsar. Decieion made not to add to membership unless it f&Ua to 16 persona or so. COM1UTTEE REPORTS: sr2-- Dloplaryas. Dorothy Dunn received nogative answer on "quest for Lindbergh plane,, lot Edina National Bank will have old coin display in April. Minim antiques series with lecturer oet for library,, Throo Smithsonian exhibits desired, ,and ;potion was azde, soconded and psassGd unanimously to order theme. They are. "In the Minds and Hearts of the People„' `Tho Magni£icont West„" and `°TTh>o Hdnd of Man on America." The "Save the Wharlos o a also requested,, may not be availa3bl ®. # Loctursa. Speaker Edtmrd K. Thompson of the SYalthsorian quested. Dorothy is doing an excellent job, W CIVic Center. Roao=ry GubvvA roporto a eiing a,, dira,cussionas„ intorrious in prep- aration for eouncii presontation. Last stu -vcy can .dating facilities YO years ago. Folio -ing rawritten survey disburawmant, massive telephano follcmup planned. Will need help of other organizations on ca.11li.ng. Will `°ra eaeaarch their dollar package," " i. ®. the cost of their project. Co ,raissf.on e>ary i eased with carts done and in their ability to t0co the controversy aut of it. 011 --John P;a3 f V 4p So wa Band. Ken Rosband mat, r ith .Crosby and Campbell, and hopes to havo a touring cone®. -t put togothor by Feb. 15,, 1?5, o ., eto with lighting, and called„ ` Huaic Americanao" BiC ashoald sparser a free' concert„ Inviting- the Council.,, School Board, BIC grcaups, and possibly poUntickl fundiiig organizations. Plan to put on two , tours= -State of Minneaot o Tours==in the suers of "75 and '76. Band has 35 berg, Wi1l.l..play at the Boan. Ba3ko ritiaoaat cost to Ca scion. lie will attempt an overnt utiliaing their music at the opsWring Of VIO legislaturb (w/Honn. Ctyo group, also). #6=- -Baked Bear, Community Dinner. Ebr nice Korlrol regr_ou;;: date chango, so that people may go from church to the dinner. Motion was, =de, seconded and capried with unanimity to change the date frco Saturday, April 19, 1975� to Sunday, April 20, 1975,, Jr,, Feds ask that &UL group.9 h®ip soU ticltef;s. Jo m Lonsbury sz,9908ts that tree coordination com ttee have subco i.ttea cewntasact the:; organizaationg for ticket sa lecao Members rep- resenting-specific ones should asearta3in tbair ticket =19 potential. Place for the dinner set for Edina Wrist eaafeteri,ao and possibly auditorium. Sala of tickets swat ba In advancaa. 3,000 pa.raano predictod attendance... Menus Boston baked beans, ham or F=Galg *, coid a!aw, coma broads; Boston erow:a pi©. Cest not sot yot. Emo2lont report. da-M ,71CATIO.NSt A nowslmttor should be started f'or cow-dination of informtiwa =Gin Jaas UMT if possible. SuggoRticn ado that the rs caltact catch *Lher-mwe in regard to BiC projects bast--v4za metiMs,, HENNEPIN COUNTY KICKOFFs, Adm and Mary Lindbco repmeented Edina at this flag-raising event at the CaamLy PYaaaa Square. Omd rOPOVt that it =s impremairs and stirring. HISTORYc Ken dox1roo bringing historical datea into each Mont, su ggeats putt ca hia--tapricaal ant in the Edina Stara ales wi.'ph the &dVortisemnt, to help develop it as as echosive activity. Proposes the p;a ting toggeather of as sp9ciaal comittes of two or thr eaD thista rians. R. %ehtlo do Ws. D. Dunn voluntears Natimuil resources. SA COMT3 FORMATION: Discussion after. by R. Bechtle on desirability of creaatiaan of a comitt—op to ZAandle 2Q1e3 Of p andants, ;_kUions,, or other strictly Bic my -&tcd its for the Coo. iscian. fits 00- ld be utilised for fca td'kag *thor aetivfticaas. 140tiOn to ful-L-M this cOmmitteo Vac Mde, ":ended and passed with Ono diguentin Veto. B,AG a We a�a now trying to get the f iaeg and logo aogistm2A„ a e required,, City Attor- ney in nvu riot! azlng an it. N=t Ming =y ba laF961Y c tte.- eaatingo, Daacombear 12, 1974, at the Edinz City Han, ca nfemnce reta, 7830 p.m. Bring names of possible emmittoo on_ftbWg. Moti*nn made for VAJournmmt at 9 x 45 p.m, . Lao Lo Strupp, Soc &CV V t I V / 9 F1 December 1, 1974 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enough of this gloom and down stuff. We've noticed that most commentators (including yours truly) and politicians concentrate on what's wrong and the "what's right" things aren't covered to any degree. Let's start with this: We are alive, and that's encouraging for starters. Al-l— the - economic- uncertainties - inflation, recession, falling bond prices and higher interest rates - are minor problems, comparatively. Most of us enjoy a reasonable degree of health and can expect a reasonably long life. We have our families, friends and associates: We are not alone. Notwithstanding an extensive and growing body of governmental rules and regula- tions, we still have freedoms enjoyed by few others. We can still come and go and make many of our own personal and economic decisions. And, we have a still unbelievable choice of goods and services to buy. If we really try, if we really prepare ourselves, most of us can find satisfying work. Communities, too, can still decide what directions they wish to take. They can still buy and finance their hospitals, schools, utilities and other public improvements as they see fit. We have problems but they are capable of solution. So let us end the year on a note of hope and a realization that, bad as some things are, the really impor- tant things are intact. Have a nice Holiday and great 1975. Very truly yours, AND AS I S INC. EH .S. The tax exempt bond index is still under 7 %. Dow -Jones Index 6.58% x.00 �. ..mmr.....<e a T. y wTm Nano 6. 6. 1874 5 s. ,. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Monday, Novem er 18, 1974 EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FINANCIAL. CONSULTANTS FIRST NATIONAL -SOO LINE CONCOURSE 507 MARQUETTE AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55402 339 -8291 (AREA CODE 612) SUMMARY OF AREA BOND SALES MINNESOTA SOUTH DAKOTA Brookings ISO #122 10/16/74 School Building 950M 76/94 6.27% 6.53% A-1 IOWA Muscatine CSD 10/22/74 School Building 1,856m 76/92 6.006% 6.51% A Dow -Jones Years of Net 20 Year Bond Municipality Sale Date Type of Bonds Amount Maturity Rate Index Rating Belle Plaine 9/16/74 G.O. Improvement $ 130M 77/86 6.899% 6.77% NR Western Lake Superior Sanitary Sewer District 9/18/74 Grant Antic. Notes 23,000M 76 7.000% 6.77% NR Willmar 9/18/74 Improvement 810M 77/91 6.540% 6.77% A New Hope 9/23/74 General Obligation 1,030M 75/94 6.626% 6.77% A Ortonville ISO #62 9/23/74 General Obligation 1,120M 76/94 6.840% 6.73% Baa -1 Minneapolis 9/24/74 Various Purpose 7,590M 75/84 5.497% 6.73% Aaa Truman 9/24/74 G.O. Revenue 1,200M 76/77 6.700% 6.73% Baa Chaska 9/24/74 Improvement 373M 76/90 6.290% 6.73% A St. Paul 9/25/74 Various Purpose 6,500M 77/2004 6.435% 6.73% Aa New Richland 9/25/74 G.O. Nursing Home 725M 76/94 6.648% 6.73% A Albany 9/26/74 Improvement 300M 77/91 6.903% 6.73% NR Janesville 10/1/74 G.O. Temp. Imp. 400M 77 5.97% 6.68% A Battle Lake 10/1/74 G.O. Nursing Home 1,050M 77/99 7.620% 6.68% A Ramsey County 10/7/74 Adult Detention and juvenile center 510M 76/85 5.51% 6.68% Aa Winthrop 10/7/74 G.O. Improvement 900M 77/91 6.495% 6.68% Baa -I Stillwater 10/8/74 Improvement 400M 77 5.753% 6.68% A Blaine 10/15/74 Improvement 975M 76/81 6.029% 6.53% Baa -1 Minnetonka 10/15/74 G.O. Improvement 5,050M 77/91 6.071% 6.53% A Mora 10/16/74 Elec. Sys. Improvement 2,650M 75/88 6.991% 6.53% A Thief River Falls 10/16/74 G.O. Temporary 600M 77 6.131% 6.53% Baa -1 Thief River Falls 10/16/74 Improvement 200M 75/86 5.85% 6.53% Baa -1 Granite Falls 10/21/74 G.O. Improvement 405M 77/91 6.1567% 6.53% A Ortonville 10/21/74 G.O. Improvement 330M 76/90 6.1054% 6.53% A Duluth 10/21/74 General Obligation 3,280m 78/96 6.135% 6.53% A -1 Granite Falls 10/21/74 G.O. Library Bldg. 95M 76/85 5.774% 6.53% A Maple Grove 10/21/74 Temp. Improvement 645M 77 5.828% 6.51% Baa -1 Maple Grove 10/21/74 G.O. Municipal Bldg. 510M 77/94 6.580% 6.51% Baa -I Zimmerman 10/22/74 G.O. Temp. Improvement 950M 75 6.190% 6.51% NR Lake City 10/22/74 G.O. Improvement 395M 76/95 6.387% 6.51% NR Chatfield 10/23/74 G.O. Rev. Nursing Home 1,300M 77/94 6.751% 6.51% Baa -1 Maplewood 10/24/74 G.O. Improvement 1,240M 76/94 6.343% 6.51% A Maplewood 10/24/74 G.O. Temp. Improvement 2,865M 77 5.512% 6.51% A Woodbury 10/29/74 General Obligation 962M 77/94 6.590% 6.52% Baa-I Wabasha 10/29/74 G.O. Water b Sewer Rev. 460M 76/95 6.716% 6.52% Baa -1 Breckenridge 11/4/74 G.O. Nursing Home 2,865M 77/2000 6.984% 6.64% Baa -I Jordan ISO #717 11/12/74 School Building 1,470M 76/96 6.66% 6.71% Baa-1 Rochester 11/12/74 Temp. Improvement 1,850M 77 4.98% 6.71% Aa Minneapolis 11/12/74 Various Purpose 3,050M 75/79 4.897% 6.71% Aaa Tyler 11/12/74 G.O. Nursing Home 816M 77/94 6.918% 6.71% NR Eagan 11/12/74 G.O. Improvement 870M 76/90 5.891% 6.71% Baa -1 White Bear Lake 11/12/74 Improvement 475M 77/95 6.339% 6.71% A Apple Valley 11/13/74 State -aid b Improvement 1,085M 76/95 6.332% 6.71% Baa WISCONSIN Barron 9/16/74 Corporate Purpose Notes 450M 75/84 6.785% 6.77% NR Menomonee Falls JSD #1 9/23/74 School Orders 4,000M 75 7.450% 6.73% NR Waupaca 10/1/74 G.O. Sewer Utility 650M 77/94 6.777% 6.68% A Superior 10/8/74 G.O. City Garage 1,200M 75/89 6.178% 6.68% A Wisconsin Rapids 10/8/74 School Bldg. Prom. Notes 900M 75/84 5.817% 6.68% A Onalaska 10/29/74 Corporate Purpose 1,331M 75/88 6.12% 6.52% A Hartland 10/30/74 Promissory Notes 500M 76/84 6.007% 6.52% NR Appleton 11/6/74 Police Station 1,785M 76/87 5.723% 6.64% A -1 NORTH DAKOTA Elgin PSD #16 9/19/74 School Building 220M 76/94 6.090% 6.77% NR Bismarck 9/24/74 _ Temp. Improvement 2,185M 77 6.291% 6.77% NR Fargo 10/15/74 Refunding Improvement 4,800M 76/94 5.682% 6.53% Aa SOUTH DAKOTA Brookings ISO #122 10/16/74 School Building 950M 76/94 6.27% 6.53% A-1 IOWA Muscatine CSD 10/22/74 School Building 1,856m 76/92 6.006% 6.51% A