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EDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 1988
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL
COMMENDATION - Douglas R. Taylor
I. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. All agenda items listed with an asterisk ( *)
and in bold print are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of such items unless a Council
Member or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS ON PLANNING MATTERS. Affidavits of Notice by Clerk.
Presentation by Planner. Public comment heard. Motion to close hearing.
Zoning Ordinance: First and Second Reading requires 4/5 favorable rollcall vote
of all members of Council to pass. Waiver of Second Reading: 4/5 favorable
rollcall vote of all members of Council required to pass. Final Development
Plan Approval of Property Zoned Planned District: 3/5 favorable rollcall vote
required to pass.
A. Preliminary Plat Approval - Berenberg First Addition - Part of Lot 1,
Block 1, Hilldale - Generally located north of Interlachen Blvd and west
of Oxford Av (Contd from 10/3/88)
B. Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Approval - R -1 Single Dwelling
Unit District to R -2 Double Dwelling Unit District - Erhardt Addition -
Generally located in the southeast quadrant of Brookview Av/Valley View Rd
intersection (Contd from 9/19/88)
C. Final Development Plan - Americana State Bank - Building Expansion - 5050
France Av So
D. Final Plat Approval - Oak Ponds of Interlachen 2nd Addition - Generally
located west of Blake Road and west of Fox Meadow Lane extended
E. Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance No. 801 - To Establish Standards for
Plat Suitability From the Standpoint of Community Planning
III. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS
IV. AWARD OF BIDS
A. Reconstruction/Remodeling - Warming House at Walnut Ridge Park
B. Installation of water /sewer line - New Building at Braemar Executive
Course
C. Five Golf Carts
V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Approval of Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of 10/11/88
B. France Avenue /Mavelle Drive Right of Way
C. Agenda for Council /Legislators Breakfast
D. 1988 NLC Congress of Cities
E. AMM Recommendations - 1989 -1990 Legislative Policy
F. Draft Letter - Braemar Golf Association
G. Report - St. Stephens's Episcopal Church
H. Set Date - Annual Dinner Meeting - Council /Advisory Boards & Commissions
I. Approval of Temporary 3.2 On -sale Beer License - Church of Our Lady of
Grace
Agenda
Edina City Council
October 17, 1988
Page Two
VI. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
VII. POST AGENDA AND MANAGER'S MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
VIII. FINANCE
A. Payment of Claims as per pre -list dated 10/17/88: General Fund
$133,383.32, Art Center $10,416.81, Capital Fund $2,356.86, Swimming Pool
Fund $1,061.76, 'Golf Course Fund $595,529.98, Recreation Center Fund
$338,829.27, Gun Range Fund $912.70, Edinborough Park $8,740.50, Utility
Fund $5,951.42, Liquor Dispensary Fund $90,276.30, Construction Fund
$202,529.82, Total $1,389,988.74
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS /EVENTS
Tues
Oct
18
Met Council Regional Breakfast Meeting
7:30
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Hopkins House
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Oct
24
Special HRA Meeting
4 :30
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Mgrs Conf Rm
Thurs
Nov
3
AMM Legislative Program Adoption Meeting
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Mangini's Italian
(Social Hour 5:30 p.m. - Dinner 6:30 p.m.)
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Regular Council Meeting
7:00
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Nov
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GENERAL /CITY ELECTION Polls Open
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15
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Mgrs Conf Rm
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Regular Council Meeting
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Regular Council Meeting
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EDINA CENTENNIAL FOUNDERS' DAY
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Kenneth Rosland
Agenda Item #
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From: Craig Larsen
Consent
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Information Only
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Date: October 17, 1988
Mgr. Recommends
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To HRA
Subject: s -88 -7
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To Council
Berenberg First Addn.
Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
Recommendation:
Adopt resolution to deny the application for Preliminary Plat approval based
on the attached Findings and Reasons.
Info /Background:
Attached are the Findings, Decision, and Reasons as ordered by the Council
on October 3; 1988.
CITY OF EDINA
In the Matter of the Application of Dan Berenberg for a
Subdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Hilldale, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, except that part thereof described as
follows:
Commencing at a point on the northeasterly
line of said Lot 1
distant 79.5 feet northwesterly from
the northeast
corner of said Lot 1; thence south
parallel with the east line of said Lot 1
FINDINGS,
a, distance of
141.3 feet; thence west 76 feet to a point in the
DECISION,
northwesterly line of said Lot 1 a distant 159.3 feet
AND
AND
southwesterly from the most northerly corner of said Lot
1; thence
northeasterly along the northwesterly line of
said Lot 1 to the most northerly corner thereof; thence
southeasterly along the
northeasterly line of said Lot
1, 4.5 feet to the point of beginning, according
to the
map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office
of the Register of Deeds in and for Hennepin County,
Minnesota. (S -88 -7)
The above entitled matter was heard before the City Council, City of Edina,
on October 3, 1988. Mr. Dan Berenberg ( "Proponent ") was present. Gary Gandrud,
attorney for the Proponent, and Mike Black, planner for the Proponent were also
present. Property owners in the vicinity of the subject subdivision and their
attorney were also present. The City Council, having heard and reviewed all of
the facts and arguments presented by the proponent, his representatives,
property owners in the vicinity of the subject subdivision and their
representative and having heard and received evidence and law adduced by the
Proponent, his representatives, City Staff, and property owners and their
representative and being fully advised, after due consideration, hereby makes
the following
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The Proponent, on June 22, 1988, submitted an application for
subdivision of a 61,009 square foot parcel of land located west of Hollywood
Road and north of Interlachen Boulevard. This tract of land (the "Subject
Property ") comprises most of Lot 1, Block 1, Hilldale. An existing single
dwelling unit building is located in the southwesterly portion of the Subject
Property. According to City records the Subject Property is owned by the
Proponent.
2. The subdivision (the "Proposed Subdivision "), as submitted with the
application for subdivision on June 22, 1988, delineated two, R -1 single
dwelling unit lots. Lot 1 of the Proposed Subdivision measured 14,400 square
feet in area (according to the Proponents surveyor) and Lot 2 measured 46,609
square feet (according to the Proponents surveyor). The existing dwelling
located on Lot 1 would remain. The easterly 50 feet of Lot 2 is encumbered by
an easement, in favor of Northern States Power Company, to construct and operate
overhead electrical transmission lines. No buildings may be constructed within
this easement area. The existence of the easement restricts the buildable area
to the northwesterly portions of the lot, to the rear of the existing dwelling,
which results in the visual appearance and practical use as a "neck lot ",
contrary to the policies of the Comprehensive Plan (as stated in paragraph 8 of
these findings) and would impair the symmetry of the Hilldale neighborhood.
3. Lot 2 of the Proposed Subdivision exhibits steep slopes exceeding 25
percent in some areas. Development of Lot 2 would result in substantial cuts in
the existing slopes. In addition to alteration of the existing natural
condition of areas with steep slopes development would result in 50 percent
slopes above a five to six foot high retaining wall adjacent to the driveway
serving the new dwelling. This area of 50 percent slopes would be near the rear
lot line of the existing dwelling on the Subject Property. The existence of
steep slopes is a logical reason why the lot was platted larger than adjacent
lots in the Hilldale Addition which front on Interlachen Boulevard.
4. The Edina Community Development and Planning Commission (the
"Commission ") reviewed the Proposed Subdivision at its July 6 and July 27, 1988
meetings. After consideration of recommendations by City Staff, comments of the
Proponent and his representatives the Commission continued the hearing to July
27, 1988 to allow the Proponent time to consider alternative site access (being
the extension to the site of a road west of the site) and to allow Commission
members time to personally inspect the site. At the July 27, 1988 Commission
meeting several property owners were present and spoke in opposition to the
Proposed Subdivision citing issues concerning alteration of the terrain,
creation of a "flag or neck lot ", adverse impact of development on the pond
located immediately north of the Subject Property, damage to. the character and
symmetry of the neighborhood, and the establishment of a precedent for further
subdivision in the neighborhood. After consideration of recommendations of City
Staff, comments of the Proponent and his representatives, and property owners in
the vicinity and their representative, the Commission unanimously recommended
denial of the Proposed Subdivision.
5. On October 3, 1988, the Edina City Council conducted a public hearing
and received the report and recommendation of the Commission regarding the
Proposed Subdivision. Pursuant to applicable City Ordinances notice of the
public hearing was published in the Edina Sun Current and mailed to property
owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property. At said hearing, surrounding
property owners and their representative testified in opposition to the Proposed
Subdivision. A petition signed by approximately 26 property owners who reside
in the Hilldale neighborhood was submitted. Among issues submitted in their
oral and written testimony were damage to the character and symmetry of the
area, destruction of the unique natural environment and terrain around the pond,
the undesirable precedent of creating a neck lot, and the undesirable precedent
of further subdivision in the neighborhood.
6. The Zoning Ordinance imposes the following minimum standards for
single dwelling unit lots:
Minimum Lot Area 9,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Width 75 feet
Minimum Lot Depth 120 feet
a. The dimensions and areas of the Proposed Subdivision comply with
the above standards.
7. Edina Ordinance No. 801 (the "Platting Ordinance ") states that the
City in approving plats, shall consider, among other things, the suitability of
plats from the standpoint of community planning.
8. The Edina Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City Council on December
12, 1981, states the following general policies:
a. "Allow further subdivision of developed single family lots only if
neighborhood character and symmetry are preserved."
b. "Prohibit "neck lot" subdivisions, whereby access to public streets is
gained through narrow strips of land adjacent to other lots."
C. "Protect the lands, waterbodies, and watercourses of Edina from
erosion, I sedimentation, slippage, and vegetation removal resulting from
inappropriate uses of steep slopes."
d. "Require increased minimum lot sizes for single family and two family
lots on steep slopes.
9. Lot widths in the Hilldale plat range from approximately 120 feet to
300 feet with a median average lot width of approximately 160 feet. The two
lots in the Proposed Subdivision have lot widths of 118 feet and 76 feet.
a. The Zoning Ordinance defines "lot width" as follows:
"The horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at right
angles to the line establishing the lot depth at a point 50 feet from the front
lot line."
b. The Zoning Ordinance defines "lot depth" as follows:
"The horizontal distance between the midpoint of the front lot line
and the midpoint of the rear lot line."
THEREFORE, based on the foregoing findings, the City Council does hereby
make the following
Decision:
The application for the Proposed Subdivision entitled Berenberg First
Addition is hereby denied.
The decision is made for the following
Reasons:
A. The policies of the Comprehensive Plan must be considered in deciding
whether or not to approve subdivisions. The Proposed Subdivision is contrary to
the policies of the Comprehensive Plan concerning the further subdivision of
single family lots because the character and symmetry of the Hilldale
neighborhood would not be preserved, because a "neck lot" effectively results
from the subdivision, and because a substantial portion of steep slopes on Lot 2
would be substantially altered by development.
B. Property owners in the vicinity of the Subject Property have the right
to rely on filed plats for the area and may rightly presume that any
modification or replatting of said plats will be in a manner suitable and
compatible with surrounding properties and that the character of the Hilldale
neighborhood will be preserved. Property owners .in the Hilldale neighborhood
have objected to the Proposed Subdivision for reasons of an adverse impact on
the unique natural environment of the pond and surrounding steep slopes, the
undesirable impact of a "neck lot" to the character and symmetry of the
neighborhood, the resulting negative impact on property values in the
neighborhood and the undesirable precedent of further subdivisions in -the
neighborhood.
C. The Subject Property is not unusually or uncharacteristically large
compared to other lots in the Hilldale plat. Lot widths of 118 feet and 76 feet
in the Proposed Subdivision are less than that of the narrowest lot in Hilldale
and significantly narrower than the median average lot width. The median
average lot width in Hilldale is approximately 160 feet and the smallest
existing lot width is approximately 120 feet. The spaciousness afforded by the
Subject Property adds more than insignificant value to its use as one homesite,
for which it is now, and can be, used.
D. Approval of the Proposed Subdivision could establish a precedent
encouraging the replatting of lots with similar circumstances which would
adversely alter the character and symmetry of the Hilldale neighborhood contrary
to the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
E. Approval of the Proposed Subdivision would have an adverse impact on
the present unique natural environment and terrain surrounding the pond.
F. Approval of the Proposed Subdivision would violate the Platting
Ordinance since it does not represent sound community planning.
THOMSEN
NYBECK
JOHNSON
BOUQUET
VAN v+A�+LKENBURG
OHNSTAD &
SMITH, P.A.
LAW OFFICES
SUITE 600. EDINBOROUGH CORPORATE CENTER EAST
3300 EDINBOROUGH WAY, MINNEAPOLIS (EDINA), MINNESOTA 55435
(612) 835 -7000 • FAX: (612) 835 -9450
GLENN G. NYBECK DONALD D. SMITH OF COUNSEL:
GORDON V. JOHNSON MARSHJ.HALBERG JACK W. CARLSON
JOHN K. BOUQUET WILLIAM E. SJOHOLM RICHARD D. WILSON, P.A.
JAMES VAN VALKENBURG HERBERT P. LEFLER, III HELGE THOMSEN, RETIRED
MARK G. OHNSTAD DENNIS M. PATRICK
PHILIP SIEFF
October 14, 1988
Mr. Craig Larsen
City Planner
City of Edina
4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 5424
RE: Berenberg
Dear Mr. Larsen:
I have yours of October 12th and the proposed Findings to be
submitted to the City Council on October 17th.
They are well done and appear to be quite complete.
I would make the following suggestions. My numbers refer to
the same numbers that you have used.
FINDINGS OF FACT
2. Line 7. A perpetual easement.
2. Line 13. Hilldale and Beverly Hills neighborhood.
3. Line 2. Insert. "Thy property drops apprn_ximate1v 50
feet from Int2rlachen Boulevard.
4. Line 10. D.N.R. regulated pond.
5. Line 8. In the surrounding area, instead of " Hilldale
neighborhood ".
9. Add to this the fact that the 75 foot lot includes the 50
foot NSP easement.
Mr. Craig Larsen -2- October 14, 1988
REASONS
B. Line 5, property owners in the Hilldale, and Beverly Hills
neighborhood.
D. Line 1, approval of the proposed subdivision would.
These are suggestions for your consideration.
I am enclosing copies of this letter that can be included in
the Council members packet for the October 17th meeting.
JVV:jd
Encl.
cc: Richard Miller
Tom Martinson
Gary L. Gandrud
Sincerel
ames Van Valkenbe
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F A E G R E & B E N S O N
GALE R. MELLUM
SUITE 1150, 6400 TOWER
JOHN H. HINDERAKER
2300 MULTIFOODS TOWER
GARY L. GANDRUD
6400 NORMANDALE LAKE BOULEVARD
33 SOUTH SIXTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 95402-3694
HENRY F. FRISCH
BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55437 -1076
612/371 -5300
JAMES A. O NEAL
TELECOPIER 371 -3159
BRUCE M. ENGLER
612/921 -2200
WALTER A. PICKMAROT
TELECOPIER 921 -2244
2500 REPUBLIC PLAZA
AMY B. BROMBERG
TELEX 425131
370 SEVENTEENTH STREET
DENVER, COLORADO 80202 4004
DOUGLAS P. LONG
303/592 -5690
POLLY PETERSON BOWLES
TE LECOPIER 592 -5693
PAUL W. HEIRING
10 EASTCHEAP
LONDON EC3M IET, ENGLAND
01/623 -6163
TELECOPIER 623 -3227
TELEX 8811004
October 17, 1988
HAND DELIVERED
Mayor, Members of the City Council
and City Manager
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55435
Re: Berenberg First Addition
Gentlemen:
Please find attached a legal memorandum dated
October 12, 1988. It states with far greater specificity the
points that I was trying to relate to the City Council two
weeks ago. I strongly urge the City Council to carefully
consider these legal issues before making any precipitous
decision regarding Mr. Berenberg's subdivision request. At the
very least, this matter should be referred to the City Attorney
for his review and response. It is incumbent on the Edina City
Council to avail themselves of their legal resources prior to
what very likely could turnout to be an erroneous decision.
Very truly y s,
Gary L Gandrud
GLG /c f k
Enclosure
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Gary Gandrud DATE: October 12, 1988
FROM: Mark A. Otness
Re: Berenberg First Addition
I. Facts
Mr. and Mrs. Berenberg have made application with the
City of Edina for approval of a preliminary plat which will
subdivide a 1.4 acre parcel into two lots. The proposed plat
meets all applicable subdivision requirements. The Planning
Staff and the Planning Commission both recommended that the Edina
City Council not approve the application. The Edina City Council
voted against the plat and directed that the Planning Staff draft
a resolution setting forth formal findings. The Planning Staff
has drafted a resolution ( "Proposed Resolution ") to be considered
by the City Council on October 17, 1988.
II. Discussion
Since the Berenberg's have met all requirements of
Edina's subdivision ordinance, the denial of Mr. and
Mrs. Berenberg's preliminary plat application would be arbitrary
and capricious as a matter of law. If the City Council does not
approve the plat, the Berenbergs will be entitled to a writ of
mandamus directing the City of Edina reverse its decision. In
National Capital Corporation v. Village of Inver Grove Heights,
301 Minn 335, 222 N.W.2d.550, 552 (1974), the Minnesota Supreme
Court held that when:
a subdivision ordinance specifies standards to which a
proposed plat must conform, it is arbitrary as a matter of
law to deny approval of a plat which complies in all respects
with the subdivision ordinance.
Accord Good Value Homes, Inc. v. City of Eagan, 410 N.W.2d 345
(Minn. App. 1987), Odell v. City of Eagan, 348 N.W.2d,792 (Minn.
App. 1984).
In two situations similar to the Berenberg application,
Courts have ordered the approval of the preliminary plat. In
Odell, the plaintiffs owned an one acre parcel containing a
single family house which they proposed to subdivide into 2 lots.
Even though each lot would have complied with all city requirements,
the Eagan City Council denied approval of the plat due to neigh-
borhood and city concerns that the subdivision would destroy the
character of the area, set a precedent for future lot- splits, and
increase density. 348 N.W.2d at 795. The Minnesota Court of
Appeals directed that the city approve the preliminary plat since
the plaintiffs had met all requirements of the subdivision
ordinance. The Court held that neither aesthetic considerations
nor neighborhood opposition were a sufficient reason to deny a
lot -split request and that vague statements in the subdivision
ordinance relating to the promotion of an attractive and stable
community did not provide the city with an independent source of
authority to disapprove plats. 348 N.W.2d at 797. Denial of
plat approval must be based on concrete provisions of the sub-
division ordinance. Also, the expectations of neighbors and the
city that certain land would remain undeveloped does not justify
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the denial of preliminary plat approval. Good Value Homes, 410
N.W.2d at 348 (city directed to approve a preliminary plat for a
townhouse development).
Under Odell and Good Value Homes, the Berenbergs are
entitled to preliminary plat approval as a matter of law.
Nothing in the Proposed Resolution justifies disapproving the
Berenberg plat. The Berenberg's have met all applicable
ordinance requirements as to lot size, width, and depth. The
vague provision in Edina Ordinance No. 801 stating that the City
may consider the suitability of the proposal from a community
planning standpoint does not allow the City Council to deny
approval of the Berenberg plat. Odell, 348 N.W. 2d at 797.
Concerns about the creation of a "neck lot" and the impact of the
lot -split on the character and symmetry of the neighborhood are
not valid reasons for denying approval since these issues are
purely aesthetic and not required in the Edina subdivision
ordinance. Odell, 348 N.W. 2d at 797. As in Good Value Homes,
the neighbors have no right to keep the rear portion of the
property undeveloped. Good Value Homes, 410 N.W. 2d at 348. The
possibility that the Berenberg plat will set a precedent for
other lot - splits in the neighborhood is not a valid reason to
deny approval either. Odell, 348 N.W. 2d at 797. While concerns
regarding redevelopment of the area, the creation of "neck lots ",
and other matters may properly be addressed by an amendment to
the subdivision ordinance, until Edina passes such an amendment
the City is not justified denying plat approval on these grounds.
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To not approve of the Berenberg's preliminary plat
would deny the Berenbergs equal protection under the United
States and Minnesota constitutions. In Northwestern College v.
City of Arden Hills, 281, N.W.2d 865 (Minn. 1974), the Minnesota
Supreme Court held that denial of a special use permit to the
plaintiff college was arbitrary, capricious, and void since
another college in Arden Hills had recently been granted such a
permit in a similar situation. The Court ordered that the City
of Arden Hills issue a special use permit to the plaintiff
holding that:
A zoning ordinance must operate uniformly on all those
similarly situated. See generally 3 Anderson, American Law
of Zoning (2 ed.) S§17.05 and 17.28. As we made clear in
Hay v. Township of Grow, 296 Minn. 1, 206 N.W.2d 19 (1973),
the equal protection clause of the Minnesota Constitution
and the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution
require that one applicant not be preferred over another for
reasons unexpressed or unrelated to health, welfare, or
safety of the community or any other particular or permissible
standards or conditions imposed by relevant zoning ordinances
296 Minn. 8, 206 N.W.2d 24.
281 N.W.2d at 869. In Odell, the Minnesota Court of Appeals
applied the Northwestern College equal protection standard to
plat approvals. 348 N.W. 2d at 796.
The Berenbergs are entitled to plat approval since the City
has allowed owners of similarly situated properties to subdivide
their land. For example on March 21, 1988, the Edina City
Council granted Andron, Inc. preliminary plat approval for the
Interlachen Bluff development. The City Council found that the:
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proposed subdivision will not adversely impact the character
and symmetry of other nearby neighborhoods. Lots in the
proposed subdivision are substantially larger than Zoning
Ordinance minimum requirements and will provide for the
development of large homes in conformance with setback and
lot coverage restrictions.
Edina City Council Proceedings March 21, 1988.. The Interlachen
Bluff property is near and similarly situated to the Berenberg
property. It is very difficult to distinguish the Berenberg
proposal from that of Interlachen Bluff. The Berenberg plat,
with 2 lots on 1.4 acres, will result in a density lower than
that of Interlachen Bluff plat, with 8 lots on 5.37 acres. The
two properties are near each other and in similar or identical
neighborhoods. As subdivided, the Berenberg lots will be comparable
to other nearby properties. Other lots on Interlachen Boulevard
and in the Interlachen Bluff and the Victorsens East Mirror Lakes
subdivisions are similar in size to those in the proposed Berenberg
subdivision. The Berenberg lots will conform to all zoning
requirements. As'discussed above, City concerns relating to
symmetry and the creation of "neck- lots" do not justify denying
of plat approval.
Finally, the Edina City Council in a previous meeting
voted to disapprove the Berenberg plat, but the Council
resolution making formal findings of fact is to be drafted by the
Planning Staff and adopted only at a later meeting. This
procedure may require a Court to make a more stringent review of
the City Council's decision. Courts are deferential to council
decisions when the record is clear and complete and the municipal
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body has proposed "formal findings contemporaneously with its
decision" Swanson v. Cit of Bloomington 421 N.W.2d 307,313 (Minn
1988). By making formal findings only after the actual decision
on plat approval, the City Counsel risks having its findings
appear to be an ex -post rationalization of a previous action,
thereby justifying stringent judicial review.
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THOMSEN
NYBECK
JOHNSON
BOUQUET
VAN VALKENBURG
OHNSTAD &
SMITH, P.A.
LAW OFFICES
SUITE 600, EDINBOROUGH CORPORATE CENTER EAST
3300 EDINBOROUGH WAY, MINNEAPOLIS (EDINA). MINNESOTA 55435
(612) 835 -7000 • FAX: (612) 835 -9450
GLENN G. NYBECK DONALD D. SMITH OF COUNSEL:
GORDON V. JOHNSON MARSHJ.HALBERG JACK W. CARLSON
JOHN K. BOUQUET WILLIAM E. SJOHOLM RICHARD D. WILSON, P.A.
JAMES VAN VALKEN BURG HERBERT P. LEFLER, III HELGE THOMSEN, RETIRED
MARK G. OHNSTAD DENNIS M. PATRICK
PHILIP SIEFF
October 14, 1988
Mr. Craig Larsen
City Planner
City of Edina
4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
RE: Berenberg
Dear Mr. Larsen:
I have yours of October 12th and the proposed Findings to be
submitted to the City Council on October 17th.
Thev are well done and appear to be quite complete.
I. would make the following suggestions. My numbers refer to
the same numbers that you have used.
FINDINGS OF FACT
2. Line 7. A perpetual easement.
2. Line 13. Hilldale and Beverly Hills neighborhood.
3. Line 2. Insert. "Thc property drops appr ,)ximatel•� 50
feet from Interlachen Boulevard. _�
4. Line 10. D.N.R. regulated pond.
5. Line 8. In the surrounding area, instead of "Hil'ldale
neighborhood ".
9. Add to this the fact that the 75 foot lot includes the 50
foot NSP easement.
Mr. Craig Larsen -2- October 14, 1988
REASONS
B. Line 5, property owners in the Hilldale and Beverly Hillg
neighborhood.
D. Line 1, approval of the proposed subdivision would.
These are suggestions for your consideration.
I am enclosing copies of this letter that can be included in
the Council members packet for the October 17th meeting.
JVV:jd
Encl.
cc: Richard Miller
Tom Martinson
Gary L. Gandrud
Sincere]
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REPORT/RECOMMENDATION
To: Kenneth Rosland
Agenda Item #
II.
B.
From: Craig Larsen
Consent
❑
Information Only
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Date: October 17, 1988
Mgr . Recommends
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To HRA
Subject: z -88 -6, S- 88 -11,
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To Council
Erhardt Addition
Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Plat subject to:
1. Final Rezoning and Final Plat Approval.
2. Subdivision Dedication.
3. Curb Cut Approval.
4. Separate Utility Connections.
Info /Background
This item was continued by the Council on September 19, 1988 to give the
proponent time to revise the preliminary plat and provide information on
the sizes and dimensions of other lots in the area.
The proponent has submitted a revised preliminary plat which changes the
common rear lot line. The revised plat provides the required 25 foot rear
yard, but at 107 feet deep the lot still is below the required 120 feet.
The proponent has also supplied lot dimensions and lot areas for both
single family and multi family lots in the area.
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TO: The Mayor of Edina and Edina Councilmembers
FROM: The Neighbors of the ProPerty located at 6225 Brookview
Avenue, Edina
SUBJECT: Support for the Division of the Property.at 6225 Brookview
Avenue, Edina
We the undersigned, who are neighbors of the property located at 6225
Brookview Avenue, Edina, support the proposal for division of that
property. We agree that the proposal does not change the characteris-
tics of the single family dwellingson Brookview Avenue and that the
new proposed double dwelling will enhance Valley View Road.
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To: Kenneth Rosland
From: Craig Larsen
Date: October 17, 1988
Subject: P -88 -3, Americana
State Bank
5050 France Avenue
Agenda Item # II. c.
Consent ❑
Information Only ❑
Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA
0 To Council
Action ❑ Motion
Eil Resolution
❑ Ordinance
❑ Discussion
Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the
Final Development Plan subject to:
1. Public Parking Assessment of $2.155 per square foot minus credit for 4
parking spaces.
2. Relocation of existing tree in northeast corner of site.
3. Curb cut location approval by City Engineer.
The bank is requesting approval for a small addition to the building
approximately 3,600 square feet. The addition would increase the size
of the bank's lobby area.
The public parking assessment is consistent with the parking policy
adopted by the HRA and City Council in 1978. That policy says that
all expansions that were not anticipated by the original 50th and France
Plan should be subject to the same assessment charged to properties for
which expansions were anticipated.
REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Kenneth Rosland
From: Craig Larsen
Date: October 17, 1988
Subject: P -88 -3, Americana
State Bank
5050 France Avenue
Agenda Item # II. c.
Consent ❑
Information Only ❑
Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA
0 To Council
Action ❑ Motion
Eil Resolution
❑ Ordinance
❑ Discussion
Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the
Final Development Plan subject to:
1. Public Parking Assessment of $2.155 per square foot minus credit for 4
parking spaces.
2. Relocation of existing tree in northeast corner of site.
3. Curb cut location approval by City Engineer.
The bank is requesting approval for a small addition to the building
approximately 3,600 square feet. The addition would increase the size
of the bank's lobby area.
The public parking assessment is consistent with the parking policy
adopted by the HRA and City Council in 1978. That policy says that
all expansions that were not anticipated by the original 50th and France
Plan should be subject to the same assessment charged to properties for
which expansions were anticipated.
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REQUEST Building Expansion.
EDINA PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION -
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER' CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, William Lewis; H. McClelland; L. Johnson; G. Johnson;
D. Runyan; J. Palmer; J. Paulus, V. Shaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: G. Workinger, J. Bailey, D. Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen, City Planner
Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Commissioner Palmer moved for approval of the September 7, 1988 Community
Development and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Paulus
seconded the motion. Ayes; Palmer, McClelland, Lewis, L. Johnson, G. Johnson,
D. Runyan; J. Paulus, V. Shaw
II. NEW BUSINESS:
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8 -3 Americana State Bank
5050 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota
Request: Building Expansion
Mr Larsen presented his staff report explaining the Americana Bank site is
27,414 square feet in area. The total floor area of the existing building is
15,799 square feet. The bank is proposing an 3,588 square foot addition to the
building. The addition would fill in the open area under the suspended second
story on the north side of the building. The additional floor area would be
utilized for retail banking activities. Exterior treatment for the addition
would match the existing building.
Mr. Larsen noted the proposed addition will require reconfiguring the
existing parking lot north of the building. This reconfiguration will increase
on -site parking from 19 to 23 spaces. The three existing access points will
also be relocated. The 51st Street curb cut is moved approximately 22 feet west
to improve site lines from the autobank exit.
Mr. Larsen concluded the proposed addition complies with all zoning
ordinance requirements and conforms to the 50th and France Commercial Area Plan.
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Public parking assessment of $2.155 per square foot for the addition
(after credit for 4 parking spaces) per 1978 HRA expansion policy.
2. Relocation of the boulevard tree on France Avenue and sidewalk
reconstruction in the northeasterly corner of the site.
3. Final design approval for the three curb cuts by the City Engineer.
--l— Representatives for Americana State Bank were present and Mark Beckman,
Architect was present.
A discussion ensued on the less than desirable sight lines when exiting the
.bank on West 51st. Street. Commissioner Palmer noted the present situation is
less than ideal but any improvement in allowing for more reaction time from
drivers exiting the bank would be a plus. Commissioner McClelland commented
that exiting the bank becomes more dangerous when the mirror is broken, which
she added seems to be quite often. She questioned who is responsible for
maintenance of the mirror. Mr. Larsen told Commissioner McClelland the City is
responsible for the maintenance of the mirror, adding vandalism has been a
continuing problem concerning it. He noted it seems as soon as the mirror is
repaired, it is broken.
Commissioner Runyan asked what would be accommodated in the new addition.
Mr. Beckman said the new addition would be lobby area and new drive up teller
`area.
Commissioner Runyan moved to recommend Final Development Plan approval
subject to the three recommendations by staff. Commissioner G. Johnson seconded
the motion. Ayes, L. Johnson; McClelland; G. Johnson;'Runyan; Palmer; Paulus;
Shaw; Lewis. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
SEPTEMBER 28, 1988
P-88-3 Americana State Bank
5050 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota
Request: Building Expansion
The Americana Bank site is 27,414 square feet in area. The total floor
area of the existing building is 15,799 square feet. The bank is proposing an
3,588 square foot addition to the building. The addition would fill in the open
area under the suspended second story on the north side of the building. The
additional floor area would be utilized for retail banking activities. Exterior
treatment for the addition would match the existing building.
The proposed addition will require reconfiguring the existing parking lot
north of the building. This reconfiguration will increase on -site parking from
19 to 23 spaces. The three existing access points will also be relocated. The
51st Street curb cut is moved approximately 22 feet west to improve site lines
from the autobank exit.
Recommendation:
The proposed addition complies with all zoning ordinance requirements and
conforms to the 50th and France Commercial Area Plan. Staff recommends approval
subject to:
1. Public parking assessment of $2.155 per square foot for the addition
(after credit for 4 parking spaces) per 1978 HRA expansion policy.
2. Relocation of the boulevard tree on France Avenue and sidewalk
reconstruction in the northeasterly corner of the site.
3. Final design approval for the three curb cuts by the City Engineer.
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Kenneth Rosland
From: Craig Larsen
Date: October 17, 1988
S_ ubject: Oak Ponds of Interlache
2nd Addition
Recommendation:
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Final Plat approval subject to subdivision dedication based on a value of
$225,000.
Info /Background
The Council granted Preliminary Plat approval on August 15, 1988. A
condition of preliminary approval was location of the proposed home
on the most easterly lot. The proponent has submitted a site plan
illustrating the location of the proposed home and its relationship
to Mr. Ulrichs home to the east. The proponent has submitted this
site plan to Mr. Ulrich for his review. Mr. Ulrich has accepted
the proposed siting. All other conditions have been satisfied.
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SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
Park Board
Environmental Quality Commission
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SUBDIVISION NAME: da/Ilr peen'C� d _r ��G!'Lo,� 2 AI'P eV40A.%
LAND SIZE: N't1 ` S LAND VALUE O� d2J7j
(By: / e Date:
The developer of this subdivision has been required to
A. grant an easement over part of the land
B. dedicate % of the land
C. donate $ as a fee in lieu of land
As a result of applying the following policy:
A. Land Required (no density or intensity may be used for the first 5% of
land dedicated)
1. If property is adjacent to an existing park and the addition
beneficially expands the park.
II 2. If property is 6 acres or will be combined with future dedications
so that the end result will be a minimum of a 6 acre park.
3. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream.
4. If property is necessary for storm water holding or will be dredged
or otherwise improved for storm water holding areas or ponds.
5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or his -
toric value.
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pa lot. W1ert!__ci.L3_0_pYovic1ed. K request was also
subm to Hennepin County to allow a right -turn in only movement to Byerly's
lot of thbound France Avenue, near 72nd Street. That request was denied by
the coun They have also considered and followed up on a proposal to reduce
existing p ms by proposing an access connection to the Dayton's store parking
lot near the thwest corner of Byerly's parking lot. The change has not been
implemented be a of cost and its limited ability to correct the continuing
problem. Engin offman advised that Hazelton Road is a state aid eligible
street and fifty ent of the signal cost would be eligible subject to state aid
approval of the si warrants study. The other fifty percent of the cost would
have to be assessed butting property owners The staff recommendation would
be to distribute asse t cost based on traffic generated at the driveways.
Past history on traffic nal funding has been as follows: A) Signals on county
roads and municipal stat streets have been funded from City state aid funds
with the following excepti 1) West 70th Street /Cornelia Drive was 508 state
aid and 508 assessed; 2) Dr' y signals at Southdale Office Center and Southdale
Shopping Center on France Ave were 1008 assessed based on driveway volumes.
Engineer Hoffman said that Lei Lane tenants have called and indicated they do
not want to participate in the a ment. Member Kelly asked if the City were to
participate with 508 state aid wou• here be another place that the City could
have used these funds. Engineer Ho said the fund is fairly large so that
this would not sway doing another pro elsewhere. Member Turner asked about
the location, the appropriateness of th s the solution to the problem and
whether there would be a problem of car ing at the intersection. Charles
Rickert, Barton /Aschman, said they were hi_ by Byerly's to look at the traffic
situation and the possibility of a traffic 1. As to stacking, when they
looked at a design for the signal they also d at a capacity analysis and came
up with approximately 150 feet in each of two and concluded there would be
adequate stacking distance. If needed, there co be some inter - connect with the
signal on France Avenue to continue the movement zelton Road. Member Smith
commented that the subject entrance /exit to Byerly bad but said he felt there
are other solutions to the problem. Verle Poffenber of Byerly's, stated that
over the years they have tried to do something with t trance and have added an
extra right turn lane in. They have also talked with pin County about
getting a right turn only off of northbound France Avenu relieve the
congestion. He said they do not know of any other solutio They have talked
with Dayton's Home Store about coming through their parking that really is not
an answer. They feel the answer is the traffic signal which d be programmed
according to the traffic volume and that Byerly's would be wi to pay 708 of
the 508 cost to be assessed which corresponds to the traffic ge ted by them.
Member Smith commented that he would like to see further study d n what could
be accomplished with the site with regard to the problem that is n 'n the nature
of a signal. Member Richards indicated that he would not support p c
participation in the traffic signal and that if they wanted to pursu signal
it should be assessed 1008 to benefitted properties. In response, an ed on
the comments of the Council, Mr. Poffenberger stated that Byerly's woul thdraw
the proposal for installation of the traffic signal. He said that, base the
study done by Barton /Aschman, they felt this was the only solution to the lem
but that they could not stand 1008 of the expense. Albert Kempf, 7101 Fra
Avenue South /Leisure Lane, said he objected to the proposed signal because n e
has looked at the situation at Leisure Lane. They are a small la
.room for stackine lanes - t usy times and with I
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\cj PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION. Affidavits
of notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner Craig
Larsen presented the request for preliminary plat approval for Oak Ponds of
Interlachen 2nd Addition, generally located west of Blake Road and Fox Meadow Lane
extended. The subject property comprises two large lots which front on Schaefer
Road; each lot is about 2.5 acres in size and there is a developed single family
home on each of the lots. The proposal has been before the Community Development
and Planning Commission on two different occasions. At the latest meeting on July
27, 1988, the Commission recommended preliminary plat approval for creation of
three new single family lots (Lots 2, 3 and 4) from the rear portions of the
Schaefer Road houses. The lots range in size from one -half to three - quarters acre
and are approximately 100 feet wide at the building line. The proposed lots are
generally larger and wider than the lots in either Oak Ponds of Interlachen lst
Addition or the lots in Taft Addition off Scriver Road. Planning Commission
discussion centered upon Lot 4, its shape and ultimate placement of a house on
that lot. The revised plat under consideration allows a wider lot area and would
allow the house to be elevated at or above the elevation of 942' that has been
recommended by the engineers for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The
Commission recommended that the new house on Lot 4 should have a front street
setback similar to the existing homes on Fox Meadow Lane. The house immediately
east of Lot 4, (Bob Ulrich, 6221 Fox Meadow Lane) is set back 36 feet. This would
be the minimum requirement for the new house on Lot 4. The developer has
suggested a setback of between 50 and 60 feet for the house. Planner Larsen said
he would suggest a front street setback for Lot 4 of between 36 feet and 50 feet.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat, subject to:
1) final plat approval, 2) subdivision dedication, 3) developer's agreement and 4)
Nine Mile Creek Watershed approval and the further recommendation that the house
placement on Lot 4 should be the average front yard setback of the houses along
Fox Meadow Lane. He noted that Michael Halley, Michael Halley Homes, Inc., was
present to answer questions. Member Richards asked that the issue of the front
yard setback for Lot 4 be resolved with Mr. Ulrich, owner of the property directly
east of Lot 4. Bob Ulrich, 6221 Fox Meadow Lane, pointed out that there is an
existing cul -de -sac in front of his property which the developer has agreed to
remove, and when the street is straightened out his house will be further from the
street. He said he preferred that the setback for the house on Lot 4 be
approximately 50 feet. Planner Larsen clarified that with regard to the front
setback Mr. Halley was referring to the street line and that he was referring to
the property line which is somewhat set back from the street. Member Richards
asked that when this is brought back for final plat approval that Council be
advised of the footprint of the proposed house. John Kyllo, 5201 Schaefer Road,
said he was concerned about storm water drainage from the proposed development and
also where the road would go for future further development in the area. He said
that some time ago there was a real concern about getting in and out of the area
when the property to the east was developed. Also, there had been a general
overall development plan for the entire area which he felt was not being followed
now. Planner Larsen explained that the proposed development does allow for future
development to the north by continuing the dedicated right of way to the northerly
property line. This has been a requirement placed on other developments in the
area. A cul -de -sac would provide adequate turnaround for emergency vehicles.
Further, the developer has been asked to provide a storm water plan for the
proposed development and the engineers from Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
have reviewed the plan and have determined that the area can adequately handle the
storm water drainage. Their concern was the relative elevation of the house on
Lot 4. He said that there is an existing small pond southwest of Lots 3 and 4 and
there is also a pond on the lot immediately north of the subject property. During
last year's July storm, these pond areas flooded a large area and had to be pumped
down since they have no outlet. Planner Larsen said the City would ultimately be
asking for easements to provide outlets for those ponds as further development
occurs in the area. The developer's responsibility is to make sure that the
impact is not negative on adjacent properties and also that the homes that are
built on the new development will not suffer because of storm water drainage.
Michael Halley, developer, stated that a storm water management study was
delivered to the Planning Commission and that the City Engineer has approved it.
Member Smith commented that he was not sure how much subdivision of these large
lots should occur. In response to Mr. Kyllo's concern, Member Richards recalled
that there was a plan for development of the area that would allow for the roadway
to continue northerly up to Scriver Road and that he assumed that the Planning
Commission's recommendation for approval of the proposed subject development
adhered to that general plan. Planner Larsen clarified that when talking with any
one who is interested in development of the area staff has talked about those
overall development options of some years ago and have asked that they demonstrate
that they will not cut off those options for development in the future. He said
Mr. Halley has shown staff a plan that would allow connecting the road through to
Scriver Road which would be one of those options. Member Kelly said she would
like to see more detail on how the roadway would be handled. In response,
Mr. Halley said that his understanding was, when he developed Oak Ponds of
Interlachen, that Fox Meadow Road would eventually head north and tie in with
Scriver Road. Topographically that would work and seems to be consistent with a
number of plat drawings in that area. Each one of the property owners who may
wish to develop their property have to make a conscious decision to allow the
roadway to continue. He said his understanding of staff's concern is to allow
flexibility that the road can continue if the next adjacent property owner wishes
to see that happen. He explained that the area is densely wooded and is prime in
the sense that it is all high ground and that the proposed houses will be
consistently slightly higher than adjacent homes. Also, his goal is to retain as
many trees as possible. Mr. Kyllo reiterated his concern for water drainage and
the flooding of the ponds in the area. Member Richards said that although a
number of legitimate questions have been raised, he was prepared to move
preliminary plat approval. However, prior to final plat approval Mr. Halley
should 1) indicate where the footprint of the house on Lot 4 would be sited, 2)
how the existing cul -de -sac would be straightened out and how the roadway would be
handled for the proposed development, and 3) that staff make available to anyone
interested the storm water drainage plan submitted by Mr. Halley and also
determine whether or not a pond would be required on Lots 4 and 5. member
Richards then introduced the following resolution and moved adoption, subject to
1) final plat approval, 2) subdivision dedication, 3) developer's agreement and 4)
Nine Bile Creek Watershed District approval, 5) siting of the house on Lot 4, 6)
detailed plan for the straightening of the existing cul -de -sac and roadway to the
proposed development, and 7) that the storm water drainage plan be available to
the public and that a determination be made as to a storm water retention pond for
Lots 4 and 5:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION, platted by Michael
Halley Homes, Inc. and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of
August 15, 1988 be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney
Nays: Smith
Resolution adopted.
preliminary plat approval for the Hed Addition, located at 6625 West Trail t 1,
Block 10, Indian Hills. The subject property is a developed single famil of
with an area of 79,207 square feet. The proponent has submitted a prel' ary
plat which would create one new buildable lot. The existing house wou emain as
it is today. The new lot would contain 34,277 square.feet, and the 1 or the
existing house would contain 44,930 square feet. The new house is p sed to
front on Iroquois Trail. Both lots comply or exceed all Zoning Ord ce
requirements for single family lots. A graphic of the proposed p as shown
indicating the existing house and driveway and proposed house to constructed on
the new lot. In support of their application, the proponents h submitted an
analysis and survey of 40 lots in the western portion of India o determine lot
size. The existing lot (Lot 1, Block 10, Indian Hills) is th rgest in the area
and following the subdivision the resulting lots would rema' ong the largest
lots in this area of Indian Hills. Planner Larsen explain at, normally, staff
would want to see the property split more evenly than is osed. However, in
this case a more even division of the property would re a removing the existing
house. The present proposal maximizes the size of Lot hile saving the existing
house. The entire property is heavily wooded and the sting house is barely
visible from the street. A division which would re a removing the existing
house may disturb the site more than the present p sal. He advised that at its
meeting of July 27, 1988, the Community Developm nd Planning Commission
reviewed the proposal and recommended pre limin pproval subject to: 1) final
plat approval, 2) subdivision dedication, an utility connection charges. He
stated that Virgil Hed, proponent, was pres to answer questions. Member Smith
asked questions about the retaining wall cent to Iroquois Trail. Planner
Larsen said that it was an existing pri retaining wall on the property.
Member Smith commented that the lots a proposed plat are consistent in size
with the neighborhood with the exce of the large lots to the east. No other
comment being heard, Member Smith oduced the following resolution and moved
adoption, subject to: 1) final ,approval, 2) subdivision dedication, and 3)
utility connection changes:
RESOL APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR HED ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ci uncil of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled " ADDITION ", platted by Virgil and Sharon Hed, husband
and wife, and present the regular meeting of the City Council of August 15,
1988 be and is hereb anted preliminary plat approval.
Motion for adoption 'the resolution was seconded by Member Turner.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, R' rds, Smith, Turner, Courtney
Motion carried
Affidavits of ice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Planner
Larsen prese the request of Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 West 54th
Street, for onditional use permit. Edina Community Lutheran Church, generally
located so of West 54th Street and west of Halifax Avenue, has applied for a
condition se permit to build a new sanctuary and convert the existing sanctuary
into a f wship hall. The new sanctuary will seat 210 people which is an .
increase 23 seats over the present sanctuary. The project includes remodeling
the int or of the existing building. The exterior of the new sanctuary will be
finis ith cedar shakes and stone trim to match the stone on the existing
churc The existing building will be re -sided with cedar shakes to match the new
addi Discussion at the Community Development and Planning Commission meeting
cen d upon where additional parking would be located on the church site. The
ch property measures 4.73 acres in size. However, much of the area is within
th ood plain of Minnehaha Creek. No building or other obstructions may be
p d in the flood plain. Consequently, the only buildable area is the
heasterly portion of the site. All of the proposed construction is above the
od plain elevation. Under certain circumstances, parking could be developed
thin the flood plain area. However, from staff's point of view it is not a
sirable alternative. In looking at other alternatives, it was determined to
., £Slte— church ground and if
where there is adequate street width for parking on both s
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT. FOR
OAK PONDS. OF INTERLACHEN 2ND..ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled 'OAK PONDS OF INTERLACHEN 2ND ADDITION ", platted by
Michael Halley Homes, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, Builders Development &
Finance, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, Robert L. Hopson, Jr. and Fae A. Ruesch,
his.wife,. and First Minnesota Savings Bank, F.S.B., a Federal savings bank,
and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of October 17, 1988,
be and is hereby granted final plat approval.
ADOPTED THIS 17th day of October, 1988.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned.duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina,
do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted
by the Edina City.Council at its Regular Meeting of October 17, 1988, and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 28th day of October, 1988.
City Clerk
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To:
Kenneth Rosland
Agenda Item #
II.
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.From:
Craig Larsen
Consent
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Information Only
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Date:
October 17, 1988
Mgr . Recommends
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To HRA
Subject:
Amendment to Subdivision
To Council
Ordinance No. 801
Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
Recommendation:
Approve Ordinance amendment and waive 2nd Reading.
Info /Background:
The attached Amendment is the result of Planning Commission and Council
review of rules and standards for approving subdivisions. The Amendment
would incorporate language from the Comprehensive Plan into the Subdivision
Ordinance. It is Tom Erickson's opinion that this will put us in a stronger
position should we be sued over a decision on a proposed subdivision.
III. OTHER BUSINESS:
Amendment to Ordinance No. 801, The Platting and Subdivision Ordinance
Mr. Larsen explained to the Commission the reason for amending Subdivision
Ordinance No. 801 is to establish consistent community planning standards. The
proposed language establishes congruity between the Platting Ordinance and the
City of Edina's Comprehensive Plan.
A discussion ensued with the Commission in general agreement that the
additional language is helpful to them as a Commission and City Staff as a whole
in-determining-good community planning standards. Commissioner G. Johnson added
it is very important to have the platting ordinance reflect the community
planning standards which were carefully laid out,in the Comprehensive plan. The
-Commission added that both proposed (iii's) should be incorporated into the
amended ordinance. The second (iii) should become (iv) and will read as
follows: (iii) the suitability of the size and shape of the lots in the plat
relative to the general average size and shape of lots in the surrounding
neighborhood; (iv) the compatibility of the size, shape, location and
arrangement of the lots in the.proposed plat with the proposed density and
intended use of the site;. The added (iii) is extremely important in the
subdivision of residential lots. This addition respects the diversity of
Edina's single family residential lots and offers flexibility and individuality
in reviewing subdivision requests. Roman numeral (iv) affords the same
flexibility and individuality when reviewing high density proposals.
Commissioner Palmer moved to recommend approval of amending the Platting
and Subdivision Ordinance (No. 801). Commissioner Paulus seconded the motion.
Ayes : -L. Johnson, H. McClelland, G. Johnson, W. Lewis, D. Runyan, J. Paulus, J.
Palmer, V. Shaw. Motion carried.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Ordinance No. 801 -A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (NO. 801)
TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR A DETERMINATION OF THE
SUITABILITY OF .A PLAT FROM THE STANDPOINT OF
COMMUNITY PLANNING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. All references in Ordinance No. 801 to the Planning
Commission are hereby amended to refer to the Community Development and Planning
Commission of the City of Edina.
Section 2. All references in Ordinance No. 801 to the Zoning Ordinance
(No. 811) of the City, are hereby amended to refer to the Zoning Ordinance (No.
825) of the City.
Section 3. Section 6, paragraph (b) is hereby amended by adding the
following:
In determining the suitability of each plat from the standpoint of
community planning, the Community Development and Planning Commission shall
consider, among other matters, the following:
(i) the impact of the plat, and proposed development thereof, on the
character and symmetry of the surrounding neighborhood;
(ii) the impact of the plat, and proposed development thereof, on the
environment, including but not limited to, topography, steep slopes,
vegetation, naturally occurring lakes, ponds and streams, susceptibility of
the site to erosion and siltation, susceptibility of the site to flooding
and water storage needs on and from the site;
(iii) the suitability of the size and shape of the lots in the plat
relative to the general average size and shape of lots in the surrounding
neighborhood;
(iv) the compatibility of the size, shape, location and arrangement of the
lots in the proposed plat with the proposed density and intended use of the
site;
(v) the consistency of the plat and proposed development and compliance by
the plat, and the proposed development, with the policies, objectives and
goals of the Comprehensive Plan;
(vi) the impact of the plat and proposed development on the health, safety
and general welfare of the public; and
(vii) the relationship of the design of.the site, or the intended
improvements thereof, and the conflict of such design or improvements,
with any easements of record or on the ground.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its passage and publication, and when effective shall be filed with
the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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�` REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kojetin, Director Parks and Recreation
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5 000
DATE: October 7, 1988 AGENDA ITEM Iv.A
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and remodel warming house at
Company Walnut Ridge Park Amount of Quote or Bid
1. Peak Construction Company 1. $ 11,925
2. Paul A. Gunderson Construction Co. 2. 13,400
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
RECOMMENDED QUOTE OR BID:
Peak Construction Company $ 11,925
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Remodeling of existing picnic shelter installing rough face
brown block walls around the outside and enclosing one room
on the end for electrical and storage and a 3' high'concret
wall around the edge of the picnic shelter for temporary
walls to be installed on the top. Installing a new concrete
slab and footings for the building.
The Recommended bid is
Within budget not within
Parks & Recreation
Rosland, City Manager
ance Director
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REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: The Mayor and City Council
FROM. Bob Kojetin, Director Parks and Recreation
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5 000
DATE: October 11, 1988
AGENDA ITEM IV. B
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Installation of water and sewer line
Company Amount of Quote or Bid
1. Raymond E. Haeg Plumbing, Inc. 1. $ 12,500
2. Hopkins Plumbing & Heating Co. 2. 15,527
3. Richfield Plumbing Company 3. 14,777
4. Tom Motzko Plumbing & Heating Co. 4. 19,355
5. 5.
RECOMMENDED QUOTE OR BID:
Raymond E. Haeg Plumbing, Inc. $ 12,500
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Installation of water and sewer line to foundation of
proposed new building at Braemar Executive Course and
Driving Range.
Parks & Recreation
ig ure Departmen
The Recommended bid is
within budget not within bu� _ ftllin, Fin4ce Director
Kenneth Rosland, City
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Ca -iASc
TO: The Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kojetin, Director Parks and Recreation
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5.000
DATE: October 11, 1988
ITEM DESCRIPTION: 5 golf cars
Companv
1. Versatile Vehicles, Inc.
2. Egeberg Golf Car Company
3. Golf Car Midwest
4.
5.
RECOMMENDED QUOTE OR BID:
Versatile Vehicles, Inc.
AGENDA ITEM IV . c
Amount of Quote or Bid
1. $ 12,275
2. 13,475
3. 14,475
4.
5.
$ 12,,275
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Replacement of two 1978 EZ Go cars and two 1982 Yamaha cars
at $625 trade -in for each car = $2,500 trade -in value.
Replacement of four cars and one new car = $12,275
(less `trade! -in value)
balance due 9.,775
The Recommended bid is
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within budget not
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Kenneth Rc
Parks & Recreation
Department
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sldnd, City Manager
MINUTES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 11, 1988
9:00 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Fran Hoffman, Chairman
Alison Fuhr
* Lois Coon (Please See Page 6 of Minutes)
Craig Swanson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gordon Hughes
OTHERS PRESENT:" Mr.
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SECTION A
Dennis Burg, Key Cadillac, 6825 York Avenue South
Sara Severson, 5405 Beard Avenue South
Ron Feldhaus, 6724 Xerxes Avenue South
Verlie Feldhaus, 6724 Xerxes Avenue South
Richard Novack, 6521 Ridgeview Drive
Nancy Braun, 6508 Ridgeview Drive
Andrea Carroll, 6520 Belmore Lane
John Remington, 6424 Belmore Lane
tain Leonard Kleven, Edina Police Department
Joan Waterstreet, Edina Police Department
V. (A)
Requests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or modified,
and the Council's authorization of recommended action.
(1) Request for "NO PARKING" signs, 6700 block Xerxes Avenue South.
Request received from Ron and Vernie Feldhaus, 6724 Xerxes Avenue South.
ACTION TAKEN:
Captain Kleven opened discussion by explaining the similarity between this
request and one the Committee had acted on previously in the area of Xerxes
Avenue and West 66th Street. "NO PARKING" signs had been placed in this
area to aleviate problems from persons parking in front. of residences while
at the Best Buy store. He recommended that similar parking restrictions
be placed on the west side of Xerxes Avenue from the driveway at 6724 Xerxes
Avenue to the bisecting point of West 68th Street.
Mr. Swanson commented that he was inclined to accept the recommendation
and asked for an engineering opinion. Mr. Hoffman stated there really
was not an engineering solution and was inclined to also accept the
recommendation.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 11, 1988
Page 2
(Continued)
Mr. Swanson moved to install "NO PARKING" signs on the west side of Xerxes
Avenue from the driveway at 6724 Xerxes Avenue to the bisecting line of
West 68th Street. Mr. Swanson later withdrew his motion due to further
discussion regarding possible day or time restrictions on the signing.
Mr. Burg, representing Key Cadillac, stated that most of the parking was
overflow from his employee parking area. Most commonly these were service
personnel who would not be working weekends; therefore a weekend restric-
tion would be not necessary.
Mrs. Fuhr moved to install "NO PARKING, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7 AM - 6 PM"
signs on the west side of Xerxes Avenue from the driveway at 672+ Xerxes
Avenue South to the bisecting line of West 8th Street. Mr. Swanson
seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 -0.
(2) Request for "YIELD" sign on Creek Drive at Limerick Drive.
Request received from Judge John Borg, 6612 Limerick Drive.
ACTION TAKEN:
Captain Kleven commented that State Law dictates the through leg of a
"T" intersection has right of way. Therefore, the appropriate signage
would be to place a '.'YIELD" sign on Creek Drive at Limerick Drive to
designate right of way at this intersection.
Mrs. Fuhr moved that a "YIELD" sign be installed on Creek Drive at the
intersection to Limerick Drive. Mrs. Coon seconded the motion. Motion
carried 4-0.
(3) Review of the St. Louis Park traffic diversion study.
Unscheduled agenda item presented by Mr. Fran Hoffman.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Hoffman relayed that their is an upcoming neighborhood meeting regard-
ing the St. Louis Park traffic diversion study which will be held on the
20th of October. At present, he was aware of opposition from the Linden
Hills area of Minneapolis to the use of any of three diversion plans.
Also, he stated that he had received calls from residents of Inglewood,
West 40th Street and West 42nd Street. However, Mr. Hoffman pointed out
that the problems in these three areas might exist with or without the
St. Louis Park diversions. Therefore, it would be difficult to measure
at this time exactly how much impact the study has had on Edina.
Mr. Hoffman also stated that on November 21, 1988 the matter would be
going to public hearing in St. Louis Park. Mr. Swanson was concerned
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 11, 1988
Page 3
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that finalization of a solution might occur at the public hearing and
thereby neutralize any of Edina's input into the matter.
Mr. Swanson moved that, for the record, we,summarize all of our data and
input to be written into a statement of fact directed to the City of St.
Louis Park prior to the November 21, 1988 public hearing. Mrs. Coon
seconded the motion. Motion carried I_0.
SECTION B
Requests,on which the Committee recommends denial of request.
(1) Request to upgrade the intersection of Griffit Street and Belmore Lane
from a two -way "STOP" to a four -way "STOP ".
Continued from September, 1988 meeting.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Hoffman reviewed what had been discussed at the previous meeting with
regard to traffic volume of 700 plus vehicles per day and also presented
the results of the license plate survey which was conducted. He felt that
the survey indicated two things, one being that there is one group that
travels the full distance of Belmore Lane parallel to Maloney Avenue with
the destination being Blake Road; and secondly, there is also a group that
encompasses a large neighborhood area that just tends to use Belmore Lane
as opposed to Maloney Avenue to travel throughout the neighborhood. His
only other assessment was that one lot on the south side seemed.to have
quite a bit of vegetation. Other than that, the area was not unlike many
other areas of the city.
Captain Kleven stated that the Traffic Enforcement Unit had been assigned
to the area for eight and one half hours for both speed assessment and
enforcement purposes. Five (5) speed citations were written during this
period and two (2) warnings were issued. Overall, there was just over
97% compliance to the posted speeds. Also, three (3) property owners
adjacent to the intersection of Belmore Lane and Griffit Street had been
contacted regarding clearview problems.
Mr. Swanson asked if the 97% compliance was a high ratio of compliance.
Captain Kleven stated that, in fact, it was; however there is still a
problem with infrequent speeders, normally travelling westbound towards
Blake Road. When asked, Captain Kleven also stated that four (4) of the
five (5) surveys were conducted in the. morning hours and one (1) was con-
ducted in the mid - afternoon.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 11, 1988
Page 4
(Continued)_
Mr. Hoffman asked the representatives of the area if they had, in fact,
surveyed the neighborhood regarding the issue of sidewalk installation
and what the results had been. Mr. Remington answered that there was
some interest, but he felt that the sidewalks, while promoting safety,
were not the issue as much as slowing down the traffic through the area.
He also responded, when questioned about school bus pick -up and drop times
and peak problem hours, that the hours of 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM seemed to
be the worst. The school bus afternoon stops are presently at 12:15 PM
and approximately 4:00 PM.
Mr. Swanson offered an option that had recently been installed on Halifax
Avenue to try to rectify the same types of problems. In that instance,
specially made signs have been installed that are advisory in nature.
The signs advise a 25 m.p.h. speed limit and also show pedestrians in the
area. Mr. Hoffman stated that he has received some positive response from
the neighborhood since the placement of these signs and wondered about this
area as another possible test site.
Mrs. Fuhr stated that she felt the foliage in most locations along Belmore
Lane prohibited clear viewing of the already existing "STOP" signs and
asked if this could also be checked.
Mr. Swanson moved to deny the request for a four -way "STOP" sign at Belmore
Lane and Griffit Street due to lack of speed or accident warrants. He
then moved the installation of the newly designed 25 m.p.h. advisory and
pedestrian signs between Blake Road and Alden Park, with an amendment by
Mr. Hoffman to reassign the Traffic Enforcement Unit to this area during
the late afternoon hours. Mrs. Coon seconded the motion. Motion carried
SECTION C
Requests which are deferred to a later date or referred to others.
(1) Discuss traffic safety concerns, 6500 block Ridgeview Drive.
Request received from Richard Noveck, 6521 Ridgeview Drive.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Novack opened this agenda item by stating the neighborhood concern
that Ridgeview Drive has recently become a "thoroughfare" with its
inherent safety concerns. Due-to increased rush hour backup on east-
bound County Road 62 each late afternoon and evening, more and more
drivers are opting to exit onto Tracy Avenue or Gleason Road and "wind"
their way down through the Ridgeview Drive area to reach their destina-
tions. Also, residents from north of County Road 62 travelling south-
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October 11, 1988
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bound cross Wyman Avenue bridge and continue their travel with the
intent of bypassing both County Road 62 and Highway 100. Also, when
school sessions end each day the residents notice an increase in traffic
volumes and speed. Mr. Novack felt that the area could not realistically
ask for any form of permanent traffic diversion. However, he felt that
somehow traffic must be slowed on Ridgeview Drive and especially at the
Valley Lane intersection, which is partially blinded due to large pine
trees.
Mr. Hoffman explained that Ridgeview Drive is, in fact, a collector
street. He also felt that the issue was really two -fold; one issue
being the safest parallel movement on Ridgeview while the second issue
being a speed issue. His opinion was that sidewalks would insure the
safest parallel movement, and a project of sidewalk installation had,
in fact, been initiated in the past. However, the sidewalk was not
approved to be installed on Ridgeview Drive.
Captain Kleven stated that last week the Traffic Enforcement Unit was
assigned to the area between the hours of 4 and 6.PM and after schoo l
was dismissed. He also commented that there had been two (2) reportable
accidents on Ridgeview Drive, one at•Ridgeview Court and one at West
66th Street, which were caused by failure to yield.
Mr. Hoffman felt that, due to minimal information received thus far,
we might want to continue pending further study. Mr. Swanson stated that
the Traffic Enforcement could continue their speed studies, possibly at
more peak times such as 4 to 6 PM on Friday evenings, and he also suggested
that the wheels be put back into motion to extend the sidewalk on Ridge-
view Drive.
Mrs. Fuhr moved to continue the Traffic Enforcement Unit speed surveys,.
to have the residents conduct a neighborhood survey regarding sidewalk
installation and to look into any possible clearview violations at the
intersection of Ridgeview Drive and Valley Lane. Mr. Swanson seconded
the motion. Motion carrier.
(2) Request for "STOP" or "YIELD" sign at West 54th Street and Beard Avenue
South.
Petition submitted and signed by fifty (50) local residents.
ACTION TAKEN:
Ms. Sara Severson, representing the neighborhood, expressed concern over
the intersection of West 54th Street and Beard Avenue. She stated that
there have been two serious accidents without injuries at the intersection
and the area feels that right of way at the intersection must be defined.
When Ms. Severson conducted the petition, she felt the majority favored
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 11, 1988
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either a four -way "STOP ", with the second option being installation of
"STOP" signs on West 54th Street at Beard Avenue.
It was Mr. Hoffman's opinion that Minneapolis, who would have jurisdiction
of the north side of West 54th Street, would possibly support a two -way
"STOP" sign at this location. Mrs. Fuhr stated that she had reviewed
the area before the meeting and felt that there was a sense of right of
way on both north /south Beard Avenue and east /west West 54th Street.
Mr. Hoffman moved that we advise Minneapolis of our belief that right of
way be defined at this intersection and ask their recommendations and
approval as to the definition of right of way. Mr. Swanson seconded
the motion. Motion carried 4 -0.
After the October 11, 1988 Traffic Safety Committee's adjournment, Mrs. Lois Coon
announced that, effective at the end of today's meeting, she would be resigning
from the Committee due to outside conflicts. Mrs. Coon thanked the Committee
for the fine work they have done over the years for the community and also for
allowing her be ,a part of those efforts. The Committee expressed their regret
at loosing Mrs. Coon as a member, thanked her in turn for all of her past efforts,
and wished her success in all future endeavors.
Respectfully submitted,
EDINA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Francis Hoffman
City Engineer
Date: 14 October, 1988
Subject: France Avenue
Reconstruction:
Mavelle Drive
Collins Interior
Property
Recommendation:
No action at this time.
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Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
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Info /Background:
At the last Council meeting, staff reported on a meeting with Hennepin
County, property owners -of Collins Interior, and Edina staff regarding the
France Avenue reconstruction project between West 70th Street and Minnesota
Drive. The primary issue was the loss of parking on the Collins Interior
site.
The staff has discussed the matter again with Hennepin County staff and was
advised of the following:
A. Hennepin County would not purchase property as a whole taking unless
the City involved requested such action.
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Report/Recommendation
14 October, 1988
France Avenue Reconstruction:
Mavelle Drive
Collins Interior Property
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B. Normal process would be to pay damages for land taken on the project,
however the County sees this property as having a significant problem
with the loss of additional parking.
Additionally, the staff checked the City assessing files and information in
the file would indicate the Collins Interior property value is in excess of
one million dollars.
As such, the City staff would recommend no-action at this time. Hennepin
County will notify us when the Federal Highway Administration has approved
the initial design reports so that the'right -of -way negotiation process may
start. It would be the intention of City staff to recommend that a vacation
hearing on Mavelle Drive be heard during the right -of -way negotiation
process with Hennepin County. The City staff has been conducting traffic
counting activities to determine the traffic implications of vacating
Mavelle Drive as ,a public street.
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & Council Members
From: Kenneth E. Rosland
Date: October 13, 1988
Subject:
COUNCIL/LEGISLATORS' BREAKFAST
Agenda Item # v.c.
Consent ❑
Information Only ❑
Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA
To Council
Action ❑ Motion
❑ Resolution
❑ Ordinance
0 Discussion
Recommendation:
Attached is a list of the possible agenda items for the Council /Legislators'
Breakfast scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 7:30 AM, in the Manager's
Conference Room.
Please mention any other items you might have at Monday night's Council
Meeting.
Info /Background:
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COUNCIULEGISLATORS' BREAKFAST
NOVEMBER 15, 1988 - 7:30 AM
TENTATIVE AGENDA
- Light Rail Transit
- Waste Transfer Station
- Recycling
- Property Taxes
- Transportation Issues
- Comparable Worth (AMM Policy)
- Radon
- Mandated Training & Reporting
(Police and Fire)
(including Affirmative Action)
- Eliminate Window between Primary
& General Elections for Special
School District Elections
- Planning and Zoning Legislation
- Levy Limits, Homestead Credit and LGA
- Special Legislation for City Transit
System
- Realignment of School District Boundaries
(Point of France)
- "Gopher One" Call System
AGENDA ITEM V.D
FREDERICK S. RICHARDS
7225 Fleetwood Drive
Edina, Minnesota 55435
TO: Mayor and City Council
City of Edina
FROM: Frederick S. Richards
DATE: October 5, 1988
RE: 1988 NLC Congress of Cities
Boston, Massachusetts
In reviewing the brochure on the upcoming Congress of Cities
exposition, it appears that a number of subjects are to be discussed
which I believe have relevance to the City of Edina. Given both the
change in administration at the national level as well as what will
be major changes on our council, I believe that this year is an
excellent opportunity for us to venture into a more active and
visible role and participation in state and national activities
affecting municipalities.
In particular, it appears that there are numerous subjects
discussing the financing and maintenance and repair of our
infrastructure. Given what I believe will be important issues to
deal with in the next several years regarding our public utilities,
I would think that this congress is one that we can justify
attending. In addition to those issues, the subject of new ways to
deliver our traditional services will be covered which could be
important for us to monitor.
For these reasons, I would ask the council's concurrence in my
attendance at this Congress of Cities in Boston, Massachusetts in
December. Thank you for your consideration of this request.
cc: Ken Rosland
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Dear City Manager /Administrator:
Enclosed are copies of the 1989 -1990 Legisla-tive Policy as
recommended by the AMM policy committees and the Board of
Directors. There are enough copies for you and your council.
Please keep one and distribute the remainder to your mayor and
council members. The AMM has scheduled a membership meeting for
the evening of November 3, 1988 to consider and adopt policy for
the ensuing year. The evening will also include a social hour,
dinner, and program featuring a speaker or panel discussion about
the Airport Study done by the Metropolitan Council.
Sincerely,
Gary Bastian, President
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
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AMM MEMBER LOCAL OFFICIALS:
Attached are the recommendations for 1989 -1990 Legislative
Policy from the five standing committees of the AMM and the
Board of Directors. Please review the policies with your
council for action at the membership meeting scheduled for the
evening of November 3, 1989•
This year the Board is requesting the membership to help
establish policy priority. Please indicate below your five
highest priority policies. These will be collected at the
November 3 meeting.
Respectfully,
Gary Bastian, President
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
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"+ LEGISLATIVE POLICIES
1989 -1990
MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND TAXATION
I -A LEVY LIMITS
A -1 LEVY LIMIT REPEAL
The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities has consistently
opposed the levy limit laws in that they apply uniform statewide
restrictions to cities and are too inflexible to accommodate
inflation, uncertanties in state and federal financial aids, and
the diverse problems and circumstances faced by cities throughout
the state. Such laws are inconsistent with principles of local
self-government and accountability. Neither do they recognize
changing local conditions as to either expenditure needs or
revenue sources. Levy limits may ultimately work against the
interests of local taxpayers because the law creates an incentive
for cities to take maximum advantage of the opportunity to make
general or special levies. For example, the arbitrary decision in
1981 to create a new levy limit base effectively penalized those
cities that were successful in holding down their property tax
levies in 1981. This was done again in 1987 and 1988 History has
now provided cities with numerous lessons teaching that cities
which choose to levy less than the maximum allowed in a given year
risk being later tied to unrealistic or artifically low new limits
for future budget years. Therefore,
THE AMM REMAINS STRONGLY OPPOSED IN PRINCIPLE TO SUCH LIMITATIONS
AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE REPEAL LEVY LIMIT
LAWS FOR CITIES.
A -2 LEVY LIMIT INDEX
The 1985 Legislature reversed the annual levy limit base increase
index from the greater of the Implicit Price Deflator or 5% to the
lessor of these. In 198'j this was changed to 3 %, 1988 to 4 %,
and 1989 to 3 %. For many years cities argued that the levy base
increase should not be a flat percentage but be indexed to reflect
cost of doing business. This is especially true since labor costs
are 60 to 65 percent of the total municipal cost, yet because of
the state PELRA laws control of wages and wage increases often is
determined by outside arbitration. Also, during those years, of
flat percent increase, many adjustments and gimmicks were needed
to keep up but with the adoption of the Implicit Price Deflator as
an index, this would not be necessary.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE THE ANNUAL LEVY BASE
INCREASE TO THE IMPLICIT PRICE DEFLATOR, SINCE THIS IS THE
ONLY INDEX OF ACTUAL NEED.
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I -B LEVY LIMIT MODIFICATIONS-
Although the AMM is strongly opposed to Levy Limitations as
currently legislated, the organization is aware that there is
significant legislative initiative to maintain the responsibility
for local property tax levels. However, local government must
.continue and be allowed to provide for services that people demand
and that state and federal law require. Therefore, if repeal is
not adopted, the Association supports amendments to the present
levy limit law to provide further relief from current inequities.
B -1 REALISTIC LEVY BASE
The 1983 legislature restored the pre 1982 -levy base formula of
local government aids plus levy limit on which annual growth is
calculated without regard to actual levy. This method provides
that cities may levy less than the limit without losing the
ability to regain the underlevy in future years. The legislature
also provided growth based on an index rather than a flat
.percentage and growth increase for the greater of population or
households and some base growth for commercial and industrial
activity. All of these growth factors are necessary as a minimum
to allow cities the ability to at least stay even with service
provisions,;for the varying population needs. The 1987 and 1988
legislature eliminated the underlevy reserve and the use of C/I
for growth..
THE AMM STRONGLY URGES A RETURN TO BASE ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDING
POPULATION OR HOUSEHOLD GROWTH AND COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL GROWTH.
ALSO, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO LEVY LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM
WITHOUT LOSING THE DIFFERENCE FOR THE FUTURE. WILL ALMOST
CERTAINLY GUARANTEE THAT CITIES MUST LEVY THE MAXIMUM.
B -2 REVERSE REFERENDUM
The 1981 legislature eliminated the Reverse Referendum procedure
which allowed a local go- verning body to increase its levy base by
up to 10% if it was at 98% or more of the levy limit the previous
year. The law restricted use to a one time 10% increase or
up to 10% in multiple steps and public hearing procedures. The
increase was subject to a referendum if a Petition was presented
containing signatures equal to 5% of the number'of persons voting
at the previous general election. If no petition was received,
the increase becomes effective. This provision provided a measure
of flexibility for cities and counties that needed base increases
for various reasons. The 1988 Legislature eliminated all city
referendum ability for property tax increase.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE RE -ENACT THE REVERSE REFERENDUM
PROVISION TO ADD FLEXIBILITY FOR LOCAL UNITS.
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B -3 MANDATED STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS.
The cost of local government is being influenced more and more by
both state and federally legislated mandated programs and
increased mandated benefits or costs for in -place programs. Due
to current levy limitation restrictions, the ability of local
government to pay these increased costs tc.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE THAT MANDATED INCREASED
EXPENDITURES IN ONE PROGRAM WITHOUT A CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN
FUNDING ABILITY MANDATES A DECREASED EXPENDITURE IN THE OTHER
SERVICE AREAS SUCH AS PUBLIC SAFETY ETC., AND THEREFORE, WHEN SUCH
INCREASES ARE MANDATED THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PROVIDE A PERMANENT
LEVY LIMIT BASE INCREASE TO OFFSET THE NEW COSTS.
B -4 SPECIAL LEVIES AND BASE ADJUSTMENTS
The legislature has in the past recognized that occasionally
special conditions exist that require special funding or
modification of a cities current funding in order to continue the
ability to fund ongoing required services. The special levies,
except for bonded debt and pension costs, as delineated in
Minnesota Statutes 1987, Section 275.50 were eliminated in 1988 as
were levies for Economic Development Authorities, Infrastructure
replacement and other special activities. It is imparative that
the legislature reconsider elimination of these levies. Generally
for cities as a whole the amount levied is insignificant compared
to total property taxes. However, on an individual local level
they can be very significant and without this ability could lead
to a drastic reduction in the ability to protect the Public
Health, Safety and Welfare of the people of the state. In
addition to these special levies eliminated by the 1988 tax bill
the legislature should consider levies for natural,disastors,
lawful orders, and shifts of service costs from one jurisdiction
to another as well as levy base adjustments for permanent mandated
or shifted activities including Comparable Worth (pay equity)
adjustments.
TO ALLOW CITIES THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY CONTINUE PROVIDING
SERVICE THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF MINNESOTAS
CITIZINS, THE AMM EMPLORES THE LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE THE SPECIAL
LEVIES ELIMINATED. IN THE 1988 TAX BILL, CREATE NEW SPECIAL LEVIES
FOR NECESSARY AND LIMITED MANDATED ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE LEVY
BASE ADJUSTMENT FOR PERMANENT MANDATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PAY
EQUITY PAYROLL INCREASES.
I -C LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID
C -1 LGA FUNDING
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Local Government Aid distribution from the State to cities has
been a much debated issue the past several years in the
legislature and among various city groups. In the past 20 years
the distribution has. ranged from a pure per capita formula to a
need formula based on valuation and service expenditure level.
Possibly because of the distribution debate or because aids to
local government are easy targets, the legislature significantly
reduced its commitment to the aid programs and property tax relief
in the early 1980's to solve a major portion of the severe
economic recession -in the state. Thus for a period of time,
property taxes increased significantly to replace diminished state
revenue to local -units of government without corresponding local
service increases. As the recession ended, economic recovery
occurred and state revenues increased, the state renewed its
commitment to maintaining a reasonable level of property taxes and
local services by once again funding local government aid
programs. Although, the debate will undoubtedly continue as to
the appropriate formulas for distribution of aids because of the
vast difference in cities within the state, the legislature should
not abrogate its authority nor lose sight of the overall need to
maintain stable and reasonable property tax levels.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CONTINUE ITS COMMITMENT TO ALL
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF REASONABLE PROPERTY TAXES BY
INCREASING ITS FUNDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID PROGRAMS ON AS FAIR
AND EQUITABLE BASIS AS POSSIBLE. THE LEGISLATURE MAY NEED TO
CONSIDER ADDITIONAL NEW AND CREATIVE METHODS OF SOLVING UNIQUE
LOCAL FUNDING PROBLEMS SEPARATELY FROM THE GENERALIZED FORMULAS.
C -2 LGA ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
The 1985_ legislature provided that a portion of the LGA fund be
paid to the State Auditor and State Demographer for activities
associated with local government. Although the amount of dollars
involved is small, this sets a precedent that could lead to large
allocations of aid funds in the future to fund normal state
government operations and could affect all units of local
government not just cities.
THE AMM OPPOSES FUNDING STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FROM A
PORTION OF AID ALLOCATIONS AND REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE
THE LGA -FUND MONIES TAKEN FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE STATE AUDITOR
AND STATE DEMOGRAPHER DEPARTMENTS.
I -D PROPERTY TAX
D -1 TAX EXEMPT - PROPERTY
One of the glaring inequities in the Minnesota tax system involves
the free local services that are provided to tax exempt property
owned by the state and by certain non - governmental organizations.
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It is widely acknowledged that such property benefits directly
from governmental services such as police and fire protection and
street services provided by cities and counties. However, since
there is not legal basis for claiming reimbursement for the cost
of such services, they are borne by the local taxpayers.
Furthermore, such property is concentrated in certain cities and
counties resulting in a heavy cost burden in certain parts of the
state.
THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY
ENACTING LEGISLATION, REQUIRING OWNERS OF TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY,
EXCEPT FOR CHURCHES, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, AND PROPERTY USED SOLELY
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY ACADEMIES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND
SEMINARIES OF LEARNING, TO REIMBURSE CITIES AND COUNTIES FOR THE
COST OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES.
D -2 RAILROAD PROPERTY TAXATION
The existing system for taxation of railroad operating property is
not consistent with the taxation of other commercial and
industrial properties. The present formula values railroad
operating property at about 20% of the value which would be
determined by a local assessor using generally accepted assessing
principles. The AMM recommends that a new system of property
taxation be established which enable railroads operating in
Minnesota to be taxed consistent with the taxation of other
commercial and industrial properties. This system should contain
the following features:
RAILROAD OPERATIONS LAND AND STRUCTURES SHOULD BE LOCALLY VALUED
AND ASSESSED IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
PROPERTY.
'OPERATING LAND' IS DEFINED TO MEAN ANY LAND WHICH UNDERLIES THE
OPERATING STRUCTURES DEFINED BELOW AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY ADJACENT
THERETO AND WHICH IS NECESSARY TO THE INTEGRAL PERFORMANCES OF
RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
"OPERATING STRUCTURES" IS DEFINED TO MEAN ALL STRUCTURES OWNED OR
USED BY A RAILROAD COMPANY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF RAILROAD
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES,INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, FRANCHISES,
BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TRACKS, SHOPS, DOCKS, WHARVES, BUILDINGS AND
OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES. ALL OPERATING STRUCTURES 'EXCEPT
RAILROAD BRIDGES, TRESTLES, TRACKS, DOCKS AND WHARVES, SHOULD BE
TAXABLE.
THE PRESENT SYSTEM FOR VALUING AND TAXING NON- OPERATING PROPERTY
SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED.
NO TAXING JURISDICTION SHOULD LOSE REVENUE BECAUSE OF THE CHANGE
FROM THE EXISTING UNIT VALUE SYSTEM TO THE NEW LOCAL ASSESSMENT
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D -3 PROPERTY TAX REFORM
Many significant changes in the
property considered in the 1989 Session. The AMMbelie es its is. crimay be
tical
that any proposal be evaluated on the basis of its impact on
individual communities. A proposal that may appear balanced on a
statewide basis can have very
cities. desperate effects, on individual
The difference in property tax burdens among taxpayers living in
neighboring tax jurisdictions which
provide must
also be kept within reasonable limits. Any significantrtaxeburden
disparities would adversely affect cities' abilities to compete-on
a fair basis for residents and economic development.
Tax increment districts are dependent on tax rates and
ratios of the current property tax assessment
system. The financial
viability of those projects should not be jrdized by
state- imposed changes in the tax structure. Likewise,a enterprise
zone businesses have been recruited based on a commitment that
they would receive a preferential classification ratio in
calculation of their property tax obligations. These development
districts should be protected from any negative consequences of
tax reform. The tax increment financin
time legislation is passed should be the Plan
remedies.
In enacting any major reforms of the Minnesota property tax
system, including the complementary system of aids to local
government, the AMM recommends that the Legislature pursue
Policies which meet the following conditions.:
THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY ANALYZED, NOT ONLY
FOR ITS IMPACT STATEWIDE, BUT ALSO FOR ITS EFFECT ON INDIVIDUAL
COMMUNITIES.
MAJOR SHIFTS THAT INCREASE DISPARITIES IN TAX BURDENS AMONG TAXING
JURISDICTIONS OR REGIONS WITHIN THE STATE SHOULD NOT OCCUR.
ALL SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SHOULD BE PHASED IN SO THAT CITIES CAN
ADEQUATELY PLAN FOR ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID, OR AN EQUIVALENT PROGRAM OF SHARING STATE
REVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EQUALIZING LOCAL PROPERTY TAX BURDENS,
SHOULD REMAIN AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM.
CATAGORICAL AID PROGRAMS SHOULD NOT BECOME A SUBSTITUTE FOR LGA
AND RELATED PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS.
PROPERTY TAX REFORM SHOULD NOT JEOPARDIZE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT'
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DISTRICTS WHOSE ESTABLISHMENT AND FINANCING WERE BASED ON
CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT TAX STRUCTURE. ANY TAX REFORM NEEDS
TO RECOGNIZE EXISTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICTS AND THEIR
CASH FLOW AND OBLIGATIONS. IMPACT ON ENTERPRISE ZONES MUST ALSO
BE ADDRESSED.
PROVIDING TAX RELIEF FOR COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AND
HIGH - VALUED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY SHOULD REMAIN A HIGH PRIORITY.
PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS SHOULD DISCLOSE EACH LOCAL TAXING
DISTRICT'S LEVY FOR BOTH THE PREVIOUS AND CURRENT YEARS. IN
ADDITION, TAX STATEMENTS SHOULD ACCURATELY REFLECT HOW MUCH THE
PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM STATE PAID RELIEF. THE CHANGES IN TAX
STATEMENTS MADE BY THE 1988 LEGISLATURE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO
MISLEAD TAXPAYERS ABOUT THE VALUE OF HOMESTEAD CREDIT /TRANSITION
AID PAYMENTS MADE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM SHOULD IMPROVE EQUALIZATION FOR CITIES,
COUNTIES AND SCHOOLS AND FOR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS WITHIN THE
PARAMETERS OF OTHER AMM PROPERTY TAX OBJECTIVES. AT THE SAME
TIME, REFORMS SHOULD NOT MAKE MAJOR REDUCTIONS IN THE PROPERTY TAX
BASES OF CITIES.
AN INCOME- ADJUSTED CIRCUIT BREAKER AND RENTERS' CREDIT SHOULD
CONTINUE.
SIMPLIFICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE,DESIRABLE GOALS THAT SHOULD
BE ADDRESSED WITHIN THE ABOVE TENETS.
D -4 HOMESTEAD CREDIT
The current porperty tax system of aids and credits has been
criticized as over stimulating local government spending. A paper
prepared by Bell and Bowman for the Minnesota Tax Study Commission
argued that state financial assistance to local governments,
particularly through the homestead credit program, causes local
spending and taxes to be higher since local taxpayers are
insulated from the full cost of local spending increases,. This
paper, however, does not provide firm evidence of such a causal
relationship. Nevertheless, this paper is used by some to argue
that all local governments -- schools, counties and cities - -are not
accountable for their spending decisions. For cities, the
accountability argument is clearly illogical in the face of recent
trends. City property tax levels have been forced up, largely due
to declining federal and state assistance, not because of rising
city spending. Over the 1978 -86 period, after adjusting for
inflation, cities' net property taxes after homestead credit and
other local sources of revenue rose 22 percent, while cities'
expenditures actually declined one percent. Over the same
period, federal assistance to cities declined 48 percent and
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state assistance declined three percent. As a result, cities
have been forced to increase their reliance on locally- derived
...revenue to a point where they now depend upon their own sources
for nearly two- thirds of their revenue.
The 1988 Legislature made fundamental changes in the homestead
credit program., eliminating the credit for homeowners and
converting it into a grant program, transition aid, for local
governments, beginning in payable 1990. Even though the
homestead credit is eliminated, a "synthetic" credit will continue
to be ,shown on property tax statements. This "synthetic"
homestead credit will reflect the amount of tax relief that each
homestead will receive in payable 1990 through the lower net tax
capacity percentage (1.00 percent versus 2.17 percent). If the
value of the homestead increases or if the local tax capacity rate
increases, this homestead credit amount will automatically
increase even though the transition aid paid to the local unit may
remain the same or actually decline. The AMM is concerned that
cuts in transition aid could be easily made under this new
design since the state will no longer be held politically
accountable to the taxpayer for cuts in the homestead credit.
Therefore;
THE AMM STRONGLY SUPPORTS A RETURN TO A REAL HOMESTEAD CREDIT
PROGRAM THAT TIES ACTUAL DOLLARS OF CREDIT TO THE TAXPAYER
INDICATED CREDIT. A PROGRAM THAT ACCOMPLISHES THE SAME RESULT IS
ACCEPTABLE.
I -E GENERAL FISCAL IMPACT POLICIES
E -1 FISCAL NOTE CONTINUATION
Many laws are passed each year by the legislature which have a
substantial effect on the financial viability of cities. Some of
.these, such as revenue and tax measures, have an obvious and
direct effect which is often calculated and reported during the
hearing process. Many others, such as worker's compensation
benefit increases, mandated activities, binding arbitration and
other labor related legislation, social programs, etc., have
costs which are not as obvious but which will now be known due to
a fiscal note requirement. Cities and others will now be able to
determine the real cost of a program or suggestion and be able to
use this data in determining the merits.
THE STATE SHOULD CONTINUE A POLICY OF "DELIBERATE RESTRAINT" ON
ITS MANDATED PROGRAMS AND UTILIZE EXTENSIVELY THE RECENTLY
ADOPTED FISCAL NOTE STATUTE IDENTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COSTS
ON ANY NEW MANDATED PROGRAMS.
E -2 TELEPHONE TAX FOR 911
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The 1985 legislature enacted a tax on all telephone service to pay
the state share of capital and trunk costs for the mandated 911
Emergency Telephone Service. As part of the 911 mandate, counties
and local units had to pay equipment costs, line costs, and on
going operating expenses from an already overburdened and limited
general property tax levy. Unlike the state, local units do not
have the authority to recover these ongoing costs. Therefore,
THE AMM REQUESTS THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE THE 911
TELEPHONE TAX TO PAY THE LOCAL SHARE FOR EQUIPMENT AND CONTINUING
LINE COST.
E-3 FUNDING SHIFTS
The Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department
annually prepares 'Major State Aids and Taxes: A Comparative
Analysis'. The statistics for '1985, 1986, and 1987 show an
imbalance of state revenues collected and aids and credits
distributed between the metropolitan and outstate areas that is
growing each year. Over 65% of the State Revenue is collected in'
the Metropolitan Area while significantly less than 50% of the
aids and credits are redistributed in the metro area. Based on
recent Tax and School funding bills it is expected that this
imblance will grow even faster in the next 2
years.
was $.65 returned in aids and credits for each dollarlcollected ein
the metro area whereas, there was $1.44 returned per "'$1.00
collected in greater Minnesota. If this growing trend is
continued, state tax and aid policies may jeopardi
economic growth of the metro area to theydetriment ZOf the
the future whole
state.
STATISTICS COMPILED BY THE HOUSE RESEARCH DEPARTMENT SHOW THAT THE
MAJORITY OF THE STATE REVENUE IS RAISED IN THE METRO AREA WHILE
ONLY A MINORITY OF THE STATE AIDS AND CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE
METRO AREA. WHILE SOME IMBALANCE IS ACCEPTABLE AND
UNDERSTANDABLE, THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO ADJUST THE
GROWING IMBALANCE AND CONSIDER HOW THIS DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES
EFFECTS THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY OF THE METRO AREA AND
THUS THE ENTIRE STATE.
E -4 OPPOSE SALES TAX FOR CITY PURCHASES
The 1987 legislature faced with a significant budget shortfall and
increased spending desires for education considered extending
sales tax to all local government purchases as a method to
increase state revenue. The final decision eliminated sales tax
for general purpose but did retain the 6% motor vehicle excise tax
for all city vehicles. Although this admittedly helps the state
coffers it does so by creating an additional local government
expenditure that can only be paid for through the property tax
which is considered the most regressive of the three major tax
areas. In essence the state is imposing a property tax to fund
state services that properly should be funded by a more
progressive income tax. This is bad public policy and therefore:
THE AMM OPPOSES THE IMPOSITION OF SALES TAX ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PURCHASES. ADDITIONALLY, THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO
REPEAL THE 1987 LAW REQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT VEHICLE PURCHASES. BOTH OF THESE TAXES ARE IN REALITY
A STATE IMPOSED PROPERTY TAX TO FUND STATE PROGRAMS THAT SHOULD BE
PAID FOR BY MORE PROGRESSIVE TAX SOURCES.
E -5 STATE REVENUE STABILITY
The AMM urges adoption of fiscal and revenue policies that will
stabilize state revenues and thereby lead to more predictable
funding levels for local governments. Inevitably, the stability
of revenues flowing to local governments is dependent on the
stability of revenues flowing to the state. A reserve should be
built up during years of economic prosperity and used only to
protect the state budget from unexpected economic downturns, not
for tax reductions or expenditure increases. Such a budget
reserve is necessary given the relatively volatile tax bases on
which the state currently.relies (particularly the income and
sales tax) and the potential for error in revenue and economic
forecasting.
THE AMM SUPPORTS ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT BUDGET RESERVE EQUAL
TO A MINIMUM OF FIVE PERCENT OF TOTAL STATE OUTLAYS. AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE THE RESERVE SHOULD BE BUILT UP TO A MORE ADEQUATE LEVEL
IN EXCESS OF FIVE PERCENT OF OUTLAYS.
E -6 INTERSTATE SALES TAX
Current mail order sales are not taxed. The Federal Government is
considering adopting a law to collect the sales tax and then
redistribute these dollars back to the states that pass enabling
legislation.
THE AMM SUPPORTS ENACTMENT OF STATE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION WHICH
WILL ALLOW THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO COLLECT THE STATE'S SHARE OF
SALES TAX ON INTERSTATE TRANSACTIONS IF CONGRESS ADOPTS PROPOSED
LEGISLATION ALLOWING SUCH SALES TAX RECOVERY BY THE STATES.
I -F FISCAL DISPARITIES
The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities has spent many
hours over a three year period studying the Fiscal Disparity Act
and its effects. A set of policy was developed:and pursued in the
1987 and 1988 sessions. Although, the AMM still feels that a
major change based on the AMM policy is warranted, support for a
major AMM effort has been supplanted by other issues of extreme
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high priority to metropolitan area cities. Thus, the AMM will not
actively seek change at this time but will be reactive if Fiscal
Disparities does become a major legislative issue in the 1989
biennium.
THE_ AMM DOES NOT SEEK A CHANGE TO THE FISCAL DISPARITIES, PROGRAM
AT THIS TIME BUT IF CHANGES ARE INITIATED BY OTHERS THE AMM WOULD
SUPPORT ITS PREVIOUS POSITION WHICH INCLUDED A TOTAL SET OF
CHANGES INCLUDING; IMPLEMENTATION OVER TIME TO PREVENT DRASTIC
CHANGES, PHASE IN OF THE 1971 BASE AT 5% PER YEAR, VACANT LAND
CONTRIBUTION EXEMPTION, CONTRIBUTION VALUE EQUALIZATION TO 90%
BASED ON MEDIAN COUNTY RATIO OR LOCAL RATIO IF ENOUGH SALES EXIST
PHASED AT THE GREATER OF 3% OVER PRIOR YEAR OR CURRENT YEAR,
CONTRIBUTION RATE REDUCTION FROM 40% TO 30 AT 2% PER YEAR FOR
FIVE YEARS., INCLUSION OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND UTILITY VALUE IN
FISCAL CAPACITY, ELIMINATION OF MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION, AND
RETENTION OF THE, EXCLUSION-FOR PRE 1979 TIF DISTICTS UNTIL
EXISTING,DEBT IS RETIRED BUT REQUIRE CONTRIBUTION FOR NEW PROJECTS
REQUIRING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW DEBT.
I -G TRUTH IN TAXATION
The AMM recommends improvements in the Truth in Taxation process
designed to make it more meaningful for property- taxpayers and
more workable for cities and other local units of government. All
local governments as well as the state government should be
required to follow "the requirements for public hearings and
pre- notification of such hearing.
The Legislature should make changes in the following areas:
For Payable 1990, cities will be under a very restrictive three
percent levy,limit that will not even allow inflationary budget
increases. As long as cities are held under such tight levy
limits, they should not be required to go through the extensive
and costly Truth in Taxation process.
ONCE A WORKABLE TRUTH IN TAXATION PROCESS IS IN PLACE, LEVY LIMITS
SHOULD BE ABOLISHED. IF THE LEGISLATURE CONTINUES TO IMPOSE
RESTRICTIVE LEVY LIMITS, THEN ONLY CITIES WHICH NEED TO EXCEED
THEIR LEVY LIMITS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE TRUTH IN
TAXATION PROCESS.
Truth In Taxation requires budget adoption and levy certification
by August 15. Many cities will have a difficult time
realistically assessing their budget needs so far in advance of
the beginning of the budget year. The early certification date,
in combination with the rule that the city's final October 25 levy
cannot exceed the original August 15 levy estimate, could work
against responsible budgeting and force some cities to
overestimate their, budget needs in August in order to avoid
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potential revenue shortfalls.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO USE A MORE GENERAL,
RATHER THAN INDIVIDUALIZED, PROPERTY TAX NOTICE'SO THAT THEY WILL
NOT HAVE TO ADOPT THEIR BUDGETS AND CERTIFY THEIR LEVIES AS EARLY
AS AUGUST 15. IF THE AUGUST 15 DATE CONTINUES TO BE REQUIRED,
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO AMEND THEIR ORIGINAL
BUDGETS AND LEVIES CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR. THE
LEGISLATURE SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL DATES TO ALLOW AS MUCH
TIME AS POSSIBLE FOR BUDGET PURPOSES AND TO MOVE THE PROCESS AS
CLOSE TO THE BUDGET YEAR AS POSSIBLE.
The methodology for calculating tax increases proposed by Truth in
Taxation can yield misleading results for taxpayers. In some
cases, the tax increase notices will overstate proposed tax
increases, while in other cases, the notices will understate
increases.
THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASES SHOWN ON
TAXPAYER NOTIFICATIONS SHOULD REFLECT AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE
THE ACTUAL YEAR -TO -YEAR INCREASES OR DECREASES OCCURRING IN
TAXPAYERS' TAX BILLS. IN ADDITION, THE NOTIFICATIONS SHOULD
INDICATE EACH LOCAL TAXING DISTRICT'S GROSS LEVY FOR BOTH THE
PREVIOUS YEAR AND WHAT IS PROPOSED FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. AND
FINALLY THE STATEMENTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF STATE AID
INCREASES OR DECREASES FROM YEAR TO YEAR.
In order to provide for meaningful public input, the.Truth in
Taxation public hearing proces should specifically provide for a
recess or continuation of the budget hearing without additional
notification.
AS CURRENTLY STRUCTURED, TRUTH IN TAXATION PROVIDES FOR ONLY ONE
BUDGET HEARING AT WHICH PUBLIC INPUT IS SOLICITED AND THE BUDGET
IS TO BE FINALLY ADOPTED. IT WILL NOT BE WORKABLE FOR MANY CITIES
TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND MAKE SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATIONS IN
THEIR PROPOSED BUDGETS DURING A SINGLE HEARING. FOR PUBLISHING
NOTIFICATION OF ITS BUDGET HEARING, A CITY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
USE ITS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AS LONG AS THAT NEWSPAPER IS ONE OF
GENERAL INTEREST AND READERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY
Truth in taxation will cost .local units of government money to
analyze, calculate, mail and publish over and above the current
budget. process. By itself, the cost will not be significant, but
along with other legislative mandates, the cost does become
significant. Therefore:
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE LEVY BASE ADJUSTMENT FOR
TRUTH IN TAXATION COSTS IF LEVY LIMITS ARE NOT ELIMINATED.
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GENERAL LEGISLATION
II -A LABOR RELATIONS ISSUES (PELRA)
In addition. to coverage under the Minnesota Public Emplbyee
Labor Relations Act, public employees find their employment
relationship governed by a number of laws that can conflict with
their collective bargaining rights negotiated under PELRA.
Disciplinary actions against a public employee can be governed by
the veterans preference, law, the human rights act, federal
discrimination laws, civil service or merit systems, laws relating
to specific employee classes (i.e. city managers) or specific job
protections (i.e. right to know or workers compensation laws) or
by state and federal due process or implied contract provisions.
PELRA should be amended to encourage successful negotiation of the
"terms and conditions of employment ". Specifically, constraints or
artificial timelines on the parties' ability to bargain, should be
amended.
A -1 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INCLUDING VETERANS SHOULD HAVE "ONE BITE" IN
DISCHARGE ACTIONS. THE NEGOTIATED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT SHOULD CONTROL THE ACTION, AS LONG AS STATE AND
FEDERAL DUE PROCESS RIGHTS ARE GUARANTEED.
THE DISCHARGE PROCEDURES RIGHTS ARE UNDER ANY LAW OR SYSTEM
SHOULD BE HELD BEFORE A NEUTRAL PARTY AND SHOULD BE HANDLED
WITHIN 120 DAYS OF THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION INITIATED BY THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYER.
COMPENSATION PAYMENTS AND ACCRUAL OF BENEFITS SHOULD NOT BE
PERMITTED WHERE AN EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN GIVEN NOTICE OF THE
EMPLOYER'S INTENT TO DISCHARGE FOR "JUST CAUSE."
THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW, PROHIBITING DISMISSAL OF
PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HEARING, SHOULD BE AMENDED SO
THAT ALL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES ARE TREATED UNIFORMLY.
A -2 IMPASSE RESOLUTION /BINDING ARBITRATION
ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF JOB CLASSIFICATION, SHOULD
HAVE THE RIGHT TO STRIKE. HOWEVER, A STATUTORY MECHANSIM SHOULD
BE PUT IN PLACE THAT ALLOWS A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO ADDRESS PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONCERNS IN THREATENED OR ACTUAL STRIKE
SITUATIONS.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL
MEDIATION UNTIL AN IMPASSE IS DECLARED BY THE MEDIATOR. THE
ARBITRARY STATUTORY IMPASSE TIMELINES SHOULD BE REPEALED.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, AFTER IMPASSE IS DECLARED, SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
GIVE ONLY ONE NOTICE OF THEIR INTENT TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO
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STRIKE. IF THE NOTICE IS GIVEN AND THEY FAIL TO'STRIKE DURING�THE
STATUTORY PERIOD, THEY WOULD LOSE THEIR RIGHT TO STRIKE.
THE AMM STRONGLY URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO READOPT ITEM BY ITEM
LAST BEST OFFER INTEREST ARBITRATION TO PROMOTE MORE MEANINGFUL
NEGOTIATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES.
A -3 PICKET LINES
NO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE GIVEN THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO CROSS
A PICKET LINE.
A -4 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES
REVIEW OF UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM
DISTRICT COURT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY. (I.E. BUREAU OF
MEDIATION SERVICES, PERB, OR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS).
A -5 PART TIME EMPLOYEES
THE AMM RECOMMENDS THAT THE LEGISLATURE REINSTATE THE PREVIOUS
DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEES COVERED BY PELRA TO PERSONS EMPLOYED, FOR
MORE THAN 100 DAYS.IN A CALENDAR YEAR.
A -6 BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES
THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PROMOTE IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND
COOPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY CONTINUING THE
STATE LABOR- MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE BUREAU OF
MEDIATION SERVICES.
THE BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES SHOULD DEVELOP AN EXPEDITED
GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION PROCESS.
II -B TORT LIABILITY
The Municipal Tort Liability Act was enacted to protect the
public treasury while giving the citizen relief from the
arbitrary, confusing, and administratively expensive prior
doctrine of sovereign immunity with its inconsistent and
irrational distinctions between governmental and proprietary
activities. The act has served that purpose well in the past,
however, courts frequently forget or ignore the positive benefits
secured to citizens damaged by public servants as a result of
enactment of the comprehensive act which-includes some limitations
on liability and some- qualifications of normal tort claims
procedure.
The special vulnerability of far -flung government operations to
debilitating tort suits continues to require the existence of a
tort claims act applicable to local governments or local
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governments and the state. The need for some type of limitations
is evidenced by recent experiences with the insurance market.
Cities in Minnesota are finding it increasingly difficult to
obtain insurance at an affordable rate, if at all. Amendments in
_19.83 to increase the dollar amounts recoverable by plaintiffs
should be adequate to satisfy any reasonable claim. Further
changes in limits beyond the current $200,000 per person and
$600,000 per occurrence should not be made.
Joint and several liability provisions have been modified to
lessen the deep pockets effect some. The current limit of payment
is.times two for liability of 35% or less (i.e. if the city is 30%
liable, they may be required to pay 60% of the damage award) or
total responsibility if liability is over 35% (i.e. if the city is
40% liable, they may be required to pay 100% of the damage
award) . This still seems onerous especially when this comes out
of taxpayers pockets. Payment liability should definately not be
increased.
THE AMM SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED EXISTANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL TORT
LIABILITY ACT AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE CURRENT LIMITS OF LIABILITY
REMAIN INTACT. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENT
LIMITS SHOULD NOT BE INCREASED FROM CURRENT LAW SO THAT TAXPAYERS
ARE NOT MORE UNFAIRLT'SUBJECTED TO DEEP POCKET AWARDS.
II -C DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN MEETING
Data privacy laws protect individuals from the release of
information to the public which the legislature has deemed to be
private or which could be unnecessarily harmful to the individual.
On the other hand, the open meeting law prohibits local government
units from holding closed sessions except when discussing pending
or actual law suits with an attorney or labor negotiations.
Unfortunately, many occasions have arisen in past years where
local units in dealing with individuals or employee disciplinary
matters have been forced to either violate the Data Privacy
Statutes or the Open Meeting Statute in order to fairly resolve
the issue.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MAKE THE DATA PRIVACY AND OPEN
MEETING LAWS CONSISTENT SO THAT TO COMPLY WITH ONE LAW A CITY
SHOULD NOT HAVE TO VIOLATE THE OTHER. FURTHER, THE AMM STRONGLY
SUPPORTS LEGISLATION FAVORING DATA PRIVACY OVER OPEN MEETING WHERE
CONFLICTS ARISE•TO PROTECT THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT OF CONFIDENTIALITY
FOR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE DATA AS IS DONE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND
SECURED BY FEDERAL LAW.
II -D POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROVISIONS
Local police and full -time fire relief associations were phased
out by the 1980 legislature, unless the local council opts to keep
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the relief association. All new employees will become part of the
state police and fire PERA fund and the state will reimburse local
units for a portion of the unfunded liability remaining in the
local fund. The unfunded liability was projected to be paid by the
year 2011 but current investment earnings are in excess of 10% and
thus could, at that continued rate, reduce the time to year 2005.
However, the legislature is considering siphoning earnings An
excess of that needed for 2011 amortization to reduce state
payments and property tax levy for unfunded liability as well as
provide a bonus (13th. paycheck) to retirees. If investment
increase drops below 10 %, the local property taxpayers in future
years will pay more, not only to pick up the property tax
reduction but the state reimbursement reduction. It would be
better public policy to wait until the unfunded. liability is
funded. Also, 1979 Law set employee contributions at 8); and the
Legislative Retirement Commission has in the past established a
general policy requiring public safety employees to pay 40% of the
normal pension costs.
D -1 INVESTMENT EARNINGS (13TH. PAYCHECK)
THE AMM OPPOSES LEGISLATION USING INVESTMENT EARNINGS OF LOCAL
POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS, THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF THAT NEEDED
TO AMORTIZE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITIES BY THE YEAR 2011, FOR
REDUCTIONS OF STATE 'AMORTIZATION AID AND BONUS (13TH. PAYCHECK)
PAYMENTS TO RETIREES. THE EXCESS EARNINGS SHOULD BE USED TO
FULLY AMORTIZE UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY AND ONLY THEN SHOULD
ANY CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO INCREASED BENEFITS.
D -2 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT
EVEN THOUGH THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT WAS SET AT 8 %, IN
MANY FUNDS THIS IS NOT EQUIVALENT TO 40% OF THE NORMAL COSTS. THE
AMM URGES THAT THE CONTRIBUTION LEVEL BE SET AT 40% OF THE NORMAL
COST OF FINANCING THE BENEFITS EVEN IF THIS AMOUNT EXCEEDS 8% OF
BASE SALARY. ANY INCREASE IN BENEFITS FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
INCLUDING ANY RESULTING DEFICIT, SHOULD BE FINANCED 50% BY THE
EMPLOYING CITY AND 50% BY EMPLOYEES ON A CURRENT BASIS.
II -E EMPLOYEE DISABILITY - LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE FUNDS
A number of cities with local police and fire pension funds are
experiencing a problem with employees receiving disability
payments from the local fund and full worker's compensation
payments totaling more in after tax take home pay than if they
were working. PERA police and fire employees are prohibited by
law from receiving greater pay while on disability than while
working, but Minnesota Statutes 424.27 specifically prohibits
cities with local plans from correcting the above situation. This
quirk in the law is a costly one for cities and provides impetus
for marginally disabled employees to stay home. Why work when you
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can make more by not working? Therefore,
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CORRECT MINNESOTA STATUTE 424.27
TO ELIMINATE THE ABILITY OF AN EMPLOYEE IN A LOCAL POLICE OR FIRE
FUND TO RECEIVE DOUBLE DISABILITY PAYMENTS WHICH EXCEED THE NORMAL
AFTER TAX WORKING INCOME. FURTHER, THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD CLARIFY
AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS SIMILAR TO PERA FOR DETERMINING
DISABILITY.
II -F OPPOSE REDUCTION OF AUTHORITY OR LOCAL CONTROL
The AMM has for. many years opposed certain statutory changes that
erode local authority or mandate activities which cost money to
implement without provision to recover those costs. Rather than
adopt a separate policy for each issue, the AMM believes that as
general policy the legislature' should not decrease current
authority or mandate activities creating a cost without
corresponding funding or an overwhelming obvious demonstration of
need. Included in this general policy is opposition to mandates
such as; state or metropolitan licensing of general trade or tree
treatment contractors, plumbing inspections by licensed plumbers
only, requiring competitive bidding for land sales, and
elimination of 3.2 beer with automatic replacement by strong beer
in previous 3.2 sales locations.
THE AMM OPPOSES STATUTORY CHANGES WHICH ERODE LOCAL CONTROL AND
AUTHORITY OR CREATE ADDITIONAL TASKS REQUIRING NEW OR ADDED LOCAL
COSTS WITHOUT A CORRESPONDING FUNDING MECHANISM.
II -G COMPARABLE WORTH
The Minnesota Pay Equity Law mandated in 1984 that public
employers conduct a comparable worth study and report the results
to the state. Cities have consistently demonstrated their
continuing support of the concept and objectives of the law by:
-In early 1988, nearly 90% of the 1,600 public agencies required
to do so have completed pay equity studies and submitted their
reports to the state in accordance with statute.
-For each of these public agencies, first year implementation
costs were between 2% and 7% of payroll. This is a significant
continuing expenditure to each public agency.
-To complete the mandated study, public agencies have invested
between $2,000 to $20,000 each, either in staff time or consultant
services or both. Additional costs will accrue for continuous
updates.
-Most agencies schedule pay equity implementation by the state
mandated December 31, 1991, deadline or sooner.
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-Pay equity has provided municipalities with a rational basis for
community employee compensation and classification systems.
The Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations has
stated that there is no problem with pay equity implementation in
the vast majority of cases. To enhance the enforceability of the
statute, the legislature in 1987 adopted a requirement that all
plans be fully implemented no later than December 31, 1991, and
imposed financial penalties for noncompliance within that time
frame. In the meantime, alleged pay inequities can be resolved
through 1) The Department of Human Rights process; 2) Court
system; or .3) Arbitration. Finally, there has been no
systematic research done by either the Department of Human Rights
or Department of Employee Relations to statistically substantiate
widespread pay equity implementation problems.
At this time it is too early to consider changes to the pay equity
law. Most units are in the implementation process, mainly using a
three year phased program. The cities and the legislature need
time to analyze the results of the implementation. To change
rules, criteria, definition or mandates in mid stream will only
cause more confusion, more unnecessary expense and in many cases
delays. The legislature needs to provide the tools (ability to
raise the dollars needed). and the time for local units to comply
willingly.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE:
TO PROVIDE LEVY BASE ADJUSTMENTS FOR PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION;
TO ENFORCE EXISTING PENALITIES AND NOT DEVELOP FURTHER PENALTIES;
TO NOT ENDANGER ECONOMIC AND EFFICIENT PROVISION OF PUBLIC
SERVICES BY PROHIBITING CONTRACTING OR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS FOR
VARIOUS SERVICES NOR .SHOULD THE LEGISLATURE MANDATE THAT PUBLIC
AGENCIES ARE TO BE THE VEHICLE TO IMPLEMENT PAY EQUITY IN THE
PRIVATE SECTOR THROUGH CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND
TO NOT MAKE CHANGES IN THE LAW UNTIL THE CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION
DEADLINE, DECEMBER 31, 1991, HAS ELAPSED. IN THE INTERIM, THE
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REVIEW ITS
PAY EQUITY REPORT FILES TO IDENTIFY STATISTICALLY THE NATURE AND
NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WHICH EXIST IN ACHIEVING STATE -WIDE PAY EQUITY
OBJECTIVES. THAT DATA, COUPLED WITH PRIMARY AND SUBSTANTIVE INPUT
FROM PUBLIC AGENCIES BASED ON ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE WHICH THEY
WILL ACCRUE IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PAY EQUITY PLANS,WILL PROVIDE A
MORE SOUND FOUNDATION FOR REFINEMENTS TO THE PAY EQUITY LAW.
II -H WINE IN GROCERY STORE
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Sale of wine in grocery or fast food stores would create many
problems of control for local units of government since minors
have a significantly higher employment rate in these
establishments. A local option on sales is also unworkable,
particularly where cities share borders and are densely located.
THE AMM STRONGLY OPPOSES PROVISION FOR THE OFF -SALE OF WINE IN
OTHER THAN LIQUOR STORES.
II -I CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE BONDS
Current law as found in Minnesota Statutes 574.26 limits
contractors performance guarantees on projects over $10,000 to
contractors bonds for public entities. Cities are experiencing
increased project costs and delays due to the difficulty of
especially small and minority contractors in obtaining performance
bonds, and at times the actual enforcement or collection on a bond
is difficult. In other financial areas, it has been shown that the
public can be well protected and save money by having flexibility
in investment or financial security arrangements including letters
of credit, escrow accounts, cashier checks, etc. The City of
Minneapolis has been granted options in performance guarantees in
purchases when for example it was shown that the cost of goods
purchased from major.companies were increased to cover the cost of
strict performance bond requirements. Therefore:
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN CONTRACTOR
GUARANTEES FOR CITIES BY ALLOWING IN ADDITION TO BONDS, OTHER
RELIABLE FINANCIAL SECURITY GUARANTEES.
II -J POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST)
J -1 RECRUITMENT
Since the adoption of uniform standards of training and licensing
for police officers in 1978 many positive changes have been made
to allow a wide range of people to qualify to be police officers
in Minnesota. However, one area is still a significant problem,
protected class recruitment, specifically Black and Hispanic
minorities,. Because of the education requirements, people must
decide or be recruited early in the post secondary education time
frame, to qualify in police work. Neither POST nor cities are in
the position of being able to induce or recruit people into the
appropriate eductional track at the appropriate time and the
University /College system is not doing so either. Therefore,
protected class hiring is very difficult.
THE AMM SUGGESTS THE LEGISLATURE ESTABLISH A STUDY TO DETERMINE
METHODS TO ENCOURAGE RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE POST
SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF PROTECTED CLASS PERSONS FOR
CAREERS IN POLICE WORK.
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J -2 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Current POST rules require at least a two year degree in law
enforcement to be eligible to become a peace officer. This is
somewhat restrictive in that it does not allow for College degreed
persons to make a career change without returning to school for
significant added course work. The current applicants tend to
lack maturity that may be ' desireable to blend into police
departments.
THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE POST BOARD TO CONSIDER ALLOWING PERSONS
WITH COLLEGE DEGREES TO BECOME PEACE OFFICERS WITH SOME ADDITIONAL
LAW RELATED COURSE WORK' THAT CAN BE ATTAINED THROUGH PRE
EMPLOYMENT PART -TIME EFFORT OR DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL TIME
PEACE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT. THIS DOES NOT EFFECT THE SKILLS COURSE
REQUIREMENTS.
II -K STATE AGENCY RULE MAKING
Legislation is needed to assure that municipalities are informed
of proposed rules when they are initiated by State Agencies to
assure a more meaningful appraisal of their impact upon local
government.
State agencies now are required to only publish notice of proposed
rules in the State Register which is not in general circulation
and which is available to local governments only by subscription,
whereas, State law mandates that local governments publish notice
of a variety of activities in legal newspapers and mail notices to
potentially affected parties. State agencies are not required to
notify local governments when rules are proposed that have direct
impact upon and directly involve the local governments.
The current law also allows the agencies to decide that proposed
rules are "non- controversial" and thereby negate the requirements
for a Public Hearing. The decision that a proposed rule is
"non- controversial" may be overridden only if 25 persons file a
notice with the agency that a Public Hearing is desired.
The law requires agencies to make a finding as to the cost the
proposed rules would have for other units of government; this
process does not require the solicitation of input from the other
units of government,,but, rather, is left to the agency itself.
The cost threshold- for "non- controversial" is an overall dollar
amount that does not consider that the cost could be very
significant for some units.
THE AMM REQUESTS LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE DIRECT
NOTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED AGENCY RULES IF THERE IS IMPACT OF ANY
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FINANCIAL NATURE REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT. ALSO, THAT AGENCIES BE
REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN PROCESS TO SEEK INPUT FROM AFFECTED
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES PRIOR TO DECLARING A PROPOSED RULE
. "NON- CONTROVERSIAL" THUS BYPASSING FORMAL PUBIC HEARING.
II -L DATA PRACTICES - LIQUOR LICENSE
The definition of 'licensing agency' in Minn. State 13.41 is not
clear as to the inclusion of cities, therefore, it is unclear
'..whether all or part of the information on license issuance is
public. This can be a real problem when issuing liquor licenses,
wince part of the data concerns sensitative business and personal
finances.
THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE LEGISLATURE TO CLARIFY THAT POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE. INCLUDING CITIES ARE LICENSING AGENCIES
.IN MINN. STATUTES 13.41 AND THAT FINANCIAL DATA OF A PERSON OR
BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR
LICENSE OR OBTAINED AS A RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION OF THE
APPLICANT OR LICENSEE SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE.
II -M SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM
Starting in 1977 the legislature made a strong commitment to
control Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt tree diseases by enacting an
excellent Shade Tree Disease Control program and backing, that
legislation with sufficient funding to bring the diseases under
control. However, due to lack of financing in the most recent
past', Dutch Elm disease is once again spreading rapidly as it has
in other areas of the country when financial commitment has
stopped. Therefore, the AMM urges the legislature to:
M -1 PROGRAM CONTINUATION
CONTINUE THE SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL LEGISLATION WITH NO
CHANGES AND TO PERMIT CITIES TO USE SPECIAL LEVIES, SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER SOURCES TO FUND LOCAL CONTROL PROGRAMS.
M -2 GRANT FUNDING
THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD ONCE AGAIN MAKE SHADE TREE DISEASE CONTROL
A TOP PRIORITY ISSUE AND RE -ENACT THE GRANT PROGRAM AT A
SUFFICIENT LEVEL TO ACHIEVE A 50% SANITATION AND REFORESTATION
TARGET LEVEL.
II -N CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION
The statute authorizing concurrent detachment and annexation was
modified in 1985 to allow petitions from landowners for detachment
from one city and annexation to another. If the receiving
community concurs, the Municipal Board may hold a hearing at which
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time the petitioner must prove the case and the loosing city may
object or concur. The real question is, should a landowner have
the right to initiate the process since generally this will only
be done for economic gain and to circumvent existing comprehensive
plans and zoning. It is not enough to say that the process is
protected by statutory, criteria because in most cases a strong
case can be made either way by a quick witted attorney. This law
change merely provided opportunity for mischief.
THE AMM SUGGESTS THAT THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING CONCURRENT
DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION BE REVIEWED TO DETERMINE THE
APPROPRIATENESS OF INDIVIDUALS PETITIONING THE MUNICIPAL BOARD TO
INITIATE THE PROCESS. IN ADDITION THE LEGISLATURE SHOULb INITIATE
A STUDY TO DEVELOP CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR JUDGING THE
APPROPRIATENESS OF LEGITIMATE REQUESTS FOR CONCURRENT DETACHMENT
AND ANNEXATION AS OPPOSED TO ATTEMPTS T0, MERELY AVOID OR
CIRCUMVENT A CITY'S ZONING AUTHORITY. IN THE MEANTIME, THE LAW
SHOULD EITHER BE RESTORED TO THE PRE 1985 STATUS OR A VETO
:PROVIDED TO EITHER AFFECTED CITY.
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III
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
e III
HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
III -A. HOUSING
Available affordable housing is a major metropolitan problem
according to data compiled by the Metropolitan Council and the
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
This problem is exacerbated by the withdrawal of Federal funding
for housing low and moderate income persons. Local units of
government do not have the financial capability to assume the
shortfall in Federal subsidies. The housing problem for persons
currently unable to afford market rate housing can only be solved
if all levels of government and the private sector work together
and if each contributes a fair share to the solution.
Each level of government should contribute to help solve the
problem and each level's contributions should be of the kind it is
best suited to make. The Federal and State Levels should continue
to provide the direct subsidies for low and moderate income
persons. The Federal and State Governments also have the
responsibility to provide a tax climate in which the private
sector can produce rental units that are affordable to low and
moderate income households. The State should also grant local
units of government the authority and flexibility to conduct the
kind of housing programs that best meets their diverse needs.
The Metropolitan Council should continue to place high priority on
housing planning for the Metropolitan Area and provide specific
guidance to the public and private sectors so that both can make
rational decisions relative to future housing needs. The Council
should continue to be aggressive in seeking innovative ways to
create housing opportunities for low income persons.
Local units of Government also have a strong role to play. Local
controls constitute a small portion of the total cost of housing
but local units should not establish requirements which go beyond
what is necessary for the protection of health, safety and
welfare. Local units should also work with the private sector to
make the best use of existing tools (revenue bonds, tax increment
financing, etc.) to produce housing which is more affordable.
Decision makers at all levels of government must become more
cognizant of their actions, policies, and decisions which have an
indirect but substantial impact on housing costs.
A -1. EXAMINE LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
Local requirements, if excessive, could increase the cost of
producing affordable housing.
COMMUNITIES SHOULD EXAMINE THEIR LOCAL REQUIREMENTS (LAND USE
REGULATIONS, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES, ETC.) TO ASSURE THAT THESE
REQUIREMENTS DO NOT GO BEYOND WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION
OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE, AND INHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING. MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE WHEN
APPROPRIATE.
A -2. PRACTICES WHICH INCREASE HOUSING COSTS.
Decision makers at various levels of government must become more
cognizant of actions they take which have an indirect but
substantial impact on housing costs. These actions in themselves
may be worthwhile and beneficial, but when implemented result in
increased housing costs. Examples of this type of action would
include such things as the sewer availability charge, restricted
growth policies, building and energy codes, environmental rules,
etc.
ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT SHOULD EXAMINE THEIR PRACTICES AND
POLICIES TO DETERMINE POSSIBLE INDIRECT HIDDEN IMPACTS ON HOUSING
COSTS. CHANGES SHOULD BE MADE AS NECESSARY.
A' -3. MANDATORY STANDARDS.
Uniform. standards for housing style, type and size are not
appropriate because of the great diversity among cities and
differences within cities relative to state of development,
topography, age of housing stock, the mix of housing values and
costs, and the level of municipal services which are provided.
Land .use regulation is one of the tools used by city officials
to protect the health, safety, welfare, and interests of the
city's residents..
THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD NOT PASS LEGISLATION WHICH MANDATES UNIFORM
ZONING AND'SUBDIVISION STANDARDS OR WHICH REMOVES ADDITIONAL LAND
USE REGULATION AUTHORITY FROM LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT. CITIES
SHOULD RETAIN THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE LOCATION, SIZE,
AMOUNT, AND TYPE-OF HOUSING WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES.
A -4. FINANCING STATE AND REGIONAL HOUSING POLICIES.
Property taxes provide the major revenue source for most cities in
the Metropolitan Area and the Minnesota Property Tax System is one
of the most complex systems in the nation. The Legislature often
adds to the complexity by changing it to benefit certain persons
as a means to implement or finance social policy.
THE AMM OPPOSES THE USE OF THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM BY THE STATE TO
FINANCE OR IMPLEMENT STATE OR REGIONAL HOUSING POLICIES OR GOALS.
THE COST OF IMPLEMENTING STATE AND /OR REGIONAL HOUSING POLICIES
AND GOALS SHOULD BE FUNDED BY NON- PROPERTY TAX SOURCES.
A -5. FEDERAL AND STATE HOUSING FUNDING.
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The Federal and State levels of government have a broader and more
diverse tax base than local units of government and should provide
the necessary funding to fulfill their housing policy commitments
to lower income persons.
FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO
SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THOSE PERSONS REQUIRING ASSISTED HOUSING (LOW
INCOME AND SENIORS) INCLUDING ASSISTANCE FOR RENOVATING AND
REHABILITATING SUBSTANDARD HOUSING UNITS.
A -6. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOCAL HOUSING PROGRAMS.
There is a great diversity among the cities in the metropolitan
area. Some cities need more housing for low and moderate income
persons while other cities need more housing for middle and upper
income persons. Cities should have the authority to promote
whichever kind of housing is within the public purpose and best
interest of the city. State,and.federal agencies should cooperate
with cities in developing workable programs to meet the diverse
needs of cities. Cities need to have more control over the cost
of housing being developed if they are to meet the intent of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act.
CITIES SHOULD BE GRANTED SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY AND FLEXIBILITY BY
THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE
DIFFERING NEEDS OF DIVERSE CITIES AND THAT ENABLE CITIES TO COMPLY
WITH THE METROPOLITAN LAND PLANNING ACT WHICH DIRECTS CITIES TO
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW AND MODERATE COST HOUSING FOR ALL AGE
GROUPS AND FAMILY SIZES. ALSO, CITIES SHOULD HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO DEVELOP HOUSING FOR MIDDLE AND UPPER INCOME PERSONS IF THAT IS
NEEDED TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED HOUSING STOCK.
A -7. RENTAL HOUSING IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA.
Rental housing plays an important role in the Twin cities housing
market. Approximately 35 percent of the housing units in the Twin
Cities region are rental units. Traditionally, rental units have
provided an affordable housing option for singles, young adults,
young married, students, the elderly, and low and moderate income
households. Rental housing units serve a market much more diverse
than that served by owner occupied units. Yet over the past
several years a number of problems have developed in the rental
market, including:
1. A reduction in the rate of new rental units being produced.
2. Lack of mobility for households to move from rental to
ownership status.
3. Conversion of rental units to condominiums and increased
operating costs.
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4. The supply of existing rental units, which is predominately
efficiency and one bedroom units, does not adequately address
the needs of families seeking rental units.
5. Lack of subsidized or government assisted rental housing for
seniors.
ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT SHOULD BECOME INVOLVED TO SUCCESSFULLY
ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS IN THE RENTAL HOUSING MARKET. IN PARTICULAR,
THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS HAVE CRUCIAL ROLES IN PROVIDING
AN OVERALL INVESTMENT AND TAX CLIMATE IN WHICH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
CAN PRODUCE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS.
A -8 GROUP HOME CONCERNS (TO BE PROVIDED).
SPECIFIC LEGISLATIVE SUGGESTIONS
Policies A -1 through A -8 convey the overall philosophical
framework and principles which guide the AMM lobbying efforts with
respect to Housing concerns. To further enhance and implement the
framework and principles, the Legislature should:
- REINSTATE THE DEED AND MORTGAGE TRANSFER TAX EXEMPTION FOR PUBLIC
AGENCIES.
- ESTABLISH A HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOW INCOME
HOUSING UNITS SIMILAR TO THE FEDERAL 4% AND 9% HOUSING CREDITS.
- CONSIDER PROVIDING INCENTIVES SO THAT OWNERS OF FEDERAL SECTIONS 8
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CONTRACTS WILL NOT OPT OUT AS A RESULT OF THE 1986 FEDERAL TAX
CODE CHANGES.
ENABLE CITIES TO REQUIRE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENTS AND TO REQUIRE.THE DEDICATION OF LAND OR CASH FOR LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE DEDICATION
FOR PARKS.
- PROVIDE THAT LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS RECEIVING LOCAL
ASSISTANCE THAT WERE BUILT PRIOR TO MAY 1, 1988 HAVE THE SAME
ASSESSMENT RATES AS SIMILAR PROJECTS BUILT AFTER MAY 1, 1988.
- PROVIDE A LEVEL OF FUNDING TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND THAT IS GOING
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ACCESS TO FUNDS MUST ALSO BE BROADENED
BEYOND NON- PROFIT AGENCIES.
-RAISE THE LEVY CAP FOR HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO THE EQUIVALENT OF
THREE QUARTERS OF A MILL.
- PROVIDE FUNDING IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO CITIES SO THAT THEY CAN
BEGIN TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR HOUSING RENOVATION AND
REHABILITATION. ELIGIBILITY SHOULD BE BASED ON FACTORS OTHER THAN
LOCATION.
- PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A STATE AND METROPOLITAN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW- INCOME SENIORS WHICH CAN PROVIDE
FOR RENTS AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF CANCELLED
FEDERAL PROGRAMS.
III -B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cities have an interest in the maintenance of and appropriate
enhancements to the economic base of their respective communities.
-It is the community's economic base which provides;
a.) The tax base and other sources from which the City
generates the revenue to support its operation;
b.) the employment of some or a substantial number of
residents and,
c.) the means by which the populous is housed.
All Metropolitan communities address economic development when its
translated to physical development through their local land use
regulations with the individual communities striving. for "orderly
development ". As a group however, Metropolitan communities differ
as to development needs and view points, with each community's
needs subject to a number of variables.
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A municipality's ability to both regulate and promote economic
development is based on authority established by other
organizations and regulations. It is this ability that is of
general interest to all Metropolitan communities. The Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) is the principal policy
action group acting on behalf of its member cities. As such it is
appropriate that AMM present the policy issues and concerns to
those organizations that set the rules.
Because of divergent economies, differing needs and diverging
viewpoints between Metropolitan Minnesota and Greater Minnesota
there is a need to ensure that the means of economic development
available to AMM member cities are appropriate to their needs and
that economic development efforts of others are complementary to
and not at the expense of member cities. As noted economic
development for local governments is not just a matter of more tax
base for the community but entails tools to promote, regulate.and
service the development. Promotional means include Housing and
Redevelopment Authorities, Economic Development Authorities, Port
Authorities, tax increment financing, revenue and general
obligation bonds, condemnation and the Star Cities Program.
Regulation includes its comprehensive planning and land use
functions. Servicing include water, sewer, streets and other
municipal services.
TRANSPORTATION AS A KEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Transportation, not only streets and highway but mass transit,
rail and air are all key elements in the economic development
picture of a community.
While infrastructive issues such as water and sewer are to some
degree issues for one or two governmental entities, transportation
systems involves the entire gamet from the local municipality
through the federal government. Additionally it is more than just -
an infrastructive issue. Concerns as to where highways were to be
planned was a significant issue raised in the formation of the
Metropolitan Council and a rationale for passing the Fiscal
Disparities Act in 1973•
The issue has come to the forefront in the last few years as major
highways and interstate links have aged, existing routes have
volumes exceeding capacity and federal and state funding has riot
kept pace with needs. This has been further highlighted by using
a previous highway funding source the sales tax /M.VET to help
balance the State general fund. This has resulted in cuts and
delays in projects throughout the state. With economically
depressed areas demanding more funding to improve their economic
attractiveness to businesses and economically successful areas
needing funding to keep pace with expansion, the issue of funding
could become very divisive between Metro and Greater Minnesota. A
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balanced and an efficient, well maintained transportation system,
including the before mentioned components; is a necessity so as
not to retard economic development.
BUSINESS FACTORS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
While governmental entities can provide inducements, services and
infrastructure there are a number of other factors that influence
a business' economic development decisions. Factors such as in
place resources and costs, human resources (availability that
matches the needs), regulations and attendent costs, governmental
costs such as taxes, services etc. While only some of these are
under the control or influence of the governmental sector in the
state and therefore the mission of AMM, these entities should make
efforts to ensure that state and local governments are
competative.
GENERAL ISSUES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Apart from direct business factors other items influence
locational and expansional considerations including "Quality of
Life" factors such as the educational systems, arts, theater and
professional sports teams. In addition governmental concerns
relate to housing, environmental impacts and economic security
among others.
B -1 CITIES DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
The AMM believes that cities have the main responsibility for the
development of land within their urban areas. The AMM also believes
that the state ought to provide the cities with the necessary
enabling tools to carryout the development responsibilities.
THE AMM AS THE PRINCIPAL POLICY ACTION GROUP FOR METROPOLITAN AREA
CITIES PLEDGES ITS BEST EFFORTS TO PRESERVE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
TOOLS AND TO HELP CREATE NEW TOOLS IF NECESSARY.
B -2 EQUAL TREATMENT OF CITIES.
The AMM believes that all cities irrespective of size or location
should be treated equally and fairly with respect to the
availability and use of state authorized development and
redevelopment tools and programs.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO EXAMINE SOME EXISTING PROGRAMS,
SUCH AS URAP, GREATER MINNESOTA CORPORATION (GMC), ETC. TO ASESS
WHERE THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY UTILIZED BY ALL CITIES.
NEW PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
UTILIZE PROBLEM DEFINITION AS THE CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL
PARTICIPATION AS OPPOSED TO GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OR SIZE.
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B -3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES.
The AMM believes that cities should have equal development authority
and powers.
THE AMM SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PROVIDE CITY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES WITH THE SAME POWER AND AUTHORITY AS
CERTAIN CITIES HAVE BEEN GRANTED IN SPECIAL PORT AUTHORITY ACTS.
B -4 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.
Tax increment finance (TIF) has permitted cities to plan and
carryout housing, and economic development projects on their own
initiative. It represents the most feasible and effective legal
strategy which is 'currently available to cities to preserve and
improve their physical and economic environment. TIF is virtually
the only tool available to cities for positive intervention to curb
the spread of blight and to encourage sound economic development
which provides jobs.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE THAT TIF IS THE
CORNERSTONE OF REDEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA. THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PRESERVE TIF
RATHER THAN SEEK .WAYS TO MINIMIZE ITS EFFECTIVE USE. FURTHER, THE
LEGISLATURE SHOULD RESCIND ITS ACTION WHICH RESTRICTED THE USE OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THE SEVEN COUNTY METROPOLITAN
AREA. THE AMM ESPECIALLY OPPOSES VOLUME LIMITS OR CAPS AND THE
GRANTING OF A PROJECT APPROVAL TO OTHER TAXING JURISDICTIONS. THE
AMM WILL OPPOSE ACTION WHICH WOULD PLACE FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE
USE OF TIF UNLESS SUCH RESTRICTIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE AMM BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
B -5 MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICTS.
Many court decisions relative to special assessments have made it
extremely difficult for cities to use special assessments to finance
public services and improvements. The Minnesota Supreme Court has
interpreted the State Constitution to require not only that a
special assessment project specially benefit affected parcels of
property but also that the city be able to prove that the market
value of a property will increase in direct relation to the amount
of the special assessment applied to that property. Also cities'
ability to finance annual operating and maintenance costs of some
services to property through the use of special service changes is
either unclear or non - existent under current law. The only current
financing alternative to special assessments or services charges is
the general property tax. But it may not be desireable to use the
general property tax to finance some capital or operating expense
for various reasons.
THE AMM SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD ALLOW CITIES TO CREATE
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICTS. CITIES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO FINANCE
THE TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS LISTED IN M.S. 429.021 (RELATING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH THINGS AS
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, GUTTERS, STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS, WATERWORKS
SYSTEMS, STREET LIGHTS, AND .PUBLIC MALLS, PARKING, OR COURTYARDS).
BOTH SERVICE CHARGES AND AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE TO FINANCE SERVICES OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
DISTRICT.
B -6 LOCAL OPTION FOR DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE.
A bill was introduced in the 1988 legislative session which would
have had the effect of forcing cities to have a combined, single
development authority for housing and economic development and
redevelopment activities. The,proponents argued that the intent of
the legislation was not to restrict local development activities but
to help. assure coordination and cooperation at the local level.
Opponents argued that cities ought to have the maximum flexibility
in determining which type or types of local agencies were the most
appropriate to meet the desires and unique needs of different
cities.
THE AMM SUPPORTS LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD ENABLE CITIES TO HAVE A
SINGLE, COMBINED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS LONG AS IT IS OPTIONAL.
IF THE LEGISLATURE BELIEVES THAT IT .IS IN THE 'PUBLIC INTEREST' TO
HAVE A SINGLE, COMBINED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IT SHOULD PROVIDE
INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE CITIES TO ADOPT THAT OPTION. SUCH ACTION
SHOULD NOT BE MANDATED NOR.SHOULD A CITY BE PENALIZED IF IT DOES NOT
CHOOSE SUCH OPTION. THE AMM ALSO SUPPORTS ENABLING LEGISLATION TO
ALLOW CITIES TO CREATE AN AREA (TWO OR MORE CITIES) DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY.
III -C LAND USE PLANNING
Land use for cities in the Metropolitan Area has been governed by
the Municipal Planning Act (MS 462) and the Metropolitan Land
Planning Act (MS 473). While not a perfect framework, these acts
have worked well for the vast majority of cities in the Metropolitan
Area. Land use control for cities is just one of many powers which
occupy a significant part of the work of City Councils and their
staffs. It also has a significant impact on other community
regulations, tax base, economic development and redevelopment. It is
a driving force for creating service needs. Land use regulation is
the common thread which runs through most of a city's functions and
operations.
The legislation introduced during the 1988 session would have
substantially altered the overall land use control framework
including:
1. Diluting the authority of local elected officials thereby
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reducing local accountability, particularly in the use of
Conditional Use Permits and Variances.
2. Establishing a new legal framework which would render
moot most of the existing case law and existing codes and
ordinances.
3. Leaving out significant aspects of present law which allows
local officials the discretion to manage development in their
cities.
._...The proposed law is well intentioned in attempting to create uniform
land use rules for counties, towns, and cities rather than the
present diverse enabling laws. However, need for such a. major
change has not been demonstrated at least for metropolitan cities.
While uniformity to depoliticize the local planning process may be a
laudable technical exercise, it reflects a theoretical rather than
.pracicalview of cities and their land use regulation needs.
THE AMM DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT MAJOR CHANGE IS NEEDED IN THE STATUTES
WHICH GOVERN MUNICIPAL LAND USE PLANNING AND REGULATION. THE AMM
OPPOSES CHANGES WHICH WOULD REDUCE LOCAL FLEXIBILITY. MANY OF THE
CHANGES PROPOSED IN SF 1759 INTRODUCED DURING THE 1988 SESSION ARE
MORE PRESCRIPTIVE THAN CURRENT LAW. THE AMM DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT
UNIFORMITY FOR THE SAKE OF UNIFORMITY IN STATE STATUTES GOVERNING
MUNICIPAL LAND USE CONTROLS PROVIDES ANY BENEFITS TO AMM MEMBERS.
THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT LEGISLATION CONTAINING MORE EXPLICIT AUTHORITY
FOR LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES PROVIDED SUCH AUTHORITY IS PERMISSIVE.
THE DECISION AS TO WHETHER SUCH AUTHORITY SHOULD THEN BE DELEGATED
TO AN ADVISORY BODY WOULD BE MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE AMM
WOULD NOT OPPOSE MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS FOR GRANTING VARIANCES
AND ADJUSTMENTS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CURRENT RIGID STANDARDS
CONTAINED IN STATUTES.
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METROPOLITAN AGENCIES
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IV
METROPOLITAN AGENCIES
IV. PHILOSOPHY WITH RESPECT TO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
The solution to some metropolitan problems is beyond the scope of
a single governing body. Therefore, when such problems arise, it
is in the interest of all concerned for governing units to
cooperate in reaching a solution.
There are also issues which are of such magnitude that they
encompass the concerns of the entire metropolitan area and such
issues must necessarily be dealt with by a metropolitan unit.
That unit, however should act in cooperation with local governing
bodies. Metropolitan Agencies and Local Governmental Units should
be viewed as partners with each respecting the role of the other
in addressing metropolitan wide problems and issues.
IV -A PURPOSE OF METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
The diversity and political fragmentation of this metropolitan
area results in the need for a regional service delivery system to
provide certain services or portions of services to most
effectively and efficiently satisfy the needs of the residents.
Examples of this type of regional service needs are the prevention
of pollution, provision of certain transportation functions, etc.
There is also a need for planning on a metropolitan basis which
should be done in cooperation with local government. The federal
and state governments require that,some grant applications be
reviewed by a regional agency to determine consistency of these
applications with regional plans and programs.
THE PRIMARY AND PREDOMINATE PURPOSES OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
AND METROPOLITAN AGENCIES SHOULD BE TO COORDINATE THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN AREA: TO PROVIDE WITHOUT
DUPLICATION THOSE AREA WIDE SERVICES WHICH ARE BEYOND THE
CAPABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY OR
JOINTLY: TO PROVIDE AREA WIDE PLANNING WHERE NECESSARY WITH
COOPERATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS: AND TO FULFILL THE
REGIONAL REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRANTS AND LOANS AS
DIRECTED BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS.
IV -B CRITERIA FOR EXTENSION OF METROPOLITAN ORGANIZATION POWERS
There is a natural tendency of any organization to seek more
authority -in both breadth and depth; therefore, increased
authority to the Council and its Agencies should contain carefully
considered specific direction.
THE LEGISLATURE, IN GRANTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ADDITIONAL
AUTHORITY TO UNDERTAKE AN ACTIVITY, SHOULD SPECIFICALLY STATE THE
AUTHORITY BEING GRANTED AND NOT INCLUDE GENERAL LEGISLATIVE
LANGUAGE SUCH AS.... "INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUCH MATTERS
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ANY EXPANSION OR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
ONLY WHEN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXISTS:
-THE SERVICE, FUNCTION, OR ACTIVITY HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE NEEDED
AND IT CAN BE DEMONSTRATED THAT IT CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY OR
EFFICIENTLY PROVIDED -OR ADMINISTERED THROUGH EXISTING GENERAL
PURPOSE.UNITS OF GOVERNMENT.
- INTERVENTION ON A REGIONAL BASIS IS NEEDED FOR PROTECTION OF THE
REGIONAL INVESTMENT IN A METROPOLITAN PHYSICAL SERVICE SYSTEM.
IV -C STRUCTURES, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING OF
METROPOLITAN SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
The Metropolitan Council was established by the Legislature in
1967 to coordinate "the planning and development" of the
Metropolitan Area. The Council, was mostly advisory but was given
responsibility for regional policy development and coordination in
the areas of wastewater treatment and disposal, land
transportation and airports. The Council was given limited
approval authority. for development proposals which were of
metropolitan (regional) significance. The Council was given no
direct operational authority and instead the Legislature created
two new Metropolitan Commissions (MWCC and MTC) and restructured
the MAC to operate and provide regional services. The Metropolitan
Council's responsibility was expanded subsequently to include
regional parks and open space, solid waste, regional review
authority, approval authority for controlled access highways and
for certain elements (airports,transportation, parks and open
space,. and sewers) of local comprehensive plans. The Council was
not given operational authority except for the regional HRA and
the Council can only operate that authority in a city at the
request of that city.
C -1 POLICY PLANNING - POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
The historic legislative intent concerning separation of
responsibility for metropolitan (regional) policy planning and
policy implementation should be reaffirmed.
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD BE A PLANNING AND COORDINATING
BODY. REGIONAL PROGRAMS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED AND OPERATED BY
EXISTING METROPOLITAN OPERATING AGENCIES AND /OR GENERAL PURPOSE
UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
C -2 METROPOLITAN GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND STRUCTURE
There has been a concern about accountability since the creation
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of the Metropolitan Regional Governance system in 1967. Many
changes and refinements affecting both structure and reporting
responsibilities have been made by the Legislature during the past
20 years in response to those concerns. The structure of the
various Metro Agencies and their relationship to the Metropolitan
Council is not uniform and function has determined form rather
than vice versa. Uniformity for the sake of uniformity is not
advocated by the AMM. Bills have been passed in the last three
sessions which should make the 'metro system' more accountable to
the Legislature and to the residents of the Metropolitan Area.
The AMM believes, however, that accountability could be further
improved with some minor additional-adjustments.
THE AMM COMMENDS THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE DURING
THE PAST THREE SESSIONS AND BELIEVES TWO ADDITIONAL CHANGES SHOULD
BE MADE. THE CHAIRS OF THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD (RTB) AND THE
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION (MWCC) SHOULD BE APPOINTED
BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL JUST AS THE MEMBERS OF THESE AGENCIES
ARE. FURTHER, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 1991, THE CHAIRS OF THE RTB
AND MWCC SHOULD BE DEFINED AS PART TIME STATUATORALY AND THE
SALARIES AND DUTIES SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE APPOINTING
AUTHORITY ON THAT BASIS.
C -3 FUNDING FOR REGIONALLY PROVIDED SERVICES
The Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Agencies fundi'hg has
evolved over a period of time and is a mixture of property taxes,
user fees, federal and state pass through revenues, etc. There
has been some discussion to replace these sources with a single
new revenue source.
THE AMM OPPOSES THE IMPOSITION OF A SINGLE REVENUE SOURCE TO FUND
REGIONAL SERVICES AS A NEW SOURCE OR AS A REPLACEMENT FOR EXISTING
SOURCES.
C -4 REGIONAL TAX RATES AND USER FEES
The Legislature controls the maximum tax rates that can be levied
by the Metropolitan Council and the other Metropolitan Agencies.
We believe it should continue to do so. User fees are generally
controlled by the Metropolitan Agency collecting the fees (MAC,
MWCC and MTC) but the Legislature has on occasion interceded. The
setting of user fees, and the process for setting fees has
generally not been considered a problem by local officials except
for isolated cases. The AMM believes that:
USER FEES FOR REGIONAL SERVICES SHOULD NOT BE DICTATED BY THE
LEGISLATURE BUT SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE OPERATING AGENCY
PROVIDING THE SERVICE. USER FEES SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO ENSURE THAT SUCH FEES
ARE CONSISTENT WITH REGIONAL SYSTEM PLANS AND GOALS. AN OPEN
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VISIBLE PROCESS /PROCEDURE SHOULD BE EMPLOYED FOR USER FEE CHANGES
UNDER GUIDANCE OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WHEN CHANGES ARE
NECESSARY.
IV -D COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - LOCAL AND REGIONAL INTERACTION
Implementation of the legislation passed in 1976 mandating the
completion of local and regional comprehensive plans is complete.
Planning, however, is an ongoing process, and several precepts
should be kept in mind by Local Units of Government, Metropolitan
Agencies, and the State as this planning process continues during
the 19801s.
METROPOLITAN SYSTEM PLANS, MUST CONTINUE TO BE SUFFICIENTLY
SPECIFIC IN TERMS OF LOCATIONS, CAPACITIES, AND TIMING TO ALLOW
FOR CONSIDERATION IN LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING.
THE REGIONAL INVESTMENT IN METROPOLITAN PHYSICAL SERVICE SYSTEMS
(TRANSPORTATION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AIRPORTS, AND PARK AND OPEN
SPACE) SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE PROTECTED BY PREVENTING ADVERSE
IMPACT ON THESE SYSTEMS DUE TO LACK OF INTEGRATION BETWEEN
REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING.
LOCAL OFFICIALS MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE INPUT INTO THE REGIONAL
PLANNING PROCESS ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
DESIGNATION,OF OTHER REGIONAL PLANS AS METROPOLITAN SYSTEMS PLANS
SHOULD NOT BE MADE UNLESS THERE IS A COMPELLING METROPOLITAN AREA
WIDE PROBLEM OR CONCERN THAT CAN ONLY BE SOLVED THROUGH A REGIONAL
SYSTEM DESIGNATION.
IV -E COMBINED SEWERS - SEPARATION
The three communities of Minneapolis, St. Paul and South St. Paul
still have a significant amount of combined waste water and storm
water sewers which create overflows of untreated waste water into
the Mississippi River during heavy rains and storm water runoff
periods. These cities have over many years been progressing with
sewer separation projects paid for primarily through local tax
levies. The Federal and State governments are pressing the issue
of meeting certain water quality standards in the Mississippi
River consistantly which apparently cannot be done until
separation is complete. The state has provided additional funding
since the 1985 Legislative Session to help pay for the speed up.
IT HAS BEEN AMM POLICY THAT IF THE STATE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO
PURSUE THE ACCELERATED COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROGRAM IN THE
THREE CITIES, THAT IT ALSO CONTINUE'TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ENSURE
THAT NEITHER LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES NOR METROPOLITAN SANITARY SEWER
COSTS ARE INCREASED DUE TO THE ACCELERATED BUILD EFFORT. THE
PROGRAM TO DATE HAS PROCEEDED ACCORDING TO THAT POLICY.
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CONSIDERABLE FEDERAL MONEY HAS ALSO BEEN AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN
THE SEPARATION PROJECT IN THE PAST. THE AMM UNDERSTANDS THAT
FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE CUT DRAMATICALLY IN FUTURE YEARS, REQUIRING
A FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING OF THE PROGRAM. AS THE CSO ISSUE HAS
SIGNIFICANT IMPLICATIONS, BOTH FOR STATE FINANCES AND FOR
DEVELOPMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA, THE AMM REQUESTS THAT ITS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON
ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE FINANCING OR IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
FOR THE SEPARATION PROJECT.
IV -F METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BUDGET PROCESS
The Metropolitan Council has an annual budget of over 12 million
dollars and impacts the two million people living in the
metropolitan area. The budget document should convey sufficien
information so that the residents can determine what product is
being produced and how much the product costs and the benefits.
The budget process should. commence early enough in the annual
adoption cycle so that the residents can provide meaningful input
as to projects and project priorities.
F -1 BUDGET DETAIL AND SPECIFICITY
The Annual Budget and Work Program documents have been improved in
recent years and contain more detail and specificity which enables
interest groups to make more reasoned recommendations but further
improvements could be made.
MANDATED OR NON DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED. PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY
BE DISCRETIONARY BUT ARE TOTALLY OR MOSTLY FUNDED BY A FEDERAL OR
STATE GRANT SHOULD ALSO BE IDENTIFIED. MORE INFORMATION SHOULD BE
PROVIDED AS TO. PREVIOUS YEARS EXPENDITURES AND'PROGRESS FOR
ON -GOING PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.
F -2 RELIANCE ON PROPERTY TAXES
The AMM is concerned by the growing reliance on the property tax
to support Council activities. Federal grants formerly funded
about two /thirds of the Council Budget and the local property tax
about one - third. The ratio is now reversed.
THE COUNCIL SHOULD MAKE A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE PROGRAMS
FORMERLY FUNDED BY FEDERAL GRANTS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE STILL
NECESSARY AND WORTHWHILE WHEN ONLY LOCAL DOLLARS ARE INVOLVED.
ADDITIONALLY THE COUNCIL SHOULD SEEK TO DIVEST ITSELF OF SERVICES
THAT IT PERFORMS FOR THIS AREA, IF SUCH SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY
STATE AGENCIES FOR THE BALANCE OF THE STATE, OR SEEK STATE FUNDING
FOR THOSE SERVICES.
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F -3 PROGRAM EVALUATION
For the last several years, the Council .has levied the maximum
levy allowed. It is difficult for stakeholders to determine if
internal evaluation is being performed to ascertain the
effectiveness or necessity of certain programs or if they are
being continued because 'they have always been done'.
THE AMM BELIEVES-THAT EVERY MAJOR COUNCIL PROGRAM /PRIORITY SHOULD
MEET THREE TESTS:
-THE ISSUE OR PROBLEM BEING ADDRESSED IS IMPORTANT TO THE WELL
BEING OF THE REGION.
- COUNCIL INTERVENTION OR ACTIVITY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
- COUNCIL EFFORT OR ACTIVITY DOES NOT DUPLICATE OR SERVE AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR A STATE LEVEL PROGRAM OR EFFORT
IV -G METROPOLITAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FUNDING
The 1974 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Act established the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space system and provided
state /regional fiscal support for acquisition and development of
the regional park system and provided a "payment in lieu of taxes"
to local units of government on a decreasing basis over a four
year period for land removed from the tax rolls. Partial funding
for the operation and maintenance of regional parks has been
provided by the legislature since 1985 in recognition that
regional parks provide the same basic function in this area as
state parks provide in greater Minnesota.
G -1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (0 & M) FUNDING
Due to increased usage, a leveling of state aids and the impact of
levy limit restrictions; it is becoming increasingly difficult
for the implementing agencies to operate and maintain these
regional facilities.
THE AMM RECOMMENDS THAT THE STATE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL'
FUNDING TO IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES TO HELP PAY FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION COSTS OF THE REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM.
THIS FUNDING LEVEL OUGHT TO BE INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY FROM
PRESENT LEVELS (ABOUT 10% OF TOTAL) TO MORE EQUALLY TREAT THE
METROPOLITAN AREA COMPARED TO GREATER MINNESOTA WHERE THE STATE
PAYS 100% OF THE COSTS FOR STATE PARKS.'THE AMM BELIEVES THE STATE
SHARE SHOULD BE ABOUT 40 %. THE REGIONAL PARKS SHOULD REMAIN
UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES (CITIES AND
COUNTIES).
G -2 FUNDING FOR IMPACTS OF REGIONAL PARKS ON HOST COMMUNITIES
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No provision was made to mitigate the cost impacts of a regional
park facility on a "host community ", if such community is not the
owner of the facility. The cost impacts include such items as
public safety costs, street and road maintenance, litter cleanup,
permanent loss of tax revenues, etc.
THE AMM RECOMMENDS THAT AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING STATE 0 &
M FUNDING FOR A REGIONAL PARK FACILITY, THE FACILITY OWNER AND
OPERATOR MUST NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOST COMMUNITY TO
REIMBURSE IT FOR ITS ACTUAL DIRECT COST IMPACTS. THE HOST
COMMUNITY MUST DOCUMENT SAID COSTS AND THE METROPOLITAN PARKS AND
OPEN SPACE COMMISSION ( MPOSC) WOULD SERVE AS THE ARBITRATOR IF A
NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT IS NOT ACHIEVED.
G -3 PRIORITY SETTING PROCESS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
Each legislative biennium, the Metropolitan Council and the MPOSC
make a funding request to the legislature for funds for
acquisition and /or development projects within the regional parks
system. As part of the grant request process, the Council and the
MPOSC with significant input from the implementing agencies,
prepare a priority list of projects to be funded if the funds
granted are less than the funds requested.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE
PROJECT PRIORITY PROCESS ESTABLISHED BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
BY NOT ALTERING THE PRIORITY PROJECT LISTING. THE AMM ALSO
STRONGLY ENCOURAGES IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES NOT TO CIRCUMVENT THE
PROJECT PRIORITY SETTING PROCESS.
IV -H WATER MANAGEMENT IN METROPOLITAN AREA
In order to safeguard the public health and the environment it is
necessary to plan and manage our water resources as a valuable
state and metropolitan resource. Most WMO's, cities, and towns
are doing a good job of dealing with surface and groundwater
management issues and have the authority and ability to continue
to do so in a cost effective manner. These existing mechanisms
should continue to be used to the greatest extent possible to
address surface and groundwater management problems, instead of
establishing a new system or creating new organizations.
Local units of government should retain the basic responsibility
for surface water management, as they are the level of government
closest to the problem. In 1982, legislation required local
governments in the metropolitan area to adopt surface water run
off controls and regulations. In 1985, legislation encouraged
similar steps to be taken in the non - metropoltian area of the
state.
In 1987, legislation establishing a framework for groundwater
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management in the metropolitan area was passed. The counties were
assigned the major responsibility for groundwater planning under
said legislation.
The AMM believes these statutes should be given sufficient time to
work before additional programs or extensive changes to existing
programs and institutional responsibilities are enacted by the
legislature.
THE AMM DOES NOT BELIEVE MAJOR STATUATORY CHANGES IN'THE AREA OF
WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA ARE NEEDED BUT DOES
SUPPORT SEVERAL SPECIFIC ACTIONS:
-THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO ENCOURAGE
CITIES TO UNDERTAKE WATER PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
-THE SPECIAL LEVY STATUS SHOULD BE REINSTATED FOR THE COSTS OF
IMPLEMENTING THE SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACTS.
-THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD EXAMINE THE EXISTING
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN
AREA TO IDENTIFY ITS WEAKNESSES AND SHORTCOMINGS. AT THE
COMPLETION OF SUCH EXAMINATION, IT SHOULD MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS
NECESSARY.
-THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD.(EQB) OR MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER
AND SOIL RESOURCES (BOWSR) SHOULD EXAMINE THE 1987 METROPOLITAN
GROUNDWATER PLANNING ACT AND ASSESS IF COUNTIES ARE THE LOGICAL
ENTITY AROUND WHICH TO STRUCTURE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE
METROPOLITAN AREA.
IV -I SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
The problems of regulating, controlling and disposing of solid
and hazardous waste is and will continue to be one of the major
environmental issues of this decade both nationally and locally.
Major state legislation addressing this issue has been enacted
annually since 1980. Many of these acts responded to the concerns
and issues raised by the AMM, LMC and the counties.
The existing waste management and control system centralizes
responsibility at the state level for hazardous materials but
requires the cooperation and support of all levels of government
and the private sector. The solid waste system for the
metropolitan area is more diffuse and is essentially a three
tiered system: cities control and regulate collection; counties
are responsible for 'siting' new landfills, developing abatement
plans, developing processing facilities and regulating existing
landfills; and the Metropolitan Council provides grants and has
regional planning and coordinating responsibilities. Both systems
were intended to foster and encourage abatement, recycling and
resource recovery for as mucn of the waste stream as possible and
then to assure environmentally sound disposal for the remaining
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waste. Maximum cooperation and coordination among and between the
various levels and units of government and the private sector
are needed if the system is to work as intended.
The systems have not been entirely implemented but they appear to
to be working and therefore the AMM does not see the need for
major overhaul for the metropolitan area but if legislation is
considered it should enhance and not diminish emphasis on these
concerns:
I -1 EFFECTIVE PLANNING
All levels and units of government and the private sector must
participate and cooperate in planning the solid waste 'system' to
assure a cost efficient and environmentally sound 'system' which
emphasizes abatement, reuse and resource recovery in that order..
THE AMM ENDORSES ABATEMENT, RECYCLING AND RESOURCE RECOVERY
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR IN- GROUND DISPOSAL
OF UNPROCESSED SOLID WASTE.
I -2 FUNDING FOR RECYCLING AND ABATEMENT EFFORTS
The AMM supports the.prohibition of disposal of unprocessed solid
waste in landfills provided that cost efficient and
environmentally safe alternatives are developed and funding" is
provided to cities to implement their responsibilities.
THE AMM BELIEVES THAT THE STATE AND /OR
PROVIDE THE MAJOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
RECYCLING PROGRAMS SO THAT THE COST OF
BURDEN ON RESTRICTED CITY BUDGETS.
DECREASE THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THEN
DIRECTLY TO CITIES.
I -3 COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
COUNTIES SHOULD CONTINUE TO
FOR LOCAL ABATEMENT AND
THESE PROGRAMS IS NOT A
IF COUNTIES ABANDON OR
FUNDING SHOULD BE PROVIDED
Counties have the. major responsibilities for managing and
implementing the solid waste disposed system and are authorized a
surcharge on solid waste disposed of in landfills to help fund
alternatives to in- ground disposal.
THE AMM SUPPORTS CONTINUATION OF THE COUNTY SURTAX AUTHORIZATION.
THE AMM ALSO URGES THE COUNTIES TO RAPIDLY DEVELOP PREFERRED
DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES WHICH ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND AND COST
EFFICIENT.
I -4 COORDINATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibility for managing solid waste in the metropolitan
are is a 'shared' responsibility as noted previously. If the area
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is to implement its mandate of not to landfill unprocessed solid
waste by 1990, there needs to be more coordination in implementing
effective recycling and abatement programs between counties and
cities.
THE AMM BELIEVES THAT THE SYSTEM OUGHT TO BE FLEXIBLE AND BASED ON
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND /OR GOALS RATHER THAN MANDATED
TECHNIQUES. TO HELP ACHI -EVE RECYCLING AND ABATEMENT GOALS, THE
AMM WOULD SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A DISPOSAL SYSTEM WHERE
INCENTIVES ARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS WHO REDUCE THEIR VOLUME OF
WASTE THROUGH ABATEMENT, RE -USE AND SOURCE SEPARATION ACTIVITIES.
THE COUNTIES SHOULD ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ACTIVITIES
WHEN A CITY DOES NOT SUBSTANTIALLY MEET THE STANDARDS OR GOALS.
CITIES NOT MEETING THE STANDARDS OR GOALS WOULD RETAIN THE
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE COLLECTION TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY
AND WELFARE.
I -5 COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES FOR HOST COMMUNITIES
Solid waste landfills have many undesirable impacts on the "host"
communities and they should be compensated for all direct and
indirect costs associated with the undesirable impacts such a
facility has on the community.
THE AMM SUPPORTS THE CURRENT COMPENSATION LEVEL AND BELIEVES IT
SHOULD BE CONTINUED. AS OTHER MAJOR SOLID WASTE PROCESSING
FACILITIES GO ON LINE (SUCH AS INCINERATION TYPE FACILITIES), THE
IMPACT OF THESE FACILITIES ON THE HOST OR ADJACENT COMMUNITIES
SHOULD BE CAREFULLY MONITORED TO DETERMINE IF THEY ALSO HAVE
SIGNIFICANT UNDESIRABLE IMPACTS AS OPPOSED TO BENEFITS. IF SO,
SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY FOR THOSE
COMMUNITIES.
I -6 ORGANIZED COLLECTION
The 1987.WMA amendments attempted to make more explicit the
authority of cities to implement organized collection of mixed
municipal solid waste. The clarifying amendments were strongly
supported.by the AMM and a large number of individual cities who
felt this was an additional tool to enhance local abatement and
recycling efforts. Several cities attempting to implement
organized collection under those provisions have been sued under
anti -trust provisions and enjoined from proceeding.
THE AMM WILL SUPPORT FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF THIS STATUTE, IF
NECESSARY, TO ENABLE CITIES TO IMPLEMENT ORGANIZED COLLECTION BY
NEGOTIATION, BID OR FRANCHISE.
I -7 FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGES
Studies conducted buy the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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(MPCA) and the Minnesota Health Department have indicated that
most, if not all, landfills in the metropolitan area are causing
ground water contamination problems. How significant these
problems are or what the impacts will be is largely undetermined
at this .point in time.* Since 1985 a portion of the revenue from
the surtax on landfilled solid waste goes into a fund dedicated to
help correct pollution problems.
THE AMM SUPPORTS THE CURRENT FUNDING LEVEL AND BELIEVES IT SHOULD
BE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HELP TO PERSONS OR COMMUNITIES INJURED OR
DAMAGED BY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS CAUSED BY LANDFILL
CONTAMINATION. (I.E. REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURIES, CLEAN -UP ACTIVITIES, ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES, ETC.).
I -8 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITY
The Metropolitan Council as the 'third tier' in the metropolitan
area solid waste management system has the major overall
responsibility for planning, overseeing the implementing
activities of cities and counties, and providing grants to' foster
inovation in developing preferred waste disposal techniques. The
Council is also required to 'assess the effectiveness' of the
metropolitan solid waste disposal system and make recommendations
to the legislature when needed.
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SHOULD MONITOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES FOR THE PROCESSING OF SOLID WASTE ON A
CONTINUOUS BASIS TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROCESSING CAPACITY WILL
BE AVAILABLE BY 1990. DEFINITIVE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO
THE LEGISLATURE IN 1989 SO THAT THE 1990 DEADLINE CAN BE MODIFIED
IF NEEDED. THE COUNCIL SHOULD ALSO STUDY AND EXAMINE OBJECTIVELY
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE A MECHANICAL SEPARATION PROCESS (SUCH AS
REUTER) TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REGION'S
ABATEMENT AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS. THE AMM URGES THE COUNCIL TO
INCREASE ITS EFFORTS TO ASSURE THAT THERE ARE MARKETS FOR
RECYLABLE MATERIALS OR STORAGE FACILITIES TO HOUSE THESE MATERIALS
DURING TIMES WHEN THE MARKETS ARE SOFT.
I -9 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
It has been a major policy thrust of the Pollution Control Agency
(PCA) Metropolitan Council the State Waste Management Board (WMB)
and the Legislative Commission on Waste Management (LCWM) to
develop abatement, recycling, and resource recovery programs to
abate the amount of solid waste plant into landfills. While this
is a laudable goal due to the difficulty in siting new landfills,
many of the materials being abated or recycled are inert and do
not contribute to water pollution. Very little emphasis has been
given by those agencies to the household hazardous waste problem
which in fact is causing ground water contamination problems
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around virtually every existing and closed solid waste landfill.
These materials cause serious problems for mass burn plants as
well.
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PCA, LCWM AND THE WMB SHOULD GIVE AT
LEAST EQUAL PRIORITY AND EMPHASIS (STAFF RESOURCES, FINANCIAL
RESOURCES, ETC) TO SOLVING THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROBLEM
AS THEY DO TO ABATEMENT AND RECYCLING ACTIVITIES. ACTION IS NEEDED
IN THE AREAS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT OF DISPOSAL AND
STORAGE FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPROVED DISPOSAL PROGRAMS.
I -10 CLEAN -UP OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LOCATIONS
There are well over 100 known locations in this state which
contain hazardous materials deposits and which have the potential
for causing significant health and /or environmental problems.
THE POLUTION CONTROL AGENCY SHOULD PROCEED TO CLEAN -UP AND
DECONTAMINATE THE KNOWN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SITES AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE BEFORE THERE IS FURTHER DAMAGE TO.THE ENVIRONMENT OR
PUBLIC HEALTH. IF A 'RESPONSIBLE PARTY' CAN BE IDENTIFIED, THAT
PARTY SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR CLEAN-UP COSTS, REMEDIAL ACTION COSTS
AND PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES AS DEFINED IN-LAW. IF A RESPONSIBLE
PARTY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED OR IF RESPONSIBILITY IS CONTESTED, THEN
THE CLEAN -UP SHOULD BE FINANCED BY THE STATE OR FEDERAL
SUPERFUNDS.
I -11 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
The cumulative effect of hazardous waste legislation enacted since
1979 has been the establishment of an on -going management and
control system for handling and disposing of hazardous materials
where responsibility is centralized at the state level but
requires the cooperation and support of all levels of government
and the private sector. The AMM does not perceive the need for
major changes or legislation. However any future legislation that
may be considered should enhance and not diminish emphasis on the
following principles. ,
- GENERATORS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO MODIFY THEIR PRODUCTION
PROCESS TO RE -USE, RECOVER /RECYCLE AS MUCH HAZARDOUS WASTE AS
POSSIBLE AND TO USE LESS HAZARDOUS RAW MATERIALS IN THEIR
MANUFACTURING PROCESS..
-ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE " HAZRDOUS WASTE STREAM FROM
GENERATION TO DISPOSAL) MUST BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE WASTE IN A
MANNER THAT WILL ASSURE THAT THESE WASTE ARE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED,
COLLECTED, TREATED, TRANSPORTED, ETC.
-THE PRIVATE SECTOR SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO OWN, OPERATE AND
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MANAGE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROCESSING,
FACILITIES UNDER STRINGENT STATE
BACKED BY STATE LIABILITY. IN -G
UNSTABLIZED HAZARDOUS WASTE SHOULD
FOR SITE SELECTION FOR HAZARDOUS
DISPOSAL FACILITIES SHOULD
ACCEPTABILITY
IV -J METROPOLITAN FUND
TREATMENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
REGULATION AND LICENSING AND
ROUND DISPOSAL OF UNPROCESSED OR
BE AVOIDED. THE PRIME CRITERIA
WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE OR
BE GEOLOGICAL SAFETY AND
There has been significant discussion among community and
political leaders about the concept of a metropolitan fund.
Various uses for such a fund have been identified including
regional infrastructure replacement /expansion; transportation
projects; and economic development projects of "regional
significance ". A number of possible funding sources have also
been discussed such as an add on metropolitan sales tax; a payroll
tax; fiscal disparities, etc. This concept also raises a number of
implementation /administration type questions that are of concern
to local officials.
THE AMM DOES NOT
METROPOLITAN FU
DISCUSSED WITHIN
WILL PARTICIPATE
MEMBER CITIES.
THIS CONCEPT CAN
SEE THE NEED FOR NOR DOES IT
ND. HOWEVER, IF THIS CONCEPT
THE REGION AND THE LEGISLATIV
IN THE DEBATE TO REPRESENT THE
MANY QUESTIONS /ISSUES NEED TO
PROCEED INCLUDING:
SUPPORT A SEPARATE
CONTINUES TO BE
E PROCESS, THE AMM
INTERESTS -OF ITS
BE RESOLVED BEFORE
- ASSURANCE THAT THE METROPOLITAN AREA WOULD CONTINUE TO RECEIVE
ITS FAIR SHARE ALLOCATION (NO LESS THEN IT WOULD RECEIVE IF A
METROPOLITAN FUND DID NOT EXIST) OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS.
- EVIDENCE THAT'A MAJOR REGIONAL OR METROPOLITAN NEED EXISTS FOR
SUCH A FUND.
DEVELOPMENT OF A FAIR AND EQUITABLE PROCESS /SYSTEM FOR
DISTRIBUTING THE FUNDS WHICH INCLUDES MUNICIPAL INPUT.
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TRANSPORTATION
V -A STREET AND HIGHWAY FUNDING
An efficient transportation system is a vital element in planning
for physical, economic, and social development at the state,
regional, and local levels. Funding for current roadway
maintenance reconstruction, and construction of new streets and
highways in developing areas is a significant major element of a
competitive and safe transportation system. Due to past high
inflation and declining state revenues there has been a tendency
by the Legislature to divert much needed roadway funds to state
general expenditure. This trend must be reversed and funding
expanded to at least pace inflation plus growth to insure high
quality transporation within the state and metropolitan region.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF
FUNDS SO THAT NECESSARY STREET AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MAY BE
CONTINUED, NECESSARY NEW STREET AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION MAY
OCCUR, AND THE MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUND LEVEL CONTINUES GROWTH.
V -B MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX TRANSFER
The Motor Vehicle Excise Tax was significantly increased in the
early 1980's and dedicated to the State General Fund to offset the
affect of a declining economy and reduced state revenues. The
Legislature recognized that Highway and Transit Program needs were
growing and that ultimately additional funding would be needed in
these areas. Thus, a transfer of this tax from General Fund to
the Highway and Transit Funds was established starting with 25% in
1985 and finally reaching 100% in 1992. The transfer was
suspended in 1986 and 1987 because of reduced state revenues after
a short period of growth. The 1987 Legislature further
restricted the transfer to 5% per year only. Necessary street and
highway construction and reconstruction is falling behind
significantly. Without this source of funding, the roadway system
will become a major state crisis. Many state officials are
suggesting the need for general support of a 'new source' funding
package for transit and highways. However, with the example of
administrations and legislators constantly diverting funds
previously allocated to solve the specific problem, it does not
seem logical to support any new programs that can be similarly
treated in the future. Gas tax increases are protected from
diversion but do not help transit.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGIS
TAX TRANSFER TO OCCUR
NEEDED GROWTH FOR
RECONSTRUCTION AND NEW
STRONGLY THAT THE MVET
FOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT
LATURE TO ALLOW THE MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE
WITHOUT FURTHER SUSPENSION TO ENSURE SOME
STREET AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION. FURTHER, THE AMM BELIEVES
FUNDS SHOULD BE TOTALLY TRANSFERRED
PROGRAMS PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF OTHER
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NEW OR INCREASED STATE WIDE TAXES AND THAT CITIES AND COUNTIES
SHOULD BE REINSTATED FOR DISTRIBUTION AFTER 1991. FINALLY, IF TO
ENSURE FUTURE USE OF MVET FOR TRANSPORTATION, A CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT SEEMS NECESSARY, THE AMM WOULD SUPPORT THAT LEGISLATION
AND AMENDMENT EFFORT.
V -C HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT INTEGRATION
An efficient Transportation System consists of both high quality
roadway and high quality transit opportunities. These two
elements must be considered together from early planning through
implementation especially in high growth Metropolitan areas where_
the travel needs tend to glut to excess capacity new or expanded
highways as soon as they are opened for use. The AMM understands
that to some degree this is done in planning and that transit is
considered somewhat when determining funding priorities for
highway construction, however, it is felt that the integration of
highway and transit is minimal and should be significantly
increased.
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO COMPEL EXISTING AGENCIES
INVOLVED IN MAJOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
TO INTEGRATE - THESE ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE AN EFFICIENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE HIGHWAY FUNDING
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED TO
REQUIRE INCLUSION. OF- TRANSIT MODES AND OPPORTUNITIES, WHEN
APPROPRIATE. ONLY WHEN THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WILL THE
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BE TRULY EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE.
.;V -D METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM FUNDING
Because of the large economically diverse population but rather
compact nature of the Twin City Metropolitan Area, it is an
absolute necessity to provide an effective and efficient public
mass transit service augmented by a variety of programs,such as
Rideshare and Project Mobility, to protect the economic
viability of the area. Without a good transit system, the
Metropolitan Highway system would not just be crowded, it would be
totally inadequate. Many elderly and handicapped persons residing
in the area primarily because of access to unique services would
be almost totally immobile. Due to statutory constraints, there
are no funding resources available for other units of government
to pick up the difference if' the programs are allowed to
deteriorate. Therefore, legislative funding of transit programs
through the RTB should be a high priority.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO CONSIDER THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT ,PROGRAMS,AS HIGH PRIORITY AND FUND THEM SUFFICIENTLY.
FUNDING ALTERNATIVES - SHOULD INCLUDE THE STATE GENERAL FUND, MOTOR
VEHICLE EXCISE TAX, THE FARE BOX, PROPERTY TAX, AND SERVICE
EFFICIENCIES. FUNDING TARGETS SHOULD BE 35% FROM FARES, 35% FROM
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PROPERTY TAX, AND 30% FROM STATE AND FEDERAL SOURCES.
V -E TRANSIT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
-In recent years, the subject of light rail transit as a mass
transit alternative for the area has been debated considerably.
The 1985 legislature put a hold on various light rail activities
pending completion of a Metropolitan Transit Needs Assessment
Study conducted by the Regional Transit Board (RTB). Based on the
results of the Needs Assessment Study the legislature hopes to
determine the type of transit enhancements needed to provide an
effective and efficient transit system in the near and mid range
future. The appropriate mode of transportation; light rail, bus,
van, other multiple occupancy vehicles, etc., will undoubtedly be
a significant part of the implementation discussion.
THE AMM STRONGLY URGES THE RTB, METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, AND
LEGISLATURE TO UTILIZE AN OPEN '3C' (CONTINUOUS, COMPREHENSIVE,
-AND COOPERATIVE) PROCESS INCLUDING DISCUSSION AND INPUT FROM TAB,
_—TAC, LOCAL OFFICIALS, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE TO DISCUSS AND
.DEVELOP THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING STRATEGIES TO BE USED AS A
RESULT OF THE FINDINGS OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT NEEDS
rASSESSMENT STUDY.
-V -F HIGHWAY JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT AND FUNDING
The State Highway Study Commission and Metropolitan Jurisdictional
Task Force have been studying the possibility of reclassifying
many roadways in the state as to appropriate use classifications
and jurisdiction. This reassignment in the metropolitan area is
estimated to shift $6.1 million annually from the state and $1.2
million annually from the counties to the cities for an increase
-of $7.3 million annually for general maintenance and life cycle
treatment (i.e. sealcoat, overlays, -etc.). This task is
appropriate, but will have a profound effect on city finances and
future ability to maintain good road systems, especially if
certain criteria are not met and finance alternatives established.
Therefore, the AMM offers the following as a guide to continuing
discussion and ongoing studies.
THE AMM SUPPORTS JURISDICTIONAL REASSIGNMENT OF ROADS ON A PHASED
BASIS BASED ON FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
CRITERIA SUBJECT. TO A CORRESPONDING MECHANISM FOR FUNDING OF
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTINUING MAINTENANCE SINCE CITIES DO
NOT CURRENTLY HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY TO ABSORB THE ADDITIONAL
ROADWAY RESPONSIBILITIES WITHOUT NEW FUNDING SOURCES. THE
EXISTING MUNICIPAL TURNBACK FUND IS NOT ADEQUATE BASED ON
CONTEMPLATED TURNBACKS.
V -G STATE AND COUNTY HIGHWAY TURNBACKS
Current state law provides that the state -and /or county may
declassify a trunk highway and turn it back to a local unit of
government. The only provision is that it must be in
good condition. The unit receiving the highway does not have the
option to refuse title and must, thereafter, maintain the turned
back road. The local unit may add the turnback highway to its MSA
highway mileage and even exceed the unit's mileage limit if it is
;already at its designated limit. This will qualify that
particular stretch of street for MSA maintenance funds. However,
two problems exist: 1) the maintenance allocation may not be
sufficient if the street is a high volume carrier, such as Highway
$.through Ramsey County; and 2) the miles of turnback designated
by the local unit as MSA streets will be deducted from the unit's
future additional MSA allocation limit, thus forcing the local
unit to totally maintain that portion from its local funds or lose
the right to determine at its option other local streets as part
of the MSA system.
THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES REQUESTS THE
LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY THE.LAW TO EITHER'1) ALLOW CITIES THE RIGHT
TO REFUSE HIGHWAY TURNBACKS FROM THE STATE OR COUNTY, OR 2) ALLOW
THE LOCAL UNITS MSA MILE LIMIT TO BE INCREASED BY THE MILES OF
TURNBACK WITHOUT AFFECTING FUTURE ALLOCATIONS AND ESTABLISH A
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION FOR TURNED BACK HIGHWAY MILES BASED
ON VOLUME OF USAGE. FURTHER, STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR TURNBACK
ROADS SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY MNDOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL
UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, AND NOT MEETING THESE STANDARDS BE MADE PART
OF THE CRITERIA FOR WHICH A CITY MAY REJECT THE TURNBACK.
V -H '3C' TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS - ROLE OF ELECTED
OFFICIALS
The transportation planning process in the Twin City Metropolitan
Area has been developed in response to a variety of federal and
-state laws and regulations. The Metropolitan Council (MC) was
formally designated by the Legislature in 1974 (1974 MRA) as the
agency responsible for the administration and coordination of said
planning process. Included within this designation is the
responsibility for long range comprehensive transportation
planning required by Section 134 of the Federal Highway Act of
1962, Section 4 of Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 and
Section 112 of' Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973, and -such other
federal transportation laws as may be enacted subsequently. The
planning required under the federal laws is commonly referred.to
as the '3Cr process (continuous, comprehensive, and cooperative),
and the MC is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) under
federal terminology. Federal law and regulations require that the
MPO function as "the forum for cooperative decision making by
principal elected officials of general purpose local government"
and receipt of federal financial aid for the planning,
construction and operation of transportation improvements in
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urbanized areas is contingent upon the existence of a planning
process which is satisfactory to federal authorities. When the
Legislature designated the MC as the transportation planning
agency for the metropolitan area, it also mandated the
establishment of an "advisory body" to assist the MC and
Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC), now Regional Transit Board,
in carrying out their responsibilities. While specific duties
were not assigned, the Legislature did specify that the advisory
body would consist of citizen representatives, municipal, county,
and appropriate state agency representatives. This advisory body
is now called the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and contains
17 local elected officials among its membership of about 30
- officials. The MC has consistently viewed the role of TAB as an
.!advisory body based on the 1974 MRA. Hence, local elected
officials in this area do not play as vital a role in the
.,federally mandated '3C' transportation planning process as was
intended by federal law and regulation. Although, the Federal
Regulations no longer require exclusive local official
- representation as the MC, they still maintain local official
=involvement in the MC and 13C' process. In addition, the current
elected official participation and '3C' process has worked
reasonably well in this Metropolitan Area.
`THE AMM SUPPORTS AS A MINIMUM THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT
.LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS INVOLVEMENT IN THE 13C' PROCESS. IF
MODIFICATION'IS CONSIDERED, THE AMM URGES GREATER LOCAL OFFICIAL
INPUT IN THE SELECTION PROCESS OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
AGENCY.
='V -I MNDOT /CITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The 1984 Legislature modified payment proceedures for projects
where the state and city share in the costs through cooperative
agreements by allowing MNDOT to pay_ as the work proceeds.
However, because of work load and the priority system used by
MNDOT in preparing and authorizing cooperative agreements, some
`important local projects were being delayed. This has now been
corrected administratively and the process is working.
THE AMM URGES MNDOT TO CONTINUE A GOOD COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
PROCESS AND INITIATE CHANGES AS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE SO THAT
.-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS CAN BE EXECUTED IN A TIMELY AND EFFICIENT
MANNER.
V -J MTC MEMBERSHIP
The 1984 legislature created the Regional Transit Board, as a
replacement for the then MTC which dealt with more than operations
of the major public bus company, to separate transit alternative
planning from bus company operations. In doing so the MTC was
reduced from 8 members to 3 members, one each from Minneapolis,
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St. Paul, and the Suburbs. This arrangement has worked, but not
as well as it could and it is not representative of the transit
area population.
THE AMM ENCOURAGES THE LEGISLATURE-TO INCREASE MTC MEMBERSHIP TO
FIVE BY ADDING TWO MORE SUBURBAN MEMBERS TO FACILITATE OPERATIONS
AS A BOARD AND TO MORE EQUITABLY REPRESENT THE TRANSIT SERVICE
AREA POPULATION.
V -K LARGE TRUCKS
The trucking industry has recently proposed to the state
legislature allowing truck tractor and trailor combinations of up
to 110 feet on Minnesota State Highways. Due to offtracking of
rear wheels, acceleration distance needs, and time and distance
required for safe passing, current legal lengths are pushing the
limit of safety and physical ability of our interstate and trunk
highway systems. Longer tractor /trailor combinations would only
exacerbate these conditions beyond- tolerable limits. To upgrade
the Highway System to accommodate longer units would be very
expensive reducing funding resources for other much needed
critical projects. Once allowed on the interstate and designated
trunk route highways there would undoubtedly by pressure to
provide access to various local areas which would be prohibitive
in cost for local upgrading and unacceptable for safety,
Therefore,
THE AMM URGES THE LEGISLATURE TO NOT INCREASE TRUCK TRACTOR AND
TRAI-LOR COMBINATION LENGTH LIMITS BEYOND CURRENT LIMITS DUE TO
UNACCEPTABLE COST FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND FOR PROTECTION OF
PUBLIC SAFETY.
V -L MTC REDUCED SERVICE AREA MILL RATE
Prior to the 1988 Tax Bill, the levy for MTC was expressed as 2
mills and adjusted by a number of recalculations which raised the
total levy to between 3.and' 3.5 mills. The 1984 Legislature
provided. that based on reduced service, the MTC levy in certain
areas would be reduced. The reductions were intended to be either
25% or 16% but were expressed in mills and written in such a
manner that less of a reduction than that amount originally
intended by the legislature was actually implemented. Current law
no longer refers to mills but increases by growth percentages from
existing dollar amounts. The AMM feels that the reduced service
area levy should be adjusted to reflect the intent of the 1984
law.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE TO MODIFY THE REDUCED SERVICE
AREA LEVIES TO REFLECT 1984 LAW INTENT OF 25% LEVY REDUCTION FOR
PEAK HOUR SERVICE ONLY AND 16$ LEVY REDUCTION FOR PEAK PLUS
PARTIAL OFF PEAK HOUR SERVICE.
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V -M SEAT BELTS
The 1986 Legislature passed a mandatory seat belt usage law and
the 1988 legislature added some modest penalties for non
compliance. The AMM lauds this effort.. Results of the two laws
should be monitored carefully to determine if the usage
requirement with modest non compliance penalty does achieve
decreased injury and death.
BASED ON THE STATISTICAL RESULTS OF A STUDY OVER THE NEXT YEAR OR
TWO ON SEAT BELT USAGE AND NON COMPLIANCE PENALTIES, THE AMM WOULD
SUPPORT INCREASED PENALTIES IF THEY APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED, BUT
FOR THE TIME BEING NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED.
V -N METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND
It has been suggested recently that a Metropolitan Highway Fund be
created for special projects presumably in conjunction with major
economic development. On the surface this may seem a laudable
idea but when scrutinized in depth raises some major concerns.
The first concern is funding source. If taken from Fiscal
Disparities it is in reality an unequal property tax increase in
the metro area. A direct metro wide property tax targeted for
economic advantage to a few areas would be unpopular at best and
considered by many to be unfair. A commercial /industrial property
tax inrease to help competitors would be unfair and increase the
already large tax burden attributed to business. Any other
funding source would be subject to the same dialogue. The second
concern is the criteria for use and the beauracracy of decision
making and how to insure absolute fairness. Finally, if a separate
metropolitan fund exists to help coinstruct special projects, will
-more general highway funds be skewed to out state or will the
legislature look at delaying or parceling off part of the motor
.vehicle excise tax for other than highway /transit use?
BASED UPON THE UNCERTAINTY OF FUNDING SOURCE, FAIR ADMINISTRATION,
AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF STATE FUNDS, THE AMM OPPOSES CREATION OF A
METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY FUND. HOWEVER, IF CITIES CAN BE ASSURED THAT
CURRENT HIGHWAY FUNDING WILL CONTINUE TO BE FAIRLY SPLIT BETWEEN
OUTSTATE AND THE METRO AREAS, AND A SOURCE OF FUNDING FOUND WHICH
DOES NOT DETRACT FROM OTHER EXISTING NEEDS, THE AMM WOULD CONSIDER
MODIFICATION OF ITS STRONG OPPOSITION.
V -0 ROAD ACCESS CHARGE
Growing communities are finding it increasingly difficult to
finance construction of facilities needed for new residential,
commercial, and industrial development. Assessment to developing
property for sewers and streets directly benefiting that property
is a long standing legal option and is the most prevalent method
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used. However, there are often major streets that need to be
constructed leading to new development that benefit not only
-abutting property but those new developments. Under current law
only the abutting benefited property can be assessed and then only
to the degree of benefit which in most cases is not nearly enough
to pay for an upgraded roadway that services a larger population.
The legislature has recognized similar situations and authorized
charges to provide facilities not directly abutting the affected
property. The most common comparison is park dedication fees on a
per unit or area basis.
IN ORDER TO FAIRLY PROVIDE MAJOR STREETS OF PRIMARY BENEFIT BUT
NOT DIRECTLY ASSESSABLE, THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD AUTHORIZE CITIES
TO ESTABLISH AT THEIR OPTION A ROAD ACCESS CHARGE TO BE LEVIED -ON
AN AREA OR PER LOT BASIS AT THE TIME THAT SUBDIVISIONS ARE
APPROVED OR AT THE TIME BUILDING PERMITS ARE ISSUED SIMILAR TO
PARK DEDICATION FEES.
V -P PEAK HOUR INTERSTATE TRUCK BAN
The AMM is and has been a strong supporter of funding for Highways
and Transit programs in recognition of the increasing congestion
on the major metropolitan highways. In conjunction with increased
highway and transit facilities, the AMM believes that programs
should be implemented that would better utilize existing
facilities. One of these would be to eliminate large trucks from
the major interstates during peak hour traffic. This would
increase capacity by 15% plus provide increased public safety.
Recent statistics show an accelerating accident rate between
trucks and passenger vehicles during these hours.
THE AMM REQUESTS THE LEGISLATURE AND MNDOT WORK WITH TRUCKING
FIRMS TO STUDY ELIMINATION OF LARGE TRUCKS FROM SOME OR ALL OF THE
METROPOLITAN INTERSTATES DURING PEAK TRAVEL HOURS TO INCREASE
CAPACITY AND SAFETY. THE AMM ENCOURAGES IMPLEMENTATION OF SOME
FORM OF REDUCED TRUCK TRAFFIC DURING PEAK HOURS, INCLUDING A
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
V -Q WHEELAGE TAX
Current Statutes provide for Metropolitan counties to levy a
wheelage tax but if done the amount raised is deducted from state
provided revenue or property tax. Thus, it is senseless to use
since no additional funds are raised. However, there is a
signifcant recognizable need for Highway improvement funding at
all levels of government (county, city, state) in the Metropolitan
area and the counties have suggested use of the wheelage tax as a
means. of providing additional local highway funding. The AMM
members find this to be an attractive alternative to other new
methods of funding being discussed and feel it could be extended
to cities as well.
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THE AMM SUPPORTS USE OF THE WHEELAGE TAX WITHOUT LOSS OF OTHER
FUNDS TO AUGMENT HIGHWAY FUNDING NEEDS BY METROPOLITAN COUNTIES
AND SUGGESTS INCREASING THE AMOUNT AS APPROPRIATE TO INCLUDE A
DISTRIBUTION FOR CITY ROADWAY NEEDS.
V -R LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
The purpose of a Transportation System is to provide mobility for
people and accessibility to and for economic development and
services. The most effective system will make maximum use of
all transit alternatives and strategies where they are most
appropriate, thus, creating a truly integrated system. Exclusive
reliance on only freeways is imprudent and possibly cost
prohibitive primarily due to social and economic upheaval of
established neighborhoods for right of way acquisition. Transit
improvements are imparative, but even with implementation of
various load increasing strategies, the capacity is finite and will
reach unacceptable saturation limits within the forseeable future.
Various costs are increasing so that the diesel bus subsidy is
approximately 60% at this time, whereas, LRT tends to be more
labor and fuel efficient. A two track LRT in a 24 foot wide right
of way has the carrying capacity of an eight lane freeway. LRT
experience in other areas shows a recovery rate of over 80% of
operating expenses from the farebox. Current law will allow
development of LRT by county rail authorities with significant
input by cities on route decisions. The RTB and Metropolitan
Council have a primarily review and comment role at this time
within the confines of the Transportation Development Guide
Policy Plan. Although -the AMM generally supports more coordination and
integration of Transit and Highway planning and implementation it
must be conceded that until counties were given authority in this
area, LRT basically stood still.
CURRENTLY, INDIVIDUAL COUNTY RAIL AUTHORITIES ARE AUTONOMOUS AS TO
LRT PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION WITH ONLY REVIEW AND
COMMENT FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A METROPOLITAN
OVERSIGHT AND TRANSIT COORDINATION, THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
SHOULD BE GIVEN APPROVAL AUTHORITY OVER RAIL AUTHORITY PLANS FOR
LOCATION AND SCOPE OF SYSTEM.
LRT SYSTEMS SHOULD INCLUDE AMPLE PARKING FACILITIES AND FEEDER
SYSTEMS TO ACCOMODATE THE NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC.
DURING AND AFTER LRT CONSTRUCTION, TANSIT SERVICES INDEPENDANT
FROM LRT SHOULD CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HIGH PRIORITY RATHER THAN BE
RELAGATED TO "SECOND CLASS STATUS" COMPARED TO TRANSIT SERVICES
SERVING THE LRT SYSTEM.
V -S AIRPORTS
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- Policy may be provdied at the membership meeting.
The Transportation Committee will consider policy development at
-a meeting November 3, based on a Metropolitan Council study and
report to be released in October. In preliminary discussion the
committee members tended to-support the draft proposal for a site
search process being discussed by Council staff and committee.-
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- Policy may be provdied at the membership meeting.
The Transportation Committee will consider policy development at
-a meeting November 3, based on a Metropolitan Council study and
report to be released in October. In preliminary discussion the
committee members tended to-support the draft proposal for a site
search process being discussed by Council staff and committee.-
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: . Mayor & Council Members
From: Kenneth E. Rosland
Date: October 14, 1988
Subject:
SOCIATION DRAFT
Recommendation:
Agenda Item #
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To HRA
To Council
Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
Attached is a sample letter which we will send to Mr. John Hoyt if you approve
on Monday night.
Info /Background:
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October 14, 1988
Mr. John Hoyt, President
Braemar Golf Association
4812 Dunberry Lane
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Dear John:
The Edina City Council in reviewing the Park Board minutes wanted to pass on
the following comments regarding the Braemar Golf Association.
The City Council views your association as they do other athletic
organizations that have been formed within the City. The other associations
function independently in relationship to a formal sanction by the City of
Edina. They obviously are formed to promote and encourage their particular
activity, whatever it may be.
It is our understanding that you were created to promote and encourage
activities at the Braemar golf complex. As with other boards, the City staff
will assist you and can serve on your board as a non - voting member. If, in
fact, you as a board want to make formal recommendations, the way to approach
this is through the Park Board which is our advisory group regarding parks and
recreation. As we have noticed, there is no Park Board representative on
your-board, and we do not anticipate or want you to appoint one.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me.
KER /sw
cc: John Valliere
Bob Kojetin
Bob Christianson
Sincerely,
Kenneth E. Rosland
City Manager
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REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Kenneth Rosland
From: Craig Larsen
Date: October 17, 1988
Subject: St. Stephen's
Church Memorial
Garden
Recommendation:
No action.
Agenda Item # Y---G-
Consent
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Information Only
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Mgr. Recommends
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To HRA
To Council
Action
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Motion
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Resolution
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Ordinance
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Discussion
Info /Background:
St. Stephen's Church is redoing the landscaping in a small area on the
;Ya','' north side of the church. This area has been used for many years for
the internment of ashes. It is not an activity that the City can re-
gulate. I have explained this to the two complainants.
Following the October 3rd Council meeting I talked to Father Joslin,
Rector of St. Stephen's Church about the complaints. He told me that
the churches Senior Warden had met with one of the parties, Greg Walling,
on October 1, to explain their plans. He indicated that Mr. Walling
left the meeting reassured and pleased with the church's plans. Father
Joslin said they were trying to schedule a meeting with Phil Litchfield
later in the month. I will check back with Father Joslin to make sure
the meeting takes place. 4
The letter in today's Council packet from Mr. Litchfield is a copy of
the same letter that was in last meetings packet. It was mailed on
October 3, 1988.
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October 7, 1988
Mr. and -Mrs. Philip F. Litchfield
5013 Wooddale Lane
Edina, MN 55424
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Litchfield:
THE CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR
(EPISCOPAL)
4439 West 50th Street / Edina, Minnesota 55424 / Phone (612) 920 -0595
The Reverend DAVID B. JOSLIN
Rector
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Thank you for your letter of September 29 in which you explain
your concerns about our memorial garden. I have been trying to
call you in order that I might meet with you and show you the plans
for the garden. Dr. Cushing met with your neighbor, Mr. Walling,
and I understand that after seeing the plans, Mr. Walling's
concerns were allayed. Regarding the content of your letter, I
want to assure you without any equivocation that we are not
creating a cemetery. A cemetery is one in which bodies are buried
and one in which usually there are significant tombstones erected.
The garden we are creating is one of great beauty, and I suspect
that most people walking through it, if they did not know already
that -it was a memorial garden, would think of it simply as a very
beautiful, special place. No tombstones will be erected or any
other kind of monument except for a simple plaque on the wall
inside the cloister which will list the names of those memorialized
by the garden. We anticipate that many of those names will be
people whose remains are interred elsewhere.
There are no legal regulations pertaining to the disposal of
ashes after cremations. Very commonly these are disposed of by
people in their backyard gardens, in church yards,, in creeks, lakes
or the ocean. The practice of so disposing of them in the creek
and in the churchyard, and, I suspect, in your neighborhood is well
established and has been in place for many years. There is not a
scrap of evidence anywhere in the United States to indicate that
the existence of such a memorial garden has any detrimental effect
on neighboring real estate values. To the contrary, it is true
that there has been an increase in the value of real estate in many
areas where memorial gardens have existed. A good example of this
is the area around the Church of 'St. Martin by the Lake in
Minnetonka. This is one of the many ways in which a memorial
garden.is entirely different from a cemetery.
77e Episcopal Church Welcomes You
I would think it would be reassuring to know- that memorial
rdens are extremely common in churches around the country and
at no one has found any case in which neighbors have felt
sadvantaged by their existence after they have been completed and
use. In case after case the actual response is one of great
proval since the garden becomes such a beautiful spot. I
rongly believe that if we can get together and you can see the
plans, you will come to agree.
Incidently in your letter to the city council, you indicated
that the garden had not been fully discussed among parishioners.
This is emphatically not the case. The garden has been fully
discussed in all details in written materials sent. to all
parishioners on several occasions. There have also been open
meetings to which all parishioners were invited and in which all
details were discussed. Furthermore great care was taken at the
very beginning of the process planning to assure that every
conceivable legal requirement was met in the process.
Having good relationships with our neighbors is a high
priority of mine, and we value your opinions and concerns. It also
seems to me extremely important that the church grounds and church
buildings be something which compliments the beauty of the existing
neighborhood. One of my great concerns is to; enhance the property
in such a way that it will be beautiful not only for parishioners
but also for people of the community. One of the motivations for
creating the garden was to do just that.
I do hope we can meet soon.
Meanwhile best wishes.
Faithfully yours,
David B. Joslin
Rector
/ja
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ch
•' "�DRPOM�t'0 •
lase
REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
To: Mayor & Council Members
From: Susan Wohlrabe
Date: October 14, 1988
Subject:
ANNUAL DINNER MEETING DATE
Recommendation:
Agenda Item # v. x.
Consent ❑
Information Only ❑
Mgr . Recommends ❑ To HRA
0 To Council
Action ❑ Motion
❑ Resolution
❑ Ordinance
® Discussion
That the Council's Annual Dinner Meeting, which was held on May 10th this year,
be changed to March 21st in 1989. This would be the third Tuesday of the month;
the last Tuesday, March 28th, is during spring break.
Info /Background:
1n1A. At
4 e ' Y (nI
O 1
REPORT /RECD
MMENDATION
To: KEN ROSLAND, MANAGER
From: MARCELLA DAEHN, CLERK
Date: OCTOBER 14, 1988
Subject: TEMPORARY ON -SALE 3.2
LICENSE - OUR LADY OF
GRACE SCHOOL
Recommendation:
Agenda Item # • I
Consent ❑
Information Only ❑
Mgr. Recommends ❑ To HRA
El To Council
Action 0 Motion
❑ Resolution
❑ Ordinance
Approval of a temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license for Our Lady of Grace
School for November 11', 1988.
Info /Background:
Our Lady of. Grace School, 5051 Eden Avenue, has submitted an application
for a temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license for November 11, 1988 in connection
with a public dance /fund raiser to be held from 8 to 11:30 p.m.
The application has been reviewed by the Police Department and approval
has been given by Police Chief Swanson. The City will be named as an insured
under the liquor liability insurance of Our Lady of Grace Church..per ordinance
.requirement.
t _1998 OF EDINA CHECK STER 10 -17 -8, AGE 1
CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. • P.O. 0 MESSAGE
VA
VA
a�
8
a
,2
291704
10/06/88
235.00
ALLAN R. LEE
AMBULANCE
10 -3180- 000 -00 2
'
, 00.. !
3
__.235
- --
°
291705
10/06/88
195.00
LYLE STEINMEIER
PARAMEDIC
10- 3180 - 000 -00 °
e
195.00 •
'
e
i
'E
291706
10/06/68
42.00
CAMPION CATERING
MEETING EXPENSE
9
10- 4206 - 140 -14 "
9
42.00 •
"
291707
10/07/88
49.50
FRANCIS CALLAHAN
MILEAGE
10 -4208- 480 -48
.2
-- -
- --
49.50 •
--
�,�
°1 291708
10/06/88
173.15
--
INTERLACHEN C.C.
- --
DUE FROM HRA
10 -1145- 000 -00
"� _
173.15 •
"
291709
10/07/88
54.00
LIZ GEREBI
SKATING INSTRUCTOR
21
30- 3511 - 000 -00 2;
°
54_00 •
i2;
2c; 291710
10/07/88
48.60
CORE RESTORE INC.
OFFICE SUPPLIES
27- 4516 - 661 -66 5849 7136 2f
48.60 •
_
21
�
22
--
y
Ij
.23
291711
10/07/88
2.76
MOORE
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
i
27- 4808 - 661 -66 104996
74
291711
10/07/88
2.76-
MOORE
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
27- 4808 - 661 -66 1049.96 ;;
291711
10/07/88
276.00
MOORE
EQUIPMENT OPERA- fiIb�- 8 %48�8�,6 1�- �i�a9 -3
25
27_
- -_
276.00 •
3.
2e
291712
10/07/88
204.00
ELIZABETH ANDERSON
ART WORK SOLD
30- 3501- 000 -00 31
29
30
204.00 •
31,
3
31
291713
10/07/88
25.00
HARRY HEIN
ART AT EDI
30-42e4-781-78
2
25.00 •
4`
,
34 291714
10/07/68
30.00
SUE BLAIR
ART AT EDIN
30- 4224 - 781 -78 •.
135
36
30.00 •
°
°
37 291715
10/07/88
85.00
JUDY IEBER
ART A EDIN
30-4e24-781-78 -�4
1,e
- --
85.00 •
,5
i40 291716
10/07/88
80.00
BOB CONNOLLY
ART AT EDIN
30- 4224 - 781 -78 9'
43ql
80. 00 •
j9;
lag
96
43 291717
10/07/88
25.00
AGNES FINE
ART AT EDIN
30-4224-781-78 7J
44
49
25.00 •
59
E:
46 291718
10/07/88
50.00
PHYLLIS HAYWA
ART AT EDIN
_
30- 4224 - 781 -78 61
X41
4
50.00 •
E2
E3
64
49 291719
10/07/88
25.00
MARIAN A
8 ART AT EDIN
3��iS1= E9
25.00 •
a�
92 291720
10/07/88
5%I- '�-�'9br$e
GTE -SUN COMM
ADVERTISING
50- 4214- 822 -62
93 291720
10/07/88
573.12 636.80
GTE -SUN COMM
ADVERTISING
50- 4214 - 842 -64 X70
64 291720
10/07/88
573.12 - 636;$
GTE -SUN COMM
ADVERTISING
50- 4214- 862 -86 ,z
99
1,910.4e-0
1,719.36*
7.1
74
96
97 291721
10/07/88
56.15
CRAIG HARRINGTON
WATER BILL
46- 3800 - 000 -00 ,5
pl�
0
t
z.
,I
a
3
7IE
c .
3I
I•
0 .
140
.0
6
291735 10/07/88
291736 10/07/88
75.00 IINC
75. 00
76.00 GLASS SERVICE COMP
76.00
291737 10/07/88 3,181.00 EAGAN CONSTRUCTION
__3,181 . 00
291738 10/07/88 75.00 JAMES TOENSI NG
75.00
291739 10/07/88 90.00 BOB CONNOLLY
DUES
GENERAL SUPPLY
CONSTRUCTION
HALLOWEEN MAGICIAN
10-4204-140-14
10-4504-646-64 91466
28-1300-000-00
10-4201-627-6e
HALLOWEEN ARTIST 10-4201-627-62
1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK
REGISTER
10-17-88 PAGE 2
CHECK NO.
.-.------------AMOUNT
DATE
'VENDOR
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV. # P.O..#--MESSAGE
56.15
291722
10/07/88
63.00
IAMFES
IAMFES DUES
10-4204-480-48
63.00
291723
10/07/88
12.00
KAREN PIPER
REFUND PERMIT
10-1145-000-40_____
12.00
291724
10/07/88
12.00
LINDA ARENS
PARK STICKER
10-1145-000-00
12.00
'4
291725
10/07/88
231.35
JdW INSTRUMENTS
INC REPAIWPARTS
40- 4540 - 901-60
39627 61-48
i7j
231.35
it
291726
10/07/88
65.00
Am LUNG Assoc
RADON CONF
10- 4202 - 490 -49
21
65.00
2'
291727
_106.00
100.00
291728
10/07/88
50.00
DIANE RAINES
EDIN PERFORMANCE
30-4201-781-78
27
r.I
50.00
291729
10/07/88
1 00.00
CAROL MCCORMICK
3el
EDIN PERFORMANCE
30-4201-781-78
100.00
291730
10/07/88
86.00
JAMES TOENSING
EDIN PERFORMANCE
30-4201-781-78
80.00
291731
16/07i88
675.00
REPAIR PARTS
30- 4540 - 782 -78
207317 6646 -
<,I
MARMON CONTRACT
875.00
291732
10/07/88
140.60
NCJRS
CABLE TV
10-2149-000-00
140.60
291733 _--10/07i68
-
232.39
STATE OF MN
GASOLINE
10-461 a- 96
232.39
291734
10/07/88
14.71
1 NokLco CORP
GENERAL_ SUPPLY
- 4564462-66
37833
291734
10/07/88
8.65
INDELCO CORP
GENERAL SUPPLY
26-4504-682-68
38014
23.36
291735 10/07/88
291736 10/07/88
75.00 IINC
75. 00
76.00 GLASS SERVICE COMP
76.00
291737 10/07/88 3,181.00 EAGAN CONSTRUCTION
__3,181 . 00
291738 10/07/88 75.00 JAMES TOENSI NG
75.00
291739 10/07/88 90.00 BOB CONNOLLY
DUES
GENERAL SUPPLY
CONSTRUCTION
HALLOWEEN MAGICIAN
10-4204-140-14
10-4504-646-64 91466
28-1300-000-00
10-4201-627-6e
HALLOWEEN ARTIST 10-4201-627-62
291747
10/10/88
50.00
PAT FUHR
PERFORMANCE
30 -4201- 781 -78
1988
OF EDINA
CHECK
ISTER
10 -17 -8, AGE 3
10/10/88
3.95
CORPORATE REPORT MN
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 200 -20
i
3.95
t2
CHECK
NO. DATE
AMOUNT
VENDOR
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV. • P.O. • MESSAGE
WALLACE ROHOLT
-
3
90.00
0 .
•
2�
291750
- - --
291740
10/07/88
1.00
MINNESOTA ZOO
ZOO BOOTH
10- 4201 - 627 -62
S
_
777.00
291740
10/07/88
100.00
MINNESOTA ZOO
ZOO BOOTH
10 -4201- 627 -62
°
OXFORD SHEET METAL
°
291740
10/07/88
1.00-
MINNESOTA ZOO
ZOO BOOTH
10- 4201 - 627 -62
'elm
30- 4201 - 782 -78
7
°i
- -
10/10/88
1 00.00 •
- - --
CREDIT
- - - -- - -_
o
o
-
_
291741-
_ 10/1.0/88
__- 100..00
KEI_TH JOHNSON
PERFORMANCE
30- 4201 - 781 -78
1
i2
11.51
'=
WATER REFUND
40- 3800- 000 -00
100.00 •
-
--
_ -
113
14
_
1 :I
21
291742
10/10/88
100.00
KEITH JOHNSON
PERFORMANCE
30- 4201- 781 -78
10- 4105- 423 -42
- - -
-1
_
800.00
100.00 •
- --
-- -- -- -- --- - - - - - --
„I
10/10/88
58.00
_291743_
-_ 10/10/88___
_ _ 100.00_
KEITH JOHNSON
PERFORMANCE
30- 4201 - 781 -78
e
•
F
100.00 •
10/10/88
43.64
_ _ _ -.
21
40 -3800- 000 -00
17
e
_291744
10/10/88
75.00
KATHLEEN WALTERS
--
PERFORMANCE
30- 4201 - 781 -78
.,
f
291756
1",
21.10
THORP REAL ESTATE
75. 00 •
-
- - -- --
1; i
211
291745_
--
10/10/88
75.00
MIRIAM STONEHILL
--
PERFORMANCE
30 -4201- 781 -78
;�r
22
75.00 •
_
_
2 ^I
23
31
31•
4
10/10/88
80.00
_
JAMES TOENSING
PERFORMANCE
30- 4201- 781 -78
'31
19�
.in
80.00 •
31
31.
291747
10/10/88
50.00
PAT FUHR
PERFORMANCE
30 -4201- 781 -78
50.00
0
291748
10/10/88
3.95
CORPORATE REPORT MN
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 200 -20
i
3.95
•
�- -
291749
-- --
10/10/88
- -- --
60._00
-60.00
WALLACE ROHOLT
DUES
10 -4202- 490 -49
•
291750
- - --
10/10/88
777.00
ARTS STUDIO CLAY CO
MACHINERY
25- 4942- 002 -23
27574 6519
777.00
•
_ 291751-
10/10/88
250.00
OXFORD SHEET METAL
SERVICES
30- 4201 - 782 -78
1111
291751
10/10/88
200.00
OXFORD SHEET METAL
SERVICES
30- 4201 - 782 -78
1114
291751
10/10/88
135.50-
OXFORD.SHEET METAL
CREDIT
30- 4201 - 782 -78
1118 7278
-
- --
- ,_314_50
• -- - - - - -- - --
-
-- - - --
291752
10/10/88
11.51
DEL HOPFENSPIRCER
WATER REFUND
40- 3800- 000 -00
- - --
--
1 1 .51
• - - - --
291753
10/11/88
800.00
EDINA CITIZENS
UNUSED BIKE
10- 4105- 423 -42
- - -
800.00
•
291754
10/10/88
58.00
CREATIVE VISUALS INC
ADVERTISING
30- 4214 - 781 -78
21172
- - - -- - - --
58.00
•
291755
10/10/88
43.64
MRS ROY PETERSON
WATER REFUND
40 -3800- 000 -00
43.64
•
f
291756
10/10/88
21.10
THORP REAL ESTATE
WATER REFUND
40- 3800-000 -00
MIT
3'
37
3'
308
42
n1b
4.1I
47Iqm
40
'll
GI
C3
GLI
a,i•
I I1
7111
72
74
73I'
7(•
1988 CITY OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88 PAGE
4
CHECK
N0. DATE, ____- __
AMOUNT.___
VENDOR
ITEM
ACCOUNT NO. INV. 0 P.O. A MESSAGE
-
21.10
+
291757
10/10/88
73.41
ROBERT FROEMMING
WATER REFUND
40- 3800 - 000 -00
I.
73.41
+
291758
10/10/88
28.09
LOREN LINDQUIST
WATER REFUND
40- 3800 - 000 -00
I_
28.09
+
291759
10/10/88
27.76
MARK KAWAGUCHI
WATER REFUND
40- 3800 - 000 -00
27.76
+
291760
10/10/88
85.32
DAVID BROWN
WATER REFUND
40 -3800- 000 -00
85.32
+
291761
10/10/88
29.81
ARTHUR HEIGL
WATER REFUND
40 -3800- 000 -00
?'
29.81
•
291762
10/10/88
27.43
PHILLIP GORDON
HATER REFUND
40- 3800 - 000 -00
i�
27.43
+
;
291763
10/10/88
42.65
MR BOULWARE
WATER REFUND
40 -3800- 000 -00
42.65
+
,I
-
291764
10/10/88
-- -
32.85
-
-
R01 DAR MYHRMAN
WATER REFUND
--
40- 38000 -0 000 -00
32.85
+
i
291765
10/10/88
96.89
EPA AUDIO VISUAL
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 510 -51
47824 6586
96.89
+
^.
291766
10/10/88
57.67
WALDEN BOOKS
GENERAL SUPPLIE8
1� -4504- 510 -51
X165681 7138
:I
57.67
+
291767
10/10/88
100.00
BRAEMAR GOLF ASSOC
TRANSFER FUNDS
27- 2237 - 000 -00
100.00
+
291768
10/11/88
2,592.60
DAVEY TREE EXPERT
CONSTRUCTION
60- 1300 - 013 - 1100102
8
291768
10/10/88
5,649.20
DAVEY TREE EXPERT
CONSTRUCTION
60 -1300- 013 -18
100101
-- 8, 241 .8Q
-* - -
-- - --
"�
291769
10/10/88
106.56
GOLDEN VALLEY SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLY
27- 4504 - 662 -66
55531 7045
106.56
+
291770
10/10/88
30.00
MN STATE
MEMBERSHIP
10- 4204-600 -60
30.00
+
„I
291771
10/10/88
73.00
RUTH SCHMOLL FIRE
PETTY CASH
10 -3180- 000 -00
, ....
Ill
291772
10/10/88
270.00
BILL OLSON
SOD d BLACK DIRT
10 -4562- 643 -64
291773
10/10/88
690.99
CHESTER E GROTH
MUSIC SUPPLY
10- 4596- 627 -62
7318
�-
690.99
s
-I
291774
10/10/88
150.00
CARPETS BY NOAH
MISC
25 -4924- 520 -52
2240
+ti
1988 OF EDINA CHECK STER 10 -17 -8L iGE 5
w
_ CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. • P.O. • MESSAGE
150.00 • 3
31
-
291775
- - - -
10/10/88
- - -- - -
519.75
- -
- -- - -
METRO MECH CONTRACT
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
26- 4248 - 682 -68
13906
7195
,
519.75
+
' 291776
10/10/88
1,027.55
FRANCIS E KAPSCH JR
SERVICES
10 -4201- 140 -14
°
1,027.55
•
10IIj
O
2I
291777
10/10/88
50.00
USODA
DUES
28- 4202 - 701 -70
,3
Ito
50.00
+
4
291778
10%10%88
13,089.00
13,089.00
•
CUNDERSON BRO8
PAYMENT
60- 2040 - 000 -00
„I
f4w
s
181
291779
10/10/88
6.53
COLLEEN PAULUS
MILEAGE
10- 4208 - 480 -48
2
6.53
+
22
2.,
291780
10%11%88
1,330.00
REM CON INC
MI8C
25- 4924- 520 -52
001331
7110
_
1 , 330.00
+
JQr
2i
22 291781
10/11/88
41.45
CORNER MARKING CO
OFFICE SUPPLIES
27- 4516 - 661 -66
5673
6982
2°
- ,J
41.45
+�
291782
10%11/88
E, 598.00
JOE GREUPNER
PAYMENT
27- 4100- 661 -66
»
+
•-�i
291782
10/11/68
500.00•
JOE GREUPNER
AIR FARE
27 -4202- 661 -66
J.1
3!
27 _ -
-- -
3,098.00
•
=3 291763
10/11/88
99.90
CAREER TRACK PUB
MISC
10 -4212- 510 -51
j30M
I3'
99.90
+
4.
�,
1,3
", ••••••
•• + -CKS
43
291785
10/11/88
543.00
ASHTON TATE
GENERAL SUPPLY
10-4504-510-Si-544-951-61-18
4,I
•"
•I36
543.00
•
't
291786
10%11/88
102.45
VOTER REG
POSTAGE
10 -4290- 140 -14
_ an�
4
102.45
•
•
I ,
oI
g,
1-
291787
10/11/88
91.00
WAHL d WAHL INC
SERVICE CONTRACT
10- 4288 - 510 -51
102248
.i
91.00
•
?'•
291788
10/11/88
350.00
JIM KNUTSON
SCHOOL 6 CONF
171= 4202 - 160-16
.44
45
350.00
+
`
S:
6 291789
10/11/88
253.00
TC GERIATRIC DRUG
FIRST AID SUPPLY
10- 4510 - 440 -44
8243
1" a
0
_
253.00
•
` •
ra
291790
10/11/86
207.00
SCIENT PROD DIV.
FIRST AID SUPPLY
10- 4510- 440 -44
• 1^
207.00
•
•
12
291791
10/11/88
2.70
WEIS AM FIRE EQUIP
REPAIR PARTS
10- 4540 - 440 -44
015802
6595
"I
033
291791
10/11/88
73.96
WEIS AM FIRE EQUIP
REPAIR PARTS
10- 4540 - 440 -44
015822
6595
t��•
54
291791
10/11/88
4.05
WEIS AM FIRE EQUIP
REPAIR PARTS
10 -4540- 440 -44
015782
6595
:I
80.71
�I77
S'•
1
291792
10/11/86
204.00
MAUREEN BROCKWAY
ART INSTRUCTOR
23 -4201- 611 -61
_„
1988 CITY OF EDINA CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO._ DATE__ _ ____- _AMOUNT - _ _ VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION
10 -17 -88 PAGE 6
ACCOUNT.-NO. INV. • P.O. *MESSAGE
204.00
r
°
291793
10/11/88
168.00
PHYLLIS HAYYA
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
7'
168.00
+
291794
10/11/88
84.00
BOB CONNOLLY
23- 4201- 611 -61
ART
INSTRUCTOR
84.00
+
291795
10/11/88
96.00
JUDY MICHALSKI
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
96.00
+
291796
10/11/88
672.60
MARIAN ALSTAD
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
672.00
•
291797
10/11/88
84.00
BETTY BELL PEDDIE
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
Z,I
84.00
+
291798
10/11/88
252.00
HARRY HEIM
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23 -4201- 611 -61
252.00
+
291799
10/11/88
600.00
PATRICIA GEISHEKER
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
600.00
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291800
10/11/88
532.00
J. THOMAS NELSON
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23 -4 4201 - 611 -61
532.00
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291801
10/11/88
504.00
BILL DIETRICHSON
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
504.00
+
291802
10/11/88
144.00
BETSY BRYANT
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23 -4201- 611 -61
j
144.00
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291803
10/11/88
240.00
DOROTHY ODLAND
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
240.00
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291804
10%11/88
50.00
NORMA HANLON
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
"i
50.00
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291805
10/11/88
265.00
MARGARET GUST
-ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
265.00
•
291806
10/11 /888
180.00
RAYMOND GORMLEY
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
ART
180.00
•
291807
10/11/88
568.00
MONICA RUDOUIST
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
568.00
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291808
10/11/88
492.00
TOHIE DICKER
23- 4201 - 611 -61
ART
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492.00
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291809
10/11/88
216.00
EVIE HOLMaUIST
ART
INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
216.00
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291810
10/11/88
136.50
SUE DAVIES
ART
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23- 4201- b11 =61
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136.50
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10/11/88
144.00
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291824
10/11/88
`I,
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291812
10/11/88
25.00_
NAOMI JOHNSON
ADVERTISING
23- 4214 - 611 -61
100.00
•
291812
10/11/88
23.51
NAOMI JOHNSON
GENERAL SUPPLIES
23- 4504 - 612 -61
THE FLYERS
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
291812
10/11/88
32.53
NAOMI JOHNSON
COST OF COMMODITIES
23- 4624- 613 -61
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291813
10/11/88
36.00
JEAN GRAPP
MAINTENANCE
23- 4120 - 612 -61
12
291813
10/11/88
540.00
JEAN GRAPP
ART INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
291813
10/11/86
26.00
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GENERAL SUPPLIES
23= 4504 - 611 -61
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604.00
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291814
10/11/88
73.60
JANE PARR ISH
OFFICE ADMIN
23- 4120 - 611 -61
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73.60
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291815
147.00
COST OF COMMODITIES
23- 4624- 613 -61
SUSAN FRAME
10/11/88
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147.00
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291816
10/11/88
36.79
SIMON 6 SCHUSTER INC
DUES
10 -4204- 600 -60
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36.79
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291817
10%11/88
625.00
CRYSTAPLEX - PLASTIC
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
28- 4248 - 704 -70
C1698
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291817
10/11/88
470.00
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28- 4504 - 702 -70
C1697
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291818
10/11/88
34.00
PRIME PUBLICATIONS
CABLE TV
10 -2148- 000 -00
891207
34.00
291819
10/11/88
45.00
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MEMBERSHIP
10 -2148- 000 -00
71
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291819
10/11/88
325.00
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10- 4202- 140 -14
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10 -4274- 420 -42 6402
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10/11/88
40.00
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CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224- 7811 -78
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10/11/88
100.00
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10/11/88
100.00
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30- 4224 - 781 -78
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10/11/88
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10 -17 -88 PAGE 8
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291827
10/11/88
50.00
_
JIM HAMILTON
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
50.00
•
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291828
10/11/88
_ 75.00____
MARK STILLMAN
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30 -4224- 781 -78
75.00
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291829
10/11/88
50.00
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3- 0- 4224 - 781 -78
50.00
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291830
10/11/88
50.00
DON BROWN
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
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50.00
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291831
10/11/88
__ - -_ 100.00
_ ANGELICA CANTANTI
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
100.00
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291832
10/11/88
75.00
JIM SCHATTAUER
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
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75.00
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291833
10/11/88
40.00
NANCY THOMPSON _-CONTRACTUAL
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
40.00
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10/11/88
50.00
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CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30- 4224 - 781 -78
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10- 4202 - 160 -16
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29.50
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291836
10/11/88
729.79
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40- 4201 - 800 -80
729.79
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291837
10/11/88
16.66
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ADVERTISING
50- 4214- 822 -82
291837
10/11/88
16.67
VETERAN
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ADVERTISING
50- 4214 - 842 -84
291837
10/11/88
16.67
VETERAN
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50- 4214 - 862 -86
50.00
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10/11/88
1,050.00
WAVE CAR WASHES
CAR WASHES
10- 4296- 560 -56
000550 6913
11050.00
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291839
10/11/88
575,000.00
GOLF DOMES
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27 -1300- 005 -00
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10/11/88
60.00
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10 -4204- 240 -24
9320
60.00
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10/11/88
49,301.50
HENN CTY TREAS
CONSTRUCTION
60- 1300 - 285 -04
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10/11/88
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10- 4201 - 260 -26
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10/11/88
353.99
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10- 4608- 281 -28
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291AO6
10/10/88
41.00
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30 -4201- 782 -78
48254 6981
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291A10
10/10/88
271.20
ACCOUNTEMPS
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10- 4201 - 160 -16
291A10
10/10/88
271.20
ACCOUNTEMPS
PROF SERVICES
50- 4201 - 820 -82
291A10
10/10/88
271.20
ACCOUNTEMPS
PROF SERVICES
50- 4201 - 840 -84
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291A10
10/10/88
271.20
ACCOUNTEMPS
PROF SERVICES
50- 4201 - 860 -86
1,084.80
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291A11
10/10/88
55.22
ACE SUPPLY
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10 -4540- 646 -64
56030 7021
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10/10/88
25.44
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28- 4504 - 702 -70
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10/11/88
204.36
AMBASSADOR SAUSAGE
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27- 4624- 663 -66
3741
291A41
10/10/88
_
185.04
_ _
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CONCESSIONS
27- 4624- 663 -66
3741
291A41
10/10/88
369.22
AMBASSADOR SAUSAGE
CONCESSIONS
27 -4624- 663 -66
3741
291A41
10/10/88
52.39
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28- 4624 - 703 -70
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10/11/88
173.53
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10- 4262- 440 -44
291A49
10/11/88
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LAUNDRY
10- 4262 - 482 -48
291A49
10/11/88
14.22
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10- 4262 - 520 -52
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10/11/88
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10/11/88
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27- 4262- 663 -66
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10/11/88
138.97
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10/10/88
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10 -17 -88 PAGE 10
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10/10/88
32.00
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30- 4254 - 782 -78
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10/10/88
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30- 4504 - 781 -78
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10/10/88
62.37
BACH -BILL
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30- 4504 - 782 -78
291805
10/10/88
71.78
BACH -BILL
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30- 4516 - 781 -78
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10/10/88
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10/11/88
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10/07/88
862.50
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10- 4236- 180 -18
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10/10/88
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10/11/88
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291822
10/11/88
1,095.30
BEER WHOLESALERS
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50- 4630 - 822 -82
291822
10/11/88
1,353.10
BEER WHOLESALERS
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50- 4630-842-84
291B22
10/11/88
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50 -4626- 822 -82
291827
10/11/88
138.50
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50- 4626- 822 -82
291827
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504.35
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50 -4626- 842 -84
291827
10/11/88
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10- 4504 - 480 -48
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10/10/88
76.00
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10- 4504 - 510 -51
406835
291B30
10/11/88
7.87
BERTELSON BROS. INC.
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10- 4504 - 624 -62
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291B30
10/11/88
38.21-
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10- 4516- 160 -16
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10- 4516 - 510 =51
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291B30
10/07/88
388.88
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10- 4516 - 510 -51
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10- 4504 - 160 -18 608215 6282 s`I
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291C01 10/07/88 175.40 C 3 S DISTRIBUTING CRAFT SUPPLY 23 -4588- 611 -61 075234 7056 2I
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291C01 10/07/88 198.28 C 3 S DISTRIBUTING COST OF COMMODITIES 23 -4624- 613 -61 e�
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1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88
PAGE 12
`
CHECK NO.
DATE_
AMOUNT
VENDOR_
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV. B P.O. M
MESSAGE
-_
_ -
--
'
814.62 *
�'
r * * * **
r ** -CKS
291C04
10/10/88
-
_ _184.75____
CAMPBELL SPORTS
GENERAL SUPPLY
28- 4504 - 702 -70
11224
.,
184.75 r
_
—
291C05
10/11/88
1.70
.__CAMPBELL-RALPH
- __CITY
HALL
-2148- 000 -00
291C05
10/11/88
5.73
CAMPBELL -RALPH
PROF SERVICES _ — _____10
10 -2148- 000 -00
291C05
10/11/88
9.38
CAMPBELL -RALPH
AD
10- 2148- 000 -00
291C05
10/11/88
37.02
CAMPBELL -RALPH
MEETING
10 -4212- 510 -51
53.83 •
- - - -- -- --- -
- - - -- --
- -- - - --
- — — --
-
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291C13
10/06/88
200.00
CASH REGISTER SALES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
27- 4200 - 662 -66
334359 7259
200.00 r
r **r *s
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291C25
10/07/88
150.45
CHAPIN PUBLISHING
CO
ADVERTISING
10- 4210 - 140 -14
89458
291C25
10/07/88
160.65
CHAPIN PUBLISHING
CO
ADVERTISING
10- 4210 - 140 -14
89460
291C25
10/07/88
150.45
CHAPIN PUBLISHING
CO
ADVERTISING
10- 4210- 140 -14
89459
291C25
10/07/88
66.00-
CHAPIN PUBLISHING
CO
ADVERTISING
30- 4212 - 781 -78
8825
291C25
10/07/88
66.00
CHAPIN PUBLISHING
CO
ADVERTISING
30- 4212 - 781 -78
8825
291 C25 -
10/07/88
_ 66, 00
CHAPIN _PUBLISHING__CO
_____ADVERTISING
30- 4214 - 781 -78
8825
527.55 •
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=_I.
291C27
10/10/88
47.00
CHEMLAWN
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10- 4248 - 643 -64
029337
291C27
10/10/88
156.00 _
CHEMLAWN _
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10- 4248 - 643 -64
038239
291C27
10/10/88
140.00
CHEMLAWN
_
CONTRACTED REPAIRS____
f0- 4248 - 643 -64
029308
343.00 •
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291C29
10/10/88
48.00CHIPPEWA
GRAPHICS
_
SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 627 -62
4864
48.00 r
_GENERAL
—
-- -
291C30
10/11/88
81.70
CITY BEER
INVENTORY
50- 4630 - 822 -82
291C30
10/11/88
274.00
_
CITY BEER
INVENTORY
50- 4630 - 842 -84
_
291C30
10/11/88
197.85
CITY BEER
INVENTORY
50 -4630- 862 -86
553.55
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291C36
10%1088
36.75
CITY WIDE SERVICES
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
50 -4248- 841 -84
-i
36.75 r
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'
291C44
10/11/88
102.40
_COCA COLA BOTTLING
_
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 822 -82
291C44
10/11/88
315.39
COCA COLA BOTTLING
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 842 -84
291C44
10/11/88
469.25
COCA COLA BOTTLING
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 862 -86
'
J 1988 OF EDINA CHECK $TER 10 -17 -8. AGE 13
v CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. 11 P.O. 4 MESSAGE
4.
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d
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v
r
2
887.04 •
3
4
s * * * **
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5
291051
10/10/88
10.00
COMM OF REVENUE
GASOLINE
10- 4612- 560 -56
--
7
10 . 0 0 +
— - -- -
6
9
ss * * *s
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Il 11
291064
10/10/88
217.19
CONT- MINNESOTA
GENERAL SUPPLIES
27- 4504- 663 -66
3746
21
291064
10/10/88
194.00
CONT- MINNESOTA
CLEANING SUPPLIES
27- 4512 - 663 -66
3746
13,
29IC64
10/10/88
1,880.53
CONT - MINNESOTA
CONCESSIONS -
27- 4624 - 663 =66
3746
16I
2,291 .72 •
5
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*00-CKS
171
:8
291C75
10/11/88
39.15
COURTNEY WAYNE C
MILEAGE
10 -4208- 100 -10
19
39.15 +
211
s *• **•
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23
291D03
10/07/88
108.19
D d V SALES
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30- 4504 - 782 -78
32741 7039
24!
291D03
10/10/88
88.50
D d V SALES
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30- 4504 - 782-78
32791 7039_______
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196.69 *
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29�
291027
10/07/88
251.50
DAVE S FOOD WAGON
CONCESSIONS
27- 4624- 663 -66
30
251.50 •
31
2
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- - -- - --
• *• -CKS
33
36'
291D29
10/10/88
151.60
DAVIDSEN DIST. INC.
INVENTORY
50- 4630- 842 -84
35
151.60 +
3G1
137
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37�
291D33
10_/07/88
115.50
DAVIS- EUGENE
WEED LABOR
10- 4201 - 600 -60
40
291D33
10/07/88
20.70
DAVIS- EUGENE
MILEAGE
10- 4208- 600 -60
_
136.20 •
43` -
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—
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44
45
291D65
10/06/88
2,80_2.01
DIXIE PETRO -CHEM INC
WATER SUPPLIES
40- 4622- 805 -80
311429
46
2,802.01
47
49
••** *•
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50l
291D85
10/10/88
1,076.00
DUFFEY PAPER CO.
GENERAL SUPPLIES
_
10 -4504- 600 -60
_ _
820451
51!
291085
10/10/88
278.05_
DUFFEY
SUPPLIES
10 -4504- 600 -60
820453______
52
291D85
10/10/88
274.04
_PAPER _CO.
DUFFEY PAPER CO.
_GENERAL
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 600 -60
820454
53
54
1,628.09
35
** ** *•
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56
S7
291E08
10/11/88
135,552.00
EAGAN I CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
28 -1300- 000 -00
1988 CITY OF EDINA CHECK REGISTER
CHECK NO. DATE _ _ AMOUNT - _ -_ _ VENDOR
291EOS 10/11/88 197,581.00 EAGAN CONSTRUCTION
333,_133.0 0- * - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- -
s!r!!R
291E17 10/11/88
291E17 10/11/88
rttiti
291E33-.----
91E33 10/11/88
ilitRt"
291E74 10/11/88
ITEM DESCRIPTION
CONSTRUCTION
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ACCOUNT NO. INV. M P.O. • MESSAGE Ja
28 -1300- 000 -00
ist -CKS I-
9
4,431.20 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE INVENTORY 50- 4630- 822 -82
5,774.75 EAST SIDE BEVERAGE INVENTORY 50- 4630- 862 -86
10- ,205.95 *- _
tRt -CKS'
24.60 EDINA CHAM OF COM MEET I NG RESERVATION 10- 4206 - 140 -14 17,
24.00 R
28.50 ELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES
EMRICH BAKING CO.
EMRICH BAKING CO.
FRANK B. HALL 6 CO
CONCESSIONS
CONCESSIONS
INSURANCE
° rtsiar
SERVICES
CLEANING SUPPLIES
I"
291E78
10/07/88
157.72
LAUNDRY
291E78
10/11/88
125.90
27- 4624- 663 -66
—
- - - - --
- - -- 283.62 i
3747
irritt
LAUNDRY
_
30- 4262 - 301 -30
i
P91F56
10/11/88
3,482.00
--
— -- --
- - tR• -CKS
3,482.00 •
•rrit
GATLIN- MICHAEL
ART INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
291G01
10/11/88 - -
- - 773.61
291001
10/11/88
321.80
291G01
10/11/88
224.06
291601
- _- 10/11/88
_
226.80
291'G01
10/11/88
66.33
291 GOi
10/11/88 --
773.61 -
291 001
10/11/88 -
773.61
291 G01
10/11/88
354.50
1,967.10 •
L,� rrR
291 G18 -
- _ 10/11/88
- -- - 690.00 --
291 GIB
10/11/88
150.00
840.00 +
rst
291 G26
- 1 0/11 /88 - -
- 25.76 -
291 G26
10/11/88
51.88
77.66 +
EMRICH BAKING CO.
EMRICH BAKING CO.
FRANK B. HALL 6 CO
CONCESSIONS
CONCESSIONS
INSURANCE
6 d K SERVICES LAUNDRY 10- 4262 - 301 -30
G d K SERVICES LAUNDRY 10- 4262- 560 -56
G 6 K SERVICES LAUNDRY 10- 4262- 646 -64
G
6 K
SERVICES
CLEANING SUPPLIES
10 -4512- 540 -54
ttR -CKS D
10- 4504 - 440 -44
601300
LAUNDRY
28- 4262- 702 -70
G
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27- 4624- 663 -66
3747
30 -4262- 301 -30
27- 4624- 663 -66
3747
.I
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LAUNDRY
_
30- 4262 - 301 -30
tit -CKS I
10- 4260 - 510 -51
034053
I
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6 d K SERVICES LAUNDRY 10- 4262 - 301 -30
G d K SERVICES LAUNDRY 10- 4262- 560 -56
G 6 K SERVICES LAUNDRY 10- 4262- 646 -64
G
6 K
SERVICES
CLEANING SUPPLIES
10 -4512- 540 -54
G
R K
SERVICES
LAUNDRY
28- 4262- 702 -70
G
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SERVICES
LAUNDRY
30 -4262- 301 -30
G
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_
SERVICES
LAUNDRY
_
30- 4262 - 301 -30
G
3 K
SERVICES
LAUNDRY
40 -4262- 801 -80
GATLIN- MICHAEL
ART INSTRUCTOR
23- 4201 - 611 -61
GATLIN- MICHAEL
ADVERTISING
23- 4214 - 611 -61
GENERAL
GENERAL
OFFICE
OFFICE
PROD
PROD
GENERAL
GENERAL
SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 420 -42
10 -4504- 420 -42
365011
365010
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�I
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tit -CKS
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IJ 8 OF EDINA CHECK STER 10 -17 -8, AGE 15
v
ECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. • P.O. • MESSAGE
v 3 291 C38 10/11/88 .100.00 GEORGE BUTLER _ - POLICE-_SERVICES_ 10 -4100- 430 -42 ' t
100.00 • - - -- -- - - - - '
n
V ' 7
6 _•t• •t• -CKS e
of 291 C43 10/11/88 13.65 GLANDER -ED MILEAGE 40- 4208 - 606 -80 9�y
- 13_._65 -- 2
291C44 10/11/88 50.00 GLEN SIPE PAINO SERV SERVICE CONTRACTS 30- 4288 - 781 -78 881010
50.00 • 61
v q •tt ••• -CKS ,o1
6 291659 10/11/88 181 .T4 GOPHERS SHOOTERS AMMUNITION 10 -4572- 420 -42 33.6672 _
I'
181.74 • "I
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v = +I29106_2 10/07/88 74.00 GRANDMA S CUPBOARD CONCESSIONS 27 -4624- 663 -66 3753 0,
v 2I 2 74.00 2
• -- -- - - I
r
3,\
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291 G80 10/07/88 100.00 GREER -PAT SEPT EXHIBIT FEE 30- 3501 - 000 -00 �'\
100.00 • - - ,p
2Cy 37
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291 C92 10/11/88 420.00 GUSTAFSON -KATHY ART INSTRUCTOR 23-4901-611-61 <�
3'I 420.00 • q,
14 qi\
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436 291 W22 10/11/88 100.00 HAROLD SWANSON POLICE SERVICES 10- 4100 - 430 -42 ,q =�
i -- 100.00 • a7
~33I
291,H23 10 /007_/_88 4,563.00- HARRIS_HOMEYER CO. CREDIT 10- 4260 - 510 -51
qo 291H23 10/07/88 36,369.00 HARRIS HOMEYER CO. INSURANCE 10- 4260- 510 -51 »I
y41 31,806.00 • :'\
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45 291H32 10/11/88 64.00 HEDGES -DIANA COST OF COMMODITIES 23- 4624- 613 -61
yc 64.00 • - -- t
q7 6,
48 2 9IN33 10/11/88 292.43 HENN CTY SHERIFF EQUIP MAINT 10 -4274- 420 -42 64
A01 91 F133 10/1/88 387s3 -2Hffi.`iY$HC_ OOFI -6-B -276 0 65
52 2 9IM34 10/07/88 150 -.00 • HENN COUNTY TREAS. RUBBISH REMOVAL f0- 4250- 644 -64 13399 - - - - - -- �I\
53 e91H34 10/07/88 140.00 HENN COUNTY TREAS. RUBBISH REMOVAL 10 -4250- 644 -64 13510 714
54 , 290.00 • 1721
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1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88
PAGE 16
Il
CHECK NO.
_DATE _
_ - AMOUNT
_ VENDOR__
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV.
-i P _0. 9
MESSAGE
-
'
2 '9'
291H36
10/11/88
_- 537. 28
- HENN.._CTY_MED_ CENTER
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
10- 4510 - 440 -44
3374
!J
537.28
•
-
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_
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;I
291M62
10/11/88
178.37
HOFF WILLIAMSON
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 510 -51
237556 7192
"
178.37
-• --
291.63
10/07/88
157.05
HOFFERS INC
PAINT
10- 4544 - 642 -64
65803
^
157.05
•
•••s••
••• -CKS
291H65
10/11/88
100.00
HOFFMAN- WILLIAM
POLICE SERVICES
10- 4100 - 430 -42
„I
100.00
+
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- -- - - - --
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-
-
291112 __-
_ 1.0/1 -0/88 _
_ 840.00
IBM CORPORATION
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 510 -51
TM8965 7108
2,7.1
840.00
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291I18
10/10/88
69.50
ICSI
SERVICES
10- 4201 - 260 -26
22109
-
69.50
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-.
2 91308
10 %OT /6S
265.00
J 3 F REDDY RENTS
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
26 -4248- 682 -68
39856
+�
265.00
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-
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10/07/88
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184.50
JACOBSON SUPPLY
CHEMICALS
30- 4564 - 783 -78
089532 7064
n
184.50
s
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291J27
10/11/88
5.50
JERRYS FOODS
CLEANING SUPPLIES
10- 4512 - 440 -44
5.50
•
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291331
10/06/88
4.29
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 260 -26
291J31
10/11/88
2.09
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 260 -26
291331
10/11/88
36.68
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 301 -30
,
2 91 J3110
_
06/88
49.26
JERRYSHARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES _
_ 10= 4504 = 301 -30
291J31
10/06/88
31.35
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 322 -30
291J31
10/11/88
21.87_-
_JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10 -4504- 322 -30
291J31
10/11/88
64.31
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 325 -30
291J31
10/06/88
1.99
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10 -4504- 325 -30
291331
1.98
JERRYS HARDWARE
SUPPLIES
10- 4504- 390 -30
i
201331
_10/0.6/88
10%1 SS
8.29
_ _GENERAL
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
1b= 4504 - 390 -30
291J31
h
10/11/88
3.76
JERRYS HARDWARE
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504- 420 -42
J 1988 OF EDINA CHECK STER 10-17 -8. AGE 17
t�!
CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. 0 P.O. • MESSAGE
v = 291J31 10/06/88 72.23 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 440 -44
3 - 291J31 - 10/11/88 _ 121.53 JERRYS HARDWARE _____ GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 440 -44
291J31 10/06/88 10b.66 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10 -4504- 470 -47
z 291J31 10/06/88 3.76 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 490 -49
a 291J31 10/11/88 60.68 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10 -4504- 510 -51 _
291J31 10%06/88 91.05 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 520 -52
v a 291J31 10/11/88 7.53 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10 -4504- 520 -52
291J31 10/06/88 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10 -4504- 540 -54
° 291J31 10/06/88 20.93 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10 -4504- 560 -56
291J31 10/06/88 14.51 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 560 -56
291J31 10/11/88 49.02 JERRYS HARDWARE _GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 560 -56
31 291J31 10/06/88 5.05 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504= 625 -62 - --
° 291J31 10/11/88 69.63 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 630 -62
151 _ __ 291 J31 10/06/68 1.99 ____ _ JERRYS_ HARDWARE ___ GENERAL _SUPPLIES 10-4504-643-64 ___
291J31 10/06/88 16.06 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504- 646 -64
w16i 291J31 10/11/88 67.15 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504- 646 -64
Q� 291J31 10/06/88 71.51 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 646 -64
291J31 10/06/88 17.45 JERRYS HARDWARE FIRST AID SUPPLIE9____-i0= 4510- 440 -44 - - - -- -- -- -
v2o 291J31 10/11/88 9.87 JERRYS HARDWARE FIRST AID SUPPLY 10- 4510 - 440 -44
21 291J31 10/06/88 3.19 JERRYS HARDWARE CLEANING SUPPLIES 10- 4512 - 440 -44
_= 291J31 10/11/88 50.69 JERRYS HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS 10- 4540 - 330 -30
'3 291J31 10/06/88 58.31 JERRYS HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS 10- 4540 - 520 -52
�=°__ 291J31_ 10/06/88 51.40 JERRYS HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS 10- 4540 - 540 -54
291J31 10/06/88 82.99 JERRYS HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS f0 =4540- 560 -56 -- --
%w26, 291J31 10/06/88 78.93 JERRYS HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS 10- 4540 - 560 -56
27l 291J31 10/11/88 13._15_ JERRYS_ HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS 10- 4540 - 560 -56
291J31 16/66/88 66.96 JERRYS HARDWARE TOOLS 10 -4580- 644 -64
X29 291J31 10/06/88 23.49 JERRYS HARDWARE TOOLS 10- 4580 - 646 -64
30 291J31 10/06/88 29.96 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 26- 4504 - 682 -68
__
3Ir 291131 10%06 68 4.00 JERRYRNARDWARE _ LUMBER _ __________26_-__4604_-6_69_6
- -- -
291J31 10/06/88 2.99 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 27- 4504 - 661 -66
yl,3i _ 291J31 10/11/88 11.08 JERRYS HARDWARE _GENERAL SUPPLIES 27 -4504- 662 -66
=' 291331 10/06/88 67.14 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 27- 4504- 662 -66
291J31 10/06/88 45.67 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 27 -4504- 664 -66
291J31 10/11/88 118.72 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 27- 4504 - 664 -66
3? 291J31 10%11/88 25.74 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 29= 4504 - 722 =72 - --
y ' 291J31 10/11/88 58.94 JERRYS HARDWARE. GENERAL SUPPLIES 30- 4504 - 782 -78
33 291J31 10/11/88 151_26 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 40- 4504 - 801 -80
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291J31 10/06/88 157.36 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 40- 4504 - 801 -80
41 291J31 10/11/88 16.29 JERRYS HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 40- 4504 - 603 -80
2,224.18 +
4J
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291J35 10/11/88 55.86 JERRYS PRINTING CABLE TV 10 -2148- 000 -00 2896
y 46 -- -- 55.86 +
°6
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291J74 10/11/88 91.75 JUSTUS LUMBER REMODELING MATERIAL 25 -4924- 520 -52 55039 7191
_I 91.75 •
3
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sb 291K35 10/07/88 33.75 KNOX LUMBER CO. GENERAL SUPPLIES 10- 4504 - 646 -64 628388 7179
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+* \**+
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1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88
PAGE 18
`
CHECK NO -_
DATE
AMOUNT _ _-
_ _ VENDOR - _ITEM
DESCRIPTION
- ACCOUNT NO. INV. R P.O. 8
MESSAGE
!�
291K35
10/07/88
460.44
KNOX LUMBER CO.
LUMBER
10- 4604- 646 -64
628592
7165
�..�
291K35
10/07/88
44.95
KNOX LUMBER CO.
LUMBER
10 -4604- 646 --64
642664
7081
291K35
10/07/88
13.74
KNOX LUMBER CO.
LUMBER -
10- 4604- 646 -64
628673
7157
s;
291K35
10/07/88
115.17
KNOX LUMBER CO.
LUMBER
10- 4604 - 646 -64
628386
7158
291K35
10/10/88
95.86 _
_ KNOX_LUMBERCO.
GENERAL
28 -4504- 702 -70
628651
7115
291K35
10/11/88
53.05
KNOX LUMBER CO.
_SUPPLY _
GENERAL SUPPLIES
28- 4504 -702 -7 0629907
7246
816.96 +
::*IK*:7
*s* -CKS
7
10/11/88_
_ - 2,608.20 ___ --
KUETHER_DIST. CO.
INVENTORY
50- 4630 - 822 -82
}
291K57
10/11/88
6,321.00
KUETHER DIST. CO.
INVENTORY
50- 4630 - 842 -84
8,929.20 •
L
sirir*
- -- -- -...
* *r -CKS
291K63
10/11/88____ -_
_ _ 170.50
KUSTOM ELECTRONICS
LEASE PMT
10- 4901 - 420 -42
= rsrs*r
*i* -CKS
I
291L22
10/10/88
225.00
LANDSCAPE d TURF
SEED
10- 4568- 643 -64
3414
6928
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- -
- - -- - -
— 22S.00
--
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,
291L28
10/07/88
.06
LAUSON PRODUCTS
GENERAL SUPPLY
10- 4504 - 646 -64
006205
6559
j
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i * r * r * r
- - -- - -- -
r r s -CKS
-- --
- - - -
- --
291L34
10/11/88 _ ___-
__- _- _- ____22.80LEEF
BR_OS._INC._
LAUNDRY_
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j
- -_27
I- ir*ssi
* ** -CKS
1
291L38
10/11/88
4,024.00
LEITNER COMPANY
SOD d BLACK DIRT
27- 4562 - 664 -66
-
- - - 4,024. _00 !. -
- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - -
--- - - --
- -- - --
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,I
291L62
10/10 /888
80.00
817
6917
LOLA EDMON
SERVICES
27- 4201 - 662 -16
80.00 +
,
*s* -CKS
I" 291_L68
- --
10/07/88
- - - --
557.00
LOVERING ASSOC.
REPAIR PARTS
30- 4540- 782 -78
j
_I,
557.00 +
- -
- --
-
--
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291LSO
10/11/88
398.78
LYNDALE GARDEN CTR
PLANTINGS 3 TREES
10- 4560 - 644 -64
10497
- -
398.78 +
+* \**+
* ** -CKS
1988 OF EDINA CHECK 3TER 10 -17 -SL iGE 19
i
CHECK NO. DATE AMOUNT VENDOR _ ITEM DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NO. INV. 0 P.O. 8 MESSAGE
v
291L82 10/07/88 13.63 LYNDALE HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 30 -4504- 782 -78 210681
171.25 +
a #i #ii
w 291M17 10/11/88 500.00 MCDOWELL- MARGARET ART INSTRUCTOR 23 -4201- 611 -61
-- _ - -- 500.00__+
sss -CKS
#s# -CKS
* ** -CKS
* ** -CKS I%
*** -CKS
*+* -CKS
qo
* ** -CKS q%
291M25
10/11/88
13.63
•
EQUIP MAINT
10- 4274 - 440 -44
749999
291M25
10/11/88
27.14
MED OXYGEN 6 EQUIP
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
10- 4510 - 440 -44
770010
.
_
291L97
10/11/88
100.00
MERFELD -BERT
POLICE SERVICES
10- 4100 - 430 -42
100.00
+
291M04
10/11/88
_ _ 593.34
MAGNUSON SOD CO.
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 301 -30 4989
MERIT
291M04
10/11/88
139.50
MAGNUSON SOD CO.
GENERAL SUPPLIES
40- 4504 - 803 -80 4989
d
291M27
10/07/88
1 -39.50
i 732.84*
SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 643 -64
291M05
10/07/88
60.00
MAMA
MEETING EXPENSE
10- 4206 - 140 -14
590.00
MERIT
SUPPLY
60.00
+
20104
7140
291M27
10/07/88
_
449.15
MERIT
SUPPLY
CLEANING SUPPLY
_
27- 4512 - 663 -66
20085
7095
=i
291M27
10/07/88
291MO7
10/11/88 _
7,277.30_
_ MARK VII SALES
50- 4630- 822 -82
7094
291M07
10/10/88
10,506.71
MARK VII SALES
___INVENTORY
INVENTORY
50- 4630 - 842 -84
SUPPLY
291M07
10/11/88
12,630.60
MARK VII SALES
INVENTORY
50- 4630- 862 -86
291M27
10/10/88
475.60
30,414.61
•
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30- 4504 - 782 -78
20116
7249
2,315.90 +
291M12
10/07/88
39.61
MATHISON CO.
COST OF COMMODITIES
23- 4624 - 613 -61 95190
39.61
+
4�
291M15
10/11/88
_ 171.25
MAYO DISTR_
INVENTORY
50 -4630- 822 -82
171.25 +
a #i #ii
w 291M17 10/11/88 500.00 MCDOWELL- MARGARET ART INSTRUCTOR 23 -4201- 611 -61
-- _ - -- 500.00__+
sss -CKS
#s# -CKS
* ** -CKS
* ** -CKS I%
*** -CKS
*+* -CKS
qo
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291M25
10/11/88
13.50
MED OXYGEN & EQUIP
EQUIP MAINT
10- 4274 - 440 -44
749999
291M25
10/11/88
27.14
MED OXYGEN 6 EQUIP
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
10- 4510 - 440 -44
770010
.
_
40.64 +
* ** -CKS
,
291M27
10/10/88
120.00
MERIT
SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
i0- 4504 - 420 -42
20069
d
291M27
10/07/88
183.50
MERIT
SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 643 -64
20103
7163
291M27
10/07/88
590.00
MERIT
SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10 -4504- 646 -64
20104
7140
291M27
10/07/88
_
449.15
MERIT
SUPPLY
CLEANING SUPPLY
_
27- 4512 - 663 -66
20085
7095
=i
291M27
10/07/88
84.65
MERIT
SUPPLY
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
29- 4248 - 722 -72
20084
7094
291M27
10/07/88
413.00
MERIT
SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30- 4504 - 782 -78
20102
6915
291M27
10/10/88
475.60
MERIT
___
SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30- 4504 - 782 -78
20116
7249
2,315.90 +
70.00
tt►ttr - --
291M41 ___ 10/10/88_ --154.89 __ - 154.89 MIDLAND PRODUCTS CO. SERVICES
291M42
10/06/88
291M42
10/10/88
291M42
10/06/88
s *ssss
1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
178.10
10 -17 -88 PAGE 20
BAR
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 822 -82
SUPPLIES
291M63
r
CHECK NO..
DATE . _ AMOUNT
____VENDOR______ - - _ITEM.
- DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO_INV. M P.O. R MESSAGE 1�
_
i
291M63
10/11/88
116.18
MN.
BAR
rs* **s
50- 4632- 862 -86
CONWAY
- -- --
*s* -CKS
649.78 •
291M37
10/10/88 70.00
MCA COMP
HANDICAP
27- 3470- 000 -00 7145 9 "
291M37
10/10/88 _70.00-
MCA_ _ COMP
HANDICAP
27- 3470 - 661 -66 7145
291M37
10/10/88 70.00
MCA COMP
HANDICAP
27- 3470 - 661 -66 7145
70.00
tt►ttr - --
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291M42
10/06/88
291M42
10/10/88
291M42
10/06/88
s *ssss
- -- - *** -CKS
291M59
10/07/88
154.89 s - - - - -- - -
-.-.3,863.05 _ MIDWEST ASPHALT COR._ SERVICES
22.27 MIDWEST ASPHALT COR. BLACKTOP
22.49 MIDWEST ASPHALT COR. BLACKTOP
3,907.81 s
10 -4201- 621 -62 5826
* ** -CKS
7227
10- 4201 - 647 -64 001830
10- 4524 - 301 -30 001979
10- 4524 - 301 -30 001830
'I
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100.48 MILSCO ENGINEERING GENERAL SUPPLY 26- 4504 - 682 -68 092988
100.48
i ssssss
- - --
- - --
--
--
GENERAL
SUPPLIES
- -- - *** -CKS
291M63 _
10/11/88 __.
178.10
_ MN._.
BAR
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 822 -82
SUPPLIES
291M63
10/11/88
355.50
MN.
_
BAR
INVENTORY _____
50- 4632- 842 -84
_
i
291M63
10/11/88
116.18
MN.
BAR
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 862 -86
CONWAY
- -- --
- - --
649.78 •
121997
4, 150.50 •
s * * * **
s ** -CKS
291M68
10/07/88
76.99-
MN.
CELLULAR TEL.
CREDIT
10- 4226 - 420 -42
- -- -
291M68
10/07/88
133.95
MN.
CELLULAR TEL.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
10- 4226- 420-42
- —
- --
56.96
-
ssssss
* ** -CKS
291M70
10/10/88
22.25
MN.
CONWAY
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10- 4248 - 646 -64
121989
"j 291M70
10/10/88
8.75
MN.
CONWAY
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10- 4248 - 646 -64
121992
291M70 _
10/10/88
__ 3.50
MN.
CONWAY
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10 -4248- 646 -64
121991
291M76
10%11/88
45.00
MN.
_
CONWAY
EQUIP MAINT
10- 4274 - 420 -42
121999
291M70
10/11/88
1,230.00
MN.
CONWAY
CLOTHING REPLACEMENT
10- 4574 - 440 -44
122370 5624
291M70
_ 10/11/88
2,_460._00 ____
MN_CONWAY
REPLACEMENT
10- 4901- 440 -44
122370 5624
291M70
10/11/88
216.00
MN.
CONWAY
_EQUIP
EQUIP REPLACEMENT
10- 4901 - 440 -44
1604
291M70
10/11/88
128.25
MN.
CONWAY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
28- 4504 - 702 -70
121994
291M70
291M70
10/10/88
l-- /
19.25
---
MN.
—
CONWAY
- -
SERVICE CONTRACTS
- - -- -
30- 4288 - 781 -78
- -
122757
- - -- -
291M78 10/07/88
- - -- *** -CKS
15.00 MN. PARK d REC ASSN REGISTRATION FEE 10 -4204- 600 -60
1
10 11 88
7.00
MN.
CONWAY
GENERAL
SUPPLIES
50- 4504 - 821 -82
121996
291M70
10/11/88
7.00-
MN.
CONWAY
GENERAL
SUPPLIES
50- 4504 - 822 -82
121996
291M70
10/11/88
7,00
MN-
_CONWAY
GENERAL
SUPPLIES
50- 4504 - 822 -82
121996
291M70
10/11/88
10.50
MN.
CONWAY
GENERAL
SUPPLIES
50- 4504 - 842 -84
121997
4, 150.50 •
291M78 10/07/88
- - -- *** -CKS
15.00 MN. PARK d REC ASSN REGISTRATION FEE 10 -4204- 600 -60
1
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V
1988 OF EDINA
CHECK .STER
10 -17 -8. AGE 21
COUNT NO. INV. • P.O. • MESSAGE_
_) 15.00 • �
3
n •
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6 _
291M80 1
10/11/88 .
.81 M
MN. SUBURBAN NEWS A
ADVERTISING 1
10- 4210 - 140 -14 1
134
_ 2
291M80 1
1007 /88 8
83.31 M
MN. SUBURBAN NEWS A
ADVERTISING 1
10- 4210 -1404
291M80 1
10/07/88 2
266.69 M
MN. SUBURBAN NEWS A
ADVERTISING 1
10- 4210 - 140 -14
350.81 •
•
" 2
291M81 1
10/11/88 9
984.58 M
MN. TORO INC. R
REPAIR PARTS 2
27- 4540 - 664 -66
291M81 1
10/11/88 4
4.38 _
MN. TORO INC. R
REPAIR PARTS 2
27- 4540 - 664 -66
'3 9
- 2
988.96 •
_ M
1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88 PAGE 22
I�
�. CHECK NO.
DATE
AMOUNT
_ _
_ VENDOR _
ITEM_ DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO_ INV. 0 P.O. 0 MESSAGE
291N68
10/11/88
144.00
NORTHSTAR ICE
INVENTORY
50- 4632 - 822 -82
291N68
10/10/88
22.95
NORTHSTAR ICE
INVENTORY
SO -4632- 842 -84
�!
291N68
10/11/88
276.00
NORTHSTAR ICE
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 862 -86
-- -
- - -- -- - -- - --
442.95
s-
- --
--
-
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sss -CKS
291N82
10/07/88
159.05
NW GRAPHIC SUPPLY
CRAFT SUPPLY
23- 4588 - 611 -61
152635 7057
291N62
10/07/88
229.76
NW GRAPHIC SUPPLY
COST OF COMMODITIES
23- 4624- 613 -61
152403 6985
2911482
10/07/88
28.44
--
NW GRAPHIC SUPPLY
- - ---
COST OF COMMODITIES
23- 4624- 613 -61
152406 6328
417.25
-- - --
--
-
,
ssssss
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„!
291017
10/06/88
125.00
OFFICE PRODUCTS
SERVICE CONTRACTS
10- 4288- S10 -51
061314 5471
125.00
s
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,
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291030
10/11/88
232.07
OLD DUTCH FOODS
CONCESSIONS
27- 4624 - 663 -66
3750
232.07
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- 10/11/88
60.00
P.M. PRINTING CO
SUPPLIES
4504 - 490 -49
561 5355
I
60.00
s
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' 291P25
10/10/88
345.00
PEAK CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10 -4248- 646 -64
345.00 -
-
ssssss
**W-CKS
'I
291P30
10/11/88
358.50
PEPSI COLA BOTTLING
INVENTORY
50 -4632- 822 -82
- 291P30
10/11/88
337.85
PEPSI COLA BOTTLING
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 842 -84
-
- -
-- - - 696..35
s
291P31
10/10/88
500.00
PETER COTTON
ADVERTISING
10- 4212- 510 -51
sss -CKS
500.00*
291P36
10/11/88
27.00
PETTY CASH
MEETING EXPENSE
10- 4202- 140 -14
' 291P36
10/11/88
12.00
PETTY CASH
MEETING EXPENSE
10- 4202 - 600 -60
291P36 _ _
10/11/88
32.50
PETTY CASH
SUPPLIES
10-4206-120-12
291P36
10/11/88
88.33
_ __ _
PETTY CASH
MEETING EXPENSE _
_ 10- 4206 - 140 -14
291P36
10/11/88
14.00
PETTY CASH
MTG /PRKG
10- 4206 - 200 -20
291P36
10/11/88
- -- 6.12
PETTY CASH
MILEAGE
10- 4208 -140 -1
I' 291P36
10%11%88
22.86
_
PETTY CASH
MILEAGE
10- 4208 - 160 -16
-
291P36
10/11/88
16.10
PETTY CASH
MILEAGE
10 -4208- 200 -20
291P36
10/11/88 _
38.43
CASH
MEETING EXPENSE
10 -4212- 510 -51
291P36
10/11/88
9.00
PETTY CASH
SUPPLIES
10 -4504- 510 -51
®i
- 291P36
10/11/88
2.92
PETTY CASH
TREATS /MTG
10- 4504 - 600 -60
291P36
10/11/88
19.81
PETTY CASH
TENNIS SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 623 -62
291P36
10/11/88
2.50
PETTY CASH
FLAG REPAIR
10 -4504- 627 -62
' -I =� 291P36
10/11/88
4.50
PETTY CASH
PARKING
10- 4506 - 140 -14
"
1
1988
OF EDINA
CHECK
ISTER
10 -17 -8
AGE 23
CHECK
NO. DATE
AMOUNT
VENDOR
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV. A P.O. •
MESSAGE
2 291P36
10/11/88
9.44
PETTY CASH
PHOTO DEVELOPMENT
10- 4508- 627 -62
l
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3 291P36
10/11/88
49.66
PETTY CASH
MISC
28- 4504 - 702 -70
3
291P36
10/11/88
22.81
PETTY CASH
VEND MACHINE
29- 4624 - 722 -72
s
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291P36
10/11/88
15.85
PETTY CASH
VEND MACHINE
29- 4624 - 722 -72
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393.83 +
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Lie
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10 h
291P44
10/11/88
100.50
PHYSIO CONTROL
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
10 -4 4510- 4400 -44
A32566
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100.50 +
i"
1'=
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5 _ 291P48
10/07/88
_7.00
PIP PRINTING
PRINTING
30- 4600- 781 -78
3523
e� 291P48
10/07/88
22.40
PIP PRINTING
PRINTING
30- 4600 - 782 -78
3.549
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29.40 •
22
241
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10/10/88
27.20
PLUNKETTS
GENERAL SUPPLY
28- 4504 - 702 -70
540224
27 ~
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27.20
23
24
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291P64
10/06/88
18.00
- - - - -- --
POMMER CO. INC.
- - - - --
PRINTING
___
27- 4600 - 661 -66
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18.00 •
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291P76
10/10/88
955.50
PRECISION DYNAMICS
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30- 4504 - 783 -78
102850 6852
41
955.50 +
42
43%
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••• —CKS
v
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_ _
10/11/88
10/11/88
39.00
39.00—
PRINTERS SERV INC
PRINTERS SERV INC
EQUIP MAINT
EQUIP MAINT
28- 4274 - 702 -70
28 =4274= 702 -70
30229
30229
— — —
17
4I
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291P78
10/11/68
39.00
PRINTERS SERV INC
EQUIP MAINT
28 -4274- 704 -70
30229
Je
39.00 +
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42
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43_
1411
291P8b
10/11/88
461.75
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291P90
10/10/88
1,287.25
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PAYMENT
60 -2040- 000 -00
63_
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291022
10/11/86
33.60
QUIK PRINT
GENERAL SUPPLIES
26- 4504 - 702 -70
030581 6036
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4 291G22
10/06/88
46.85
QUIK PRINT
PRINTING
28- 4600 - 701 -70
030440 6036
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CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88
PAGE 24
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VENDOR
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV. 0 P.O. Y
MESSAGE
raa -CKS
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291R01
10/06/88
32.30
R d R SPECIALTIES
GENERAL SUPPLY
28- 4504 - 702 -70
09690 7197
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- -- - - 32.30 • - -
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291R13
10/11/88
112.00
RADIO INSTALLS
EQUIP RENTAL
10- 4226 - 440 -44
12289
112.00 •
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rar -CKS
291R17
10/10/88
21199.00
RAYMOND HAEG PLUMB.
SERVICES
10- 4201 - 630 -62
7315
21199.00
**o-CKS
-
291R33
10/11/88
2,930.90
REX DISTR.
INVENTORY
50- 4630- 822 -82
291R33
10/11/88 _ .__
2,973.70 _
_REX _D I ._- _ _ ---INVENTORY-----
50- 4630- 862 -86
S,904.60 +
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- -- — - --
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291R53
10/11/88
51.60
ROBERT B. HILL
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504 - 440 -44
- - -- - - -51 .60 ! - --
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291R69
10/07/88
381.30
ROSLAND
10- 1145 - 000 =00
- -
DINNER
381.30 +
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291R77
10/11/68
32.43
ROYAL CROWN BEV.
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 822 -82
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291R77
_
10/11/88
_ _
92.60
ROYAL CROWN BEV.
INVENTORY
50- 4632 - 842 -84
�-
291R77
10/11/88
60.80
ROYAL CROWN BEV.
INVENTORY
50- 4632- 862 -86
-
185.83 +
R ,i
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-
291506
10/07%88
100.48
SATELLITE INDUSTRIE8
SERVICES
10- 4201 - 646 -64
841526 5471
291S06
10/07/88
45.25-
SATELLITE INDUSTRIES
CREDIT
10- 4201 - 646 -64
848776 5471
55.23 s
Ii=
tti -CKS
291511
10/10%88
548.20
SCHMIDT MUSIC
fdl
MUSIC SUPPLIES
548.20 s
- -
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- - - - -- ------ - -
- - -- - - - - -- - -
rta -CKS
291820 _
10/07/88
256.00
SEIDEL- ROXANNE
PROF SERVICES
30- 4201 - 781 -78
256.00 s
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CHECK NO. DATE
CHECK STER
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10 -17 -8, AGE 25
ACCOUNT NO. INV. • P.O. • MESSAGE
1.
2I'
10/07/88
59.00
SOFTWARE
FIRST
DATA PROCESS
10- 4233 - 560 -56 10875
- - - -- --
33
31.
33�
291S26 __
10/11/88
- -
94.10-_-
- - -
SEXTON
---- - - - - -- --- - - - ---
CONCESSIONS
27 -4624- 663 -66
3
---
rrr- CKS
4
5
291S45
10/11/88
94.10 •
v
- - - --- - - - --
- - -- — -- - -
10/10/88
25.95
SOUTHERN
VACUUM
e
_ 291S27
10/07/88
86.80
SHERUIN WILLIAMS
GENERAL SUPPLIES
27- 4504 - 662 -66
15129_ 7053
6
7f
SERVICES
50 -4236- 861 -86
�!
291327
10%10/88
289.00
SHERUIN WILLIAMS
GENERAL SUPPLIES
28- 4504 - 702 -70
98752 6779
91
846404
26
71
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291S27
10/07/88
94.44
SHERUIN WILLIAMS
PAINT
30- 4544 - 782 -78
15640 7048
10
291S36
10/10/88
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470.24 •
50- 4630- 842 -84
�!29i
291S36
10/11/88
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50- 4630- 862 -86
77.12 •
13, 602.85 r
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291S30
10/07/88
229.54
SIGN CENTRAL
GENERAL SUPPLIES
30 -4 4504 - 782 =7863456
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229.54 •
_ 291S61
STATE TREASURER
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42
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10/10/88
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10/10/88
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10- 3113 - 000 -00
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291532
10/07/88
59.00
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FIRST
DATA PROCESS
10- 4233 - 560 -56 10875
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291S45
10/11/88
4.50
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291S35
10/10/88
25.95
SOUTHERN
VACUUM
SERVICES
50- 4236- 841 -84
10/11/88
24
291S35
- -
10/07/88
--
30.55
SOUTHERN
VACUUM
SERVICES
50 -4236- 861 -86
rrr -CKS
291S45
10/10/88
48.69
56.50 •
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846404
26
71
291S36
10/11/88
10%10/88
SOUTHSIDE
DISTR. CO.
INVENTORY
50- 4630- 822 -82
OFFICE SUPPLIES
oT
291S36
10/10/88
8,571.40
SOUTHSIDE
DISTR. CO.
INVENTORY
50- 4630- 842 -84
�!29i
291S36
10/11/88
162.50
SOUTHSIDE
DISTR. CO.
INVENTORY
50- 4630- 862 -86
77.12 •
13, 602.85 r
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10/11/88
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10- 4201- 260 -26 861092
22
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23
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54
291S45
10/11/88
4.50
ST
PAUL
BOOK
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504- 440 -44
889231
_1'11
1.3
291S45
10/11/88
11.72
ST.
PAUL
BOOK
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10 -4504- 440 -44
889221
rrr -CKS
291S45
10/10/88
48.69
ST.
PAUL
BOOK
GENERAL SUPPLIES
10- 4504- 624 -62
846404
291545
10%10/88
7.29
ST
PAUL
BOOK
OFFICE SUPPLIES
30 =45i6= 781 =78
889553
291545
10/10/88
4.92
ST.
PAUL
BOOK
OFFICE SUPPLIES
30- 4516 - 782 -78
889597
3'
77.12 •
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42
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10/10/88
2,497..17
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10/10/88
147.00
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10- 3113 - 000 -00
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10/11/88
66.72 •
276.99 STRGAR- ROSCOE -FAUSH SERVICES
10- 4201- 260 -26 861092
22
7135
23
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1988 CITY
OF EDINA
CHECK REGISTER
10 -17 -88
PAGE 26
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CHECK NO_-
DATE _
AMOUNT
_ _
— __VENDOR _— _ITEM
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT _NO. _INV. • P.O. •
MESSAGE -
i
291583
10/06/88
19.90
_ SUPERAMERICA
GASOLINE_
10- 46_12- 560 -56
,
19.90
+
_
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_
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a
291S85
10/07/88
119.21
SUPERIOR PLASTICS
GENERAL SUPPLY
26- 4504 - 682 -68
19542
6954
u
119.21
+
291586
10/11/88
12.20
SUPRA COLOR LABS
PHOTO SUPPLIES
10- 4508 - 420 -42
154329
-
- 12.2 0 --
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q;
s+s + ++
sss -CKS
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291S92
10/11/88
75.45
SYSTEM SUPPLY
GENERAL SUPPLY
10- 4504 - 510 -51
106194
75.45
+
s +ss ++
sss -CKS
291S96
10/11/88
_ _ 80.00
- -
SCHUENEMAN -AMY
R
SERVICES
4201 - 662 -16
819
6918
'I
80.00
+
--- --
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sss -CKS
291T03
10/07/88
168.58
TARGET
GENERAL SUPPLIES
23- 4504 - 612 -61
7059
- - -- 168.58
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sss -CKS
e
291708 -
-10/11/86 --
19.13
TARGET - - - -- --
CLEANING SUPPLIES
f0- 4512 - 440 -44
- -- -
-
19.13
+
ss +ss+
sss -CKS
-
291T10 —10/97/88
70.85__
SALES CO.
GENERAL SUPPLIES
27- 4504 - 663 -66
12333
7247
i
291T10
10/07/88
147.50
_TERRY_ANN
TERRY ANN SALES CO.
GENERAL SUPPLIES
27- 4504 - 664 -66
12337
7109
-I
218.35
+
sss -CKS
291T19 __— _-
10/11_/88
3,868.23
THE PIRKL ASSOC.
PROF SERVICES
27 -1300- 003 -00
3,868.23
--
291T20 - - _ -_
_ 10/10/88
276.40
THE SHOP
PRINTING
10 -4600- 628 -62
7971
7040
t
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291T20
291T20
10/10/88
10/10/88
72.00
308.40
_
THE PRINT SHOP
PRINTING
23- 4600- 611 -61
8053
THE PRINT SHOP
PRINTING
23- 4600- 611 -61
8065
t
656.80
+
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sss -CKS
t
291T29
10/06/88
11,864.49
THOMSEN- NYBECK SERVICES
LEGAL
f0 -4201- 226 -22
'.
11,864.49
+
t
291730
10%10/88
8,664.10
THORPE DISTR.
50 -4630- 862 -66
INVENTORY
8,664.10
s
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1988 L
OF EDINA
CHECK 3TER
10 -17
-SE
,GE 27
i
CHECK NO._
DATE
AMOUNT
VENDOR
ITEM DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NO. INV. N P.O.
• MESSAGE
z
+s+ -CKS
291TS3
10/10/88
7,120.24
TRACY OIL
GASOLINE
10- 4612- 560 -56
T3825
7014
7,120.24 •
--
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rrs -CKS
Q
291T66
10/07/88
28.76
TRIARCO ARTS b CRAFT
CRAFT SUPPLY
23- 4588 - 611 -61
288226
6061
28.76 •
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--
291T78
10/07/88
27.15 _
_- --TWIGS DELI _ _ _ _ _ -
LA- UNDRY
-- --
30- 4262 - 782 -78
- - -- -- -- -
1_518
_
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27.15 •
i
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-
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291T82
10/06/88
61.43
TWIN CITY ELEVATOR
CONTRACTED REPAIRS
10 -4248- 520 -52
11370
61.43 •
rirsss
+++ -CKS
291TS8
10/10/88
30.12
TWIN CITY HOME JUICE
INVENTORY
50- 4632 - 862 -66
30.12 •
irs -CKS
291U08
10/11/88
49.95
UNIFORM UNLIMITED
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
10- 4266- 440 -44
1
09226
- - - -- -
49.95 •
rrfirr
-
srs -CKS
.,
291030
10/06/88
40.50-
US WEST PAGING
CONTRACTED SERVICES
30- 4200 - 781 -78
008282
291U30
10/06/88
40.50
US WEST PAGING
CONTRACTED SERVICES
30- 4200 - 781 -78
008282
291U30
10/06/88
40.50
-
US WEST PAGING
CONTRACTED SERVICES
30- 4288 - 781 =78
608282
-
40.50 •
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- - -- - -
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291V10
10/10/88
121.30
VALLEY INDUSTRIAL
— - -
GASOLINE
28- 4612 - 704 -70
__ --
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121.30 •
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291V30
10/07/88
148.00
VANTAGE ELECTRIC
SERVICES
30- 4201 - 782 -78
010373
148.00 s
5
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srr -CKS
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291V43
10/10/88
250.00
VERSATILE VEHICLE
RENTAL -�
27- 4276- 665 -66
2118
7194
291V43
10/11/88
250.00
VERSATILE VEHICLE
LEASE LINE
27 -4276- 665 -66
2116
7325
291V43
10/11/88
196.31
VERSATILE VEHICLE
REPAIR PARTS
27- 4540- 665 -66
—
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s 291W11 ____ 10/07/88 _____497.49 W. GORDON SMITH GASOLINE 27- 4612- 664 -66 1923 5636
° _.. 497.49 • -- -- - - — -- —
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�rl,i 291W15 10/11/88 100.00 WALTER JOHNSON POLICE SERVICES 10 -4100- 430 -42
> 100.00 •
�r•b rrrrsr 000-CKS
291W41 10/11/88 354.80 WEST PHOTO PHOTO SUPPLIES 10- 4508 - 420 -42 11155 T137 --
t'b 2O 354.80 •
2.1
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22 rrrrrr --
I23! *! *- -CKS
�24 291W55 10/06/88 140.00 WHITE OAK GALLERY OFFICE SUPPLIES 30 -4516- 781 -78
2` - - - --
140.00 r - - --
;61
Ji— rrrrrr rrr -CKS
x''71 291W92 10/11/88 100.00 WROBLESKI -HENRY POLICE SERVICES 10- 4100 - 430 -42
100.00 r
3� - --
d32 rrrsrs rrr -CKS
34 11,86 593.34 MAGNUSON SGD GO. --'PLIES 10 4504
35 593.34 H ,
�38 rrrrrr
rrr -CK�i,
r 38 133,383.32 FUND 10 TOTAL GENERAL FUND
J6 _ 10_,416.81 FUND _23 TOTAL ART CENTER
40 2,356.86 FUND 25 TOTAL CAPITAL FUND---- -
r 41 1,061.76 FUND 26 TOTAL SWIMMING POOL FUND
a2 595,529.98 FUND 27 TOTAL GOLF COURSE FUND
93 338,829.27 FUND 28 TOTAL RECREATION CENTER FUND —
` A4 912.70 FUND 29 TOTAL GUN RANGE FUND
43 — ,8,740.50 FUND 30 TOTAL EDIN_BOROUGH PARK
ae 5,951.42 FUND 40 TOTAL UTILITY FUND -- - -".e
47 90,276.30 - -}g,467 -34- FUND 50 TOTAL LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND
48 202,529.82 FUND 60 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION FUND I�
30 1,389,988.74 390 179.*° TOTAL 'e
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2
3 1
10/11/88_ 9
92_30 G
GRAINGER E
EQUIP NEW 1
10- 4902 - 440 -44 212402 71_8.8_ _
4 2
291W08 1
10/07/88 1
127.18 W
W.W. GRAINGER R
REPAIR PARTS 4
40 -4540- 802 -80
_
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219.48 •
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